Toto's "Hold The Line" Metal Cover

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024
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    This cover features:
    Alex Skolnick: Testament, Alex Skolnick Trio
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    Rody Walker: Protest the Hero, Mystery Weekend
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    Tanner Wayne: In Flames
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    Emily Lee: Shearwater, Loma, Snake Oil, Droneflower
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    Devin Shidaker: The Acacia Strain
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    Samantha Mobley: Frozen Soul
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    Jordan Olds aka Gwarsenio Hall
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    Edited by Drew Kaufman / diet_hellboy
    Mixed by Bryan Batiste www.bryanbatis...
    Cover Composed by Jordan Olds and Urian Hackney
    Featuring Courtney the Cat
    #toto #yachtrock #metal

Комментарии • 386

  • @TwoMinutesToLateNight
    @TwoMinutesToLateNight  3 года назад +60

    We can only make awesome videos with YOUR help! Support us on Patreon! Buy a shirt! Donate to our PayPal! We love you! www.twominutestolatenight.com

    • @maysplays
      @maysplays 3 года назад +1

      Sweet. Do Africa next

  • @tmage23
    @tmage23 3 года назад +344

    Finally someone remembers that Toto has other songs worthy of covering.

    • @jimmyhazard
      @jimmyhazard 3 года назад +10

      So many good ones!

    • @lnk_Eyes
      @lnk_Eyes 3 года назад +5

      Like Europe. and The Americas

    • @LeSensuel
      @LeSensuel 3 года назад +11

      I mean, the best Toto tune is Rosanna, not Africa.

    • @johnafirth
      @johnafirth 3 года назад +1

      Dune soundtrack next?

    • @TheMetalOG70
      @TheMetalOG70 3 года назад

      Other? This is their hardest rocking hit songs.

  • @TheRealAlexSkolnick
    @TheRealAlexSkolnick 3 года назад +318

    That was so fun…Thanks for having me “on board” All hail yacht-metal 🤟🛳

    • @prodigaIProdigy
      @prodigaIProdigy 3 года назад +9

      that solo was easily the best part of the cover, no offense to the others ofc. Hope you lend your talents to the channel again!

    • @beeragainsthumanity1420
      @beeragainsthumanity1420 3 года назад +5

      Thank you for smashing that solo!

    • @WhatGrenadeWhere
      @WhatGrenadeWhere 3 года назад +4

      Your smile says it all man. Thanks for being a familiar face on 2min2LateNight.

    • @apoplexiamusic
      @apoplexiamusic 3 года назад +3

      that was an awesome solo!

    • @punker-gamer-trucker-guy
      @punker-gamer-trucker-guy 3 года назад +4

      A classic guitar God! That solo ripped the only way it should! Thank you sir!

  • @morganbebell9003
    @morganbebell9003 3 года назад +108

    I liked the solo in the original, but not surprised in the least that Alex Skolnick smashed this solo out of the park. Everyone did, really.

    • @josiahgust
      @josiahgust 3 года назад +6

      Alex was actually much closer to the original than I expected. Not complaining, it was great, I just thought he'd do more of his own thing.

    • @scottdreher8122
      @scottdreher8122 3 года назад +2

      I thought he surprisingly kept it very close to Lukather's original solo and I thought that was pretty cool.
      That original solo is awesome!

  • @Epiceclectic
    @Epiceclectic 9 месяцев назад +1

    Fuck me I was searching cause I thought I bet someone has done a killer metal cover of this, and the first one I see has Rody singing. Chefs kiss

  • @PolygonAlley
    @PolygonAlley 3 года назад +36

    In a post covid world, I'm going to miss GH jumping off his sofa. He'll always be jumping off his sofa in our hearts.

  • @AsmodaenProductions
    @AsmodaenProductions 3 года назад +62

    Thank you SO SO much for doing the "keyboard player resting on their elbow" shot *chef's kiss*

  • @tesau315
    @tesau315 Год назад +2

    I could honestly listen to Rody sing bangers from the 70's and 80's all day!

