Liliac - Mars (LIVE) REACTION | Metal Band Reacts!

[@Norpal]

So glad to see Liliac getting some real love. Those kids have some real chops, and Melody is a world class rock singer with an incredible voice. Been a fan for a couple years now.

[@tomwareham7944]

This was a great introduction to what is a world class act and has been since the keyboardist, Justin, was 7 he is now 14 . They are an independent family band who all play multiple instruments and have other talents besides such as Sam editing their videos Abigail designing their merchandise and Melody painting their artwork etc they all contribute to their original song writing and their father known as papa Liliac is their music producer and manager they have millions of fans known as fangs worldwide and their tribute covers are legendary and have over11 million views on ENTER SANDMAN alone but ut doesn't stop there . They have been invited on the KISS cruise twice ,and invited to participate in the DIO cancer benefit by DIO'S wife herself knowing they are such big fans of his . Yours was agreat reaction filled with lots of technical jargon that I don't even pretend to understand , but it was obvious that you liked my favourite band , I appreciate it and look forward to many more Liliac reactions you have everything to gain . FANG4LIFE RORH

[@diedregerick1438]

They do phenomenal covers: Dio: Rainbow In The Dark" which is the song that got me hooked on them, "Holy Diver" and "Last In Line" they do Metallica cover one they did a out a year ago was "Master Of Puppets" plus they do "Enter Sandman" they were younger in that one. They do "Megadeth" and a great cover of "Joan Jetts" "Hate Myself For Loving You" and the list goes on. They also have a 6 song EP out "Chain Of Thorns" "Dancing In The Dark" is a phenomenal song from that EP but all the songs off the EP are Phenomenal. They also have a 13 song LP out "Queen Of Hearts" another Phenomenal album you won't go wrong with anything you choose and it won't disappoint Promise.

[@lillihartman9802]

Liliac are an amazing sibling band that are super young even more so here Melody the singer was 17 here

[@clintonshepard6107]

Great reaction! Liliac does everything themselves in their videos. You have a lot of great suggestions in the comments, but you can't go wrong with any of their videos. New sub more Liliac please. Fang4Life!!

[@gmantw]

Paul Gilbert was Sams main influence for his solo. He has a few others he admires and takes from too. Please check out some more of their originals, they all rock!

[@bertnorris1129]

Keep listening to these kids!

[@steelereign]

Great reaction! You mentioned Iron Maiden - check out their cover of The Trooper. It's sick!

[@michaelgifford9305]

Don't forget to mention in The Trooper 11 years old Ethan who was playing the bass in this video is playing a dual solo guitar with his brother My Melody plays the base and watch the 11-year-old shred and iron maiden Solo in the middle of the trooper

[@chevystepside7093]

Check out We are the children from Liliac. Kinda their theme song.

[@jonathanwatson5818]

Liliac are amazing. Currently. Samuel Cristea (Lead guitar, 23), Abigail Cristea (Drums, 22), Melody Cristea (Vocals, 20), Ethan Cristea (Bass guitar, 15), Justin Cristea (Keyboard, 14). However this was in 2019 so they were considerably younger.

[@russpendergraft5057]

Johnathan, if you dig a little deeper you'll find some videos of them when they were little kids! I've come across one where they were dancing as ghouls to Michael Jackson's Thriller, with what looks to be Papa LILIAC in the background! It's with Sam, Abby and Melody! It's really fun to see!

[@jonathanwatson5818]

@@russpendergraft5057 Yes I know. I've dug as deep as anybody. Thriller, Stay, Say Something, Let's Dance, Baptism, they even used to be called Energy 3-C and had a song or 2 as them.

[@russpendergraft5057]

Glad to know Im not the only one! It's great to see how far they've come over the years! I do also follow a few other bands, but I don't see the drive and charisma that LILIAC has! I do see and notice things that would possibly bring them forward even faster but look how much fun they have! Makes me wish I was that young again!!! So, I'll rock on slowly and rock hard a little easier LOL!!!! TAKE CARE!

[@jonathanwatson5818]

@@russpendergraft5057 You're correct about Liliac's drive, charisma, and the fun they have. Have you heard any of their 3 new songs Madness, Manic State of Mind, or Carousel?

[@ReaperZa23]

And already touring Internationally! After so few years

[@CrimsonRaven]

Her voice gives me massive Maggie Luyten vibes, she has some serious chops and rasp for days

[@stregg01]

Liliac Lead singer has the voice if Lita Ford, Dio and Ozzy had a child. Her voice is amazing. One other thing about their covers, they do seem to try and keep the songs to the original artists style. That is awesome. I hate the fact that some bands/singers try to put their own spin on songs. To those people I say "stop it". Stop butchering their songs. I would rather hear their own music/songs instead of butchering others. Just my opinion.

