The Most BRUTAL GROOVES I've Never Heard. Until Now.

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[@taylorzen1]

i love seeing people not from the scene get excited about hardcore music. its so cool.

[@supremexruler]

This. Feel like I’m hearing it for the first time, too

[@kidneystonermusic]

It's the absolute coolest, I can't get enough of how everyone reacts to Bryan for the first time lol

[@shogekimura]

i might get shit on for this but his vocals always remind me of Bannon

[@docbp87]

​@@shogekimurayou aren't wrong

[@0SQUARESINMYO]

They remind me of a 14 year old boys talent show vocals But I still enjoy Knocked Loose

[@jjcul]

"I don't know what is going on here" is actually a great way to describe a knocked loose show

[@marceldiaz4865]

💯💯💯

[@smesple]

I HATED knocked Loose until I saw them live. Bryans vocals were like fingernails on a chalkboard. Then it hit me... he isn't trying to "sound" like anyone. He sounds like Bryan. Huge respect for just doing what you do and not trying to pretend to be something else.

[@willthomas7666]

I was good friends with Bryan since middle school it’s kinda crazy seeing how far they’ve come

[@jasonfitzgerald90]

That’s where I am right now. His vocals kill me.

[@smesple]

@@jasonfitzgerald90 I hear ya bro. It took me a while +seeing them live and watching podcasts lol. Somewhere along the line I gained respect for him just sounding like him.

[@gamecock2465]

The music is great but bros voice is hilarious.

[@anakinchosen1]

Brian’s vocals make me feel stretched, but in a good way. Hard to explain but it’s delicious

[@antoniothenatural]

Never in my past 16 year old selfs mind did I EVER think I'd see Knocked Loose on a KZbin page like this... like I always knew them as some small harcore band in the scene. Didn't know until today this many people knew of them! Fuckin love it!

[@pridemizzle1565]

They’re pretty big now

[@snowedmochii]

They just rocked Coachella's crowds!

[@toastyboie]

Especially since they just played for Coachella. It’s awesome how mainstream it’s becoming

[@Leeterthanthou]

ohhh my sweet summer child.....

[@christophersmart8067]

Norma Jean used the dissonant two note chord heavily in their album Bless the Martyr Kiss the Child. One of the best albums of all time

[@mr.steinhaus6014]

Memphis will be laid to waste, to be specific 😎😎

[@galaxydrifter1165]

Kinda why I stopped following NJ and went more towards the chariot

[@benjaminlamb8494]

Long live

[@mattgorey]

Long live.

[@ph0kused]

Word.

[@williamvangurp7696]

Seeing a professional instrumentalists’ ice cold reaction to this absolute masterpiece of an opening song off this ep.. that was gold

[@BowlingWolf855]

I like how when he paused at 2:36 the dude jumping off stage was straight parallel to the ground 😂

[@brandonswinson3033]

Dog this has me crying I didn’t even catch that 😂😂

[@KrisHuber]

I got my start in hardcore bands and the fact that Knocked Loose is getting such a broad scope of audience now really gives me hope. Gotta see you dive deeper into Gojira if you want the groove, I promise you won't be disappointed!

[@Ghostweaver]

glad someone else mentioned Gojira!

[@vladtheinhaler8940]

I actually seen Knocked Loose open for Gojira earlier this year in Asheville.

[@heavyippo4544]

@@vladtheinhaler8940 how was that?!?! Sounds amazing

[@jessebeeghly3608]

Oh yes Gojira is the epitome of doing so much but doing it right. The pick scrapes, the tapping, the breakdowns, the harmonized guitar riffs, the time signature changes etc… They do sooooo much in each song and somehow always tie it all together and it works perfectly.

[@ryandonavon7451]

Im 42, and I have lost touch with the music scene over the years. But like you I grew up with all the oldies, but Im not too stuck in my ways to appreciate talent. I gotta say, these guys are something special. Their animated EP was a masterpiece! Im so addicted I have started to annoy my wife! I hope these guys get the recognition they deserve, and it seems to be going that way for them! arf! arf!

[@johnlilley9363]

Was expecting a different vocal tone based on the instrumental tones. Gotta appreciate a vocalist who can do this repeatedly without blowing out their vocal chords, I suppose there is an art to it

[@tylerphillips1889]

EVERY TIME I DIE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO HEAR. Super groovy and riff city.

[@Yourmomgoestocollege87]

Yes!

[@kdm704]

And now Better Lovers too!

[@Dave-vu3yn]

“I’m sorry for stopping and starting, but I’m not”. Never change mate.

