KING'S X - Dogman (First Listen)

[@neilesposito5460]

Gretchen goes to Nebraska is an absolutely amazing album and my introduction to the band. After listening to it over and over they easily became one of my favorite bands

[@Grez72]

This is one of the greatest albums of all time. It's at the top of my stuck-on-a-deserted-island list. I've literally seen hundreds of bands live, and King's X is among the very best of them. I've probably seen them live the most (could be a tie with Rush). I never miss a King's X show when they're in town unless there is a funeral or someone is actively on fire and needs my help. Seriously, such a great band, such great dudes...if you're not already part of the fan base, do yourself a favor and get on board.

[@scottbrewer9676]

Or perhaps if you can't get your motorbike to crank? ;-)

[@paulhaab5839]

There are flies, and blue skies. Peace Love Faith PaulE

[@markgollihur3533]

I discovered - thanks to a friend - King's X when their second album (Gretchen) was the current one. I've been a fanatic ever since. I've seen them live at least 15-18 times. And later - through another friend - have been very fortunate to become quite friendly with the gentlemen in the band, hanging out with them before and after shows, at the NAMM show, and even at a private party or two. All three guys are stellar players and singers, as well as excellent people. Even 30 years in, they stay after every show and do a meet and greet with any fan willing to stay, through to the end of the (sometimes quite long) line. They're all smiles, hanging out the whole time, they generously give each fan their time and attention, and they don't blow anyone off. They are, truly, the "good guys" - and, oh... by the way, they make f***ing incredible music.

[@michaelespinosa9168]

Extreme - Saigon kick- king’s X = holy trinity of most talented, underrated and genre defying bands ever.

[@mrschusterpgjr]

Yep, all three of those bands are just killer. The new Jason Bieler project from Saigon Kick is really good in my opinion.

[@geraldhallahan5270]

That late 80's-early 90's window was a super creative time for music fans. All of those groups put out unique and extraordinary rock/pop/metal music that is just waiting to be rediscovered by some lucky kid that's bored with the Soundcloud culture.

[@holodeck71]

King's X, Galactic Cowboys and Atomic Opera. Now there's your Texas trio. All bands produced at one time or another by Sam Taylor.

[@cyberwockie]

Holy crap those would be my exact choices as well. We should be friends.

[@russbenoit6061]

One of my favorite bands since 1989. Just amazing musicians and people. All of their albums are great in their own way, but the first 4 albums (especially Gretchen) are just all-time classics. Thanks for doing a video on their stuff!

[@Vyan00]

I first met the guys in King's x in 1992 while following them on the Gathering of the Tribes tour. We caught up with them at the Boardwalk in Sacramento after the show, hanging out in the parking lot. They are the sweetest set of guys. We followed them again in 1994 for their Dogman tour from Fresno, SF to Denver.

[@rdh1130]

And they are so amazing live. All three amazing vocals

[@chriszilar3657]

Dude! We actually hung out with them when they opened for the Scorpions in Phx! They are awesome! We were literally standing next to the stage with them when the scorpions started their show! I will never forget it. Then when they came back thru phx as a headliner for Dogman…they recognized us and we got to watch their sound check! Hung out with Jerry Gaskell talking about books we were reading😆 it was awesome. One of THE greatest bands ever!!!!!

[@ShaneDiablo]

that's fantastic!

[@marcomazotti]

You made my day !!!! KX is my fav band since 30yrs, saw them more than 10times, KILLER ALWAYS :))))

[@johnk.2508]

I've been a huge fan of these guys since I listened to an advance promo of their song "Shot of Love" prior to the release of their first album. I've seen them live twice. The first time Dug was in a very negative place and the concert was good but not great. The second time I saw them I was 100% blown away! I've never met the band, but the guy I grew up next door to has been friends with them for many years. My three favorite albums are Dogman, Gretchen Goes To Nebraska, and Faith Hope Love. My three favorite songs are Dogman, Summerland, and Over My Head.

[@stephenlanthripe9973]

Saw KingsX In2002WithDioAndHammerfall.GreatLiveBandTotallyUnderatedBandVeryGenreDefying❗

[@mrschusterpgjr]

Shane thanks for doing this reaction. I love King's X they are great. So many great songs. I am loving your channel here. Great content.

[@RH-xs8gz]

Metal, soul, funk, blues, everything you could ask for in a band. I don’t know how these guys haven’t sold 100 million albums.

