Hip-Hop Head's FIRST TIME Hearing INSOMNIUM - "While We Sleep" Reaction

[@evilbeetles9315]

Welcome to Insomnium, Alex. You have been elevated.

[@zachbohemian]

i been elevated

[@ASuspiciousLink]

Yas

[@blogps3experts]

Insomnium is just pure magic!!!

[@The_Real_Frisbee]

So glad he's getting away from mainstream metal.

[@tanshaomala]

This is the perfect way to describe discovering Insomnium. It’s exactly the way I felt when I first heard them years ago. Once you discover their music and delve into their lyrics, you reach some sort of deeper revelation of this world and the human condition. It changes you.

[@barroomhero134]

Insomnium is one of a kind. You have to listen to Winter's Gate in its entirety

[@xenomorph2056]

MULTIPLE times!

[@jug1415]

DeathScythe just a fucking master piece, one of the best albums I’ve ever heard and it does not make sense to listen it separated

[@xenomorph2056]

@@jug1415 100% agreed!

[@navinavrep]

Pink floyd in melodic death metal...

[@onearthonelegion]

With good whisky

[@ColdFear22]

Insomnium has been one of my favorite bands for a very long time. They're so good.

[@TheDretch]

Me too!

[@Morfeusm]

Me tooo!!!

[@festivecatto]

couldn't agree more.. best band ever, has no bad song.

[@1trepid]

@@festivecatto no bad song indeed. The secret of awesome bands !

[@boristheblade569]

Damn! Its time for Dark tranquillity!

[@Dieskim666]

yes!!!!

[@jeremyhenson6889]

So many good dark tranquility songs: miserys crown, lost to apathy, haven... I could keep going.

[@viktorshvets9670]

Yes! Start the MDM wave!

[@boristheblade569]

Cant deny that Insomnium is my fav mdm band of all time+omnium gatherum+dark tranquillity+wolfheart

[@Sabertooth411]

Dark Tranquillity! Best Melodeath Band ever 😍

[@KaSousek58]

I'm glad that you enjoyed this song. Its one of the songs that everyone who explores metal should hear at least once, even if they are not into this particular sub-genre.

[@Kronix86]

Yea myself not usually into this genre but this is a pretty sweet song. Definitely going to have to check out more of their stuff.

[@notchjohnson2540]

@@Kronix86 I recommend their album Across The Dark!

[@spencemccavera5081]

I don't listen to a lot of growling but that song was excellence, instrumentally fkn brilliant

[@mustainerocks124]

Their album Winters Gate is awesome, guys you should check it out

[@AL-wj9qe]

Ryan Galloway cool man check out The Promethean Song then you won’t be disappointed :)

[@razzor4708]

For me, Insomnium are not just a metal band. They're something entirely else. A true piece of art

[@yksi1one]

Dark Tranquillity - Misery's Crown

[@christophersmith588]

Anything DT!

[@sugoruyo]

christophersmith588 especially from The Gallery.

[@christophersmith588]

@@sugoruyo Classic!

[@mikey.sdg-692]

yesyesyesYESYES

[@brianblackm9218]

Totally agree the best

[@jitteryzeitgeist]

Insomnium is a special band. All of their music is rich with emotion and excellent writing. One of my all time favorites.

[@benzskyeshxc96]

One of the best in melodic death metal scene.

[@rathernot3839]

These guys and Amon Amarth are pretty much the only melodic death metal bands I like

[@lightsidemaster]

@@rathernot3839 Are you me? How is it that I don't like death metal in general but love Insomnium and Amon Amarth to death?

