WHO IS LILIAC?! First Reaction - Enter Sandman and MARS!

[@27retrodaze]

Its crazy... I play drums/guitar/bass/everything... And im also a father... To think how difficult it is to get one child to focus on one thing and be really, really good at it is one thing... But multiple kids?? I think its amazing... And kind of every metal dad's dream... Very cool. 🤘

[@danielcollins6106]

I'm blown away with this girl.

[@wheelsistheman]

Their music is called Vamp Rock because their parents are from Romania and their father grew up not too far from Dracula's castle. Also, Liliac is Romanian for Bat.

[@joewilson820]

I'm always looking for first time reactions to Liliac . They are the best because they kinda have low expectations because they are a family band , are young and are about to do a song that you think they would struggle with . Then the band cranks up and melody starts to wail . The looks on reactors faces is something special . As you will see they have a very large fan base . Keep rolling with Liliac and we will roll with you .

[@russpendergraft5057]

I totally agree! And now with thier new studio, I can't wait to hear what they come out with next!!! BIGFANG4LIFE HERE!!!✌️✌️😎,!!!!!!!

[@jackfood6731]

Same here! And this is one of my favs !!

[@jweav151]

I do the same thing! I think The Wolf Hunterz had the best reactions to Nothing and The Trooper.

[@daviddickson8885]

I saw them live at a music festival in Minnesota it was a blast seeing everyone react to them

[@Todd-i9b]

I can't I'm stund!😅😅

[@jrhaughey2481]

I just love to see a new reaction to Liliac, I discovered them when they were young doing "Wild Thing" when they were the Cristeas (their last name) and have watched them grow ever since. Their covers are phenomenal, and their originals are fantastic. As your new subscriber I hope to watch you go down the Liliac rabbit hole, you will be so impressed. Looking forward to the journey RORH

[@MikeBarnett1776]

Liliac is this good live - we've seen them 3 times, and they always blow everyone away.

[@michellemosley7603]

The amount of talent in this one family is amazing. RORH , thanks for keeping rock alive !

[@MoxieMike66]

This is some of their earlier stuff. They released a couple of albums of original music after this. They just get better. Abby the drummer plays double bass now, first shown off in their single "Nothing" which is an original by them. They're so much better than most out there today it's criminal.

[@tomartstone]

MY MOST FAVORITE BAND THAT I RECENTLY DISCOVERED!!!!! WHAT TALENT!!!!

[@mickeymayfield4192]

Liliac is totally independent, they write, produce, arrange all their own music, papa liliac their dad films their videos, Sam the guitar player edits them. Great covers 7 nations armies and master of puppets, greater originals sailaway and dear father, welcome to the fangdom. Liliac is Romanian for bat, papa is from transylvania

[@Cheezyxyz]

Thanks for the info!

[@mk.1175]

On KZbin, look up liliac live Nashville

[@TerryDavis-db2mb]

Been listening to them since they started

[@Tdub0911]

Their covers of Dio are unbelievable.

[@traviswarner8138]

Go see this band live. Melody's vocals are unbelievable

[@dgmenace73]

They never cease to amaze me! Gotta love Liliac!!!!

[@MG_Motorsport]

Cool sound , I will have to investigate more.

[@tonyb888]

Her range really shows in their live performance of not afraid.... it's ridiculous

[@joewilson820]

This one has 10 million views on you tube . Their tribute to "Crazy Train " on the Santa Monica pier has 12 million views .

[@jblcva]

This was 6yrs ago if i am not mistaken...These kids/siblings are all virtuosos. WoW just checked out the band The Warning, Very good. As a musician, they are not the caliber of LILIAC. But very catchy, i dig the Warning..

[@johnbarraco5561]

Laughing to myself .. cause I’m 48 now .. gonna this band at home or a old folks home when I’m 70 ( if lucky to live that long ) .. lol.. they are unbelievably talented .. I believe we are witnessing a long running band for decades to come 💯🔥🤘

[@clintonshepard6107]

4 years ago I heard their cover of Enter Sandman and was fanged as soon as I heard her voice, totally blown away! New sub. Thanks for the great reactions and stay well. Fang4Life!!

