REACTING to UNLEASH THE ARCHERS (General Of The Dark Army) ⚔️🎤🔥 

Murder: "Not cool, man. Not cool." Carneson for MP. Show your support with a Thumbs Up for Chase!

The band was not signed when they made this music video, song, or the album it comes from (Demons of the AstroWaste, their second album). All independent here. Showcases how good they are, even back then - and yes, this is from 2011. This album and their first one (Behold the Devastation), were a lot more on the melodeath side than the power metal side. They had more screaming because Brayden, the other guitarist here, did screaming vocals as well as Grant. Brayden left the band after this album was released, so their sound definitely shifted.

This video makes me cry, such good dramatic acting plus this song, it's too much. Great reaction thank you

Yeah, the older stuff had more screaming and growls. This song is still one of my favorites, even after Apex and Abyss.

"How long was that note? I could've gone and made a cup of tea..." Imagine going to a supermarket two blocks away to buy a case of beer and then come back home and Britt still holding that note. A classic one! The opening guitar is gnarly. Everything's great except for the literal bucket on the General's head.

The general's plastic beach bucket for a helmet always gets me.

Man I gotta catch up on UTA so I can watch these reactions without anything getting ruined... Hahaha

"Some other shiny dude." -Chase (2020)

That scan at the end... "they didn't end it like... what... surely no- ... ... Damn."

You should've known how it would end! You saw what happened when the band went for a run at the park! 😂

This is my favorite song ever recorded. Glad to see you've finally reviewed it!

There are some really solid pinch harmonics going on in this.

Yes! Keep the Unleash The Archers going

Ah yes, the song that got me listening to Unleash the Archers. Just once I'd love to see this used in a game boss fight... it'd be epic. This is earlier Unleash the Archers where they were still just a little rough around the edges and finding their signature 'sound'. But you can already see, as you noticed yourself, the sort of sound they were heading toward.

That scream "know they deserve it". This section still gives me chills EVERY time I see it. The video does an amazing job building that up too. Love this song so much and thank you for reacting!

Thanks to this song, anytime someone says “General”, my brain plays Brayden’s scream of “GE-NE-RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL!” from the transition

You mentioned there was more screaming in this song and that, at times, it seemed like the clean vocals were echoing the screams. I thought you might want to know that on their first album, Behold the Devastation, some songs have the screams as the primary vocals and the clean vocals are the backup. Fun fact!

Despite all the powermetal stereotypes, this song stands out, period. Unleash showed its potential to be an actual power to the world, with music that punches at all of the emotions and saying "hey! feel things!". I appreciate all of those kinds of punches.

I would love it if you react to The Wind That Shapes The Land by Unleash The Archers. It's another one of their masterpieces, currently my joint favourite from them with Dreamcrusher and Time Stands Still, but beyond that it takes you on a journey. From start to finish, it's constantly changing and evolving and feels like they have perfectly blended the best parts of 3 or 4 songs together seamlessly. Part of me hates that they didn't make one of their epic story time videos to go with it, but on the other hand the lack of visual stimulus forces you to really focus on the sounds and it's so worth it.

Brittany has done some interview/reactions with some reaction channels. You should definitely shoot her a message and make it happen. You by far have the most music knowledge out of the reactors I've seen her on. Would be awesome to see.

"he looks energized and shiny"

ahhh i yelled when i saw this! Chase Carneson plus UTA plus my morning coffee, let's see what you got! :D

YES YES YES!!!!! This is the first song that I heard from UTA and it sent me down one hell of a rabbit hole

I think this was the first UtA song I ever heard, and was instantly hooked. I counted 11 seconds on that note, btw

Chase is so specific and detailed with his musical analysis 👍keep doing metal music reactions man...good stuff

I'm going to be watching all your reactions to UTA, that's a given. I've seen Awakening already and getting your perspective on their older stuff is really cool. You can immediately tell that back this far they're using less synth and other fancy studio stuff, but it's no less clean, no less technical, and no less awesome than anything else they've done. They've aged well. Love the video, going to keep watching. Also this isn't in your UTA reaction playlist! It really should be, it's one of the best!

17:29 I felt the exact same way the first time I listened to this song. For like over a month.

That opening solo really gave me a Manowar vibe. Love it

Great analysis as always!! The main reason that there are more harsh vocals is that the band started out with a more death metal element and they moved from the harsh vocals being primary to being secondary as they evolved. The guitarist on the left is Brayden, , a primary songwriter, who was a founding member who left about the time they signed with Napalm to get his realtors license. An article I read said he left due to the costs and when they signed with Napalm he realized it was going to be a Profitable hobbyand he didn’t want to live on Ramen Anymore.

This is one of my favorite UTA song such power

It's been an absolute joy to see how this band has grown throughout the years. I've been listening to them since 2015 (hopped on during the Time Stands Still cycle), and it's very clear that their first two releases favor the melo-death sound and their newer stuff is much more inline with traditional heavy metal/power metal, but it's nice that you can still always sense the effects of their death metal roots.