[@rathernot3839]

@@lightsidemaster no I love regular/technical/brutal death metal I do not like most melo death is what I'm saying

[@MetalForever895]

Lyrics: When your heart gives out and your love collapses When the hand that never lets go is there no more When you reap and sow only throe and resentment When there's no one else but you to blame for When all you ever wish for is to go back once more When all you ever wish for is to change it all When all you feel is remorse, pain and regret When you dwell in the past unable to move on And we drift far away in our dreams Gather further distance while we sleep Build a wall of glass thick and deep We hear but choose not to listen And we drift far away in our dreams Gather further distance while we sleep Set all the bridges in flaming fire Leave all the love we had behind When you realize that your life is a one-way road When you realize that there's no point of return When you understand that you can't go back anymore When you understand you can only move onwards And we drift far away in our dreams Gather further distance while we sleep Build a wall of glass thick and deep We hear but choose not to listen And we drift far away in our dreams Gather further distance while we sleep Set all the bridges in flaming fire Leave all the love we had behind Slow down We need to slow down We need to slow down so I can catch you We need to slow down so I can catch you We need to slow down so you can catch me We need to slow down so I can catch you We need to slow down so you can catch me Slow down

[@lucam8094]

dark tranquillity - lost to apathy

[@Werewolf914]

Insomnium is easily the best Melodic Death Metal band, One For Sorrow, When the Last Wave Broke, and The Harrowing Years are also amazing songs. Also still waiting for Epilogue by Fleshgod Apocalypse.

[@luhpelegrini]

I will only say one thing... Be'lakor. The rest I agree with you.

[@jonm4965]

Mors Principium est is also fantastic

[@Werewolf914]

Haven't heard anything by Be'lakor yet, I'll have to look them up.

[@christophersmith588]

Dark Tranquillity are still kings but Omnium Gatherum are killing it as well as Belakor.

[@tripxez8478]

I cant pick a favorite insomnium song. Only a few bands do that to me.

[@milangabris8101]

Time for Be'lakor - Fraught live ( melodic death metal band from Australia)

[@xXAnthony619Xx]

I listened to a few albums from Be'lakor on KZbin but never watched them live. Absolutely perfect execution. Bad ass recommendation. Although, I think Alex still needs cleans to fall back on in order to fully enjoy a Metal song still, but that's just speculation.

[@robertkozik6255]

Or Countless Skies

[@zinatoplays]

i've been requesting Be'lakor for so many time.. But it's better to react to some studio song first, like Abeyance or Countless Skies

[@Krivic97]

Definitely Fraught

[@derpherpula592]

Finally a Be'lakor request has a good amount of likes. Any song by Be'lakor is great

[@caseycornett5182]

Finally listening to Insomnium. Many of us have been trying to get you to listen to them for a long, long time. The next time you revisit insomnium(hopefully soon) you should check out through the shadows or weather the storm. Both songs are sonically incredible and have very strong messages. You should also check out dark tranquility songs like clearing skies(for a new example) and of Melancholy Burning(a classic song from them)

[@OrmyGaming]

He needs to listen to weather the storm. It's one of my favorite songs of all time. It blew my mind when it came out. Didn't think they could get any better but they proved me wrong.

[@TheSoberDoc_]

Daughter of the Moon or Song of the Forlorn Son would be amazing too.

[@nikolindqvist]

Weather the storm feat Mikael Stanne is great way to get know Dark Tranquillity also. Love both bands❤

[@asore23]

If you like Insomnium, then you must listen to Omnium Gatherum "the unknowing" (the lead guitarist plays in both bands)

[@ravenwda007]

A 1000 times yes

[@lawrencefichardt729]

He should definitely react to Omnium Gatherum

[@sandrasilver16]

Yeees thats my favorite song ever!

[@MyWeedgrower]

i think both guitarist play in both now

[@flipemoff1836]

Don't hate me for saying this but I love OG even better than Insomnium. Went to their live show three months ago and was completely blown away! Jukka's growls are soooo delicious! And their contact with the audience was beyond perfect. Came out of the show crying like a little girl 😊😊😊

[@Jenicide79]

Alex this was my first time hearing this song as well and I was equally impressed. I love it!!

[@staystrongjoseph]

Check out DOWN WITH THE SUN from them!

[@FemaleMetalLover]

Septicflesh - Portrait of a Headless Man

[@RendiBankatazhaba]

\m/

[@KuttyCalBaby]

Prometheus!

[@tyxproductions8149]

Ennemy of Truth is even better to be honest!!