[@Cheezyxyz]

Thank you Clinton 😎🧀🤘

[@michaelyounkin4884]

You have to check out "Master of Puppets" they kill it, Melody is one of the most powerful singers for her age since Janis. Also check out Dear Father, and Sail Away. Them and The Warning need to do a tour!!

[@johnbarraco5561]

Fangs out for sure .. they kick ass 💯🔥🤘

[@neilsoutar3366]

Great reaction,new sub! Welcome to Liliac!😊

[@jblcva]

Melody is a DIO Prodigy.. She has the best voice in rock.

[@cherylrenteria3855]

They are Amazing

[@RajunCajunTWA]

They are bringing back the "glam" and theatrical rock music in every performance. They are the next generation of rock and metal. I want them to have a full lp and tour as a headline band....oh, yes, this will happen.

[@Cheezyxyz]

Can you suggest 2 of their Glam songs? I'm interested in hearing them 😎🧀🤘

[@thomasgreaver1100]

Welcome to the World of LILIAC and THE fang gang you will not dislike any thing watched this band for over three yrs now. RO & RH !!!!!!!

[@cbr1517]

I think that you would really enjoy checking out their cover of Iron Maidens The Trooper. It's from the Sandman era when Melody was still playing bass. 12 year old Ethan kills it!

[@jonathanwatson5818]

They are even better now (Aged 15-23) and about to start a 4th tour. Madness Tour 2023. Liliac- Not Afraid (Extended Version) and Dear Father are really good.

[@danielcollins6106]

That girls Voice is amazing

[@danielcollins6106]

Love that song

[@davidsimmons586]

See them live Great

[@rogercook3889]

You have to check out Not afraid live extended version. Melody's vocal range is out of this world.

[@ringmoen1]

Thanks for reacting to my favorite talented famelyband. 🤘Try their Not afraid extended version ❤️

[@scrogg13]

"These vocals are amazing." Yes they are amazing and your only scratching the surface. There have been many a comparison but Melody is her own uniqueness. The whole band for that matter is pretty damn good. This "Mars" live in Cumming Ga is a great intro to them. It shows you them in their element, live on stage and each one gets a chance to shine. Please continue on this journey of Liliac, you won't be disappointed. Enjoy! Fang4Life! RO&RH!

[@gregoryvlchek269]

Melody is NOT "her own uniqueness". While she definitely has an outstanding voice, she seems to want to overplay her Ronnie James Dio schtick at every opportunity. Therefore, she's not original by any means. The other band members are good musicians, BUT, as a whole, their original songwriting is subpar at best. They seem to be more concerned with being so-called 'rock stars' than being serious musicians FIRST. They're all flash and no TRUE musical depth or substance. At this point, they can't touch The Warning in that regard. To me, Liliac is simply a glorified cover band for the most part. I hope they soon make the wise choice and shift their focus away from the 'rock star' trip. Removing the control of their father's misguided influence would be a good start.

[@kennethwoodbeck9055]

@@gregoryvlchek269 You are a troll keep the comments to yourself

[@gregoryvlchek269]

@@kennethwoodbeck9055, just because you don't like and disagree with my opinion doesn't mean that I have no right to express it. So, I will respectfully disregard your admonition to keep it to myself. Thanks and have a good day.

[@kennethwoodbeck9055]

@@gregoryvlchek269 No it's not that I don't like the warning but I would never trash them it's not respectable

[@gregoryvlchek269]

@@kennethwoodbeck9055 , LEGITIMATE critique and criticism is not "trashing' Liliac.

[@cristyrawks6325]

When Zakk Wylde went to see Tool, who opened for Liliac, he went backstage to see Liliac and had a sit down talk with Sam. This band has several rockers who find them pretty impressive. #RORH

[@me4870]

You want energy these guys always put 100 percent in every show do not afraid extended version next

[@davidedmondson5633]

Another cover and original you might check out are: Cover-Seven Nations Army and Original-Dear Father. Of course, all their videos are incredible. Wonderful reaction!

