WE REACT TO AVATAR: BLOODY ANGEL - WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?!

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  • @elieshas2040
    @elieshas2040 Рік тому +203

    Vocalist Johannes Eckerström explains the song: “Bloody Angel is about shame and guilt. You look around and watch all the suffering and while searching for someone or something to blame, you end up in front of the mirror. Everything you touch, you break. Everyone you try to save you hurt and push further away. It is a sad reality of being alive, the fact that the closer you get, the more pain you risk inflicting. You try to stay in the light, spread your wings and aim for the sun. But your eyes and hands are covered in blood and you hit the ground, dragging everything that matters with you. The riff is pretty cool too.”

    • @cootdonkers7395
      @cootdonkers7395 Рік тому +28

      "The riff is pretty cool too" 😂😂😂😂

  • @DataLupus
    @DataLupus Рік тому +103

    *FINALLLYYYYY*
    Avatar are one of my all time favourite bands! But to answer your questions, the main character is someone that works in/for concentration camps and is in charge of the executions and living with that guilt
    hence “their blood is on your hands” and Johannes (the vocalist) acting as the Bloody Angel
    in the words of Johannes himself:
    “‘Bloody Angel’ is about shame and guilt. You look around and watch all the suffering and while you search for someone or something to blame, you end up in front of a mirror. Everything you touch, you break. Everyone you try to save you hurt and push further away.”
    Personal responsibility for your own life, your own short-comings, and the path you’ve chosen. I love this video …. That moment when you have to look at yourself. I mean, REALLY look at yourself and see what you’ve become. You can blame your past, your circumstances … anything you choose, but it all comes down to YOU. That’s the day you have a decision to make.
    But I highly recommend The Eagle Has Landed, Hail the Apocalypse and (if you want new Avatar) Dance Devil Dance 😄

    • @GothicMaximalist
      @GothicMaximalist Рік тому +5

      Thank you for telling us the meaning behind this video and song. I second Hail The Apocalypse!

  • @sherrymitchell9908
    @sherrymitchell9908 Рік тому +9

    Absolutely my favorite band. Concerts are wild...circus on steroids!!

  • @lyricalrocker3410
    @lyricalrocker3410 Рік тому +67

    You guys need to check out some live performances from Avatar. Without spoiling anything he is an amazing showman. The whole band are actually.

    • @jenniferkritz2697
      @jenniferkritz2697 Рік тому +1

      Their helicopter headbanging is amazing!

    • @PInnHeAd
      @PInnHeAd Рік тому +2

      Their stage pressence is insane considering their minimalistic scenery! They themselves take up the whole stage!

    • @rayseegerts
      @rayseegerts Рік тому +1

      cant wait to see them for the 2nd time live in Saskatoon, canada!

  • @romanticghost7508
    @romanticghost7508 5 місяців тому +3

    I just saw them for the first time a couple days ago at the Ice Nine Kills concert. Absolutely incredible band and I hadn’t heard any of their music before but I was hooked. His voice is so haunting, just gorgeous.

  • @dantedarkies192
    @dantedarkies192 Рік тому +17

    I saw them in concert with In This Moment, and Motionless In White. Hail the apocalypse was their first song. Idk what it was, but live he has this energy that gets you going. The singer of Avatar even did an interview, and I was in tears laughing, as it seemed like a commercial

    • @Duckfoot92
      @Duckfoot92 Рік тому

      I saw them also on this tour. It was like 5-6 years ago, right?

  • @thatothertoddd22
    @thatothertoddd22 Рік тому +4

    "The dirt im buried in" by Avatar is definitely worth a listen, even if its not for a video.

