Ghost - Cirice (REACTION!!!)

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[@bradicalhabibkhoda4138]

“We don’t know if it’s Metal, Rock,...” Neither does Ghost

[@themetalhippieplays7993]

Bradical Habibkhoda they know exactly what they are, that’s the point!

[@oscarh5439]

It’s progressive hard rock.

[@javierdiaz3089]

But it is, is heavy metal with a little bit Doom Metal.

[@javierdiaz3089]

@@oscarh5439 no it's not

[@oscarh5439]

@@javierdiaz3089 yes it is

[@pedrotrust]

His voice is exactly what makes this band so special and unique.

[@kristingarland73]

Pedro Carvalho exactly thank you. Tobias Forge is a beautiful genius. Some just don’t get it

[@EvilBonsai]

Heard of ghost for years, but NEVER heard them. saw the outfits and wasn't interested in another black metal band (or any BLACK metal band, really). THEN I heard Cirice and Square hammer in short order (like last week). Loved it instantly! Bought albums 3,4. Need to check out 1 and 2 still. They need to do another Ghost song (perhaps Dance Macabre?)

[@ivans9490]

EvilBonsai Same

[@thesistersboil]

he doesn't push his voice into a scream which would send them into 80s parody territory. the voice is contained within the music not pushing out of it in a strident fashion. it makes it very listenable.

[@mikepiazza2000]

Yeah but its understandable they didnt get it. Its really not until you understand how Ghost is effectively a concept band that you realize WHY his voice is like that and then you can appreciate what hes doing. Ive been to a Ghost show and it genuinely changed the way I looked at music. I went because a friend of mine was high on them and told me their shows were supposed to be awesome, I thought their music was just okay, but after leaving the concert and doing some research the genius starts to shine through. In a sense Ghost doesnt make music they make musicals

[@CWillGuitar]

"The singer sounds like a sweetheart." During their live performance of this tune, he kneels down and serenades a girl in the front row while dressed like a dapper heart-throb from the 40s.

[@BaileyBaratheon]

That works best with Papa III

[@creative_username0176]

@@BaileyBaratheon you’re not wrong 🤣

[@tancred12]

​@@BaileyBaratheon1000% lol

[@nosferatu-369]

Ghost is definitely an acquired taste. I was expecting harder vocals also when I first started listening to them. I like the fact they're original and do their own thing. Ghost is now one of my favorite bands and from what I've heard their live stage show is kick-ass.

[@jayhawks-jh6dp]

Chaotic Scott their live show is def kick ass

[@TheCivildecay]

I actually like them for not going "faster,harder,lower tuned and more extreme" like most band do these days.

[@broheimbrewing1111]

TheCivildecay Yes i agree, and every "metal-elitist" hate on them for not being exactly like that.

[@Turtl289]

Only had heard like one song by them when i saw them live. Totally converted me.

[@codyvandal2860]

That was my precise experience. The first few listens I wasn't sure if I even liked it, now I love their stuff.

[@joe99173122]

6 months ago: "Growling vocals? Nah, not for me" Now: "What's this soft lullaby bullshit?" ...Welcome to the dark side, boys!

[@LeperxMessiah]

joe99173122 I thought the same thing lol

[@thomassowinski6765]

I think if you're "eased" into it through intermediate bands (gojira or slipknot span the divide quite well) it's definietely a lot easier to get into it

[@djentile7773]

Now they can move on to the real shit! Lol

[@FGirao]

Hahahahahahahshahah

[@rjjm88]

ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US.

[@paodomingo]

Totally unbiased. Totally free thinkin. Totally active with subscribers. Best reaction channel!

[@richmay3929]

By far!

[@NicholasCzerow]

Help me get them to do Blodtørst haha

[@atlanticmermaid2739]

Papa's voice sounds angelic while the band sounds demonic. A beautiful blend of confusion, loving heaven and hell.❤👻✌

[@GoldenSax]

I mean Satan /was/ an angel...

[@lordberly]

you just summed it up perfectly

[@Ianews1]

'A man cannot server two masters. He must hate the one and love the other, or love the the one and hate the other' if i dare quote the book

[@toddsalisbury3851]

@@Ianews1 so in this case he is a fallen angel or fallen believer that has chosen his master which is the devil now. the church singer voice but the dark woods/ satanic band

[@jeremymullins3275]

Cirice mean "church" in Old English. In the context of the song, Cirice is the character being sung to, as an audience stand in. Papa Emeritus III rebuking the idea of Original Sin (your soul is not tainted) and imploring the listener, through Circe, to seek the power that they have inside of them (the rumble that's calling), instead of relying on outside forces that will fail them (the church).

