First Reaction to Death - The Sound of Perseverance (1998)

[@snow7436]

now you have to listen to symbolic, individual thought patterns, human, scream bloody gore, leprosy and spiritual healing!!

[@zachday4889]

He already listened to Symbolic on stream

[@nobodyburgen4594]

@@zachday4889 Did he like it?

[@okayallie9074]

@@nobodyburgen4594 yeah, he loved it :-)

[@KrypticGhoul]

@@nobodyburgen4594 he gave it 98/100 on his album of the year page.

[@nobodyburgen4594]

@@KrypticGhoul Noice

[@AROAH]

Voice of the Soul is one of the most incredible things I’ve ever heard in my entire life.

[@AfterAnAutopsy]

I wish everyone could be so open to music like Brad is

[@Aymungoos]

What's wild is that the drummer on this album is more known for working on Howard stern than he is for his drumming

[@jamesbough4752]

Richard is my favorite..

[@Enricopalazzo69]

His tradio calls are almost as good as his drumming

[@E11_]

hoping for more metal content from Brad, even reacting to bad metal albums would be entertaining to watch

[@dissonantpulse]

All albums by Death are classics. You can't wrong to any of their records.

[@lorenzolorenzo8402]

nice profile pic. Totally agree w the comment. Katatonia's awesome

[@FractionalVoid]

katatonia pfp based

[@SamedKovacevic]

@@dissonantpulse To be honest Spiritual Healing is too plain. I like the album but probably my least favorite and definitely the worst for a first ever introduction to Death.

[@mson925]

The vocals on concubine by converge are in fact insane, some of the most impressive screaming I’ve heard in terms of pure intensity

[@darnfrick3354]

Definitely shredding his voice on that album though, but it's worth it

[@nondescriptcat5620]

Death may be the only band that all metalheads agree is GOATed. Chuck was a one-of-a-kind talent. for more metal with both incredible musicianship and strong aesthetic direction, check out Opeth (Deliverence or Blackwater Park), their songs are journeys, but if you listen to Godspeed you can handle 10-20 minute songs. also Meshuggah (Destroy Erase Improve or obZen), who have managed to be one of the most influential metal bands while sounding totally unique.

[@7777jimbob]

i dont agree they're "goated"

[@dagothur3592]

@@7777jimbob Then you are lost

[@wizarddragon]

@@7777jimbob Then you are not a metalhead

[@Childofbhaal]

@@wizarddragonDeath is not GOATED not even close

[@c4gam1ng12]

@@ChildofbhaalThat’s just wrong. They’re the godfathers of death metal and even their worst albums are still better than most other generic death metal albums.

[@nao__channel]

This whole album is super fucking badass, a bunch of master musicians coming together to create an eternal banger. The drumming is absolutely fucking outrageous especially on songs like Spirit Crusher, the riffs are killer as always, vocals are absolutely god tier and the ridiculously good production brings it all together. 10/10 masterpiece

[@ajmoore2201]

Imo Chuck is the greatest metal musician of all time. What a Genius 🙌🏻

[@ASCENSiON_]

For those who didn't catch the stream, another Death reaction (Symbolic) came right after it!

[@nobodyburgen4594]

Did he say if that one will become a video?

[@ASCENSiON_]

@@nobodyburgen4594 yea he said he just has to edit it.

[@goldenboy140]

@@ASCENSiON_ Seems like he forgot lol

[@post_ian94]

He didn't make it a video ⚰️ He forgor

[@ChillChrill]

damn he REALLY forgot 😭

[@Weestinn]

Mastodon - Leviathan OR Crack the Skye Gojira - From Mars to Sirius OR The Way of All Flesh OR L'enfant sauvage All great metal albums to check out.

[@descendng]

seconded on FMTS or L'enfant by Gojira, both near perfect in my eyes

[@sutakku1]

Brad gave Crack the Skye a 69 :/ I think he'd dig leviathan though, its their most brutal and perfectly captures how unhinged captain ahab is

[@jerrybrambilaRAHH]

@@Weestinn the way of all flesh is the best metal album oat

[@joshuamasserant8215]

Flesh and the Power It Holds Is my favorite Death Metal song ever created.

