Lyrics: Kill or be killed Crawling, I'm exhausted with fear Our love and compassion dissolve Demons have materialised in me Can't fight them, they're taking control Tried, oh, I've tried, so hard to be good But the world rewards us when we’re bad Fate Is driving me insane Is forcing me to face I must kill or be killed Driven a stake right through my heart I'm growing so cold and detached Tried, oh, I've tried, so hard to spread love But she prefers it when I assert control Fate Has brought us here to face Our hopes and dreams erased Either kill or be killed Either kill or be killed Fate Is driving me insane Is forcing me to face I must kill or be killed Kill or be killed Kill or be killed
It’s “perverse it” not “preserve it” If it was preserve, then it would have a Z sounding S, like “pre-zerve” Instead you’re mistaking Matt’s slight issue with pwoper P words, for hearing a “pr” where it should be a “per” Per-verse
@@connoo-101 Exactly. They all complain but then they're gonna sing allong with them on their lives. Stockholm Syndrome has hate when it was released, same thing for Time Is Running Out. I don't like everything they put out, specially ST, but I understand they have to experiment because It's what they do. I love them no matter what.
@@H0NDAJET I have a similar feeling, it's clearly the type of song they are best at. Can't wait to hear the studio version! I enjoyed the last few albums but I was beginning to wonder if they were still able (or willing) to release such an old school banger. If they are enjoying what they are doing I think that is the most important thing.
@@H0NDAJET I disagree and you are saying that because that’s your favorite style from them. I like all of their styles they incorporate though. Muse isn’t about one type of song. Yes they rock hard with these types, but honestly they do good with their softer or poppy stuff too. I appreciate their whole catalogue and they should keep it diversified
@@H0NDAJET They are so versatible. That's what makes Muse what Muse is. They're not afraid of experiment. Their base genre is rock / alternative rock, but they are able to make every type of music. U see a lot of bands who are afraid of get out of comfortable. Muse is not.
I forgot what it’s like to have a Muse song make me feel this way! Incredible. My favorite song of theirs since... The Handler?? Bloody brilliant in every way.
@@artvjon Muse reminded us they are prog gods, at least for me. No rock band has had this creativeness, rawness and magic in the 21st century like this one (even though there are fantastic bands such as QOSTA, The Mars Volta, early Coldplay, King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard, Tame Impala, Radiohead, among others). What a prog metal top tier song, if they go for this prog ride in some of the songs of the album, I will consider it their best album since Oos/Absolution/BH&R days, which is very tough because those albums are masterpieces imho (even though I love their second era, T2L is a fucking great album and ST is good, Drones is very average unfortunately despite having some bangers like Dead Inside, Reapers, The Handler, Defector and The Globalist). Greetings mate 🤘.
Incredible song! Like a fusion of Stockholm Syndrome, Take a bow, invincible, the handler, break it to me all at once whilst having its own unique sound.
Next year I'm listening to Muse for 20 years and this song was the first in a long time, where I really had that "old Muse" feeling, the feeling why I fell in love with this extraordinary band. I really hope there will be more songs on the album like this 🤯
I don't want old muse. I want evolved muse. And that's what this is. A mix of everything they've done, because Drones, Simulation Theory and The 2nd Law cannot be forgotten for the gems they had.
@@PreludeOW yes I totally agree! People dislike certain albums for not having the same 'muse' sound they got to love from the first albums, but the sound has changed and tbh I like all the sounds, and this new track is a bit of an throwback to early tracks but sounds so much newer with the chugs at the end and an awesome melody!
@@PreludeOW I totally agree with you it's a mix of both worlds. But it's the first song in a while that gave me goosebumps. I don't want old Muse neither. But old elements that made them special for me mixed with new elements is a whole new level. And of course they evolve. And in my opinion it looked like they where having more energy and fun again, because of the long break. You can see another comment from me here I did before where I wrote basically the same thing ☺️
I was thinking the very same thing!!! These are the Muse I fell in love with so so many years ago ❤ (I still love them no matter what, like a mother does with their kids, but when they do songs like this I love them a little bit more 😂)
There's hints of hysteria with the riffs and heavy drums, then butterflies and hurricanes but also a bit of Bliss, Drones and Stockholm Syndrome too. If there's any words to explain how they manage to pull this off, they'd be here... I think it's just because they're insanely talented musicians.
@@rodrigogomez1184 yes, but in an interview Matt mentioned that they would want to retire when they consider they would be satisfied... I think it's a hook for the fandom to worry about... but matt is very naive
So we’ve had Won’t Stand Down, Compliance, Will of The People and now Kill or Be Killed, all vastly different songs… And I think I’m really liking this album. EDIT: I’m going to say it. This might be my favourite Muse song of all time.
That’s the thing, Muse shines with its diversity in their song styles and people have favorites of theirs and some they don’t like but that’s what makes the band “Muse”. The name itself is what is personal to each individual person, their “Muse” for inspiration or whatnot. I like all the stuff they put out.
@@anseljames5531 I dunno, so far the only song I don’t like that much is Compliance. WSD is great, KoBK is fantastic, and Will of the People is just a fun stadium rocker.
