ZEAL & ARDOR - Golden Liar (Official Video) 

I just drove 4 hours from Missouri and watched these guys open for Mastodon & Opeth at the Ryman in Nashville. Never heard of them before the show. My first impression was a live show. Long story short, I have a new favorite band, and these boys killed it live.

It's so frustrating when people claim there's no good music around these days. Zeal & Ardor are living proof that great music still exists.

Holy s-ht. I never really listen to this kind of music, but somehow this song instantly made me euphoric AND cry at the same time, and I can't even explain why. All I can say is, WOW, I've been complaining for a long time that metal isn't evolving much anymore, but this band's just proved me wrong. Z&A is the discovery of the last 5+ years. Amazing. I hope this video gets a million+ views!

С любовью из России, это произведение великолепно. Успехов и огромных побед этой группе. Ждем следующего альбома😘

Z&A is the reason I can finally say that I have A favourite band. so genius.

This band just keeps getting better and better. This is probably my new fav off the album so far

Converted to metal at the age of 57! looking forward to seeing you guys in Oslo in November ❤‍🔥

This is my interpretation: The speaker in this song is a young person that is manifesting a rebellious awakening against their parents' (or the community they grew up in) dogmatic teachings (like religion for example). Parents try to teach their children to remain loyal to their rules, promising hope for a better life (or after life) if they follow them. The teachings are promises about love, light, hope, soul, freedom, honesty. But they are empty and are not resonating with the young person anymore. The way the main character in the song talks is proof that the indoctrination failed, and turned them into a "golden liar" to comply. These lines are a refusal to recognize that promise: "If luck follows the wicked, I'm a lucky man If hope is for the true, then I'm hopeless, my friend If I'm a sole survivor, I will be dead tomorrow If love is for the big one, I'm a tiny man If light is for the brave, I'm in darkness, my friend If freedom gives you company, I'm a lonely man Is this what you call honesty, 'cause I'm lying, my friend" They are telling lies to keep in line with everything else around them, so in a way those lies are positive from the perspective of the parents/community, but unaware that they are lies. The way the young person was raised never made them feel free, or loved, or hopeful, or honest, or brave. But the teachings not only failed, they also turned the "pupil" into the opposite type of person that they intended to grow. They never stuck to them. So the young person now rebels against everything they've been promised, because they aren't satisfied with the entire structure, so everything falls apart and becomes almost a lie. They retaliate with smoke and fire, like the devil in the stories they are told. Maybe that's exactly what they were told. Whenever the young person made a mistake, it was met with severe condemnation from their parents, getting accused of doing the work of the devil: "I am the golden liar, I give you smoke and fire" It's not pleasant to live in a fake lifestyle of a golden liar, and it feels frustrating having to endure endless reprimand. Bottling up these emotions eventually leads to an outburst. "And if you hold me tighter, I'll give you both and neither" (meaning the smoke and fire) imply that at this point the parent or the community keeps trying enforce their rules upon them without any success, and if this continues the child will either turn inward and close them out completely OR lash out with anger and wrath: "I've waited thirteen years Just to be standing here (Come on) (It's gonna be over soon) 'Cause I'm a golden liar, I give you smoke and fire (Standing there) And if you hold me tighter, I'll give you both and neither (Any minute now) (He's the only one, come close)" Having a large part of their life and childhood "controlled" by this doctrine (13 years, not necessarily from birth), the moment they realize everything is a falsehood in their eyes they get hit with an existential crisis, not knowing how to cope: "I feel my life is over Got no will to live Steady now, steady now" This is how I related to the song. Thoughts?

40 years waiting here. Since always from his father with whom he does not want to have contact. Blues, how sad I was, metal, grunge, soul, no soul at the same time. No matter from states of consciousness, or its deliberate dormancy. I always come back, discovered by accident. The biggest mistake of god, if one believes in such, is the lack of a soundtrack of life. Cave, Waits, Manson, Maynard, Zeal&Ardor. Just try to Imagine. It's been years and it`s one of a kind

Today I heard "Church Burns" It is magnificent! All album is insane! You guys are the best! Hello from Ukraine!

