Baby's first Spiritbox

What is says on the tin

[@SixFootTurkey_]

I just want to mention that hearing the whole crowd shout 'this could all be yours!' during Circle With Me is one of my favorite parts of their live shows.

[@GeneralLethal]

That last song has a one take live performance by the singer on KZbin which is a lot of fun.

[@BipolarBLKSheep]

Please react to the one-take. Its truly incredible and tbh, I feel like its better than the studio version. So much so, that she actually performs it live like she does in the one-take vs. the studio version.

[@creekgeek]

I feel like the one take is better

[@xX8Viper1Xx]

@@creekgeek I love the one take more than the original. I honestly wish it was on Spotify.

[@creekgeek]

@@xX8Viper1Xx agreed!

[@gregclark8997]

The live version with Tatiana is the best version, imo

[@lcozens1]

So many good spiritbox songs, the live version of circle with me is amazing. They have some heavier songs, cellar door, angel eyes, the mara effect are some of the best for me

[@mymetaljourney]

Yeah I've been listening to them since making this video, the album Perfect Blue is great and Holy Roller kicks ass, I'll give your favorite song a listen!

[@francesoxberry6816]

*Eternal Blue is amaaazing. You should check out the Rotoscope Ep next! ​@@mymetaljourney

[@andrebrodbeck3883]

​@@mymetaljourney did you also watch the live version of circle with me with Tatiana Shmayluk at louder than live?

[@SuperWildsnorlax]

Sun Killer is really great. Tho these form of music appeal more to straight people. LGBTQ folks would cringe at Spiritbox. Unless the vocalist acts like a heel Wwe diva

[@Katie4149]

Jaded is their best song imo, it got nominated for a grammy! ❤

[@audivawalsh2983]

There is a live version of Circle With Me featuring a collaboration with Tatiana of Jinjer. It's absolute magic! If you want Spiritbox heavy heavy (full heavy vocals) check out Holy Roller or Cellar Door.

[@EarleMason]

Absolute must 💯🔥 the collaboration you didn’t know you needed!!! Then check out Jinger “pisces” and “Teacher Teacher”

[@GeekFurious]

Spiritbox put out a bunch of live concert pro-shots recently for Circle With Me, Soft Spine, and Angel Eyes. All are incredible.

[@EvilBonsai]

and coincidentally also have paths to new music, with Poppy and Tati❤

[@darkranex]

If you want to see Spiritbox go from one end of the spectrum and back again you should listen to Holy Roller followed by Constance followed by Cellar Door followed by Secret Garden :D

[@MirorR3fl3ction]

Spiritbox has become one of my all time favorite bands, they just keep putting out incredible music over and over again since I first heard them a few years back when Hollyroller first dropped. I might be able to see them live in my city this April, which should be after their 2nd album releases in March!

[@joseandreset]

same here! insta fav for me!!

[@gabrieluxux]

There is a live performance of 'Circle with Me' featuring Tatiana Shmayluk from Jinger surely gonna you love it.

[@JariJuslin]

Possibly the best live collab of 2024.

[@Ivy2713_]

They are one of my favorites! She is my spirit animal 🖤 I'm obsessed!

[@markdelgado569]

I think you're going to enjoy the journey. Spiritbox ranges from ethereal to face melting. You've started with the softer side of Spiritbox. :) As been mentioned, the live and one take vocals are pretty amazing, it really showcases her range and talent!

[@mikeadair3284]

Hysteria is a must listen. It builds to an unforgettable apex.

[@francesoxberry6816]

Listening to this again in the context of it being someone's first song by them was a really interesting concept. Thanks for the video. Subbed ❤

[@leewparn]

My first listen was Holy Roller, was instantly sold. I kinda like the mix they have with heavy and soft. Even when Courtney does her harsh vocals the lyrics is not lost.

[@davidturner2974]

I remember my first Spiritbox. Courtney is beyond amazing. You're about to go on a seriously wild journey.

