Guys, this time you went off the charts, I never ever ever thought you would do a Nevermore song. Rip Warrel Dane, you will truly be missed, unique human being. Thank You from Italy.
Jesus fucking christ... I just learned this now. Man, this band, this singer, this song shaped my transition from highschool to adulthood. The spiritual struggle of the singer was incredibly important for me. So sad to hear Warrel Dane is dead. Damn.
Yeah man, I know how you must feel. My guitarist woke me up that day with the news...it was like being awaked by a kick in the nuts. His personal struggle meant a lot to me, and helped me through. That's why I'll never be thakful enough to these guys, and especially him.
Imo the most underrated metal band EVER. Nevermore was simply fantastic... too bad it got ruined by egos like most of the bands that get split out. This whole album is phenomenal, my personal top 10 metal albums of all time include this album.
really Nevermore and Iced Earth(When Matt Barlow was on vocals) are probably 2 of the most underrated bands in Metal... whether a metalhead likes their style or not no one can deny they are extremely good bands..
Davide Pannone They really are. Before Djent even became big, their early stuff had a lot of sounds that djent players adopted, mainly the guitar stabs and bass tones.
Satan first off, he does alot more than that, that's just his favourite scale/ arpeggio to play. And how can someone who calls themself Satan, not like diminished arpeggios?
As far as Nevermore goes, I think you might prefer 'Sentient 6' (lyrically, maybe their most memorable track), 'Believe In Nothing' (a power ballad, probably their most accessible song, beautiful), 'Narcosynthesis' (just a well done catchy heavy/fast track), or 'Born' (heavy, straight-forward, with a beautiful, powerful chorus, and great lyrics). The vocalist, Warrel Dane (recently deceased), also had a solo track called 'Brother' which was a pretty well done power ballad (though not as good as Nevermore's best stuff, imo). I see people requesting Death (tremendously influential death metal band, arguably invented the genre and gave it its name, later pioneered progressive death metal), I'd recommend either 'Scavenger of Human Sorrow' (I think you'd be really impressed by the musicianship, especially the drumming, on that track, as well as by the composition) or 'Crystal Mountain' (maybe their most notable song).
Everything you just said, with the additions of Nevermore's "The River Dragon Has Come" and Death's "1,000 Eyes". The lyrics to 1,000 Eyes and Gene's drumming are both amazing.
Pretty much the whole Dead Heart in a Dead World album is amazing, including their cover of Sound of Silence. The Heart Collector is by far my favorite Nevermore song though.
yeah.. it was an incredibly sad time in the metal community.. Warrel was loved by all.. there are very few vocalists that are as unique on the stage as him..
he died in South America while recording vocals for his solo project. They had to crowdfund to bring his body back to the states, his label wouldn't cover it.
Nevermore is probably the most underrated band out there. They transcend genres, just a fucking amazing band. RIP Warrel... I'm just glad I got to hang out with him once, an experience I'll never forget.
Chris Peak I agree. They often get lumped in with Power Metal as well. It's nothing like Power Metal though. This has more similarities with old school thrash. But who cares, great band. Luckily I saw them live twice.
Nevermore is the epitome of a progressive metal band. Way to think about it, Rush on steroids, that have been through some really dark times. Their lyrics are intense, the music is amazing, and the singer is awesome. I'd definitely look into some other songs. "Believe in Nothing" is hands down my favorite song by them.
We have been waiting forever for Death and their song called Crystal Mountain!!!!!!!!!!! I know you hear us in the comment section but I still have to say it!! Lol!!!
Im just not a fan of Crystal Mountain, i love the solo but ive always found the rest of the song a little cheesy and they may too I also dont think theyd get past Chucks latter albums where his vocals went so screechy
Death, YES!!! but fuck the dumbass who asks for Crystal mountain..... Symbolic is the best and we all know that... if you argue this, then you're not a true fan.
Great video! Nevermore is one of my personal favorite bands. If you ever come back to them, I'd recommend The River Dragon Has Come. Heavy, heavy riffs, one of the best guitar solos ever IMO, and I think Warrell Dane's (RIP) vocal performance on that song is a little more accessible on that one. Also, if you guys like the slow, heavy riffs, you'll have to check out some doom metal! The mandatory first song, since you guys have already done Black Sabbath, is Solitude by Candlemass. Incredible song, killer riffs, and very influential.
Candlemass? Some songs have some sections that pick up the pace a little, but doom metal, as a genre, is defined by primarily being slow. At least, slower than other metal subgenres. Candlemass and similarly more traditional doom bands have some more mid-paced songs, and will have a fast section on occasion, but once you get into the more extreme parts of the subgenre, that's less frequent, aside from some styles of death/doom.
I agree, The River Dragon Has Come would be a better choice for the more casual listener like these guys. Beyond Within is another good choice in my opinion. Godless Endeavor is more for the hardcore fan.
Amazing song from an awesome original band...such a shame about warrel dane he will be missed he was a good singer and an even better song writer and lyricist...its disgusting that his death didnt even get a mention in metal hammer uk, its put me off buying the magazine tbh.
Jeff Loomis was the guitarist for Nevermore. He does a bunch of solo work and also colabs with Keith Merrow. He is hands down the best metal guitarist in my opinion. Highly suggest looking into him
Conquering Dystopia is tasty! I grew up with Jeff back in the day back in Wisconsin, My first show we opened up for his band System, then he got into Experiment Fear, which after he left for Seattle & I joined & recorded drums on the album Assuming The Godform. Jeff was on the first demo Choir Invisible. Look up System and Experiment Fear for some early youth Loomis here on YT, still a master indeed! Cant wait for his third solo with Century Media.
Last time I saw him was when he released Plains album in Milwaukee at the Rave, I message sometimes on FB n such. Still a humble great person. Can't wait for his solo third album and if Conquering Dystopia plans another collaboration.
It really is time for Stargazer by Rainbow. Its been requested many times by multiple people. Your ready for it and we are ready to gaze in your reaction.
They tweeted something about it so we can say they are aware of the existance of the best song ever :) . Hopefully they don't cut the solo and best vocal parts.
thanks for the info. I remember when I first heard it... I'm jealous of them as I wish I could hear it for the first time again. Hope, if they do it, that its soon
Same here I would literally be the happiest person alive if i was somehow able to "hear it again for the first time". And ofc the jealousy is kind of present here too :)
Hey I was one of the people that brought that band and song up, I think on the Black Sabbath Heaven and Hell video haha. Yeah Stargazer would be good but you know these guys cut and have to eliminate some of the music because of copyright so they'd exclude some of it and there's very little parts of that song that are not fantastic.
I'm just hoping that they don't cut the parts where he sings where is/was your star, the part where he sings the high note going into the solo(including the solo) and last 3 minutes. Those are in my opinion the epitome of vocal power in metal, especially "was it far" part. But at the end of the day you are right, not a single second of that song is bad ;)
Hell yeah! I hope that classic ProgRock becomes a staple in the rotation of LIV vids (e.g., along with Metal, Rap, R&B, ProgRock, Classic Rock, and Country)! I would love if they hit something from Fragile or the Yes Album, especially Roundabout or Starship Trooper!!
@Jason Monholland Ya no doubt! I feel like some more ProgRock like Yes, Genesis & King Crimson would benefit them before they dive into more ProgMetal type stuff
It's not freestyling. They play in different time signatures (as many metal bands do) other that the standard 4/4 rock. You have 3/4, 5/4, 6/4, 12/8, 7/8 and not to forget polyrhythms which is the combination of 2 time signatures in one measure. Messhugah drummer is great for those things.
