The Infamous Rise and Fall of Attack Attack!

[@lexidarling]

Attack Attack were a game changer. I was the keyboardist/screamer for a PHC/metalcore band between 2009 and 2011 and I'm not going to lie and say we didn't rock the crabcore stage moves. I have video footage of my 22 year old self jogging in place with my Microkorg like Caleb in the Stick Stickly video. What an era to be alive.

[@chrisrinehart4008]

I was in the Ohio local metal scene in that time frame. I remember seeing 2 or 3 different bands every weekend in Chillicothe doing the same thing. I was more of a melodic death/ deathcore fan so I remember thinking the PHC and metalcore bands were basically carbon copies

[@8Junio76]

What an era to be alive? 😂 oh, these kids nowdays.

[@lexidarling]

@@8Junio76 I’m 35 lol, I’m very much not “kids these days” get outta here lmao

[@iamterra6705]

@0:59 oh Hi Bilmuri, the hog crankin legend

[@mangounchained2715]

Attack, Attack flew so Bilmuri could soar

[@ryanbollinger1759]

Honestly, hearing all of this about Caleb makes me really proud of him for coming out on top- after going through so much shit with AA, alcohol abuse, depression, Austin Carlile’s antics, and starting an entirely new career under Beartooth not knowing that it would be successful. To this day I love Beartooth and all of this shows that at the end of the day, Caleb is a wonderful man that worked hard to get where he is.

[@MsKnaub2011]

i agree!

[@verstamp]

One of AA!’s key contribution was the realization across the metal scene that bad press and cringe was profitable. I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing, but it definitely changed the trajectory of how bands approached business forever.

[@quentinbringthenumetalchil5125]

They never said that this would be easy. I have a soft spot for most of Attack Attack’s material. Honestly, they bought something different to the alternative music world at the time, so I got to give them props. It makes me impressed every time I think about them.

[@philthethotdestroyer4194]

Johnny Frank still makes killer music by the name of Bilmuri

[@ThornedZ]

His first or maybe not project Johnny make is The March Ahead.. it sound so good..for me The March Ahead is better than Bilmuri.

[@melyndasu]

​@@ThornedZthe march ahead is amazing, his covers of time after time & the story of my life are amazing on top of everything else he wrote with that project

[@joshuabaker67]

They say he’s still on that island in the sky

[@lindboknifeandtool]

Hilarious name lol

[@pasteeater59]

Muri naysh!

[@dilloncady35]

Interlude from Someday Came Suddenly is still used to this day by sports arenas around the country

[@fail_master_z]

That's dope

[@GarethMcGilvray]

I directed/edited the music video for Stick Stickly, your right the music video has F-All to do with the lyrics. Great watch BTW

[@Blacklight_Music]

Living legend right here! Any idea where that set was all these years later?

[@martinjoshuah8309]

You directed the video? That's freakin awesome!

[@QlockworkOrange]

which one? lol they did 2 or 3 music videos to that song lol

[@GarethMcGilvray]

@@Blacklight_Music the location was in Portland, if you google Iconic Nelson House I think it will pop, I think it's gone now though

[@GarethMcGilvray]

@@martinjoshuah8309 haha thanks, my lasting legacy on the music video world no doubt

[@LucasGriffin237]

motionless in white 's creatures is my personal favorite of 2010. really of all time

[@Dethrider6]

When Caleb and John left in 2012, touring guitarist Sean Mackowski also left, along with half of the bands touring crew. I've been wondering for 12 years if there isn't more to the story there.

[@FXKNate]

Wow this was great! Me and my wife’s boyfriend just finished watching this and we were brought to tears! Truly an epic band!

[@thenegativoneify]

Say what now 😮

[@watercoolerromance]

LOL WHAT

[@berrytrl1]

I'm his boyfriend's boyfriend and I too cried with FXKNate's girlfriend while we watched this@@thenegativoneify

[@zxcvmjg]

😂😂😂

[@doom3380]

Wait a minute huh!??

