BLUDGEONED by ‘Alpha Wolf - A Quiet Place To Die’ for 21 Minutes Straight | REACTION! (Highlights)

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[@DrewFortune97]

I urge anyone watching this to listen to what I have to say in the outro of this video. Reach out friends/family or me @drewfortune28 on Instagram if you’re going through a rough patch. Love you all ❤️

[@Milkshakee96]

Absolute legend mate

[@DrewFortune97]

@@Milkshakee96 ❤️‍🔥

[@RF-eq9rf]

Try wage war last album full, or slaughter to prevail last album, they both breakdown so hard...

[@8JFJK8]

I almost perished in an AlphaWolf mosh a couple months ago. ☠️

[@johnrichardson9192]

They are the band that was calling out venues for taking merch cuts and all that! Great guys, great band. Saw them on the Erra - Pull From the Ghost tour last month and they were absolutely bonkers. They closed with Akudama and their merch guy threw out a bunch of plastic beach balls into the crowd. It was nuts.

[@donthaveabreakdown5608]

Were you at the Ohio show?

[@johnrichardson9192]

@@donthaveabreakdown5608 negatory ghost rider, the Indy show! I considered going to Ohio as well, but unfortunately couldn't make it

[@donthaveabreakdown5608]

@@johnrichardson9192 they did the beachballs in Ohio too is why I asked😂 fucking great show from all the bands

[@darksentinel6142]

I was at the Nashville show.. absolute blast

[@treepoder]

These guys are insane live, the album has zero chill and in person it's exactly the same. Was my first concert too🤘

[@The_KlaVra]

This album hit me so hard first time I experienced it. I have lost both mom and dad because they past away for natural causes and my ex room mate who was the son of my fathers widow and a Brother to me, tried to commit suicide, he failed but was in a coma for 3 weeks, he is now alive but his brain was reseted basically has to relearn to move, walk, talk and we cant even talk to him because they want to focus on the medical progress on him. So this album just came at the perfect time, I suffered from a lot of mental abuse from my father so Akudama/Restricted felt personal "Off with their heads" "predator, now prey", the lost and sensation of feeling hopeless and the fact that I am not coping I am just angry and pissed and wanna brake everything, but trying to be better for those people that love me. Edit: the piano you added blended so well with the ending that I thought it was part of the album and the whole message at the end, much love and respect to you Drew.

[@DrewFortune97]

The fact you’re strong enough to contain your emotions for your friends/family says a lot about you as a man. Keep going bro, you’ve been dealt a really tough hand losing both your parents , my heart goes out to you. But keep fucking pushing bro❤️‍🔥🔥

[@The_KlaVra]

@@DrewFortune97 much love brother, take care, one day I will have money to pay that Patreon and give back the love

[@donovanolguin977]

You should check out the previous album Mono

[@Happybox59]

Their guitarists Sabian and Scottie are monsters at writing riffs with paired leads. You should check out their split EP with Holding Absence.

[@taycrayonmakes]

The most genuine guys I've ever met. Their music slaps, they are not afraid to speak their minds and be honest about it. Seeing them live is insane, and they always try and take time after the shows to speak to their fans.

[@ICanHasMyUsername]

You're such a pure soul. This channel is already helping a lot... Probably to a lot more people than you know. I've been going through a rough patch for the last year or so. Even having heavy suicidal thoughts in the last few months, going down a spiral of alchohol and solitude... And finding bad people to hang out with... Usually with heavy alcohol involved. But just watching content creators that I love, both on Twitch and KZbin, you included, has helped a lot. Watching your reactions to some songs, or watching your opinions shift while listening to an album has made me feel very positive at times. I'm starting to feel better this last week, have cut off alcohol and cigarettes completely... And have stopped going out to bars with no purpose in mind. So yeah. Thank you a lot for doing this and being who you are.

[@DrewFortune97]

Thank you so much my man, apologies for the late reply. KZbin comments have been down all day so I can only see certain ones 😒 Glad you’re getting yourself on the right track bro, keep fucking going. You got me here to keep you entertained ❤️‍🔥

[@SLoG__]

Funny enough, these guys make some pissed music but they’re so nice in person. I’ve seen them live twice and met them twice and they’re so grateful. Genuinely one of my favorite bands on the planet. I really hope you check out their split EP with Holding Absence! It’s amazing!

