Killswitch Engage - My Last Serenade HIP-HOP HEAD REACTS TO METAL!!

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  • @AlexHefner
    @AlexHefner  6 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    so sorry guys! my dumbass scheduled this video for tomorrow even though it was supposed to be for today! love you guys so much and i hope you enjoy this reaction :)

    • @LetsGrindGames
      @LetsGrindGames 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      10 YEARS ALEX! We waited 10 MO F*, nah I’m joking, we don’t mind waiting ;)

    • @mpk6664
      @mpk6664 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Alex Hefner Please react to some Bring me the horizon(something from the sempiternal album.)

    • @2h2hxd67
      @2h2hxd67 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check out 'Right back at it again' by A Day to Remember, it will be worth it =D

    • @El_Chong
      @El_Chong 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get that EXMORTUS song done

    • @El_Chong
      @El_Chong 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please

  • @iruledaworld333
    @iruledaworld333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    God that video just screams "EARLY 2000s!" I miss those days.

    • @roomtemperaturecv313
      @roomtemperaturecv313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Haha those old haircuts and shit.

    • @hiiambarney4489
      @hiiambarney4489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They look so much like Linkin Park in their prime.

  • @SLVRGTP
    @SLVRGTP 6 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Had to quit everything I was doing for this reaction bro! This song will go down as one of the greatest KSE songs ever!!! Check our their songs, My Curse, Rose of Sharyn next or The End Of Heartache with Howard on vocals and let us know what you think!

    • @SSJ4Gamma
      @SSJ4Gamma 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      SLVRGTP Alex will really enjoy My Curse

    • @SLVRGTP
      @SLVRGTP 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zenith I think he’ll dig the lyrics and music a lot but I really want to hear what he thinks of Howard’s vocals and how they differed from Jesse. I’ve said before that they both brought two different styles to the band but neither changed what KSE was and are. I love and respect KSE as a whole and I’m stoked that Alex is reacting to them.

    • @darthaelris2059
      @darthaelris2059 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      SLVRGTP I think it's important to note that he should listen to the album versions and not the radio edit versions.

    • @Mantis.Sartinoli
      @Mantis.Sartinoli 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah, it's the next logical step! I personally prefer Jesse over Howard but not for much, Howard is a beast! IDK, there's something about Jesse's voice that makes you feel what he feels...Another idea could be having Alex react to Days of Grace since "Hymn of a broken man" is practically another KSE album (and a very good one)...

    • @NZKingOfXtreme
      @NZKingOfXtreme 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The live version of End of Heartache could be fun to watch.

  • @laurentdupont-gagnon7889
    @laurentdupont-gagnon7889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    the lyric of jesse are always deep af and amazing!!

  • @babyeater350
    @babyeater350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Killswitch is known for being one of the most positive forward metal bands out there. Their message tends to be very positive.

    • @nishanth6403
      @nishanth6403 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As I lay dying too

  • @abdyeljaramillo3383
    @abdyeljaramillo3383 6 ปีที่แล้ว +371

    Killswitch Engage - End of Heartache

  • @stanleyhood2693
    @stanleyhood2693 6 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    This whole album “Alive or Just Breathing” is awesome. I consider it the best one.

    • @PenguinNoodleSoup
      @PenguinNoodleSoup 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      grasseyeball best killswitch engage album EVER

    • @CoastalEddieinflames
      @CoastalEddieinflames 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Most "True Metalheads" will never, and mean NEVER put a metalcore album in their top 10, hell, 100. But if a metalcore record exists that deserves METAL HOF(GODS) status, this is it.

    • @jawaratoyloy7780
      @jawaratoyloy7780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No fuckin lie howie sings better but this dude is better

    • @davidroman6135
      @davidroman6135 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed that was the first album i bought by Killswitch engage alive or just breathing

    • @vincent2053
      @vincent2053 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CoastalEddieinflames That’d be Iowa

  • @dmoynihan6480
    @dmoynihan6480 6 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    The whole album "Alive or just breathing" from start to finish is 10/10 check it out 👌

  • @robertburkhart991
    @robertburkhart991 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This was the song that introduced me to Killswitch back in the day. Never looked back

  • @phoenix_wolt
    @phoenix_wolt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Killswitch Engage - My Curse

  • @kylemohler2402
    @kylemohler2402 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Now it's time to introduce you to Howard. Another amazing vocalist and nobody else could have substituted Jesse in his prolonged absence. Very nice guy too who sat and talked to my best friend who was months in recovery from a severe car on pedestrian accident. Held up the line just to talk to my friend and give him his well wishes and was so interested that he survived. Sucked for the rest of the people but made my friend's day. I suggest Rose of Sharyn or End of Heartache

    • @anotherrandomtexan25
      @anotherrandomtexan25 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      kyle mohler end of heartache gets my vote its one of my favorites from howard!