[@FemaleMetalLover]

Hmm coming to think of it, I think Prototype is the most diverse song and hthe best to introduce someone new. But I think a visual video, e.g. Prometheus or Portrait of a Headless Man can amplify the experience for him.

[@jorgejesus5287]

Esoptron :p

[@timomastosalo]

This growling is actually believable. I usually can't stand them, because so often they sound like teenage bost - 'being scary'. But this sounds like real suffering in the voice, like with compassion, empathy - and it turns out impressive and captivating, when usually the growls kill me the mood.

[@michaelforsythe4335]

Insomnium was the band that single-handedly turned me on to death metal. I never was into the 'growls' either; never understood them. Then came Insomnium. Put it this way - since the first time I popped 'One For Sorrow' into my CD player, I've seen them play live over 10 times and have had to travel each time. Met them multiple times. Very good guys.

[@xenofongiagkou4673]

Dark Tranquility - Lost to Apathy

[@cliftonjames785]

Or terminus, misery's crown, zero distance, or forward momentum

[@CheckOutThatGrooveYo]

Bro I think you've already earned the title of Metalhead 🤘

[@ericnoren3142]

Dark Tranquillity - Therein. They are the fathers of melodic deathmetal

[@christophersmith588]

Yes, I've been saying this for so long. I hope he eventually does them. They are the Kings.

[@dmphax]

I have been a fan of DT for nearly 20 years, everything they put out there is incredible.

[@SpaghettiWithMeatSauce]

Definitely needs to be looked at! Amazing song

[@ryukenjitsu]

Yeah he needs to react DT!

[@halox3xdraven]

Terminus is great too

[@BLITZ0100]

We need to see some more insomnium, my favorite insomnium songs are the "promethean song", "lose to night" and "through the shadows" all three of them are at least as good as "while we sleep" is. Love these videos, keep up the awesome work!

[@Pancorania]

Or Ephemeral, that or lose to night are my favourites I reckon!

[@ravenwda007]

Every Hour Wounds Against The Stream Unsung Lay the Ghost to Rest Black Heart Rebellion Winters Gate

[@SpaghettiWithMeatSauce]

Drawn to Black!!

[@diego_meira]

Mine are While We Sleep (obviously), Devoid of Caring, The Lay of Autumn, When the Last Wave Broke and Ephemeral.

[@mstrelokm6023]

For me, Only one who waits is still top. One of the most powerfull lyrics I have ever heard

[@loys5512]

Architects - Modern Misery, Royal Beggars or Holly Hell

[@serhatmuratasbit206]

Yeah!

[@sykes_sw]

dat is metalcore

[@iragalini9844]

Doomsday and Hereafter is pretty good too

[@jacquelinevaldemar7090]

Architects 🖤

[@mervinffs]

everytime i hear their songs im surprised how good they are, absolutely amazing band!

[@droptaus8681]

In the groves of death - insomnium

[@MA-ls4lb]

Anything off Above the Weeping World in my opinion.

[@satricon]

wow, you feelin the growls for the first time.. thats fucking huge! So glad i get to see your journey!

[@estwrios3983]

miserys crown dark tranquility

[@luciencrestfallen1143]

I actually really like how you started to understand the music, knowing (or at least thinking that you know) when to expect solo, when to expect the bridge to end and chorus to start, when to expect breakdown, I can see it on your face, the anticipation for the next song segment to come. It is really great to see the journey you took and the understanding you acquired. Great job man.

[@BigDenk]

Gojira -The Art Of Dying

[@arsenaljt]

One of my favorit songs, this gives me goosbumps everytime i hear the song.

[@bigice4960]

Now Winter's Gate could be your next album that you react as a whole, as you did with Rust in Peace. Winter's Gate by Insomnium is a masterpiece! An atmospheric and melodic black metal album, with acoustic guitars and piano, and very poetic.

[@drumotastic]

Big Ice Haha. Would love to see someone react to a 40 minute song! It is super epic though. Truly a composition!!