[@gaynarchist]

Jeremy Mullins yeah, the album is about god abandoning the world and Ghost (the fictional satanic church) comes in and basically tries to convert the flock.

[@timsayre8321]

Jeremy Mullins, Cirice is a Character from Swedish Folklore. The song is about a love affair between Her and a Mortal.

[@Cynthesis21]

Tim Sayre Not at all. Cirice stands for church. This song is about the devil trying to persuade you that he understands you and your pain. He’s trying to trick people into thinking that they need him.

[@joejenkinz]

Cynthesis21 the point isn’t a trick, but an eye to eye understanding.

[@pedrohesp-bastos]

adn it is pronounced Chirriche (with the voiced e)

[@zeus9715]

You guys are officially METALHEADS. You were wishing it was a little more heavy. Wanted a little more aggression. You have fell down the rabbit hole. Stay heavy guys. Love the channel.

[@Module79L]

I don't think they wanted more aggression, they just wanted the voice to fit the "aggressive" sound more.

[@Module79L]

I didn't say they wanted the voice to be more aggressive, I think my English was clear enough to be understood by everyone who speaks the language. The voice didn't need to be aggressive to fit the music, it just needed to be way less pop.

[@Infyra]

Isnt this like a softer version of Tiamat - The Sleeping Beauty ?

[@Larcona_]

Module79L Actually as a native English speaker I can attest, that didn't make any sense. Maybe say something along the lines of "They thought the music was good, but wanted the vocals to have a heavier sound."

[@pietrayday9915]

I don't think that a comparison to "The Sleeping Beauty" is unfair - if they want to hear something like this with a "heavier" sounding voice, then Tiamat: "The Sleeping Beauty" isn't a bad song to try out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZfXo6yNrqmCaM0

[@gamefreak23788]

You know, Cirice won a Grammy in 2016 for "Best Metal Performance". It's a fantastic song; one that actually got me into Ghost.

[@BryceFischer242]

agreed. I got into Ghost just recently listening to the new track Rats. But Cirice hooked me and it still one of my favorite songs to listen to and play.

[@smashead]

Same here on rats. I heard square hammer a year ago or so, when it came out, and dug it, but forgot to look more into them.

[@dsdddf7450]

same here dude

[@ak-8585]

Hetfield be like: Can you feel the rumbooooaaaahh!! Can you feel it ye yeeeeaaaahhhh!!!

[@whogavehimafork]

YEYEAHEEAA

[@MrCrapheadist]

The lack of Typical aggression, and the haunting ,beautiful melodies, in a strange way, Are what make this band so dark

[@alexcrouch5169]

A Perfect Circle-Judith The singer Maynard James Keenan is also the lead singer for TOOL.

[@dgecko74]

"Judith" or "Pet"...seriously APC, kills it

[@trendkill84]

Yes!

[@HugeTheWarningFan]

Yes! I've been wanting to suggest Judith, but I am trying one band at a time. And wanted Ritual by Ghost, and look what I got...ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ryanwilliams7407]

CLUTCH. I rarely go a day without listening to these guys. One of my favorite bands of the past 25 years

[@fleckx]

As a Maryland native, I saw Clutch live at sooooo many shows. They got themselves snuck in as an opening act to so many bands that came around the DC area. Even if they weren't supposed to be there, they were there, LOL. AND THE MOB GOES WILD.

[@keern]

Guys, listen to him. You like groove. There is possibly no groovier band than Clutch. Do it.

[@ryanwilliams7407]

And a short list of suggestions...(I'm aware I left out spacegrass) The regulator Minotaur Electric worry The yeti Gullah Smoke banshee A quick death in texas

[@mervunit]

Escape from the prison planet

[@thedrunkenfish5855]

His voice being light is what I love on this song !!! Adds that airy atmosphere feel that makes u feel like you’re floating away !

[@NativeSkeleton]

It's like '70s occult rock bands with their whispery/clean vocals like Blue Öyster Cult with Black Sabbath riffs and groove. Fuckin' love Ghost for bringing the love of the late '60s & '70s back in style! 🤟🏻😎🔥

[@KingJobber]

Ghost has the gimmick of being a devil church. So the lighter vocals are meant to be almost soothing as a contrast to the dark music, drawing you into the cult so to speak. Keep up the great work guys!

[@Janine.Najarian]

Exactly. Lucifer is an angel after all.

[@mikepiazza2000]

@@d3athsqvadanthem609 No but like the band literally acts on stage and effectively puts on entire play-like performances live and in music videos. The singer is literally acting as "pope" of sorts for a fictional occultist religion. The whole band concept is effectively a mockery of Catholicism based on common horror movie tropes

[@Sideswipe225]

Death-Flesh and the Power it Holds!!!

