From the big bang (the chaos at the start), through creations of Earth (these crazy guitars and drums) and beginnings of humans (when M.Shadows comes in), to present (or even future).
@@cylian8422 Yep.. It's crazy how they tidied up all of this. Somehow for me there's one more nuance at the very end when there's that everlasting note ringing that for me in some part sounds like trumpet wich gives me vibes from the seven trumpets of apocalypse which herald the end of the world. It can be just a note but it's mine interpretation :P
@@pla6ue Yeah, I said it in a wrong way. When I've listened to this song for the first time and that lasting note came in I just had and idea in the whole context of the song: creation of the universe and stuff. It was like "Hmm that sounds like trumpets that angels blow in the interpretation of the begining of the end of the world in the bible... but it's probably not... but it sounds fun to me". Just a misunderstanding :P
@@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385 I mean ur profile pic kinda fits the metal image The heavy metal themesong should be Death To All But Metal by Steel Panther
@@ericksoliscedeno7649 Avenged said themselves this song is literally the creation of Earth and the life on it. The beginning is chaotic, like the lava covered rock Earth was at first. The middle is after the asteroid hit and Earth started getting water and an atmosphere. As it picks up, it starts to follow the many forms of life we've seen over the billions of years and as the finale picks up, it is representing how fast our technology is advancing with Tyson saying "The day we cease the exploration of the cosmos , is the day we threaten the continuing of our species"
I don't understand why there so many people hate this band. Like, really? This group has lots of talents. I even doubt the haters could play any a7x songs accurately
What I like about A7X is that they are very varied in the genre of metal. I guess people just want the band to stay put within that genre, but I feel that limits the creativity of the band or any band in that matter.
Most of the haters come from the fact that A7X became so main stream at one point and had many radio friendly hits. All the hipster-ass metal heads wanted to dislike them. They do feel more "generic" to me too I guess, but I still love em.
I'm a big A7X fan, but I don't think most people who dislike them claim they're untalented. I feel the same about Dream Theater - all super talented musicians, but when it all comes together...something just doesn't click for me.
It’s a great song but if you want a musical journey, listen to Graves by Caligula’s Horse. Unfortunately Alex likely won’t ever review it because his channel sucks now.
This is the greatest piece of music ever made the first time I heard it I was in the back of my friends car high as a kite and this was blasting max volume it changed my life
"The Stage" is one of the best albums in recent times. Synyster Gates's guitar work is fucking incredible and the album really makes you think. Something a lot of music can't do today. Also since you did this song which is 15 minutes... I think you're ready to listen to "Dog's" by Pink Floyd, or any song on Tool's "Fear Inoculum" Music like this takes you on a fuckin' journey, man.
@@unknowngamer9566 The stage is like their third best album, City of Evil is overrated, and if you honestly think that was bad or that the song "the stage" isn't similar to their old stuff then you don't know them that well. Very underrated album. I'd go as far as to say that exist is easily among the best songs they've ever made
@@zothana4600 I see what you mean but I think it's true. A7X change their style a bit every album and I think that's one of the good things about them. They're very willing to explore different styles of music and brooks brings a certain edge that kinda forms the base of the style they went for on the recent album.
0:00-1:31 The almost empty universe 1:31-2:20 The Big Bang 2:20-4:06 The constant yet instability formation of stars and exo planets 4:06-4:40 The formation of the Milky way. A place utterly insignificant and almost unregarded among the other millions 4:40-5:20 Earth formed and a part of us slips away forming the moon, which gravitates towards Earth. Forever then. 5:20-6:10 Our planet Earth revolving around it's axis, cooling down... 6:10-6:56 Water showering over Earth and the so thought Art begins 6:56-7:26 Evolution takes place from the first anaerobic heterotrophic bacteria to the hominids 7:26-11:45 Humans. The wannabe supreme beings reigns over. ( I sincerely do not know if this was a pretty neat idea) Till then, bask in with the final words of My Tyson. 11:45-15:40 ... "Until the rise of a new visionary culture, the cosmic perspective; a perspective in which we are one, fitting neither of the above nor below, but within."
@@thunderballz74if anyone believes in fantasy, it’s creationists. Y’all believe in a book dated back to a time where people still believed the earth is flat and you could sail to the edge of it.
This song actually is a proof that Syn Gates and Brooks are probably one of the best modern players at their respective instruments This song Literally takes you to a different dimension if you listen to it before sleep
Avenged is so fucking special, intense, amazing, honest and brutally amazing I just don't know what to say. Keep rockin' I hope they release some new stuff soon. Johnny Christ (bassist) said something about "new material"... I'm excited.
Jimmy left a beautiful gift to his brothers: He opened them to the soul, to the deeper understanding of existence and spirituality. The passage from anger,from the rude and less conscious sound (always wonderful) to the melody of awareness. It’s amazing to see the growth of a band and especially of the human beings that make it up.
Saw that comment before on the original video. But I agreed with every single word you're saying! That is so true and is something that needs to be seen under every single video involving that song
exist is one of the greatest songs in my opinion . when was the last time that a song described the entire timeline of universe 😂 and had vocals from the one of the greatest astrophysicist 😂 its pretty awesome if you think about it .. and it goes beyond saying that your reaction is gonna be great too 😍
SAVE ME - AVENGED SEVENFOLD! My personal favourite, don't get me wrong I love the stage but nightmare as a whole album is the revs last, and I'll never forget it! Keep these reactions up man!
I mean Nightmare and self titled are pretty much neck and neck for best album they both have an incredible number of hits. If go as far to say that the stage is their third best album tho, as I believe that city of evil is overrated compared to everything that came after
"This is like a soundtrack of someone's life."...Literally, like the soundtrack of humankind. Hit the nail of head. Rest in peace to my beautiful wife. She died on the 8th of May this years. The Stage, the album, was been my coping mechanism for the last 3 years of her being sick. It will always define my existence while I long for the hour I one day rejoin her in the cosmos.
This almost made me cry as i read the comment while listening to the song. Sorry for your loss man. She is for sure watching over you from the heavens above.
