FINAL Forcing People that Hate Metal to React to Brutal Breakdowns (AT ARMOR GYM) + NAME CHANGE

[@cliffsideofficial5607]

"You're listening to Forever..... I hope not" 😂😂. We loved this. Thanks for including us!

[@pinklife4310]

That rare moment when someone says "I listen to pretty much anything" and actually backs it up. Nice

[@dmnsea]

"hahaha, classic" moment😂

[@RetriMusic]

So true

[@matthewpage789]

I think what most people miss about aggressive music is that the bands aren’t screaming at you- they are screaming so you don’t have to. Once you get that and let your negative emotions flow out of you it all makes sense. Congratulations on the new channel!

[@CrusaderOfBHole]

Dude I thought I was insane when I told people this. I'm so glad I'm not the only one who says this

[@nealtheall7236]

This guy gets it.

[@JimLaski]

Yes!

[@hunterjw88]

you put what ive felt for years into words

[@nollienick1121]

Wow. Never knew how to put it to words. This is perfect. It is cathartic for me

[@eriknilsson9074]

I think it would be interesting to mix in some more melodic songs or other subgenres in these videos to get a little variety to show people how diverse metal can be. It's fun to see people get really surprised by the heaviness but easing them into the genre could be fun to see too great videos though keep it up excited to see what comes next.

[@erxanerxan9769]

its also funny that pretty much every metal song here falls into 2 or 3 subgenres . While there are metal songs that you can basically sleep to . Idk why they choose only these ones

[@immotay]

With so many subgenres I feel like it's kinda sad that it's pretty much metalcore and deathcore, I mean, giving the guys some variety from NWOBHM to some Thrash to Technical Death Metal would be cool af. Maybe one episode going through different subgenres from the lightest to the heaviest? That would also be very interesting.

[@thetej1098]

Dude I s2g, its just metalcore/deathcore/djent etc all around on these channels showing what's popular in modern metal and then they wonder why all the reactions are almost all the same Melodic death metal, power metal, folk metal etc these genres will be so much better in easing people in and showing them the more melodic sides of metal music

[@erxanerxan9769]

@@thetej1098 yeah , they dont even need to show tjem new songs man , the olds one do the job perfectly

[@ToesGoblin]

I was thinking the same exact thing. Show them the complexity in the instrumentation, to open their mind. I feel like a lot of them just hone in on the vocals as soon as they come in. Which just distracts them from how beautiful the melodies actually are under the vocals.

[@thehood3093]

It's really funny because metal actually helps my anxiety. When I'm getting stressed out I'll start blasting Crown Magnetar or something like that and for some insane reason it genuinely calms me down 🤷‍♂

[@KizRar]

Yep same here and for for a lot of other person also. It's because of the catharsis brutal music (bot only metal, all kind of extreme music) helps ease out "bad" feelings

[@YenShively]

There’s a psychological reason for that! There’s a lot of studies done on it! 😊

[@srt5musik]

Heavy music is cathartic 👍 ADHD is treated with amphetamines... It's the same principle.

[@Defensive_Wounds]

I go for Suffocation's self titled album - but yeah, non metalheads have no idea! It is like the anger, frustration is being drained from you via the music so you can sit there relaxed or bang along getting it out. Hence the calming down. Them on the other hand hear noise and it somehow stresses them out! lol

[@cowboyfromhell6669]

I couldn't agree more, metal music is relaxing to me, It helps me after I've had a bad day.

[@losingstreak415]

The editing is so good in this video. "I lied." I laughed so hard at that. Perfect.

[@IraWahlmeier]

This has convinced me that almost anyone can be taught to appreciate metal. People *like it* aside from the death vocals. And who the hell likes death vocals when they start getting into metal?? I'm a hardcore death metal and deathcore fan, and I ascribe fucking Paramore as being the impetus of my path to metal. I worked my way up through Papa Roach, and Motorhead, and Alter Bridge, and eventually I ONLY wanted screams. At one point it was Chelsea Grin and Carnifex and Winds of Plague and Job For A Cowboy and if it weren't them then I didn't want it. But it took years and years of listening to heavier music to get me there. People can be taught to appreciate the heaviness. ALSO! I loved hearing more of the person behind the camera! It'd be cool (though a totally different genre of video) to slowly build these people up to the level of metal that this series has been dominated by.

