All I can say is HOLY SHIT! This song is so dark and epic. And Syn's solo is FUCKING WILD. The craziest thing I've ever heard him play. This song just lit a fire inside of me to start playing again. As soon as I have time today, I'm learning this song.
"Nobody" from the new album "Life is but a Dream"
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I loved it! The approach they're going for this album is awesome
They knocked it out the park. Can totally hear the Ye influence in the production and I'm marking out for it 
! Syn's solo is probably the Gypsy jazziest I've heard in the note choice in parts too - great intro to the album
! Syn's solo is probably the Gypsy jazziest I've heard in the note choice in parts too - great intro to the album
I'm not gonna lie, a small part of me was afraid I wouldn't like what I heard... But that is absolutely not the case. It's quite the departure from the norm, but it's goddamn beautiful and I am in love. Got a great groove and it's catchy. The stop-motion video is unbelievably good and I can't even begin to imagine how long it all took to put together. I cannot wait until June 2nd for the rest of the album! 
Interesting choice for a first single. They’re definitely going more for “this is who we are now” than “give us radio airplay,” which I like.
They take a LOT of chances here, and like on The Stage, they pay off.
Agree with how wild Syn’s solo is here. There’s not a lot that can raise my aging eyebrows anymore when it comes to guitar, but he found a way.
The arrangement is all over the place and I now get the way Syn explained it to me 4 years ago - “It’s got a lot of The Stage in it, but tighter and more compact.”
Lots of folks on Reddit complaining that Shadows sounds like he's straining and his voice is DONE. Personally, I don't get that - I've ALWAYS felt like he sounded like he was straining, and even his speaking voice has almost a hoarse quality to it.
There’s a LOT squeezed into a sub-6-minute runtime and it’s all killer, no filler.
They take a LOT of chances here, and like on The Stage, they pay off.
Agree with how wild Syn’s solo is here. There’s not a lot that can raise my aging eyebrows anymore when it comes to guitar, but he found a way.
The arrangement is all over the place and I now get the way Syn explained it to me 4 years ago - “It’s got a lot of The Stage in it, but tighter and more compact.”
Lots of folks on Reddit complaining that Shadows sounds like he's straining and his voice is DONE. Personally, I don't get that - I've ALWAYS felt like he sounded like he was straining, and even his speaking voice has almost a hoarse quality to it.
There’s a LOT squeezed into a sub-6-minute runtime and it’s all killer, no filler.
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Love it. It's blasting on constant repeat right now. Love that they don't give a shit what anybody thinks, and take risks in the name of great art. The last minute and a half with Syn's insane solo, and the crazy drums is still blowing my mind.
I was going to learn the solo, but uh, that's probably not happening!
I was going to learn the solo, but uh, that's probably not happening!
I have joy
did the solo sound like it went reverse like the video?
heard it at half speed
did the solo sound like it went reverse like the video?
heard it at half speed
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My initial thoughts:
- I totally hear the hip hop influence.
- Anyone else getting a Zeppelin vibe too, or is that just me?
- I don't hear any guitars in the rhythm section of this song, unless its just Syn using the synth block on the Axe FX - that would be really cool! It's a totally underutilized feature.
- Shadows voice sounds quite a bit different - I'm wondering if it's a stylistic choice, or if it's from the vocal issue he had in 2018.
- Syn's guitar tone for the solo also sounds quite a bit different from the last few albums - I'd love to know what he's using for it.
I think the main part, the sliding down part, is distorted guitar with a lot of synth-type effect on it. If it isn't, you can bet it will be guitars when they do it live.
I think Shadows voice is a stylistic choice. It feels like he sings the whole thing a little flat, but it's definitely deliberate, because it's exactly the same throughout and not indicative of a struggling voice in any way (to me)
I think Shadows voice is a stylistic choice. It feels like he sings the whole thing a little flat, but it's definitely deliberate, because it's exactly the same throughout and not indicative of a struggling voice in any way (to me)
I guess I'm in the minority. I don't like it. It sounds too much like, "Dose" from the stage, which I also didn't like. Honestly, I'm terrifed to hear the rest of the album at this point. If this were the first A7X song I heard, I probably wouldn't have become a fan. The solo, as usual, is great but overall, it's not as heavy as I would like. I do like the very beginning because it sounds like "B.F.G. Division" from the Doom soundtrack, but this also may be a case of it'll grow on me. I didn't like "Waking the Fallen" until I listened to it more. But regardless, I'm just glad to get some new A7X music. 
