Vildhjarta - Måsstaden(forte) | Entire Album REACTION! 

1,000 Likes on this video & we’ll travel back in time to their ‘Thousands of Evils’ EP ❤️‍🔥 Also; comment THALL

This is my favorite band and album of all time. I was 17 when it came out and it's no exaggeration to say that it changed my life forever. In the 10 years between albums I constantly looked for stuff that gave me the same feelings and was usually left disappointed. Under Vatten was like meeting up with a friend after being too busy to hang out as adults. T H A L L

All these feelings, legendary song

Daniel Bergström created something bigger than he thought at that time when he was developing his style, almost like a visionary I must say. And I feel there's a lot more stuff that he and Calle can bring to the table even now in 2022

Vildhjarta is just nuts man. Every song they write would be like a medley of the best riffs of any other band, but they do it every song. I can hear thall creeping into so many band's sounds, and it honestly puts a huge smile on my face. What Vildhjarta did for metal, and in turn what Buster has done is just amazing. They make the music I always wanted from metal when I first got into it. Just pure heaviness, not for the sake of being heavy, it is just that the art these guys' makes just happens to be heavy. It is "THE HEAVY" expressed as naturally as possible. They sound inhuman. I honestly love HLB even more because it is like Vildhjarta's younger pissed off brother. All in all though, even though I have never really been into the band Meshuggah, the metal community owes so much to them and the bands that they inspired. I hope thall continues to sneak into other genres.

Imagine going to the war as a viking and hearing this album in your head... You can't lose!

Vildhjarta is Meshugga’s black sheep son. Car Bomb is Meshuggah’s crazy cousin

Man you would not believe that amount of hate this band got back in the day, especially with Dagger. For a lot of people their music was nothing more than chugs and 000s which is so, so far from the truth. Glad they're finally starting to get the recognition they deserve. Also glad that they're still able to put out new music cause for a long time that wasn't a certainty. Anyways, glad you like them! Easily my favorite band ever. At this point if I have to fly to Sweden to see them live I guess that's just what I'm gonna have to do haha.

I'm so glad to see someone appreciate these guys almost as much as me, every other reaction is so bland especially after watching Drew then going to them. You really feel the passion and respect not just through Drew's words, but his voice too. This is my all time favourite band and album ever. Vildhjarta literally means the entire world to me.

The most special and important metal album of all time

I love Traces. Such an underrated track.

14:30 you have no idea. They've been my favorite band since this album came out. Masstaden cd has been in my cars cd player for the past 8 years, ever since I got the car. It's the default radio. When I heard all those riffs from across this whole album, hodgepodged together in nationalsang I wanted to grab people by the shirt collars in excitement. Vildharta is truly one of the most unique bands we have in music. Buster even said they are his favorite band and if when goes to write a riff or make music in his other projects, it is completely influenced by Vildhjarta. He even declined to write or add his own riffs to under vatten because he doesn't want to alter or change the path that his favorite band is on. Really loved your reactions to these albums. This band means so much to me and when people listen to them and "get it," it is like a sort of spiritual communion for me. So, thank you. EDIT: 23:00 damn dude... lol you literally started feeling the same feeling I described in my comment. When their newest album dropped, there was a top comment on their album stream that said "it's an honor to be here experiencing this with you all." and I feel that in these reactions too.

"It will drag you down to the bottom and then down into the abyss". When I learned about Vildhjarta it was over, this sound will never be forgotten, even if I turned deaf. I will have this experience in my mind. It's just so hauntingly beautiful and not from this world. When I heard Masstadens Nationalsong Under Vatten last year for the first time I just cried. It was such a once in a lifetime moment and I felt connected to every THALL member out there listening to this for the first time ever.

23:00ish for the Eternal Golden Monk bit - yes mate! Always use that song to get people into them. Fukkin banger.

Long time Vildjharta fan here, I don't usually care for reaction videos but it's been an absolute pleasure to watch you go down this rabbit hole. And fwiw, I've cried to their music many times.

I think it’s time Drew dives into the Humanity’s Last Breath universe, of course after listening to Thousands Of Evils.

Mad respect man..your rant after you took off the headphones is 100% how my life is as well. Music is and will always be my best friend. The positive side of being in a small community like this....is this music will never ever ever be tarnished because people..especially that you love..are too close minded to make a connection with the music like you and I have. It will always be ours. It will never remind us of a person who is not in our lives for reasons of vast amount anymore. Music is life. Enjoy the journey my dude.

