Hip-Hop Head's FIRST TIME Hearing DRAGONFORCE: "Through The Fire And Flames" REACTION

[@evanspage5]

The unsung hero of this song has to be the drummer... you know homeboy threw about 3000 kicks in the last 6 minutes...

[@metronome7698]

I'm a little late, but I believe a double peddle was used, so that makes it slightly less ludicrous, but it's still very impressive.

[@jesterinadeck_2980]

Trey Potts. Well of course 2 would be needed as just 1 pedal wouldn’t be able to keep up with the speed the man was achieving.

[@rooster1610]

@@metronome7698 are you serious? I hope you mean double pedal as in the pedals that do 2 hits in a single kick, because I refuse to believe you think playing like that using a single pedal (one foot) is physically possible.

[@metronome7698]

Jason Bradford I’m not sure what else I could possibly mean by double peddle, but maybe I wasn’t exactly clear enough? I meant a peddle that hits the drum twice in one kick.

[@rooster1610]

@@metronome7698 yeah, I figured. But you did fail to be a bit more specific, as double pedal is more commonly used when talking about, well, double bass pedals. But glad I got it. I actually didn't even know he used those special kind of pedals, thanks for the tidbit. Have a good one!

[@cogsclockwork1781]

"How is dude playin' like that?" You, sir, have perfectly described Herman Li.

[@youngboyuncle9542]

Cogs&Clockwork Li*

[@jimmymolthoff]

Its li not lee

[@slim2032]

except when he's live, where's he's too drunk to play which is every show...

[@McPatMan124]

For real, I still don't understand what exactly is happening with herman's hands at 6:35

[@goblingaming619]

True

[@Andrath]

It's fun seeing this dude slowly evolving into a metalhead.

[@oblivionhunter7854]

Metalhead for life my brother. \m/

[@acrosstheacross677]

As a Maggot, it was awesome watching him become a fellow Maggot. \m/

[@brotallyswagicalcrusaderaw2034]

Here's to hoping

[@elbruces]

Actually you know what I'd like to see? His hiphop suggestions. What tracks shaped him before, what was he into before this journey? Goes both ways.

[@Z04RD]

He is a metalhead, just doesn't know yet. :)

[@JmDGamez]

Fun fact: Herman Li (the lead guitarist) recently acknowledged a youtuber called TheDooo for pretty much perfectly playing the main solo of this song, on a hellokitty guitar no less

[@brandonchew9936]

TheDoo brings us all together

[@rzer_exile3534]

Doo is love, Doo is life

[@tudde88]

#TheDoo for Pres

[@sirlagsalot6038]

@@tudde88 Exactly Down with Kanye up with TheDooo

[@Rogue_Zero]

They did a stream together and did a duet with one of Thedooo's solos.

[@tomw3886]

me: how many guitar solos u want in your song DragonForce: Yes

[@antoniomadurga7238]

there's some song in your solo (not complaining)

[@willcollis9006]

Tom W that comment made me laugh way harder than I should have

[@philotgamesworth]

"All of them." ;D

[@hi_imfitzek4434]

Thats why i love metal rock.

[@ewigusar1]

Megadeth: Sorry... Hangar 18

[@rafaelbravo4618]

“You can feel the emotion” yup, power metal does that...

[@jamieanderson7676]

That is the POWER in power metal.

[@vedsrivastav3353]

That's it. Nobody like his comment now. 69 likes is the limit

[@rafaelbravo4618]

PLZ DONT DO IT

[@chrisa6212]

Metal definitely has a feel like no other 😄

[@bkj427dvl]

Shred=emotion

[@dashroyer7249]

Girl: "omg your arms are so big, do you work out?" Guy: "nah, I just play drums for Draginforce"

[@nivt-m8325]

Ahaha

[@fzn.h]

Dragonforce*

[@floydfreeman1318]

Gi never has to do leg day because of the double pedal

[@lunahetfield]

DraginForce

[@nicolasvillamil7523]

legs*

[@theboulder027]

"My brain is absolutely f--king melted." Welcome to the club brother. We have jackets.

[@14robeson]

I need said jacket.

[@jorgezapotecas1462]

We get jackets?

[@mihhdias1402]

I need one. please.

[@NinjaFireProductions]

Wait till he realises the full song is like 7+ minutes and he's missing some

[@MegaCityGhost]

Yeah, actually I was kinda pissed about that the first time I watched the video 'cause not only the ending is cut short, but the first half of the fucking guitar solo is cut too! Like, who the fuck would do that and why?!

[@PandamoniumBruu]

"Radio Edit"

[@chriskennedy9339]

I hate the edit of this song

[@igormalfurion2]

@@chriskennedy9339 me too

[@bazkart]

EXPLOSIONS!!!!!!!!!

[@jodigrace3485]

I am a 63-year-old woman and have never heard of this group before. I am absolutely blown away as he is thanks for the heads up!!! I just ordered one of those CDs with that song on it! Thank you!

