HARD TO WATCH!!! Avenged Sevenfold - "GUNSLINGER" (REACTION!!!)

[@Falkuzrules]

Alex's A7X checklist: 1. Say they're his favorite band 2. Say they're controversial 3. Actually listen to the song He never misses a single step!

[@ajaynorris3526]

Critical Acclaim, M.I.A and Gunslinger are about soldiers. Thats another reason I love Avenged Sevenfold, they support our troops.

[@tt2k00]

And danger line. And how is critical acclaim about soldiers?

[@ajaynorris3526]

@@tt2k00 it's one of those songs where everyone has a different meaning for it. Some people say they're talking about people that judge soldiers for doing their jobs and others say something else. And M Shadows literally says "So how does it feel to know that someone's kid In the heart of America has blood on their hands Fighting to defend your rights So you can maintain a lifestyle That insults his family's existence"

[@themacca277]

@@ajaynorris3526 the song is more about the disconnect between the class systems of america. when it mentions the military part of the song its moreso about how these people are out putting their lives on the line meanwhile the rich "elites" of the world continue to live a carefree life allowing others to suffer. Its not about military it simply cites military as an example of the differences between social classes.

[@Rysix19]

"support our troops"

[@faiq4956]

no. you actually doesn't know the meaning. its about mental health problems like post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression-and poorer life. stranger people blood in hand. walk in another place which doesn't belong. he just forced to kill. If you don't kill you can't go home

[@danielwilliams6696]

Been deployed twice. Iraq in ‘09 and Afghanistan in ‘12. You didn’t have to make me cry while in the gym on the treadmill. LOVE your stuff brother.

[@Shay_Mendez]

4:07 That abrupt and instantaneous shift in tone and vocal power is why this is my personal favorite A7X song.

[@chlaco2005]

there is a cut there

[@ערוץהאקשןהמגניב]

​@@chlaco2005There isn't

[@chlaco2005]

@@ערוץהאקשןהמגניב yes there is. there is a cut between tracks

[@ערוץהאקשןהמגניב]

@@chlaco2005 If you mean the vocals, It's not a cut It's recorded in multiple tracks so one of the vocals tracks ends there and another begins

[@chlaco2005]

@@ערוץהאקשןהמגניבyes, that is obviously what i meant

[@RoseluvsHHR]

Please do 'I Won't See You Tonight part 1 (and 2)'!! Such an epic song from start to finish. An underrated gem but easily one of their best.

[@cofro3284]

Suicide Note by Pantera is also a must in that case.

[@Gfletch09]

I won't see you tonight part 1 is still my favorite song to this day

[@deloreanwaters3455]

It’s hard for me to choose between them but together they’re my favorite song of all time ❤️

[@bluewolfy9117]

You should do Danger Line if you liked Gunslinger, it's also about war and it's effects. oh, and you should also do i won't see you tonight pt.1, it features some of Matt's best vocals.

[@Drile93]

I won't see you tonight part 1 is a masterpiece.

[@JerKur18]

Oh, and set me free

[@UhOh_ItzJDX]

i'm glad to see that epic song getting some more love

[@lightvtproductions]

Upp

[@sharing64tacos]

Part 2 is f#ckin rampage that song describes the feeling's of a best friend who just lost someone

[@MetalHeadCoder]

My tears are flowing about the same time I look at you and you're wiping your own tears. Avenged Sevenfold touches you on so many levels. Thanks for doing these reactions on their songs! The sheer joy you show when you discover something you love makes every A7X fan happy 😊

[@_utsav]

Gunslinger and Danger Line literally makes me cry a soldier's tears even though I am not one. Mad Respect ❤

[@christopherleonard8313]

My pop served 23 years in the navy (RIP) and the feeling I got Everytime he returned from being out on the ship is a different feeling. An empty feeling that's being filled temporarily. So proud of my hero. May he rest in peace

[@ricandes]

I love A7X I have had the honor of seeing them live. They put on a great show.

[@tyef572]

Three times live for me

[@leslie4610]

Avenged Foldseven

[@ricandes]

@@leslie4610 A7X lol.

[@darkarrow5348]

One of my faves by AX7. That solo... Goosebumps every time.

