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[@davidevans8996]

You don't listen to Blackbird. You experience it.

[@scottvilleneuve9623]

I've seen the live many times. It's an amazing thing to be part of. Most under rated band of our time. They are truly masters of their art. Check out the concert in Wimbly with the full Orchestra. Freaking mesmerizing.

[@hudsonthomas7001]

Only certain ecasions I would listen to it.

[@zombie4stomper394]

Amen

[@Rossstewart88]

seen them live 7 times, and this is always a masterpiece.

[@tysondallas1322]

Yes! This song will give you goosebumps.

[@ShounenN]

Its a fucking crime how underrated, or not underated, but under-popularized this band is..this song is like modern day Stairway to heaven..so amazing and full of emotion and talent!

[@merobb986]

It seems to mainly be in America, sadly.

[@AcornPlays]

SHPOKEMOUN As far as metal bands go today Alter Bridge are pretty famous man, I wouldn't call them underrated unless we're comparing them to mainstream pop.

[@lucaalbanese8967]

I don't think they are underrated. Their gigs are sold out almost everywhere in the world. And yes, I fucking love them and I saw them almost everytime the came in Italy

[@merobb986]

Sorry Luca, but that isn't the case. I love Alter Bridge and have seen them about 6 times. They do not have nearly the following in the US as they do in the rest of the world, sadly.

[@char51920]

100% agree with your comparison to Stairway to Heaven. Myles Kennedy is a fucking mastermind.

[@RevengedScar]

We need to spread this song, this band, the world needs it! A masterpiece !

[@RockNlRolla]

RevengedScar the world knows

[@Nimmo1492]

The best band in years. I absolutely love Alter Bridge and Myles Kennedy.

[@DarkNorthEmperor]

I want David Draiman to cover this

[@seximexi5820]

@@RockNlRolla no they don't actually. AB is severely underrated bud.

[@RockNlRolla]

@@seximexi5820 in europe we all know em

[@reakenmusic6263]

Myles kennedy is a God, Mark Tremonti is a God, alter Bridge is heaven

[@vdemon8278]

Reaken Music so freaking true ❤❤❤

[@MegaChorro123]

Reaken Music Don’t forget Brian and Flip. They are always solid and always bring the thunder!!! 😎🤘🏽

[@jayburriswayne5403]

Reaken Music "I AM THE DEVIL" -Attila

[@kabita2349]

I a g r e e

[@thegame1111990]

Amen

[@jordanwolfson8378]

Fun fact: the lead singer Myles Kennedy and I are from the same city. Spokane Washington. He's a local hero around here and we love him and the band!

[@sydneyreece270]

My mom went to school with him!

[@bearhug72]

How have I lived in Spokane for over 30 years and not know that???

[@ghostofmoredishesmorebitch1507]

@@bearhug72 there's even vids of him sitting on the street playing and ppl.walking by thinking he's a street performer lol

[@symphonyinkart]

Seen any Sasquatch lol

[@KPSports]

Myles Kennedy's voice is just so chillingly beautiful and Alter Bridge as a whole are legendary.

[@ZeroContentSF]

TooleTech Gaming And he pulls off the vocals perfect live as well. Best vocals I've seen live.

[@phils3034]

Words Darker Than Wings Alter Bridge live at the Royal Albert Hall.

[@beastmotoz]

I really loved that vid I think it was even better than the original and Myles did an amazing job with that song

[@kiyansharma5809]

Oh my god that is one of the best live performances i have ever seen

[@WatershipAlan]

@@kiyansharma5809 just here to let you know I was there for the performance. UNBELIEVABLE show.

[@jimcummins1507]

dude......

[@phils3034]

@@WatershipAlan how did you know it was happening when I saw the upload I just thought I must have been kidnapped by Aliens and that part of my life was skipped and that was why I missed it.

[@Rainnifer]

that solo actually made me cry, that was crazy. definitely need to add this and the whole band to my playlist

[@pedrodavid9079]

Listen to Death Voice of the Soul pure guitar magic

[@ckimsey77]

One of the best solos ever, you can feel the pain and anger in it; people that blow off rock b/c the solos are "just noise" are really missing out. The lyrics say a lot, but some things can only be "said" by the instruments

[@Rainnifer]

It's been a year since I made this comment and this song is STILL my most favorite song. I play it every day and can't get enough of the band as a whole, including Tremonti's work and recently added Slash featuring Myles Kennedy to the daily alter bridge playlist

[@jimcummins1507]

You wont be disappointed... Welcome to the family

[@RG049]

There must be something special with that solo right. That's why it was voted as the greatest guitar solo of all time by Guitarist and Ultimate Guitar polls.

[@iurk0_streaming]

This song had me crying like a little kid the first time I heard it, it's now among my favorite songs ever, so full of emotion

[@patrickpatterson4231]

Fun fact , this solo was voted greatest of all time in Ultimate guitar . And Myles Kennedy plays the first half of the solo.