@@willeh1947 I feel like the song could have just been better over all it dosent feel like it hits the level of some of the other songs and feels very underwhelming for a title track. The chanting of will of the people is repetitive and annoying with very subpar lyrics. Backround track was good but overall the song is just decent. When I see title track I assume I am going to be plesently surprised by the quality but it just seems as if they didn't put effort into this track. The others are better
Sounds like a purely perfect mix of Citizen Erased, Assassin, Stockholm Syndrome, The Globalist, Glorious chorus, with New Born, Reapers solo, Bliss synth, City of Delusion eastern harmonies, Neutron Star collision verses, ...
i wish the studio version "kill or be killed" part sounded like this and not the virtual whisper the actual track sounds like. i know live they made it loud because all they said this was a new song and they wanted people to know the title ASAP since they saw the track list.
The singing after the second chorus reminded me of break it to me, the synth in the chorus sounded like take a bow or falling away with you, the chorus reminded me of butterflies and hurricanes, and the solo resembled invincibles, this song is sick.
That vocal starting at 1:04 is really his signature singing. Long notes, kind of unpredictably going up and down, backed by a strong bass and drums. Glad it's finally back.
@@jamie36 Kill or Be Killed is the best song we've heard out of the 4 songs by far. That being said, I love Compliance 😂. I don't get why everyone hates it
@@lawrencerubin8719 people say compliance is too "pop" but compliance is not much less pop than starlight, unintended or even plug in baby, which they all praise. But everything that's "radio friendly" is apparently bad music?! I don't get it either
@@jamie36 I think the 3 songs you named are all better than Compliance. That being said, I think Compliance is their best pop song since Madness. Definitely beats all the pop songs on Simulation Theory
Easily one of the best songs they've released since BHaR. One thing, though: a second verse on the final chorus would be perfect, I wanted more. Still, amazing song.
@@parmesan9220 I can see that. But idk the last chorus ends kinda abruptly you know? A longer chorus would be great but I already love the song, so it's no big deal
It’s a great hard riffing song for sure. Does have a mix of their older styles too, but I like all styles of what makes Muse, Muse. They aren’t locked into a specific genre or style so much. The listeners will have their favorites of course but that’s to be expected. I love all of the output they’ve done from soft and poppy to loud and hard rocking borderline heavy metal too. That’s why they have established a huge fan base is their diversity in the music landscape over the years. This new album which will be all over the place genre wise is another great album I predict from Muse. Keep rocking my fellow Museians
Wow, this goes way back. It's exactly the weird melodic way of singing and songwriting i love about Muse. Don't know how to describe it, the odd note switches just do it for me.
I hear a lot of things from this epic song, it really is god tier like the other person said and this comment section has the best comments i've seen about this song so far! I agree with you all and love how this song describes it self very good to us, this is what we've wanted to hear all along! My first expressions are Drones mixed with Absolution but in the amazing New Era sound while including parts from every other album *especially the old ones* we wanted to hear. This is the Muse we all dreamed to see for a long time (i still love every other thing they've done but this is the one we all hoped for) and it's finally here :') I'm so happy to hear this one and i can't wait for the album! I can't agree more with the other comments, they literally took what's going through my mind! Love you guys
I’ve been very critical of recent muse songs - not really listening to them much after release. But this.. THIS… this is excellent. Beyond excellent. This is a level of hype I haven’t felt since hearing muse for the first time. Stunned really.
Kinda irritates me, though. This song proves they're still capable of writing great songs, but they so frequently devolve into bland pop rock laziness that songs like this are few and far between. Songs like this prove it's a choice they've made, to create more poppy rock to please a mass audience, than to focus on creating interesting music that a mass audience may not necessarily flock to.
@@brandonb.5304 Here's the thing though. If the last 3 albums Muse made were all like their "old sound" then all of the fans would be complaining about how they're creatively bankrupt and need to move on in their songwriting. So while writing exclusively like their original sound seems to be a great idea at face value, I don't think people would actually like it long term. There's only so many ways you can arrange arpeggios and falsettos before it all starts sounding the same.
@@joshuawiedenbeck6944 I didn't say anything about trying to sound like their old sound. I said they've devolved into making bland, unimaginative pop rock--which they have. It's music to attract a mass audience. If they had created interesting and complex pop music, I'd be all for it, but they pretty much just did the bare minimum to make music that'd appeal to a mass audience. The lyrics are all cut and paste from the same tired revolution government bad paranoia thing they've been beating over the head for at least 3 albums now and the music isn't anything revolutionary. The entire 80s nostalgia thing from Simulation Theory had been done to death already before Muse even touched it, so by time the album came out that 80s wave in new media (music, TV, film) had already come and past. Majority of music they've made the past 3 albums has been uninspired, just trying to cash in on trends hoping to attract a wider audience.
So refreshing, so metal but so Muse, as time goes by i have officially put Kill or be Killed in top 5 my fav Muse song of all time, that's a strong statement of this song's awesomeness, Pure Masterpiece.
3:45 in. That shit slaps. Muse is one of the most inventive bands out there. Something so unique about their sound. This is my favorite track from the album so far. Thanks for the upload! ❤️
I feel a great relief, an emotion that makes me feel like what I think people who heard absolution's songs for the first time felt, I'm so hungry to see them live and celebrate with all of you
@@thomasthefuckingtrain185 Same. the Won't Stand Down chorus sounded compressed or something odd like that to me. I can't imagine how hard it would be to mix this track
Great to see Muse exploring their Progressive Metal side again. This may very well be the heaviest song in their entire discography. With each of the four new tracks sounding so diverse and unique, the upcoming album probably won't be boring and I'm quite sure we're in for even more surprises. Can't wait! :D
@@robmarshall9026 I feel like that depends on the definition of heavy we are using. Palm muted chugging? WSD and KOBK take the cake for heaviest. Drop A riffage… execution commentary and CE take the cake. KOBK is the best thing we’ve gotten since 2006 other than the handler
This is the best song for years no doubt. The only thing that I will point out is that the studio version is 30 seconds shorter than this so they must've taken something out (perhaps the slow guitar outro)
Since I converted to MUSE religion, I had only been listening their ancient stuff because I found the new ones quite boring, but this... oh hell... now I can feel how is it to be a fan the same time MUSE throws a banger.
