Should have done both parts!! Second part is even crazier... there's a live version with their previous drummer, Mike Portnoy, where they do both songs back-to-back, and it's absolutely INSANE
Please listen to parts 1 and 2 of the studio version, with lyrics in hand, it will be life changing. Trust me. I'm going to listen to it myself, right now.
In the Presence of Enemies is an adaptation of the first volume of the manhwa series “Priest”. Priest (Hangul: 프리스트) is a manhwa (Korean comic) series created by Hyung Min-woo. It fuses the Western genre with supernatural horror and dark fantasy themes and is notable for its unusual, angular art style. About Priest: The comic book has 16 volumes and tells the story of humanity’s battle against 12 fallen angels, led by an archangel called Temozarela. Despite having fought by God’s side in the battle against Lucifer, Temozarela and his allies realize that God had lost interest in them, turning His attention to humanity. They then decide to rebel against God in light of God’s favoritism towards the human race, descending upon Earth to ‘play God’ among the humans who build a temple and statues for them. For their rebellion and acts against humanity, God destroyed their temple and their statues were cast underground, with their souls being trapped within the statues. The story begins when preacher Ivan Isaacs (the hero) make a terrible mistake: unleashes Temozarela from a prison of hundreds of years. Ivan is then cast onto a cross after witnessing his only love Gena die in his arms. To end this eternal suffering, Ivan denounces God and sells half of his soul to a demon called Belial. By doing this, he gains a second chance of life and reborn as an immortal in the service of Belial, devoting himself for vengeance against Temozarela and his followers.
The song starts similar to the comic book: a narrator telling his memories from the past… “I saw a white light shining there before me And walking to it, I waited for the end A final vision, promising salvation A resurrection for a fallen man” page 5
“Do you still wait for your God, and the symbol of your faith?” page 6
“I can free you from this Hell and misery You should never be ashamed, my son I can give you power beyond anything Trust me you will be the chosen one” page 7
page 7 is also related to the following lines: “I can lead you down the path and back to life All I ask is that you worship me I can help you seek revenge and save yourself Give you life for all eternity” let’s continue… “I was forgotten, a body scorned and broken My soul rejected tainted by his blood Beyond redemption, a sinner not worth saving Forever taken from the one I loved” page 8
“Servants of the fallen fight to pave the way For their savior’s calling, on this wicked day Through a veil of madness, with a vicious blade One man rises up standing in their way Redemption, redemption for humanity” This part I’d like to link with the events that happen on the next pages of the comic book. Ivan Isaacs is fighting an undead legion sent by Jarbilong, the eleventh fallen angel. Ivan, armed with a gun full of silver bullets, destroys the undead legion and has his first encounter with Jarbilong: entering ITPOE pt. 2… “Welcome tired pilgrim, into the circle We have been waiting Everyone’s gathered for your arrival All the believers” page 20
“Angels fall all for you, heretic Demon heart, bleed for us” There are no direct references with this lines (they illustrate Ivan Isaacs’ burden told throughout the book). “I’ve been waiting for you, weary preacher man You have been expected, now we can begin Let this hallowed day of judgment reign I have known you father, and your sacred quest Blessed soldier fighting, you shall never rest I have known you but do you know me?” page 21
“Angels fall all for you, heretic Demon heart, bleed for us (My soul is yours Dark Master, I will fight for you)” Again, no direct references with volume #1… This last line is interesting though, it’s a piece of Ivan Isaacs’ oath made when he sold half of his soul to Belial. The oath continues: “Dark Master within, I will fight for you Dark Master of sin, now my soul is yours Dark Master my guide, I will die for you Dark Master inside” The lyrics seem to keep focus on Jarbilong, although the comic book will show him again only at page 113: “I cannot see his face But I could feel his spite A presence from the dead Abandoned by the light” page 113
“This shadow will consume him from within This power that I sense The rage behind those eyes Is just a shrouded ghost A spirit sealed inside The body and the soul both threats For they are one” page 148
page 149
Jarbilong is talking to Armandiel, one of the 12 fallen angels. Armandiel is probably the most powerful angel, he helped Temozarela in the battle against Belial centuries before Ivan Isaacs’ pilgrimage. The hiatus between page 21 and page 113 shows a situation where undead servants of Jarbilong are awaken inside a train. This train carried some caskets, Ivan, and federal marshals that had the boss of a criminal group called Lizzie. She becomes important because of her resemblance with Gena, Ivan’s lost love. A series of happenings take place, but an important moment occurs when the demon Belial takes control of Ivan’s actions (who fights the undead). Links with ITPOE? Check this out: “Don’t bother trying to find them They will be coming to you Fight, fight and destroy Until you can’t take anymore” page 35
“Stay, spill the blood of the rebels They are the children of hell Flesh of the undead Stopping at nothing to kill Sin, caught in a moment of weakness Committed the greatest of all” I couldn’t find direct references in volume #1… =/ “Sold half of my soul And now it’s too late for you” page 65
“I judge as my eyes see I judge and I am just For I speak of the beast That lives in all of us Unwelcome once, your time has come” page 111
The following is a reference to Psalm 23: “Lord, You are my god and my shepherd Nothing more shall I want Walk through the abyss into the shadow of death Fear, there is no evil to fear now For I know you are with me My cup overflows with my enemies blood I decay in the house of the lord forever, amen Death will follow me all the days of my life” Ivan Isaacs reads psalm 23 when he is about to save Lizzie for the 1st time.
