August Burns Red - Composure - Reaction! Need other suggestions!

[@jjbyrd04]

The band has been around since early 2000’s. This singer came in on their 2nd full length and hasn’t had a single vocal issue. He screams proper from the gut and not his chords. That’s how you sustain being able to scream without blowing out your voice. His range is amazing too.

[@Jimminityjabooboo]

Some of the best lows in the history of metal - Period. Jake’s lows are legendary and on the level of the guy from Acacia Strain

[@BigBev121]

This band is my childhood. Messengers and constellations are 10/10 metalcore gold

[@addisonhellier475]

ABR sold a shirt that says "Angry Music for Happy People" and I can't think of a better way to describe it. I'd recommend Rescue and Restore as well as Found in Far Away Places as the peak of *this* sound from Messengers. They play with complete genre shifts (plopping some surf rock into Identity) mid-song and you can tell the band is just having a blast on every track.

[@PrymalChaos]

Awesome! That's exactly the kind of thing that tickles my noodle! Thanks for the suggestion. I'll take a look. Also everyone I ever met that played in a Metalcore or hardcore band were usually the most chilled out dudes. I just assumed that they got all the rage out on stage. 😆

[@Thomohawk21]

@@PrymalChaos this is accurate! 😁

[@cika012]

They are amazing in live as well. They are really nice, down-to-earth guys. I live in Hungary, it's small country, but they are visiting us every year and giving unforgettable shows.

[@PrymalChaos]

This video shows how much live energy they have. I love how the singer interacts with the mic cable! Reminds me of Roger Daltry from The Who. I will have to check them out! I may start doing reaction videos to live performances on KZbin, I'll see if I can figure out how to make it work with my format. I like my first impression to be a real surprise, so I'd prefer to react to the studio version of a song first. If I then move on to the live version, I've already heard the song. But I guess there's probably still a lot that I could react to regarding a bands live stage antics and how the band holds up without the benefit of a recording studio. What would be great would be if a live performance ended up being heaps better than the original track. An example would be Ghost Love Score by Nightwish, when it was performed by Floor Jansen. That live performance on KZbin is insane.

[@cika012]

​@@PrymalChaos ABR did a show at their hometown like 10+ years ago, and they released it on DVD and also as an album. It is called "Home". If you want to react to their live performance maybe you cant start there. An example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4i3o36ll85jsMk Ghost Live Score was my my favorite song from Nightwish. I stopped listening to them a while ago, I'll check out the Floor Jansen version you mentioned. Thanks!

[@thefourthperspective]

greatest live band of all time

[@kingeryg]

Seen them live 4 times, met them twice.. they're 100/10 live and the nicest dudes ever

[@dizzykincade7831]

Yo, from SouthCent PA. I ran into JB Brubaker (lead guitar) at a Sheetz outside Marietta, PA about 6-7 years ago. It was February and about 5:30 AM, so it was cold and dark. He was wearing flip flops. Absolutely confirmed.

[@Deltoxity]

To a lot of people ABR is considered the Kings of Metalcore. They have consistently put out quality albums with every release which I find most impressive. Seeing them live is an incredible experience as well you can tell how passionate they are with their music. Jake (lead singer) has become even better over time and I feel he is underrated as a vocalist in this genre. They have inserted elements of clean vocals in a couple of their songs recently but Jake is still mostly screaming which is incredible for how long he has been doing it. Matt (drummer) is regarded as one of the best drummers in the metal scene and that is what usually gets noticed first in their music. Check out The Eleventh Hour Live of Matt drumming. JB is their lead guitarist and Brent plays rhythm. Finally Dustin is their bassist but is extremely versatile and talented. He does the very high back up screams in a lot of their songs and also writes a lot of their music with JB. He will even swap to guitar live for some of their songs. As I've mentioned ABR puts out amazing releases everytime. Each album will have their differences but they always stay true to their sound. Constellations (2009) is my favorite album but you can't go wrong exploring their entire discography. So here is a mix from everything. Meddler, Martyr, Paramount, King of Sorrow, Invisible Enemy (Grammy nominated), Identity (also Grammy nominated), Bloodletter (heaviest song), Empire, Ghost, and Provision.

[@PrymalChaos]

See, this is what I love about this scene. I knew if I put it out there, people would offer assistance in pointing me in the right direction. I knew August Burns Red was popular but I had no idea about Grammys etc. I certainly noticed as I was watching the clip that their live energy would be amazing. One thing I have to work on is getting all of my ideas out during the reaction. I often watch them back and think, man I should have pointed that out, or of I wish I had noticed that. I'll also work on somehow keeping the time under 15 minutes. I thing 20 is a big ask. Maybe I'll edit some of my dialogue here and there. Never the song itself. Thanks for taking the time to help me out mate! It means so much than you probably realise, especially because this is early stages of the channel.

