Gloryhammer "The Unicorn Invasion of Dundee" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Opera Singer

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@ligh7foo7]

❤ the Easter eggs at the end

[@Dreadnought_XIII]

"there is no "i" in team, however there are six "i"s in "screw it, i don't care how big the room is, i cast fireball"

[@TheBaconWizard]

XD

[@Danceofmasks]

You would have to be a spectacularly bad player to hit your teammates even in a small room. Choosing a high corner of a room and applying the 20'r template is usually super safe. Unless your DM houserules unpredictable blowback for a spell that in RAW is neither unpredictable nor has blowback.

[@Dreadnought_XIII]

@@Danceofmasks or you could just take it as a joke, aside from that, casting fireball for a single target is not that smart, there are better choices

[@Danceofmasks]

@@Dreadnought_XIII I did take it as a joke. That was my impression of an akstuallier. Y'know, the guys that say, "akstually, it's like this."

[@SylviusTheMad]

@@Danceofmasks Older editions had fireball fill the volume of a 20 ft diameter sphere, so in a narrow corridor it was remarkably easy to hit yourself or your party. Casting Fireball down a dead-end 5'x5' hallway, it actually wasn't possible to cast it far enough away from yourself to avoid damage until you were level 12 (the spell first becomes available at level 5).

[@chrismatthew8812]

An opera singing D&D nerd in a silver jumpsuit, with rainbow hair and a unicorn horn analysing a heavy metal song about a wizard invading 10th century Scotland with an army of undead unicorns! Do reaction videos get any better than this! Keep up the great work!

[@Billy01113]

🤣 well put

[@adammuth3766]

Those are the facial of expressions of someone having a lot of fun. Exactly what Gloryhammer deserve.

[@JohnLennon__]

The way she gets giddy like a little school girl is so funny to watch 😂😂

[@goldenhate6649]

Best part, in hindsight, Tom Winkler watched this video

[@brandonholmes8655]

Lol it really is and it's a great quality of hers!!!

[@Invalid571]

Yup, she is precious.

[@wglennhowells]

My absolute favorite part of her videos

[@newgamerboy7815]

@@wglennhowells link?

[@wild_lee_coyote]

“I was thinking about Thomas Winklers vibrato, as unicorns do” only the live ones. The undead ones are attacking Dundee.

[@falken_gt4]

Dundee harbour has the 1824 ship HMS Unicorn docked, it is a walk in museum. It has a beautifully carved Unicorn figurehead.

[@AtomicZn]

"The DnD nerd in me..." Wait, WHAT!? ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ONE OF US! Seriously though, it's fun watching you let your nerd flag fly. Looks like you had a blast recording this one.

[@kmacgregor6361]

Imagine if Criticsl Role gets to make a Mighty Nein tv series, and Elizabeth could voice Marion Lavorre

[@willieearles3151]

@@kmacgregor6361 That would be fantastic.

[@Sython69]

I'll never forget the first time I got to see Gloryhammer opening with this song. It was their first Australian tour, they played at a local pub to an audience of maybe 30 people. I was invited last minute by my Scottish friend, who wanted us to "go and support Gloryhammer against the invasion of his home country". I was hooked, and been helping these guys battle through the cosmos ever since! I paid $12 for a ticket at the door.

[@AustralianBlueMage]

Their "first" Australian tour? They've done multiple here? Bloody hell...

[@Hukeram]

If you like Zargothrax, you should check his band Alestorm! It's pirate themed power metal, absolutely silly and fun!

[@Antawnyoo]

Yeah, like Powerglove, Megadriver, The Black Mages, etc...

[@MatherfuckingKing]

Let's not forget his new extreme wizard metal band Wizardthrone, possibly a hide out for his clone Alpha-1

[@lordkain2412]

F*cked with an anchor (for dogs) is the best song of all time

[@Paulfighteronline]

Alestorm is glorious live as well!

[@ZombieJesus1987]

@@Antawnyoo Love all three of those bands. Been a fan of Black Mages and Powerglove since 2002-2003ish

[@donepearce]

Dundee just lost 6-0 to Celtic. They clearly lost all their best footballers in the Unicorn War.

Well yeah, hard to train when all the footballs got pierced by unicorn horns.

