American Rapper FIRST time EVER Hearing Killswitch Engage - End of Heartache (Live)

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American Rapper FIRST time EVER Hearing Killswitch Engage - End of Heartache (Live)
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[@bengrinar522]

Killswitch's lyrics are actually pretty positive and therapeutic

[@darkstar2480]

At one point I think they were classified a christian rock band. Way back in like 2003.

[@traviswilliams3366]

I don't even think they have ever cussed in any of their songs as well.

[@goodkrypollo1706]

@@darkstar2480 Their "As Daylight Dies" album is 100 percent Christian based. A lot of the lyrics talk about how Christians are persecuted but united. "With the promise of life, we are strong, we will carry on".

[@mangekong2951]

I agree🔥

[@heelgill]

​@@goodkrypollo1706“Be One” lyrics right here. Beautiful chorus.

[@erintucker2116]

My mom tried to keep me from metal too. She’s thankful now, though. My husband introduced me to this band the day we met and instantly became my bff. We ended up falling in love over a decade and got married. Killswitch is the reason she has grandchildren today. 😊

[@TheDark1903]

You can't stop the metal!

[@robert_5974]

Killswitch Engage is amazing with either of their two vocalists. This is the second vocalist to front the band but the first had some issues and stepped away to get sorted. He can back many years later and is currently the bands vocalist. This vocalist is still making music and man he has some wild range!

[@SuperstarQ76]

howard really drew me in with this song, but jesse can belt this out just as good in his own way.

[@JellyAccount]

Thanks for covering multiple songs in that video. There are tons of different "metal" descriptions for KSE's style. My favorite description of the band is they play "life metal". A lot of the songs express sorrow and emotions, but many of the songs talk about accepting/facing problems, persevering and overcoming hardships, not being crushed by hardships and problems.

[@billcrosler1794]

From Westfield, Massachusetts!!!

[@calebethridge2404]

Thems just devil horns my man 🤘 thank you ronnie james dio RIP

[@TheAustinKendall]

Now that I see you've watched 3 of their songs, I'll say this...these are the lyrics to the final songs chorus Arms raised (Raised) Eyes gaze (Gaze) Tongues of fire whisper This life (life) will soon (soon) slip away Fall [Outro] Babylon, you will fall Your days are numbered The time approaches No one hear you cry as you fall Fall, fall, fall

[@joshz7712]

Killswitch is one of my favorite rock/metal bands. If you watch the music video or hear the actual song there's far less screaming and more harmonizing with his voice. I prefer it personally cause the notes he his. Its just really pleasing to the ear.

[@D3ADPO3TRY]

I've been sleeping on KSE, I'll be taking in more of this.

[@MidnighTokr]

That's a stupid long and stupid good rabbit hole. Enjoy, good sir. Personally, I'd give it all at least a 1 minute listen before you decide you don't like it, and start at the beginning. Some of their songs change up or have a slow build that pays off. Work your way through chronologically. If I could go back to the first time I listened to The End of Heartache from start to finish, or even the first few weeks afterward as I was unpacking it... Damn this band is good.

[@deathcold_longplaysua4846]

4:45 You mean the extreme vocals? You can learn it. There is tons of tutorials on youtube. I'm not a musician but I learn how to do it myself. But my technic sucks, because I actually do it with my vocal cords, which is not safe. At least that is what professional metal musicians say. And for me, it is easy to do high extreme vocals than lows. Like, I can do high growling for whole day and it will never make my cords hurt, unlike if I do lows. 7:05 This 🤘symbol is called devil horns. It was popularized by Dio (you can google who that is), and in metal music, that symbol is basically like thumbs up. Like, if you showing that symbol, then it means that you love the song, or the band or, basically anything. Heck, you can play video game and show that symbol, and it would mean that you love it. That video game is amazing, and stuff like that. I'm also a long Killswitch Engage fan (and not just them) since, like 2008 or so, and it was a blast hearing them every now and then back in the days, but now, seen them rocking, is still amazing. And my favorite songs from them is: Fixation of the Darkness, My Last Serenade, This is Absolution AND Signal Fire. Those songs are always in my heart. But I love other songs from them too. As for the performers, I love them both Howard and Jesse. And seen them both on stage is beyond amazing.

[@Hunterhopefool]

Mike Terry from volumes is a great back and forth vocalist

[@kennyhouser3467]

As far as lyrical content goes KSE is much more on the positive and uplifting side thematically. They even have some songs that while not overt, are definitely leaning into faith and Christianity(that's more Jesse Leach than Howard Jones though). They definitely aren't into demonic or evil themes. Many of their songs are about embracing differences, togetherness, and bridging divides. They have some that are on the somber side but it's more about the emotions associated with loneliness or break-ups. Overall, they preach a very positive message, which is often ignored in metal music because it sounds aggressive.

