FIRST REACTION TO ANIMALS AS LEADERS- CAFO 

You're right, this is a different drummer from Matt Garstka, their current drummer. This is technically their 2nd drummer (Matt Halpern from Periphery was in the band shortly) and his name is Navene Koperweis, current drummer for tech death metal band Entheos along with his wife as the vocalist. Navene fucking rips and has been ripping for decades now. Super nice guy as well. As far as writing, I believe it was basically all Tosin, the guitarist, writing the parts on this album. I'm fairly certain he programmed some drum parts, and those were built upon. Dude's just on another level from us honestly.

The guitar player Tosin Abasi, has brought more "new" techniques to the guitar world than an one person I can think of. But he is also standing on the shoulders of so many giants. Check out Frank Gambale, the original king of shredders.

It's the muay thai of metal. For people who like to "headbang" with all 8 limbs.

Their latest album is absolute fire. My favorite song is Monomyth

I respect in its entirety what gentlemen at 7:00 mark mentions in regards to rediscovering the capabilities of the sound wave travels of vibrations. The man attempts to define it but cannot be described in physical language words yet. Mad respect for progression, advancement, and evolving, adapting.

You guys need to watch some live footage or drum/guitar playthroughs from these guys. Almost miind blowing to see them play this stuff just as cleanly live.

Bro...i feel the fucking same!!!! This has been the best reaction ive ever seen and ive been a aal fan for YEARS now

7:39! Dude! Good point!

This song goes so hard!! 😵‍💫

Ya know… in this kind of vein, I wonder if you’ve ever heard or reacted to the band Vitalism. They’re from Brazil. SUPER talented. I like Animals As Leaders but much prefer Vitalism because they’ve got more flavor and groove… imo.

And a music video for the Vitalism song Pagan Part II ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Zkm9rfkZI9w.htmlsi=y2EJ_2YTX03zBW_y Enjoy guys. Do with these what you will! Hope to see a reaction to one of them soon!

Yo nice one, do more !:)

Vitalism drum playthrough of the song Yami Obi: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z6XevwM_cXk.htmlsi=5uN5NQAQ8d3OspG0

You gotta react to Micro-aggressions and Gordian Knot!

Guitar playthrough of the Vitalism song Bipolarity ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Fine03q227s.htmlsi=YahPDkkvUdz7V9j2

I always felt AAL were a bit masturbatory but there are so many sick parts in this song. I feel that there are killer riffs that I would be too tempted to make 6 or so songs out of.

It's 4/4 then after that you can do what you want,. It's not the drummer they have now

jawdropping talent,but the songs...errrrrrr!

I can respect the complexity of the piece and the talent. But it's not my cup of tea. ✌️🖖🏼