[@georgemanize]

yeah but dundee united beat rangers ending their 14 game winning streak in the SPFL

[@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t]

Dundee haven't been a good team since Bill Shankly left. But they've never had a strip half as ugly as the DABs.

[@hkr667]

How awesome would it be to have a team of undead unicorn football players

[@BlueTemplar15]

@@hkr667 Damn, now I wish for 1 or 2 GloryHammer-themed teams in one of the Blood Bowls !

[@Goscalyon]

Rhapsody of Fire would be awesome! Christopher Lee is also featured on the album Symphony of Enchanted Lands 2!

[@immateriumepicmetal4544]

YES! Good recommendation

[@logan502]

Hey Elizabeth!!!Have you heard "ANGUS McSIX" yet!!!!!?????Winkler's new band!!!!

[@ianmcgregor7323]

Zargothrax (the keyboard player) is the lead vocalist of Alestorm, another group you should check out if you haven’t. Just as goofy and fun as Gloryhammer, but they sing about PIRATES instead

[@_vinterthorn]

Why not make the trio complete and dive into Wizardthrone afterwards, too? :)

[@REEbott86]

Yeah I believe Chris (Zargothrax) actually started both bands.

[@jeremypreston5009]

Pretty sure he's the principle songwriter for both as well. The fandom was also shocked when they found out he's kind of an asshole which confused me because that's like his whole public persona

[@NiraKatsumi]

@@jeremypreston5009 To be fair I had opportunity to spend plenty of time with Alestorm members and Chis is not an asshole at all, the jokes and all are there, but he is genuinely nice, down to earth, humble person.

[@luciusfluff]

@@jeremypreston5009 He's not kind of an asshole, he's just scottish.

[@LordBaktor]

Every time she compliments a singers enunciation I pray to the Gods of Metal that she will do a video on Manowar.

[@lordkain2412]

yes exactly my thoughts - Beth Roars did a video for Warriors of the World

[@marceloma3x]

I was about to ask for the same thing GODS OF WAR !!!

[@luisnunes3863]

She said in a previous chat that Eric Adams is on the short list. PRESS ON, METAL WARRIORS, PRESS ON!

[@luisnunes3863]

@@lordkain2412 Yeah, but let's hope Elizabeth does Mountains, Heart of Steel or Battle Hymn, those have much more technical stuff for her to sink her teeth in...

[@jeffreycherep8264]

I think "Each Dawn I Die","Gloves Of Metal","Bridge Of Death",or "Battle Hymn" would all be great choices. Perhaps "Dark Avenger". (With bonus Orson Welles)

[@lauscho]

Your reaction to the broken English is quite expected and warranted. They're kind of an affectionate parody of European power metal, and their "unique" choice of phrases is entirely on purpose to sort of poke a bit of fun at all the non-native English speaking lyricists in the genre, with great lines like "an epic war is fight!", "a hero cannot be defeated simply by making him die!" and "immortal warrior with armor made from wolf!". So great. :D

[@valthonis988]

"Missiles of nuclear justice" its probably the best line in all music history.

[@bobrezendeassis]

And this is because she doesn't know Massacration. A Brazilian parody metal band that sings in Portuguese, English, and in a Frankenstein amalgamation of the two.

[@NorthwindFusilier]

@@valthonis988 "When the dark lord comes we will shoot our laser guns" is up there with it.

[@lopenash]

That makes them so much better

[@SightUnseen555]

@@valthonis988My favorite is when Zargothrax collapses into a pool of liquid dust.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@magicpete7286]

Love your facial expressions, don't really have to say a word 😉

[@nmnate]

Ah, one of the reasons why I love metal... there's just so much variety. Pirates? Alestorm. Goblins? Nekrogoblicon. History? Sabaton. Pumpkins? Helloween. LOTR? Blind Guardian. Viking ballads? Tyr. Just anything you want. :)

[@yg2522]

metal and nerdcore. two of my favorites for that very reason.

[@muffinlordghoti1]

Conan The Barbarian/HP Lovecraft? Eternal Champion

[@nagayorigotaisho]

Don't forget UTA for your sci- fi/fantasy needs

[@nmnate]

@@nagayorigotaisho Going to see them next month! \m/ \m/

[@ThomasTee]

Dwarves? Wind Rose

[@uberscrub6243]

I am so happy you are listening to more Gloryhammer! They are the perfect blend of fantasy and cheese. The whole mythology is very involved and I look forward to seeing you listen to more!

