Children of Bodom Guitarists (Vivaldi's Four Seasons - Summer Theme) Kel-n-Rich's First Reaction

[@JuuTube]

RIP Alexi :(

[@refulgent_fanta]

Alexi can play Vivaldi so well because he played violin as a kid and he's also classically trained.

[@frankyfraaank]

Some of Children of Bodom members met at musical conservatory in Finland. Classical runs deep in their sound. RIP Alexi H.C.D.R Favourite song “Silent Night Bodom Night”

[@sadhappy8860]

You're not wrong. Black metal and classical has always been the Bodom sound. Alexi was very clever

[@metalwhore]

That song is fucking dope. I think it’s underrated… like a lot of their songs.

[@timomastosalo]

Just love when electric guitars show their take on the Classic violin stuff. It's like the songs would be ageless, every new generation just joins the great orchestra, the eternal river of music.

[@JC-dj9oz]

I didn't like COB at first because of the vocals. Once I got used to his voice, they've became one of the best of all time. The music is the most fun metal can be.

[@maxpayne4129]

Yeah same. At first the vocals and then you realize Alexi was the best all along

[@mmmegameat]

Baroque music is metal before the invention of electric guitars and amplifiers.

[@OrthoLady]

Yes, honestly, Bach is the father of metal.

[@VampireFiend616]

Bach is revived when anyone picks up a guitar to play metal

[@placeholder6517]

Kinda funny that a very bug percentage of classically trained musicians disagree. Metal is traditionally more rooted in blues.

[@andrewbuchanan2338]

Classical was after baroque

[@robertadner2809]

Cob constantly incorporates classical works into the music it's amazing

[@networkordie]

Alexi's duels with keyboardest Janne are just as epic \m/

[@ACorpseWithoutSoul]

Janne have another great band too. Warmen - The Evil That Warmen Do kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX7CfHyFhrGemM0

[@mpwhiteloon2316]

Agreed

[@augustodogramajian2886]

Alexi is one of those great guitarists that the world of metal has given us, and I am very grateful for that. I knew his band by chance in a record store, it was with his first and magnificent album ... it blew my mind!

[@himura1920]

RIP Alexi. metal legends

[@maxpayne4129]

Alexi by far the best "melodic death metal" type vocalist. Not even just that just a great vocalist over all. R.I.P man

[@ToddGillespie1977]

God I miss Alexi already

[@ToThePointCT]

Alexi was classically trained first and foremost (many metal guitarists are) RIP Alexi 😢 Scream/growl compliments the music. Singing in note over the top of death metal would sound ridiculous. I guess you either get it or you don't. It's real hard to explain. It's so passionate and emotional

[@craigoliver3709]

A lot of European metal musicians are classical or jazz trained,and don't forget metal is arranged the same as classical that's why they can crossover with orchestra's

[@turpasauna]

Plus Finns listen classical quite a lot in general, even the metalheads. My teacher used to play Vivaldi when we painted, for example.

[@craigoliver3709]

@turpasauna nothing wrong with that,I like grieg,beethoven and wagner

[@nervanderi]

If only there was a country where by mastering own instrument you are at least in Playboy (Linda Lampenius violin), Apocalyptica Cello. Alexi Laiho Guitar. Well all of those comes from Finland. And Song name? Darude - Sandstorm... Also Finland. All the best for you and your followers.

[@peterkarargiris4110]

This is the opening movement to the Concerto for violin and orchestra, Opus 8 No 2 by Vivaldi. Called 'Summer', it lends itself well to metal interpretation and has been done by many bands. I loved it !

[@dregnar85]

Wow i havent seen this clip in like 7 years, almost forgot about it.