[@SimpaticoReal]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS I HAVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR AN ALTER BRIDGE REACTION. I absolutely love Alter Bridge and Blackbird is a modern metal masterpiece #alliteration. Myles Kennedy is so talented that it's easy to overlook the other members, but they're all great IMO. Other Alter Bridge songs deserving of a reaction: Cry of Achilles, My Champion, Ties That Bind, Ghost of Days Gone By, Zero, Isolation, and Crows on a Wire. Thank you for doing this Alex, I wish you the best!

[@siskamarlina4327]

White knuckles, Rise today.

[@easydoesit.]

Come on!! Yes Myles Kennedy is literally a God but we can't forget Tremonti!! Another God \m/

[@michaelfarrell6351]

What about addicted to pain

[@metalthrashingmatt]

Not sure it’s possible to overlook tremonti!!! 🎸🤘

[@bt82]

I love the way Myles starts the guitar solo with really emotive playing and then Tremonti takes it up a notch. This song is a masterpiece!

[@shuvdutta7563]

That voice and that solo gives me chills everytime....this song is beyond imagination...i don't know why this song is not a Grammy contender

[@danielshipley6478]

“The tragedy of dying is the lack of ability to experience the future” - Alex Hefner True man true

[@JV-gi1hs]

If this song means a lot to you. Then try "in loving memory" by Alter Bridge

[@seelenwinter6662]

but death is not the problem... death is often the (only) solution... and the devil created the love... sooner or later it ever hurts...

[@seelenwinter6662]

in germany we have a famous song about a black bird and the death too... but written 1979 Komm großer schwarzer Vogel (from Ludwig Hirsch) Kumm, großer schwoazer Vogel Kumm jetzt! Schau das Fenster ist weit offen Schau Ich hab dia Zucker aufs Fensterbrett gstreiht! Kumm, großer schwoazer Vogel Kumm zu mir! Spann deine weiten sanften Flügel aus Und leg's auf meine Fieberaugn! Bitte Hol mi weg Von do! Und dann fliagn ma auf Mitten in' Himmel eini In a neiche Zeit In a neiche Welt Und i wer singen I wer lochn I wer "Das gibt's net!" schrein! Weil ich wer auf amol kapiern Worum sich alles dreht! Kumm, großer schwoazer Vogel Hilf mir doch! Press dein' feichten, koltn Schnabel Auf mei Wunde, mei heiße Stirn! Komm großer schwarzer Vogel Jetzt wär's grad günstig! Die anderen da im Zimmer schlofn fest Aber ganz leise sein, hört uns die Schwester net! Bitte Hol mi weg von do Und dann fliagn ma auf Mittn in Himmel eini In a neiche Zeit In a neiche Welt Und i wer singen I wer lochn I wer „Das gibt's net!“ schrein! Weil ich wer auf amol kapiern Worum sich alles dreht! Ja, großer schwoazer Vogel Endlich! I hab di garnet einikommen ghört Wie lautlos du fliegst Mein Gott, wie schön du bist! Auf geht's großer schwazer Vogel Auf geht's! Bye bye, ihr meine Lieben Damen Du, mei Mädel Und du, Mama, Paba! Bitte, vergeßt's mi niet! Auf geht's Mitten in den Himmel eine Net traurig sein Na, na, na Is ka Grund zum Traurigsein! I wer singen I wer lochn I wer „Des gibt's net!“ schrein! I wer endlich kapiern I wer glücklich sein! I wer singen I wer lochn I wer „Des gibt's net!“ schrein! I wer endlich kapiern I wer glücklich sein! Jo, i wer singen I wer lochn I wer „Des gibt's net!“ schrein! Wer endlich kapiern I wer glücklich sein! I wer singen I wer lochn I wer "Des gibt's net!" schrein! I wer endlich kapiern I wer endlich glücklich sein!

[@Celtsfan1988]

I lost my mom to Cancer and my grandmother to a TIA in a two year span and have heard both songs and both Blackbird and In Loving Memory are great songs

[@bettydoucet6761]

Can't listen to In Loving Memory without crying my eyes out!!😢🖤

[@AdeleD79]

That song hits me hard. My dad even more so. Reminds us both of my mum who passed away years ago. It's a beautiful song, just y'know, right in the feels.

[@richard6200]

This Song Is Like The Modern Stairway To Heaven, probably the greatest rock song of the last 20 years

[@jackmarshall757]

and in my opinon has the 2 greatest Guitar solos of all time.

[@Rampagedd]

A vote not too long ago - www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/ug_news/alter_bridges_blackbird_is_the_winner_of_greatest_solo_of_all_time_ug_showdown.html

[@celestialcolosseum]

not really, i mean it's a simple song not comparable to Stairway To Heaven in terms of songwriting and complexity.

