My FIRST TIME Hearing WHITECHAPEL - "When a Demon Defiles a Witch" | REACTION!

[@FreakinfreakInfreaki]

The Valley is an absolute masterpiece by Whitechapel

[@sonia5698]

Yes

[@lukeero1560]

Yes sir

[@wtf1992alex]

Fucking yes

[@christophercarter6962]

It was my album of the year...coming from a non fan of these guys :)

[@felineboat2799]

Agreed 100%

[@danskiba4335]

Whitechapel - hickory creek Whitechapel - Bring Me Home Bring me home is about his dad and it's one I believe everyone needs to experience at least once.

[@proshredda91]

Hickory creek is about his mom if i remember correctly. One of my favorite songs and a real punch in the feels.

[@kinjukaida]

@@proshredda91 It is really good! He must react to Hickory Creek so he can hear some more of the lighter side of White Chapel.

[@sentenced03]

those 3 songs are such an amazing look at his life.

[@KillTheCrownSTW]

I hope he does the acoustic hickory creek though

[@proshredda91]

@@KillTheCrownSTW agreed

[@SLVRGTP]

He’s singing in three different styles in the song. He’s singing as the demon, real guttural vocals. The super melodic cleans were directly from his mother’s journal. And he sings as a narrator and son. This in one of the most heartbreaking experiences I’ve heard as a song. The Valley itself is a tremendous album that Phil opened up his world for us to explore via the music.

[@charliefawcett9052]

This is a fantastic comment

[@marsyaszed]

that's how I felt, the clean vocals being him the boy, and growl vocals being the demon songs like blood soaked symphony and I will find you hit me really hard, death is such a sad thing..

[@marsyaszed]

and it's like he's fighting with his inner demons as he grief's over his parents death.

[@maki1a]

Nailed it.

[@harveydjent_]

Everyone likes Whitechapel’s classic deathcore stuff, but when Phil gets personal, they put out some of the most heartfelt and beautiful music of any band.

[@nicksantarcangelo7977]

Bring Me Home is a masterpiece

[@melonmangaming5338]

The entire album is amazing. Basically a musical retelling of his mother's journal. There's a lot of powerful tracks on there and I highly recommend checking out the rest of it

[@Mikeyprs21]

agreed - the album is an absolute banger!

[@hepunk]

I'm not a big White Chapel guy but you gotta respect how Phil puts his trama into his art. You should definitely check out "Hickory Creek" by them.

[@wolverine669]

A quote: "Their latest album, "The Valley" is a reference to the part of Hardin Valley (west of Knoxville, Tennessee) where vocalist Phil Bozeman grew up. Set against this backdrop, he approaches his subject matter unflinchingly, building upon everything that came before, making it clear that he has survived that which he was forced to endure and is not afraid to confront it. “Phil has been upfront in his lyrics in the past about hardships he endured in his life as a child, and I believe with this record we tried to paint a better picture of that,” says guitarist Alex Wade, who alongside his bandmates, stands 100% behind everything their vocalist has to say. “I feel our music is Phil’s release from his past, being able to get it out and speak about it, and hopefully anyone who hears it that may have gone through similar experiences can find some release in it as well.”

[@lepi44871]

The song is about the singers mother. She suffered from schizophrenia and claimed to be tormented by demons. This song is about one in particular. She wrote journals and some of the lyrics are direct quotes of some of her entries.

[@kylekinney9455]

I struggle with issues too...this video makes me cry sometimes, partly because I'm frightened of what I'll be like when I'm older..maybe happy and surrounded by friends, maybe alone and paranoid and afraid...but also partly because I dont like seeing my loved ones so worried or hurt by what I'm going through...I imagine it's like that for most...pain, and tremendous fear of the unknown

[@robertgriffith3139]

“Basically, Phil [Bozeman, vocalist]’s mom would see a demon outside or by her fireside, and she knew that if she saw it there, then it would be by her bedside that night,” says Ben. ​“She would write these journals which were pretty cryptic - her handwriting would change every now and again. The song title actually came from one of the journals. It talked about the Devil raping a witch. So we interpreted it, and changed it to give it a better flow. We didn’t want the word ​‘raping’ in the song title, so we changed the title, and gave Mathis this vision, and he did his own thing with it.” Apparently, and i could be wrong, Phil's mother was a schizophrenic with 36 or so different personalities.