I really enjoyed watching your reaction to this absolute masterpiece of a song. So wholesome, I've been a fan of them for over a decade now. Defining their style isn't easy, they were kind of pioneers in what they did. They helped popularize extended range guitars (7- and 8-strings), they were proggy, they were heavy, they were technical, even the djent movement wouldn't be the same today without them. And then you just have that opera singer screaming about god the whole day (RIP Warrel), indeed a very unique band.
Nevermore - The River Dragon Has Come GREAT song from them. Enjoy it! Congratulations for the true reactions on all videos, and mainly for the message you bring about the meaning of a “free thinker” person, and how good it is. The world needs that meaning! Sorry for my bad english! See ya!
Bliss Absolutely! I think Nevermore is a very different metal band because they can mix multiple genres of metal at the same time, in the same song, and, furthermore, because of the clean and clear vocals they use. The outcome, on the essence of their music, can be described by an angriness (brought by the heavy tune of riffs and instrumentals) guided by the “fairness” of vocals, that improve the sense of persuasion and imperativeness of the message of songs. Just fabulous!
I'd say Nevermore is progressive metal with strong thrash metal roots (when it comes to instruments, the heavy tone of the band, breakneck speed, etc) and a bit of power metal vibes (noticeable in those theatrical vocal parts).
Daniel N I have always felt they were a sort heavy thrash with grunge elements, which makes sense as they were based out of Seattle and started a little before the whole grunge movement.
As a big Nevermore fan i have to mention that i felt so excited watching you guys clapping like that at the end of the song. Love u guys, cheers from Chile!
agreed.. they appear to get thrown off by some of the BEST bands.. lol but yeah Chuck isn't for everyone.. but god damn he knew how to put an album together.
Brian McAlpine - Agreed I also believe they'd be into one of Death's more melodic songs such as Without Judgement or Misanthrope etc... Even though I keep requesting Lack of Comprehension 😉,None the less which ever song they end up doing(that's if they ever do a Death song) it will be hard to deny the talent in which this band had and the impact that Death still has to this day in the metal scene.
P.S.A. To all my PC people. Use your search function (F3) to find the bands you're looking for in the comments. I usually hold (END) while the into is going and try to get to the end of the comments and then search for the songs or bands that I would like to see them react to. I'll give whoever has already requested them a like and then comment if I would like to see a different song. Lets try and get some more niche artists on here by working together folks!
First and foremost. R.I.P. Warrel Dane, a unique voice lost too early. Nevermore is a super underrated band, as is Warrel's other band Sanctuary. I just recently got into them when Sanctuary was announced as the support act on Iced Earth's latest tour. I can see where the vocals might not be for everyone. The musicianship is killer, great lyrics, killer track. Thanks for reacting to this one. Glad you appreciated some aspects of the song. If you guys could react to Iced Earth "A Question of Heaven", "The Phantom Opera Ghost" or "Burnt Offerings" I would lose my mind. Thanks again, and keep on keepin' on.
If you revisit Nevermore, check out "The River Dragon Has Come". I think you might like that a whole lot better, guys. The grooves are stuff you can sink your teeth into and are solid.
I was hoping they'd start with "River Dragon". It's the song that got me into these guys. It amazes me how people who request stuff always tend to pick less "user friendly" material (for starters anyway). You gotta ease into stuff like this, not toss people into the deep end.
Couldn't agree more with you guys. I was just saying This Godless Endeavor is kind of a culmination of their sound, featuring so many aspects of it, that it can be a bit overwhelming for the uninitiated.
I was sitting at Denny’s after the Milwaukee Metal Fest back in ‘94, and Chuck Schuldiner himself came walking in. He went to the phone booth and started crying insanely to his girlfriend in Florida about how much he missed her. It was the most non-metal moment of all time. Death is still awesome. And he took a picture with me after he cleaned up. Haven’t thought about that in years. This comment just reminded me of it. Good dude. RIP, Chuck.
The vocals are one of the reasons why Nevermore stand out honestly. To your question, they are groove/progressive metal. They are particularly unique because the vocals are like clean power metal vocals with the riffing low like death metal. Omitting the harsh growls of death metal. I think it's time to enter Between the buried and me's Selkies or White Walls. A metalcore ish band who over the years, transformed into one of prog's most talented and diverse offerings. Props guys, lovely work as usual. :D
You should check out Stevie Ray Vaughan - Texas Flood. It's blues, and possibly the greatest blues guitarist to have ever lived. Any of his live performances would be an excellent choice. I promise you won't be disappointed.
For people bashing others for their request choices: Why put restrictions or boundaries on what these guys react to? All that will do it limit the content they put out. Do I like every song and every band the the guys review and react to? Of course not. But to say "no, don't react to that song" is counter productive to free thinking my friends!
Thanagos You make a tremendous point. Ryan and George have been espousing “Free Thinking” from day one (seems like it was just yesterday). That was one of the main reasons I signed on with these guys in the first place. Let’s all try to adhere to the free thinking mentality that drew all of us (nearly 400K of us!!) in the first place. Peace out!!
Same here, I'm a metal-head, but as Piggie Parodies I do listen to everything that crosses my path at least once. Some of it may stick and I listen more often. People should be more open minded.
Though I agree with you to some extent, we have to remember that we also have to cater to these guys' tastes and NOT our own. If we want these guys to like our metal bands, we need to request songs that we know would appeal to them regardless of whether we think it is the band's best song according to our liking. For example, the last two Iron Maiden songs they reviewed, I KNEW wouldn't appeal to them (despite them being great songs. Far better songs for this free thinking endeavor would have been Run to the Hills, Aces High and Number of the Beast). People are making requests that are doomed to fail as far as an objective review in favor of them. We need to use discernment too.
As one of the long time requesters, thank you guys! Love how you approached this - I always knew it was never a 'playlist' song but definitely one worth hearing for you. Nevermore have always slightly defied genre, as they just do their own thing, as you called out. What I do find interesting - in some of the heavier songs, you say it makes you miss some of the cleaner vocals. Then in the likes of this, it's almost like you're beginning to miss the heavy ones again :) I think the varied vocals in metal need to combine with the music, and that will create something that either resonates with you or it won't
Love watching when you get your faces melted! If you ever revisit Nevermore, and I hereby humbly request that you do, please do "The Riverdragon Has Come" and "Born".
Fellas - Nevermore are basically a Progressive Thrash Metal band. Lots of heavy riffs, time signature changes, instrumental passages and virtuoso musicianship. If you liked this, it’s been requested a million times but something by Death would be up you’re alley: Crystal Mountain, Flesh and the Power it Holds, Spirit Crusher etc
music is a beautiful thing man. so many options, so many variations. I remember listening to nevermore like 14 years ago, and i love that you guys remind me of some old stuff that I just left behind. Very appreciative of the channel
Pro tip when headbanging to Prog metal: There's usually a steady rhythm in either the snare drum or the hi-hat. Find it and join in. Additionally, try a faster pace. It's easier to synchronise to the shifting rythm that way. :) On that note, I suggest you listen to The Contortionist (eg. "Return to the Earth", "Language 1: Intuition", "Clairvoyant") or Karnivool ("New Day", "Goliath", "Deadman"). :) You will NOT be disappointed. Truly unique bands that create an incredible atmosphere. Musical bliss if you like.
