I absolutely love how much Marcus grew over the years. Being still shy in Node, getting more comfortable with Mesmer and exploding with Alien. Crazy how time flies. Northlane really became my favourite band
I think 2024 would mark 10 years since he joined the band. He had big shoes to fill, but he brought his own damn shoes and set the bar way beyond anyone would have thought. His voice has matured and become much more full, rich, controlled, and his lyrics are amazing.
I honestly couldn't agree with you more. I remember watching his Northlane audition where he covered two of their tracks. I love his vocals, cant believe how fast that time has gone since he has been in the band. NORTHLANE IS MY NO1 BAND... Honestly love them 🤘🤘
I’ve seen them several times throughout the node cycle to Alien. When I saw them on the Alien tour I think they were at peak live performance. It was levels beyond studio.
It's between Alien and Obsidian for sure (I love Mesmer too tho). I'm gonna say Freefall. The chorus is so powerful in terms of Marcus vocals, the melody, the tapping riff. Also if you listen to the instrumental version, you can hear some kind of male choir too which gives an epic atmosphere you would miss otherwise. Like I said in Birb's comment, Dante is the perfect mix between 4D, Rift, Clockwork and Xen as someone mentionned to me.
Freefall was instantly my favorite off of Alien. Then I saw them in a good venue on the Alien tour and of course they played Freefall. I was pretty tipsy and almost cried on how damn good it was.
Dante is unique, heavy and has elements from Obsidian that contrast very nicely with this new sound. Great reaction as always Bogdan and as for my fav Northlane song I can't pick one Lol.
Gonna be honest, I was blindly reacting to the song while I was doing something and didn't pay attention properly. I got everything right about the song except for the heavy part, I listened to it more and I feel it very experimental and reminiscent of Obsidian
I came so close to calling this new release my favourite from Northlane, but there is a chilling beauty to the acoustic version of Mesmer's 'Solar' - beyond the transcendent vocal performance from Marcus, the time sig changes and timbral decisions made on that track never fail to bring a tear to my eye. It's stunning.
Weightless and Sleepless are two of my faves. Something about Marcus and the softer songs just hit different. I highly recommend checking out the acoustic livestream Marcus did a couple years ago, one of the greatest things ever. Also loving this new song, I get Node vocals + that Alien/Obsidian instrumental vibe. The ending of this song gave me goosebumps and I really really hope they have an acoustic/stripped down version of this song
ua-cam.com/video/nccCtdo77TU/v-deo.htmlsi=AK9TNuGiOn6_16t6@@christianhackl474 Its a tune, the ep has other acoustic covers too, I enjoy them all. It definitely allows you to appreciate the amazing melodies they write more.
Favourite Northlane song is Render. Its such a good mix of heavy and Marcus' crazy singing. I'm super keen to get a 'this is just a ride' tattoo at some point.
My favourite Northlane song is probably Cypher, the track has such a sick atmosphere But Bogdan, what is your favourite Northlane song? Loved the video!
I've got two, Talking Heads was the song that got me into them and it's still one of my favorites. And then from their old stuff, metamorphosis is super underrated.
you wanna see something special, Drew Fortune has uploaded his full Obsidian album reaction - it was the first time he ever heard Northlane and it's wonderful to watch an instant stan being born
Marcus always had a great voice but god DAMN he's been working on it - those Eb5s (i think even straight E5 or possibly F in some of the layers, it's always harder to get a measure with screams bc they're like metal vibrato) in the chorus are impressive enough but delivering them with that grit, what an emotional punch. If this song is indicative of where the album is going, colour me HYPED (I came from a background of 90s alt-rock/industrial-tinged things and then moved heavily into electronic for a solid ten years). I would say Clockwork, Bloodline and 4D were my favs but this might have edged them out. Given we've seen a big resurgence into metalcore and we're now well into post-metalcore with synths, this is going to be a breakthrough moment for them - yes I know they've got quite a following outside Australia but this has mainstream appeal crossover written all over it in the best way
Favorite Northlane song was Carbonized but this song is now my favorite Northlane song! Its for sure in my top 10 songs of the year list already on 2nd listen through...
