HOW ARE THEY SO GOOD?! Kim Dracula "70 Thorns" Reaction by Metal Vocal Coach

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[@Ewright85]

Mark are you guys gonna tour the US? I’d love to see you guys live and I’m an hour from Dallas

[@KardavoxAcademy]

@@Ewright85 I wish! Unfortunately Kardashev remains a studio band for the foreseeable future :(

[@Ewright85]

@@KardavoxAcademy nonetheless you guys are phenomenal

[@shelbylisa3782]

Have you reviewed Ren yet?

[@lauras.6339]

I was around during the *album burning* So I had to hide my Ozzy and motley crue in neil diamond and K-tel records.

[@everrest8830]

Their song make me famous has legit Mongolian throat singing, absolutely insane talent.

[@toreba]

Dude I seriously love watching people react to Kim Dracula because of the amount of genres that get added into the mix. So great lol.

[@sebastiann3017]

Insane talent yes but If you can False Chord scream you can Mongolian Throat sing . Personally I learnt the other way round because I learnt Mongolian Throat singing for beatboxing. 2 years later I used it to learn to false chord scream .

[@fredrikmagnusson6469]

Yeah that section of the song makes me shiver

[@LadySilence]

Isnt that just a sample? I ve heard that exact same track from the Silent Hill Movie Franchise back in 2006

[@legendarym4817]

he cant do that thats why he dont react to that he only react to videos that he teach make me famous is a hard song impossible to copy

[@patchesm]

“That’s a lot of talent bundled up in one person, holy shit” Kim 3 seconds later playing the tightest drum solo of the year:

[@alexbowman4856]

😂😂😂

[@Bear-kl1qo]

💀💀💀

[@fredrikmagnusson6469]

Just the fact that Davis would collaborate with sucha new artist as Kim says a whole damn lot!

[@williamsmith6213]

From what I read it sounded like the collab was Davis's idea rather than Kim.

[@SeanCC]

@@williamsmith6213 that is even more validating. Especially considering how strong his previous collabs have been.

[@Brent_Hannan]

Please do their song "Make Me Famous," it will blow your mind.

[@GamingwithGrandmaTJ]

This ^

[@michaelmardling3152]

should of been his first song to listen to like everyone elses mostly. Then Drown

[@trazkiru8546]

Yessss

[@trazkiru8546]

Then do Drown both are fantastic

[@danielbeard7045]

The vocalist is 25 years old.... still blows my mind! 😳

[@culinarymercenary5831]

The look of Joy Kim has while watching Jonathan on a stage like a "treasured memory", is one of the best tributes to an influence Ive seen in a video.

[@theenechryael]

Please definitely get Kim on the channel

[@williamsantiago9480]

To be honest it would be amazing if kim gets a video on the channel

[@hannahmiller5515]

Yes please! I think his first album comes out near the end of this month

[@meganhausman1443]

Kim sounds exactly the same live as their recorded tracks. Insane talent is right. I am so glad I’ve been able to see them at the two tours they have been a part of/done. Nice reaction!

[@qtshazehouse5345]

He actually played everything. Guitar, trumpet, drums, bass, and vocals. This person is unique

[@Melodomy]

the drums are midi

[@Jax2678]

Where did u get this info from?

[@qtshazehouse5345]

Well just speaking from shots in the video

[@CrimsonCrowess]

@@qtshazehouse5345 then you would be wrong. you can't go by the video, especially since Kim wasn't once playing the trumpet. I read that they do play drums, but as far as instruments go, I think that's it. I haven't heard about bass or any kind of guitar.

[@qtshazehouse5345]

@Rachel8260 cool thanks for the info.

[@aj_5339]

I love the potential symbolism of giving Davis the cleanest parts of the core song, almost a "the next gen is carrying the torch well" message

[@shslmood2890]

I never considered that. That’s a really cool take on it!!

