DID NOT EXPECT THIS - Fire From The Gods "Excuse Me" - REACTION / REVIEW

[@allenlegacy242]

This band is insane. About time you reviewed them.

[@toyotaecw]

Newest album is very butt/rap-rock heavy but still decent.

[@Channelisunderconstruction]

He did say he just heard of them

[@zombiespongebob6903]

great dudes... used to run into them as they were at shows watching their favorite bands ... got to love bands supporting other bands even when they are not even playing that show

[@Engineer_Heathen]

AJ is such a cool dude. They were opening for OM&M a couple years ago and it was right after a mass shooting happened, and he gave such a nice heartfelt speech about loving each other and to stop gun violence, and it was very moving. Plus I got to shake his hand after the concert which was awesome. Not to mention they are incredible live.

[@zerozeeros]

Unfortunately criminals dont care for that sentiment. If it wasnt guns it would be something else

[@AW-qz4kk]

@@zerozeeros exactly. Only way to stop gun violence is that everyone has guns too. Only takes one good guy with a gun to end a mass shooting.

[@Cityz3nn]

@@AW-qz4kk I'm always baffled that people actually believe that when it is so easy to correlate mass shootings and no gun control... Literally everywhere besides the US, shootings aren't even a consideration exactly because people don't have guns.

[@Sempiternal773]

Really happy you enjoyed this track. This song has been around for a good bit but has become even more relevant than ever.

[@zerozeeros]

Sort of. It only addresses one aspect but ignores every other one. The song is cool but its very misguided

[@AutomaticDuck300]

@@zerozeeros at least they're saying All Lives Matter

[@altarofcore4648]

can't believe you didn't heard this band before. 9m+ views that's alot

[@METALBIRB]

Love it how some of you think I've heard almost everything already. I take it as a compliment haha

[@altarofcore4648]

@@METALBIRB have you heard UABB already? i don't see you react any song from them on your channel. i highly recommended this band if you haven't heard yet

[@KrC_Games]

@@METALBIRB yo man, beed fallowing your chanel for about a year now, really want you to try Fire From The Gods - In To The Blue, this one really impresive

[@SWC-el8lp]

BANGER Edit: Even the acoustic version they did of this song is sick.

[@stevenolsen8819]

That version is one of my favorite acoustic versions of an original track ever. They're extremely talented.

[@ToothBooth]

Thank you!

[@ScreenSpidah]

Backwordz next, backwordz next!

[@Wessohot]

Yeah the funny thing is the Vocalist of Backwordz is the original vocalist of Fire from the godz and he wrote this song and fire from the gods found this guy because he matched Backwordz Vocalist Mannerisms

[@ScreenSpidah]

@@Wessohot Eric is irreplaceable 👊. It's funny because, at least to my knowledge, Fire From the Gods doesn't touch on this sound as much beyond this song. Most of their tracks are more-or-less cut and dry alt-metalcore tracks.

[@Wessohot]

@@ScreenSpidah true Eric is irreplaceable and thats why I don’t like fire from the gods much because they tried to replace eric with a guy that favors him and everything

[@ScreenSpidah]

@@Wessohot I like some of their songs, objectively speaking. Subjectively speaking, it's totally disrespectful what they did to Eric, from replacing him with a copy on purpose, and releasing his song as their own.

[@Wessohot]

@@ScreenSpidah i mean eric even called them out on the song Be Great and he doesn’t hate them for it anymore doing because he trying to be great and not petty

[@xClintBeastwood]

You should check out the band called Backwordz. The lead vocalist Eric July was the former vocalist for Fire from the Gods. He is a youtuber too with like 350k+ subs!

[@alctaurion9038]

Yeah definitely like backwordz more

[@coryemanuel176]

Yes

[@sharonlloyd1]

Yes Eric actually wrote this song.

[@anoceanbetweenus89]

Totally agree on your comment about bringing in different genres and sounds of various countries and cultures. Metal needs more diversity and it’s awesome how much it’s expanded in the last ten years.

[@HenryRuins]

As for me who searches and finds new bands constantly There is a lot of diversity in metal but often it just doesn't go that well together

[@ianwest7763]

The only thing I don't like about FFTG is they seem to have a lot of similarities in their sound, song structure, and vocal delivery across their discography. I do like their sound and I can jam a couple tracks pretty hard, especially in a playlist where you get a sweet change from whatever the previous song was, but for me, when I dove into their discography, it was a little flat from cover to cover. I know this might not be a popular opinion, but hey, its' mine. Great reaction Birb!!!