[@doomslayer9120]

You have a ton of catching up to do. They're so good. Literally rvery song they have made is amazing. Courtney's vocals are on another level.

[@Netjak]

Some other Spiritbox singles to check out eventually. These will give you a great range of what the band can sound like, as they dont really just have one sound they stick to. Belcarra Blessed Be Rule of Nines Holy Roller - this was their breakthrough song Constance Rotoscope Cellardoor Softspine I think you will enjoy their music alot.

[@mymetaljourney]

Thanks!

[@gerardomorales4078]

My intro to Spiritbox was their song Constance. Amazing and heartbreaking video. From there, I've been hooked and try to see them every time I can.

[@jebus7679]

Spiritbox has a spectrum of sounds. These happened to be some of their softer/more pop sounding songs.

[@QIDOM]

Angel eyes live that they released recently is something I’d recommend. Actually they’ve released a few live videos recently. Could be a cool collection to react to.

[@eternalemperor9658]

In the last couple years or so I've also been on a new metal journey after not listening to anything post 2012 really. Spiritbox was definitely one of those bands that brought me back in a major way. It was awesome to watch your reaction and I definitely recommend soft spine, Cellar Door, Angel Eyes, and Jaded!

[@davidpwolfe]

Great video! I can't wait to see where your metal and KZbin journey takes you!

[@Artblock02]

You should watch the one take performance of Circle with me and Rule of nines. Absolutely stunning work

[@1mpur1ty]

You would really love the new live performance of Circle With Me featuring Tati from Jinjer. Also, be sure to check out Unleash The Archers and Nightwish!

[@scotter23]

Don’t forget… everyone watching has heard the song. A lot of times. So it’s more to watch your reaction.

[@santo1997]

If you want to see the heavier side of Spiritbox you should totally check Holly Roller, Cellar Door, and Softspine. I like Rotoscope too, it's an interesting one! glad you liked Circle with me, it is one of my favorite songs

[@chloec4009]

The first 3 songs on their EP The Fear of Fear pretty much encapsulate the band's full range, face melt you with Cellar Door, a perfect balance with Jaded, and a nice soft melodic rock track with Too Close / Too Late

[@Void1243]

goddamn that pause in the breakdown was criminal :D

[@ReidAnderson-sx2mg]

If you want to really fall in love with them, they have two videos from a few months ago of live performances of circle with me and soft spine with guest singers, and they might be the best live metal perfomances I've ever seen

[@KirkWallace2]

Boat Paddle by iwrestledabearonce is a funny music video with Courtney, pre-Spiritbox

[@ugg10video76]

If you want to catch Spiritbox next summer they are playing the Graspop Festival in Belgium at the Festivalpark Stenehei about 45km west of Antwerp. You might want out check out the version of Circle with me at Louder the Live this year with Tatiana form Jinjer (another band worth delving into).

[@mymetaljourney]

I'm planning to go to Graspop that Saturday! Would like to catch Lorna Shore as well :)

[@AnthonyBusted]

Thanks for react to my favorite metal band ! This songs and music videos is so good, especially chorus, so catchy ! Please do more Spiritbox reaction, i recommend: Jaded, Hysteria, Holly Roller🤟

[@wilmmabata01]

Courtney LaPlante and Mike Stringer, the couple vocalist and guitarist of this band, used to be part of a band called iwrestledabearonce. You should try it, mostly the one of the last tracks before they disbanded - Gift of Death.

[@johnce6853]

I think their latest works are in that gateway ground but they have some very interesting stuff too including some heavy ones, i recommend "The Mara Effect live at Silverside Sound" which is not that heavy but it is very progressive, some tool inspiration in there, and it is a 3 parts played in one go! its amazing work, and i love it :)

[@darkphoenix2]

idk man I feel like the heavy parts of The Mara Effect are as heavy as any of their other songs, the heavy parts are just a small percentage of the overall song

[@johnce6853]

@@darkphoenix2 Yes objectively, its nothing special but i think precisely because the heavy part has so much buildup it hits better, i think one gets numb and used to the growling if done too much, so i think adds some good dinamic, but it is at the end a personal preference.