  • @booyrnes
    @booyrnes 3 года назад +53

    Alex Skolnick absolutely nailed the solo.

    • @roguelead72
      @roguelead72 3 года назад +3

      Alex has been killing it on Charlie Benante's channel over the last year and a half.

    • @gabifromhell
      @gabifromhell 2 года назад +1

      @@roguelead72 to be fair Alex has been killing with the guitar for a very long time

  • @iamathousandapples
    @iamathousandapples 9 месяцев назад +2

    Props to Rody, Totos vocals are notoriously difficult

  • @ianclickner390
    @ianclickner390 3 года назад +76

    After seeing Rody pull off songs like this, Protest The Hero NEEDS to put out an album of prog metal yacht rock covers.

    • @jvanslooten
      @jvanslooten 3 года назад +7

      Love to hear him belt out some Christopher Cross!

    • @floatingdisembodiedhead8975
      @floatingdisembodiedhead8975 2 года назад +1

      I saw him sing some opera song on his channel just now. It's actually beautiful.

  • @aarononon
    @aarononon 3 года назад +64

    Rody doing Dead Man's Party was my favourite performance yet, can't wait for this one!

    • @My_Naginta
      @My_Naginta 3 года назад +4

      Maybe I'm biased (huge Elfman fan) but that's still my favorite. This gets a close second. Mostly for Skolnick. We need Chuck Billy to cover another Queen song!

    • @evilbobthebob
      @evilbobthebob 3 года назад +1

      PtH already has the yacht video for Limb from Limb!

  • @DannyBauder
    @DannyBauder 3 года назад +24

    Toto was so crazy musically, wildly talented musicians making what I assume they thought would be smash pop hits. Some of them were! Some of them were not!

  • @nelldogcf
    @nelldogcf 3 года назад +20

    Thank you for keeping the solo as is because that is seriously one of the best solos in rock!

  • @Bodytribechip
    @Bodytribechip 3 года назад +9

    Lots of unraveling here. Every part of this was interpreted brilliantly, but shout out to the drums. Also, Protest The Hero is a band I didn't know I needed.

  • @bascurero
    @bascurero 3 года назад +11

    I'm so down for Toto metal covers. This one is so solid.

  • @alaskan_bergwanderer
    @alaskan_bergwanderer 3 года назад +5

    And don't think I didn't notice the SWEET bass playing by Samantha...and an even sweeter Dissection shirt!

  • @joemasters2270
    @joemasters2270 Год назад +1

    Gentlemen! Phoenomenal!!

  • @Louisejames23
    @Louisejames23 3 года назад +17

    Alex is such an underrated guitarist, totally nails everything I’ve ever seen him do 🤘🎸😬

    • @gikkelman844
      @gikkelman844 3 года назад +2

      What makes you say that. I think he's been rated appropiately. As a really good guitarist.

    • @Thijscube
      @Thijscube 3 года назад +1

      @@gikkelman844 yeah everybody throws around the underrated label here. alex is rated as one of the best ever

    • @JonnySublime
      @JonnySublime 3 года назад

      You literally just described the opposite of underrated.

  • @Metal0011
    @Metal0011 3 года назад +72

    Can we get a Spotify playlist of these covers? alot of these are genuine SLAPPERS

    • @vrablu9023
      @vrablu9023 3 года назад +11

      You can get them on Bandcamp Fridays. Mark your calendar!

    • @3gnomes1bigcoat39
      @3gnomes1bigcoat39 3 года назад +4

      Definitely need a Spotify playlist

    • @peterogrodnick5693
      @peterogrodnick5693 3 года назад +1

      I was saying the exact same damn thing for the Where Is My Mind cover

    • @amyjones2119
      @amyjones2119 2 года назад

      Yes please!!

  • @ronniejdio9411
    @ronniejdio9411 3 года назад +23

    Major props for using captain ron AND cabin boy clips

  • @jeremyk4378
    @jeremyk4378 3 года назад +18

    Emily Lee is a superstar.

  • @phantom_spaceman
    @phantom_spaceman 3 года назад +12

    Hell yeah! But when are we getting the Lover Boy we all deserve?