I've been waiting for this... The singer is Warrel Dane. One of the greatest vocalists of all time, recently deceased, unfortunately. He has a solo album that is INSANE. Check out the songs The day the rats went to war, When we Pray, Messenger and Brother! As always... Great video
Wavetech I totally agree with you I was able to see him with Nevermore sanctuary and his solo band. I also met him a couple times first time at Gigantor in Irvine California. And the second time with sanctuary in Anaheim California at the Grove.. only like 50 people showed up for that show😄... but it was unbelievably amazing!!!! Definitely one of the greatest vocals in Metal of all time RIP.
Why everyone wants Crystal Mountain? There are at least a few better Death songs imo, like Empty Words, Symbolic or A moment of clarity as examples. But anyway, Death reaction needs to come. I just dont know if they are ready for this masterpiece :D
I think crystal Mountain is the best place to start with Death, and death metal in general. Even though there are some other even sicker Death tracks out there. Honestly I’d be fine with any Death song though.
Alice In Chains: Would? Hurry up. It matters. Or don’t listen to it and you’ll be missing out on one of the greatest gifts the universe has given the human race. It’s up to you. I’m just trying to help my fellow men.
It took me a while to get into Warrel Dane's vocals, honestly, so I can't say I blame you. I got that album, and it took at least a year or two before I went back after my initial few listens and fell in love with it completely. Nevermore were generally thought of as a Progressive Metal band, though they had elements of power metal and thrash metal. Warrel Dane's is the only "celebrity" death I've ever mourned. "When I'm dead will you remember all the things I tried to say?" Even if it didn't connect with you enough to want to revisit it, you honor his memory. RIP Warrel Dane. PS Cynic - Traced In Air Blind Guardian - Battlefield
Wow...that was a hell of a dose from Jeff Loomis riffage. His style is indeed very complex to understand at first but you get to enjoy it after a few more songs. By the way, what you heard is named "Palm muting" with chords progression.
Pantera cemetery gates song reaction 🤘🤘🤘 Thanks for another great video, I had never heard of nevermore til I saw them open for megadeth once a long time ago, they blew my mind lol.
Yo, I absolutely love your channel, best reaction videos on RUclips, I noticed you've never done a Stevie Ray Vaughn song, I would love to see you react to Texas Flood or Life by the Drop. I'd love to see more classic rock vids! Also maybe do the song Kick Down by Long Beach Dub All Stars it's a great reggae/hip-hop song.
Right, sadly the vocalist died... However, Jeff Loomis (before joining Arch Enemy {maybe he likes the vocalist...}) recorded an impressive one-off album with Keith Merrow ("Conquering Dystopia"): brutal riffs + insane shredding + crazy drumming - it's all there. The funny (kind of) part is, from what I understand, they made the album without any big labels: kind of recording it at Keith's home (not 100% sure, but it looked like that) and it's still awesome.
For a solid 10 years Nevermore was one of the better proggy metal outfits out there. If you dig this you'll love Symphony X. Iconoclast is a Symphony X track in a similar vein. Factoid: Guitarist Jeff Loomis once auditioned to join Megadeth when he was 16. But he told everyone he was 22. Dave Mustaine and co. found out he was only 16 otherwise he might have gotten the job. Dave essentially told him you're gonna be better than me, go do your own thing.
I’ve been commenting for this song for three months now... I don’t know what to do with myself now... haha Thank you! RIP Warrel Dane. He definitely has a theatrical quality. He originally trained to be an opera singer. Jeff Loomis the lead guitarist is my idol. Nevermore are just heavy prog. The “bringing the groove back” thing isn’t a Rush invention...it’s just symphonic sonata form. Been around a while :)
Agree 100% with the final comments! Great analogy! Do 21st century schizoid man by King Crimson guys! At least what you’ll say is that the song has the best musicianship you’ve heard in this channel! Also, it will open the vault for another set of subscribers! Some rabid ones by the way! Hehe
A good choise sir! King Crimson is to blame for much of these extreme metal bands existence. BTW have you heard this version on schizoid? ruclips.net/video/s0j4WkoDrtg/видео.html
Whilst I don't entirely disagree, they're heading for "the entire rust in peace album", they should at least check out something from another album by Megadeth
I know you'll eventually listen to this band because you can't listen to metal and not listen to them at some point, but here it is again so you don't forget... RAMMSTEIN - SONNE
Been watching your vids all night/morning. Loving your thoughts and reactions. But this one has to be my favourite so far. And of one of my favourite songs. You guys rock.
YES!!!! YES!!!!! You guys finally got around to em. These guys were like superheroes to me when I was in high school LOL! One of my all time favorite bands. THANK YOU!!!!
One of the most underrated bands of all time but one of my favorite bands of all time. Also my favorite album from them. The music comes from the genius minds of guitarists Jeff Loomis and Steve Smyth but Loomis was the Mastermind behind the music.He was the reason I bought a 7 String guitar. Warrel Dane (R.I.P. Brother) an excellent lyricist with an unique voice with a Tenor type of vibe. And yeah. I agree his vocal style wasn't for everyone. The excellent, flawless drumming comes from the amazing Van Williams. The Year of the Voyager is also one of my favorite Live DVD's of all time. I can watch it 10 times and never get tired of it. I remember listening to this album for months nonstop.
Shucks so much great music from them, Enemies Of Reality would also catch them up to speed of the masterfulness! I grew up with Jeff, my first show we opened up for his band System, then he joined Experiment Fear, which after he left for Seattle I joined and played drums on the album Assuming The Godform. look up System and Experiment Fear here on YT, for young Jeff's work, still a master. Jeff was on Choir Invisible demo.
River Dragon has Come... is one of my favourite Nevermore songs... Hang on wait... Next in Line is one of my favourite Neve.... Dreaming Neon Black is one of my fav.... What Tomorrow Knows is one.... I, Voyager is.... The Heart Collector... Seven Tongues of God Acid Words Lotus Eaters Poison Throne Who Decides This Sacrement Insignificant are some of my FAVOURITE Nevermore songs. 😂
Schism by Tool is a must listen. You guys gotta go back to Tool. So much amazing music and lyrics from them, and schism is a great place to pick back up
Definitely need more tool, but not Schism. Need to do the live version of Pushit off the Salival album. The only song that comes close to being as awesome as Lateralus.
This song is a masterwork. And it was (deservedly) voted by many as metal album of the year when it came out. The whole album is top to bottom fantastic. My biggest regret is not going to see them live on the Obsidian Conspiracy tour as they would after that tour call it quits. I had hoped they would get back together but with singer and songwriter Warrel Dane's untimely passing, that will probably never happen. Couple neat things. The passages of the song follow the state of mind of the protagonist of the song. The heavy chaotic section in the middle speaks to him questioning his sanity leading to the mind blowing "solo" sections where he seems to actively be losing his sanity. This part is divided up into two seperate enormously difficult sweep picked riffs that are actually going on underneath these bridge sections. The song doesn't have a real solo, save for a short one during a transition. Guitarist Jeff Loomis is considered by many to be one of the most if not the most gifted of this current generation of guitarists. Whats even crazier is this whole album uses 7 string guitars exclusively, making those crazy full fretboard sweeps at the end even crazier. Sorry for the guitar tech talk. The drumming from Nevermore is also insane. The vocals are unique. Warrel was in fact a classically trained singer and it does come through. His voice is unique, which is what makes it great. The band sound itself defies categorization as you picked up on. It has elements of power, thrash and prog all rolled in to one. I would say that you should definitely revist them again and react to Sentient 6 when you do. The song has a fantastic story but the vocal approach on that song is very different by Warrel and isn't like most of their songs. At least not through the whole song. I loved your breakdown of the lyrics. Great reaction. Now its time for some Unleash the Archers-Awakening!