[@shithead1029384756]

So much cheese! And i absolutely love it!

[@staalhard666]

If you limit fantasy to Disney and My Little Pony.

[@basildog007]

Please no

[@shithead1029384756]

@@staalhard666 now i gotta see if brony metal is a thing

[@dekuscrub7423]

Fantasy, cheese, and just damn good music. Like. They could hold their own even if they didn't have the cheese.

[@notronsivart]

oK....I'm a HUGE Gloryhammer nerd and I just wanna make a few points. First off I'm 99% sure this is the album version laid over a live video. Second, on his pronunciation, Thomas has a slight lisp and I think his precise diction might be the result of speech therapy or just something he learned to do to compensate for that. He's D's are a little soft and his S's are stretched a bit. Yes Chris Bowes is Zargothrax's voice on the albums. Definitely listen to the whole album. It tells a perfect classic fantasy story. And check out Silent Tears of Frozen Princess on this album if you want to hear Thomas sing a ballad. I'm an EVEN BIGGER D&D nerd and I also was highly entertained by the line "Fireballs make everybody die." I love your videos and especially love GLORYHAMMER! HAIL TO HOOTS!!!!!

[@bigmuthatrukka]

It is the album overdubbed.

[@Tfichtenbaum]

Its also his swiss accent comming through

[@swabia1554]

Well as brought up in the chat: Rhapsody (aka Rhapsody of fire) will be interesting for you. Symphonic! Epic Metal they called themselves once. Italian musicians using baroque type classic music plus metal and a fantasy story that spread over five albums. I personally love: Wisdom of the kings, Lamento Eroico, Son of Pain, Sacred Power of Raging winds, Legendary Tales, Dragonland's Rivers, The Wizard's Last Rhymes, Rage of the Winter, The Last Winged Unicorn .... and many others Just spectacular music.

[@brendo9672]

Fabio's duet with Christopher Lee is just the EPITOME of EPIC

[@MattSamma]

I think she'll love Lamento Eroico or Magic of the Wizard's Dream (the Christopher Lee's version)

[@brendo9672]

@@MattSamma yes x1000

[@antalbojtos4413]

Been trying to get them on the channel for months, no luck so far.

[@_vinterthorn]

Oh, this comment needs a bump... If Gloryhammer was such fun for her, she'll love Rhapsody. :) And while we're at it, we might dive into Wizardthrone afterwards. :)

[@billcoley4426]

“Rise of the Chaos Wizards” is peak Gloryhammer IMO.

[@alessandrofayezdevanno8610]

"The Epic Rage of Furious Thunder" still on top IMO

[@bigmaz88]

Power of laser dragon fire is my personal favorite

[@nilloc93]

hootsforce tho

[@kiwi_446]

all gloryhammer songs tho...

[@ДенисГригорьев-е3в]

"In Hoots We Trust" and "Universe On Fire" are the best IMO

[@oglschmitt]

"Be a unicorn in a field full of horses." I think that statement sums up Elizabeth to a tee. She does seem to be taking it a bit literally here, and I am 100% cool with that. Love me some Gloryhammer, love me some TCY, let do this!!

[@notwokevikingrules401]

its as stupid as thinking you anything an a human made of flesh and bones

[@JusterinoSan]

@@notwokevikingrules401 what? My brain hurts reading this

[@timmcc171]

@@notwokevikingrules401 Please read what you wrote before calling anything stupid.

[@nightshade7240]

@@notwokevikingrules401 Top cryptologists are working on deciphering whatever the fuck it is you just said.

[@vin-metal5192]

"Literally the best set up for a song ever" - I can't argue with that.

[@chrislegner4816]

Your open mindedness, youthful enthusiasm, and intellect are always a joy to watch.

[@odinsgoat6189]

Honestly, this channel has quickly become one of my favourite reaction channels. Not sure how I stumbled across it but so glad I did. I think you’d really enjoy reacting to Beast in Black - Blind and Frozen, the vocal range of the singer is phenomenal!

[@Silverfish2910]

You're gonna love Zargothrax and his lovely singing voice and keytar skills in his day band "Alestorm".

[@squirrelflight]

Drink!

