Annihilator - Alison Hell (REACTION!!!) (THRASH WEEK!!)

[@zeruelagameplays]

Me in 2017: Wow some dudes reacting to metal, let me see it Me in 2019: They grew up so fast :’)

[@yugster78]

There getting close now to being Metal experts

[@thedefiant6244]

indignomo san lol

[@GenZ_Guitarist]

@@yugster78 they are not just simple metal heads now. They are in the middle of metal and proghead now. Just look at how they reacted to more technical playing in the past and how they react to too much of simple playing now.

[@ludo4560]

@@yugster78 they started at almost complete zero and they've come a long way, but they are nowhere near being experts.

[@RanDieBam]

I love how they still keep going and how they evolved their setup and knowledge throughout time

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

Regarding Annihilator's reputation, they're well known among thrash metal fans, but rather niche in the "big picture" of metal. Their problem is that they were among the late blooming thrash bands; '89 was extremely late in the thrash scene, and being from Canada didn't help them get worldwide promotion. In a few years you'd have Metallica breaking through to the mainstream with The Black Album, and Megadeth achieving similar success with Countdown to Extinction, both albums that saw them simplifying their sounds and moving away from thrash; so Annihilator is just one of the bands that got a bit lost in the late, changing tides of metal.

[@9thbloodandfire508]

Absolutely "on spot" comment! Nothing more to add.

[@7strSlnger678]

Of course the onset of grunge sure as hell didn't help

[@jcrosato]

I do love Annihilator, Jeff Waters writes some of the most interesting riffs... I think one of the main things that held them back is their cheesy lyrics and the delivery of those lyrics. On top of that the constant lineup changes didn't help..

[@Gregbaltzer]

For me there was no consistency within the sound of the band because of the ever changing line up and front men. Annihilator has always had great success over seas though, just not in North America. You might add that Dave Mustaine tried to recruit Jeff Waters for Megadeth, but Jeff refused because Megadeth is Dave's band and Jeff wouldn't have much say, or creative control

[@doomusrlc]

Not to mention with Annihilator changing their sound with the third album and the iffy albums through the 90s. There are some good songs within those releases but as a whole they were rather... well bad, heh. IMO they didn't get back to the speed until Criteria for.Black Widow, and it still took a few albums to really get going again (though the rather large misstep with the album Metal I think in 2007 also put a damper on things)

[@i_was_in_the_can_for_20_years]

Jeff Waters is one of the most underrated guitarists in metal. Ever

[@olaflauck1666]

agree

[@uneducatedpoetry.bytheuned4330]

EXACTLY!!\,,/❤\,,/

[@metronomix]

This!!!!

[@rubenh4331]

Total mente de acuerdo .

[@ToddGillespie1977]

He’s THE most underrated

[@MayheM_72]

"Alice In Hell" and "Allison Hell" remind me of Slayer's "Raining Blood" in their album "Reign In Blood".

[@ashenarbiter3939]

I always thought of it that way too lol

[@BardockPOL]

Exactly my thought

[@kriseasterwood2664]

I hear it too man! But im also hearing some Megadeth too. Like a Slayer/Megadeth mix. I cant believe this is the first im hearing of it

[@Phallica-js7ht]

@@kriseasterwood2664 I don't think he meant the sound, he meant the titles.

[@williamschmoney3797]

@@kriseasterwood2664 jeff has said his biggest influences are megadeth and slayer, so you hit it right on the nose lol

[@morsteen]

Metal has always appreciated and incorporated classical music. It's one of the best parts about it.

[@peterross6050]

Metal music doesn't have an expiration date like the crap we're here on the radio.

[@morsteen]

@@peterross6050This is true as well. We have a sense of history, and the music has integrity, so it doesn't just go out of style in a year.

[@Antrepid]

@@morsteenwell said

[@mrThorleifsen]

Glad you included Crystal ann before Alison Hell.

[@markuslausen]

It would have been blaspheme not to

[@stevej.1428]

Agree. There are some songs out there that have a small musical interlude song/intro that really makes the main track that much better. This is one of them .

[@TexasGuitarist]

Yes! They should always go together.

[@bishopm4401]

Yeah it was a good choice. When I clicked on the video I had hoped that they would

[@11DNA11]

@@stevej.1428 Megadeth has lots of those. Into The Lungs of Hell / Set The World Afire and many many others. Kinda like Slayer. You can't play Raining Blood without playing Postmortem first.

[@jeghamaymen]

The most important experience is including crystal ann .very important

[@cicolusnage2349]

Agreed

[@DoubleD42]

Totally agree

[@Ian-nl9yd]

its good but alison hell stands fine on its own

[@actually_ashley.]

Agreed, the acoustics on both tracks just rip throughout,

[@gerardoa.]

Not necessarily.

[@DristXantrum13]

Jeff Waters is one the greatest thrash metal guitar players. Legit

[@williamcharlton3836]

Totaly fantastic guitarist

[@tonyp7944]

Thrash or not..just an amazing unique guitar player ! Love it

[@mikexxx11]

It's such a shame more people dont know who he is. Imo one of the greatest ever.

[@dcs2690]

Yeah he's a beast

[@bdubs3819]

Hell yes

[@tylerdude1982]

Love Annihilator! One of my favourite bands from my home country. Jeff Waters is pretty much a Canadian Dave Mustaine. The man is a hugely underrated guitarist. Dave even tried to recruit him back in the day.