[@RiceShouldBeFluffy]

I have a fun question/game for every chugga-chug-chug crabby MF in this comments section. 1) Do you have a huge a** playlists of mid and late 00s - 2012/2013-ish metalcore and post-hardcore? and 2) List your highlights. Gimme your deep cuts if you got 'em. Remember Gwen Stacy? Catherine? Five Minute Ride? Those are some of my deep cuts.

[@siegwardskennedy]

two kinds of nostalgia in this video for me, attack attack, and also the silent hill sound effects. its perfect.

[@hend0wski]

So many good acts came out of this band man. Attack attacks newest incarnation Beartooth Of mice & men (and dayshell by proxy) The march ahead Billmuri Some of us Nativ All outta this one band.

[@frederickfiliph3798]

Caleb in This Means War era was the coolest frontman I know, losing weight and improving his vocals, but all of that cost everything for Caleb. His health and his mentality, but thank God he recover very well and even stepping up his game to his level right now 😊

[@mattobrien2010]

Honestly I'm just glad that I wasn't the only one that remembered AA. The last time I was talking with friends about this genre of music NO ONE remembered them. I had to go back and listen to their albums to confirm I wasn't crazy for loving them.

[@mangounchained2715]

at least once a week, i wish we could all just go back to 2008-2010 and bask in what we all took for granted

[@ieatbadgers]

Grew up in central OH and knew Austin for a little bit when his dad and him moved up here. The scene was such a good time around then. 2006/2009ish. Miss may I. Devils wears prada. Asking Alexandria. Underoath. I don't think any of us realized how much fun it was until it was gone lol.

[@vantablacknl]

bro this shit is hilarious first you cover dir en grey you add intel dnb in background cover all of my interests and now you slap me with this nostalgia of my metalcore years I lov u

[@graymads]

I got you 😜

[@vantablacknl]

@@graymads were you an Adept fan?

[@bryanos7374]

Well done man. I wish you mentioned Bilmuri earlier just because im such a fan but still. So well done. I honestly learned a bunch in this release and i was around them back then lmao. Nice work! Subscribed.

[@real30yearoldboomerhours53]

Haha for the longest time back in the day I thought Nick B was Austin because I saw them live back in 09. So when Om&m first dropped I remember telling my friends “Austin, the fat guy screaming from Attack Attack has a new band”. Simpler times I tell ya what. Also your patreon ad is GOATed.

[@QlockworkOrange]

Attack Attack ripped off ISee Stars, not the otherway around. they were using synth breakdowns & autotune dance parts in 07. Attack attack didnt start them until 08 & the members of Attack Attack have even admitted to ISS that they took pics of their equipment when they saw them play in ohio as ISS was doing self promoted midwest tours way before Attack attack as well & were way younger, thats what held them back & allowed Attack Attack to released their debut first. so you are mistaken about that

[@0Just0Josh0]

Facts I always watch these videos to see if they truly knew more than I did 😂

[@timgoodling9333]

Attack attack was always good but I think the shift into “this means war” excited me the most and was necessary for the time. I could be the only one that feels like this but I truly loved that album

[@Its_Drumbum]

I remember seeing AA on tour with ETF and the word alive. Caleb was sick and basically throwing up on stage but was still singing his heart out. Had never listened to them before that and then fell in love with them.

[@InkAndPoet]

Attack Attack! tried to warn us about Austin. And we didn't listen until 2020.

[@graymads]

The industry sweeps from those they see as dollar signs.

[@InkAndPoet]

​​@@graymadsit's such a shame. Dollars over integrity.

[@Emobeefy]

*cough* A Day to Remember *cough*

[@RiceShouldBeFluffy]

I think about that one too but I'm not clear on details regarding who warned people before the accusations came out. Was anyone talking about that?

