I feel like this cover is quite similar to Disturbed's cover of Sound of Silence, in that the originals were a plea for change, and the covers are rage from a new generation that the plea has still gone unanswered.
I really love both versions. I feel like the Cranberries version is like a mother´s love, it goes deep in you, its firm but soft and heart warming; while the Bad Wolves version is like a love of a father; hard, more gritty, but caring too. I don´t know man, somethimes i have an idea and I can´t express it exactly like I want, but I hope you get it.
The full story behind Bad Wolves wanting to do this cover is even more heartbreaking. Not many know the whole story, how the original version that Bad Wolves had created was scrapped the morning Dolores passed. Bad Wolves lead singer locked himself away for the next week, and came out with this version, telling the rest of the band this is what they were doing. Of course, all were 100% on board. I have heard this story firsthand from the bass player, who, up until the tour, had worked with an old high school friend of mine. He went on to state that the emotion and energy in the studio that day was incredible, and humbling, with a few of Dolores' family in attendance. Bad Wolves was fully intent on absolute approval from her family before anyone else would hear this. As for the video, again, BW lead singer, Tommy, designed the entire video, and after weeks of shooting footage, they came out with this, simple, yet incredibly powerful and emotional tribute.
Bad Wolves had gotten to know Delores and both parties were like kids on Christmas Eve waiting to do this project. Then Delores Died. They went on to do the cover anyway, biting back tears as they did. You can hear some of that in the song.
She was supposed to be part of this song. Apparently she died mere hours before she was schedule to lay down vocals in the studio for this. That’s crazy!
Not a metal cover per say, but listen to nine inch nails “hurt”, then listen to Johnny Cash’s version of “hurt.” You wanna talk about doing a song justice. I swear when Trent Reznor originally wrote it, he knew one day Johnny Cash would cover it. You want to talk about emotions. Knowing it was Cash’s last album before he died, and his history, that song hits you right in the feels.
I was looking for this comment because if no one else had suggested it, I was going to. In my opinion, it's the most powerful, emotionally packed song Tommy has ever performed. With good reason of course given the back story of the lyrics.
It is a good metal cover, but yes I have to agree with you that nothing will top the original. Dolores's unique singing voice just defines this song as a whole and is a huge part of why "Zombie" was one of the best decade defining rock/alternative songs of the 90's. Bad Wolves did a great job with this tribute video though. When that female comes on screen drenched in the same gold-painted costume Dolores had on in the original video, you can't help but get a little misty eyed.
Yes definitely Given up! All of Linkin Park's songs are pretty good. Would like to see Alex react to Faint. ( Live rock am ring 2007) Live versions are always the best
The thing about this song is that it's essentially timeless. It's as relevant now as it was in 1994 and will continue to be for many years. Because of that it's arguably one of the most important songs ever released and Delores wrote it when she was only 22.
Going on a year since her passing and I still get choked up. I love this version, but the original will always be the best. Even though I was a kid when the original came out, I still loved it. The Bad Wolves did an amazing job keeping it almost as powerful as the original and giving her a huge part in memory.
Yes...lord yes. Please do Remember When. An interesting idea for it, if you do. Don't find out the story behind the song, until after you hear it. See how your gut reaction lines up with the story.
It's the same old thing, in 2019... Both versions hit home hard. I love the original and the message behind it. This cover is incredibly respectful and powerful, and the message behind it is still relevant today, even if it is just a different war somewhere else. When will we learn.
There is no contest, the original version of this song has a haunting beauty brought on by Dolores's voice. However, Tommy and the boys of Bad Wolves did an AMAZING job not only paying tribute to the original version, but updating some of the lyrics to match the times, i.e. "It's the same old theme in 2018" and "with their tanks, and their bombs, and their bombs, and their drones". I wish to god we could have gotten Dolores to reprise her vocals alongside the boys, because that would have been one of the greatest songs ever, but apparently the universe had other plans. Amazing song, and an amazing tribute to Dolores in the video.
Fun fact: Dolores was the one who told them to update the lyrics and she was involved in most of the process of it until she passed. She got taken away way too soon and the fact that people didn’t acknowledge her death like almost every other celebrity death has me so upset.
For me the saddest part about the bad wolves cover (What make my eyes water always) is thinking that Dolores might not have even got to hear this song before she past... maybe pieces of it, but Idk about the whole complete track. I think she'd be happy to see zombies success shine through bad wolves when it was losing most of its replay ability on popular musical outlets in current year. I loved listening to zombie when i was growing up, so naturally i really enjoy this cover. Id say both versions are a softer rock vibe.. not really what i know to be metal.. Bad wolves is a metal band tho, but this song cant really qualify for that in my book.
For what it's worth, she did. Tommy had the finalized cover sent to Dolores to get her seal of approval before putting it on the record, and she loved it and wanted to sing on it.
We watched Bad Wolves in concert a few times and one of the times they had Diamante sing the female vocals. Absolutely amazing. Not sure if you would be able to find one of the concert videos on youtube or not.
If Delores had been on this version, as planned, it would be my favorite. I was afraid to listen to the cover, when I first heard about it. I didn't want to hate a band for ruining something so near and dear to me. Tommy, however, has his own story of tragedy. It bleeds through, quite effortlessly, imo. Check out the song "Stay with me", by Delores. It's a prime example of her hauntingly beautiful voice.