  • @lets_play39
    @lets_play39 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The screams, the beats, the distortion n the guitar riffs... Really fill my ears..
    One of my fave.. from KSE.. 🤘

    • @beastmotoz
      @beastmotoz ปีที่แล้ว

      Howard sings it better though

  • @jnwoodard8764
    @jnwoodard8764 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The album that brought metalcore to the masses.

    • @HeroSword_P
      @HeroSword_P 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd argue that As I Lay Dying's "Shadows are Security" or KSE's "The End of Heartache" did that with songs like "Confined" and "The End of Heartache"

  • @ValzRon
    @ValzRon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Oh yeah and for KSE , you should go "My curse" next

    • @boomshlang32
      @boomshlang32 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Valz Ron or Hate By Design

  • @zealanCA
    @zealanCA 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Metal also has a mathematical beauty to it. The time signatures and beautifully put together combination of sounds make me really appreciate it.

  • @chrissafford5210
    @chrissafford5210 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Metal, as in all music, makes you feel something that can only be expressed through angst. It's not about making others feel pain and suffering, its more to help (you as the listener) deal with your own in a way that only you can. Ever song has a different meaning for each person.

    • @hiiambarney4489
      @hiiambarney4489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beautifully said Chris!
      I feel though, Metal Songs, even though they appear superficial in sound really stick these emotions to you.
      Too bad corporations see Music as a sale enhancing background performance and people started to catch on to it a lot.
      There are INCREDIBLY strong songs still made every day, most of them will never be heard though, even if they could help them through their struggle.

    • @FWDSUXARSE
      @FWDSUXARSE 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's how I've always interpreted music, from Deicide to Depeche Mode.

  • @Chasing.therain
    @Chasing.therain 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love that you said that people who love Metal are open minded...because metal music has a bad rap sometimes...a lot of people see it as "the devil's music" or whatever...so it does take an open minded person to listen to metal and appreciate it. So thank YOU for being open to the genre!

  • @Tenspeed1
    @Tenspeed1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Check out Killswitch Engage - Rose of Sharyn!
    You gotta hear their old vocalist. I love Jesse and Howard just the same but I like Howard's tone more.

    • @snufflepuppy
      @snufflepuppy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Jesse is the old vocalist. :P

    • @Tenspeed1
      @Tenspeed1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And then he was replaced by Howard. Then Howard left and Jesse came back. Pretty sure you knew what I meant. ;)

    • @snufflepuppy
      @snufflepuppy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Course, I was just being cheeky.

    • @xBlueAutumnx
      @xBlueAutumnx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jesse is a better lyricist and Howard is the better singer. That said, they both rock. Jesse sings with pure passion and Howard know's how to fuck a crowd... God Howard can really command an audience. lol.

    • @raz6ne721
      @raz6ne721 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      riffscreamer technically Jesse is their old vocalist

  • @jbasti227
    @jbasti227 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Dude I'm digging the content, and glad you're enjoying metal!
    Devin Townsend - Deadhead (Live at Royal Albert Hall)

    • @dregnar85
      @dregnar85 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joseph Bastidas please do this.

    • @kendyl8292
      @kendyl8292 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes yes yes!!

    • @slackocaster
      @slackocaster 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes... yess.... yyyyeeeessss!!!! Heavy Devy!!!!!

  • @sethrechenberg7459
    @sethrechenberg7459 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Do killswitch engage fixation on darkness 👍🏻

  • @anthonycoffey4699
    @anthonycoffey4699 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love Killswitch so damn much! I can't count how many times their music has helped me thru though times. I prefer Howard but Jessie has his own style that's equally as moving.

  • @heldertiago124
    @heldertiago124 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    If you like the mixture between clean/harsh vocals listen All That Remains - This Calling

    • @sketterman1981
      @sketterman1981 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hélder Tiago or literally any song of The Fall of Ideals

    • @HeroSword_P
      @HeroSword_P 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Personally I think "Not Alone" is far better

  • @tunezjunkie87
    @tunezjunkie87 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    KSE is so technically awesome. Adam D is one of the best guitarists and producers in the metal/metalcore scene, and the fact that Jesse is back in front of the band proves how well these guys really jived together. Love them!