[@chugnorris2223]

RIP Alexi

[@RockerFinland]

RIP Alexi Laiho

[@wardeni4806]

Alexi also changed his vocal style after the third album to be less rough and more like something you'd hear in Pantera. If you don't like the overdone raw vocals, I'd recommend songs like "Thrashed, Lost And Strungout" or "Platitudes And Barren Words"

[@zacharyclarke4240]

alexis vocals fuckin rule, if he was singing the lyrics he does in a perfectly skilled, squeaky clean style it would lose so much in my opinion

[@johnfish8208]

Nice! Interesting rendition of a piece that has certainly stood the test of time

[@fabiogrigorovski1283]

Classical music... greats guitarists. Great Job

[@villejohansson9516]

You haven’t checked out #apocalyptica yet? Metal with cellos. They started out by making an album of Metallica songs with 4 Cellos.🤘🏼

[@ortti8397]

I was about to say... Listen some Apocalyptica

[@DMGinc77]

Apocalyptica 🤘🤘

[@mormacil]

How about we all post a request for them right here? #apocalyptica enter sandman. The Netherlands

[@RedFoxRoaming]

Love the dress

[@kajnym44]

@@DMGinc77 yes, Apocalyptica plays Metallica on four cellos,

[@j.s.8496]

We've lost the "heir apparent" to what RR was evolving into.... RIP Alexi....They're jammin' in Heaven, right now!! Can you imagine all the greats , playing together?? Jimi, EVH, RR, SRV, Duane Allman, and now,....Alexi..... & the list goes on!!

[@videosdeecologia7468]

Rest in Peace Alexi Laiho, cheers from Brazil zil zil ...

[@Jop3lius]

Music to me goes hand in hand with mood, on COB's part i am more driven into the melodies and solo but i think ones personality has a lot to do with to what kind of music they can get into. The vocal style is powerful and i found my self listening to COB when i was 16-20 because fast and powerful music were one of the ways to get rid of my teenage restlessness and 'angst'. When i want to listen to something calm i listen to classical music. So in a nutshell, its the raw power, when you feel like you'd want to scream, thats when you(or i) listen to COB.

[@larhdirimourad8448]

I miss you my friend 😞

[@slowbluesmaster]

Takayoshi Ohmura (Liv Moon) - Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky): kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5ucaXSMrpmXocU Cole Rolland - Moonlight Sonata (3rd Movement) (Beethoven): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKnRh2BngbGUbtk

[@imcrazedandconfused]

