These Scars are the Price We Pay

Song Review: Warriors by Ovtlier feat. Chris Motionless

CONTIBUTING AUTHOR Kim

Ovtlier and Chris Motionless serve up a battle cry for the defeated and broken in their newly debuted track, “Warriors”. With intense lyrics from Ovtliers vocalist Joey Arena and trademark gutturals from Chris Motionless, this collaboration explodes with raw power. The song takes listeners on a journey of resilience, cut through with an aggressively articulate edge. 

About the new release, Arena shares, “‘Warriors' is a song that’s just built different. It encompasses all of who and what Ovtlier is. Add a powerhouse like Chris to the mix and you have something extra special. I could not be more excited to collaborate with someone with such talent but even more, a friend!" The track weaves themes of clarity, resilience, and empowerment, emphasized by potent lyrics like, “Warriors, rise from the grave / We move ahead like a tidal wave / These scars are the price we pay.” The lyrics confirm that this new anthem is in fact, built a bit differently. 

Musically, ‘Warriors’ packs just as much punch as its lyrics. With a driving cadence and intoxicating guitar riffs, the listener is immersed in an intense building energy that leads to an anthemic sing-along chorus. Although fans of Motionless might find this match-up to be slightly softer than the norm, the interplay between Arena’s clean vocals and Motionless’s guttural growls adds to the song’s emotional impact. 

‘Warriors’ shines at blending the polished elements of hard rock and the grittiness of metal to create an anthem that resonates across both genres. The collaboration between Ovtlier and Chris Motionless allows each to shine individually and underscores the significance of their joint effort in creating a memorable and impactful track that awakens the inner warrior in us all.