[@delix787]

Matt’s voice sounds so much better before he broke it a few years ago. I hope it gets better! 💙

[@ramiropalacios7660]

He is better. Matt said in a interview that he's learning how to sing without hurting his voice :)

[@xxskeletonmanxx]

He had been getting better he just been learning new techniques the past year on how not to damage his vocal cords and have been in the process of creating a new album but ever since Covid happened they decided stop until they are able to tour again than they will go back to the studio and finish the album

[@revand7346]

Agreed, definitely he sounds better before The Stages. I just hope i can hear that kind of M Shadoes voice again, but i'm not sure i will

[@mustaine136]

I'm not even a soldier, not even from the USA, but this song man... The feels and the lyrics are so damn good. And you recognizing that, that's awesome. Thanks for the videos, you're such a great guy.

[@loganocchionero6621]

Halestorm just released a new song last week called Back From the Dead. It's heavier than anything you've heard by them so far

[@joncorner4913]

Dude I've literally just finished basic training in the British Army. Loved every second of it. Much love and respect to your family

[@projexxx9848]

Still one of the best metal band ever 🤘

[@briannamiles5918]

My parents were in the military(Marine Corps and Navy). My dad served overseas. Dangerline or Lost are also great songs to listen to following this one.

[@cinemacodey]

I love Avenged Sevenfold! I didn’t know people outside of rock knew them. I didn’t know they were that well known and judged. This is one of my favorite songs of theirs and I’ve never seen the music video and I thought the name was pronounced Gunslinger run together like a cowboy is a gunslinger didn’t know it was guns linger.

[@jesusmallen397]

The most underrated song by a7x is "i won't see you tonight part 1" and one of my favorites, u should check it out

[@redrazorx-23]

Avenged Sevenfold kicks ass. I still would love to see a reaction to “Fiction” by them

[@redrazorx-23]

@Big Homie Steve The Metal Head yeah i agree,ive only ever come close to crying from a song twice…once was fiction,the other was all fucked up by the amity affliction

[@JerKur18]

I would love to see that too.

[@redrazorx-23]

@@JerKur18 yeah its a great song

[@mustaine136]

Yessss fiction is an awesome song

[@redrazorx-23]

@@JerKur18 who wouldn’t

[@zsigmondtimii]

literally my fav song ever

[@brothersofgunnaz]

Man this song hit my heart strings. What a beautiful song but so powerful, loved it!

[@JennaIsOverIt]

Marine wife here. Just wanted to say thanks to your military family members and Sarah's brother. I know how hard it is to have any family member out there. We love your channel and you Alex!! Also thanks to any military or military family in the comments. Stay strong out there during these crazy times

[@rylandevans823]

I've been waiting for this reaction for forever!!

[@haleyjones4817]

Alex, I appreciate your empathy. I’ve been in the Army for 4 years and I’ve had to leave home so many times, but each time it hurts even more than the last. Love you, dude. ❤️

[@tonymartin2139]

To many that don't understand what it means to lose a brother or sister, hurt broods but to channel correctly is what they do. Thank you and I love you all.

[@avenged5288]

hey alex! Currently if Afghanistan right now. Thanks for the Love and support. Youre content keeps me going. Peace!

[@paulsoto652]

Currently deployed, I know the feeling. Haven’t been home in awhile

[@IndieMerchantSam]

My favorite A7X songs atm are Heretic, Coming home, MIA, Unbound, and Reminsicions

[@gav_y2k140]

My dad served in Afghanistan for 1 year I was only 3 years old dis song hits different for me like Alex said not all the solders come home I’m grateful my dad came home and to everyone out there who has family in the military it’s tough but you’ll overcome it.🖤🖤🤘🤘🤛🏼

[@tamiramos5873]

Alot of tears are now being shed...that may not have fallen if it were not for a premature exit. ~~~ Iraq combat veteran here (my husband as well).

[@calebbradbury7521]

Gunslinger has to be my favorite avenged sevenfold song along with jarhead being one of my favorite movies.

[@sympotaz2960]

Loving the reactions. Been subscribed for a long time now and it feels great to see your progress through all different rock/metal/metal core/black metal/death core genres and taking the time to understand the songs as a whole. Instead of abandoning or ignoring the song due to simply heavier vocals or even lyrics you don't agree with, you understand good music is good music in one way or the other. It physically, mentally and psychologically means LIFE to a lot of people included myself! Keep up the great work, its is truly appreciated. Love from Ireland!!!