[@patrickharrington5753]

Bro said the very least literally, but yeah there are incredible(your words). On to the next LILIAC video!

[@mikecullers]

New sub. Welcome to the world of Liliac and get ready for a great ride. Everything they do is awesome.

[@rayb3117]

They Enter sandman was back in 2018 and the MARS was back in 2021, 3 yrs apart. Melody is almost strickly lead vocals now.

[@bobbiebastin5423]

In the song Vertigo, Melody does some Mongolian Throat Singing!!!! She's unbelievable!!!

[@jelous87]

Check there original song; kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6CXqJmBbt-fe5I&ab_channel=LILIAC Posted from another reaction vid: Liliac (Lilly-AK) is an Independent band of siblings. This was their 1st USA Tour in 2019, they are starting up their 4th USA Tour this year. Current Ages and Instruments- Samuel (Lead guitar, 23), Abigail (Drums 22), Melody (Lead vocals, 21), Ethan (Bass guitar, 16) Justin (Keys, 15). Check out Dear Father, Not Afraid (Extended Version), Sail Away, We Are The Children.

[@williamfliegel8380]

You think this is good?, then you need to check out their new one. “NOT AFRAID”, (Extended Version) you’ll see how much they’ve progressed since these 2 songs! The Warning & LILIAC… The Rebirth of Rock!!!!

[@СергейШилкин-у9ч]

❤❤❤ Супер !!! 💜💜💜 Liliac !!! 💚💚💚 Мелоди !!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@vinograd74]

Everytime somebody does 1st reaction to Liliac Enter Sandman I am waiting to see the face of reactor when Melody does her first warcry metal scream. It always puts "audience" in a state of positive shock ) Love it! )

[@phazerboy]

Their "Crazy Train" and "Master of Puppets" are masterful. The Troopers is great too. Hell come to think of it they are all great, Holly Driver, Somebody to Love, ...

[@garyblair3033]

The drummer Abigail is one happy drummer. The 12yo rhythm guitarist (Ethen), does a little shedding in "The Trooper cover". kzbin.info/www/bejne/havceYeFaqyhja8. Link to shortened TV performance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqfUqHWooK-SoNk. This is the first video I saw of theirs. "Crazy Train". kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIrLlpubpN2Mns0. They also do a great "A Piece of My Heart", same concert. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKuQdqiLgqlmaZo. Their first KZbin video with all five siblings. "Wild Thing". kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6LGnpV6e9efp8U

[@billmcleangunsmith]

There are very few American bands that are worth a damn right now. Liliac is one of the best.

[@richardnolan2540]

They are that good live !!! I've had the pleasure of seeingfo myself

[@waynebenedict4609]

I saw them live in 2022, and they are for real!

[@jonathanwatson5818]

That makes 2 of us. I saw them at the very beginning of their Moonlight Tour in February 2022.

[@waynebenedict5785]

@@jonathanwatson5818 I saw them July 16th in Denver. I missed them when they came through before the pandemic, wasn't going to miss them on this tour!

[@jonathanwatson5818]

@@waynebenedict5785 Nice. They played 20+ songs at my show. They had 3 opening bands.

[@larryfox79]

They always bring it.

[@chevystepside7093]

Love me some Liliac! All their original music is phenomenal . RO&RH

[@jeffbecker9809]

LILIAC does not disappoint

[@janfitzgerald3615]

They do an awesome cover of Holy Diver and Wendy Dio asked them to perform Last In Line for the Dio Cancer Fund tribute. Another amazing original song of theirs is We Are the Children.

[@MaRoach7]

They are an up and coming band comprised of all siblings. They are 🔥

[@edwardweaver7502]

That low stance he use he calls the pray mantis he calls it his power move

[@cyberrich]

Great reaction of my favorite band Melodys voice is beyond one of the most unique vocalist and if you want to see how high she can go checkout Not afraid and Dear Father. or ther cover of Seven Nation Army.