[@alexv.9540]

Excited to see where the channel goes from here! I’d love to see some Reflections on here one day

[@KILLSTREAKUS]

We finally made it 🫡 thank you 🙏🏻

[@justwhy3257]

I love Halo and finding this song made me cream a little. Added and followed

[@KevinQ25]

@@justwhy3257 MyChildren MyBride and Escape the Fate (Ronnie era) both have songs about Halo

[@spyder2238]

racoon jam icon was awesome lol

[@johndorsey3932]

The Arnold clip got me. LMAO!!! 😂😂😂

[@cranehook4715]

Raccoon caught me off guard, probably laughed more than I should've 🤘🤙

[@dxm028]

Throwing in the cleansing is nasty work 😂😂😂

[@warchantillini]

Especially the WIll Ramos one😂😂🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Nick_Lawhead93]

This channel's the best thing that's happened to my metal & workout playlists! Still waiting for Brand of Sacrifice to make an appearance. Love the new channel name!

[@pyr0lyZer]

That Anodyne Sea breakdown is always an involuntary headbang moment.

[@amatic_sym]

Happened as I read your comment lollll😭

[@theloadedbrush3152]

This guy's editing is hilarious, I'm here for it

[@ashertonic2798]

If nothing else, props to Paul for coming back

[@joaoaugustolandim]

Nah. I wish he didn't. He's just disrespectful.

[@TheOutlawProphet]

I absolutely love everything about these videos. But by far, the editing and inserted dancing animals take the cake haha. Not to mention, Darkness Divided being back is epic!

[@Zilvia33]

I am very thankful that you will continue this series, because it's about the only good thing left to watch on KZbin!!!

[@yourordinaryguitarist]

you should show them bands like beartooth, killswitch, ice nine kills, bring me the horizon and sleep token. They may like the mix of clean singing and more melodic riffs. Maybe they would like lighter metal band and melodic metal bands better for the clean singing and harmonies. (ik ice nine kills isn’t rlly melodic but spencer has an awesome clean voice so just go with it)

[@zachhenderson7982]

I've learned watching reaction channels you have to gradually ease into metal. Even myself I've gotten more into heavier deathcore and metalcore that a few years ago i would've hated.

[@warchantillini]

"Instead of the cleansing, it should be the purging"😂😂😂

[@mathewkristensen3589]

I liked how Paul kept looking at the camera after that one too

[@Bamboozle2319]

I've got mad respect for the woman willing to say she was wrong.

[@Tacos_au_Metal]

I feel like adding some genrefluid metal on these videos could go a looong wayyy, like winter by synestesia, or die by my hand of Sullivan king, anything of imminence or darko us, cus the genre mix could be more acceptable to non metal listeners and also just the combo that works surprisingly well gets a hella good reaction

[@ekselentofficial]

all of these, please

[@Killswitch1411]

He throws too much deathcore music into this. Would have been nice to see the bands with heavy vocals with clean singing. Threw them into the deep end with these bands lol.

[@Tacos_au_Metal]

@@Killswitch1411 yeah definitely I reckon genrefluid bands are the best, that's why EC was enjoyed so much Bands like imminence or darko would be great to see If he wants to put bloody deathcore why not winter by synestia, has that classical touch that people could enjoy Make them suffer too especially their newer stuff

[@fabianrepple5951]

Whaaat?? Darkness Divided reunited? What a banger! Sooooooo dope😊!!! Yes!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@RazeHellMedia]

So glad they're back!

[@fabianrepple5951]

@@RazeHellMedia This new song is exactly what i love so much about metalcore: fast, melodic, heavy, perfectly timed clean vocals, blast beats, breakdowns, guitar solos. Perfect! And even better with a positive christian influence. So excited, great band.

[@adamfeldberg9521]

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[@gordon5064]

I would love if you broadened the spectrum of subgenres you present to the people in your videos a bit... This was the 4th video I've watched and it's been 75% Deathcore, 20% Metalcore and like 5% Tech Death sprinkled in in every single video. I enjoy the videos for what they are and the bits you edit in are really funny but you basically just confirm the stereotypes that non-metal listeners already have by only throwing breakdowns and harsh vocals at them.

[@damiengrief]

Interesting to see your change in direction. Hopefully you can keep up the content pace and get some interesting people on to react to more metal. As long as you keep the same kind of vibes up with the channel, I'll definitely stick around. Best of luck!

