Killswitch's Holy Diver ANALYSIS. Swords, meat drumsticks and crazy vocals!!!

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  • I of course have covered Ronnie James Dio singing the original, and then Liliac's cover a couple months ago. But you all have spoken, very loudly, and here is the cover from Killswitch Engage. Howard Jones's vocals are like honey, and brings in a humor that I can only picture from Monty Python's Holy Grail!
    Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Killswitch Engage performing "Holy Diver" for the first time.
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  • @TheCharismaticVoice
    @TheCharismaticVoice  ปีที่แล้ว +34

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    • @tylersimmons454
      @tylersimmons454 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you wanna do a rock cover, FOR THE LOVE OF THE METAL GODS do a cut comparison of Planet Caravan by Black Sabbath/Pantera

    • @T0xal
      @T0xal ปีที่แล้ว

      Would really want to see what words you would choose on " Howard Jones's cover of simple man ". My own reaction was. First of all I broke down in tears, Second is his story telling in this video.. Sooo much emotion but so sweet, It just melts my heart and soul everytime no matter how many times I listen to it. The goosebumps... Yeah you will know what i mean..!
      "Where the heck is our full version!?" Such a beatiful cover!
      Really want your words on this one!

    • @justinskillng5371
      @justinskillng5371 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you like rock and opera, you should watch Repo the genetic rock opera.

    • @bodysilencer1
      @bodysilencer1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome I'll give it a check out.
      But you should give the band Jinjer a quick review. I promise you'll be shocked and love it all at the same time. Any songs by them.

    • @justinskillng5371
      @justinskillng5371 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bodysilencer1 I like jinjer, super talented band. They are like a modern day Straight line stitch, I found them back in 07 time frame.

  • @jonathanserwatowski9024
    @jonathanserwatowski9024 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    I saw them many years ago. Howards mic broke he chucked it into the crowd and kept singing and you could here him just fine over the crowd it was CRAZY

    • @Drew_goo
      @Drew_goo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I heard this 2 years ago live. WasAHmazing

    • @DFGdanger
      @DFGdanger 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      He does not need
      A microphone
      His voice is fucking
      POWERFUUUUUULLLLLL

    • @ThorsShadow
      @ThorsShadow 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      @@DFGdanger
      He did not mean
      To blow our minds
      This shit happens to him
      All the tiiiiime

    • @WebsterCS2
      @WebsterCS2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@ThorsShadowaiiii aii aiiii aaaaah!
      Aiii aiiii aii ahhh!
      Aiihhh! AAAAAAHHHH!!!

    • @patrickpendergast898
      @patrickpendergast898 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He’s the brotha of metalzz he’s amazing

  • @VenomSWR
    @VenomSWR ปีที่แล้ว +615

    I absolutely love how Elizabeth is gushing about every single detail in the video like the callbacks to characters of the OG video, yet she doesn't mention once how Adam is playing the Princess and that makes it even funnier to me

    • @Qyngali
      @Qyngali ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I was about to comment about that lol!

    • @T1hitsTheHighestNote
      @T1hitsTheHighestNote ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Great makeup! Didn’t notice until at the end, and I had to do a double take.

    • @wrf85
      @wrf85 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@T1hitsTheHighestNote Yeah, because those humonguous sideburns does not give it away :-D :-D :-D But Adam is a very pretty ginger. :-D

    • @johnwalters583
      @johnwalters583 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Don’t forget about the chest hair!

    • @kimconrod7393
      @kimconrod7393 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@wrf85 omg Adam is just a beautiful man in general I've been crushing on him since I 1st heard them in 99. It didn't help they were local enough for me to just drive to Western mass all the time to see them

  • @quietlittlevirus
    @quietlittlevirus ปีที่แล้ว +252

    When talking about transitions from clean to screaming vocals, Adam does not get enough credit. He really supports Howard and Jesse both with his backup singing. He has a great growl and clean vocal. Some great examples are his parts in “This is Absolution” “Rose of Sharyn” and “Break the Silence.”

    • @JohnDoeDeMondo
      @JohnDoeDeMondo ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Adam D is my absolute favorite musician of all time. I've always wanted him to just record a few songs of just himself playing and doing vocals.

    • @slzash
      @slzash ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Francisco Camacho Adam screams quite a bit

    • @dazwold
      @dazwold ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And My Curse

    • @drmarsh4287
      @drmarsh4287 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rose of Sharyn is by far one of the sest examples of this and one of the best songs they ever wrote.

    • @TheVarrus
      @TheVarrus ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is SO GOOD in This is Absolution.

  • @pillboss1987
    @pillboss1987 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    The Arms of Sorrow is a great song that shows off the power of Howard’s voice as well as the vocal talents of Adam D.