[@GreatHouseAtreides]

Howard is a god amongst men

[@greencontroller9692]

This is metalcore. Howard Jones is one of the best vocalists ever. Those were 4 songs.

[@davidpowell2356]

It's metalcore. I feel Killswitch has a considerable hip-hop punk metal influences.

[@kraZkins007]

Yes! And Howard Sion- Blade It dropped and I bought the album the day it came out and it’s still in the daily playlist!

[@illeagle8041]

🤘devil horns. Popularized by Dio. Not satanic and has grown more to say “rock and roll” which in itself can be a lifestyle of survival and perseverance.

[@alexanderzadoroznyj]

Didn’t he say it came from his grandma who used to do it to ward off the evil eye or evil spirits or something?

[@kraZkins007]

Yes! Keep evil away But the Texas longhorns have one very similar- the thumb isn’t over the middle and ring finger- but those theee fingers are straight out and meet at the tips- and if you look from the side you can see the shape of the bill head. My kids living in Hawaii then Texas (Austin area) and back to Hawaii- the so Rock Out/Texas longhorns / hang loose- they look crazy some times when they do the wrong one and try to fix it quickly.

[@illeagle8041]

@@alexanderzadoroznyj yes I believe he called it the snee

[@carladicarlo3255]

It’s a bunch of things in different cultures, but at least in my Italian American culture it’s the malocchio. You’d do it and say I’m giving you the malocch to ward off the evil eye and keep safe. A lot of people wear the symbol on a gold chain. Weird how things evolve over time 🙂

[@alexanderzadoroznyj]

@@illeagle8041 yes! That’s sounds vaguely correct! 🤘🏻

[@johnberthiaume5617]

Howard is a legend. Always enjoyed his vocals. He’s actually classically trained!

[@kaynesheldon4905]

Did he go to born of Osiris? A long time ago I heard became the lead singer of them.

[@johnberthiaume5617]

@@kaynesheldon4905 nope! He was in light the torch as well as SION with the KZbinr Jared Dines after killswitch engage.

[@kaynesheldon4905]

@@johnberthiaume5617 crap! Then who was the lead singer who took over born of Osiris a while ago. He looks like him hahahaha. I know they got a new now as aswell after years like Lorna shore went threw a couple and now have the beast Will Ramos haha

[@kaynesheldon4905]

@@johnberthiaume5617it makes me think of chad ruhlig(idk how to spell his last name) the lead singer from For The Fallen Dreams. He left for a while and now he’s back with FTFD. Always gotta explore new realms and continue to learn and find a balance.

[@kaynesheldon4905]

@@johnberthiaume5617I wish Chad Lucker was still around for Su1c1de Silence. He was amazing.

[@eclypsingaming6518]

Howard is definitely in my top 3 metal singers!!! As someone who listens to alot of different music. I always fall back to early years of killswitch!! So melodic and passionate music.

[@ronniemarrero4315]

😊

[@ronniemarrero4315]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@ronniemarrero4315]

😊😊

[@ronniemarrero4315]

😊

[@dawoogabug1]

He’s my #1 with Philip Labonte #2

[@claytonvines4528]

I love that you accidentally dove into a 3 song set, and you went thru all 3 with stank face. This band definitely brings an overall positive message

[@colemanmyers8081]

I cannot tell you how amazing it is to watch my nostalgia, hit you for the first time BP. MORE METALCORE 🤘

[@davidpowell2356]

This is why I requested it. I love this band and I think P liked me too.

[@kaynesheldon4905]

This is amazing. I’m waiting for a Korn or bullet for my valentine reaction now😂💕

[@Maggsreacts82]

⁠@@kaynesheldon4905yesss

[@beantown702]

Was so lucky to get to see Light the Torch and KSE... bringing out Howard was just... yeah...

[@andrewfurey2999]

🤘 are the metal horns or devil horns. Which started when Ronnie James Dio made them on stage which through Ronnie's Italian grandmother supposedly taught him. In Italy the hand gesture 🤘 was used to ward off evil, curses or the devil most commonly the curse of the evil eye. Since Ronnie did it in concert it has become a symbol of the metal fandom

[@Jadedxx]

Despite being a lifelong listener to metal, I never knew that. Thanks for the fact! 🤘

[@dakotalynde1913]

I get goosebumps everytime this song comes on! Live versions just bring me so much joy!