[@MegaMed99]

that ain't melodic black my dude

[@theearthrexden]

I freakin love Insomnium, while we sleep, valediction, though the shadows and heart like a grave are all works of art. All worthy of a reaction vid

[@ianbowman297]

How about some Celtic metal and react to some Eluveitie?? They're dope af and I think that you will adore them.

[@sugoruyo]

Ian Bowman one of the two singles would be interesting. Or a classic would do fine.

[@ianbowman297]

@@sugoruyo Maybe Ategnatos, Rebirth or Epona. Those are my three top favourites by them. But I still adore all of their music.

[@mikem1457]

He did "King" 3 months ago though. Would love more Eluveitie.

[@ianbowman297]

@@mikem1457 Yeah. WE NEED MORE!!!!!!

[@truesnuh4781]

Glad you took in this song Alex. This song is my pinnacle favourite from Insomnium. Great reaction and glad you liked it!

[@Hunter02]

Ok so, if you liked, try Swallow the Sun - Cathedral Walls/Firelights... Thery're awesome. Doom melodic death 👌🤘

[@nightvisitor6079]

I think "Rooms and Shadows" would be an easier entry to that band. But I don't know if he is ready for them...

[@Beta4Life]

Honestly I think Upon the Water is a great intro to Swallow the Sun. The entire When a Shadow album is great, and is nice to build into Songs from the North, then further back where they are less melodic and more doom. I have really enjoyed the evolution of Swallow the Sun over the years, and honestly think their discography in reverse is pretty much the perfect entry point into MDM and Doom Metal.

[@nightvisitor6079]

Yeah, Upon The Water would also be a good entry. I just thought it would be better not to start with something as emotionally loaded as the latest album...

[@Madebysilence]

There is also new moon. But first song I heard from swallow the sun was plague of butterflies

[@thorwulfx1]

They are SOOO GOOOD live! Insomnium is one of the most consistent bands in the genre. They've been cooking right from their first album, only adding nuances and flair with each release.

[@theicedevil]

Saying, "It's just sceaming" is like me saying that rap is just talking. Shit, most modern pop is just talking into a computer and letting the computer turn your voice into singing. At least that screaming is real.

[@TheBryden]

Man after so many years this song still gives me chills. Im not even through watching your reaction and had to comment, Such a good band man really special.

[@RistoWeasel]

For sure you must try "Through The Shadows", and "Weather The Storm" by INSOMNIUM ;)

[@zzaradina]

I loooooooved this reaction! I must admit, this was also my first time hearing the song even though I've seen the band live. But I had a great time reacting to the song with you!

[@HiljaisetAskeleet]

Pls react to Wolfheart - Any song!

[@todellsworth1235]

The flood

[@Icarmaiden]

Before the dawn :3

[@autumnempy]

Routa Pt 2! or Hunt \m/

[@robpaul7544]

Zero Gravity .. any day, every day

[@TheDeathexen]

strenght and valour

[@ExaltedMarauder]

How am I just now seeing that you already did a reaction video to my favorite metal band?! At any case, I'm so glad you liked it Alex!

[@cesarcorinthians]

what about BLIND GUARDIAN - MIRROR MIRROR?

[@Galadhon]

Or Valhalla or The Bards Song

[@derjohnnyb90]

any blind guardian song at this point tbh, we've been asking for ages

[@StefanoMei]

Yesss

[@Maverick842]

But what version of Mirror Mirror? Ultimately I’d have to say the album version. The live versions would give you something more interesting to watch, but with their production levels, the live songs really benefit from knowing the studio versions.

[@metalhead82891]

What @Cesar_ Groo said.

[@1sad_latvianboi707]

Thanks for finally checking them out. I haven't came across any other bands that can deliver so much sadness and melancholy, pain and sorrow, peace and anger while still being uplifting and energetic...all at the same time

[@sigururulfsson537]

This song is one of my favorites by them

[@OwnedByGalatea]

This song must have the most truth seeking lyrics ever created, towards life.... such brilliance!!