  • @tadsite
    @tadsite 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for doing this one Alex.
    This song is so great as you'll find yourself singing 'FROM SORROW' and 'This is, my last, serenade' for the next few weeks, or decade for me!

    • @tadsite
      @tadsite 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS!

  • @blackestskyline9732
    @blackestskyline9732 6 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    You already react Killswitch Engage with Jesse, now you should react Killswitch Engage with Howard Jones on vocals. Songs like The End Of Heartache, In The Arms Of Sorrow, This Is Absolution, My Curse and Rose Of Sharyn. This are the songs that makes KsE the king of metalcore

    • @abysswatcher8515
      @abysswatcher8515 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Blackest Skyline don't forget holy diver cover too :)

    • @cordero6960
      @cordero6960 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Holy Diver (Dio Cover)

    • @AndyWoohoo666
      @AndyWoohoo666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I second that... I love both KSE so to speak. What made it so great with the Howard era is that it sort of made KSE into two awesome metal bands.
      This second run with Jesse is really an evolution of the band and I've been a fan since early 2000 and I still consider them my overall favorite metal band.

    • @meganfitzsimmons3654
      @meganfitzsimmons3654 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yessssss. I was hoping for a kse video with Howard even though he's no longer in the band

    • @erichemp1713
      @erichemp1713 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jesse is way better than Howard.

  • @philly24491
    @philly24491 6 ปีที่แล้ว +516

    Go listen to some Killswitch Engage when Howard was the lead singer. Let us know who you think is better.

    • @psychosis345
      @psychosis345 6 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      MetalHead . 2449 I liked Howards clean vocals more, but Jessie's scream is great

    • @isaacduplantis1114
      @isaacduplantis1114 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      nick ciccaglione same

    • @philly24491
      @philly24491 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Because people are allowed to have opinions...?
      Also, people are allowed to like BOTH singers.. Lol don't be sensitive

    • @philly24491
      @philly24491 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I listen to all their shit... I personally don't have a favorite. Which is why I like to hear others opinions. Get it?

    • @reneontiveros695
      @reneontiveros695 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I like both of them, they are both great singers, I think the reason prefer Jesse though is that in my option Alive or just breathing was their masterpiece album and his vocals are so fucking awesome on that album

  • @SSTR87
    @SSTR87 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Holy diver from killswitch engage. It's a cover but done really well

  • @Hybridsteel
    @Hybridsteel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    a floor fliler when i used to dj this was one of those tracks that filled my floor at the club

  • @SageNemesis
    @SageNemesis 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Killswitch Engage - Rose of Sharyn. This is with their second singer Howard Jones. Is he better than Jesse? Dunno, I love em both! Like, my feelings about the group never changed with the singers haha. They both kick ass!

    • @quentondaniels8536
      @quentondaniels8536 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spot the fuck on

    • @flofett1570
      @flofett1570 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      SageNemesis sting is my favorite wrestler of all time!!!!!!

  • @mr.keiser4259
    @mr.keiser4259 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It does not have an official video, but The Element of One is such an amazing and underrared song by them. It sounds a lot like this one. You'll get hooked instantly. Soft start, gets heavy, gets soft, gets heavy, ends soft. It's a masterpiece!

    • @SRSU48
      @SRSU48 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mr.Keiser element of one is jesse's best song

  • @blaktoofgrin7158
    @blaktoofgrin7158 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude your comment at the end about metalheads is so right on. You made me love your vids even more.

  • @thebrenner2098
    @thebrenner2098 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    U need to see them live bro! The energy is unreal and they always put on a hell of a show!!

  • @superjoefz
    @superjoefz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Architects - Doomsday

    • @luluskywo
      @luluskywo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He neeeeeds to get to Architects. No way around it

    • @kylewilson7230
      @kylewilson7230 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      helll yes dude

    • @christophschmidt9038
      @christophschmidt9038 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would also say Gone with the wind. I have never seen a song being performed with that amount of feelings before. Seeing "gone with the wind" live changed my view on Architects.