“Servants of the fallen fight to pave the way For their savior’s calling on this wicked day Through a veil of madness, with a vicious blade One man rises up standing in their way” Narrative of some happenings. No direct references… “(It’s time for your reckoning)” page 86 (image missing) “My soul grows weaker He knows and he waits He watches over me Standing at the infernal gates In the hour of darkness The moment I feared has passed The moment I lost my faith Promising salvation My soul is my own now I do not fight for you, Dark Master” Ivan Isaacs is again tormented by Belial. A moment of revolt fills up Ivan’s feelings because Belial have had tormented him with what happened to Gena. This happens before Ivan Isaacs save Lizzie for the 2nd time and blow up the train. The song ends, but the manhwa continues for 15 more volumes telling Ivan Isaacs story and his pilgrimage seeking revenge from Temozarela. On the back of the book, it says the following: “In the frontier of the American West, a veil of evil threatens to engulf humanity. Servants of the fallen Archangel Temozarela are paving the way for their dark lord’s resurrection. One man stands in the way of the apocolypse, Ivan Issacs, a fallen priest who sold half his soul to the devil Belial for the power to fight evil. Armed with a wicked blade and silver bullets, Ivan will give the heretics a baptism of blood in his Pilgrimage for humanity’s redemption. “As you see, you judge. And your judgment is just.” “This is the slaughter of the damned” “In the presence of my enemies” “My cup overflows…with their blood. AMEN!” “Servants of the fallen fight to pave the way For their savior’s calling on this wicked day Through a veil of madness, with a vicious blade One man rises up standing in their way”
I've heard a funny comment about Dream Theater, probably more about John Petruci, since it comes from a guitarist. He said you need to stick your hand into radioactive waste, wait some time to grow a few more fingers, then you can hope you'll be able to play their music.
04:35 Dolly : "Whats that" . That is rack frame for extra cymbals , extra tom drums, roto-tom drums and ocatban -drus + cowbells + icebells + tamburines etc.
Like the smile of Lady Dolly ! And the voice of Sir Jon ah ! When you are on giving reaction the food aspects come out to the scene ! You should eat well my Friends . Your faces Sir Jon eheh , even Dolly is highly impressed . JoHn Myung :-) bassist has a 6 strings bass
Love the video guys! You now should really listen to part 2 of this song. I consider both songs as extremely good but I think part 2 will blow your mind
It would be insanely CRIMINAL if you don't react to In the Presence of Enemies Part 2. Check out the live version from Dream Theater's Chaos In Motion 2007 tour with Mike Portnoy on drums. The musicianship here is just on GOD MODE level.
Years ago, I had two co-workers at Best Buy give me shit because I'd always stop and watch a demo that would play on the store's TV's. I watched because Dream Theater was on there; the clip was from Live at Bodukan, and it was a fairly long clip. I wasn't doing anything, but these two pissants were clearly laughing at me for liking Dream Theater. They didn't like it so much when I asked if they were musicians or just bitches, but Hell, I was just seasonal and I knew they weren't going to do anything.
It’s hard to find the entire album but I’ve heard a couple of the songs from it and I thought I was listening to Pink Floyd and not dream theater that’s how good it sounded
One of my favorites from them and of all time metal hawk and devil angel agent. Proud of you. I recommend reacting to their songs, a nightmare to remember and the glass prison. Also check out brains by tremonti and dead horses by evergreen terrace. Keep it up.