Hi guys, love your channel. You go forward pretty fast, heartwarming to see you developing an ear for the more extreme genres, growling etc. :-D So I guess it is time to fill some gaps, I missed so many big names and niches and influential bands that changed metal forever, so I will make a list of stuff that I am sure you find very interesting. (I hope I did not overlook a song that was already reacted to, but hey, might happen, you react to so much music, adorable.) Btw, I especially appreciate Kel's reactions, because she has this analytical ear and the excited curiosity of a serious musician who has been kept away from these genres for way too long and discovers a new world. It is intense to see this, beeing a 51 yrs old Death Metal musician from Germany near the danish border myslf in a band of guys who all could be my children, agewise. (I am learning something new in the endless field of heavy music all the time ... and you might know, Germany and Scandinavia is serious metal territory ... ;-) ) I started as a choir singer myself and quit school choir to play in my first serious heavy rock band in the age of 17 ... such a long way, so much good music along the decades ... and in the beginning I never thought of beeing involved in such hard and heavy music - but hey, this is where music pushes the borders and I guess this is, what all art is about ... Now to my requests/recommendations. I try to make use of the hashtags, hope I do it right... #Aphrodites Child The Four Horsemen (1970) Although this is not metal, it is exceptional music from exceptional musicians from Greece that has had quite an impact on early prog and heavy rock musicians. The two main musicians are also very important in other genres later on, Demis Roussos made a european career in folcloristic popular music, while Vangelis Papathanassiou became an Oscar-awarded composer who produced many timeless movie scores (Chariots of Fire, Blade Runner, 1492 ....) under his forename (well, you can guess it, his last name is not that easy to remember...) #Anthrax Time Not only is the 5th album "persistence of time" the best one they ever made (IMHO), but Anthrax were one of those pioneers of thrash metal that just leave a smile on your face, because they are not only serious musicians with a lot of humor, they have quite good lyrics and concepts too. And even the official video for the (title) song (of the album) can be highly recommended, It does not distract from the music at all and shows, what the band is all about - musicians playing energetic music and having a concept and their very own style with a huge impact on anything thereafter in metal. #Bathory Twilights of the Gods (lyrics video) This is something very special and important. Quorthon, writer, singer and guitarist of this band project, created a whole new genre for metal after he came from the satanistic black metal roots to nordic mythology - viking metal. He dived deeply into the world of viking philosophy, religion and history and created a style, that has a slow tribal uniqueness, you can feel the cold breeze, smell the horses, see the mountains and fjords and feel the pain of the hard life in early medieval viking life in his music. It is very intense - and as conceptual als metal can be. The song is 14 min. long and epic as so much of Quorthons music. He died very young, unfortunately, but had many fans that made him a metal legend until today, his influence on metal musicians was huge, despite the fact, that it was a niche genre in the beginning. #Malsain Kvele Seg (see the (only) official video of this band - the lyrics would not help you anyway, if you are not familiar with scandinavian languages ... it's about torturing yourself, swallowing rats etc., you know, totally common stuff ;-) ) This is a real small gem in metal. Malsain is very straight forward black metal with an exceptional female vocalist, who quit growling after Malsain and switched over to nordic folk. An adorable piece of music with own vibe, still has loyal fans because they were quite athmospheric and a thing on their own. Best of metal underground. #Cypecore The Alliance This is a very hot new band from Germany. Their concept is science fiction metalcore, and man, they are powerful. Watch the official video, so you get the vibe, it is not distracting from the music, since music, video (and also their live appearance, which is the same as in the video) are one concept. Great energy, great instrumentalists, exceptional drummer. They get famous fast! #Voice of Baceprot - School Revolution #MetalDNA ? These hijab-wearing three schoolgirls from West Java rock all Indonesian festivals and are declared fans of bands like Lamb of God. They ROCK. Funk bass and solid metal works. Such a fun to see ... (The official video has best sound quality, and sorry, I can not say anything to the indonesian lyrics, but hey - did I mention it ROCKS?) That's it for now! Party on, Kel! Party on, Rich!

[@imcrazedandconfused]

PS : Pls, don't confuse "Time" from Anthrax with their cover of "Got the time°, "Time is a much better example of their own style...

[@crossfadefan67]

Awesome reaction! You’ll find lots of metal heads really enjoy classical music too

[@Bryan-T]

The text in the beginning made me think of "Michael Romeo Demonstrations". He's the guitarist of Symphony X and he's great.

[@Krrrimmi]

This was d very 1st video I watched about COB. We will always miss you Alexi Laiho. \m/

[@nekane6168]

Beautiful song beautifully played.

[@pukki34]

Nice reaction video, you didnt even interrupt and pause the original video. Alexi and Roope are and were such legends in Finland.

[@Ruhtinas84]

More melodic Finnish metal? Try MOONSORROW or Ensiferum!! MOONSORROW - TYVEN/SANKARIHAUTA MOONSORROW - RUTTOLEHTO or ENSIFERUM - LAI LAI HEI

[@IcedDog]

I highly second Ensiferum, premium folk metal...good song suggestion too! #Ensiferum - LAI LAI HEI

[@liskorantanen5783]

Amazing!

[@ericeric8373]

It’s like you said. The music is great. I’ve always ignored the vocals. Or dont notice at this point. The music is genius and is worth pushing through the vocals if you’re not into it. Btw. Alexi, the guitarist is also the vocalist. He did it just to fill out the songs.

[@zenleto]

Yeah, 👏🏻 👏🏻 I love this piece and these two did bloody well. As for the growls - I’m in the same boat. I’m slowly finding bands where they use it for effect rather than the full song, or ‘just because’. The band Swallow the Sun seems to be a good example of using that vocal style only occasionally (though I haven’t gone through all their stuff yet).

[@MaMa-kh7xh]

'Best Metal Guitarist' In GUITAR WORLD's Readers' Poll. Alexi Laiho, guitarist and front man for the award-winning Finnish metal band , has been named "Best Metal Guitarist" in Guitar World magazine's 15th annual readers' poll". So...