@meaturama she was supposed to be in the bad wolves version. It was planned. But she died HOURS before she was scheduled to come into studio and record her parts. Badwolves decided to go ahead and do the song anyways but make it a tribute to HER.
the lead singer has a tough story he was almost beaten to death when he came how and found his twin brother had broken into his apartment high off his mind looking for something to steal for money for more drugs, he his brother was arrested hours later and if they hadn't arrested his brother he would have died in his apartment there is so much more to his story and i really admire is strength to be able to talk about everything that has happened to him
Hey Alex, please react to my favorite band "Eluveitie", they are from Switzerland and play Folk Metal, I recommend the song "King" (best violin solo in the world) or the last song they released "Rebirth", curiosity about this band, they besides the basic instruments for a band, they also have violin, flute, and the most incredible instrument of all "Hurdy Gurdy". Thanks
Alex man can you please do Blind Guardian-Mirror mirror live from imaginations through the looking glass?!?! Also Blind Guardian- Valhalla live is reeeaaally epic!!! You'll love it too!!! And when we're at it throw in Blind Guardian-The bard's song (in the forest) live as well!!!
Both versions are fantastic in their own way. Plus it was sweet that to really honour her Bad Wolves gave all of the proceeds from that song to her children
I am partial to The Cranberries version. I grew up in the 80s, so for me nothing compares to her voice and the meaning behind her lyrics. They were living in that time. Bad Wolves does a great job on the song and I will always wonder what the two would have sounded like together...
The Zombie react video to The Cranberries was blocked due to containment of UMG material. Can you reupload it, or no? I was really looking forward to watching it.
Trans-formative content and giving old songs new life through reaction means nothing to them.. Claiming Alex's video doesn't even make sense from a business standpoint.
Bad Wolves did a good job. But for me, The Cranberries version is king. I think it's her voice, it's so haunting. I'm a 41 year old dude, and it still makes me emotional after all these years, even more so after Dolores' passing.
I just turned 40 and I've never been able to listen to this song without either tearing up or getting hardcore chills at the very least. I loved her. Well, still do. You get it.
39 here; no one can ever match the beauty of Delores's voice & the song together, but goddamn if this wasn't a powerful version as well, and I really don't think it would be AS powerful without watching the video first. This isn't a knockoff it's an homage, and I think that really makes a difference when covering a song like Zombie.
I seen them live and they played this song. It was amazing I’m person and with everyone in the crowd singing along the experience was wonderful and emotional.
This is my first time ever commenting on your channel, but i just had to bring this up, Alex Hefner, you are one of the Reactor's i watch a lot, keep on doing what you're doing and stay awesome my friend, this song means a lot to me, cause i'm a fan of "Bad Wolves" and the main reason this song means a lot to me is cause the day the female singer of "The Cranberries" Died (January, 15th) is the day after my little brother's birthday and the day before my own birthday, i'm the only one in my family which really listen to metal and rock, my mom used to like it back in the day, but stopped liking it, this song also gets me to think and miss my Dog which sadly died now 3 months ago cause he was getting too old and wasn't able to keep up with the other dogs we had, this song gets me sad and make me cry, not only cause it's a sad song, but cause it also gets me to remember a person's death, and an animal's death, keep on rocking and spread the "Dope ass day" around
seacactus 13 I have live videos (but on Facebook) of them performing, I was so close to not go because I didn’t had a ride until a Five Finger Death Punch loving fan family messaged me to offer me the ride and I was able to go see them! I even have a shirt from Bad Wolves that says “You Better Learn to Fucking Live” love FFDP and Bad Wolves
Thannk you for reacting to this so emotional. First time saw them touching through glass symbolised to me thrm trying to reach through the veil. David Wolf put me onto Bad Wolves 'Remember when' the story about what happened to led singer and twin brother, Perfect example of working through major issues with Music.
Architects - Hereafter Architects - Royal Beggars Architects - Modern Misery i would love to see your reaction to those songs by my favorite band. i hope you like them if you do the reaction.
Absolutely love the original. Very nostalgic for me as this was super popular when I was growing up. However being a metal head, I respect and adore Bad Wolves for doing such an incredible job on this cover. Both are excellent. Please check out Ice Nine Kills bruuuhhhh!!!!!
The vocalist of Bad Wolves was in a few other bands before. Namely, Divine Heresy and Westfield Massacre. Westfield Massacre however did a cover of Nirvana's Heart-shaped Box that's pretty dope and worth checking out when you get a chance.
@@MANofSHAZAM It used to be on Spotify but I think they took it down for whatever reason. I couldn't find any "official" video for it but this random anime thingy has the song on it at least. th-cam.com/video/mCR64l-_WPk/w-d-xo.html
It's like one side of glass is life and the other side is death, the further into the video the further dolores fades into death because the glass slowly get completely covered with gold paint until we cannot see her anymore, or something like that
You have to check out more Bad Wolves. I’d suggest Hear Me Now, No Masters, and Remember When which is about his twin brother beating him within an inch of his life.
Bad Wolves's cover... The video pays tribute to Dolores.... If you haven't seen the original... Watch it, then follow it with this one.... They honored her....
I remember seeing them open for Hollywood Undead in Houston back in May, they killed it with this song and it was so emotional that Tommy (the singer) began to cry at the end.
