⏩ Video Question: What other bands do you listen to that sound like Polyphia?? For live content catch me on Twitch. www.twitch.tv/drumrolltony

Polyphia just released a full band playthrough of neurotica today

Have you yet noticed how Tim uses the 3rd bar of every chorus as the “flex💪” bar? If you’re listening for it, it’s obvious and is super satisfying when you catch it in new songs they make.

The way Clay fills space with cymbal work rather than excessive fills is something a lot of drummers should take note of. Especially with those low resonating stacks he’s got that give the trashy sound. Do a fill in them instead and it sounds miles better. And more fresh compared to most drummers who overuse Tom’s.

Luke Holland was the drummer that Collab with Clay to write the drums on this song and a few more from the new upcoming album, Luke is worth checking out.

Since you're such a fan of Clay's drum work, definitely check out Luke Holland if you haven't already. He collabed on the writing for the drums on this song. He has a song with Jason Richardson (phenomenal guitarist) that features Tim Henson called Upside Down. Definitely worth the look!

Love seeing people fall into the Polyphia rabbit hole. Plini “electric sunrise” is a great tune in somewhat the same vein.

They make some really unique sounds, love it.

Yes thank you! One of the only reactors I’ve seen highlight how genius the rest of the band is beyond the guitarists. the space and rhythm is so silky

Just saw Polyphia in Toronto (amazing show). They had a band called “unprocessed” open for them. They are from Germany but they have a similar style.

Unprocessed is an amazing band whose guitarist Manuel Gardner Fernandes is an equal with Tim and Scott on guitar and as an added bonus he sings and screams too

Good news for "the boomer in you" (as you said) they did a version of the video of them just in the studio playing with all members. Sadly no Clay Aeschliman only version yet

I TOTALLY agree about this band's rhythm section - these Feet of Clay(s) dance together like Fred and Ginger!

I know one band that is often thrown in when discussing Polyphia is Unprocessed. They have some fantastic tunes that are worth checking out. Manuel Gardner-Fernandez is an absurdly good guitarist.

Just saw Polyphia in Charlotte at the Underground, Epic. Unprocessed is a band u should look at, Manuel Gardner Fernandes is the guitarist and vocalist for them, they are similar. They opened for them

There are two other instrumental prog rock bands that I think fit most closely with Polyphia's style: Plini, and Intervals. Intervals actually had vocals on earlier albums but eventually went full instrumental. Plini is really where it's at though.

Thank you for using actual music vocab in your analysis! I've played flute for over 10 years and it bugs me when someone releases a "song breakdown" and proceeds to pause the song multiple times only to say "that part was great". Yes, I know it was great, I'm here for you to tell me something I don't know yet! I'm not actively playing an instrument right now, but still trying to sharpen my ear. Polyphia and other bands with rhythmic complexity give me a lot to study. What you said about the drummer and bassist playing deep in the pocket gives me something specific to listen for next time :D

Been watching since you first discovered polyphia and really appreciate your breakdown and appreciation of music, I don’t really comment much but thought I’d throw in 2 song requests to possibly see you break them down A band that is similar in terms of intricacy but has more of a “happier” tone than polyphia is: CHON - Waterslide And the other is more of a metal/death core vibe, but I suggest this only because the drummer and singer are insanely talented and thought you’d enjoy: Slaughter to prevail - demolisher In one of your videos you commented that there is sooo much music to appreciate and I couldn’t agree more, broaden the scope and listen to a wider scope, seeing you fall in love with jinjer was really cool Ahaha, Have a good one mate

You may like to look at the intervals they don’t have the quite the same sound as polyphia but I do think they are a great band worth a look!

This is probably my all time favorite song by polyphia

Hey Tony, gotta say I love your reactions. I started following you after you did the playing god reaction, and I really enjoy your genuine excitement as well as just overall insight. You might enjoy Brann Dailor, the drummer for Mastodon. His playthrough of the song "Ghost of Karelia" on the MEINL channel is a great watch. His finesse on the kit as well as it's overall sound (especially the snare) are legendary.

If you’re looking for bands similar to Polyphia you definitely have to check out Chon if you haven’t already. They are amazing guitar players and their drummer kicks ass too. A good song to start with is Waterslide.

From your recent videos based on anime-related music, I get the feeling that you would really enjoy the way music from the persona series is done. F.Y.I. I think Rivers in the Desert is the best!

