Angra vs Death: Painkiller (Judas Priest Cover) 🤘 Live Reaction + Review ~ Metal Battle of the Bands

[@putasydrogas]

Death fucking killed this cover. Best Painkiller cover version ever.

[@GatesRapes]

Check out Death covering God of Thunder

[@yakuza8411]

how be better than original song? just call death band XDD

[@davidtapp4248]

Yea it might be better than the original.... Love priest but chucky boy really took this song to the level it needed to be on.

[@georgoroth]

A lot of people wasting time over analyzing everything from a pseudo intelectual point of view, this is the only kind of analysis needed for this song

[@buhthebee]

Yeah man, rarely would I say covers are superior to the original. But death perfected this song. Judas Priest may have wrote it, but Death made it what it should’ve always been

[@p_biggie]

Don't execute me: I think that Death's painkiller is better than Priest's. Chuck is prefect in everything that he does.

[@andrei1151]

Same!

[@hardwors11]

Kkkkk...don't make me laugh, anyone sing like this, a bunch of guys can do that, what have of special or talent in it. Angra, all about Andre voices, you will search the world for someone who can sing like him and you won't find it. This it'a great thing... "I like more" meaning nothing.

[@wasp7969]

same sweetie

[@jeppyjep]

@@hardwors11 anyone can sing like Chuck? Try finding someone who can scream that high. Not only scream, but also did falsetto. Chuck also turned Rob's scream into a hellish demonic shriek, which is perfect for Painkiller and death metal. Death's version really put emphasis on the aggression, which is all Painkiller is about.

[@emrekanli]

I think best cover all the time

[@alkamz]

Chuck Schuldiner (RIP) was a true genius

[@billowar2]

I love Angra, but in this cover, Death rules! Anyway, Andre Matos was the best metal vocal in Brazil... R.I.P André Matos. R.I.P Chuck Schuldiner. 😥

[@renatacoelho3524]

🤘🤘❤❤

[@kellymacdonald9618]

Yep, Chuck and Andre are both legends.

[@Honore_de_Ballsack]

R.I.P. Scott Clendenin

[@hammadkhurshid1484]

Death’s versionof painkiller already gave a tough competition to priest 😂

[@jafs2]

18:06 my man struggeling to hold back tears after hearing Death´s superior cover :D

[@anarmyoftigers]

I saw that too

[@992ras]

Richard Christy is one of the most underrated drummers in metal, he killed on this album with Death Chuck knew who he was getting.

[@davidbrown9893]

So good he even had Christy in Controlled Denied

[@tac2coolslayer791]

Death Chuck 💀💀💀

[@ugly717]

he can also make some darn funny prank calls

[@MrGrimm-eo5lc]

I give it to angera for making a near authentic verson of the OG Painkiller, bou HOOOOO BOY, DEATH's PAINKILLER WAS OVERKILL!

[@Metallnsanity87]

Well, this is all obviously subject to each's opinion, so if I may: My opinion is, a cover that attempts to sound the same as the original is not a good cover. A good cover (to me) is to play another band's song, but making it into your own version of it. Death's was an amazing cover, but Angra's sounds like a clear attempt to copy the song. It was a good cover, enjoyable and extremely talented musicians, but lightyears from Death's cover IMO.

[@MrGrimm-eo5lc]

@@Metallnsanity87 thats wexactly why i like deaths version better

[@Metallnsanity87]

@@MrGrimm-eo5lc yeah, they did their thing for sure

[@22Anilorac]

Although I love Angra and his execution of this song is impeccable, Andre's voice, guitars, drums, everything. The version of Death is a masterpiece Chuck's heartbreaking voice is spectacular it transmits too much the sense of Painkiller, in my opinion it is one of the best covers that exist. I Love this Channel !🤟❤️

[@khellendross3573]

I think Death captured the aggression of the original more effectively. But scoring it across the board on all instruments. I think Death is the clear winner. Drums is hands down a win for Death. Richard Christy is just a monster player. Bass again goes to Death, Steve DiGorgio is a legend and has been in like a million bands at this point. Guitars is more of a toss up. Throughout most of the song I would say the production was better on death but the playing more accurate for Angra. However I give it to Death because of Chuck's improvised solo near the end (5:08 in the song). But that one could really go either way. But what really cements the win is the absolute insane vocal performance from Chuck. He basically took the banshee like wail of rob halford and turned it into a hellish shriek. That he was able to scream out those extreme high notes exactly the same as Rob is just unreal. At the end of the day these are two great covers from two legendary singers, neither of whom is with us anymore sadly. And the only real loser is us because we don't get any more new music from them. Check out Spirit Crusher from Death off this same album. This same Death lineup (with addition of a clean singer) also did a progressive power metal project called Control Died, right before the cancer came back and took Chuck. In a very real way the final song on that record serves as a great final statement on life. "The Fragile Art of Existance".

