Metal Drummer Reacts to STORYTIME (NIGHTWISH)

My reaction to the official live video for Storytime by Nightwish from their new 2013 Wacken set! Thanks for watching and please check out my other videos!
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[@siksimiksiFTW]

You've heard just Ghost Love Score from Wacken? No Ever Dream? No Song of Myself? No Romanticide? No Dark Chest of Wonders? No Last Ride of the day? Oh boy..... :D Wait, not even Weak Fantasy from Tampere? Just pick one, it will be fun, I promise :)

[@carolinemachado27]

Yeeeeeeeees

[@paisa20]

lol

[@FREETHINKER-05]

No Ghost River? 🤟🤟✌️✌️

[@siksimiksiFTW]

@@FREETHINKER-05 He will go down, he will drown, drown, deeper down :P

[@rolsen1304]

@@siksimiksiFTW No 7 days to the Wolves!?

[@gabriel.bardac]

The entire Wacken 2013 set list was stellar, starting with the first one, "Dark Chest Of Wonders". Thank you for a joyful reaction! Waiting / hoping for more Nightwish, I'll subscribe.

[@sixtuspettersson6059]

And end of it *Last Ride of the Day*!

[@johnekare8376]

I think you would enjoy Romanticide and Ghost River from the same concert.

[@ddiachen]

Jukka is the most creative drummer I've ever heard. Not only a consummate showman, but he weaves some really complicated rhythms and wonderful riffs in ways that elevate the songs even more. That section in the middle when he comes in after the piano and chorus, he has multiple threads going on at the same time, all driving the music in a hypnotic dance. Dark Chest of Wonders, the opener for this show, is another great showcase for Jukka in absolute beast mode (which, to be fair, was always).

[@ytbabbler]

Describing Jukka as the most creative drummer is spot on. I think Kai is the grand master but loved Jukkas drumming and his style and energy.

[@seanstevenson9891]

Love Kai, but I miss Jukka.😢

[@572Btriode]

@@ytbabbler Yes !

[@572Btriode]

ISTR from a Kai interview that some of Jukka's patterns he had to write down exactly and then took some three days practice to get them right. Jukka has made a guest appearance on Last Ride of the Day, there's a couple of fan-cam videos that are quite acceptable. Himos Park, Jämsä 20.8.2016

[@shawnski001]

This is perhaps their most "radio friendly" song, and I really think everyone and I mean EVERYONE in North America should be requesting this on their local rock radio stations. THIS version! Let's create a real buzz and build the Army so big that when Nightwish comes here to play again, they will be able to fill arenas instead of smaller venues. Come on people! JUST DO IT!

[@572Btriode]

Yep, go for it; see if you can crack the corporate bubble of the US music industry and cut a few of their strings, it's high time you guys get some good music and not be force-fed only what is money-making for the industry.

[@rolsen1304]

@@572Btriode Shekels don't make themselves.

[@richardtomlin8704]

So many reviewers say 'I'm ready'... So many reviewers find that they are not.

[@ciflores0]

I also miss Jukka, because he's so fun to watch. He puts so much power into everything he does. That being said, it's really hard to deny Kai Hahto's incredible drumming skill. Kai is also in Wintersun, check out Sons of Winter and Stars.

[@cashewshalom]

If you check Sons of Winter and Stars... do live rehearsal at Sonic Pump Studio. 🙏🏼😎✌🏼

[@TobikunOuO]

Jukka chose Kai because they are best friends, and Jukka is now the bands manager.

[@572Btriode]

ISTR Tuomas said Jukka is like John Bonham and Kai is like Ian Paice.

[@vagabond142]

Fun fact: Kai is the drummer that taught Jukka how to play metal drumkits. Not joking. They also kept in constant touch, are best of best friends, and play each others' shit all the time, so technically, TECHNICALLY, Jukka can do Kai's blastbeats from Wintersun, but Kai is the stamina master. That's why when Jukka stepped down because his insomnia was becoming medically dangerous, Kai was only too happy to step in. Nightwish needed the best drummer on short notice, they got one of the greatest ever to sit on a drum throne.

[@jroutasula5250]

More drums, now by Kai Hahto? Nightwish "Weak Fantasy" -Tampere live. Good quality audio & video.

