Country Singer Reacts To The Ghost Inside Aftermath

[@LouGiordano]

That scream after the cleans always gets me. It’s just pure, raw, unfiltered emotion.

[@MatthewRunaway]

That's the perfect way of describing it! It just gives so much lift!

[@MooseDefenseAndOutdoors]

Dude same... i get goosebumps and choke up every time

[@MatthewRunaway]

💪🏻🙏🏻🔥

[@pookie7620]

That scream rips my heart out.

[@MatthewRunaway]

@@pookie7620 Agreed! Best part of the song it's self! HUGE passion!

[@visionmauto]

From someone who typically enjoys a ton of music, it's always super rad seeing people enjoy Hardcore music, even though they're involved in other genres (In this case Country) Solid reaction man!

[@MatthewRunaway]

Thank you so much! I’m really happy that people are responding well to Hardcore on the channel! It might not be the most popular to do but it’s my favorite to do!

[@visionmauto]

@@MatthewRunaway Ahaha I hear ya! I grew up with hardcore and metal, but DJ and produce Trance Music myself, so I'm alllll over the spectrum. As a country artist, what about hardcore music do you like? And what about country do you like that became the kind of music you built a career out of?

[@MatthewRunaway]

@@visionmauto The thing I love about hardcore is its a genre of music for kids that need something more then just music! It really feels like a family. You can sing about being pissed of and scream it, and turn it into a positive. People can really connect with that. What I love about country music is it's thankful for life and a honest genre. As I grow older and work hard for things, I'm thankful for what I have. So it's much more true reflection of who I am! The key is to be real and music and country allows me to do that best!

[@visionmauto]

@@MatthewRunaway that's a solid point! Well said man, thanks for the little chat! And keep doing big things!

[@MatthewRunaway]

Thank you!

[@froggergypsy4596]

Never heard of this group but im feeling it. 6 yrs ago while walking i got hit by truck and changed my life..in the end it shows how strong they are. Been there i know how much stregnth it takes. God bless them all

[@MatthewRunaway]

Wow that's crazy! That would really change your life!🙏

[@abednego707]

You are the first reactor I’ve seen to direct viewers and listeners to support the band directly. Mad props my guy. Cheers!

[@MatthewRunaway]

Thank you so much brother! With a story like this band it's the only right thing to do!

[@Red1676]

One thing I will give credit to country musicians. They tend to know the dues that were paid to be a touring musician.

[@MatthewRunaway]

@@Red1676 Hell ya brother! thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@whiteout628]

Answers to a few of your questions. The device that Andrew (the drummer) uses to play the bass drum with his right leg was engineered and made by his dad, Larry. It has been dubbed "the hammer" by the band. Jonathan's (the vocalist) scenes were not filmed anywhere near the scene of the accident. The scenes were filmed not far from Jonathan's house in Vegas, giving the locational feel of the accident site in El Paso. The entire video was filmed during the last month during the COVID pandemic. Jonathan's scenes were filmed with an iPhone and a drone, all the other band members parts were filmed with GoPros. The side-by-side part with them during recovery then them performing live to the right, the live scenes were taken from film from their comeback show last year in Los Angeles at The Shrine. You are correct, the collage of photos IS the album cover. They covertly asked their fans through their social media to send them pictures of them at their shows. Then later asked for fans to send them pictures of band tribute tattoos. They combined those images to make the album cover. The entire song gave me, no... still gives me chills. The first time I saw the zoom out on the album cover, I cried. They dedicated the album to their fans without saying anything.

[@MatthewRunaway]

Wow! Thank you for taking the time to answer all those questions! I love how you feel so strongly about the song! When music gives you the feels! Nothing better!

[@kentmeeker8315]

I was gonna take the time to answer these questions but this post does all of that and some. Their recovery as they allude to has a lot to do with their fans and the support they have earned through their positive message they continuously send. I guess that’s why they took the “most dedicated fans” alternative press award a few years back and after their accident. Been listening to these guys since the Returners album and they never disappoint. Especially live.