[@ocke94]

Thank you for this reaction Drew! I was reminded how GREAT this album is. Such a genuin reaction. I was smiling and being hype with you the whole way, and felt those same heavy emotions you showed during and after the final track. You are treating the album and topic with such great respect. You are my favorite reaction channel because of this! Honesty and quality > quanitiy. Cheers!

[@DrewFortune97]

Thank you so much bro, love it ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@food223]

honestly been a while since i listened to this album but you reminded me of just how good it is, full respect for the message you gave at the end

[@deadfaeskin]

In regards to Golden Fate; Isolate, it’s the third song in a series about Sabian’s friend who passed away. It comes from different perspectives. Isolate being from Sab’s perspective. The first 2 are from the friends perspective of his own suicide, and I’m fairly sure the second one is from the family’s/friends perspective

[@deadfaeskin]

It was explained in an interview somewhat recently. Lochie is a good friend of mine and he’s a super sweet guy, his vocals are the total opposite of who he is as a friend and person. A total sweetie

[@shanemassey8398]

You're a good dude, Drew. I'm always happy to hear your thoughts on artists and the impact of their music & lyrics. Thanks for creating this channel!

[@DrewFortune97]

❤️‍🔥

[@8JFJK8]

This album is unrelenting. Banger after banger. Seen them live with ERRA and Thornhill and InventAnimate and even though ERRA was headlining these guys were arguably the highlight of the night. ERRA was phenomenal as well.

[@DiscogDiscourse]

Had the pleasure of seeing these guys live earlier this year and they are absolutely nuts. Love these guys

[@CruciaLou]

If you want a rebellious band on the channel, then you need to react to STRAY FROM THE PATH’s Euthanasia. So fucking good!

[@DarkSideOfLucca]

Aha hell yeah dude, this album is a fucking awesome recent gym jam

[@EFABES93]

Saw these guys live here I Phoenix at the Nile theater. It was hot, cramped, and there were tons of technical difficulties. With that being said, these guys still KILLED it!!! Definitely my favorite live performance ever. I thought the walls were going to come down when they played Akudama. Can’t wait to see them again 🤘

[@afscrew123]

That was a good year of music... crazy album

[@tannerqualls5102]

Respect man. Appreciate your vulnerability

[@Drake45100]

don't know if I already commented, but if you like angry, check out A Tear in the Fabric of Life by Knocked Loose

[@adityapillai2157]

Huge respect for this man, that's all I can say

[@DrewFortune97]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@metallicakevin1]

Sick album and great reaction bro. Alphawolf used to have a different vocalist back then, he left and formed a band called Dealer (not active anymore), similar sound but different enough, i would describe it as Alphawolf on steroids. They only have 2 short ep's, if like this one you will enjoy their stuff.

[@MilkIsNotAGenre]

I sat here crying for 5 minutes straight with you talking after the last track, and that's not the first time I cried watching your videos. You're such a genuinely kind soul. Thanks, Drew. I'd love to see your reaction on Reflection's Silhouette (produced by Buster Odeholm)

[@DrewFortune97]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment ❤️❤️

[@eamonnhiggins7388]

Drew mate I’ve constantly been of their Instagram saying to come to Ireland, the day they come to Ireland we might meet again!

[@DrewFortune97]

Well wouldn’t that be a fucking sick night out bro🙏🏻

[@davidpwolfe]

Great video man! It's a fantastic album, and I really appreciate you diving into the lyrics and message. It can be tough to look past the aggressiveness of the music and see the deeper meanings behind it all.

[@ben_imaging]

I saw them live on Thursday and these are the faces I pulled through the whole set. Great live too!

[@larryfishermanforpresident5382]

Seen these guys live twice and fuck me do they blow the roof off, they know how to put on a great show saw them when Polaris went on tour then 4 weeks later when they went on tour themselves, such an awesome live band and such a wicked album makes me proud to be Australian 🤘

[@coltoncarr2834]

just saw them a couple weeks ago, actually mind blowing... Akudama hits diiiiiiifferent in person😵‍💫 Love the content bro!

[@radar._.]