[@azzazz4549]

Your wife is well rounded . . . in her tastes in music

[@hawaii2k]

Wolf Hoffmann, guitarist in Accept, has a solo album where he plays classic pieces.

[@timgove5337]

#ACCEPT No Shelter live kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4i6c6WFjKukaas Not classical, but great live w newer singer Mark Tornillo (NJ)

[@sledghammermessiah3949]

Alexi is and will always be a fucken legend. R.I.P. Wild Child

[@MrHagrid64]

antonio vivaldi wrote four seasons as a 4 part variation on a theme,same tune but different speed The Four Seasons (Italian: Le quattro stagioni) is a group of four violin concerti by Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi, each of which gives musical expression to a season of the year. They were written around 1716-1717 and were published in 1725 in Amsterdam, together with eight additional concerti, as Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione ("The Contest Between Harmony and Invention").

[@TheFundead]

OK, this might help out with your question on the growly vocals... in those songs, the melody and harmonies are all in the GUITARS, most melodeath is like that... best example would be Arch Enemy and even amon Amarth, all the melody lines and stuff are in the guitars and all the vocals are monotone growls... hope that helped...

[@Raul-vl7ly]

Ooooo Road Trip album listen! Can’t wait!

[@jaysonfoy4486]

RIP ALEXI LAIHO

[@rafaell.atlanticforest603]

Angels Cry - Angra has a Caprice n. 24 pass in the middle

[@donlemonati]

What we like about that growling style is that it's rough and cold, heavy and extreme. Paired with the melodies it makes for an interesting contrast. COB has horror themes in their lyrics and with the Grim Reaper as their mascot. Theyre named after an infamous murder story that happened at a lake near them. So it all comes together in this heavy style that's really powerful and very 80s/90s style.

[@V3ntilator]

I love Alexi, but remember Roopa were the other 50% . Many says Roopa were Finland's answer to Norway's Ronnie Le Tekro.

[@CrimSang420]

...dude just went and got himself a real-life Trinity... Way to bend the Matrix, Neo! ^5 :D

[@RafaelMartins-wq4bt]

That's funny. When I found out about Kel's classical background I remembered this video. I'm glad that you've found it. Instrumentals in heavy metal music were always very important. There was a time when lots of albums had at least one instrumental. If you have the time please check ANNIHILATOR "Crystal Ann" and KING DIAMOND "Insanity". These are two of my all time favorites, maybe you can react to them in the same session as they're kind of short. :-)

[@juhavaris2144]

Rest in peace Alexi ❤

[@djinn_jer]

For a lot of us metalheads, the vocals are cathartic. Without being all "woe is me" I suffer with depression, but by singing along in this style (CoB, Slipknot, etc) the brain releases dopamine and adrenaline which gives that feel good factor, and so helps (me) cope better

[@gradypatterson1948]

You mentioned the scale length of a violin compared to a guitar, Kel - just for a help in understanding / comparing ... The "scale length" - the length of the strings from the bridge to the nut - of a 4/4 violin is generally 12.8 inches, while the larger viola is generally 16-17 inches for a full size instrument. A cello (again, full-size or 4/4) is usually a bit under 27.5 inches. Not counting extended-range or baritone guitars, electric guitars are usually in one of two sizes - Fenders (and guitars modeled after them like the ones in this video) are normally 25.5 inches, while Gibson-style guitars are normally 24.75 inches - either being just a bit shorter than a cello and roughly twice as long as a violin. This means, for those who aren't musicians, that on a guitar, your fingers must stretch twice as far to get from one note to the next when compared to the same stretch on a violin (which was, of course, your point :-D)!

[@shannonkelly6576]

#AngelVivaldi - A Mercurian Summer, A Martian Winter, A Eurasian Autumn and A Venusian Spring. His own four seasons. Great stuff.

[@308Repins]

Yes!! Excellent choices. AV is an incredible guitarist for them to review

[@timomastosalo]

In metal this reminds me mostly of Stratovarius - maybe it's that cembalo sound they do with the key-board.