From Cincinnati. We love you. Please never stop.

Manuel's voice sounds so dope on this one.

Alright boys; get comfortable. Remember to drink water, don’t forget your piss bottles and your hot pockets. This ain’t no game.

When I heard the solo referencing At the Seams, I got goosebumps. This album is bound to be amazing!

Didn't think there was any real music out there but damn I was wrong... I hope to see these guys before I go...

I’ve not heard anything this good in a long long time

Well thank evil for a Netflix movie. 🤘Glad to find these guys

Zeal and Ardor is easily my favorite Heavy Metal Band since Mastodon first debuted, and it breaks my heart when both bands toured with Opeth in the U.S. back in 2021. I pray they come through again.

Look up the group called birdmask. Thank me later lol I've been following Manuel Gagneux for a while now. I'm addicted to his music. It hits a part of my soul and I feel again, I have yet to see them live but I plan to next time they're around my way.

Holy sheep, THIS IS BEAUTIFUL 🤩

This genuinely gave me chills.

Tripal et cinématographique. Une chanson avec une âme, une vraie...Zeal & Ardor est l'un des groupes les plus innovants et passionnants du siècle...

Seen these in Oakland California fantastic band, greatest around today ❤

The fact that the necklace on the mother (?) is seen on the daughter's neck at 3:08 ... ooofff

If luck follows the wicked, I'm a lucky man If hope is for the true, then I'm hopeless, my friend If I'm a sole survivor, I will be dead tomorrow (Yeah) 'Cause I'm a golden liar, I give you smoke and fire (Yeah) If love is for the big one, I'm a tiny man If light is for the brave, I'm in darkness, my friend If freedom gives you company, I'm a lonely man Is this what you call honesty, 'cause I'm lying, my friend I am the golden liar, I give you smoke and fire 'Cause if you hold me tighter, I'll give you both and neither (That's right) I've waited thirteen years Just to be standing here (Come on) (It's gonna be over soon) 'Cause I'm a golden liar, I give you smoke and fire (Standing there) And if you hold me tighter, I'll give you both and neither (Any minute now) (He's the only one, come close) Thirteen years I've been waiting here I feel my life is over Got no will to live Steady now, steady now I am the golden liar, I give you smoke and fire Yeah, yeah 'Cause if you hold me tighter, I'll give you both and neither Standing there

das album wird einfach nur genial.. man merkt imo, wie sie sich weiter entwickelt haben. richtig geil. nächstes jahr D/ köln ,8.5. freu mich jetzt schon wie n kleines kind!! almost 4 years, i´ve been waiting here..

Heck yes. I listened a lot to the first album and it was such a fresh take that I somehow assumed it was a one off studio project. Only learned about "Stranger fruit" today and obviously there's more coming. I'm a very happy man.

Guys, I don’t know why I’m saying this after 2 months but you’re the most innovative and original band from all the heavy music, it’s a huge honor that you represent the Switzerland (I come from Geneva 👀) Edit: the album is sooooo cool thank you so much for creating good music 🖤

Beautiful, haunting. I hope I could see you someday in Colombia

Bought tickets for 29th May 2022 in Bristol. They should be the headline band not the support in my opinion, but it's the only way I can get to see them live and there are no Welsh gigs. Genius song writing, musicianship and production.

This album is a masterpiece

you have reconcile me with the voice in metal music, really, really thank you

Every time I listen to this song, without fail I’m covered in goosebumps from head to toe by the end. I’m so happy to have found your music. Can’t wait to see you guys in Toronto in 2 weeks.

Best new record I’ve heard this year

this song is... perfect

Zeal & Ardor are class. No other explanation.