[@ToothBooth]

Will pass this on to customer service dept. 🤙🏼

[@Dwoalin]

I don't hear nearly enough people talking about Fire From the Gods. Such a solid band.

[@Daniel-SpiritedAway]

I didnt expect this reaction at all. Damn, I‘m hyped. This is a band that got me into metal.

[@davidhayes4840]

The singers voice displays slot of the same soul and grit as the singer from Sevendust

[@jbasti227]

Man it’s been a min since I’ve heard this tune. Love it

[@ToothBooth]

Thanks for the love and reaction! On tour with Norma Jean check your local venue to see if we’re heading to your city!

[@MaPleWoRlDOrder]

I got to see them when they toured with Five Finger Death Punch/Three Days Grace/Bad Wolves and they are SO GOOD live. AJ absolutely kills the vocals live and he's such an amazing frontman

[@XAVR_]

The WWE PPV Theme tour 😂

[@Harv72b]

This one's been on my playlist ever since it dropped. Love the energy, love the flow, love the message. ❤️❤️❤️

[@VladShadz]

Dude you gotta check out their song Right Now, it's a banger too

[@curcedahearse1673]

I'm pretty sure their previous vocalist wrote the lyrics for this song. He started a new band called Backwordz, you should check them out.

[@MaPleWoRlDOrder]

I'm fairly certain Eric July wrote this song yea. Eric was really really cringe about it tho. He liked to pretend that he was a better frontman/vocalist than AJ is and would shit talk the band for replacing him with someone similar to him in style (even though Eric is the one that chose to leave the band because the band wanted to focus on going on tour and stuff) I wanted to like Backwordz but even as someone with a degree in political science and loves political stuff, Backwordz was way too edgy with their lyrics/songs. It just felt like the highschooler who just learned what libertarianism is and decided to form a generic metalcore band but also wanted to include his friend who was super into rap to be in the band. Eric's super talanted but i just couldn't get into their stuff sadly.

[@GarettChamberlin]

@@MaPleWoRlDOrder That actually not what he did. He never said he was a better vocalist. He ragged on the band and the new vocalist for trying to mimic him as much as possible

[@GarettChamberlin]

I agree. I think Backwordz is 10x better and more original than new FFTG

[@WindyCityNick]

@@GarettChamberlin So he wanted them to switch up a style that worked enough for them to go on tour? That's hilarious. I agree with Stock Master, Backwordz lyrics are incredibly cringe it's like they were written by a 15 year old lol. Both bands are pretty generic metalcore though.

[@HenryRuins]

@@WindyCityNick Yeah that's funny since touring is basically the only way to bands to make money and continue as a band for years to come apart from merch sales

[@thedonsz9186]

Their song End Transmission is my favorite, totally different vibe. Much more melodic

[@Commandercolt44]

Check out their song End Transmission

[@metallicakevin1]

wooow wow, never heard of them, they are fking awesome!

[@kelvinrodriguez4594]

This band is amazing, please react to more by them, I suggest to listen to “the voiceless” next

[@cgafken]

I love this track and the message behind it!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@mr.mayhem7102]

I think I requested this song last year lol better late than never lol this band goes hard let's see some more of these guys check out the song (right now )

[@Succulent_Hamm]

Another one of their songs to check out is Truth to the weak (Not Built To Collapse) its off their newest album. Saw these guys open up at warped tour and they put on such a great performance.

[@jordanbrown8386]

Heard of this band forever ago surprised you of all people havent heard this yet lol

[@zombiespongebob6903]

This song was fire, several years back, At least locally here in Texas... its good to see that this song has stood the test of time.

[@JesusOfPaign]

Bid of a throwback , but this song is sooo good. Never liked much of their other work, aside from their early early stuff with Eric as the vocalist. BUT their song End Transmission is sooooo good too

[@dominicpalio855]

Check out their song "Right Now" - Its more relevant than ever and an absolute banger

[@CoutinhoPogba]

I found this band just after "Evolve" came out. Amazing band!

[@brendonlake1522]

Wow, this is a well put together track & very impressive!

[@heathstory9655]

These guys are dope! Every one of their albums is gold.