[@Polski_Kiwi]

Alexi Laiho RIP

[@V3ntilator]

Alexi Lahoi etc. were always a top of the shelve guitarist. Very tight.

[@shawnellis4118]

I'm an COB FAN Since 1998. RESPECT! PS your and lucky man TREASURE HER WITH YOUR LIFE

[@kimmo6017]

R.i.p. Aleksi Laiho the legend

[@chugnorris2223]

alexi was a violintst in the day RIP

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Nice, but since you've already reacted to Tina S, there can be only this "Wintersun - Time (TIME I Live Rehearsals At Sonic Pump Studios) REMASTER".

[@janijuoksukangas2270]

RIP alexi😥

[@micutzumaidenmicutzu4549]

R.I.P. ALEXI LAIHO.

[@Icecp1]

Epica also did a cover of this song live at the retrospect show, you guys can watch it on youtube

[@kimanthoni6377]

Respect to Roope Latvala also!!

[@profanepersonality]

Vivaldi is my favorite classical composer.

[@andreasschollhorn3869]

Would really like you to check these songs out as they are from not so well known bands (mix of genres): A Forest of Stars - Precipice Pirouette Aetherian - Black Sails Brainstorm - When Pain Becomes Real Communic - Facing Tomorrow Shymalgoghnar - Transience Shymalgoghnar - No Child of Man Could Follow Sulphur Aeon - Yuggothian Spell Cypecore - The Alliance Cypecore - Dissatisfactory Cypecore - Remembrance Whispered - Strike! While Heaven Wept - The Furthest Shore And of course the up-and-coming new (fictional) band Belzebubs - Blackened Call Belzebubs - Cathedrals of Mourning

[@nickseviltwin1580]

Black Label Society and Children of Bodom, Clutch, and 2cents was a pretty awesome show, I had never seen Bodom before and they KILLED IT.

[@Danny_Freeman]

In the case of melodic death metal, instead of the vocals being melodic and the guitar being rhythmic they are trading places. So if you listen to the vocals as the rhythm and the guitar as the melody it makes a lot more sense musically

[@Ricamros]

#MetalChickPick Alexi Laiho vs Janne Warman HD (that is the video title. Artist is Children of Bodom); This video is not just about great musicians, but a story of true friendship.

[@Churly25]

NOOOOO what happened with your new reaction to The Red and the Black?? I wanted to watch it very much :(((

[@tomrafal3655]

The vocal style I can zone out because of the amazing musicianship, songwriting and arrangements.

[@zacharyclarke4240]

alexis vocals fuckin rule, if he was singing the lyrics he does in a perfectly skilled, squeaky clean style it would lose so much in my opinion

[@cami71able]

Why did you erase "The Red and the Black" reaction?

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

It got played matched and then blocked by YT. This happens more than we like. Even though we are not making any money from what we do here on our channel, the play matching happnens without warning. We are trying to find ways around it. Sorry man.

[@ANationalAcrobat]

The other guitarist is Roope Latvala, a grounding member of Stone. Very accurate player. Is it time to introduce Kel to #KingDiamond Welcome Home (Live at the Phillmore in Philadelphia 2015) 🇫🇮 Btw. Your sound level is pretty low.

[@AgeofJP]

Heard a funny fact about him...he wrote the solo of one of the most popular Amon Amarth songs(Twilight of the Thunder God), even recorded it for them on the album and now Amon Amarth's guitarist struggles to play it live and usually doesn't nail it.

[@fabiogrigorovski1283]

Thank you, Mr Rich and Mrs Kel... thank you so much for your channel... Amazing.