[@feron450]

That’s awesome, hope you enjoyed it. They are amazing live, one of the last bands I saw with my mother before her passing.

[@SlimShadeTree28]

Rock on!

[@no1bandfan]

The pitch meeting for the band. “Asian guitarist with 80’s metal hair past the waist.” Label “We’re on board.”

[@bradentwidwell7955]

Sad thing is you're playing the cut down version.

[@GrimBeakington]

Exactly

[@Varinz]

Was gonna mention that. I was sad when I noticed they left out a good deal of the song for the music video.

[@tiredfailure8771]

Man those 2 minutes are glorious. Honestly my favorite part of the song.

[@Viewer13128]

@@tiredfailure8771 just curious, but what make those 2 minutes better?

[@fiercedeitylink2019]

@@Viewer13128 the bridge near the end with the power chords is amazing

[@nickshepley2566]

Hear the full version

[@samcrawford4221]

Nick Shepley t

[@TheNightOwl11683]

Or a more recent live version. They were pretty sloppy back then, but they sound much better live these days.

[@elhboi3511]

@@TheNightOwl11683 they have new singer, drummer.

[@TheNightOwl11683]

@@elhboi3511 I know

[@maxsolis5538]

No wonder I didn't hear the whoas

[@user-ci8ey8yi5f]

Herman: Im the best guitar player Sam: Hold my beer Herman: No

[@eyelightangel]

I used to be obsessed with song I saw them live in my home town and the guitarist saw me in the crowed and smiled. Such a good gig as it was small and not packed. They are this good live.

[@JazzKazoo0930]

Unfortunately the tour of the album was kind of a train wreck and they really got a reputation as a studio band that they didn't deserve

[@kirixen]

That music video should just be called "so you thought you could play guitar"

[@TheLegionsOfMetal]

Ha ha ha

[@redp3206]

you can hardly be called a hip hop head. at this point your just a music lover

[@TheDriftingStig]

He's doing it for the views lol, I can't blame him

[@akhmassimohamed7054]

You're

[@fallingcloud1]

Its fake. Its a life decision.

[@TedBrogan]

Agreed! And why I think he should watch 30STM's Closer to The Edge next. If you love music, that video will bring you to tears.

[@TheSweBoo]

People have already pointed it out but Painkiller by Judas Priest and Hangar 18 by Megadeth are two guitar-packed-to-the-maximum songs you have to listen to! :)

[@Lukep3w]

PlexyPanda Death cover of painkiller is wayyy better then original imo

[@Lukep3w]

PlexyPanda here's the link in case of sb'd like to check it but was to lazy to type it kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6aznZyBaMp0r5Y

[@mmaarrttyy123]

to amazing songs

[@mmaarrttyy123]

two amazing songs

[@Johnytomm]

But make sure Hangar 18 is not the video

[@gcapps100]

Now you see the difference between artists and performers. 😁

[@seximexi5820]

Metal is art, not only the most beautiful art in music BY FAR, they are also the greatest performances in any music genre that there ever was and ever will be.

[@DrDizzleFrizzle]

I mean, to be fair, Dragonforce definitely falls on the performance side of things. What the guitarists are playing isn't all that fast or complex, however, making your hands look like they're jumping all over the place and using a very frantic feeling backing track makes it seem far, far, far faster, it's a pretty good trick, but it is a trick. It's still shreddy and all, but nothing crazy.

[@darthrevan2723]

@@DrDizzleFrizzle shredding is art

[@DrDizzleFrizzle]

@@darthrevan2723 didn't say it's not, I'm just saying that this song isn't as fast as it seems.

[@midnightcarnivalmember]

6:24 The moment of shock and awe of the face melting solo hits like a semi-truck to the soul.

[@DavidNwokoye]

I play guitar. I remember my first time hearing dragonforce. My jaw hit the ground so hard I had to go to the hospital.

[@MrFusion101]

have you seen them live? they should be renamed pro-tools-force

[@VoidSixx]

Have you actually watched them live properly instead of watching one old video then jumping on the band wagon? You should be renamed The Circlejerker.

[@VoidSixx]

Thanks for proving that you haven't listened to them live properly. You don't magically lose all your skill when you stand up. Sure, it's a little more awkward and takes some getting used to, but Sam and Herman have been playing for decades between the two of them. You think they aren't used to it by now? Nobody cares what days you claim to be from, it's completely unrelated to the subject. Trying to squeeze in something for your epeen? At least you got one part right, there's no fanboy shit here. I don't even listen to the band, I just know when a band is genuinely poor, and when people have to compensate by hopping on the band wagon because it's "cool" to hate something.