[@emmfrancotyree1852]

Literally that song is a masterpiece

[@reval8515]

@@joshuamasserant8215 I've listened to Symbolic and this album today and this was probably my favorite song from both projects. What a perfect journey.

[@diabeticmonkey]

Much respect for having an open mind about extreme music. Really loving this channel lately.

[@justinkillsaquino]

This is my favorite album of all time! Flawless album with so much excellent technical playing, more so philosophical lyrics about human depth, perfect production. Easily an 11/10 for me. Rest in power, Chuck.

[@quintonworden6318]

Death was a great band. Chuck was one of the greatest at coming up with such focused and grand ideas for their albums and assembling a cast of musicians that would fit his vision perfectly.

[@metalgearfan9802]

One of the best parts of this album how they basically do instrumental story telling in tracks like Voice of the Soul and Flesh and the Power it Holds intro.

[@demon_3x]

You have entered the world of chuck schuldiner back when you first heard his music. Nice to see you enjoy the music, he had a vision that nobody else envisioned. Nobody will either. May he RIP🖤🌹 this is probably the most exciting reaction to Death I’ve ever seen as well 🫡

[@athannos]

Im learning Death songs on guitar these days and its the best feeling ive had since i got into this band years ago, Rest in power Chuck!

[@ronanjenkins2323]

One of my favourite bands of all time, love everything they ever did. Chuck's music has really helped me out throughout the years, helped me control my emotions and purge all of my negative energy and look at life in a more positive way.

[@treyebillups8602]

Death's music is legitimately beautiful

[@kievitz]

"the flesh and the power it holds" When you live thru the body and indulge yourself to what it demands and neglecting your spirit and mind. Healthy body and healthy mind, in essence.

[@praisethesun3089]

Bradley, when death comes to take him away: "smiley ball"

[@bugman7077]

this video made death finally click for me, thank you my dearest bradley

[@phantompig5327]

Bolt Thrower is a great way to get into death metal if you love groove. Hands down the best riffs in the genre. The 4 albums from Realm of Chaos to For Victory are their absolute peak.

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

Idk about that, I still think Demilich has the best riffs

[@thatsprettylunchean]

I love Bolt Thrower but I think Brad would probably think they are too much of the same thing. I love them because I wouldn't want anything else apart from the crushing sound that they provide but Brad would probably write them off as not being " dynamic enough ".

[@mson925]

I’d argue all of their albums are their peak, they are an incredibly consistent band

[@skullarmi]

​@@thatsprettylunchean agree

[@CodfishsIdeaOutlet]

blatant For Those Once Loyal erasure

[@cubedood6325]

Oh my god I’ve been watching your stuff for a while, I had no idea you loved this album. One of my favorite metal albums ever

[@mateogarcia6942]

Death has a superb discography, absolutely spotless

[@Future_Doggo]

Seeing someone's first experience with Death (the band) is always a magical experience.

[@havedalDK]

If you're going to listen to another Death album in the future, please do Symbolic. It truly is their best imo.

[@dumpy3511]

Death is one of my most favorite metal bands ever so I was ecstatic to see that you reacted to this album and I'm ever happier that you really liked it, hope to see you reacting to more of their stuff some day I'm sure you'll probably like it as well if you liked this

[@KillroyLP]

The Symbolic album is incredible. Every song is pure joy to listen to just like The sound of perseverance.

[@jackhanson1274]

I would love to plug Symbolic by Death. It is an amazing album, it feels like the band are all on board with the stories being told. It's just nuts how the band follow one another so closely, for me, it feels like the band are less a group of musicians and more like a pack of musicians.

[@selfaware7617]

I bet Strapping Young Lad would blow brad’s mind

[@LoverOfManTits]

He should check out Ziltoid the Omniscient

[@Enricopalazzo69]

City!

[@letsgorangers217]

glad you’re reviewing some metal, this is one of my favorite albums of all time. i think scavenger is my favorite song.