  • @Mattjs89
    @Mattjs89 Рік тому +9

    The live versions of Avatar songs are incredible and a must watch especially for the in sync head banging/swirling

  • @pjameson1981
    @pjameson1981 Рік тому +1

    Avatar are phenomenal, they have such a wide range of music and styles. Every album is unique and honestly, a rollercoaster of sounds

  • @matthewcarpenter6202
    @matthewcarpenter6202 Рік тому +3

    I highly recommend Avatar's song "Black Waltz"

  • @darkmesere
    @darkmesere Рік тому +30

    If You liked the official video, You have to take a look at the live performance. One of the best live shows you can see now

  • @erikasouthern9977
    @erikasouthern9977 Рік тому +2

    Avatar is the Best!! Especially live

  • @AmonTheRipper
    @AmonTheRipper Рік тому +2

    Man, a really glad you react to this, i hope you enjoyed and i also hope that you react to some more of the work of this band, is so underrated and at the same time amazing, hope you like it

  • @nyxdarkness1
    @nyxdarkness1 Рік тому +12

    Avatar is IMO one of the best newer metal bands, definitely my favorite. They have SO MUCH amazing music, you honestly can't go wrong! They have a new album coming out this Friday, and I can't wait!

  • @bennettmohlman8848
    @bennettmohlman8848 Рік тому +21

    Seriously one of the most amazing and diverse bands out there. They will blow your mind over and over!!!! More Avatar!!!!!!!

  • @mrmax3367
    @mrmax3367 Рік тому +18

    Quick backstory to meaning of the song; nazi secretary who decided who lived and who died in concentration camps felt guilty enough and was so encompassed with his work so went to the head scientist who carried out the horrific human experiments to ask to kill him(so basically assisted suicide )
    Side note: definitely see them live if you can. It’s an amazing show
    Side note #2: yes, this all sounds the same live too

    • @rockowlgamer631
      @rockowlgamer631 Рік тому

      I'm sure anyone in that position who has to to make those choices would succumb to overwhelming guilt

    • @matt-oo6fu
      @matt-oo6fu Рік тому +2

      It's.... not that. To begin with, it's a Soviet labor camp/gulag. The "bloody angel" that Johannes is portraying is a figment of the worker's imagination, a scapegoat that he blames for the deaths that he's allowed to happen over the years. In his nightmares, the "bloody angel" shows him that he was always the one to blame, he had the power to save people, or at least to remove himself from the position. That's what's being shown to him when they switch places in the chair with the saw. He was always the butcher.
      Finally, he begs for the angel to kill him, if it won't take his blame or absolve him. And it does. He finds the angel in his place, with the power to make him suffer and die in the same way he allowed others to.

  • @dragonblazer96
    @dragonblazer96 Рік тому +11

    One of the best bands I've seen live. Incredible stage presence and tight performers

  • @bradleyhampton1915
    @bradleyhampton1915 Рік тому +8

    Hell yeah, awesome reaction! I love this band. They have a lot of bangers. Their song House of Eternal Hunt is awesome!

  • @A_Piece_of_Disaster
    @A_Piece_of_Disaster Рік тому +10

    Oh hell yeah! Love that you guys are checking Avatar out! Will definitely be here for more!

  • @kevinbourne3017
    @kevinbourne3017 Рік тому +5

    My favorite band! New album out Friday. Seeing them for the 7th time in May!

  • @wferg9150
    @wferg9150 Рік тому +11

    With their 9th album about to drop in just a few days this would be a good time to catch up on Avatar. (The band predates the movies) Yes they are metal. But they are pretty unique. They make metal that is creative without coming across as weak or pretentious or going out of the way to be artsy. Every song and album are different. Kinda like a Swedish metal version of Queen. I don't have a Patreon account or anything yet so I can't make requests. But I can assure you that the Avatar rabbit hole is one that can keep you entertained for a long time! Hope you enjoy more!

  • @Ginger_Monster
    @Ginger_Monster Рік тому +3

    This is a song about the NKVD (People's Commissariat for Internal Affairs; later known as KGB), how they sentenced millions to be executed or sent to Siberia to labour camps. "Bloody angel" is a NKVD officer who just approved one death of an "public enemy" after another. And the frontman of Avatar embodies the demon who haunts him in his mind. .
    Interesting fact: director Johan Carlen was inspired by Dogville and Manderlаy by Lars von Trier when building the scenery for the clip. For the first time, the band shoots their play separately. Just on a black backdrop.
    Check out Smells like a Freakshow, New Land, The Great Pretender (official video not on official page for some reason), Going Hunting, Night Never Ending, Vultures Fly, Tower, Construction of Souls. Black Waters, Scream Until you Wake, In Napalm, Child, Tooth, beak and Claw, Legend of the King, Wormhole.