[@unclefoot]

Nice!!! Howard Jones is an absolute beast of a vocalist. Even now in his 50’s he’s still got it. When you started fist pumping during the breakdown, that was TEXTBOOK Killswitch Engage consumption lol. Awesome reaction. And yeah, that was actually 3 songs you reacted to haha. Their library is wild. You’ve gotta peep their cover of ‘Holy Diver’ by Dio! It’s one of my favorite music videos ever. Cheers!

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

As i wrote on Knox hills latest reaction to Korn: Metalheads are the most empathic and loving crowd of ppl. We have all seen our share of pain and struggle and understand how it feels to be looked down upon. And we all seem to be combatting the very thing we feel is wrong with the world. Metal is about catharsis. Letting out our demons so we can show the world the same love we so desperately seek ourselves. I can see you are slowly starting to get the rowdy fun enjoyment it is to just telling the world to fuck off for a few minutes! :D p.s. Saw Killswitch live more than once. allways a good time!

[@MidnighTokr]

I'll agree, the vast majority of metal is substantive and is about dealing with real life shit, or calling out injustice/hypocrisy. To add another layer, there's also a technical depth to metal that is just generally not there in most other genres. The only other genre that is equal or surpassing metal in technical complexity and depth would probably be classical composition, in my opinion. To support your point, I have found a sort of balance emotionally rather than bouncing back and forth between angry and depressed by literally screaming along with these guys at my steering wheel, Killswitch specifically and metal vocalists generally. It's relieving and pretty fun, I always feel physically spent but mentally uplifted afterward.

[@Psyantic1196]

My first mosh pit was to my curse, what a beast of a time that was lmao my friend was in with me and lost (later found broken) his $200 pair of glasses and he didn’t even care it was so worth it. There’s a type of energy in an environment found only in these shows that make you forget about menial things and brings everyone together. Truly a experience man. 🤟

[@MidnighTokr]

Surprise double reaction!!! Sweet!! Edit: Nope, IT'S A TRIPLE REACTION!!!!!! What you heard was 3 songs. The End of Heartache, Take This Oath, and Numbered Days. Killswitch Engage is widely considered to be one of the gods of Metalcore, much of what they were doing was groundbreaking at the time. They are the same general genre as Slipknot (rock/metal), but they are a very different sub-genre (of which there are dozens, maybe hundreds if you include the "core" variants). Officially Slipknot is Groove Metal but I personally would classify them as Hardcore or Dark metal, while Killswitch is textbook Metalcore. TBH, it's kind of ridiculous how many sub-genres there are but there are so many different qualities to metal that you almost have to define and divide them to a ridiculous extent, otherwise you end up with bands like The Beatles (technically rock) getting lumped in with bands like Bring Me The Horizon, and there's really no common ground between the two outside of the fact that there's a guitar and bass and drums. Last edit: since you mentioned it, and I know you're going to hate this, but the "longhorns" sign is actually devil horns, it's a relic from when the older generations called it devil music (a small portion legitimately was, to be fair) without giving it a proper analysis, so we adopted the devil horns to piss them off.

[@davebcf1231]

Nah, that's not where the horns came from. It's because Dio did it on stage and people adopted it from there as the sort of unofficial symbol of metal/rock. As several others have mentioned it actually came from his Italian grandmother, and in Italian culture it's meant to ward off evil

[@MidnighTokr]

​@@davebcf1231Cool, I'm happy to stand corrected.

[@xROBIx85]

Also Slipknot is NuMetal not groove metal. They were one of if not the original NuMetal bands. For BP NuMetal is a fusion of metal and rap that came out in the late 90's to early 2000's

[@MidnighTokr]

@@xROBIx85 I agree, but if you google it they come up as Groove Metal. NuMetal has a sort of rap feel to the vocals and old Slipknot has that to a T, but I don't think the same can be said for their post "All Hope Is Gone" work.

[@pillboss1987]

@@davebcf1231the hand sign is called the “Maloik” not 100% on the spelling. It’s Italian, it was originally used to ward off the “evil eye” or bad vibes from people, it also can be used to give the “evil eye” to people. Dio would see his very religious grandmother do it when he was a boy. He started doing it with Black Sabbath simply because he thought it looked cool.

[@MeowMixKat0307]

They are from westfield ma. I remember seeing these guys in tiny clubs while i was in high school

[@mavmarkproductions2473]

same here! back in like 99 2000, i use to see them at The Espresso Bar for like 7 bucks! haha I was also at this show too. If you are a fan back in Worcester, I bet you were too. $5 dollar cover to pack the Palladium and film this amazing live DVD?