I think this song is fantastic, it might be a bit too heavy handed with it's attempt to sound metal, but it's really well written. I like this a million times better than any of the other singles. This is the first Muse song in years that actually sounds like Matt wrote it.
I watched the whole gig on live stream. When this came on I couldn't control the faces I was pulling 😂 I could not cope with the insanity of it! Absolutely Incredible!
Studio version is great of course but THIS ONE is the best, the raw vocals go so well with the desperation in the lyrics, the force that the drums carry, the guitar sounds so dirty, and the bass is a fucking blessing. The studio version is too clean, amazing but feels like it lacks the strength this version has
The chord progression reminds me of showbiz era, the beat reminds me of the newer albums, the lyrics and vibe reminds me of Assassin and Stockholm Syndrome, Take A Bow. I miss this vibe so so so so much. This is the Muse i fall in love with!
Wtf this is like, perfect?? As Muse songs go, this is genuinely sounding like it is up their with their best of all time. and this is my thought after the FIRST listen. I love it
I might well be getting ahead of myself but this could be their best song since Absolution. I'm hooked. Wish one day they'll make an album where this is the mood throughout.
Holy. Fucking. Shit. I’m at a loss for words right now. I genuinely didn’t think we’d get another Muse masterpiece again, but here we are. MORE LIKE THIS. LESS LIKE COMPLIANCE. WE BEG OF YOU :)
Love this song. It’s epic. But something about all their songs is they grow on you. I love the diversity and willingness to play with different sounds. Loving this new album
100% FUCK, I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!!!! Compliance and The Will Of The People can’t be compared with this one. Won’T Stand Down was sooo amazing mix of metal/ballad pop
You people have been so starved that this piece of garbage looks like food. Your memories will feed you better. The intro had me so hyped... "Finally a good song", i thought. Then the first verse kicked in and it was a big punch to the gut. Did we learn nothing from blockades? This is a frankenstein's monster of old hits. There's nothing new here. Just Muse doing the muse thing. It's sad the riff and solo are wasted in this mess of a song.
I understand you. This sounds the most like the Muse that veteran fans fell in love with. But I think I still like Won't Stand Down more. I can only tell for sure when I get to listen to the studio version. Anyway, I like the diversity of the album so far. 4 very different tracks.
@@StoneyWoney too bad the setlist is kinda short, but hopefully they are saving the best until the release of the whole album. I also like Won’t Stand Down, it has some vibes from Absolution.
@@StoneyWoney This is a great explanation of Kill Or Be Killed, it has a lot of things early album fans want to hear including me, i really had Drones and Absolution mixed together with that cool af WotP sound!
This is more or less what I've wanted muse to do and they don't dissapoint. They have talent to play metal songs like this. I hope the album goes in this direction.
I can hear a great riff, solo and... Nope nothing else. Most people are eating it up because it's like old muse. The verses and chorus suck. The arpeggios are so cliché it hurts. It's like muse slapping their most popular old songs and calling it a day. It's lazy. The intro had me so hyped too... the riff and solo are so great it's a shame they're trapped in this monstrosity.
Bliss, Stockholm syndrome, Map of the problematique, invincible, resistance, the handler, psycho and break it to me in one metal song TOP 5 Muse songs ever
Already dropped the money for the vinyl bundle when it was announced but damn now I’m more then hyped for august when it comes in with the signed prints
What really strikes me with this song is that long lost feeling from being really young and being fascinated by a song that is overwhelming and hard to process but you know you absolutely love it. That happened again after maybe 20 years so thx favourite band! I'm always excited about your stuff but I'm shocked and impressed again like back in 2003 with Absolution, my favourite record ever from anyone.
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Lyrics:
Kill or be killed
Crawling, I'm exhausted with fear
Our love and compassion dissolve
Demons have materialised in me
Can't fight them, they're taking control
Tried, oh, I've tried, so hard to be good
But the world rewards us when we’re bad
Fate
Is driving me insane
Is forcing me to face
I must kill or be killed
Driven a stake right through my heart
I'm growing so cold and detached
Tried, oh, I've tried, so hard to spread love
But she prefers it when I assert control
Fate
Has brought us here to face
Our hopes and dreams erased
Either kill or be killed
Either kill or be killed
Fate
Is driving me insane
Is forcing me to face
I must kill or be killed
Kill or be killed
Kill or be killed
Thank you so much !!!
the instrumental is pretty ok, but those lyrics are utter shit
I was just looking for the word ‘control’ and there it is haha
It’s “perverse it” not “preserve it”
If it was preserve, then it would have a Z sounding S, like “pre-zerve”
Instead you’re mistaking Matt’s slight issue with pwoper P words, for hearing a “pr” where it should be a “per”
Per-verse
'The world rewards us when we're bad'
This is the musest Muse song to ever muse.