Can't wait

This needs to be in a episode of MANDALORIAN.. I feel it would fit PERFECT for a Star Wars western scene 🤘❤️🤘

That song is sickly great! Video was calling me. Gave me goosebumps! Great! 10/10!!!!!!!!!!

This band is truly amazing

Love it!!! So happy got to see them play in Nashville a few weeks ago and met them outside of the Rumania. Wish they got longer than a 30 minute set

I have been a fan since the first album, they are so unique and I think they are one of the best bands out there🔥👍👍🤘🤘🙏

This is loaded with high simbolisms, is so good.

Meine Güte, Ihr werdet immer besser. Ich liebte ja schon Album Nummer 1, aber das hier ist ja wohl fantastisch! Wird sofort bestellt

I just discovered these guys. Really really good music.

I was ready to type "key kings thanks for the music video" but after watching it i needed a little lie down because, ouch.

Awesome 🙌

Brilliant. It's so good to see how this band is growing and getting better and better.

Goosebumps.

It's wonderful and that clip omg!!! so qualitative

Does this give anyone else red dead redemption vibes? Such a great song

This band can do no wrong

I've got chills.

so anxious

Another Masterpiece ... again and again ... and again

z&a knows how to make epic music videos

Holy shit. Genuinely thought things couldn't get better but everything you do, from Birdmask to present day is absolutely unreal. I love the anger in your vocals and it makes me feel every syllable you stress. Saw you in Manchester, UK a while back and would love to see you again. Crazy talent and you've come on so much from even that day back in Gorilla

Genius as always!!! 🤘

Dennis Reynolds: A Golden God

Saw them live in a bar, 100 people max, I was smelling the sweat of those guys!!! Just amazing

Awesome song as always. Love being your fan.

Ahura Mazda ✨👑

The most anticipated album of the year that's to come at the moment.

so hyped..

🐐🔥

Once in a while, I can look deep into someone’s eyes, and tell that they would make a bad-ass Black Magician..

Listening here from norway horns up!!!! 🍻🍻🍻

This album and the first Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ) solo album. These 2. This year. Can't wait! :)

excellent!!!!

great video

excelente

Run. the drums that got me hooked.. Golden Liar set this album in stone for me.. all their work.. one solid sound yet ranges from one end of music to another.. with the truth about god's betrayal of all and all who serves his falsities.. death to the holy.. stranger fruit.. you were meant to die alone.. Zeal and Ardor shall live in my heart forever until death.. Run about the torture we true lovers of life are put through as they feel comfort from Zeal and Ardor unite in a circle holding hands and dancing in unison together smiling.. knowing that the truth is out there and the Lord of Vengeance will seek out all false lovers and god himself for all he puts us through!! Blood all over!! It's all f ing over!! Thanks Zeal and Ardor.. all due respect..

Amazing and gorgeous

29th may! Bristol! Can’t wait!!!!

I've already pre-ordered the new record

Only one word: Awesome!

damn, i feel it love the backround noises and whole athmosphere

So excited for this new album. Music video is was really cool too. Thanks Manuel keep up the good work

один из лучших клипов 2021)

Bloody brilliant, what a great voice and music

Looking forward to see you guys in Graspop

Magnifique !

Insanely good

Loved it! 🖤👌

Incredible work.

Legit AF...keep it up yall yins! There is hope for music when I hear a band like this!

Amazing!

Жду с нетерпением).

Much love from icy Russia🖤🖤🖤

Vamos awante Z&A! 🤟🔥

What are the chances this is in the Gravedigger's universe?

Yesss!!!! 🤘👹🔥

mind=blown

🖤🖤🖤

I would absolutely love to see a rock opera by Zeal and Ardor in the vein of Pink Floyd's The Wall. Directed by Jordan Peele?

Is that part of the Fable theme at 1:52? Hell yeah

Cheers Bisho 🍻

Bi gspannt wie en boge!

Thank you

Шикарно