[@johnzelonis7735]

LISTEN TO MAKE ME FAMOUS !!! the throat singing and style throughout the song is even more intense you'll eat it up.

[@shakadeeno32]

Yup agreeee

[@MQMads134]

Wow you perfectly described why I love how unique their work is: “Genre fusion without genre confusion”

[@aenema133]

DEFINITELY have to check out Make Me Famous by Kim Dracula. You’ll love it.

[@hunterlail6112]

I love that you know the talent it takes to do this shit. Respect for real.

[@Bsavage2672]

Kim dracula is the Ditto of vocals. He can copy any vocal style and nail it perfectly

[@flaviasantiago3496]

You are amazing! I love how you explain what they are doing to their voice! You make it seem so easy

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Hey, with enough hard work, practice, and years of focus - it is easy! :P

[@TaraConti]

I read that Sam Wellings (aka “Kim Dracula”) mom is a vocal coach. Not sure if it’s true but it does make sense. You’re gonna love going down the Kim Dracula rabbit hole! Lol The kid has incredible talent!

[@cake94309]

The part about their mum being a vocal coach is actually false, they confirmed they are self taught

[@mr.hyde.online]

I've also heard they started out as a drummer, which you can see in the video

[@SaiyanCherry]

Should do more reaction to his other music videos & his song “My Confession”. He is out of this world

[@Firey808]

Killdozer is a good one too

[@disequalone]

This is about to get weird. It's like Dani filth ate a Dani filth and this eating caused Dani a pregnancy so he birthed out a genderless Dani Dani baby and named it Kim. This baby grew up listening to rap, black metal, and pop then created a John Davis style love child. This is that child.

[@DrDipsh1t]

Agreed. I was thinking child of Dani filth and king diamond with some Korn and alt metal casserole

[@IllustriousCrocoduck]

That description was just grotesque enough to be... Perfect

[@MichelleTremblay]

Damn

[@susannamiscera2401]

This comment 😂😂😂 perfection!

[@ashleyrowland2123]

I’m not a heavy metal fan at all but love Kim Dracula’s ability to fuse Trap/Metal/EDM/Jazz/Thrash/Rock and many more genres so flawlessly as well as his vocal range and general talent and diversity has made me an instant fan. And your reaction of his music is by far the best I’ve seen, the way you break down the vocals is awesome and I think it would be great if you could get Kim Dracula on the channel for an interview as I haven’t found any on KZbin yet if him.

[@ashleyrowland2123]

I've been converted guys 🤣, since being introducedto Kim Draculas music, I have since listenned to Falling in Reverse and a few other bands, I'm now into way more heavy metal haha

[@CrimsonCrowess]

they/them, not he/him/his.

[@TheTheAndreiasantos]

​@@ashleyrowland2123I love when people convert to Metal haha! Listen to Tallah 😉

[@Ewright85]

Kim Dracula is a ONE man band. Sam Wellings (Kim Dracula is a drummer/guitarist whose mother was a vocal coach). The perfect amalgam

[@pjameson1981]

Kim Dracula is so fucking awesome.. the amount of pure talent that he has and range is just ridiculous. Absolutely love what he's doing

[@natashasteds]

"Bars! Shit!" This reaction had me cracking up! Such a good reaction to a wild song. I've been obsessed with Kim Dracula since I watched the video for "70 Thornes" 3 days ago. "Make Me Famous" and "Drown" are awesome as well.

[@poorlifedecisions5357]

You have to check out Make Me Famous immediately

[@galacticriminalx]

Easily my FAVOURITE from you yet!! I'm LOL'ing endlessly at ur mind blowedness!!