[@GamerDaSkater]

You should definitely introduce people to I see stars , scarlxrd ,pierce the veil , a day to remember, starset , silent planet, under oath, falling in reverse etc❤️ have more diverse metal to show people that not all metal is the same and super heavy

[@STXErad]

I think they could get into Starset, PTV, and falling in reverse as well. Id also recommend wind wakers

[@brendangibson8200]

I'm not sure they could handle the lyrics to Scarlxrd 😂

[@GamerDaSkater]

@@brendangibson8200 lmao you right 😂 but atleast they know trap metal exist 😅

[@tophfb]

And fun shit like Electric Callboy, or borderline rap shit like Fox Lake, Paleface Swiss, Attila. I know he’s shown this but even more Bilmuri and shit like Dance Gavin Dance, Poppy, Kim Dracula etc.

[@alecmiller5296]

Show them the intro to Heart Attack and they might literally have one

[@SLAWA4771]

Always good to see Leo covers)

[@muzicman1980]

I'm excited to see where this goes. This channel has become of my favorites because it introduces me to new music and bands. I have this Spotify playlist saved and I share it out alllllll the time.

[@UnWorthyBand]

For those who dig this kinda music, we just dropped two new singles for our upcoming EP which drops next week!

[@Habit117]

Dope uploads. Glad you decided to take it upon your own to make great content further and not give up on this great concept. The memes are pretty neat, too!

[@jonnyj00rgen]

the knocked loose Paul breakdown callout edit got me

[@amaryllis604]

The cynical guy is pretty funny 😂 and the EDM fan might be converted into a metalhead someday!

[@lightningmonky7674]

I started out as a dubstep fan, still am, but now I love bass drops AND breakdowns

[@White2098]

This is like a tutorial on how to make people hate metal more. Show people that metal has plenty of r&b, electronic, and vibes to it!

[@crystallava5002]

The edits throughout the video's are cracking me up every time, keep putting those in please 😂 idk why it's so fun to see non-metalheads react to this stuff

[@viciousbroccoli2411]

Love these videos. It is always fun to watch and makes my day. I subscribed and wish you the best working independently. Now add some Jinjer in there dangit! 😉

[@YenShively]

“I want this one on my playlist” Hell yes!!! 💪

[@harryhogan-shaw5472]

August Burns Red are goated and the colab was an absolute banger

[@astrowerm]

That meme with the chick trying the soda had me dying laughing lmao more cause i wasnt expecting it

[@KevinQ25]

I love that they think the Killstreak song is so angry and probably have no idea it’s about a video game 😅

[@KILLSTREAKUS]

Ope.

[@helenakasunic8810]

When the girl said "I listene to everything" I was like ok, no way she's gonna like any of this 😅😂 but I was very pleasantly surprised when she actually liked almost everything. Love her and can definitely see her as metalhead in the future! And once again your editing is just soo good 🔥😂

[@lacunarikain2]

You said this was different? "I lied" 🤣🤣

[@Dwoalin]

“Okay Jeremiah…” 🤣 Oh shit, you put Pyrithion in there??? Such a good EP!

[@Tennessee968]

Just discovered you're in Knoxville. My goodness I'm 15 mins away! LC. Love these videos man.

[@mtdrew83]

It makes me happy that you included the Cookie Monster Metal clip!!

[@massivegamer5200]

This video was great killstreak was a great song to play at the end they dropped a great album and the new all that remains is great Keep up the awesome work and it’s going to be weird not bring gym people to react to metal but I’m looking forward to the new content

[@KILLSTREAKUS]

🫶🏻

[@alecmiller5296]

@@KILLSTREAKUSI have never heard your stuff before but it’s awesome! Instant add to my playlist

[@Kered-9]

I love the default older person response "I can't understand a damn thing they are saying" LOL! Does it matter? How do they listen to instrumental music?

[@mackmakesathing1142]

Joe Vs the Volcano reference, such a great deep cut. The raccoon was amazing as well.