[@Shadow_is_Sniping]

great song and great reaction as always! Just wanted to note if anyone didn't know, this vid is fan made. pretty sure most clips were from jarhead. which is an awesome movie that touches on these points made in the song

[@xxskeletonmanxx]

I have had my dad, uncle and grandpa all been part of the navy as I was growing up. And I have friends who I grew up with be part of the army so every time I listen to songs for the military I think about them

[@Jon-x6g]

That "That was my kill" scene in the movie gets me every time

[@timthebarber]

Ha Haa! Dexter! Love this shit even more! I love how hard you hit your space bar. LMAO!!!

[@denisemccall3365]

PTSD , my dad had it from Korea and Vietnam. He was in the military 20 years. He suffered with it til the day he died back in 2017 ; 45 years. Godspeed . He's flying with the angels now. I love you forever daddy.

[@meinsenpai7444]

Hey Alex. When you talked about the soldiers feelings when they come home… That hit really close to home. When my dad served in the army in Desert Storm. He came home not himself. From what my grandmother told me. She would wake up to hear screaming coming from his room, only to find him huddled in a corner crying. The horrors he had to endure and orders he had to follow. Scarred him for life. People tend to forget soldiers are human just like you and me. They aren’t invincible. So when we send our men and women to war expecting them to come back safe and sound. It doesn’t always turn out that way. My father is a prime example of that. Even if they show no signs of distress. Shake their hand, give them a hug. Tell them how thankful we are for their sacrifice. Not everyone that comes home, actually come home…

[@DocturNull]

I'm so glad for all the random references you put in here, and your obsession with Dexter. I love it as well, and it's hilarious to hear Daniel Licht's wonderful theme he wrote, while seeing _you_ press coffee, haha. Also love hearing the theme regardless, it's like getting a little taste of the show, in between the times I'm not binging the whole series, lol. Also the little bit of dopamine from just that alone is pretty great, then the dopamine from watching the reaction. Especially when the song/video either blows your mind, scares you, or makes you feel weird. It's hilarious 😂 I know that this one is more heavy, but I also VERY much appreciate seeing those real reactions too. Thanks for being and doing you, man 👌

[@delix787]

Next critical Acclaim & God damn! 🖤💙🖤

[@austynatkins5083]

Soon as I seen avenged I hit it💯 my favorite band! Got a lot of songs to do still though bruh. 😂

[@kris_kwas]

Same here. Avenged never disappoint.

[@dustinstrongin3636]

Most of my family is military (including me). Now, I didn't have combat time, but I have met more than many that have. It's true. Once you go there, you never really come back. Part of you is left in the desert or the jungle. That's why vet's need people to talk to. To help keep a sense of balance. Thanks for this reaction vid brah.

[@AgentOvKhaoss]

Please react to the entire "live at lbc" concert by avenged

[@kristianyoung990]

Both my grandfathers, my one of my uncles, three cousins, my older brother, and myself have either served or are currently serving in the armed forces.

[@Nathan-fz8wx]

I cant speak to immediate family but my best friend is in the Navy and the goodbyes never get easier. You will always be scared when they get deployed and you will always be overjoyed when they come home.

[@stevecoronado1103]

Thanks for acknowledging the military personnel. My dad used to be in the Navy and I have a son in the Army. Much love to you and yours my friend

[@laurenwilliams7672]

Thank you to all of those who have served or are presently serving! Your service does not go unnoticed.

[@erinmcclellan7215]

Lived for the Dexter intro credit music while pouring your coffee LOL

[@brycebeagle3647]

My brother did multiple tour in the 2001 war 2001-2005, 2005-2008, and he was active in the army until 5 years ago. A total of 16 total years in the military. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and I'm just happy he can now be safe home with our family. He was sent home during his first tour for several months from left side shrapnel injuries, "minor luckily" but several of his good buddies did not survive the blast. A roadside bomb blew up on the other side of a tarp convoy my brother was the driver of and if he hadn't been on the drivers side about to walk around the other side to where his buddies were who unfortunately parished, he would not be with us today. This song also hits home for me and I'm lucky and thankful my brother survived and yes GunsLinger. My grandfathers on both sides of my family are survivors of ww2, my uncle a dessert storm survivor, and one cousin currently in the military. Nothing but love and respect for the military and their sacrifice, avenged sevenfold for this amazing song, and to you Alex for the continuous amazing content inspiring me and making my days so much better with all the love and amazing words you share. So thank you! :)

[@eduardosantacruz1306]

Next year, I'm joining with the Marines and it's my time to shine.