So sorry for your loss man, i think Gojira's album Magma would also be helpful facing the situation you're going through. I'm sure you and your wife will meet again in the stars someday. Stay strong.
bUt AvEnGeD sEvEnFoLd IsNt MeTaL!! I can’t believe the musical journey these guys have taken through their career! From hardcore/metal core, to hard rock/metal, to now a definite prog-rock, The Rev would be (is) proud. Always evolving, but never producing crap. Like it or not, there’s been talent in all their works.
Todos comentario en ingles pero quiero aportar mi opinión en español. Exist es a mi parecer la mejor canción de avenged sevenfold, en si el album The stage es una obra maestra, siempre fui fanático de la banda pero este ultimo álbum me voló la cabeza. Este album nos muestra algo que no siempre le prestamos atención, nos da una perspectiva astronómica y nos plantea la siguiente pregunta ¿cual es nuestro futuro?, nos deja en claro que nuestra existencia es casi insignificante pero también nos deja un mensaje...al final todo esta en nuestras manos, no hay que esperar nada de un ser divino porque nosotros escribimos nuestra propia historia, la historia del ser humano.
Este mensaje hace aún más sentido ahora con su último álbum, donde definitivamente se preguntaron y se respondieron ellos mismos el- "y ahora que hacemos?" "que pasa antes, durante y después de la vida?" Muy buen comentario 🤘
The thing I love about your reactions is that you react to the songs that aren’t so popular or the longer songs off an album that most reactors don’t listen to, it’s refreshing to see the lesser known songs on the channel, I know this song is still pretty big but compared to the stage or a song even more famous like beast and the Harlot is always reacted to, not saying they are bad songs because they are still amazing but yeah hope you get my point haha
What? All he reacts to is the popular songs. The majority of what he does is mainstream nu metal, alt metal, and metalcore. He's neglecting the majority of metal genres. It's not his fault though, most of his followers have bad taste.
Some people said that "The Stage" albums sucked, but really just how??? This song is absolutely Dream Theater level!! Alex react to whole album or at least "Higher" please...
I didnt like the singles from the stage and I felt they were kinda weak choices compared to the rest of the album. Idk the last two albums were just a hair too experimental for my liking. But I'm glad the band continues to improve and mature. But I'm a sucker for bat country lol
This is by far my favorite song by Avenged Sevenfold. Not only for being their most progressive songs to date, but also for the Neil deGrasse Tyson speech at the end. I really enjoyed the part where he tried to put the universe into scale, as well as (and probably more importantly) his comments about the human ego. I agree with what Neil is getting at with this. A lot of societal problems stem from someone thinking that they are better than another. Whether it's because of wealth, race, religion, nationality, gender, and so on. However, I have come to realize that all the things I just mentioned are all human constructs. They are all things that help give something that is vital to being human. An identity, or sense a of belonging. I think as more people realize this and start to understand and accept those around them who identify themselves differently instead of using them to pass judgement or for discrimination, then the more we can start to tap into our true potential as a species and get ever closer to Neil's idea of the Cosmic Perspective.
The album was groundbreaking. They put so much thought and work behind this. It didn't get a good initial reception cause we didn't let it sink in yet. Their best album yet in my opinion.
I’m so happy that Alex finally listened to THE greatest song in the history of mankind. The ending speech is the most important speech I’ve ever heard and it speaks deeply about how we as a species can’t work together due to so many things all connected to Ego. After I heard this song I stopped looking at the world and myself as just a simple human being but started to look at everything as how we as a species could do/create so many wonderful things in he universe only if we let go of our Ego. Having Alex listen to this song while the protests are happening is shocking due to the fact the speech is literally talking about what is happening right now and that due to Ego we are letting our species kill/harm one another due to the fact of faith/skin color/etc. Yet if we stop looking at each other as different and more as a Human Species We can create a new and better world.
@@ashwiniyer454 yea it's sad.....ax7 is heavily underrated...and the first few metal songs that people listen to goes by the lines of Slipknot or Metallica.....and they judge them as just screaming.....even though I love both slipknot and Metallica......their most famous songs just turn out to be a little.....gruesome...people never find songs like exist or save me or the stage...... :(
You still need to hear M. Shadows rough vocals so you should react to Unholy Confessions, it's a classic Avenged Sevenfold song and it's incredible, other suggestions are 'I Won't See You Tonight part 1 and 2' 'Second Heartbeat' 'Shattered by Broken Dreams'
I won't see you tonight part 1 and part 2 are the first songs I really liked by them... I really enjoyed the balance the different songs have each other and how they tied in to each other as well. Hail to the king might be my other favorite song from them.
Back when Matt could actually get those screams. Sadly he can no longer do that cause he wrecked his vocal cords back in the day. I love that song, the beginning is so memorable and iconic
This is practically Avenged Sevenfold's Stairway to Heaven: their longest song ever made and truly a masterpiece. Still going to push Dope's Blood Money to be reacted to
Alex, I am so happy you reacted to this. This is by far their most under-rated song, because of it's length, but when something is this good, who cares how long it is?! This song always takes me on an emotional journey. Once it gets to the vocal part, it always resonates with me, and often makes me feel like going on a weekend get away to a place of peace. I'm really glad you enjoyed it and I'm so so thankful you reacted to it!
Alex, I can't tell you how glad I am you finally listened to this song. I love how from 12:50 - 13:30 you listen to it with your eyes (almost) closed and respond with "wow, it puts you in a trance" because that is EXACTLY what it does, that is my absolute favourite instrumental part of the song. Whenever I listen to this song it gives me a similar feeling as when I listen to The Greatest Show On Earth by Nightwish, they both make me feel so small and anxious yet so appreciative of life even if it's not that great at times.
"There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on the world's beaches, more stars in the universe than seconds of time that have passed since Earth formed, more stars than words & sounds ever uttered by all humans who have ever lived" 🤯🤯🤯🤯 A7X is very innovative and this is clear proof.
It's prideful how far A7x have evolve, it takes you to their first album and remember how they have grown, it's amazing, like all they have given us, an a7x fan forever.