    • @fragfart
      @fragfart ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That entire album 🤘

    • @hollyhayes9640
      @hollyhayes9640 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The whole album is the one of only 2 that I can listen to without skipping any songs (the other one is Alice In Chains' "Black Gives Way To Blue"). 🤟

    • @ericgolub8589
      @ericgolub8589 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hollyhayes9640Very anderrated AIC album for sure

  • @camcorban9516
    @camcorban9516 ปีที่แล้ว +408

    Rose of Sharyn is another powerful vocal performance from Howard. Great contrasts of powerful screams and passionate cleans. Highly recommend

    • @benzion7640
      @benzion7640 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Rose of Sharyn probably the most emotional charged song on the discography for me

    • @oramac7237
      @oramac7237 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Completely agree!! It's a heart wrenching poem given an emotional voice. Love that song so much. Highly recommended!

    • @TheComicBookJoker
      @TheComicBookJoker ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I cannot listen to that song without tearing up. I would love to see Elizabeth react to it.

    • @DD_elta
      @DD_elta ปีที่แล้ว +10

      my favourite killswitch song from the first time i heard it and still is to this day

    • @justincroteau1458
      @justincroteau1458 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's actually my favorite by them. I agree

  • @BigSlow23
    @BigSlow23 ปีที่แล้ว +332

    I'd love if you did an analysis on Killswitch Engage's "The Signal Fire" where you can hear both the Killswitch lead singers duet on an amazing song. Howard Jones and Jesse Leach are both outstanding singers and to hear them on the same track is just beautiful.

    • @shikacaca
      @shikacaca ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Ditto. That song is not just a masterpiece because it has both KSE singers, but it's such a beautiful song!

    • @DanielOliveira-nj5lf
      @DanielOliveira-nj5lf ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YEAH it would be awesome!!!

    • @flatlinedphoenix1688
      @flatlinedphoenix1688 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree

    • @Alfaqwad
      @Alfaqwad ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They definitely bring it on that track

    • @drumnut7767
      @drumnut7767 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Signal Fire is just epic!

  • @triplzer0
    @triplzer0 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I love the KSE cover of Holy Diver and the original too. I really wanna see Elizabeth take a look at Coheed and Cambria just cause Claudio has a fairly unique voice

    • @mbii7667
      @mbii7667 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      YESSSS!! I was thinking the same thing

    • @blackDrMe1409
      @blackDrMe1409 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeeeeees

    • @victorwounnsoscky6581
      @victorwounnsoscky6581 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Up

  • @zedthefish
    @zedthefish ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I think it's important to recognise that Adam Dutkiewicz is for the most part the driving force of the band. Writes most of the songs and produces the music too.

    • @Daemonarch2k6
      @Daemonarch2k6 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      He is a very beautiful princess by the way too 😁

    • @rabid_si
      @rabid_si 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Daemonarch2k6 When I saw KsE live, he wasn't a princess. He was wearing a cape and had his underpants over his trousers. So I guess he moonlights as a superhero when he's not busy being a princess.

    • @jlayman89
      @jlayman89 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When I was in a band around 16-17 years ago... fuck I'm old... we were looking into killswitch and Adam regularly pissed us off because hes fucking good at everything. It's not fair. Every time we were like "well at least he can't do this" some video would surface of him killing it like it's easy.
      Eventually a member of our band ended up being this way. Could pick up any instrument and sound like he'd played for years after a month. Ran his own recording stuff. Still dabbles with it all. By far the best guitarist I've met in person and we've met a lot. Some people just have it. He also happend to be named Adam, so there must be something with the name. Lol.

  • @JinofskiYaBoi
    @JinofskiYaBoi ปีที่แล้ว +113

    man if you like Howard's singing, then you'll ABSOLUTELY LOVE "Arms of Sorrow", his magnum opus with Killswitch Engage...

    • @hidude9919
      @hidude9919 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!

    • @hollyhayes9640
      @hollyhayes9640 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Pretty much everything they've ever put out is good. My Curse, Holy Diver, End Of Heartache, Arms Of Sorrow. 🤟 That whole album (Alive Or Just Breathing) is 1 of only 2 that I can listen to all the way through without skipping any songs (the other is "Black Gives Way To Blue" by Alice In Chains).

    • @Gudsur
      @Gudsur ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Totally agree. But as a rule with Killswtich: Howard can do no wrong. You can feel that he puts all of his heart and soul into every track. I get tearful sometimes with certain tracks like "Arms of Sorrow"

    • @brandychandler1090
      @brandychandler1090 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! Arms of Sorrow!