[@MrFusion101]

i just said i did, can't you read, you need to read all this then reply. You don't play guitar mate or you would know if you sit in a classical position ( if your right handed) with the guitar on your left knee, go try it and look at your hand position and feel the relaxed natural feeling your tendons in your forearm take. OK now from the minor 3d of E on the 5th string, play this string skipping arpeggio in Em. 3rd, 7th, root(octave higher) right up to the E on the 12th fret on the high E and back again. OK. Now stand up lower your strap so your guitar is very low like a rock star, play the same arpeggio. Notice your hand position the tension in your forearm and the fact that you will struggle a little more to make the stretches. If you practice standing up with your guitar in the same position you play live your muscle memory will develop differently. Have you never seen a REAL great player put his foot on the fold back for a complex solo, guess why? because its easier to play cleaner. fuckn fanboy scum, I've have a bachelor degree in contemporary music. I actually played in bands and recorded real albums, we recorded at the Butterfly effects managers house. You miss my point because your a fan boy. youtube search Ro Armu Tani, that was one of the more commercial bands i played in. those songs were re-written multiable times 14 min songs became 3-4 min catchy tunes, we removed all the big solos. Its nice to have big epic complex solos but when you have to play that night after night you spend more time just keeping your chops up plus its easier to jump about like a dickhead and head bang.

[@braxtonmarshall1883]

The Kurgan bro quit with all the hate, for fuck sake are you a metal head or are you a little bitch? I play guitar and while it's more relaxed to play sitting down with guitar on left knee, Playing standing up is not much different, a little bit more difficult not by much. And definitely not impossible, Just practice more, you probably aren't very good that's why you're spewing so much hate, You poser

[@Rob_0_Pierce]

The chord structure in this song (chorus more specifically) is amazing. It’s the kind that grab your emotions and send em to a good place. I dig it.

[@Jim87_36]

Natural chord progression overall. it sounds "happy" and motivating

[@indracaponious]

Herman Li is insane! Awesome guy as well.

[@notafraid75]

Mortabios He is an awesome guy! I bought him a drink and told him thanks for making me a better guitarist every time I heard him play!

[@indracaponious]

@@notafraid75 H is on another level with his abilities.

[@AminNazari666]

His live is joke.

[@kakilanggar3104]

@@AminNazari666 even slash not perfect when live

[@kx250braap]

@@kakilanggar3104 slash isn't comparable because he's not that good

[@tristanholley7141]

When I first heard this song. I thought: "Oooh that's who has the Pick of Destiny.... Must've gotten it from Van Halen.

[@stevecampbell9670]

I didn't know that Weird Al sang for Dragonforce.

[@plastikk12]

He truly is a music legend.

[@vegavictoria6768]

Matt Hoowantstono yeah, but I like Marc a lot more. I feel like his voice compliments the band’s music style better.

[@travisviola8088]

Aha aha aha aha you're so funny, shut the fuck up

[@Laughstation]

@@travisviola8088 chill the fuck down fam

[@eddieknight8392]

😂

[@mikesanders5433]

@alexhefner this is the cut down version. The full version is 7mins 44secs and is even more ballistic and mental 😂

[@diecastmessiah]

I am a guitar player and to give ya idea.. to be able to play solo's like these. you have to practice 4 to 6 hours a day just to keep the dexterity up to that level. they may take a day or so off.. but yeah really 4 to 6 hours a day. so great to see someone digging and getting mind blown over the guitar work. alot of technique and tons of practice

[@dawoopbanana]

hes done it

[@tyrobertson6370]

Nita Strauss! Courtney Cox! The toxic twins!

[@fajaradi1223]

You forgot to tell him keep on doin it for fifteen years from now on ...

[@JustIn-op6oy]

I was curious (not a musician but find the process of making music, not to mention how instruments are made, fascinating) about how one can improve their dexterity to such an incredible degree. Specifically, what sorts of exercises/techniques would a guitarist use other than actually playing their guitar? If this is a ridiculous question, please forgive my ignorance.

[@ima4248]

@@JustIn-op6oy as a pianist, I can answer too. Literally just practicing. You need to slowly pick a pace with songs, going on with harder ones to develop technique. On my channel, it's mostly videos for fun and songs I played months ago, but progress is constant. Just never stop practicing and you can get good at everything. If you keep playing instruments for a long time, if you compare songs you picked up months ago and one you picked up last week, there would be a great difference.

[@sgtsausee]

Listen to “Fury of the Storm” it’s a great song

[@DiscontinuedChannelOne]

It’s literally Through The Fire And Flames But a different rhythm 😂 I know Fury of the storm 2004 Through The Fire And Flames 2005

[@V-for-Vendetta01]

@@DiscontinuedChannelOne most of dragonforces' songs sound pretty similar tbh. Still love them though.

[@thatguyapplesauce1060]

Should've been soldiers of the wasteland though, 9 minutes but damn it's good

[@DiscontinuedChannelOne]

Rishabh Vailaya TRUE Fury of the storm Through The Fire And Flames Operation ground and pound Cry for eternity They all sound the same But 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@peterkalinowski2377]

True that 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@sayonilmitra]

Dude you need to hear Painkiller by Judas Priest. I am surprised why there was no flood of suggestions on this one.

