I was worried a new vocalist would ruin it a bit, but the new guy sounds great. I loved wills vocals, but im not hating what im hearing from the new guy so far. Still the best DM band in the world by a significant margin imo
Saw these guys in a random suggestion on Spotify a few weeks ago and thought the name was cool so I checked them out; I've had their three albums damn near on repeat ever since. Such a great sound, it's like if Mastodon went the other way.
As much as I love Will his approach was the only "static" thing about AB. Some like it, as I said I do as well but Paparo killed it here. Adds so much dimension to their sound but I will absolutely miss Will. Can't wait for the new record!
I've always been surprised that Artificial Brain has such a "live" sound on their records. Watching this just confirms what I always thought because it doesn't sound that different then the records!
They record with Colin Marston. He's a master at capturing a live sound in the studio, gets the band to sound exactly like themselves with zero bullshit.
I miss Will's vocals. This new vocalist is great for any other death metal band, but he just doesn't sound like an alien insectoid machine like Will, haha. I like that Will's vocals were buried in the mix, sounding like some other alien instrument that was entirely undecipherable. The growls here are too prominent, too much like any other modern death metal band. Too human. Can't wait for the new album though, glad we have one more with Will.
Bingo ! You took the same words right out of my mouth !!! Either turn this vocalist's microphone down or get rid of him. It's destroying the feel of the vocals from their self-titled release. His vocals are either too loud or need to be lower like Demilich. Totally agree !!! 100%
I didn’t think of it that way until I read yr comment, but it was really well said. I think I will listen to the new album 100 more times now, thanks! 😅 👾👽☠️
I knew the musicians were gonna be great but the vocalist really surprised me here. He sounds much more dynamic and brutal live. I love all three of their albums. Edit: Oh, they have a different vocalist from the recordings. No wonder.
@@JaxJSwiss Dan and Jon are the OG guitarists of the band and I've been a full-time member since about 2015. We all split tracking duties for the upcoming release and I've contributed some writing as well. Everyone has full-time jobs and commitments outside of the band, and most of us live many hours apart from each other. By having a roster of sick and willing musicians to keep the spirit of Artificial Brain alive, we're able to make shows happen and simultaneously be able to tend to our earthly needs. We all cherish the band and are blessed to have such a flexible collective of great people to keep AB going.
I dont dislike this vocalist ( i like his vox) but just listening to the first 10 seconds of the track 'Artifical Brain' in this set is a perfect example of why Will will be missed. Iconic gurgle that's just...gone
Dans vocals in general are heavily underrated imo..His vocals on The Blackest Reaches or Maniacally Unleashed are just extremely well done. I even prefered his vocals and songwriting over Daves when he was still in Revocation.
Second best deathmetal band in the world behind Gorguts! To my ears, at least... The only thing about Artifical Brain that irks me is the drummer's setup. I'm not a fan of the minimalist setup in deathmetal. He doesn't need any more drums, but having a hi-hat, ride, china, and what it looks like, one crash, makes the sound sources repeatative. He doesn't need a huge George Kollias or Kevin Paraidis setup, but having 2 or 3 crashes, and a splash or 2 would make a big difference. I know it's not a big difference to most, but to me, a drummer, it stands out.... Dude's a rad drummer, though, and the lack of cymbals doesn't change the fact I love this band.
Man the lows in the vocals are gone, this is closer to black dahlia murder style then that sick brutal death metal rumble/gutteral, really miss Will already, im so bummed cause he was a huge part of why this band was one my favs, its bittersweet cause were gonna get a good send off with the new self titled atleast, end rant.
Nice one! I'm glad people are saying their piece about how great Will was. Be a shame to see this become the style going forward. As someone else mentioned Paulo seemed like a better fit and I hope they still intend to bring him in.
You guys are jumping to conclusions hard as fuck,, Will is a champ,, but this dude is going hard & displaying a level of variation that only those who can attentively listen can appreciate. The man is replacing a legend without being on any recordings/being able to display what he's made of under those disciplines,, so suck walrus nuts and enjoy the band. And don't get sooky because I don't care
I cant believe how many people are saying this guy is a better fit than Will, Will's vocals are a huge part of what makes Artifical Brain special and unique. What happened to Paulo? He seems like hed be a closer pick to filling Will's shoes. This guy sounds fine, just like countless others in the DM scene.