[@ccrider77]

Dogman is at the top of the heap, when it comes to albums with perfect metal riffs. I still get chills listening to this, with Tape Head taking a close second. Songs like Pillow, Black the Sky and Shoes can grow hair on a bowling ball and cure erectile dysfunction. Simply amazing...

[@71kevman]

Dive down the rabbit hole. Most criminally underrated rock band of the past 30 years. The First Church of Rock & Roll.

[@71kevman]

Also, welcome to the groove machine.

[@stevenjohnson3257]

@@71kevman Groove Machine is quite possibly the best opening song for a King's X show!!!

[@garysabo2181]

Truth!

[@71kevman]

@@garysabo2181 more already. Just pick an album.

[@garysabo2181]

@@71kevman Gretchen goes to Nebraska. It's their sceond album but first their band collaboration.

[@Ballistic23]

Love the band and met them plenty of times. Live they are out of this world. My favourite albums are Out of the Silent Planet, Gretchen Goes to Nebraska and Please Come Home Mr Bulbous.

[@Ballistic23]

Oh yes.. . and Dogman! Ha

[@rdh1130]

In my top 5 all time favorite bands.

[@Easy_Skanking]

King's X has been my favorite band since '89. I've lost track of how many times I've seen them live. Classy guys and music that is truly like no others. One of my favorite memories was getting to sing "Goldilox" on stage at Trees in Dallas, TX with the other guitar player from my band in '96. I had my arm around Doug and got slammed into on the other side. I Turned to see who it was and it was Dimebag from Pantera. It was awesome! RIP Dime. Best albums are "Gretchen Goes To Nebraska", "Faith Hope Love" and "Tape Head". I can't pick a favorite song.

[@tambor76]

Killer album. Killer band. Love me some Kings X. 😎

[@eldergods]

Best band in 30 years. Saw them maybe 20 times. Great concert band. MUST see! Great reaction!

[@kydkalydoscope5170]

For a truly wild ride, definitely listen to Gretchen Goes to Nebraska -the whole thing, with good headphones on and your eyes closed. You'll hear every band that's come before and after somewhere in there. It's a remarkable accomplishment, both the songwriting and production. It's our generation's Sgt. Pepper's. They've been name checked as a major influence by Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, STP, Galactic Cowboys, Atomic Opera, and tons of others. Andy Summers (The Police) and even McCartney have lauded them as being the "best band around" in recent years. Most IMPORTANT albums: 1) Gretchen Goes to Nebraska 2) Dogman 3) Faith Hope Love 4) Self-Titled 5) Probably the new double-album coming out in 2021 - first album in almost 13 years and probably their last. P.S. "Give me a nail, or give me bat, give me a skinny, or give me a fat."

[@SPRAYPSALM777]

Saw them live in 1999 in Calgary. One of my favorite bands. Love them!

[@coydogsmusic1657]

Do yourself a favor and listen to King's X first 5 albums from beginning to end. Melodies, harmonies, riffs, and grooves galore! Phenomenal tone!

[@jasonk7119]

One of my top 3 bands of all time I have worn out this cd so many times This was their pissed off record to the World Listen to a live version of Over My Head and listen to Dug preach from The First Church Of Rock N Roll

[@BuzzGarwood]

Love the band. Saw them twice. First time was a club in LA. They were touring XV. They signed a poster and I said the usual fan drivel. They were very kind. The second time I saw them they were scheduled to play two separate back to back gigs at a Hard Rock Cafe. I paid for a ticket to the first show. The band decided to merge both performances into one giant set. It was an amazing surprise - felt like a gift to the fans. They sounded amazing LIVE. They all contribute vocally. Some bands seem like they don’t try to really nail the vocals live - like it’s an afterthought thinking no one will notice or care - but Kings X gives 100% at their shows and give respect to the music they create. I cut my teeth on Kings X when I heard their song “Black Flag” on the radio and then bought my first Kings X album: Faith Hope Love. One of the only heavy rock albums I can crank loud and still fall asleep to. From Dug’s growling 12 string bass to Ty’s sweet progressions and Jerry’s choice to let the song be front and center, and not over-the-top “show off” drum fills, plus attention to harmonies and lyrics that have a level of depth, humanity, and a spiritual aspect, are why I’m a huge fan. Top 9 9. Ogre Tones 8. Ear Candy 7, Tape Head 6. XV 5. Dogman 4. Kings X 3. Faith Hope Love 2. Silent Planet 1. Gretchen The order changes now and then.

