The DISEMBODIED TYRANT (Blake Mullens) Interview

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  • Nik Nocturnal talks with Blake Mullens of Disembodied Tyrant
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 207

  • @Iamthemonkeylord
    @Iamthemonkeylord 3 місяці тому +410

    The Poetic Edda is literally the new standard for deathcore as far as I’m concerned

    • @joshforeman1648
      @joshforeman1648 3 місяці тому +7

      I prefer The Tower: Part 1

    • @totalcomputerdependency
      @totalcomputerdependency 3 місяці тому +4

      It's a little too Lorna-Core for my taste but yeah, hard to name any better deathcore from this year than Disembodied Tyrant

    • @AsTheySuffer
      @AsTheySuffer 2 місяці тому

      not deathcore, symphonic deathcore sure but it is not deathcore. compare this to bloodruns black and tell me how they are considered the same genre. over produced computer garbage

    • @larryjasontueno9016
      @larryjasontueno9016 2 місяці тому +1

      @@joshforeman1648 less accessible but nice

    • @joshforeman1648
      @joshforeman1648 2 місяці тому +1

      @@larryjasontueno9016 some of the ideas in there are just so damn cool

  • @shura_screams
    @shura_screams 3 місяці тому +351

    Bro has the sickest mustache for a 24 year old

    • @Strutsss
      @Strutsss 3 місяці тому +23

      HE'S ONLY 24?! HOLY SHIT

    • @shura_screams
      @shura_screams 3 місяці тому +5

      @Strutsss Nik literally asked that in like the first 5-10 minutes.

    • @Nathdood
      @Nathdood 3 місяці тому +2

      European genes 👌🏻

    • @shura_screams
      @shura_screams 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@Nathdood Why European?

    • @mikexibalbafarms4169
      @mikexibalbafarms4169 3 місяці тому

      @@Nathdoodyea witches and trolls 😂

  • @Mason_____
    @Mason_____ 3 місяці тому +259

    This kid is the future and we are all here for it. Goated at 24

    • @joshforeman1648
      @joshforeman1648 3 місяці тому

      @JeremyHyatt-tx4vdthey sounds nothing like Methwitch

    • @Mason_____
      @Mason_____ 3 місяці тому +1

      @JeremyHyatt-tx4vd Methwitch owns but definitely not. He's been writing shit like this for years and years now.

    • @clayjay88
      @clayjay88 3 місяці тому +1

      Goated 🤓

    • @chrismoore7882
      @chrismoore7882 3 місяці тому +1

      He's only 24?!?!

    • @MsToshi1990
      @MsToshi1990 2 місяці тому

      @JeremyHyatt-tx4vd did you hurt your head or something?

  • @CrossGuardMania
    @CrossGuardMania 3 місяці тому +136

    the poetic edda EP is the most heaviest thing I’ve listened to date

    • @KrisMIW91
      @KrisMIW91 3 місяці тому +3

      Amen! That and Allt

  • @tyronesampson2654
    @tyronesampson2654 3 місяці тому +73

    if Caillou grew up to make sick metal music

  • @K3nseiii
    @K3nseiii 3 місяці тому +83

    Got to talk to him for a bit on their last tour with Shadow of Intent! Even though his voice was completely gone he still tried his best to talk to me haha. Awesome dude!

  • @URMAcademy
    @URMAcademy 2 місяці тому +36

    Thanks for the shoutout at 8:30 !

  • @luckystadium
    @luckystadium 3 місяці тому +29

    Love the Igorrr shout out! Been one of my favorite acts since Nostril.

  • @DrBrovahkiin
    @DrBrovahkiin 3 місяці тому +49

    I fucking love Blake and what he's doing. Haven't loved a new band this much in a long time

  • @HardlyCompetent
    @HardlyCompetent 3 місяці тому +43

    Blake is such a humble guy and doesn't give himself enough credit. DT is one of my favourite bands on the scene currently and the songs are consistently amazing. Keep it up!

  • @dastardlygonzo
    @dastardlygonzo 2 місяці тому +28

    The idea of blackened deathcore industry plants is comedy gold. Someone needs to start a TV show about that.

    • @bjmn7d
      @bjmn7d 2 місяці тому

      Absolutely

    • @matttaylor1449
      @matttaylor1449 14 днів тому

      Lol

    • @ryandwm
      @ryandwm 5 днів тому

      Are they saying he/ the band is a plant cuz if so I’m watering tf outta this plant

  • @ThatBeTheQuestion
    @ThatBeTheQuestion 2 місяці тому +10

    Bro, this dude is 24 and homeschooled? What a freaking chad.

