Vocally its gotta be Battle Beast, but Sabaton just bring that different, sheer powerful energy with their instrumentals. I feel its similar to the 82nd all the way video, that the topic is suited to one band over the other, so vocally and stylistically its likely theirs that's better (Sabaton in that case) but Amaranthe's was awesome in its own way! In this case, the fantasy topic suits Battle Beast far more in general, but Sabaton still produced an awesome song!
@bazzingabomb
3 жыл бұрын
Got to be Battle Beast Noora's voice is just amazing and she's Hot.
@evorock
3 жыл бұрын
form a queue mate shes mine lol
@bazzingabomb
3 жыл бұрын
@@evorock just for that get to the back line. lol
@evorock
3 жыл бұрын
@@bazzingabomb jog on mate pmsl
@robstar4283
3 жыл бұрын
BB just because of Noora's vocals... plain and simple. Btw: nice glasses... 😎 Wish U both a Heavy (and above all a Healthy) New year!🤘
@goranelez9956
3 жыл бұрын
I pick Battle Beast on this one. For future battle I nominate High Hopes, Pink Floyd vs Nightwish. That'd be an interesting one.
@GianaManetheren
3 жыл бұрын
I'm often amazed to find out a song that I thought was an original is actually a cover.
@kreavill
3 жыл бұрын
I've been a fan of Sabaton since 2018 and call me bias if you want but when you play the Sabaton songs over a battle scene from a movie There's more glory that fuels you with tears via Joakims orgasmic voice. The part where it quiets down after the guitar solo with the guitar, the drums and joakim singing softly and then it gets loud again. There is GLORY in this godly child's voice!
@jemrockton
3 жыл бұрын
First show I saw was three years ago. The band as a whole has a massive stage presence but especially Joakim radiates an increcible charisma and a level of energy that goes atop of everything else I have seen by now. And then this voice, deep, rough, powerful, expressive... it literally kicked me out of my shoes and gave and still gives me shivers down the spine every time I hear it. And YES, I AM deeply impressed and I franky admit it.
@satsumaking4635
3 жыл бұрын
I pretty much agree with both your sentiments. Its hard to objectively say which is better because vocally I'd for sure go with Noora, whilst at the same time Sabaton version definitely has better instrumental production. Peoples preference will probably vary based on which of those elements they personally prioritise or which version they heard first. It makes perfect sense regarding production quality. At the time BB were a very small band, and if I recall they decided to produce the 2nd album themselves, the first time they produced anything. I think the rational was that they felt they didn't quite achieve the sound they wanted on the first album which was done by a more established producer external to the band. In 2012, the first singer leaves the band with no warning for ‘personal reasons’, yet the band were already booked to start a tour in a matter of weeks opening for Sonata Artica. Even the label didn’t know they didn’t have a singer. They desperately searched for a new singer and came across a clip of Noora in their youtube recommendations list. They secretly went to see her doing a solo gig at a local pub, having been impressed, they asked her to join the band the next day. Noora had never sung heavy metal up to that point but wanting a new vocal challenge accepted and joined the band. Immediately, she had to learn all the songs from the first album for the tour in weeks, in addition, they were already working on album 2 so Noora also had to learn and record vocals for that at the same time. This hectic rush is likely why the production of the record is not as good as it could have been, but that’s just how it is sometimes. It affected the initial live performances too. If you look back at some of the first tours in 2012 - early 2013 where Noora had to sing songs from album 1, its apparent Noora wasn’t quite at the standard that we know today. She seemed to be struggling, and this lead initial fans to believe that Noora was a downgrade and made comments about how they ‘missed the first singer’ etc. However, when you understand the context of singing songs initially written for someone else’s voice, plus a lack of practice time, this was really why the first concerts were difficult. Come 2013, the second album releases and they have had about 1 year together on tour. Noora from 2013 - 2014 is suddenly a lot better and more like we know her today, but this is likely simply due to having 1 year of practice and moulding the album 1 songs to fit her voice. All of a sudden, most of the comments missing the first singer disappear almost overnight. More people than ever discover BB and realise how much ass they kick. The second album is a big breakthrough for the band and is where a majority of the powermetal fans, including myself, discovered the band. About this time, they join Sabaton on tour as the opening band. The guys in Sabaton really like Battle Beast, they are one of their favourite new bands and they apparently do a lot to help promote newer bands. Thus, they put the cover of Battle Beast song ‘Out of Control’ on one of their albums, specifically to help get more exposure for Battle Beast. So in the end it’s not about if one prefers the Sabaton version or the Original version, its about discovering cool new bands and music.