[@Flashblackyc4]

I think it’s time to hit up some Dirty Loops again. ‘Rock You’ is the catchiest song around. You’ll love it. And yes I’m first and foremost a metal head! Awesome reaction ❤️🔥💪🏼😊

[@PeteAtoms]

You should check out the acoustic version!

[@Ah01e72]

Wow I heard a song before you?!? Awesome song

[@carlonhale7538]

Definitely gotta check out the song the voiceless it's amazing

[@Kaji653]

It's about damn time someone checked these guys out they are beast

[@JR.849]

It's called rapcore :) My favorites by FFTG are Evolve and Into the Blue!

[@Tipsi_Jedi]

I call it Nu Reggae Metal and it is so FIRE! Pun intended haha. React to American Sun (the song) it is so sick man.

[@Zlorak]

FFTG are pretty amazing, their new albums are real sick tbh. However, I think is kinda sad that this song in particular wasn't written by the band. It was written by Eric July, former FFTG vocalist, and it seems this is not acknowledged anywhere. Before someone jumps on me, FFTG had songs with him and the difference on lyrics structure when Eric July was in the band and now is just enourmous. That being said, I saw them live yesterday in The Forge, IL and they were killing it. Amazing band, AJ is such an amazing vocalist and is pretty vocal about social/political problems. He stays true to the message being delivered through their songs. I hope to see them again live sometime.

[@1SecondToLight]

These folks are breath of fresh air, they blend rap, metalcore, alt.metal and prog rock vibes into something really creative. I wish you have started with Narrative album review, because songs like In Spite Of Doubt and Into The Blue are so powerful in terms of emotions. But if you gon't go that far at least react to The Voiceless and End Transmission. Their early stuff is fun to listen to, but it has more from rnb and post-hardcore because of the previous vocalist. Btw, you definitely need to listen Oceans of Slumber, very proggy and atmospheric type of music despite having death/doom influence as well (jazzy too!) it is so cool to have black musicians on the metal since they have unique vocal range that is so well adapted to any type of music.

[@The_Horse-leafs_Cabbage]

What a fuckin vocalist... Kinda mad I didn't really get into this band when this song first came out.

[@jkandte]

Listen to the two full length albums from these guys, they're amazing.

[@DooDooDaddyTV]

You and everyone else on the internet needs to check out Above, Below's new song "Melting Amber" out. That shit goes SO hard.

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

BTW I would check out The Fever 333 next for this nu-metal revival worship. They're a lot like Rage Against The Machine without the flashy guitar work.

[@SWC-el8lp]

And they have one of the sickest drummers alive.

[@ja_cow_ski]

Trust me he knows Fever333 🥵🥵🥵

[@ja_cow_ski]

Check out They Don’t Like It (feat. Sonny from P.O.D.). So good

[@coppertopofficial6773]

Damn, P.O.D! Now there’s a name I haven’t seen in a while!

[@robertshank8783]

Aye some FFTG love. Should check out their song "Right Now" next.

[@DaGobster1]

Another great one that has a similar sound is DVSR - Bloodlust.

[@scruffynips13]

Hell yeah, not enough people react to this band. Especially this song though, it's so good.

[@disturbed1com401]

Yo, Fire From The Gods is, well, pretty fire! Seriously check out their last album, it's SO good

[@BernhardBernard]

Gotta hear that new Ghost Iris

[@danielspencer4564]

Glad I'm not the only one who keeps caviar in their pocket

[@julioolivo773]

best part of the reaction is at @1:13 xD

[@bencliff2271]

I cannot believe you've never listened to these guys lol they are fucking incredible, the lead singer has some of the best range of vocals out there, their best song is End Transmission, that song is just incredible across the board, so glad you enjoyed these guys Birb

[@Blackbirb5150]

"Yeah I'm drinking wine, im fancy af. I got caviar in my pocket it too. That'd be awesome actually... Pretty gross too 🥴" that shit had me laughing for some reason 😂

[@UnhallowedEssence]

If you want a few examples of the vocalists range (fairly sure his name is AJ Channer?) check out End Transmission, All My Heroes Are Dead and Right Now, those tracks are just bangers

[@RyanCogar]

Yeah the vocalist is very versatile & they have many great tracks man, should dig deeper for sure!

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

Not huge on these guys, but I like some of their songs like this one. They're basically Sevendust (clean vocals) meets Skindred (rapping + instrumentals).