  • @scotthogan6495
    @scotthogan6495 3 місяці тому +17

    Blake is laying down the hardest compositions and mixes of all time. Keep doing it brother

  • @dcfromthev
    @dcfromthev 3 місяці тому +17

    The Beethoven of deathcore. Been following his work for a couple years and just can’t say enough about how much I respect this guys work ethic.

  • @bgdx8027
    @bgdx8027 3 місяці тому +65

    The Poetic Edda has completely blown me away. It has ruined all other deathcore bands for me😂

    • @str1897
      @str1897 3 місяці тому +1

      Massterpiece. Even my gf who hates metal liked the violin solo

    • @CarlosGonzalezIV
      @CarlosGonzalezIV 2 місяці тому +1

      I've been ruined for a couple of months lmao. I work with my lil bro and got him into heavier music, anything and everything he puts on (job is 59% traveling) just sounds like a waste of time lmao

    • @Mhelyssa_1
      @Mhelyssa_1 Місяць тому

      Same here xd

  • @xJonahsauruSx
    @xJonahsauruSx 3 місяці тому +7

    Met this dude at their show in Ottawa. Super chill and down to earth guy. And their set was fantastic as well. Definitely gonna see them again!

    • @HugomanoMusic
      @HugomanoMusic 2 місяці тому

      Damn they were in Ottawa totally missed it!!!!

  • @MRFLAPPYTREE
    @MRFLAPPYTREE 3 місяці тому +21

    The ending of Brimstone and fire (specifically the redux version) is one of the hardest lines of music I've ever heard. And then when I heard Winter and realized what he was actually doing o had to pause to compose myself. It's wild watching the new standard being made in front of us.

  • @ultrarandom
    @ultrarandom Місяць тому +1

    It's so interesting hearing Blake talk about performing be so much easier on the stage. I'll never forget my first time playing a show and I was the same with nerves and stress beforehand, once on the stage that all went away. So it's interesting hearing the same thing happened to someone much bigger and playing a much bigger show.
    Love Disembodied Tyrant and so glad I started listening to them. Hope to catch them some day.

  • @jakeyy9263
    @jakeyy9263 3 місяці тому +21

    He got jumped from the clap at the start 😂

  • @luazinha1996
    @luazinha1996 3 місяці тому +9

    This interview was amazing. Super chill guy, and actually motivated me to continue to improve my own work. Thank you Nik and Blake!
    Also "The Divine Stigmata" is a fkn piece of art

  • @youneedreed
    @youneedreed 2 місяці тому +3

    I was already becoming a huge fan of Disembodied Tyrant, but this interview made me even more of one. Such a humble guy with a cool backstory is something the scene needs.

  • @cameronplaysdrums8262
    @cameronplaysdrums8262 3 місяці тому +7

    I’ve been addicted to this bands music for the last couple months. Haven’t replayed something this much in a long time 😪
    All the production tricks and breakdown salad style just does it for me

  • @eugenesis8188
    @eugenesis8188 2 місяці тому +21

    I'm always so upset when Infant Annihilator isn't brought up when talking about this new era of deathcore. Lorna Shore and Disembodied Tyrant are certainly expanding on that sound, but IA started it. I get that they're a meme band, but I think they deserve way more credit.

    • @larryjasontueno9016
      @larryjasontueno9016 2 місяці тому +3

      @@eugenesis8188 Shadow of Intent did it way before them

    • @FireHydrantVibrator
      @FireHydrantVibrator 2 місяці тому +3

      Shadow of Intent did it first and did it better

    • @clarkoceans8239
      @clarkoceans8239 18 днів тому +4

      @@larryjasontueno9016shadow of intent came out a full 4-5 years after IA…

  • @str1897
    @str1897 3 місяці тому +12

    11:00 very important approach, very mature
    It's good to see someone so talented not being caught up in ego

  • @ChillSwitch-14
    @ChillSwitch-14 3 місяці тому +16

    Niiiiiice! This dude is killin it!

  • @Zacchboi
    @Zacchboi 3 місяці тому +21

    DISEMBODIED DADDIES!!!

  • @keithmichenzie9601
    @keithmichenzie9601 3 місяці тому +1

    You guys were one of the opening bands at the Hardcore/Metal festival at the Worcester Palladium. I had never heard you guys before but I'll tell you what I listen to you guys all the time now! You guys were one of the best shows there!!
    Fantastic that I got to see you guys live and hopefully not the only time!
    Congratulations you guys are excellent!!

  • @rwri3669
    @rwri3669 2 місяці тому +2

    Chatted with him on tour. Equally humble as he is in this interview. Wish him nothing but the best!