[@segatonic]

hell yeah They HAVE to do this!!

[@johnandkimcollins9643]

Excellent call.

[@brontsmoth671]

YES

[@issacmelendez_]

The live version!

[@brentanton7466]

Ya i messaged them for this song. They gave me a thumbs up. Hopeful to say the least.

[@VaShthestampede2]

"I didn't expect that voice on this groove". That is the perfect summary of Ghost.

[@kanakawase]

"That's gonna be in my head all night." Yeah, Ghost will do that to you. You should listen to Square Hammer. That's a tenacious ear-worm.

[@crownedcrow]

Same thing happened to me when I first listened to Cirice

[@ChesterRGC]

same Twenties, Call me little sunshine, Kaiserion, hunter's moon

[@Britton_Thompson]

It's pronounced 'suh•reese'. And Cirice was referenced in the album's story "liner notes" as a forgotten pagan deity who once provided people with a sort of independence & communal awareness, who is now weakened as a consequence of modern man's commitment to building a secular industrialized society. The bottom line with Ghost is that you'll never be able to nail down exactly what they're really talking about in some of their songs because lead man Tobias Forge recognizes the importance of vagueness, thus allowing audiences to fill in their own blanks when interpreting it. Something only the best artists know to do when creating commercial art.

[@KickstandOptional]

Cirice (pronounced KEER-ick properly, but as suh-REESE here) is also an Old English word meaning literally "church."

[@airevolt1]

Kurt Cobain believed the same thing regarding lyrics.

[@lucaspietro6769]

actually the correct pronunciation is TCHI-RI-TCHI, in IPA it would be /ˈt͡ʃi.ri.t͡ʃe/

[@FangsFirst]

Except he's literally stated what this is about: "Lyrically, it is a simulation of the relationship between religious authority (church or sect) against the small person who can not differentiate empathy from pure manipulation. All disguised as a love song."

[@devanreiss8627]

This song is about the devil talking to a broken person who is searching for a spiritual presence to take care of them, and the devil is taking advantage of their broken spirit in order to gain a follower. You guys were right on track with the demon possession idea, but the song's 1st person perspective makes it more of a seduction by the devil rather than a possession. Love the content guys and I'm glad you enjoyed the song!

[@steverobertson3980]

devan reiss is absolutely correct. Very well said

[@AJvsEverything]

It's being seduced by "Satan" because you're lost and Christianity and God have abandoned you in your time of need...

[@jessicahereford641]

So, I scrolled down a ways and haven't seen even a slight explanation of this band. This is basically a concept band. Some people say they are a satanic band, but from the band it seems they are just a concept band, writing songs from the dark side of the bible, not necessarily songs about satan. Anyways. The lead singer stays the same through each album, but the band members change. The members are called the "Nameless Ghouls" they wear masks and dont expose their identities (although recently they had to expose themselves because of some lawsuits filed against the front man Tobias Forge) the singer is called "Papa Emeritus" and there is a new "Papa" for each album. (So, the singer Tobias Forge, is the frontman for each album, he is the founder of the band, but for each album he plays a different character, a different "papa") Thus far he has gotten younger each album, but they have some new interesting stuff for their upcoming album, but I wont bore you with all that. So, "Papa" is basically an Anti- Pope. Anyways. It's a very very interesting band. If you want some more insight into the song you could watch the actual music video, or just do a quick google!

[@RegularSean]

Pretty much what I came to post. The last message from the clergy I saw was confusing and now I'm not sure if it's a live album coming or what.

[@schmetterling2169]

Are you kidding me? Papa emeritus literally is the satanic pope.

[@DaviDamir]

I would like to see videos of their reaction of learning history of bands next.......after songs get boring

[@brentanton7466]

I dont think you have really studied the band. I would really suggest you read the lyrics of their songs. The band members in interviews even mention their influences from satan on this.

[@kbkman7742]

Every song is about satan. The band is like a tongue in cheek throwback to the first days of metal, but it's also tasteful and the riffs have been excellent on every record. They seem to cop a lot of hate these days but I found the approach really refreshing. The first record is still one of my favourites ever

[@Lilliputia_]

Well, was it a roaring lion who tempted Adam and Eve? No. It was a whispering snake gently coaxing to take a bite of the forbidden fruit. That’s how I see it anyways. I don’t need growlers in all of my metal. Ozzy and Rush have “lighter” vocals and are still rockin’.

[@horrorjunkiehayne]

YES

[@castorjimbo7216]

We'll put bro..

[@VelvetySharkToast]

Jasmine Jones and dream theater has lighter vocals and probably heavier than rush. never thought the contrast was a bad thing.