  • @POW3RSAUC3
    @POW3RSAUC3 Рік тому +3

    Avatar: the best band people haven’t heard somehow.

  • @laurac3442
    @laurac3442 Рік тому +3

    Glad you did this one - it is my morning alarm/ringtone :)

  • @TheSoulreaper8008
    @TheSoulreaper8008 Рік тому +4

    Avatar are easily my top favourite band ever. So glad you guys checked this one out!
    I highly recommend you check out some of the new singles (Dance Devil Dance being my favourite of them) Avatar are especially known for changing up their sound on every album, every song will feel like a brand new experience
    Hail the apocalypse 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @williamharris9446
    @williamharris9446 Рік тому +2

    MY BOYS FROM SWEDEN!!!!!!

  • @theboneforest
    @theboneforest Рік тому

    I just saw Avatar in concert last night for the first time and they are wild! Their sound is so varied - heavy and groovy in every way. I suggest checking out Hail the Apocalypse, Colossus, Dance Devil Dance, The Dirt I'm Buried In, and Chimp Mosh Pit for a nice wide range.

  • @qcvitals
    @qcvitals Рік тому +4

    What a lost you guys had missing an Avatar show. Those guys have one of the best showmanship in the industry on par or better then Iron maiden depending of wich era of Iron maiden we are talking in my opinion

  • @MadisonCarter
    @MadisonCarter Рік тому +2

    I walked into a Babymetal concert a couple years ago having never even heard - or heard of - their opener, Avatar. A few hours later, I walked out with a new favorite current band.

  • @pandoamessi4079
    @pandoamessi4079 Рік тому +3

    I am really happy that you checked out my favorite band, Avatar!
    I see people already explained what the song is about, so I'm just here to tell you that Avatar has A LOT to offer! Even their live performances are amazing! I highly recommend checking more of their stuff out!
    If you'd like to hear more of Johannes' vocal range and see a funnier/light hearted side of him, I suggest 'The King Welcomes You To Avatar Country' (great title considering you're new to them!) or the song 'The Eagle Has Landed'!
    If you'd like something heavier than this (but also catchy), I recommend 'Hail The Apocalypse'!
    If you'd like a mix between melodic and heavy, try 'A Secret Door'!
    As for live performances, HIGHLY recommend 'Regret//House Of Eternal Hunt -live from Avatar Ages' , 'Let It Burn (live at Sticky Fingers)' and 'Torn Apart' !
    Again, I hope you'll give these ones a try! Avatar is truly an unique band with a lot in store. Enjoy your Avatar journey guys! :)

  • @Fyecoco124
    @Fyecoco124 Місяць тому

    Started watching you guys a few months ago and have been enjoying all the videos. I'm so glad you guys reacted to this because Avatar has been my favorite band since i learned about them 5 years ago and this was the song that got me into them. I hope you cover some more of there songs soon.

  • @matt-oo6fu
    @matt-oo6fu Рік тому +3

    they're my favorite band of all time and it's really a shame you didn't see them live when you had the chance! NEVER pass up that opportunity again. They're one of those extremely special bands that's MUCH better live. They put on a great show, Johannes is a pro at working the crowd, they're super fun and energetic.
    if you check out more of their music, I highly recommend their live performances of "Smells Like A Freakshow" at Wacken, and "The King Welcomes You To Avatar Country" at Alcatraz.

  • @Acroanidd
    @Acroanidd Рік тому

    After listening to these guys for nearly a decade I'm going to see them live. By chance I am travelling to Boston for a work conference next week and today I saw that they were going to be in Boston next Wednesday. I dont think I have ever bought concert tickets so fast in my life. I've seen their live sets in videos and listened to their music forever I'm so pumped. They are criminally underrated.

  • @robdurfee6861
    @robdurfee6861 Рік тому +1

    Inkcarceration takes place every year in my town. This years is the best one they’ve had so far. I’m excited for Slaughter To Prevail to perform on Friday of the festival

  • @GothicMaximalist
    @GothicMaximalist Рік тому +1

    I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Avatar live once and it was pretty amazing. They’re incredible musicians and performers and I absolutely love their look.