  • @billyrobitaille7839
    @billyrobitaille7839 3 місяці тому +15

    12 min mark.
    2 many chefs in the kitchen when wrighting songs can fuck everything up. Lol you are a 24 year old prodigy my friend Sir. Blake of the Tyrant . Thank you for making amazing music

  • @Jorgetime
    @Jorgetime 3 місяці тому +6

    Ohhhh the Igorrr influence makes so much sense!

  • @Eg.601
    @Eg.601 3 місяці тому +7

    He looks totally harmless, its wild what he’s been making. Is his mustache the source of power?

  • @MrMellamoto
    @MrMellamoto 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks, been looking for a good interview with Blake for the last couple of weeks and here it is.
    Again thank you

  • @Lectwar6
    @Lectwar6 3 місяці тому +3

    im so glad he mentioned igorr. hallelujah changed my perspective on music when it came out

  • @arbitrator.us.band.2020
    @arbitrator.us.band.2020 Місяць тому +1

    I love this, thank you. Blake is so talented and chill

  • @Chief_Ten_Bears
    @Chief_Ten_Bears 3 місяці тому +4

    So JAZZED right now to see this in my feed

  • @bjmn7d
    @bjmn7d 2 місяці тому

    Pretty amazing that this tour was his first time playing live. Well done on the music. Can't wait to hear what else you guys come out with.

  • @IAMCOZMOS
    @IAMCOZMOS 3 місяці тому +10

    Amazing talent !!!

  • @chase9728
    @chase9728 3 місяці тому +1

    Blake! I was so excited to see you in Denver on your tour but I over estimated my work load that day and was not able to make it. I hope you'll come through denver again soon! Stay healthy my guy.

    • @Wuggyyy
      @Wuggyyy 3 місяці тому +2

      Thanks man

    • @DillanEast
      @DillanEast 3 місяці тому +1

      Man I wanted to go but didn’t have the funds seeing this interview is awesome really wanna try to meet him lol

  • @williamdixon2026
    @williamdixon2026 3 місяці тому +1

    Met him at the okc show. Superchill dude. Melancholy is also 1 of my favorite albums. Gotta be crazy that hes touring with soi. Just wish their set was longer!!!

  • @DogeDelecto
    @DogeDelecto 2 місяці тому +1

    Man, back when i was in high school, we never imagined death/extreme/-core metal would get heavier than Meshuggah and necrophagist. Yeah we had tons of ultra-heavy stuff on par with the modern bands, at least in part, but there were obvious periods of stagnation in the broader extreme metal genre, especially in the djent era. His remark about everything being stolen and remixed til it is its own thing is on point, you can hear that with how slayer influenced that first wave of death metal. A lot of musicians can't handle that reality, and they either wind up sounding like everything else, or just give up. Man, dude is a serious class act. Very frank and humble. Definitely one of those people who could pick up any profession and either do it well or exceptionally.

  • @hermessantos5258
    @hermessantos5258 2 місяці тому +6

    bro looks like a harkonen

  • @Phil_de.la.planterait
    @Phil_de.la.planterait 3 місяці тому +1

    I’m not a fan of deathcore and “modern” metal but I really enjoyed this interview. This guy seems to have a great future for and in this scene. I just wish him to live the next years with less anxiety .
    Good interview guys!!! Cheers!!!

  • @cam5020
    @cam5020 Місяць тому

    Damn, he’s a very likeable, well spoken and genuine guy. Guy is an anomaly, a name that will be remembered in the scene after only so little material. So excited to follow the journey!

  • @CJFFB93
    @CJFFB93 2 місяці тому

    I love DT. They're my favorite band by far. So awesome to see what kind of genuine awesome person Blake seems to be also! Makes me even more of a fan!

  • @caseyjones3215
    @caseyjones3215 3 місяці тому +1

    The first time I listened to the poetic edda I had chills the whole time. I knew in the first 30 seconds this was going to change the scene.

  • @laakarisaatana
    @laakarisaatana 3 місяці тому

    Just saw these guys live last month. One of the best new metal bands right now

  • @ParanoiaClique
    @ParanoiaClique 2 місяці тому +1

    omfggg I noticed the Heretic Prevails part lmaoooo

  • @iHatchy
    @iHatchy 2 місяці тому

    My son will have Nik and Blake as inspiration I hope one day. He is super into Blink by Aviations. I've seen him vibe to the Poetic Edda, Termina, and Lorna Shore. You guys are now the new inspirations for the young bucks coming up. Thank yall for making the music that you do.