[@ImaHeatseekr]

I heard about that too!! Jeff is untouchable

[@tanktamer8760]

definitely proud they are a Canadian band! Waters is amazing !

[@wildmanfisher]

Waters is amazing and I would never call him "underrated". Every metal fan worth his/her salt knows he's the real deal.

[@DrBadFish1]

Death - Voice of the Soul, such emotion from only instruments

[@GenericYoutubeNameOk]

Best instrumental song I've ever heard. The feels are real.

[@zaqwertyfish]

RIP Chuck...

[@ChristaKogsboell]

YES!

[@ursus9982]

So much this........ Voice of the Soul is the best instrumental of all time.

[@perreban]

THIS

[@dalejohnson2047]

Jeff waters is one the best guitarist around the metal scene but not a lot of people know who he is

[@tylerdude1982]

I’ve always considered him a Canadian Dave Mustaine.

[@jossy2112]

tylerdude1982 however he’s mustaine and Friedman put together since he does the most important and complicated solos too in all his songs

[@adamprovo5964]

@@tylerdude1982 Mustaine had Waters on his radar when looking to replace Friedman. True fact.

[@martinkingston1498]

Definitely. I consider him one of THE greatest metal players I've ever heard. He did an amazing song with Alexi Laiho called Downright Dominate, where they takes turns at soloing and it is just unreal how good it is.

[@dalejohnson2047]

Martin Kingston yes he also did one with Jeff loomis on that cd was great also

[@robterry7221]

Great song, Jeff Waters is a highly under appreciated guitarist in my opinion.

[@metalzonemt-2]

Crystal Ann is excellent guitar playing. Many could play that with electric guitar with little bit of distortion, but only few can play it with classical guitar like Jeff.

[@machidaman]

He is. Technically many are better but he plays to a massively high level and does it with taste and style. His solos just work 😎

[@Sadion666]

One of the most underrated guitarists ever, without a doubt

[@_THUE_]

I agree, very underappreciated guitarist

[@evilvet]

Who is under-appreciating jeff? they under-appreciate subsequent songs and albums. they didn't live up to this song.

[@KEVVYOFFICAL]

Holy shit! My uncle is in this band! This rules!

[@arvindshastry1178]

Is Jeff Waters your uncle

[@garyvan4084]

Really Jeff Waters??

[@carlosblumenthal4642]

Jeff Waters is your uncle?

[@EvgeniyNP]

Fabio?

[@BreinGames]

Pics or it never happened

[@jordanmartin8458]

Savatage- Hall of the mountain king.

[@tahuonefiveseven7422]

gotta listen to Prelude to Madness first!

[@jeremygillihan]

YES YES YES!!!!! But with Prelude to Madness at the beginning.

[@dannymooren9160]

Super sic song

[@JinnDuceau]

Exactly!

[@fabiancastro619]

Thank you, I will listen now

[@pieroog]

When the bogeyman goes to sleep, he checks his closet for Jeff Waters!

[@michaelmabrey6969]

Nice

[@faceless-x-abberation8400]

Nice

[@ZeroTj1]

Nice

[@HelldiverHusky2077]

Nice

[@vio-lence7267]

Nice

[@nathankelley1466]

Wasn't expecting Annihilator, deep dive into metal. Loved this album

[@popeluigi]

Before this album was released, Dave Mustaine asked Jeff Waters (the guitar player for Annihilator) to join Megadeth before they had auditioned Marty Friedman. He wanted to use Crystal Ann as the opening to Rust In Peace

[@laporte1625]

Wow, never heard about this, crazy. Thanks!

[@Lateralus19]

As far as I know he also asked Dimebag but he refused it because of his brother. (Dave already had a drummer for Megadeth)

[@Qyngali]

Mustaine has asked Waters to join on several occasions from what I remember. But I'm pretty sure he asked the first time AFTER hearing this album? I do remember Dave saying that the band listened to the record over and over for weeks or something like that.

[@11DNA11]

AFTER this album was released. Otherwise it's a correct story.

[@11DNA11]

@@Qyngali They listened to this album when they were writing Rust In Peace.

[@DeathBYDesign666]

Can I just say that you two are made for metal. Some people will never know because they won't give it a chance and some people hear it and just don't get it, but you guys got over that benchmark and gave it a chance and found something you truly enjoy. Thank you for being open minded, free thinkers!

[@glitchxero4687]

I'm an old enough metalhead that I feel like I should have heard of this band, but this is the first I've ever heard it. Like, I'm genuinely surprised I've never heard a band from this era that's this good. Thanks for introducing a long-time metal fan to a new band, guys!

[@JHorsti]

That's why 'the first' song is so important. People who want you to get into their band suggestions need to stop suggesting their most obscure and/or heavy/fast/whatever songs.

[@abelsanchez2070]

EXACTLY!!!!!!!

[@Hugsploder]

To be fair that Didn't work with Sepultura. I think it really depends on the band.

[@aggrojun]

Your reaction to this song is pretty much what I experienced when I first heard it back in highschool, it blew my mind back then and it's been in my playlist ever since. Another great and somewhat unknown thrash band is Artillery. They're danish and in my opinion one of the more unique ones in the scene.