[@benhlogs]

I think Sunbather would be an amazing album for a video. Because it has some more melodic elements yet retains a lot of the adrenaline-rush-inducing energy that albums lien this has, and it also has many similarities to post-rock and shoegaze (genres I know you like), it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on it. It’s also a very important metal album for the 2010’s. Deafheaven is a great band, and I think it would also be worth checking out New Bermuda, as that album is a bit more dynamic than Sunbather IMO (even if you don’t want to do a vid on it). Another good one would be Through Silver In Blood, though if I remember correctly you already heard some of that on stream. Really looking forward to more reactions to albums like this!! edit: seems like ive started a small war in the replies and id just like to say that gatekeeping an already pretty obscure genre is some pretentious bullshit

[@alexandrae.904]

This!

[@idontknow-re9dx]

YES YES A THOUSAND TIMES YES

[@antoineguilbeault8025]

Yassss

[@nobodyburgen4594]

YES YES YES

[@madnessoverload7824]

I would also recommend Alcest, who basically invented blackgaze. Their latest album is fantastic.

[@Equites279]

I miss this Brad 😔

[@VARVIS_]

Peak Brad

[@18FrozenAngels]

Super glad you liked this album. This is one of the first death metal albums I ever loved.

[@luggareviews]

Appreciate your effort in your breakdowns brad really enjoy your vids in the last couple of years

[@reloadedpage8222]

IVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG HOLY SHIT BRO

[@duckiequackers9122]

So glad I got to catch this stream. Also kickass thumbnail brad

[@TommyWitDaTone]

Brad needs to listen to The Black Dahlia Murder. Nocturnal is a great start, phenomenal album

[@felipejestison3424]

usual Brad W. Has the best album finishers video been scraped btw

[@fallenangel2060]

Heyy Bradley I don't know if you will read this but I saw the entire stream (both Sound Of Perseverance and Symbolic) and it really motivated me to get out of bed and play guitar, or do something with my life really. U the GOAT.

[@wilaim8549]

NO. GUILT. IT FEEDS IN PLAIN SIGHT... SPIRIT... CRUSHERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[@Elis_Nordgall]

Shit, I missed this. One of my favourite bands! And one of the best albums ever too. Definitely didn’t expect them on this channel, but it sure is welcome.

[@apoplexiamusic]

This album is a god damn masterpiece! Still one of the best metal albums ever.

[@mfkrwill]

I'm really digging your videos man. Death is awesome, would love to see you react to more metal!

[@tylisersofficial1758]

I'd love to see more metal reactions from you, especially on the extreme side.

[@mickjagger149]

This was epic! Just came across your channel, I love death and thought this was insightful, hilarious, and an awesome review!

[@MadJackChurchill1312]

Chuck’s high screams are still unmatched.

[@icewings_intotheclouds]

yeah brad, i also really loved the new Demondice EP. awesome video!

[@seanandahalftv4287]

Yes!! I so happy you listened to this masterpiece!

[@V01DPUNK]

I was watching the stream live, had a great time! Love this album, love your content.

[@slawssson9447]

BRAD I NEVER EXPECTED THIS HELLLL YEAHHHHH BOYYYY

[@seriousbismuth2173]

Thank *Chuck* you checked these guys out!!🤘 You really should check the rest of the discography for real.. _Human_ and _Individual Thought Patterns_ Era are more progressive but my personal favorite.. 😅 Great work Brad 😘

[@Sergeant.Salami]

I love seeing the metal content on this channel so so much. If you cover Death again in the future, I could not recommend an album more than Symbolic. Arguably some of their most intense riffage on that one.

[@RichardDeBerryOfficial]

You have to listen to "Storm Of The Light's Bane" or "Reinkaos" by Dissection! Both are amazing albums, and are undoubtedly Dissection's best work.

[@goblin672]

Aside from wanting to see more death reactions, Catch thirty three from Meshuggah might make a good video. the way these huge, chunky riffs are just shifting and slithering around a dark void of space... just makes for a specific, cold atmosphere. the odd time signatures too make you feel like you tumbling down into a paranoid abyss.

[@someguycalledblake5754]

YES catch thirtythr33 is one of my favourite albums of all time and it would be super interesting to see his opinions. Its one of the most divisive albums ive ever seen where you either think its a masterpiece or it is boring and selfindulgent. Would love to see an outside opinion from someone who doesnt live in the metal scene

[@ProgDeather]

Thank you Brad.