[@Deltoxity]

@@PrymalChaos This scene is very welcoming especially at shows. Anytime I can help someone get introduced to ABR I'm stoked to do so they are really THAT good. I think as you do more of these you will find your own rhythm to your reactions and how long you want them. With any ABR song its hard to really comprehend everything with the first listen. There are so many elements with each song that it takes a couple of listens to really soak in everything. Can't wait to see more reactions from you with other songs 🤘

[@PrymalChaos]

@@Deltoxity yeah I am really finding that multiple listens are required. For the channel at least I'm gonna stick to honest reactions, but in my own time I'm Gonna dig a lot deeper. I may start doing longer term reviews later on when I revisit reviewed songs with a newer perspective. We'll see.

[@ABlandLife]

Lead vocalist (Jake) only screams. He’s been doing it for 20+ years. His vocals have gotten deeper closer to Winston from Parkway, but still on the mid-range. Good technique will preserve your vocals for a long time (been able to scream like this for 25+ years but I am not in a professional band and not doing it nightly, but proper technique will preserve your vocals)

[@Justin-nq6kf]

I would listen to the entire Messenger album before doing any other ABR tbh. Its a metalcore masterpiece.

[@PrymalChaos]

Any key songs off it that have a music video? I'll definitely have another run at ABR.

[@Justin-nq6kf]

@@PrymalChaos Backburner also has a music video but I would recommend the songs Up Against The Ropes or The Eleventh Hour over it. Backburners still a great song dont get me wrong its just overplayed for me so Im biased.

[@Nick.McIntyre]

ABR still has the same vocalist. His style is still pretty much the same. Check out Defender by ABR to hear what he sounds like now

[@PrymalChaos]

Wow! That's truly remarkable, especially now that I understand that this one is a bit of a classic! I will check out defender for shore!

[@gibsonboy54]

To answer your question on the vocalist (jake), he has stayed steady and honesty their newer stuff sounds even more heavier than this

[@PrymalChaos]

I love to hear that. He has such an intense voice.

[@sordi92]

Similar Bands to check out: The Devil Wears Prada The Ghost Inside ERRA Fit For A King Crystal Lake

[@PrymalChaos]

Right on! Most of those are new to me. I'll add them.

[@terrygirgich643]

Saw ABR live back in the early 2010s and they were incredible live. Believe it or not, the screaming and instrumentals both seemed better live by a long shot. These guys are the real deal

[@PrymalChaos]

Sometimes the raw energy of a live show is everything! That coupled with an amazing band can be completely transcendent.

[@philiplee1624]

Great reaction! Love the different analytical points you bring up. I would recommend Spiritbox, maybe their song Rule of Nines for a good mix of their style. I would also recommend Silent Planet and their song Trilogy.

[@PrymalChaos]

Thanks Philip. I'll add them to my list. I gotta say I'm loving these recommendations! Last Night I did Lorna Shore - To the Hellfire, and it totally kicked my ass! I wasn't even sure how to talk about it tbh. Haha. That video should be up soon, it got blocked but it should go live again at some point. I have disputed it under fair use.

[@otownhardcore]

The vocalist jake luhrs is 39 now, the band just released their 10th studio record. Jake has his own reaction channel. You should check it out

[@vincentrao3610]

this is metalcore right here baby.

[@PrymalChaos]

Brutal but we'll put together.

[@matty42087]

Awesome reaction, two songs to definitely check out are Meridian and Three Fountains

[@PrymalChaos]

Thanks! I'll add them to the list. This channel is fast becoming the ABR, BMTH, Parkway, spiritbox and Lorna Shore appreciation network. 😆 And I'm here for it!

[@lukestaff6153]

Northlane - dispossession Make them suffer - hallowed heart Great metalcore songs

[@PrymalChaos]

Oh shit! Northlane! I know heaps of people who are in to them. That's definitely going on the list. Thank you!

[@PrymalChaos]

So I did Dispossession on your recommendation. Great song! Check it out on my channel! Thanks again for the input!

[@lukestaff6153]

@@PrymalChaos thanks for checking it out! Dispossession is from their very first album so it’s quite an old track. The newer stuff is very different with a new vocalist and an overall different style. Talking heads from their new album Alien is a good place to start for newer northlane And to answer your question from the video, Adrian (their old vocalist) did the high fry screams and the low growls.