I first heard them when they were the warmup-act for Three Days Grace and I became a fan instantly. Their live-performance was amazing and they did this cover as well. Just powerful! nice band, nice cover, overall good. thx for your reaction Alex - love them, as always!
The lyrics, "with their tanks and their bombs, and their bombs and their guns." I noticed he gave it a modern take, by changing "guns" to "drones." Correct me if I'm wrong
Having not seen this cover version in a while, I seriously almost teared up again. Rest in Peace, Dolores O’Riordan. Huge thank you to The Cranberries.
I think this cover is a beautiful tribute to Delores. Nothing beats the original but I love they still released it after such a blow to everyone that is a fan of The Cranberries. It's awesome they donated the proceeds to her children. She was a legend taken too early...
@@Cobrachaos96 I actually think the growls sound surprisingly good on that. The new version would sound much better for someone who is not an Opeth fan.
Mic Zen Yes true but I would always suggest roundhouse to get the best version and its when he had a passion for the death growls and then slowly stop doing them almost completely.
Witch image is fantastic. Dance macabre showed that ghost has amazing versatility in their music. Gives that 80's love rock feel, while witch image has more of a blue oyster cult sound
Alex idk if u actually read these but I have to agree with you. The original was just so powerful nit in heaviness of the music, but the message. Although I'm into the heavier music such as Slipknot, Slayer, Rob Zombie etc. I really like the cover as well. It's a profound respect I wish others had.
I have to give it to the original. This Bad Wolves cover was good but I was around when the original came out. That was a very powerful song to me then and when Delores passed it became more of an anthem to me. It wasn't "cool" for a teenage boy to be into the Cranberries back when this song first came out but I bought the CD (and all the rest of their CDs) and rocked out to it on a near daily basis. Delores will always have a special place in my heart as will this song.
saw these at download 2019 - it's one way to reduce 30k+ people to tears, especially when the lead performed a tribute to dolores before the track started. very touching moment in my life for sure
Hey alex, love the channel, long time subscriber. I completely agree with your reaction 100%. Now that you know who bad wolves are you should really really check out some of their other songs as well. I highly recommend "officer down". Please also do a reaction to WAGE WAR song title "Gravity".
SaltyFreekay oh yes for sure, love that song. Thought I'd recommend gravity first to ease him in, then recommend stitch pending a positive reaction, eventually getting him to react to August Burns Red, Northlane, and further into that technical side of metal.
Probably one of the best covers to date. Not only for there interpretation of the song but the way they honoured Dolores was nothing short of beautiful.
Hey Alex, thank you for doing this amazing cover of yet another both timely & amazing song! Here's a bit of backstory about Bad Wolves that you may {or may not} be interested in. Their lead singer, Tommy Vext, replaced Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch so that he could go into rehab, last year. This year, they are touring together! Both Bands! And there is a video here somewhere of Bad Wolves doing Zombie & Ivan jumps onstage & joins in, along with the entire crowd singing along! That was pure magic! Peace all! ✌☮😊🔥🤘💨
@@Cendoria Found it! Audio isn't the best as it is a 'fanmade' video but seeing a healthy Ivan hugging everyone on the stage & Tommy Vext just... Wow. Here's the link. Hope you enjoy! 🤘🔥✌💨 Almost forgot. At the end, it's kinda hard to hear, but Tommy has the crowd yelling, "Friendship in 2018"! th-cam.com/video/bCiV2-vqhtc/w-d-xo.html
I love this song and this band. I love how they change from "It's the same old theme, Since nineteen-sixteen" to "It's the same old theme In two thousand eighteen" as it is still going on today and how they change the lyrics to "With their tanks, and their bombs and their guns, and their drones" to show that war has moved on and is now using unmanned drones to do the killing. So sad that Delores didn't end up doing the vocals on this tracks due to her untimely dead by accidental drowning in a bath. i think if she would of got to do the vocal I think it would of been something totally different but still special. Love the content, keep it up. Would love it if you did Recognize or Not Enough by Flaw
They perform this song live soooo well it’s an experience everyone needs to go to. The whole crowd was singing along and it was such a vibe I haven’t had before and I’ve been to tons of concerts.
First things first cranberries song is amazing was very sad to her passing. Secondly bad wolves is amazing adds so much depth and emotion. You can really tell he was passionate about this song. Now thirdly please please check out Leo Morchali(not sure if I'm spelling the last name right lol). His version is much more heavy metal influenced. He also does all the instruments usually his wife actually did the bass which was super dope. But yes please check Leo I think you will really like it.
I feel like this cover is quite similar to Disturbed's cover of Sound of Silence, in that the originals were a plea for change, and the covers are rage from a new generation that the plea has still gone unanswered.
Agreed.
Best accurate words ever spoken! 👏👏
Most underrated comment on TH-cam.
That is really well said.
Totally agree.
I really love both versions.
I feel like the Cranberries version is like a mother´s love, it goes deep in you, its firm but soft and heart warming; while the Bad Wolves version is like a love of a father; hard, more gritty, but caring too.
I don´t know man, somethimes i have an idea and I can´t express it exactly like I want, but I hope you get it.
That was actually quite profound, mate. I think you expressed your opinion really well. I get it.
This.
I'd never considered it that way until you said it, but you are totally right and I don't think it could have been stated better.