[@Haoshira]

Insomnium, best band of Death Melo ever

[@jugi1850]

Ah, finally! I was just about to go to sleep when a notification popped up. I'm glad you loved the song as I was sure you would! I truly hope you'll try more songs from them. :)

[@Combat-r4w]

Symphony of destruction

[@henriquespencer8644]

Yeeeeeeeeahhhh \m/

[@hasselnutz]

One of my favorite bands since 2004! I'm happy that you finally made a reaction video of one of their songs and I hope you have time to listen to this song many times over and who knows - maybe even some other songs from them ;)

[@matiasnissinen3187]

Please react to Nightwish - The Greatest Show on Earth (Live at Tampere) Kalmah - Take Me Away Epica - Sancta terra live with Floor Jansen

[@munniharppukostaja4702]

Suomi perkele

[@EduardoPereira-xy5ki]

OMG!!! Thanks a lot Alex!!! I´ve been waiting so long for this!!

[@radekkolar7073]

Try Ephemeral :D :D

[@dragonblazer96]

Been waiting forever for this reaction. So glad you got around to it

[@emilianobernal7274]

I think you are ready to hear some Be'lakor: The Smoke of Many Fires.

[@tripxez8478]

Yes!!! I think he is ready now

[@amarok9097]

Just do it

[@adamant_3337]

I’m so glad you finally react to these guys!!!! If you ever get a chance to see them live, go!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@aleathtuthranduriel]

Swallow the sun - Here on the Black Earth !!!

[@patdion1161]

Having your videos makes my day. The last 4 months have been very hard for me, big changes. You keep me grounded with your content and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the positive vibes. Much love

[@de0x35]

Gojira - The Gift Of Guilt (Live at Brixton Academy, London)

[@crazyjc8460]

So glad you like this song. The melody alone is beautiful beyond words. More Insomnium please

[@LiesThatBind]

Great reaction! Now do one for Dark Tranquillity - Iridium or Misery's Crown

[@Edenscribable]

That 1st solo gets me everytime. It's just frigin beautiful.

[@trissiB4mV]

When do we finally get the architects- "royal beggars" reaction? Bro it's requested under every video with huge amounts of likes...

[@andrewcook6608]

I find Insomnium to be really soothing. I like listening to them when I'm stressed, and it helps my emotions calm.

[@jamesdodds3745]

check out the new i prevail - bow down

[@Galadhon]

Ohh Please. Get on your knees and ...

[@lambofgod0086]

Fuck yes!!!

[@dinsceravs2374]

Dooo ittt!!

[@serhatmuratasbit206]

That song is AMAZING!!! I love new's I Prevail.

[@beatdroppinjay]

They went harder with it. Yes. Just yes.

[@chrismouton1985]

Dude, this song is beautiful. So glad you reacted to it!

[@pedrinhofernandez3228]

Epica consign to oblivion live AT THE ZENITH

[@BreathingTheory]

Fuck yes, glad you dug it man, this band has an incredible way of capturing that mellow sombre vibe and just enveloping you in it.

[@Brombit]

Do I have to mention Epica - Consign To Oblivion, live at Zenith? No, 'cause everyone else mentioned it ;)

[@greatgouda4792]

I rarely come across songs in my life that I believe to be extremely important to me but while we sleep is ... for some people lets just say its a window into the past and everything about yourself. I wish I could thank the band in person for creating this...there isn't words.

[@epicabrasilhistory2211]

Epica - consign to oblivion live at the zenith

[@omgkittenmewmew]

Freaking finally!! To me, Insomnium is the epitome of Melodic Death Metal, their music takes me places and makes me happy. There are so many more songs that you could check out by them, but what I can really recommend is to take 45 minutes out of your day, sit down, relax and just listen to Winter‘s Gate without interruption. It‘s their latest album, 45 minutes, 1 song. It will take you on an emotional rollercoaster where every single second is worth being on.

[@danninielsen8876]

You love Nightwish and Floor. You love Epic songs. I got one for ya ;) "Epica - Sancta Terra (feat Floor Jansen) Live Retrospect show" Not only do you get Floor´s awesome voice. It´s double up on the operatic voice as she features on this Epica song along side Simone Simon who also has an amazing voice. And the music bro. The music..... Holy shit :D You won´t regret this one :)

[@Precisionmetalheadx]

@Alex Hefner I'm so glad you finally got to my request since I joined your channel when you were under 30k subs. Anyways, glad you liked it and can relate. I recommend you check out, "Revelations" from the same album if you want a lyrically mind blowing song that will give you goosebumps. Have a great day and enjoy your weekend with your fiance.