Worldeater for the Adrian era, and Talking Heads for the Marcus era, and I enjoy this track better than most of the Obsidian album and I agree it does have the perfect blend of Alien and Obsidian mixed in, so maybe thats why I enjoy it more 🤘🏼
Im just seeing everyone having their own favorite song and im here for it! My favs are: Set In Stone Transcending Dimensions Worldeater Node/Animate Zero-One 4D Cypher/Obsidian
This is probably my favorite song from the post-Alien sound. Holy shit I love it. My overall favorite song from them is probably Exposure, Paragon, Dream Awake, or Vultures (and obviously QF, though this song is seriously now a contender). Obsidian would also be one of the best metalcore songs of all time if it kept up after the chorus instead of winding down.
Absolutely in love with this song. I feel like Northlane has been working towards this sound over the past few years and it just fits them so good. Excited for this next chapter. Have been listening to the band since 2015, have listened to all of their albums and I can hand on heart say this is one of their best songs to date.
Sleepless is probably my favorite. I swear these Australian bands have a special place in my heart. Between them, Karnivool, Dead Letter Circus, I can't wait for the new album
I’d have to say my favourite song is Sleepless. Just love the vibes in the liquid DnB at the beginning and then from the middle to end where it explodes sounds gorgeous.
Sleepless and Veridian are my favorite Northlane songs, and two of my favorite songs of all time. This band, with Marcus, just speaks to me lol I adore them.
Favourite is definitely Sleepless that one hits me personally, As a a fellow Australian I can confirm these guys are insane live seeing them for a 5th time in February. Great reaction too buddy. ❤
Jon (guitar player) said he wanted to bring back a little more of the band side to this next album on a patreon live stream, loved this its everything i love from them, hoping for something heavy next but this is awesome. Id go for Talking heads, its such a cathartic and angry vibe, song got me through some tough moments in my life.
i also saw them on the parkway tour, was looking forward to northlane and MTS and they both performed fantastic. P.S. parkway's drummer is sick for his drum solo performance.
Discovered them back in the days of Singularity and was a huge fan of that era... Took me years to get into Alien and Obsidian and now my favorite song might Obsidian or Dark Solitaire which are epic and emotionnal as fuck!! Reach me every time!!
Tie between The Calling (old era) and Nova (new era). If we consider only heavier tracks it would be Talking Head. But Nova have some uniqueness and nostalgic feeling
My favorite Northlane album has to be Node, with Animate being my favorite song Absolutely love Alien and Obsidian too, with Plenty, Freefall and 4D being up there with Animate as my favorite Northlane songs
My all time favorite will be Bloodline, Freefall, Citizen, Clockwork And 4D. Talking about this one, I love this melancholic vibe. I don't need "0" breakdowns all the time. I dig that synth and groove. Instant teleport to my favorites.
Mannnn, since Mesmer Marcus has REALLY been blowing me away with his vocals and the bands creativity is blooming. Obsidian grew on me and this sounds like the perfect follow-up. Im guessing there will be heavier songs but id love an album of EDM-core from them. Only they could pull it off.
I'm almost thinking the same, the track just fully realised, if that makes sense. I'm not like, a metal-metal person, but the current moment in the genre where everyone's really bringing in some great ideas and sounds on the electronic side of things (eg Dayseeker, Bad Omens, Electric Callboy, Sleep Token always on high rotation) - as someone who's spent an ungodly amount of hours over the years in underground tech/house/electro clubs it's catnip to me and so cool to see how artists are incorporating it
I didnt like obsidian when it came out but then i got super into it when I gave it another chance Favourite songs Is this a test Obsidian Sleepless Cypher
pretty sick track, it's definitely a mix of Obsidian and Alien and a progression for them that makes a lot of sense. this track's already growing on me a lot, though my main gripe is that Marcus seems a bit lost in the mix sometimes. excited for whatever's next! favorite Northlane track is Sleepless :)
Favorite Northlane song is gonna be different than a lot of people’s for sure, but I’m gonna go with Animate. Node was the first album I heard from them and fell in love with the whole album and I think Animate is a perfect end to the album. It’s such a perfect example of that mid 2010s prog metalcore sound with amazing melodies and low tuned riffs. Always a recipe for success
recipe for success? that's a thing for mediocre people, outstanding people try new things, experiments, make something new, something fresh, not just repeat the same old thing just because it works...