  • @RobbZipp
    @RobbZipp 3 года назад +4

    Sam is my homie and Frozen Soul are awesome! Glad to see her play in one of your videos! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @TheeFinchLynch
    @TheeFinchLynch 3 года назад +16

    Rody is a goddamn legend. GG, everyone.

  • @Making_whoopie
    @Making_whoopie 2 года назад +1

    Y'all are keeping the fire. Good shit

  • @lifesnevereasy
    @lifesnevereasy 3 года назад +3

    Skolnick has such great tone for a metal guitarist. I like all Testament but his stuff is brilliant.

  • @neilwontorcik
    @neilwontorcik 3 года назад +11

    Hey, this Rody guy has pipes.

  • @mitchellborne7428
    @mitchellborne7428 3 года назад +1

    Holy crap Rody's Vox sounds FANTASTIC! Killer job yall!

  • @olinm7035
    @olinm7035 3 года назад +5

    This is pure genius. More yacht rock covers please. I think this unit could pull off some Steely Dan.

    • @toolbox137
      @toolbox137 3 года назад +1

      You missed this one then... ruclips.net/video/UwmTk-BQB1k/видео.html

    • @olinm7035
      @olinm7035 3 года назад

      @@toolbox137 Nice!!!! 👌

    • @ssgoifvet
      @ssgoifvet Год назад +1

      They did Reelin in the years

  • @tomcuzick6520
    @tomcuzick6520 3 года назад +2

    i initally searched "hold the line metal cover" ask a joke. holy fuck, is the joke on me now.

  • @kashv.k2797
    @kashv.k2797 3 года назад +2

    The boy Rody brought me here 🖤🖤

  • @stenhasselquist8996
    @stenhasselquist8996 3 года назад +1

    Protest the Hero has been PUSHED on me since 2006, and I have have just not cared for them until now. Now they are my new favorite band.

  • @jackwurzer1146
    @jackwurzer1146 3 года назад +11

    samantha is a badass, one of the nicest people in metal that i’ve spoken to

  • @brantleyhester6641
    @brantleyhester6641 3 года назад +5

    Everytime I hear this song on the radio I sing "Love isn't always a crime". I can't be the only one

  • @tlniec
    @tlniec 3 года назад +2

    Leaving aside the great arrangements and musicianship, these covers just sound fantastic. Can't wait for the next one!

  • @kylehynes2888
    @kylehynes2888 3 года назад +1

    Rody is a legend. Can't wait to see them tour the new album. Come back to Newfoundland protest!

  • @spaceburger80
    @spaceburger80 3 года назад +3

    RODY! YES! I was lookin forward to another appearance after that fuckin LEGENDARY Oingo cover ❤️🤘

  • @BryannaHitchcock
    @BryannaHitchcock 3 года назад +2

    Awesome cover. My fave Toto song.

  • @tomroberts2135
    @tomroberts2135 3 года назад +1

    amazing editing, well done, respectful and bomb cover - as always

  • @jimibarnes3522
    @jimibarnes3522 3 года назад +1

    DAAAAAAAAAANNNNMMMMM! This is one heavy load. Props to all, special shout to that bass line and bass player though, that's really solid.

  • @Xy0ud0ntkn0wmeX
    @Xy0ud0ntkn0wmeX 3 года назад +1

    Been waiting for a new bedroom cover. Awesome as usual!

  • @conradcrawford1384
    @conradcrawford1384 3 года назад +6

    This is too fun and Alex RIPPED that solo!

  • @kaerynbass8355
    @kaerynbass8355 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic!!!!

  • @MikeDeHoop
    @MikeDeHoop 3 года назад +3

    Another banger with Rody Walker

  • @tdamage
    @tdamage 3 года назад +1

    that, YALL, kicks ass!!

  • @kennyg823
    @kennyg823 Год назад +1

    Yacht metal is my favorite metal

  • @tmcgrenere
    @tmcgrenere 3 года назад +1

    Damn!