[@jasonpeddicord8860]

Hey Alex, I'm Jason. First time commenting lol. My younger sister's husband went into the Navy right out of high school. And let me tell you, knowing a little of what he was doing with the Navy, we should have been way more worried. But he came back and discharged. Now the sad thing of all this is he's worse off now because of ptsd and depression. You are awesome brother. Keep up with the good messages. The world needs people like you more than we know. Peace

[@LuanaChuq]

Acabei de abrir a musica para ouvir e sai sua notificação de react hahaha amei a sincronia

[@Loidongirl]

Very beautiful and powerful song

[@nicholaspike7214]

I have a ton of people in my family that were apart of the military, there is one that I know about that died before he could come home but that was LONG before me

[@sly11benal7]

Love this track from them. It holds special place for me cause I am a modern day gunslinger....very proud of this fact. A7X are very patriotic n I love it!💯✔🇺🇸🍻

[@coltent7282]

Dude! Do the songs Avenged Sevenfold has done for the Call of Duty games! Especially Not Ready to Die!

[@danielbrown3355]

That is my personal favorite song that have produced

[@sharing64tacos]

That and carry on is so badass

[@liamblack4840]

Hard to pick a fav song of theirs but this one is AMAZING

[@peterb4143]

@@sharing64tacos carry on is amazing

[@MrC33412]

My nephew is also in the Army (his name is Taylor also) has been in for I want to say 6 years now. Lives in DC now but has been stationed in South Korea, AZ, and GA. So proud of him! And he does work for cyber security I believe

[@thebrokepetrolhead1937]

Just like what you said man, family is full of military veterans and one serving.

[@ryanstolarz6005]

Love you alex, we don’t get to meet our soldiers when they come home but they still mean the world to us

[@mariecharles4296]

My Uncle was a military cop in the army and my brother was in Vietnam so when I hear M.I.A I cry cause of what they turned em into

[@TSLEmmeraldEugeniaAnakJaAu]

Thanks so much for this Alex, pls pls pls do more Avenged. Do the whole self titled album!! if you like the military stuff then yess, try out Dangerline. id like to see you do Scream too, great song!!

[@warmongerschannel1391]

I love the Dexter theme in the back ground lmao.

[@captassassin5680]

@0:48 Alex reads WAY too much into the song title. Lol!

[@Bladedcloud6159]

That's the beauty of music you interpret how the songs suppose to be and I love it.

[@jackeyxm8401]

jake jinhal such an amazing actor and JARHEAD What a movie and soundtrack

[@marcalbert674]

"we've proven our LOOOOOOVVVE over time's so strong" shit it gives me goosebumps every time... M.Shadows has such a powerful voice! War is not about fighting for what's good nor is it about fighting against evil because, in the end, good and evil is just a matter of point of view...what is certain is that everyone loses something or someone. Plus, having a sibling in the military feels like he/she is part of another family, don't know how to explain it, but besides the pride and honor, there's this subtle feeling of detachment that is kinda hard to bear for relatives. I guess those in that situation can relate.

[@trentonmotz5323]

This album was the first Avenged album I bought right before I went to boot camp. This song in particular helped me get through all the bs I was going through being away from my family

[@stevenfilley7631]

Great reaction. You show real emotion shit can mess with your emotions

[@timbuysse2665]

I was looking through what you've currently reacted to by A7X and....how have you not done M.I.A?? That is a must yet!

[@shadowwilson7282]

God, I forgot how I missed this song so much! So nostalgic!

[@andrew1575]

I'm 10 years out of the service and I still remember how they felt

[@johnathankozloff212]

You should listen to the live performance from their LIVE In LBC concert!!!!!