[@ricktilden2075]

@@celestialcolosseum umm this song shits all over anything Jimmy Page ever did dude. Better solos by far, better melodies, better musicians Stairway is like Pumpkin Spice lattes, basic bitch shit,

[@benisbrave5290]

@@celestialcolosseum you clearly don't LISTEN to music, pick apart blackbird and you'll be pleasantly surprised at its genius

[@TheSweBoo]

Also stay strong dude, really sorry to hear about your family member

[@AlexHefner]

PlexyPanda thank you ❤️

[@focusedonmusic8612]

Alex Hefner how did you get those clips from those movies and put them in your video? What program do you need for that?

[@TheSweBoo]

Modern. Masterpiece!

[@Hawksandlagers]

PlexyPanda honestly it is, this will be a song I remember 40 years from now. So well written and meaningful, not to mention the way it sounds in general.

[@aggiotaggio4119]

Alex try Fortress. She is the twin of Blackbird. Love'em both.

[@Hawksandlagers]

Davide Bragagna another great song.

[@davidteran3845]

Esto sí es música!!!!!!!!

[@shannons1331]

You're so right about that Davide!

[@sayonilmitra]

Cry of Achilles by AlterBridge. This has to be done from AlterBridge.

[@exidiumyt5137]

Sayonil Mitra so much yes! This one Is a must!

[@sayonilmitra]

Definitely. Even this song is so epic and emotional. It has touched everyone I have seen reacting/listening to this. Cry of Achilles has that same intensity, if not that strong emotional value.

[@char51920]

THIS! Yes Alter Bridge is sooooo underrated.

[@sayonilmitra]

True Charlotte, especially in today's age. It's musicianship is insane. Also, many people don't know now how good Myles is on Guitar

[@bryanstahlman2915]

4:06 Discovering Myles Kennedy..

[@dickheadwanker]

9:41 discovering tremonti

[@jimdraven2432]

ROFLMAO absolutely!! The exact moment all fans realize exactly what they're dealing with lmao

[@robiapicca5967]

By far one of the best guitar solos ever written... not a bunch of notes smashed together, just intricately written and laid out to tell a story... love this song

[@scottlabochsr5134]

Alex, I hope you're having a dope ass day bruh!!! Sorry to hear about ur loved one going through stage 4 cancer. Cancer sucks!!! I lost my dad when I was 15... my day was only 37 yrs old. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family! 🙏

[@AlexHefner]

Scott Laboch Sr much love man! So sorry to hear about your dad. Love you

[@puteraslayer]

You have a GREAT day man sorry to hear about your love ones. BE strong man from Malaysia.

[@BozTheReaper]

Scott Laboch Sr I relate to you. I lost my dad when I was 15 also 😔😢

[@scottlabochsr5134]

Braedyn Donovan sorry to hear. It really sucks, especially when you don't expect it. I didn't realize how sick he was...he went to the hospital, & 10 days later, he's gone. 😞 #MuchRespect

[@scottlabochsr5134]

Alex Hefner Thanks bruh... Much love & respect! ✌

[@firefox7530]

Mark Tremonti is one of the best guitar players of the last almost 20 years (with creed) and hopefully 40 more years :-) Don't forget that Miles is also an unbelievable good guitar player. The first part of the guitar solo is actually from miles and it transitions into marks solo. I think this solo just shows the deep understanding of music they both have. And both are able to bring this into lyrics and chords which is a rare gift these days in my opinion. Hearing this song live and seeing the emotions on both faces when playing this song is something which you never will forget. They did this song and lyrics so well that even we as non native english speaking people are able to understand it by using the music as the universal translation media. Even if you don't understand everything he sings the music is able to transport the meaning and I think Alter Bridge is one of the only bands in this genre which are able to do that. If you dig a little bit more into the albums of them I'm sure you think that too :-)

[@Sarah-zu5qq]

Lyrically, instrumentally and vocally my favorite song of all time! ❤️ It speaks to my broken heart like no other. Losing three close family members in less than a year. One by cancer, one by suicide and the other by a house fire. 44, 25 and 24 in age. I’m so sorry about what you and your family are going through too. I think everyone can relate to this song as it so beautifully expresses a wide range of emotions we experience in regards to losing our loved ones. Thank you for your awesome review of this amazing song. 😊

[@Petershelson]

I'm sorry to hear about your loved one Alex. Stay strong. Myles' friend, to who this song is dedicated, actually passed away from cancer at a young age. That's why I believe this song speaks to so many people that have gone through the same. In any case, Myles Kennedy and Alter Bridge are very talented and have many beautiful songs like this one. A few ones I'd suggest are: All Ends Well, Life Must Go On, Before Tomorrow Comes, Watch Over You, Calm the Fire, Fortress, Open Your Eyes, Shed My Skin, Cradle to the Grave, Cry of Achilles, Metalingus and Addicted to Pain. You might also want to check out Myles' solo stuff - those are also great. That's all! Keep smiling!