Dolly and Jon . If You like this drum set , then please react too : Aquiles playing "The Shadow Hunter" by Angra : TVMaldita Presents: Aquiles Priester playing The Shadow Hunter (Angra) HD Resolution - RUclips
Do a reaction to Pale Blue Dot! You guys picked the best part of In The Presence of Enemies IMO haha part 2 isn't my favorite. Some of the instrumental parts are great but overall the chords & vocal melodies are a little one-note in part 2 haha
You can't not listen to part 2!!!. The complete live version with parts 1 and 2 are played on the Chaos in Motion live album. Ok and also from Dream Theater....do any live version of Beyond This LIfe (it's on this recording you are watching). Or for that matter, the entire Scenes From a Memory. (last song is one from this concept album that they play in its entirety on this live recording). The Best.
Hi i am alex i am from Romania and if i can request some folk metal Romanian the band its called E-AN-NA and you can check any of their songs if you will like
This was my first DT album I picked up! This song will always have a special place for me and it was great to hear it live last time I saw them!
Dream Theater has some of the best bass riffs of anyone.
A modern Orchestra composition, inspiring and powerful.
Should have done both parts!! Second part is even crazier... there's a live version with their previous drummer, Mike Portnoy, where they do both songs back-to-back, and it's absolutely INSANE
Agreed, the second part is must better and the live of both is fantastic
I third this motion!!!!!!
Please listen to parts 1 and 2 of the studio version, with lyrics in hand, it will be life changing. Trust me. I'm going to listen to it myself, right now.
Yes! I totally agree.
In the Presence of Enemies is an adaptation of the first volume of the manhwa series “Priest”.
Priest (Hangul: 프리스트) is a manhwa (Korean comic) series created by Hyung Min-woo. It fuses the Western genre with supernatural horror and dark fantasy themes and is notable for its unusual, angular art style.
About Priest: The comic book has 16 volumes and tells the story of humanity’s battle against 12 fallen angels, led by an archangel called Temozarela. Despite having fought by God’s side in the battle against Lucifer, Temozarela and his allies realize that God had lost interest in them, turning His attention to humanity. They then decide to rebel against God in light of God’s favoritism towards the human race, descending upon Earth to ‘play God’ among the humans who build a temple and statues for them. For their rebellion and acts against humanity, God destroyed their temple and their statues were cast underground, with their souls being trapped within the statues. The story begins when preacher Ivan Isaacs (the hero) make a terrible mistake: unleashes Temozarela from a prison of hundreds of years. Ivan is then cast onto a cross after witnessing his only love Gena die in his arms. To end this eternal suffering, Ivan denounces God and sells half of his soul to a demon called Belial. By doing this, he gains a second chance of life and reborn as an immortal in the service of Belial, devoting himself for vengeance against Temozarela and his followers.
The song starts similar to the comic book: a narrator telling his memories from the past…
“I saw a white light shining there before me
And walking to it, I waited for the end
A final vision, promising salvation
A resurrection for a fallen man”
page 5
“Do you still wait for your God, and the symbol of your faith?”
page 6
“I can free you from this Hell and misery
You should never be ashamed, my son
I can give you power beyond anything
Trust me you will be the chosen one”
page 7
page 7 is also related to the following lines:
“I can lead you down the path and back to life
All I ask is that you worship me
I can help you seek revenge and save yourself
Give you life for all eternity”
let’s continue…
“I was forgotten, a body scorned and broken
My soul rejected tainted by his blood
Beyond redemption, a sinner not worth saving
Forever taken from the one I loved”
page 8
“Servants of the fallen fight to pave the way
For their savior’s calling, on this wicked day
Through a veil of madness, with a vicious blade
One man rises up standing in their way
Redemption, redemption for humanity”
This part I’d like to link with the events that happen on the next pages of the comic book. Ivan Isaacs is fighting an undead legion sent by Jarbilong, the eleventh fallen angel. Ivan, armed with a gun full of silver bullets, destroys the undead legion and has his first encounter with Jarbilong:
entering ITPOE pt. 2…
“Welcome tired pilgrim, into the circle
We have been waiting
Everyone’s gathered for your arrival
All the believers”
page 20
“Angels fall all for you, heretic
Demon heart, bleed for us”
There are no direct references with this lines (they illustrate Ivan Isaacs’ burden told throughout the book).