[@JebJester]

I think it's Meshuggah that introduced that dissonant siren-esque guitar lead during breakdowns. Makes me think of Future breed machine. And the decadently brutal 43% burnt by Dillinger Escape Plan.

[@Guitargate]

Yes. Meshuggah for SURE.

[@jhalagan]

@@Guitargate Have you seen: 2am at Dennys?

[@demoncleaner80]

Yep, I instantly thought of Future Breed Machine. So glad I got to see them play it live back in 2002 before their catalog got huge after like 10 albums later lol

[@trin9264]

My boyfriend took me to my first meshuggah show in October and it was so amazing. I can’t wait to see them again lol

[@kyp_hxc]

Sepultura came to my mind

[@allentastic]

This rules. K//L is one of the best bands I’ve ever seen live and I saw Dillinger 11 times. They sound just like this live, btw.

[@777RAD777]

So, I went to school for audio engineering/music production, and it's part of how I make a living these days. Here's how most of these incredible live mixes happen: They record the mics/DIs into a DAW, straight from the mixing board at the show. After they record, someone does a mix of the show to be able to hear the performance in the most epic way possible. It includes the normal stuff: eliminating mic bleed, levels, EQ, compression, time-based effects, etc. They don't usually "doctor" any performances though, especially with a band like this where there aren't any clean vocals to use pitch correction on. Knocked Loose truly is this good live.

[@smesple]

I need friends in my life that nerd out on music like this... at 47 it's not easy. Great Vid, love the energy. My fav KL is Still I Wander south... Gnarly groove.

[@ladygeorge505]

"IVE SPENT SOO MUCH OF MY LIFE..... TRYING TO GET OUT.. AND STILL I WANDER SOUTH"!!!

[@danbuter]

I definitely do not like this band, even though at least some of them are talented. The singer completely ruins it.

[@randy206]

This is not my thing. AT ALL. I like the drums. I don't dig the guitar playing. The vocals are... well, the vocals are something. I love melodic metal. With heavy distorted guitars and singing, virtuoso guitar solos, vocals that are sung with a melody, and big, fat bass grooves that connect with the drums. Not saying these dudes aren't talented or that their music isn't. I just don't like it.

[@govs213]

Damn Michael you are killing it recently with the videos. I didn’t watch a video of yours for roughly a month but I couldn’t keep away from these last 6 videos you’ve put out. Really digging the heavier vibes… thanks for what you do.

[@sandman20011]

Great energy, but really not my thing. Just don't get that at all. Vocals are dreadful. But that's the great thing about different music tastes. If its your bag then great. Love the channel. Hi from the UK.

[@calebbliss8626]

I saw Knocked Loose live on Halloween last year and they sounded this good. I will say part of how their live mix is so good is because they use digital amp modelers for the house mix bit they also use real amps for stage sound so what you’re hearing is probably a mix of both

[@BoaeCH]

Right now, Knocked Loose is probably up there in terms of filthy breakdowns and original hardcore riffing. Their last EP (from which that song is taken) is just fire from start to finish.

[@clintjanes3784]

A Tear in the Fabric of Life gave me chills, I haven't felt that since when I first heard Converge when I was 13.

[@ish474]

so I mentored a kid for 5 years and got introduced to all of these bands. Slaughter To Prevail and August Burns Red are two of my favorites. The coolest thing was getting to go to concerts where the median age was 15. Seeing kids see their favorite bands for the first time and watching them lose their minds reminded me how that used to feel when my knees worked and gas money was all I needed to get through the week

[@rocioiribe5841]

Shit isn't that the truth lol 🤘

[@Guitargate]

15! Love it.

[@gibsonboy54]

@@Guitargate pleasssseeee do an august burns red song! they are my favorite band! been listening to them for 15 years now

[@Njigglesworth]

Marianas Trench by August burns red is absolutely filthy

[@daviddr115111]

I'm from the 2000s pop punk, metalcore and deathcore Era and I felt this

[@TheMindfulHomestead]

Definitely need to check out The Warriors. Slings and Arrows is a whole vibe. It's the precursor to this stuff and very groove heavy.

[@takodahaas8383]

More. Knocked. Loose. . . Please

[@linkpwns]

Love the video! For more Knocked Loose, I’d say to try out the track Belleville - such strong grooves in that one. For other adjacent bands, Kublai Khan TX has some awesome grooves, though maybe fewer switches. “Boomslang” has a great bounce to it and is a great first exposure. Counterparts is also another band with great grooves that are always moving around. “Bound to the Burn” may be their best example of this!

