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As a hardcore A7X fan having like 120 songs liked on Spotify it is very hard to just name 1 song, Higher, Angels, Sunny Disposition, The Stage, Remenissions, Unbound (The Wild Ride) described as a acid trip in Disneyland, Blinded in Chains, Betrayed, Burn it down, Until the end, Tonight the world dies, the list goes on and on. The Stage album is such a masterpiece all the way through, instruments, singing and lyrics.
I won't see you tonight part 1 and 2 is a hard hitter from the kid days, but I'd say every album has atleast 3 songs worth exploring and checking out to see the rough ideas of how differently and originally approached Metalcore for their era. Blinded in Chains, God Hates Us, Save Me, The Stage... Their chemistry for making hits as a band is wild.
I hope you two will get to listen to Cosmic and Life is but a dream. As Life is but a dream is a piano instrumental it would be fun to hear Judson talk about it and it also feels rare for a metal album.
Solid reaction. As a long time enjoyer of Avenged, growing up with them through the years, the last two albums are some of their best work. Similar themes and new styles between both albums. Glad to see the new album make it's way into the channel
Woah, a nice surprise. You told me last time you'd be doing Chapter Four and then Save Me. Did not expect this one to pop up. This album is such a beautifully depressing trip through someone's brain, a very weird experience.. When I first listened to it, it made me tear up not going to lie. It is very avant-garde, strange, beautiful, weird and a masterpiece all in one package. It takes getting used to for many, but for some it can click right away and it is just pure magic.. Also, my recommendations for next A7X songs are: Save Me, then Sidewinder. Again, thanks for these videos, love the discussions! Really helps with boring work days. 🤘❤
This is probably my favorite video I've seen so far that y'all did. Not necessarily because of A7X, though I am a fan, but more about the conversation after. I actually knew exactly was Judson was talking about, so his explanation made perfect sense to me. I'd like to hear more reactions to this album in particular.
This whole album grew on me at first I didn’t like half of the songs but I don’t mind this album now! I see this as a experimental album!!! The band trying to do new things that they never did before.
Love that your covering the new Avenged Sevenfold album. Quick edit: i see a lot of comments about Cosmic, please do. The song personally means a lot to me as a close friend of mine overdosed just before this album dropped. This was his favorite band and Cosmic reminds me of him.
Thank you guys for another special episode, a song like this (and previously mentioned) really puts things into perspective, I don't have too much history with psychedelics but I've trip-sat plently of people. Also, very cool of Judson to speak candidly about his drug-experience. It goes a long way to break age-old taboos of drug use and the judging that comes with it
A few years ago I went to a gig in London featuring avenged seven fold and disturbed. Disturbed was the first band on and we're outstanding .then came avenged seven fold .don't get me wrong the band and music are excellent but the moment he started singing and trying to work the audience I found my mind starting to drift about the journey home and work the next day so in my opinion disturbed blew them away that night but I still appreciate avenged and have some of there albums but to play them I have to be in the right frame of mind .Great reaction as always
All right. So I can't say I was shocked he liked the vocals more and again I'm dead on with you in my instant reaction. The 50-year-old language arts teacher I worked with showed me the song and the vocals absolutely struck me. I thought what the hell is this. But a month later I was listening to it on repeat. And truly I think that might be one of the best guitar solos ever composed. And the album is weird as hell and I had the same reaction to the album as a whole because it's like what the f*** is this. Queen comparison or Beatles on drugs, something along those lines but no matter how much I judge myself for letting it grow on me it did. So finally you just let go and you're like okay it's a good album. But definitely fair to acknowledge it's weird. I can appreciate the parts of them that don't want to turn the same thing out all the time, similar quality in Trivium but this is way more experimental than anything Trivium has ever done. They are my two parallels. Avenged sevenfold was my college band of choice I listen to them to and from school everyday. For whatever reason there was a fork in the road that took me away from them and towards Trivium and some stuff with harsher vocals and less poppy qualities but still this stuff is good