[@TheSmithereens80]

You should check out the lyrics to the 2nd song for sure. I think you would appreciate it. It's called "Take this Oath" Killswitch is actually very spiritual. My parents tried to stop me from listening to this stuff back in the day too but now I send my mom these lyrics and she is shocked lol

[@TheAustinKendall]

Had a similar experience, had my mom read some of the lyrics in the cd insert.

[@MidnighTokr]

Exact time is too weird to call out cause it's live, but during the breakdown when you leaned way back in your chair started double fist pumping... Yes. That is how you listen to Killswitch.

[@sludgiebear]

This song came out back in 2004 ...when I was 18! lol! I remember rocking to it back in the day, and it's still a powerhouse now. It's all about love and loss, as far as I believe. I seem to remember a story where he wrote it about his ex whilst in a car/limo on the way to somewhere. I love it because it has beautiful moments as well as intense head-banging moments. Blast from the past! Rock and metal can be massively misunderstood: it is indeed poetic, melodic, and musical. You just gotta listen. 😁

[@amymbeauty8765]

Haha same! Was 18 and instantly hooked!

[@brianmassey7563]

LOL, you're listening to some of the most uplifting metal music. Howard has the most fantastic lyrics in the metal game. He did a short cover of Simple Man you can see on KZbin...his emotional tone and vocal range are just so good. Also, this concert you're watching is almost 20 years old!

[@NXT_LVL]

Another band that has a huge catalog in 12+ albums including "Truth Killer" coming out later this year; Sevendust. Lajon Witherspoon and Morgan Rose are epic

[@freebird3298]

Sevendust is legit badass!!!

[@Pr0t0type137]

Sevendust - Black is still one of my all time favorite songs

[@pitman27x]

I concur

[@chrispatten943]

I would definitely agree

[@biglock]

Love Lajon!

[@michaeldinsen7641]

Killswitch is Fantastic. And that performance was lit AF

[@bassguitarislife3419]

I first heard The End Of Heartache at the end of Resident Evil Apocalypse in the theater, I absolutely had to listen to this band more! Been listening to Killswitch Engage ever since. Seen them live twice, one time each with both singers.

[@thomasjohn9571]

"open your eyes and see the divine" couldn't be further from demonic really. Killswitch have always been very intentionally a force for positivity through their lyrics and music. Don't mistake aggression in music for negativity

[@debbyshannon7242]

or comfort (Call me) For solace (I'll be waiting) For the end of my broken heart Completion (Call me) I'll be waiting (I'll be waiting) For the end of my broken heart You know me, you know me all too well My only desire, to bridge our division In sorrow I speak your name And my voice mirrors, mirrors my torment For comfort (Call me) For solace (I'll be waiting) For the end of my broken heart Completion (Call me) I'll be waiting (I'll be waiting) For the end of my broken heart Am I breathing? My strength fails me Your picture, a bitter memory For comfort, for solace For comfort (Call me) For solace (I'll be waiting) For the end of my broken heart Ofc that's just the breakdown 😂

[@DistrictWitch]

learning to scream is a legit skill! Hard af to master too - most people sound like cats fighting for the first year or so hahaha

[@MidnighTokr]

Oh my god once you get out of that phase though and really start rounding out your range... damn is it fun.

[@qpTheDarknessqp]

You're still going to want the cat like vocal fry for the high-pitched screams though. Black Dahlia Murder or Suicide Silence are a pretty good example.

[@DistrictWitch]

@@MidnighTokr oh for sure. It's super cathartic

[@DistrictWitch]

@@qpTheDarknessqp haha yes. There is a time and place for both for sure

[@MyReallyCleverHandle]

The joy on your face during the breakdown was genuinely heartwarming

[@terrancecaad915]

Howard has an amazing vocal range. He ended up leaving the band and the original vocalist came back(who also is great) . I think he had a medical issue where he couldn’t tour. Ended up making a new band called Light the Torch and they’re also amazing

[@maxx.mazzeo]

I love that you reacted to the hole thing, no only the first song, this video is amazing!