[@EvelynnEleonore]

Pivotal to the Identity of Ghost is that they *are* the monsters in their songs; trying to find people to corrupt and pull into the darkness. That is why they have these ominous lyrics- "Can't you see that you're lost without me?" In the Video for the song, they are in a church (old english: cirice) and playing for an audience of churchgoers, amongst them is one they feel they can corrupt, and they use things song to empower them, but also, gain control of them. It's really cool!

[@semen_.dem0n526]

Cobb Knobbler 😂😂😂

[@JohnnyBoombatz1119]

DEFTONES - Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) Im gonna keep suggesting it until it plays!

[@Ledoosh]

NYG1119 this!

[@cide9763]

cosign

[@cheesestickfpv6162]

I second!

[@Zero14u]

Definitly

[@MrJapanApan]

That´s what i did with Refused - New noise. But they started deleting my comments. If they dont do the same for you i call bs. (nothing against you or deftones)

[@481216Dragon]

FINALLY. This was the song that turned me onto them. Completely melted me. Btw is SIR-EES and you DID hear the thunder. You hid the nail on the head with the meaning, if you look at the video, it's almost like a exorcism. My interpretation was that it's about what catholic missionaries say to others to get them to join the religion. Can you do some Sabaton? Or if you want more Ghost, Square Hammer is DEFINITELY playlist material. Maybe try some of their music videos if you don't already know what they look like. It'd be great to see what you do next

[@Cauldronb0rn]

I think my favorite from Ghost is He Is simply for the comedy aspect with the video. Secular Haze was the song that I first heard by them that got me into them. Thumbs up.

[@hvypower2472]

Primo Victoria !!!

[@themawsjawz_9491]

481216Dragon Yeah, Square Hammer is flames. Had to buy Meliora deluxe album once I heard that song.

[@481216Dragon]

TheMawsJawz TM You got the deluxe edition? Im jealous. I bought it before that came out so I don't have that track.

[@themawsjawz_9491]

481216Dragon The deluxe version was $14 on Amazon. Same price as Meliora in the mall, just the mall didn't include Popestar. Twas an easy decision. Been wanting the album for a while, picked it up late last year finally.

[@MCat360]

I love the blend of the heavy music with the singer’s voice. His voice is sweet and sultry and lures you into the darkness with him.

[@adamvanzuydam1333]

Square Hammer by Ghost!!!

[@monkeyrobotsinc.9875]

why? they have much better

[@Smartie1]

Ritual

[@ravenous666vancalster9]

tool-the pot rainbow-stargazer storm corrosion -drag ropes with the video steven wilson-routine with the video

[@stevekozlowski5963]

I had the same initial reaction as you guys when I heard Ghost for the first time. Awesome guitars and sweet riff...and then the voice...lol. I thought it was too light for the guitars too. However, after I got past the initial reaction, I've come really love the dude's vocals. They're very different and fit the band as a whole. I love this band now. Great reaction!

[@harlenehotaninmani]

I agree with you!! I hope they do more GHOST..

[@NinjAaaron87]

This is exactly how I feel and felt about ghost. I really liked how the band is a story in itself. It adds complexity and layers. The antipope singing so beautiful to his Lord and master Satan, there's so much theater here

[@fatpad00]

The vocals feel kinda ironic. A contrast to the heavy instrumentals and dark imagery of the lyrics

[@chokestan]

Same here. I’m slowly warming up to it. Year Zero is definitely my favorite song thus far.

[@stevekozlowski5963]

Zach Nelson hell yeah, Year Zero is awesome. Have you heard Elizabeth yet? Another of my favorites

[@apefu]

Man, you guys really need to see the video for this track. It deserves an Oscar or some shit like that.

[@mackeaveli]

You really need to listen to Square Hammer. Ghost is amazing glad you've opened up to the experience.

[@masterofrock666]

Iron Maiden - Fear of the dark live rock in rio 2001. As requested by many others.

[@lordperth7149]

Deep Purple-Child in time

[@chewingeorgelucaschocolate2052]

YES. FUCKING YES. I second this.

[@kylewitcher9670]

I think they should do Crimson

[@MrAcidKnight]

Yes yes yes

[@bananaqigong]

I'm finding some bewildering interpretations here.. The song is about the churches cruel and scarring impact on a person, and their desire (and need) to return to the group from which religion has separated them. Religion divides us, separates us from the group (the group/collective referred to in the song as "me"). We must escape the religion, overcome the scars from it, and re-unite with our fellow man (with whom we "see eye-to-eye"). "I can feel the thunder that's breaking in your heart" = empathy/sympathy/compassion. "I can see through the scars inside you" = I know the beautiful being you are on the inside despite the scars put there by the church telling you your soul is "tainted".