[@sayonilmitra]

not painkiller. he did one to Breaking The law

[@fvux5393]

Go for the new As I lay Dying (My Own Grave). And be sure to read a bit of story behind the band, you'll be interested

[@YahMum69]

Sabaton Primo Victoria. I personally love that song.

[@razorraptor2247]

Through the gates of Hell! As we make our way to Heaven! Through the Nazi lines! PRIMO VICTORIA!

[@calebturner405]

Yes! That one or maybe even Carolus Rex, or The Last Stand

[@pulsaran]

Love Sabaton found about them not that long ago myself.

[@mg4956]

Timothy Turner When the winged hussars arrived or caroleans prayer.

[@ynwadhd]

SHIROYAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@frankcastle4715]

6:23 the moment his brain melts... iconic.

[@zombhunter9082]

🤣🤣🤣

[@gustavoaraujo6923]

I almost could see the brain melting

[@sheldonmatthews4807]

"How does he play like that?" He plays like that live to, its bat shit insane, they're nice guys too, got to meet them at a kamelot show, also they have a new vocalist, I personally prefer the new vocalist

[@TheNightOwl11683]

@@candy-vq9dd ZP was a total beast in the studio, but yeah, he was sloppy live. The new DF lineup is much better live

[@TerminatorZXY]

Actually, ZP was pretty good live, he had a few terrible concerts, but Marc had a plenty terrible ones too.

[@ethanwilliams4559]

they're Canadian I think.

[@TerminatorZXY]

They're UK-based, ergo British.

[@Pomlithe]

Personally I prefer ZP’s voice, but Marc’s definitely not bad. But you can DEFINITELY hear the difference, especially when Marc sings some of the older stuff, haha. “THREW THE FAIYAH AND THE FLAYMES”

[@KingSalemence3]

You should listen to the album version, it's 7 minutes long with 2 extra solos

[@johnsumner2987]

My wife introduced me to Dragonforce 10 years ago when we first met. I had the exact react you did when they started that guitar work. It freaking blew my mind that anyone could play that fast for that long. It hurts me hands just thinking about trying.

[@moakana7240]

Sam just drinking during Herman’s solos are quality content

[@gustavoaraujo6923]

Nothing more Dragonforce than this

[@mintyhrs]

"This was the most orgasmic experience my ears ever had." Alex 2018

[@TheNightOwl11683]

Then he heard Nightwish's Ghost Love Score & had a Floorgasm

[@wildcats1369]

eargasm

[@aniketacharya512]

The official video has a lot of parts cut out....

[@incarsus]

Aniket Acharya still better than the live version with the singer talking over the solo

[@aniketacharya512]

Jason Hall Oh yeah I hate it when vocalists ruin solos man

[@manuelaanders2797]

Yes sadly it's cut pretty much. I'm guessing about two or three minutes are missing...

[@JosePabloOrellanaMedrano]

That riff before the solo... its awesome... its cut out 😭😭

[@EakEmk]

AS I LAY DYING - MY OWN GRAVE

[@isaiah1660]

Evin Kilicarslan they really killed it on that track... 😂😂😂

[@steveleighton5]

Unfortunately, most reactions to that song are being removed due to copyright claims. Not a smart song to react to at the moment.

[@sinisterwolf1985]

Every other artist: We have to think about the people and give our words power Herman Li: Speed?! Dragon force: Yes Rico, *S P E E D*

[@Darknight0781]

DO BATMETAL RETURNS. It's a Dethklok song that some animators made a video for and it's incredible.

[@ainadupuis2651]

Darknight0781 or Batmetal Forever.

[@Duane_Grabert]

Batmetal, batmetal returns, batmetal forever.

[@gurjotsingh1709]

MURMAIDER MURMAIDER MURMAIDER MURMAIDER MURMAIDER

[@tazzerdevil98]

Or just listen to all of dethklok

[@Darknight0781]

I was specifically thinking this video, because of the content of the video and I think his reaction to it would be glorious.

[@metalclestial]

Dragonforce fury of the storm

[@roserichards1460]

For real.

[@bossdragon5142]

jose martin zarate rojas this man know

[@jasonsummit1885]

"Heros of our time" is another great song by them👍

[@thefireofthefox1]

Heroes of our time and Soldiers of the wasteland are my favorite

[@rodneysao]

Valley of the Damned is my favorite

[@nickwilliamson6726]

And yes this is not even the full version. It gets better.

[@rls5645]

Him: Widens his eyes with how impressed and how he’s loving DragonForce and is becoming a metal head. Me: (Laughing) YAAAASSSS HE’S GOT IT!!! I LOVE IT!!!

[@dat_1_loki670]

Yet he's missing out on most of the song 😉

[@JMulvy]

My gf wanted to meet them so we got to see them at a meet n greet at Mayhem Fest and they were doing 'themed' photos with the fans. When it came time for the guy to take the photo, my gf hugged me so all the band's members were hugging and fake-kissing in the background, I guess they thought the theme was love..? Made for a hilarious photo with all of them!