Love your take on this
Damn. That is deep as hell. Well said. 👍🏼
The full story behind Bad Wolves wanting to do this cover is even more heartbreaking. Not many know the whole story, how the original version that Bad Wolves had created was scrapped the morning Dolores passed. Bad Wolves lead singer locked himself away for the next week, and came out with this version, telling the rest of the band this is what they were doing. Of course, all were 100% on board. I have heard this story firsthand from the bass player, who, up until the tour, had worked with an old high school friend of mine. He went on to state that the emotion and energy in the studio that day was incredible, and humbling, with a few of Dolores' family in attendance. Bad Wolves was fully intent on absolute approval from her family before anyone else would hear this.
As for the video, again, BW lead singer, Tommy, designed the entire video, and after weeks of shooting footage, they came out with this, simple, yet incredibly powerful and emotional tribute.
Wow
"It's the same old theme in 2018"
Such a strong line of this cover... And true one.
it is sad when all the lyrics still apply
More than 100 years, and nothing has changed.
I saw them perform this song live they had everyone stand up for her and everything it was awesome
Bad Wolves had gotten to know Delores and both parties were like kids on Christmas Eve waiting to do this project. Then Delores Died. They went on to do the cover anyway, biting back tears as they did. You can hear some of that in the song.
10000000000% that's what makes it so damn beautiful.
She was supposed to be part of this song. Apparently she died mere hours before she was schedule to lay down vocals in the studio for this. That’s crazy!
@@jasonpeltier4652 how did she die ?
@@markoskalapothareas1423 She drowned in a bathtub after passing out due to intoxication.
@@caleplays6611 damn that's rough..
Not a metal cover per say, but listen to nine inch nails “hurt”, then listen to Johnny Cash’s version of “hurt.” You wanna talk about doing a song justice. I swear when Trent Reznor originally wrote it, he knew one day Johnny Cash would cover it. You want to talk about emotions. Knowing it was Cash’s last album before he died, and his history, that song hits you right in the feels.
That song makes me cry every single time. One of the few covers that are actually better than the original.
Yes spot on!!
One of very few songs to make my eyes sweat
The song is haunting on its own, the music video makes me WEEP. Watching old Johnny cry alone at that table...fucks me up
Someone once said, trent reznor was born to write the song. Johnny Cash was born to sing it.
I do not disagree.
Must check out Remember When by Bad Wolves. The songs meaning is extremely personal to the lead singer Tommy Vext and very wonderful song
I second this!
I fourth this🤘
I fifth, sixth and seventh this!!!!!!!!!
I was looking for this comment because if no one else had suggested it, I was going to. In my opinion, it's the most powerful, emotionally packed song Tommy has ever performed. With good reason of course given the back story of the lyrics.
Yes you must check out remember when it is a great song and the meaning behind it will floor you
This cover is phenomenal. I can only imagine how much more incredible this would have been if Dolores could have been on it as originally planned.
It is a good metal cover, but yes I have to agree with you that nothing will top the original. Dolores's unique singing voice just defines this song as a whole and is a huge part of why "Zombie" was one of the best decade defining rock/alternative songs of the 90's. Bad Wolves did a great job with this tribute video though. When that female comes on screen drenched in the same gold-painted costume Dolores had on in the original video, you can't help but get a little misty eyed.
Linkin Park - Given up - RIP Chester
I suggest their core sound from Hybrid Theory or Meterora. Somhere I Belong is my fav.
Yes definitely Given up! All of Linkin Park's songs are pretty good. Would like to see Alex react to Faint. ( Live rock am ring 2007)
Live versions are always the best
Hell yeah, Alex definitely needs to react to some Linkin Park
Indeed R.I.P. Chester
Faint !
This rings true in 2020, "When violence causes silence, we must be mistaken." "in your head they are dying..."
The thing about this song is that it's essentially timeless. It's as relevant now as it was in 1994 and will continue to be for many years.
Because of that it's arguably one of the most important songs ever released and Delores wrote it when she was only 22.
Going on a year since her passing and I still get choked up. I love this version, but the original will always be the best. Even though I was a kid when the original came out, I still loved it. The Bad Wolves did an amazing job keeping it almost as powerful as the original and giving her a huge part in memory.
She was supposed to be in this version of the song
Yeah... Dolores O'riordan was a fucking legend. Hell of a loss :(
@@kayleighhopwood5260 that would have been amazing
You have to watch Bad Wolves - Remember When. Has a great story to it.
Walker Gross I was gonna say the exact same thing!!!
Yes...lord yes. Please do Remember When.
An interesting idea for it, if you do. Don't find out the story behind the song, until after you hear it. See how your gut reaction lines up with the story.
Also, check out the acoustic version they did of this. Just for your own enjoyment.
Lol I said the same thing!!!
Yesssssssss was thinking the same crazy story
It's the same old thing, in 2019...
Both versions hit home hard.
I love the original and the message behind it. This cover is incredibly respectful and powerful, and the message behind it is still relevant today, even if it is just a different war somewhere else.
When will we learn.
2022. The same.
There is no contest, the original version of this song has a haunting beauty brought on by Dolores's voice. However, Tommy and the boys of Bad Wolves did an AMAZING job not only paying tribute to the original version, but updating some of the lyrics to match the times, i.e. "It's the same old theme in 2018" and "with their tanks, and their bombs, and their bombs, and their drones". I wish to god we could have gotten Dolores to reprise her vocals alongside the boys, because that would have been one of the greatest songs ever, but apparently the universe had other plans. Amazing song, and an amazing tribute to Dolores in the video.