[@michaelzamecnik2227]

Fit For a King - When Everything Means Nothing!

[@frederickkorth1481]

the mix between harsh and clean vocals and emotional lyrics. Alex will put this on repeat as soon as he listens to it :=)

[@Pettwintip]

This!

[@lamiana]

dark skies is one of the greatest albums out there

[@alicarryme]

Or The price of agony

[@frederickkorth1481]

@@alicarryme he did that already

[@amandiepannell786]

No one really knows the demons some people fight everyday..

[@johnathanjennings1291]

Phil has an amazing vocal range!!

[@shangrillama2423]

So glad you finally did another Whitechapel reaction. Idk if anyone before me done this but here's some context, the album this is off of is about the singer Phil's life and this song is about his mother. She suffered from mental disorders after losing his dad and believed that demons were visiting her in her bed (represented by the old man and the lyrics "the demon stands by the fireside, but tonight they'll migrate to my bedside") also he used certain scripts from her actual journal in the lyrics such as "burn the bed, burn everything, its all a lie anyway". The album as a whole is very gut wrenching, especially knowing the real history behind it

[@davidhass5602]

Man you nailed the song meaning so quick! Not many people get the actual meaning and story on a first listen. Need more Whitechapel.

[@Tomppa97]

Whitechapel - Bring Me Home is must! Beautiful song that everyone needs to hear

[@ryanpesch6604]

I really love how Phil is exploring and showing off his clean vocal abilities

[@ryanpesch6604]

@Guy Whose opinions will offend you im a vocalist myself as well

[@DareBrad]

“We all know you're going to Hell Come back to life, I'll send you myself Dig the casket from the dirt You don't deserve to be one with the earth”-Forgiveness is Weakness by Whitechapel-when I heard this for the first time I stopped dead in my tracks, one of the best lyrics I’ve ever heard in a metal song.

[@adolfocabrera5379]

The Valley is probably one of the best albums of the last decade. Although my favorite is Doom Woods, for some reason that song always makes me feel lonely and paranoid.... I don't know, there's something about the atmosphere of that song that I find deeply immersive

[@seo8927]

Imminence-Temptation Imminence-Heaven in Hiding I'm telling you Alex. You've never heard a violincore before. Check out Temptation first before Heaven in Hiding. It's absolutely beautifully done. Each one is a masterpiece in itself and both have power beyond words. Please give em a listen. From a local texan~ Have an awesome day brother. Keep it awesome always!

[@ChainsOfAgonyTv]

Whitechapel - Hickory Creek You need to watch this. It’s so emotional!

[@kevindaugherty1907]

Do the full album "The Valley" reaction! Tons of deep lyrics about Phil's life..absolute masterpiece!

[@robertthompson5249]

Whitechapel-The saw is the law Whitechapel- the digital age Chelsea grin- clockwork

[@captainpringles1173]

Already did saw is the law btw

[@Destractoid]

Nothing more - fade in/fade out Probably the hardest hitting song I've heard. It gets me every damn time.

[@halowars2253]

Man, you have got to listen to Sleep Token. You'd like their new song Alkaline.

[@RA_-_10]

Finally! Now it's time for, Architects - These Colours Don't Run!