[@shoelesblondlady]

I like how they all look like they showed up for different events. One is looking like 3rd place in a Tommy Lee lookalike contest.. singer looks like he's just going to a tailgate party n a game... another looks like he's trying out for pantera... another guy is at a monster convention as dracula... the drummer is trying out for the reboot of modern family. It's an eclectic group that represents their range from beautiful to harsh

[@mackmakesathing1142]

It isn't the texas longhorns, it is "devil horns" a symbol for metal or rock when something is really making you feel the music. 🤘

[@jasont4783]

Howard Jones = metalcore frontman GOAT!!! 🤘😎🤘

[@TheRealChappie]

OKAYYY a few things BP! 1. Welcome to Metalcore, it is a subgenre of heavy metal 2. The 'Texas longhorns' symbol is commonly and colloquially referred to as 'The Horns' (i.e "Get those horns in the air) which today really means 'rock on' or 'hell ya' etc. but it started off in heavy metal 3. You listened to 3 songs! A: The End of Heartache B: Take This Oath, a personal favorite of mine C. Numbered Days At 11:54 you mentioned your moms trying to keep you from this genre of music cause of it being the devils music etc, and then you went on to explain you've found it to have more deeper meanings and you are 100% correct. Through the harsh vocals (the technique is called vocal frys or screams or growls by the way) aggressive tones, and intense drumming Rock/Heavy Metal has its roots in blues and Jazz. Alot of tuning, Drop C/D got its start in those genres and it morphed over time. Unless you really really dive into metal you're not gonna find the dreaded 'pray to satan our lord' stuff that most people automatically associate with metal (And I mean you reallllly have to dive deep down to find it) Thats all I can think of for now. I would 100% recommend pulling up the lyrics, especially on your first listen. If you're new to metal its nearly impossible to pick up on the double entendres, expressions etc. Great reaction as always BP, much love from the west coast.

[@dansalazar2892]

New to your channel, and overall love your reactions. I grew up thinking rap and hip hop was all about violance and gbanging. So I stayed away from it most of my life. I am/was alot like you when it comes to different genres. Rock/metal is my comfort zone. It's frustrating to hear people think metal is all about dev worshipping and satanic. (some are, just like rap has some variation as well) In the end, we're all saying the same thing, just different ways of expressing it.

[@HeroInTragedy]

Killswitch Engage is considered by many to be the first band to popularize Metal-Core (or the sing/scream style)

[@davebcf1231]

Sort of. Metalcore started in the late 80's. KSE was one of the bands to popularize second wave metalcore in the early 2000's. Bands like Vision of Disorder, Cro-Mags, Hatebreed, Pro-Pain, Biohazard, etc popularized the 1st wave in the early to mid 90's.

[@HeroInTragedy]

@davebcf1231 Well, I know the screams vocals came out of Hardcore, and some of those bands have more of the hard-core roots than others, but there's a real discussion for Killswitch to be the most influential in modern day metalcore

[@davebcf1231]

​@@HeroInTragedy It's just fact that metalcore started in the late 80's. KSE is part of the second wave of metalcore. BTW, clean vocals are something some bands in metalcore do, but there are bands that don't as well. One of the biggest bands of 2nd wave metalcore is Parkway Drive and they had no cleans on any of their early albums. It's not a diss to KSE just to state the fact that the genre had a whole first wave that was popular (within the metal scene) before they were even a band. "but there's a real discussion for Killswitch to be the most influential in modern day metalcore" There are a lot of other bands that came out right around that same time that were hugely influential as well. August Burns Red, All That Remains, As I Lay Dying, Parkway Drive, Unearth, Trivium, etc...

[@MidnighTokr]

I would call them pioneers of the bent pinched harmonic as well, I don't think I heard anyone lean on it as heavily before KSE.

[@kennyhouser3467]

Nah man. They are definitely on the Metalcore Mt. Rushmore but they didn't popularize it. They did lead the charge of the 00's Metalcore era though.

[@shotaholic1]

I think it’s safe to say, BP has a new band to rock out to at the gym! lmao KSE are from my neck of the world. I’m from central Massachusetts and they are from Springfield, MA. this video was filmed at the Worcester Palladium, which is an AWESOME venue here!! I’ve seen countless shows there. but this one specifically, a handful of my friends were in attendance that night.

[@jcoalley]

Howard Jones. One of the greatest metal vocalist ever. And Killswitch is amazing bro. Keep checking them out

[@JoAnn69BC]

This is so awesome....daw you taking your cap of the first time....great reaction 🤘🏽🔥

[@freebird3298]

KSE is definitely one of my go to for heaviness!! React to Deftones tracks.....

[@Precisionmetalheadx]

@Black Pegasus I know I am a bit late to the game, but I just found your reaction channel. Killswitch Engage (KSE) = Metalcore Slipknot = Nu Metal Ronny James Dio's grandmother who was from the island of Sicily used her pointer and pinky fingers pointed straight forward to ward away evil spirits and Ronny started doing it at concerts and it later became to be known as the Devil horns even though that was way out of context. Now it's just seems to be a greeting of anything metal music related. KSE lyrics are meant to be empowering and to be anything but negative. They aren't afraid to speak on all topics to include death, suicide, relationship hardships, breakups, and how to feel happy. I've been listening to the band since their conception in the early 2000's. They are from Massachusetts also. Also learning to hear low, mid, and high growls is really a familiarity thing. Plus some singers are more clear than others tbh. I would think it would be the same for listening to different rappers who have different styles to the way they bend their voice. Anyways, I hope this is helpful and have a great day. P.S. That was Three songs actually.(The End of Heartache, Take this Oath, and not sure on the last one) Also, The End of Heartache was nominated for a Grammy and lost only to Metallica. They also performed that song at the Grammys.

