Mark & Ricky React To Extreme "Rise" -- 1ST LOOK REACTION

In this Friday Night Reaction Video, Mark and Ricky dig in to Extreme's BRAND NEW song "Rise." Both Mark and Ricky LOVE Extreme, and this is their first time hearing the song.
Ricky also tortures Mark with "More Than Words."
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[@Wrcoach2]

For all those who under appreciated Extreme back in the day, I give you your Nuno Bettencourt reminder, simply put, one of the GREATEST guitarists this planet has EVER had the privilege of allowing to plug his guitar into an Amp. !!!PERIOD!!!

[@pittstaffio]

Nuno directed this video. And I believe that the simplicity of "a 90s video" is what Extreme kind of needed. This song hits hard. And while Pat and Kevin are heavily contributing to the overall punch of the song, Gary's front man presence and Nuno's guitar are grabbing you in. There's no need for a video with anything other than the band doing what they do best....playing their music. The camera work is focusing at just the right points for the song as a viewer of a video and a someone who could be standing watching them live. I've seen them live 3 times since 89 in the front row and this is the energy they give the entire show.

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

Totally agree. Love these guys. And I don't think either of us disliked the video at all. We were both just kinda surprised how stripped back it was. Thanks for checking this one out and commenting! We appreciate it.

[@pittstaffio]

@LikeMindedLunatics and they're shooting 2 more videos as we speak! Looking forward to them!!

[@libsrcrazy9634]

80s hair rock was the best era of music ever. glad to see these dudes are still rocking and nuno still shredding.

[@TruckPuzzles]

The "cross" in the back is actually a pixelated up arrow, for "Rise".

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

Well damn. You're absolutely right. We totally missed that.

[@GHOSTKILLERAAA]

"Straight to the top"

[@benjaminrowlett6960]

Thanks for reacting to this. I LOVE Extreme.

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

It was our pleasure! I'm really glad to see them back and making a few waves. Thanks for checking out our video! I hope you check out more of our stuff.

[@tinkles708]

It is time for rock to return. And it is time for Extreme and Nuno to get all the accolades they deserve. Finally.

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

Yeah, this album is shaping up to be something special. We just posted two more reactions to the new album if you wanna check those out. Here's our reaction to "#rebel": kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXSYh2drprV5r9E Here's our reaction to "Banshee": kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3jdg2qbeNOGhMk

[@Accountshare-q1i]

Look at that. Such a nice lad. In his 50s and still giving away free guitar lessons to other guitarists all over the world.

[@TheNotSoFatman72]

If youre gonna do a comeback run this is how you do it. Nuno was just letting the world know he's still one of the G.O.A.T.s and my word does it show. Now as far as Gary goes he sounds great but if you notice he waits till after the solo to really let it soar.. Def a bit more range on the outro. Great stuff guys! Liked and gladly subbed.

[@pittstaffio]

They know how to build a climax in a song with instrumentally and vocally.

[@TheNotSoFatman72]

@@pittstaffio totally agree. Also they're all older and they really know how to get the most out of themselves which I think is great.

[@pittstaffio]

@TheFatman72 the strings on the outro really gives it some heft too, but in a subtle way. Their use of instruments in their songs over the span of their albums has been overlooked.

[@TheNotSoFatman72]

@@pittstaffio Def agree! 👍

[@magusodonllout332]

GOD!!! I LOVE VHlll ... soooo good!

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

You're a VHIII fan? I feel like I'm the only one. It's not my favorite VH album, but there's some real overlooked gems on that album.

[@magusodonllout332]

@@LikeMindedLunatics Its definitely different than the rest of the VH catalog but I hear hints of The Beatles and Queen through out very explorative.

[@andrewshanahan613]

Quality return from them, more I listen to this the more I like it If you stopped listening to them after the Pornograffiti album do yourself a favour and listen to their Three Sides album … one of the most underrated albums of all time and absolutely brilliant Nuno is the king 👑

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

I know that I've heard the album, but I don't think I ever owned it, and honestly, I don't remember it. Now I gotta go back and check it out. Thanks for reminding me, and thank you for checking out our video.

[@andrewshanahan613]

@@LikeMindedLunatics will be worth your while .. there’s a bit of everything on there for many music tastes

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

Awesome man! Queuing it up now! Thanks again. I hope you check out more of our stuff and keep on hanging out with us here at LML.

[@andrewshanahan613]

@@LikeMindedLunatics just found u today via the Extreme video so have subscribed and will certainly stay on board … all the way from Australia 🇦🇺

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

Thanks so much! I hope you like our other stuff, too! And Cheers from Austin!