[@pedropessoa2246]

Awesome suggestions! I want him to react to all of them 😍

[@michaeldavy1586]

You've got to include"Words Darker Than Their Wings"

[@insanityizgood]

This song makes me cry every time I hear it. My mom passed away six months ago from Graft vs Host Disease after a bone marrow transplant, & this song hits home so hard. It's never easy seeing someone you love go through things like that. I hope your relative/friend passes peacefully & finds reprieve from her suffering.

[@poppymccarthy3965]

It's a while since the original comment, I'm so sorry to read this. I hope you're feeling well and best wishes to you ❤️

[@rebeccalevy8491]

This song is a true masterpiece and sometimes all you can do is close your eyes and take it all in. It was great to see you do that, to truly just listen. I'm sending you my thoughts and prayers too xx

[@evanwar4575]

Alter Bridge always brings me back to when I first started watching WWE when I was a kid. Hearing Edge's theme music by them just got me so hyped for whatever episode of Raw I was watching and still to this day this band brings back a shit ton of memories.

[@Sksjwbduf]

evanwar457 man, Metalingus is such a great song. That's also how I got into Alter Bridge. Hearing Edge coming out to to Metalingus was awesome. Alex, you should definitely check out the song, it's great

[@Beartooth.12]

Alter bridge - metalingus

[@theclayishone]

Great song

[@Experimentblack]

On this day, i feel clearly

[@theclayishone]

See clearly

[@RockNlRolla]

🤘

[@MrRocker7889]

Love that song

[@pilofmyshoe9908]

(In loving memory alter bridge ) this is one of my favorite bands Fun fact every one in alter bridge except the lead singer was in the band creed

[@wuttykhaniyo7027]

“Broken wings” and “In loving memory” by alter s bridge !!! ❤️💯

[@ginnydileo5168]

I'm actually wearing my Alter Bridge t-shirt as I watch this. Check out Watch Over You by Alter Bridge for a real tear jerker.

[@corysingleton5370]

In loving memory will spread some dust in the air too.

[@TeraMrByte]

Cory Singleton what i was gonna say brother

[@ginnydileo5168]

When I saw them in December, the 3 guys in front of me were all sobbing. Surprisingly, I held it together, but it wasn't easy.

[@ginnydileo5168]

And you know, interestingly enough, as much as I love Cristina Scabbia, I prefer the version with just Myles.

[@LoneAstronaunt]

Wonderful Life makes me cry like a baby every time

[@stinky-boyz1291]

Alter Bridge- Metalingus

[@MinisterScar]

commented about metalingus around 4 5 times...

[@shawnengles8771]

Yep ive asked for this a couple times

[@felixstuemke4164]

ON THIS DAY!!

[@Ryan-fq4ql]

Edge

[@samarrowsmith8046]

beast Blob when I had my charity boxing match this was my walk out song

[@katsura2605]

ah this song is so good..keep reminding me to live my life to the fullest..the solo was so good like the guitar ìs crying and pierce straight through you heart..if you have experience of a tragedy or loss then it will truly shake your emotion..

[@deviloftheskies]

Alip Azham that’s the magic of rock. No amount of modern hip hop or edm or soundcloud rap can replace that.

[@raze_lole7572]

Alter Bridge - Broken Wings

[@pedropessoa2246]

Pleeeease!!!

[@FoxhoundWhite]

Stay strong dude! Could see you keeping yourself together through that. Check out Metalingus, White Knuckles, Ties That Bind, all are other amazing songs by Alter Bridge.

[@Insanity-kk7rh]

cry of achilles.

[@matcoffey8235]

Come To Life is another incredible song by them

[@djfinster83]

Your reaction was similar to when I first Heard this. Closing your eyes, hearing how powerful and emotional the song is. I still get emotional listening to this song to this day Amazing reaction as always

[@derwinwatson8409]

Metalingus -alter bridge...do that 😵

[@stu_mow]

That is Mr. Mark Tremonti on lead guitar one of the best ever! Add that with Myles unique vocals and you get legendary !

[@fadzfitwork6871]

Myles does the first solo... Mark's was the 2nd which is the heavier.. but both is so gooodd

[@tomreed2501]

Hey Alex, been a long time subscriber of yours but i rarely comment on any videos. I just wanted to say your reaction to this is exactly the same as my first time listening to Blackbird. The raw emotion throughout this song hit me hard, as i was going through a similar situation to yourself. After time i found solace in that guitar solo, the step up from Myles' solo into Mark's resonates with me as i feel it symbolises the ascension into heaven. It makes he happy to see somebody closing their eyes and feeling the music, that's what this song does to most people i have introduced it to. Keep strong brother, we love your videos and you put a smile on my face every day, much respect from Wolverhampton, England ❤️

[@fatshady5714]

Alex, first I want to thank you for reacting to this song. Now, I need to say that I absolutely feel what you and the singer are feeling here. My Dad lost his battle with complications from Diabetes about a year and a half ago and he suffered through so much pain for years. Even through his struggle, he positively affected thousands of people's lives through his amazing charity and will forever be my hero. The one comfort that has gotten me through this massive loss in my life is knowing that he doesn't hurt anymore. Remember that my friend. No more pain, just beauty, peace and love, forever.