What an awesome reaction and song!

Finally mate 😜 In my eyes, an "Happy end" song, u have to check the story behind. New UtA reccomendation: TIME STAND STILL 👍👍👍

A random youtube recommendation 9 years ago brought me to this music video and I've been one of their biggest fans ever since. To me, this is a perfect song. Not THE perfect song, but a perfect song. There are very many, in my world. I'm glad you got around to it, and I'm excited for you to make your way through what I call The Immortal Saga. Keep em' coming!

Way to represent us Canadians! Such an amazing band! Keep em coming Chase, we love them!!

I am thinking that this guitarist, at beginning. Was a Ritchie Blackmore fan/influenced.

I absolutely LOVE that drop out before the long high note.

Nice, was looking for this one! This is the kind of track you put on while driving and get lost in and miss your exit ...Also, dude this is one of the reasons we love you. Song is called general of the dark army "....This knight is not a good man" 10/10 CC Law being laid down there

UTA "the wind that shapes the land"

Nice. I've been listening to the new album almost non-stop since it released and it's awesome.

Great timing on this video - earlier today I was thinking, “I wonder when he’s gonna upload another UTA reaction”

Goodness gracious me! Delicate start as you said, and then a smashing jump into the song! Incredible. I could be wrong but it looked like both the guitarist and drummer were joining that first "GENERAAAAL" scream. Loved your insights as usual. Very excellent timing. Wonderful stamina from the vocalist. Amazing driving rhythm. Not just lyrics but telling a story - in this case a tragedy. Lots more screams was great to see. Wonderful technicality. I'm glad I got to hear your thoughts. - Ian

This was the song that introduced me to UTA. I remember just playing it on a loop for the entire day.

Still probably my favorite UTA song.

That was such a good reaction man, love it.

You need to listen to The Wind That Shapes The Land off their new album. It's amazing!

UtA - Best Powermetal band of today! Cool reaction, nicht insights as always! Plz, react to Ne Obliviscaris - and plague flowers the caleidoscope live in Colorado the Vocal Harmonies of the growls and cleans might tickle your ears a bit...

one of my favorite archers songs.

I really hope you get to Dreamcrusher off the Time Stands Still album eventually. Never see anyone request it and it's the best song from that album imo. Great reaction as always!

Sweet, I thought you would like this song and you did! Nice job. Enjoyed your insight. Now you must check out one of the bands that inspired early Unleash The Archers, another Vancouver band named 3 Inches of Blood. Britney in an interview said they made one of her favorite albums so maybe the lead single from that album 'The Goatriders Horde' or their most famous song 'Deadly Sinners'.

I’m glad you got around to reacting to this. It’s truly a classic! I’d like to see you react to “The Serpent’s Kiss” or “Laying the Demon to Rest” by Theocracy. They’re a Christian metal band, but their music sounds like great power metal and the lyrics have a lot more depth to them than most Christian rock bands. “Laying the Demon to Rest” in particular has some great heavy moments and a lot of fast moments to make a great contrast. Plus, the album which “The Serpent’s Kiss” comes from is produced entirely by one guy! He did all the vocals, guitars, and drums along with the sound engineering. The production quality sounds amazing!

Oh this is gonna be good! *settles in with some popcorn*

Great thanks from your reaction. I very like your work. You´re doing great. Really. This song is one of the best songs UTA. The great and sad story :-).

This... an hour old, smoking fresh from the mints of RU-vid. MOAR!

there is no woman vocalist she reminds me of, but I do hear Dio in her, in the very best way. what an amazing singer. the whole band are marvelous, and nicely put together, but man, you don't see singers like that often.

More from abyss!!!! Through stars and carry the flame are 2 of my favs But also more from apex! Haha cause it’s awesome too. Honestly they’re both perfect, that’s 2 albums in a row now with no misses. Their first 2 albums were about hit or miss for me, about half and half, then time stands still they took a leap for forward, only a couple misses on that one, then 2 perfect albums in a row, they’re on a roll! It’s so hard for me to pick a favorite band between them and nightwish

love this song i've heard it live many times

Putting in a request for Native Construct - Mute. Native Construct put out their concept Album "Quiet World" in 2015 and despite it being their only album before the band split, it's still extremely highly regarded as a prog metal masterpiece. If you were thinking of longer form album reactions, this is the one to start.

Love Your reactions Chase !!! Now the one I really want to see is The Wind That Shapes The Land. There is no video ( yet ) ???? But brother this song will make your jaw drop to the desk !!!! (especially the "chains" transition) in the middle.... Absolutely Epic !!! This is quite possibly the best song I've ever heard !!! Cheers !!!

Finally!!!!

I was just gonna suggest this one!!! Awesone reaction👌

I'd love to see what you think of Dreamcrusher, it's one of my favorites for many of the reasons you have identified with their work. Awesome video, thanks!