[@Death_metal_Dibby]

Drown, and make me famous are the next tracks to check out. I'm so Glad Kim is gaining some momentum, he's from our most isolated part of Australia 🤘

[@slipknot95maggot]

Yes I did just get put on to Kim from this vid. I owe you and the recommender a thank you. This, Make Me Famous and Drown are all fuccing dope af. Haven't even heard other songs yet, I just keep playing those three. So, thank you

[@N3kr0s_420]

This is the 1st song of theirs that I heard, and I was blown away and became hooked

[@OmegaKenelly]

Kim is my hero. They really got me into practicing new vocal techniques. Their music is just so unique and different. I could binge listen to it all day to be honest. And the amount of talent this person has is fucking insane. I’d like to see Simon Cowell’s take on it lol.

[@jaredstuck4340]

I grow up in the 80s lining to zeppelin motley Crue slayer witch I love but this guy is going to be one of new best out there can't wait to get new CD dam great

[@kevinking1566]

I'm also just discovering Kim Dracula. Save some talent for the rest of us, man! Brilliant.

[@juniorgonzalez9201]

Holy fvck, your vocals are insane bro

[@Kimdraculadavis]

It’s my favourite song ever they’re absolute amazing

[@BigBearNV]

Great Reaction, please react to more Kim Dracula!

[@ternioneful]

You absolutely HAVE TO do "Make me Famous". It will blow your mind.

[@shakadeeno32]

I second that

[@schauschau2552]

i love going thru reaction channels reacting to kim dracula and seeing the myriad of emotions every reactor goes thru

[@Rh11993]

Im so excited seeing Kim covered by vocal coaches. Such a big fan of Kim, their talent and ability to work so many genres into a single song, makes my soul happy aha. 🖤

[@HyenaKarina]

As others said, " Make me famous" will make your brain explode! Its truely amazing 🖤

[@lovelyrenee6395]

I absolutely love kim dracula!!! His talent is off the charts!!!

[@lubizzle8670]

I agree with you, there’s a ton of music/bands that try and emulate and replicate what we’ve loved for many years and end up sounding generic and unoriginal,whereas Kim takes everything we’ve loved over the years and blends that together with a more newer sound which makes him so much more creative and unique. Kim is insanely talented and the music video for this, Drown and Make me famous are like watching a movie! I’m so glad they’ve been given the ability (and money) to produce such high quality music and music videos! Loved your reaction/review! New subscriber here 😊 love from the UK

[@KTheStruggler]

I love seeing music like this. Definitely not my cup of tea but the sheer talent is undeniable!

[@ebw16256]

I literally looked to see if kardavox had a video on Dracula yesterday. That whistle tone is the cleanest I have ever heard.

[@wilson9d71]

Jonathan Davi’s is such a legend let Kim shine and still rocked a killer chorus for the song

[@3divsdeep]

Only just getting around to this video now but you absolutely have to check out the entire album, it blends so many sounds and influences together, easily best album of 2023

[@MihaiPlay]

@KardavoxAcademy Kim Dracula is an excellent performer of cover music I adore this artist for his interpreted demonic image and created good performance clips!!!🎃🎃🎃

[@megan4799]

Please react to more of their songs! Make Me Famous is my favorite of theirs

[@Matjo7588dk]

Not sure what I just watched. But I sort of love it. Also loved the way they did the mini theater for Korn. Awesome way of showing it.

[@TheeFinchLynch]

Love them. Really want to see them live.

[@Abremoch]

Kim Dracula is a musical genius!! You NEED to check his other songs which are even crazier. Apparently, I read his mom is a vocal coach.

[@sistemaalternativo7334]

i love your reaction, also you are so talent, obrigado

[@amoremorte3330333]

love the brass he throws in to each song!

[@tonettebland8127]

We saw him open for 3 Days Grace and Avenged and just 30 minutes blew my mind. We had to see him again March 16 in Mpls. We got a little over an hour but it was still not enough! He held up a whip and then busted out with the song " Whip It"!! So much fun! 😊

[@jodavis650]

I had the same reaction, awesome ball of talent

[@Siendorf]

cant wait for the album!!!