[@digitalspecter]

Alexi took violin lessons before he switched to guitar. Roope Latvala likes to play Bach on guitar. Their keyboardist studied classical music&piano at very high level.. Their first album is very much neo-classical metal... I think they appreciate classical music quite a bit and it shines through :) I'm not 100% sure but I think there are no other instruments in this video than the two guitars, I believe they're using effects to make their sound a lot more like bowed string instruments. Anyway, great rendition, great reaction! :)

[@jerek1051]

Finland is a metal nation. This was just a scratch of the surface

[@triganchannel]

RIP Alexi Laiho 😭 COB FOREVER

[@CaptainPantys]

What turns me on to children of bodom is their hate and anger. I can relate to them on a spiritual level. Their lyrics are filled with with everything that I feel inside and to have clean or goofy vocals would take away from what they are. It's raspy, it's rough, and to be honest. It is ugly. I've always found ugly things to be far more beautiful than what normal people find to be beautiful. It connects with me because so much because of its grit. When I listen to music with clean vocals or happy subject matter... I just kind of laugh. Nobody has fuck shit to say anymore but Alexi wore his emotions on his sleeves. He was what he was. Rest in Peace king. I only regret that your reaper took you home so soon.

[@nekane6168]

5:04 'there you have' «pantene moment» 'we're good'

[@TommysPickle]

When it comes to vocals, this just might not be your cup of tea, and there's nothing wrong with that! When it comes to this type of metal, Alexi always had a very unique scream. It's guttural at times and yet has a pitch to it. Another thing I always loved was seeing the songs live. Seeing someone play a complex guitar lead while also doing vocals just requires an amount of talent not many people have. Loved the video by the way!

[@lesq555]

#JasonBecker Air

[@shannonkelly6576]

I totally agree with that. Composure extrodinare, and the fact that he is immobile and he is still composing even with total paralysis... Jason Becker Not Dead Yet. Please watch...

[@lesq555]

Shannon Kelly indeed. They should watch it

[@shannonkelly6576]

Agree with all listed. Jason Becker is probably the most influential but somewhat forgotten guitarist of his time. Eventhough he cannot play any longer, he can still compose the most incredible music ever.

[@johnunderwood3132]

You guys do a great job on the reaction videos. I like yours the best! Thanks and keep it up.

[@Dawnrazor93]

The reason I love the so called "style" Alexi has in his vocals is because of being able to specifically relate on a SEVERE dark level of depression and pain... hearing the pain in his voice through those screams just works with my soul personally. I think it takes a certain level of empathy,,trauma , pain and experience to be able to relate to that primal way of screaming. My soul just feels it all, especially when you dive deep into the lyrics... Death is probably the hardest thing to rationalize in this world in my opinion... and expressing that through music isn't going to sound positive. HOWEVER that being said , there is also alot of positivity that comes from this type of music and sound. It is cathartic because the troubled souls such as myself can relate to this and not feel alone. Many people may think it sounds like nails on a chalkboard, but people on my level think his voice sounds like an angel.... It takes a certain level of pain in your heart to be able to appreciate and feel the gorgeous bliss from the sounds Children of Bodom and many other Death/ black metal / Extreme Metal/ Gothic rock/ rock n roll , and heavy metal bands have to offer.... ;) \m/ keep that third eye open people :P much love!

[@Koggelxander]

To those who don't know it is Four Seasons : Summer 3rd Movement. :)

[@elBanananas]

#ChildrenOfBodom Alexi Laiho Vs Janne Warman Live HD Bodom was my first metal band, been hooked ever since, around 10 years. I like mainly because Alexi's composition writing, especially the solos by Alexi and Janne. I like the vocals too, but when I'm listening to other music with growls I mostly don't like it. Its just something that Bodom has that I really enjoy.

[@Ricamros]

You just spoke my mind. I was 12 when I found them - holy fuck, that was 15 years ago.... and 15 when I became a small time editor for their fansite(RIP). They kind of lost me at Blooddrunk but now I'm back with their game.

[@elBanananas]

@@Ricamros Thats nice man! I ve been listening around the Blooddrunk era, I was like 10 or 11 - and they completely changed my life.

[@Ricamros]

They do have that effect on a person. Sometimes it's not even about the music, the Bodom guys just have such a charming chemistry together and that never fails to draw me in. Like, you can hear it in the songs that these guys enjoy playing together.

[@elBanananas]

@@Ricamros couldn't agree more!