    • @superjoefz
      @superjoefz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazing song! I'd say Doomsday has a crazy amount of feels as well though and I'd say it's better as an introduction to the band

    • @Sirenhunter5
      @Sirenhunter5 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh! Devil’s Island and their Untitled track.

  • @burtreynolds5862
    @burtreynolds5862 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wage War - Youngblood. Its about a fan of the band that commited suicide and was memoralized by an amazing song. Also Alive by Wage War, The River, or Stitches are absolute bangers

  • @ttrain45
    @ttrain45 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for being open minded and going out of your wheelhouse. most people would just throw off metal music as being "angry/angsty teen junk" but you're helping bridge that gap, so once again, thank you.

  • @clairesimons3026
    @clairesimons3026 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aaaaah, moshing to this in the Krazyhouse in Liverpool for years! An escapism that I will always treasure. I adore this band! Beyond the Flames is gorgeous too 🤟🏼

  • @shanesturgill75
    @shanesturgill75 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Hell yeah, bro! You gotta check out some KSE with Howard Jones on vocals next! I like both vocalists, but Howard Jones has such a unique tone.

    • @HeartAblaze96
      @HeartAblaze96 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whenever i think of Howard i think of a metal opera singer. anyone else think the same? at least when he sings those high clean notes

    • @shanesturgill75
      @shanesturgill75 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kevin Barajas I agree - there is a bit of an operatic feel to some of his vocals.

  • @sniffer19961
    @sniffer19961 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    this song takes me back to the early 2000s man I feel old now 😂😂

  • @amberhoward7807
    @amberhoward7807 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like this is why I listen to metal, bc the artists are absolutely intelligent people and the things they do with lyrics and music and meanings are off the charts intelligent sometimes. I love getting in their heads and learning new things or just connecting with the artists through their music. It's awesome what these bands can do and accomplish and the meanings behind things are cool to not only understand, but feel through their music.

  • @night23fox
    @night23fox 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was the first song I ever heard from this band around when it came out I think and the year I got into band's like this. I was blown away, and had a similar reaction to it as you did. I always loved lyrics, and it does take an open mind to try to understand the songs and really feel it and the emotion that's put behind it and see the real meanings behind some of these songs. Another few good ones by this band are: Rose of Sharyn, and Starting Over (among others). Definately subbed after seeing these 2 reaction videos from you and I haven't even checked out the channel yet!

  • @chgotbanned
    @chgotbanned 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Killswitch is life this song is so OG and so ahead of it's time for the genre

  • @invictus3075
    @invictus3075 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's been show in a study that metal heads are more in tune with their emotions and are genuinely more happy with their state of mind 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟 #metalforlife

  • @newvolume7
    @newvolume7 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of your best react videos, so far. Keep up the good work, glad your enjoying your metal experience.

  • @Vyngraven
    @Vyngraven 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember I seen this video back in the day when videos on TV were a thing. This song introduced me to KSE for the first time, and I've been a fan ever since.

  • @LetsGrindGames
    @LetsGrindGames 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was awesome man! Loved the reaction, a lot of metal music does sound like noise to people but that’s because people are set in their ways and only like what they like, but I agree metal music and music in general has a sense of meaning behind everything that goes into producing the songs, killswitch has a lot of awesome songs, a lot of super meaningful ones too, I love bands that have a presence not just because of their popularity but because of the tone of their music!
    Awesome reaction man! Managed to get here leave an awesome comment for you ;) so close to 40K man! Congrats, you deserve the best dude!

    • @AlexHefner
      @AlexHefner  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LetsGrindGames ❤️❤️❤️ I got nothing but love for you man! Thanks for the support 🙏🏼

    • @LetsGrindGames
      @LetsGrindGames 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alex Hefner always!, going to be here forever man, just try get rid of me ;) haha won’t work? Thanks man! I appreciate the reply!

  • @Bravothree2
    @Bravothree2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    AILD - Through Struggle

    • @isaacduplantis1114
      @isaacduplantis1114 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bravothree2 one of the first AILD songs I heard! Gets me right in the feels

    • @Bravothree2
      @Bravothree2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Isaac Duplantis Totally, its was one of the first AILD songs I came across and I was hooked.

    • @AeonAxisProductions
      @AeonAxisProductions 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beyond our suffering is my favorite

    • @isaacduplantis1114
      @isaacduplantis1114 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      AeonAxis great choice!

    • @timothyholland2927
      @timothyholland2927 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AILD - The Sound of Truth
      and Nothing Left.