[@didrikmesicek4825]

Shame Chris Bowes is a massive prick

[@pieisnice9]

@@didrikmesicek4825 Really? He seemed like a decent bloke in my very brief meeting with him

[@aaronsirkman8375]

@@didrikmesicek4825 I have never seen or heard anything to give that impression; why do you think he's a prick?

[@Cbyneorne]

Make sure you raise your invisible pineapples.

[@mii747]

“Headphones and horns don’t go together.” The highlight of a really fun to watch video. Applause 👏

[@joshuahadams]

‘The Land of Unicorns’ from Gloryhammer’s newest album is great if you want more of their unicorn stuff.

[@radicalbradical8766]

To bad as of today thomas winkler is no longer with gloryhammer. I'm super bummed!

[@Canuck1000]

I was coming over to say that. It was a strange split.

[@immateriumepicmetal4544]

Power metal with extra cheese, my favourite. HAIL HOOTS!!!

[@uberscrub6243]

HOOTS!

[@DargorHSK]

HOOTS,

[@453543ification]

Hoooots!!

[@A-A-Ronious]

HOOTS!!

[@The_Original_Geoff_B]

Up there with Evil Scarecrow :)

[@MichaelTaylor-qp2xf]

If you're looking for more Unicorn content from Gloryhammer, I believe their song "The Land of Unicorns" is much better and features much stronger singing! Also, my favorite Gloryhammer song is the one called Gloryhammer!

[@jonaskarsna2850]

Gloryhammer was actually the first song by the band with the same name she reacted to.

[@wtw5002]

You have to have some s-tier confidence in order to deliver a professorial vocal analysis whilst wearing a chrome onesie and unicorn wig. Impressive, to say the least.

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

very appropriate in context.

[@Slev00]

This will be my 20th Bloodstock and my 4th time seeing GloryHammer live. Bloodstock is incredibly friendly a place, you'll doubtlessly love it. For what it's worth, Zargothrax's unicorn horde are *undead* unicorns. Real, living unicorns are on the side of Justice, not Chaos. You'd be aligned with Angus and the Questlords of Inverness.

[@Warlock_UK]

She's gonna be well received there.

[@Slev00]

@@Warlock_UK I know several other regulars who are also fans!

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Elizabeth, this is my first time listening to this song and I loved the performance. I also love the way Gloryhammer makes these over-the-top lyrics work when backed up by some awesome power metal. And Thank You, Elizabeth, for donning your Unicorn costume, again!!! 💙

[@VXGaming]

HAIL HOOTS, Next you must accept the quest to travel to "THE LAND OF UNICORNS" Elizabeth. Regarding Guitar Hero, That is basically a dead game at this stage. Their is however a free fan made version on PC were people make and upload all sorts of music to play.

[@FzNd]

Oh this will be good. One of the most gloriously silly songs I've heard in a while. It's essentially what happens when the DM stops giving a damn :D

[@briancollis1809]

greatest description of a song ever :D

[@immateriumepicmetal4544]

The description of power metal genre

[@jedinxf7]

you mean when the DM turns it up to 11

[@jedinxf7]

@@YoureUsingWordsIncorrectly so around -1? harsh

[@ericpayne9091]

You absolutely have to get around to "The Fires of Ancient Cosmic Destiny" some time! These guys are so good, it's so unashamedly cheesy that it just becomes epic somehow, like power metal should!

[@BigFoodieGeek]

Just when I think you can't get any more adorable, you prove me wrong. I love everything about this. 🤗 Also, despite listening to metal for over 20 years I've never heard Gloryhammer so this'll be a first for me too!

[@Imurai]

oh man you're in for a wild ride!

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

You shouldn't take your metal to serious if you listen to them. It's all fun and games. And cheese. Lot's and lot's of cheese. But if you've ever listened to bands like Helloween, it shouldn't be any problem.

[@immateriumepicmetal4544]

Need cheese? Check out Wind rose, Twilight force and Beast in black

[@Nikioko]

Power Metal at its best.

[@Dethian666]

been missing out so they say hahaha

[@goldenjam_0189]

I love watching people slowly discover my favorite band. The fact that you break down to vocals is just icing on the cake. Love your channel!

[@GermanGarciaHN]

...watching this after the news from the split between Thomas and Gloryhammer makes it bittersweet but your reaction was (as always) amazing. A new storyline must be written and, sadly, with a new hero.

[@icedvengence3845]

Just saw it in metall news a bit ago. Damn!