Traces is one of their oldest songs. I remember jamming that and Shiver from the demo in like 2009 or something. So long ago. You should do a reaction for Shiver since its just one standalone song. It's a really cool perspective of where they came from and the riffs are still amazing.

Under Vatten actually made me tear up straight I/we waited for that album so long. Its been a long running meme in the community when they just teased songs for years everyone was like yeah cant wait for my grandkids to finally hear new vildhjarta album. So happy to see more people see explore vildhjarta!

I previously commented Thall, but I just finished the whole reaction and, man, never thought that a reaction would make feel almost like the first time I listened to this album back in 2011. Always a fan of Vildhjarta since 2009 and I’m really glad more fans are added to this amazing Thall community

My favorite band since 2013. Their songs never get old.

'It's like if Animals As Leaders got Artilery striked' - Drew Fortune 2022

My desert island album. Truly one of the greatest pieces of modern metal ever written. It get better every single listen. The forte remaster made me need to change my pants multiple times....still does

Holy shit, this band is nice! I’m definitely gonna listen to more of them now after hearing this. But Drew, man, dude, please, if you dig the heavy concept albums, THE OCEAN! Pelagial is ducking clean and is like their namesake album because it’s literally about sinking lower and lower into the ocean, each song being named after the different layers of the ocean and most of them are two or three part songs. Not to mention the two newest albums Phanerozoic are a two part prog masterpiece. I know it comes down to the polls but bruv, give ‘em a chance 🤘🏻

Dude, that feeling of getting close to tearing up is when you know when something is well fucking done. It's 'this is unbelievable', but you don't think it. The music is just overwhelmingly good at telling what it wants to say. It's raw and pure at the same time for some odd reason, and helps connecting to it. That's Vildhjarta for you. Timeless record

I'm so happy you get this. Thank you for doing it. I was actually so scared to hear you react to them initially - I love them that much. Made my Sunday listening to this. Much love. THALL

1:06:11 - 1:06:29 hot damn, after all these years, this section never fails to slap you in the cheeks, still the sickest riff i've ever heard up to this day

thankyou for allowing me to enjoy this music with someone, love this community. best band to ever exist

Vildhjarta is such a great band, so unique and fresh. Can't wait for their next music. Even after under vatten, when i've heard their new teaser "kanslan", i was shocked, bc i've never heard anything like that before.

LET'S GOOOOOOO!!! This and under vatten are my favorite two albums ever written

Thousands of evils is really another level into the future, song called Dimman is my favorite of all Vildhjarta and it's probably the most melodic song of them. I get goosebumps every time I listen to it:) I hope we'll get to 1k likes here fast, cause the EP is really worth it.

You gotta check out the OG Omnislash demo/EP from these guys on RU-vid. The version of Traces on that is one of the best things I’ve ever heard. No vocals but as a guitarist.. this is where you can see their genius at its earliest stage. So genius and loaded with amazing riffs in fact.. that you can actually hear all the riffs borrowed and divided up amongst all of Masstaden. Literally so catchy they’re like we can’t keep this in just one song, spread the wealth. The groove is unreal. Always chills listening to it.

17:27 Holy crap I've listened to Dagger a lot and I've never noticed that! Really nice catch on that

Daniel Bergstrom is the heart of Vildjharta and always has been.

Can’t wait to see what you have to say about Buster and Calles other project Humanity’s Last Breath - Välde

fucking love your reactions they are so relatable, thall is just eargasmic for me

Anyone interested in Vildhjarta also has to check out the video here on YT called "Vildhjarta UNRELEASED Compilation" - mindblowingly cool riffs there.

Another easter egg for you: the little clean ambient part around 4:10 of "All These Feelings" also appears on "sunset sunrise sunset sunrise" on måsstaden under vatten, around 1:50.

Lone deranger sneaks up on you man, over time you’ll see it’s the wildest riffage they have, something about it

It is so funny. I see every reaction to Vildhjarta video I can find and I too get emotional when ever the ones reacting to the music is having a good experience. So I totally get how you are affected and I love that you take it in and share it and we are now brothers. THALL

SIKTH, SLICE THE CAKE, FELLSILENT PLEASE!