  • @NBTippy
    @NBTippy 3 місяці тому

    Had the pleasure of chatting with Blake and Dom in Ottawa, such fantastic people and even better musicians

  • @HugomanoMusic
    @HugomanoMusic 2 місяці тому

    Awesome interview and very cool insights into the history of everything DT.

  • @Snaw
    @Snaw 3 місяці тому +2

    The Igorrr influence was definitely apparent in the recent release. Good to mix up things 🤘

  • @beautifuldreamer0811
    @beautifuldreamer0811 3 місяці тому +2

    All due respect, Blake looks like Boss Baby donned a moustache and created one of the greatest deathcore bands of all time.

  • @jarrod.ives92
    @jarrod.ives92 3 місяці тому +12

    not even 5 mins in and he’s talking Igorrr. my fuckin man

  • @ParanoiaClique
    @ParanoiaClique 2 місяці тому +1

    this guy is the new jezus of deathcore

  • @depraved2099
    @depraved2099 3 місяці тому

    Dude they’re so fucking awesome live. Really bummed their opening crowd in MI wasn’t as big as it should’ve been. They’re gonna be one of the titans.

  • @str1897
    @str1897 3 місяці тому +2

    Fucking genius. Listening to both EP made me feel like I was when I discovered Reclaimer by Shadow Of Intent at 15

  • @dpacula63
    @dpacula63 3 місяці тому

    This ep has been my favorite piece of music all year!

  • @tannerjamesart1993
    @tannerjamesart1993 3 місяці тому +1

    DT makes me cry every time, it's the best!

  • @kogeisan
    @kogeisan 24 дні тому

    Excellent ITW Nik.

  • @TheCokee47
    @TheCokee47 Місяць тому

    Literally bought tickets to the new Chelsea Grin and Shadow of Intent tour ONLY for Disembodied Tyrant. They're that good

    • @and_genius9212
      @and_genius9212 Місяць тому

      Found out about them by looking at the acts. Was going for shadow of intent but these guys impressed the hell out of me. Can’t wait to see the show

  • @rickbegley3429
    @rickbegley3429 Місяць тому

    I love Blake his mind for music is unparalleled. He breathed new life in to a genre to me was already pretty damn exciting! I can't wait to see the band live and give Blake a big high five.

  • @willtamato24
    @willtamato24 2 місяці тому +1

    Nik for half the video: AAAAAHHHHH
    Blake: I stole shit.
    These two are absolutely great together. Definitely need them to write something together and soon.

  • @tayschmidt2831
    @tayschmidt2831 3 місяці тому

    Found them about a week ago. Listen to them every day now haha

  • @mihalygut9277
    @mihalygut9277 Місяць тому

    Dude is so chill about he is the jesus of metal music 😂❤ i love it

  • @kurtw6922
    @kurtw6922 3 місяці тому

    Awesome stuff, love the poetic edda

  • @meffis_project
    @meffis_project 3 місяці тому

    Damn Nick. Thank you for this. This guy still seems underated. Seems like people, my friends etc dont hear what i can hear in his compositions.

  • @Gijom
    @Gijom 2 місяці тому +1

    -I just do it. *video ends*

  • @yogurtlurker
    @yogurtlurker 2 місяці тому +1

    LET THE MAN SPEAK FOR THE TREES!

  • @brandonmahoney1090
    @brandonmahoney1090 21 день тому

    This kid is going to hit 1 million on Spotify I can just feel it. Once I heard The Poetic Edda, I could t stop listening!

  • @aintnoisepollution99
    @aintnoisepollution99 3 місяці тому

    Never heard of him before, then a few weeks ago I was looking for an Ingrid michealson song called winter song and this came up as well. I added it to my queue thinking that the band name/album cover was cool and let me tell you their cover of vivaldis winter is beyond words. I was completely mindblown! And now I get to watch this interview 🥹

  • @jimmycheak
    @jimmycheak 2 місяці тому +1

    Bro is only 24 and single handily put out all the deathcore bands to shame.

  • @csbaucu7761
    @csbaucu7761 3 місяці тому +1

    Yeah, i love Igorrr too. I noticed Aberrant Waltz had Opus Brain vibes in parts.

  • @bluegreymtb3350
    @bluegreymtb3350 Місяць тому

    He recognized Lorna, and his band is level!

  • @mchankerhoff853
    @mchankerhoff853 3 місяці тому

    He makes perfect recordings of his perfect music.

  • @fenixrizn8368
    @fenixrizn8368 2 місяці тому

    I hope this band blows up! The sky is the limit when talent and brainpower collide. Odeholm vibes from this dude but unique in his own vision.