[@iTeachMyToast]

The breakdown in Kublai Khan’s “the truest love” gave me the most visceral reaction I’ve gotten from music in a long time

[@iamanactualcat]

I'm a recording and mixing engineer! This might have a kick sample on it but the rest feels pretty genuinely live!

[@chipzor]

Definitely no samples with this band! They're from the hardcore scene, all about real sounds and the grind

[@brandoncooke6564]

@@chipzor He's speaking on the mix from the production, not their live mix. I agree with him too, pretty sure they added a sample overtop the kick to make the drums pop. Pretty sure of a snare sample as well.

[@sm8832]

when dude points and goes "YES" I literally screamed.

[@RainaTwentyTwelve]

The heavy content lately has been absolutely top tier and refreshing for your channel. Awesome work mate.

[@h0rt0nh3arsawh0]

Knocked Loose can literally takeover the genre if they continue touring and dropping hellfire like this

[@KingVibe]

Their live shows are beyond crazy and sounds exactly like this. They are the absolute greatest opening band of all time. I’ve seen so many bands but this one brings crazy energy.

[@JazerMedia]

Michael, you've been spoiling us metal nerds with these recent uploads. Thank you! Love your content, it helps me discover other great artists outside of metal and that's always good for a music diet.

[@l0kpcr397]

I think you’d really dig what Vildhjarta does, their album Masstaden is great, I’d check out All These Feelings, also The Dahli Thundering Concept’s album Savages blends a couple elements of different genres but they’re mainly a metal band, I’d check out Flying With The Sheperds or Blessed With Boredom

[@l0kpcr397]

Also Animals As Leaders would be great too, or early Monuments, there’s a video of John Browne performing Doxa for EMGTV and his technicality is truly inspiring

[@awguitarroom8033]

Vildhjarta has some of the filthiest riffs in music today

[@gmel1084]

Groove?? You need to delve into Gojira my friend

[@6Un6HoLy6]

LoG would be the first that comes to mind, as far as bands that have carried the groove torch post-Pantera.

[@aquaagu2]

That was my first thought.

[@ceebee491]

Vocalist?

[@bornofstardust5910]

If you wanted groove, you should have looked up Volumes, After the Burial, Misery Signals, ERRA, stuff like that. This Knocked Loose band is super thrash-y and the vocalist is awful. I get screaming is hard live, but I looked them up and he sounds like that in studio. This band has no groove whatsoever.

[@codywagaman2989]

I had never heard of Knocked Loose until I was two tabs of Lucy deep in a Bring Me The Horizon headliner, in a pit I hadn't seen since Warped Tour. And that was when I first heard the gospel of #ArfArf #GoAndTellItOnTheMountain

[@matthewmistretta8236]

You should try and check out something by tesseract or Between the buried and me. For your own personal flavor, I can't see you not enjoying Voice of Trespass by Between the Buried and Me, among others.

[@donnievazquez3319]

Hate me but I'm not getting a groove vibe at all from this. First off there's so much extraneous shit going on you wouldn't hear it anyway. There's NO swing at all. Add to that the screech owl vocals and I'm out. Full disclosure, I'm 57 so...

[@Rodzilla5332]

Oh dear lord. I just found you don't have any JINJER either. If you want insane metal timing and groove Teacher Teacher is where to start. Watch out for Tatiana. She's the best female metal vocalist out there. Period.

[@antoniothenatural]

Anyone digging this genre, it's Hardcore. Start exploring, it's fucking amazing. Incendiary, Have Heart, Trapped Under Ice, I could keep going

[@joshuafunk9438]

The best description of the band is that they’re a blend of the 90s/00s industrial noise sound, grooves of djent, and the technical skill of modern metal. The vocals and sound are not for everyone. But that industrial/punk sound shines so hard as a core component

[@joshuafunk9438]

The initial grasp to fear factory was a phenomenal connection. Fear factory, devil driver, sepultura,meshugga, mushroomhead, soulfly, static x, white zombie, tool, and so many more. That whole 80s-00s evolution of metal/punk/industrial/screamo/groove metal/etc. is their entire vibe.

[@jerry8405]

@@joshuafunk9438 I’m getting lots of new metal vibe. It’s not my favorite for metalcore, I agree fear factory for sure. This song does not meet the standard of modern metal though. Meshuggah is on another level. Just my opinions:)

[@joeysnowynoey]

It’s funny because the type of music that Micheal plays I’m really bad at playing and learning. But this stuff is so easy for me to play. 😂 I often feel like a bad guitar player but this video makes me feel a little better about my abilities and strengths.