Her death was completely overshadowed...such a beautiful and talented lady...it pissed me off. Love her.
Fun fact: Dolores was the one who told them to update the lyrics and she was involved in most of the process of it until she passed.
She got taken away way too soon and the fact that people didn’t acknowledge her death like almost every other celebrity death has me so upset.
im so glad you did this version too! lets get on some more avatar! "hail the apocalypse"
Or "Regret & House of Eternal Hunt"
*HAIL THE APOCAAALYYYYYYYYYYPSEEEE*
Yeas!!
Yes yes and yes!! That song is bad to the bone!
I think that he should try Paint me red by Avatar. It's really emotional and I'm always crying while listening to this
I love that they are giving all the proceeds from this song to Dolores’s children.
For me the saddest part about the bad wolves cover (What make my eyes water always) is thinking that Dolores might not have even got to hear this song before she past... maybe pieces of it, but Idk about the whole complete track.
I think she'd be happy to see zombies success shine through bad wolves when it was losing most of its replay ability on popular musical outlets in current year.
I loved listening to zombie when i was growing up, so naturally i really enjoy this cover. Id say both versions are a softer rock vibe.. not really what i know to be metal..
Bad wolves is a metal band tho, but this song cant really qualify for that in my book.
For what it's worth, she did. Tommy had the finalized cover sent to Dolores to get her seal of approval before putting it on the record, and she loved it and wanted to sing on it.
@@Camino377 I heard that they were actually supposed to do the cover together the same day that she had passed away.
@@jessicabrejcha515 Um, it says so right at the beginning of the Bad Wolves video.
Honestly I'm curious what part of the song Dolores was set to sing, if it was supposed to be back and forth between her and Tommy or what
I think the chours were gona be duets and the a switch between in the verses
That's always been my question too. So fucking sad we'll never know. I wanted to hear her little bit of yodeling with some heavy guitars and bass.
Listening to the song here I'm willing to bet she was set to do harmonies during the bridge
We watched Bad Wolves in concert a few times and one of the times they had Diamante sing the female vocals. Absolutely amazing. Not sure if you would be able to find one of the concert videos on youtube or not.
4 years later, still gets goosebumps when the hands tocuhes the glass...
If Delores had been on this version, as planned, it would be my favorite. I was afraid to listen to the cover, when I first heard about it. I didn't want to hate a band for ruining something so near and dear to me. Tommy, however, has his own story of tragedy. It bleeds through, quite effortlessly, imo. Check out the song "Stay with me", by Delores. It's a prime example of her hauntingly beautiful voice.
@meaturama she was supposed to be in the bad wolves version. It was planned. But she died HOURS before she was scheduled to come into studio and record her parts. Badwolves decided to go ahead and do the song anyways but make it a tribute to HER.
the lead singer has a tough story he was almost beaten to death when he came how and found his twin brother had broken into his apartment high off his mind looking for something to steal for money for more drugs, he his brother was arrested hours later and if they hadn't arrested his brother he would have died in his apartment
there is so much more to his story and i really admire is strength to be able to talk about everything that has happened to him
The cranberries version will always be my favorite and preference. Her voice was unique as hell and she's always gonna be remembered for it .
Hey Alex, please react to my favorite band "Eluveitie", they are from Switzerland and play Folk Metal, I recommend the song "King" (best violin solo in the world) or the last song they released "Rebirth", curiosity about this band, they besides the basic instruments for a band, they also have violin, flute, and the most incredible instrument of all "Hurdy Gurdy". Thanks
yes!!! or Inis Mona or Thousandfold
Amazing band
Upvote every time!
Awesome band !!!
Thousandfold! Great intro song for them
Alex man can you please do Blind Guardian-Mirror mirror live from imaginations through the looking glass?!?! Also Blind Guardian- Valhalla live is reeeaaally epic!!! You'll love it too!!! And when we're at it throw in Blind Guardian-The bard's song (in the forest) live as well!!!
Indeed!
Amen!
I love all those songs. I still think maiden and the minstrel knight is the most epic sounding song by them
Both versions are fantastic in their own way.
Plus it was sweet that to really honour her Bad Wolves gave all of the proceeds from that song to her children
It is well known, that they lied. They only gave a quarter of a million. And made it a stage opportunity to do so. Pretty shady if you ask me.
I am partial to The Cranberries version. I grew up in the 80s, so for me nothing compares to her voice and the meaning behind her lyrics. They were living in that time. Bad Wolves does a great job on the song and I will always wonder what the two would have sounded like together...
a little piece of heaven ?
G G yessssss or so far away
The Zombie react video to The Cranberries was blocked due to containment of UMG material. Can you reupload it, or no? I was really looking forward to watching it.
I'm for it too. Alex, can you put it on Gdrvie or something, just like Rammstein videos, pls?
I'm so upset that the video was taken down! Alex find a way to reupload it!
Trans-formative content and giving old songs new life through reaction means nothing to them.. Claiming Alex's video doesn't even make sense from a business standpoint.
He just posted it on Patreon
Idk how im able to watch then
Bad Wolves did a good job. But for me, The Cranberries version is king. I think it's her voice, it's so haunting. I'm a 41 year old dude, and it still makes me emotional after all these years, even more so after Dolores' passing.