  • @evanpirpiris2395
    @evanpirpiris2395 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was not listening that much metal core, but since I found out Killswitch engage I really understand what metal core provides you and the enjoyment behind this music … it’s incredibly beautiful music !!!

  • @Nob0dyN0w
    @Nob0dyN0w 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw this band live and they played this song this is my favorite song from killswitch, they are just amazing live.

  • @elibaughman6407
    @elibaughman6407 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Twilight of the thunder gods. By Amon amarth...

    • @tank2003
      @tank2003 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yikes. He's gonna be wanting to lead the Berserkers against the hordes of Jotuns if he does!

    • @nieto610
      @nieto610 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope he does this epic ass song

  • @jonnygreenjeans
    @jonnygreenjeans 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hef!! I know you probably are getting a million different requests but if you liked this song and lyrics you gotta listen to Six by All That Remains. Love your videos brother!! Keep em comin!!!

  • @OliABraith
    @OliABraith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jesse is so much better now with this song, throat surgery, singing lessons and mature voice. Saw them in October 2019, amazing live!

  • @sketterman1981
    @sketterman1981 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is the band (and song) that got me into the harder metal scene. Jesse Leach takes a lot of crap for his voice (which is silly, but lots prefer KsE other singer). He is a fantastic song writer. Nearly all of his lyrics are both meaningful and thought provoking.

    • @SabresGuy87
      @SabresGuy87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His cleans were not good in first stint with KsE, but has gotten amazing in his return but Howard pushed KsE to new heights and his voice is so haunting and melodic and is just amazing, I love both and Signal Fire is a testament to that. My first song was this one but I grew up with Howard and I still can't listening to them with Jesse back cause their message is so amazing and it makes me happy everytime I hear them. KsE is my favorite band and it's not close for me

  • @unpasomasenlabatalla1701
    @unpasomasenlabatalla1701 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    React to Trivium - A gunshot to the head of trepidation Please!

  • @blackestskyline9732
    @blackestskyline9732 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    There's so many genre and sub-genre on metal
    Thrash metal, death metal, black metal, heavy metal, power metal, grindcore, progressive metal, brutal death metal, blackened death metal, atmospheric metal, doom metal, stoner metal, melodic death metal, hardcore metal, metalcore, deathcore, slam metal, gore metal, nu metal, etc aaaaah so many dude!
    Your journey on metal are just in the surface 😜
    But I always waiting for your next metal react video
    It's interested to know people like you from others type of music react to metal

  • @xSOILBORNx
    @xSOILBORNx 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jesse Leach is my all-time favorite vocalist and song writer.... hands down, no one moves me and inspires me like Jesse. His raw energy, power and deliverance is like no other. When you see him live, you feel the passion in his voice every second of the show from start to finish. It's an experience like no other. The album Alive or Just Breathing is simply iconic from start to finish and was the beginning of the metalcore genre.
    If you didn't know, Jesse has 2 other current bands / side projects... Times of Grace and The Empire Shall Fall. Would love to see some reaction videos of them.
    Times of Grace was a side project of Adam D's, the rhythm guitarist and back-up vocalist for Killswitch Engage. He wrote the album while laid up in a hospital bed. Adam recorded all guitars, bass, drums (he plays them all) and back-up vocals for the album himself and recruited old friend and band mate Jesse Leach for lead vocals. They released the album and recruited a few fellow musicians to tour live, including Killswitch lead guitarist Joel. I saw them live, filmed the whole set while standing next to Adam D's parents in the reserved balcony (whole show on my channel), that was one my all-time favorite shows. Times of Grace's lyrics are very spiritual, positive, inspiring and uplifting.
    Check out ---> Times of Grace - Live In Love [OFFICIAL VIDEO] -----> th-cam.com/video/T2gc3dMKlto/w-d-xo.html and Times Of Grace - Strength In Numbers [OFFICIAL VIDEO] -----> th-cam.com/video/VW6GtKeRo00/w-d-xo.html ..... or search for Where the Spirit Leads Me, Hymn of a Broken Man, Until the End of Days, The End of Eternity or literally anything off the album.... it's that damn good.
    The Empire Shall Fall was (still is) Jesse's band prior to him rejoining Killswitch. They put out a fully independent album and an EP with 2 more EPs in the works that got put on hold when Jesse rejoined Killswitch. They are a local band to me... saw them many times in small intimate settings of a couple hundred people. Check out Awaken, Lords of War, Voices Forming Weapons, These Colors Bleed, Choir of Angels, We the People, The Kingdom... Jesse's lyrics are so powerful and meaningful.
    There's a good lyric video of Voices Forming Weapons on TH-cam ---> th-cam.com/video/nVOxagkR2cI/w-d-xo.html
    I recorded this video of As The City Sleeps ----> th-cam.com/video/24Lw0mFWnFA/w-d-xo.html right up close and personal standing on the front of the stage. The dude wearing the 'fuck racism' shirt is the singer for Acaro, he came out and did this song w/ Jesse... it was awesome!!! The sound is rather 'raw'... but that's how i like it!
    Fun fact: My friend was the drummer in one of Jesse's earlier bands before Killswitch, Nothing Stays Gold (all songs on my channel), they used to practice in my friend's basement. :)
    Anyway, sorry for writing a book. lol
    One love.