[@peter-8483]

Tbh, I listen to them because of Thomas, his vocals make the band

[@justjoe5373]

@@peter-8483 Thomas did set a really high bar but I think they'll find a suitable replacement. Sucks that he's leaving after Bloodstock tho, I hope he gets into another band soon becouse those vocals shouldn't be left idle for long

[@JackFury]

They will struggle to recover from the chats more

[@lawwilliams7591]

The more important part of that news, the racist and misogynistic group chat is a little more damning than losing their lead singer.

[@MrKawika64]

" I was thinking about Thomas Winklers vibrato...as Unicorns do"! Awesomeness Elizabeth

[@analovgmza]

I found Gloryhammer because of your channel and you made me love it so much... It's amazing fun to watch you enjoying it!

[@mikemechlin9159]

I've been to Bloodstocks in the past, you're going to have an insanely great time! Its absolutely awesome that you are appreciating metal more. METAL IS FOREVER!

[@tmt7265]

Your Unicorn cuteness is overwhelming, in a great way. Your actions and enthusiasm made this song twice as enjoyable. Great reaction to a fun, exciting song. As always, never lose your passion, we need Elizabeth to be the Elizabeth we know and enjoy.

[@Yourargumentisflawed]

This band has turned fun into sound. I swear I have the same reaction as you do every time I hear them and I've listened to them for a decade.

[@ggreig]

Living a few miles from Crail in Fife, and working across the River Tay in Dundee where the HMS Unicorn is berthed, there's another dimension to this for me.

[@TheBalrogTx]

"Ohhhh! That was a BEAUTIFUL production of the word 'Die'!"... I haven't stopped laughing yet.

[@Thorinori]

You are right about there being more mics. Basically every member has a mic for backup vocals, it is actually one of the reasons I love Gloryhammer. Also the Zargothrax voice is usually the keyboardist (Since each member is a character in the story)

[@Themaxwithnoname]

Christopher Bowes of Alestorm is the keyboardist.

[@deanrobinson7626]

@@Themaxwithnoname hasn't been since 2015

[@Themaxwithnoname]

@@deanrobinson7626 huh. Interesting. Who's the new Zargothrax then? I know that he was involved with Wizard thrown, and is totally involved with Alestorm. I guess that since Alestorm & Gloryhammer do shows together that I thought that he was still in the band/ logistics etc.

[@Thorinori]

@@Themaxwithnoname Pretty sure Chris still does some of the voice acting for the recorded bits (Chris himself has said Michael did some of it for the newest album though), since it isn't feasible to tour with 3 different active bands :P The touring keyboardist is Michael Barber (That may change though since he is also doing guitar for Wizardthrone as well now)

[@epicans6065]

@@Thorinori well Wizardthrone has members from 4 different well known bands so I think he will stay with Gloryhammer who can tour way more easily than Wizardthrone will be able to do it. ( and Gloryhammer is financially way more profitable than Wizardthrone at the moment so it would be strange for him to leave that situation, especially after Covid.)

[@shawndaniels1691]

Elizabeth you are adorable and I love your reactions. Your breakdown of vocals are what makes me a total fan of your channel. Keep it up!

[@InEx_Menapolis]

Power metal is just pure fun. I really hope you will give Freedom Call some attention in the near future. From over 20 years there are plenty of songs to choose from ;)

[@Kreeschon]

I saw the thumbnail and without even realizing it was a Gloryhammer song I knew I had to click this. Elizabeth you are an absolute gem, thank you for being you, you majestic fucking unicorn.

[@EithelRuin]

"Fireballs make everybody die" - unless you have high fire resistance or a timely Protection from Fire spell...

[@ThornMu]

Or a good Uncanny Dodge.

[@SylviusTheMad]

Like Demogorgon. That always bothered me in the D&D session at the start of Stranger Things. 1st edition Demogorgon had 95% magic resistance, and as a Demon Prince only took half damage from fire. Casting Fireball at him made no sense.

[@merowinger4802]

or you hit a portal scroll with it which takes you out :) (link above)

[@aSimpleWanderer]

*Laughs in Paladin with Oath of the Ancients*

[@dragonoax]

@@aSimpleWanderer What if Tiefling Oath of Ancient Paladin

[@davobard]

I love Gloryhammer, listening to them always puts me in a good mood.