    • @ryansalyer5852
      @ryansalyer5852 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      While that’s good. I don’t think anything tops his live performance of my last serenade and fixation on the darkness

  • @chef24jim
    @chef24jim ปีที่แล้ว +340

    Have to eventually go full circle with Killswitch Engage... they have such great songs, but the song in which they have the new vocalist, Jesse Leach, do a song with Howard Jones. Song is called "Signal Fire" they have great layering, the song absolutely rips from the jump and the vocals from both are incredible.

    • @samhersh2134
      @samhersh2134 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      Jesse is the original singer that Howard replaced. Alive or Just Breathing is their first album and I highly recommend it if you’ve never heard it. Also, The Signal Fire is an amazing track! Howard and Jesse sound sooo good together 🤘

    • @chef24jim
      @chef24jim ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@samhersh2134 I stand corrected! I had no idea Jesse's history with the band!

    • @frasler1
      @frasler1 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@samhersh2134 Alive Or Just Breathing is their second album, they have a self titled debut album as well. Both albums are great and Signal Fire is indeed awesome. Seeing Howard appear in the video for the first time was so cool!

    • @nicholasxridiculous
      @nicholasxridiculous ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One of my fav Killswitch songs!

    • @lupo1237
      @lupo1237 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I SECOND THIS ! Signal Fire is amazingly well orchestrated and I think would be a phenomenal choice for her to go over, she will be head over heels if so!

  • @mike62380
    @mike62380 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Rose of Sharyn by Killswitch is another great display in the different ranges of Howard's vocals. It's also a very emotional song about losing a loved one. Definitely my favorite song by Killswitch engage

  • @youngrootv
    @youngrootv ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Howard Jones is one of the greatest and my favorite metal vocalist of all time!! His harsh to clean and vice-versa vocals are unmatched in my opinion! Though, another great clean to harsh vocalist is Matt Heafy from Trivium! Their work is also incredible!

    • @Daemonarch2k6
      @Daemonarch2k6 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      When i heard the first KSE songs in the beginning, i thought there were two singers, one growler and one clean singer.

  • @KaijuTango
    @KaijuTango ปีที่แล้ว +322

    I’m beyond happy that you’re checking out more Killswitch Engage. You’re gonna love this cover, it’s so good and Howard’s voice is spectacular. P.S I highly recommended you check out their song My Curse (album version specifically) it’s one of their best songs and Howard’s vocals hook you in.

    • @1xjuggernaut
      @1xjuggernaut ปีที่แล้ว +20

      1000% agree with this

    • @diamondem
      @diamondem ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Rose of Sharyn is my personal favorite. That entire album is just so good though.

    • @judahblessing2558
      @judahblessing2558 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you prefer album version too.

    • @bobby8465
      @bobby8465 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I absolutely love Howard's vocals, but "Alive or Just Breathing" will always be one of my all time favorite albums.

    • @Marverbest
      @Marverbest ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, my curse or this fire. Best songs on that album.

  • @themechaniacal1558
    @themechaniacal1558 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    The harmonizing guitars in the solo is such a beautiful touch. Normally, I am critical of bands who change the song up a bit because it is so difficult to do tastefully, but KE are masterful musicians with true Heavy Metal instinct.
    Now, may I suggest Volbeat. Singer is a top-notch belter with a unique voice for Rock and Metal.

    • @MasterRahl221
      @MasterRahl221 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I can't stand Volbeat's singer for some reason. His voice just grates on me.

    • @themechaniacal1558
      @themechaniacal1558 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@MasterRahl221 That's okay. You're just not into it, cool.

    • @stevenwilliams1805
      @stevenwilliams1805 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MasterRahl221 i can't help but see the swedish muppet whenever I hear his voice.

    • @mattheweagle223
      @mattheweagle223 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stevenwilliams1805 I have that problem with Skorpions

    • @tonyrogers8188
      @tonyrogers8188 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Heaven nor Hell, Still Counting, Sad Man's Tongue, Mirror and the Ripper, Lola Montez, Lonesome Rider, all would be fun choices!

  • @chaospoet
    @chaospoet ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I saw Killswitch perform this live on the Killthrax tour: Killswitch Engage and Anthrax. It was the last song of the night. They didn't have Howard (Jesse was on vocals) but they brought out Joey Belladona from Anthrax to sing it. So you had this super heavy extra crunchy version of the song with Joey's vocals singing over it. It was the best cover song I've ever heard in my life.
    Also while not a whole leg, I did have to reheat some chicken I had in the fridge and eat it while watching this. 😁😆

    • @kyrasoze516
      @kyrasoze516 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joey killed it on Neon Knights, on the "This is Your Life" Dio tribute album. I bet that set was amazing!

  • @000fuyt
    @000fuyt ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I love watching Elizabeth's reaction and laughter and smile and her professional input 🤘🤘🤘⚘⚘⚘⚘

  • @Twisted-View
    @Twisted-View ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Howard Jones has a very distinctive voice that some how manages to sound strong even when clean, without distortion. Great cover!