[@thisworldofwater8017]

Oh yes. Kai is a monster.

[@music2seeconcertphotograph457]

Or Kai with Wintersun and „Sons of winter and stars“

[@ioaKouts]

And there is a drumcam video also at kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJO6q5yiqKaCj9U

[@ArsRegnandi]

I almost forgot Devil and the Deep dark Ocean (Buenos Aires 2018). Hardmode for the whole band.

[@andrebrodbeck3883]

@@music2seeconcertphotograph457 ... and "Time".

[@Amaranthos2]

Dear god, you have to try the lyric video to Tribal. The new drummer, Kai, had to add five drums to his kit in order to play the song... I figure as a drummer yourself you'd get a kick out of it

[@oolillemyoo4099]

Yes - came to the comment section, looking for this suggestion. Tribal is a MUST, since he’s a drummer!

[@criticaldrift5234]

SONG OF MYSELF next!!!!! Get heavy and hit that breakdown!

[@nickwilbers5266]

Since you are a metal drummer, fun fact... Floor is married with the drummer of Sabaton. Hannes van Dahl

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

Jukka is the most badass drummer to ever walk the earth. Not necessarily saying he is the *best* of all time (he might be, I dunno but he's friggin fantastic) but he is definitely the most *badass.* Keeping up with Holopainens insane and *long* compositions without ever missing a beat. And doing it while rocking a pirate look that would make Johnny Depp nervous.

[@mochs3869]

As a fellow drummer (and fellow Strike Pro owner) - Ever Dream from the same show absolutely next. The last minute of that song when Jukka brings in the double kicks after the breakdown is like a freight train barreling at you at 70mph and all you can do is get out of the way - every member of the band firing on all cylinders giving 110%...facemelting..

[@annukkas]

Nice to see drummers reaction to Nightwish, because rhythm is so important part of their songs. Looking for more to come. 😊👍

[@mattphillips538]

Have you done Wintersun's Sons of Winter and Stars (rehearsal version) with Nightwish's current drummer yet? Jawdropping metal drumming skills.

[@oo.llpee.7457]

Kai is definitely one of the best drummers in metal, and he can play Jazz also. Tomas Haake called Kai a monster, after he saw Kai playing Meshugga's War. You can find video about it, althou it's very low quality. Or search "kai hahto rotten sound". There are also many drumcams with decent quality, including many Nightwish and Wintersun songs.

[@UberDucker]

@@oo.llpee.7457 Yeah. Agreed. The dude is a total machine.

[@Heidi_J82]

I was just about to suggest this, but I suspected someone else had already done that, and I was right. =)

[@ghostnf9650]

Anything from WAcken 2013, Tampere 2015, Wembley 2015 and Buenos Aires 2018 is pure gold. Kai Hatho that replaced Jukka is a monster drummer too. Check out Weak Fantasy - Live at Tampere. Nightwish can go hard and loud.

[@jackstorm5649]

I still miss Jukka's energy he put his heart & soul in his drumming. That being said you should really check out their new Drummer Kai. He is ,in my opinion, one of the best drummers of our time. Check out Wintersun's Sons of Winter & Stars the Live from Sonic Pump Studio's , and his drum play thru of it where he breaks down different parts of the song I think you will enjoy it. As for more Nightwish let's stick with Jukka for now I'll recommend Last Ride of the Day, from Wacken 2013, & Over the Hills & Far Away (Gary Moore cover) from End of an Era (I love Jukka's drumming on this one and it will let your ears experience Nightwish's original lead singer Tarja).

[@dido7427]

At all Nightwishsongs, the drummer gets a full workout.

[@Thorgrim247]

Another reactor with true passion for music. Floor is the best and so so special! I look forward to your next video my friend. We all miss Jukka, but Kai is damn good as well. Peace.

[@ManuelGdeP]

Song of Myself and Ghost River from Wacken 2013!!!!!!!

[@FREETHINKER-05]

From this same epic concert Wacken 2013, Ghost River, Song of Myself, Romanticide, Dark Chest of Wonders, Everdream, actually the whole concert is a can’t go wrong. 🤟🤟✌️✌️🇨🇦

[@TJMiton]

Everdream and Romanticide from Wacken 2013 are absolute musts.