I just went through the entire video. It was so incredible to hear this album for the first time with you reacting to it. I could literally feel the passion coming out of you. As always, you make such special music come to life in my being and I find myself appreciating the experience fully immerse in the present. Thank you for making so much reactions. It must be hard sometimes to "get in the zone" and be able to make yourself enjoy an album or a new release. Because of you, I've discovered such a beautiful and powerful side to metal that I wasn't aware of. I've been having a lot of struggles with the way I see and live my own life and these videos you make helps me to such a high degree. Cheers mate, you're the best!

thall also stoort neer is worth checking out too imo, that stuff lowkey made me cry too. especially morrinjo

THALL! Tears of joy! My favorite album of all time. It's just so good man, revolutionary

Discovered this band a few months after it released back in my freshman year of college. Such a huge musical awakening for me. This album and my deep dive into Meshuggah forever shaped my taste in music and how I analyze songs. Loved seeing you discover all the intricacies of the tracks.

Now listen Vildhjarta - Thousands Of Evils please!!

“There are some things better left unsaid to those that have never seen this place” hardest hitting lyrics in context of this album. The lone deranger is one of the most powerful closing tracks ever written. This album is perfect

I've been anticipating this'n for a while, this is going to be absolutely neat!

I will never forget experiencing this album the very first time when it barely came out. Blew my mind into a realm I never wanted to leave. 12 years later and it still takes me to that place. This band has and will forever be on an entirely different plane from anyone else. P.S. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying your reaction! I love the pure emotions you give. Us fans of the music thank and vibe with you! Much love 🤘🏻💜

I knew it would have this effect on you!!! So grateful you use your platform as a way to introduce underrated bands like these to folks who have never heard them. I see so many comments saying they had never heard of Vildhjarta until you bring them up. All in all thanks for building a great community and lets get to that Thousands of Evils EP. It has some of my favorite songs they've written on that cursed little record. edit: THALL

I'll NEVER forget the first time I heard the riff at 56:46 I was walking down a road to my house. That riff kicked in and it felt like a grenade went off in my brain. It blew my F*CKING MIND. The creativity needed to even THINK of a riff like that and actually pull it off is insane. I'd never heard anything like it and still haven't since. Now, I've been playing metal guitar for 14 or so years. I always dreamed of coming up with a riff like that but was never quite able to get it to sound good enough, or brutal enough, or fluid enough. When I heard these guys pull it off successfully, it felt like my brain had an orgasm, exploded, and then remoulded itself into something better than what it was. For me, that was one of this band's most defining moments. It was actually one of the defining moments of the entire genre. It set the bar so irreversibly high that my brain could no longer be aroused by most metal music. How could anything else compare to the dark, haunting, and poignant brilliance of Vildhjarta's compositions? How could anything else compare to their unconventional yet beautiful creativity? I've said this before and I'll say it again. Vildhjarta massages that part of my brain that other bands can't reach. They can't even get close. Everything else that tries sounds contrived in comparison. Even Humanity's Last Breath can't do it. The ONLY other band that can do it - THE ONLY ONE - is Fractalize. They're just about on par with Vildhjarta. I love Vildhjarta. The end.

Man, love your appreciation for good music

You have the best taste in music ever. Cannot wait to see your reaction to Golden Monk and Lone Deranger. And also When No One Will Walk With You.

honestly honestly honestly, the most beautifully written music and best band. I just can't. Fucking hell

Couple months ago i was at a (normal haha) dance club here in Italy, in my under vatten t-shirt, and a random guy came up to me and basically told me he liked Vildhjarta as well (we were dancing so we barely talked tbh), it fucking blew my mind, i never expected to get a Vildhjy t-shirt recognized lol Also edit that i just realized and not sure if you know: they had 2 vocalists on this album and the EP, recognizable by the growls and higher pitched screams that sort of counteract each other. They contribute a lot to the chaotic feeling and are also a very unique component of this album.

i love your appreciation of music, its so awesome to share an album with someone who jams hard to this type of awesome music

Congrats, your music taste will never be the same Great reaction, been waiting a lot for this one🔥🔥

The one song on Masstaden under Vatten is a compilation of a lot of songs off this record built into a new song. Vildhjarta are really changing the game

This album is flawless and your reaction was amazing

I remember when the omnislash ep came out, it blew me away. It was literally the start of djent apart from meshuggah, sikth and textures.

Funny thing about the “minority thing”.. This summer I was with a couple of friends that I don’t hang out with regularly. We were away in north of Sweden pre-partying before going to see KsE, In Flames etc when I started blasting Vildhjarta in the speaker. And then one of the guys said -“isn’t this Vildhjarta?” And that fucking melted my heart having another dude acknowledge such a amazing band. 🤘🏻

Hello, Drew. That was an amazing hour with you. I'm glad I listen to such kind of music with someone else. Thank you, Drew.