  • @michaelrowles1556
    @michaelrowles1556 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I would love to see more reviews of literally any Killswitch song, they've been my favorite band since discovering metalcore in middle school.

  • @firstnameIastname
    @firstnameIastname 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Howard Jones is just an amazing singer, hands down

  • @michaellrakes5521
    @michaellrakes5521 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man, I LOVE Killswitch Engage with Jesse Leach, but.....Howard Jones took them to a whole other level and elevated the band to special status with his amazingly powerful voice and range. I'd give ANYTHING to see them with him one last time ( was lucky enough to catch this lineup thrice!)
    So cool you reviewed this one! Glad you liked it

  • @davehollands
    @davehollands ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're getting Holy Grail vibes and want coconuts 😂 legendary.

  • @AdamGaffney96
    @AdamGaffney96 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    So excited, been wanting this one for ages! Howard Jones and Dio's song, a perfect combo. Also shockingly my first introduction to the song!

  • @brandondanforth8342
    @brandondanforth8342 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Having never seen any music video of theirs, but being a somewhat casual fan of theirs for a while now, I LOVE how much fun he looks like hes having with it all

  • @tobybender127
    @tobybender127 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This makes me more than happy. Howard just killed it, every time! Thank you for the excellent breakdown of the techniques involved. Hope to hear more killswitch in the future!!!

  • @captainmurica3
    @captainmurica3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    If you liked this Killswitch song, then PLEASE check out My Curse (the album version)!! It really showcases Howard Jones' voice!

  • @KelticKabukiGirl
    @KelticKabukiGirl ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I used to gig with the bassist Mike when he was still in Overcast! He has our demo. When Overcast broke up Unearth thought they would get Mike but he formed Killswitch Engage 😅

    • @samhersh2134
      @samhersh2134 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You must be a Masshole lmao. The central Mass music scene at that time was phenomenal. Hilarious remembering that about Unearth. Also, Phil from All That Remains was pretty much 2nd choice to lead Killswitch when Jesse left. Thankfully Howard(who we knew from Blood Has Been Shed) got the job. Got me all nostalgic 😂

    • @KelticKabukiGirl
      @KelticKabukiGirl ปีที่แล้ว

      @@samhersh2134 actually Since the Fall was a Reading PA HC/Metal band. Our singer was from CT and we played CT, Mass, RI, NH all over NY state (Met Overcast the first in Rochester, too bad me and my fellow dreadhead singer were SXE Brian asked us fkr weed so we missed out on thst😅 We played Boston Metal Fest 99 both nights and I think met them there. They had a punk fill in Bassist who talked about shitting himself live in a Zine interview. Trevor had Pink Glasses and short hair. Then we played Hellfest 2001... I miss those days.

  • @craigviolich692
    @craigviolich692 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Please do more Killswitch, good choice is “Signal Fire”, shows both Jesse’s and Howard’s vocal styles together and has a great message about mental health.

  • @elihollett
    @elihollett 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hands down my favorite music analysis channel on TH-cam. You shine knowledge and positivity!

  • @tomasasberg1614
    @tomasasberg1614 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I don’t know if it’s already underway, but I’d love to see a Tea Time Interview with Howard. He is a massive influence on my own singing, and I’ve followed him all the way through KSE, Light the Torch and even Sion. Seems like such a humble guy too. 😊

    • @LoveMyZJ
      @LoveMyZJ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Came here to say this 👍 I too would love to see an interview with Howard and hear about his story and vocal techniques

  • @Alfaqwad
    @Alfaqwad ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Howard's clean vocals have a certain richness to it them. Absolutely love him singing with Jesse in The Signal Fire

  • @Rukha85
    @Rukha85 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I found this channel a couple of days ago and now I'm binging it. Found the Dio playlist and I just love how natural your reactions are and how the community slowly turned you to enjoy metal so much.
    Personally slipknot was one of the bands that helped me channel so many emotions that I didn't know I had or knew how to express. Metal has made me acknowledge a lot of personal things and made me grow as a person. Thanks to you and your channel for reminding me of all that!

  • @JeremyJohn781
    @JeremyJohn781 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There's nothing better, than finding something and then showing someone it and they actually love it never mind just liking it. In this case finding "something" was finding your channel which i love watching your reactions, and "it" being Killswitch Engage. I'm so glad someone asked for you to react to them, they've been some of my favorite reactions from you

  • @animerandomness
    @animerandomness ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The transitions that Howard does between screams and cleans is extremely remarkable and is what makes him the "S" tier vocalist in my opinion. He has so much power in his voice for any style he chooses and never loses tone or volume. Howard really knows how to keep it metal. \m/

  • @lucasrinaldi9909
    @lucasrinaldi9909 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    "Between the velvet lies
    There's a truth that's hard as steel, yeah
    The vision never dies
    Life's a never ending wheel"
    I love the esoteric stuff Dio always puts in his lyrics.