Ugh I freaking love this band! This album was a strong departure from what they had been doing but every album they put out is! They do such an amazing job of constantly evolving their sound and Matt's voice is unbelievably powerful. He hits you on another level! Don't believe me? Listen to any song he's featured on! There's just something about what he adds to music! And the insane guitar and drum talent in that band is legendary! A7x foREVer! Seriously dude, you gotta just listen to everything they've made! They legit do NOT have a single song that isn't amazing! From bangers to the ones that make you wanna cry, they write such incredible music! My fav band, hands down! Love the reaction as always! Keep up the great work! \m/
This album brought me back interest into A7X cause it was so progressive compared to anything they’ve done and it weeded out all the shitty ass poser “bro metal” fans who can’t comprehend lyrical content beyond 2nd grade level.
Honestly one of the greatest songs ever written. I don’t give a fuck about the hate that a7x gets, ill always love them. Any band that can make a song of this length with such complexity and meaning deserves extreme respect. Keep rockin’🤘🏻
Next : Second heartbeat live LBC Critical acclaim live LBC Scream live LBC Unholy confessions live LBC M.I.A Trashed and scattered Strength of the world Blinded in chains Burn it down
I used to just play skyrim and listen to this song exclusively while playing it. Sometimes i’d be completing quests, other times i’d just be roaming the map. absolutely love this song
That sounds fucking sweet man, I’m going to have to try that. I love listening to proggy and/or atmospheric stuff while I chill out and play, and this + Skyrim sounds like a perfect combination.
The thing about Avenged Sevenfold is that they are influenced by everything from Metallica (Recently supported Metallica on their north American tour) , Pantera (Cover of Walk), Iron Maiden (Cover of Flash of the Blade), Black Sabbath (Live cover of Paranoid ), Guns N Roses (Live cover of It's So Easy) and even Pink Floyd (Cover of Wish You Were Here). So they could come out with anything and they did it with Exist. So unexpected. A heavy metal version of Pink Floyd.
I am obsessed with space and obsessed with A7X and this album was one of the best things I've ever experienced. This song is a genuine ride. I've been a fan of Avenged pretty much my whole life and LOVE the direction they're taking their music. First of all, being able to come back and see someone experience this song for the first time was a treat. And coming back after hearing their new song makes me even more excited for the new album!
M. Shadows said that he finally sat down and listened to Shine On You Crazy Diamond before the did this album. I see alot of influences of that in this song.
To give the song some more perspective when listening to it, the beginning is supposed to be an imitation of the big bang. A giant explosion that comes from nowhere. The next several minutes of guitar shredding, backed by Wackerman's drums, is a representation of all the hot gases and matter in the universe forming into different galaxies and solar systems; it's chaotic, but has a beautiful, natural flow that can be heard. When the music finally settles down, and the first lyrics are sung, that is the point in which the Earth is finally created and human life is Existing. The atmosphere of the music is very calm and full of tension, but it's quickly resolved by Matt's vocals and a distortionless sounding guitar. The lyrics talk about how all of our lives are linked to the universe, and we are one with the stars. It continues on to talk about how the Earth is our "home", but how we as humans are meant to go beyond. The quote by Neil DeGrasse Tyson was added in by request of the band. They called him up and asked if he could say some stuff for them that they can use in his song. So the band recorded the conversation they had with him and had it put in. They were only going to use a small piece of it, but ended up using the whole thing. The quote, and the music, go on to explain how large the universe is, and how minute the trifles of the earth are. How we need to look up to the endless sea of stars in our sky and transcend our current ways of destructive living. To take our place in the universe, not separate ourselves from it. That is what music is all about; transcendence. I learned all of this by watching band interviews, and Tyson's interviews.
“TAKE IT, TAKE IT!!!” , I literally LOL IMHO Synester Gates Will go down in history of one of THE best guitarist to have ever lived.. I love this song, when I am driving alone on long road trips, I will blast this as loud as I can without a care to who is watching me dance in my seat or seeing/ hearing me yelling the lyrics. It is the best car ride song ever! LOL I had read about what the sections meant, before, but I had never sectioned off the music to hear which part went with what. So I’m so glad that you did that! Thank you Alex, another great reaction
His father Brian Haner Sr. is a renowned musician and guitarist, he most likely taught him everything and how to connect how to feel with the sound of guitar. Not a lot of people can do that
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Please react to the "critical acclaim" by avenged sevenfold, please
Alex: Time to do an epic reaction
A7X: *Exists*
Please, react to Memphis May Fire❤
Oof
Producers: Syn and Brooks how many solos do you want
Syn and Brooks: yes
xDD
Shadows: I need a quick break
Syn: got ya covered
Fuck yes XD
Avenged Sevenfold - Save Me !!
11 minutes of musical brilliance.
Their best if you ask me. Lyrically, and the main riff.
Yeah I agree
He's got to do the album version and the instrumental version.
can confirm
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Great song and reaction. If you liked this you would enjoy “Save Me” by: Avenged Sevenfold as well
This this this and so much this. The story behind save me is amazing as well, you should watch that after you listen to it.
Jason watch the bands breakdown of save me?
Uffff Save me is maybe the best on Nightmare Album,ehmmm and Buried Alive....and Nightmare.....and the others. All of them
Save Me is tied for my favorite song ever with The Wicked End, awesome band, I've listened to all of it, and it's all incredible
I wish he really see this comment and react to it cause it's a goddamn great song
Normal pop heads 30s in: "Is there any singing?!?!
Alex 3 minutes in: OH Shit!!!!
You are officially one of us.
Yea and sum dream theater tracks don't have vocals for 4mins lo
he didn’t sing until 7 minutes in
@@davidkay2287 metallica doesnt start until about 1 minute or 2 . its so good for us guitarist to play the singing first. Such creativity.
@@burialofficial8913 Well, 3 min into the actual song
@@burialofficial8913But the vocals are absolutely phenomenal! Especially the chorus!
Neil Degrasse Tyson has never sounded so metal.
@@tonysavic9942 it's Neil degrasse matt even spoke about it in an interview as to why they wanted him in the song.
@@chalupaman2121 He's not saying it's not Neil.
Alex: This is the soundtrack for somebody's life...
A7X: yeah, the Universe's Life
From the big bang (the chaos at the start), through creations of Earth (these crazy guitars and drums) and beginnings of humans (when M.Shadows comes in), to present (or even future).