[@benchgoblin]

@@Emobeefyfalse allegations

[@onehotdogketchup2me]

You just had to be there. As someone who watched Suicide Silence, Dr.Acula, iwrestledabearonce, OCEANO and the likes of pass through my town on their way to Illinois you just literally had to be there for this era. We were iconic in our own right no doubt.

[@amystephan7773]

I love these in depth looks at bands that bring me so much nostalgia

[@fullofpoison]

🦀bring on the crabs🦀

[@graymads]

C R A B P E O P L E

[@bennypaddycake7182]

I was excited about AA! Returning until I realized that it's only the Andrews were returning. The band is more a cover band now and it shows.

[@graymads]

I had the same reaction, like its cool they still play the old stuff, but its a different band.

[@real30yearoldboomerhours53]

I downloaded the “comeback” ep. Had one really solid song and the others were fine. I wouldn’t say it’s bad but Definitely not as fun and memorable as the old stuff.

[@bennypaddycake7182]

​@@graymadsthey should avoid the two albums and just play songs from "this means war" album

[@carlzombie6722]

I love these documentries you put out bruv ! Crabcore is def a vibe lol I appreciate you very much my brother

[@graymads]

Always!

[@One_of_Many750]

“Stick Stickly” Put ‘Em On The Map With Crabcore.

[@carlzombie6722]

@@One_of_Many750 absolutely homie. I remember all the funny n wild memes that came out after they dropped Stick Stickly

[@gameovergandy]

Man i forgot that scene feeling, im gonna go listen to some myspace music now

[@jeremycunningham7897]

Love it! Thanks. It was actually all that mockery of stickly vid that first drew the band to my attention… I thought wow anyone hated on this much has gotta be worth a look haha! And of course contrarian young me loved it- and indeed still does! :)

[@michaelandrew8493]

Beartooth and billmiri were the best things to come out of attack attack

[@Kennixwennie]

Woah I didn’t realize how close to beartooths current sound the “This Means War” was until now😂

[@KudonX]

The fact that Caleb Shomo wasn't the vocalist from the start and they went years with a powerhouse in their ranks is CRAZY. You can definitely tell that vocally, Caleb is a far more balanced vocalist both in screams and in cleans and I think how successful Beartooth still are just goes to show that. I love AA don't get me wrong but I think it would have come off as a more musically pleasing group if they had someone with Caleb musical ability from the start on vocal (Sorry Austin). It's also very wild how different the screams from AA are compared to OM&M from Austin. Way more balanced imo

[@AtrocityEquine01]

I never thought the band who literally did fucking _crabcore_ and was featured in a Kitty0706 would influence metalcore, amazing.

[@bhristianbortes]

great chronology! really appreciate these videos

[@michaelstone5903]

Saw the first run with Caleb fronting and oof it was rough. Never got around to seeing Beartooth, but he had a long way to go in those days.

[@jthrock45]

You can tell Caleb didn’t really know how to scream early on in AA. He was always out of breath on stage. He has gotten a lot better in Beartooth

[@michaelstone5903]

@jthrock45 theyre coming through in about a month. Im gonna give em a try and see what theyre about. Ive always heard good things

[@mamaproxy]

graymads once again casually showing they’re the most goated youtube channel around

[@LucasGriffin237]

the peoples elbow is my favorite

[@MFChickenFlipper]

Thank you for including the Skate 3 clip. I heard Even Flow the entire time.

[@nickwierenga987]

I saw as I lay dying at the church next to my house when I was 15...so dope🤘

[@xSGTBONGRiiPPxxADVENTURESx]

i been binging your vids for days now off and on, brings me back to the myspace/xanga and vampire freaks days, miss the emo fringe.lmao as always great content!

[@Spitboy01-yt6od]

My favorite emo band to listen to during skateboarding seshs🤘

[@dylanbrough5218]

Droppin a little nod towards Glasscloud, such a great album.

[@jthrock45]

Attack attack died when Johnny left, let’s be honest

[@Rob_Cary]

That's what I said too. The 3rd album was so generic and poor. I'm glad both Johnny and Caleb stayed in their respective projects. I'm not much of a Beartooth guy but he definitely does better there.