Saw these guys in orlando with polaris and invent animate, it was an absolutely insane show, they sound amazing live.

[@Razziel808s]

Pensei que você já tinha feito react desse. ☢️☢️☢️ PESADO ☣️☣️☣️ Ótimo álbum! Abraço mano.

[@kylereece1979]

Sound words at the end, bud. Honest and helpful for the lads out there. Another warped suggestion for ya is "Singularity" by Devin Townsend. 'Tis over 25 minutes long with a warp drive of all spectrum of emotions , and at least 10 albums worth of variety and bonkers brilliance in the multi parted song. I think you're ready for it, brotha!!👍👍

[@ArcanaBanana]

Holy shit…I literally just listened to this album for the first time yesterday after hearing “60cm of Steel” and now here you are reacting to it. We’re on this journey together man! These guys are sick 🤘

[@Austinwevo]

I’m glad you made your way to it. Truly will hold a heavy weight for a long time to come in metal. Another one would be the place I feel safest by currents. That’s another album that will be a contender for a long time.

[@BigBev121]

Aussie lads doing us proud. These guys put on the best live shows i have seen in years.

[@prostreetcarbon]

Amazing to see you react to this album finally! All of these tracks have been on my rotation since the first listen! It’s hilarious you say the gym thing because I actually do blast this album on gym days! And at the same time, the lyrics are so deep and insane 😮‍💨 If you loved this I was hoping maybe one day you could check out a local band in Las Vegas NV called Distinguisher ! Their most recent EP release is only 6 songs, but a complete banger top to bottom 🔥🔥 hope you get the chance to check it out and if not then no worries! Keep killing it on the content drew! 🤘🏼

[@DrewFortune97]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@remisreviews5036]

This is the peak of Nu Metalcore, such an awesome album, great reaction man!

[@larryfishermanforpresident5382]

And you are correct in saying they called out venues for taking a percentage of merch money 🤘

[@Bjornsguitarspecials]

Never heard of them until I saw your video! Thanks Drew this band is sick

[@DrewFortune97]

❤️‍🔥

[@GamerGoblin1131]

This was one of my favorite albums of 2020 even before i actually delved into the lyrics. But after a few listens I decided to look into it deeper and i loved it even more. It's such a brilliant way to show a different side of grief. I'm personally a very angry person, so when things are "bad" or whatever I very rarely get sad, i get angry. After reading the lyrics I 100% felt more connected to the album simply because I could in a sense relate. I've thankfully never had to go through anyone close to me commiting suicide but I do know that the first emotion I would have would be anger. I don't like that about myself but it's true, and this album made me feel like at least i'm not the only one, you know? Brilliant album imo. Their recent split EP with Holding Absence is also fantastic and I urge you to check it out at least in your own time. Only 4 tracks but they're all killer. Great reaction mate.

[@Vixfor_]

You know, personally i listen to the ambient music after complete heaviness and pure anger and it helps me to let some emotions go, this choice to make the last track emotional or calm after "the city of breakdowns" is brilliant. Talking about Alpha Wolf they've got a recent Split-EP with Holding Absence and i was really surprized that both of my favorite but a completely different bands are making EP together and mixing it with both of their sounds in some tracks

[@acookedunit819]

He is ready for make them suffer - how to survive a funeral

[@smars1161]

I missed most of these guys show earlier this year, but made it just in time for Akudama 🔥

[@Supremeburritogaming]

Went to see them live in Oregon, they were on tour with erra, thornhill and invent animate IKKKK IT WAS INSANE

[@GabrielDiaz-nh1nt]

Damn, thought this was an old video but just checked the date. This album takes me back, to the pandemic and me feelikg like absolute trash, having lost my mom and feeling suicidal, this album definetly helped cope and listened to it on repeat and obsessed over it. Glad more people are finding it and hopefully it helps other people like it has helped me

[@theyurireviewer]

The fact these guys are booked usually with acts that are not nearly as heavy as them is so funny to me. They tear the place asunder.