I love everything abt their records, but I always felt the vocals were the weakest part. Great gurgling lows, but kinda one-note and monotonous after a while. I appreciate how someone with dynamic versatility sounds in the mix here. But to each their own.
The comments seem much more tilted toward "wow Mike is really good with this band" than "wow Will sucks!", so it sounds like people ARE enjoying the music and you're the one with the problem.
To anyone who knows, did Will permanently leave the band, or is this a temporary fill-in singer? I’m new to this band but I honestly like this vocalist better
will left the band for personal reasons just prior to the release of the self-titled. i personally will miss him; the vocalist filling in here is mike paparo of the band inter arma.
Now offense to the new guy @artificial brain, but you can’t replace Will with him. Not sure if this is the replacement but you’re better off with Paulo if you can get him
Either turn that lead singer's microphone down or get rid of him. His voice isn't low enough. It's just destroying the feel of the vocals from the self-titled release. His vocals are either too loud or need to be lower like Demilich. Trust me, he's ruining it.
Wow the bass is really upfront in this mix which is AWESOME
I was worried a new vocalist would ruin it a bit, but the new guy sounds great. I loved wills vocals, but im not hating what im hearing from the new guy so far. Still the best DM band in the world by a significant margin imo
I'm glad I'm not the only one who shares that opinion
bold claim.
Not a bold claim at all. it's simple fact that Artificial Brain are aeons beyond ANY other death metal band going right now.
So that's why they sound a bit different, they still have the same mystique from their vocals so that's good.
Is this the dude from Inter Arma?
Edit: I don't think he is, but looks like he could be :P
0:05 Celestial Cyst
5:05 Graveyard of Lightless Planets
9:56 Artificial Brain
12:57 Estranged from Orbit
18:50 Labyrinth Constellation
23:36 Hormone's Echo
5:05 is Graveyard of Lightless Planets
@@samuelmartineau-lepine4360 Their best work
New song at 9:58
WHAT MAKES AN INVENTION IF THE INVENTION WAS DESTINED TO BE MADE
new song is Parasite Signal I believe
Estranged From Orbit is one of the most beautiful death metal songs in existence. There is no other song out there like it.
you should check out the band "altars" if you like that
If find myself having Celestial Cyst stuck in my head for multiple days at a time. Such a great song.
anyone else hear DsO in their sound? I’m loving it
Saw these guys in a random suggestion on Spotify a few weeks ago and thought the name was cool so I checked them out; I've had their three albums damn near on repeat ever since. Such a great sound, it's like if Mastodon went the other way.
Gonna miss Will's gurgles. Glad we at least are gonna get one more record with him on it
Evan is a fuckin gigachad on the drums. The tightness he brings is unmatched.
As much as I love Will his approach was the only "static" thing about AB. Some like it, as I said I do as well but Paparo killed it here. Adds so much dimension to their sound but I will absolutely miss Will. Can't wait for the new record!
Big fan of both inter arma and ab, so this is an exciting crossover indeed.
he fit really well, didn't know what to expect but it's rich and powerful
I'm a huge fan of Will, but I think his work with Buckshot Facelift and Afterbirth is much better than with Artificial Brain, for the same reason
Can you imagine an entire album with Mike Paparo? Holy shit.
Gonna miss Will but Mike was great, hope he becomes the permanent vocalist!
I've always been surprised that Artificial Brain has such a "live" sound on their records. Watching this just confirms what I always thought because it doesn't sound that different then the records!
I love that rawness, it's like old production.
They record with Colin Marston. He's a master at capturing a live sound in the studio, gets the band to sound exactly like themselves with zero bullshit.
@@metalyuppie yes. He was on Gorguts 'colored sands' wasn't he? Another excellent production.
real sound is the future!
The old krallice influence is so good to hear in these guys. Brutal stuff
Agreed. Not just old but new Krallice, specially on the bass. Well spotted.
They work with Marston too.
I miss Will's vocals. This new vocalist is great for any other death metal band, but he just doesn't sound like an alien insectoid machine like Will, haha. I like that Will's vocals were buried in the mix, sounding like some other alien instrument that was entirely undecipherable. The growls here are too prominent, too much like any other modern death metal band. Too human. Can't wait for the new album though, glad we have one more with Will.