Yep
@@cylian8422 Yep.. It's crazy how they tidied up all of this. Somehow for me there's one more nuance at the very end when there's that everlasting note ringing that for me in some part sounds like trumpet wich gives me vibes from the seven trumpets of apocalypse which herald the end of the world. It can be just a note but it's mine interpretation :P
@@vertigg0413 That would completely contracdict the rest of the song. God didn't create earth but his angels still sound the trumpet? Yeah...ok, sure.
@@pla6ue Yeah, I said it in a wrong way. When I've listened to this song for the first time and that lasting note came in I just had and idea in the whole context of the song: creation of the universe and stuff. It was like "Hmm that sounds like trumpets that angels blow in the interpretation of the begining of the end of the world in the bible... but it's probably not... but it sounds fun to me". Just a misunderstanding :P
This song's about the creation of the universe, the formation of life, and the possibility of leaving Earth.
aka Elon musk LMFAO
@@heavymetalrules436 Metal!!!🤘 Metal is life and has been my very existence for a decade now. Still is most definitely. Great username.
@@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385 I mean ur profile pic kinda fits the metal image
The heavy metal themesong should be Death To All But Metal by Steel Panther
I think u didnt understood the lyrics.
@@ericksoliscedeno7649 Avenged said themselves this song is literally the creation of Earth and the life on it. The beginning is chaotic, like the lava covered rock Earth was at first. The middle is after the asteroid hit and Earth started getting water and an atmosphere. As it picks up, it starts to follow the many forms of life we've seen over the billions of years and as the finale picks up, it is representing how fast our technology is advancing with Tyson saying "The day we cease the exploration of the cosmos
, is the day we threaten the continuing of our species"
I don't understand why there so many people hate this band. Like, really? This group has lots of talents. I even doubt the haters could play any a7x songs accurately
What I like about A7X is that they are very varied in the genre of metal. I guess people just want the band to stay put within that genre, but I feel that limits the creativity of the band or any band in that matter.
Most of the haters come from the fact that A7X became so main stream at one point and had many radio friendly hits. All the hipster-ass metal heads wanted to dislike them.
They do feel more "generic" to me too I guess, but I still love em.
@@cafrayrecxv4749 That's what makes them the best! All of their albums have a different, unique sound to hem
I'm a big A7X fan, but I don't think most people who dislike them claim they're untalented. I feel the same about Dream Theater - all super talented musicians, but when it all comes together...something just doesn't click for me.
@@KevinC119 same thing with me
This is not a song, it's a journey.
It’s a great song but if you want a musical journey, listen to Graves by Caligula’s Horse. Unfortunately Alex likely won’t ever review it because his channel sucks now.
@@Silver_Something I mean, it's his choice to react to what he wants.
Silver_Something any more reccomendations? Im looking for something like this and “Shine on you crazy diamond pt1”
damn straight
This is the greatest piece of music ever made the first time I heard it I was in the back of my friends car high as a kite and this was blasting max volume it changed my life
Producer: “How many styles would you like to incorporate into this song?”
Avenged Sevenfold: “Yes.”
LMFAOOOOO
That works, the answer should’ve been ‘all of them’ though
@@Plastikdoom Do u even unstand the joke?
Its just prog metal... not anything else
They got Joe Baressi, the producer who does TOOL’s album. It was absolutely the right decision.
Avenged Sevenfold: Exist
Alex Hefner: exists
This should be pinned
My like: exists
Exist: Exists 🤔
You should react to Critical acclaim by avenged sevenfold
My favorite!!.💀
Mine as well and probably a lot of other people's 😅
Hell yeah
The drums are absolutely crazy on this one
@@robertonome2448 yeah they are but everything about that song is fucking awsome
Now we just need alex to react to it 😅😂
"The Stage" is one of the best albums in recent times. Synyster Gates's guitar work is fucking incredible and the album really makes you think. Something a lot of music can't do today. Also since you did this song which is 15 minutes... I think you're ready to listen to "Dog's" by Pink Floyd, or any song on Tool's "Fear Inoculum" Music like this takes you on a fuckin' journey, man.
don't forget brooks, he's fucking amazing
Lol what joke is this. The stage was a joke of an album. They are slowly turning away from their heavy ness. Dog shit album only like 3 songs I like:
10,000 days part two
@@unknowngamer9566 its his opinion dude
@@unknowngamer9566 The stage is like their third best album, City of Evil is overrated, and if you honestly think that was bad or that the song "the stage" isn't similar to their old stuff then you don't know them that well. Very underrated album. I'd go as far as to say that exist is easily among the best songs they've ever made
Brooks is a perfect fit for Avenged Sevenfold.
Definitely!.... but i still miss Rev🥺
oOfits_TBOnE me too 😔
For the now Avenged Sevenfold not for the The Avenged Sevenfold.
@@zothana4600 I see what you mean but I think it's true. A7X change their style a bit every album and I think that's one of the good things about them. They're very willing to explore different styles of music and brooks brings a certain edge that kinda forms the base of the style they went for on the recent album.
Zothana Mizo yes, he’s been great for their musical progression and keeping with the Prog and ability to play so many styles.
0:00-1:31 The almost empty universe
1:31-2:20 The Big Bang
2:20-4:06 The constant yet instability formation of stars and exo planets
4:06-4:40 The formation of the Milky way. A place utterly insignificant and almost unregarded among the other millions
4:40-5:20 Earth formed and a part of us slips away forming the moon, which gravitates towards Earth. Forever then.
5:20-6:10 Our planet Earth revolving around it's axis, cooling down...
6:10-6:56 Water showering over Earth and the so thought Art begins
6:56-7:26 Evolution takes place from the first anaerobic heterotrophic bacteria to the hominids
7:26-11:45 Humans. The wannabe supreme beings reigns over. ( I sincerely do not know if this was a pretty neat idea) Till then, bask in with the final words of My Tyson.
11:45-15:40 ... "Until the rise of a new visionary culture, the cosmic perspective; a perspective in which we are one, fitting neither of the above nor below, but within."
and after that never played by anyone next verse.