  • @BG-cd6qn
    @BG-cd6qn 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're such a down to earth person, Alex. Loved your reaction videos from the first moment I saw them. My girlfriend in the back said "he's such a nice guy, I love how he's saying things" and I think we can all agree on that. Thanks for that one, bro!
    If you find the time, please react to Architects. Songs like these colours don't run, the devil is near, gone with the wind and memento mori will definitely hit you deep.
    Thanks again dude. Looking forward to the next my man!

  • @burtreynolds5862
    @burtreynolds5862 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Any Sevendust song will be amazing

    • @isaacduplantis1114
      @isaacduplantis1114 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Burt Reynolds have u heard that new album? It was 🔥

  • @shakthivelcr7
    @shakthivelcr7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    if you like screaming and melody mixture.. then the genre youre looking for is "metalcore"

    • @laLopOnk
      @laLopOnk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Shakthivel Ganesan Word.

    • @TheKarret
      @TheKarret 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nooope; TONS of melodeath has cleans and harshes and isn't metalcore. There are even cleans in some symphonic black metal, so really stop lying please. Lmao.

    • @isaacduplantis1114
      @isaacduplantis1114 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      TheKarret he never said only Metalcore mixes harsh vocals and cleans, he just said it's good for that. He's not wrong.

    • @shakthivelcr7
      @shakthivelcr7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      TheKarret i know opeth is not metal core. Are you just trying to win an argument or trying to prove you're a metal geek and knows everything about every genre? Either ways you're just an immature fuck who got easily butt hurt just coz I "SUGGESTED" a genre. Lol the fact that you're so concerned with him listening to opeth in the near/far future and misunderstanding the genre when you don't even know if he will listen or not makes you so fucking jobless in life. What do you do? Work at McDonald's for 10 bucks a day? Go get a life lol..or just continue anal-ing your mom :)

    • @shakthivelcr7
      @shakthivelcr7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Isaac Duplantis 💕💕

  • @lazerusthegrey9819
    @lazerusthegrey9819 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    out of all the reationers out there, alex by far the best. he does his research and is clearly intelligent.

  • @patricktaylor617
    @patricktaylor617 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was the song that made me love metal. Glad you like it

  • @therydogg73
    @therydogg73 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love that you're enjoying the metal, wish more people were as open minded as yourself. You should check out The Sword, great band, Freya or The Black River. Also, KSE Rose of Sharyn is great jam, loving the videos, keep banging em out.

  • @davidrangelo.3235
    @davidrangelo.3235 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    As I Lay Dying - A greater foundation pls :)

  • @x-Gingerbeard-x
    @x-Gingerbeard-x 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome to the Metal family brother, happy to see such an openminded dude! By the way, KSE is definitely one of my favorite bands too! Have fun exploring the Metal world, there's tons of good shit around!

  • @happymonkeyfish
    @happymonkeyfish 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    love that reacting to metal is becoming a big thing on youtube, people finally seeing these songs can be beautiful as well as intense

  • @beliel1345
    @beliel1345 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Okay, a couple of things 1: God dude! how enthusiastic you are always makes me smile, so thanks for that. I love these react channels and seeing a new generation get amped up to this shit! 2: If you dig this kind of metal you really should check out Fear Factory...a good place to start is Self Bias Resister from the Demanufacture release in '95 3: No offence, but I would hate to see you in a pit (you don't seem like the type)...so you should definitely go get in a pit ;) 4: MINISTRY ('nuff said). always fun, thanks bro.