[@facelessandnameless]

Emmanuel Zamorano Khomaniac from Artillery would be awesome! 🤘

[@jon9428]

By Inheritance is a great album

[@mahyarmazaherian3279]

Right on man, By Inheritance is a masterpiece of an album.

[@zeruelagameplays]

God bless you. Artillery is GREAT

[@vivavideo-videofilmer]

Yes Khomaniac would be awesome!!!!

[@renzohm4717]

You guys must listen to Coroner, Swiss technical thrash of the highest quality.

[@ProjectEllsworthHorror]

I agree completely. I just hit these guys with the link to Masked Jackal.

[@ProjectEllsworthHorror]

@@th3mute I'm interested. I have Punishment for Decadence. Which Coroner album would you suggest that I get next? Subscribe to my channel. I plan to start doing album reviews soon.

[@allenvrabac4827]

@@ProjectEllsworthHorror No More Color.

[@ProjectEllsworthHorror]

@@allenvrabac4827 Got it. I just added it to my wish list for me to buy. I will buy it AND do a review of it. Please Subscribe to my channel and please keep in touch, Renzo. I will be posting a review of the new KoRn album today.

[@gabrielcarpenter6770]

Corner is an epic thrash band

[@7Leksu7]

"Artillery - By Inheritance" is number 33 on Loudwires Top 50 Thrash Metal Albums of All Time. You guys should really check out that album. I would recommend the song by the same title as the album "By Inheritance" or "khomaniac". Similar to the intro here, you should also start off with the intro "7:00 From Tashkent". Another reason would to listen to them is that you havn't covered many danish metal bands, only King Diamond I believe?

[@jasperosborn8349]

That album is wicked. Never leaves the CD player in my car

[@killy3891]

This albun is a masterpiece, dude.

[@jeremygillihan]

Don't Believe is a great song from that record to do a video about.

[@Walamonga1313]

One of few perfect albums. Even the Razamanaz cover is pretty good

[@aquamidideluxe5079]

Khomaniac is one of the greatest thrash songs period

[@Shawn-and-Doc]

Since you like these transitions, you might consider "The Fun Palace," or "Never Neverland," on the album that followed this one. The production is cleaner, and the transitions are magical. Prog-leaning.

[@ytusersumone]

The riffs, transitions and proggyness on those too, ah! And the solos there are so tasty one cannot put it to words!

[@thomashagl3594]

fun palace

[@stevekozlowski5963]

Nice! Finally! Also, I'm going to keep throwing this out there: Megadeth - The Conjuring. Awesome riffs and transitions, you guys will dig it

[@deltawing12]

Yeah this needs to be a part of Thrash Week. PLEASE

[@davidk05]

Steve Kozlowski ANYTHING FROM MEGADETH IS 👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@arvindshastry1178]

Or Wake up death it's my favorite song from Peace Sells but who's buying

[@skullkingbeyondthegrave4256]

Or take no prisoners, megadeth

[@skullkingbeyondthegrave4256]

Or take no prisoners, megadeth

[@AdVantagePointVideo]

This made my day. In the 90s, I was getting guitar tips through email by Jeff Waters (the guitarist behind Annhilator), and I have always been a huge fan. Jeff is an amazing shredder, but he is truly one of the riff masters.

[@cynthiamiller586]

Some "lesser known" (at least in the overall metal picture) bands and songs you should check out for Thrash Week: "Masked Jackal" by Coroner, "Brainwashed" by Nuclear Assault and especially "Hello From the Gutter" by Overkill.

[@arvindshastry1178]

They can do songs from Kreator

[@tornoutlaw]

@@arvindshastry1178 Kreator does some outstanding instrumentational stuff. Mille's vocals...not so great. @ Cynthia: Coroner for the win! I really don't understand why they are as obscure.

[@arvindshastry1178]

@@tornoutlaw I don't know mate but I love Kreator

[@Freestyler6523]

@@tornoutlaw i love the vocals on the new albums

[@chimpinaneckbrace]

I wish they would do a Forbidden song. It seems right up their alley.

[@Nevermore26]

Jeff Waters is one of the best riff writers in metal. Sometimes his songs sound like just a collection of riffs, but when he puts them together in one cohesive song, like this one, it's undeniable. Glad you guys dug it.

[@metalrager66]

In case no one else mentioned it, the singer, Randy Rampage was in a famous Canadian hardcore/punk band called D.O.A., this was a huge departure for him but man he killed it on this album! I saw them on this tour open for Testament and they were killer!!! Amazing musicmanship and Randy was a monster live! He unfortunately passed away last August....R.I.P.

[@MotoKringles]

Annihilator - Never, Neverland! Another great song (and album) from Annihilator!

[@petervargo1696]

Your guys' tastes have surely matured over the years. I can imagine if you reacted to this even a year ago you may not have liked it as much. Keep expanding your horizons of metal and music in general! Great reaction to a great song by a great band! Annihilator never disappoints.

[@marthapanou9399]

Never heard of "Lost in Vegas" before, I guess they're into a musical genre definitely other than rock or metal. Given that "Alison Hell" is one of my most favourite songs of all time, I really enjoyed watching their reaction to it for two reasons. They had no idea what they had coming so their surprise was genuine, plus it is really pleasant to see people with totally different preferences appreciating something undeniably beautiful and unique. Apparently, they know a thing or two about music, so I'll look into them as well.