[@zombichicken1463]

One of my all time favorite songs by Ghost.

[@pennyrogers5251]

He is

[@Frogemoth]

DEATH - SPIRIT CRUSHER

[@TheThingThatShouldNotBe]

I've been msging them for months about this, they seem afraid of actual metal.

[@spchetan11]

haha. they've been avoiding death for some reason. not sure why.

[@theAngusmaster101]

YESSSSSSSSS!!! This is awesome! I have my usual request: Steven Wilson- The Raven that Refused to Sing Porcupine Tree- Anesthetize These songs are prog rock but really beautiful (not overly complex at all)

[@Aquafrostsheke]

"Angelic" haha :D oh the irony

[@chanonithier9997]

y'all should do year zero by Ghost!!!

[@pennyrogers5251]

Yes please..that's my ring tone

[@beenperv]

Been waiting for this REACTION! Ghost is a theatrical rock band even though they won a Grammy for best metal performance for this song. Not a big fan of the band, but the first time I heard this song, I had a great reaction to it. It was just...different than everything else. Thanks for the honest reaction. Machine Head-Halo!!!

[@MaddDogg316]

Scott Schoenkopf, yes to Halo!!!!

[@evanlunak4262]

HALO!!!!

[@davidlivingston7230]

Imperium would be good as well

[@TheCJHowes]

Let's just agree that the metal category in the Grammys is a crock of shit?

[@beenperv]

Agreed! And they always pick whichever song is more palatable, which usually isn't even metal.

[@josephpolito3577]

I love George's grimace as he headbangs! 😂 So, the frontman from Ghost was formerly a pop-metal singer and the "angelic", sing-song nature of his vocals is a deliberate choice. It serves as a stark contrast to their dark lyrics. Ghost is also deliberately "retro" with their sound. A good representation of this is their tune, "Ritual." Keep slaying!

[@Psymon1471]

Joseph Polito before Subvision (i assume that's the pop metal band you refer to) he was lead guitar and lead vocals in a death metal band called Repugnant. Check out those vocals for a real suprise/contrast

[@josephpolito3577]

Simon Oliver Holy crap! I forgot about Repugnant!

[@SchizoidPersonoid]

"I love George's grimace as he headbangs!" It's called stank face.

[@Wowee2012]

"The singer does sound like a sweetheart." My good man, truer words have not been spoken.

[@jeanieSinsin]

It could be viewed as a love song form one soul who sees the good in someone who has been through so much of the evil in the world they think themselves evil. The singer sees past all that to their lover's essence and in doing so eternally binds himself to them. .....just a thought.

[@skeech1979]

I think the same.

[@andresf7760]

Blind Guardian - Mirror Mirror I have been waiting this song for a month!!Please! PD: I love your videos!!

[@TimDecker989]

I'll keep saying it King Diamond! Now!!

[@stiksmommy5079]

HotHead00123 absolutely!

[@terencewebb6575]

Hell, even some Mercyful Fate lol

[@unclechuck5635]

Missy we miss you so......

[@peppermind4957]

Sleepless night!

[@shalevamir19]

Terence Webb evil

[@cristykaplowitch8530]

Ghost is one of my favorites, they put on a fantastic show. Year Zero is great.

[@NativeSkeleton]

My love for theatric performance is because of Ghost 🤟🏻😎🤟🏻💜🖤💚

[@malgorzataswierzewska7361]

"Cirice" is Anglo-saxons (old english) meaning of "Church".

[@presoonjames438]

Margaret 2116 thanks Margaret , thank you for the info..

[@johnwayne9000]

It was also the name of the Greek godess of sorcery

[@jeffloucks2120]

Which they also play as the girls name in the beginning if the video.

[@isaacwebb8188]

The light voice is supposed to be deceiving because it’s dark lyrics but disguised in the less aggressive tone. That’s how they explained it.

[@silentnoah]

and? doesnt make it any heavier. kinda ruins the song overall.

[@isaacwebb8188]

Noah Harned I’m not justifying the lack of heavyness. I’m just letting them know how they explain it.

[@bobbert152]

The devil isn't a big scary figure. He is supposed to be the most beautiful angel of all time. It is deceiving. He draws you in with the charm and sweetness. Then he has you

[@tbor422]

This song did exactly what was intended. It hooked me, drew me in. Now I listen to all their songs. Matter of fact George and Ryan's reaction video was the first time I had ever heard Ghost. I loved this song, did research, found there is so much more to the band. Thanks guys!!

[@StarOx64]

Their newest song (Rats) just came out, you should revisit them

[@greatwallofno3533]

Gary Sansone nah. That song almost made me write the band off entirely, without having heard anything else by them. It sucks.