[@c4gam1ng12]

Gotta say, Knocked Loose was one of the last band I’d expect you to react to. Not surprised to hear many people disliking the vocals; they’re definitely an acquired taste and not for everyone. Where I draw the line is when idiots say that it takes no talent and that anyone can do that. I dare any naysayers to try and scream like this for 5 minutes without ruining your vocal cords. Learning proper harsh vocal technique is a long term process, and while admittedly Bryan isn’t my favorite harsh vocalist, I respect the ferocity and skill he has. You don’t have to enjoy the music, but don’t spew BS about it not being “real music” or “just worthless noise”. That just speaks volumes about how narrow minded you are.

[@kanoaikawach]

This is a weird comment. He did nothing but praise the band, and he didn't even comment on the vocals.

[@mangopie7602]

​@@kanoaikawachthey were referring to the comments section

[@fuguthefish]

Dude trying Knocked Loose on a E standard guitar is such an innocent thing xD

[@BastognesBulge]

I hope this is a joke. That singer certainly is lol. And that "breakdown sound", dissonant siren noise, was terrible when Dillinger did it two decades ago. It's far beyond (lol) tired and lame now.

[@stoph224]

LOVE THIS. If you do more "heavy" videos I can imagine your views/followers/subs growing... there are a lot of us out there! But we love so many bands that aren't mainstream (or even close.) I'd suggest Turnstile has gained incredible popularity lately. Beyond that... A Day To Remember, Four Year Strong. A reminder I don't play guitar or know anything about anything but just love your reaction videos, for artists I like (this video... or DMB & Goose, yup) or artists I don't even know. Take care!

[@julianaserrano1756]

Funny, when he spoke about the Groove I thought for sure he was going to start a Turnstile vid lol I recommend :) love them

[@brettwodon5896]

This is one of my favorite bands of all time now. They come from the hardcore scene which is why they are so much about crowd interaction and that "get up here" type of shit. No need to teach anything... They're playing in like Drop A on 7 strings. You should check out the band Kublai Khan and their song "The Hammer" for similar stuff to this.

[@waden404]

Made it 10 seconds into the start of the "music" and immediately turned it off. Sorry Michael,,,thats just garbage

[@DeFFicationISgolD]

On that fear factory thing you're talking about, if it wasn't before 1995, then it could've been Meshuggah with their 1995 song Future Breed Machine. At least that's the first thing that comes to mind, so I could be wrong.

[@gregkinchus5397]

First metal band I heard that did that “fear factory” thing your talking about is Meshuggah on the song “Future Breed Machine” back in ‘95

[@RustinRoark]

I was late to the Knocked Loose party, found them only when they put out Deep in the Willow but damn, what a band

[@troypeebler3403]

Make it stop. No offense, I get it. Music is subjective. But I can't take the vocal personally

[@bobbydrex5268]

Knocked Loose opened up for Beartooth in 2018 when I saw them in NY, when Knocked Loose played (had never heard of them before) I legit felt like their guitars were punching me in the face repetitively. It was rad lol

[@Mavvyd96]

They usually have their tunings in A standard and Drop G in their earlier work.

[@legionofTIMMYS-ij9mo]

across 5 aprils did the dissonante panic chords first in 2000 with the song blue eyed suicide

[@djobe420]

This guy is totally nerding out to these riffs lol.

[@damo_climbs]

Dude if you want groove and heavy, check out Gojira!!🤯

[@YungGrandson]

KL is officially mainstream. It's a 7 string tuned to G btw

[@jayrainville3319]

If no one mentioned it, you're thinking of Meshuggah's Future Breed Machine.

[@karolpopiak2031]

3:14 you are saying about Future Breed Machine by Meshuggah definitely.

[@eareaves]

I saw Knocked Loose open for Gojira November 2021. They were the heaviest shit I’ve ever heard. Such a brutal band.

[@esotericnightmares]

sounded like a high pitched love letter to Future Breed Machine

[@ryanramos9480]

So glad you mentioned Nothingface. They definitely don’t get nearly enough love these days. They were so good.

[@ryanramos9480]

Also Gorod has one hell of a groove. The track “Programmers of Decline” off the album Process of a New Decline is a great place to start.

[@allenchan4068]

I was gonna say the same thing! The Violence album stayed in my discman for months on repeat.

[@JustCammie]

​@allenchan4068 omg good album.