[@Wulfzz]

The thing about these older metal bands is that they made music that was extremely catchy and entertaining but also deep and emotionally engaging in a way that in my opinion mostly resembles classical music. The ups and downs, twists and turns. Every note seems to carry some sort of meaning and it all just sort of meshes so well into the whole idk what the fuck I'm talking about.

[@dlvyn123]

I love seeing Brad make the stank faces in all the same places I make the stank faces

[@valtu7037]

Epic Album, can't wait to see you react and review more metal!

[@randomwhitekid666]

Absolute Classic. It wasn't until I found this album and Symbolic that I really grew to love what Death Metal offers.

[@hectorescobar9450]

Moment of clarity is a hidden masterpiece

[@SebbyPlaysMusic]

I do really appreciate the lyrics to The Flesh And The Power It Holds. It's drawing parallels between prioritizing consumption over meaningful personal connection (sex, greed), existing as a person that consciousness has manifested into (in which there must be a beginning and end), and the very nature of desire potentially leading to addiction.

[@donpayne3244]

Thank you for uploading this! Can you please upload the Symbolic reaction too?

[@andicapped7851]

In Flames' album Clayman is some of the best death metal out there. Their first few albums are amazing.

[@maryfreegirl2029]

if you like the riffs so much listen to the self titled album from wintersun, it's also one of my favourites if not my favourite metal album of all time :) edit: not my favourite anymore but still awesome!!

[@JacksonTheEpic]

I second this, that record is damn good

[@maryfreegirl2029]

@@JacksonTheEpic 🤝

[@Vegan_Kebab_In_My_Hand]

Epic album! Bonus point for watching a live version, I was amazed how good and clean they were + the sound engineering.

[@jadesmediacorner]

i really want you to hear Matriphagy by Tallah. it has some of the most tecchnically excellent harsh vocals and instrumentals ive ever heard, some of the best storytelling ive ever seen in metal, and i think its greatest accomplishment is that it managed to make NuMetal scary again. they ACTUALLY brought the hard aggression back into the NuMetal genre. it also very cleverly mixes in elements of deathcore and metalcore throughout. you should really make a video on it.

[@rahulmenon4357]

Richard Christy does this insane thing that sounds like he almost loses it all the time but keeps it in time throughout.

[@jrk10]

I saw someone in the comments say they think metal has an originality problem but that’s like the opposite of my opinion it’s so varied honestly easy the most varied genre around

[@JamesDWitha123]

death has become my new favorite metal band over the past year

[@sdhfhfhgjgjniiii7196]

HELL YEAH. Death is fucking amazing.

[@jeremyusreevu237]

...

[@soadratmetc]

Hell yeah, death metal Bradley

[@Greyjoy91]

oh my fucking fuck, i love death!! Chuck Schuldiner was a god and brilliant song writer!! Surprised you're venturing into death metal but super excited for it!!!!!!

[@kevinrox666]

Bro you have to listen to "Human" next. The drumming on that album is next fucking level.

[@voorheesjason3161]

🙏🌎💯🙏🤍🙏🌎🙏💯 Death and Chuck speak to your soul 🤍🙏🌎 I think " Symbolic " album would blow you away ... like nothing ever before or possibly ever ... then try the masterful " Individual Thought Patterns " ... then the monster, " Human " ... it's the best way to love Death. Chuck's concepts and lyrics are otherworldly 🤍🙏🌎💯 Chuck / Death are legendary. Thank you for this 😬👍🏻 Chuck realised his music, he was a philosopher also, hence why Death were so NEXT LEVEL and a perfect thing, only involving the very best musical thinkers in Death 😬 " A Moment Of Clarity " is outstanding 💯🙏🌎🤍

[@zapify6999]

bite the pain is actually unbelievable

[@derfgerps4016]

Also if you’ve never listened to extreme music this is one of THE bands where all of their albums are great starting points.

[@michaelbozas]

Bro now you have to react to Opeth. I suggest starting with Still Life as it's one of their best and easily enjoyable imo.

[@honeycomblord9384]

Ghost Reveries would also be a good starting point.

[@siestagogoroku489]

Morningrise is the best one for me.