[@sabriflo1378]

It's awesome to see someone who grew up listening to R&B show an appreciation for rock. You rocking out to the first song was awesome!!! I'm around your age and I grew up listening to rock and I'm just starting to have an appreciation for rap. Good to see!

[@icommentonreactions1619]

I WOULD OF NEVER DREAMED OF THIS VIDEO. THANK YOU BP. YOU REALLY THE GOAT. Killswitch fucking rock

[@LocoMotive05]

I miss Howard 😢 he was and always will be the best vocalist for KSE

[@ericwilliams5126]

Adam D rocks. You can be in a metalcore band and wear a fn cape and cut of shorty jorts.

[@Tob0gganMD]

The "longhorns" symbol is actually intended as devil horns, which originated from a guy named Ronnie James Dio (had a stint singing in the bands Rainbow and Black Sabbath, as well as his solo stuff as "Dio"). He picked it up from his very Italian grandmother who would point the horns at bad characters to ward off evil. Dio would be a great watch to see one of metal's legendary personalities. One of the nicest guys to ever do it.

[@tubelious]

yup, that is the universal sign for "hello / YES! / Hail / great! / metal!" for all metalheads. Not to be mistaken with the Hawaiian sign where the thumb is also open.

[@TheDark1903]

One of my core memories is of Dio. When i was a bit younger, my mom took me to a concert where we went backstage and got to hang out with the band (Magica tour so 2000ish), and we were the last group go go back (you know the jokes we were telling in line), and what was supposed to be a 15 minute meet and greet turned into hanging out for over an hour before the manager forced them onto the bus. 😂 In 2004 when he came through again we went to see him. Once again we got to meet with him, and I'm not joking when I say, he remembered name. 4 years later, no telling how many other fans he met and interacted with, and he somehow remembered me. And apparently that's not an unheard of story. He was a legend.

[@Themartinezjoeshow]

You did 4 songs . I love it. Glad you didn't realize

[@icommentonreactions1619]

Seeing you start to rock out to the breakdown at 7:47 forward was fucking AWESOME

[@8dayssooner]

@6:55 They're from Massachusetts, however the horn symbol is universally adopted by the metal/rock/punk/alternative communities and was first used by Ronnie James Dio (AKA Dio, Rest in Peace) as it was something his grandmother used to do to ward away evil spirits. KSE have also covered a Dio song, Holy Diver which is amazing!

[@MidnighTokr]

I liked it better than the original, but I'm not fond of obviously old recording audio quality.

[@8dayssooner]

@@MidnighTokr yeah I’m more a fan of the cover but same as you I think it’s due to the quality of the recording of the original

[@Odderetegg]

Another good pick in the metalcore classics genre is Lamb of God. The songs you have to check out by them are either Redneck, Vanishing and Omerta. Either of these are fine with me.

[@Alran109]

Howard Jones is THE FUCKING MAN. Words can't describe how good Killswitch was when he was in the band. Got the pleasure to see them twice with him and it was incredible.

[@NickSandt]

It’s actually 3 songs, lol. The 2nd song is called Take This Oath, and the 3rd is called Numbered Days. Now Howard Jones is that vocalist. He’s not the original, Jesse Leach was the original vocalist on their debut album called _Alive Or Just Breathing?_ Which is a Christian album because Jesse is a man of faith. That album’s lyrics are amazing and Numbered Days is off that album. KSE was my favorite group from like ‘04 to ‘08 or ‘09 and are in my top 5 metal groups of all time. Howard Jones did 3 albums with KSE and then Jesse Leach came back and recorded 3 albums after Howard left. Howard’s lyrics are uplifting and positive because that’s what was passed to him from Jesse but I don’t think Howard is a Christian based on my interpretation of his lyrics but I could be wrong, they’re at least Christian-adjacent. Killswitch Engage is metalcore, Slipknot is nu-metal. Here’s the lyrics to Numbered Days, it’s about the fall of the globalist new world order system! … The time approaches Fall This is the voice of the voiceless, We have learned by making choices, After persecution and delusion, We have severed a solution, To build our foundation on natural elements to preserve life We will rise, this babylon (fall) Fall Chanting inspiration for the righteous dislocation from the social order Kingdoms will rise to power but kingdoms fall to dust Fall, fall, fall [repeat last 5 lines] The ashes of the dead will be a sign The time approaches (No one hear you cry as you fall) The time approaches Arms raised (raised) Eyes gaze (gaze) Tongues of fire whisper this life (life) will soon (soon) slip away Fall Babylon, your days are numbered The time The time approaches Arms raised (raised) Eyes gaze (gaze) Tongues of fire whisper this life (life) will soon (soon) slip away Fall Babylon, you will fall Your days are numbered The time approaches No one hear you cry as you fall Fall, fall, fall