  • @jeremyritz1
    @jeremyritz1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This will always be my favorite cover, the video is so much fun, and Howard, and the whole band killed this cover. Miss Howard in KSE, he was a force!

  • @jndvs95
    @jndvs95 ปีที่แล้ว

    One thing I love about your videos is that it's like relistening to the song from a whole new perspective that makes it almost like new. You also have a way for putting how I feel into actual words that I could never express. Thank you for your content!

  • @hazi5961
    @hazi5961 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I recommend checking out "Break the Silence" or "My Curse" by Killswitch Engage. Those songs display a lot of Howard's range and ability extremely well.

  • @braxtontaylor5161
    @braxtontaylor5161 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes, been waiting for this one

  • @Frogman79
    @Frogman79 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for lining out a song a I really love, its the best cover from a band that is fantastic! Thank you so much!

  • @zedthefish
    @zedthefish ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't stop watching your videos. And it is an absolute please to see other people recognise Howard Jones and Killswitch Engage.

  • @Jam1022
    @Jam1022 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    This has always been my favorite cover of Holy Diver, so glad to see you finally analyze it. I'd like to recommend "Voodoo" by Godsmack for a future video.

    • @josephhensley9090
      @josephhensley9090 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or anything from an evening with Godsmack nick acoustic. Concert

    • @horseshoe_nc
      @horseshoe_nc ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes to Voodoo!

  • @JJCaustic
    @JJCaustic ปีที่แล้ว +12

    only recently found this channel, and i cant stop from simply binging all these great videos. I hope one day we get to see her cover some Godsmack

  • @MarkusxJxKeetz
    @MarkusxJxKeetz ปีที่แล้ว

    Whooo hooo!!! This was a video I was waiting for!!! I remember asking for this in one of your videos, too!!

  • @CrazyChris576
    @CrazyChris576 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always love seeing you do reactions to my favorite bands, Elizabeth, and your enthusiasm for Howard's vocal abilities is thrilling! If you are looking for another vocalist that excels in very smooth transitions from clean to harsh vocals, I *HIGHLY* recommend checking out Bjorn Strid of the band Soilwork! He has made a career out of effortless vocal transitions while displaying immaculate technique and an incredible breadth of stylistic application. My top picks would be the songs "As We Speak" or "The Ride Majestic", but it's hard to go wrong with any of the selections from their amazing history. Thanks for another wonderful video!

  • @DizzyMan24
    @DizzyMan24 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I honestly don't think there is anyone else in music that sounds like Howard Jones. I've never listened to any other song where I was like "wow, he sounds like Howard Jones!" Just one of the best.

    • @Dubbel12
      @Dubbel12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My all time favorite singer. Not even a competition.

  • @CloroxJelloShot
    @CloroxJelloShot ปีที่แล้ว +63

    KSE have been so fortunate to have two amazing vocalists. Howard and Jessie were exactly what was needed when they were needed. And they continue to make amazing music. I suggest checking out Jessie and Adam D's project Times of Grace. It's a different vibe completely.

    • @masonpope9015
      @masonpope9015 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dunno how true this is cuz I've been bothered to check but my friends all said Phil from all that remains was even their vocalist before Jessie.
      I went to see killswitcg when Howard was having health problems so he had to cancel last minute and they had talked Phil into filling in the rest of the tour. They changed their tour shirts from a generic KsE a graphic and dates on the back to 9ne entirely the same but the name said philswitch engage instead.

    • @CrazyChris576
      @CrazyChris576 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@masonpope9015 that's not accurate. Phil was the first vocalist for Shadows Fall before Brian Fair joined the group. Phil did try out for KSE after Jesse left the band in 2002, and he was called upon to fill in for the tour after Howard's departure in 2010, but that's as far as Phil's association with KSE goes.

    • @masonpope9015
      @masonpope9015 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CrazyChris576 ah fuck how did I mix those two up? They're nothing alike. Thanks for setting it straight for me

  • @iowareddneck
    @iowareddneck ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best covers and best videos thanks

  • @jasondennison1119
    @jasondennison1119 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving your content. Very entertaining, and enlightening to listen to your passionate analysis of a lot of my favorite artists.
    Including, but not limited to, TOOL, DEFTONES, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, and many more.
    Your analysis of all these favorites of mine, have actually helped me to appreciate them even more. So, thank you 🙌
    A few others, I'm unsure if you've done, that I'd thoroughly enjoy hearing your take on...ATREYU, AUDIOSLAVE, and VOLBEAT. Keep up the good work🤘😎🤙

  • @BillD5244
    @BillD5244 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The band members played all the major characters in the video, Adam played the princess. The red eyed character in this video is a nod to the mascot for Dio, the large black figure on the cover for the Holy Diver album.