[@brandonninomtz336]

Please do one on a skylit drive. So much to discover on that one band

[@turkeyjerkey111]

This means war is my favorite release by them. Caleb schomo is a legend and a huge inspiration for me!

[@fail_master_z]

Man, what a video. Thank you.

[@DaltonotlaD]

Should do one of these for Horse The Band.

[@ThyHarvesting]

#DefendCrabcore always 🔥👏😤🦀🎸

[@JawncoreIL]

Best AA! vid I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Subbed 💯

[@spookymarirev]

Attack attack ran so Abbath could walk, crabcore kings

[@daveshouse8105]

idk i love the return of Attack Attack!, i think only one original member but they came back so nice and i can't wait to what else comes from them.

[@ghost_to_a_ghost]

that new Beartooth song with HARDY is the shit, tho. i gotta say. i'm from Oklahoma and this state is full of metal cowboys so it hit the spot all the way. another great vid, dude!

[@BlazingCyclone1337]

I honestly love the rise/fall videos. What do you think about DRUGS resurgence and Craig's reimagined versions of some of his projects songs?

[@GlitchPoachers]

c r a b c o r e

[@graymads]

only the classics

[@Xomeal.]

AA is still amazing live, super chill guys too

[@jonmorris1119]

Never heard the term “Call to Action” bands until recently. I just always referred to them as “Verb the Noun” bands back then 😂

[@dreamcastkid3064]

I listen to Some Day Came Suddenly like every day.

[@cmdrriotz5283]

Now Bryan Stars is a name I haven't heard in ages. Completely forgot about that clown.

[@devilincarnage4290]

I still cant believe Johnny is Bilmuri haha

[@crewd00d]

I'd like to clear the record on something you said in your video. You alleged I See Stars of ripping off Attack! Attack! but unbeknownst to most, I See Stars actually released demos of their early work that had post hardcore mixed with techno MONTHS before Attack! Attack! ever dropped anything with electronic elements.

[@QlockworkOrange]

it is 100% true, theyve even admitted it to I See Stars when they toured together in 09 when they had Chris Moore on screams/keys. ISS depsertely needs to get Zach back again lol

[@iheartlownotes]

me in 2010 absolutely lost his mind when the self-titled came out, 10/10 to this day

[@tacobuncomp9147]

hey, man. i'd love to see you do a video on alesana. the emptiness is so fucking good

[@graymads]

The Emptiness is kino

[@HaleThePanda]

22:10 the start of this reading confused me and then i realized that AA stood for Attack Attack in this context. For a second i was like "dont go breaking this guy's anonymity, bro" 😂

[@joshuavallotton8801]

Rawr XD to close to the sun 😂😂😂 I forgot that Austin was in attack attack!

[@joshguy5221]

I loved Nativ! I was really excited with each release they had on SoundCloud and KZbin, they had alot of potential. The singer, Phil sold me the full LP that was suppose to come out, great record. Beartooth, when I Have A Problem first came out, was hooked. that Sick EP was fucking fire. 10/10. The direction changed alot more melodic rock but i think it represents where Caleb is mentally, alot happier. BILMURI, Johnny boi is just too damn talented! You see how many fucking songs he wrote?!?! Same situation with Beartooth, the day he released bilmuri music, been a fan since and hes still putting out bangers.

[@zsoltontube]

There quite likely wouldn't be Electric Callboy without Attack Attack - both the original lineup as Eskimo Callboy, and the amazing phenomenon they are doing with Nico. Attack Attack ran in place so Electric Callboy could pump it. (The rich techno scene of Germany is just an extra there.)

[@jacobwatford2661]

Please do more videos like this!