[@StarOx64]

David Russnak to each their own

[@kristingarland73]

Some just don’t get it Gary. My favorite band ever!!

[@dhaddine5472]

Gary Sansone Rats takes me back to the 80’s.

[@ChristinaMagma]

I didn’t like that song at first, but after radio played it 100x I started to like it lol

[@DJtechOD]

Iron Maiden - Fear Of The Dark - Live'01 (Rock In Rio)

[@masterofrock666]

Yeah, live performance is everything for many rock bands. No better way to introduce the guys to a rock gig than Maiden.

[@CoutinhoSamuel]

Death - Spirit Crusher s/o from Brazil

[@khath8303]

Yes

[@MrGrimmiefan]

The best I can put it is that the backing instrumentals are supposed to give that ominous vibe given by something much greater than yourself while the vocals in front of it are this large dark omnipotence reassuring, "you are not what they make you to be. Join me and accept me within yourself for I am what you have needed." The sweetness of the vocals are endearing and alluring.

[@mylions95]

I had the same feeling about the vocals for most of the songs, at first. There was something with their songs that kept making me listen to them over and over again though. This band eventually just grew on me and are now one of my favorites. If you continue to give them a chance, you appreciate the vocal style more and understand it's importance.

[@Sideswipe225]

Death-Lack of Conprehension!!!

[@alloutwar650]

Henry Rollins= Liar. its perfect for you guys crazy song, crazy video with deep lyrics

[@JMEAUS22]

True Oracle one feels they may be slightly to intimidated initially to get it but I think they’ll be ok in the end

[@carloslopez-er2yj]

I second this!!! I met Henry Rollins several years ago at a spoken word show he did in Austin Texas! Right after he almost beat the crap out of a heckler he had during his show!

[@Lootbot90]

"So is it like an evil entity?" Yeah....Satan. LOL

[@DM-rc4yu]

People just don't understand that Papa's vocals are what makes Ghost special in a way. If you want screaming and harsh vocals, you could always listen to one of the billion bands out there that all sound the same.

[@IKwebz]

Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere But Not Here

[@josephpolito3577]

Ishaan Kochhar I cannot possibly agree with this enough. Easily my favorite Porcupine Tree song.

[@HurtCow]

Awesome PT song, but not the best 1st PT song. Blackest Eyes, Anesthetize, or Trains.

[@IKwebz]

HurtCow music is subjective my friend!

[@HurtCow]

Agreed. Possibly my fave PT song. Love Opeth's Ghost of Perdition too. But we know how that one worked out. Break them in slowly with the more accessible stuff first.

[@benedictdonald4338]

Porcupine tree - trains

[@rustyshackleferd22]

Highly Suspect - my name is human!

[@JC-pc9fc]

rustyshackleferd22 or Serotonia

[@mmasque2052]

Someone who is scarred is hardly weak. The very fact that they have scars means that they survived whatever left that mark. That is not weakness, that is the ultimate in strength; the ability to continue no matter what you’ve endured.

[@dansantosn]

I loved the analysis here. Not so common in reacton videos. We can see you guys were REALLY trying to get into the meaning of the song, paying attention to every line of the lyrics. That's amazing. Good work. By the way, they just released a new song. Wold be fantastic to see you guys reacting to it. Rats is the title.

[@marcosfelipe-oe6yf]

Death - the flash and the power it holds

[@mattjones6450]

Death- Crystal Mountain!!!

[@LguanadonTRex]

Matt Jones YES I was going to request this one!

[@mamallama7708]

Ghost is a great band! Cirice is beautiful love song.

[@scottperrin9655]

Please don't ever research songs before you review them. I love watching y'all analyze and interpret on the fly. Well done guys, keep up the great work! Oh, and do some Faith No More, anything from "Angel Dust"!!!

[@davidstrano1148]

I couldn't agree more the unbiased nature is what makes these videos awesome

[@imthekeeperofthecheese5579]

Fear Factory - Self Bias Resistor.

[@Lynchpin2010]

Griff head that would be badass!

[@spynde2969]

Damn guys. The interpretation is great! I like the way you delve deep in the songs you make reactions.

[@CharlesCharloCharles]

Come on give us more Ghost Reactions! Square hammer you missed, and hell thier new album rocks. They got a really nice instrumental miasma hat kicks some serious ass!

[@Frogemoth]

CARCASS - HEARTWORK

[@elpelon5384]

Ghost Year Zero!!

[@EvelynnEleonore]

Ghost is VERY Glam in my opinion, they have a lot of songs that are very light and fun, and then occasional heavy pieces. Squarehammer is probably my favourite!

