Converge - The Saddest Day Reaction!!

[@bmfan]

Converge are a huge band, probably one of the best known metalcore bands today. Jacob's vocals on first listen are usually really tough to get into, and he does not do his vocals directly to the lyrics, rather he will skip lines, cut out words, etc in the interest of having the song flow better. Even I didn't like Jacob's vocals at first, they were too extreme for me, but I love them now. Lyrically Jacob's lyrics tend to deal with sadness, breakups, loss of love, etc. This is one of their earlier records, but every album of theirs is fantastic, including their latest ones. Definitely a band worth diving further into.

[@VinAndSori]

Whoa. Classic song?

[@hybridz4]

metalcore ??? u mean pure hardcore

[@SimonH109]

@@hybridz4 Leans more towards hardcore than the modern stuff but still def metalcore

[@ArdensSedVirens1]

@@hybridz4 Nah he got that right, they're metalcore. Early metalcore bands like Converge, Integrity, Earth Crisis etc were far more hardcore leaning, because metalcore or *metallic hardcore* was originally a particular style of metal influenced hardcore. The genre is obviously much more broad nowadays, but it still encompasses bands like Converge.

[@bmfan]

@@VinAndSori This is definitely a classic song, others that I'd definitely recommend would be Jane Doe, which while very different from this song, is the titular closing track of what is widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time, and an absolute landmark, definitely worth a live-listen at some point. Another newer classic would be All We Love We Leave Behind. You really can't go too wrong with Converge.

[@ravisen9255]

Converge- Concumbine / Fault and Fracture

[@rossshepherd9836]

Oh, Converge are just a beautiful band, and what a tune!

[@miguelborges3125]

A classic song would be Jane Doe. Definitely a must listen. It’s a long song but in the end you’ll wish it was even longer. It has the most beautiful ending that I’ve ever heard.

[@miguelborges3125]

Well...I don’t think I hyped it enough. It’s one of my all time favorite songs. A true masterpiece.

[@Bug_Chaser]

Wow i was not expecting this on here. This song introduced me to converge and hardcore in general

[@punker-gamer-trucker-guy]

Put on Converge's Jane Doe record, and just let it play. A true masterpiece.

[@KyleS.1987]

The kings of metalcore, IMO. Converge's musicianship and artistry is second to fuckin' none.

[@junked5214]

You've never seen a pit until you've seen this song played live

[@colintroy3831]

I saw them a few years ago... and they didn't play this song! Headliners too!

[@junked5214]

@@colintroy3831 I'm sure they are just sick of playing a 7 minute long song every show for the last 20+ years. But it would suck to see them without playing it.

[@colintroy3831]

@@junked5214 About 5 years ago... So yes maybe the song's getting old on them.

[@deathkampdrone]

@@colintroy3831 They play it when they are in the mood, but Im pretty sure they never ever rehearse this tune. But it’s amazing live, theyre always having so much fun playing it. Total fan favourite :))

[@crossofcrimson]

My favorite thing about the channel: in-depth, thought-provoking discussions of music as it’s heard for the first time. My least favorite thing about the channel: the idiosyncratic suspicion that anything that even remotely appears to question or poke at established monotheistic norms is “nihilistic” in nature.

[@socialshipwreck8744]

I cannot tell you how much this album is a obsession for me

[@davidcardona3193]

Glad to finally see Converge get some love from the reaction community.

[@alexanderkonidaris9317]

I really wish more reaction videos doing heavy and fast music would do more stuff like Converge. There are so many channels doing the same bands and the same metal genres.There is a whole world of stuff that has its own magic well worth checkin' out. You guys have touched on some of it with things like Dillinger Escape plan and Isis and Leviathan but there are many other great ones worth checking out like The Locust, Botch, Daughters, The Blood Brothers (how has no one on the internet done a reaction to this band yet), Drive Like Jehu, Sumac, Twilight, Deafheaven and Bosse De Nage to name but a few. Also not related but worth checking out are some big "90's bands" that seem to have slipped past all the reaction channels like Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth and The Afghan Whigs.