[@MatthewRunaway]

@@kentmeeker8315 Thank you for taking the time to comment brother! I've never seen them live:( I hope i get to! I forgot about that win at the AP Awards!

[@panthers6157]

Matthew Runaway I know I’m a little late to the party, but Jonathan said on his twitch stream on night that they will never return to the crash site.

[@Unknownusername1004]

My first tattoo is actually gonna be their band sign on my right arm. This band is so great with their craft

[@drsavage3262]

You're the first reactor I've watched it of almost a hundred that has mentioned the bass slide.. even bass players haven't mentioned it.. it's one of my favorite parts of the breakdown!

[@Deady5225]

Oh nice reaction man! Aftermath is so emotional but their new single Pressure Point is the hardest song they've ever pull out. You need to hear this, they have a lot of technical stuff on this one.

[@MatthewRunaway]

Thank you so much! I actually have Pressure Point on my list! I might do a reaction with a youtuber called Wyatt Stav on it. (This Week)

[@Deady5225]

@@MatthewRunaway Good! I'll wait for it :)

[@oernsen8131]

Finally, someone who pay that Bass slide the respect it deserves😂💪🏻🤘🏻 but most important, an awesome reaction

[@MatthewRunaway]

LMAO!! I love that you commented this! After I said that in the video I thought "know one is going to care about the bass slide!" Things i love! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment brother!

[@oernsen8131]

That's funny 😂 this Bass slide got me GOOSEBUMPS.

[@MatthewRunaway]

Lmao Agreed!!!

[@smokeythebear99]

First reaction I've seen mention it too, and I've watched plenty. Gotta love a dirty bass slide.

[@MatthewRunaway]

@@smokeythebear99 LMAO! I love that people are liking those kinda things! I thought people wouldn't care, but hell ya!

[@stevenference5284]

I always thought that the road they are showing is where the crash happened. You are the first one to mention this in any reaction videos I’ve seen.

[@MatthewRunaway]

Lol ya it’s funny things I think about! Apparently according to the singer, it was 10 mins from his house in Los Vegas so it’s not the crash site. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment!

[@RelentlessGamingU]

The first thing the drummer Googled was one legged drummers! He had no intentions of quitting !! I know Johnathon the vocalist almost gave up! But the fans were the reason he didn't

[@MatthewRunaway]

I love that!! And I’m glad he didn’t. If he did he would have been giving up on them all!

[@davidlhutcherson2439]

It always amazes me to see a country music person actually sits and listens to and understand a metal song......and respect it.... fist bump👊🤘 and subbed

[@joshuapeek9555]

its just so. satisfying watching someone groove to some hardcore tunes

[@iktpqmatt]

"I'd like to think I'd never cave in. A vicious battle I may never win. I'd like to think I'll come out stronger... Life's swinging hard but I'm swinging harder." If you haven't checked out their live video for Mercy that they shot from their first show since the accident then you should. Great reaction video, awesome to see someone from a different music genre dig their music and take the time to speak to your followers about why this band is unstoppable. 👍

[@joshmiller3313]

I recently was diagnosed with Neuropathy, and Guillain Barre Syndrome, and could barely walk, now I’m walking better with a walker/cane. This is the song that inspired me to get better. Also 23 days sober now, this song was my go to when I felt down and out

[@godiam502]

Great reaction, Matthew! I really enjoyed it. Such a powerful song. THE BEAT GOES ON!

[@MatthewRunaway]

I’m happy you enjoyed it! I knew it wouldn’t be the most popular video on the channel but I really wanted to do it!

[@godiam502]