[@JabroniBear]

Breakdown of Sanity - The Writer You are welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stndrd3608]

TheyCallMeDirty \m/ dont think he will enjoy them. It’s a Heavy Ass 4min breadown 😂

[@IvoryElvenson]

Heared this band for the first time, and I love those guys already!! The song reminded me of 'Only For The Weak', maybe because it's got the same catchiness, but this one's even better!! At first I mixed it up with another band called Insomnia, but they are not that well known. Thank You Alex, for reacting to this song, and thanks to all the Hefnerds requesting this song over and over again!!!

[@robbiemitchell8268]

Please React to Architects - Hereafter

[@MetalMark9]

Insomnium- mortal share, last statement, lay of the autumn, where the last wave broke, revelation, the day it all came down. Really anything. Great reaction man.

[@lulaocachaceiropresidiario6660]

Hey bro React to Epica -consign to oblivion live zenith

[@grandukeofnothing-at-all2574]

Que username maroto kkkkkkkkkk

[@mrsimonamon]

First band you have reacted to in a while that I haven't heard of. Melodic Death Metal is one of my favourite sub-genres. I am diggin' this! I'll be looking up more from these dudes.

[@gustavopintojunior6605]

Please React to Epica - consign to oblivion live zenith

[@Japinaaa]

And yes, i propably woke up my neighbours, when i saw this upload. THANK YOU ALEX FOR FINALLY DOING THIS, I KNEW YOU WOULD LOVE IT!!

[@jackfalcon2012]

Epica-Consign to oblivion (live at zenith)

[@dryad85]

Yup..they are my favorite band for a reason 🤘Great reation!

[@GODVINI]

React to Epica - epica consign to oblivion live zenith

[@capoditutticapos19]

How can you ever go back to hiphop after hearing this? The level of composition is on another level.

[@epicabrasil7462]

Epica - consign to oblivion live (zenith please)

[@FireAndDamnation]

Welcome to the world of Insomnium! hopefully you'll do more videos of them and see how deep their lyrics are.

[@trendkill3333]

React to some more Pantera. Listen to Domination or A New Level

[@Bloodyria]

Ayreon - The day that the world breaks down! Long epic song with 11 amazing singers! Yes, I'll keep requesting it

[@ЕкатеринаМеркушева-л3м]

React to Marilyn Manson - Long Hard Road Out Of Hell

[@remjuicepachuau4429]

the feeling you get in the closing solo is simply amazing

[@donnieb4205]

Tyr hold the heathen hammer high next please u awesome dude

[@tiinaaksberg8673]

I'm a bit late but I just discovered your channel and HOLY SHIT - you reacted to my favourite band. Instantly subscribed.

[@johannesreichegger5643]

Architects - Royal Beggars

[@andrewhart9310]

Finally some Insomnium! Nice choice! :) Definitely an incredible band for you to pick, not just melodically, but based on how often you talk about depression. Lyrically, this band frequently deals with depression.

[@Galadhon]

You type it wrong, i wanted While She Sleeps not While We Sleep, but cool video for sure ♥️. WSS just dropped new album and it's amazing but i think Anti-Social is the best Song from it.

[@AlexHefner]

Tobiias Seventeen I r reacted to while she sleeps

[@Galadhon]

@@AlexHefner But new album

[@mustainerocks124]

I'm so fucking happy that you reacted to this song, you know I'm dealing with something right now and this song perfectly shows what I have to do

[@justinbouck9010]

While she sleeps - anti social!

[@tripxez8478]

Nah the guilty party is more hype

[@henriquespencer8644]

Anthrax- Anti Social!!!

[@AX7razor]

My friend the world of Insomnium is beautiful! And this song is the brilliant choice to your debut to enter this beautiful world! \m/