There are plenty of very successful bands that have never changed their sound. There are also TONS of bands who were successful then changed their sound and became mediocre. But guess what? It’s all opinion. Some bands try new things and I love it, Northlane actually being one of them. Some bands try new things that I just can’t really get behind, like Thornhill. But everyone has their own opinion, right? That’s why we shouldn’t place people above or below us just because their opinion doesn’t match up with our own. My opinion is that I like good music lol. Idc if the band has or hasn’t changed their sound in the past 10 years. Make sure that you know that everything you said is your own opinion, cause it kinda sounds like you think that your opinions are facts😂
My favorite is Savage. About this one though, i did like it but i didn't vibe that much tbh, maybe it'll grow on me anytime, because my first impression of most of their songs is "wtf is that?" and then i dig it afterwards 😂
It's hard to narrow it down to just 1 song but my top 3 are Sleepless, Intuition, and of course Quantum Flux Edit: I totally forgot about Nova, I've been vibing that song a lot too
Dispossession was my first song i heard from them, but Clockwork would have to be my favorite of Marcus' work besides Dante and his feature in Termina.
I absolutely love how much Marcus grew over the years. Being still shy in Node, getting more comfortable with Mesmer and exploding with Alien. Crazy how time flies. Northlane really became my favourite band
Absolutely!! Love this band to death man, one of my favs too!
I think 2024 would mark 10 years since he joined the band. He had big shoes to fill, but he brought his own damn shoes and set the bar way beyond anyone would have thought. His voice has matured and become much more full, rich, controlled, and his lyrics are amazing.
I honestly couldn't agree with you more. I remember watching his Northlane audition where he covered two of their tracks. I love his vocals, cant believe how fast that time has gone since he has been in the band. NORTHLANE IS MY NO1 BAND... Honestly love them 🤘🤘
Such a sick song. For me this is 4D 2.0 and I love it. Chorus is insanely huge and too good.
I might actually say “Abomination” is my favorite Northlane song…wasn’t sure about it at first but man did it grow on me
Definitely my favourite as well
man I can relate, the techno breakdown just hits so insanely hard. I long for more metalcore mixed with that kind of techno.
I've seen them live twice, and they were studio quality both times. Marcus' voice is insane live.
I’ve seen them several times throughout the node cycle to Alien. When I saw them on the Alien tour I think they were at peak live performance. It was levels beyond studio.
It's between Alien and Obsidian for sure (I love Mesmer too tho). I'm gonna say Freefall. The chorus is so powerful in terms of Marcus vocals, the melody, the tapping riff. Also if you listen to the instrumental version, you can hear some kind of male choir too which gives an epic atmosphere you would miss otherwise.
Like I said in Birb's comment, Dante is the perfect mix between 4D, Rift, Clockwork and Xen as someone mentionned to me.
Where can I listen to instrumental version?
@@thesamum6951should be a digital deluxe version with instrumentals, but i only know this for sure with alien and obsidian
Freefall was instantly my favorite off of Alien. Then I saw them in a good venue on the Alien tour and of course they played Freefall. I was pretty tipsy and almost cried on how damn good it was.
I'd throw Plenty
Dante is unique, heavy and has elements from Obsidian that contrast very nicely with this new sound. Great reaction as always Bogdan and as for my fav Northlane song I can't pick one Lol.
Not trying to be elitist, but "heavy"? You kidding right now or?
Gonna be honest, I was blindly reacting to the song while I was doing something and didn't pay attention properly. I got everything right about the song except for the heavy part, I listened to it more and I feel it very experimental and reminiscent of Obsidian
Saw them open for Sleep Token and my jaw was on the floor. His vocals are incredible live
This is so good. I get chills when that chorus hits. This is Northlane at its best.
I came so close to calling this new release my favourite from Northlane, but there is a chilling beauty to the acoustic version of Mesmer's 'Solar' - beyond the transcendent vocal performance from Marcus, the time sig changes and timbral decisions made on that track never fail to bring a tear to my eye. It's stunning.
Weightless and Sleepless are two of my faves. Something about Marcus and the softer songs just hit different. I highly recommend checking out the acoustic livestream Marcus did a couple years ago, one of the greatest things ever.
Also loving this new song, I get Node vocals + that Alien/Obsidian instrumental vibe. The ending of this song gave me goosebumps and I really really hope they have an acoustic/stripped down version of this song
This is for sure their best chill chorus ever..... The feels in this one are just amazing.
