This one hit me... Shinedown - MONSTERS | Emotional Reaction

After checking out "Simple Man" & "45", I had to check out more of Shinedown. This one was Special.
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This one hit me... Shinedown - MONSTERS | Emotional Reaction
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[@christym1974]

I’ve been a big Shinedown fan for many years! Dude can sing!! ‘Sound Of Madness’ is one of my favorites by them!!!

[@christinejanis6552]

I freaking love that song! I also really like Attention, Attention

[@mask-qo8jg]

I like them both, but 'Black Soul' is special for me

[@sabinka7412]

Same!

[@heathanders86]

Crow and the butterfly!!

[@Persholm1]

"dude can sing" is a massive understatement

[@twisted2291]

The message in this song hits hard. It is all about our inner struggles. While the video portrays child abuse and the struggles of growing up with the trauma and hidden scars from it. You can take this message and use it to shine on any mental struggles you have.

[@Bookwitchery]

Brent is an inspiration. He's a recovering addict, is very honest about it; he said their album "Attention Attention" is the first album they've put out that he's been completely drug free. All four of these guys, actually, are incredible and are big advocates for mental health.

[@joem1102]

For decades I knew what answers to give to get a diagnosis of depression. I knew what answers to give to get a diagnosis of anxiety... Cuz I was skirting the issue I didn't want that stigma I didn't want that four letters... But since I started telling accounts where the truth and I got the real diagnosis of PTSD... Life has gotten better it ain't perfect but it is better. More than anything else with this song did was let me know I'm not alone

[@chubbs7758]

This song is not about child abuse.. If you actually pay attention to the video, the older guy that takes the little girl seems to be the grandfather and taking her to the funeral of her father she doesn't want to go to... Perception is narrow with negative people.

[@melindaroop1346]

@@chubbs7758 Part of the meaning of the video is child abuse. I dont know what fuxk you were watching lol. The little girl hiding under the bed from her father...duh. The funeral was for that lady's husband...who is white. That little girl isn't mixed lol. Pay more attention.

[@racheltassin2270]

Brent Smith has a voice like no other. Anything from Shinedown is a great song. They are awesome live. Love your channel and reactions.

[@michaelbosisto6259]

As a Marine Corps veteran, I’ve been to way more funerals than I care to think about….. most were after the wars. When I seen that first scene I turned it off. Later I gathered enough guts to watch it all, and I’m glad I did. Really caries some weight, a damn good song.

[@robertdunn1611]

Semper Fi, Brother. U.S.M.C/82-90/0311/Sgt Dunn.

[@randomridesthoughts3616]

I was Army. But IGY6 Brother. This song hits hard on so many different levels for me.

[@kimnoel8125]

Shinedown definitely makes you THINK when listening to them. 🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤

[@1221tesla]

You found one of the greatest rabbit holes to enter. You will feel something with every song you listen too. Welcome to the Shinedown Nation.

[@moonshine1st]

You know it!

[@nicolefobare357]

Everything someone hears Shinedown for the first time they are amazed...

[@abern6274]

They have so many mind blowing songs in their catalog. Welcome to Shinedown nation 🤘

[@kennethdunn4097]

These lyrics mean so much to me. As a recovering addict (3 1/2 yrs clean n sober) I battle my monsters on a daily basis. It hits different when the lyrics seem like they were meant for you.

[@amandaguleff7187]

Congratulations on your sobriety. You don't know me but I'm so proud of you

[@christinalandreth7009]

As a survivor of childhood sexual assualt and adult domestic violence, mental illnesses and mother of an addict this song touches me profoundly. This is one of my top 3 bands. Btw I love Alex Hefner too! Just discovered you recently and just subscribed.

[@justmejoy124]

Love Shinedown I'm ready for this this 🌄 morning. Man. Cut the Cord is a great one also by Shinedown. Awesome band and singer.

[@anessalyn1035]

each person was dealing with their own monster, the lead singer is Brent Smith, he is a recovering addict, some of his songs are his reminders to stay sober, the little girl, her grandpa is her monster, and the beautiful lady her monster is guilt, Her husband was called back overseas and she cheated on him, then he gets killed over there. The guy on the drum is Barry Kerch. I had left a comment on your reaction to 45 with other Shinedown songs and Monster was one of them. Check out their song Goodbye is a Second Chance.

[@aprilmason5978]

I ♥️ Goodbye is a chance.🎼🎼🎶🎵♥️♥️

[@kryptonarie6367]

Shinedown's song "How Did You Love" is another awesome song with a profound message, one I think you'll absolutely connect with and appreciate. HDYL is my constant reminder, as my phone's ringtone, for How do/Did I/You Love!

[@carriemcbratnie8021]

Love it! I love that you get the message of the song. Powerful lyrics in these Shinedown songs. So glad you are sampling their songs.

