00:00 Introdução + Hail The Apocalypse 05:00 Let It Burn 09:05 Why so serious Wacken? 09:47 Get In Line 13:50 Bloody Angel 19:50 Vultures Fly 27:21 Paint Me Red 34:20 Smells Like A Freakshow
Sevendust is another band that really just elevates their performance live, vs. in-studio. Songs that are good, but not great turn into absolute bangers in concert. I think with some bands, it's literally being able to feel the rhythm of the song pounding through you in a way that you can't when you're just using headphones. (Plus, at least in the case of Sevendust, they play everything about a half-step faster and a half note lower, so it adds a level of power.)
This is the vid that started it for me back in Feb and I was in love within the 1st minute. Now they're one of my fave bands! They're the whole package for me: killer stage presence, makeup, theatrics, killer guitar tones, Johannes looking like Eric Draven 🤤, they're all hot actually lol, killer guitar tones, killer talent, from Sweden, I could go on but won't lol And yeah I keep coming back to it too but haven't counted how many times. Telling all my metal friends about them too Long live the almighty and fierce as hell Avatar! 💪
They’re so much better in a small venue with a thousand people in the crowd. That saying, they’re not bad with a big crowd, but as a spectator, I think smaller venues are much better for them. The whole experience is just so much more intense with the lightning, sound, crowd interaction etc.
Yes, definitely! Unfortunately, truth be told... they just aren't that good live with their *music* - but they compensate for it a lot with their energy, character and stage presence. However, that works best with small/medium sized crowds - closer up, more personal.
If I am in a sad, frustrated, hopeless mood I listen to Avatar and got euphoric angry, same time happy and a bit aggressive. Really weird and funny how it works 😂 thank you guys ❤
Just realized, Avatar is the closest thing to a real life Dethklok. I know that "Dethklok" plays live and all, but Avatar are like there own versions of the characters........and i mean that as a compliment.
I keep coming back to this all the time! These guys... omg. They're SO good. Love everything about this band. Johannes is such an amazing singer and very charismatic. Wish they come to my country one day!
@@metalqueen17 I don't know how I missed this comment but yes! Seeing them for the very first time in April 🥺 soo excited! I hope you'll see them soon too ❤
I can’t not put a like here! Seen them at least four times now and they always put on a perfect show! These guys deserve all the good fortune that comes their way and so much more!
Can we just stop and appreciate the fact that between all the singing wizardry Johannes does, he can still pull off that somehow beautiful "give it to me" at 27:38 , that is as the same time raw and perfectly in tune ?
They are live actually better then the studio recordings. I've seen them on FortaRock Nijmegen (Netherlands), it was a blast! One of a kind, go Avatar and Hail the King!
Man these guys are about the best out today. They’re better than any of the bands they open for. I’m a metal head from the early 80’s so I’ve seen a fair share of bands and these guys are right among the best.
Had the same reaction as you for this exact same video. Also my first video thanks to Johannes looking like Eric Draven 🤤. One minute in, I was thinking yup, I'm gonna love these guys and now they're one of my favorite bands! They should be opening for NO ONE AGAIN, EVER They deserve headlining spots cuz it's clear they work their asses off and their energy is out of this world! 💪
Thank u so much for putting this most excellent video back up without a million bullshit ads!!! Avatar puts on one hell of a show! I’ve seen them 3x in Chicago, always amazing and so much fun! I cannot wait to go to concerts again!!!
Torn Apart.... the man takes it to a level unreached by anyone I ever heard. Layne Staley would be the only other vocalist to get close.. Eckerstorm is just a bad ass!
Avatar is one of my favorite metal bands. They really blend some of my favorite things in heavy music. Groovy drums but still very hard hitting and fast, guitar/bass riffs are tasty as fuck, while being lead heavy and has amazing tone and tuning. Plus they have very good harmonics and solos. The vocals have that perfect blend of actually audible words and reeeeally harsh nice growls, and very nice clean vocals as well in parts. And then we have everything else as lyrics with great story telling, they have good humor and a wicked style/aesthetics with their whole circus/carnival style, great music videos. And then I can't stress this enough, their mix/production on records is fucking incredable! The drums sound big, punchy and natural. Like they cherry on top, they have an amazing show and perform so fucking well live! Johannes stage presence is electrifying!
I defently want to go see my favorite band Avatar, after the pandemic is over. I love you guys, and I'm getting older at 54, but you guys make me fell so happy, I even watched your cooking segment, I am telling everyone I can, God speed love you guys..
I'm now obsessed with with band. Johannes Eckerström is an amazing singer. Haven't heard a song yet that I don't love. They need to be headlining festivals!!
Wacken, the biggest hellfest, where people from around the world can see bands from around the world, to spread their fame back to their homes around the world.
Absolutely criminal how underrated they are!! They should be headlining arenas at this point, this was the first exposure for me to Avatar!! I wish most bands put even an ounce of the effort these guys do in their live shows! Such showmanship and just incredible live!! Worth every penny.
Couldn't agree more with everything you said! This was also my first exposure to them...only ONE YEAR AGO and I've been hooked ever since! In my opinion, this is the most psycho Johannes is live and my fave set thus far 😍 I keep coming back to it because I love it so much lol. Within one minute, I knew I was gonna be a fan and now they're my fave band. I'm sure my passion will wear off but I'm enjoying the circus ride while it's here 🤡 How I've NEVER heard the name or seen any t-shirt or CD being sold is beyond me (and I've loved extreme metal for almost 25 years!) UNDERRATED indeed ugh. Was lucky enough to see them in September (and met Johannes!) and I cannot wait to see them again. Do yourself a huge fave and go see them when they're close to you! They do not disappoint 😀
And only 4 years later they played a brilliant concert at the Poland Rock festival. For a slightly wider audience 😉 and what was it 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Gentlemens , the lowest regards 🤘🤘🤘