next time you react to avenged sevenfold since you did one on their latest album, rom that album i would suggest: cosmic (very beautiful song) we love you (even more experimental song than nobody) mattel (just solid heavy metal song) game over (if you mixed System Of A Down and Avenged Sevenfold this is what u would get) beautiful morning (again pretty weird song with few interesting twists) G, Easier, Ordinary, Death. all these four songs are a lot of fun, i would leave rest to the interpretation hope to get reactions on most of these songs because this album is another level of brave and boldness, u won't see this kind of 180 from a band that is pretty successful and could have gotten amazing numbers if they stayed in their lane of genre
I have some suggestions I think would be interesting for you both King Diamond - Abigail Katatonia - My Twin Fleshgod Apocalypse - The Forsaking These are some my favourite songs, even if you dont review them hope you enjoy them
About damn time!! 😋 love me some mushrooms, never had DMT, salvia has been the most intense for me, (wish it wasn't illegal like everywhere nowadays) also dxm was way up there as well for an out of body experience
I have to say I enjoyed your deeper discussion more than the actual 'reaction' - please look up the different meanings/definitions of 'enlightenment' in Buddhism (nothingness) and Advaita Vedanta of Hinduism (everything - ness). If you guys relate to the lyrics of this song, learning about those two even briefly will add a lot of value.
I'm sick at the moment, so ill keep it short! Loved the Angel of Death Reaction! You know what would be sick too? If you showed Judson some Archspire! God I'm feeling awful. 😢
You guys should check out some Shadows Fall. My choice would be the song “My Demise” with “The Path to Imminent Ruin” intro. It’s from the Retribution album. Love your videos and breaking down lyrics.
That's the first song of theirs I've heard where I've actually been impressed by the guitar work. I know it's not all about the widdlys, but that was good widdlying. Not done DMT, but enough magic mushrooms to understand how affecting it is to realise that you're just borrowing this matter you call yourself, which you ultimately have to give back. It sounds funny talking about it, but when you're in that place, it makes absolute sense. As you say though, the influence this can have on your life functioning within society can be very negative, so I think it's best to leave it to those intrepid souls who visit those places and report back through their art. Don't do drugs kids.
Hey guys! Great video as always! I think it would be nice if you reacted to something from the album Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory, from Dream Theater. Maybe The Dance of Eternity or The Spirit Carries On, those are my favourite haha. Anyways, keep up the good work 🤘
Patreon member saying yet again, any more A7X should be A Little Piece of Heaven. The video and lyrics may be worthy of NSF children? There is piano and a choir. Do it!
You too! I had planned to go ahead and do “A Little Piece of Heaven”, but with our recent metaphysical discussions, I thought this one was appropriate.
The fact that song specifically was probably the first time Rev showed his singing chops more clearly and composition writing as well is really cool personally, ofc he influenced all previous ones but I think that one was his idea fully, because he did have other bands where he was more of a frontman and it seemed to me like it was the guys in the band trying to pull their brother up... Since it was the last album he was alive for. Could have some info wrong, been years since I saw the documentary about thst album.
Guess this channel isn't for me cause I didn't know the random intro song either! GL with your channel guys, shouldn't assume everyone should know every song. Pretty fucked up if you ask me.
Good reaction! Still personally absolutely despise this album, just has no cohesion, not all that musically inspiring and is just a "vibe" album. Didn't really understand the literal in what judson was saying, never went down that road, but at least he was able to interpret something from this song, something I wish I could do from this album.
What’s your favorite Avenged Sevenfold song?
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Bat country by far
Hail to the King
As a hardcore A7X fan having like 120 songs liked on Spotify it is very hard to just name 1 song, Higher, Angels, Sunny Disposition, The Stage, Remenissions, Unbound (The Wild Ride) described as a acid trip in Disneyland, Blinded in Chains, Betrayed, Burn it down, Until the end, Tonight the world dies, the list goes on and on. The Stage album is such a masterpiece all the way through, instruments, singing and lyrics.