[@KGGAMING606]

That's amazing KillStreak-The Fall Of Reach was on there. I love that band. Soon as Killstreak put their first song out I was instantly hooked. \m/

[@KILLSTREAKUS]

🙏🏻

[@RayTheViking]

Need to add Weston Super Maim (Perfect Meadows In Every Direction) to the list of experiments. Also it would be awesome to see a pallet cleanser for the "participants" to enjoy at the end. Stuff like..... Oceans Of Slumber (The Decay Of Disregard), Leprous (Rewind), Katatonia (Behind The Blood), Caligula's Horse (Golem), Rivers Of Nihil (Where Owls Know My Name), Karnivool (We Are), Demon Hunter(I Will Fail You),

[@architectsxiii5379]

You guys should start easier, like typical bands we listened to before branching heavier. Linkin Park, Papa roach, korn, disturbed, then more into post-hardcore/metalcore bands, then deathcore. a lot of us didnt start out enjoying heavy, like wine, an acquired taste.

[@joshhollingsworth8681]

I think for the next one, take the people with the most adverse reactions throughout the series and show them stuff like sleeptoken or imminence. Ya know, stuff that could ease them into how good metal can be while still giving them the melodic parts

[@knifeboy99]

THANKS FOR THE CLEANSING. I LOVE WILL RAMOS AND AUGUST BURNS RED

[@MrEmoelmo1996]

Id like to suggest some hands like houses. Also Egypt central. :)

[@shayaanahmed8188]

Been following your channel for a while now and it seems really interesting ngl. Now that you have the independence of adding music outside of Armour Gym playlist, you can maybe try out bands like Allt, Vildhjarta, Lorna Shore etc.

[@Wyatt.D.Loiselle]

LETS GO!!! Cliffside is on here! You should play Glacial next time... They were so good when we played with them last year!

[@lightningmonky7674]

"That doesn't hype you up at all? Doesn't make you feel anything?"I'm fucking DYING LMFAO

[@philippallenspach2245]

I think it could be fun adding some huge songs, or like huge "mainstream" bands. Or even better Huge Bands and adding their most popular songs and some not that popular to see the difference :D

[@matthewgill8332]

You gotta show the r&b / EDM girl sleep token and electric callboy for sure

[@DraustTrollbaneUS]

And The Browning

[@alexandercorey850]

Great pick with anodyne sea

[@uza3]

More Bilmuri should be added to these. Great palette cleanser before another storm lmao

[@ThaPABproductions]

Of course someone rocking CrossFit doesn’t have good taste

[@josephmeche4412]

Hold up youre in Knoxville but no whitechapel on the channel?

[@joshray7084]

I was so excited to see ABR again but man you gotta play some tracks off Messengers or Constellations Will is an awesome vocalist but they need pure ABR exposure. Toss some Backburner, Composure, Meddler, or White Washed. Keep the vids coming!

[@philippejoseph1215]

man, how many band do you know :P cant wait to see what is next with the channel !

[@sammarsden6760]

Waiting for the cliche metal reaction of Pisces by Jinjer lol, the bait and switch for that would be funny 😂

[@ruvchbrevth]

Cliffside! Y’all have to do a reaction of their song “Glacial.” So freakin fire, love those boys… 🎸🔥

[@ShadowFlame420]

i think the main difference between metalheads and most other people is the preference for rhythm vs melody. most people prefer melody, and those people are gonna have a much harder time getting into metal

[@matthewpage789]

Oh, and if I were to suggest a band/song it would be Kardashev with Snow-Sleep. Just gorgeous!

[@bradjr10]

Love seeing Cliffside get some love

[@Metalweld]

On Killstreak, I thought Paul was gonna say "oh I'm suffering all right"

[@KILLSTREAKUS]

Mission: Accomplished

[@dhughes636]

The most frustrating thing about people referring to anything they don’t like about metal is referring to every single version of harsh vocals whether it’s a yell, holler, growl, screech, shout, or scream, all of them as screams

[@Lunarlights5580]

You really should throw in the breakdown from slaughter to prevail's demolisher song plese!!

[@julietmike1018]

Watching for the reactions: 👎 Watching for playlist suggestions: 👍

[@MercurialStorm]

I would like to see some Shadow Of Intent songs included in future videos)

[@idaelo]

Next Diamonds to Dust!! Recommending Corpus Christi

[@adamfeldberg9521]

oh definitely! Especially Marilyn, until the day, or baptized in fore for me.