[@Norpal]

Gotta love the little detail of a song about unicorns opening up with a gallop beat.

[@Zehamas]

"I feel unicorns are very fierce creatures" You got it! They are a big mass of muscle with a sword on their heads!!!

[@forrestfey]

Originaly a verry dangerous animal.

[@QuirkyUncleDave]

Obviously it's a unicorn suit of +4 silliness, which means this reaction is going to be epic!

[@Imurai]

Well, it already is a Gloryhammer song about flesh eating laser unicorns, so it's already maxed out in silly, but the suit just fits :D

[@oglschmitt]

It is +4 silliness, but when Elizabeth rolled for charisma the dice came up "yes".

[@magnusbergqvist2123]

Only useable by bards. ;)

[@bosunbones.8815]

The Horn of Ocus can only be destroyed by the power of the Silver Horned Elizabeth-Unicorn.... True fact

[@thijsbaeyens2647]

Warms my hearth to see you enjoy these guys so much. They're awesome human beings. Enjoy them live! Hope you have the best of times

[@carolusbillius6726]

Amazing trailer! :-D I hope you will react to their “Land of Unicorns” too some other time (it can be seen/heard in the Live at Wacken concert which was aborted by Zargothrax’s spell). Looking forward to your full video later!

[@ATAH69]

That was fun.. Thanks Elizabeth for being just the way you are, Truly one of a kind! 🌹 Overall I'm probably not really a metal guy but this wasn't too bad.. As you open new door's of music I'm also keeping my door open as well.. Always a treat to catch your video's, Thanks for putting yourself out there so we all can share & enjoy your new found music moments.. Take care & Always keep safe ✌

[@nigeldepledge3790]

I think I may have fallen in love with rainbow-fringed, silver-suited Unicorm-Elizabeth... I love your joy in and enthusiasm for this particular song; and, of course, the unicorniness (is that a word? I don't know. I guess, even if it wasn't, it is now). So magnetic. Mind you, it's never explained exactly *why* Zargothrax wanted to conquer Dundee. Perhaps he really likes cake.

[@jezusbloodie]

The sheer giddy joy she expresses is honestly one of the major contributors that pulls me through these weird times. And now in silver and rainbow unicorn edition 😗👌

[@Terroropfer]

isnt he performing the ritual in the dungeons below dundee that forces angus to destroy earth?

[@nigeldepledge3790]

@@Terroropfer - TBH, I wasn't able to follow all the lyrics. The unicorniness was filling my senses. I'm kinda attached to the idea that Zargothrax really likes Dundee cake.

[@Kartissa]

@@Terroropfer Yes. He tried to open up a portal to summon Kor-Virliath, Elder God of the 18th Hell Dimension. And technically, it was the Hollywood Hootsman who destroyed Earth by detonating the Neutronic Transnova Bomb that served as his cybernetic heart. Yes, I have listened to Apocalypse 1992 too many times....

[@TheDenver14]

Now that Elizabeth has listened to Gloryhammer a couple of times, maybe it's time to listen to one of the legends of Symphonic Power Metal: Rhapsody. I'd love her reaction to Emeral Sword or Dawn of Victory (the original ones with Fabio Lione)

[@AnnaSkk]

Totally agree! I'd love to see a reaction on one of these songs!

[@XanderTuron]

Excuse me, it's pronounced Eeemeralll Swwwwwword.

[@umarae27]

💯! TBH, I'm totally addicted to the way Fabio & Dan sing it together, with Dan's band Fearless blowing us away too. Fabio Lione & Dan Vasc

[@andrewehritz674]

Hi Elizabeth. Congrats on hitting 500k. Happy to be a part of that. Love the reactions. Have you ever analyzed (or thought about responding) to a baritone like Mark Lanegan? Or one of the great stylists in the lower register, like Tom Waits (a personal favorite)? Just curious. You may have already done something that I missed. Love the channel! 😊 congrats again! can’t wait for the 1 million celebration! 🎉

[@nathancooper2162]

I was at an Alestorm gig in Brighton UK many moons ago and they played this live for what they said was the first time . it was awesome. A year or so later the great Glory hammer were formed.