George and Ryan not liking the “Broadway” style of singing probably explains why they don’t gravitate towards certain bands like Iron Maiden Think we can convince them otherwise if they listen to some symphonic metal like Epica or Nightwish.
honestly if they listen to Floor Jansen fronting Nightwish it is the best, she blends her operatic and rock voices seemlessly express emotions in both, no insult to Tarj or Simone, who I have seen live
Nevermore is one of my favorite bands but I totally understand that Warrels voice isn't for everyone. If you guys ever decide to revisit Nevermore you should do "Sentient 6" I think you'll really enjoy the lyricism and the story that song tells. :) love the channel!
The best metal band to never get the recognition they deserved. The guitarist Jeff Loomis is a God.
RIP to the lead singer Warrel Dane.
yeah man, Loomis is legendary.
don't forget about Chris Broderick! i love lumis, but broderick is one of my personal favorite guitarists.
Holy crap! 2020 and I had no idea Warrel Dane passed away -- and in my country! What a huge loss for metal.
Loomis is god.
@@tribalwarfair3221 dont 4get steve smythe and pat obrien also played in nevermore also
Guys, this time you went off the charts, I never ever ever thought you would do a Nevermore song.
Rip Warrel Dane, you will truly be missed, unique human being.
Thank You from Italy.
Jesus fucking christ... I just learned this now. Man, this band, this singer, this song shaped my transition from highschool to adulthood. The spiritual struggle of the singer was incredibly important for me. So sad to hear Warrel Dane is dead. Damn.
Yeah man, I know how you must feel. My guitarist woke me up that day with the news...it was like being awaked by a kick in the nuts.
His personal struggle meant a lot to me, and helped me through.
That's why I'll never be thakful enough to these guys, and especially him.
Imo the most underrated metal band EVER. Nevermore was simply fantastic... too bad it got ruined by egos like most of the bands that get split out. This whole album is phenomenal, my personal top 10 metal albums of all time include this album.
really Nevermore and Iced Earth(When Matt Barlow was on vocals) are probably 2 of the most underrated bands in Metal... whether a metalhead likes their style or not no one can deny they are extremely good bands..
Davide Pannone They really are. Before Djent even became big, their early stuff had a lot of sounds that djent players adopted, mainly the guitar stabs and bass tones.
I agree with both of you . Saw nevermore live more times than anyone other than in flames back when I was young
Agreed. Most underrated band, IMHO because of their realistic and materialistic views on reality (sorry for my auful ENG)
You should check out Warrell Dane's first band Sanctuary! Great metal band produced by Dave Mustaine!
Just FYI, Van Williams (the drummer for Nevermore) watched this video and liked it! He mentioned it on his Facebook.
Awesome!
He is a beast
Nevermore was one of the best metal bands of all times... ALL their albums were just great... I miss them so much! And R.I.P. Warrel.
StevenThePhilosopher And for me it's been more painful since he died in Brazil (I'm brazilian) =(
Oh my god, didn't know. RIP
Nevermore is progressive metal btw. They are one of my favorite bands. RIP Warrel Dane.
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Jeff Loomis plays guitar here. One of the best guitarists alive imho. He's just a virtuoso and knows the instrument perfectly.
Thane Krios he plays only diminished scales... the same pattern all over the guitar. Hahaha no.
Satan Whatever...
He's Jason Becker 2.0 Love Loomis
YES
Satan first off, he does alot more than that, that's just his favourite scale/ arpeggio to play. And how can someone who calls themself Satan, not like diminished arpeggios?
As far as Nevermore goes, I think you might prefer 'Sentient 6' (lyrically, maybe their most memorable track), 'Believe In Nothing' (a power ballad, probably their most accessible song, beautiful), 'Narcosynthesis' (just a well done catchy heavy/fast track), or 'Born' (heavy, straight-forward, with a beautiful, powerful chorus, and great lyrics). The vocalist, Warrel Dane (recently deceased), also had a solo track called 'Brother' which was a pretty well done power ballad (though not as good as Nevermore's best stuff, imo).
I see people requesting Death (tremendously influential death metal band, arguably invented the genre and gave it its name, later pioneered progressive death metal), I'd recommend either 'Scavenger of Human Sorrow' (I think you'd be really impressed by the musicianship, especially the drumming, on that track, as well as by the composition) or 'Crystal Mountain' (maybe their most notable song).
Everything you just said, with the additions of Nevermore's "The River Dragon Has Come" and Death's "1,000 Eyes". The lyrics to 1,000 Eyes and Gene's drumming are both amazing.
The melody of Sentient 6 caters to Dane's voice so well and is a good recommendation.
Pretty much the whole Dead Heart in a Dead World album is amazing, including their cover of Sound of Silence. The Heart Collector is by far my favorite Nevermore song though.
Hell yeah, sentient number 6 is awesome.
Born IMO is their most beautiful song
OMG! You guys did it!
Whoa, didn't know he had died. RIP!
yeah.. it was an incredibly sad time in the metal community.. Warrel was loved by all.. there are very few vocalists that are as unique on the stage as him..
he died in South America while recording vocals for his solo project. They had to crowdfund to bring his body back to the states, his label wouldn't cover it.
Nevermore is one of the few bands thats very hard to describe their genre. theyre like a mix between thrash, groove, and prog.
R.I.P Warrel Dane. will be a long time before another quite like him comes along.
Nevermore is probably the most underrated band out there. They transcend genres, just a fucking amazing band. RIP Warrel... I'm just glad I got to hang out with him once, an experience I'll never forget.
GooseGumlizzard well said.
Chris Peak I agree. They often get lumped in with Power Metal as well. It's nothing like Power Metal though. This has more similarities with old school thrash. But who cares, great band. Luckily I saw them live twice.
They are basically a death metal band with a different singing style. Way more to it than that, but basically what it boils down to.
Nevermore is the epitome of a progressive metal band. Way to think about it, Rush on steroids, that have been through some really dark times. Their lyrics are intense, the music is amazing, and the singer is awesome. I'd definitely look into some other songs. "Believe in Nothing" is hands down my favorite song by them.
Nevermore - the heart collector
We have been waiting forever for Death and their song called Crystal Mountain!!!!!!!!!!! I know you hear us in the comment section but I still have to say it!! Lol!!!
I second Crystal Mountain. Do it!!! 👍👍👍
Yes to Death but No to that song, Symbolic or Empty Words better
Michael Aguirre Crystal Mountain or The Philosopher would serve as better entry-level tracks.
Im just not a fan of Crystal Mountain, i love the solo but ive always found the rest of the song a little cheesy and they may too I also dont think theyd get past Chucks latter albums where his vocals went so screechy
Death, YES!!! but fuck the dumbass who asks for Crystal mountain.....
Symbolic is the best and we all know that... if you argue this, then you're not a true fan.