[@devoneagle1966]

Thanks, great reaction :-)

[@Sami-ru3js]

just fukkin awesome!!!!

[@skeezesmith7954]

For more like this from the same Wacken 2013 concert try Romanticide, Ghost River or Song of Myself to name a few. Nightwish has many heavy songs. 😄🤘

[@music2seeconcertphotograph457]

You want to experience the beast within Floor: „Yours an empty hope“ from Wembley! And have a very close look! and ear at the growls.

[@YNGWIE998]

I'm so pleased that Nightwish are getting the exposure that they so deserve. The amount of 'reactors' on KZbin that say "Why have I never heard of this band/song before?" Could it be that because Nightwish are from Finland and Holland (i.e not American or British) and that populist radio stations only play generic, formulaic rock/metal music?

[@jcap7394]

Loved your genuine, joyful reaction.

[@johannessilver8653]

He is just a beast on drums...Jukka is so awesome drummer. Naturally Tuomas writes this all.

[@oolillemyoo4099]

Thank you for a fun reaction - loved your energy :) Now, others have suggested loads of awesome Nightwish songs for you, _however_ , you being a drummer yourself, I’d like to suggest a song that will *blow your mind* due to the drumming in it - Kai Hahto actually had to add about 5 new drums to his _(already substantial)_ drum kit for this song :D The song is called _”Tribal”_ , and is from their new album. Due to it being new and the pandemic, no live video is available yet, but they’ve put out a really cool lyric video for it, that I would highly recommend. I’d love to see your reaction to it because it’s an awesome song, with epic drumming - but hearing any “professional” comments you’d have, due to your knowledge of drumming, would be super interesting!

[@oolillemyoo4099]

Can’t edit from my phone, so I’ll just do a reply - just wanted to add that the song is really heavy, which I’m guessing would be a plus for you ;)

[@davevanvuuren578]

Kai, who is currently the drummer, was actually Yukas drum couch

[@vinograd74]

Agree ) The Award for "Coolest Looking Pirate Drumming" goes to Yukka )

[@Michellinchen74]

very cool reaction, greetings from the Nightwish Army from Germany :-)

[@charlesfuller4363]

The crazy thing to think about....The crowd had never seen Floor before this performance.

[@sugoruyo]

The power of Floor Jansen's voice comes straight from Asgard, you can't convince me otherwise. She will be there providing the soundtrack for Ragnarok.

[@EricManktelow]

Jukka is a great and very charismatic drummer. Since he has retired to a management position and Kai has taken over the drums in the latest album are insane. Kai is a human metronome and ex grindcore and jazz drummer, he speed and technique is off the charts.

[@rainieresguerra5013]

She is such an incredible performer. 👏👏👏

[@Bonovin]

Thanks for a nice reaction! Nightwish have no bad songs, Greetings from nwse Sweden

[@GreyBeardIT]

If you like that driving side of Nightwish definitely check out "Last Ride of the Day" from Wacken 2013 as well. What a way to wrap up the concert.

[@phoenixsui]

Love your Nightwish reactions, and that your not pausing it but talk over it but in perfect sound lvls. I also didnt belive i couldnt hear the songs before in every new song i discovered by Nightwish.

[@marinaandersson4381]

YES, more please🇫🇮😍!!

[@Zozo-K-]

“Romanticide” and “Song of Myself” from the same Wacken 2013 show...you’ll like both of those.

[@petrihartikainen4645]

What a stellar performance.

[@Bonovin]

Wellcome to the magic world of Nightwish

[@jtelander]

Thank you for this reaction. I recommend that you listen and react to Nightwish performing "Ever Dream" at Waken 2013.

[@Roller4x4]

Epica also has a awesome drummer. Epica - Consign into oblivion live at Zenith By the way, the singer(floor) is married to the drummer of Sabaton! Hannes van Dahl

[@nostrathomas2437]

5:02 that stage presence...Valkyrie legend 😂

[@seanstevenson9891]

Thanks for the Floorgasm. I left the subscription on the bedside table. Keep on Nightwishing on, Dude. You're in the Army now, Son. 🤘😜🤘

[@ericmats4662]

you need to react to Kai Hathos drumcams! they are awsome

[@jeremyhanson1019]

Jukko is really fun to watch. I gotta ask, is his style not very efficient? When I watch guys like Kai or the drummer from Slayer, they have conservation of motion. Jukko is just going nuts.