@@MatthewRunaway I think more people will pick up on The Ghost Inside over time, they're a great band with a real story. They'll eventually see this and you'll pick up some more subs. Try to get back onto more Falling In Reverse. Was awesome to see Ronnie react to you on his livestream yesterday (not sure if you've seen it, you can find it on Twitch or KZbin). He appreciated your reaction a lot (but called you a dork, which is probably the lightest roast he's given so you did pretty well!). Falling In Reverse and general Ronnie fans are building a pretty massive community at the moment, so more reactions to them (Falling In Reverse, early Escapet the Fate and Ronnie's solo mix tapes) could drive a heap more subs your way. Not sure if you've listed to a huge heap of FIR, but some suggested reactoins could be: The Trilogy - Losing My Mind, Losing My Life and Drugs (in that order) The Drug In Me Is Reimagined / The Drug In Me is you The Fun Ones: I'm Not a Vampire, Good Girls Bad Guys, Bad Girls Club, Just Like You, Superhero Fuck You and All Your Friends Alone Chemical Prisoner Raised by Wolves Champion Brother Gangsta's Paradise (with Coolio cameo) Ronnie's Escape the Fate songs: As You're Falling Down (my Favourite) Not Good Enough for Truth in Cliche Situations I'm sure there's heap more...

[@MatthewRunaway]

@@godiam502 I agree! Thank you so much for taking the time to type that all out! I'm going to do a video of reacting to Ronnie lol! I haven't seen it yet but should be pretty funny! Then i'm going to do the other videos you were saying!

[@godiam502]

@@MatthewRunaway Awesome man, I look forward to it all. You seem to have such a diverse taste and knowledge of music, quite refreshing to watch. Keep up the great work!

[@MatthewRunaway]

@@godiam502 Thank you so much!! 🙏

[@saintoflostcauses]

I didn't read thru the comments so someone may have already told you this, but there's a whole short series with several episodes following the drummer and all he went through to get to where he's at now... Rehab, physical therapy etc.. Its really nice, but also emotional.

[@ryanford9705]

Video of the year. Endless emotion

[@davewetering7554]

That reminded me like a day to remember sound! Not in a bad, but in an even better way. What a quit way to remind this what a awesome deep song this was. Loved it

[@wilcohoutman2352]

As a drummer myself i cannot imagine what it would be too lose a limb so this song REALLY struck me personally so when i saw the part of him coming out of the hospital i just lost it because it home. And too respond about the device you were talking about the drummers dad made is specially for him

[@stoneosborne9247]

This video makes me cry every time. Idk how I would have made it through Baghdad in 07/08 without these dudes as my soundtrack.

[@Red1676]

The last bit of live footage was from their first show they played after their accident. He also didnt sign, that was one of the big surprises. The tattoo photos, they used every photo that was sent to them. My friend even pointed out his tattoo.

[@MatthewRunaway]

That really was my favorite part of the song! Just to see the support for them!

[@kingeryg]

The ghost inside was given the award for most loyal fans.. obviously represented by all the tattoos. I have yet to get mine 🤘

[@chriskendall8410]

First time checking the channel out but you're genuinely a good dude. Wish you the best in everything and I'm definitely stoppin by again. Cheers!

[@MatthewRunaway]

Thank you brother! I hope you enjoyed the content! Anything you’d like to see on the channel?

[@chriskendall8410]

@@MatthewRunaway Our Sorrows - Misery or Haste the Day - Chorus of Angels would be incredible. Much love man, awesome that you make an effort to reach out to all the commenters!

[@MatthewRunaway]

@@chriskendall8410 Awesome I'll add them to the list! And I do my best!

[@DeeGeeG]

It did end up being the album cover. From what I've seen they loved their fans even before this featuring their fans in the music video for Dear Youth.

[@Flutebuddie]

Something else to add about their drummer...(if I remember correctly) he basically gave up on music after he lost his leg, but then his dad said "fuck no you don't" and like engineered a special drum set that he could play on without needing prosthesis and then halfway forced his son to start drumming again, and that kind of brings me to tears as much as the accident itself.

[@codygregg9144]

Absolutely love The Ghost Inside.

[@felixpalmer407]

The lyrics are always in my head, it reminds me so much that I'm blessed with. Give hypermania by polaris a listen or the song masochist both are very emotional and heavy songs. Found your channel looking for different reactions to this song. I'm glad you enjoy it. And yes he did go back to the crash scene to film the scream he did.

[@bechillin1234]

so i have to admit that I very very much dislike country music (no disrespect), but watching you get down to this and seeing how much you appreciate it.....mad respect sir! it also opens up my way of think and mind about assumptions about others that are into other types of music. its really nice to see the broad range of taste of music.