[@flor9389]

Time Bomb was by Rancid. I think it was an up arrow and not a cross. Sounded like a commentary on social media. Kick ass tune. Another bunch of mature rockers showing the kids how it’s done.

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

Todd corrected us on that too. Sorry about that. And you're totally right about that being a cross. I blame Ricky for the slipshod nature of this video! And I totally agree. This song is freaking fantastic. I never would have thought that in 2023 I would be looking forward to a new album by Extreme, but here we are!

[@pittstaffio]

Yeah the verse is "Tic toc, tic toc You're a time bomb World is gonna watch While you have your final meltdown". And that's essentially what is happening on social media. Gary and Nuno are phenomenal at weaving in everyday life into incredible lyrics. Case in point....the entire lyrics of "Play with Me". What you were, what you want What you are no more

[@jameslane9537]

@@pittstaffio maybe it is a reference to the Godsmack song "Time Bomb", as Sully Erna is know for his social media rants, esp at Nikki Six.

[@pittstaffio]

@jameslane9537 Godsmack's "Time Bomb" is certainly darker than what comes after the time bomb in these lyrics ("world is gonna watch as you have your final meltdown"). Godsmack's TB was more of a deep-seated, festering TB against society, just very withdrawn if I remember correctly. Here, they are referring to people getting sucked into fame and getting spit out, because of how easy it is to become pseudo-famous on social media in present time. The rest of the lyrics of the song stitch this altogether. Example....before the Tic Toc verse... "Take a bow, take a bow To the new king Ever cool is the fool Never lasting Wanted dead or alive Every king must die" (Tic Toc verse...) "They can feel it, They can taste it, Eat you up, spit you out Defecated Boy wonder Trampled under You're the chosen one" And they explain this in an interview. But I see what you mean.

[@lisastrange2553]

It is about the music industry. Rise you up/watch you fall.

[@chrisbr1969]

Nuno and Richie Kotzen are two guitarists who are still killing it in this day and age! Love Nuno! Check out Xanadu by The Winery Dogs next!

[@kidego1971]

In the background was an ARROW pointing UP (RISE).

[@ChrisFromAcrossThePond]

Awesome opening track from an awesome band, best guitarist in my opinion

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

💯! Nuno has always been amazing, but he's really just killing it on these first three tracks from the new album!

[@margateswede]

He remembers it for the same reason we all learned to play it. ;)

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

😂 I know EXACTLY why a young Ricky learned to play that tune. If a young man in the 90s could bust out an acoustic at a party and play this tune, he was IN!

[@margateswede]

@@LikeMindedLunatics sssh. It’s a secret. Kind of.

[@reynaldorodriguez7981]

🤘🤘⚡⚡poderoso solo de nuno, alucinante y de otro mundo 🤘🤘⚡⚡

[@NoFeelinMetal]

Nobody ever mentions how Badger keeps up and often plays nunos parts verbatim on a damn 4 sting bass. Love for Badger!

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

After we filmed this I felt kinda bad we didn't mention Badger and Figueiredo. They're amazing in this song, too. It's just that Gary and Nuno are jaw-dropping. Sorry man. We should've definitely mentioned them.

[@raisa_cherry35]

11:12 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 that dramatic entry and the roasting starts!

[@davidferrara1909]

LOL you guys are so funny! YES, a total tribute to EVH - his HERO!!

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

I don't know if you have the new album, but in the liner notes, each band member writes a little paragraphs. Nuno's paragraph is all about EVH. Check it out if you get a chance. It's really sweet.

[@davidferrara1909]

@@LikeMindedLunatics Oh, I'll MAKE a chance. I worshipped Eddie, and Nuno Captures his style at the top level! Saw Satriani try to play the opening part of Mean Street and he couldn't come close. Paul Gilbert attempted Spanish Fly and it was overall a miss. There are faster players, and more technical players like Malmsteen and Eric Johnson (another fave of mine) but Eddie is just impossible to imitate really well. Thanks guys!!!

[@williamturner6882]

They came back swinging for the fences!

[@frankvieira764]

Nuno is from my Parents Island called Terceira Azores Portugal.

[@raisa_cherry35]

❤❤❤😍🤟🏻

[@bassbookie]

You should do the Queen Medley they did at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

Oh yeah! I remember that! We'll have to save that one for matchup video. Thank you for reminding me about it, and thanks for checking out our video.

[@CHAUNCEY.GARDNER.]

I got it downloaded,that was the best gig on that line up,doing that line up of songs are not kids play.

[@tud1366]

Gary, the singer is 61 y/o and Nuno, guitarist is 57 y/o in this video.

[@chrisbotelho7217]

Nuno is 56 actually... google it.