It’s definitely defiant of any expectations, which can certainly be a roadblock for a lot of fans. I also didn’t really care for Dose, but this song grew on me very quickly. It is certainly going to be divisive, not only among fans of the band, but rock and metal fans in general.I guess I'm in the minority. I don't like it. It sounds too much like, "Dose" from the stage, which I also didn't like. Honestly, I'm terrifed to hear the rest of the album at this point. If this were the first A7X song I heard, I probably wouldn't have become a fan. The solo, as usual, is great but overall, it's not as heavy as I would like. I do like the very beginning because it sounds like "B.F.G. Division" from the Doom soundtrack, but this also may be a case of it'll grow on me. I didn't like "Waking the Fallen" until I listened to it more. But regardless, I'm just glad to get some new A7X music.
Im more on the side with Iris on this one! Im not the biggest fan of this song. It could just the the shock of it being completely different than what I expected, but mostly it is that synth opening and I find that it gives me this sense of anxiousness which I dislike. The song does a good job at building that tension though, along with the string section before the solo
All in all, it is a well put together song with some absolutely mental guitar and drum work.
Im interest to see what the rest of the album brings! Ive already bought the blue vinyl, along with the deathbat club exclusive one
All in all, it is a well put together song with some absolutely mental guitar and drum work.
Im interest to see what the rest of the album brings! Ive already bought the blue vinyl, along with the deathbat club exclusive one
Yeah I'm with you on that, apart from the solo it sounded a bit boring and repetitive. I taught it was just building to something special (like the stage) but it just never cameI guess I'm in the minority. I don't like it. It sounds too much like, "Dose" from the stage, which I also didn't like. Honestly, I'm terrifed to hear the rest of the album at this point. If this were the first A7X song I heard, I probably wouldn't have become a fan. The solo, as usual, is great but overall, it's not as heavy as I would like. I do like the very beginning because it sounds like "B.F.G. Division" from the Doom soundtrack, but this also may be a case of it'll grow on me. I didn't like "Waking the Fallen" until I listened to it more. But regardless, I'm just glad to get some new A7X music.
I do love the weird timing on the kicks behind the solo but man Zacky must be falling asleep playing rhythm on that tune. Not one I will ever want to jam to and I'm not good enough to attempt Syn's solo. The video is class though 
Okay I'm back for a quick sec because I have to share this here too. Some Nobody artwork to celebrate! I hope you enjoy 
I totally agree. I was expecting a lot more considering how long we’ve been waiting. I was expecting something more heavy. But I have a feeling it will grow on me eventually. It’s just really out of my comfort zone when it comes to music.I guess I'm in the minority. I don't like it. It sounds too much like, "Dose" from the stage, which I also didn't like. Honestly, I'm terrifed to hear the rest of the album at this point. If this were the first A7X song I heard, I probably wouldn't have become a fan. The solo, as usual, is great but overall, it's not as heavy as I would like. I do like the very beginning because it sounds like "B.F.G. Division" from the Doom soundtrack, but this also may be a case of it'll grow on me. I didn't like "Waking the Fallen" until I listened to it more. But regardless, I'm just glad to get some new A7X music.
I really hate that im not liking it but im not gonna like everything a band puts out and it just makes me happy seeing others enjoy it
if people are digging it a7x did their job
I do have a really strong feeling the song will be a better experience hearing it live though. There has been so many bands and songs I’ve gotten into only after hearing them live. So it gives me hope haha
This is what City of Evil was to me when it first came out. I loved the solos, but I was put off by the whole vibe and the change in Matt's change in vocal style since I had been listening to Waking the Fallen on repeat for a year or two, but it quickly grew on me and became one of my favorite albums of all time. At this point, I welcome the change in style that they've always brought to the table.Im more on the side with Iris on this one! Im not the biggest fan of this song. It could just the the shock of it being completely different than what I expected, but mostly it is that synth opening and I find that it gives me this sense of anxiousness which I dislike. The song does a good job at building that tension though, along with the string section before the solo
All in all, it is a well put together song with some absolutely mental guitar and drum work.
Im interest to see what the rest of the album brings! Ive already bought the blue vinyl, along with the deathbat club exclusive one
Fans generally want to hear the same thing over and over again, but it does get boring. Like if you listen to Slayer, I'm pretty sure they've used the exact same riff on like 3 different songs and have been making the same album over and over for like 40 years. Every single a7x album has been completely different from the next. None of them sound the same and it's rare to find a band that actively tries to do something new and inventive with every album cycle.
I honestly could have been happier with the new song. It's fucking EPIC. The main riff is simple, but melodically, harmonically, and sonically it is very creative and inventive. From what I've heard from someone that's heard the entire album, it's their "Magnum Opus" and I can't wait to hear the rest.
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