[@cyrilvey5757]

Ok. You have done soft and middle heavy songs from Spiritbox. Now next step is to go to the heavy as hell side of Spiritbox: Angel eye live version, an official video was released few weeks ago. Then have a look at circle with me live version feat. Tatiana from Jinjer...then you will know! And you will be ready for Jinjer.

[@gerardomorales4078]

Not enough people are reacting to that live Angel Eyes version! Courtney is leveling up up, nuff said.

[@andreknippschild1105]

They play on Feb. 19th 2025 in Cologne, Germany...I'll see them there for the third time...great live-band! Maybe there are still tickets available... It's not that far from Belgium😉

[@robertobustamante9694]

I think you really enjoy "secret garden" "perennial" or "trust fall". All of these songs recommended are more of that hard rock that isn't so heavy. Just beautiful and elegant choruses that isn't hard to get into.

[@mattthompson5908]

They have a wide variety of no harsh vocals, to some, to songs with nothing but harsh vocals. Some are more on the experimental side for them. I enjoy pretty much everything theyve made

[@giovannislasagna]

Their first album is the best imo

[@themetalpig7613]

Circle With Me has been altered slightly since it's studio release, in the sense that she uses more harsh vocals towards the end now. As the another commenter said, her live in studio one take version is excellent, but the band also recently released a live performance of the song with Tatiana from Jinjer joining them and it is excellent too!

[@Trepanation21]

I think most fans agree that the recent official Live version w/Tatiana of Jinjer is the best version so far!

[@gerardomorales4078]

​@@Trepanation21💯

[@jhamilton1007]

The screaming at the end is there on the album version. It's just layered underneath the cleans. The only difference live is she alternates back and forth instead of the 2 vocal tracks being layered on top of each other.

[@IsMirDochLattens]

I guess the band Jinjer reached you even under your rock? If not "Jinjer - Pisces" is the entry point when it comes to reactions.

[@mymetaljourney]

I'm not that deep under my rock, I'm familiar with Jinjer :D

[@JariJuslin]

Historically one of the reasons metals bands have to sound good live is that they didn't get much radio play in times when radio was the main way for people finding new music. So bands had to throw solid live acts to expand their fanbase. Nowadays with KZbin and whatnot the situation is a bit different, but being good live has remained as one of the benchmarks against which new bands are judged.

[@gerardomorales4078]

You can also check out their SiriusXM series! So good! RIP to their previous bass player Bill. Any live take videos with Courtney will give you an idea of how amazing she is vocally. I LOVE Tati, but Courtney is my queen of cleans and screams.

[@goncalocarvalho4917]

this is the softer song i ever heard of Spiritbox hahaha

[@noleosis]

Check out Belcarra, Bleach Bath, or Holly Roller for some of their heavier songs and also some personal favorites or mine.

[@dlee7404]

We have another fellow Boxie guys!

[@collinfitzpatrick]

My number one favorite new metal band. I love Courtney LaPlante so much she is amazing. U should check out the song Holly Roller by them and see how powerful her vocal is for screaming

[@Elgrecko87]

They will be in Europe at the beginning of the year - I personally will see them in February :D... and of course you should listen to the live one take as everyone else is suggesting, it's incredible!

[@HaeyHaey]

You should absolutely react to knocked loose! They are the hardest band on the market right now. They were just on jimmy kimmels show with poppy, performing their song "suffocate" which is nominated for a grammy this year. I also recommend the songs dont reach for me, blinding faith, deep in the willow

[@mymetaljourney]

I know Knocked Loose, discovered them a few months ago, they're incredible!

[@shawnrodgers2180]

You want harsh vocals, check out Killswitch with Howard Jones. The man is one of the best harsh vocal singers out there

[@joeshmow9097]

Wait until you begin to explore their work. These are two of the more radio friendly songs for them...