I won't see you tonight part 1 and 2 is a hard hitter from the kid days, but I'd say every album has atleast 3 songs worth exploring and checking out to see the rough ideas of how differently and originally approached Metalcore for their era.
Blinded in Chains, God Hates Us, Save Me, The Stage... Their chemistry for making hits as a band is wild.
@@TobbeBoll also what this man said^
Listen to the song Life is But A Dream… it is literally a piano piece written and performed by guitarist Synyster Gates.
I hope you two will get to listen to Cosmic and Life is but a dream. As Life is but a dream is a piano instrumental it would be fun to hear Judson talk about it and it also feels rare for a metal album.
Would love to see what Judson thinks about Life is but a dream, its so good!! 👌
Please react to "Cosmic" by Avenged Sevenfold
Best song on the album
We definetly need to see this !
this definitely!
Yes!!
Best song I’ve heard in the last 3 years
"Nobody" instantly got me, I dig bands evolving, and trying new stuff. The album is definitely atmospheric, and sonic.
Judson’s reaction to Richard not knowing Fade Into You is justified
I agree with you. 1st time i heard NOBODY, i was WTF. After about 5 listens, I was Holy Crap. This is EPIC. Now, one of my favorites
same here
Solid reaction. As a long time enjoyer of Avenged, growing up with them through the years, the last two albums are some of their best work. Similar themes and new styles between both albums. Glad to see the new album make it's way into the channel
Judson, as always, loved your intro cover!
Really great discussion. Cheers gents.
"The Stage".
This song is a message and an invitation to dialogue... and it definitely has been delivered ;) Cheers from Chile!
I always thought Matt’s voice was unique and awesome. I truly don’t understand the dislike but to each their own.
Yeah same here. It stands out and he does lots of different things with his voice that makes their songs much more interesting
I love his voice and I think he's super under rated as a vocalist but I definitely get the dislike, especially in his nasally era
He sings in a whiny way sometimes, I'm not a big fan of it. Like a nasal singing.
He's the best singer I've ever heard and people constantly shit on him. Music is truly subjective I guess.
Judson might like "Game Over" from this album, its a lyrical roller coaster and the instrumentation id say is some of their best work.
Woah, a nice surprise. You told me last time you'd be doing Chapter Four and then Save Me. Did not expect this one to pop up. This album is such a beautifully depressing trip through someone's brain, a very weird experience.. When I first listened to it, it made me tear up not going to lie. It is very avant-garde, strange, beautiful, weird and a masterpiece all in one package.
It takes getting used to for many, but for some it can click right away and it is just pure magic..
Also, my recommendations for next A7X songs are: Save Me, then Sidewinder.
Again, thanks for these videos, love the discussions! Really helps with boring work days. 🤘❤
such a freeking GREAT song...I am shocked at the dum dums that hate on this...
People like simple, they don't like things that challenge them mentally. That's why pop music is so popular
I'll never get tired of the juxtaposition of Jud playing a beautiful piece next to a sweatshirt that says DEATHURRRGHBLURGGDIE
This is probably my favorite video I've seen so far that y'all did. Not necessarily because of A7X, though I am a fan, but more about the conversation after. I actually knew exactly was Judson was talking about, so his explanation made perfect sense to me. I'd like to hear more reactions to this album in particular.
This whole album grew on me at first I didn’t like half of the songs but I don’t mind this album now! I see this as a experimental album!!! The band trying to do new things that they never did before.
Love that your covering the new Avenged Sevenfold album.
Quick edit: i see a lot of comments about Cosmic, please do. The song personally means a lot to me as a close friend of mine overdosed just before this album dropped. This was his favorite band and Cosmic reminds me of him.
Thank you guys for another special episode, a song like this (and previously mentioned) really puts things into perspective, I don't have too much history with psychedelics but I've trip-sat plently of people. Also, very cool of Judson to speak candidly about his drug-experience. It goes a long way to break age-old taboos of drug use and the judging that comes with it
God. Anything of this album is a good reaction.