Delighted you loved the album, knew you would after your masstaden under vaten reaction. Welcome to the fan club, and enjoy the next 100 listens (which are of course inevitable)

Your reaction is a profound one I thoroughly enjoyed watching. Thanks so much for sharing this. I have been transcribing the entirety (all instruments and backtracks/atmospherics)of this album for the latter half of this year and it's this kind of reaction that keeps me keeping on to the finish(currently on Nojja) This music is untouchable, your reaction is entirely valid. And to get a glimpse of how it was written through tablature is a whole other experience as well. Often times when working on one of the tracks I would find myself feeling just like this. I will eventually be covering all my favorite songs when I am done. Rock on dude see you in the future for the next album!

In my opinion this is the best music I’ve ever heard. I listened to them for the first time like a year ago because of yours and others RU-vid channels. Thank you so much. As for the emotions, I totally feel it too. It’s like we are gifted with this

ah, the album that made me love this type of music in the first place. thank you for this one, drew. thall for life

omg i was waiting for you to do this album, man! :D

My best friend introduced me to Vildhjarta with their Omnislash album (which I highly recommend) just before they released this album initially in 2011. The visceral feeling and emotions you felt through this play through is how I felt then and how I feel every single time I listen to it still to this day. They have been my #1 favorite band since I first heard them and seeing someone experience it for the first time gives me so much joy. So glad you’re into them as much as the lot of us! Also, the editing and quality of your videos are fantastic, whether you’re in a shed or not. Keep doing what you do!

I've been crazy busy so just got around to this. My God. What an album. Insanely impressed by these guys.

I’m so glad you finally started listening to Vildhjarta. They’re really the best :)

I loved your resigned look after shadow. thall. What more is there to say 🔥 Great reaction as always. I cannot believe this music has been out there over 10 years and I only now discover it. What a waste honestly. Thanks for doing these album reactions, great content!

I know what it feels like dude, The Lone Deranger gets me still, even after the thousand listen. Especially after all came before it. It's taking an emotional toll on you, even more if you relate with lyrics. Like looking down into abyss really..

This is the first time I've seen your work. This might sound weird coming from a stranger but, I'm proud of you, brotha. In the same way I'd be proud of any close friend succeeding. It's because of this tight niche link between the community, we all can't help but smile. I haven't stopped listening to mastaden under vaten for the past several months. It's changed everything about music for me.

Glad to see someone having so much passion about the music you love,it felt like i was listening this with a friend, definitely the best reaction channel I've seen. If you want another album of this level of greatness you should check Slice the cake-Odyssey to the west. Different music but still top tier.

All theese feeling is One of the best songs ever written 👊🏻🔥

brilliant mate. couldn't wait to see your reaction to All These Feelings, as that's my favourite song. didn't disappoint. excellent work 🤘

Mässtaden, as a whole 2 volume piece (plus the bonus tracks that weren’t remastered on forte) is, in my opinion, one of the greatest pieces of musical storytelling I’ve ever heard. I’m not talking lyrically, mässtaden is fairly average in that sense and under vatten is entirely in swedish so I can’t judge it in the same way - hell I barely know the actual plot bar a few key moments - but instead it excels purely in instrumental storytelling. Both albums, despite being recorded a decade apart, share the *exact same vibe* that, to me, genuinely pulls me into the location they’re creating. It’s one of the densest atmospheres in all of metal, with amazing flow between the tracks, to a point where under vatten feels like it picks up exactly after where it’s predecessor left off. I think both these albums are masterpieces, and I know that word has lost its meaning these days, but I still give them that status. On the video for under vatten, I mentioned Humanity’s Last Breath as Vildhjarta’s sibling band - and while I stand by them being a fantastic unit with a great discography, I feel like people often forget about Vildhjarta’s french stepchild band because of them. Uneven Structure may have already showed up in your Patreon polls, and I’m not even sure if they’re still active today - the drummer has joined ten56 and is doing really well there - but if you’re ever going to listen to them, there is one album that demands your attention. Nothing can prepare you for Februus. What it may lack very much in production, it makes up for so much in everything else. I’d argue it’s the logical step forwards if mässtaden is your thing - same era, related band, similar vibes - but rather than eerie and tragic, Februus is entirely built around being *h u g e* in every aspect. Including it’s length. While 56 minutes might not seem so big, bear in mind the 10 tracks on display are an illusion - this is one song, and it’s called Februus. And the lyrical depth is obscene too, it’s deep, conceptual stuff. Am I overhyping it? Up to you, for what it’s worth the production is very dated - it demands a remaster, but it doesn’t have the cult following it deserves. You gotta hear it, man, this shit will send you to the stars to meet Februus himself.