So you like aggressive ? You did a studio version several weeks ago. Now it's time for live. Heilung | LIFA - Krigsgaldr LIVE

New Ayreon featuring Simone Simons just dropped. "The human equation"

Brittney has said they wanted the General to come out and attack them during a live performance but they couldn't make it work because the helmet would fall off. Please react to "The Wind that Shapes the Land" - it's my favorite track from Abyss. Also yes, as the owner of a Peavey 6505+ half stack, I do NOT envy whoever had to drag that cab into the woods.

Maybe it's because I've watched too much Game of Thrones but, if you thought this was going to be a "happy ending," you weren't paying attention.

Nicely Done! enjoying your channel!

Honestly, you could probably get an interview with Brittney, she seems to really like hanging out with their fans, she has done a lot of collab videos with other reactors on YT recently

As a fan of UTA, I feel like you should check out another heavy metal band from the Great White North: 3 Inches of Blood.

I kid you not, I had this video up at work earlier and remembered of sugesting this one time, now I get home and here you go xD

Alright love your work Chase.

When are we going to see some Beast In Black?

Really digging your reactions man, great stuff! You've helped me to appreciate songs I already love evem more, as well as introduce to new great bands. Here are a couple other power metal recommendations that are a bit different (not sure what you have or have not listened to, but I'll take some stabs. Heh.) Kamelot: Forever (live) - This band has to be on the must review list if you haven't listened to them before. This is with their old singer, Roy Khan, who I preferred though the new guy is good in his own right. Blind Guardian: Voice in the Dark (music video) - This is another storytelling band. They are metal bards. Some realy good live videos to check out as well (Bards Song and Valhalla in one video is particularly good, some of the best crowd interaction you'll see) Beast in Black: From Hell With Love (music video) - Amazingly cheesy power metal done right. Yannis Papadopoulos is a fantastic vocalist. He does a vocal cover of Ghost Love Score that is pretty neat as well, if that gives you an idea on what his vocal range is like. Lost Horizon: Highlander (The One) - This is a song of legends. Pretty sure the day I listened to this for the first time was the day I became a man. It's a 12 minute song and the buildup to the glorious vocal work in the final few minutes will hit you hard.

WOW I am a fan.

Slayer played the same album multiple times. Guess there is always an exception.

Chase, you should react to Maximum The Hormone. They are an older prog metal band from Japan and are HUGE. Any of their songs are good, but I'd recommend you start with Buiikikaesu. Here is a link because you aren't likely to find the original video on youtube. www.dailymotion.com/video/x79g4k3 Thank you for all the great reactions and music breakdowns!!!

love this track. would like to hear your reaction to the new John Petrucci album though

"how long was that note?" - shroter than chester bennington in "Given Up" ^^ Linkin park. held the world record once. ^^ Actually about half as long. that said i loooved your analysis. very well done. as usual i guess XD

That "shiny dude" was not a good man... But boy, I liked this song, and the video a lot! Great reaction once again Chase.

Ayreon just released a new single today! Ayreon - This Human Equation (Official Lyric Video) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lKwaBJmSUps.html

Chase, congratulations! Most reactors don't catch the meaning of the general's flashback. His words as he drives the sword through are: "Retribution is forever." Here's some live UTA. It's from 2015, they're real green, but it's good quality audio. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZNxlQPEGTFA.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RWrbdhvHGaY.html

Great song, pretty daft video.

Could you be the first hero in the whole youtube realm to react to Dancers to a discordant system live (The ophidian trek) by Meshuggah? Most underrated song ever.

The first clue that it's an old song is the fact that there is 5 band members in the video. Lol

don't get me wrong, I love both Apex and Abyss albums as being their newer stuff, but sometimes I just have to listen to a heavier older song like this one. The actual music video from this song and from Cleanse the Bloodlines are probably my two favorite videos that they've made

check out City of Iron by UTA. One of my favorite songs by them

damn .. went camping .. missed you posting this .. never going camping again!!!!

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how about some avantasia or edguy as well either one would be an interesting choice of listening into upvote if anyone agrees

you like high long notes ? you have to react to Tonight we ride

Please react to Blind Guardian imaginations from the other side live

Dreamcrusher, Dreamcrusher, plz react to dreamcrusher live, the Dr. Light one preferably.

The wife wanted to die, thus why she attacked him.... suicide revenge

Please do Heaven shall burn - Endzeit and Callejon - Blitzkreuz 🙏🇩🇪 🇩🇪

"Chase reacts more UTA" CLICK CLICK CLICK!!!! haha. So I know on Abyss Brit said she basically gave them the concepts for each song and let them write their jams and she wrote the vocals after. Not sure about this album though.

This doesn't happen often, arriving 5 minutes after upload.

By the way, this sort of thing doesn't usually happen in the BC woods. Just sayin'.

hey Chase it might be a bit outside your usual reactions but can you check out KD/A The Baddest or KD/A Pop/Stars

Wheres the opeth at :(

Love your reactions! Your intro is to loud though imo