[@MaddDogg316]

They are huge hip hop heads. Got started doing Logic reactions and then branched to rock, metal and country. Even though their primary musical choices are hip hop, rnb, and funk, they appreciate music at every level. Their hip hop breakdowns got me back into hip hop after not caring about it for years and they have a great grasp on the nuances of what make our favorite songs great.

[@fmlAllthetime]

Both the comments telling you what they are about are 100% correct.

[@marksmith4892]

holy shit how did i miss this song?? That was awesome! I've never heard that before wow

[@grinchbass74]

I love when bands lead into one song from another one like this. I can't listen to Judas Priest's Electric Eye without first letting Hellion do it's thing. What are some other good "intro's" out there?

[@fredfredburger5150]

Hellion is epic.

[@nonesoherpetological8974]

Capsizing The Sea into In Waves by Trivium is one that comes to mind for me

[@Walamonga1313]

Listen to Dialectic Chaos and This Day We Fight by Megadeth. Incredible man I tell ya

[@estebanr7917]

Postmortem transition into Raining Blood to Black Magic, yes three songs lmao Edit:By Slayer

[@vegardaukan5912]

Autopsy - Fleshcrawl + Torn From The Womb Opeth - Coil + Heir Apparent I can listen to Heir Apparent by itself, but it becomes even better with Coil. Just like Crystal Ann amd Alison Hell

[@tonygunkster]

Please react to more Annihilator!!!!!! “The Fun Palace” is a MUST

[@pepepito3000]

My favorite song of Annihilator, they should listen to it.

[@jordanforbes149]

Oh dude if you’re gonna do never neverland you gotta do phantasmagoria.

[@davidviteris]

SAVATAGE - When the Crowds are Gone A classic band with some of the best lyrics in Metal. cheers!

[@Metalblowing]

Savatage has sooo many good songs. I'd choose something more dynamic, though.

[@cameronsmith8328]

Stanislav Katkov Gutter Ballet (song, but whole album’s awesome) would be a great intro to Savatage. Shows off several sides to the band.

[@Sir0mosh0Alot]

Dead winter dead, would kill

[@cort_tempered]

Seeing them react to Hall of the Mountain King would be awesome. But it has to be the music video cuz it's too hilarious to pass up lol And Criss Oliva deserves some screen time

[@DanJackson1977]

"Overkill" is one to revisit. Horrorscope or Evil Never Dies are great tunes.

[@lmlCOBHClml]

Mean green killing machine. That's ones of the best modern thrash songs I've ever heard. The drums I think will get them in that one

[@kl8455]

The Yrs of Decay & Who Tends the Fire rocks.

[@ChrisMusial]

The Green and Black? Gasoline Dream. Fear His Name...

[@Jamesawe777]

React to something from the German big 4 Kreator Destruction Sodom Tankard

[@Faerie_Kim]

Kreator

[@MetalHeart8787]

I Love Kreator BUT The Big Bands of Germany are ACCEPT, The Scorpions & Helloween. I KNOW they are Not Thrash. But still Germanys Best Bands.

[@Faerie_Kim]

@@MetalHeart8787 I like Kreator more than those other bands. I do like Helloween's keeper of the seven key albums though and Accept's restless and wild album. Sorry I never got into the Scorpions. Didn't really enjoy what I heard from them.

[@ThisisStephennn]

Kreator is awesome

[@thomasdrummond6939]

@@Faerie_Kim Check out their Uli Jon Roth era then. The rest can be overlooked without regret.

[@socratesschwarzenegger3936]

Havok - Time is up. One of the best Thrash bands in recent years.

[@joeyhammer6702]

Have you checked out warbringer, vindicator, Terrifier, exmortus, or shrapnel, if you like havok and what to her other great modern thrash bands check these guys out

[@vio-lence7267]

Check out Crisix too

[@vio-lence7267]

For example Ultra Thrash

[@Bruno3086]

We need Savatage - Hall of the Mountain King

[@Pknerr75]

Such a great song!

[@willturnbull91]

Omg yes! Gotta listen to it with Prelude to Madness though!

[@mechanicalhippo493]

Hell ya , wish i could oike that comment twice ha

[@anthonyrivers1619]

YES we do!!!!

[@tywurth8137]

That and Gutter Ballet!

[@derekd1997]

This was a pleasure! Been listening to metal since Korns Life is Peachy when I was probably about 13, I love classic (sabbath, Judas priest, megadeth, rush, maiden, etc) heavy metal, thrash, progressive metal, especially love power metal. Been 20 years and never heard this song. What a treat. Thank you George and Ryan!

[@dingadunga2941]

Check their whole album Alice in Hell!

[@dingadunga2941]

@@joshgeiger8942 some underground requests to Nu/industrial/crossover stuff?

[@11DNA11]

Should really try that underground metal. There's so much for you to hear still. Beneath the Clay by Artillery. That's pretty old school underground :) Or a song by Stone. No Commands.

[@derekd1997]

I didnt mean I don't listen to underground metal at all, I just wanted to use examples that would be recognized. Been 20 years and I continue to explore, so I've heard hundreds if not thousands of bands/albums.

[@oscarcaceres666]

Try 3teeth, youth code. Listen also to old school classics Ministry, kmfdm and skinny puppy

[@jeremybrooks7415]

When I got this album in 9th grade, my mom didn't like the title. I played her Crystal Ann only and she thought it was beautiful.