“I’ve been waiting for you, weary preacher man
You have been expected, now we can begin
Let this hallowed day of judgment reign
I have known you father, and your sacred quest
Blessed soldier fighting, you shall never rest
I have known you but do you know me?”
page 21
“Angels fall all for you, heretic
Demon heart, bleed for us
(My soul is yours Dark Master, I will fight for you)”
Again, no direct references with volume #1… This last line is interesting though, it’s a piece of Ivan Isaacs’ oath made when he sold half of his soul to Belial. The oath continues:
“Dark Master within, I will fight for you
Dark Master of sin, now my soul is yours
Dark Master my guide, I will die for you
Dark Master inside”
The lyrics seem to keep focus on Jarbilong, although the comic book will show him again only at page 113:
“I cannot see his face
But I could feel his spite
A presence from the dead
Abandoned by the light”
page 113
“This shadow will consume him from within
This power that I sense
The rage behind those eyes
Is just a shrouded ghost
A spirit sealed inside
The body and the soul both threats
For they are one”
page 148
page 149
Jarbilong is talking to Armandiel, one of the 12 fallen angels. Armandiel is probably the most powerful angel, he helped Temozarela in the battle against Belial centuries before Ivan Isaacs’ pilgrimage.
The hiatus between page 21 and page 113 shows a situation where undead servants of Jarbilong are awaken inside a train. This train carried some caskets, Ivan, and federal marshals that had the boss of a criminal group called Lizzie. She becomes important because of her resemblance with Gena, Ivan’s lost love. A series of happenings take place, but an important moment occurs when the demon Belial takes control of Ivan’s actions (who fights the undead). Links with ITPOE? Check this out:
“Don’t bother trying to find them
They will be coming to you
Fight, fight and destroy
Until you can’t take anymore”
page 35
“Stay, spill the blood of the rebels
They are the children of hell
Flesh of the undead
Stopping at nothing to kill
Sin, caught in a moment of weakness
Committed the greatest of all”
I couldn’t find direct references in volume #1… =/
“Sold half of my soul
And now it’s too late for you”
page 65
“I judge as my eyes see
I judge and I am just
For I speak of the beast
That lives in all of us
Unwelcome once, your time has come”
page 111
The following is a reference to Psalm 23:
“Lord, You are my god and my shepherd
Nothing more shall I want
Walk through the abyss into the shadow of death
Fear, there is no evil to fear now
For I know you are with me
My cup overflows with my enemies blood
I decay in the house of the lord forever, amen
Death will follow me all the days of my life”
Ivan Isaacs reads psalm 23 when he is about to save Lizzie for the 1st time.
“Servants of the fallen fight to pave the way
For their savior’s calling on this wicked day
Through a veil of madness, with a vicious blade
One man rises up standing in their way”
Narrative of some happenings. No direct references…
“(It’s time for your reckoning)”
page 86
(image missing)
“My soul grows weaker
He knows and he waits
He watches over me
Standing at the infernal gates
In the hour of darkness
The moment I feared has passed
The moment I lost my faith
Promising salvation
My soul is my own now
I do not fight for you, Dark Master”
Ivan Isaacs is again tormented by Belial. A moment of revolt fills up Ivan’s feelings because Belial have had tormented him with what happened to Gena. This happens before Ivan Isaacs save Lizzie for the 2nd time and blow up the train.
The song ends, but the manhwa continues for 15 more volumes telling Ivan Isaacs story and his pilgrimage seeking revenge from Temozarela.
On the back of the book, it says the following:
“In the frontier of the American West, a veil of evil threatens to engulf humanity. Servants of the fallen Archangel Temozarela are paving the way for their dark lord’s resurrection. One man stands in the way of the apocolypse, Ivan Issacs, a fallen priest who sold half his soul to the devil Belial for the power to fight evil. Armed with a wicked blade and silver bullets, Ivan will give the heretics a baptism of blood in his Pilgrimage for humanity’s redemption.
“As you see, you judge. And your judgment is just.”
“This is the slaughter of the damned”
“In the presence of my enemies”
“My cup overflows…with their blood. AMEN!”
“Servants of the fallen fight to pave the way
For their savior’s calling on this wicked day
Through a veil of madness, with a vicious blade
One man rises up standing in their way”
Wow. 🧐
Damn
Amazing
Glad you liked it guys! It was wonderful to see it live!
Dream Theater, one of the icons in rock history.
Look so great
I've heard a funny comment about Dream Theater, probably more about John Petruci, since it comes from a guitarist. He said you need to stick your hand into radioactive waste, wait some time to grow a few more fingers, then you can hope you'll be able to play their music.