    • @AlexHefner
      @AlexHefner  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      beliel1345 I’m glad I can put a smile on your face! That’s my goal

    • @no.comply4787
      @no.comply4787 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ALL THAT REMAINS (BAND)
      (SONGS)
      THIS CALLING
      TWO WEEKS
      SIX
      CHIRON
      NOT ALONE
      i have forgotten many but those songs mmmmmm....... they are in my humble opinion the pinnacle of this kind of music :)
      KSE too dont hate
      element of one
      rose of sharyn
      my curse of course
      ahhhhhhhhhhh so many

    • @beliel1345
      @beliel1345 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm with you...I'm starting to believe it's a passing phase...hopeflly

    • @novachroma8219
      @novachroma8219 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alex Hefner just go and check anything from Fear Factory, you won’t regret

  • @thecrow1988
    @thecrow1988 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Is it me or are starting to headbang? :)

  • @Solabusiness
    @Solabusiness 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That whole album changed my life. Plus I love your editing. Metal is soooooo underestimated and the truths and passion involved in the genre are incredible

  • @OrokkGaming
    @OrokkGaming 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    A blast from my high school days. Still a great song

  • @ryanweaver9832
    @ryanweaver9832 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Fear Factory- Replica Reaction!!!!!! You won't be disappointed!!!!!

    • @jbasti227
      @jbasti227 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ryan Weaver He really needs some Fear Factory!

    • @ryanweaver9832
      @ryanweaver9832 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joseph Bastidas yes he does 100% needs Fear Factory in his life

  • @TonyZXT
    @TonyZXT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Try Killswitch - This is Absolution

    • @Alex-hr1ml
      @Alex-hr1ml 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He really really need to hear that song.

  • @chones01
    @chones01 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seeing your reaction to this music that I’ve been playing for years is reigniting my appreciation for it.

  • @ForestxWalker06
    @ForestxWalker06 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the most beautiful killswitch engage songs ever produced

  • @mattthompson5908
    @mattthompson5908 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    So how that you have a lil taste of killswitch. You still have to get into the era of Howard. Dont get me wrong I love Jesse as the vocalist. Whether it be pre or post Howard. But Howard man....You have so much more to explore and fall in love with lol. So songs like My curse, or a light in a darkened world.

    • @CanikPlease
      @CanikPlease 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like Jesse better but howard was great

  • @TheGodkilla
    @TheGodkilla 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yeah dude, the end of heartache!

  • @JOS2140758
    @JOS2140758 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome how you came up with the conclusion at the end man, I feel the same way, open minded intelligent people and on top of that, a friendly community, which is funny, because from experience, that is the exact opposite of what people outside the metal community judge the music and its fans

  • @JOS2140758
    @JOS2140758 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    God damn it I love the melodic and hard shit switches, one of my favorites of there’s to listen with pounding bass, feels intense

  • @DennisTrovato
    @DennisTrovato 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wintersun - Sons Of Winter And Stars live at Sonic Pump Studios

    • @lovemetal4884
      @lovemetal4884 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ᛞᛖᚾᚾᛁᛋ ᛏᚱᛟᚹᚨᛏᛟ
      Yeah keep asking dude
      He will be blown away

  • @SSJ4Gamma
    @SSJ4Gamma 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Arch Enemy - The World is Yours

    • @OtsegoKid
      @OtsegoKid 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Zenith Arch Enemy - Rise

    • @Antelano
      @Antelano 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of all the songs you chose this one.

    • @SSJ4Gamma
      @SSJ4Gamma 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Antelano I picked a song I know he’d like. I love Arch Enemy but he has never heard them.

  • @mattsic6sic
    @mattsic6sic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching you react to these videos reminds me of myself growing up to these songs. I appreciate your open mindedness to the genre and the emotion behind the tracks. The metal community is often misunderstood, so I thank you for giving the music an honest opportunity to speak for itself and understand truly what we stand for.
    Btw, you're getting dangerously close to no longer being a hip hop head, but a real Metal Head! We're glad to have you.

  • @shoelesblondlady
    @shoelesblondlady 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for doing the old singer. I feel like I'm being reintroduced to all my old favorites

  • @kelvinduvall8453
    @kelvinduvall8453 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    If u like music like this u will love the band wage war

    • @SRSU48
      @SRSU48 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Knuckle Head Wage war is brutal

  • @Alex-mw8iv
    @Alex-mw8iv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    As i lay dying-the sound of truth

    • @isaacduplantis1114
      @isaacduplantis1114 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shadows are Security is one of the greatest albums of all time!