Sure for fantasy! Great musical talent but for me I believe in creation. Fire song musically 🔥🔥🔥
@@thunderballz74nerd
Nerd
@@thunderballz74if anyone believes in fantasy, it’s creationists. Y’all believe in a book dated back to a time where people still believed the earth is flat and you could sail to the edge of it.
This song actually is a proof that Syn Gates and Brooks are probably one of the best modern players at their respective instruments
This song Literally takes you to a different dimension if you listen to it before sleep
Fax
Fallen asleep to this song before and it felt like I was asleep for hours and I slept for like 3 minutes. It felt like I fell thru the cosmos
Factsss
I've ALWAYS thought Syn is a truly special talent
@@dontkilljohn this and The Count of Tuscany by Dream Theatre are absolute masterpieces
BROOOOOO YOU FINALLY DID IT THIS SONG IS AMAZING!!!
I've been waiting for a LONG, LONG TIME for this!
You should listen to Not Ready to Die by Avenged Sevenfold. They did it for one of the call of duty games. Pretty intense song.
Black ops 1: Call of the Dead theme song
YEAA
No... out of all their discography ?? No way lol
@@mikebarnes7441 it's one of their better songs tbh
Vin Gatto Its good for sure. I think he should hear Save Me or Victim next
Avenged is so fucking special, intense, amazing, honest and brutally amazing I just don't know what to say. Keep rockin' I hope they release some new stuff soon. Johnny Christ (bassist) said something about "new material"... I'm excited.
And now it’s almost there
And now it’s almost there
Jimmy left a beautiful gift to his brothers: He opened them to the soul, to the deeper understanding of existence and spirituality. The passage from anger,from the rude and less conscious sound (always wonderful) to the melody of awareness. It’s amazing to see the growth of a band and especially of the human beings that make it up.
perfect coment, bro! nailed it!
Saw that comment before on the original video. But I agreed with every single word you're saying! That is so true and is something that needs to be seen under every single video involving that song
exist is one of the greatest songs in my opinion . when was the last time that a song described the entire timeline of universe 😂 and had vocals from the one of the greatest astrophysicist 😂 its pretty awesome if you think about it .. and it goes beyond saying that your reaction is gonna be great too 😍
Actually, Nightwish did it the year before and it contained narration by Dr. Richard Dawkins.
@@AGDinCA hmm I didn't knew about this .. I'll sure be checking them out
You really should. It's more about evolution than the entire universe but clearly not less epic. Alex did a reaction to that, too.
I Would say "The Greatest show on earth" by Nightwish it's even more entertaining and with a better re-listenable value
SAVE ME - AVENGED SEVENFOLD! My personal favourite, don't get me wrong I love the stage but nightmare as a whole album is the revs last, and I'll never forget it! Keep these reactions up man!
foREVer. ❤️ I miss my Idol so much... Can't still belive that this Drum God is dead...
I mean Nightmare and self titled are pretty much neck and neck for best album they both have an incredible number of hits. If go as far to say that the stage is their third best album tho, as I believe that city of evil is overrated compared to everything that came after
Avenged sevenfold - God Hates Us live in Rock Am Rock 2011
Please
Agreed
Oh hell yeah. Scream of fucking 11 seconds. Matt is a pure vocal beast dude
YES!
Tennesseewhsky 2011 was an insane year for their live performances. Best shows of shadows career imo
"This is like a soundtrack of someone's life."...Literally, like the soundtrack of humankind. Hit the nail of head.
Rest in peace to my beautiful wife. She died on the 8th of May this years. The Stage, the album, was been my coping mechanism for the last 3 years of her being sick. It will always define my existence while I long for the hour I one day rejoin her in the cosmos.
I couldn't even imagine. Very sorry for your loss!
This almost made me cry as i read the comment while listening to the song. Sorry for your loss man. She is for sure watching over you from the heavens above.
Sorry for your loss
Kruell Gaming sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss man, i think Gojira's album Magma would also be helpful facing the situation you're going through. I'm sure you and your wife will meet again in the stars someday.
Stay strong.
Bois, we did it, he's a metalhead now
bUt AvEnGeD sEvEnFoLd IsNt MeTaL!!
I can’t believe the musical journey these guys have taken through their career! From hardcore/metal core, to hard rock/metal, to now a definite prog-rock, The Rev would be (is) proud. Always evolving, but never producing crap. Like it or not, there’s been talent in all their works.
One of us, one of us
Could you please react to "Roman Sky" by Avenged Sevenfold
Hell yeah
YES!
Please
Agreed 💯
FINALLY SOME A7X
The band were like "Yo Syn and Brook, go wild"
They just said do whatever the fuck you want and we got the greatest song ever
best guitar AND drum work in any A7X song
Todos comentario en ingles pero quiero aportar mi opinión en español. Exist es a mi parecer la mejor canción de avenged sevenfold, en si el album The stage es una obra maestra, siempre fui fanático de la banda pero este ultimo álbum me voló la cabeza. Este album nos muestra algo que no siempre le prestamos atención, nos da una perspectiva astronómica y nos plantea la siguiente pregunta ¿cual es nuestro futuro?, nos deja en claro que nuestra existencia es casi insignificante pero también nos deja un mensaje...al final todo esta en nuestras manos, no hay que esperar nada de un ser divino porque nosotros escribimos nuestra propia historia, la historia del ser humano.
Notable! 👌
Me gustó el comentario
Así es hermano, avenged Sevenfold es una de las mejores bandas del nuevo milenio.
@@JULIOGM1998 agree!
Este mensaje hace aún más sentido ahora con su último álbum, donde definitivamente se preguntaron y se respondieron ellos mismos el- "y ahora que hacemos?" "que pasa antes, durante y después de la vida?"
Muy buen comentario 🤘
I have Exist tattoed on my chest. This album, and this song, changed my life. It's not a joke, it changed my perspective on music.
3 song you have to react from a7x:
Critical Acclaim
God Hates Us (live)
Blinded in Chains
Man you should either do Strength of the World or M.I.A. by Avenged Sevenfold. They are other long masterpieces by them. You won't be let down🌅
Hell yeah! M.I.A. is one of their best songs. And SotW doesn’t get the love it deserves
@@brandonweiss8364 I love SotW, 1st time I heard it I thought it was a SymphonyX song
Sidewinder great too!