[@agateomania712]

For your info: Kim’s whole new album just came out I reccommend literally any of their new tracks! There are songs with way harsher vocals now and I’m like WHOAAAA

[@derekcollier7508]

your reaction says it all bro... i am so totally fucked up myself about everything in this video...Kim Dracula is showing us right now real time that the future of our metal genre is in great hands....that makes me so happy because there was a point in my time where i was worried where all the metalheads had disappeared to....WE'RE MAKING A COMEBACK BABY AND I DO BELIEVE ONCE AGAIN WE HAVE ARRIVED!!!!!!

[@shakadeeno32]

I was introduced to them same way cept live saturday night in wpb Florida they did not dissapoint

[@timhutchinson8485]

Wow. I wasn't expecting the power-metal belting in this.

[@FearTheRook]

This was like the coolest thing I’ve heard in a hot minute. Please get them on :)

[@03cyncity]

Kim Dracula is their stage name from a deftones song. They are hella talented. Plays the drums, guitar etc. You really should check out their other songs. They only have two with videos. Make Me Famous and Drown. But I love every single song they have out. From KillDozen to The Bard’s Last Note. They are absolutely amazing and hella talented. Check out the other videos. Especially make me famous. It will blow your mind. I’m obsessed with this human

[@TonyBolognai]

Kim Dracula is one person….not the band

[@CrimsonCrowess]

they now also have videos for "Death by Designer" and "Superhero".

[@TheTheAndreiasantos]

​@@TonyBolognaiI'm also a bit confused about everyone referring to him as "they" but maybe it's because he's both a "he" and a "she" (?) 😵

[@brennahoward1480]

Please also watch Make Me Famous by Kim Dracula. His vocal variation blows my mind

[@amoremorte3330333]

yes a mixture of genres good catch !

[@lastditch727]

I didn't want the song to end. Gotta check this guy out.

[@amoremorte3330333]

that air raid scream should of brought back memories of king diamond!

[@RebelInTheF.D.G]

Pretty wild going from Priest to Korn to H09909 in just a few minutes. Bananas.

[@lisaviscotha9723]

This is my favorite Kim Dracula reaction out there! Please please do more! Make Me Famous, Drown, Superhero, Death Before Designer. I want to hear your views and vocal interpretations so badly!!!

[@Firey808]

I like to listen to kim dracula too, I have a playlist with 19 songs of him.

[@galacticriminalx]

Genius Stuff 🤘😁 ANOTHER Great Analysis!!

[@CrimsonCrowess]

thank you THANK YOU for reacting to this. Kim needs metal vocal coaches (honestly didn't know that was a thing) doing this, not your average vocal coaches (the last one I watched just whined about the video ("Make Me Famous". YOU NEED TO REACT TO THAT AS WELL!!!) and didn't say ANYTHING about Kim's talent). also, thank you for using their proper pronouns.

[@Shiznittlebizbampop1]

When the trumpets came back in, that is as close to Ska as I ever want to get again, anyone that was listening to metal and just exploring music around 06'-08' will definitely understand where I'm coming from...... But I still will listen to When Wverything Goes Numb by Streetlight Manifesto like 3 times a year lolol that's my "Ska limit" only 1 song from 1 band that like 99.7% of people my age even know exists LMAO

[@TalkingMuteToday]

This is my favorite reaction I have seen of this song😂

[@solisdruid8442]

So, it wasn't just my brain that exploded from the first time hearing this?! Good to now..

[@toreba]

100% you need to listen to Make Me Famous if you want to see another intense mix of styles. So great :)

[@Dachsbuns_Plays]

He’s from Australia too! Love seeing more Australians getting recognised ❤

[@Gudleif13]

DEFINITELY have to check out Make Me Famous by Kim Dracula

[@wildfire13]

Kims old band was jesterpose. He has been promising the album with be wild.. huge fan, very talented

[@galacticriminalx]

What about Tallah tho? Bringing NuMetal to today's modern metal 😋

[@yojomojo]

i said it before, its like all my favorite bands in one band lol

[@theP3rson50]

Ghostemane is the first person I was introduced to who does the false chord talking thing and I’m addicted

[@hays9008]

Kim Dracs mum is reported as a vocal coach. Everyone wants Kim (Samuel Wellings).

