PERIPHERY - STRANGER THINGS (REACTION!!!) 

Thanks so much for checking this song out guys! I loved watching this haha, and thanks most of all for being honest! Huge fan of your guys' channel!

"It sounds like 2 different songs to me." Welcome to djent. We have punch, cookies, and odd time signatures with disparate rhythm lines. Help yourselves to all 3.

I understand what you're saying fellas. Music like periphery, dream theater, oceans ate alaska, opeth, etc., they're things you graduate up to and it's not exactly for everyone. Anyone can headbang to a five finger death punch song or Metallica. They have mass appeal. Nothing too complicated, just verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus end. Maybe a tempo change up here and there. Progressive metal is a journey and in general appeals to technical musicians. This hails back to your question "if a song needs to be listened to a lot of times to be appreciated, is it actually good?" Absolutely. Just like a great movie or book has new things to be appreciated by subsequent consuming, so too does great music. Keep consuming my friends. It will click.

you guys should react to Periphery - Absolomb. Very groovy. Give them the 3rd try.

"The transitions aren't cohesive" Ah, djent, how you go so misunderstood. Lol

TESSERACT - Of Matter (Live at Sphere Studios). Check this out too! It's criminal you guys haven't! Keep it up!

Go for Periphey - Scarlet if you want something more 'mainstream' :)

You guys should give Periphery - The Bad Thing a listen. Super heavy and talent stuff. I get down to that song so much.

Next, Language 1:Intuition by The Contortionist.

Thank You Scientist - Mr. Invisible I won’t give up

The bass is so essential for the flow of this song. It holds everything else together. The amazing guitar and vocals on one hand. The great drumming on the other. The versatility of Spencer's vocals is incredible. Such a powerful song to close the Juggernaut.

I don't typically watch or like reaction videos but how open-minded and unbiased you guys are... it makes these videos feel more like objective reviews rather than simply opinion-based reactions. Love it!

Every time you guys think a song is 'muffled' I'm always like 'dudes use a damn headphone already"

Periphery is such a sonically diverse band. They have their style which you can hear in every song, but they are so talented that they can change up their sound as they want to. The funny thing is you guys kept talking about liking the parts that are slower and more methodical but keeps progressing, and I think I’m that case the Periphery song that fits that is Absolomb. I know it’s a bit of a stretch to ask for ANOTHER shot at periphery haha, but I think you guys should check out that song whether it’s on the channel or on your free time. I was a lot like you guys with periphery it took me a while to completely get into their music (which is similar for most progressive bands) but I found absolomb and from there fell in love with the band. Keep being free thinkers and rock on 🤘

Here's the thing about this song, with this entire double album, you really cannot listen to any single song alone due to how they're formatted and blend and bleed together. This is extremely important, Alpha and Omega are a concept double album. Start at the beginning of Alpha and go through to the end of Omega, front to back, you'll understand the transitions a bit better, you'll understand the repeated themes and repeated riffs throughout the album, etc etc. I think if you do, you'll appreciate the entire song more. Also, do pay attention to the lyrics. I am biased in thinking that Alpha and Omega are an absolute masterpiece of a project, but even with that, I do think having the whole picture will help in this case.

Between the Buried & Me - Voice of Trespass. Literally jazz + metal

2nd chance: Tesseract - Nocturne Also 3rd chance: Mastodon - Tread Lightly. Y’all did older songs that are less listener friendly. Check that one out!

One of their best tracks. It represents so many of the elements that this band is about. This is going to make a lot of folks happy and is bound to inspire a bunch of strong opinions. Note: This is part of a concept double album, so theres an entire story that preceded this track. In context, this track is even more impactful. Also the copy of the track you got is definitely not true to how it is mixed, it should not sound muffled like that. Their album mixing is exceptional. Thanks for the review as always, The Way The News Goes, Lune, and Absolomb from their latest album P3 are great standalone tracks to check out. Much more “harnessed” 🤣 Peace!

The way the news goes!!!! Really groovy periphery jam.

Gotta get to some Between the buried and me!!! White walls, selkies, silent flight parliament, etc.

