How to check if its power metal: Does it Gallop?: Check Ear Bleeding High Notes: Check Is it shredtastic?: Check Does it make you feel like a badass human being while you're sitting in a chair doing nothing with yourself like a loser?: Check Yup, that's power metal.
It is fun and unexpected. But, it is not hard and it did not really sounded well at that part in the song. The second time you listen to the song you be better without it.
Legend has it that Bruce Dickinson and Ronnie James Dio conjured a daughter of Metal. They bestowed upon her the name of Brittney Slayes, and that is what she does.
I wasn't into metal at all until earlier this year when I found Nightwish, Jinjer, Epica, Unleash The Archers, and so on... you should watch Northwest Passage, I think you might like that one, it's a bit different.
@@yazma2 Where I grew up there was a very active divide between metal and electronic music, like an actual sub-culture rivalry, and I fell into the latter one. Its not like that anymore, thankfully, but the 90s were a crazy time 😅
I feel like the best way of describing UTA is “power metal for people who don’t like power metal,” lol. The things that normally turn me off about PM bands don’t seem to really apply. Many of them come from heavier backgrounds and played in death/black metal bands before this and apparently the Vancouver scene is super heavy so they had to have that certain edge to make it there.
I completely agree! I'm usually more into melodic, death and Progressive metal. Power metal has always seemed lame and hard to take seriously but when it comes to UtA, I can't get enough.
Agreed, most powermetal like Sabaton i can enjoy, but after 1 song im done with it. UTA has that edge and their old stuff especially is a LOT heavier. Daughters of Winterstone, Black Goat of the Woods and other songs from that era are heavier than the new stuff and a nice change of pace. They've been great with everything they've done.
Brittany is just.. yeah.. wow. She is also a total sweet hart. There are some other video out there of her reacting to reactors, as well as a couple of her interacting with a reactor. Her actual personality is just adorable, and reserved. That kinda feels at odds with some one who has that much power in her singing.
Not really a big power metal guy but the moment I heard this song, it just blew me away!! All musicians are straight up beasts & Brittany on vocals is the cherry on top.
Brittany said on an interview that she writes stories for their albums, and then tells the rest of the band what kind of vibe she is looking for. Then they write the music to fit her story. 'Awakening' is the first track on their 'Apex' album. If you listen to it from beginning to end you will see the story she lays out.
It wasn't my taste in music either, Yaz. Now, they're one of my all-time favorites. Do more, lady. Would love to see you hit "Tonight We Ride" next, if you're up for it. Nice one.
@@yazma2 Took me a few exposures to admit it to myself. I'm a metalcore/death metal/djent/progressive kinda guy. But UTA is really something special... like, they don't have a bad song. Hope to see more from you. :)
This whole album fucking rocks. I consider it to be a masterpiece and no one can change my mind about it. Even the Queensryche cover at the end was amazing.
These guys are in my top 3 favorites. The range on her is just astounding... They've also clearly matured as musicians as they've gone, as made evident in their newest album. I would recommend checking out really anything from Abyss. Or anything else they've ever done. Really just... everything UtA.
She sounds equally epic even in more mundane settings. There is a video of her singing karaoke in a bar in Edinburgh after a show, and I imagine no wanted to take the mic after her.
I love Brittany Slays she’s an awesome vocalist, I love their songs “General of the Dark Army” and “Tonight We Ride” or like short power metal “Test your Metal” (only because power metal is normally rather long tracks) but there are a couple more bands from Canada that are awesome (female fronted also) different genres tho. Kobra and the Lotus (KatL) - “Soldier” or “50 Shades of Evil” (they are more heavy rock than metal) Motion Device - “Responsibility”, “Thick Skin”, or “Awake” (also more rock or heavy rock than metal) Spiritbox - Rule of Nines (official video then live one take) a lot like Jinjer with more electric sounds) There is one more I recently found but I’ll have to look for them again then edit it in Edit: Lutharo - “Unleash the beast” and “Blood Lightning” another band similar to Jinjer but totally different also
Canadian Metal : so good Darkthrone wrote a song called Canadian Metal... Bit of history for ya: November Grief. 1992 all woman death metal. Italian label FOAD reissued their demos over summer. Pretty damn good
Just for fun, you might want to check out their version of "Northwest Passage", which was written by Canadian folk singer Stan Rogers. A bit more metal than the original, but really good. Great reaction!