  • @KlassicKolt5612
    @KlassicKolt5612 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I discovered Ronnie James from the Killswitch cover. I will always be grateful to them.

  • @kokubos
    @kokubos ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so glad that you got around to this one. I immediately thought of it after watching you react to Dio's. There are tone of songs from Killswitch that Howard does an amazing job with. Arms of Sorrow, Save Me, My Curse, Break the Silence, and Rose of Sharyn. Then you get into Killswitch with Jesse and Signal Fire literally ties the two old/new/old singers in a great sone. And then there's The Blade and Inside the Hollow by Sion that Howard sings and they're such powerful songs. He's just absolutely great

  • @northstar7694
    @northstar7694 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally!!! And thank you, great react as always.

  • @med4thedead
    @med4thedead ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have been waiting for this! Howard Jones is one of the most underrated singers and Killswitch is amazing. Thanks for doing this!

  • @gregingold3670
    @gregingold3670 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is going to be great! This is such a good cover. My favorite KSE memory is seeing them play this song live to close out the show. It was a cherry on top of an already incredible show.

  • @Meenie66
    @Meenie66 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video, thanks! I see you are less than 2 thousand subscribers off the MILLION too!!! So well deserved, you do such a brilliant job. Always will listen and learn and love!

  • @gregcakagonnamakeutakit
    @gregcakagonnamakeutakit ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it so much Howard is amazing!!!

  • @cornbredx
    @cornbredx ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The whole tribute album this is on was really good- Ronnie James Dio: This is your life is the name of the album. Corey Taylor sang Rainbow in The Dark, Tenacious D performed Last in Line, Motorhead did Starstruck, and a bunch of other metal bands.

    • @mindihunt1930
      @mindihunt1930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would LOVE to see her do the Tenacious D cover of Last in Line

  • @Grictalio
    @Grictalio ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m so happy to see this one in the feed! This is one of my favorite covers ever, to be honest - Howard’s a treasure.
    PLEASE revisit Leprous! Particularly Castaway Angels - Einar really just shows his entire vocal range with that song, and I feel like you’d have a good time picking that one apart.

  • @luissantos1649
    @luissantos1649 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you and how you been doing metal lately , you grew on me so much as fast when I came across your channel last year

  • @davidfrench5407
    @davidfrench5407 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    As a major major Dio fan, I totally respect this cover. He does an amazing job, adding some of his own extra heavy touches (cookie monstering...lol)

    • @arphod
      @arphod ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's a damn fine, respectful and yet evolved cover. Dope af.

  • @Jose2184
    @Jose2184 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One thing about KSE is that they have fun, both in videos and live. I’ve seen them almost a dozen times and they’re not above being dorks onstage 🤘🏽 also if you can find a full clip, Howard Jones singing “Simple Man” 🤯. Shinedown probably has the best cover but the soul Howard has in his cover 🤌🏽

  • @lemo8986
    @lemo8986 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Would love to see a video about Amaranthe, a 3-vocalist band with clean female, clean male, and harsh male vocals. Drop Dead Cynical or Viral would be fun

    • @Daddy_susej
      @Daddy_susej ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amaranthine would be the best showcase

    • @lemo8986
      @lemo8986 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Daddy_susej amaranthine is a good showcase of the vocals, but the actual music is more fun in DDC ans Viral.

  • @patrickrodrigue9239
    @patrickrodrigue9239 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Check out The Signal Fire by Killswitch. You can analyze both Jesse Leach and Howard Jones on one badass song!!

    • @mcirillo413
      @mcirillo413 ปีที่แล้ว

      Plz do!
      I also recommend checking out Jesse alone. My last serenade.

  • @andrewfox9052
    @andrewfox9052 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had been so hoping you’d react to this song! Great cover, great reaction.

  • @jfry667
    @jfry667 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Great breakdown! Howard Jones is one of the most unique metal vocalists in the modern era, his range is incredible and the power he can convey through the music is unreal. Seeing him live is a must see! If you're looking for more talented metal vocalists to look into try Sarah Collier from Starkill. Specifically the song "Manufactured Bliss" off of their 2019 record "Gravity" It has a unique blend of ethereal female vocals combined with harsh male growls accompanied by a combination of heavy guitars, fast drums, and orchestral sounds that compliment each other really really well.