GLOBAL WARMING- GOJIRA (LIVE AT THE SILVER CORD) 🚨🚨🚨

Another one you should give a second chance to is Tesseract.

The best thing about Periphery, and songs like Stranger Things, is that after probably 100+ listens, I STILL find new things to love about their music. Stranger Things is a masterpiece in my opinion, and I fall more in love with it every single time I listen. Even watching this review, you guys picked up on things that I never have, and I've heard it played live 4 times, and listened to it on my own easily 100+ times. I love your analyses because they perfectly explain how I feel when I pick up a new prog metal band; sometimes it takes a little time to fully appreciate the depth and "chaos" that the bands and their fans love so much, Periphery is one of those bands. Keep listening!

This music is killer!! What’s amazing about it is how intricate and extremely talented these guys are. For those that play music understand and appreciate how beautiful this music is and how beautifully it’s pieced together.

Chevelle - Any of these songs: Family System, The Clincher, Safer Waters, Humanoid, A New Momentum, Clones, An Island.

The Contortionist - Clairvoyant

Could you do Architects - Doomsday, I bet you'll love it.

I'm so glad you guys reviewed this one !! I really like periphery and this song is one of my favorites of em. Also love your channel :)

Please do The Contortionist’s - Languages Part 1&2

I think the best song by Periphery for George and Ryan is "The Way the News Goes". Guys, I can almost promise that you would like that one!!!

The complexity of this song is definitely intentional. George and Ryan I have to give you props for constantly welcoming all genres of metal. I’m actually finding stuff here I haven’t found myself.

This video is a living example of how important it is to have a fresh set of eyes analyze something. Some of the adjectives you guys use are so spot on, and the critiques you make are very valid. It's really refreshing to see people from a far away genre bridge the gap- it's needed culturally and it helps make the music even better- this is how now music is born and refined. Thanks guys!! (I'm a long time metal fan and after seeing this, insta-subscribed w/ alerts!)

Wow I know Misha reaches out at times, it's great to hear he helped choose a 2nd chance song! Also, if you guys want more Gojira, could you do Gift of Guilt Live (@brixton)? I feel you guys stay with studio music very often, but they kill live.

Please give BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME a listen. VOICE OF TRESPASS is a great and uniquely awesome song or you guys would like COMA MACHINE

This is my favorite song from periphery! So pumped y'all did this vid!

Seeing your reactions and head-bobbing synchronise at 10:22 made me laugh and subscribe instantly. 😂

I'm going to be honest, it took me like 2 years to love this band, my friend showed them to me in 2012 and my mind just wasn't adjusted yet lol I found the music too crazy and the vocals didn't fit, but honestly, they are my favourite band now. Also please try The Contortionist - Language I: Intuition!

Igorrr - ieuD and Boris - Vanilla Whyyyy the hell not, right?

Loved watching this and I’m also a periphery fan. Recently started following you guys and enjoy hearing your guys unbiased reactions. You guys keep it real! keep it up!! When you gonna do DIY bands/ artist reviews! 🤯

YES!!!!! SO glad you guys did this song. I've suggested it a few times. You guys are awesome. Hell, you even got Misha himself to comment... That's badass!

The way the news goes and Absolomb off of P3 are amazing tracks I think you guys would also enjoy by Periphery. Loved the reaction and love that misha reached out to you guys. Thanks for another unbiased reaction guys!

This has to be the most serious head bobbing ive seen on this channel 😂 #analyticalheadbobing

What's up guys! You two are awesome, and you both give great feedback and good, constructive criticism. I'm fairly new to the channel but I subscribed after a couple videos and I've enjoyed everything I've seen so far. I'm a huge Periphery fan, and a drummer as well, and I take a lot of inspiration from Matt, the drummer for Periphery, among others. I'm really glad you chose to give them another try and I think this was a really good suggestion from Misha. Keep up the cool vids and the free thinking! P.S. - That was a great X-Men reference too.

i love periphery but completly love you alls honesty in your opinion thats what makes this channel

Something you'll love all of: Albatross - Corrosion of Conformity

Periphery - Lune, that'll be your playlist song. About the most atmospheric and ethereal song they have. Even as a fan of Periphery I agree with the reaction to a point. Some of the more brutal and "out there" sections can be a lot to take in even for those of us who listen to a lot of metal and prog. Then again, it's also a part of the reason they have such a nice following. Lots of music out there and they have managed to carve out their own thing, kudos for that. I love Stranger Things and a lot of the other songs that keep a nice balance between melodic hooks and the heavy riffs.