[@claym3040]

Dio- Holy Diver

[@valdris86]

Clay Megaw and then afterwards maybe he can check out Killswitch Engage's version, but definitely original first

[@NickName-th9wf]

Dio - The Last in Line would also be great

[@trogdorman121]

Anything Dio honestly

[@IvoryElvenson]

That's one thing I love about Metal - the lyrics are not mostly about love and love and love! There are so many feelings and storys and wonderful worlds to write songs about!! And not every beautiful song has to sound happy - it just has to wake up the emotions!!!

[@mikethomas929]

Imagine making a beautiful masterpiece only to gain recognition 11 years later.

[@IntenseGas]

Bro thank you for finally doing this song! This was my number one for you to do. I'm so happy you liked it and hope you do more Alter Bridge soon. They have a ton of emotion in most of their songs and you can really feel the music. Thanks again!

[@ashleyjessee5953]

This is my all time favorite Band and I like a lot of bands.

[@Brentapotamus]

Alter Bridge is an amazing band full of amazing guitar work. I highly recommend you check out more of them man

[@499clips]

This song literally helped me through one of the hardest phases in my life and has been with me for a very long time now. Thanks for making a review on it. Have been waiting for it for a long time. This really made my day :)

[@kristensantamaria5746]

Six years ago I lost my sister. Alter Bridge's song, In Loving Memory, helps me when I'm sad. It may help with feelings for your loved one. I'm sorry your all dealing with that. I love the live at Wembley version. The crowd singing along just adds so much. The crowd is always the best backup singers. I LOVE Alter Bridge. They are my favorite band, Myles is my favorite singer. This song was voted best guitar solo. Watch Over You in Glasgow is good too. The audience is crazy. Their songs seem to carry so much meaning. Enjoy.

[@luciwolffrsa]

Hi from South Africa. There is a band from my country called Saron Gas, who later changed their name to Seether. Truly an amazing band! If you can, please react to one of their songs. Perhaps FAKE IT, or REMEDY, or GASOLINE, or BROKEN, or NOBODY PRAYING FOR ME. That would be great. Thanks for your uploads xx

[@deviloftheskies]

Luci Wolff isn’t that the band whose singer was dating Amy lee from evanescence?

[@luciwolffrsa]

inF3Rn0Exile 1 Yeah. The vocalist (and the original Saron Gas / Seether band members) is from Centurion, South Africa. His name is Shaun Morgan (Welgemoed).

[@jasperbaba]

nee man, kom saam met my XD

[@NasifIstiak]

They had a song in Burnout Paradise, yeah? It was fake it afair

[@luciwolffrsa]

Seun, jy moet nie jou geld op data spandeer nie. Spaar jou geld vir petrol :-) Lekker om die Afrikaners hier op KZbin raak te loop xx

[@JebsonofJeb]

More Alter Bridge. Tremonti's lastest album a Dying Machine is amazing too.

[@Patch257]

Crafty Coin dying machine has such cool artwork on the front cover haha

[@Andge121]

Tremontis best work has been with Alter Bridge for sure tho

[@Andge121]

Crafty Coin all I was is pretty good. The album

[@travisspaulding9540]

Andrew O they were talking about Tremonti tho, not alter bridge

[@tomasstrejcek6249]

As I Lay Dying - My Own Grave

[@tomas259846]

if you liked this then you are going to like "in loving memory" by them the lead guitarrist wrote that song when his mother passed away

[@Decimus1988]

tomas gomez agreed! It's a tear jerker!!! Love it.

[@katsura2605]

Josh Rudy opinion differ dude..

[@OdysseyCS8]

Broken wings is a banger. One of my faves

[@Dios67]

Alter Bridge: "Words Darker Than Their Wings" Live At The Royal Albert Hall

[@jarce5150]

This

[@miristollar7912]

How did I not see this reaction before?... One of the best songs ever written in my opinion, perfect lyrics, perfect music, perfect everything. I got lucky enough to experience it LIVE and Myles is incredible in real life as well, his control of his voice is one of a kind and he reached the highest tones so perfectly on stage too. Just amazing.

[@billekeman5412]

Tears, bro. Every time I hear it including the times I've seen them play it live. I have the entire bridge tattooed on my forearm as part of a piece for my best friend who died of Muscular Dystrophy at 23. I think of him every day. This song hits me in the heart and it means the world to me. The album came out just short of a year to the day that he passed and when I heard it it blew me away. Even the solos are so damn emotional, they pull you in. Myles is a beast on vocals and him and Mark destroyed that solo section. Thank you for doing this song, Alex. I'm glad it means something to you as well and I'm sorry you and your family are dealing with that. Sorry for rambling.