Great reaction for a very divisive song, from a very divisive album, from a great band. Rock on guys !
You gotta make Judson listen to cosmic that is out of the universe
I wasn't expecting this today. Thank you 👀👀
Richard doesn’t know Mazzy Star? Quite sure he would know if he would hear it from record. Piano version is kinda simplified. Damn good band
I listened to “Fade into You” after we shot this video. I had never heard it. I’ve been missing out my entire life.
I dig this album , I love weird stuff like mr bungle.
A few years ago I went to a gig in London featuring avenged seven fold and disturbed. Disturbed was the first band on and we're outstanding .then came avenged seven fold .don't get me wrong the band and music are excellent but the moment he started singing and trying to work the audience I found my mind starting to drift about the journey home and work the next day so in my opinion disturbed blew them away that night but I still appreciate avenged and have some of there albums but to play them I have to be in the right frame of mind .Great reaction as always
A Little piece of Heaven would be a fun reaction
I like this song. Possibly my favorite off this album.
Warmness on the Soul would be a different kind of A7X to react to as well. And we get to have Judson play it most probably.
Syn said on the Trax podcast that this is one of their most guitar-centric records. All of the sounds except for chello and viola are guitar
LETS GO COSMIC BY AVENGED SEVENFOLD
Scream!
I came here for the a7x but that mazzy star song is awesome
I think i have found a Master in Piano to Follow
I almost always know the intro piano cover better than the subject of the video.
makes me feel superannuated AF.
All right. So I can't say I was shocked he liked the vocals more and again I'm dead on with you in my instant reaction. The 50-year-old language arts teacher I worked with showed me the song and the vocals absolutely struck me. I thought what the hell is this. But a month later I was listening to it on repeat. And truly I think that might be one of the best guitar solos ever composed. And the album is weird as hell and I had the same reaction to the album as a whole because it's like what the f*** is this. Queen comparison or Beatles on drugs, something along those lines but no matter how much I judge myself for letting it grow on me it did. So finally you just let go and you're like okay it's a good album. But definitely fair to acknowledge it's weird. I can appreciate the parts of them that don't want to turn the same thing out all the time, similar quality in Trivium but this is way more experimental than anything Trivium has ever done. They are my two parallels. Avenged sevenfold was my college band of choice I listen to them to and from school everyday. For whatever reason there was a fork in the road that took me away from them and towards Trivium and some stuff with harsher vocals and less poppy qualities but still this stuff is good
he would prob like a little piece of heaven
next time you react to avenged sevenfold since you did one on their latest album, rom that album i would suggest:
cosmic (very beautiful song)
we love you (even more experimental song than nobody)
mattel (just solid heavy metal song)
game over (if you mixed System Of A Down and Avenged Sevenfold this is what u would get)
beautiful morning (again pretty weird song with few interesting twists)
G, Easier, Ordinary, Death. all these four songs are a lot of fun, i would leave rest to the interpretation
hope to get reactions on most of these songs because this album is another level of brave and boldness, u won't see this kind of 180 from a band that is pretty successful and could have gotten amazing numbers if they stayed in their lane of genre
I have some suggestions I think would be interesting for you both
King Diamond - Abigail
Katatonia - My Twin
Fleshgod Apocalypse - The Forsaking
These are some my favourite songs, even if you dont review them hope you enjoy them
But this KD's timelapse of conceptual albums, so must be listened by albums🤔🤔 i dont see sense in Abigail song standalone
Saving watching this for a minute but I wonder how this goes without the blunt force element of his voice like people more familiar.
About damn time!! 😋
love me some mushrooms, never had DMT, salvia has been the most intense for me, (wish it wasn't illegal like everywhere nowadays)
also dxm was way up there as well for an out of body experience
The crooked whispers
COSMIC!
I have to say I enjoyed your deeper discussion more than the actual 'reaction' - please look up the different meanings/definitions of 'enlightenment' in Buddhism (nothingness) and Advaita Vedanta of Hinduism (everything - ness). If you guys relate to the lyrics of this song, learning about those two even briefly will add a lot of value.