[@sarahilliard5317]

Brent Smith is phenomenal!!! Such an amazing vocalist even better live!! 🖤❤️🖤 Keep the rock coming!! Love me some SHINEDOWN!!

[@holydwizz]

I'm a HUGE Shinedown fan, I have Shinedown tattoos, I have seen them in concert probably 40+ times... The reason I fell in love with that band is his voice... That is not tuning or anything, he sounds exactly like that live too, and they put on one of the best shows you will ever see.

[@susanlindner8626]

Shinedown is lead singer is Brent Smith, guitarist Zach Myers, bassist Eric Bass and bad ass drummer is The Barry Kerch!! They have so many great songs

[@tiffymcconkey]

Brent Smith vocals are phenomenal. Love this band

[@happygoluckyme6926]

Shinedown is my therapy. I listen to their lyrics and belt it out at the top my lungs and I always feel better. If you want to RELATE to a song? Check out "Stranger Inside."

[@lonelysdomain]

ill never forget the first time i saw shinedown. it was in 2003 before they were known. they started with fly from The Inside when brent smith belted out ON MY SHOULDERS i had chills that ive never had before from music. been a big fan ever since.

[@BrowncoatInABox]

Shinedown has mastered the art of using their music to make you think about your life and to reflect on your own pain and what causes it

[@xxprettylittlethings]

You should check out I’ll Follow You by them. Not enough reactions out there to it and it’s one of their best songs

[@Mrs.Frankenstein]

I completely agree, that and Burning Bright

[@mmazzarella21]

Van you HAVE to do their song "Get up", it's a follow-up to this video. I love that you felt this song so much, like so many of us fans. This song has helped so many people get thru their monsters, myself included. Great reaction my guy, love your channel!! ❤

[@barbarafrazier3242]

Shinedown has quite a few really good songs… I have seen them live multiple times. Always great!!

[@moonshine1st]

This entire album weaves a story. They made a movie of the album as well. This band goes VERY DEEP into truth and emotion.

[@michellewhite585]

Keep going down this rabbit hole please they have so so many good songs

[@ursulajh]

My most played song is “not strong enough” by Apocalyptica with Brent Smith (shinedown frontman) singing. Incredible!!!

[@willl84]

I LOVE that song

[@cathybeebe4764]

Haha I just left a comment about not strong enough. 1st time I ever heard Brent Smith and fell in love with his voice.

[@Terri6868]

I like that one to.

[@slbrowntwin03]

Thats song is aweson. And seeing Apocalyptica live is a must. Amazing

[@gingeroo5765]

Van, I have been a loyal subscriber of yours for a long time and a Shinedown fan since their earliest days . I am PLEADING with you to check out their early stuff from their “Leave A Whisper” and “Us and Them” albums. They blow EVERYTHING they’ve ever done since then OFF the charts, respectively. Primarily, “Leave A Whisper” stuff. You should start with their 1st album- LEAVE A WHISPER-and the most popular, catchy song on there called: “FlyFromTheInside” and just go down the list from there. You CAN’T be disappointed. (45 and Simple Man came from that era). After that whole album, move to the “US AND THEM” Album. Enjoy that entire one. PLEEEASE? Do yourSELF (and everyone else) a favor. ✌🏻Julie currently in Tx, from NC Btw, the singer’s name is Brent Smith.

[@thatoneguy7601]

Seen them perform this song live at the blue ridge rock festival last year, in my opinion they put on one of the best shows out of all the bands that was there.

[@redrollins8346]

Shinedown is one of the best rock bands of their generation. Check out "Lost in the Crowd" off of their first album. Absolute 🔥🔥🔥. The entire album is really.

[@funk8080]

Freaking Shinedown........ always hits at the heart.

[@LearningToSurvive]

Great shout out to Alex Hefner! I watch both of you and would never leave the LFR fam! But good looking out for your boy!

[@peachqtpi]

So much of Shinedown’s music addresses mental health issues, hard life issues. Some of us are lucky enough to only have voices, others have monsters. It blows me away every time.

[@horrorchick793]

This song is amazing. Brent Smith can belt it out, and his brother is his side mate. This band.... I cant even. PS I love your shirt.

[@joranmoore5663]

Another truly amazing performance from him is the Apocalyptica song Not Strong Enough.

[@brendasteward5006]

I recommend seeing them live... Awesome in Concert..

[@jamesferguson71]

Some artists are worried that getting clean will impact their creativity.. I think Shinedown puts out their best songs during his sobriety

[@aparker7777]

Welcome to the Shinedown Nation... You earned a sub today 🖤

[@crankyoldbroad4635]

Huge Shinedown fan here, and you just earned a sub with this video breakdown. You picked up on things no one else I've watched has noticed. Great job!