[@MaryAlice-x7v]

Yes they do rock is back with them 😊

[@greghamilton9505]

I love how serious and silent you got once they started playing

[@cristyrawks6325]

I got chills and choked up with your Reaction. I've loved this band for over 3 years and no matter what image they choose or how they look, I will always love these kids and their talent and esp their parents. I've always said that Sam is a future guitar legend. MeloDia, the singer, is like no other. Her voice is "crushed diamonds on velvet"! The others are also incredible; Aby is my fave drummer, Ethan my fave bass and Justin my fave keys. So proud of the growth they've gone thru and one day I will be buying a ticket to see them at a large 10,000 plus stadium. #RORH

[@russpendergraft5057]

Cristy! I couldn't agree more!!! I'm an old rocker from the 70s on up, I came across these guys on KZbin a few years ago ON a big screen tv with suround speakers and watched them in the pier in California, WOW!!!! I spent the next couple of months researching, listing to everything I could find on them! needles to say I'm a HUGE fan, follow them daily, I'm just aw struck at how much they've progressed over the last few years!!!!! and now look at all the tour dates they have lined up just for this year!!!! it won't be long before they have their own onterage in tow, and eventually being able to fly to thier tour gigs!!!! this is so cool to watch! it gives me hope for the future of ROCK & ROLL!!!! And yes there's a few more I follow but they don't have the charisma that LILIAC has! and to be producing everything themselves!!!!! I'll bet thier mom and dad have to pinch themselves every morning to make sure it's all real!!!! what can I say? just AWSOME!!!

[@cristyrawks6325]

@@russpendergraft5057 That is a great commentary about these wonderful kids. The parents are amazing, especially the Mom. She is the quiet one who prays constantly for her children and husband. I love your "dream" of how Liliac will end up, touring as a big name band! Wow! Thanks!

[@lorigilbert3173]

Love these kids❣I discovered them 2 or so yrs. ago. I've been checking the past 2 yrs., to see if they were coming to a city near me. Seen on FB they were touring near me July 3rd. Had to see them! They were AWESOME! I was so excited. They do a meet and greet after their shows and sign autographs. So I have those to brag about when they become really famous 👍😀 Also introduced myself to their dad, and told him how great his kids were. Papa Liliac is a super nice guy. I asked if I could take his pic. & he asked if I wanted to take a selfie with him. Wish I could have meet Mama Liliac. Maybe nxt. yr. Couldn't ask for a nicer family 🥰

[@cristyrawks6325]

@@lorigilbert3173 FANTASTIC! I see them this Saturday in Denver!!! whoohooo

[@billtroxell2148]

do more Liliac guys, we love Liliac

[@JamesCreason-o9o]

melody is the mythical child of dio and janis joplin

[@me4870]

great reaction do more all of you together please!

[@robertbarrus8400]

The best reaction of Liliac that I have seen, and I watch them all. I fell into the rabbit hole several months ago and am a fan of Liliac for life. You should react to Master of Puppets, Madlife 2022 live. It will blow you away.

[@jrhaughey2481]

Keep going down the Liliac rabbit hole,, spot on covers with their own little spin and their originals are great.

[@betosilva-xx3yr]

THE wonderfull!!!! O BRASIL AGUARDA UM SHOW DE LIIAC BAND !!!!WEELCOME TO THE BRASIL

[@jamessmith-rd3sf]

Liliac is no joke they can bring it.. Their covers are awesome.....

[@brentkelsay3439]

I like some of Liliac's stuff, this one's a highlight. The guitar player is the standout for me. You guys are freakin' hilarious!!! And apparently know some music lingo jargon stuff too. Great reaction!🤘👏😁

[@nickr104]

You need to check out the new existed version of Not Afraid from them. It's so good! Great reaction!

[@carlasouza5306]

Liliac is awesome... hope to see them live one day

[@jmikew417]

This video was done in 2019. They just released a new video remake of "Seven Nation Army Reaction" with a metal twist. Oh yah, Melody and Sam cut their hair too.

[@tonyjarrell5237]

Your expressions say it all. 🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@randalladams7692]

You watch there ready to take over love the younger gen keeping metal alive this band all there stuff kicks ass good one keep rocking

[@evilvolts]

also at the Georgia concert they covered Piece of my heart Janis Joplin

[@roy19491]

their parents are Romanian, with their dad being born in the area known as Transylvania; also about an hour's drive from Dracula's castle

[@eddieiron5566]

they are soooooooooooooooo good.. thanks for showing them off

[@cyberrich]

Great reaction if you want to see them more bluesy checkout there cover of Piece of My Heart also live Cummings Georgia same concert there tribute to Janis Joplin.