[@RP-ky8rt]

I love 2fers!

[@darkphoenix2]

So many people are exposed to Spiritbox's recent stuff, but their early sound is still more interesting to me. More musically complex songs like The Mara Effect (all three parts) and The Beauty of Suffering are still some of their best songs, and Trust Fall is like the original Perfect Soul if you ask me. I like nearly everything they've done, but I definitely prefer the more prog metal style than their mainstream metalcore direction.

[@michaelpalma6346]

The live version of this song aka her one take vocal performance I’m amazing, they have so many good songs. If you like them you should check out the band Jinjer if you already haven’t of course

[@francesoxberry6816]

You will really enjoy the live version of this song with Tatiana....and also Courtney's own studio live one take. Both are mind blowing for different reasons.

[@goncalocarvalho4917]

that is circle with me

[@dylanjohnson4557]

The only thing I can think of to recommend is Atropos - Periphery or Absolomb - Periphery. Basically I love Periphery

[@dougtittl78418]

JINJER - Pisces (Live Session) | Napalm Records (89 million views) then Spiritbox - Circle With Me ft. Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer - Live from Louder Than Life 2024

[@hisshadow9525]

Hi, you also will like "Spiritbox - Circle With Me ft. Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer - Live from Louder Than Life 2024"

[@joshwilliams565]

You should do an album reaction to the EP they released last year. It’s called The Fear of Fear. It shows off all aspects of their sound.

[@nikkihayes5411]

I spy with my little eye........an english blue😸👍

[@majormajormajortom]

Really recommend checking out Courtney's one take version of Circle with Me, which is to me better than the album version you just watched.

[@wickedPrints3256]

If you want to venture into heavier Spiritbox try Belcarra, Holy Roller, and Cellar door. Not for the faint of heart.

[@NiamorH]

Maybe try Jinjer if you are not already familiar with them. Another gateway band but leaning towards (complex?) progressive, groove, jazzy, metal... Their last single is amazing. Anyway, Spiritbox has many great tracks, I'm sure you will enjoy most of their discography.

[@DavidSlEePtOkEnSanchez]

Can’t wait for more spirit box 🤘🤘🤘

[@CryptoRva]

Check out jaded next. She can scream too. I’d say jaded is your “stereotypical” song. Rarely do I love a metal song that was nominated for a Grammy. This is one of them

[@erlingkjrlien9629]

👍👍👍Also try out Jinjer pisces live session and then react to circkle with me live ft.Tatiana from Jinjer. Good luck, you will love it👍

[@francesoxberry6816]

I would love to see you give a short review of this album followed by your reactions to the other EP's and older singles ❤

[@nickallison6063]

It’s time. Cellar Door next. You’re welcome.

[@Zuub]

Spiritbox is a great gateway band. They didn't get me into metal, I was certainly already in that community, but Courtneyo did get me into harsh vocals.

[@mihaitatu1936]

Hey! You opened up the gate to great vocals. Here's one amazing vocalist> Chaney Crabb - ENTHEOS - All For Nothing (One-Take Vocal Performance)

[@zombiespongebob6903]

about to headline another US tour in 2025... support your expensive live shows

[@kirdot2011]

Please listen to Rule of nines and hysteria next

[@SHINDE1RU]

Amazing reaction! Trust me here: BABYMETAL Megitsune (oficial video) BABYMETAL Karate (oficial video)

[@georgeaguilon4043]

you might be surprised how many songs fr them that are better than those 2 songs

[@lharmy]

Sounds like you’d love ‘Holy Roller’! My favourite of theirs.

[@MarkDTS]

Holy Roller is definitely going to lock them in.

[@ruanpablo2553]

so we'll have the fear of fear ep reaction? 😅

[@Ellococrazy1]

Jinjer - Pisces

[@Aeo1313]

CELLOR DOOR!!!

[@ImBillyCoolChord]

15:54 Hell yeah

[@Pumpkin3.14pi]

You should definitely check out Hanabie, if you aren't already familiar with them. We Love Sweets amd Pardon Me, I Have To Go Now are good places to start.