[@varan04276]

More Converge! Heaven in Her Arms!

[@linda-louiseanthony1979]

Every time you justify Another good in you dies Saw these guys at Hellfest in Syracuse NY in 2000. Coming from Australia, that show for me was absolutely epic. I had met Ben Kohler at a party in Boston and he was kind enough to give me a ride up there. Great band. Great song. Jacob is an amazing artist as well ❤ from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 - Edit - I believe they finished with this song. I found it online very recently. I was standing to the left of Ben on the side of the stage looking out to the crowd. Slightly terrified at the start, but before I knew it - it was over. And I wished it would start all over again.

[@h2jkfvhdhnenrjf]

And we won't be breathing In that same sun again None of this will ever Surface again How we get older How we forget about each other And the angel falls to the sky Raised and coiled She blessed this day, she did And it rings our ears She rarely flies anymore, burden broke her wings And I know this ghost, I have seen it before Young it is the dying too fast, too soon, I'll be okay The air thins in the quick and our lips move but we hear no sound She whispered "Every time you justify, another good in you dies" Your faith and fear seared me, and love and you pull all the right strings "How we get older, how we forget about each other," she said Entwined within the sadder of days

[@delugesofgrandeur]

I literally can't believe you two reacted to this. And are like the only ones.

[@dfbovey]

Converge - Eve

[@sheepnoisebah]

might be my fav of theirs

[@dfbovey]

@@sheepnoisebah It's an often forgotten song of theirs because it's off on it's lonesome as a single. I was surprised they left it off the album considering how great the song is.

[@firemusic82]

This is the second song reaction i've seen from you folks. The first was Dear Coaches Corner by Propagandhi. And one thing that stands out to me, especially with The Saddest Day is that neither of you show any signs of disgust. It's refreshing to see people actually listening to the music without flinching or recoiling. This is one hell of a song. I loved seeing your expressions when a certain part came on. You're not just letting the song play, I can tell you're paying attention, and I respect that! Thank you folks!

[@xalwaysisforeverx7984]

Little late to the comments but Converge is one of my favorite bands, they are some what of an aquired taste. Listen to All We Love We Leave Behind, it really is a beautiful song and has one of the greatest build ups I have ever heard. You may enjoy it!!!!

[@brentmccabe7704]

Do more converge and also some Dillinger escape plan

[@garyforshaw3707]

That song is warfare

[@satyrinESO]

Petitioning the empty sky is a free for all album where Jacob does not follow his lyrics speaks when he feels it, this is from before 1990 if you were listening In 2019 this is 19 years ago keep that in mind. In jane doe the album is fully played then later the tracks were cut into different tracks they are true artists.

[@aeromacin]

This was hands down the HEAVIEST song back in the day. Fuck I'm old.

[@Lukewarm111]

I like how you guys actually take the time to decipher the lyrics and appreciate the song after you listen

[@JeffWiersma]

Greatest song ever by my hometown boys - I first saw them play it live 25 years ago.

[@collinqs2541]

Yooooo do more Converge I never thought I would see them pop up on here.

[@davidmachado11]

Moonspell - Full Moon Madness Moonspell - Night Eternal

[@ghadrackpotato960]

In the immortal words of Everlast from House of Pain, after a concert in Atlanta where he was opening as an acoustic semi solo act and got booed crazy he thanked his fans, and said to the crowd, "If you didn't get it, it wasn't for you, have a good night". Converge isn't for everyone. But God damn they are good. I almost got evicted when Jane Doe came out, had to invest in headphones and turn down the stereo.

[@OTAGUSTUS]

Hey, is that papa emeritus 3 behind you guys?

[@bschuler6216]

For a change of pace, try Wretched World by Converge or (with a guest vocalist) Cruel Bloom by Converge. Also recommend Orphaned and Trophy Scars by Converge.

[@adamcastillo3976]

This is why I like the village and this channel because you do bands like this!! More Converge!! Do some more 90’s Metalcore, Hardcore! Botch, Hatebreed, Shai Hulud, Poison the Well!!