I saw them live like a week ago and they are awesome live. Check out Intervals, Plini, Sithu Aye, Angel Vivaldi, Vitalism if you like Polyphia.

Still can't recommend Aric Improta enough man! Incredible drummer who's not talked about enough. His Copper Wasp playthrough is amazing.

Dude you definitely have to give Ants of the Sky by Between the Buried and Me a listen. Phenomenal musicianship much like Polyphia just a bit more heavier in style.

I don't usually go into comments to recommend stuff but as a fellow enjoyer of the rhythm section of bands, may I recommend Leprous? Their drummer Baard Kolstad has some playthroughs on his channel that are nothing short of insane. For an intro I recommend Baard Kolstad - Rewind since it's a shorter video. Actually, nevermind. Do Baard Kolstad - The Sky is Red. :D

I think a great song to be introduced to Luke Holland would be his cover of Cinema by Skrillex. He has uploaded the cover twice, once around 10 years ago and then again around 4 years ago, I’d recommend the newer version

new level of music

Polyphia - Yas will intro you to the wonderful band Chon

The motions sickness is on purpose I think, the song is called Neurotica after all.

The band "Chon" is somewhat similar....check out the song "Waterslide" to get a taste.

Not sure if you’ve done a video on them before, but the band Unprocessed has a style that’s kinda similar to polyphia. Not exactly the same, but a similar concept.

Hey Tony have you heard of Paragon Drumming yet? So Clay teamed up with another drummer to release little lesson type videos and some groove breakdowns here on KZfaq. You should definitely check it out in your free time!

neurotica unplugged !

Check Chon - If or Waterslide or Petal OMG those are brilliant

Champagne is pretty good

Check out the studio live version👍🏻

for some reason that last shot of the "angel" reminds me of Doom

Plini. Electric Sunrise.

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polyphia brought me here - subscribed

Please do Chon. Those boys need some love. Splash would be a good start or Waterslide. OR Yas by Polyphia feat. Mario and Erick from Chon lol

check out animals as leaders. similarish sound and one of their inspirations

Animals as leaders .. youll love matt gartska

If you want something "similar" to Polyphia I suggest Strawberry Girls or CHON

@DrumRollTony Reacts | There is a playthrough on Tim's channel if you are interested in seeing that and reacting! :)

40oz by Polyphia 🔥

Hello from Kent... Clay (the bassist) has another band with another bassist and a drummer (that is all). It's called "The Omniphic" and it rocks! As others have stated Animals as Leaders, in my opinion not as listenable, but insane talent levels... Sort of like trying to tap your foot to an Yngwie Malmsteen solo. They have 2 lead guitars like Polyphia but both are 7 strings and they cover bass between them.

The delay thing, they actually play it, i guess because they don't use pedals live

I've gotta suggest one of the live playthroughs for Sleep Token again.

Lol at 2:51

You gotta try contortionist by their dogs were astronauts

Dont worry about others like them go watch their older stuff like AVIATOR feat. Jason Richardson

Yeah, that camera is uh... distracting, to say the least. I get what they were trying to do with the robot arms, and it's neat that they're exploring what that kind of robotic motion control can do, but... maybe not on the 2 and 4, guys? Try like... half a dozen of those in the whole song, I'd say.

React to upside down by jason richardson ft tim henson

Arch echo COLOR WHEEL.

Can you react to the new opening of Overlord Anime season 4 Hollow Hunger by OxT it was such a blast

please react to full metal alchemist brotherhood openings, they are so good

Waxamilion

If you think that was great check out charls berthoud paying this song on his six string bass

React to all the one piece openings

If you have not already i think you should react to the Demon Slayer openings. come here because of the Attack on Titan reactions and stayed because you're awsome!

I can't watch this music video head on, it makes me nauseous. They did just release a full group in studio playthrough without all the crazy flipping camera's

Third time of asking for you to react/give a listen to Kakyoin's theme from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. My determination and hopes that you'll end up doing it are high.👍

have you thought of doing any of devil may cry 5's songs?

Please check out Lorna Shore - Cursed To Die! The drummer is an animal!

Plz react to bleach ost

This 1 makes me uncomfortable for some reason ಥ‿ಥ

Jojo's bizarre adventure "Propoganda"

This is my least favorite Polyphia song they've put out in years. Too many guitar layers on this one, you really can't hear what's going on for once. Don't care for the effects either. The melody for the hook is really good and could've been capitalized on a lot better.