[@kylereece1979]

Trathnona maith, m'chara. The barrage of batterings from this album is like Optimus Prime standing on a building and shitting slabs of Cybertron steel onto passers by below. I know you listened to 90s metal back in the earlier times of yer reactions, and wondering how some of say, Pantera would appeal to you nowadays, since you've really gotten a grip on some of the even heavier side of metal since. Pantera's " Vulgar display of Power" is full of melodic power heavy grooves. It hit 30 years young this year, and y'mite like it.

[@eljacoboese.in4k]

Top 10 breakdowns 1.- A Quiet Place to Die- Alpha wolf (full album)

[@eljacoboese.in4k]

I am true

[@Sykul_]

Saw these guys live a few months back, they were genuinely INSANE live! Crazy energy and dumb heavy Edit: Absolute phenomenal reaction!

[@brandonswinson3033]

Damn the instrumentals were just a constant beatdown and still weren’t as hard as the lyrics, just wow

[@vsevolotti]

turning on Sleep Token after this killed me :D

[@eljacoboese.in4k]

My theory is that all the songs are a story of our protagonist that all the songs are experienced by them of other people and he feels very guilty for the problems that he’s friends or people and he think that one day he will free all his guilty

[@ValkyrieLightwing]

This album was and still is one of my favourites. It goes soooo damn hard both instrumentally and lyrically. The thing I love the most about them is actually Lochie, and how he vocalizes. He's one of the easier harsh vocalists to understand imo, which makes their music so much more enjoyable for me. But that aside, this honestly came at a weird time because literally just the other day I was thinking how much I really just hate existing and ended up venting to a friend lol I mean I still hate existing besides the point lol 😂 Shit's rough and it's nice that you've brought it up in the end and even opened up yourself as an outlet for those who need. Also, as a side note, bands and albums/songs like these are why I *haaaaate* when people say "devil's music", "it's just screaming and noises how do you listen to this garbage", and other such stupid things. Like yea it's not for everyone, but god damnit this kind of music is why a lot of people are probably still alive, and why they maybe feel a little less alone in such a cold world.

[@nucygnet5881]

Ah yes, Nu Metalcore, one of my fav subgenres of Metal.

[@Skillskate123]

2020 AOTY, most beautiful piece of heavy hitting metalcore ive ever heard

[@skoottar]

Alphawolf have never been quoted saying “hold my beer” They take your beer.

[@s0urp0wer5]

You wanna talk about bludgeoned. Acid Romance beats you down to sludge. Nothing remains. That song is the definition of PUNISHING.

[@adityapillai2157]

I'd really recommend you to check out the music video for Restricted Drew, one of the most disturbing and well done MVs I've watched and it adds so much to the song

[@mickvanhesteren9403]

This album has been a top 10 for me ever since it came out and there is no sign of it dropping out any time soon. Such straight to the point no bullshit songwriting with some of the tightest drumming I've heard in a while

[@InteractionImplants]

Drew was definitely partial to the slam and bounce of the hardcore riffing here. I feel Knocked Loose would be a great band for him to eventually dive into. They've got similarly massive riffs but their song structures and sense of rhythm are a little more unpredictable and chaotic. As someone who is quite well versed with the metalcore / hardcore scene, Knocked Loose would be my pick for the band with the most impactful drops. Thanks for the enjoyable content Drew!

[@Greenignitor]

Great reaction as always Drew. One question, have you heard All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us or LF//LT by Architects?

[@DrewFortune97]

Just listened to Holy He’ll by architects! Not heard the other two bro!

[@stri8ted]

Have you heard of the band Sikth? British prog metal band that heavily influenced many of the current hot djent names (Tesseract, Monuments, etc...). I think you would dig them.

[@breakingbasstv8525]

Alpha Wolf are my boys ❤ their music pretty much just aims to pick you up and drop you on your head as frequently as possible

[@tsj_1994]

They're just like this live, if not better. The energy is FUCKING WILD. Saw them in Dallas, TX a couple months ago... they stole the show tbh.

[@gtay6726]

These guys are so good!! A buddy got me into them when this album dropped. I still pump it at work, on the regular. Haha Edit: Going to see Monuments in Toronto tomorrow. Hope you get to see them sometime. Saw them years ago, touring The Amanuensis, and it was dope.

[@DrewFortune97]

Enjoy bro!❤️‍🔥

[@BMXkidzevan1]

This album is insane!