[@heman85515]

I can't express how much of a roller-coaster ride whitechapel is when you sit down and close your eyes you go from loss to rage

[@michaeljamrozy4299]

This dude has a beautiful voice...Hickory Creek. Gorgeous sounding

[@Floppachapel]

i’m in disbelief that you’re just now hearing when a demon defiles a witch much love brother keep up the good work

[@felineboat2799]

I know I’ve loved it since it came out I’m so glad he listened to it

[@umbrella0110]

Hi Alex, I dunno if you'll see this, but it's been 4 years since Chester passed. I know it's been a while since you've reacted to Linkin Park, but I was wondering if you can react to "The Messenger" live in Madrid (7.11.2010). 🙏🏽

[@jonlubovich]

RIP chester

[@umbrella0110]

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[@BrainMeltGaming]

Stop bringing up him dying, it's been long enough, move on, and no he's done enough LP reactions

[@DaniiMarie333]

My December ❤

[@headbangerlund]

You should react to Von Raven - The moment you die(Norway) Pagan's mind - God's Equation(Norway) Serj Tankian - Harakiri System of a Down - Boom! Corey Taylor - Spit it out(acoustic) Scars on Broadway - Chemicals Alestorm - The sunk'n Norwegian(Scotland) Rammstein - Keine Lust Audrey Horne - Redemption Blues(Norway, support: for Stone Sour in 2012) Volbeat - Evelyn Stone Sour - 30/30 - 150 Brainstorm - Falling Spiral Down(Germany) Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah(Finland MGP winner 2006) Korpiklaani - levan Polka (Finland) AC/DC - Rock N Roll Train(live at River Plate 09) Requinox - Raiders of the Holy Island(Norway) Nemesis - The War is On(Serbia) Sinsaenum - Splendor and Agony Satyricon - Black Crow on a Tombstone(Norway) Amon Amarth - Cry of the Black Birds Okilly Dokilly - White Wine Spritzer Dreampilots - Comedown(Norway, not metal, but worth a listen) Disturbed - Darkness Gorgoroth - Carving a giant(Norway) Amy Lee - Kyle quit the band Tenacious D cover Iron Maiden - Empire of the Clouds(lyrics video) Heaven and Hell - The Devil You Know(album)

[@businesscatlimbo]

The Valley is an incredibly deep, emotional and cryptic album. I definitely recommend taking the time to listen to it in its entirety and really hearing and researching the lyrics. I recommend Hickory Creek next.

[@HarptoHeart69]

I wish I had the happiness and positivity you have in every video, you seem so happy and I'm so envious. Your energy is contagious brother, your a good man! 🤘

[@rossmcmurdo3541]

Much of this album was based on his mum's journal. She suffered from severe schizophrenia and used to see a demon by her bed every night

[@andrewb6466]

Hell yeah! Whitechapel is one of my favorite bands.

[@MrOmen420]

I never knew of the background from this song and it makes so much sense and it brings me deeper into loving the art from phil and the band, holy fuck

[@spet59]

Alex, Heaven in Hiding by Imminence is a MUST!

[@samuelcourliss8496]

Knowing its about his mother makes it even more heartbreaking. I have goosebumps.

[@BPhillips2000]

Drums were done by Navene Koperweis, who has also played drums for... (deeeeeeeeep inhale) Animosity, The Faceless, Fleshwrought, Animals as Leaders, Navene K, Entheos, & The Minerva Conduct. Among others. Dude is a beast.

[@lizalvarez98]

Excelente reacción como siempre! La voz de Phil es bellísima!

[@kfe11]

phil es una bestia

[@lizalvarez98]

@@kfe11, sin duda 🤘🏼

[@michirista]

Si es bellísima en cualquier de los dos estilos 😊

[@MetalJeffrey]

Tuve el honor de verlo en directo (Y conversar con él después del show) hace un par de años. Un verdadero monstruo en escenario y un gran ser humano fuera de él. El más grande. 🙏🏼

[@lizalvarez98]

@@MetalJeffrey, anda tú, qué suertudo! Yo también quiero vivir ese sueño... jaja 🤘🏼

[@alexandercarlinmusic9467]

If u like Phil's cleans, you should check out Hickory Creek and Bring Me Home. He's incredible.

[@mattwirtz2494]

Glad you found Whitechapel you'll love their whole lineup of work. Phil is an amazing vocalist along with Alex and the rest of the band's crazy talent.

[@travy9148]

Music like this is so cleansing. Just something about it purges all the bad out of my system. Music is always the best medicine.