I think this is one of the Muse songs ever.
This is truly the muse of all muse songs
This amused me
Its musin’ time
I see your comment, and raise you Knights of cydonia 😁
HOLY GUACAMOLE THATS A SPICY MEATBALL
oh hi Nightwalk
You're telling me
Hi Nightwalk I love your videos
THEY REALLY COOKA DA PIZZA WITH THIS ONE 🤌
Who’s here after having heard the studio version? Muse Live > Studio
Song written in older vain but recorded to modern in my eyes.
This song needed the origin era production
@@Zexa21you‘re 100% right!
"Honey, it's time for your hourly viewing of "Muse - Kill Or Be Killed (Live Rock Am Ring 2022) (Remastered Audio)"
*"yes dear"*
I think that's everything muse fans wanted for this album. A mix of every sound of all the albums they've made
And of course, that leads a portion of the fans complaining about the songs they don't want lol. Yet they're all awesome
@@connoo-101 Exactly. They all complain but then they're gonna sing allong with them on their lives.
Stockholm Syndrome has hate when it was released, same thing for Time Is Running Out.
I don't like everything they put out, specially ST, but I understand they have to experiment because It's what they do. I love them no matter what.
lol nope, i down want wotp and compliance.
No Showbiz sounds here.
Thank you!!!!
It's a God-Tier song. No doubt about it.
Absolutely how I feel.
makes me sad knowing they could have been writing songs like these instead of the last three albums
@@H0NDAJET I have a similar feeling, it's clearly the type of song they are best at. Can't wait to hear the studio version! I enjoyed the last few albums but I was beginning to wonder if they were still able (or willing) to release such an old school banger. If they are enjoying what they are doing I think that is the most important thing.
@@H0NDAJET I disagree and you are saying that because that’s your favorite style from them. I like all of their styles they incorporate though. Muse isn’t about one type of song. Yes they rock hard with these types, but honestly they do good with their softer or poppy stuff too. I appreciate their whole catalogue and they should keep it diversified
@@H0NDAJET They are so versatible. That's what makes Muse what Muse is. They're not afraid of experiment.
Their base genre is rock / alternative rock, but they are able to make every type of music.
U see a lot of bands who are afraid of get out of comfortable. Muse is not.
Muse...just PLEASE be like this more. It's just fucking beautiful. I'm crying right now.
Same bro
@@berzerkwifepertz7805 I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT
@@luxetveritas9196 Me too. First time listening, i was speechless but my mouth opened widely from beginning till end.
Exactly, Muse be more Muse pleaseeee. No one else makes music that sounds like this
They don’t need to be like this more. I love all of what Muse does and the diversity that makes them who they are
this shit sounds like an absolution b-side in the best way possible
Oh yes!
Absolution B-Side [affectionate]
Übel wenn Leute keinen Plan von Musik haben.
@@JimmyJam184 thats nice bestie
it sounds a bit hullabaloo-esque as well
I think this is still unironically the best version of this song lol
Agreed!
I don’t think there was ever any debate
It’s like unsustainable, dead star, and reapers all had a baby together… and I’m all for it
+ Fury, Bliss, Citizen Erased, Aftermath, map of the problematique, Blockades (well made) and assassin!!!!!!!
I absolutely get a lot of Stockholm Syndrome vibes!
Hell yeah! It had a few amazing Unsustainable parts in it and i fell in love with them at the first moment i heard them!!!
@@fernandogutierrez6538 Yes yes yes Blockades!!! I've heard it too and it's amazing to think how wide they went with this!
@@fernandogutierrez6538 you're so right!
I forgot what it’s like to have a Muse song make me feel this way! Incredible. My favorite song of theirs since... The Handler?? Bloody brilliant in every way.
Feel this on a spiritual level. Best song since the handler, without a doubt.
@@artvjon Muse reminded us they are prog gods, at least for me. No rock band has had this creativeness, rawness and magic in the 21st century like this one (even though there are fantastic bands such as QOSTA, The Mars Volta, early Coldplay, King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard, Tame Impala, Radiohead, among others).
What a prog metal top tier song, if they go for this prog ride in some of the songs of the album, I will consider it their best album since Oos/Absolution/BH&R days, which is very tough because those albums are masterpieces imho (even though I love their second era, T2L is a fucking great album and ST is good, Drones is very average unfortunately despite having some bangers like Dead Inside, Reapers, The Handler, Defector and The Globalist).
Greetings mate 🤘.
@@miguelprats3753 wouldn’t call this prog at all.
Drones is an underrated God album, before OOS and absolution, this is my favorite album
The Dark Side be like "Am I a joke to you?"
Incredible song! Like a fusion of Stockholm Syndrome, Take a bow, invincible, the handler, break it to me all at once whilst having its own unique sound.
You can hear like every muse song in this song.
I don't really hear Take A Bow on there, but I can hear the other songs. Maybe a little bit of Pressure, with the "Kill or Be Killed" lines.
@@Chico50445 At 1:34, the song switches from "Stockholm Syndrome" to "Take a Bow"
Matt's vocals here are far superior than the studio one.
Agreed. Idk why no one is talking about it. Still, it’s a great song.
I’ve been listening to muse not even for a year but they have cemented themselves as my favourite band ever and this song just goes hard af
Youre in for a treat!