[@kurtschmidt2510]

I attended their farewell tour but since the lineup didnt have caleb, instead of watching their set I got my head shaved by Landon Tewers of The Plot In You lol

[@datboi_gee]

16:30 don't get it twisted, I See Stars wasn't copying off of Attack Attack. I can see how someone could come to this conclusion, but I grew up as a little scene kid in the 2006-2010 metro Detroit scene where I See Stars is from. When they were playing the local circuits they were a high school band just putting out their debut EP circa 2007, and they had their sound from the beginning. This was before Attack Attack made real waves. The sound they were known for on Someday wasn't exactly there in their EP, but ISS had their signature electronicore sound as far back as their EP in 2007 and even earlier MySpace recordings.

[@geo845]

you should do one for Breathe Carolina

[@fuel10988]

Bilmuri was really glanced upon.

[@worldcollapse]

Mid

[@milkbox2389]

This Means War is fucking underrated album! it's aheads of its time!

[@r0bnotr0bert]

Hey yo fumbles o brian is the one of the best songs on the album

[@zakadellic9660]

Crazy wetzels rant sounds exactly like dance Gavin dance rant about Johnny Craig

[@VARVIS_]

Amazing Attack Attack even invented Octane core 🙏🏻

[@agdtwinkie001]

Hey I played a show with Crimson Armada once in my home town. When i was in highschool. they was on tour with mychildren mybride

[@agdtwinkie001]

One of those bands ended up stealing guitars and a half stack from us 😂

[@chrisppraefecti373]

Thanks for this summary of millenial lore that I apparently completely missed out on.

[@ShadowBrave21]

Crimson Armada was sick too

[@One_of_Many750]

Attack Attack! One of My All Time Favourite Bands. Caleb Shomo And John Holgado Are My Favorites.

[@TubeCody]

this video is amazing.. also...am I hearing some Silent Hill 2 sound effects in this video??

[@brapcast]

We Are The Blog turned crabcore technical.

[@OffLeatherWings]

43:47 buddy is wearing an OM&M shirt

[@nogrecords]

Youd have to amend this title, to "rise and fall ....and rise again? .. of Attack Attack!

[@Streamingstuff-qq3vw]

36:20 you mean like the thene of the drive thru records welcome to the family cd and booklet from loke 2001?

[@joshuamcdaniels3886]

Yoooooo glass cloud, fuck yeah, miss jerry on the scene

[@mangounchained2715]

52:29 im ganna pretend thats a Confide reference

[@THESmiler660]

I think modern attack attack is just as good. I do think the band has a better future now that they've turned over this new leaf, just need a stick stickly 2 and then all is forgiven

[@AntonioGG1-9801]

Bilmuri makes interesting music.

[@byamcarter7110]

whatever happened to jphn holgado? or whatever

[@hushpodcast7732]

We back again baby!

[@wolfsguitarden740]

😂also the word in in-between two words.falling in reverse, motionless in white, ghost inside...ok that one's technically two words but there's alot more bands like that 😂

[@hyperrrpoop]

I FUCCKIIN NEED THISSS

[@fate9432]

MALICE MIZER MENTIONED‼️🗣️

[@gabriel-gk5eh]

14:46 this mix between metalcore and eletronic music is awesome. Attack attack! basically shaped my taste in music? Can you guys recommend me some songs and bands that do this? Like asking alexandria first album too

[@isayandere7057]

You’d probably like the band I See Stars ^ ^! Their New Demons album is one of my faves

[@Zibang]

Fail Emotions/Fatal FE, The Browning, One Morning Left are some of my favorites

[@nou.5822]

Fear and loathing in las vegas first album "Dance and scream"

[@One_of_Many750]

@@isayandere7057 Oh Hell Yeah!!! I See Stars “Treehouse” Album Slaps As Well, As “Digital Renegade”.

[@AntwaineHorton]

Rave up tonight is another good FALILV album​@@nou.5822

[@superchickeny7]

Does anyone know where to find the for all we know music video he used clips from ?

[@DAMONSOFICIAL]

Excelent vid

[@MsKnaub2011]

caleb's so cute at 15:10 lol