[@angelarballo4478]

😂 Slick move!

[@sleepyblade]

that's so ingenious

[@kyleisreal_tv]

I remember hearing this for the first time in my dads Truck on a long drive to see my grandma and grandpa when I was like 12 or 13. The whole album rules tbh best time to jam this album is late night drives, because thats how I first heard it hahaha

[@oscarcutface1353]

I was 9 I'm 13 now I'm still in love with this

[@teddoucet7323]

This vocalist sadly died a couple of months ago

[@socialxperiment3162]

Jeff Waters died???????

[@teddoucet7323]

@@socialxperiment3162 Jeff Water wasn't the singer at that time, the guy was named Randy Rampage

[@socialxperiment3162]

@@teddoucet7323 oh shit, thanks lol

[@PlanetRayneMusic]

@@socialxperiment3162 To be fair, Jeff DID sing in that song. Only the high "Alice in hell" part though. The Main part was indeed sang by Randy Rampage, who passed away.

[@saiyanpowers]

RIP

[@Gregbaltzer]

Sacred Reich - The American Way. Suicidal Tendencies - You Can't Bring Me Down.

[@stupidusername38]

American Way is a killer riff

[@danielwilson9724]

U cant bring me down!

[@swirvinbirds1971]

If they did Sacred Reich I think One Nation would be a better pick.

[@musicman717]

Hear hear! These songs a not only the soundtrack of my youth but also absolute rippin’ songs on their own.. they stand the test of time to degree

[@Bigyawner]

@@swirvinbirds1971 I would go with Surf Nicaragua myself.

[@berkaydemirer4289]

You guys are incredible, this will make a lot people's day. This is what happens when the song choice is correct :)

[@SKULLEDBUICK]

I think you guys might like King Of The Kill. It rips, tbh. It's my favorite Annihilator song.

[@Oracleextrememetal]

SKULLEDBUICK yes for the love of metal do king of the kill

[@darthvader1515]

Knight takes queen is pretty killer as well

[@ferox965]

Mine too.

[@EZisme71]

This song brings back SO MANY MEMORIES one that includes me lying to a girl about writing the lyrics and winning a contest with it lol...the 80s were a great time to be alive

[@leonardodiascastro]

Phantasmagoria is another fantastic Annihilator song, my fav ever, amazing guitar work!

[@bludge1083]

Great to see you guys react to Annihilator, its a crackin album, Jeff waters is an awesome guitaist and song writer, thier second album Never neverland has some fine tracks on it too.

[@GuitarWithDofka]

Annihilator is alive and well, putting out great release after great release! Jeff is one of the best guitar players in METAL \m/

[@jorgengabrielsson6660]

DofkaTubeChannel 🤘🏼Word

[@reverberaterelaxation846]

I appreciate y’alls openness to hear various types of music, because me being a Hip Hop Head, your channel is exposing me to new artists and bands that I have never heard of, that are now in my playlist. Thanks fellas!

[@chroscielewski]

Jeff Waters gave guitar lessons in local church and he was 6 yrs old. One of the most underrated guitarist ever.

[@RamaAlonso]

I've never thought it through the bedtime story and the begin of the nightmare thing, and i've listened to this like 5000 times. Thank you guys.

[@FernandoRaposo]

Great choice! Since you've liked this one, try Annihilator's "Fun Palace" next!

[@demonR1]

Jeff Waters smiled at me and flicked his pick towards me when I saw them in Manchester. I missed the pick and spent about 15 minutes scrabbling about on the floor looking for it whilst getting stomped. I finally found it. Bruised and battered, I regret nothing \m/

[@jossy2112]

demon916 in Holland during Phantasmagoria Jeff invited people from the crowd on stage. Of course after jumping on stage i stood next to him. During the solo, his guitar tech had to stand next to him to cover him no to be moshed or touched and mess up the solo. After the song he put his pick in his mouth to wave to the crowd right before i asked him for the pick, he said “grab it”, i took it right from his mouth. This was 2001/2001, Still have it today.

[@_THUE_]

Jeff Waters one of Thrash Metal's pioneering lead guitarists

[@paulknowles6433]

Jeff played all guitars and bass on this album. In fact on nearly all annihilator albums. He's just a beast \m/_

[@_THUE_]

@@paulknowles6433 I agree, I would have added that bass credit but I had a brainfart the night I commented.. didn't he also do some drum tracks as well, I know he plays multiple instruments. I liked his work on the Roadrunners Allstars United 20+ musicians from different roadrunner bands, 4 teams 4-5 songs each team

[@paulknowles6433]

Not sure about drum tracks. Across all the annihilator albums he's such a standout riff monster. love the carnival diablos album and the more industrial refresh the demon and remains albums. Syn kill 1 is awesome and insomniac off carnival diablos kicks some serious ass!!

[@_THUE_]

@@paulknowles6433 I love all the annihilator albums, I embrace sound change and evolution of music. But some don't like drastic changes in bands music I don't mind it at all.... To an extent though

[@paulknowles6433]

I completely agree. I like a band that evolves but keeps it real. Some just stray too far from the formula that hooked fans in the first place. Success sometimes destroys bands and some bands just get even better with it and don't dilute the music with the taste of success

[@electrofryed7239]

I really miss this band. It is awesome that these guys are remembered for the massive talent they were. Thank you for this vid.