[@cinderfox5217]

This is the song that got me into metal, it can all be traced back to this one song! I listened to it all day long on repeat until I got home

[@ultimate-13]

HICKORY CREEK, PLEASE! SUCH AN AMAZING SONG, ANOTHER ONE ABOUT PHIL'S MOM

[@Williams1505]

Finally!!! after 2 years. It has come!! Never thought this day would come.

[@davidroman6135]

I felt like this when my mom passed away 😭😭 at the age of 47 by Cancer now I live with my friend Paul

[@hermesraggioadorno8613]

Excellent feedback! Try "Bring me home" ... from Whitechapel too. Very emotional!

[@zombie4stomper394]

The song is amazingly beautiful yet so very true with so many people. Definitely a masterpiece

[@missingrighty]

I know you love Amy Lee and Lzzy Hale so you definitely need to see/react to their duet "Break In". It probably says Halestorm: Break In featuring Amy Lee. You have the right video if they are in the studio. There is a live version but the video itself was filmed with a cell phone and the person filming didn't do a great job. You will do yourself a disservice if you don't see it lol

[@Ep0nz]

I remember seeing Whitechapel live back in like 2012 during the mayhem festival. You had bands like Slipknot, slayer, Motörhead, anthrax, etc etc, and they held their own. Was super impressed.

[@TrilogyBPM]

I cant wait to see them this march, Phil Bozeman is an insanely talented vocalist

[@moatfloater]

Periphery - Blood Eagle or Periphery - Stranger Things

[@heikkisaukkonen5813]

You should react to Sleep Token- Alkaline And Imminence- Tempation Imminence- Heaven in hiding

[@NexusReplicant7]

Thank you for delving into the meaning of the lyrics. I love your channel bro. Cheers.

[@EiferBrennan]

This is so fucking heavy, and I'm not talking about the music.

[@MikeyBuch]

I live Whitechapel. This song is crazy good and has a very deep dark meaning! Thank you for reacting.

[@bradjarman8721]

It's a brilliant song! Absolutely love when it comes on in my playlist. Whitechapel - Bring Me Home (About Phils father, worth a listen!)

[@willsikes6268]

I actually played a show with Whitechapel in my old band and its funny because Phil has such an aggressive scream but he's the most soft spoken guy I've ever met.

[@emilfransson3696]

Finally, THANK YOU Alex

[@joshbryant4629]

I use to watch them literally vibrate the screws out of the metal walls at this warehouse where my neighbor worked at. He and his boss and coworkers would make room for hardcore local bands play there every other weekend and White Chappel was one of the bands that would play there. This was in the early 2000's. East TN the saw is the law!

[@petercorby5391]

As someone who has had a mental breakdown and self harmed, this song just hits different.

[@CLOSEETV]

when they released this song i saw A LOT of complains that this was too much "change" cause he sing/screams in the chorus. They had no fucking idea what they talked about. it was perfect to this song. Phil is such a good frontman and his voice is amazing.

[@reneelorenz5290]

the whole album The Valley is AMAZING. def do that next!

[@TheBricelee]

Wow.... Thanks .......first time White Chapel listener and i loved it

[@felineboat2799]

I hadn’t realized that Alex hadn’t listened to this. This is one of my favorite songs of all time and I’m so glad he listened to it. It was the first song that got me into metal heavier than thrash

[@andreixu7241]

Infected Rain - Orphan Soul

[@MiracleDiengdoh]

Yeaaa u did what I asked to. Next:- Vindictive Grim- Slain it’s about the abuses we face every day.New band but want to see your reaction to her voice.... Don’t skip the last part though. Thanks

[@vincenttrunfio3348]

Alex ''is this the same song'' Lol That's what makes this brilliant the back & forth

[@justingarrett1675]

Hell yeah Whitechapel. Always love hearing my home state boys

[@brianfinley3683]

MANNNNN. I've been listening to this song since The Valley came out and i always just assumed this was some fictional writing. The imagery.... i mean for that to be real??! Those lyrics really hit different now. fuck. i need to lay down.

[@76nanito]

Greetings homie, one of the best channels right now, keep the good work and "better call Hefner"😆😆😆

[@Floppy_Bacon]

That is one of the most insane inspirations for a song I think I've ever heard. Nuts! And very heartbreaking 💔😢 This song....this song is something special.