[@earlenglish4674]

Can we see the pic somewhere lol? That would make my day hahaha.

[@JMulvy]

Try this. facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214935910084904

[@earlenglish4674]

Jim Mulvaney awesome lol

[@zacharygreene4439]

Oh my god that picture you got with them is hysterical

[@foxstar612]

Glorious man

[@Pspet]

Insomnium - While we sleep Iced Earth - Dracula(live) Btw i knew you would be blown away by the solo XD

[@heleneberthels4629]

yes, insomnium - while we sleep!

[@KingSilk33]

I'll die if he reacts to while we sleep.

[@Precisionmetalheadx]

Insomnium -While we sleep OR Revelations would blow his mind. While we sleep for instruments and lyrically for Revelations.

[@tunein9001]

yes yes While We Sleep Insomnium, back this up this 100%

[@IronMaidenGuitarz93]

Or Insomnium - One for Sorrow kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYuwiH55nNuUers

[@viditsahai8583]

It's time for you to touch MOTORHEAD

[@ControllerOfMinds]

"Killed By Death" :D

[@nickdrage5774]

Overkill live

[@santiagoballesteros4258]

Hell yeah

[@Apansincebirth]

Fun Fact: at 7:56 you can hear (if im remembering correctly) Herrman's string snap causing that rapid high to low sound.

[@LokiTrk]

Hey just so you know, it's an edited version of the song, the song is originally 7min long. But it was way too long for the common ppl so they cutted off the song to make it a 5min (wich is still long for a radio/video clip format) and made it more "explosive". You should check the entire song tho. The differences are subtile here and there in apperence but, hey, two minutes cut still :3

[@emp100k]

This is actually the short version, there's a longer 7 minute full version of this song. Other good songs by Dragonforce: Cry Thunder, Heros of our time, basically the whole Maximum Overload Album...

[@azranhazim841]

Machine Head - Locust Trivium - Shogun Arch Enemy - War Eternal

[@azranhazim841]

Locust not the music video though

[@1320crusier]

Its not the speed that is impressive about this song... its hitting the marks correctly, keeping rhythm, keeping time throughout AT SPEED.

[@madstanguitars]

dude, you should also see their song Heroes of our Time

[@Kiromony]

cry for eternity too

[@GraveMemories]

Carlo L great song!

[@baseballnathan97]

I like Operation Ground & Pound better

[@Moribax85]

i would suggest Trail of Broken Hearts for a fantastic Power Ballad

[@stephen_weaver]

Bruh. Fury of the storm.

[@reinderp5967]

It's a great song, but this version is a bit shorter DragonForce fans are a bit divided because they changed singers. Haters claim they don't/can't play there own stuff live. Personally I really like the band, very talented and gives a lot of energy. If you want more, Ashes of the dawn, Cry Thunder, Fury of the storm, Operation ground and pound (live version!!!)

[@TheWiseGrif]

Reinderp The haters are referring to some technical glitches during a tour a decade ago and won't let it die even though there's now hundreds-thousands of videos proving they can play live thanks to youtube

[@TheWiseGrif]

I've seen them live in recent years, they are fully capable of playing their songs live

[@jackracette419]

Reinderp Marc Hudson > ZP Theart

[@timsmith618]

They used to suck ass live, but on the tour video from Japan recently, they crushed their whole set, including Fury of the Storm and TTFAF. I don't doubt that they wrote TTFAF well above their skill level at the time, but they've really grown into it. Unfortunately, they used such heavy effects on parts of the song on the album, they'll probably never recreate it perfectly live, but whatever. They're close enough that it doesn't really make that big a difference.

[@SirKaldar]

I've seen them live 4 times in Aus and they have been fucking amazing every time.

[@lovemetal4884]

Wintersun-Winter madness

[@Vixivi]

Sons of winter and stars. You need some stamina for that one.

[@Sunociva]

Me after him reacting to the first solo... "just you wait homie..."

[@arthasbloodtalon6405]

4:00 the look of realization of how difficult those solos really are

[@thehunter7422]

More like 6:21 lol

[@DarthNater246]

That's why it's called "face melting".

[@camerontaiki2522]

Those solos aren't that difficult. The ones after are.

[@DiegoDeschain]

You have to listen to Dream Theater!!! People who haven't actually delved into their discography will tell you to start with The Dance of Eternity, As I Am, Panic Attack, etc, but you have to go to the really good stuff: Take the Time Under a Glass Moon (one the best and most iconic Petrucci's solo) Learning to Live 6:00 (yup, that's the name of the song) Voices (one of the best if not the best Petrucci solo) Scarred A Change of Seasons (I promise you this will be a life changing experience) Hell's Kitchen / Lines in The Sand (another strong candidate for best Petrucci solo) Fatal tragedy Beyond This Life Home The Spirit Carries On The Glass Prison The Great Debate Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (a 42 mins suite split into 8 songs) This Dying Soul Stream of Consciousness In the Name of God Octavarium In the Presence of Enemies Pts. 1 and 2 Constant Motion The Dark Eternal Night The Ministry of Lost Souls A Nightmare to Remember The Shattered Fortress The Count of Tuscany Lost Not Forgotten Breaking All Illusions Illumination Theory A New Beginning Our New World