[@DaveOJ]

Scott Clendenin did the bass on TSOP, not Steve.

[@carlos876XHdz78]

The Project was called Control Denied

[@anarmyoftigers]

TLDR

[@dex-motivado1753]

Death's version sounds like a Leviathan singing this classic in the shower... incredible!

[@FyreofShadow]

My takeaway from this is Angra's is much more faithful to the original and pulled it off really well, but Death's cover really ended up making it their own thing in a way. It was good enough to make the final track on their actual studio album, so :P

[@user-uk9er5vw4c]

The Death version is unattainable even for Judas Priest

[@seeker3983]

death will take 9 lived times to reach preist

[@kellymacdonald9618]

Absolutely.

[@RexRomed1618]

Thats what i sayyyyy

[@JacobsKrąnųg]

what are you smokin, Judas' solos are so much better

[@sabugo1988]

Really not friend, Judas Priest is better forever.

[@dismalangel]

I like death's version because you recognise it but it doesn't try to copy very cool version.

[@joaoaugustolandim]

Wow. People take these things too serious like their lives depend on it. Jesus. You guys are sick.

[@thiagorisingforce]

dude, you have an epic beard

[@partidascompletasdefutebol]

A do Amon Amarth é mais original

[@UnsoberIdiot]

This was very unfair to Angra. It's like comparing a sandwich to a week-stay at the Ritz with all expenses paid.

[@Metallnsanity87]

For real though 😂 The guy tried to set it up for Angra, but didn't know he was doing the absolute opposite 😂😂😂

[@hardwors11]

@@Metallnsanity87 The fact that all about this it's the envy...; there's no style, just capacity. Anyone can sing like Death's...Angra way to sing this song surch all over the world and you won't find...It's is a great done! Cos this ANGRA WINS!!

[@Metallnsanity87]

@@hardwors11 you are so very extremely wrong if you think anyone can sing or play guitar like Chuck, or play drums like Richard Christy. But believe what you want

[@hardwors11]

@@Metallnsanity87 You are extreme believer and certainly not a musician. Chuck is really good, and his band is phenomenal, Death is a super band, with a lot of amazing songs, I'll never take the credit from the artist, great guy, reminds me of Alexi Laiho (Childrem of Bodon...). But in this specific cover, his guitar doesn't surpass Kiko Loureiro-Angra's...In the bends, arpeggios, cleanliness and clarity in the guirarra, picking times etc, etc..., his voice reaches the tones well, but not with the same head voice impact as Andre Matos. You'll find covers similar to Death...I can name a dozen...I think like Angra is very extremely and even more so if you find one. Not to mention that, in the studio, anyone can do it, Angra has live versions of this cover...

[@musicneverd_es]

@@hardwors11 i would be really interested in at least one or two covers similar to the death version

[@hectorescobar9450]

Both amazing Bands two of my favorites. I give Death the edge overall. I mean Death version is arguably better than the original Priest version

[@Mrlargus2]

El cover de Angra es maravilloso, la voz de Andre Matos (Q.E.P.D.) es una de las mejores voces del heavy/power metal de la historia, pero el cover de Death está a otro nivel. Para mi, gana Death

[@brydenmelendrez3257]

When halford heard chucks voices he was sweating bullets

[@josephcoon9914]

Like you I’m not a death metal fan. I am going with Deaths version of Painkiller

[@courtmetrage]

Chuck's voice is inhuman...

[@antbox1992]

ironic because he has an album called human 😂

[@jasonjakel5823]

Angra if your want to cover as close to the original, Death if you wonder what it could have been 10 years later......