[@junked5214]

Yes Shai Hulud - Scornful of the motives and virtues of others, a profound hatred of man, or my heart bleeds the darkest red

[@junked5214]

Would also love to see Darkest Hour or Zao

[@Raijin-RyuX24]

Profound Hatred of Man is a great song from Shai Hulud. Quiz, does anyone know were the bands name comes from? Poison the Well was the first time I got kicked in the face while moshing. It hurt a little. Early Hatebreed was always good. Botch.. meh. Old band shared the stage with them back in the day.

[@_lowcountry]

Raijin-ryu X24 dune!!!!! Botch was so good though!

[@collinqs2541]

Adam Castillo throw some Snapcase, Vision of Disorder and Earth Crisis in and we are good to go!

[@jensbaumann6945]

Amazing iconic Band. One of the greatest Hardcore bands around.. Amazing arrangements, and some of the best lyrics.. Worth checking out some more Good job

[@floridaman8723]

Structured chaos. Pure beauty.

[@gnarxy]

mad respect for giving this one a shot.

[@colintroy3831]

I have this tune filed in my 'Hammer Smashed Face' followed by 'Inspector Gadget' breakdown songs folder.

[@robillionaire]

This has been one of my favorite songs for 20+ years and I never noticed it sounded like “inspector gadget” until I watched this video, this is why I love reaction vids

[@loganviking3923]

I've never listened to much hardcore/early metalcore, but this is pretty sick! When I'm in the right mood, I might look into these guys more.

Did you wind up checking them out?

[@loganviking3923]

@ Ha ha, no I'd forgotten about them again.

Well I highly recommend you check them out. They’re easily one my favorite bands if not just my favorite in general but I do fuck with a lot hard/math and etc. core so that’s my perspective as fan of the genre. If you do listen to um let me know, if you want haha

[@Raijin-RyuX24]

@Vinand Sori , would have been great to have some kind of video reference within the video. Fortunately, I’m very familiar with Converge. Seen them live a million times. Great band. Live shows are insane.

[@ghadrackpotato960]

People who haven't been to a show will never understand. The energy and the music can't be separated.

[@yusuftary1553]

Please please react to more Converge. Concubine, Fault and Fracture, the Broken Vow, Axe To Fall, Dark Horse, Reptilian, Black Cloud are all killer songs.

[@willemlenders8272]

Saw them about 20 years ago. Got hit in the nuts during this song. End of show for me.

[@nicksanphilip1281]

Melody Bar, NB NJ....I thought we were going to collapse the floor.

[@gorygore8588]

Oh my!!!! i love this band! converge all the way!!!! they are best seen live!

[@Sweettpufff]

Jane doe is pure gold !! could you hear something from Rotting Christ or more post black bands, it would be interesting to see content like that for example Deafheaven or more of Alcest . greetings guys ♥

[@punker-gamer-trucker-guy]

Kudos to whoever suggested this, but this isn't even Converge at their best. Still a great song.

[@peterotto8779]

Vintage Converge

[@michaelminnick4142]

Hey Vin and Sori! Sorry, been away. Sick again. Just getting caught back up. Good stuff, but still no reaction to Pantera-Avoid the Light or Debauchery-Demonslayer. Still hoping. Catch ya later.

[@atomicwest995]

Converge - HOMEWRECKER

[@Zach-lg3bw]

6:30 when it got quiet all of a sudden huh

[@marceloarellano16]

Please do more Deftones songs. Romantic Dreams and Rosemary!

[@MrAkolita]

Blur - Song 2 - Live Glastonbury

[@alanhicks8418]

I don't comment on alot of youtube videos, but, I've been watching you guys since the beginning and you're definitely my favorite reaction channel. You review alot of my favorite bands. Converge are top 5 for me, saw them live in 2014 at This is Hardcore in Philly and it was one of the best sets i've ever seen, its on youtube and is very easy to find if you guys want to check that out. The performance of The Saddest Day incredible, also they cover The Cure. If you guys ever decide to check them out again I think you would REALLY enjoy the track Jane Doe. It is a masterpiece. Also the song Last Light and All We Love We Leave Behind are up there too. Keep up the great work!