[@andrewcook6608]

Yeah, just do all of Dream Theater. :)

[@ilokikoval]

A lot of first songs are not suitable for prog virgin,lmao. Awesome list tho

[@groggyfroggyfpv6868]

Dark eternal night is dope af

[@DiegoDeschain]

hahahahahahaha I should've been more clear. I meant like, those in the list would be all good choices, I obviously didn't expect Alex to do them all xD

[@mattpfarr5992]

Buckethead - soothsayer

[@miguelomania2913]

Matt Pfarr that live version! Epic F@**!!! 👌

[@yazdanadzi]

he may not be ready for the real stuff \m/ xD

[@fatherofyogurt3172]

Yesss

[@sean93956]

Never really a Dragonforce fan but this song is an absolute masterpiece. Everything about it is epic in any genre of music. The vocals, guitar and drums are just out of this world. Bravo 👏

[@OtsegoKid]

Your face when the solo battle started was phenomenal and priceless. Mind blown indeed.

[@milanbrkic1001]

Atom Ogre Boatswain Mind melted as he said haahhaah

[@BobRobie1]

Metallica Blackend

[@Siendorf]

Bob Votava love blackened!! Top 5 song from Metallica

[@highfreddy635]

Bob Votava hell yea

[@somethingfierce8859]

Live from Seattle 89

[@lafocacomepinguinos8006]

Bob Votava Blackened***

[@Obscur888]

And now that you focused on the guitar, go back but then listen to the drum :)

[@coreyqueen1007]

Gardiens Nostalgiques for real, no one appreciates how much the drummer is actually playing

[@rrolandd5232]

Title: FIRST TIME Hearing DRAGONFORCE The Dude: It's so nostolgic when I played it in Guitar Hero Me: *visible confusion*

[@avroarchitect1793]

he's never heard the whole thing just the first 30s to a minute

[@tedisopian8359]

not the band before he only knew the song

[@Lutawhuiklik]

Sabaton - 40:1 please ;) And you if like Dragonforce you have to listen to Avantasia band!

[@kdawgcal]

Lutawhuiklik 40:1 is amazing!! Love the Art of War album. Ghost division would be sweet as well.

[@dradvrim1]

Kemal T Personally I really like Ruina Imperii

[@TheSsj5BROLY]

Lutawhuiklik My favorite imo is Wehrmacht but 40:1 is awesome aswell.

[@dradvrim1]

LuftWaffles99 Wehrmacht is pretty awesome, my third favorite. Ruina imperii is my second favorite, and 7734 is my favorite.

[@Imperial_ID]

For Sabaton I'd say as a first time react Carolus Rex, Primo Victoria, or Screaming Eagles would be the best songs. But in all reality any sabaton song would be great.

[@TheRiisingSun]

I'm both sad you haven't gotten to Judas Priest with Painkiller yet but also happy since it's still an experience you have waiting!

[@woodyburns]

TheRiisingSun I've been asking for that and Hangar 18 for a couple of weeks now

[@EnjoyingEnjoyer]

TheRiisingSun painkiller and lightning strike

[@XboxGaming3550SG]

The hellion and electric eye

[@Tharanicus]

Painkiller, yea. right there. Priest have so many great songs, with some many different styles and themes, so hard to choose really.

[@JJDeAth96]

CAN'T! STOP! THE! PAIN KILAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH PAIN!

[@piercewilkins8625]

Cloud connected in flames please

[@edwinayuso2358]

As a drummer myself, my arms and calves were burning just listening to him. 🔥

[@pasoco93]

Trivium - down from the sky

[@BucsFanO22]

Been requesting this and Shogun for months now. Hopefully this happens.

[@afscrew123]

down from the sky is so sick

[@ezzyMunero90]

....and Throes of Perdition

[@KreshDraven6]

The music video has a lot of parts cuted man, later check out the album version. But yeah, this song is so cool, I don't understand the hate here... Please, react to Wintersun - Sons of Winter and Stars ! (At Sonic Pump Studios please)

[@Emberdweller]

kreshBACON Yes please!!!!!

[@jespertolsma7943]

and then the studio version wich is even maybe better the the original

[@LautaroQ2812]

Afaik the hate comes from the part where they did something like this for studio but couldn't play it live.

[@RafitoOoO]

The hate is because this song has been accelerated with editions. People like REAL songs.

[@oxxification]

Like others have said, I think the hate comes from the fact that these guys can't play their own songs live. One of the worst shows I've ever been to.

[@Rockhound999]

Trivium - Strife Volbeat - Still Counting Airbourne - Back in the Game Tremonti - A Dying Machine Dream Theater - Honor Thy Father Your move Alex \m/

[@zachsager3913]

He'd like In waves better

[@michelkoning5294]

A dying machine is a beast of a song

[@mattgrossman9612]

Volbeat!!!!