Here's a vague breakdown to give you a bit of context behind this songs lyrics and the album it's from - Apex(2017). This is a concept album telling a story track by track about an Immortal being. This is the opening song on the album. It is sung from the Immortals perspective(not all the tracks are), about being awoken in his mountain hollow from a 1000 year sleep. As a covenant of birth, the immortal must do the bidding of whoever awakens him. As the tracks progress, you find out that The Matriarch(which is played by the male vocalist in this song Awakening) was the one to awaken him. She wants him to find her four sons, so she can kill them and perform a blood ritual to gain immortality for herself(pretty dark haha), and his journey to find them. Each son has their own song about them on the album. The closing song Apex, is about the immortal going back to sleep in his mountain and it is a phenomenally written song. Their new album, which came out in August, is a continuation of this story, and the immortal has awoken on a spaceship confused as hell wondering where tf his mountain is lol from the single Abyss. I won't go into the rest of the album lol 🇨🇦🤘
@@yazma2 no problem. I think you'll really like the song Cleanse The Bloodlines. Awesome produced video for an awesome, heavy song - it's about the Matriarch telling the immortal to find her son's
Unleash The Archers is from Canada. Toronto i believe. Brittney is a TRAINED opera Singer. Every Album has a Story. This song is the beginning song to the Album Apex. On their official RU-vid she has videos explaining the story of each song. This one is the "Awakening" of an Immortal being that is the slave to the one who awakens him.
you won't be disappointed with this song the very cool uplifting vibes is sure to get your attention the incrediblely positive elements and transitions here are quite something too so enjoy that sound is so energetic holy smokes this music is going to help folks to be strong and even get them out of their doldrums depressive state this power metal and melodic death metal that is coming from Vancouver BC Canada is some of the best represetations that woman Brittney has such a strong and such good energy holy smokes
The band started as melodic death metal/power metal and has trended heavily into the power metal side since then. Their old stuff is great but very different. This album, Apex, and their newest album Abyss are a long storyline that is mostly powermetal yes. The album previous to this one has my favorite song of theirs though, "Test Your Metal"
I love this band. There have a new album out. So if you curious to check some more songs, definitely check out 'Soulbound', 'Abyss' and 'Faster Than Light'.
UTA falls mostly into the power metal category(mixed w/ some other metal stylings). They are from Vancouver Canada. They formed in 2008. If you listen to them more you will become hooked. Their music is so good! Other vids by UTA: Time Stands Still, Tonight We Ride, Cleanse The Bloodlines, Northwest Passage, Abyss, Soulbound, Faster Than Light P.S.- I just wanted to say, you have a beautiful voice. I love your accent!
Brittney Slayes - what a voice! Rockin out of Vancouver BC. She is so down to earth and likes to visit and chat with reactors on youtube and talk about music.
YAZ! You are right, they are totally power metal! By the way the Mike that just joined your Patreon was me. I honestly don't go on there all that much, but I'm willing to support you! \m/
Unleash the Archers was the last concert I went to (March 10th) before the world closed. I was supposed to see Jinjer in April, but that obviously didn't happen.
Cult of Luna & Julie Christmas - Cygnus. Epic song, amazing duality in the voices, extatic finish, this will lead you to another planet. Cult of Luna & Julie Christmas - The Wreck of S.S. Needle (live @De Kreun, the timecode is 17,25), for a terrifyingly good live performance Enjoy the fucking trip and the insane voice of Julie, one of the best singers in extreme music nowadays.
One huge thing about Unleash the Archers is, Brittany Slays (lead) has done reactions WITH reactors on their songs. She's good shit and really down to earth!!
Great reaction. Another group with amazing talent that I love is Allegaeon. You should check out “Proponent for Sentience III “, “Gray Matter Mechanics “, or “1.618”.