[@daniel.donnelly]

Must check out songs like Ghosts, Martyr, and Meddler 👉🏻

[@PrymalChaos]

I'll add them to the list! Thanks for the suggestions! Man this whole community has been amazing. My view count isn't breaking any records, but the amount of people taking the time to help me out is insane. Thanks again!

[@fliptriks17]

They do an amazing cover of system of a downs chop suey. Pretty sure he sings in that one

[@PrymalChaos]

Really?! That would be sick!

[@fliptriks17]

@@PrymalChaos yeah check it out...they nailed it

[@jameswilkinson391]

Yea they're still around, they just dropped a re release of this song and another absolute banger called whitewashed

[@mrlincolnharris]

Sepultura - Refuse Resist, for the classical connoisseur. Lorna Shore - To the hellfire, for something new and for the sheer WTFness. I got a few more if this is what your after. Enjoy the deep dive. 🤘🤘

[@PrymalChaos]

😂 classical connoisseur. I'll check out Lorna Shore.

[@PrymalChaos]

Thanks for the suggestion mate!

[@8JFJK8]

The lead singers vocals only seem to get stronger with time. You should check out the songs “Defender” and “Bones” off their newest album.

[@PrymalChaos]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4jalGWDg9t0jsU Already checked out Defender. Great song!

[@8JFJK8]

@@PrymalChaos oh wicked!

[@sordi92]

ABR Suggestions: Empire Cutting the Ties (Personal Fav) King of Sorrow 40 Nights Standing in the Storm Defender Invisible Enemy White Washed

[@PrymalChaos]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4jalGWDg9t0jsU I already tackled Defender. I'll add the others, but I feel like eventually I'll have to do ALL of the ABR tracks because so many people have requested so much of their catalogue! Haha.

[@ecclesiastesdkhardann4613]

White washed is 🔥🔥🔥

[@8JFJK8]

They are the greatest metal band period. Metalcore is not my favorite genre but ABR is my favorite band. Seen them live 3 times they are incredible.

[@PrymalChaos]

I really like what I've heard so far!

[@8JFJK8]

@@PrymalChaos “Everlasting Ending” is one of their best tracks. Some of the catchiest guitar work ive ever heard.

[@Monolith-yb6yl]

Archspire - Golden Mouth of Ruin. May be you are ready..))

[@swere1240]

there drummer matt greiner is one of the best in the buisness hes is so insane. there stuff is hard because of the weird timing switches and there all over the place. check out some one matts drum playthroughs youll enjoy them im sure.

[@PrymalChaos]

How good is it, that we live in a world where "playthroughs" by the original artists exist.

[@swere1240]

lol i never thought of it like that. your right that is a beautiful thing for sure. and when you watch him play you can just tell how much he enjoys what he does which makes it that much better. hes does a video for zildjian live too that is super impressive as well. and some more artist i think you would enjoy are vitalism, angel vivaldi, manuel gardner fernandes, charles berthoud, tommy emmanuel and many many more i could name lol. keep up the good videos though man ill be tuning in more for sure

[@kiwiana661]

You would dig still remains 👌

[@PrymalChaos]

I remember they had a song called The worst is yet to come. That hook is STILL stuck in my head. Great song! I liked that one back in the day because it still had sung vocals in the chorus.

[@thefourthperspective]

Their older stuff is a lot more trashy, they have so many albums and they evolved beautifully. And they are also the nicest guys ever. Some of my favorite songs you should check out are Meddler, Everlasting Ending, Idenity, Carbon Copy. Man so many others!

[@benlipperini5921]

Memphis May Fire- Blood and Water

[@MMA-mh9uv]

The "kings" of metalcore are As I Lay Dying. ABR is tough to describe lol

[@PrymalChaos]

Cool! Added to the list. Thanks so much for all the advice! I really appreciate your input.

[@Justin-nq6kf]

If you want one of the best bands out right now that implement violin into metal beautifully check out the Swedish band IMMINENCE and do the song Ghost. I'll sub if you do xD

[@PrymalChaos]

I added it to the list with a note saying "High Stakes Request" 🤘😆

[@Justin-nq6kf]

@@PrymalChaos LOL

[@brandon7233]

‘Guitar tones’ lol they’re just playing in drop c homie

[@rhettehlis4155]

Dumbest comment ever

[@Zakariah1971]

Ruin a classic with stupid comments. Fail.

[@PrymalChaos]

Thanks for stopping by