[@donovanladner]

So they can be really heavy or soft so dig around abit

[@Kanas83]

they did circle live and Tatiana from Jinnjer came in during the breakdown

[@proteusblack8913]

I prefer older-ish Spiritbox. Tracks like Rule of Nines and Blessed Be. Tracks before those even more. The newer stuff is much better produced obviously but it all kind of runs together for me compared to the much more eccentric and experimental stuff they did in their earlier years. I recommend those over the newer stuff. Just a bit too commercial sounding.

[@RogerChance5309]

Can you checkout Band Maid ‘Shambles’ official mv please? Band Maid is an all female Japanese hard rock band that dresses up as cafe maids and shreds!🍺😆 These ladies are definitely no joke and play harder than most of the guys. Can I also get a shoutout for introducing them to you? If you like rock/metal you’ll probably love the Maids. They also have a descent size following on KZbin(over 40M views on reactions alone!)so why not check them out? 🍺🥴🤘🏻🕊️

[@livordeath2]

HI...R U POSSER ??? there are around 1000 bands of Fronted metal Woman....listen to Conquer divide, The Warning, Otep, in this moment, lacuna coil, love bites....etc...etc...

[@mymetaljourney]

I'm a giant posser. The worst posser there ever was. The One Posser the End all Possers.

[@Trepanation21]

"I have no idea what kind of music it is" "Spiritbox is also considered one of those modern gateway bands where people listen to them and it helps them get into metal" It sounds like you've read plenty about them with that whole intro, so you _do_ in fact have an idea what kind of music it is, because the things you read told you what kind of music it is 🥴

[@mymetaljourney]

I mean I knew they were a metal band, just not what their sound and general vibe is. Metal can have all sorts of sounds.

[@tonyosorio4253]

Please post more SB reactions or listen to Poppy’s new stuff or her + Knocked Loose on Jimmy Kimmel 😂

[@jeaniebean__]

I would never SpiritBox as a gateway band, they’re way too……heavy. I’ve got their song Circle With Me on repeat atm

[@Thatdoginme_m3]

Didn't expect you to have a metal reaction channel but it's much appreciated. Spritbox are really good and I hope that you listen to their album Eternal Blue. Silk in the Strings is a favourite of mine. I have to ask i you've listened to the band Architects?

[@mymetaljourney]

I've listened to Eternal Blue in the meantime, I really liked it! I have heard of Architects but haven't listened to them yet.

[@Thatdoginme_m3]

@@mymetaljourney The vocalist for Architects was featured on the song yellowjackets on the album. If you would like to listen to them I recommend the songs Hereafter, Royal Beggars, Gone with the Wind, Naysayer, These Colours don't run, Doomsday and Animals. They have changed their sound a lot more recently so my recommendations span multiple of their albums.

[@FUHDAHSHII]

React to Jaded next PLEASE!!!

[@TomN_D]

react to blessed be next!

[@paulog2162]

Try Babymetal , watch Headbanger live or gimme chocolate.

[@jerry-c9l]

check out cellar door

[@zombiespongebob6903]

you could be Shirley Mansons little sister

[@maximilianschultz8244]

I see more Edna Mode.

[@drgirthbeard]

Cellar door

[@JEscrubs]

you should also try listening to some Dayseeker very good metalcore band, good song to start with would be Neon Grave very beautiful song specially the meaning behind it

[@heyskipj]

I’ve listened to Oerfect Soul a dozen+ times now. It’s flat. By Spiritbox standards. Spiritbox was my entry band into harsh vocals. Could not stand them before. Now I’m just picky… like, Queen Tati is iffy. Spiritbox is still in the metal-verse. For hard rock see Band-Maid or The Warning. Courtney’s Rule of Nines one-take was one of the ones that put Spiritbox out there.

[@lowesthighest]

React : Falling in Reverse "Ronald" (this is expireance)