[@redaffix7320]

The three Death tracks that I think would be perfect as a next step are Symbolic from the title album, Spiritual Healing from that title album, and Flesh and the Power it Holds from The Sound of Perseverance. All 3 are a little less abrasive compare to most Death songs, but they're all great gateway songs into the more heavy stuff on Human and Scream Bloody Gore.

[@pocholomoreira]

Death version its even bether than the original.

[@seeker3983]

in your dreams

[@romulopedrosa9046]

I love Angra, but i agree with you. By far one of the best covers ever.

[@GideonFrost-rz9ji]

I love Death but No

[@nanangadiw]

You're exaggerating

[@leonardoiannella]

​@@nanangadiwNah, he is just stating a fact.

[@physicsman3603]

Great job from both bands. However, Chuck's vocals fit Painkiller perfectly and launched it to another level.

[@juajuasi29_lsls]

La versión de Death es tan increíble

[@georgoroth]

This is weird, almost no one is talking about Richard Christy's unlimited unmatched drumming power, no only on the technical side (which is jaw dropping amazing) but his way developing the song is down right aggressive and full of adrenaline. 50% of this cover being the best is because there's just no better drummer in the world for this You can criticize the vocals all you want for the diction or what ever but the result is aggressiveness and adrenaline again, just full of emotion Guitar, while not surprisingly amazing, fits perfectly and Chuck gets the job done, all the solos fills the cover's mood perfectly, same for the bass Angra is perfect but in this cover, drums and vocals simply don't match up guitars quality. The whole cover lacks "punch" "aggressiveness" and "adrenaline" and Painkiller is all about that

[@mudfightmaster4275]

i actually enjoy the drum intro in death cover more than the original, so much power yet so tight😊

[@marcinmatyszczak461]

Yes!

[@NotThatJonesShow]

Chuck spent so much time on perfecting the song that it's not a fair comparison because I do really enjoy the Angra version but it's not contest which one is better

[@MetalAcademix]

Nay, it's a battle to the Death ⚔️ -Michael

[@jerzmercer2657]

Death's Painkiller is the ultimate metal cover

[@untukbudha2682]

death's version is more aggresive and is just what the song needed...but guitar solo from Angra is far better, smooth and accurate.

[@andersoncraft]

Guitar KIKO Loureiro (Angra, MegaDeth)

[@The7empest]

Hell no dude, the solo in the Death version is way, wayyyyy better, wtf do you mean lmao

[@JaegerFelipe]

I cant stand this gollum's vocals of Death

[@danielblake1537]

Disagree, Chucks is a master when it comes to soloing

[@danielblake1537]

@@JaegerFelipe I cant stand those King Diamond operatic vocals.....and i can agree most Death Metal vocals arent for me but Chuck stands alone with his vocal style.....probably sounding the best, vocally on their 3rd album Spiritual Healing sounded like a demon from hell but not overly growling like say Cannibal Corpse

[@xSETUMx]

Angra's vocal pretty close to original singing style. WOW! But, drums isn't so perfect for me. Judas Priest 👏🤘

[@psilocinesthesia]

For the record, The Sound of Perseverance released in '98.

[@victorrpg04]

The world loves Angra more than here in Brazil lmao I'm loving this channel

[@strelov1520]

Despite I am Death fan, I like Angra's version more, because they could kept the song unchanged but turned into relaxed a joyful mood. Impressive job

[@alkamz]

OMG I don't believe I forgot how awesome those covers are

[@robertovelazquez612]

I will like to see a Battle between Obscura doing the cover of "lack of compression" (Death) vs Insidious Disease doing the same song. Both versions are insane!!!

[@Swisscide81]

Nice video. I suggest you guys to listen more to Chuck Schuldiner's Death! One of the best and more innovative deathmetal bands ever!

[@garrettmetalman5008]

Yes, they should listen to Symbolic by Death. Such a great song. Between the lyrics and the technical prowess of the musicians, it is a trip.

[@mudfightmaster4275]

​@@garrettmetalman5008the best thing about it is that Death have dozen songs with more technicality and melodies

[@bluesrock88]

Death version is insane

[@anarmyoftigers]

Absolutely

[@giovanimendes1550]

Angra at Metal Academix again

[@frankl1632]

Sound of perseverance came out in 1998. Their first album came out in 1987

[@Danya_Strangulator]

Death is the best 🤘

[@xiscorodrigueezz]

Death painkiller> Original Painkiller> Angra Painkiller

[@chrisstory563]

the death cover painkiller is featured on the band's final studio album.