[@clicheusername7182]

Favorite band is Shinedown. They hit on big issues like mental health that a lot of other people aren't talking about. Monsters is awesome but i gotta recommend Devil and Get Up off the same album. Hell, the entire album is amazing: Attention Attention. Also gonna suggest Sound of Madness and State of My Head as those are classics.

[@tiacalhoun3841]

Can I doubt very seriously that ur the kind of monster this song speaks of, ur a Godly man ❤

[@scottgreer8459]

I actually got the luck to meet Brent. Such a genuine guy. Can definitely tell everything he sings he means

[@guitarman864]

This whole song is about the reality of ptsd.. there's no coming back from that I'm trapped I'll never heel..

[@moonshine1st]

That singers name is Brent Smith and his voice is amazing! They're one kick ass band and one of my top 3 favorites! PS: I also watch Alex Heffner. He's hilarious!

[@kevinpettie7653]

PTSD is a monster that us Vets come home with - @lfr family

[@edrearden5549]

Perfect depiction of the cycle. And my favorite Shinedown song. We gotta deal with our shit, like it or not ..

[@gregkelevra670]

This song is about Brent's struggles with alcohol and drug addiction. He is basically speaking to the other person(the addict, the monster) inside himself that did all those things.

[@kathycrutcher2671]

I have to confess I watch Alex too. I like both of y’all.

[@brendasteward5006]

Shinedown can do no wrong...they ROCK!!!

[@rescueoneb23]

had to pause, you right you gonna get something else from somebody else! i love your openmindness and feeling thats why you one of my favs.... love from South Carolina!

[@adampowell5986]

I've liked these guys since they started. I had the chance to see them live a few years ago and they were phenomenal. They put on such a better show than I expected from them.

[@DongBags9319]

If you meant the vocalist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, he was Ronnie Van Zant (RIP). His younger brother Johnny is the current vocalist.

[@jeffreymerrimanFishman100]

Best voice in Rock today by far💯

[@ThisIsMyLife7399]

If you think their videos are intense, see them live. . . It’ll be a life-changing experience and you will never be the same ❤

[@lisaheathcock7924]

Those Monsters are definitely real… great reaction Van…. This song hits hard for me… 💔🤘💜😎

[@shaunschulthies986]

I did pit security for Shinedown in deadwood south Dakota. He sounds exactly the same live. Lfr fam is awesome.

[@AidylasiaFirestar]

I fell in love with the song the first time I heard it on the radio...it's amazing and relatable on so many levels. I think I did suggest it on discord when I first found out about it, but can't be sure. Being a veteran and someone who has seen the effects of PTSD on not just veterans, but on children and anyone who's gone thru something, the song itself hit hard. Then I watched the music video for it, and it hit me even harder. So much to be seen in it, more than one form of PTSD in there.

[@shatteredabby964]

Love this song so much.

[@robinquevedo4855]

my favorite song by Shinedown. Love Brent 🐿

[@gadget8066]

This BAND O MY GOD!!!!!!

[@chriskelley1433]

You are one smart man! I love your takes and how music inspires you!!

[@mammashona5846]

They are 10 fold in concert. It's a religious experience. No joke

[@mattmorganRnR]

Every Shinedown song is amazing and has a message. You should really go down that rabbit hole 🔥

[@a13xxgrey12]

Hello, thank you for the video. I would like to see your reaction to the performance of Diana Ankudinova. This young singer with an amazing voice and artistry will surprise you

[@VickipediaNov5]

It's not about successful ppl hurting others, it's about the dismissal of those of us that will never be whole again, not able to forgive those that destroyed any future we might have had. Some monsters are easier to defeat than others. Some ppl can get past their monsters. For me, I've survived 53 years of abuse, abandonment, betrayal, pain and some of those monsters are dealt with, some leave scars that are so deep you don't know how you're not split in half permanently. Much love for taking a minute to think about that. 🙌🙏🏾🧡

[@dawnmooney9186]

The Actress/Model in this video is Glo Taylor she was also 9n Shinedown's video "Get Up"

[@len9912]

...damn, I've left many of commentary on responses... but at this point man, you are the ONLY one who left me with the impression that you gave a damn. Not only about caring about her, but the singer's story.

[@FeatherstoneApothecary]

State of my head is my favorite. I've sung Crow and the Butterfly for awhile on Karaoke night. maybe I'll try this one.

[@michellemiles9966]

There's another Shinedown video you should check out NEXT. The message is not as dark as this one and the video is another part of the "story". It comes before so it will explain why this one starts with a funeral. The song is called Get Up.

[@kimikriggs1966]

My first time on your channel. The entire “Attention Attention” album is deep. Research the reasoning behind the songs on this album, the entire album is about fighting to stay ahead of your monsters. Much love!

[@carolyn512]

Just so you know there’s a follow up video for this with “Get Up” and I think you’ll love it. Same video cast and characters.