  • @MissFroglover
    @MissFroglover Рік тому

    I'm so glad you did this, I myself did just learned to know them last year 2023 at SRF in Sweden. Even though I moved to Gothenburg where they are from, the same year they was formed as Avatar but never got to know of them. Now I'm as huge fan of them as of FIR so much one have to dig from 😃
    I would suggest you watch the live version (I started there) of Bloody Angel (not necessarily react to but watch it) - when one see and here them do the same live as in studio - it blowes ones mind! 🤩 Thanx RR for your fantastic reactions, they always makes me happy 😀 Keep up the good work 👍

  • @xfreidhofgaming1552
    @xfreidhofgaming1552 Рік тому +2

    Love you guys! This song was really good. First time I’ve ever even heard of them. Looks like I’ll be going down a rabbit hole

  • @ceceliameyer1882
    @ceceliameyer1882 Рік тому +1

    The song I don't remember the exact name but their newest song dirt I'm buried it is amazing

  • @leeannpulice8217
    @leeannpulice8217 Рік тому +1

    This is one of my favorites songs. Going hunting is another good one.

  • @atticus67452
    @atticus67452 Рік тому +1

    PLEASE DO MORE!!!!!!????

  • @Tobinzki92
    @Tobinzki92 Рік тому +1

    LOVE this band, got to see them over here in the UK. Please try listening to "The King Welcomes you to Avatar Country", "Torn Apart" & "Hail To The Apocalypse" from Avatar

  • @dandelionjones3269
    @dandelionjones3269 Рік тому +1

    The guitarist in this band is so slept on. Dude is on some shred shit. Got the pick of destiny for sure.

  • @looneybleu3688
    @looneybleu3688 Рік тому

    Thank you RR for reacting to this. The song has been haunting me since I recently heard it. Good to put your two loveable faces with it to make it less trauma inducing for me.

  • @TheAllukart
    @TheAllukart Рік тому

    the heavy part remembers me of In Flames, but the singing is a whole different thing. Amazing to hear

  • @luciaalexandracachulofreire

    Got to see them live March 26, after waiting 12years.
    I have to say, it was the best concert I went in my life.
    Also I must thank the person that was with me for making that dream came true.
    I almost died in this song ahaha!

  • @purpleelephantdebh
    @purpleelephantdebh Рік тому +3

    Johannes Eckerstrom's cleans are only outshined by his harsh vocals. i love this band and i think you will too! check some of their live performances. the meaning is explained beautifully in other comments. please do more Avatar! i've never really heard a bad song from them. their catalog is an excellent rabbit hole to jump down. some of the newer stuff i like is Collosus, Going Hunting, So Sang The Hollow. like i said, they don't really have any bad songs. just pick one and go.

  • @dkmcbigsley
    @dkmcbigsley 10 місяців тому

    Live performances are phenomenal

  • @hugemetalfan6664
    @hugemetalfan6664 Рік тому

    One of the best metal bands out there!! In my opinion!!!!! You should listen to more of this band!!! Like Smells like a freakshow live especially. This band is on my bucket list to see live!!

  • @RexRegisPeter
    @RexRegisPeter Рік тому

    You need to continue on this journey with Avatar
    I was at a metal festival and just walked by one of the smaller stages and heard something I liked, it was Avatar - Torn apart, I was hooked and the stage show was fantastic.

  • @2tr97
    @2tr97 Рік тому

    Avatar is awesome especially live. Bern a fan for years. Humble guys too

  • @Traviolie
    @Traviolie Рік тому +2

    Check out the song Tower by Avatar. Fantastic song!

  • @ceceliameyer1882
    @ceceliameyer1882 Рік тому +2

    These guys are awesome live

  • @taylorjones3436
    @taylorjones3436 Рік тому

    Just watched this reaction again. Such a phenomenal band. May I suggest “The Eagle Has Landed” or “The Dirt I’m Buried In” - y’all gotta get back on this train. Love the reactions as always.

  • @jakewilliams9809
    @jakewilliams9809 Рік тому

    Y'all missed out on not seeing them live. One of the best live performances I have ever seen.

  • @rossmusic25
    @rossmusic25 Рік тому

    One of my favorite metal bands ever

  • @huha123
    @huha123 Рік тому

    They have some fantastic videos and songs. I only recently discovered them in the last two years and have introduced many people to this band.