[@Draous1]

@22:39 When asked for a softer death. from the same album their is an acoustic track called "voice of the soul" is awesome. actually check that full album out, all good songs but standout is "the flesh and the power it holds" Also this was from Death last album, After this. The band stayed mostly the same but got Ripper Owens on vocals and did an album under the band name Control Denied. Album was called the fragile art of existence, i didn't like it so much but might give it a relistening soon.

[@antoniaolivas9116]

El mejor cover de painkiller siempre va ser death no hay nadie q lo pueda ser mejor q death

[@ANDREW-yl1ee]

Bien dicho parcero

[@andregustavo7095]

Prefiro a versão fo Angra mas a do Death é MUITO boa tmb... dito isso ambas as versões são superiores (na minha opinião) a versão original, única coisa que não gostei na versão do Angra foi a bateria mas ainda é muito bom

[@mattpeterson3002]

Music isn’t a contest, it’s about whatever moves you. My opinions: Angra’s drummer was off time in a few spots. That’s REALLY distracting to hear as a musician. The mix was unfortunately terrible. But maybe they just didn’t have the budget to get it produced well. Angra’s vocalist succeeded in sounding VERY much like Rob, and excellent job on the high notes! Very faithful to the original. Chuck is not as good of a lead player as Kiko, but I enjoyed the fact that he took the solos and changed the key a bit, creating a unique mood. What was I thinking as I listened to them both? How did they make me feel emotionally? 1. With Angra, I found myself being distracted by the poor mix, and the occasional tempo errors. I was hanging on every one of the vocalists notes, wondering if he could do what Rob did, and I was excited when he did! When Kiko started playing, I immediately could tell he was a great guitarist. I also waited to hear how faithfully he would play Glenn’s solos, and it was cool that he DID stay faithful to most of it. Having not heard much of any of Kiko’s playing though, it didn’t seem like he had a recognizable style- just that he was great and intending to play the original solos. Overall, I enjoyed it, but thought that Judas Priests version was better. 2. With Death, I immediately noticed the superior mix. The drummer stayed on tempo, and played everything just like Scott Travis did. When Chuck started singing, I also knew immediately that this cover would NOT be an attempt to duplicate the original, but be an INTERPRETATION of it in their own style. Because of that, I was NOT distracted wondering if he would sing like Rob, or play like Glenn, I just went along for the ride. Chuck is not a classically trained singer, but hit some awesome high notes/screeches which just packed an emotional punch that I loved. It WAS over the top, uncontrolled, and aside from the drumming, much less technically perfect than Angra. Overall, I enjoyed Death more, because they did something unique and had a better mix. With Angra, I don’t think I’d listen to their version multiple times, because it’s like a “Nearly as Good as Judas Priest Version, But Not Quite.” I respect both bands, and both versions have great qualities to them.

[@Nissardpertugiu]

Both are great . But death version is abrasive man and there s something more haunting about it , very in phase , faithfull yet more personnal and extreme. I like the sound better too, more warm

[@kellymacdonald9618]

I love Angra, especially the late, great Andre Matos. They did a fantastic cover! But Chuck's version with Death is just another level. I even prefer it to the original Priest version.

[@ericrector4563]

The Death version came out on their last album in 1998. Chuck, the front man plays leads and sings. Death rules this. Hands down.

[@Metallnsanity87]

Death, all the way.. Watching this during Death's vocal singer's birthday.. Happy birthday Chuck!!

[@pedrovinicius8666]

I think Deaths recording is superior in a way that makes it impossible to compare.

[@scandal3107]

03:00 Angra Cover 12:02 Death Cover Your welcome

[@quentondaniels8536]

Chuck did growls earlier and changed his style later. The song came out with the album Sound of Perseverance, which was made 1997/1998. Released in Aug 98. The song crushes by Death.

[@Owenator26]

The fuckin goosebumps I get everytime Chuck hit's that note at 17:47 best version of this song hands down better than the original! \m/

[@lsu1992]

Chuck's Master Class in covering a metal anthem.

[@MagicAndNASCARFanatic2001]

8:33 The Best Summer you ever have?, E Tuning, To 17:36, To The Metal Midnight of Evil, Eb Tuning?,

[@byronstevens7404]

First death record came out in 1987 and chuck had a much different vocal style on the first three records from the first record, leprosy and spiritual heeling.