This whole album is a masterpiece. Great video! I would recommend
Death- Crystal mountain.
Nevermore was one of the greatest metal bands. Unique fusion of progressive, thrash and power metal, with really great guitarist and vocals.
ANYTHING from Nevermore is Beyond Amazing... But "This Godless Endeavor" is truly a masterpiece
I request the band Death.......Scavenger of human sorrow.
They’ll love the speed and precision of that sick main riff.
Soooo many good Death songs to choose. I'd go for "The Philosopher" or "Perennial Quest" -- Fuck.... any of them!
Great video! Nevermore is one of my personal favorite bands. If you ever come back to them, I'd recommend The River Dragon Has Come. Heavy, heavy riffs, one of the best guitar solos ever IMO, and I think Warrell Dane's (RIP) vocal performance on that song is a little more accessible on that one.
Also, if you guys like the slow, heavy riffs, you'll have to check out some doom metal! The mandatory first song, since you guys have already done Black Sabbath, is Solitude by Candlemass. Incredible song, killer riffs, and very influential.
Ryan Ohlson Do they do any more up tempo tunes Ryan?
Candlemass? Some songs have some sections that pick up the pace a little, but doom metal, as a genre, is defined by primarily being slow. At least, slower than other metal subgenres. Candlemass and similarly more traditional doom bands have some more mid-paced songs, and will have a fast section on occasion, but once you get into the more extreme parts of the subgenre, that's less frequent, aside from some styles of death/doom.
I agree, The River Dragon Has Come would be a better choice for the more casual listener like these guys. Beyond Within is another good choice in my opinion. Godless Endeavor is more for the hardcore fan.
Amazing song from an awesome original band...such a shame about warrel dane he will be missed he was a good singer and an even better song writer and lyricist...its disgusting that his death didnt even get a mention in metal hammer uk, its put me off buying the magazine tbh.
Jeff Loomis was the guitarist for Nevermore. He does a bunch of solo work and also colabs with Keith Merrow. He is hands down the best metal guitarist in my opinion. Highly suggest looking into him
Conquering Dystopia is tasty! I grew up with Jeff back in the day back in Wisconsin, My first show we opened up for his band System, then he got into Experiment Fear, which after he left for Seattle & I joined & recorded drums on the album Assuming The Godform. Jeff was on the first demo Choir Invisible. Look up System and Experiment Fear for some early youth Loomis here on YT, still a master indeed! Cant wait for his third solo with Century Media.
Jon Griesbach that’s crazy cool. I’ve listened to him for almost 4 years now and I love all of his music. Do you still keep in touch with him?
Last time I saw him was when he released Plains album in Milwaukee at the Rave, I message sometimes on FB n such. Still a humble great person. Can't wait for his solo third album and if Conquering Dystopia plans another collaboration.
Jon Griesbach conquering dystopia has a crazy line up. Alex is crazy good on a double bass drum set and Keith’s rhythm riffs are insane
It really is time for Stargazer by Rainbow.
Its been requested many times by multiple people.
Your ready for it and we are ready to gaze in your reaction.
They tweeted something about it so we can say they are aware of the existance of the best song ever :) . Hopefully they don't cut the solo and best vocal parts.
thanks for the info.
I remember when I first heard it... I'm jealous of them as I wish I could hear it for the first time again.
Hope, if they do it, that its soon
Same here I would literally be the happiest person alive if i was somehow able to "hear it again for the first time". And ofc the jealousy is kind of present here too :)
Hey I was one of the people that brought that band and song up, I think on the Black Sabbath Heaven and Hell video haha. Yeah Stargazer would be good but you know these guys cut and have to eliminate some of the music because of copyright so they'd exclude some of it and there's very little parts of that song that are not fantastic.
I'm just hoping that they don't cut the parts where he sings where is/was your star, the part where he sings the high note going into the solo(including the solo) and last 3 minutes. Those are in my opinion the epitome of vocal power in metal, especially "was it far" part. But at the end of the day you are right, not a single second of that song is bad ;)
DAMN YOU GUYS ACTUALLY DID IT!
DEATH - SYMBOLIC! its got those slow heavy riffs ;)
Yes - Roundabout
Hell yeah! I hope that classic ProgRock becomes a staple in the rotation of LIV vids (e.g., along with Metal, Rap, R&B, ProgRock, Classic Rock, and Country)!
I would love if they hit something from Fragile or the Yes Album, especially Roundabout or Starship Trooper!!
@Jason Monholland Ya no doubt! I feel like some more ProgRock like Yes, Genesis & King Crimson would benefit them before they dive into more ProgMetal type stuff
Not optional.
It's not freestyling. They play in different time signatures (as many metal bands do) other that the standard 4/4 rock. You have 3/4, 5/4, 6/4, 12/8, 7/8 and not to forget polyrhythms which is the combination of 2 time signatures in one measure. Messhugah drummer is great for those things.
I really enjoyed watching your reaction to this absolute masterpiece of a song. So wholesome, I've been a fan of them for over a decade now. Defining their style isn't easy, they were kind of pioneers in what they did. They helped popularize extended range guitars (7- and 8-strings), they were proggy, they were heavy, they were technical, even the djent movement wouldn't be the same today without them. And then you just have that opera singer screaming about god the whole day (RIP Warrel), indeed a very unique band.
Nevermore - The River Dragon Has Come
GREAT song from them. Enjoy it!
Congratulations for the true reactions on all videos, and mainly for the message you bring about the meaning of a “free thinker” person, and how good it is. The world needs that meaning!
Sorry for my bad english! See ya!
River Dragon has Come was the first metal song i ever heard when i was 10. His vocals work well within that song
Bliss Absolutely! I think Nevermore is a very different metal band because they can mix multiple genres of metal at the same time, in the same song, and, furthermore, because of the clean and clear vocals they use. The outcome, on the essence of their music, can be described by an angriness (brought by the heavy tune of riffs and instrumentals) guided by the “fairness” of vocals, that improve the sense of persuasion and imperativeness of the message of songs. Just fabulous!
I'd say Nevermore is progressive metal with strong thrash metal roots (when it comes to instruments, the heavy tone of the band, breakneck speed, etc) and a bit of power metal vibes (noticeable in those theatrical vocal parts).
Daniel N I have always felt they were a sort heavy thrash with grunge elements, which makes sense as they were based out of Seattle and started a little before the whole grunge movement.
I might have missed the grunge element, like to know what you feel on that.
He's kinda right. Warrel was in the thrash band Sanctuary in the 80's 90's. I'd say that's were the thrash influence came from, not really grunge.
and the speed metal from the early 80
I always say they're progressive Thrash
As a big Nevermore fan i have to mention that i felt so excited watching you guys clapping like that at the end of the song. Love u guys, cheers from Chile!
Death is dominating the comments, we must see the reaction! :)
Brian McAlpine yeah, I can't wait to see them not like it... Because they won't
agreed.. they appear to get thrown off by some of the BEST bands.. lol but yeah Chuck isn't for everyone.. but god damn he knew how to put an album together.
Steve Kozlowski exactly lmao felt that way with the TesseracT vid tbh
I think they would enjoy something like perennial quest, misanthrope, empty words, without judgment, or Crystal mountain
Outside of that not too sure
Brian McAlpine - Agreed I also believe they'd be into one of Death's more melodic songs such as Without Judgement or Misanthrope etc... Even though I keep requesting Lack of Comprehension 😉,None the less which ever song they end up doing(that's if they ever do a Death song) it will be hard to deny the talent in which this band had and the impact that Death still has to this day in the metal scene.