  • @tommo010
    @tommo010 Рік тому

    Discovered Avatar when they opened for Halestorm and loved them ever since, such a fantastic live band. other songs to check Let it Burn, Torn Apart and The Eagle has Landed

  • @kellymullins9706
    @kellymullins9706 Рік тому

    They absolutely CRUSH live, should watch this same song but a live version.

  • @Lewis_Kilgo
    @Lewis_Kilgo Рік тому

    Avatar is on tour this spring, so check them out if you can. Definitely worth seeing live.
    And I highly recommend the official video for "Smells Like a Freakshow". If you like deep psychological themes, that one will take you way down the rabbit hole.

  • @stephaniewcallow7875
    @stephaniewcallow7875 Рік тому

    I can't say enough good things about Avatar. I love them so much! Johannes is such a great front man. I can't take my eyes off him when I see these videos.

  • @wferg9150
    @wferg9150 Рік тому

    The video itself gives a "Schindler's List" setting. Concentration camp, a man who can decide who can be sent to death and realizes how wrong it is and that he too can be replaced or eliminated as well.

  • @veevamm3642
    @veevamm3642 11 місяців тому

    Please do more!

  • @bellalovesyouu
    @bellalovesyouu 7 місяців тому

    stop ive been watching yalls vids sm and i need you to react to more of avatar!!! ITS MY FAV BAND❤

  • @Stoyan1985
    @Stoyan1985 Рік тому

    I saw them live years ago...they were very good.Amazing band

  • @jengordy
    @jengordy Рік тому

    LOVE Avatar!! I would love to see you react to Hail the Apocalypse or Smells Like a Freak show!!
    They are phenomenal live - it is truly a SHOW complete with synchronized head banging! Amazing!! ❤

  • @AJWILLIAMS_reaction-comedy
    @AJWILLIAMS_reaction-comedy Рік тому

    great video great reaction!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @corry13ch
    @corry13ch Рік тому

    Amazing band, very unique for sure, lots of great songs to check out. I offer "The Eagle Has Landed, Colossus, Hail The Apocalypse among others!

  • @SydneyElaine1
    @SydneyElaine1 3 місяці тому

    HOW DID I JUST FIND OUT YOU ARE FROM OHIO?!?! 😮 also, react to more Avatar! The Eagle Has Landed, Smells Like A Freakshow, and The Dirt I’m Buried In!! 🖤🖤

  • @YodaRules
    @YodaRules Рік тому

    Who the hell is this band?!? Absolutely crazy song but loved it!!!
    Yet again another rabbit hole to go down!
    Great reaction guys!!!

  • @zerpentinefire
    @zerpentinefire 3 місяці тому

    Omg, you should have stayed and watched their live performance.. it's pure magic!

  • @joshmcclung4647
    @joshmcclung4647 Рік тому

    I love this song

  • @alexedison1029
    @alexedison1029 Рік тому

    These guys kick ass live! Windmills for days lol but seriously a great band!!

  • @superschim29
    @superschim29 Рік тому

    Definitely need to check out Hail the Apocalypse

  • @Bedroom_band
    @Bedroom_band Рік тому

    YES PEOPLE REACTING TO THEM FOR ONCE

  • @buddylewis8096
    @buddylewis8096 11 місяців тому

    All hail the mighty Avatar!

  • @nicholascone4291
    @nicholascone4291 Рік тому

    More Avatar🔥🔥🔥

  • @zarinshapurjee9430
    @zarinshapurjee9430 Рік тому +1

    Loved the reaction hope you react to the new Linkin park song that dropped called lost it was song they recorded for the album meteroa and since they are doing a box set for 20 year anniversary of the album they released this song

  • @thebrokejoke1379
    @thebrokejoke1379 Рік тому

    I love Avatar...and I vote to hear Hail The Apocalypse next

  • @benr2018
    @benr2018 Рік тому +1

    sorry for the post. NF IS DROPPING NEW SONG TOMORROW AT 12!

  • @michaelclark6072
    @michaelclark6072 Рік тому

    you guys need to watch and react to their live shows, they've had some amazing shows

  • @ayanamaisha5162
    @ayanamaisha5162 Рік тому

    guys, i know that the vid is not bout kpop, but ya'll NEED to react to galz xypher! the girl's flow is insane

  • @lizziebrooks3667
    @lizziebrooks3667 Рік тому

    Could you guys do the in between by in this moment soon?