[@carlosshehadeh5225]

In waves is way > than strife

[@davidprosen5637]

I had this as a favourite before. Beautiful song an VERY IMPRESSIVE guitarr solos not so many people can deliver! :-)

[@xenofongiagkou4673]

Blind Guardian-Mirror Mirror Machine Head - Imperium Wintersun - Sons of winter and stars

[@Vladnight28]

BTW, check out Dragonforce with new vocalist Marc Hudson. I would recommend song Cry Thunder.

[@raymondspalton4766]

Vlad Night Great song, Last Man Stands is another epic masterpiece.

[@Vladnight28]

Totally agreed, dude! Honestly, I love this song even more than Cry Thunder. That solo and bass line are so good.

[@Tcrumpen]

Good choice, Three Hammers is another one

[@justinperry7507]

Vlad Night Not related but love the St. Anger pic

[@timsmith618]

I'm a fan of Die By The Sword and Symphony of the Night myself. Also their cover of Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire never fails to bring a smile to my face.

[@vladicatuna]

Korn - Daddy, for extra raw emotion

[@irishiron2151]

yes please

[@irishiron2151]

because hes singing about something traumatic...

[@billekeman5412]

A lot of people wouldn't be able to sing to their potential trying to sing about something that traumatic. That's what makes it so crazy.. real, raw emotion. The song isn't about singing well. Its about telling that story and getting it out.

[@dominikrusnak8431]

Bill Ekeman Hm

[@rasmuslassen6273]

Bill Ekeman, couldn't have said it any better dude!

[@blakeshields3777]

Everybody mentions the guitar... my god that drummer though, so freaking busy throughout.

[@Allucario]

Yeah, this music's drum is incredible, and one of the hardest to learn

[@aceofspades4156]

You should react to Buckethead - soothsayer live amazing guitar skills.

[@Trashlordsupreme]

very much agreed, already requested in the past too lol.

[@jakeberry7286]

Absolutely! Alex get on this shit. Buckethead is the best guitar player, and most prolific songwriter in history.

[@nightfall88]

Nightwish - "Ghost Love Score" You'll love it :)

[@Kuruyami]

Nightwish has a lot of phenomenal pieces (Ghost Love Score, Poet and the Pendulum, Song of Myself, Last Ride of the Day, Planet Hell). However, no matter what song, it is best to go to one of the live recordings with Tarja or Floor over the studio imo. Nightwish's sound is so great live.

[@MrAlexgtz]

I absolutely Love the Live Version with Floor Jansen ...Goosebumps

[@TheSweBoo]

Live version too! :D

[@nightfall88]

I agree, I would recommend something off Wacken 2013 of Vehicle of Spirit, or Wembley but either way, I just forgot to mention the "Live part" in the comment.

[@sailorsaturn1060]

Dude if you like this Dragonforce song, you should check out Soldiers of the Wasteland, The Game, Three Hammers, Ashes of the Dawn, and Heroes of our Time. There is so much good music out there for you to experience!

[@Glacialityy]

Soldiers of the Wasteland!!!

[@twakskawt]

trails of broken hearts and starfire

[@Omadoesart]

I love heroes of our time

[@mohdfaisal8216]

valley of the damned and inside the winters storm

[@LurkerDaBerzerker]

Am I the only one who liked Cry of the Brave?

[@harrisonk2790]

You could rename this video “watch dragon force melt a dudes brain”

[@Geeko170]

Power metal. The greatest of all metal. Makes you wanna pick up a mighty axe and slay dragons!!!

[@isaiah1660]

Geeko170 these guys definitely slayed with their axes tho :))

[@SylviusTheMad]

If you keep saying things like that he might react to Gloryhammer. I'm not sure how that would go.

[@GamerPlaying]

this song its more speed metal

[@threeglassjars6051]

EspacioGamer Zero it's both power metal and speed metal

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

Makes you want to pick up a mighty axe and slay dragons, while riding your unicorn... :)

[@ShinKyuubi]

Another good Dragonforce song is Land Where Dragons Rule and it's actually the very first one I head, my little brother, who is a huge metal head, let me hear it once and told me the band name and I got to looking around for them and that's how I found Dragonforce and their awesome music...and even more awesome shreds. Also when I say my little bro is a metal head..I mean he listens to pretty much any type of metal music..heavy, grunge, growl, screamo..if it's metal he's probably listened to at least one song from each type.

[@thehunter7422]

ShinKyuubi *Where Dragons Rule Theres No Land. The singer says it but there's no land in the title .

[@admin.slayerenryu]

Also Cry Thunder

[@fungusbobmoldpants2781]

Valley of the damned is a great album 🤘

[@tinchoide]

Everyone has goosebumps when they hear dragonforce songs 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@fuzzgutterwins3]

Herman li and sam totman are amazing guitar heroes. "Heroes of our time"....lol

[@KoRno21]

In flames - The quiet place

[@xXMetalforever1994Xx]

Children Of Bodom - In your face

[@shelby4940]

Children of bodom bed of razors?? Children of bodom follow the reaper?