Glad I was able to provide a little (and it is in fact only a LITTLE bit of the) backstory, and I'm also really happy to see that the album could spark the positive emotions I was hoping it would! Funny that you would wear a Monuments shirt to this because I'm pretty sure Vild toured with them not long after the release of the original version of this masterpiece album! Given that you liked måsstaden THIS MUCH and you seemed to like the transitions in/between songs, I HIGHLY recommend checking out my favorite album of all time "La Partition" by Uneven Structure. Why? Well, first of all, ALL their 3 first albums/EP have one common property: they. have. no. pauses. between. tracks. It's all continuous! AND they have collaborated with one of Vildhjartas vocalists, so they're kind of somewhere in the same space as Vild but with they're own unique sound. Tracks Funambule and ending of The Bait, Our Embrace and Your Scent are just so heavy that it's hard not to laugh because of how ridiculously heavy it is. Looking forward to more great reactions to incredible albums!

Holy fck how did I not listen to these guys until now what is this even gimme more!

Just found your youtube channel....1.really like you do whole album reactions...and your ...2 and you truly listen to the details in each song...i totally love that One thing i have i can see is that you havent reacted to "Archspire" yet....which i dont understand....so i hope you will do that....especially the album Archspire - Bleed the future album keep up the good work m8

Still to this day, this is my favourite album of all time. It's more than ten years now and nothing comes close. I appreciate so much that you take the time and get pulled in deep!

This summer, while travelling in southern Sweden, I got a comment for my Måsstaden Under Vatten shirt. Felt good man.

brooooo, finding this band in 2022 mustve been immense. i cant believe i first heard them 11 years ago or whatever it was 0.0

i got so excited to see you listen to this after seeing you react to under vatten i knew you would love this album. we love ya man. also you gotta check out theyre other album as well asap THOUSANDS OF EVIL.

thall. Excited for Thousands of Evil (more like Thallsands of Evil am I right), definitely their most underrated release, probably because of the relatively poor mixing - which was massively improved in the forte version, making it much more accessible to those who couldn't bear the mix. Definitely react to the forte version. About the emotional stuff, it doesn't help that the background ambience makes the whole experience feel so lonely and dreadful lmao, that's basically the core of their sound imo. Heavy as fuck but also emotional as fuck.

You're absolutely right! Hearing the Masstaden Under Vatten 10 years after Masstaden which is one of my favourite albums of all time just made me cry like a baby! What a genius band Vildhjarta is and I am happy that you're experiencing that

hi! very nice reaction, your passion permeates the screen :) I just wanted to add, the editing on this video is really amazing, wether you're doing it yourself or not. Really impressive work. You got yourself a sub, my good sir!

BEAUT of a reaction, their legacy is incredible. Also insanely stoked for you to experience Välde

This album/band got me through a lot back in the day, and I even ended up getting the triangle Måsstaden "logo" thing tattooed lol. Traces will always be one of my favorite tracks

THOUSANDS OF EVILS NOWWWWWWWWW

I'd like to recommend you the album Tiktaalika from Charlie Griffith. He is one of the guitarists of Haken. It has ft with Tommy Rogers from Between the buried and me , Jordan Rudess from Dream Theater, Neil Purdy from Luna's Call and more. I really think is one of the best albums of the year

Amazing reaction as always! It makes me happy to see someone enjoy such an underground masterpiece🔥 Also those noises can be described as dissonance, vildhjarta are known for using a shit load of them. Stay awesome man and stay the path🙏🏼

Oooo Valde is gonna be funnnn... and heavy as fuck

Lmao your reaction when “Traces” came on reminded me of myself the first time i heard that song. Traces, Kaos2, Masstaden Nationalsang, Paaradiso are my favorite all time Vild songs.

Bloodborne 2 should take place in måsstaden

Literally just got done hearing All These Feelings and omfg what a track!

Though I've heard of them before, if it wasn't for you, Drew, I might not have ever listened to this band! I know you probably don't want to box yourself with an opinion, but this one gets a solid, unwaivering 10! Masterpiece! How on earth can they remember to play these compositions live I will never understand! Gods amongst men!

I'd also like to point out that the Artwork on this new Forte release is absolutely amazing!

Hoping you will find the appeal of blast beats eventually. I know you're not really fond of them at this point but man... If you get into them especially if they're just shortly sprinkled in.. 😙👌 Chefs kiss

I have been listening to them since their first demo came out!