[@AlexHefner]

Bill Ekeman isn’t it so crazy how music can mean so much to people! It is so comforting. Unreal.

[@billekeman5412]

Alex Hefner It's unlike anything else I've experienced in life. Surreal is a good word. The emotion music can stir up in so many ways (lyrics, vocals, instruments). Those guitars sung. I'm at a loss every time. And Myles is a king. The moment he finished singing "The willow, it weeps today..." I started crying the first time I heard it and that pretty much continues to this day. I wish I met them after this record came out instead of before.

[@cryogenocide]

The Ghost Inside - Engine 45 Parkway Drive - Wishing Wells

[@SirTato1992]

Thank you for showing the world to have an open mind and try new things!! You make my day at a regular basis! I love your reactions!

[@florianmelchior6446]

I do follow your channel a long time but I’ve never seen this vid before. I’ve been a Alter Bridge fan for like over 10 years and this song is my absolutely favorite! I’ve never lost a friend or family member on a sickness (just the natural way) but every time I hear that song it pushes tears in my eyes because it is so meaningful and strong! This song is a fkn masterpiece and you should listen to more of AB course this band is ass kickin and fkn mind blowing! Thanks dude for that vid!

[@annahall9676]

I actually got the chorus tattooed on my back this past Monday. That's how much these lyrics mean to me. I'm 49 and I don't take tattoos lightly. Alter Bridge is definitely one of the most underrated bands on the planet. Btw, love your reactions. I've watched this one about 20 times.

[@RG049]

♥️♥️♥️

[@Roberto-1191]

Parkway Drive - Wishing Wells As I lay Dying - My own grave

[@vic.v147]

Patrick Bateman HEY PAUL!!

[@coreymcdaniel2759]

Now you see why this is one of my favorite songs. Its so amazing and beautiful. Had a stepfather die to cancer and a potential stepfather to be die from it as well. This song helped me through that grief process.

[@VelvetBlades]

When I saw the title I knew it was gonna be a rollercoaster for you. The band are great song writers and if not better musicians. The lead vocals truly are something to behold too... For me, I get lost in the music, the soaring guitars taking me to higher plains. Its Less so about death and loss, and more so about being free, and letting the stuff that holds you down/back go. Allowing you to soar up high and be happy within yourself. Watching you react to this is the highlight if day, haha. Enjoy your day buddy. :)

[@mariachavez5018]

Whenever I hear Alter Bridge's "Blackbird", I always think of "The Crow" (1994).

[@kaitlyncall5995]

Ice Nine Kills made a song based off 'The Crow' and it's fantastic. You have a great taste in movies and music

[@crippledcrusader1321]

I like to think that this song is like when you bottle up things that are really effecting you. It just builds up slowly, the first part of the solo is the person almost at breaking point, and the second part is where they just explode and everything they’ve tried to hide away comes out.

[@abelrodriguez4132]

You should check out the live version of this song. They sound exactly the same live. Both Mile’s and Tremonti’s solos are truly amazing to watch.

[@rockinmarkyxx]

Abel Rodriguez live at Wembley was a amazing concert I wish I could have attended. When they played blackbird there you could hear and feel the emotion from Myles and Mark.

[@abelrodriguez4132]

Mark Fisher, It’s definitely my favorite live show of theirs. I’ve still never gotten to see them live. I had tickets to see them almost two years ago but my wife was close to going into labor so I gave them away. I’m hoping they come back to Texas at some point.

[@rockinmarkyxx]

Abel Rodriguez I gave away tickets I won to see mark tramonti. I had to leave state for a job. Haven't seen ab yet either and can't wait until I do

[@abelrodriguez4132]

Mark Fisher, I feel your pain lol.

[@donnaransom3770]

Yeah, seeing Myles play his solo to the sky for his friend was very emotional ❤

[@crazyentertainmenful]

alex's youtube channel....the one corner of youtube where i dont want to put my face through a blender....thank you alex

[@panterarocks9326]

Watching these reaction videos have helped me find new bands to listen to😂

[@AlexHefner]

PanteraRocks932 that’s what it’s all about!

[@87contraband]

Absolutely!! I came upon your metal reaction videos about a month ago and found that I am completely entertained by you and the quality of product you put out. Initially it was songs I have already known and loved that got me watching your reactions, but now, in addition to that, I also look to find new bands that I never heard before. Im a huge fan of Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot, Manson, etc, but I really listen to a wide range of bands. Im more rock 'n roll than scream metal or black metal but definitely have a taste for the occasional growl. Anyway I do want to say, because of a reaction video you did I am now a big time fan of the Swedish band Avatar. Your video for 'Bloody Angel" got me. I wasn't even halfway thru your video when I paused it and purchased the song on iTunes. I later, after watching a few of their videos on KZbin, went back to iTunes and purchased two of their albums. Thank You! Keep up your Dope Ass videos!!