[@buckfrnka2774]

Love me some LILIAC! More please!

[@mikemontgomery7770]

Would love to see you guys react to their original song Nothing. It's a rocking song.

[@russpendergraft5057]

Your right! It ROCKS!!! I really look forward to hearing what they put on their 3rd album!!! These guys really have good music writing talent! And thier cover/remakes are better then the originals! Just think, someday other bands will do covers of LILIACS originals!!!

[@jblcva]

Liliac, musical savants. Keep it in the family.

[@lorijansen1986]

more liliac reactions please! loved your first one to Mars!

[@petershierloh4854]

Flawless guitar solo!

[@TyRodriguez]

You said it kind of sound like Iron Maiden they did a cover of the trooper to check it out

[@jonathanwatson5818]

Liliac- We are the Children or Sail Away next.

[@kennethdixson9561]

First time I caught you all. Welcome to the World of Liliac! These kids actually busked on the Santa Monica pier for 5 to 6 years learning. They were on the World's Best show and Justin ( keys) was playing the iconic rainbow in the Dark at 10. MeloDia played bass back then. She was 18 in 2019. They are originally from Downey California. To get the busking vibe check out Crazy Train. She is very DIO inspired. Vinny Appice has said she is the reincarnation of a female DIO. Check out playing with him at his Sabbath Knights show singing Country Girl. Also she sang with Batio-Appice-Sarzo-Cristea on GoDpsLive. They released Call to Arms recently. Love her with those iconic rockers. Also, for future shock...check out their new cover seven Army Nation. Her voice has changed and improved every year. They are fully Independent and do everything themselves. Yes, Sam does the video editing. Enjoyed your reaction. Till next Liliac! Peace. Stay safe. God Speed. FANG 4 LIFE! RORH 🤘 🦇

[@billtroxell2148]

There covers are insane good guys and the own music is great and just keeps getting better as they mature. They have the sound of some bands that have played 20 years together, there that tight. They have been playing for over 6 years together, maybe a little longer. My favorite cover is Enter Sandman, because it's like 5 years ago when they were real young an they just nailed this cover guys, to the wall, ha. More Liliac, I joined for more Liliac guys. You guys are fun to watch, you remind me of two daughters an some of their friends, ha.

[@evilvolts]

Check out their music video for their original song Sail Away

[@randallstackhouse5300]

Love Liliac!

[@tonyjarrell5237]

Dam girl. 👍👍You got that right 🔥🤘

[@roy19491]

check out their cover of "Holy Diver".....Iknow it's been awhile since this reaction, but you guys should react to Liliac's newest video, "Not Afraid, Extended Version"...I'd especially like to see McKinsie's reaction to current Melody voice....she's been working on range and breath control

[@Uduplr]

Don’t forget that They are all 21 or Under and for the most part, self taught.

[@boblethbridge6292]

Think of Melody's style as channeling some Karsten Brill... she's an awesome vocalist, in a group of awesome musicians... been together a while!

[@ringmoen1]

Great reaction.👍Try out their cover of Master of puppets 🤘or Mystery.And they are undepended.

[@JBErh2010]

goodbye to gravity refers to a Romanian Medal Band that perisher in a fire.

[@diedregerick1438]

I thought that's what they might have been referring to in this song.

[@jameshey6497]

Liliac is a family band

[@Last_of_my_breed]

Check out "The Last in line" cover by Liliac, Wendy Dio the widow of The late Ronnie James Dio asked them to cover the song for cancer fund.

[@buckfrnka2774]

You guys must see LILIAC do the cover "Heaven and Hell", they've grown up and mastered the classic. Keeping Classic Metal alive and fresh!

[@billyholderman1691]

Need to check out Nothing and Sail Away

[@mikecullers]

Their current ages are Sam, lead guitar is 23, Aby, drummer is 22, Melody, lead singer is 20, Ethan, bass is 15 and Justin, keys is 14. They do all their own videos and Sam edits them all. Their covers are amazing and their original music is awesome.

[@ChrisPage68]

I agree about their covers.

[@mickeymayfield4192]

Liliac re-release of not afraid extended is fire give it a try

[@eddieiron5566]

DIO lives on in melody

[@zzbear317]

Welcome to the rabbit hole. Their originals are all great, but my God, check out Piece of My Heart (JJoplin cover) from the same concert. My fave cover is Dio's "The Last in Line". I would think you would like the originals "Mystery", "Dear Father", and "Nothing". But they are all solid. I'm seeing them live in less than a month and I'm stoked.