  • @TrueDuckFan
    @TrueDuckFan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One thing can’t be denied or contested. Killswitch May have THE best instrument play in all of hard rock!! You NEED to react to another one of there absolute best songs from ALIVE OR JUST BREATHING. ELEMENT OF ONE is insane!! One of my favorite songs right now. Just like this one but 5 times better. DO IT PLEASE!

  • @Galacticat_
    @Galacticat_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Soilwork - Rise Above The Sentiment
    Amazing mixture of screaming and clean vocals. Great melodic death metal. You'll dig it! Fair warning though, The music video is horrible lol

    • @Paradiselost316
      @Paradiselost316 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Soilwork have some of the best cleans you'll ever hear

    • @Earthad23
      @Earthad23 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the recommendation I’m loving me some Soilwork , I’ve been looking for a new band . Thanks

    • @epicsanchez9929
      @epicsanchez9929 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Follow the hollow

  • @Disheartened6
    @Disheartened6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "I"m loving metal" converting confirmation👍

  • @THENikoBellic
    @THENikoBellic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Shadows Fall- The light That Blinds!!!

  • @JonOuel
    @JonOuel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    one of my favourite song ever, glad you liked it! that was a really good and funny reaction haha great video!

  • @fainoshag
    @fainoshag 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dope as hell, as usual

  • @SicklessFM
    @SicklessFM 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    React to Killswitch Engage - Rose Of Sharyn (Live)

  • @neilhoward2102
    @neilhoward2102 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have a band for you to check out! The band is "ALL THAT REMAINS" & the 2 songs are called "THIS CALLING " & "THE AIR THAT I BREATHE " I'd like to see your reaction on these 2 songs or pick one. I think you'd like them, they'll shock & surprise you as well! I'll be waiting & watching for you to do this, thanks...

  • @MetalHeadThiele
    @MetalHeadThiele 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the videos man! Nice to see someone bringing a positive outside perspective to metal. Everyone lets show him some Amon Amarth, Raise Your Horns.

  • @3677robert
    @3677robert 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for those kind words. You don't know how much it means to us metal freaks

  • @IntenseGas
    @IntenseGas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Alter Bridge - Blackbird
    Pantera - Cemetery Gates
    Dream Theater - Under a Glass Moon
    Love the vid bro!

  • @fennris2157
    @fennris2157 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please react to Fire from the Gods- Excuse me.

  • @dans4wdadventures167
    @dans4wdadventures167 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Firstly Alex, excuse me for only just now stumbling across your clips, I’ve spent the last 45mins watching some.
    Secondly welcome to metal, u son have some catching up to do! U have found it to not be the dark, murdering devils work music it was believed to be years ago but a way of expressing deep, passionate messages in a powerful state that many can relate to. They connect feelings, thoughts, past and present happens and convert it into something more. Take just about any Linkin Park song, so many messages, like a note, of things to come, trust me u can feel the pain in the lyrics. Rip Chester. Their music got me through some dark times.
    Anyway, not sure this comment will be seen but had to say I love the clips, il be watching more and waiting for some more. Enjoy metal. It’s my favourite 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @rangernowall
    @rangernowall 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ur little movie clips in ur videos are great man..

  • @uBoBaMnupa
    @uBoBaMnupa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    KoЯn - Wicked

  • @eliwaters4932
    @eliwaters4932 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Motionless in white - Reincarnate

  • @Joseph-R
    @Joseph-R 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fucking mind blown I have never seen this channel before bro! I'm a huge fan of reaction channels. Gonna be checking out the rest of your videos tonight!

  • @eliaaam2262
    @eliaaam2262 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Killswitch Engage - My Curse
    Slipknot - Disasterpiece
    i think you're right with the fact that metalhead are open minded ..
    some lyrics of pop songs just talk about superficial stuff .. like '' Girl i love you let's dance together '' or shit like that .. ( i'm not judging pop music )
    the majority of metal music has so much meanings , lets say you can even interpretate the lyrics a little ...
    if you have been trough some thought moments metal is here to help you out for suree ...
    a song can have so much meaning for you that's the special thing , everyone hear a song from a different prospective .. that's such an hard thing to explain ..
    GREAT VIDEO MAN ! :D