[@AndrewJShirley]

Back in the day, my ex and our friends had a "music appreciation" night going on and a friend brought this as one of her songs. We were all utterly floored by every single thing about this song and it got full marks across the board and it was the song that wasn't ever beaten. Every single thing about this song is fire. Lyrics, production and especially musicianship. The solos are perfect and convey so much emotion, which is sadly lacking from a lot of bands.

[@Kazpariuz]

Omg yes.. yes.. YES! Blackbird is one of my absolute favourite rock songs.. I heard it this morning omw to work.. YEEEES! Absolutely love Alter Bridge, Myles Kennedy has a dope ass voice, and the music is so phenomenal! Thanks for this awesome reaction! Edit: please react to In Loving Memory, it's my favourite AB song, and it's so beautiful and soulful - a must listen!

[@theRHYST3ER]

Fav song of all time this. Im 20 and got the blackbird on the album cover as my first tattoo when i was 18 with the chorus line "may you never be broken again". Just too good and powerful. AB are so under rated yet imo

[@theRHYST3ER]

Myles' voice is so powerful and mark tremonti on guitar is just a machine, example being second solo 😂

[@liamjorgensen8746]

Dude, you gotta check out Myles (the singer) and Slash doing Sweet Child o' Mine. Chills every time hey..

[@AeonAxisProductions]

Liam Jorgensen also world on fire

[@henrique773]

or any song they made together

[@killingfenix]

Starlight was my favorite they did together

[@yoaashay]

Herd the Nerd he hits the highest notes in that song

[@xXcrazykid987Xx]

any song from slash and myles kennedy w/ the consiprators are great songs imo

[@zeroad84]

People see metal as something that's always about intensity, but they don't see the side..the pure emotion in some of these songs, and this song has some of the metal intensity but it highlights that it can be metal but also deliver one of the strongest messages in metal...in music in general, how they equate suicide to a blackbird leaving is such a powerful message that it even helped me with my own problems and its one of those songs that I know people like myself I advocate for them to listen to this and hope it can help even in the most miniscule amount it truly is and amazing song, thank you very much for reacting to it Alex.

[@AlexHefner]

Anthony Downey completely agree! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@akhilarora6022]

Some? I think atleast 80% metal songs have way more emotion than any pop song! Metal is mostly so damn poetic. Thats the reason 5FDP is one of my top favourite bands. Metal is the reason i can get through the shitty problems of life.

[@zeroad84]

Akhil Arora oh i know exactly what you mean, and I didn't mean some as in a small percentage😂. One of my favorites has been and always will be Dethklok, granted I know its unusual for them to be an emotional helper. But I find that their instrumentals have a calming effect, primal, but calming.

[@didz852]

I admire a lot Alter Bridge, principaly Myles the vocalist, that fucking guy really knows how to give goosebumps with his damn voice, I already saw them performing here in Portugal and Wow, when they performed this song the emotion was so much that it almost made me cry. You have to check "watch over you", this one is one of the songs that even if I try hard not to cry, I cry almost every time listening to it. Super mega reaction I really liked it and I'm sorry for what's happening in your life right now... My boyfriend's sister that also was like a sister to me died with 9 years old from leucemia cancer. It's really hard, but we have to go through with it. Sorry for the long comment.

[@9874561203]

I've been seeing more and more people reacting to Blackbird. And let me tell you. I NEVER get tired of watching someone new discover this song. It is so sad, emotional and beautiful it has made me cry multiple times. Their live performances do not let it down either, hell last time I saw them (last hero tour) I had good bumps for the rest of the night because of it.

[@ins7181]

Slash - World on Fire

[@TheCvgun123]

Alterbridge metalingus

[@MJMWF3]

One word: Edge!

[@ankursharma7153]

BLOODMEAT by Protest The Hero... It's gonna blow your mind Man🤘🤘🤘

[@johnwoodberry3707]

great reaction man! for me this sums up the beauty of music, no other art form can connect people in such a way. especially how electric guitars can evoke emotion so eloquently. When ever they play it live the atmosphere is incredible, is as if everyone is grieving together in a healing kind of way. just incredible! 🤘

[@ethangospodareck4716]

They are essentially creed minus lead singer Scott stapp replaced with Myles Kennedy. Mark Trimonti (lead guitar) is considered one of the best of our time. Myles too is amazing as well.