OMG UTA I AM VERY EXCITE. I'm going to buckle in and enjoy. They are from Vancouver in Canada, same as Spiritbox. This is definitely power metal, and they don't dance around it. A lot of people have said that Brittney sounds like she could be Dio's long lost child. If you do react to any more UTA, anything from their new Abyss album is going to be fun, you'll definitely have a laugh at "Faster Than Light," but their older stuff like "General Of The Dark Army," "Northwest Passage," "Time Stands Still," and "Tonight We Ride" I think you'll love watching from the perspective of a producer, because they all do show the music being played at points in the video, and really help the deep vocals and instrumentals hit home.
I figured you'd like UTA. They understand how reactions expand their fan base: Singer Brittany Slayes is known to watch RU-vid reactions, and has even worked with reactors to do interviews and introduce new music videos through exclusive first reactions, and other members have been known to occasionally comment on reactions. That definitely sits well with their fan base!
"eyes open" ...and so it begins. It is now a 2-album saga, and is the nexus of perfection between music and narrative. I can't even separate the two at this point.
Yes, they are power metal (well actually a fusion of power metal and melodic death metal), and yes they are fantastic... and so are you! Love your reactions and love your personality / style... you have become my favorite 'reactor' and most looked forward to! Most reactors (at least the ones I follow) refrain from any vulgarity, and when they slip, they get all weird about it... as if it's against the rules or something. You on the other hand, just let that potty mouth flow lol, and I love it! That sexy British accent doesn't hurt either. To answer your other question, they are Canadian... from Victoria, British Columbia. As much as I love UTA, and as much as this is a great song, it's far from their best. The album before this one (Test Your Metal) has all their best songs like Tonight We Ride, Time Stands Still and Test Your Metal... those songs display Brittney Slays' vocal range and vocal abilities MUCH better. I really wish everyone wouldn't always request this song for 1st time reactions... Tonight We Ride is probably the best way to go for the 1st reaction. Also... you should check this out, even if you don't react to it... There was this one time that, after they played a full show, they were hanging out at a karaoke bar and Brittney went up and did a Queensryche song, Queen of the Reich... and it was absolutely amazing! ---> ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-280DRqoGyLw.html&ab_channel=UnleashTheArchers She also covered The Cranberries 'Zombie', just 2 months ago. ----> ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--bmSMOt_ZHU.html&ab_channel=UnleashTheArchers Now... a question for you... you mentioned this style is not usually your 'cup of tea', not usually what you would listen to while alone. I'm really wondering what your normal style / taste in sub-genre is? That way I could maybe suggest something for you in that sub-genre that I think you would like.
Hey Yaz, thanks for another really entertaining video! Some day when the mood is right, you should listen to their last two records. They're an ongoing concept album series and are both fantastic. I don't like power metal either (not brutal enough lol), but I make an exception for this band!
They are the most interesting band in power metal, most probably because they integrate elements of death metal. Musicianship is mindbnlowing, Brittney Slayes is the "power" in power metal, and also s super nerd. The album is a concept album with fantasy story. Their newest video is funny as hell (Faster than Light) and well worth watching, even if you don't prefer power metal. Also, not my cup of tea, but these guys are way too awesome to miss their videos. They come from Canada. Nice to see you exploring all the best women in metal! I am already excited, which one comes next form The List. Thanks for the video, much appreciated!
@@yazma2 Oh, Brittney has a great sense of humor. When the new video came out, she reacted with a YT reactor on it. LOL. I don't think anyone did *that* before. Oh, and what I wanted to ask, but forgot: Is Infant Annihilator's "Blasphemian" already on The List? It is a classic. Most brutal and highly skilled death metal and a very unique video.
This band is super sick. It's so interesting, a bunch of people who do not like power metal but love death metal or metalcore always seem to love this band. I think Cleanse the Bloodlines would be one of your favorites more specifically because of the cinematography. Thanks for checken them out!