[@alanhicks8418]

Also as for his vocals, i kind of think of them as another instrument in the band.

[@The_Kiosk]

If you like Converge, check out another metalcore legend, Coalesce. I'd suggest Harvest of Maturity or While The Jackass Operation Spins Its Wheels.

[@kabita2349]

Converge - Jane Doe

[@MC-jw3cn]

Despised Icon - Furtive Monologue Ingested - The Divine Right of Kings Whitechapel - Eternal Refuge

[@MrJordwalk]

A great one from Despised! I'M ALSO HYPED AF FOR "PURGATORY"!

[@deathkampdrone]

Im a bit late to your listening party, but if you havent already, Id love to see your reaction to Nails. Maybe “Suum Cuique” or “In Exodus” :)

[@scottfleck2223]

Fuck yeah, Converge! What an amazing first intro to them. Jane doe=favorite album ever for me. Such a masterpiece.

[@habitualresistor9548]

About time someone did some good punkcore/metalcore/mathcore. Nice!

[@671oneblood]

High school was so fun 😊🤘🏽

[@ayeewtasko2601]

Danzig - Snakes of Christ!!

[@cineris2389]

They were just kids when they wrote this too.

[@lustalgia...]

what!!! I miss this one. The Stairway To Heaven of freakn Hardcore

[@gnarxy]

3rd favorite band of all-time. Other 2 are Dillinger Escape Plan and Propagandhi.

[@Pur3ScarsVII]

Yes, more Hardcore! Crooked by Dealer is a nice one

[@ghadrackpotato960]

I lost most of the hearing in my left ear at the Omni in Atlanta seeing Metallica on And Justice for All when I was 16ish, took my little brother and sister to see Tool touring Aenima at the International ballroom for their first concert. The converge show I saw, the crowd energy, band energy it's hard to encapsulate in words but, it is a sort of magic. Blew the roof off in a way I've never experienced. I've aged out of trash circle shows and it feels like a douche to sit in the seats but this band fires me up.

[@LexDicksonEverything]

Converge live is about as close to a religious experience as an atheist can ever come.

[@skaldlouiscyphre2453]

She rarely flies anymore, burden broke her wings. And I know this ghost. I have seen it before.

[@40aggrobelow]

You must check Botch - C. Thomas Howell as The Soul Man

[@benwebb4424]

How'd you not hear of Converge? They've been a metal staple since the 90's. Again, Vin having this near disconnect from the culture he's commenting on. It's really weird. Also, a metalcore band I actually like, which is how you know they have to be really good since I pretty much just hate metalcore.

[@RianP.-oe9ru]

Y’all should check out some other bands from the Boston/Massachusetts realm, like : Old Man Gloom, Cave-In, Zozobra, All Pigs Must Die and Doomriders. Also check out Jacob Bannon’s other band Wear Your Wounds which is 100% in the opposite direction from Converge. It’s more atmospheric and mellow with rich, beautiful layers of sound. Very decipherable lyrics compared to Converge.

[@Damiana_Dimock]

The band is “All over the place,” or a part of the genre known as Mathcore. Recommendation: Dillinger Escape Plan, “setting fire to sleeping giants,” “one of us is the killer,” “limerent death,” & “43% Burnt.”

[@ghadrackpotato960]

It's almost shameful to try because selling someone on DEP makes me feel dirty but if they heard Irony is a Dead Scene featuring Mike Patton as an intro they might give them more of a chance.

[@zockor]

EPICA - Kingdom of heaven (live)

[@DethronerX]

You guys need to get the lights that react to music, if they let you set the color themes. Never heard this band, Hardcore thrash? It's badass! Fucking on fire! Here is some mandatory metal: Terrorizer - Any song from their album World Downfall. I own the CD and you will know why when you hear it! It's powerful! It has Morbid Angel drummer Pete, who's known for his style, accent and blast.

[@RianP.-oe9ru]

Listen to High On Fire and SLEEP.

[@tetfol3315]

Coil - Careful What You Wish For.

[@ПавелКатан]

Your do need to listen to All we love we leave behind by Converge.