This was my second live show i ve seen them at. I was so damn lucky to be there. Citizen erased and the debut of this song
Welcome to the obsessed!
@@user-qz2ld3vt2d citizen erased live must've been a blessing !!
Welcome to the celebration baby
Badass, it's like Take a Bow goes metal, absolutely brilliant.
My thoughts exactly!! So hyped for this album, can't wait for the studio version
Next year I'm listening to Muse for 20 years and this song was the first in a long time, where I really had that "old Muse" feeling, the feeling why I fell in love with this extraordinary band. I really hope there will be more songs on the album like this 🤯
I agree, this is the most similar to OOS they have ever made
I don't want old muse. I want evolved muse. And that's what this is. A mix of everything they've done, because Drones, Simulation Theory and The 2nd Law cannot be forgotten for the gems they had.
@@PreludeOW yes I totally agree! People dislike certain albums for not having the same 'muse' sound they got to love from the first albums, but the sound has changed and tbh I like all the sounds, and this new track is a bit of an throwback to early tracks but sounds so much newer with the chugs at the end and an awesome melody!
@@PreludeOW I totally agree with you it's a mix of both worlds. But it's the first song in a while that gave me goosebumps. I don't want old Muse neither. But old elements that made them special for me mixed with new elements is a whole new level. And of course they evolve. And in my opinion it looked like they where having more energy and fun again, because of the long break. You can see another comment from me here I did before where I wrote basically the same thing ☺️
I was thinking the very same thing!!! These are the Muse I fell in love with so so many years ago ❤ (I still love them no matter what, like a mother does with their kids, but when they do songs like this I love them a little bit more 😂)
I think there is much "absolution" sound in this song.....absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!!
There's hints of hysteria with the riffs and heavy drums, then butterflies and hurricanes but also a bit of Bliss, Drones and Stockholm Syndrome too.
If there's any words to explain how they manage to pull this off, they'd be here...
I think it's just because they're insanely talented musicians.
Dom really shows us how good a drummer he is here. He really shines duringbthe heavy stuff
Can't wait to see how they keep evolving for years to come 😌
This is the Last age of muse 😪
@@onda25 What nonsense.
@@milanmiric5534 Yes, it is absurd to suppose, but I feel that we are in the last stages of muse =(
@@onda25 no nececesary bro 🥺😖😖 don't say that, there are a lot of groups that hold a lot of time, example Aerosmith.
@@rodrigogomez1184 yes, but in an interview Matt mentioned that they would want to retire when they consider they would be satisfied... I think it's a hook for the fandom to worry about... but matt is very naive
So we’ve had Won’t Stand Down, Compliance, Will of The People and now Kill or Be Killed, all vastly different songs…
And I think I’m really liking this album.
EDIT: I’m going to say it. This might be my favourite Muse song of all time.
That’s the thing, Muse shines with its diversity in their song styles and people have favorites of theirs and some they don’t like but that’s what makes the band “Muse”. The name itself is what is personal to each individual person, their “Muse” for inspiration or whatnot. I like all the stuff they put out.
@@AtomizedSound Ah, that makes me smile. Someone who understands MUSE isn't just some heavy rock band. They do literally everything
the thing is the album will lack anything cohesive with one another and will have a lot of bad songs that come with the few gems
@@anseljames5531 I dunno, so far the only song I don’t like that much is Compliance. WSD is great, KoBK is fantastic, and Will of the People is just a fun stadium rocker.
@@willeh1947 I feel like the song could have just been better over all it dosent feel like it hits the level of some of the other songs and feels very underwhelming for a title track. The chanting of will of the people is repetitive and annoying with very subpar lyrics. Backround track was good but overall the song is just decent. When I see title track I assume I am going to be plesently surprised by the quality but it just seems as if they didn't put effort into this track. The others are better
This is probably the best song they put since BH&R/Absolution era, what a fucking prog metal masterpiece.
Sounds like a purely perfect mix of Citizen Erased, Assassin, Stockholm Syndrome, The Globalist, Glorious chorus, with New Born, Reapers solo, Bliss synth, City of Delusion eastern harmonies, Neutron Star collision verses, ...
OH, And I forgot NATURE_1 for the outro guitar riff !
and take a bow
@@thewomanwithnohead NATURE IS UNDERRATED ASF
The chorus gives me some The Small Print vibes 🤘🏼
and a bit of United States of Eurasia and reapers🤣 I love kobk so much😍
i wish the studio version "kill or be killed" part sounded like this and not the virtual whisper the actual track sounds like. i know live they made it loud because all they said this was a new song and they wanted people to know the title ASAP since they saw the track list.
Just saw this live and GOD DAMN ITS FUCKING AMAZING
Take a Bow and Bliss going for it in the chorus.
More like Glorious right?
@@thelinklater all sorts of Muse sounds to all people. Some hearing MOTP, handler and reapers. It's a belting track though.
The singing after the second chorus reminded me of break it to me, the synth in the chorus sounded like take a bow or falling away with you, the chorus reminded me of butterflies and hurricanes, and the solo resembled invincibles, this song is sick.
That vocal starting at 1:04 is really his signature singing. Long notes, kind of unpredictably going up and down, backed by a strong bass and drums. Glad it's finally back.
1:08 this pause to breathe also
Hell yeah! Old and new Muse combined
With some Rage flavours 🥰
@@cloudy1989 and Soulfly ones in the beginning as well
@@cloudy1989 rage flavours has been a muse thing since the beginning lol, so when people talk about muse in general that tends to be a part of it
Hopefully the album will be like this masterpiece.