  • @Roddrummer
    @Roddrummer 3 місяці тому

    There must be some kind of cosmic convergence around the initials 'DT' - I LOVE Devin Townsend, Dream Theater, Dark Tranquility, and now Disembodied Tyrant. I decided the other day that he/they are my favourite deathcore band (even though they are MORE than a deathcore band)

  • @jonwaters3401
    @jonwaters3401 2 місяці тому +1

    Blake: I stole everyone's shit LOL

  • @anthonynelson1699
    @anthonynelson1699 Місяць тому

    "I have to do this 8 times until it's right because it sucks in the beginning" is so fucking accurate. It sucks having the brain worm that forces me to create compulsively but I totally relate to him.

  • @THE_NIGHT_.66
    @THE_NIGHT_.66 2 місяці тому +1

    disembodied tyrant vocalist wooaaaaah

  • @MRFLAPPYTREE
    @MRFLAPPYTREE 3 місяці тому +2

    Come to cedar rapids Iowa lmao. We're dying out here

  • @l.sch.7545
    @l.sch.7545 3 місяці тому +2

    This is the insanity that pushes boundaries

  • @redheadlover7160
    @redheadlover7160 3 місяці тому

    Such a cool dude,didn't expect his speaking voice ,was expecting a heavy accent.

  • @dio4912
    @dio4912 3 місяці тому +2

    everyone forgot about synestia :(

  • @wabbit_07
    @wabbit_07 3 місяці тому

    The Poetic Edda is so good dude. My seven year old brother's favourite track is Winter (the best Vivaldi cover to date)

  • @tkultra3501
    @tkultra3501 2 місяці тому +4

    The Poetic Edda is literally the best fucking thing I’ve heard in such a long time!

    • @tkultra3501
      @tkultra3501 2 місяці тому +1

      Dude the Periphery shout out made my day! Favorite band and their docs that I’ve watched a million times, influencing the shit I’ve been listening to non stop!

  • @LaGGyXdm
    @LaGGyXdm 3 місяці тому

    Saw them on their first tour with shadow of intent. It was sick

  • @shreddykruger3612
    @shreddykruger3612 Місяць тому

    cant wait to see these dudes with chelsea grin

  • @wavewithus4081
    @wavewithus4081 2 місяці тому +1

    You got him to boot up his DAW to talk about his mixing and plugins and then talked over and never got back to it? What the actual fuckkk so much value in that potential info

  • @sebastianrivera6164
    @sebastianrivera6164 3 місяці тому

    I respect their music even more after this interview. For me DT is the most exciting deathcore band right now.

  • @oleksandrbyelyenko435
    @oleksandrbyelyenko435 3 місяці тому

    Currently listening to them. Damn so good

  • @maximbeliy
    @maximbeliy 3 місяці тому

    This interview is very inspiring. I’m off practicing guitar now.

  • @dompetro
    @dompetro 3 місяці тому +5

    My fuckin boi ❤

  • @sebastientessier8770
    @sebastientessier8770 3 місяці тому

    I loooove he's talking about building "The Rig" !! I'm the Guy that facetime them to patch the rig.

  • @bartechk84
    @bartechk84 2 місяці тому

    He is such a nice guy, i love this dude 🥰🥰❤❤❤❤

  • @aRoamingDuck
    @aRoamingDuck Місяць тому

    37:55 I KNEW IT. Their symphonic metal also sounds a lot like Ovids Withering, if anyone remembers that band.

  • @l.sch.7545
    @l.sch.7545 3 місяці тому

    I love the I just steal it mindset

  • @viceshark
    @viceshark 3 місяці тому +1

    I’d love to know what Blake replaced metal with when he “fell out of love” with metal.

  • @QuinnV
    @QuinnV 3 місяці тому +2

    26:32 Good to know that even Blake thinks that riff is a bit goofy lol

    • @jaegermeister798
      @jaegermeister798 3 місяці тому +1

      That song is my favourite off of the EP. But hell, I’m the type who thinks carnival horror is cool as shit so 🤷‍♂️

  • @dimanenadyshchuk705
    @dimanenadyshchuk705 3 місяці тому

    whenever songs from tyrant's first album appear in my queue, it seems to me like Shadow of Intent's material, that I, somehow slipped throught. So the next time I hear Shadow of Intent's song, that is not SOI's song, I know who actually did it. But latest content from Blake feels like "...and I return to nothingness", same revolutinary, same short EP as promo to a long play. That is awesome

  • @rayjr1367
    @rayjr1367 3 місяці тому +1

    the One Punch man of Metal