[@vegasviking86]

Sevendust next please! And then some In Living Colour after that! Plenty of brothers in metal

[@davidpowell2356]

This! 🤘🤘🤘

[@KingKharnivore]

I frickin' love Howards vocals. They are so powerful, and his growls are so savage and brutal. Feel kinda sad, he left KSE though. For more awesomeness from this band, check out "My Curse" and "The Signalfire" 🤘

[@maxmays2455]

Welcome to metal, for a good portion of bands. The audience comes in knowing the music and the lyrics and most of us just want to celebrate our love of the music together with the musicians. There are bad eggs in every genre, but every metal / hard rock show I have been to have been really positive and therapeutic for the me, and most of the audience.

[@typofan]

I saw them several times live,awesome band!rose of sharyn next please. And if you dare try the band SLAYER !!

[@cheetara32]

Do you know where this was filmed?? I have a feeling I may have been there. Absolutely amazing band and such a powerful performance... You should check out a band called Skindred from the UK... Best live band I've ever seen and a front man like no other... Check out their set from Download festival in the UK this year ... Trust me they are like nothing you've heard before!

[@jamespaivapaiva4460]

Just as the✌ 'V' for victory, evolved to my generations ✌ peace sign. The " Hook 'em horns"🤘, evolved to a symbol 🤘 for 'metal'! Symbols take on many meanings over time and usage. Just as the swastika was an ancient symbol for infinity, till it was co-opted by the Nazi's! Metal music may have the most sub-genres of all, this is considered 'metal-core'. Peace & Love from an old music loving hippie.🤘&✌.

[@ameerulehsan5616]

when i see Howard or hear Howard voice's automatically bow head down and hat off and started the headbang. Howard awesome and legend.

[@coreyklaft7249]

It's 3 songs, The End Of Heartache, Take This Oath, and Numbered Days. Hopefully you're joking about the TX Longhorn thing. If not, the hand sign is the devil horn. Not necessarily Satanic, but more of a "this rocks" kind of vibe. You should listen to the studio versions of the songs with lyrics. You will probably dig the meaning behind the songs.

[@robertaguilar4162]

This was a great period to be a metal head. Even our unknown artists of this era were great. This was in fact this was the final stretch for most good music. Post this era we got mumble and drill 🤦🏾‍♂

[@UnXplainable1]

I think you’re ready for Gojira. Flying Whales, The Art of Dying, Toxic Garbage Island, Amazonia - take your pick. It’s all incredible.

[@correyadkins8887]

You want some absolutely amazing growling? Check out Slaughter to Prevail! Lead singer is Alex Terrible. Secondly Howard is a top 3 metal lead singer! Classically trained, and a certified badass!

[@redoka3458]

It is another song yeah, they freakin rules. In the metal-core scene they are a inspiration for the new bands comin up and growing with this band and bunch of other. The singer you see replaced another guy for couple of years. Than the original singer came back and they even duo on one of their last album. This is a pretty emotional music to listen to. It gives me chills every time!

[@Hollyucinogen]

If the name "Killswitch Engage" sounds familiar to you, it might be because one of their songs ("The End Of Heartache") played during the end credits of one of the Resident Evil movies (I believe that it was Resident Evil: Apocalypse). 🤟

[@nickkalsi1276]

Killswitch is spectacularly phenomenal with their lyrics, sound and implementation. I'm a Christian who loves Jesus and I definitely can say Killswitch is positive, uplifting, and even has those Christian lyrics in some of their songs without most people even knowing that. Listen to the Signal Fire and In Due Time and Terra Firma

[@owwsdingatlaga8633]

Yes sir 👍

[@joshismalls]

Actually they are from Western Massachusetts..Springfield area.. as well as most metal core bands where that genre was originated…You need to deep dive into the story of Killswitch

[@amymbeauty8765]

Definitely check out the lyrics. Howard is definitely special. They have a great catalog!