Death - Spirit Crusher!!
Unfortunately, the lead singer of Nevermore, Warrel Dane, died recently in my town São Paulo/Brazil.
Wow. We're sorry to hear that! Rest In Peace!
He was also the frontman for the legendary band Sanctuary...the guy had a hell of a voice and he'll be missed...
P.S.A. To all my PC people. Use your search function (F3) to find the bands you're looking for in the comments.
I usually hold (END) while the into is going and try to get to the end of the comments and then search for the songs or bands that I would like to see them react to. I'll give whoever has already requested them a like and then comment if I would like to see a different song.
Lets try and get some more niche artists on here by working together folks!
First and foremost. R.I.P. Warrel Dane, a unique voice lost too early.
Nevermore is a super underrated band, as is Warrel's other band Sanctuary. I just recently got into them when Sanctuary was announced as the support act on Iced Earth's latest tour. I can see where the vocals might not be for everyone. The musicianship is killer, great lyrics, killer track.
Thanks for reacting to this one. Glad you appreciated some aspects of the song. If you guys could react to Iced Earth "A Question of Heaven", "The Phantom Opera Ghost" or "Burnt Offerings" I would lose my mind.
Thanks again, and keep on keepin' on.
More nevermore! so good to see you guys groove out to this, definitely check out narcosynthesis and dreaming neon black :D
Thank you guys for reacting to this song. I've been requesting it for a while, Thank you!!
If you revisit Nevermore, check out "The River Dragon Has Come". I think you might like that a whole lot better, guys. The grooves are stuff you can sink your teeth into and are solid.
it is a cool song about the 3 Gorges Dam in China.
I was hoping they'd start with "River Dragon". It's the song that got me into these guys. It amazes me how people who request stuff always tend to pick less "user friendly" material (for starters anyway). You gotta ease into stuff like this, not toss people into the deep end.
Couldn't agree more with you guys. I was just saying This Godless Endeavor is kind of a culmination of their sound, featuring so many aspects of it, that it can be a bit overwhelming for the uninitiated.
Yeah, River Dragon is my favorite from Nevermore, but the one they chose is good, too.
Porcupine Tree - "Anesthetize"
scarsunseen24 porcupine tree really underrated
Absolutely brilliant song. Masterpiece.
MWAH 😗👌
Death: Symbolic
Death - A Moment of Clarity
I was sitting at Denny’s after the Milwaukee Metal Fest back in ‘94, and Chuck Schuldiner himself came walking in. He went to the phone booth and started crying insanely to his girlfriend in Florida about how much he missed her. It was the most non-metal moment of all time. Death is still awesome. And he took a picture with me after he cleaned up. Haven’t thought about that in years. This comment just reminded me of it. Good dude. RIP, Chuck.
The vocals are one of the reasons why Nevermore stand out honestly. To your question, they are groove/progressive metal. They are particularly unique because the vocals are like clean power metal vocals with the riffing low like death metal. Omitting the harsh growls of death metal.
I think it's time to enter Between the buried and me's Selkies or White Walls. A metalcore ish band who over the years, transformed into one of prog's most talented and diverse offerings.
Props guys, lovely work as usual. :D
Benjamin C yes BTBAM but they need to hear the newer material. Either Millions or Extremophile Elite.
Meshuggah - New Millenium Cyanide Christ
You guys reacted to Bleed too early in your metal exposure lol 😂, you need to revisit Meshuggah.
Rainbow - Stargazer
Death - Flattening of Emotions
At The Gates - Blinded by Fear
Just, like, ANYTHING from Slaughter of the Soul. Nausea would be my pick.
Agreed.
and that's a great pick too.
DeChristianize by Vital Remains
I think new atg would be better for them. The older stuff may be a bit to raw for them.
Yes, yes
You should check out Stevie Ray Vaughan - Texas Flood. It's blues, and possibly the greatest blues guitarist to have ever lived. Any of his live performances would be an excellent choice. I promise you won't be disappointed.
One of those guitarists where you don't just hear the music, but you feel it. He was taken from us way too soon.
or Pride and Joy or Little Wing
He's the only person I've heard plat Jimi Hendrix and be able to add something to it. Where you feel that he did it justice.
Jeff Loomis is a God
Death-Crystal Mountain!!!!
I second that.
DEATH ALL THE WAY
We have been requesting Death for months. It is not gonna happen
the flesh and the power it holds
Or Empty Words. Or Symbolic. Or Spirit Crusher. There are so many good ones
For people bashing others for their request choices: Why put restrictions or boundaries on what these guys react to? All that will do it limit the content they put out. Do I like every song and every band the the guys review and react to? Of course not. But to say "no, don't react to that song" is counter productive to free thinking my friends!
Yeah, i seemed to have opened a can of worms =P
i´ll listen to anything once personally!
Thanagos You make a tremendous point. Ryan and George have been espousing “Free Thinking” from day one (seems like it was just yesterday). That was one of the main reasons I signed on with these guys in the first place. Let’s all try to adhere to the free thinking mentality that drew all of us (nearly 400K of us!!) in the first place. Peace out!!
Same here, I'm a metal-head, but as Piggie Parodies I do listen to everything that crosses my path at least once. Some of it may stick and I listen more often. People should be more open minded.
Thanagos Yes they should react to some lil xan stuff.
Though I agree with you to some extent, we have to remember that we also have to cater to these guys' tastes and NOT our own. If we want these guys to like our metal bands, we need to request songs that we know would appeal to them regardless of whether we think it is the band's best song according to our liking. For example, the last two Iron Maiden songs they reviewed, I KNEW wouldn't appeal to them (despite them being great songs. Far better songs for this free thinking endeavor would have been Run to the Hills, Aces High and Number of the Beast). People are making requests that are doomed to fail as far as an objective review in favor of them. We need to use discernment too.
As one of the long time requesters, thank you guys! Love how you approached this - I always knew it was never a 'playlist' song but definitely one worth hearing for you. Nevermore have always slightly defied genre, as they just do their own thing, as you called out.
What I do find interesting - in some of the heavier songs, you say it makes you miss some of the cleaner vocals. Then in the likes of this, it's almost like you're beginning to miss the heavy ones again :) I think the varied vocals in metal need to combine with the music, and that will create something that either resonates with you or it won't
Savatage - Gutter Ballet
One of the best masterpieces on this planet
pechar I conquer
Or "The crowds have gone"
Nour Hafez that group was incredibly talented. People just don't know.
Love watching when you get your faces melted! If you ever revisit Nevermore, and I hereby humbly request that you do, please do "The Riverdragon Has Come" and "Born".
Born was my thought at first. Better vocals in that song tbh.
Fellas - Nevermore are basically a Progressive Thrash Metal band. Lots of heavy riffs, time signature changes, instrumental passages and virtuoso musicianship.
If you liked this, it’s been requested a million times but something by Death would be up you’re alley:
Crystal Mountain, Flesh and the Power it Holds, Spirit Crusher etc
I totally agree. Closest genre to fit Nevermore is progressive thrash metal.
RIP Warrel. The river dragon has come
Stupid stupid good pinch harmonics on this song and it’s just so dirty sounding you can’t help but snarl when you are head banging to it.
You know what, I forgot he was dead for a while, now I'm sad.