04:35 Dolly : "Whats that" . That is rack frame for extra cymbals , extra tom drums, roto-tom drums and ocatban -drus + cowbells + icebells + tamburines etc.
The robot hand holding the skull is the cover for their album Distance Over Time.
It's amazing how damn good a drummer Mangini is, but still have almost no feel and groove to his playing. Just incredible.
Pale Blue Dot from this same show will send you through an epic wormhole as well. 🤯🤯
Thanks for the reaction guys! waiting for the epic Pt.2!
John Petrucci looks like a Russian priest!
More DT!!!!!🤟🏻
Your mind will be fully blown once you watch In the Presence of Enemies Part 2. Its wild as hell.
Always love when you guys react to Dream Theater. Peace.
If there are 3 things I love most in life:
I love sauerkraut, I love Dream Theater AND I love WOLF HUNTERZ!!! 🤘🤘🤘
Part 1 and 2 together is a total of 26 minutes. Second part is just beyond epic!!
I'll check out any DT you do. That was awesome
I love sauerkraut ... and Dream Theater. Part 2 is even better!
Like the smile of Lady Dolly ! And the voice of Sir Jon ah ! When you are on giving reaction the food aspects come out to the scene ! You should eat well my Friends . Your faces Sir Jon eheh , even Dolly is highly impressed . JoHn Myung :-) bassist has a 6 strings bass
FINALLY!!!!!! 🤘🏻
Dream Theater is if one thing always inspiring me to practice, practice and more practice. For over 20 years now
Love the video guys! You now should really listen to part 2 of this song. I consider both songs as extremely good but I think part 2 will blow your mind
Please follow this up with the second part... With lyrics of course
React Dream Theater: in the name of god
Live at budokan
That fake squint is killer.
One that you should definitely check out if you haven't heard it yet is a song called The Glass Prison. Also by Dream Theater. Awesome!!
Banger
Waiting for part 2 live 2008👍
It would be insanely CRIMINAL if you don't react to In the Presence of Enemies Part 2. Check out the live version from Dream Theater's Chaos In Motion 2007 tour with Mike Portnoy on drums. The musicianship here is just on GOD MODE level.
Years ago, I had two co-workers at Best Buy give me shit because I'd always stop and watch a demo that would play on the store's TV's. I watched because Dream Theater was on there; the clip was from Live at Bodukan, and it was a fairly long clip. I wasn't doing anything, but these two pissants were clearly laughing at me for liking Dream Theater. They didn't like it so much when I asked if they were musicians or just bitches, but Hell, I was just seasonal and I knew they weren't going to do anything.
It’s hard to find the entire album but I’ve heard a couple of the songs from it and I thought I was listening to Pink Floyd and not dream theater that’s how good it sounded
Next suggestion is
Dying soul and Honor thy father from Train of thought album.
Thank you 😁
One of my favorites from them and of all time metal hawk and devil angel agent. Proud of you. I recommend reacting to their songs, a nightmare to remember and the glass prison. Also check out brains by tremonti and dead horses by evergreen terrace. Keep it up.
There the best of the best my friends check out At Witz End by Dream Theater
They did a cover of the whole album of dark side of the moon by Pink Floyd
This is just badass!! Check out PLUSH - Isolation (Alter Bridge cover) - it's incredible. Travis and Suzie already did their song Hate and loved it.
Dolly and Jon . If You like this drum set , then please react too : Aquiles playing "The Shadow Hunter" by Angra : TVMaldita Presents: Aquiles Priester playing The Shadow Hunter (Angra) HD Resolution - RUclips
Do a reaction to Pale Blue Dot!
You guys picked the best part of In The Presence of Enemies IMO haha part 2 isn't my favorite. Some of the instrumental parts are great but overall the chords & vocal melodies are a little one-note in part 2 haha
You can't not listen to part 2!!!. The complete live version with parts 1 and 2 are played on the Chaos in Motion live album. Ok and also from Dream Theater....do any live version of Beyond This LIfe (it's on this recording you are watching). Or for that matter, the entire Scenes From a Memory. (last song is one from this concept album that they play in its entirety on this live recording). The Best.
Hi i am alex i am from Romania and if i can request some folk metal Romanian the band its called E-AN-NA and you can check any of their songs if you will like
Second
They are NOT heavy metal my friend. Prog Metal would be appropriate
Dude, you're overreacting. It's disgusting to watch.
Bring back the other couple, this guys are annoying!!!!!
you dont even know their names