You haven't heard Compliance yet then? 🤣
@@greencrab6 compliance is an amazing song 😤. But KobK is better
@@jamie36 Kill or Be Killed is the best song we've heard out of the 4 songs by far. That being said, I love Compliance 😂. I don't get why everyone hates it
@@lawrencerubin8719 people say compliance is too "pop" but compliance is not much less pop than starlight, unintended or even plug in baby, which they all praise. But everything that's "radio friendly" is apparently bad music?! I don't get it either
@@jamie36 I think the 3 songs you named are all better than Compliance. That being said, I think Compliance is their best pop song since Madness. Definitely beats all the pop songs on Simulation Theory
Best. Wedding. Gift. Ever. Never felt more alive. Great timing. Thank you @muse.
Congrats !
@@DUDUDISCH thank you so much!
This song is.... 🥵
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Hehe
WSD - Drones era Muse
Compliance - ST era Muse (pop)
WotP - 2nd Law era (Panic Station)
KoBK - BH&R era Muse
Hmm perhaps, could go differently too
This version feels so much heavier. Maybe because the double bass drums are louder? I don't know, but it sounds so much better.
Easily one of the best songs they've released since BHaR. One thing, though: a second verse on the final chorus would be perfect, I wanted more. Still, amazing song.
its actually way too long at the end, a good song does not need to be long
@@parmesan9220 I can see that. But idk the last chorus ends kinda abruptly you know? A longer chorus would be great but I already love the song, so it's no big deal
@@parmesan9220 Dont forget this is live version which always tend to be longer
That just makes you want to leave it on loop, though. A hit shouldn't leave you done by the time it's finished. >:D
@@-bielle2985 yeah x2 chorus would be very nice at the end
Anyone else still listening to this multiple times a day? 21st July we finally get the studio release, this version is amazing though
It’s a great hard riffing song for sure. Does have a mix of their older styles too, but I like all styles of what makes Muse, Muse. They aren’t locked into a specific genre or style so much. The listeners will have their favorites of course but that’s to be expected. I love all of the output they’ve done from soft and poppy to loud and hard rocking borderline heavy metal too. That’s why they have established a huge fan base is their diversity in the music landscape over the years. This new album which will be all over the place genre wise is another great album I predict from Muse. Keep rocking my fellow Museians
A brutal breakdown in a muse song, holy Fck this song is fcking amazing.
Seeing and hearing this live was absolutely magical even for me standing at the back.
This song is so good. I love it already.
I’m going to see the band next weekend can’t wait !
Wow, this goes way back. It's exactly the weird melodic way of singing and songwriting i love about Muse. Don't know how to describe it, the odd note switches just do it for me.
this
I hear a lot of things from this epic song, it really is god tier like the other person said and this comment section has the best comments i've seen about this song so far! I agree with you all and love how this song describes it self very good to us, this is what we've wanted to hear all along! My first expressions are Drones mixed with Absolution but in the amazing New Era sound while including parts from every other album *especially the old ones* we wanted to hear. This is the Muse we all dreamed to see for a long time (i still love every other thing they've done but this is the one we all hoped for) and it's finally here :') I'm so happy to hear this one and i can't wait for the album!
I can't agree more with the other comments, they literally took what's going through my mind! Love you guys
I consider myself a huge Muse fan, literally never hated anything they’ve done, but this is the best thing they’ve done for a long time!
How the fuck does a live recording have better mixing than the studio version (mostly talking about drums, bass and the _"kill or be killed"_ scream)
Dios, salvanos de General A cuando Muse toque esta BRUTALIDAD.
Ya voy comenzando a entrenar para esos días gloriosos
Hay que ponernos macizos para no valer kk ahí en medio
Amén 🙏
@Zugaikotsu Toxsyk Nada más que saquen el album y empiezan gira, yo creo que los tenemos acá en el último trimestre del siguiente año.
Ya me ví en el foro sol !!!!
Estaría con madre que ya hicieran un estadio Azteca !
Y con un escenario igual que de los que traen en Europa !
I’ve been very critical of recent muse songs - not really listening to them much after release. But this.. THIS… this is excellent. Beyond excellent. This is a level of hype I haven’t felt since hearing muse for the first time. Stunned really.
Kinda irritates me, though. This song proves they're still capable of writing great songs, but they so frequently devolve into bland pop rock laziness that songs like this are few and far between. Songs like this prove it's a choice they've made, to create more poppy rock to please a mass audience, than to focus on creating interesting music that a mass audience may not necessarily flock to.
@@brandonb.5304 Here's the thing though. If the last 3 albums Muse made were all like their "old sound" then all of the fans would be complaining about how they're creatively bankrupt and need to move on in their songwriting. So while writing exclusively like their original sound seems to be a great idea at face value, I don't think people would actually like it long term. There's only so many ways you can arrange arpeggios and falsettos before it all starts sounding the same.
@@joshuawiedenbeck6944 I didn't say anything about trying to sound like their old sound. I said they've devolved into making bland, unimaginative pop rock--which they have. It's music to attract a mass audience. If they had created interesting and complex pop music, I'd be all for it, but they pretty much just did the bare minimum to make music that'd appeal to a mass audience. The lyrics are all cut and paste from the same tired revolution government bad paranoia thing they've been beating over the head for at least 3 albums now and the music isn't anything revolutionary. The entire 80s nostalgia thing from Simulation Theory had been done to death already before Muse even touched it, so by time the album came out that 80s wave in new media (music, TV, film) had already come and past. Majority of music they've made the past 3 albums has been uninspired, just trying to cash in on trends hoping to attract a wider audience.