[@patriciadavis646]

She goes higher in their song Not Afraid

[@michaelmessenger3889]

You Have Been Fanged !!!!

[@bobbiebastin5423]

Love your reaction, please check out Not Afraid, extended version live, how she has freaking developed, all of them!!!! Love!!!

[@THSeaNotes]

Cheezy?! This is my favorite song from Liliac. You can rewind as much as you want. I always thought it should have been a 10 minute song.😎👍

[@Amaranthine1000]

Liliac first popped onto my radar with a cover of Dio's Rainbow in the Dark, since then I've watched them grow in ability and range. I kicked in on their kickstarter for Queen of Hearts and have their album Chain of Thorns (Signed CD) as well. Ethan has since taken over on Bass letting Melody focus on vocals although personally for me I wish she had kept up with the bass leaving Ethan on Rhythm as he can really rock that out, still it was their decision and they know what they are doing while I don't. Abigail is such fun to watch playing the drums she is always so happy and full of joy. Sam is incredibly skilled on guitar and if you can back far enough you can hear he has a great voice when he sang a duet with Melody when she was only 12. Justin is really young here but he has really grown since then. Liliac is a great band and well worth diving into.

[@markmagee4625]

i notice you compare them to the warning, i find that highly appropriate both are amazing young bands with high energy and mind blowing vocales.

[@danielrustom9732]

A must Dio's "Rainbow in the Dark"....Amazing

[@davejersey8464]

The only thing I can say is they're Awesome! Their covers of The Last In Line and 7 Nation Army rock! Their originals like Sail Away ( Rock Ballad ) Nothing, Dear Father and Mystery are some great songs. There is a live version of one of their new releases called Carousel filmed in Great Falls Mt. that will blow your mind at the end of the song...highly recommend.

[@shauncronin3961]

Who is Liliac the are the best live metal/rock band out there touring and have been for 5 years. Original songs getting known always bring energy to shows

[@roy19491]

also, Ethan, if you noticed, is playing a five string bass....this was about 2 1/2 years ago....check out "Not Afraid" from last October....Melody just turned 21 in December

[@jlbaca7314]

Next Listen: Not Afraid-Extended Version - You are welcome. RORH.

[@BradCooney]

Now a new band….. but they are GOOOOOD !

[@Cheezyxyz]

Thanks Brad! Meant to say "new to me" 😎🧀🤘

[@fredbarnes2600]

The Enter Sandman cover is quite good and displays what for me is their biggest selling point. Their enthusiasm and love of music. Yeah they're quite good musicians and have only gotten better, but that excitement is infectious. Mars is a great song and it shows their creativity in songwriting, which has only improved as well. Great reaction!

[@zzbear317]

They just released excerpts from a live show on CD and DVD from 2021. All originals. From that, I would highly recommend Vertigo. For some vocal gymnastics, try on "Not Afraid" extended version. They open all of their shows with it. An original where Melody just WAILS. For some concept videos, try "Dear Father", "Mystery", "We are the Children" - and try any of their covers. My fave is the DIO cover, "The Last In Line". Dio's widow actually asked them to cover it. They have an EP and full album (Queen of Hearts) and are working on another album of originals. Saw them live last summer. They were fantastic, but the acoustics and sound system were horrid. I can't wait to hear them again - hopefully at a better venue. BTW - my favorite modern bands are Liliac and Jinjer - so you are now my favorite reactor!

[@zzbear317]

Forgot to mention "NOTHING" - made in their apartment during the pandemic! It is an awesome video about love lost - it just rocks.

[@Cheezyxyz]

Thank you for the info, John! 🤘 I appreciate your love and support 😎🧀

[@knavekid]

Liliac has great potential. They all are accomplished and excellent musicians. Melody's voice is incredible. Sam can thrash his guitar with the best of them. They are a great cover band and have some good original songs, but they haven't completed the transition to a stand-alone original band. As their songwriting skills improve, they will be able to reduce or eliminate the covers they perform at live shows.