[@Menaceofdarkness27]

Parallels by as I lay dying, same album would’ve been a better song to have used

[@srt5musik]

Hearing the cleansing got me so excited 😂 its an absolute masterpiece but it's not for the newcomers

[@Precisionmetalheadx]

@Raze Hell Media The more I watch these videos the more I feel like there needs to be a rating system for songs/bands for extreme level for when introducing people to metal so they can be eased into complexity of the genres. Like Symphonic Metal, Metalcore, Power metal, and Folk Metal would be good for on the less extreme, but obviously would differ band by band. Like a list I would do myself would be something like this: Annisokay - Calamity Any Given Day - Savior (or Get that done) Within Temptation - The Reckoning feat. Jacoby Shaddix Bloodywood - Aaj Eluveitie - Call of the Mountain Unleash the Archers - Awakening Architects - "Animals" (Orchestral Version) - Live at Abbey Road AD INFINITUM - Marching on Versailles DIMMU BORGIR - Progenies Of The Great Apocalypse (LIVE - FORCES OF THE NORTHERN NIGHT) This one just to throw a curveball at the end. Just my 2 cents. Anyways it was fun just thinking about it. I look forward to more of your videos.

[@collinmcmullin7266]

that cliffside song got me so good!

[@cannibalcorpse123]

I feel like that the thing is missing is the full on live bass and energy that each band puts out live. The only way to achieve this is for them to go to shows. Complete different experience

[@TheDariel1234]

damn why i spotted these video just now. awesome. i hope i finded these earlier

[@BB-BA55akaMR-BLEGH]

We some Swancore, like Dance Gavin Dance, Shrezzers, Coletta, Cat Company, etc.

[@DerrickCharles5750]

Please check out Imminence. From Sweden and singer plays violin while singing and screaming. These are four songs that are on the storyline and our visualizers by themselves. They are amazing songs so if you feel free pick one or if you want more pick all of them….. 1. “Beyond the Pale” 2. “The Call of the Void” 3. “Come What May” 4. “The Black”

[@MonsterLeoINFJ]

Disturbed korn Three Days Grace and other nu metal bands they could get into

[@krackergrit]

The racoon was unexspected lol

[@michaelpalma6346]

“That was a lot” ma’am you are correct but that’s why I LOVE this music

[@joaoaugustolandim]

Grandpa's just saying gratuitous shit just to see how many metalheads get pissed by that. Now, that I don't respect. I respect honest opinions and thoughts. "Ah. The screaming I don't like. But I see the lyrics have meaning" instead of mocking the lyrics, making unfunny jokes or not giving an actual argument of why he doesn't like the song. Feels like he's a kid trying to bully another kid.

[@cowboyfromhell6669]

Thanks Raze Hell Media, for showing me Pyrithion.

[@davidpallotti4502]

Loving these videos, kinda wish if they have clean vocals in the song youd show both the heavy and clean vocals. But maybe thats not as fun lol

[@MonsterLeoINFJ]

All that remains, as I lay dying and august burns red happen to be bands that I got all their albums at once years ago. I always paired those three bands together. How ironic he started out with those three.

[@Crazyclay78YT]

YOOOOOOOOO killstreak is insane, i love that they were included.

[@KILLSTREAKUS]

🙌🏻

[@Crazyclay78YT]

@@KILLSTREAKUS yo wtf, love your music bro

[@rocesboyanthony5343]

I just got put onto Pyrithion! Thank you!

[@AKmumu]

I was headbanging so much on as I lay dying while they were all hating it 🤣

[@greghill3784]

Finally Cliffside getting some love-ish hah. I love them!

[@dylanjohnson4557]

Did NOT expect to see Saving Grace in there. Good ol wee NZ band

[@STXErad]

" i feel sorry for the girl in there" if only she knew she was the actual singer as well.

[@DrumsFortheLord]

“As I lay dying….sounds like it’s already dead” That hurts

[@NatPat-yj2or]

The miserable old dude is a prick.

[@badm0t0rf1nger]

That insert about responses to the new All That Remains single was #ChefsKiss - Kudos! :) I'm not a fan of "extreme vocals", which is a shame, as there are some excellent musicians hidden under the angry flapping of many false cords. Having said that tho, I *love* Jinjer (for their excellent compositions & almost *despite* the extreme vocals tbh), & I own a couple of Opeth albums, so maybe I'm on a slippery slope! LOL

[@tylerearly1749]

Annnnnd my fav vids are back

[@Sonny_Pinto]

Nice one with Pyrithion...not many people i think are aware of them... and that it was Tim Lambesis..that EP was nasty