Amen
I know WotP is an ode to another song, but it sounded like generic bar fighting rock music to me
So refreshing, so metal but so Muse, as time goes by i have officially put Kill or be Killed in top 5 my fav Muse song of all time, that's a strong statement of this song's awesomeness, Pure Masterpiece.
fucking hell this sounds like muse from the old days with todays sound
This blows away everything they’ve released in the last like 15 years
Yes.
3:45 in. That shit slaps. Muse is one of the most inventive bands out there. Something so unique about their sound. This is my favorite track from the album so far. Thanks for the upload! ❤️
best part
It is beautiful but is he just singing ya ya ya ya? Like if you take the music away I feel like it sounds a bit like me singing karaoke
@@emmadavies3208 he's going nuts and I'm here for it
@@himmelektronik oh definitely 😂👍 I know I wouldn't get the same reaction on karaoke though
@@emmadavies3208 aww don’t say that 😂
I appreciate that I had a chance to hear this before official studio version. The 3:10 part is much better live.
Let's hope for an official live recording 🤞
same thought
I feel a great relief, an emotion that makes me feel like what I think people who heard absolution's songs for the first time felt, I'm so hungry to see them live and celebrate with all of you
Damn. This level of quality I did not expect at this point in their career. Hope it sounds as good on the album, overproduction could still kill it
Hearing the other 3 singles makes me really concerned about the mixing and stuff
@@thomasthefuckingtrain185 Same. the Won't Stand Down chorus sounded compressed or something odd like that to me. I can't imagine how hard it would be to mix this track
@@hogue_music I would love to hear it mixed like it was straight from Origin of Symmetry but one can dream
So far i have a feeling that judging from the poduction of the already released songs, this album Will be compressed to hell
I'm not even exaggerating when I say this, but this is one of the most exciting songs I've heard from Muse ever. KILLER TRACK!!!!
Concuerdo con usted mi estimado 👌
Great to see Muse exploring their Progressive Metal side again. This may very well be the heaviest song in their entire discography. With each of the four new tracks sounding so diverse and unique, the upcoming album probably won't be boring and I'm quite sure we're in for even more surprises. Can't wait! :D
Certainly not their heaviest. Almost all of OoS and some of Absolution are quite a bit heavier.
@@davidevans7897 I mean that bridge section is the heaviest music they've put out along with WSD.
It also sounds like Space Rock Metal 🤖👽🤘🏻
@@robmarshall9026 I feel like that depends on the definition of heavy we are using. Palm muted chugging? WSD and KOBK take the cake for heaviest. Drop A riffage… execution commentary and CE take the cake. KOBK is the best thing we’ve gotten since 2006 other than the handler
This is the best song for years no doubt. The only thing that I will point out is that the studio version is 30 seconds shorter than this so they must've taken something out (perhaps the slow guitar outro)
I was correct
I love this! It sounds like old Muse. Hard riffs, arpeggiated synth, falsetto vocals. I'm also digging the Buffy the Vampire Slayer lyrics.
Since I converted to MUSE religion, I had only been listening their ancient stuff because I found the new ones quite boring, but this... oh hell... now I can feel how is it to be a fan the same time MUSE throws a banger.
I've listened to it a hundred times a day, I'm still not bored
I think this song is fantastic, it might be a bit too heavy handed with it's attempt to sound metal, but it's really well written. I like this a million times better than any of the other singles. This is the first Muse song in years that actually sounds like Matt wrote it.
I watched the whole gig on live stream. When this came on I couldn't control the faces I was pulling 😂 I could not cope with the insanity of it! Absolutely Incredible!
That. Solo. That moved me to tears almost. The old Muse we all know in love is back
Ahhhh, there you are Muse.
Masterpiece.
Absolutelutelutely BEST muse song in years!
Studio version is great of course but THIS ONE is the best, the raw vocals go so well with the desperation in the lyrics, the force that the drums carry, the guitar sounds so dirty, and the bass is a fucking blessing. The studio version is too clean, amazing but feels like it lacks the strength this version has
I always come back to listen to this amazing live too...
I wish the solo was as cool as the live one
from space rock into galaxy metal 🤘🤘
Lmao nice!
"galaxy metal" that's awesome!
Better than prog metal for a description at least
The chord progression reminds me of showbiz era, the beat reminds me of the newer albums, the lyrics and vibe reminds me of Assassin and Stockholm Syndrome, Take A Bow. I miss this vibe so so so so much. This is the Muse i fall in love with!
This is the most Muse song that they've done since Resistance
The best band on the fucking planet
Wtf this is like, perfect?? As Muse songs go, this is genuinely sounding like it is up their with their best of all time. and this is my thought after the FIRST listen. I love it
"Blockades" on multiple steroids!
And played it live
That bridge leading into the solo is fucking filthy. Holy shit.
hard to believe it's live!
I might well be getting ahead of myself but this could be their best song since Absolution. I'm hooked. Wish one day they'll make an album where this is the mood throughout.
The Muse-Iest Muse song Muse has ever Mused. So sick.