Nova might be the chillest chorus. Love that track. Very Sade like
To me it's something that seems to have come down straight from heaven. I guess angelic would be a pretty good word to describe it.
My favourite Northlane song is the acoustic version of Bloodline. It sounds so emotional, I can't listen to it without tears streaming down my face.
Acoustic version of bloodline? Where?? Where can I find it please? 😂🤩
@@christianhackl474hey friend, it’s off of the 2D EP
ua-cam.com/video/nccCtdo77TU/v-deo.htmlsi=AK9TNuGiOn6_16t6@@christianhackl474 Its a tune, the ep has other acoustic covers too, I enjoy them all. It definitely allows you to appreciate the amazing melodies they write more.
@@christianhackl474the 2D EP. Incredible and one of their best releases ever
I feel that way about their acoustic of Solar. Gets you right in the feels.
Northlane is a great example of how to evolve as a band. It's been gradual and everything has been very enjoyable. This is an excellent track.
Paradigm is my favourite Northlane song and soo underrated 😔
Alien as a whole is one of my favourite albums of all time.
Top 5 for sure
Fav song by Northlane is either Dark Solitaire, Sleepless, or Render. Northlane may be my favourite band of all time too. ❤
Northlane so special. This track is awesome, really dig it. Agree totally, they are killer live. Cant wait to see them again and hopefully hear this!
Agreed!! Totally
Absolutely in love with this track.
I feel like Northlane have perfectly combined metalcore, breaks, industrial and prog metal perfectly into their own sound.
Favourite Northlane song is Render. Its such a good mix of heavy and Marcus' crazy singing. I'm super keen to get a 'this is just a ride' tattoo at some point.
My favourite Northlane song is probably Cypher, the track has such a sick atmosphere
But Bogdan, what is your favourite Northlane song? Loved the video!
Based pick. Underappreciated song.
I love that its a written from Cyphers POV from the Matrix. it really gave me a different perspective.
Completely under appreciated song. ❤
Marcus is elite but I have to say I can listen to Northlane instrumentals all day everyday
Enemy of the Night. Underrated (or not, idk lmao) probably because it came only in deluxe edition of Alien but man that track is sexy af.
It is, it’a like brutally emotional
I've got two, Talking Heads was the song that got me into them and it's still one of my favorites. And then from their old stuff, metamorphosis is super underrated.
Clarity and obsidian from the Obsidian album… amazing
Wow, incredible. So powerful.
The drum rhythm pushes incredibly
I have listened to this track about 20 times today. Huge northlane fan they keep getting better.
Obsidian was my introduction to Northlane. As a huge electronicore fan, I was instantly hooked. What an awesome band! 🤘
you wanna see something special, Drew Fortune has uploaded his full Obsidian album reaction - it was the first time he ever heard Northlane and it's wonderful to watch an instant stan being born
Marcus always had a great voice but god DAMN he's been working on it - those Eb5s (i think even straight E5 or possibly F in some of the layers, it's always harder to get a measure with screams bc they're like metal vibrato) in the chorus are impressive enough but delivering them with that grit, what an emotional punch. If this song is indicative of where the album is going, colour me HYPED (I came from a background of 90s alt-rock/industrial-tinged things and then moved heavily into electronic for a solid ten years). I would say Clockwork, Bloodline and 4D were my favs but this might have edged them out.
Given we've seen a big resurgence into metalcore and we're now well into post-metalcore with synths, this is going to be a breakthrough moment for them - yes I know they've got quite a following outside Australia but this has mainstream appeal crossover written all over it in the best way
Favorite Northlane song was Carbonized but this song is now my favorite Northlane song! Its for sure in my top 10 songs of the year list already on 2nd listen through...
"Talking heads" for sure! That song has everything I like about metalcore from catchy cleans to disgusting breakdown. Just perfect song.
Worldeater for the Adrian era, and Talking Heads for the Marcus era, and I enjoy this track better than most of the Obsidian album and I agree it does have the perfect blend of Alien and Obsidian mixed in, so maybe thats why I enjoy it more 🤘🏼
Im just seeing everyone having their own favorite song and im here for it!