The fading classic guitar at the end of an intense, epic, emotional song gets me every time. (M.I.A)
You’re right he won’t be let down but he may expect what he just listened to and it won’t be that.
The thing I love about your reactions is that you react to the songs that aren’t so popular or the longer songs off an album that most reactors don’t listen to, it’s refreshing to see the lesser known songs on the channel, I know this song is still pretty big but compared to the stage or a song even more famous like beast and the Harlot is always reacted to, not saying they are bad songs because they are still amazing but yeah hope you get my point haha
i agree its nice to have someone react to good yet not as popular songs.
What? All he reacts to is the popular songs. The majority of what he does is mainstream nu metal, alt metal, and metalcore. He's neglecting the majority of metal genres. It's not his fault though, most of his followers have bad taste.
@@matthewellis8773 right he mostly reacts to the popular ones. This is an exception though.
Some people said that "The Stage" albums sucked, but really just how??? This song is absolutely Dream Theater level!!
Alex react to whole album or at least "Higher" please...
I didnt like the singles from the stage and I felt they were kinda weak choices compared to the rest of the album. Idk the last two albums were just a hair too experimental for my liking. But I'm glad the band continues to improve and mature. But I'm a sucker for bat country lol
Its because its so different, i personally like every album so far, not all songs but most.
You answered your own question.
If I'm in a Dream Theater mood, I might listen to this. But when I'm in an A7X mood, this isn't the sound I'm after.
@@schwann145 true lol
Dude u hit it on the head u can tell that wen the worked with Mike portnoy of dt on nightmare he left pointers and that
This is by far my favorite song by Avenged Sevenfold. Not only for being their most progressive songs to date, but also for the Neil deGrasse Tyson speech at the end. I really enjoyed the part where he tried to put the universe into scale, as well as (and probably more importantly) his comments about the human ego. I agree with what Neil is getting at with this. A lot of societal problems stem from someone thinking that they are better than another. Whether it's because of wealth, race, religion, nationality, gender, and so on. However, I have come to realize that all the things I just mentioned are all human constructs. They are all things that help give something that is vital to being human. An identity, or sense a of belonging. I think as more people realize this and start to understand and accept those around them who identify themselves differently instead of using them to pass judgement or for discrimination, then the more we can start to tap into our true potential as a species and get ever closer to Neil's idea of the Cosmic Perspective.
This song is super under appreciated imo. It has grown into one of my faves over time. Awesome stuff from A7X.
The Stage as an album is underappreciated apart from Roman Sky or the title track.
@@nothinggood2696 I couldn’t agree more🥲
U have to react to “coming home” by avenged sevenfold
Most underrated and unknown A7X song by far, and my personal favorite 👌🏻
nastynate95 definitely one of my favs, the guitar solo goes hard.
@@nastynate_95 yeah it's either coming home or tonight the world dies that are heavily underrated
One of their best songs that no one knows about
Amazing song. Goes hard everytime.
React to some old A7X: Unholy Confessions, Chapter Four, Remenissions.
Unholy Conessions is the perfect introductuon a person can have to A7X
Or Eternal Rest
Eternal Rest and Desecrate Through Reverence
Second heart beat too
React to second heartbeat on lbc
Clairvoyant Disease - Avenged Sevenfold
I like cookies.
The album was groundbreaking. They put so much thought and work behind this. It didn't get a good initial reception cause we didn't let it sink in yet. Their best album yet in my opinion.
I’m so happy that Alex finally listened to THE greatest song in the history of mankind. The ending speech is the most important speech I’ve ever heard and it speaks deeply about how we as a species can’t work together due to so many things all connected to Ego. After I heard this song I stopped looking at the world and myself as just a simple human being but started to look at everything as how we as a species could do/create so many wonderful things in he universe only if we let go of our Ego. Having Alex listen to this song while the protests are happening is shocking due to the fact the speech is literally talking about what is happening right now and that due to Ego we are letting our species kill/harm one another due to the fact of faith/skin color/etc. Yet if we stop looking at each other as different and more as a Human Species We can create a new and better world.
And people say metal is just noise and there's no emotion, no expressiveness
@@ashwiniyer454 yea it's sad.....ax7 is heavily underrated...and the first few metal songs that people listen to goes by the lines of Slipknot or Metallica.....and they judge them as just screaming.....even though I love both slipknot and Metallica......their most famous songs just turn out to be a little.....gruesome...people never find songs like exist or save me or the stage...... :(
Navz it sucks people make fun of a7x and say they aren’t “real” metal
@@justayoutubecommentator3059 every time someone says that to me I show them save me or God hates us
Navz or you could just show them WTF lmao
Avenged Sevenfold- Second Heartbeat live at the LBC
He should react to the full concert actually
ANYTHING from the 1st 2 albums
YES
@@steveh88 that version isnt even from the album. Many parts of the song is cut out.
I say YES !
This is the same band that wrote A Little Piece Of Heaven
Actually the Rev wrote a little piece of heaven, so it's not exactly the same band, since the Rev is gone 😔
You mean necrophilia song?
@@cylian8422 yes, that one
Not...
Unfortunately not!
It is a death metal version of the Queen to impress fools. Bullshit!
@@helenanovais5311 what
This has to be one of the best songs ever written by man
should also listen to "I wont see you tonight part 1 and 2" by Avenged Sevenfold.
You still need to hear M. Shadows rough vocals so you should react to Unholy Confessions, it's a classic Avenged Sevenfold song and it's incredible, other suggestions are 'I Won't See You Tonight part 1 and 2' 'Second Heartbeat' 'Shattered by Broken Dreams'
werewolf914 he needs to react to turn the other way, darkness surrounding and shattered by broken dreams
I won't see you tonight part 1 and part 2 are the first songs I really liked by them... I really enjoyed the balance the different songs have each other and how they tied in to each other as well. Hail to the king might be my other favorite song from them.
Back when Matt could actually get those screams. Sadly he can no longer do that cause he wrecked his vocal cords back in the day. I love that song, the beginning is so memorable and iconic
Yes!!! And also werewolves are cooler than vampires. I like your username.