[@joewilson820]

No keyboard added to Melody's screams . Wait till you hear her vocal whistles when you react to "Not Afraid " extentded version .

[@Plastikdoom]

They really shine in Dio and Janis covers, though all their covers are amazing. Along with their own music.

[@Cheezyxyz]

I can see that. All of her vocals share the same Ronnie tone.

[@Plastikdoom]

@@Cheezyxyz she definitely does, along with the rest of them, they fit the style perfectly, with adding little touches here and there. Hopefully you check those out sometime along with more of their original stuff too.

[@DaveRod76]

Meldoy of Liliac once said with a smirk, that The Warning will one day be opening for them. The Warning has opened for Def Leopard, The Foo Fighters, Guns and Roses, Muse, and has toured with Lzzy Hale. Yeah, I don't think The Warning will be opening for Liliac anytime soon. Maybe the other way around if they're lucky.

[@clintonshepard6107]

TW is having great success so why do you feel the need to bad mouth Liliac and she was asked if they would tour with them and she said if they want to open for us and she was like 17 y/o. I like The Warning but it's fans like you that turned me away from them for a while I don't think they would approve of this.

[@DaveRod76]

@@clintonshepard6107 Because that girl had a mouth on her. Hopefully she learned some humility along the way since then. There's a lot of great fans on both sides. If you like the music, like the music. I don't let comments and the attitude of fans affect what I enjoy. C'mon now. If DPA doesn't approve of my comment, that's great. They do seem like really neat, decent people.

[@jonathanwatson5818]

@@DaveRod76 They were asked the question during a Livestream and they answered it honestly. They just said that they wouldn't be touring with The Warning and TW would be opening for them. Extremely tame comment compared with many things that have been said by bands that actually had beef. Wasn't even a diss, even now there are people that want it. TW fans are holding a grudge to this day. Liliac on the other hand likely forgot it shortly after this video and never held a grudge in the 1st place. If I was one of The Warning fans and Liliac had said that I wouldn't have been upset. I know that bands open for bands all the time and it's not considered a diss or a bad thing. I would actually do research into the band and their personality. To determine if they had ill intent, jealousy, malice, before I judged them but even then with a comment that tame, I'd likely just let it go. Especially if I determined there was no ill intent and it was just a product of youth, which obviously seems to be the case here. It leads me to believe that The Warning fans were already looking for a reason to hate, maybe it was Liliac being another family band, etc.

[@DaveRod76]

@@jonathanwatson5818 You're right, it's not a big deal, and most likely youthful pride. But I saw the interview myself, and I know that young lady was being snarky. This isn't hearsay, friend, I saw it with my own eyes and my own ears. Either some jealousy, or just youthful arrogance was there. But we've all done things in our youth we aren't proud of, that much certain.

[@jonathanwatson5818]

@@DaveRod76 I would say youthful pride, Melody and the others are not the jealous type.

[@mickeymayfield4192]

Not afraid extended version next it is life changing

[@tonyjarrell5237]

I know that look C. U r hooked 🔥🤘

[@pedrocardenas7827]

Es una buena banda de covers los seguia pero desde que hablaron mal de The Warning empecé a ignorarlos totalmente.

[@mrgold714]

The warning army twats are worse

[@billtroxell2148]

these kids rock dude, there 3rd new album. should be out soon, they have been working awhile on it now.

[@jonbowser4944]

They do an amazing cover of the trooper by maiden

[@tonyjarrell5237]

If there s a better cover of this song out there, somebody tell me who.🔥🔥🤘🤘

[@rockrap6240]

Oh, there is. Trust me.

[@tonyjarrell5237]

Who ?

[@rockrap6240]

@@tonyjarrell5237A little research will provide you with the answer you seek. But I’m guessing you may already know the answer.