  • @Bloodxbeast666
    @Bloodxbeast666 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    YES!!! IM SO HAPPY YOU GOT TO ANALYZE THIS COVER!!! People tend to hate it because it's not a 100% faithful cover, they revamped the solo and threw harsh vocals in there. But as you can see, they did it TASTEFULLY and respectfully! If ANYONE could nail a Dio cover, it's howard fuckin jones!Jones!! (Also did you notice the princess is the lead guitarist Adam? XD)

    • @Hellraiser988
      @Hellraiser988 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You know what I seen this 100 times and never noticed that until just now lol

    • @Bloodxbeast666
      @Bloodxbeast666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Hellraiser988 glad I could help xD

  • @markozivkovic8895
    @markozivkovic8895 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing channel, love the content, especially DIO :), keep it up

  • @TheRealProdigy
    @TheRealProdigy ปีที่แล้ว +5

    RIP Ronnie James Dio, I was listening to Eddie trunk on Q104.3 in New York when he passed away and I was riding in my car and it was one of the saddest moments he was truly one of the greatest metal singers of all time. My father was a big rock fan and I hope that they’re singing it out in heaven :)

  • @1295antonio
    @1295antonio ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was just thinking the other day that you should react to this cover

  • @Revenant6
    @Revenant6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I would love to hear your take on almost any Coheed & Cambria track, but "The Crowing", "Unheavenly Creatures", and "The Dark Sentencer" would be stand outs. Love the videos, thanks for making them!

    • @santanat.4885
      @santanat.4885 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Light and The Glass

    • @Gudsur
      @Gudsur ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been such a huge Coheed fan since 2005. The comics their tracks and albums are based on are really good too

    • @letsrock12345
      @letsrock12345 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I cant say ive ever listen to coheed. But if you're mentioning them on a kse track i may have to check them out!

    • @Revenant6
      @Revenant6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@letsrock12345 They’re more prog rock than metalcore.

    • @letsrock12345
      @letsrock12345 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Revenant6 gotcha ill check em out!

  • @xXbaker1025Xx
    @xXbaker1025Xx ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of my favorite songs by them is Arms of Sorrow. Howard Jones' voice in that song is so beautiful and he uses it so well. Another one of my favorite songs is The End of Heartache, he uses so many techniques and really displays a lot of range.

  • @bradlee6826
    @bradlee6826 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In my opinion this is one of the best covers ever. I love your reactions to these songs. You can visually see your appreciation and love for it with every note and lyric. Side note… I noticed you picked up on it a little but every one of the band members plays a different character in the video. Even Adam D plays the princess. Lol. I really enjoy watching every one of you’re reactions. Thank you.

  • @heelgill
    @heelgill ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If you love his vibrato style here, you're gonna love it on "My Curse" by the same band, of course. Arguably his best vocal performance.

  • @benhamor3304
    @benhamor3304 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Glad to see you talking about Howard Jones again! I really love his vocals, especially his cleans. I would love to hear your thoughts on Ross Jennings from Haken! Cockroach King, The Good Doctor, and Prosthetic are some of my favorites by them!

    • @jacobtuley2573
      @jacobtuley2573 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haken absolutely slaps, and in terms of being vocally interesting id love to see crystallized. The group vocal section is so cool.

  • @PaulGuy
    @PaulGuy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can tell how much fun they had doing the song and the video. Just a bunch of talented artists kicking butt at something they're great at.

  • @thematrix3431
    @thematrix3431 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my goodness this was one of my FAVORITE SONGS growing up. Mannnnnn this takes me back and was totally the foundation for my entrance into the world of Metal. I have never actually seen this video, though! So this was cool to revisit in this way all these decades later

  • @erichill9270
    @erichill9270 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Found this channel at the end of last week and watched a few vids… I would like to say this kind of content is chill and easy to vibe to especially since some of the songs/bands I listened to a lot back in high school.
    Also I would like to recommend the band Avenged Sevenfold - “So far away”

  • @fieryfenderz589
    @fieryfenderz589 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'd love to see you do a reaction to the band Seven Spires. Adrienne Cowan's voice is absolutely incredible, and she manages to hold down strong belting, guttural vocals, and lzzy hale-esque grit while still incorporating operatic elements. "Gods of Debauchery" might be a good place to start.

  • @tuorsoren
    @tuorsoren ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this analysis and any excuse to cover Howard Jones or Killswitch Engage is always appreciated. I still think it would be awesome if we could get an analysis of Within Temptation's "Dangerous (feat. Howard Jones)" to get more of Howard's beautiful melodic voice

  • @carlwhitley9591
    @carlwhitley9591 ปีที่แล้ว

    So so good. I absolutely love this track and haven't heard it in a while. Jones' voice is great!

  • @macslee3792
    @macslee3792 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This one is going to be fun! It would be very fun to see your analysis of Queen - Somebody to love live in Montreal 1981. One of my favorite live performances of them.