[@russpendergraft5057]

Everything that Melody sings is really great! sometimes a little theatrical but she's still coming into her own! but Good God what a voice!!!! and her stage presence is Great!!!

[@duanecarrier9994]

percent before I read Liliac

[@joebumpous5977]

Y'all should check out Nothing by Liliac..

[@hunterace101st]

if wanna hear her really go to town with the screams try Seven Nation Army cover they just released.

[@russpendergraft5057]

GREAT PRODUCTION OF SNA COVER!!!! ABSOLUTE FIRE!!!!!!

[@nathanchase5078]

Or you can check out master of puppets that is bad ass . an she sang 4 songs with Sabbath night vinny appice the drummer for DIO an black Sabbath an now all there gear is given to them by sawtooth an vinny loves them an loves that they cover there DIO songs he calls her melodio but she change it to melodia an check it out vinny zarso dabatio playing call to arms they opened for styper, poison , loverboy they got alot music you guys can check out..

[@tonyjarrell5237]

Is this the only Liliac reaction you guys have done ? You re missing out😜

[@ecthelion1735]

Whoa, you guys listen to Neal Morse? Super unexpected, but awesome.

[@SC_Archive]

Dude, I LOVE Neal Morse, he’s my favorite artist at the moment! -Anthony

[@ecthelion1735]

@@SC_Archive Amazing! I found him decades ago via the original Transatlantic, then Spock's Beard.

[@robg62]

Great reaction,you should react to there Master of puppet!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@nicenanafulton2156]

Need to react to their cover of Seven Nations originally by White Stripes! Its awesome! ,RORH 🤟

[@mickeymayfield4192]

Liliac carousel next

[@davidedmondson5633]

If you want some heavier originals, check out Nothing or Dear Father. Their latest cover, Seven Nations Army, takes a great song and gives it a metal makeover. Wonderful reaction.

[@mickeymayfield4192]

Sailaway or mystery next from liliac

[@ChrisPage68]

It's more akin to Dio-era Rainbow or Dio (the band). Melody models her vocal delivery on his. If you *really* want to see some spectacular drumming, (dual) guitars and vocals, I humbly submit "Lovebites - Holy War - live in Tokyo 2021" to The BoJ. 🔥💜🤘🐺

[@patrickharrington5753]

🦇🎶🤘😎🤘

[@rayb3117]

Watch Master of Puppets video, not the live, just the video cover. Abby is the drummer and she can hang with any drummer out there.

[@duanecarrier9994]

Check out some of Liliac covers like trooper

[@davidkettell6236]

Oh i can see that she wants him so bad in that first intro I! Ssee the dude on the left saying ,why can't you play like that boy?

[@mickeymayfield4192]

melody wasc17 here

[@duanecarrier9994]

You check out Liliac master of puppets

[@jayhallas8606]

you want an iron maiden vibe.....might i HIGHLY suggest check their cover of "the trooper".....originals to covers theyll handle anything....youve just found the tip of the iceberg.....enjoy the trip

[@bthomaswardlow]

You ought to see them covers a song trooper by iron maiden they do a h*** of a job

[@thesolomonsagas4416]

I think Justin (keyboard) was 12 here? and Ethan (bass) 13 or 14 ?? (someone correct me if im wrong pls)

[@mickeymayfield4192]

sailaway or we are the children next

[@onearthonelegion]

Gnome - Wenceslas

[@duanecarrier9994]

Check out Liliac nothing not afraid Sailaway

[@AA-kn2ig]

You should do Stam1na - Merestä maalle

[@josephrussell6946]

Speaking of Iron Maiden try their cover the trooper.

[@Gabriel3Gamu]

Thank you for introducing me to this band. Amazing.

[@nylykky1]

Jane Dio

[@filipbozic4303]

Aren't they all brothers and sisters? I think I saw their videos a long time ago as kids doing metal covers Edit: Yeah I saw later you noticed they are all family

[@studio920]

Yes they are, a family band

[@mikecullers]

yes, they are all brothers and sisters.

[@diedregerick1438]

They have come along way since then

[@duanecarrier9994]

check out Lily ax new cover you'll enjoy it

[@toddschermann4677]

This a great group. But try a different genre, Accapella group called Voiceplay or Homefree

[@ankhor9252]

It's cool that they do things themselves, but they should hire a good sound producer if they want to be world class. They really need to beef up the production from what I can hear in this.

[@ChrisPage68]

And songwriting.

[@alanfisher3680]

They are already world class. Maybe you should get the sh** out of your ears

[@russpendergraft5057]

True, some of the live coverage is great, some just ok! I'll bet it would be alot of work to record live music all the time with studio quality! but then again other big bands do!

[@timmartin3796]

Can you play like him

[@timmartin3796]

Cause you can't do it