IMMORTAL IS MORE THAN A NAME! AWAKENING To look up into the night's sky, to see the stars they are changed To know a thousand years or more have passed, and I am the same This mountain hollow that keeps me in a suffocating embrace A prison and a safe haven, it's always been this way Lo, a new master calls me to awakening, I know this one brings the end Far out beyond the darkness I've been living in it's true, a whole new world awaits Stellar constellations rise, lighting my way in the night Once again revitalized, to roam; to never die My path begins with the new dawn; a voice is calling my name It always starts as whispering then manifests to a scream I'm drawn to the creature that wakes me, bound to them by the curse My soul exists only to serve, a covenant of birth Fear not the task ahead there's no escaping it, there's no good nor evil here Stellar constellations rise, lighting my way in the night Once again revitalized, to roam; to never die Come to me, awakening Follow my voice, come to me Fear not the task ahead there's no escaping it, there's no good nor evil here Stellar constellations rise, lighting my way in the night Once again revitalized, to roam; to never Lighting my way in the night To roam; to never die
Thousands of RU-vidrs: Are female metal singers really the future of the world wide pop industry or is this just a temporarly phenomenon? Brittney Slayes: Hold my beer!
A fantastically fun fact. The whole album tells a story about an immortal entity being "awakened" and at the end "going back to sleep". The album after this depicts the same immortal entity awakening in the future. Very creative stuff. I own the whole Apex album on CD and it is in my car. When I get tired of all the commercials on the radio I switch to a very awesome album and don't switch back until the story is complete.
Hi there! UTA is a powermetal band as you might have understood by now i guess? If you like this you would probably like Lovebites! Japanese PM band too who are in the PM, Trash, heavy metal area. "When Destinies align" is a good starter. You should also put Band-amid on your list! "Dice" (MV) or "Domination" (live) might be in your liking? :)
@@yazma2 If you like it, it's right. That's the music that got me into metal back then. So very good for me ;-) Tapping had prevailed and many bands tried to outdo each other in terms of speed. Which wasn't always good for the composition. A faster example from Helloween - Eagles fly free from '88, but live 2019: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-j9x68qcVbaU.html But the idol was Megadeath and because it still fits (even if it's a little slower) Symphony Of Destruction: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Op9S9rKENrk.html
First, they are from British Columbia, Canada which I believe others already pointed out here. I'm from Seattle and became aware of them since I'm somewhat in the neighborhood. They are just such skilled musicians and tight in their playing, and always have a melodic approach that they can cross genres. They have great tempo changes, and Brittany holds it all together. This song should be their big breakout hit!
Yyeeessss!!! Unleash the Archers is incredible! Answering to your question, they're from Canada. "Northwest Passage" should be your next! Now, after Tatiana and Brittney, you're still to listen to the queen of Halestorm, Lzzy Hale. "Uncomfortable", "Do Not Disturb" and "Black Vultures" are some great songs you could check out!
To answer a few of your questions from the video: Yes, it's power metal. I think some of their harder, more growly songs flirt with the line of melodic death metal, but for the most part it's power metal. They're from Canada. Brittney Slayes is my favorite vocalist of all time. I get that this isn't your type of music, and that's fine, but if you wanted to react to more of them, I'd recommend the entirety of the Apex album (which is what this is off of), or at least Cleanse the Bloodlines, Call Me Immortal, Ten Thousand Against One, and Apex. Other great songs are Tonight We Ride and Time Stands Still (Which features Rob Halford of Judas Priest in the music video as a cameo!). I won't try to make you though if you're genuinely not into it. :) Not sure what sorts of music you usually listen to but if you mention it I'm sure I can give some great suggestions. I listen to all genres of metal and rock basically, and there's very little I actively dislike.
As I was editing this, I fell more and more in love with the song! I don’t really have a specific taste in music. I think when I say that it’s not my type, it’s more that I can’t imagine having it as a regular vibe I’m looking for. But saying that there’s music I know I love that I don’t listen to as much anymore. Hmmm. The main point is that they blew my mind 😂🤯
@@yazma2 Fair enough! It took me a few listens to really fall in love with this album but I think that's kind of the point of a concept album like Apex, you don't get it completely the first listen-through. I get what you mean about "not listening to them regularly" though. I like most metal but sometimes I just have to be in the mood for it. Alright though, I'll start throwing curveballs and we'll see how many of them you enjoy :)
The problem with reactors who have such similar tastes is I have no idea who you wouldn’t have heard before haha Have you heard Black No.1 by Type O Negative? Peter Steele was an incredible vocalist!