[@silverback9572]

Year Zero, Monstrance Clock, From The Pinnacle To The Pit, He Is, Mummy Dusty, Majesty, Absolution, Square Hammer, Rats, & Dance Macabre - Ghost

[@jakubk6559]

Type O Negative- Black No. 1

[@echo9248]

Type O Negative. Anything except Black No. 1. Sure, it was popular, but has an Addams Family vibe that's not really representative of Type O.

[@mraza9]

Christian woman or blood and fire

[@maxcaplan7660]

Death-Flesh and the Power it Holds.

[@aranox]

Max Caplan IIIIIIIIII TOLD YOU ONCE!

[@joshuahill3144]

This was the first time ive listened to a ghost song and holy shit i loved it. Its amazing when random songs you check out catch me like this one did. Probably why im so obsessed with you checking Twiztids Barely Surviving lol. Not only would it be amazing if it caught your tastes but all the people that would hear it as well.

[@mustangjim0777]

I saw these guys in concert and had no idea who they were, they rocked the place!! 3 guitarist going off..Ghost kicks ass!

[@bobbyscannelli5943]

FAITH NO MORE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Make it happen please

[@larrymockridge4653]

A Small Victory or Everything's Ruined... Ashes to Ashes... fuck, their cover of Easy might blow their minds

[@stevekozlowski5963]

Ashes to Ashes, Ricochet, Stripsearch, Evidence, or Midlife Crisis would be awesome choices!

[@Thisguy626]

About damn time! If you guys want something different try Rammstein!!! German lyrics but you guys will like them. Now the song it's kinda hard to pick from. Quite a few to pick. Ich will, mein teil. Keep it up guys you rock.

[@dougmoore6612]

Das Boss2121 Ich Will! The video.

[@MrDaburlock]

Sonne

[@manny75586]

Mein Teil

[@jameshau7408]

Rosenrot

[@BluuurghAg9]

Just do NOT pick Du Hast. And stick to the first three albums, everything after just sucks big time.

[@Double44inthemorning]

It's kind of ironic and awesome how these guys used to not like the harsh vocals, and now they are missing the harsh vocals XD

[@omnicoeur]

I understand their reaction. I've been skipping Ghost - Rats from my KZbin suggestions for weeks while listening to Mastodon different albums and I only started paying attention today at Rats' videoclip. After that I researched deeper about the band and got hooked on the genesis of the band, their creative approach and their exuberate live performances. I feel this band is hard to understand when you only listen to their music without all the visual aesthetics they are so much renowned for.

[@MediaFaust]

Hello. It's me again. As ususal, I recommend ABIGAIL, by KING DIAMOND. Especially if you LIKE "spooky vibes".

[@Sharky715]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽We’ve named our daughter after Abigail. So YES! You really need to listen to King Diamond’s Abigail

[@michaeldoyle189]

Black Horsemen. It's King's Stairway to Heaven

[@megasvennen]

Mike fatalOG1 Kings stairway to heaven is The Oath with Mercyful Fate.

[@ThrashBandicoot666]

King Diamond - Voodoo!! The drums and guitar solo on this song will get you hyped up!! Also the vocals will REALLY throw you for a loop. I think you guys will dig it a little bit. :)

[@PhantomDancer4321]

bad song choice dude, abigail should be their first one

[@XIrishCream]

Ghost is so cool to me.. Because you got this heavier feel and then Papa’s voice is so soft and soothing to listen to. Pairing with the theatric aspect of this band it works together and it makes for beautiful art.

[@webeechamin1167]

You guys break down lyrics really well. I love your interpretation on songs.

[@scottmccumber5810]

I want to congratulate and say thank you to you guys. You have skyrocketed all the way to 320K subs in maaaaybe a year! Thank you so much for the job you do and thank you for doing a video on this song. Hopefully Lost In Vegas will continue for a long while yet!!!

[@miketaylor4162]

Ghost is probably one of the most talented bands to come out in the last 5-7 years. Glad you covered them. You should give Ritual or Mummy Dust a try.

[@jyggalag9838]

they are kind of basic(sound), but the imagry is unique

[@jyggalag9838]

they started in 2008 so 10 years

[@Turtl289]

it's pretty fucking great how accurate you pretty much were with the vibe of the song/band lol

[@chrisrhoton5344]

I would love to see them react while watching a live performance of Ghost. That would certainly change things I think.

[@DadGamingLtd]

Now, let's get Strapping Young Lad - Love some... love?

[@swarm69]

MAKE WAY FOR BREEEEEEEEDIIIIIIINNNNNG!

[@rayne1897]

i hope they do this omgg

[@Dudeatrix]

Iced Earth!