He's dead??
Last year.
Always preferred Sanctuary. Battle angels was first i heard. Was on the radio! Bought Refuge Denied wow what a beast of an album!
music is a beautiful thing man. so many options, so many variations. I remember listening to nevermore like 14 years ago, and i love that you guys remind me of some old stuff that I just left behind. Very appreciative of the channel
What a song. RIP Warrel Dane.
Pro tip when headbanging to Prog metal:
There's usually a steady rhythm in either the snare drum or the hi-hat. Find it and join in.
Additionally, try a faster pace. It's easier to synchronise to the shifting rythm that way. :)
On that note, I suggest you listen to The Contortionist (eg. "Return to the Earth", "Language 1: Intuition", "Clairvoyant") or Karnivool ("New Day", "Goliath", "Deadman"). :)
You will NOT be disappointed. Truly unique bands that create an incredible atmosphere. Musical bliss if you like.
Jeff Loomis (the guitarist) is up there as one of the all time great metal shredders and riffers
I could hit 10000 times the like button and wouldn't be enough. What a great fuckin way to start a Monday.
I've been waiting for this... The singer is Warrel Dane. One of the greatest vocalists of all time, recently deceased, unfortunately. He has a solo album that is INSANE. Check out the songs The day the rats went to war, When we Pray, Messenger and Brother! As always... Great video
Wavetech I totally agree with you I was able to see him with Nevermore sanctuary and his solo band. I also met him a couple times first time at Gigantor in Irvine California. And the second time with sanctuary in Anaheim California at the Grove.. only like 50 people showed up for that show😄... but it was unbelievably amazing!!!! Definitely one of the greatest vocals in Metal of all time RIP.
He was a true poet. I hope we get some songs of the album he was recording when he passed.
Crystal Mountain by Death!!!
RIP Chuck... Empty Words may be a better starting place for them but yes.. Death influenced the world.
Why everyone wants Crystal Mountain? There are at least a few better Death songs imo, like Empty Words, Symbolic or A moment of clarity as examples. But anyway, Death reaction needs to come. I just dont know if they are ready for this masterpiece :D
I think crystal Mountain is the best place to start with Death, and death metal in general. Even though there are some other even sicker Death tracks out there. Honestly I’d be fine with any Death song though.
A Perfect Circle - Judith
My favorite song of all time!!
Robert Becker fuckin A
I'm guessing it's a label rights issue, not lack of votes. It looks like they're getting savvy to the game.
Alice In Chains: Would? Hurry up. It matters. Or don’t listen to it and you’ll be missing out on one of the greatest gifts the universe has given the human race. It’s up to you. I’m just trying to help my fellow men.
It took me a while to get into Warrel Dane's vocals, honestly, so I can't say I blame you. I got that album, and it took at least a year or two before I went back after my initial few listens and fell in love with it completely. Nevermore were generally thought of as a Progressive Metal band, though they had elements of power metal and thrash metal.
Warrel Dane's is the only "celebrity" death I've ever mourned. "When I'm dead will you remember all the things I tried to say?" Even if it didn't connect with you enough to want to revisit it, you honor his memory. RIP Warrel Dane.
PS Cynic - Traced In Air
Blind Guardian - Battlefield
Wow...that was a hell of a dose from Jeff Loomis riffage. His style is indeed very complex to understand at first but you get to enjoy it after a few more songs. By the way, what you heard is named "Palm muting" with chords progression.
Nevermore- the river dragon
Pantera cemetery gates song reaction 🤘🤘🤘
Thanks for another great video, I had never heard of nevermore til I saw them open for megadeth once a long time ago, they blew my mind lol.
Matt Dunlap shame shame for never hearing Nevermore. Wow
Rob Droppa I saw them back in 2004 I was like 17. Soon as i saw them I listened to EVERYTHING by them. They're fantastic.
Porcupine Tree - Blackest Eyes, The Sound of Muzak or Fear of a Blank Planet
Omg... never clicked so fast on one of your videos! 🤘🏻
Stefan Studer you all type the same stuff over and over lol
Phantasm2Cuda Yes that shows my passion and love for metal and this channel! 😉 Sometimes you need to be repetitive to be heard
Stefan Studer aw how cute. Zzzz
Phantasm2Cuda Yup, I know that‘s cute. Thanks for your comment! :)
Yo, I absolutely love your channel, best reaction videos on RUclips, I noticed you've never done a Stevie Ray Vaughn song, I would love to see you react to Texas Flood or Life by the Drop. I'd love to see more classic rock vids! Also maybe do the song Kick Down by Long Beach Dub All Stars it's a great reggae/hip-hop song.
Jeff loomis is one of the best medal shredders out there his sweep picking is top tier Warrel Dane it’s a great singer his style is like no other
Right, sadly the vocalist died... However, Jeff Loomis (before joining Arch Enemy {maybe he likes the vocalist...}) recorded an impressive one-off album with Keith Merrow ("Conquering Dystopia"): brutal riffs + insane shredding + crazy drumming - it's all there. The funny (kind of) part is, from what I understand, they made the album without any big labels: kind of recording it at Keith's home (not 100% sure, but it looked like that) and it's still awesome.
In flames - only for the weak (Live at sticky fingers)
Good choice
Yusssss
For a solid 10 years Nevermore was one of the better proggy metal outfits out there. If you dig this you'll love Symphony X. Iconoclast is a Symphony X track in a similar vein. Factoid: Guitarist Jeff Loomis once auditioned to join Megadeth when he was 16. But he told everyone he was 22. Dave Mustaine and co. found out he was only 16 otherwise he might have gotten the job. Dave essentially told him you're gonna be better than me, go do your own thing.
Probably a good thing he didn't get the gig because he probably would have lasted one album & tour and then disappeared off the face of the earth.
Big Bry Maybe if he got into drugs.
I think everything worked out fine.
Woah! Hyped as hell to see you guys get around to this one. Yeah it's an awesome song. You should also check out Nevermore - Sentient 6.
I’ve been commenting for this song for three months now... I don’t know what to do with myself now... haha
Thank you! RIP Warrel Dane. He definitely has a theatrical quality. He originally trained to be an opera singer. Jeff Loomis the lead guitarist is my idol.
Nevermore are just heavy prog. The “bringing the groove back” thing isn’t a Rush invention...it’s just symphonic sonata form. Been around a while :)
You guys are such a great escape from a polorized world right now!
Agree 100% with the final comments! Great analogy!
Do 21st century schizoid man by King Crimson guys! At least what you’ll say is that the song has the best musicianship you’ve heard in this channel! Also, it will open the vault for another set of subscribers! Some rabid ones by the way! Hehe
A good choise sir! King Crimson is to blame for much of these extreme metal bands existence. BTW have you heard this version on schizoid? ruclips.net/video/s0j4WkoDrtg/видео.html
ricolync yes! Indeed KC pioneered loads of stuff! This Shinin version is wild! Still prefer the original! To think it was released in 69...
Freakin great song choice!
Love King Crimson. In the Court of the Crimson King would be a great song as well!
Yeah they need to do King Crimson ... Starless or Fracture would be my recommendations, but obviously 21st Century is a solid contender.
Annihilator - Alison Hell
RIP Warrell Dane - Seattle misses you!
Guys, I'd like to see your reactions to Hangar 18 by Megadeth! Various and various great solos on that song!