  • @themisfitmama4397
    @themisfitmama4397 3 года назад +2

    You captured boat/yacht rock vibe so so well with those movie clips 😂🤣 🤌🏻

  • @nicholasromig5506
    @nicholasromig5506 3 года назад +1

    Skolnick is a BEAST

  • @scottgirouard
    @scottgirouard 3 года назад +5

    This might be the best one yet hahah Rody kills this song hell yeah

  • @MrScrubsJanitor
    @MrScrubsJanitor 3 года назад +2

    As always, Rody delivers the style on point😂

  • @morganbebell9003
    @morganbebell9003 2 года назад

    Alex murdered that solo! HOLY SHIT!!

  • @beanodiablo3370
    @beanodiablo3370 3 года назад +1

    I love all these covers, but somehow Emily Lee always makes them next level! Great job!

  • @ItsProbablyFine
    @ItsProbablyFine 3 года назад +39

    This has to be the first time in history anyone has ever successfully covered a song by this band.

    • @drinfernodds
      @drinfernodds 3 года назад

      Ninja Sex Party did a great cover of Africa, but this is finally a great cover thats not Africa

    • @wobblynoggin
      @wobblynoggin 3 года назад

      Cover bands play this a lot.

    • @johnafirth
      @johnafirth 3 года назад

      @@drinfernodds Best Africa cover is by the Hackney Colliery Band.

  • @drewagoosa68
    @drewagoosa68 3 года назад +2

    LOVE the Cabin Boy clips!
    such a funny movie

  • @peterogrodnick5693
    @peterogrodnick5693 2 года назад

    I keep coming back to this cause its SO. FUCKING. WELL. DONE.

  • @Grimpung
    @Grimpung 3 года назад +2

    As a metalhead who grew up loving toto (especially this song), this is fucking awesome!

  • @hescher997
    @hescher997 3 года назад +3

    Nailed it!

  • @psychonauts4207
    @psychonauts4207 3 года назад +1

    Holy F**k this is the best version ever, sounds great on xtc :)))

  • @bethlineham7920
    @bethlineham7920 3 года назад +1

    Loved this !!

  • @wickedillusion66
    @wickedillusion66 3 года назад +1

    How did you know that Protest The Hero is one of my fav groups..... This is an amazing track..

  • @Dopefish76
    @Dopefish76 3 года назад +9

    Came for the Toto, stayed for the cat in a sailor hat

  • @BonesEye42
    @BonesEye42 3 года назад +1

    Can we get more of Emily’s dog? It’s enthusiasm is contagious!!

  • @MunkJob
    @MunkJob 3 года назад

    One of my favorite drum lines of all time! This one holds up!!

  • @nmarrs8539
    @nmarrs8539 3 года назад +1

    Still want that Cover of “Korea” by The Deftones. But I’m always happy with your work.

  • @jameslevario2254
    @jameslevario2254 3 года назад +1

    Emily Lee is the glue that holds this cover together!!

  • @vivianhayes6865
    @vivianhayes6865 3 года назад +2

    Hell yeah😎💥💯🤘

  • @gsmith207
    @gsmith207 3 года назад +4

    F ya! Drums were killer!
    guitar solo epic as well. obviously vocals nailed it and the rest of ya absolutely ROCK!
    The way you guys ended that song was cool as hell!

  • @georgestokes6704
    @georgestokes6704 3 года назад

    Forgot your channel existed. F@cling great covers with surprise guest players. Absolutely great content thanks.

  • @punker-gamer-trucker-guy
    @punker-gamer-trucker-guy 3 года назад +1

    The best Toto song

  • @paistefever
    @paistefever 3 года назад +4

    That was fantastic! Rody's vocals actually reminded me live versions with Jean Michel Byron when he was in Toto.
    PS When anyone covers Hold The Line, I always hope someone would include solo from Crying In The Rain (Whitesnake 1987 version) instead of the original, it blends perfectly back to the final verse of Hold The Line :D

  • @smallfaucet
    @smallfaucet 3 года назад

    I was thinking "Water World" and then it pops up! Awesome! Great video edit on this too \m/

  • @owengrover1297
    @owengrover1297 3 года назад

    Skolnik is such a multi-faceted legend.