[@RebelInTheF.D.G]

"I mean... y'know... Of, like... Korn fame? That guy? Idk" lmao. "Y'know... Halford... Of Judas Priest fame? Maybe you've heard of em?" Kim is Priest, Korn, City Morgue, Maiden, Idek what else. One of the most legit sounds I've heard in a minute. It's not a game for them, for sure.

[@hatempire]

Is that last scene a nod to Joey Jordison in the aesthetic of All Hope Is Gone years? I read that Kim Dracula started as a drummer and even saw a screenshot of Kim talking about how Joey is influential. From the scene at 12:37, looks like some real chops, not just mimicking. I wouldn't be surprised if it meant to be a homage.

[@jamesgaston2745]

Kim is one of those really bizarre acts that just remind me of a modern Mr. Bungle. Fingers crossed they have the same ability to adapt and continue on like Mike Patton has.

[@Philbrey]

"What the fuuuuuck" LOL!!!!

[@nonoedforyou]

the first minute of the song where you answered with "what the hell"...yeah, that was exactly my reaction aswell xD

[@sandy3028]

🤣🤣😭🤣🤣 Funny, also this channel deserves so much more subscribers, Mark ur awesome 🤘

[@ScarsandShadows]

Crazy mad skills. I have always wanted to try hardcore vocals, but I am too much of a sappy songwriter🤣 So I will stick with my tearjerker songs. Kim Dracula is brilliant.

[@lilnoddyy7600]

You really need to watch make me famous, it is his best song yet and by far has the most range of instruments and vocals in any metal song I've seen in a long time, deffinatly worth the watch

[@joshuanewton8769]

Kim dracula is 25 years old I look it up damn he is young

[@FMLPanda123]

As far as I've heard, Kim's Mother is a Vocal Coach, so they definitely have had "training" of sorts via their mum's work. Which is largely why you are hearing a shit ton of talent coming out of a 25 year old. Kim also started off as a Drummer before they started off singing/rapping, I think the drums are midi in this song, but based on the Instagram and Tiktok posts from around the time that this would have been in production I think that was down to recording live drums, them not sounding right and falling back on the Midi stuff.

[@sallylovescats]

Kim said in his recent AMA on their dc server that they’re self taught and the rumors about their mother aren’t true

[@FMLPanda123]

@@sallylovescats If anything that makes their talent even more impressive, thanks for enlightening us :D

[@Phattypimp83]

The opening bass riff is “tired of sleep” by hed pe sped up a bit

[@Mylesfinch]

Their mom is a vocal coach! Definitely have training

[@SAINT_SPYRO]

11:45 according to his old tik toks (cuz yes he came from there) he been in multiple bands. I dont rly remember how long but i m pretty sure he started young.. something like around 15 yo. So he has experience but yeah... His talent is unmatched and him doing his own thing is better for him than being in any band with limitation. He can even make beats so I wouldnt be surprised if he made most of that sound.

[@goodlookingtimers]

Blindsided is the right way to put it. But blindsided in an awesome way

[@Tristanrgreene11]

As a drummer, sounds like this is a kim drummer killa as well wow.

[@AriesFae]

Kim makes Tik Toks. That's how I discovered them. He was promoting their song Killdozer a few years ago.

[@ImFrantic]

I discovered this song a few days ago (My mom showed it to me) and I was soo confused 😅 It's just 69 different genres in one song

[@ZiggyOwlGG]

From what I read they had a band before kim dracula. Also I think they said his mother was a vocalist also.

[@shahin9965]

The korn baseline in the beginning and the ode to cradle of filth had me

[@flp2000]

Kim is my favorite artist