[@kevinmiller5786]

I am a huge fan of this band.About 20 years ago,a local radio station was selling tickets for a King'sX show at The Gardens,a Colorado Springs night club. 10$ a pop.I bought 20 of them and gave them out to friends and family.I went to the show with my older brother,which meant dinner before.We got to the club and the doors were locked.Peering through the front window,I could see my younger brother playing pinball with King'sX. My head wanted to explode.Ty Tabor is a personal guitar hero. ..and my little brother was playing pinball with him and drinking beer and chatting away.🤢🤮 Made me sick.I bought the tickets right? Long story shorter...Best show ever! Then my older brother backed his car into their bus as we were leaving.Not a great night,but it was memorable. Check out a live video of Goldilox . King'sX fans at our best.

[@Biofilmz]

Love this band. The King's X self titled album is my favorite.

[@pluckinmageetar]

Kings X is my g.o.a.t.! Still the best and unlike any Rock you'll ever hear.....ever. I still think new Kings X fans should start out with Gretchen Goes....or their first one. "DogMan" IMHO does not define their sound and is probably their "hardest" track. A more subtle into with a great band like KX is warranted I think....dont want to scare anyone away!!!😂

[@DanMilliganMusic]

Favorite band of all time.

[@edwardx.winston5744]

Their first four albums are together one of the greatest four-album runs in the history of rock. Their tone and vibe was nailed down from the get-go. Ty Tabor’s drop-D guitar heaviness influenced the Seattle sound as well as heavier metal acts that followed. Never became superstars, but every serious hard rock/metal musician you can think of are aware of Kings X. Ritchie Blackmore wanted Doug Pinnick to front Deep Purple and says he would hate to follow them in a show. If Ritchie friggin’ Blackmore is scared to follow you, you’re incredible.

[@loshambo]

Dogman is their most raw, powerful, emotional sounding albums. Contrast to their first four cleaner, punchier, tighter, polished albums, which got me hooked. When I first heard the first chord and crash of the song " Dogman" it knocked me on my arse. Yes they are nice guys. They do a meet and greet after their shows. I have had them sign a cymbal on two occasions. It's very generous of them as these greets can go in into the AM hours.

[@cvoelter]

Brendan O'Brien production

[@davidoslund9824]

Love King’s X!! Been a fan since 1992!

[@StolichnayaCzara]

I love this song and I love this band. I remember the first time I heard Over My Head. I was like "whoa... this is different and I like it!" At the time though I was 19 years old and using my money for partying and never got around to buying that album. And I was heavily into Megadeth, Anthrax, Testament and of course Metallica but also heavily into Queensryche (Mindcrime era). So they had to take a back seat to these guys when it came to priority in what I would spend on. The year that Dogman came out I bought that and Faith Hope Love. I knew that neither of these were the CD's I was looking for but that's all that there was to choose from. I eventually got around to finding GG2N. I would also find Out of the Silent Planet and I was blown away by both of those albums/CD's. I HAD to have them too. I have taken the time over the years to listen to most of the other albums and there has ALWAYS been several songs on each that I really really like. This band was and is ahead of their time really. I remember asking one of my best friends why he never turned me onto them. And I'm going to quote what he said. "They've always been a band that musicians like, but not so much the general public." I think he forgot that I am 3rd generation musician in my family. For the most part I believe he's right. I also think that they are a bit like Queensryche (mainly) and Savatage. Their lyrical content is what was dubbed by QR followers (who has/had as much of a cult as King's X followers) in the fact they are a "thinking man's band". Read the words to Dogman. WTF that about? I totally understand what the bridge is referring to. Also, what band t shirt are you wearing here? I thought at first it was Testament's The Legacy album cover but it isn't. Similar but I have seen that top piece before and can't remember where I have seen it before.

[@tracywinchester7595]

Kings X rules! One of my favs

[@gabecorreia1670]

Awww, you gone done it now. Go down that rabbit hole young man. You won't be sorry. King's X is the GOAT!

[@jamesharper3933]

Thanks for playing this. Check out Over My Head and Goldilox. Yes they are one of the most underrated bands out there.🤟🤟😄😄👍

[@TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets]

How can anyone not dig this tasty jamm? Their other cut , It's Love is another great song. Awesome band. lots of soul. Did get to see them live back in the 90s.

[@bobbyfoster3769]

"Out of the Silent Planet" "King X (fourth record)" and "Gretchen Goes to Nebraska are my top 3. Met them several times, seen them many times. First heard them in 1989. My favorite band ever since. Dogman is in my top 5 of their titles.