[@chrishowe4481]

Sam is great on guitar. Crazy skills.

[@bigbadjohnpesek9894]

Badass.....aint they!

[@timhodges2404]

Two songs epitomize Melody’s range. Another band original called “Sail Away” and a Dino tribute to “ last in Line” check them out.

[@dennydavis2914]

Check out their cover of Rainbow In The Dark

[@carlklintan2182]

Do more liliac! 🤘 great reaction

[@artwerks]

this band could benifit listening to rush for more insperation and a wider sound and timeing...

[@RajunCajunTWA]

It does not get more Cheezyxyz than this! I'm glad your patreons turned you on to Liliac.

[@Cheezyxyz]

😎🧀🤘

[@anageorgescu4797]

Excepționali!❤❤❤❤❤😮😮😮

[@prosoldierx9583]

If you listen closely you can hear the keys doing mostly long chords. It sounds a bit like the organ in a southern baptist church or the organ tone used at baseball games. You would definitely notice the difference if it wasn't there at all. It just gives a bit more fullness to the song.

[@BrianHebben]

I would love to hear Metallica's reaction to this cover!

[@tomdodds8091]

Okay, you've stuck to covers, and they're excellent at them (clearly), but you need to listen to some of their originals, too. If you want to really get a feel for their development, try watching these four: Crazy Train cover at Santa Monica Pier (Justin was 8 or 9), then do Mars (original done live in Cummings, GA... good feel for their own version of metal and a chance to see their stage presence and Sam's incipient guitar godhood), Not Afraid (another original example of their vamp metal and the high Mel hits in the opening must have had dogs three counties away tilting their heads), and close with Sail Away (a change of pace original which I promise will surprise you and make you smile, like, a lot!).

[@andymitchell914]

You should check out their Dio covers, awesome band

[@christopherbartlett9110]

The more I hear Liliac the more I think Janis Joplin and Iron Madien had a love child. Lol.

[@christinaalgate4899]

They are awesome. Melody has a unique voice and by the way she cut her hair last year. She doesn't play the base anymore . Sam is an Amazing guitar player and Abigail on the drums and she hot engaged ate lat year. Melody turned 21 in December

[@williamosborne6866]

Check out these at your leisure, or react - your choice: DIO - "Holy Diver": kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYHJf6aVg56he5Y Iron Maiden - "The Trooper": kzbin.info/www/bejne/havceYeFaqyhja8 Dio - "The Last In Line": kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqm0qJ13ZcaggaM Lots more to dig into - covers and original.

[@stewartmurdoch4394]

checkout the dio covers! the last in line is killer!

[@bryanlewis4828]

you should check out their covers of DIO's last in line, rainbow in the dark and holy diver

[@polski21twelve70]

MY first time listen to them. Definitely dgg'n on them. Want more. You can tell they don't force anything. They are enjoying the moment ya. GOD FAMILY MUSIC Sometimes words like different, unique are tossed around like Skittles. If there such a thing to describe vocals like this; 2 words JANICE JOPLIN RIP.. each layer stands on its own. Sometimes I swear hearing harmonize vocals like 2 people. They're little nuggets of R H . .. it's funny you mentioned. "CRAZY TRAIN" I know I'm gonna get hate for this.. R R ..RIP. Is my favorite axe wielding god. Please be easy on me.. but the kid reeks of him. Randy Rhodes was the heir apparent to Eddie Van Halen. RIP to you both.

[@Cheezyxyz]

Randy Rhoads was a beast! Same with EVH 🤘🤘

[@jonathanwatson5818]

@@Cheezyxyz Funny you mention that because Sam is inspired by both Randy Rhoads and EVH. Along with Vivian Campbell, Zakk Wylde, Marty Friedman, Kirk Hammett, Brian May, Adrian Smith, and Paul Gilbert As well as many others.

[@mikemontgomery7770]

Please do their song Nothing & Sail Away.. absolutely fantastic originals. Their cover of Seven Nation Army is great as well