The drum solo bridge in the middle is amazing, because those ghost notes are really freaking hard to do right.

TesseracT - Dystopia, Animals as Leaders - Tooth and Claw, Plini - Selenium Forest

I’m glad you guys gave Periphery another shot. I think you would understand the groove better if you nodded your head in double time rather than the half time feel you usually do (if that makes sense lol). Another song to check out is Return to Earth by The Contortionist. ✌🏻

Between the Buried and Me - Selkies the Endless Obsession

I do want to say, it took me a really long time to get into Periphery. But I eventually got into all of it because each song takes a little bit different amounts of getting use to. They are a very unique band, and they are now my favorite band. I am so hyped for periphery 4.

Y'all have to do a reaction to Blood Eagle by Periphery. Pretty please.

Hey guys, how about some Deadhead by Devin Townsend, live at royal albert hall.

You need to give Meshuggah another chance too! Demiurge offical video!

"Too much" is why Periphery fans love them. Love your show, as a metal listener I always value your opinions.

This combination of the vocals with the rest of the music is what sets this band apart from most others.

Domination by Pantera, live in Moscow. PLEAASE. WE NEED THIS.

The Brain Dance by Animals as Leaders

You guys need to dedicate a video to Octavarium by Dream Theater. It's a whole composition.

I can't believe this song made it onto yall's channel!! This song and Lune are the best Periphery songs. Nice review!

You all need In Flames or Children of Bodom in your life.

Hey guys, don't forget Twilight of the Thunder God for your Amon Amarth redo. Trust me, it's way more palatable.

Seriously 3 days aback I was listening to Periphery and was thinking to comment on your channel to review Periphery.

Why the hell no one said Polyphia? They a rock band with hip-hop/trap elements

Progressive metal is not easy to digest guys, I personally love them for what they do (non tradicional stuff) and this is why I was recomending you to check "Erased" out By then, it is such an easy, catchy and groovy song, Perfect for non progressive listeners, and to be fair when I started listening to Periphery, I thought almost the same, I thought it was to "hard", "overpowered" And I didnt like it, Now they are one of my top 10 fav bands of all times...

I would love to see you guys to a reaction to Protest the Hero - C'est La Vie

I was not expecting an XMen analogy. Well done, guys. Well done!!

This genre is SO different and definitely hard to get into, but it’s awesome when people try. 1. You recognized grove. 2. You respected and dissected the music to understand it. Subscribed for sure!!

Nothing More- Ballast(This is the time) or Fade In/Fade Out

This is a really aggressive and fast song so you might not like it, but it's amazing nonetheless: Involuntary Doppelgänger - Archspire (You can watch the lyric video if you want)

A quick note on the cohesiveness: this is last song on a double-feature album "Juggernaut: alpha" and "Juggernaut: omega". The sudden change and the facemelting riff at 4:13 of this video is actually a faster version of the riff from Four Lights, off the alpha album, a 2 minute instrumental piece. So in the context of the whole album, that was more of a throwback, a welcome addition. They actually did the same thing with Rainbow Gravity and Psychosphere.

"Sounds muffled" That's the 8 string guitars, maybe? :D

Leprous - Forced Entry ! Pleaaaase ! (I'm sure my perseverance will pay one day haha) Great band, amazing music, and an international recognition in the prog scene !!

The section you guys liked reminded me of "Eden" by Tesseract. That section was pure djent, guys. And y'all would fall in love with the groove in "Eden".. the time signatures in this song aren't as off kilter as they were in "Luminary", but y'all still liked that one anyways.

I'm here because of Misha! I'm an unapologetic Periphery fanboy and I loved the video! Keep it up! =D

Periphery is an acquired taste. Once they bite you they don’t let go.