[@Bubs0271]

The whole Dogman album is stellar from start to finish

[@davidkoblentz]

for the record King's X popularized drop D tuning... this album (Dogman) is a departure.. so if you like this, go forward to Please Come Home ... Mr Bulbous. they tuned down to B... and it is heavy as fuck... and now the new album has shades of Meshuggah with the KX harmonies... try it....

[@lespaul515077]

Kings x is my all time favorite.

[@terrysmitherman584]

been a fan since 1988 , saw them once in 1991 opened for ACDC,, Gretchen is a perfect album start to finish very very under rated band...

[@virtuososo]

Give me a skillet! I got a kick out of that (it's actually skinny). GREAT band! Met them once, seen them 3 times. Started listening in 1990. Favorite albums? So hard. Dogman and Gretchen are the objective classics. I really dig Bulbous, Faith Hope Love, and Ear Candy...along with the rest of them. And the Live Love in London DVD is killer. (I was supposed to see them in April 2020, but NO! Thanks, covid.)

[@adrathemetaloutlaw754]

Rumor has it that Dimebag Darrell told these fellas that this song has one of his favorite guitar riff's

[@troutpoutLA]

give me a skillet!!!!!! hahahahahahha. Great video bro, I really got a good laugh... King's X is the best!!!!!

[@ddffurniture]

Dogman is probably the Best album in existence

[@ryanweatherman-holt4805]

Love the Beaker face, Diablo 🤣

[@sharonlloyd1]

Love Kings X. I still have out of the Sent planet on vinyl.

[@iceWaterProductions1]

Damn I guess it’s better late than never, but I bought that record and every other one besides their first one the day they were released in a actual record store.

[@metaldude3519]

King's X is no doubt a fantastic band. It should be noted, for Shane's purposes, that Dogman has the heaviest sound of all their albums. My personal favorite albums are Out of the Silent Planet and Gretchen Goes to Nebraska. Ty's solo albums are also good listens.

[@robertljazz2796]

Black the Sky is very heavy song listen to it!!!!

[@metaldude3519]

@@robertljazz2796 Love the outro on Black the sky.

[@michealcoursey1274]

Top 4... 1. Dogman (heaviest album) 2. Gretchen goes to Nebraska 3. Eat Candy 4. Kings X

[@scottbrewer9676]

Keep listening, they have SO much stuff man. And it's all good :-)

[@scottarcher1976]

Anyone who has any knowledge of music knows that Kings x is incredible

[@scottarcher1976]

Oh my gosh this guy is a geek that doesn't know a thing about music whatsoever and yet I like him I think she was always picked on his entire life that doesn't matter he's doing it now he has his own KZbin channel God bless him although he doesn't know what he's talking about he's fun keep it up kid God bless you and that's men's sarcastically I'm being truthful

[@cyberwockie]

Top 3 bands all time for me? 1. Toto 2. King's X 3. Steely Dan Between those 3 bands catalogs, you've got all the great music in history you could ever need. I have good friends in both the first 2 bands and they are AMAZING human beings as well. Do yourself the greatest favor ever and binge those 3 catalogs. Youre welcome. Youve now forgotten all the crappy music youve ever heard.

[@ShaneDiablo]

I like all three of thoise band too.. not familair with alot of Kings X

[@ryanweatherman-holt4805]

Totally underrated band! Their singer, Doug Pinnick, is LGBTQ. (Like yours truly) These guys get a little proggy at times. Great stuff!

[@dalejohnson2638]

Faith hope and love is a good cd from them as well when I listen to them I hear Beatles harmonies they are heavy groove oriented rock and I think you will find the guitar work to be very tasty

[@sonicgauge1]

Wow your first time really checking em , lol cool, yah they had thE sound..

[@ShaneDiablo]

Yes they do

[@PhilipZapata-g7o]

Dime heard it first while cruzing with Bass player

[@gmilroy1]

This guy is a goober. Glad he likes them. I knew he would.

[@crislarew5915]

Oh yes ! I like this song ! ! ! Great band !

[@PhilipZapata-g7o]

True. This album. Turned Pantera to what they are

[@benvalenti8190]

This is a very good band that has a very good crossover from secular Rock to Christian rock they have done both and rocked at it all the way

[@GodWeenSatan]

Them and 24-7 spyz sound a lot alike

[@jasonrodenbeck5064]

Best band ever.