@MetalAcademix
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the historical details, they really help us understand the process of creation. Also very cool that Sabaton supported the emerging BB and picked precisely this song to cover - great choice! I knew that I have seen somewhere that the two bands did a tour together, but I was not sure. Awesome to see Noora become the amazing singer she is today! - Anamaria
@NicholasCorvin
3 жыл бұрын
*Another favourite band of mine : BEAST IN BLACK. Hope you will feature them in one of your videos too...*
@sopwithsnoopy8779
3 жыл бұрын
In 2014, I saw Sabaton open for Iced Earth. Floor's band ReVamp was also on the bill, and I was told by the owner of the Michigan Military Heritage Museum, who is friends with Sabaton and was backstage at that same show...that it was backstage at that show where Sabatons drummer proposed to Floor :)
@MetalAcademix
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, wow, what a show it must have been! - ANAMARIA
@peo4989
3 жыл бұрын
Who ffin cares
@sopwithsnoopy8779
3 жыл бұрын
@@peo4989 apparently you do, since you replied 🙂
@theseanie9958
3 жыл бұрын
Battle Beast is amazing. I saw them live as one of the opening bands for Kamelot in 2019 and their lead singer has an amazing stage presence. so much energy
@Charlotte-ti2yk
3 жыл бұрын
Sabaton for me 100%. I just don’t think Joakim’s voice is beatable. Battle Beast are amazing as well though. Pär and Joakim talk about the reasons for covering this song in an interview: they liked Battle Beast, had them as a support band a few times (as well as a surprise guest band in their Sabaton Cruise), and essentially covered the song knowing that as the bigger band by doing so they were likely helping introduce Battle Beast to a wider audience.
@survivorgirl2422
2 жыл бұрын
If you dont think Joakim's voice is beatable you must be new in metal.
@Charlotte-ti2yk
2 жыл бұрын
@@survivorgirl2422 I’m 34 and have been a metal fan since I was five or six. If that’s new for you… cool. I’m new.
@shaminy
2 жыл бұрын
Joakim dosen't have range or variation on voice at all. It's cool but he is one trick pony.
@varrusironfist4335
2 жыл бұрын
@@shaminy if that one trick works... you dont need more. Just saying.
@stebow1977
Жыл бұрын
Joakims voice is decent but not great, and in no way one of the best in metal. Ironically they do have one of the best voices in metal but Tommy plays lead guitar for Sabaton ...
@SourDohSteele
3 жыл бұрын
Sabaton killed the music side in this version. But the vocals seem to fit better with Battle Beast. Its a toss up for me. On the whole, i enjoyed Sabaton's more. But im more of a fan of theirs anyway. Both were good.
@blairness1
3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking if only Noora could sing it while Sabaton played the music!
@earendilthemariner5546
3 жыл бұрын
What about doing 'Attack of the Dead Men' from Sabaton and then the Russian version from Radio Tapok?
@JackM.
3 жыл бұрын
Yes they have toured together. First time in 2013 at Sabaton Cruise and I remember Joakim said he heard them play Out of Control live and thought it sounds like a Sabaton song so they asked if they can cover it. BB also was supporting Sabaton on Heroes tour 2015 so it's very possible Noora joined the stage with Joakim at some point.
@MetalAcademix
3 жыл бұрын
That would have been a moment to behold... - Anamaria
@xSETUMx
3 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year!👏Good job. Can't choose... How about next Running Wild battle?
@MetalAcademix
3 жыл бұрын
Got a couple ideas for that! :) -Michael
@Wanys123
3 жыл бұрын
I suppose the confusion on who's original artist is partly because Sabaton could definitely make a song titled that way, as well as Sabaton having a song called Back in Control on their 2006 album.
@MetalAcademix
3 жыл бұрын
Totally right, I think the association is precisely with Back in Control (ha, ha, opposite messages there from Sabaton) 😏 - Anamaria
@vjollila96
Жыл бұрын
now we need beast in black version of it, there might be live one since BiB played Anton's Battle beast material on their gigs before releasing Berserker but i want official studio version to see nicely how Yannis compares to Noora and Joakim
@Theodax1
3 жыл бұрын
Anton Kebana left Battle Beast after this album and founded the now incredible Beast In Black!
@stebow1977
Жыл бұрын
He actually did another album with Battle Beast after this one called Unholy Savior. Then his huge ego got too much for his bandmates and he was thrown out.
@Aurinkohirvi
3 жыл бұрын
1st time hearing Sabaton's version. I think their instrumentals come more heavy, there is more inspiring power metal in Battle Beast's instruments. I guess it is how one has used to hearing it, but I do like BB's chorus more, it comes louder and has more punch. Personal preference if one likes more it sung by a woman or a man. I'm fan of Noora's and she sounds quite menacing in this, but Sabaton did a good version too.