[@Yukitocyborg]

Well, the best version is... Judas's version hahaha Jokes apart, both were great, they sound like different sides of Painkiller. Angra is more melodic than the original Death is more aggressive than the original I will go for Angra this time just because of personal taste. And to the Strong Hipster guy(Sorry idk you guys name's) about you not liking Angra, its okay, everyone has the right to be wrong XD Good vid btw \o

[@RuskingArms666]

What about Angra's guitars with Death's vocal? That would be awesome

[@davidramirezrodriguez3373]

​@@RuskingArms666uh... Why no one has done this with AI??

[@maniaco8034]

Until today I have not heard any other cover that does not surpass that of chuck schuldiner ... that cover is insurmountable, I would even dare to say that it is better than that of judas priest

[@badanimal907]

You can hear Halford chime in on the final refrain. He's on the Death cover...

[@amineredadi3012]

that was the last album of death before chuck started playing with control denied ......year of releae 1998

[@randalladams7692]

Death kicks ass way better

[@toxik_cereal]

Angra did a killer solid version of Painkiller hands down! I love the into sweep picking approach to the guitar solo! THAT was masterful! And the singer sounded like Rob Halford from Brazil! Definitely 🤘🤘! However, Death has a special place in my heart so I have to vote DEATH! Grande ente love and respect for Angra!!!!

[@presabranca]

Is Death´s vocalist a globin by any chance?

[@denisbetancourt11]

I gota be with this guy on this one , no matter how hard you try Angra just doesn’t make the cut . Death takes the lead on this one

[@pcdecarvalho7929]

Angra is the favourite band of my entire life, but... Death version is stunning. Maybe we could mix Angra voice with Death instruments!

[@misterpeequis4995]

The most amazing thing in this video... Your tie man ! 🤣

[@cepho8349]

There is also a cover from Lovebites now. It's pretty great as well.

[@LaionelSales]

A versão do death parece o Dilera imitando o Axl Rose kkkkkkkk

[@MetalAcademix]

😂

[@renatacoelho3524]

Naoaoo

[@sergiohughes6304]

Remember, without Judas Priest, there would not be a Painkiller song to copy/cover!

[@leonardoiannella]

Still, death did a better job than them.

[@davidramirezrodriguez3373]

We know bro... What is your point?

[@perberglof2324]

My vote goes to Angra. Much respect to Death's version but I think Angra's guitars are nailed the drums are über. I appreciate quality guitar playing. 👍

[@ulissesferreira5892]

💕 to angra

[@kernoleary1394]

you guys didnt do any more death after this?! damn i felt like you guys really liked them

[@kirashadow98]

I don't really like Angra Vocals, I just prefer Death's version lml

[@Mohamedmifxal]

You have work..not walk.. literally work up the ladder with it comes to harsher sounds.. from thrash to speed to earlier waves of death and black metal. The pure grit and sound of it may attract newbies but usually cannot take it from the start. some can always find them less appealing than less harsher styles of metal...even after being used to

[@revelationssoloprojectdisc8489]

I definitely like the angra one better but damn death is a close competitor

[@Azazagoth]

Death put out 5 albums before this album. They defined the genre and yhe lead vocalist and guitar player is an absolute savant.

[@oscarmike1307]

6 albums... wtf is wrong with you 😂😉🧐

[@giovannis.5520]

Angra respected the original guitar solo, Death sounds so original, love both versions.

[@tiagoc9754]

I enjoyed Angra's version the most. Death version is pretty cool, but I guess it exaggerated a bit on being aggressive

[@marcoribechi4969]

Death version is even better than the original from judas priest

[@carlos876XHdz78]

Cada uno hizo lo suyo pues ambos son muy buenos gracias por este gran video

[@thiagorisingforce]

the death recording quality is superior, but on the technical side angra is better. Guitars are better played, the death version solo is simplified and sloppier. The vocals are more polished in the angra version too. Overall, for me, angra wins

[@jeppyjep]

I mean, Chuck rewrote the solo. He didnt copy the exact same. He improvised and created his own solo. Its very melodic tho, especially at 14:44.