Tirpitz, I’m 37 and it’s exactly the same for me. Your entire comment is on point.
I just turned 40 and I've never been able to listen to this song without either tearing up or getting hardcore chills at the very least. I loved her. Well, still do. You get it.
Tirpitz always best but I’m yet to hear a better cover
39 here; no one can ever match the beauty of Delores's voice & the song together, but goddamn if this wasn't a powerful version as well, and I really don't think it would be AS powerful without watching the video first. This isn't a knockoff it's an homage, and I think that really makes a difference when covering a song like Zombie.
Even tho, it was just a tribute to her death.
Dude, we need to get some Sabaton up in here. Epic power-metal telling true historical war stories Songs like Last Battalion are amazing
This
Primo victoria is also pretty f*cking good
Screaming eagles music video or uprising music video would be awesome.
Send some love to Au and do Sabaton - Gallipoli!!
You need to react to five finger death punch "Jekyll and Hyde"
YES YES YES YES YES
You should react to "Remember when" by Bad Wolves ! Crazy story behind that song.
a sajy YES
I seen them live and they played this song. It was amazing I’m person and with everyone in the crowd singing along the experience was wonderful and emotional.
I get freaking chills down my spine when I listen to this song!!!!!
Please Alex, u have to react again to Parkway Drive...recomended: Bottom Feeder, Wild Eyes, Wishing Wells, Sleepwalker or Karma
Filip Chovanec how about him doing something new and do The Black Dahlia Murder?
@@djentyman4002 I think thats not bad idea, maybe also Born of Osiris, Upon a Burning Body or Our Hollow Our Home?
Deliver me, sleepwalker, or karma live are always a good decision
WISHING WELLS YES
@@djentyman4002 true though
Check out Remember When by Bad Wolves, too. Good sound and it might hit you in the feels, too.
I get chills everytime I listen to this cover!! Dolores was an amazing talent taken far too soon!!
Check out Remember When from Bad Wolves.
Remember when - bad wolves
+100000000 Bad ass song man
Good song 🙌
I love this, it's one of my favorite covers ever and they did such a great job paying tribute to her, plus giving the money to her kids.
A song I believe you really would enjoy is “Wage War - Gravity”
If you liked this you need to react to Bad Wolves‘ song “Remember When”....it’s crazy good and important for the singer
It’s an amazing cover!! I cry every time. My little brother died from suicide in July of 2017 and it reminds me of him so much!
This is my first time ever commenting on your channel, but i just had to bring this up, Alex Hefner, you are one of the Reactor's i watch a lot, keep on doing what you're doing and stay awesome my friend, this song means a lot to me, cause i'm a fan of "Bad Wolves" and the main reason this song means a lot to me is cause the day the female singer of "The Cranberries" Died (January, 15th) is the day after my little brother's birthday and the day before my own birthday, i'm the only one in my family which really listen to metal and rock, my mom used to like it back in the day, but stopped liking it, this song also gets me to think and miss my Dog which sadly died now 3 months ago cause he was getting too old and wasn't able to keep up with the other dogs we had, this song gets me sad and make me cry, not only cause it's a sad song, but cause it also gets me to remember a person's death, and an animal's death, keep on rocking and spread the "Dope ass day" around
Bad Wolves-Remember when
seacactus 13 it made me cry! Love Bad Wolves, I even get to see them in concert here in Boise Idaho at the Taco Bell Arena
@@MustangFreak98 wow that's pretty cool, they came to where I live about a week ago with FFDP and Breaking Benjamin but I didn't go
seacactus 13 I have live videos (but on Facebook) of them performing, I was so close to not go because I didn’t had a ride until a Five Finger Death Punch loving fan family messaged me to offer me the ride and I was able to go see them! I even have a shirt from Bad Wolves that says “You Better Learn to Fucking Live” love FFDP and Bad Wolves
I got to see them in atlanta it was so sick there just as good live
Yes, remember when
Thannk you for reacting to this so emotional. First time saw them touching through glass symbolised to me thrm trying to reach through the veil. David Wolf put me onto Bad Wolves 'Remember when' the story about what happened to led singer and twin brother, Perfect example of working through major issues with Music.
You’ll love Chevelle - The Clincher
Yes please
Or any song by Chevelle.
Chevelle is beautiful
Architects - Hereafter
Architects - Royal Beggars
Architects - Modern Misery
i would love to see your reaction to those songs by my favorite band. i hope you like them if you do the reaction.
Yesss modern misery and royal beggars
100 times yes....anything by architects
Or just the full album when it comes out on the 9th! :D
AND DOOMSDAY!!!
@@Clutch_21 he already did Doomsday, my dude
This is my little sisters favorite song, and SHE’S 3! She loves heavy metal 😂🤘
Not surprised
Jay Hudson Ok.
Madison Bedeker nice , starting her out right
Jay Hudson what you mean
@@tonyanderson6493 I mean it's a good song
Opeth - Ghost Of Perdition
Opeth - In my time of need
Within Temptation and Metropole Orchestra - The Heart Of Everything ( Black Symphony HD 1080p)
Saw this band live in Edmonton in November, and it was fantastic. You could feel the emotion all the way through.
Gojira - Vacuity
Absolutely love the original. Very nostalgic for me as this was super popular when I was growing up. However being a metal head, I respect and adore Bad Wolves for doing such an incredible job on this cover. Both are excellent.