[@A-A-Ronious]

I can't wait till you examine more Gloryhammer! They're so good! Also, you really need to hear the band Therion since you're an opera singer that likes metal. 👍

[@iron54eagle]

I just love her! Her smile is so bright and enthusiastic, like the sun blasting its way through the clouds

[@untilvalhalla13]

I can't recommend enough, if you dig fantasy stories, and epic costumes, please check out the band Rhapsody. A lot of their early albums are basically one long story carrying over into each other, that's narrated by SIR CHRISTOPHER LEE. Start with either the video for Unholy Warcry for the full effect, or the live version of Emerald Sword. (Or Lamento Eroico for more opera-y things.) He's a powerful vocalist.

[@stuartfaulds1580]

Not to forget that Sir Christopher Lee was also in a metal band, Charlemane from memory, apparently Christopher could also trace his lineage back to the holy roman emporer Charlemane

[@aneff2396]

Please Please Please listen to some Mike Patton. Faith No More, Mr. Bungle. So many more bands; such an amazing singer!

[@alanclarke8117]

Elizabeth gets a like just for the unicorn video costume. Never mind the tongue-in-cheek D&D references. Oh yeah, and there's an epic cheesy power-metal song. What's not to like? Metal Must Be... even if it has unicorn horn bling and it's dipped in cheese.

[@icedvengence3845]

Just read they fired Thomas Winkler august 22 and theres was other inner turmoil in the band....sorry if it was posted already... posts were burried in with the others

[@webcrawler9782]

"That was a beautiful production of the word DIE" LOL 😂

[@martwalstock]

10:21 The person you heard singing is probably Christopher Bowes. He is also the lead singer in Alestorm, another band you should check out.

[@johanjohansson9432]

Looks interesting, might have to put off bed time for a while. Also love the costume, the fluffy wrists are awesome :)

[@gloriouslumi]

I'm glad you weren't too put off by the second verse section. Most people have a fairly visceral reaction to what happens to the princess before being imprisoned. Fortunately, it is the one and only instance of anything like that in all three albums, and the rest of their catalog is firmly PG. I found Gloryhammer towards the beginning of COVID, and instantly fell in love. So happy to see you enjoying it as well! So many awesome tracks, but my favorites (besides "The Unicorn Invasion of Dundee") have to be "Magic Dragon" and "Apocalypse 1992". Tracks that you might find interesting to review are "Rise of the Chaos Wizards" and "Legend of the Astral Hammer".

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Lumi, did you happen to catch Elizabeth's first Gloryhammer video, "Gloryhammer?" Here's the video link if you missed it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pprOZ6Fja7lne6s And Elizabeth and Kirk both have back stage passes where they will be having interviews w/ several Bands/Artists. They should have a Live Stream from the festival from 08/11 - 08/15 (it's possible that Elizabeth will have an interview w/ Thomas Winkler (aka: Angus McFife) and/or other members of Gloryhammer too).

[@gloriouslumi]

@@kirbys1370 I did, yes. Hence why I did not recommend that track.

[@mihaimihai7391]

if i may do couple of suggestions : Dimmu Borgir - Mourning Palace ( live wacken)/ Helloween - I want out ( live also wacken / Megadeth - She Wolf ( rude awakening live) , all 3 suggestions are epic in different ways !!! i can't wait to see your reaction.

[@immateriumepicmetal4544]

Clean vocals in Dimmu Borgir are amazing

[@agornath1]

Vortex.

[@evilbrat5376]

Have to say that the best part of all these videos is watching the facial expressions and body gestures of this young woman. She really gets caught up in all her reactions and reports. Keep on as if I weren't here watching.

[@ARGamer99]

The singer Thomas Winkler, has one of the most powerful voices i have heard along with Dio. Amulet of Justice is in my opinion his magnum opus, taking his voice to the limits.

[@John10781]

Somehow I've never listened to Gloryhammer. Love love love your reactions. Your channel is a lot of fun and pretty smart.

[@daviehudson4270]

As someone who is born and bred in Dundee the unicorn invasion is every Saturday night

[@DavidJones-ko8gp]

dead or undead?

[@rabiatorthegreat6163]

3:56 - definitely some headbanging. Assimilation into Metal complete 😊. I also love to see how much fun you have.

[@at0mic11]

When at Bloodstock you should also check out Nekrogoblikon, the mortal enemies of Gloryhammer. They're quite silly as well.