[@sauceduphands2239]

@@honeycomblord9384 ghost of perdition's intro is not really new listener friendly

[@honeycomblord9384]

@@sauceduphands2239 I dunno, my dad really liked it on first listen despite his inexperience with death metal

[@rashotcake6945]

didn’t see this coming at all but i love that about it

[@grandmasterthefuriousfive7487]

Death was my favourite band in the 90's

[@shirleymts]

Esse álbum é uma perfeição

[@shieldvortex1723]

Are we ever gonna get the Symbolic cut?

[@trn3420]

Please check out every album by them. Their early stuff is much more “edgy” brutal death metal shit but they’re considered The Godfather’s of the genre because them and another band ‘Possessed’ were the originators of the death metal sound. But even their edgy shit is just so incredible. I really appreciate you gave this style of music a chance and defended it to those who were skeptical. You were very precise and gave this genre and the talented musicians the respect they deserve. I hope to see the rest of your discography checked out on here!

[@boundlesstrap]

Now I'm waiting for the Reign In Blood reaction

[@cymeyers1255]

An absolute must for you to react to is nadir by black tongue. It's a blackened death metal album and it's easily one of the most slept on metal albums

[@jaroslavknapek6533]

you should react to Gorguts - Obscure aka the best death metal album of all time

[@fourseasons4105]

One of my gateway albums into metal, so it's very nostalgic for me to revisit, though being completely honest I've definitely outgrown it a bit and now not only do I prefer at least 2 other Death albums to this one, but just generally I have plenty of other favorites in the genre that speak to me on a much deeper level overtaking it, still great though

[@Dillon_Kearney]

Hey Brad! I remember you saying that you where looking for a good "pop punk" band and I would so love if you could check out "From here to Infimary" by Alkaline Trio. Unlike others pop punk bands it gets rid of all the cringey "college humour" and teen pandering bs for a more dark and "gothic" tone. It combines amazing soulful lyrics with a darker twist to pop punk. It's a classic album when it comes to "goth punk" and pop punk and I would love to know your thoughts on it. I also recommend "Good Morning" and "Is This Thing Cursed" but I feel like anyone who wants a entry point to Alkaline Trio From Here to Infimary is a good starting point. Armageddon, Mr Chainsaw, and Stupid Kid are my personal favorites from the album. Thanks Bradley keep up the good work much love from Connecticut ❤️

[@Joydeep2000]

Oh my goodness I was just listening to Spirit Crusher I couple of days ago.

[@Joybuzzard]

Sound Of Perserverance was Chuck Schuldiner's last album, he recorded it while knowing he was dying from brain cancer, it's the final artistic statement and he put so much into it.

[@AlissonSilva-ox4uz]

The drumming here is still untouched to this day

[@kadenmarcoux8749]

May I add the lead singer is the lead guitarist watch chuck play live it’s unreal long live chuck❤️❤️🕊🕊

[@Jack-hd3ov]

22:13 - What he's talking about here is true just because Painkiller is secretly a death metal song.

[@SebbyPlaysMusic]

If not yet heard, I def recommend Symbolic, Human, and Individual Thought Patterns - the 3 albums that came out before The Sound of Perseverance, which was their last album. Human is where the prog tendencies really became pronounced and made them a staple band for the genre, plus it has two members from Cynic. I DEF recommend Cynic's first album Focus (prog death/jazz fusion), or their second album Traced in Air (same but slightly more Tool-ish). Death's first few albums were closer to straight-up death metal, but still had a very distinct identity and strong song-writing that they have throughout their discography. One of the few metal bands that has a full discography with no flops.

[@CharlesMontgomeryBurns.]

That thumbnail look’s awesome

[@anonymeese]

Brad you need to listen to The Fragile! I know I am not at all the first one to recommend this, but I really do think it is Nine Inch Nails' best work. Please do consider it. Thank you

[@katoffeevhs9798]

the actual best of the 'new' death albums. but Back From The Dead from 1985 is unique and historical; they had the DRI drummer for a bit and had blast beats

[@Amnafamnaf]

The electric and acoustic guitar represent different things. The acoustic guitar represents wanting to die, and the electric guitar represents the will to fight for your life. Throughout this song the electric and acoustic guitar are playing over each other, until finally the will to live is gone, and the acoustic guitar ends the song. No matter how much you wish to die, the will to live that is inside of you always fights on, as hard as it may be to carry on living.