Please check out Ice Nine Kills bruuuhhhh!!!!!
I absolutely LOVE both of these songs, but I feel like this is more of a tribute to her rather than a cover. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!! THEY NAILED IT!!!
The vocalist of Bad Wolves was in a few other bands before. Namely, Divine Heresy and Westfield Massacre. Westfield Massacre however did a cover of Nirvana's Heart-shaped Box that's pretty dope and worth checking out when you get a chance.
I was just about to say this.
Anthony Shreve not heard this cover but imagine it’s awesome
@@MANofSHAZAM It used to be on Spotify but I think they took it down for whatever reason. I couldn't find any "official" video for it but this random anime thingy has the song on it at least.
th-cam.com/video/mCR64l-_WPk/w-d-xo.html
Absolutely must do "Remember When" from Bad Wolves its a very messed up powerful story.
It's like one side of glass is life and the other side is death, the further into the video the further dolores fades into death because the glass slowly get completely covered with gold paint until we cannot see her anymore, or something like that
You have to check out more Bad Wolves. I’d suggest Hear Me Now, No Masters, and Remember When which is about his twin brother beating him within an inch of his life.
Avenged Sevenfold - A Little Piece Of Heaven reaction, with your girl
that would be great lmao
oh good lord
Fuckin’ Word!
please like achmad's comment peeps
I concur. 😤
Fire! 🔥🔥🔥
What? :)
OMG I love this cover!
xSchattenfluchx nice profile picture brother 🤘🏻
@@Dan_28 Yours too brother, thanks! 🤘🏻
+1 🤘🏻
Now do a reaction to the disobey album by bad wolves
Bad Wolves's cover... The video pays tribute to Dolores.... If you haven't seen the original... Watch it, then follow it with this one.... They honored her....
Do I prevail and 3 days grace
Yes I love 3 days grace 🤘
3 days grace were the first band that introduced me to rock/metal
The boys from Canada three day grace
@@Dan_28 same
When The Real You starts and then he sings - Witchblades, Cocaine
Now that you got this out of the way, we NEED you to react to some Nothing More!!!
Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Jonny Hawkins is my freaking favorite singer in the last few years!!!!!! The whole band kicks a$$ 👍👍👍
Saw them opening for Bullet for my Valentine last Friday. I like their Songs, but they aren't good live
When I first heard this song was on Pandora. Was like damn who's that? Fell in love right away.
Please react to Evanescence-My Immortal.
Yes 🤘
Levi Seagraves yes yes the saddest song ever!
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Lithium works too
And Peggy Jansen but technically, that's not the saddest Evanescence song lol
I remember seeing them open for Hollywood Undead in Houston back in May, they killed it with this song and it was so emotional that Tommy (the singer) began to cry at the end.
I saw them in Dallas. Good show all around
The singer also stepped in for five finger death punch for a few shows while Ivan was going through some stuff
I first heard them when they were the warmup-act for Three Days Grace and I became a fan instantly. Their live-performance was amazing and they did this cover as well. Just powerful! nice band, nice cover, overall good. thx for your reaction Alex - love them, as always!
The lyrics, "with their tanks and their bombs, and their bombs and their guns." I noticed he gave it a modern take, by changing "guns" to "drones." Correct me if I'm wrong
yes. they also say "it's the same old theme in 2018" instead of "it's the same old theme since 1916"
+Flyte, good catch
The new ones are tanks, bombs, guns, drones. The original had bombs twice, but new one has it only once.
she wrote the song against the IRA terrorists of Ireland, ...."2018" "drones"....wtf !!!!!
@@BrutalV She was supposed to collab with Bad Wolves and I'm sure she approved of the lyrics.
Children of Bodom - Kissing the Shadows
Metallica - The Unforgiven
I love this song... for a reaction. you should check out Dream On by Blacktop Mojo.... Cover of Aeromsmith's version
Having not seen this cover version in a while, I seriously almost teared up again. Rest in Peace, Dolores O’Riordan. Huge thank you to The Cranberries.
I think this cover is a beautiful tribute to Delores. Nothing beats the original but I love they still released it after such a blow to everyone that is a fan of The Cranberries. It's awesome they donated the proceeds to her children. She was a legend taken too early...
React to Opeth Ghost of Perdition live at the roundhouse
The new live version from Red rock is better!
Mic Zen Yes it’s look better buts his growls are shit compared to their early days like Roundhouse.
@@Cobrachaos96 I actually think the growls sound surprisingly good on that. The new version would sound much better for someone who is not an Opeth fan.
Mic Zen Yes true but I would always suggest roundhouse to get the best version and its when he had a passion for the death growls and then slowly stop doing them almost completely.
this is one of the most amazing covers I've ever heard!
React to Dance macabre!
Rats or Faith are infinitely better songs or listen to the awesome Witch Image.
Yuck
Witch image is fantastic. Dance macabre showed that ghost has amazing versatility in their music. Gives that 80's love rock feel, while witch image has more of a blue oyster cult sound
Alex idk if u actually read these but I have to agree with you. The original was just so powerful nit in heaviness of the music, but the message. Although I'm into the heavier music such as Slipknot, Slayer, Rob Zombie etc. I really like the cover as well. It's a profound respect I wish others had.