Best regards from Brazil!
YES Please guys you won't regret it ;)
Yes please
Whilst I don't entirely disagree, they're heading for "the entire rust in peace album", they should at least check out something from another album by Megadeth
They should do hangar 18. It,s about time. One of their absolute best songs. They did 5 songs by metallica.
70s80sRocker 1963 but they weren't five songs from the same album
I know you'll eventually listen to this band because you can't listen to metal and not listen to them at some point, but here it is again so you don't forget...
RAMMSTEIN - SONNE
I'd like to see them react to the video for Mein Herz Brennt then immediately do the acoustic piano version after.
Remember it has to be live or else it gets banned usually!
Been watching your vids all night/morning. Loving your thoughts and reactions. But this one has to be my favourite so far. And of one of my favourite songs. You guys rock.
YES!!!! YES!!!!! You guys finally got around to em. These guys were like superheroes to me when I was in high school LOL! One of my all time favorite bands. THANK YOU!!!!
Scott McCumber same. I used to listen to them in Spanish class on that low. Lol
Death-Flesh and the Power it Holds!!!!
Always upvote for Death.
Yeah they gotta see it sooner or later
My vote is for Bite The Pain. But yeah, definitely do Death.
yes, plz stop ignoring this request.
I'm a Death fan, but I cringe a little bit when I see these requests because I know that they're going to hate the vocals if they ever listen to it.
One of the most underrated bands of all time but one of my favorite bands of all time. Also my favorite album from them. The music comes from the genius minds of guitarists Jeff Loomis and Steve Smyth but Loomis was the Mastermind behind the music.He was the reason I bought a 7 String guitar. Warrel Dane (R.I.P. Brother) an excellent lyricist with an unique voice with a Tenor type of vibe. And yeah. I agree his vocal style wasn't for everyone. The excellent, flawless drumming comes from the amazing Van Williams. The Year of the Voyager is also one of my favorite Live DVD's of all time. I can watch it 10 times and never get tired of it. I remember listening to this album for months nonstop.
When they do Nevermore but don't do River Dragon :/
Shucks so much great music from them, Enemies Of Reality would also catch them up to speed of the masterfulness! I grew up with Jeff, my first show we opened up for his band System, then he joined Experiment Fear, which after he left for Seattle I joined and played drums on the album Assuming The Godform. look up System and Experiment Fear here on YT, for young Jeff's work, still a master. Jeff was on Choir Invisible demo.
River Dragon has Come... is one of my favourite Nevermore songs...
Hang on wait...
Next in Line is one of my favourite Neve....
Dreaming Neon Black is one of my fav....
What Tomorrow Knows is one....
I, Voyager is....
The Heart Collector...
Seven Tongues of God
Acid Words
Lotus Eaters
Poison Throne
Who Decides
This Sacrement
Insignificant are some of my FAVOURITE Nevermore songs. 😂
Death - The Philosopher
naw... Symbolic
Symbolic is a great song. But naw... The Philosopher
Blub too each, his own
Blub Symbolic!
Schism by Tool is a must listen. You guys gotta go back to Tool. So much amazing music and lyrics from them, and schism is a great place to pick back up
Bill Shakespeare yes...It is time for more Tool.
Have they done any Mars Volta yet?
William Mande no
You'll have to take a break from doing metal stuff to do more tool.
Definitely need more tool, but not Schism. Need to do the live version of Pushit off the Salival album. The only song that comes close to being as awesome as Lateralus.
All hail for Nevermore !
Thank you guys, that was fire !
Another awesome review guys! Hell yeah this song is sick! Okay then, next song - Fear Factory, Self Biased Resistor.
PINK FLOYD - TIME
Daniel Santiago yeeeeeees
“Diary of a Madman” by Ozzy
Death - Sprit Crusher
Excellent reaction guys, of an exellent metal band and song!!! First time i see a video of yours and excellent description!!!
Death - Spiritual Healing, Scavenger of Human Sorrow
Death - Symbolic / Lack of comprehension !
This song is a masterwork. And it was (deservedly) voted by many as metal album of the year when it came out. The whole album is top to bottom fantastic. My biggest regret is not going to see them live on the Obsidian Conspiracy tour as they would after that tour call it quits. I had hoped they would get back together but with singer and songwriter Warrel Dane's untimely passing, that will probably never happen.
Couple neat things. The passages of the song follow the state of mind of the protagonist of the song. The heavy chaotic section in the middle speaks to him questioning his sanity leading to the mind blowing "solo" sections where he seems to actively be losing his sanity. This part is divided up into two seperate enormously difficult sweep picked riffs that are actually going on underneath these bridge sections. The song doesn't have a real solo, save for a short one during a transition. Guitarist Jeff Loomis is considered by many to be one of the most if not the most gifted of this current generation of guitarists. Whats even crazier is this whole album uses 7 string guitars exclusively, making those crazy full fretboard sweeps at the end even crazier. Sorry for the guitar tech talk.
The drumming from Nevermore is also insane.
The vocals are unique. Warrel was in fact a classically trained singer and it does come through. His voice is unique, which is what makes it great. The band sound itself defies categorization as you picked up on. It has elements of power, thrash and prog all rolled in to one. I would say that you should definitely revist them again and react to Sentient 6 when you do. The song has a fantastic story but the vocal approach on that song is very different by Warrel and isn't like most of their songs. At least not through the whole song.
I loved your breakdown of the lyrics. Great reaction. Now its time for some Unleash the Archers-Awakening!
Judith by A perfect circle
George and Ryan not liking the “Broadway” style of singing probably explains why they don’t gravitate towards certain bands like Iron Maiden
Think we can convince them otherwise if they listen to some symphonic metal like Epica or Nightwish.
666melodeath666 I'd like to see them do Sacred Worlds by Blind Guardian.
SKULLEDBUICK Valhalla Live would be a great reaction too
OR IF THEY LISTEN TO *rime of the ancient mariner* !!!! IF THAT SONG DOESNT TURN THEM INTO MAIDEN LOVERS I GIVE UP! LOL
or Dimmu Borgir - Progenies of the Great Apocalypse
honestly if they listen to Floor Jansen fronting Nightwish it is the best, she blends her operatic and rock voices seemlessly express emotions in both, no insult to Tarj or Simone, who I have seen live
Try out Dreaming Neon Black by Nevermore, whole album was about his girlfriend's involvement with a cult and eventual disappearance.
My favorite Nevermore album. Beyond Within is an outstanding track.
Dreaming Neon Black is such a moving track. One of my favorites. You can feel the pain and emotion from beginning to end.
Nevermore is one of my favorite bands but I totally understand that Warrels voice isn't for everyone. If you guys ever decide to revisit Nevermore you should do "Sentient 6" I think you'll really enjoy the lyricism and the story that song tells. :) love the channel!
Devin Townsend - Deadhead (Live at Royal Albert Hall)
Strapping young lad - Love? is something you should do soon. It's ridiculously heavy, both on the instrumentals and lyrics.
FirstDragonSlayer start with Detox, imo - but yeah love to see a SYL reaction.
It's a great choice for SYL. Got a great steady groove to it.
I wonder if they'd even put 2 and 2 together and notice Devon! Its been quite awhile.
I'm more on the Love? side 'cause Devy said it himself - it's his best album. And I just kinda like Alien more too, so yeah. But all are good choices.
FirstDragonSlayer Been requesting this like every video lol