[@nathanyoungblood6031]

My favorite song from them

[@1denham]

It's not fair that can only give one thumbs up. Booooo 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@monickalynn4365]

Waiting for that drop "Bam!" reaction!

[@suefantastic4584]

Oldie but goodie.. Cut the Cord!!

[@atbender89]

Pretty much been said at this point but i do agree with the rest of this fanbase. Shinedown is simply amazing. You really cant go wrong with any of their songs. And at the end card of the music video you can see 2 other songs by them that are just as amazing. Attention Attention is off the same album as Monsters ( which just so happens to be named Attention Attention) and the other one Atlas Falls, is such a good song for our time. Got to listen to that one. And yeah Alex is good, fan of his as well. I consider you all to be like food dishes. You each offer a different experience but yes i do get fed with each. Keep it up jack.

[@YahikoLey89]

This song is one of the harder hitting songs for some who have struggled with these demons. It's about suicide. It's not easy coming back from war and seeing the shit we see overseas, then dealing with it everyday at home. Suicide is a tragic, quiet crescendo. The dark thoughts that are kept inside, while keeping a bright smile one the outside fools everyone. Then it happens, and they don't realize how selfish an act it is and how it hurts those around them. Those demons, those monsters are very real, and like they suggest, they are trained to kill. I pray for anyone going through that right now.

[@anneshelby1295]

This has got to be one of my favorite songs! I get the video. But for some of us we have or have had some kind of monsters in our life time.

[@joannaroland4289]

Shinedown is AMAZING!!

[@Almcingrid3663]

Shinedown has awesome songs!

[@wendytreece8209]

Oblivion is the best song! I love this song also. Seriously the whole album is amazing!

[@jenniferclark8051]

Enemies is a great and funny video about band life in the Shinedown way

[@stevetremblay961]

Shinedown is one of my favorite bands and this song (and the whole album) are amazing. You get a subscribe for giving props to Alex Hefner, also subbed to him and it's not a competition. Lots of people do reaction videos to the same songs and each adds their own spin. Cheers!

[@LearningToSurvive]

"We haven't dealt with our sugar honey iced tea!" Preach, brother preach!

[@markchristensen23]

Yeah, they're touring right now. Barry Kerch had to sit out some of the beginning of the tour, but I'm sure he's back at it by now.

[@kato0507]

This whole album is amazing

[@davidmartin7561]

At the age of 46 it's easy to realize everyone walking through this life as an external monster at least one but a lot of us have more than one and they can be dealt with much easier than the worst monster will ever face which is ourselves the voice in our own heads don't let that side of you get you. It's up to you cuz that voices you it's just the negative side of you telling you you can't do you'll fail you're not worth it and maybe somewhere along the way somebody put that poison there but you're the one that keeps it there you're the one that listens to it you're the one it affects. I hope this helps someone and if it doesn't I don't see how it could hurt anyone so have a great day

[@speed800]

I love them black Cadillac is my go to

[@davidriddick82]

Current Members… Brent Smith = Vocals Barry Kerch = Drums Zach Myers = Guitar Eric Bass = Bass Guitar

[@Luminarah]

I believe that a message one can take from this song is everyone has a story. We as People have monsters that we must learn to deal with in order to grow, but most important to beware of others monsters... because we never know what they are capable of.

[@oldmanballer5088]

That’s Brent Smith and his voice is unbelievable, the only singer who quite possibly sings Lynyrd skynyrds song “Simple Man” better than the original!

[@melaniejordan1199]

WORD!

[@jedijohnny]

Grew up with brent. so proud of him

[@adamreynolds4707]

My name is Mikael, the wife of Adam, you are the first person that I have seen that understands this song.....Thank you so much, I really love you for this.

[@gregkelevra670]

If you want to go off the beaten Shinedown path.. Check out the single and guitarist's solo albums under the name Smith & Myers. They do some originals and a bunch of good cover songs under that name.

[@larrybaumgardner6419]

'Cause my monsters are real, and they're trained how to kill And there's no comin' back and they just laugh at how I feel And these monsters can fly, and they'll never say die And there's no goin' back, if I get trapped I'll never heal 'Cause my monsters are real

[@Blackmjc]

All of their albums are bangers.

[@thezombros2607]

I agree except for they're first two I don't like those ones as much I got a question which album is your favorite

[@tanyafry1565]

Love your Take on Music. Monsters Are Real..... They are every where....and Follow Us All Thru Our Daily Lives.

[@brianpierson1322]

You should check out a piece of their older music. A video for the song Save Me. Dude your reaction when the dad put his arm around the little girl at the funeral said it all. You were ready to hurt the actor in the video. You're videos are Awesome!

[@PopularMonsterUSA]

They’re awesome live!!

[@dustinlueptow2704]

I have seen shinedown live 3 times! They are great!

[@MrNevilleRandom]

One the greatest bands ever