He is or cirice are way better
I have to give it to the original. This Bad Wolves cover was good but I was around when the original came out. That was a very powerful song to me then and when Delores passed it became more of an anthem to me. It wasn't "cool" for a teenage boy to be into the Cranberries back when this song first came out but I bought the CD (and all the rest of their CDs) and rocked out to it on a near daily basis. Delores will always have a special place in my heart as will this song.
What has to be kinda creepy for the band is that she was supposed to record vocals for the cover the day after she died
I get the "not cool" thing bro being 15, living in outback Australia and being a hardcore metalhead doesn't exactly help my popularity at school
Boys who like the Cranberries have always been BEYOND cool in my book.
@@finiket5436
Fuck 'em. None of it matters after you graduate.
@@spiralout.keepgoing...3165 That's the truth. Everything changes after high school. The music is always there though. Always.
saw these at download 2019 - it's one way to reduce 30k+ people to tears, especially when the lead performed a tribute to dolores before the track started. very touching moment in my life for sure
s clements we missed them at download we were still queuing when they were on
Hey alex, love the channel, long time subscriber. I completely agree with your reaction 100%. Now that you know who bad wolves are you should really really check out some of their other songs as well. I highly recommend "officer down".
Please also do a reaction to WAGE WAR song title "Gravity".
How funny I've suggested Wagewar
I love Gravity, but just imagine how much he'll headbang to Stitch!
SaltyFreekay oh yes for sure, love that song. Thought I'd recommend gravity first to ease him in, then recommend stitch pending a positive reaction, eventually getting him to react to August Burns Red, Northlane, and further into that technical side of metal.
Officer down for a new perspective will be great
Fair enough. Speaking of the more technical side. He needs to listen to another song by Meshuggah, haha.
You should check out Bad Wolves other songs, in particular you should look at Remember When.
Probably one of the best covers to date. Not only for there interpretation of the song but the way they honoured Dolores was nothing short of beautiful.
The Pick Of Destiny
Tomas - tenacious D
🤘🤘🤘
Bad Wolves- Remember When
These guys did the song justice and there emotion though it bring a tear too my eye, i love it.
This song will be stuck in your head all day guaranteed.
Tyler Daigneault so true
Hey Alex, thank you for doing this amazing cover of yet another both timely & amazing song! Here's a bit of backstory about Bad Wolves that you may {or may not} be interested in. Their lead singer, Tommy Vext, replaced Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch so that he could go into rehab, last year. This year, they are touring together! Both Bands! And there is a video here somewhere of Bad Wolves doing Zombie & Ivan jumps onstage & joins in, along with the entire crowd singing along! That was pure magic!
Peace all! ✌☮😊🔥🤘💨
Cool story, let us know if you find the link for that live performance
@@Cendoria Found it! Audio isn't the best as it is a 'fanmade' video but seeing a healthy Ivan hugging everyone on the stage & Tommy Vext just... Wow. Here's the link. Hope you enjoy! 🤘🔥✌💨
Almost forgot. At the end, it's kinda hard to hear, but Tommy has the crowd yelling, "Friendship in 2018"!
th-cam.com/video/bCiV2-vqhtc/w-d-xo.html
I love this song and this band. I love how they change from "It's the same old theme, Since nineteen-sixteen" to "It's the same old theme
In two thousand eighteen" as it is still going on today and how they change the lyrics to "With their tanks, and their bombs and their guns, and their drones" to show that war has moved on and is now using unmanned drones to do the killing. So sad that Delores didn't end up doing the vocals on this tracks due to her untimely dead by accidental drowning in a bath. i think if she would of got to do the vocal I think it would of been something totally different but still special.
Love the content, keep it up.
Would love it if you did Recognize or Not Enough by Flaw
Blind Guardian - Mirror Mirror
Bard song (live) I got goosebumps just thinking about it
Please react to FFDP : The Bleeding
Hell yeah
They perform this song live soooo well it’s an experience everyone needs to go to. The whole crowd was singing along and it was such a vibe I haven’t had before and I’ve been to tons of concerts.
First things first cranberries song is amazing was very sad to her passing. Secondly bad wolves is amazing adds so much depth and emotion. You can really tell he was passionate about this song. Now thirdly please please check out Leo Morchali(not sure if I'm spelling the last name right lol). His version is much more heavy metal influenced. He also does all the instruments usually his wife actually did the bass which was super dope. But yes please check Leo I think you will really like it.
Leo/Frog Leap Studios does amazing metal covers, I'd love to see Alex react to probably any of his metal covers.
Same here started following that like 2 years ago. Takes all the crappy pop songs and makes them amazing
I like both, as they done with different styles and different pacing they both carry the same message but done in their unique way
I think we all can agree that Bad Wolves did an amazing job honoring Delores and this song
YESSS IVE BEEN WAITING ALL DAY FOR THIS
REPTILIAN FADE 😂❤️❤️
Yessss sir!!! Thank you for this!
Andrea Burd you’re mighty welcome
@@AlexHefner omg. I am fangirling hard! Keep it up guy! And welcome to the dark side 😁😁
I had never heard of bad wolves but this son is at the top of my play list. ❤️❤️❤️
Check out Leo Moracchioli cover of Zombies. Its more heavy
YEEEEEESSSS
Daryia Stavrovich version of Zombie in the voice Russia 🔥🔥
I was about to comment the same thing
3 Zombies in a row, sign me up
Lets gooooooooooo