[@bitty_beastly47]

Yall should check out the Smut Peddlers - fuck you that's why Also do more gojira

[@nunofiliperaposo9788]

ohhh! Sorry! Converge is a masterpiece and you've missed it

[@pedroprado5628]

angra - carolina iv

[@Deathstalkre]

Earth Crisis Firestorm If more people lived by this song it would be a better place to live. Please listen to earth crisis firestorm even if you don't do a reaction video. Well worth it.Thanks

[@jc9421]

Would love to see what you think of American Pie by Don McLean

[@frederikdemoor2018]

The led zep of their time man

[@offcloudn9ne]

LMAO CONVERGE REACTION!

[@johanmaxen6698]

cnverge - jane doe (the song)

[@Dolphins-ov5oe]

Shallow breathing !

[@lashoutY2k]

I hate Jacobs vocals with a fucking passion but tbh the drummers and guitarists r incredible it’s just Jacobs vocals r so scary it reminds me of the music my dad used to listen to especially the song concubine and my dad is a horrible person so that’s my reasoning

[@martinstoelting2707]

Do you compare songs to animals? Anybody? So if Pantera's "Walk" is an Alligator (and it surely is in my ears), then this is a spitting cobra amongst raging rhinos.

[@beromaggot4299]

React Vision Disorder🤘🏼

[@javier93thekid]

Alice In Chains- sunshine

[@ubermalice9589]

great reaction please Fleshgod Apocalypse "kingborn" Pig Destroyer "loathsome" tdep "panasonic youth" tdep "when good dogs do bad things" igorrr "Tout Petit Moineau" zeal and ardor "devil is fine" please and thank you

[@serhafiye7046]

Reaction for this? Whoa. This is kind of a song...that...you listen alone. Lol.

[@PaulPeavler]

This is the first time I’ve ever heard this song (surprisingly), and I just realized that a friend’s band in high school straight up ripped off that accelerando breakdown. What a trip. The vocals remind me of Locust, which I’m not generally a fan of, but overall the song slaps. I’ll definitely be catching up on their back catalog.

[@ramonw9430]

Converge was definitely at the top of the heap and head and shoulders above the rest in that era of metalcore. I always considered The Locust sort of a novelty act for some reason. Even though they were super big.

[@CausticSpace]

That accelerando goes back all the way to classical music lol

[@mexicrispy501]

Just do Jesus Piece-Oppressor. heavy.

[@makjak111]

Definitely better converge songs than this

[@TigerTurban]

Converge is hardcore punk, perhaps post-hardcore but not metalcore

[@SimonH109]

Post hardcore...? Nah man, converge are classic metalcore

[@TigerTurban]

@@SimonH109 oh thats just wrong.

[@TigerTurban]

@@SimonH109 k maybe pioneers of metalcore..but most people think of those mostly fruity bands of the mid-2000's..

[@bmfan]

@@TigerTurban They are metalcore. Just because dumb people consider metalcore to be all those bad melodic metalcore from the mid-2000s with At the Gates rip off riffs to be metalcore is irrelevant to the genre of Converge, which is metalcore.

[@Raijin-RyuX24]

bmfan I suppose technically they are metalcore. But as I stated in another comment, they have always been tagged as hardcore and thus more associated as such. You are correct that many of us think of the bands from the early-mid 2000’s as metalcore and exclude bands like Converge, Earth Crises and such from the metalcore sub genre. I am one of those people.

[@shaunsmith7651]

It never ceases to amaze me how such great musicianship can be completely destroyed by the horrible screaming from vocalists who can't actually sing. Of course, each to their own!

[@civiliancommandosm.u.l.s.a7685]

Not a fan of the vocals. Rythm guitars are cool. The lead was trash. My opinion. Too chaotic

[@ABSOLUTE_UNIT1756]

Imagine thinking metal is too chaotic

[@The_Pony]

I couldn't stand this one, sorry guys. The lyrics kinda reminded me of some stuff with my ex husband that I'd rather forget. And, My brain doesn't like so much musical dysfunction. I can't even rate this one. Lol. Do something by *After Forever* !!