[@nataliejimenez8465]

Your interpretation about possession is pretty accurate in my opinion. I think it's more specifically the devil calling you to join him. He calls on on you when he knows you're weak and you don't feel understood by others. He brings himself down to your level and understands you. He isn't a "higher" power.

[@InsomniacXIII]

...Which is why the character of Satan is a million times more appealing and relatable than Yahweh.

[@d3athsqvadanthem609]

That’s why the devil is more tempting cause it’s just so easy to fall in and join him cause god seems for.. distant and the devil is everywhere

[@neuralmute]

@@InsomniacXIII Sexier, too!

[@hrvojekrsnik6572]

Yeah, Cirice maybe isn't best introductory song to Ghost, but I would love to watch them figure it out what Monstrance Clock is about. :) Suggestion: give Nevermore some love since their frontman passed recently. Inside Four Walls would be a good start.

[@stevegrey133]

"Dance of Death" and "Aces High" by Iron Maiden are really good songs too.

[@joshr7357]

yeah they did hallow be thy name and havent repaid them any attention. Id like to see Dance of Death or Can I play with Madness

[@cameronreadshaw1693]

Iron Maiden - The Trooper

[@matts9487]

for some reason they haven't given any of the old school bands a real shot, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Accept

[@twoshady518]

Matthew Still they did Hallowed Be thy Name by Maiden and Black Sabbath - War Pigs

[@matts9487]

forgot about that, they have done Gojira twice already(I love gojira to death), and Gijnger twice, yet the masters of metal they have done only one each

[@matts9487]

also no Judas priest who may not have as many perfect albums like Maiden but still are undeniably masters of their craft through the amount of great songs they have written through their career

[@mrcoatsworth429]

They've also done Painkiller.

[@CG-70]

I wish more music critics were like you guys. You don’t have pre conceived notions and aren’t jaded you just react to what it is. Love the honesty!

[@HossTheSlop]

if you get the chance, go see Ghost live. It's impossible to truly "get" this band without seeing the full production and stage show.

[@ProgPro96]

I'm so glad you guys finally got to Ghost! A very unique band that deserves all the success that they currently have. I can see where Ryan's coming from about the vocals though, it's very unexpected especially if you see what the band members look like before giving them a listen. Hope you guys will do the song "I: The Weapon" by Cult Of Luna next.

[@oscarvasquez7699]

ProgPro96 I'd prefer they do vertikal

[@ProgPro96]

Oscar vasquez Wait what? Vertikal isn't a song that's an album. Unless you mean you prefer them reacting to the whole album lol.

[@tristanmatheny2361]

Not really unique. Black metal has been doing the satanic look for years.

[@ProgPro96]

Tristan Matheny It's not just the looks, it's their whole aesthetic that makes them unique. The fact that they play softer and more ominous music as opposed to raw heavy black metal makes them stand out more to me.

[@zimiani]

Ghost is a band that needs some background. All elements is precisely picked, including his voice. The earliest material from ghost reflects more the pourpose of the band. They are essentially satanic, but not with that anger against God or christians, that you will find in black metal bands, but they worship Satan and his crew. They sound like the firsts hard rock and metal bands back in 70s and 80s, with an angelical voice (to recall medieval church), all to make a theatrical tone and context to their songs. I love them! All the work are really precise! Obs: all album covers make reference to classic horror movies (cirice is The Silence of the Lambs). Great review, keep it up! Cheers from Brazil!

[@themawsjawz_9491]

Augusto Zimiani In some interviews with a Nameless Ghoul (probably Tobias) they said that it was satire, not satanic. The "get up" was because the music they listened to was considered "devil music" by their parents. And the band is centered around that. From what I heard. I could be very wrong.

[@immaculatetoilet]

TheMawsJawz TM So kind of like a literal Black Sabbath. interesting

[@Andre232323232332323]

Augusto Zimiani they're not satanic, it's just for the show.

[@zimiani]

Yeah, I agree with you. I meant a satanic theme for the band's work.

[@sonicpsycho13]

They use the Satanic imagery and themes in the same way as the Satanic Temple in the US uses them. The idea and image of Satan is as a romantic (in the literary sense), an anti-authoritarian, and a free thinker and free person. Romanticist's interpretation of the Satan character from John Milton's "Paradise Lost" is as a rebel fighting for freedom from an oppressive tyrant, God. The modern use of Satan in many contexts is as a symbol of personal freedom and humanism. Most Satanists are atheists, who don't believe in gods or Satan, but use Satan as a symbol. In the US, Satan is also useful to demonstrate fundamentalist Christian hypocrisy and shut down religion being pushed into government.