[@jasonhutcherson6224]

You said how is he able to do this? It's Howard Jones the replacement singer that took over when Jesse Leach left group due to depression and mental health issues that started affecting his physical health. Howard Jones Stepped in. And was Lead singer till few years ago when Jesse approached the band after catching their concert. They talked and Howard stepped down. Said this was yours and I was fortunate enough to take reigns till/if you returned. Because Jesse respects and Love Howard they are extremely close friends. So much so that Howard performs with Jesse in some concerts. And they did a song together called The Signal Fire. Incredible song and to see how well they work together is insane. Also Howard still makes music he has a newer group called Light The Torch! Incredible group. And you'd like Because they're more melodic. They have heavy songs just not like Killswitch. Lol

[@TigredelMar]

From Texas, lol, No better place for them to play but the Palladium(Massachusetts) thats their home, just look at the crowd!, by the way, you just liked the second song soo much that you kept going, thats great, they are the Kings of Metalcore!

[@jorytaylor3396]

This particular show is a "home show" in Worcester, Massachusetts. They're from the Springfield, MA area. Killswitch crowds are always great but the "home shows" are always a bit more crazy.

[@jasonhutcherson6224]

NXT_LVL is right Sevendust is another incredible group. And you'd really like them.

[@8dayssooner]

I'd love to see your thoughts on Coheed & Cambria. They're a prog-rock band where each album (apart from 1) ties in with a graphic novel that the vocalist wrote himself. Some truly epic songs!

[@owwsdingatlaga8633]

This i want

[@Vigges666]

BP - i really like to see you enjoy these dips into other genres you aren't fully familiar with! Metal has so much to offer and a gigantic amount of sub-genres! - oh... and those Handsigns with the horns... you won't like it but it has nothing to do with Texas :D

[@cleancoder3838]

"Is that how rock songs are long nowadays?" maybe 18 years ago... as the set the world ablaze show was performend in 2005 if I recall it correctly...

[@DrSlobGoblin]

To answer your question about how they do the vocals, an extreme amount of relaxing their throat and then shaping the sound with their mouth and tongue. The shaping part sounds obvious because that's just how words work but it becomes even more important because for a lot of those sounds they're actively not engaging their vocal chords to make the sound. A funny thing about it is all the "angry face" you see with it is pretty much just acting; it sounds angry and abrasive. Actually trying to do that while angry like you would do while yelling at someone would destroy their throats because of the tension.

[@patrickpendergast898]

Gotta listen to sevendust and godforbid. Lajon Witherspoon and Byron Davis are awesome

[@coryquenell4046]

not one song! for some reason they put two songs into one video. They are hard rock compared to slipknot. Slipknot is Metal, Killswitch engaged is rock.

[@Mr.Event501]

Seen these guys at ozzfest in 2005. Such a badass and funny bad. Very fun. I bid farewell from this show is also badass

[@GauldenBoi]

The breakdowns are my absolute favorite part of metal music. Makes sense honestly since I only used to listen to dubstep back in high school😂

[@jaypeterson2311]

Killswitch with Howard is incredible. Training my friend is how you get that voice.

[@coldmoonlight6361]

Screams are simply technique, there are a lot of videos out there explaining how it works if you're interested in understanding.

[@glenkrisch4844]

Howard Jones needs to go on tour with Howard Jones, and then they trade covers back and forth. Seriously, it would be epic.

[@tomclem1]

3 different songs dude. 1, end of heartache 2, can't remember lol, last song is called numbered days. This genre is called metalcore.

[@8dayssooner]

@18:24 This genre is more classed as Metalcore, which is the crossover gap between Metal and Hardcore, whereas Slipknot are considered as just Metal

[@jerodwatts3062]

If you did this, you gotta do My Curse!! Some have explained the devil horns 🤘🤘

[@tomclem1]

🤘 devil horns. Ronnie James Dio started it. It's to ward off the evil eye. Now it's used as a " rock on" kind of statement

[@eilselp11]

This track blew me away when I heard it the first time, his voice demands your attention😊 thanx❤...I think you may enjoy sleep token.. jaws specifically 😊thanx again.

[@ssgroen]

The screams are done over your false chords.... you are not using your vocal chords. So it is not damaging your (singing) voice.

[@MarkSmith-wu8rh]

Check out “ the charismatic voice “ this chick reviews artists too but she’s a voice coach and a opera singer, she breaks down what they are doin and how the best she can so you can understand the vocal cords and vocal flaps . Hope this helps

[@GhostDrummer]

Got to see Light The Torch (Howard’s current band), August Burns Red, and Killswitch…Howard came out at the end of KE’s set and sang the last three songs. Jesse sang with him on the last song. It was so insane. The man has zero quit in him.