[@Ripplin]

Annihilator - Road to Ruin Great thrash about idiots who know they're drunk, but think they can drive home anyway.

[@GoreBastard]

The solo in Road to Ruin is awesome too.

[@sethvanduyn4538]

Metal church- Metal church Overkill- Who tends the Fire Megadeth- Five Magic’s

[@buckeyesbengalsreds3125]

Who tends the fire is one of my favorite Overkill songs!

[@paulseidler1644]

@@buckeyesbengalsreds3125 anything off years of decay or horrorscope

[@vio-lence7267]

Paul Seidler right on.

[@danielwilson9724]

D.R.I-Beneath The Wheel(from the Thrash Zone album) u guys will dig it alot

[@isaiasd.trujillovilla2272]

Yeah man Crossover Thrash!!

[@hbene5065]

Gun control

[@mattmaccay2351]

Or thrashard from same album

[@jetfilmpro]

Had The pleasure to direct the Original Official music video in 1988 in Vancouver, BC. It was fun after 32 years to watch your take on the song. Shame you didn't use the the video. Brought back great memories. Thanks Guys.

[@joutneyman]

You did a great job on the video. 👍

[@OmniviumVelocity]

You guys gotta do Sylosis. Altered States of Consciousness is a good one Any Sylosis fans in here?

[@Concatenate]

Sylosis is fantastic but the guys would hate the vocals. They'd appreciate the guitars for sure, but the vox are a little coarse for their liking.

[@benzskyeshxc96]

@@Concatenate but they like joe duplantier vocal. So idk man.

[@malone2133]

UGH Sylosis is my favorite metal band

[@jefersondelcid7444]

I have waited a long time for this reaction! Hopefully you can react to Kreator

[@mvunit3]

"The Sun Burns Red" or "Betrayer" to start them off.

[@largemouthhunter5014]

Kreator is a top 3 band 👏👏👏👏

[@franbabic5682]

Every new Kreator album is better than their previous album... They rule.

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

@@mvunit3 Or "Mental Slavery".

[@chunderjack]

I think they would love Voices of the dead

[@JeffBarberDigideus]

Annhiliator's Jeff Walters is a legend. he directly inspired the UK's Evile as well (who you should definately check out!)

[@VicRattlehead95]

@Paul Floyd lmfao

[@Isabellll__]

Thanks for introducing me to this song! It was crazy! Definitely going to check out more from these guys.

[@jacobprice8048]

Same

[@jorgengabrielsson6660]

Then you have alot... ALOT to check out.. 13-14 albums

[@Isabellll__]

Jörgen Gabrielsson any albums or songs you can recommend to start with?

[@emilwahlroos5570]

@@Isabellll__ start with this album its one of there best album

[@jorgengabrielsson6660]

Benedicte All are diffrent but Very good. Start from the beginning but my favorit is king of the kill

[@chaleraofficial6232]

No one mention the most underrated thrash metal band ever? Toxik? No one?? Toxik - Think This... Album ( All song's great ) ‼️

[@blashryche]

I agree, but they will hate the vocals.

[@TheExtremeCube]

Yo, I liked your guys album

[@glendaman9951]

Learning this song atm. Every day a few hours and i'm getting there but man what a song to learn! It's so much to learn and there is so much going on but after it's done it will be 100% worth it

[@dustinsterling3248]

Damn, as someone who's all about rock and metal, I'm sad that I'd never heard of these guys. Thanks for giving me some more material to dive into \m/

[@mvunit3]

Here are a few more that didn't get the recognition like the "Big 4", some pioneers taking things to more "technical" territory: kzbin.info/aero/PL2DU3TBNutEdtiYql5HxhzIxzuFIPcXS9

[@jacobprice8048]

Same. This shit is great. Will definitely wormhole this band

[@jorgengabrielsson6660]

Been ” there” since this album.. you have much joy infront of you🤘🏼

[@dustinsterling3248]

@Sebastian well I was born in '89 so that's part of it, plus there's like a million bands out there so some are bound to slip through the cracks. No disrespect to Annihilator, just never heard of em is all.

[@kptg4515]

They are going to release a new album in this fall their 17 studio album :D :D :D a lot of fun for you, you may hear that the sound change alot from album to album, but i think it´s great, something new on the next album. Some are not so good like the others but if you get the time to really listen to them, maybe you will like them. I like Annihilator alot. even making an sleeve tatto with the album covers. Hope you enjoy them, Cheers.

[@Robert-ns6bo]

On my top 3 bands alongside megadeth and gojira! Thank you guys, annihilator is legendary, but very underrated. Hope to see more reactions to this great band on the Channel. Greetings from brazil!