[@alexeldridge1682]

ethan gospodareck imagine this band had a duet of scott stapp and Myles Kennedy 🙌🏼

[@pedropessoa2246]

Tremonti is a god! His guitar knowledge is above average, him and Myles can create AMAZING riffs always

[@TheHeath68]

Finally!!!! Absolutely love this band! Most underrated band of all time! I wish they had more commercial success! But I think them being underrated also drives them more. Out of all 5 of their albums I havent found a single song I dont love. I cant wait for them to release their 6th album next year! Myles Kennedys range and power is incredible and mark Tremonti is one of the greatest guitarists of all time in my opinion as well as Myles Kennedy as a singer. You definitely need to check out more man, I've been really getting Hectic into them on his live streams and he loves them lol I'm assuming that someone has already said it on here but the lead guitars Mark Tremonti, the drummer Scott Phillips and the bass player Brian Marshall were all in the band Creed, they teamed up with Myles Kennedy in 2004 after Creed split and the rest has been history

[@dddddddddddddddadddddddddddddd]

Heath Barkley you checked out marks recent album? Shits good

[@TheHeath68]

dddddddd absolutely! And yes it is!

[@bobfalfa76]

Welcome to the great vocals of Myles Kennedy. Sorry about what you and your family is going through, I've lost 5 family members over the last 3 yrs. It's a tough road but music can help and keep you positive.

[@extramasculinity6881]

His vocals are absolutely amazing

[@ricketycricket4361]

A7x - a little piece of heaven

[@valerieomahony8634]

THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN!!!!!

[@soonergirl9182]

It's crazy how a random song you never heard before can touch you so deep. Might even explain what's going on in your heart and life at that very moment. So sorry to here about what's going on in your life prayers sent out to you and your family. Just remember her/him when they were the happiest. Much love

[@Jeremy-mg9tl]

Discovered this song yesterday, and I'm obsessed with it. Masterpiece

[@NeObliv]

Wintersun - sons of winter and stars; absolute masterpiece!

[@panterarocks9326]

Really sorry to hear about that family member man. Prayers to you and the rest of your family🙏

[@AlexHefner]

PanteraRocks932 thank you!

[@brandonbartlett7706]

A true classic here Alex! You gotta check out some Machine Head!

[@ollyhudson9931]

The Rage To Overcome, I’m Your God Now, annnnnndddd A Nation on Fire. The Burn My Eyes album basically.....

[@kennysoriginalmusicchannel5916]

Sorry to hear about your beloved one going through the battle that cancer is! I send my prayers your way. I lost both my Mom and Dad to cancer it's hard and some days are better than others. These guys write the kind of music that heals my heart. I hope they recover and beat it. My condolences. Peace, love and positive vibes I send to you.

[@WelbyIsYourGod]

It's a sad day in age where just about everyone can sympathize with your family's plight at losing someone both slowly and quickly from cancer. I am sorry for you and your family's pain. I know it all too well and wish you all the best. Hopes, prayers, and well wishes to you and yours. You're not alone

[@robinvertongen545]

good lucky with the sad stuff. we are a metal community so we are here to support you!

[@swesr]

one of my favorite songs ever and I love the two part guitar solo of Miles opening it up with finesse and then Mark (who is one of the best out there) doing the second part with strength GREAT tune

[@Demon_Slayer329]

Isolation - Alter Bridge

[@pedropessoa2246]

NEEED IT!! 🤩

[@lukash3284]

Fitting...

[@AllanSmithUK83]

I was lucky enough to hear this song live at their Royal Albert Hall gig, with the 52-piece Parallax Orchestra. Stunning!

[@velmersglue]

Bro...your timing is impeccable. A good friend of mine died this morning from cancer...he was only in his 40’s. Thanks for sharing this song and posting today of all days...truly touching.

[@SHarpyHaMMeR]

Truly sorry for your situation, can't imagine myself going through that.... Hope you stay strong throughout the process.

[@sean_b_drummer]

HOW CAN THIS VID ONLY HAVE 5K LIKES?!??!?!?! One of the most powerful songs... EVER!!!!

[@djfinster83]

Already liked before watching. I already know you'll love this What an absolute tune 🤟❤️

[@abelrodriguez4132]

djfinster83 same here man.

[@dylanstokes5128]

So glad to see you did this song. Alter Bridge changed my life years ago. I started learning every single lick and solo of every one of their songs. So I did, including this one. My friend took his life a year ago last month, so this song and many other AB songs help that. I believe you were meant to hear this when you did, considering what you were going through. Much love and have a dope ass day!

[@jennjones654]

I'm SO SORRY for your family's loss that you're going through. Alter Bridge is AWESOME and I'm glad you found them! They may be a rock band but a lot of their songs have a really positive message. You should really watch the video of this song "Blackbird Live at Wembley". You can really see the emotion in Myles Kennedy singing this song for his friend not to mention him playing the guitar. Also Mark Tremonti is amazing on the guitar. I'm glad I found your Channel much love and God bless!

[@craigtaylor3101]

Yo man started watching your vids maybe 2 weeks back & i must have watched almost all of them, great how your so opened minded towards these songs as your coming from a different genre, keep it up bro!!

[@AlexHefner]

Craig Taylor welcome to the family my man!