[@AstridNebula]

Their most underrated is definitely Sidewinder or Paradigm

[@sagikurland1146]

A7x - simulation!!!!! The most underrated song

[@boschman4335]

Thanks for showing your real emotion...from a career Soldier.

[@jauffreflannagan299]

I love that you used a french press while using the dexter theme. Fuck.

[@junioroliver9455]

Alex a great avenged sevenfold song Welcome to the family

[@Jennifer_615]

🤣🤣🤣 Love the Dexter intro!!!🙌

[@lgkkro1781]

This is so fucking emotional

[@jacobhibbins3737]

Wholesome reaction

[@matthewdryden8223]

Love the Dexter theme in the beginning.

[@aidenfiddler5703]

I’ve never thought of gunslinger like guns linger LOL

[@societylabeledme]

More imminence please!!! Check out lighthouse! The vocals in it are incredible!!

[@soulsfang]

I heard this when it came out many years ago, and I never picked up on the GunsLinger. Makes sense. Once a warrior, always a warrior. I may dislike/disagree with many of the decisions that this and former administrations have made, but to our brothers and sisters in uniform, Semper Fi. Thank you for your sacrifices.

[@sharing64tacos]

Neither did I have always called it Gun Slinger now looking back

[@zGodspeed]

It’s the current administration that is getting Americans in Afghanistan killed buddy. Just because you didn’t like Trump’s “mean tweets” doesn’t mean a senile old man who has to read off a teleprompter is better.

[@zGodspeed]

11 of our soldiers have died already in Afghanistan because of the Biden administration, yet you have the balls to blame Trump for it?

[@soulsfang]

@@zGodspeed Show me exactly where I blamed Trump for the deaths in Afghanistan? I said I don't like some of the previous administrations decisions. I know reading is hard but bear with me here: I actually voted for Trump because I thought he was the lesser of two evils. I agree with some of his policy decisions, and I disagree with others; I didn't specify what specific decisions I agreed or disagreed with. I dont even own a Twitter so i have no idea where you are getting the idea that I disliked Trump because of his "mean tweets," (regardless of whether or not that is true). Its people like you who give the Democratic party such easy ammo to discredit those on the right. Don't stoop to their level. Do better. I'm ashamed at how the current administration has handled the situation on the ground, and I'm furious that it has led to the deaths of both American citizens and their allies, and I believe that if they keep operating from a position of weakness and keep blaming the previous administration, the Afghan govt., and the people on the ground for not getting out sooner, instead of taking ownership of their mistakes, then this is only the beginning.

[@levidiewold480]

The reason people start to hate on these bands is because of them getting famous and not them the person watching it and the person gets mad that he can't get famous and they hate

[@daviddarkness1158]

I love this intro with the Dexter music lol

[@Dannysapphire]

As many issues as I have those leading our military, I believe a large portion of troops are genuinely good people thinking they are doing what's right and thus deserve a life worth loving I think.

[@FieserGarfield]

Is that a Dexterr theme? Love it :)

[@reaper_suicide993gaming5]

Man bro i wished we lived near each other loki cause u seem like a really kool dude to chill and hang out with i wish u the best Alex keep being awesome💯💯💪👍

[@RAAFLightning1]

Live in LBC version is awesome as well!

[@Xeranx]

Not bad for a fan made video to an awesome song.

[@Minecraft589]

"Hero of war" by rise against is a no-brainer at this point. A7x one of my favourite bands of all time

[@719productions2]

It’s funny when I first heard this song a couple years ago I thought okay this songs going to be similar to dear god and I had it play after dear god when I was going to sleep. When the heavy bit played it made me knock my phone off my nightstand trying to lower it that’s how much it made me jump

[@spencergrady4575]

That Dexter music in the opening 🤣

[@thegraychannel19953]

Halestorm dropped a new song almost a week ago called Back From the Dead and you REALLY need to listen to it

[@jt_pepperhead]

+1 for the Dexter theme music - cheers!

[@Ewil55]

Coming Home 🤘

[@liamblack4840]

Not Ready To Die next!!!

[@mariaschuetz4428]

I love this band.

[@zoelynnesmith]

My brother spent 3+ years in Afghanistan. He came home but he never made it out. He died by his own hand less than a year after coming home. So much love and respect for men and women in the military ❤️