[@mposh]

Excellent! I recommend No One Survives: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaSwfIKua8uoo8U

[@nicksvideospage4262]

Been following your channel for a couple of months now. Seeing how your reactions are to the metal songs I grew up with (I'm 62, and have seen Judas Priest live several times in the 80's), was intrigued to see a band it didn't know. Gloryhammer is Glorious! Spent the rest of the night watching their videos. Great job, great find.

[@chancaca1603]

Gloryhammer is my absolute favorite band, and i'm so glad that you're hearing this song, i would love if you listened to more gloryhammer or other cheese metal bands like grailknights or Victorius

[@palmosphere]

Definitely +1 for Grailknights. (and definitely another one for more Gloryhammer!)

[@folkenfanel2032]

that's the feeling on this kind of songs, power, epic history and a great fun time, i had never seen you enjoying a song as well like this

[@cadik3018]

Been waiting oh so patiently for this.

[@thedanni4545]

One thing i love about this song is that the guitar is the same speed as unicorns galloping

[@JasonSmith-lp6wg]

GloryHammer just fired their vocalist?!?!

[@MmeLilylapuce]

Saddest news this year so far :(

[@JasonSmith-lp6wg]

@@MmeLilylapuce The other sad news is the Bloodstock Concert - at which they played - has turned-up a good number of positive Covid cases. I'm hoping Ms. E is ok (which, I'm sure she is).

[@kresimirmandic3807]

Watching you listen and react always brightens up the day, just like awesome music by GloryHammer.

[@Antawnyoo]

“Always be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn. Then, always be a unicorn.”, Jaime Murray

[@Elvenboadicea]

I've never heard this band! I live an hour and a bit away from Dundee. Spent a lot of my teenage years there, they were the best.

[@TM_599]

What a fun track, saw them perform it live, it was a great show! I once again recommend Battle Beast - Bringer of pain, a super powerful voice!

[@abefactory]

+1 for battle beast! Noora Louhimo is a metal godess!

[@ValinSerath]

I have loved glory hammer so much since I found them. As someone who enjoys power metal and dnd it just hits so hard in my soul listening to a band who combines the two passions.

[@lobaloxrajobs9354]

So sad to know now that Thomas is no longer a band member 😖😖

[@jeremypreston5009]

Go listen to master of the universe by Angus McSix and feel better

[@lobaloxrajobs9354]

@@jeremypreston5009 HUUUUH

[@theMoerster]

He was ousted about a week after this video. I'm not saying it's her fault but it's possible she brought more unicorn chaos....

[@gonzalezfamily5157]

Late to the party. Loving the journey. Classically-trained musician here who is wandering through this wonderland of hard rock, metal, etc., and enjoying every bit of it! You're a kindred spirit whom I will never meet. Just wanted you to know that your reactions validate my experiences. Like looking into a mirror with video. Probably many other followers as well.

[@TheBaconWizard]

I played a character which I designed specifically as a tank who can deal with fireball, so our two party casters could just go-for-it and not worry about me while I stood toe-to-toe with enemies going "grrrrrrr" lol, worked ok too! (Tiefling Totem-barbarian if anyone is curious)

[@suntiger745]

When you can't control your triggerhappy casters, mitigate them. XD

[@Ishasgirl]

I'm just really good at avoiding things lol I always tell the casters not to worry about me and fire whatever they want into melee

[@Kumamon623]

I’m so happy that this is your Tuesday pick!! Listening to all the albums you get taken on an amazing fantasy journey!

[@TheAmirShimon]

We need a tea time with Angus McFife XIII.

[@BarekHalfhand]

Elizabeth you seriously need to check out the late Lane Staley from the band called Alice in chains... Listen to the song "dirt" man had incredible vocal range.

[@omegaxdoomx5944]

RIP Gloryhammer... Your music will be incredibly missed.

[@stevekloosterman4059]

New singer and gloryhammer was 👍👍

[@mattrichardson5678]

Great analysis, your energy is so infectious (the headphone outtake at the end was priceless.) They are heavier and darker, but I think you’d enjoy Fleshgod Apocalypse. Metal with symphony orchestra and operatic vocals. The create extremely rich concept albums (Labyrinth and King albums in particular), and they also have fantastic costuming for their live sets. Their Evening in Perugia live show is fantastic, and it would be amazing if you analyzed Marche Royale and In Aeternum, or Prologue and Epilogue from that set.