[@thehurtfam]

You just need to take a day and listen to the valley in full …..just incredible …..

[@michaelwhelan912]

Phil did a live video a little after this song was released talking about the meaning and the story behind this song, his mother had D.I.D think there was 15 or something different personalities and she kept diaries and each page had different handwriting from each personalities but this song was about how each night she saw something in her room and it well...you can figure it out and it was all down in this diaries and she showed the pages and everything she said. Actually I remembered it was 30 something different personalities

[@sleepylad9780]

One thing that sets your channel apart is also going through the meaning of the song. A lot of other reaction videos are just the people going on about how cool the song is. I probs don't have to tell you this, but keep going at it

[@AdzTheRat]

Honestly, probably best reaction vid you've done

[@cardssss]

I love your videos man! Keep it up dude

[@krypticoctopus6892]

As others have pointed out below, this entire album (The Valley) is just so awesome. Kerrang has a REALLY great article about the entire album. Phil really opened up with his lyrics, and is just amazing.

[@iamjoefar]

Reaction vids are always cool but the fact that u actually investigated the meaning behind the song at the end.. u earned a sub

[@XMetalChefX]

I just saw them perform this ALBUM FRONT TO BACK it was amazing.... I would like to point out this OPENS THE ALBUM!

[@imthemetalguy1]

Now I want to cry. I can relate really close to this. It sucks how real issues like this exist and people on the internet fake this shit and monetize off of it for their own gain.

[@joseserna6502]

Yes I've been waiting for this one!!!

[@muchochucho9778]

Doom Woods might be the best close to an album I've ever heard. Easily my favorite off this album and definitely worth a listen

[@metalflower9543]

Hey Alex, check out 'Orphan' and 'bloodsoaked symphony' by Whitechapel. 🔥 Phil's clean vocals are amazing - not only his gutturals.

[@Rob_0_Pierce]

I’ve literally been suggesting this song since the album came out. As well as Hickory Creek. I’m pretty sure you checked out the saw is the law because of me……. 😉

[@S1ayan]

Do Vildhjarta-Dagger next Experience the Thall

[@jonnyke7090]

Loved his mum so much man.

[@csi72280]

Dude check out Hickory Creek if you wanna hear Phil’s voice more and it’s more on his mother and childhood!! Beautiful song!!!

[@martinatzejensen6787]

That entire album is absolutly amazing. As emotionally heavy as it is musically.

[@masochist9233]

I Recommend Bring Me Home, Third Depth, & Hickory Creek 🙌

[@stevenquintero3416]

Wow finally! Hahaha I requested this so long ago.

[@andreasradakovits8239]

If you like the drumming, then you need to check out David Diepold. He is actually drummer of Obscura. On his channel he is/was covering bands like Nile, Belphegor, Cognizance, Cattle Decapitation and some more. Of course he did Whitechapel too. I think you'll like it.

[@Jeffw.35]

Alex went from law school student to reactor...never let quick money out way your personal life goals! Be the best at who you're meant to be! I followed you awhile...never knew if you finished law school

[@jimwilliams8663]

Allegaeon “Proponent for Sentience III “ Allegaeon “Gray Matter Mechanics “ Been the same request for a couple years homey

[@misterbones5981]

A Peaky Blinders reference. Chefs kiss good sir....chef fucking kiss

[@falloutfactfinder]

if you want more of Phil's clean vocals I highly recommend either version of Hickory creek (standard or acoustic)

[@xiweinx]

Take into consideration that sometimes people harm themselves because they feel too much. Loss, grief, trauma, anger,... can cause a person to choose physical pain before mental pain. Unfortunately, i see this way too much in my job, counseling young people. It's complex stuff to talk and write about, but well worthy of everyone's attention.

[@MegaStevie1990]

Yes dude! I’ve been waiting for this reaction.

[@akarbit3r111]

Phil has some VERY good cleans for a deathcore vocalist, just goes to show how much range Phil has