    • @kirbys1370
      @kirbys1370 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi macslee, Elizabeth has been working on a Freddie Mercury/Queen full analysis, not just one song but why they're great.

  • @perturabo1512
    @perturabo1512 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seeing your joy and emotions watching songs I love gives me more joy.

  • @landonw7099
    @landonw7099 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok, I’m so happy that you did this reaction because I just watched your “end of heartache” and was like, she NEEDS to do their cover of “holy diver” 😂

  • @BastardZombieKiller1
    @BastardZombieKiller1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Howard is absolutely amazing. He could sing damn near anything and it would be beautiful and metal and amazing.

  • @Moleman0815
    @Moleman0815 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Howard Jones was the best singer Killswitch ever had. Had the pleasure to see them live with Jones on the vocals... utterly awesome!

  • @darrennoble1474
    @darrennoble1474 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos. And you are just stunning

  • @wow_icangetcraftytoo
    @wow_icangetcraftytoo ปีที่แล้ว

    Also it is making me so very happy listening to you appreciate how incredible his voice is.

  • @rbkn8068
    @rbkn8068 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have been getting more and more into these "scream" rock tunes. Thank you for being so detailed in your observations, it has made me more aware of what they are doing. I recently went to a Slipknot concert with my daughter. I really enjoyed it; the music was perfect and the "crunchy" vocals was unbelievable. I am curious if you have done or will be doing any Slipknot reviews?

    • @hollyhayes9640
      @hollyhayes9640 ปีที่แล้ว

      I recommend Alice in Chains and Pantera if you like Killswitch Engage and Slipknot. 🤟

  • @douglasplinhares
    @douglasplinhares ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Howard is an absolute beast. One of the greatest singers ever

  • @wickedreverend590
    @wickedreverend590 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has become one of my favorite TH-cam channels. Your reference to "Holy Grail" & "Coconuts" solidifies the fact that you are simply amazing. Me personally... I was expecting a reference to The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch.

  • @acenyy9651
    @acenyy9651 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely love all things Killswitch! Analysis of Jessie Leach, the band's original and now current signer would be excellent as well. His raw screaming is some of the craziest I have heard - perhaps a song like "My Last Serenade" for a taste of his earlier work, and "Hate by Design" for some of his later work!

  • @sethkaicer319
    @sethkaicer319 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Whenever Elizabeth starts talking about holy divers and swords I get a little nervous.

    • @joergojschaefer3521
      @joergojschaefer3521 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would be really nervous if there was a holy hand grenade on Elizabeth's shelf! But swords are ok...I should know, I have one too...and an Axe and a Shield...😁👉🗡🪓🏹

    • @sethkaicer319
      @sethkaicer319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joergojschaefer3521 swords and meat and shields oh my.

    • @joergojschaefer3521
      @joergojschaefer3521 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sethkaicer319 😁😁😁 And don't forget, Master Seth, the mead and the black beer, not to mention the redheaded women! 😁😁😁

    • @sethkaicer319
      @sethkaicer319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joergojschaefer3521 jeorg has been through the desert on a horse with no name

    • @joergojschaefer3521
      @joergojschaefer3521 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sethkaicer319 As it is said in the old Chronicles from the first Aeons, Master Seth : Only a Women with red and Gold Hair and a Voice louder than Thunder knows the Name of the Horse with no Name! 😁

  • @covertocovercal1038
    @covertocovercal1038 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel!!! Comparing Dio’s and Killswitch Engage’s version of Holy Diver is interesting. Vocals, guitar rhythms and the added distortion!

  • @blacktytrix
    @blacktytrix ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how giddy you are through this whole thing lol. Glad you love killswitch as much as we do.

  • @chriso6719
    @chriso6719 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hard or near impossible to do as good as Ronnie James Dio, but this is pretty good.
    I've seen a couple other live covers on TH-cam by Devilskin and Burning Witches that are decent.
    Would love to see your thoughts on New Zealanders Devilskin and Jenny Skulander on vocals. Voices, Fade or Pray would probably be good to start with.

  • @papasith7766
    @papasith7766 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    YES!!!!!! 🤘😎🤘
    In my opinion they did a great job showing Dio respect while putting their own spin on it. It’s my favorite cover of this song. Enjoy! 😁
    Much love, peace and as always…. MTFBWY!

  • @hereforbeer13
    @hereforbeer13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great reaction! Love the shirt!

  • @colbyp2749
    @colbyp2749 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on the 1 mil subscribers!

  • @willcaputo1
    @willcaputo1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Adam D as the princess always gets me chuckling. Every time.

    • @nate8930
      @nate8930 ปีที่แล้ว

      A big beautiful hairy princess