[@patk6669]

Any gojira songs you would recommend to someone who hasn’t listened to them before? Megadeth is my favorite band and i have the first two Annihilator albums if that gives you any sort of idea as to the songs I might like. Thanks =]

[@Robert-ns6bo]

@@patk6669 at first i did not liked gojira, Megadeth was my number 1, but after a few listens and watching Ryan and George reacting to their songs, i really got into it, and now its my n° 1 lol. Try listening to stranded, born in winter, Silvera, satan is a lawyer, of blood an salt, toxic garbage island and oroborus, at first it Will sound weird maybe, but when you get used to it, you Will see how great they are

[@derpy.1]

Also with Annihilator, it seemed they exploded a little bit when this song got posted back up onto youtube YEARS ago, and they finally where able to get the credit they deserved. There more recent shows these last few years have had increasing attendance, and where able to really increase there fanbase I was also worried that you guys wouldn't like the song because of the time changes and such, but yall loved, it so I'm hella happy right now

[@nedswebjunk]

Ok, so I"m SUUUUPER late to this comment party, but I am soooooo happy you guys chose this song to review. I've been digging this track since I was about 16, and I'm literally cheering EVERYTHING you guys are saying about this incredible song!! From Jeff Waters blistering chops, to the singers amazing vocals, to the sick rhythms....this remains, to this day, one of my favorite metal tracks! Fun Fact, I set this as my alarm track everytime I need to get my lazy ass up at 5 am to go running...nothing like a little Canadian thrash to motivate you before the crack of dawn:) Thanks for everything you do, guys!!

[@johnc94]

We have so many Great Rock and Metal bands in Canada but I'm so glad you finally did annihilator

[@Drpwninflames]

Death Angel- You guys will like their groove. I'd try their early stuff first and keep in mind their ages when they cut their first album, all teenagers.

[@chunderjack]

Yes! Although maybe they should start with something off Act III for slightly better production

[@petertapola8097]

Act III would be right up their alley.

[@alex_ottomano]

Absolutely! I've been recommended something from act III for a while. Probably discontinued

[@s..9230]

Thrash Week?? Hmmmm... KREATOR-PEOPLE OF THE LIE THRAAAAAAAASH

[@buckeyesbengalsreds3125]

👍

[@strofimios]

Kreator- People of the lie- HD- Live.From "live kreation" (2002,korea).Best performance ever!

[@NightshadeXMLBB]

GOT A MASTER PLAN GENOCIDE CAN'T UNDERSTAND PEOPLE OF THE LIIIIIEEEEEE

[@RealDeathMetalLover]

Common! from Kreator you can choose Betrayer or When the Sun Burns Red which are so much better and aggressive.

[@strofimios]

@@RealDeathMetalLover And tormentor and all of the same blood and and and.............Always live, they are so much better!

[@dcs2690]

This is almost a King Diamond song... I can hear a LOT of KD in it!! Totally killer!

[@Mrmemphisbones]

solo sounds so LaRocque- ish : ))

[@juliocesarlagonesmelgar6320]

I heard Annihilator first then King Diamond, i thought the same just in reverse. But yeah it is a huge KD presence here

[@dr.juerdotitsgo5119]

Shit yeah, Conspiracy. But with a thrash flavour though

[@zulawoo]

I hear old metallica, king diamond, anthrax, megadeth... I guess Annihalator is just everything :P

[@jeremybollin7146]

Two years ago I discovered your channel and started watching out of boredom usually before I went to bed. But as time went on you guys got more and more into metal and I began to appreciate many songs in a new way even after listening to them for years. Your reactions to the likes of Megadeth and Sabbath had me falling in love with songs again as if I were a 15 year old kid again. And now, with this video and the recent Death Angel reaction you're helping me discover new gems that I never knew existed. Thanks Lost in Vegas! Keep up the good work.

[@bloodnthuner]

Annihilator belongs to that group of thrash bands that had an album or two that could compete with anything put out by the Big 4. But they weren't able to do it consistently. And that's what seperated the Big 4 from the rest of the pack.

[@candian75]

For some good Thrash you need to give some songs from Peace Sells... But Whose Buying album from Megadeth. Devils Island, Good Morning Black Friday, The Conjuring are all killer tracks off that record.

[@toparky2470]

THE SWORD - HOW HEAVY THIS AXE (OFFICIAL VIDEO) PLEASE!

[@ryancoke777]

Hell yes

[@Drewnonymous]

Hell Yes Annihilator!!! Spot on sticks and stones for recommending crystal ann to start it off, thrash on buddy 🤘

[@pafou]

So glad you guys did this reaction, I was one of the few people that suggested this song a while ago. I am a fan of Annihilator (mainly the first four albums to be honest) and Jeff Waters is one of my favorite guitarist, he's such an inspiration. To explain further what Annihilator really is, the band IS Jeff Waters. He recorded every guitar tracks and also BASS (his bass skills are insane btw) in all his albums, he hired drummers and singers for studio and touring and he did all (or almost all) of the production himself (and wrote all the songs etc). As a musician, he has a classical and jazz background from when he was young, and it's quite interesting how he blends some more complex classical arrangements and jazzy stuff in his songs. He is obviously a very talented and accomplished musician. His guitar work is crazy, some of the best metal riffs and solos out there. He also struggled with alcohol addiction and became sober, he then helped a lot of musicians that has similar problems and also with legal issues (like musicians that get screwed with unfair contracts). He's a good person and highly respected in the metal community. David Ellefson (bassist of Megadeth) said that he was a huge fan of Alice in Hell album and he used to listen to it with other members of the band while recording Rust in Peace for inspiration. On a side note, while Alice in Hell is a true thrash metal album, most of Annihilator music is more toward the heavy metal / speed metal side (with a strong thrash influence though). If you guys ever want to revisit Annihilator for future reaction, I would suggest Stonewall (from Never Neverland (1990)) and Set The World on Fire (from the album of the same name, (1993)). The album King of the Kill (1994) also features a few gems like the self-title track and Second to None if you ever go even deeper in his work.