@ando4541
2 жыл бұрын
Everyone: -Noora's voice is better than Joakim's voice -No Joakim's voice is better. Me: Holy shit Tommy Johansson at the end has the best voice.
@MetalAcademix
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, we agree, we are totally in awe of Tommy's voice and guitar skills. We made a review for his bands kzitem.info/news/bejne/pnqFyZmfgqaQim0 and even had his Majestica in our Christmas Battle last year (almost that season again, isn't it): kzitem.info/news/bejne/z2tpz5qNfWRohm0. Tommy is awesome! - Anamaria
@taurusguy9305
3 жыл бұрын
Battle beast all the way! The amount of heaviness for the song is perfect. It's not just the powerful Noora but the exact riff weight that needs is spot on.
@randalladams7692
3 жыл бұрын
Her voice is haughting some time alot of power
@anttiojanpera9810
Жыл бұрын
Sabaton is over compressed BB is cleaner and it has layers. You can use your Amplifier Volume control if you want hear music over loud.
@alucardonus
3 жыл бұрын
Wisdom also made a Out of Control cover... Confusion escalates 😅... Heard all 3 versions live in 2 days.
My first taste of Battle Beast is when I saw them open for Sabaton and Leave's Eyes. Battle Beast is the winner here.
@randalladams7692
3 жыл бұрын
It would be awsome if they work together
@MAAP2920
Жыл бұрын
Noora and BATTLE BEAST ALL THE WAY!
@forrestbasina3562
3 жыл бұрын
BattleBeast
@NorthgateLP
3 жыл бұрын
I'm with Michael here, Noora is a much better vocalist in my opinion and Sabaton don't really bring anything new to the table that sounds better in my ears.
@mirja1687
2 жыл бұрын
Battle Beast is a winner !
@hamishalexander5048
Жыл бұрын
Battle Beast!
@josephcoon9914
3 жыл бұрын
Sabaton and Status Quo in the army now
@Windwarrior
3 жыл бұрын
Battle Beast problem is they missed his compositor whou created Beast in Black. BB problem at this moment is theyr songs hasn't soul and epicity
@stebow1977
Жыл бұрын
Just 2 things I would say to that. Firstly Anton was in the band when they did Out of Control. Secondly, Bringer of Pain and Circus of Doom are the best 2 albums by Battle Beast by far, and both released after Anton left the band.
@godinneludovic7781
3 жыл бұрын
battle beast wins. Her voice is more adapted for this song...especially if you know from what the song is referred to. the singer from Sabaton misses some rage in his voice to sing this. I like Sabaton but they are so far better in their own style.
@jessief5047
3 жыл бұрын
Sabaton 🤘🤘🤘
@Luciferfromhell666
3 жыл бұрын
Yo should do "La canción del pirata I" y "La canción del pirata II" by Tierra Santa vs "La canción del pirata" by Dark Moor
@MetalAcademix
3 жыл бұрын
oh, this sounds like a very good battle suggestion, especially since we did not feature La Canción del pirata in our Dark Moor band review episode. This would be a nice way to include also this great song by DM. Thanks! - Anamaria
@jacklynland3109
3 жыл бұрын
I am sticking with battle beast! I almost want to give it to Sabaton because of the guitars! The guitars are much better in Sabaton than in battle beast! I am just a fan of Noora Lohouhimo! I have not heard the Sabaton version only the battle beast version before this video!
@MetalAcademix
3 жыл бұрын
I think that if one already knows well a song it is hard to change opinion, that's how it felt for me and Sabaton. Those guitars 🔥 🔥 🔥 - Anamaria
@jacklynland3109
3 жыл бұрын
I have been listening to leaves eyes full discography many times over! I love all of their music, but I prefer the music with the first singer. It is hard to pick out my favorite songs. There are a few songs that do stand out from a few different albums from the guitars and those are my favorite even though on some songs I like the vocals better!
@jacklynland3109
3 жыл бұрын
Leaves eyes also has two different versions of the song edge of steel on their sign of the dragon head album! One has Simone Simmons and the other one has the regular singer that replaced the previous singer. It might be more interesting to introduce leaves capitalize that way! Like with amaranthe!
@jacklynland3109
3 жыл бұрын
I also really like their folk song covers! Maybe you could introduce Leaves Eyes by the Irish folk song covers.
@Windwarrior
3 жыл бұрын
Black ninja isn't best Battle Beast song. My favouruity from this album are Out of Control, Kingdom, Familiar Hell, Hear my Roar.