[@toastergoat96]

Shelby Children of Bodom - In your face !!!

[@shelby4940]

Toaster Goat or every time I die since it has a video

[@toastergoat96]

As far as I know, so does In your face, but honestly any CoB song is goddamn amazing 🤘😈

[@aboutmonkey5471]

Everytime i die since there's a video, or maybe sixpounder. Either way this guy needs to hear some bodom

[@Oubaama]

No matter what - CHILDREN OF FUCKING BODOM!!!

[@anniesimpson9436]

This song standing the test of time, still epic, the first time I heard this song I had to listen to this 7 times before I noticed how great the lyrics are ✊🍻

[@Sithhy]

Listen to *"Disturbed - Vengeful One".* It's a pretty powerful song, with a great video

[@jasongarrett8433]

Sithhy yessssssss!!!!!!!!!!

[@gameroverload1602]

Sithhy fuck yeah baby

[@shardsgameplay3391]

Disturbed r my favourite. He needs to react to the song another way to die

[@MikeNishikino]

i didnt want to be one of those guys that mentioned DragonForce, but I am SO FKING HAPPY you reacted too them! To myself, they are my favorite band of all time with Metallica and so many other metal bands right behind. There is so much energy that comes from DragonForce, and thats why I believe so many people enjoy it. Of course, the speed metal that they play is not for everyone, but personally, DragonForce is my favorite band to listen to. So glad that you have been listening to so many great songs Alex! Its great to see you are enjoying them all, but one thing about Through The Fire and the Flames, that i see some others pointing out as well, is that this music video does cut out some good chunks of the song. So maybe in your off-time, or there on Spotify, enjoy the full seven and a half minute experience. If I could make a few more recommendations for DragonForce songs, a few would be: Fury of the Storm Operation Ground and Pound Soldiers of the Wasteland Of course, there are many more, but if i listed all of my favorites, there would be too many. xD So excited to see more song reactions coming from you! Stay Awesome, Alex! :D Rock on! \m/

[@sensacionsombria5125]

thatgamerguy05 __ omg same he should react to Symphony of the Night or The Sun is Dead

[@zackovalltrades760]

Wait till he hears the new singer... REACT TO CRY THUNDER!!!!!

[@18wheeler77]

ZackOvAllTrades he’s ok!

[@pascalkronshage171]

​@Rufus McDoofus I think the new singer is the better singer but I think, he don´t fit into Dragonforce.

[@sovereignrises2819]

The old singer in this video looks like weird Al with that hair lolol

[@andramaulana8015]

Herman Li is so good he even gave a closeup of his solo knowing not that many people can copy it...

[@Mordred8625]

Blind Guardian - Mirror Mirror

[@GeoBize]

And then there was silence... or Imaginations from the otherside

[@AnthemOfChaos289]

Mannox86 man haven't listened to BG IN AGES. thanks for suggesting it :D

[@iBoss818]

On the wall

[@KamikazeWeed]

OMG YEEES HE GOTTA DO IT !

[@jaydee1982.1]

But a live performance - Blind Guardian is, unlike dragonforce, actually able to play all songs live ;)

[@Joshb6498]

Mastodon- Blood and Thunder

[@paok4ever1926]

Steve Vai - tender surrender

[@smososoms]

Steve Vai- BAD HORSIE!!!!

[@Pattorihanzo]

Yeah....Steve’s unbelievable solo in that song and the building of the song just blows me away.

[@helltioeverygames]

I cry everytime i hear this song,EPIC.

[@kl3847]

Square Hammer- Ghost. Do it Plez.

[@Quiltfish]

Drew Zaio Followed by He Is. Please.

[@SuperKingman210]

Drew Zaio YES!

[@SuperKingman210]

Quiltfish also yes!

[@martijnj3508]

Yes please

[@erikarnald419]

Drew Zaio, Meh Square Hammer is basically a pop song. He Should listen to Cirice or Year Zero

[@nickdrage5774]

Rob Zombie - Dragula

[@mattdoesstuff8987]

Can they play Smoke On The Water though?

[@TheNightOwl11683]

They covered Johnny Cash's "Ring Of Fire". God only knows what they would do to Smoke On The Water

[@KingGrim19XX]

Probably, most likely the entire song in les then a minute

[@TheNightOwl11683]

@@KingGrim19XX 3 minutes 13 seconds to be exact. They have to throw a guitar instrumental section in there. It is Dragonforce after all - kzbin.info/www/bejne/onWYcpR5gNSqY68

[@haffikaffi1019]

But what about slow ride on easy?

[@manaskulkarni3117]

Can they play Wonderwall though?

[@ranwolf1240]

You can practically see Alex's brain dripping out of his ears during the solo ^_^