Tesseract - Nocturne

Dream theater - Octavarium

The thing about periphery and a lot of other metal bands is that they are there to strive to break the stride and and constantly put out different material. Independently all the musicians of the band have different perspectives but they blend them very well. Transitions aren’t always meant to flow and be “cohesive”. That being said it’s definitely subjective to the listener of they find audibly attractive but Periphery does what they do well. They’re constantly evolving which what gives them their dynamic. Always on the periphery! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

Man I love this channel. It's refreshing to see actual constructive criticism, especially for two people who actively remove the negative stigma metal music has. I love Periphery and I love this song, but I understand your points of view. Thanks guys.

Speaking of second chances AND THIS BEING THE YEAR OF SECOND CHANCES, Amon Amarth - Twilight of the Thunder God.

Please review Harlequin Forest by Opeth. Thanks for another great video. Free thinkers rule!

Honestly IMO Periphery II is their strongest album. Please check out Luck as a Constant!!!!

Please react to Deftones - "Swerve City".

Architects - Gone with the Wind August Burns Red - Hero of Half Truth Oh, Sleeper - Hush, Yael

"I want to like these guys, I really do" You've just summed up my thoughts on Periphery through many years and attempts to get into them.

George and Ryan, always so polite.. I have never heard this and don't want to ever again.

I'm surprised Misha chose Stranger Things. Though I like it, I feel like "Lune" and "The Way the News Goes" have broader appeal. Also I agree with the people suggesting you revisit TsseracT. "Hexes" grooves hard.

Protest the Hero - Animal Bones or Mist TesseracT - Deception - Concealing Fate Pt.2 You won't (shouldn't) be disappointed with these.

-Chimes At Midnight by Mastodon -Something off of Anthrax's For All Kings album -Libra by Intervals -A more recent Amon Amarth song

Yes! You finally did it!!!! Thanks for the second chance on these guys. I'd love to hear a reaction from you guys on The Contortionist - Language : Intuition I

Haven't listened to Periphery hardly at all, but I liked this song. Thanks for the reaction.

You FINALLY GOT AROUND TO IT! Though I'm disappointed you didn't like it, but eh, that's life. Periphery is a band that takes a little bit of acclimating to before you can really appreciate the full scope of what they do. I wasn't crazy about them the first time I heard their music, but after checking out a few more songs I got hooked, and now they're one of my all time favorite bands. You also have to consider that this particular song is the final track of a 2 album concept arc, and it has a lot of musical and thematic tie-ins to previous songs off both albums. So to really appreciate this song for what it is, you almost have to listen to those 2 albums in their entirety, likely more than once in order to soak in the story. Which, in itself is a really cool, dark journey through the eyes of a man born into a cult of devil worshippers (confirmed by the singer of the band in an interview,) and his inner struggle with what he's been taught versus what he wants, and the consequences of certain decisions he makes. But I'm glad you at least see how much better they are than shitty ass Icarus Lives would suggest. And if you should ever be interested in checking out more of their stuff then some other good songs would be: The Bad Thing Marigold 22 Faces Alpha The Way The News Goes Mile Zero Just to name a few.

Give meshuggah another chance even if the vocals are not your things youll find amazing grooves! Bleed is one of there thrashier songs along with alot of stuff on there chaosphere album, but give Demiurge or Combustion a chance!

I'd really love to see some Haken! Cockroach King would be fun to see you react to

These guys would love It's Only Smiles or The Way the News Goes...

I can't die before you make a video with my favourite band: Katatonia... pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Periphery 2 has the best songwriting, grooves, vocals, lyrics, riffs, and drumming.

I heard a piece of 'Absolomb' performed in a classical guitar medley and instantly had to check out the actual song. I dug Periphery ever since. I'd still say that Absolomb is THE gateway song into their music.

So glad you gave them another chance! A lot of their songs can be drastically different because they are such a diverse group. I think you guys would like Scarlet or maybe even Flatline if you are looking for something more straight forward groove and better transitions. Definitely worth giving them yet another try!