@MetalAcademix
3 жыл бұрын
We have a nice Battle of the Bands on Out of Control, Battle Beast vs Sabaton. You should check it out and tell us which version you prefer! - Anamaria
@Windwarrior
3 жыл бұрын
@@MetalAcademix Battle Beast one 'course
@antoinewalker9393
3 жыл бұрын
Please do the most polarizing group in the genre of metal, Babymetal! The three songs would be, Megitsune, Road of Resistance, and BxMxC. Thanks!
@MetalAcademix
3 жыл бұрын
Why is Babymetal considered so polarizing? - Anamaria
@antoinewalker9393
3 жыл бұрын
@@MetalAcademix jpop vocals. Cute girls dancing in heavy music. Manufactured (songs are written by a group of talented people chosen by their producer, which is a metal elitist i should say.) Talented backing band though.
@satsumaking4635
3 жыл бұрын
@@antoinewalker9393 personally I don't think dancing and singing songs written by a writing team is what makes them controversial. Heck, I'd rather listen to a good song made by a team in cooporate than a shit/average song written by an 'artist'. I think the actual reason some people find them to be controversial is they think they are only so popular due to their gimmick. Cute Japanese girls fronting a metal band and not because of the quality of the music/songs. The other issue is they literally switch out the Japanese girls when they get too old. The backing band are also faceless and can get switched out and no one would know or care. This is perfect for buisness as the band can exist perpetually as a product. This kind of band model is a wet dream for Money grabbers like Kiss. Who after they stop touring, will likely send out 4 guys in the costume and make up and continue touring as Kiss. Despite it not being the actual members of the band.
@MetalAcademix
3 жыл бұрын
That is a very interesting argument, I must think more about it but a first reaction is that for many bands there is the case that few or even only one of the founding members are still around, yet the band continues to make music under the same label. Think of Angra, Iced Earth, Rhapsody of Fire to name just a few. So perhaps it is not so much the rotation of the band membership, as the fact that, in the case of Babymetal, the decision is external to the band (coming, as I understand it, from the management of the band). - Anamaria
@antoinewalker9393
3 жыл бұрын
@@satsumaking4635 the idol part is good argument although they did maintain a good 4 year run before one of the girl quit. The band on the other hand were always composed of 7 talented ones (5 rotating guitarist and 2 drummers) that werent faceless (corpse painted). Its just one of them (id argue the most talented one) died due to an accident. It disrupted the flow and energy of the band thus the manager/producer was forced to get some new ones and put on a mask to probably not get people to be as attached to them.
@randalladams7692
3 жыл бұрын
Battle beast for me her vox are awsome and there look is cool. They did way better to me hail USA
@henryiron5100
3 жыл бұрын
Sabaton
@Pix191919
2 жыл бұрын
BB 1st
@TrisXDTan
3 жыл бұрын
I came to hear Sabaton and found Dan Bilzerian, lol
@ElderScrolls7
3 жыл бұрын
Noora from Battle Beast and Marta Gabriel are my favorite female singers. I really dislike the opera-voiced female singers. It was fine when Nightwish first came out but then many began adopting that and it started becoming annoying. Noora can sound so raunchy and violent. I think she is the closest it gets to Eric Adams when it comes to versatility. Marta Gabriel has to work on her English though because her pronunciation becomes a distraction unfortunately.
@MetalAcademix
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, Noora is also one of my favorites. How do you feel about Brittney Hayes from Unleash the Archers, or Elsa Martin from Dark Moor? These are two other favorite singers of mine. - Anamaria
@lou4073
4 ай бұрын
Original always better, in essence.
@noambirn
Жыл бұрын
Battle beast wins. Just Noora's voice...
@josephcoon9914
3 жыл бұрын
I agree, tough call but I think Sabaton
@Talsedoom
3 жыл бұрын
I kinda fan of Sabaton, but Battle Beast original version is way better. Battle Beast soudns more like Nightwish there and I don't mean vocals.
@randalladams7692
3 жыл бұрын
After hearing them side by side sabaton dont have the passion in the music like battle beast plus they are my fav band
@pawejesse1335
3 жыл бұрын
XD
@fredpalas
3 жыл бұрын
I think this is not a battle, Sabaton have 0 chances, Battle Beast win 1000 times, is the style of the song don't fit on the way of Sabaton sing. On any case I saw Battle Beast before than Sabaton, I remember Meet this band on 2012 they open the concert to Sonata Arctica on 2012, since there I'm following the band, always remember the open, when Noora Jump to to stage from no where and screaming with Justice and Metal was a perfect Birthday.
@nightslipkno
3 жыл бұрын
battle beast for me but sabaton is also good
@lintu25
9 ай бұрын
Haha i take that woman out of you, she is so out of control :D
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