Agreed. Maybe Will will join or start another project?
@@yngvebalmsteen9174 he’s currently in a new band called Reeking Aura
Yup. Doesnt feel the same. The vibe sounds completely different :(
Bingo ! You took the same words right out of my mouth !!! Either turn this vocalist's microphone down or get rid of him. It's destroying the feel of the vocals from their self-titled release. His vocals are either too loud or need to be lower like Demilich. Totally agree !!! 100%
I didn’t think of it that way until I read yr comment, but it was really well said. I think I will listen to the new album 100 more times now, thanks! 😅 👾👽☠️
This band is absolutely fucking amazing.
Haven't heard such brilliant textures in this style of music in many years.
Became one of my favorite bands of all time overnight after hearing their newest album. These dudes rip!
Became one of my favorites after I heard the Celestial Cyst single then listened to their first album everyday for a month.
i can hear the bass. daaamn...
I love wills work with y’all so I’m sad I won’t see him live but this sounds awesome hopefully y’all come down to Texas
They sound absolutely amazing
I knew the musicians were gonna be great but the vocalist really surprised me here. He sounds much more dynamic and brutal live. I love all three of their albums.
Edit: Oh, they have a different vocalist from the recordings. No wonder.
love the new vocalist!
Idk where Smith is ..but those planet moving gutterals are missing from the mix
they parted ways with him and going to have a new vocalist
god the new vocalist is amazing !!!!! to me it's the best version of the band ever
False
shame he has 0 stage presence tho
These foos always have line up changes is crazy
That BASS!!
Still the best sounding piece of live music on YT for me.
Everyone talking about Will, but where is OLEG!?
I was thinking the same thing but I thought i was mistaken. Band sounds great though!
Oleg is just a live/session member in the band. Not to say he isn't amazing, but the guitarists seen here are the full time members of the band.
@@JaxJSwiss Dan and Jon are the OG guitarists of the band and I've been a full-time member since about 2015. We all split tracking duties for the upcoming release and I've contributed some writing as well.
Everyone has full-time jobs and commitments outside of the band, and most of us live many hours apart from each other. By having a roster of sick and willing musicians to keep the spirit of Artificial Brain alive, we're able to make shows happen and simultaneously be able to tend to our earthly needs. We all cherish the band and are blessed to have such a flexible collective of great people to keep AB going.
@@noobsauce Sorry I wrongfully trusted what is displayed on metal archives to be true(lol I'm stupid)
@@JaxJSwiss no worries at all dude, it's definitely an unusual band setup
Holy shit that rendition of Graveyards…
It would be awesome if Phlegeton could join full time, lol.
beautiful
Both will and Paulo vox are sic
I dont dislike this vocalist ( i like his vox) but just listening to the first 10 seconds of the track 'Artifical Brain' in this set is a perfect example of why Will will be missed.
Iconic gurgle that's just...gone
I was skeptical since they have a new drummer AND (apparently?) a fill-in singer but they sound better than ever here goddamn
That "fill-in singer" is goddamn Mike Paparo from Inter Arma.
@@taterhamster ahhh, that's why i don't recognize him (i don't enjoy Inter Arma).
Wait I knew that wasn't Keith but I didn't know he left!!! 😭😭
Man I wish dan would do vocals. He had some of my favorite vocal parts on Deathless..
Dans vocals in general are heavily underrated imo..His vocals on The Blackest Reaches or Maniacally Unleashed are just extremely well done. I even prefered his vocals and songwriting over Daves when he was still in Revocation.
@@labermichnichtzu8003 The blackest reaches is my all time fav Revo song dudeee
@@rev9737 I absolutely agree dude
Paparo has some great range. Probably some of the best in metal. Reminds me of Mike Patton just a bit.
Great band
Welcome to Brutal Assault 2023!!!😀
Sounds beautifully brutal. It's brutiful
Second best deathmetal band in the world behind Gorguts! To my ears, at least...