[@andrewbrorherton6898]

#SteveWilson Song of Unborn kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4nOmpKja8d5bdE Berne Indiana #SteveWilson Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZmYnoqwgNGbh7s

[@toughy9450]

For more extremely fast and technical music try #Archspire Involuntary Doppelganger (official lyric video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z53Wn4eHrqx8bZo

[@MortimerFolchert]

Recommending "Canon Rock" by Krypteria. It's Johann Pachelbel's "Canon in D Major" arranged as a Rock Version by JerryC. But in Krypteria's Version, they're also playing the BGM live instead of Playback.

[@FemaleMetalLover]

I think its time you're introduced to Septicflesh. Atmospheric Death Symphonic metal from Greece! Choose any song between Prometheus, Portrait of a Headless Man or Prototype.

[@nekane6168]

''The eldest cosmonaut'' both versions

[@ragnarokwikings7331]

RIP WILD CHILD

[@AyoubBelkhiri]

#VanDerGraafGenerator A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers, this is probably my all-time favorite song it's a roller-coaster of emotions, it's about a lighthouse keeper who went insane due to solitude(i'll spoil no more xD) i'm sure you will love it

[@xavierguitars]

Like I tell my wife, you need to tune out the vocals and listen to the music. I love Bodom and Alexi is, hands down, one of the greatest guitarists on the planet. Listen to the guitar solo on Hate Me!....it's like King Diamond, the music is amazing but the vocals are an acquired taste...

[@joseseptien]

Epica live retrospect song: Presto

[@alexojeda9048]

Look guys, you're going to have to come to a realization that extreme Metal genres may not be for you if you can't get past the harsh vocals. I don't love them but I've come to both accept them as well as respect the singers for being able to do them in a live setting for 1.5 to 2 hrs night after night. Just treat it like a heavily distorted guitar and enjoy the rest of the music. I couldn't tell you what the lyrics to most of these songs were and to be honest, I don't care. Most of the lyrics to extreme metal songs are childish or stupid or gross or all of the above. I don't let it bother me anymore. And guys, I'm older that you both so don't think that it's an age thing 'cause it isn't. Like you, I couldn't stand extreme vocals. Over time I developed a tolerance for it, like taking minute amounts of poison. Remember Nietzsche, "That which does not kill you, only makes you stronger". You can do this... I have faith in you. Live Strong, Live Metal!

[@KaiMarcad]

Damn I first read "you're going to have to come to a realization that metal may not be for you if you can't get past the harsh vocals" and was ready to unleash my rage but then realized I read wrong :D

[@jimharris367]

Maybe you could check out some Paradise Lost, a British Goth Metal band #ParadiseLost Embers Fire - from the UK 🤘

[@justinhenegar688]

it's more about the instrumentals than the vocals. check out kissing the shadows.

[@pieterjansenvanrensburg7322]

I think the vocals isn’t and shouldn’t always be the main focus of heavy metal music. Because half the time you have no idea what 99percent of the people say anyway.. So with that out the way when you come across a metal band so melodic as COB the focus for me the first time was the musicianship and not the vocals.. Many prog bands now that don’t even have vocals because the music is just too busy.. Bodom to me is that perfect blend of super melodic music with the presence of a vocalist.. And you gotta admit seeing Alexi rip insane melodies on guitar while singing on a different beat over that shit is absolutely superb to witness for anyone who wants to call themselves appreciative of the heavy metal genre. I would suggest you to listen to the Hate Crew Deathroll album that was them between their early days and later days. The vocals aren’t much different but the music and production has matured more. Listen to needled 24/7 and Hate crew death roll. But then again if the tone of the vocals irritate you then listen to something else.. Like we all do

[@lobeznomx4763]

Please Rob Halford - Silent Scream (Live resurrection), this is awesome!!

[@trevorchristensen1110]

Personally. I am able to focus on the guitar/bass/drums and completely disregarding the vocals. I have no idea what they are saying. I do not even like that kind of singing. However, I love the music strategy they use when playing guitar (I'm a guitarist). I feel like a lot of their music has a classic background with an aggressive demonstration. I'm also a Rammstein fan that doesn't understand their lyrics. Maybe I'm just different like that.