[@tud1366]

@@chrisbotelho7217 Correct, he'll won't be 57 till September. I apologize, I tell age by the year not the month. Rest easy, you got to be a keyboard god today and prove someone wrong.

[@chrisbotelho7217]

@@tud1366 Not trying to be a "keyboard god" .. just noticed and since Nuno is my age, i commented. Are you someone who doesn't like to be corrected by anyone.. lol.

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

There was only one keyboard god and that was Jim Carrey in Bruce Almighty. Let's just enjoy this rad tune and video!

[@ScottCarr-gy2fw]

Bless Nuno for paying homage

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

Yeah this is an amazing tune. I don't know if you saw it, but we also posted a matchup between "More Than Words" and "Get The Funk Out." It's a fun episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6PTpo2CqqlknLc

[@crystalrainfeather]

Long time Exteme fan. Met them & Winger way-back-when. New sub from me just from this reaction! (And, lol, I started singing the words at the end, lol!). ~ Quick suggestion.. if you haven't checked out the Swedish metal band Avatar, please do so!!

[@seanblinn1able]

Rise is a song birthed when Stone Temple Pilots (Silvergun Superman) and Blue October (Daylight) had a baby that was delivered by Eddie Van Halen. God bless Nuno (one of the best and needs more recognition) - that tremolo picking is demonic.

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

That's an amazing way to put it. This tune definitely has a grungy feel to it that the stuff they were making in the 90s actually lacked. I think if this had come off Extreme III that album would have lit up the charts. And I don't know if you've seen it, but we also posted a silly matchup between "More Than Words" and "Get The Funk Out." It's a fun episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6PTpo2CqqlknLc

[@ladislaoloera6095]

I never knew they did anything other than soft rock.

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

Most people didn't. "More Than Words" was their biggest hit, but ironically, it was kind of an anomaly in their catalogue.

[@BaconIsNotBiceps]

Extreme setting the www on fire.

[@jennifergibb274]

Nuno is a guitar God! There really isn’t anything they put out that I don’t like! More than words is a good song lol

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

Ricky certainly loves More Than Words!

[@jennifergibb274]

@@LikeMindedLunatics lol I do too 🤣

[@djmylesmatisse]

Rihanna wasted Nuno's talent when he was her guitarist by not utilizing his mad guitar abilities and solos. At least I'm sure it was a massive paycheck for him to be a member of her band.

[@charleswind8298]

“ more than words “ is a good song. I said it. You dorks.

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

😂 Well, Ricky agrees with you. He picked up the guitar and could stilll play it after 30 years. Me? I still don't like it. Might as well be a Nelson song!

[@hirokunimi74]

C’mon guys. MTW IT’s not garbage 😅

[@PippoBrandTV]

More than cords.

[@johnfreeman440]

'Play With Me' not 'Come Out and Play.' Jeesh. I didn't wait 28 years for another killer Extreme song to let you stumble over all of their catalog and turn their highest charting single into a silly comedy device in a KZbin video. I don't love that song, either, but it did allow them additional runway to tour and create more music that they would not have been able to do without it.

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

We addressed some of your concerns in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWG6kIF7ecuZZsU

[@toddwright2693]

Part of me wonders if John’s middle name is Brad?

[@toddwright2693]

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[@marykay19595]

About the music business finds the new band, they rise to the top, just to fall to the new found band

[@zenn5150gaming]

Always Love your reactions but this song is about the music industry and how they build you up and tell you you are the next best thing and then shit on you at the first chance...

[@georgeresso6835]

it was bland because they wanted the music to speak for itself....and you know what its saying " EXTREME is back to kick ass and chew gum...and they are all out of gum"

[@alexslater6456]

I admit I didn’t care for Extreme back then.

[@kevinjackman4026]

Sorry, when you open your vid with More than words, Holehearted, and Get the Funk out, you lose all cred. Don't say you love Extreme and cite these songs. That is a testament to your ignorance of this band.

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

We addressed some of your concerns in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWG6kIF7ecuZZsU

[@kevinjackman4026]

@@LikeMindedLunatics Your wit is about as impressive as your video. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@LikeMindedLunatics]

The fact that you think your whining, gate-keeping comment deserved anything better is funny. But even funnier still is the fact that you're the dope who's wasting his day commenting on a video he claims he doesn't like, which in turn, provides us with engagement and actually ups our analytics, instead of just skipping things that don't appeal to you and watching things that make you happy. Why don't you add another laughing emoji? It'll make you look smarter.

[@toddwright2693]

Part of me wonders if Kevin’s middle name is Brad?

[@toddwright2693]

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