The only thing about Artifical Brain that irks me is the drummer's setup. I'm not a fan of the minimalist setup in deathmetal. He doesn't need any more drums, but having a hi-hat, ride, china, and what it looks like, one crash, makes the sound sources repeatative. He doesn't need a huge George Kollias or Kevin Paraidis setup, but having 2 or 3 crashes, and a splash or 2 would make a big difference. I know it's not a big difference to most, but to me, a drummer, it stands out.... Dude's a rad drummer, though, and the lack of cymbals doesn't change the fact I love this band.
Man the lows in the vocals are gone, this is closer to black dahlia murder style then that sick brutal death metal rumble/gutteral, really miss Will already, im so bummed cause he was a huge part of why this band was one my favs, its bittersweet cause were gonna get a good send off with the new self titled atleast, end rant.
Nice one! I'm glad people are saying their piece about how great Will was. Be a shame to see this become the style going forward. As someone else mentioned Paulo seemed like a better fit and I hope they still intend to bring him in.
Yeah, I'm with you. Need more phlegmy gurgles.
You guys are jumping to conclusions hard as fuck,, Will is a champ,, but this dude is going hard & displaying a level of variation that only those who can attentively listen can appreciate. The man is replacing a legend without being on any recordings/being able to display what he's made of under those disciplines,, so suck walrus nuts and enjoy the band. And don't get sooky because I don't care
I cant believe how many people are saying this guy is a better fit than Will, Will's vocals are a huge part of what makes Artifical Brain special and unique. What happened to Paulo? He seems like hed be a closer pick to filling Will's shoes. This guy sounds fine, just like countless others in the DM scene.
100% agree
💯
I love everything abt their records, but I always felt the vocals were the weakest part. Great gurgling lows, but kinda one-note and monotonous after a while. I appreciate how someone with dynamic versatility sounds in the mix here. But to each their own.
I just noticed that during Celestial Cyst, the vocalist isn't singing the lyrics lol, he's just making random noises.
He does that multiple times in the show lol
New vocalist was just what this band needed. There are so many dynamics that itll be great to have someone with range.
I don't believe he's permanently in the band. Almost sure he's a fill in.
strong Gorguts vibes
Hard SLAPPER!!!
Sangat memukau
Miss Will already!
AB reminds me a lot of Encenathrakh
is that Evan on drums for this one?
I believe so
Sounds just like Johnny Davy of jfac
I wish Paparo did the vocals on the upcoming album, I like this much more than Will's buried gutturals
It's funny because I didn't know Will was gone and although I didn't normally like his vocals except on the new album. Paparo sounds good though.
Who is the new vocalist?
Mike paparo from inter arma
@@handiyawan he isn't bad at all, but will was iconic. Shame to lose him but what can ya do.
my neighbor's dog that wheil's all night long,
@@handiyawan Inter Arma fucking rip
@@handiyawan oh no fucking way I love that band
great band, enjoy the music instead nagging about Will
The comments seem much more tilted toward "wow Mike is really good with this band" than "wow Will sucks!", so it sounds like people ARE enjoying the music and you're the one with the problem.
@@taterhamster thank you, benny
@@PRODIGY2099 what a reply 😂
Might not have learnt the lyrics lmao
who the hell is on vocals?!
😔
People, this vocalist is not the new vocalist for the band. Yall should know by now that AB cycles in and out live members all the fuckin time.
Reading the comments, I'm kinda starting to feel bad for Will
It's hard to compare to Paparo....he's one of the most versatile vocalists in metal, can do it all.
To anyone who knows, did Will permanently leave the band, or is this a temporary fill-in singer? I’m new to this band but I honestly like this vocalist better
will left the band for personal reasons just prior to the release of the self-titled. i personally will miss him; the vocalist filling in here is mike paparo of the band inter arma.
Band will never be the same without Will(
Great vocalist, but why no will? Real reason*
Now offense to the new guy @artificial brain, but you can’t replace Will with him. Not sure if this is the replacement but you’re better off with Paulo if you can get him
Where are the true vocals?????
Will was at the show, Paparo was just filling in for whatever reason.
I already like him better than Will
Either turn that lead singer's microphone down or get rid of him. His voice isn't low enough. It's just destroying the feel of the vocals from the self-titled release. His vocals are either too loud or need to be lower like Demilich. Trust me, he's ruining it.
Thats one weak blast beat