[@designateddriveranddragons8845]

Love this album so much. Think it’s a little front heavy, the first four songs are absolutely fucking insane (the rest of the album is phenomenal too, but it never measures up to those first 4). If you’re a fan of Rage Against the Machine, PLEASE check out the new album Euthanasia by Stray from the Path. They are RATM reincarnated into into modern core music. Powerful, ANGRY, political lyrics and absolute nutty instrumentals

[@DrewFortune97]

I agree that it’s a little front heavy, still slaps nonetheless bro! Also a lot of stray from the path requests coming in - must check them out in the future!

[@designateddriveranddragons8845]

@@DrewFortune97 Also, thank you so much for that message after the reaction, man. I haven’t personally struggled with dark thoughts, but I know a lot of people who have fought that battle, and unfortunately some who lost. This album was always my catharsis for feeling like I failed those people, and for you to make yourself and your community a haven for those fighting these battles means the world to me, and to all of us

[@aimeethomas4152]

R(+18) is about an SA case. It feels written from the victims perspective but the lines coincide with a real case (whether on purpose or not).

[@Ryan-31]

They post live songs from shows on their youtube. Their video titled "Alpha Wolf - Akudama (Live at Full Tilt, Brisbane)" Is a must see. They are incredible live.

[@MUTATEDMEDIA]

Did the full album reaction get blocked so you had to do this or did you just want to upload it like this? Regardless great album

[@DrewFortune97]

Didn’t get blocked man - just a Patreon exclusive!

[@villagewolf999]

If you like Rage against the machine please tell me you've checked out the new Stray from the Path's new album

[@ThcBanaman]

Now check Desolate - The fate of destruction is the joy of rebirth EP and be ready to destroy your entire house dude.. same style

[@Birdseed99]

Don't quote me on this but i believe Restricted (18+) was written about their previous vocalist and not the same person described in the Golden Fate series.

[@joshcooley6340]

What are the vinyls in your background? I only recognise obsidian

[@DrewFortune97]

They’re all TesseracT ; Altered state, Polaris & Sonder🔥

[@robdurfee6861]

I just seen these guys at the beginning of September in Ohio and they absolutely decimated the place, between Alpha Wolf and Bodysnatcher I was completely blown out by the end of the night lol

[@diasmuratov3141]

Urgently listen to color decay - devil wears prada. Fire af

[@movi98]

The whole golden fate triology topics suicide, the two other songs are recommendable too, but different

[@shadowmoses378]

You should checkout the music video for Akudama. It goes hard I tell

[@DrewFortune97]

Seen it man - checked out out after this. So sick, editing is crazy

[@friedhofsjodler1351]

You neeeeeed to listen to their new song Hotel Underground

[@RF-eq9rf]

Try wage war last album full, or slaughter to prevail last album, they both breakdown so hard

[@pooty195]

Sub-Zero is another fun song from them

[@dudeg6967]

Hey Drew, just requesting again for you to react to the Empire EP by Windwaker or their new album Love Language. If you like Monuments you'll love Windy!!!!

[@kakao900]

I recommend checking out the russian group "Invertor". they are just heavy and good

[@vaal2604]

Please can you react to thy art is murder reign of darkness

[@rschaepper]

I only got into alpha wolf a few months ago. love them. kind of refreshing sound and so fucking heavy :))) Check out their previous EP Fault. soooo good. Also check out their newest song 60cm of Steel. My number one Tack this year!

[@dravenripley9468]

I think he forgot how good this album is(he ranked it B tier) I think this is at least an A tier album.

[@aldusbrutus1401]

A K U D A M A HOU!

[@funnyperson4027]

Nu metalcore is so good man. Check out tallah, they have a new album coming out in November

[@Useful-_-Idiot]

DREW I’m a relatively new Sub to your wonderful channel, found you on D_Music_Life oddly enough, and you are into alllllllllll the good shit, and if you have not yet, you absolutely NEED Cattle Decapitation in your life!! This guys voice is absolutely unreal I know there is better songs but my absolute Favorite has to be *Prophets of Loss* by them. Just fucking amazing. The clean vocals at the end and the build up in general is to DIE for! But seeing as you react to a lot of full albums *The Anthropocene Extinction* is a must for me!