  • @victoriakellogg4973
    @victoriakellogg4973 11 місяців тому

    I just came across this! PLEASE do a reaction to Hail the Apocalypse, The Eagle has Landed or Going Hunting by Avatar! They are my favorite & I’m always waiting for more Avatar reactions! They are amazing!

  • @hugemetalfan6664
    @hugemetalfan6664 Рік тому

    You gotta check out their live shows on UA-cam.

  • @EBarker1008
    @EBarker1008 Рік тому

    YAY 🖤

  • @siggiMFstarfish
    @siggiMFstarfish Рік тому

    I need moooooooooooore…..please

  • @Hexxefir
    @Hexxefir Рік тому

    You want to know what mean this song ! The Bloody Angel is metaphor for death. Death will a day come for you. "This force is too strong to resists .... "

  • @thedreadengine
    @thedreadengine Рік тому

    Avatar is extremely amazing and an incredibly underrated band. Johannes Eckerström also seems like a cool guy.

  • @kenny31911
    @kenny31911 20 днів тому

    Come back to these guys. Dance Devil Dance.

  • @nicklucas8767
    @nicklucas8767 6 місяців тому

    more AVATAR please!!!

    • @Rykerroad
      @Rykerroad  6 місяців тому

      We won't be doing them anymore. They bombed in interaction.

  • @totallynotsamantha7424
    @totallynotsamantha7424 Рік тому

    wait…YOU GUYS WENT TO INK TOO? I WAS THERE!! i might’ve seen you guys at some point! i go every year although this was the busiest i’ve seen it yet. hope you guys didn’t go on Sunday when it was a mud fest haha!

  • @shhaniia
    @shhaniia Рік тому

    Love watching your videos, it’s always nice hearing your views on each part of the song. Not many people pause and talk about it, so y’all are most definitely a favorite! But whenever you guys have the chance, you should definitely listen to NF’s new song HOPE, I feel like y’all will be blown away!!

    • @Rykerroad
      @Rykerroad  Рік тому +1

      It's uploading now!

    • @shhaniia
      @shhaniia Рік тому

      @@Rykerroad OOOOO, THE EXCITEMENT IS KICKING IN!! Can’t wait to watch!!

  • @renerubio5073
    @renerubio5073 Рік тому

    I discovered Avatar just 2 years ago and they quickly became my favorite band, but if I'm being honest I almost didn't give them a chance just based on their look, this was the first song I heard from them and when I seen the album cover I was almost like "nope not listening to this band" so glad I gave them a chance

  • @john_wise
    @john_wise 11 місяців тому

    There's way more Avatar to dig into. Each album revolves around a theme, and they mix & match genres a bit as well. Some more Avatar tracks to check out:
    Let it Burn
    Colossus
    The Dirt I'm Buried In
    Hail the Apocalypse
    The Eagle Has Landed
    Smells Like a Freakshow
    The King Welcomes You to Avatar Country (You'll be asking yourself where TF did this come from?)
    Violence No Matter What (w/Lzzy Hale of Halestorm)

  • @pandoraswar
    @pandoraswar Рік тому

    Please please do more Avatar!!!

  • @rafaelmouramagalhaes7558
    @rafaelmouramagalhaes7558 Рік тому

    🖤🖤🔥🔥

  • @rafaelmouramagalhaes7558
    @rafaelmouramagalhaes7558 Рік тому

    Avatar is band death metal melódico,heavy metal, Groove metal, metal industrial , progressive metal e alternativo metal

  • @littlemiss_j
    @littlemiss_j Рік тому

    Please Guys React more to Avatar!
    They are one of my favorites bands, they're really awesome 👌
    New album "Dance devil dance" now! February 17th 🔥🥁🎪

  • @rockowlgamer631
    @rockowlgamer631 Рік тому

    I like this music
    suggestion: Breathing Theory- The Darkness
    Eldest 11- The Rescue

  • @shanedobiesz6993
    @shanedobiesz6993 Рік тому

    Let it burn, hail the apocalypse are a couple great Avatar songs. You should check them out..