Mr SlippyFist Darkness Surrounding and Streets are my favorite off Seventh Trumpet. Super underrated debut album 🤘
I've been waiting for the reaction for too long AND ITS FINALLY HERE, THANK YOU ALEXXXXXX HHAHAHAAHAHA
I like everything avenged sevenfold (even the early stuff!!). They just get better and better. Musical evolution to the extreme. This CD blew my mind.
My gf: "I am pregnant"
Me: 3:00
This is practically Avenged Sevenfold's Stairway to Heaven: their longest song ever made and truly a masterpiece.
Still going to push Dope's Blood Money to be reacted to
Nah, that's Buried Alive. This is more like their attempt at 2112 or something like it
@@OddYxD Nah, that's actually Save Me, but Buried Alive and Exists are also fucking awesome too lol
I agree with you both my friends. Point is that they have a few long masterpieces that are just out of this world good 🤘🤘
@@rxdhxrns Save Me is just its own thing. There's no comparison to be made, it's on another level hahaha
OddYxD Shadows himself said that buried alive was their stairway to heaven
React to Avenged Sevenfold "I Wont See You Tonight Part 1" Please
I 2nd that!.
Definitely one of my favorites.
@@imnotwadewilsonsee3656 same here 😁
Yes!! One of my all time favs. Just as epic as this, with the same hypnotic trance as this one.
Now this is a must, IWSYT pt.1&2 is good
Even if you merge the songs it's only like 15 minutes, right..?
Alex, I am so happy you reacted to this. This is by far their most under-rated song, because of it's length, but when something is this good, who cares how long it is?! This song always takes me on an emotional journey. Once it gets to the vocal part, it always resonates with me, and often makes me feel like going on a weekend get away to a place of peace. I'm really glad you enjoyed it and I'm so so thankful you reacted to it!
"These are mind blowing statistics!" Should be on a t- shirt
Alex, I can't tell you how glad I am you finally listened to this song.
I love how from 12:50 - 13:30 you listen to it with your eyes (almost) closed and respond with "wow, it puts you in a trance" because that is EXACTLY what it does, that is my absolute favourite instrumental part of the song.
Whenever I listen to this song it gives me a similar feeling as when I listen to The Greatest Show On Earth by Nightwish, they both make me feel so small and anxious yet so appreciative of life even if it's not that great at times.
A7X going apeshit on this song. ❤️
React to unholy confessions by avenged sevenfold
Live in LBC. Official video good to
Live in LBC is better than the studio version. 🤘
Live in Ventura is better
Yes please! 😁💜
One of the best songs before the lead singer got throat cancer.. i mean went commercial
Finally a avenged Sevenfold song can u please do more like fiction seize the day and the stage
He's reacted to 2 different A7X songs so far. Nightmare and The Stage.
@@thor7356 and buried alive. And little piece of heaven. And bat country. And so far away.
@@uncleboobs625 and seize the day
@@evang5015 oh truee
He did The Stage
You NEEED to listen to "Save me" from Avenged!!
"There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on the world's beaches,
more stars in the universe than seconds of time that have passed since Earth formed,
more stars than words & sounds ever uttered by all humans who have ever lived" 🤯🤯🤯🤯
A7X is very innovative and this is clear proof.
It's actually Neil degrasse tyson.
Alex, you need to check out Sunny Disposition by Avenged Sevenfold.
You Should React To Blinded In Chains - Avenged Sevenfold
Yeah the drums in this song is so lit
Tumangan Bibang different sections too
You need to listen to older A7X!
Unholly confessions is a classic
100%!
Check out “Girl I Know” and “Dancing Dead” by Avenged Sevenfold!
Yes! Dancing Dead has one of the most underrated solos ever!
Most of diamonds in the rough songs are pretty catchy too, but yeah I agree about Dancing Dead, but I prefer Until The End rather than Girl I Know
DANCING DEAD THO. WHAT A SOLO THAT SONG HAS
It's prideful how far A7x have evolve, it takes you to their first album and remember how they have grown, it's amazing, like all they have given us, an a7x fan forever.
This song is the musical equivalent of a rollercoaster ride
I feel that way about Unbound (The Wild Ride) lol
@@jennaharrison9415 Thiiiss riiiiiiiiide! That takes me through life.
Avenged Sevenfold second heartbeat live lbc
All songs of lbc 🔥
Ugh I freaking love this band! This album was a strong departure from what they had been doing but every album they put out is! They do such an amazing job of constantly evolving their sound and Matt's voice is unbelievably powerful. He hits you on another level! Don't believe me? Listen to any song he's featured on! There's just something about what he adds to music! And the insane guitar and drum talent in that band is legendary! A7x foREVer! Seriously dude, you gotta just listen to everything they've made! They legit do NOT have a single song that isn't amazing! From bangers to the ones that make you wanna cry, they write such incredible music! My fav band, hands down! Love the reaction as always! Keep up the great work! \m/
I know right..
All songs he's featured in, I'm like, ah this is a nice song. And then when he starts to sing it's just going to a whole other level
Avenged Sevenfold is the best band ever. Don’t even come at me
Coming at ya hot, i do love these guys, lllloooonnnggggg time fan
Agree
🤘🤘🤘
One of the best for sureeee 🤘 OGs
@@sonitgorla4125 GTFO
You should react to save me by avenged sevenfold that's like a 10 minute song
This album brought me back interest into A7X cause it was so progressive compared to anything they’ve done and it weeded out all the shitty ass poser “bro metal” fans who can’t comprehend lyrical content beyond 2nd grade level.
I think youd like Gone Sovereign/Absolute Zero by Stone Sour. If you havent already listened/reacted to them, make sure you do them together
You can't just pass on "The Stage" by A7X... You should react to it!