  • @Brandon47
    @Brandon47 3 года назад +1

    AZ refreshing as a can of tab ! Well done 👏

  • @lesclaypoolonbass9431
    @lesclaypoolonbass9431 3 года назад +8

    I love this original song. Reminds me of GTA San Andreas

  • @franklira4675
    @franklira4675 3 года назад +1

    Samantha!! So sick

  • @zumokumibonsu4501
    @zumokumibonsu4501 3 года назад +2

    rody you’re the goddamn best

  • @fartooeasy7315
    @fartooeasy7315 3 года назад

    vocals and solo absolutely ripped.

  • @terryharding4185
    @terryharding4185 3 года назад +1

    Slayin the classics🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @moonytheloony6516
    @moonytheloony6516 3 года назад +1

    Well Damn.
    Well Done.

  • @joecephus352
    @joecephus352 3 года назад +2

    'Now that's what I call Metal' should be a bi-monthly contribution.

  • @Nobodyimportant696
    @Nobodyimportant696 3 года назад

    Skolnick always has the best tone for every cover he does

  • @tonyfnd
    @tonyfnd 3 года назад +1

    Wow .. You all fucking smashed this !!!! Great cover !!!!

  • @Jeff_Kasmala
    @Jeff_Kasmala 3 года назад +1

    This is fucking amazing.

  • @taurus4205
    @taurus4205 3 года назад

    Hell yeah!! And Rody nails it!!

  • @stoojinator
    @stoojinator 3 года назад +2

    This was fucking awesome! It was true to the original, but just a bit heavier! Toto have so many great songs, and it's good to hear someone covering something other than Africa!

  • @Matthew-vw6gy
    @Matthew-vw6gy 3 года назад +5

    I’m subbed for more medium quality entertainment

  • @jeremykershaw
    @jeremykershaw 3 года назад +1

    That was incredible!

  • @413TomaccoRoad
    @413TomaccoRoad 5 месяцев назад

    Closest to metal that Toto got. Just a great guitar tune really

  • @andygtmo
    @andygtmo 3 года назад +1

    Another fabulous cover!

  • @JohnnyBeane
    @JohnnyBeane 3 года назад

    Awesome dudes! Hey Alex!

  • @brettcoverdale1989
    @brettcoverdale1989 3 года назад +1

    ALEX SKOLNICK!

  • @warpedoutside
    @warpedoutside 3 года назад +5

    300 likes with zero dislikes has to be some kind of record.
    Edit: 600 and no likes??? No trolls here today. Only big brain sophisticated folks.

    • @dwreck
      @dwreck 3 года назад +1

      780 likes no dislikes wtf

    • @TwoMinutesToLateNight
      @TwoMinutesToLateNight  3 года назад +6

      @@dwreck it was over 1000 with zero dislikes and honestly that meant more to us than any birthday gift. Thank you for watching!

  • @neilkuntz7725
    @neilkuntz7725 3 года назад

    That was fucking awesome. Alex and Tanner make a great combo

  • @prodigal71
    @prodigal71 3 года назад +5

    Freaking SWEET!!! Thought Toto was highly underrated...Steve Lukather is a MONSTER & Alex did such a great job on the solo.
    Hats off to every member who participated in this cover....PHENOMENAL!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

    • @roguelead72
      @roguelead72 3 года назад

      I saw him playing with Ringo Starr's All Star Band a few years ago, was nailing the Santana stuff, they played.

  • @w.l.h.
    @w.l.h. 3 года назад +5

    Ummm... That was Alex freakin' Skolnick, in case you all didn't notice.

  • @icstatonato
    @icstatonato 3 года назад +2

    10 out of 10

  • @TheBrettAbides
    @TheBrettAbides 3 года назад

    THIS is the Toto Metal cover I've really been waiting for!

  • @MartijnterHaar
    @MartijnterHaar 3 года назад

    Forget Africa, this is by far Toto's best song. And it gets even better with a sweet Alex Skolnick solo.