Thank you, author, for recording this song. Your video is the only way for me to listen this masterpiece.
This might be my new favorite muse song
Holy. Fucking. Shit.
I’m at a loss for words right now. I genuinely didn’t think we’d get another Muse masterpiece again, but here we are.
MORE LIKE THIS. LESS LIKE COMPLIANCE. WE BEG OF YOU :)
Oi, Compliance was cool, if anything, WOTP is the weakest of the now-known premieres
I liked all singles in their own way. Quality of Muse is always solid.
@@eriadin i agree, compliance is better than will of the people
I had a feeling you'd like this one John😆,although I do think Compliance is a decent track..
compliance is much better than WOTP 😐
Weezer
Love this song. It’s epic. But something about all their songs is they grow on you. I love the diversity and willingness to play with different sounds. Loving this new album
And then we all said.... there, THERE IS THE MUSE I LOVE ❤️
Couldn't have daid it better ❤️
100% FUCK, I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!!!! Compliance and The Will Of The People can’t be compared with this one. Won’T Stand Down was sooo amazing mix of metal/ballad pop
Yes
You people have been so starved that this piece of garbage looks like food. Your memories will feed you better. The intro had me so hyped... "Finally a good song", i thought. Then the first verse kicked in and it was a big punch to the gut. Did we learn nothing from blockades? This is a frankenstein's monster of old hits. There's nothing new here. Just Muse doing the muse thing. It's sad the riff and solo are wasted in this mess of a song.
@@oonkymppa5923 ua-cam.com/video/j3glwtXrj0c/v-deo.html
Sounds better than all the singles they’ve already released.
For me, won't stand down is a little bit better
FOR ME.
I understand you. This sounds the most like the Muse that veteran fans fell in love with.
But I think I still like Won't Stand Down more. I can only tell for sure when I get to listen to the studio version.
Anyway, I like the diversity of the album so far. 4 very different tracks.
@@StoneyWoney too bad the setlist is kinda short, but hopefully they are saving the best until the release of the whole album. I also like Won’t Stand Down, it has some vibes from Absolution.
@@StoneyWoney This is a great explanation of Kill Or Be Killed, it has a lot of things early album fans want to hear including me, i really had Drones and Absolution mixed together with that cool af WotP sound!
Yes.
I love how every album they put out is so different and has its own unique sound
The elecronica is going to sound so good in the studio version I just know it.
This is more or less what I've wanted muse to do and they don't dissapoint. They have talent to play metal songs like this. I hope the album goes in this direction.
For context, Muse has used this exact same riff as an outro when playing live for over a decade. Glad to hear them turn it into a fucking epic song.
Arguably their best song in 19yrs🔥
Fck yeahhh!!! People that complained about compliance and wotp must be quiet now huh?🤔🫣
Not really, they still suck but THIS... THIS IS A BANGER!!!!
I'm one of them :D but this shit is what real Muse fans expect from them ;)
@@suzandemarco1974 i like Compliance. Will of the people... Meh
Why we gatekeeping musical preferences
Compliance and wotp both still suck ass, but WTS and this are way better songs than those two
Holy wow, I just need to grab my jaw which dropped on the floor !!!
this is going straight up to the top 5 of muse songs. And that's a very difficult list to make.
I can hear resistance, BH&R, OoS and drones on this one, the best thing i've heard from Muse in a long time
I can hear a great riff, solo and...
Nope nothing else. Most people are eating it up because it's like old muse. The verses and chorus suck. The arpeggios are so cliché it hurts. It's like muse slapping their most popular old songs and calling it a day. It's lazy. The intro had me so hyped too... the riff and solo are so great it's a shame they're trapped in this monstrosity.
@@oonkymppa5923 chill dude, it's cool
@@Edgar_Gutierritoz no it isn't... I thought there were people who agreed with me. Now they're gobbling this up. It's sad what muse has become.
@@oonkymppa5923 it’s just the way music goes… some people like it and some hate it🤷🏽♀️
@@oonkymppa5923 listen to the harmonic course, it's just incredible, we hear classical music, it's the muse that I love
This is so beautiful , moving to me. It remind's me of MUSE Bliss, MUSE Drones, MUSE Reapers. Stockholm Syndrome. This song sound's great
I have been a muse fan for 20 years . I’m so emotional listening to this. This song is magic. The best song in a long time
I can't stop listening this song
Muse be like:
"Hmmm we're always chill in the studio but we're gonna make our shits sound better on our live stage"
I wish they had kept this kind of instrumentals and songwriting through from the first 4 albums to now. I love this style of muse tracks, it's gold
Bliss, Stockholm syndrome, Map of the problematique, invincible, resistance, the handler, psycho and break it to me in one metal song
TOP 5 Muse songs ever
Already dropped the money for the vinyl bundle when it was announced but damn now I’m more then hyped for august when it comes in with the signed prints
This song is everything. Holy shit guys!! We just got a top 10 muse song!! 🤙🤙🤙
This song brings me...... Satisfaction
Best Muse song in fucking ages, Will of the people left me disapointed but this absolutely slaps
I just love how ominous it all sounds right before the solo.
What really strikes me with this song is that long lost feeling from being really young and being fascinated by a song that is overwhelming and hard to process but you know you absolutely love it. That happened again after maybe 20 years so thx favourite band! I'm always excited about your stuff but I'm shocked and impressed again like back in 2003 with Absolution, my favourite record ever from anyone.