[@TheBlownGSR]

Bog deep, let her eat, do it for dale. BRO, THE CLEETUS MCFARLAND KZbin CHANEL. HELL YEAH BROTHER.

[@MatthewRunaway]

Lmao!! You got it!! I’m surprised know one here watches Cleetus!! 🔥

[@choprox01]

well done reaction dude...respect

[@mrdelirious6392]

Bog deep brother! That made me smile, love Cleetus.

[@TartanSleeves]

Great video dude!

[@MatthewRunaway]

Thank you brother! Is there anything you'd like to see on the channel?

[@theutgardianchannel1952]

so if you want more emotional bands maybe try architects

[@MatthewRunaway]

Architects are SICK! Problem is I've hear a lot of songs from them, so I have to find songs I haven't heard.

[@theutgardianchannel1952]

@@MatthewRunaway maybe memento mori

[@MatthewRunaway]

Haven’t heard that! So I can take a look for sure!! Thank you for taking the time to comment by the way!

[@theutgardianchannel1952]

Thank you for answering, I really appreciate that.

[@MatthewRunaway]

@@theutgardianchannel1952 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@realtealcovers232]

It would be awesome if it was where the crash happened but that’s not where Vigil filmed his part. Since they all had to film separately due to the pandemic. That part was filmed near where he lives currently. Something I’ve noticed is that I think they layered in some crowd noise on the scream after the bridge. But yeah this song is incredible and goosebump inducing. I’ve listened to these guys for over 10 years now and I’m so glad they’ve persevered. They helped change my life and it’s time I give back to them.

[@MatthewRunaway]

That’s what people have been saying! I’ll listen for the crowd part you’re talking about next time thought! What a great track! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@realtealcovers232]

@@MatthewRunaway of course! Great video man. Thanks for taking your time to share.

[@MatthewRunaway]

@@realtealcovers232 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@Ryl0o]

the desert shots are from a place that is near the vocalist house in Vegas, he stated he does not want to go back to that road in el peso,

[@MatthewRunaway]

Ok! That is crazy! And ya I can see why he wouldn’t!

[@Numernabis]

No. It wasn't filmed at the crash site. Jonathan said that this was recorded with iPhone and drone 10 minutes away outside his house in Las Vegas.

[@MatthewRunaway]

True! It looks similar, but I can imagine they wouldn’t want to go back!

[@zacharycardenas353]

The video of recovery beside was with the first show after the crash

[@AshleyKerr232]

For me not hearing the band before I have to say that they are really good and I had some mixed emotions during the song. It just shows that no matter what happens as long as you stick together you can get through anything. You have proven it the last few weeks as I look forward to your reaction videos

[@MatthewRunaway]

Thank you so much! And I’m happy you’re enjoying the videos! It’s such a crazy story.

[@AshleyKerr232]

I have to agree that it’s a crazy story. Your videos give me something to look forward to each day they come out that I can’t sit still at all the days they come out. I’m always going to enjoy the reaction videos

[@MatthewRunaway]

@@AshleyKerr232 That makes me so happy! I'm trying for every second day. and working on some other stuff as well.

[@AshleyKerr232]

Matthew Runaway believe it or not but I kinda figured that out pretty much to the timing of them too and that’s why I get excited for those days. Besides I try to work on other stuff myself until the new videos come out so I’ll understand if you can’t get one out

[@MatthewRunaway]

@@AshleyKerr232 Nice! at this point I think I can keep it up!!:)

[@iMatty_2]

The device the drummer uses to play was made by his dad! He named it "The Hammer"! You can find his post about it on his Instagram page :)

[@pickleoh5454]

Love the reaction and this band! Only thing is maybe let the song play through all the way once and then do a breakdown play through. Good way to pay respect to the art in full and also extend your content. Love from the pickle❤️

[@WrathUponEden]

amazing

[@MatthewRunaway]

💪

[@Nemesis-pf9th]

Triumph over tragedy 🤟

[@billekeman5412]

I was told the singer said on a live stream that the location he filmed at was a spot close to his home that resembled the road they crashed on. Take it for what you will, but if it came from the horse's mouth you can't argue. I didnt see the live. I'd assume its true.