[@andrezaalcantara2702]

I loved your reaction!

[@Mark_-jq6wg]

Ahh Wacken 2013 it's just perfection. They all performed 110% and didn't let up the whole way through. Amazing band family.

[@eTraxx]

EXCELLENT reaction!!

[@Palshife]

You were having so much fun with this one! Good pick

[@voodjin]

Love this song. Always puts me in a good mood.

[@khaerulumam7279]

Great reaction 🔥🤘,,can't wait for next,,!!

[@MissIssay]

Your sheer joy made this an incredibly pleasant reaction to watch! You're in for a wild ride, can't wait to see more :)

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

even her bandmates seemed to be still impressed by her. great reaction. thank you.

[@esterselhorstrutenfrans5041]

You have also listen to Dark Chest of Wonders, I Wish i had an angel, Last Ride of the Day, I Want my Tears back and ofcourse Ever Dream 🤘🤘🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@frenkwd1]

Top next Ever dream.

[@crabuki1273]

Man, Nightwish's "Tribal" would make you very happy, I think.

[@moneyea]

This was super fun to watch, dude! I don’t usually go in for reaction videos because I find the reactions distracting, but yours were great, Bryan. I love that you didn’t talk over the music too much, and that you didn’t stop the video to go on and on and on about whatever. Great video!

[@squalllionheart3453]

Great reaction sir

[@evilvolts]

I listened to the whole concert it was epic no bad songs it was her 1st concert with the band.

[@marioedwingarciatejeda4035]

she is AMAZING!!!!!

[@Tearnofear]

such a good mood driving song =)

[@tas2921]

Romanticide”, “Ever Dream” or “Ghost River” from the some concert!! Greetings from Brazil!

[@jorluo]

Loved your reaction. More NW please.

[@semperfidelis7517]

As a drummer, you have to react to "Stargazers" Drum cam !!

[@paisa20]

well, welcome back, waiting for more Nightwish

[@villainouschrisk2709]

fun fact: Nightwish got a new drummer in 2015. Kai from Wintersun. it took him 2 1/2 hours of watching this performance over and over to get the entire middle section down on paper.

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

Nightwish telling a story about storytelling. Glad you liked and greetings from Finland!

[@bert2673]

Yes man, that was also my reaction when i first heard this song. Good that you show it to your wive, and maybe you can let her join the next reaction..

[@calanor4130]

Thanks for the reaction! I love both the song and this particular performance - it's always fun to watch the crowd go nuts when Floor picks forth her classical voice from the toolbox. Well, fun to watch if I'm for once not going nuts myself, that is!

[@johannvanaardt7221]

That guitar tone!

[@sket179]

Devil and the deep dark ocean live in Buenos Aires is also fast and fun, hard drumming

[@meadowspring1]

Yasss!!!!

[@Vortexafternoon]

That is a GREAT song. Also haven't heard it before. You gotta love a massive chorus.

[@avanae]

This was My 1st song I've heard sung by Floor.. And I was blown away. Nightwish have had another singer before which was more like a pop singer then metal, and then I thought "song seems nice and interesting but someone is missing". After hearing Wacken version by Floor I knew what was missing. FLOOR was missing 😅😋

[@crabuki1273]

Oh, also, lemme do my normal. Have you heard of BAND-MAID? :-D The obvious suggestion is "Freedom" Live from 14 Feb 2020, as it's drum-centric. BAND-MAID's drummer, Akane Hirose, is pretty special, and really most of their songs have interesting drumming choices for you to enjoy. I think you'd appreciate what she brings to the band's sound.

[@TheUnderdogDe]

Freedom has my favorite drumming part. 🤘😎🤘 Perhaps he would also enjoy the singing drummer in the first song here? kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4ebmKN_p66Fb9U

[@chino6816]

Please react with your wife love to see her face...your reaction was great..stay real !!long live nightwish and floor jansen...more nightwish!!!

[@JustPlanoRick]

Recommend the show opener from Wacken 2013, "Dark Chest of Wonders" Hammer down from the fist beat to the end - THAT'S how to kick off a show.