[@kungfufuzz1985]

You really need to listen to their song "Voiceless" my absolute favourite of theirs. Awesome band and great reaction

[@eddiem1494]

Gotta react to FFTG Right Now! 🔥🔥🔥

[@allisonhill3233]

love this band!

[@curtismorgan9789]

Badass band man, you should check out their other song "The End Transmission"

[@machelmartosoedjono1371]

Sick! Reminds me of “Candiria”

[@martinrogers8465]

Yoo these guys are awesome

[@EzPulsy]

React to Pretenders (single version) and Right Now please !

[@brennt7796]

Noir from Reflections!!

[@decadude8968]

You should react to a Backwordz song. The front man, Eric July, used to be the vocalist for Fire From the Gods. Pretty sure this was the song that Eric wrote before he left the band.

[@Wessohot]

It is the song he wrote before he left

[@EmskoppSascha]

Discrepancies next!!!!

[@outofthedark18_gaming]

These guys are so good.!♡\m/\m/🖤🖤 you have to do more.!♡ yes his vocals are just incredible.!♡ it gives me goosebumps and chills everytime.!♡ the whole band is great.!♡ Definitely check out more forsure.!♡\m/\m/🖤🖤

[@rapmike94]

The lead singer is one of my boys brother

[@RebelKicks-mn4kc]

Gotta check out End Transmission by them. Easily their best song. It’s definitely more melodic and focuses more on the metal side of things rather than rap

[@AnimetalViking]

React to Backwordz next. Self-Ownership is a great track to start with. Be Great is also awesome too.

[@dannysteele4442]

Mate you should react to russian circles - 309 live studio vertion just amazing jazz doom instrumental of a song mate

[@Blackbirb5150]

Have you ever heard/reacted to DevilDriver?

[@k.d.6068]

React to live studio version of it

[@outofthedark18_gaming]

Do end transmission next.!♡ or right now.!♡ the voiceless is great too. But right now that one deals with worldly issues like what's going on right now.!♡\m/\m/

[@cristianvaldesgalaz8826]

Check out Break the Cycle🙏

[@DrSMILE-xc1dp]

You should check out Kublai Khan ,

[@marsha821230]

You should try the band discrepancies ....

[@PhaZeUnleashed]

Should have picked end transmission.

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

Wine From The Gods

[@BrownGuyGaming91]

Fire from the gods - the voiceless!

[@kintsugi3932]

I call them Reggae Nu Metalcore lol

[@sourgummyworms45]

Ah shit man your just finding this Fire 🔥ehh? Extremely underrated band and Frontman. FFTG original frontman is nothing to scuff at neither check out Be Great by Backwordz!!!

[@slothman300]

This band is way too good for our ears

[@Strike1stCobraKaiTV]

Eric July is a true libertarian.

[@patrykj547]

Btw you have to react to voiceless this song shows his range

[@Pineappleonpizza723]

This band is fire. I'm suprised you never heard of them.

[@king_in_y3ll0w]

Hey man, I love your channel and reactions, you should deffinetily check out and react to Awake The Mutes - Salt.

[@cvrrup746]

How have you never reacted to this?

[@jackfromthejungle7538]

You didnt hear this before??? Oh maaan :D

[@patrykj547]

wait I have Deja Vu I thought you were reacted to this

[@michaeldrummond6809]

If you take out the rapping, this song reminds me a ton of Gemini Syndrome

[@_notofthisearth]

Backwordz is sooo much better. And Eric July is a very intelligent dude.

[@mosesh06]

Red head...guy.. 😪

[@australianwi-fi]

lmao "anyway... music."

[@miketaylor954]

It is POD with a better singer.

[@travy9148]

END TRANSMISSION NOW.

[@SangyWangy1]

He’s late to the party lol

[@METALBIRB]

No expiration date on music brotha!

[@SangyWangy1]

@@METALBIRB for sure haha just figured you heard of them before

[@EwwYourSkinny]

I’m gonna tell you right now as to why you SHOULDNT support this band. I used to listen to them when their first EP came out. So essentially they had another singer who didn’t want to tour until they built up their fan base more. So they decided to drop him for another singer who LITERALLY looks just like him. They kept the same style and everything but it’s extremely messed up. He’s Eric July or something on KZbin. If you listen to their old songs like smokescreen that’s Eric. They even had one of their new songs which was written by Eric recorded with both singers. Sure it’s good but I just can’t get behind how sleazy they handled it.