He has already reacted to it. Go check it out 😁
“Save Me” by the same legends. Avenged Sevenfold
Honestly one of the greatest songs ever written. I don’t give a fuck about the hate that a7x gets, ill always love them. Any band that can make a song of this length with such complexity and meaning deserves extreme respect. Keep rockin’🤘🏻
I actually just saw the skull in the album cover after 2 years of seeing it
Omg seriously?😂😂
It’s a cosmic deathbat
What lol
Lolll
This album is so underrated, Avenged Sevenfold is one of the greatest band
No they are not
Cannibal Corpse your right, they are the greatest band
Cannibal Corpse you’re right, they are in fact THE greatest band
Brandyn Curtis you realise avenged sevenfold are litterally a Metallica cover band
@@Firusdhf I'm sorry mate, Metallica could never write shit like this, coming from a Huge Opeth fan
Next :
Second heartbeat live LBC
Critical acclaim live LBC
Scream live LBC
Unholy confessions live LBC
M.I.A
Trashed and scattered
Strength of the world
Blinded in chains
Burn it down
Strength of the world all the way!!!
New bands would be great too
You should listen to “Save me” by avenged sevenfold
I used to just play skyrim and listen to this song exclusively while playing it. Sometimes i’d be completing quests, other times i’d just be roaming the map. absolutely love this song
That sounds fucking sweet man, I’m going to have to try that. I love listening to proggy and/or atmospheric stuff while I chill out and play, and this + Skyrim sounds like a perfect combination.
I feel like he'd really enjoy The Count of Tuscany by Dream Theater.
Indeed
yes
Bruh, both Count of Tuscany and Octavarium😏❤.
Definitely
I think he'd enjoy nightmare to remember. The lyrical content with that is amazing
Shinedown - diamond eyes
This song is amazing, you should react to it
React to Save Me and Unholy Confessions by Avenged Sevenfold
You got one so far
Please Please Avenged Sevenfold - Save Me
It's Honestly Their Best Song!
ALEX you’d love “Higher” by a7x, in the same album as exist, pleaseeeee check it out
The thing about Avenged Sevenfold is that they are influenced by everything from Metallica (Recently supported Metallica on their north American tour) , Pantera (Cover of Walk), Iron Maiden (Cover of Flash of the Blade), Black Sabbath (Live cover of Paranoid ), Guns N Roses (Live cover of It's So Easy) and even Pink Floyd (Cover of Wish You Were Here). So they could come out with anything and they did it with Exist. So unexpected. A heavy metal version of Pink Floyd.
"A heavy metal version of Pink Floyd" is the most accurate description of this song I've ever heard.
I'd call it Dream Theater song by Avenged Sevenfold
Un other words, Dream Theater...
True. Mike from Dream Theater filled in on drums after The Rev died so they could also be influenced by them.
Exist is how big bang sounds for Avenged Sevenfold, masterpiece ❤️💀
Wow you actually reacted to my favorite song by Avenged Sevenfold D: MASTERPIECE
I do feel like they were kinda showing off with this song. Not that it's a bad thing. You have this much talent, flaunt it. It's your right to do so.
@@ATOMIC_V155 Unus Annus.
I am obsessed with space and obsessed with A7X and this album was one of the best things I've ever experienced. This song is a genuine ride. I've been a fan of Avenged pretty much my whole life and LOVE the direction they're taking their music. First of all, being able to come back and see someone experience this song for the first time was a treat. And coming back after hearing their new song makes me even more excited for the new album!
The Concept of this Song kinda reminds me of Pink Floyd... Anyone else??
M. Shadows said that he finally sat down and listened to Shine On You Crazy Diamond before the did this album. I see alot of influences of that in this song.
That was the first thing I thought of when listening to this, I also got olot of Dream Theater vibes
@@selenarivers2576 Yeaaah same. I already thought, someting like that might have been a big influence on this song. I think its amazing
Yeah sure
As I Lay Dying: Nothing Left. Then a follow up reaction of As I Lay Dying: The Sound of Truth. The videos go together and are amazing!
Really need to check these guys out
This
YES
Yes love as i lay dying
Yes!
You should react to Save Me by A7X.
IT'S ABOUT TIME, THIS IS THE MOST PERFECT SONG FROM A7X
To give the song some more perspective when listening to it, the beginning is supposed to be an imitation of the big bang. A giant explosion that comes from nowhere. The next several minutes of guitar shredding, backed by Wackerman's drums, is a representation of all the hot gases and matter in the universe forming into different galaxies and solar systems; it's chaotic, but has a beautiful, natural flow that can be heard. When the music finally settles down, and the first lyrics are sung, that is the point in which the Earth is finally created and human life is Existing. The atmosphere of the music is very calm and full of tension, but it's quickly resolved by Matt's vocals and a distortionless sounding guitar. The lyrics talk about how all of our lives are linked to the universe, and we are one with the stars. It continues on to talk about how the Earth is our "home", but how we as humans are meant to go beyond. The quote by Neil DeGrasse Tyson was added in by request of the band. They called him up and asked if he could say some stuff for them that they can use in his song. So the band recorded the conversation they had with him and had it put in. They were only going to use a small piece of it, but ended up using the whole thing. The quote, and the music, go on to explain how large the universe is, and how minute the trifles of the earth are. How we need to look up to the endless sea of stars in our sky and transcend our current ways of destructive living. To take our place in the universe, not separate ourselves from it. That is what music is all about; transcendence. I learned all of this by watching band interviews, and Tyson's interviews.
Thank you man that’s actually really cool to know
I left a like just because you took the time to write that damn novel😂
Dream Theater - Octavarium
Hell yeah
Or really any re-visit of dream theater. Their new album is also really dope
CITY OF EVIL ALBUM! 🤘🔥🍻
Since you reacting to avenged sevenfold you got to react to hail to the king
He did a long time ago. TH-cam removed it
Was one of his first reactions and yes youtube removed it😡
“TAKE IT, TAKE IT!!!” , I literally LOL
IMHO Synester Gates Will go down in history of one of THE best guitarist to have ever lived..
I love this song, when I am driving alone on long road trips, I will blast this as loud as I can without a care to who is watching me dance in my seat or seeing/ hearing me yelling the lyrics. It is the best car ride song ever! LOL
I had read about what the sections meant, before, but I had never sectioned off the music to hear which part went with what. So I’m so glad that you did that! Thank you Alex, another great reaction
His father Brian Haner Sr. is a renowned musician and guitarist, he most likely taught him everything and how to connect how to feel with the sound of guitar. Not a lot of people can do that
Glad you recognised the throwback from Syn there with the take it! Haha
This song always gets me , can't go trough without a tear.