[@D4mnis]

it is :) watching his streams regularly, seen it as well. Kind of understandable, that he wouldn't want to film it right at the accident's spot

[@MatthewRunaway]

Oh ok! Still very powerful! Thank you for taking the time to comment and letting me know!

[@MatthewRunaway]

@@D4mnis True ok! still such a powerful song! Thank you for confirming and commenting!

[@D4mnis]

@@MatthewRunaway If u wanna check it out yourself: I created a clip a few hours ago on twitch. Should be viewable on Jonathans Channel (VigilSC) :D

[@MatthewRunaway]

Oh really! Ok thank you very much!

[@OhCapitainIAmSinking]

I feel like I've seen this channel, before. Did you react to a Halestorm song, at one point?

[@silentjay-cy8ye]

You listen to Fit For A King, Wage War or August Burns Red? 3 amazing bands if you haven't, you should check them out.

[@MatthewRunaway]

I listen to August Burns Red but non of the new stuff! I'll check all three out!

[@silentjay-cy8ye]

@@MatthewRunaway If you like music videos check out defender by August Burns Red. It's off their newest album. They also have Marianas Trench, White Washed, Truth of a Liar, Composure, King of Sorrow, The Frost, Invisible Enemy. Fit For A King has Price of Agony, Engraved, Oblivion, Tower of Pain, Backbreaker, Dead Memory, Deathgrip, Youth|division... Pretty much every song by them is amazing. Wage War has a lot of really good music too. Their older music is heavier than their newer stuff, but it's still an amazing album that they dropped not too long ago.

[@MatthewRunaway]

Hell ya I’ll get lots of them on here! I’ve seen/heard a few of them but we’ll get it done!

[@silentjay-cy8ye]

@@MatthewRunaway I'm excited! I'll be keeping an eye out. A lot of those songs I named are some of my favorite songs so it'll be cool to see what you think about them.

[@MatthewRunaway]

Lmao I have a feeling ill like lmao! Thank you for taking the time to comment on the channel btw!

[@saintoflostcauses]

Oh man. I'm hesitant to watch this again bc when all of this happened and following even now, I boo hoo'd my eyes out... Like ugly cried through the whole thing, however I'm very interested to see your reaction to it... ::DEEP BREATH::😕🥺😩

[@tander101]

He's wearing khakis and a sweater, but he's screaming like Satan. 😏 Yesssss

[@MatthewRunaway]

LMAO

[@Red1676]

Welcome to hardcore. Hoodies and camo shorts.

[@MatthewRunaway]

@@Red1676 LMAO! Yes! For the win!

[@silentjay-cy8ye]

@@Red1676 and windbreakers. Can't forget windbreakers!

[@deanrichmond29]

PLEASE react to The Jester by Badflower. It is an incredible song. Love your channel so far.

[@MatthewRunaway]

Thank you so much and I'll add that track to the list!!

[@deanrichmond29]

@@MatthewRunaway hell yeah! Thank you

[@MatthewRunaway]

💪🏻

[@sparkyspankins9205]

I can't believe you haven't done some Tool... You should get the army behind you and boost your views. Try Rosetta Stoned, Right in Two and go from there

[@donchaffins1313]

You said any genre, I have one for you, check out Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and the song The Donkey Headed Adversary of Humanity Opens The Discussion.

[@bigpapi8558]

We need more metal on the channel please

[@MatthewRunaway]

Coming!!!💪🏻

[@MrCooldude5231]

Lmao you using cleetus’s phrases is comical.

[@josephbyrne1618]

Do run by nick nittoli

[@MatthewRunaway]

It's on the list! It's been requested a few times!

[@dankydrop]

WHO THE F PAUSES A SONG DURING A BREAKDOWN !? You monster !!!

[@dankydrop]

This guy is so freaking frustrating pausing the video and talking too much. Just shut up. Listen. Period.

[@AMAbeja]

I respect you as a person, but does anyone really listen to country? It's just to lousy and takes no talent at all.