[@zhakalagama9258]

La version de angra no esta mal de hecho empieza bien pero por alguna extraña razon que desconosco al pasar de la cancion tanta la voz/instrumento se van desinflando🤨🤔 Que decir de death 🤔 simple chuck es god🤷‍♂️

[@pattymeals2395]

I first heard this song by death before the original so death's my fav version.

[@Mutabor1981]

chucks guitar tone is legendary.

[@KrilleCaveman]

there' no life without Death

[@ce8539]

Chuck is a magnificent Screeching Battle Eagle

[@cambuleddu]

I never listened to Judas Priest. I never listened to Death. I did listen to Angra in the old days. Here is the ranking of each version in my opinion 1) Death version is the best by far! 2) Judas Priest 3) Angra In fact when the mood strikes and I want to listen to Painkiller, I just play Chuck's masterpiece.

[@SuperBonny666]

Are you kidding? Death are the best extreme band in the world! RIP Chuck

[@NerdTechsDoug]

Is it wrong to like these covers more than the original version?

[@andersondefreitas3543]

The version of Angra is very good. Andre Matos singing is amazing! And the guitar solo is very better than painkiller Death verson. But the drums, the sound and prodution of Death is much better!

[@luminous6969]

No contest. No freakin' contest. Death fucking MURDERED.

[@ignoblesavage5559]

Well...guess you're not going to Brazil, then. See, you even had a possible chance for redemption, but you guys chose the wrong opponents for poor angra (and their version literally could at a surface listen be mistaken for judas priest...the vocals especially). Can't match death's intensity & virtuosity (come on, chuck's guitar??!). I dont care that he didn't try to MATCH halford...that's usually annoying in a cover...but I'm always impressed that Chuck went waaaayyy outside his normal vocal style for this. That said, painkiller isn't even top 30 on my list of death songs.

[@partidascompletasdefutebol]

Chuck music from 90s is just death metal for wimps. Angra version is best bc it goes on NWOBHM style like Judas music demands. That's my rate.

[@ignoblesavage5559]

@@partidascompletasdefutebol non it's not proper death metal at all. With Human & having Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert on board, Chuck was influenced heavily in first a technical death metal direction & eventually prog death metal. It's okay to develop & mature. Can't expect ppl to make the same music at age 35 as they did when they were 20. And Human was still pretty brutal (Flattening of Emotions?????) .

[@partidascompletasdefutebol]

@@ignoblesavage5559 All wimp music for wimp meltalcore generation. My only Death album on the shelf is Scream Bloody Gore plus Mantas demo tapes. And I got some Angra albums on the shelf too.

[@ignoblesavage5559]

@@partidascompletasdefutebol that's great you have such a well-developed & -supported theory about the people listening to this stuff. However, I would caution you, lest you LITERALLY think that folks listening to post-Scream Bloody Gore Death are "wimps," I hope you stay lucky. As for me, although I am not a purposely violent person, I am trained, and I've never lost a proper 1-on-1 fight. *caveat--i also know this: there is someone for everyone. Anyone can be beaten. Me included. But "wimp?" I could easily make the argument that ppl who do the whole "ONLY THE HARDEST & HEAVIEST MUSIC IS WORTHY & ALL ELSE IS TRASH" musical snobbery are trying hard to compensate for their own insecurities, like maybe THOSE are the "wimps." So........just because I said that doesn't make it true, does it? Same follows for what YOU said. all due respect.

[@-----K-----]

DEATH over everything

[@oCHeNee]

I like that Death made it their own in their style but didnt deviate so much you didnt recognize it. Angra was awesome but sounded like a tribute band trying to be Judas Priest that didnt always hit the mark but almost as good as it gets without being Priest. My vote: Death

[@marcinpopawski8199]

Shortly, Pankiller is epic.

[@TheOneAndOnlySame]

Death: that woman has a nice voice. It's a nice equivalent of a death metal male singer lol

[@vladradulescu6113]

this is the first couple reaction channel where the female is more interesting and hyped than the male partner.

[@MetalAcademix]

Ha ha, thanks, Vlad! It varies by video, in some I am feeling it more, in others, Michael. So feel free to browse through the episodes, maybe you will find that we featured some bands you are interested in. - Anamaria

[@ritualist1024]

brazilian here and huge fan of angra,.... but death was way better in this particular battle,.... (i'm also a huge fan of death,.. kkkk)