My favs are:
Set In Stone
Transcending Dimensions
Worldeater
Node/Animate
Zero-One
4D
Cypher/Obsidian
i love this band , 10/10
Fave Northlane track is probably Solar. I did love Obsidian though, especially Dark Solitaire. This song does give me heavy Mesmer vibes
mesmer is such an underrated album, their best work I think.
god damn. if the next album is even half as good as this song, northlane will be absolutely unstoppable
This is probably my favorite song from the post-Alien sound. Holy shit I love it. My overall favorite song from them is probably Exposure, Paragon, Dream Awake, or Vultures (and obviously QF, though this song is seriously now a contender). Obsidian would also be one of the best metalcore songs of all time if it kept up after the chorus instead of winding down.
Absolutely in love with this song. I feel like Northlane has been working towards this sound over the past few years and it just fits them so good. Excited for this next chapter. Have been listening to the band since 2015, have listened to all of their albums and I can hand on heart say this is one of their best songs to date.
Just booked my Northlane tickets for Feb, and then they drop this. Life complete.
Sleepless is probably my favorite. I swear these Australian bands have a special place in my heart. Between them, Karnivool, Dead Letter Circus, I can't wait for the new album
i say this with nothing but love, that reaction was ADORABLE
I’d have to say my favourite song is Sleepless. Just love the vibes in the liquid DnB at the beginning and then from the middle to end where it explodes sounds gorgeous.
hard to name only one song. Sleepless, Clarity, Savage, Dark Solitaire probably
Sleepless and Veridian are my favorite Northlane songs, and two of my favorite songs of all time. This band, with Marcus, just speaks to me lol I adore them.
Favourite is definitely Sleepless that one hits me personally, As a a fellow Australian I can confirm these guys are insane live seeing them for a 5th time in February.
Great reaction too buddy. ❤
Jon (guitar player) said he wanted to bring back a little more of the band side to this next album on a patreon live stream, loved this its everything i love from them, hoping for something heavy next but this is awesome.
Id go for Talking heads, its such a cathartic and angry vibe, song got me through some tough moments in my life.
My favorite has to be Talking Heads, it was the last song in their set when I saw them and it was a great lasting impression.
Couldn’t agree more on Marcus’s voice, what an insane vocalist! Love this band and Im so excited with the new cicle
Having a Northlane song named after me is something i would have thought would happen.
My favorite Northlane song is 4D, followed closely by Bloodline and Inamorata. Dante is also up there now.
Favourite Marcus era song is probably either Rot or Eclipse. From Adrian its probably either Transcending Dimensions, Aspire or Exposure
i also saw them on the parkway tour, was looking forward to northlane and MTS and they both performed fantastic.
P.S. parkway's drummer is sick for his drum solo performance.
the more I listen to this song the more it grows on me, such an unreal journey with this band
my fav Northlane song is JINN
Saw Northlane with fit for a king earlier this year, they put on an amazing show.
Refreshing !! this bangs
The world needs more Northlane!
Discovered them back in the days of Singularity and was a huge fan of that era... Took me years to get into Alien and Obsidian and now my favorite song might Obsidian or Dark Solitaire which are epic and emotionnal as fuck!! Reach me every time!!
This song is 100/100
They are really refining that “Northlane” sound.
my mate just came out with the best descriptor for this kind of music: LIQUID METAL
Tie between The Calling (old era) and Nova (new era). If we consider only heavier tracks it would be Talking Head. But Nova have some uniqueness and nostalgic feeling
Im gonna go with Details Matter
Favorite Northlane Song? Rot & Savage for sure. Dante is growing on me way too fast though, gotta love the atmosphere and Emotions 🖤
Savage is criminally underrated
Aspire from Adrian
Solar/Bloodline/Carbonized from Marcus
This felt like Plenty v2.0 ... excellent track ❤
Well we back to the Alien with a sprinkle of Obsidian era boys
Nice, was waiting for this one.
Marcus' vocal range though!!!! btw that haircut suits you!
These guys just keep getting better. Every time!
My favorite Northlane album has to be Node, with Animate being my favorite song
Absolutely love Alien and Obsidian too, with Plenty, Freefall and 4D being up there with Animate as my favorite Northlane songs
My all time favorite will be Bloodline, Freefall, Citizen, Clockwork And 4D. Talking about this one, I love this melancholic vibe. I don't need "0" breakdowns all the time. I dig that synth and groove. Instant teleport to my favorites.
same same SAME. Big electronic music fan from 2004-2018 then got back into what metalcore was moving into. This is magic
Me at the end: Take Motrin, Drink water, Change socks... I don't know... might be the PTSD talking.