[@xjpsmithx]

@3:20 Meshuggah - Future Breed Machine (1995)

[@lockedowng]

The guitar lead in the beginning I think came from future breed machine by meshuggah.

[@zakm9028]

Bro, go to one of their shows. They're amazing.

[@pappegaaislaai]

Thanks for doing more heavy stuff!

[@amargnwalkr]

Nothing new with this band at all. Re-hashed riffs and another guy out front who can't sing. Inb4 (iinsert singer's name) really can sing, just check out (insert song name)

[@theax40]

Yea I really don't get the hype. It's not that it's bad, it's just not that good. When A Tear in the Fabric came out, everyone was raving about it so I checked it out. That's the only time I'll listen to that.

[@jameshinojos4399]

jinger dude

[@Wardaddy1812]

Meshuggah and Fear Factory were the earliest I remember hearing the dissonant chords like that. Future Breed Machine is pretty much the groundwork of that for me

[@nathandosch2503]

That Fear Factory sound you mentioned, similar, but I would reference Human Breed Machine by Meshuggah.

[@SRVandDtrouble]

This is impossible to listen to with the screeching "singing".

[@razzledazzle1]

PLEASE PLEASE I KNOW ITS A BIG ASK. A Tear in the Fabric of Life by Knocked Loose is the BEST ep of 2021. NO CAP. Its a 26 min ep released on youtube as one single video with accompanying animated movie. Its fucking art and the heaviest grooviest dankest EP you'll ever listen to. Reactors have done THE WHOLE EP in one video without copyright strikes. PLEASE. Give us the goods. Its a half hour sit. I know. Huge ask. But PLEASE.

[@razzledazzle1]

It goes so hard, you'll do the YMCA.

[@davesproles2708]

I love how much you love music :) awesome man lolzz

[@PurpleDreki]

Sounds like RATM...Killing In the Name

[@justinbudach5008]

More Knocked Loose! ❤

[@eareaves]

The band that did that repeating dissonant chord first is Meshuggah on the track “Future Breed Machine”. I think that’s what you were looking for.

[@iarebaboon84]

you actually explain thoughts/process. i like that.

[@chrismcbrayer4018]

You need to check out some tracks from Doom 2016 and Doom Eternal! BFG Division is still the heaviest thing I've ever heard (mostly because I tie the heaviness to slaying demons lol) and "The Only Thing They Fear is You" is groovy as hell! 😏

[@kizzaht]

That dissonance you're talking about - intro/outro to Future Breed Machine by Meshuggah is always what comes to my mind. Intro to Propaganda by Sepultura a close 2nd.

[@garysabin]

The fact that you referenced NothingFace made my day! Love them and knocked loose! 🤘🏻

[@Low_keyTD]

This is the worst example possible of vocals in this genre. I have seen knocked loose live. They are intentionally bad.

[@lucascook1162]

EVERY TIME I DIE!!! NOW!!

[@huesox37]

Michael you’re the goat thats all I have to say

[@jimhart3079]

That has to be the worst music I've ever heard!

[@Mastabaiter]

Obituary has Groove in spades

[@dklaming]

Dying Fetus was the correct answer.

[@fcamiola]

Opeth is the best at everything. Start there and let all of their albums infiltrate your soul. Aekerfeldt writes the greatest riffs in metal, period.

[@lightningmonky7674]

Fake and gae

[@juhbellz]

knocked loose at coachella and bonnaroo lol

[@yannlauber7492]

check Jinjer… they have everything!

[@billstowing9942]

I have been listening to Nothingface for probably 20+ years. Thank you for mentioning them!

[@adrianlikins1314]

Needs to review/react to the video for "March Of The S.O.D.- Sargent ''D'' & The S.O.D." from the Live at Budokan video.

[@Dave-vu3yn]

Definitely either the best or adjacent to the best heavy riff ever. Scott Ian is a master of a specific thing.

[@nine__four]

Wasn’t a Knocked Loose fan until I saw this concert footage. Absolute fun to see your reaction and love your breakdown of the elements of this opener! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@nicktorres9213]

If you want heavy and groovy you have to listen to Tursnstile! Been listening for years and now they’re doing late night shows. You have to check them out!

[@greggblankley6222]

BUY A 7 STRING ALREADY DAMN IT

[@rubenarends124]

get a 7 string to play along :D

[@ryanpittman3694]

This is truly awful. That is all

[@slow074]

Opeth playing Deliverance live is one of the most brutal grooves/outtro you can ever find.