I'm sick at the moment, so ill keep it short! Loved the Angel of Death Reaction! You know what would be sick too? If you showed Judson some Archspire! God I'm feeling awful. 😢
Avenged sevenfold - "cosmic" or "life is a but a dreams
You guys should check out some Shadows Fall. My choice would be the song “My Demise” with “The Path to Imminent Ruin” intro. It’s from the Retribution album. Love your videos and breaking down lyrics.
the next one gotta be Cosmic from the same album
Show him the title track of this album since its a piano ballad
My brain is full.
"Seperating the ego from the id"
Judson needs to experience some Dillinger escape plan
Next cosmic or save me, I'll wait 🫡
man how can you not know Mazzy Star
I want to see you react to Fiction/Warmness of the soul i think it would be interesting
I'll go again with A Little Piece Of Heaven as a suggestion for a future video. BTW, I love Nobody!
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lol why do we have a camera angle of someone "reacting" to a song they suggested to someone else?
How tf he never hear that song 😂 was so popular on mtv back then
That's the first song of theirs I've heard where I've actually been impressed by the guitar work. I know it's not all about the widdlys, but that was good widdlying.
Not done DMT, but enough magic mushrooms to understand how affecting it is to realise that you're just borrowing this matter you call yourself, which you ultimately have to give back. It sounds funny talking about it, but when you're in that place, it makes absolute sense. As you say though, the influence this can have on your life functioning within society can be very negative, so I think it's best to leave it to those intrepid souls who visit those places and report back through their art.
Don't do drugs kids.
how can we get them to listen some Igorrr?
Little Piece of Heaven and Fiction(Origianally named Death)
The piano in Fiction is awesome too!
Hey guys! Great video as always! I think it would be nice if you reacted to something from the album Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory, from Dream Theater. Maybe The Dance of Eternity or The Spirit Carries On, those are my favourite haha. Anyways, keep up the good work 🤘
Love this song, definitely different than their usual stuff! You should definitely listen to A Little Piece of Heaven at some point.
This is the only Avenged song i actually like. I like the weirdness of it and it's got a good melody
you should do Game over by a7x. that would be so cool
do cosmic
pls do Life is but a dream its a piano track!!!!
react to more avenged sevenfold
Another great review but I think save me is the best song by them
Please react to old a7x.
Richard will know it!!! Play the original.
Surprising he doesn’t like avenged sevenfold considering they are the best pure musicians in rock
You haven’t picked great avenged songs, just being honest. Save me and cosmic would be better.
Patreon member saying yet again, any more A7X should be A Little Piece of Heaven. The video and lyrics may be worthy of NSF children? There is piano and a choir. Do it!
That’s the next one we’re going to do from them.
@Greatmeasures1 OMG YES!!! Hope you two gents have a good week!
You too! I had planned to go ahead and do “A Little Piece of Heaven”, but with our recent metaphysical discussions, I thought this one was appropriate.
I've enjoyed this convo. A lot of experiences from my youth are being relived.
The fact that song specifically was probably the first time Rev showed his singing chops more clearly and composition writing as well is really cool personally, ofc he influenced all previous ones but I think that one was his idea fully, because he did have other bands where he was more of a frontman and it seemed to me like it was the guys in the band trying to pull their brother up... Since it was the last album he was alive for. Could have some info wrong, been years since I saw the documentary about thst album.
Guess this channel isn't for me cause I didn't know the random intro song either! GL with your channel guys, shouldn't assume everyone should know every song. Pretty fucked up if you ask me.
There is a lot going on in the chorus section. It's jarring at first.
Good reaction! Still personally absolutely despise this album, just has no cohesion, not all that musically inspiring and is just a "vibe" album.
Didn't really understand the literal in what judson was saying, never went down that road, but at least he was able to interpret something from this song, something I wish I could do from this album.
Old boy on the left seems so disinterested
I was disappointed in this album myself...