[@pafou]

I forgot to also suggest ''The Fun Palace'' from Never Neverland and I also forgot to say that Annihilator is considered as part of the Canadian big four of thrash (along with Voivod, Razor, Exciter, Sacrifice, .. yeah, sources differs as what band makes the ''big 4'' but they always include Annihilator and Voivod). Anyways, keep up the good work guys I really like your videos. Cheers !

[@JungleScene]

As a metalhead, I feel embarrassed and ashamed that I have never heard much annihilator. Im fuckin glad you guys did this one, cause this song is great!

[@ricardomauricioaraya7625]

Me too, just heard armed to the teeth today and then this, and now I gotta get into everything else

[@endless_touge]

Since i heard Annihilator i almost stopped listening any other metal bands. I needed years to discover all their songs. I have maybe 50 favorites. And i never get tired to listen them

[@federicopatteri1519]

Yep they've been so underrated, me too I found them late compared to the time the album came out, exodus as well I was late with them but now I've got time to listen their music

[@Walamonga1313]

Be glad then, you can listen to them for the first time!

[@Pirustae]

Don't feel embarrassed. They sucked bad since the year 2000

[@gtrguy76]

These guys and Forbidden-2 of my favorite technical thrash bands that all the musicians loved but they never quite broke through to the mainstream. Great to revisit this song!

[@samhouston1979]

Please do Metal Church!! “Watch the Children Pray” or “Metal Church”

[@windowsrefund]

Anything of the "Blessing in Disguise" album!!!!

[@jaymzb.1713]

The Dark, Gods of Wrath, Battalions, In The Blood

[@anthonyrivers1619]

I have been asking for Metal Church since this channel began!

[@jaymzb.1713]

@@anthonyrivers1619 I feel your pain.

[@tylerdude1982]

I’d rather see them react to In Harm’s Way

[@TheRockpit]

Jeff Waters is one of the greatest guitar players around. Highly underrated band.

[@michaelfloess8555]

Power Trip-Executioner's Tax. Some of the finest Thrash this decade.

[@willturnbull91]

You guys should check out Death Angel. Their album Act III is a masterpiece, especially songs like Seemingly Endless Time and Discontinued.

[@saderaaredas]

And so underrated album.

[@michaelhunziker7287]

Seemingly is from Frolic in the Park

[@saippua0]

6:56 George just completely forgot about everything in existence haha

[@Particle67]

Still listening this song since day one. Like you said this is a masterpiece.

[@pedroprado5628]

sepultura - desperate cry

[@danielwilson9724]

Yes!

[@eyezombie29]

WOW...that is exactly how I reacted to this when I first listened to this on cassette in 89..wore it out got a second one..unfortunate side note the lead singer Randy Rampage passed away just a few years ago..keep it up gents

[@almightymarcustv1749]

MIND BLOWN MOMENT AT 4:34 Ryan you are an absolute genius man, the what seems like millions of times I've paired these two songs together, I never had a view like the intro being Alice's bed time story. But I can vividly see it that way now!! Thank you sir! Salute 💪🏾

[@almightymarcustv1749]

I think Crystal Ann could be her doll but that's just me

[@AzraelRizing]

thank you guys for checking this out. i grew up with this music and your right. no matter the genre there are SO many bands that never get the respect or credit they deserve. Jeff Waters is a legend in the metal community. Iv never seen it said in any of your video comments so ill say it now. like when you did Orion....sometimes you have to just close your eyes and let the music tell you its story. if this song with its music and lyrics dont send a slight shiver down your spine then your not hearing it.

[@angelzarazua2275]

Artillery - by inheritance artillery one the best technical thrash song ever

[@arkved]

At the Gates - Slaughter of the Soul

[@Mr.Truxton]

Not a thrash song really tho. Although it certainly has a lot of drum bashing in it.. It's still more death metal.

[@MrVepe47]

awesome album but they will not like it because of the vocals.

[@TheMadnessandTheMadMan]

@@Mr.Truxton Early death metal....and melodeath which is really At the gates, Carcass, Bloodbath....are all very close to thrash. The first death metal band was Possessed....and if you listen to it....it's very thrash just a bit darker and heavier. Sure then you have the CC, Decides, Death.....all that awesome stuff....that came after. Just info if you were unaware but it's close enough....I don't think it's that big of stretch....especially if you listen to german thrash band Sodom who was around during the Thrash hay days of the 80s. They were screaming already.

[@Mr.Truxton]

@@TheMadnessandTheMadMan Yup I agree with basically everything you said. 👍 I was already aware of this tho.

[@MaddDogg316]

He's been requesting this song forever. The suggestion doesn't have anything to do with the thrash theme.

[@DjDarkD]

Thank you for doing this. This song resonates so well with me!

[@supabakezoid5643]

Watching you two blow your mind to something that blew mine 30 years ago is priceless. Love the respect. Awesome how you actually break it down! Thanks!

[@DanMongrain]

Love you guys! as simple as that!

[@nukenfry]

POWER TRIIIIIIIIIIP!!!!!! Executioner's Tax or Nightmare Logic