Mannnn, since Mesmer Marcus has REALLY been blowing me away with his vocals and the bands creativity is blooming. Obsidian grew on me and this sounds like the perfect follow-up. Im guessing there will be heavier songs but id love an album of EDM-core from them. Only they could pull it off.
Bloodline is my fav Northlane song because it resonates with my life so much.
i am sorry for that but happy? that a song can do that for you
My top northlane songs would be, node and heartmachine. they are underated tracks
I gotta say that Talking Heads is probably my favorite, but that whole album is amazing
Honestly, Dante might actually be my favorite they’ve ever done. It’s such a great mix of everything.
I'm almost thinking the same, the track just fully realised, if that makes sense. I'm not like, a metal-metal person, but the current moment in the genre where everyone's really bringing in some great ideas and sounds on the electronic side of things (eg Dayseeker, Bad Omens, Electric Callboy, Sleep Token always on high rotation) - as someone who's spent an ungodly amount of hours over the years in underground tech/house/electro clubs it's catnip to me and so cool to see how artists are incorporating it
Obsidian is amazing, so good. Love this new song.
My favorite Northlane song is Weightless.
I didnt like obsidian when it came out but then i got super into it when I gave it another chance
Favourite songs
Is this a test
Obsidian
Sleepless
Cypher
Marcus is unmatched! 🔥
pretty sick track, it's definitely a mix of Obsidian and Alien and a progression for them that makes a lot of sense. this track's already growing on me a lot, though my main gripe is that Marcus seems a bit lost in the mix sometimes. excited for whatever's next!
favorite Northlane track is Sleepless :)
My favorite northlane song is Jinn from alien without question
‘I escape with what I choose to breathe’ massive track
My favorite band 😍🤘🏼🔥
Man I wish we could get more Node vibes those were the days!
Xen is my favorite for sure. So many standout tracks from them though.
4D is my favorite song by them, so good.
Wish they'd make a song like render again . That was heavy!!
This song is insane🔥i swear marcus just keeps getting more attractive too😅🫣
I realy need to see colab Northlane and Pendulum. That will be masterpiece!
fav northlane song is Masquerade
Quantum Flux for me
New haircut and beard combo looks good !
Favorite Northlane song is gonna be different than a lot of people’s for sure, but I’m gonna go with Animate. Node was the first album I heard from them and fell in love with the whole album and I think Animate is a perfect end to the album. It’s such a perfect example of that mid 2010s prog metalcore sound with amazing melodies and low tuned riffs. Always a recipe for success
recipe for success? that's a thing for mediocre people, outstanding people try new things, experiments, make something new, something fresh, not just repeat the same old thing just because it works...
There are plenty of very successful bands that have never changed their sound. There are also TONS of bands who were successful then changed their sound and became mediocre. But guess what? It’s all opinion. Some bands try new things and I love it, Northlane actually being one of them. Some bands try new things that I just can’t really get behind, like Thornhill. But everyone has their own opinion, right? That’s why we shouldn’t place people above or below us just because their opinion doesn’t match up with our own. My opinion is that I like good music lol. Idc if the band has or hasn’t changed their sound in the past 10 years. Make sure that you know that everything you said is your own opinion, cause it kinda sounds like you think that your opinions are facts😂
i honestly want to see some of node make an appearance, somethin with just powerful asf lyrics
My favorite is Savage. About this one though, i did like it but i didn't vibe that much tbh, maybe it'll grow on me anytime, because my first impression of most of their songs is "wtf is that?" and then i dig it afterwards 😂
new hair looking fresh af
Talking Heads is by far my fav Northlane track
Favourite Northlane song has got to be either Plenty or Details Matter. Absolute S Tier bangers! ✌🏻
It's hard to narrow it down to just 1 song but my top 3 are Sleepless, Intuition, and of course Quantum Flux
Edit: I totally forgot about Nova, I've been vibing that song a lot too
Dispossession was my first song i heard from them, but Clockwork would have to be my favorite of Marcus' work besides Dante and his feature in Termina.
Zoned out of the channel for a bit, but haircut looks fresh man 👌