[@jasonrodenbeck5064]

Hard to pick favorite albums. Faith Hope Love was my first. Probably the first five albums are my favorites. I've seen them several times and met them (dUg used to tell me he remembered me). Last time I saw them was several weeks before the pandemic, I think. Best song... by far, We Were Born to be Loved. Listen through to the end.

[@MissAlthea]

Bonus points for the parody nod to Toby Keith! (I am still waiting on someone, anyone, in any music genre to do "clap back" song Black Sharpie....you know how it is at gathering and you want to maintain ownership of said SOLO cup...you MUST put your name on it!!) I have not heard this song for years and had forgotten what a nice jam it is...good groove for a sunny Sunday here in Maryland. 🤘🌞 My knowledge/scope of King's X is otherwise little, although Den's best friend in New York has an in with them somehow and if I remember correctly, I believe Ty Tabor was close friends with my beloved Eric Carr....

[@cookiemonstera9218]

What most don't realize is Shane sits on the toilet dropping duece after deuce while recording these videos

[@pluckinmageetar]

"....give me a skinny or give me a phat." Not skillet. That comes AFTER the "phattie"😅 Now go smoke a phattie and eat some dinner! Kings X ROCKS! Im in.🤘😎

[@lh1678]

Goldilox..got to listen to that one

[@lovemytuneskristian7751]

the greatest band.

[@PhilipZapata-g7o]

We're friends

[@dpwellman]

I have their first three albums.... Think they kind of lost something after "Faith Hope Love"

[@carlgibbons5777]

Not in my book. Do love the first 3 though.

[@pablozapata8642]

1st time watching. But. If u play music like. This and. Others will jam. With. U

[@neilsimon544]

I got lucky and caught them on maybe MTV and freaked the fuck out and stuck with these guys always.

[@71kevman]

more

[@gregrogler1673]

you forgot "roxanne" and the "Hendrix Experience"!! in your Bio!!!

[@josuerester4118]

El nene consentido del metal

[@pablozapata8642]

Like. The. Bios

[@jimchumley2982]

Wow, are you serious?

[@BazyarCodes]

Give me a skinny, give me a fat (like, a fat doobie)

[@stephenlanthripe9973]

Im Certain YouRead The Comments.CouldYouPlayTheChristianUnBlackMetalOneManBandVomoth.FromAustraila

[@benjaminvalenti1242]

I tell you what you need to listen to Shane the baddest song Kings x ever recorded Black flag

[@ShaneDiablo]

Gonna do it for you my friend, it's gonna be a bit, a couple weeks, but check back I will do it in your honor!

[@benjaminvalenti1242]

@@ShaneDiablo cool can't wait

[@benjaminvalenti1242]

@@ShaneDiablo hey if you can you should do the video that video of that song is WOW

[@ferox965]

Ogre (like Shrek) Tones.

[@sscholess]

🤣

[@amysson5151]

Galactic Cowboys are better. They sound like Metallica meets the Beatles. Check out first two albums. You’re welcome.

[@rdh1130]

I have actually suggested a Galactic Cowboys song about a week ago.

[@71kevman]

That's just like your opinion man. GC are great as well but I have to disagree that they are better. I think they would too.

[@amysson5151]

Passed itself off as a Christian band when they started out on first album. Don’t know where they stand with Christ now. When I met them on their first tour in the basement of a church in Memphis, I didn’t know the lead singer, Dug Pinnick, would come out of the closet as gay years later. Shame. At least their first album was good.

[@russbenoit6061]

The only thing shameful is your desire to pass judgement on someone for living their own life. Do better.

[@markgollihur3533]

Also, you don't know their history at all. But saying "shame" about someone, because he came out, tells us that we've heard all we need to hear from you. Please return to under that rock from which you came.

[@kdog7469]

I said it in 88, I say it today. Kings X is one of the greatest bands ever.

[@kydkalydoscope5170]

You are so confused and lost. This band is the most influential band in the history of music and you've judged them on the basis of one member's personal life. Your loss.

[@wzsj]

Amy's Son, if this comment is an indication of your personality, you're a bit of a dick. Be better dude.

[@neilsimon544]

Do the song Prisoner by Kings X please. Ive always wanted to see someone do a reaction to that song. Ive loved Kings X from the start. In my top 3 for sure. Maybe top 2 with Alice in Chains up there also.

[@neilsimon544]

Ill give you a sub for reacting to Kings X anyway. Do the song Prisoner.