[@dianakerssemeeckers9324]

Loved your reaction, subscribed immediately! I discovered Nightwish about 2 years ago, been loving them ever since. I’m going to see them live in Amsterdam on the 10th of May 2021!! So proud of Floor being a Dutchie myself 🇳🇱 Check out 2 of my favorites Yours is an Empty Hope (Floor growls in that one) and 7 Days to the Wolves 🐺🐺 live at Wembley 2015. Love the harmonies between Floor and Marko 😍

[@stevekoelliker6764]

So watch the drum solo again and let us know the time signature of it. It’s unique. Next should be Song of myself live from Wacken 2013.

[@Bethuriel]

Thnx 4 this. Go on with the stuff. Wellcome to the Nightwish army^^. Please listen to Song of myself, live at Wacken. And, i am sure this will leave you speachless, the Gratest show on earth at Tampere. Due to Marco's voice , the wiking bassman, give The phantom of the opera a try, the"old" Nightwish singer Tarja will show her quality as well. Peace from Germany

[@johnmartin3225]

Agree with you on the drummer. The man plays with enthusiasm like no ones business. Love watching him play. He is sorely missed.

[@trancecake]

Did you know that they have drum cam videos? It's from the newer drummer but you might find that interesting :)

[@rob16041979]

More NW reactions. Ghost River maybe? From Wacken of course.

[@kylestaples465]

Song of myself from this concert is one of my favorites! It's a try not to headbang and fail kinda song

[@mattwoodlief5450]

You'll love (Yours is an empty hope)

[@moimeme8827]

your smile during your reaction is a pleasure for us ;) ! try their cover of "high hopes" or "deadboy's poem - live in bueno aeres 2018". amazing !

[@Chekatana]

This is first video of you that i have found (its obvious i am just another soldier from the Nightwish army) and i genuinely liked your reaction. Maybe you should react to some of the other Nightwish songs along with your wife :) Keep it strong \../

[@TobikunOuO]

Jukka is now the bands manager now if I remember correctly.

[@BigCrockDawg]

Romanticide from Wacken has some nice double bass and is just generally a really heavy song. You’ll like it pretty well I think, as well as Dark Chest of Wonders being a hard hitter

[@DJGots]

@4:06 that one guy in the crowd front left with the hat shows up in multiple videos at this concert and he always stands out not clapping or whatever. He seems so out of place. Time traveller goin back to just endulge in this majestic concert I bet xD

[@ArsRegnandi]

There are Drumcams of Kai Hahto (currently Nightwish) somewhere, when needed

[@lucreziatrevellyan5499]

Romanticide, same concert. You won’t regret it.

[@music2seeconcertphotograph457]

-> There are only great songs from Wacken: „Story Time“ and "Ever Dream" are catchy in a very positive way. "Song of Myself" starts catchy and ends with everyone headbanging. "Romanticide", "Last Ride of the Day" and "Ghostriver" are the heavier ones. -> "Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean" (Buenos Aires) will give you a metal and power blast: Maximum speed and Marco (the singing bass player) becomes Hannibal Lecter ;-) -> "Yours an Empty Hope" from Wembley (have a good look!! at the growls. You'll be surprised.) -> „Dead Boys Poem“ from Buenos Aires (so amazing and emotional) -> „Weak Fantasy“ (Tampere): Kai the beastat the drums, Troy joins in, great duets with Floor and Marco, … -> Elvenjig / Elvenpath (Buenos Aires): Awesome intro and it continues on that level -> "The greatest Show on Earth" (Tampere) is one of the two most epic songs. The title is not about the gig, but about the topic of the song: The evolution of mankind. -> "The Poet and the Pendulum“ (Wembley) is my personal absolute masterpiece of Nightwish. Be sure to know the background of this song ahead. Short version of the backstory for „Poet and the Pendulum“ Tuomas (the keyboarder and songwriter) was in depression after the split from their first singer Tarja. He was in the position to either commit suicide in real real life or to write a song about it and die within that song. Luckily he choose the latter option. He is the poet, "killed" by the pendulum. And afterwards there is darkness, silence and just a fading heartbeat. It gives me a shiver every time. As this song is so emotional for him all the others have an eye on him. He even had his the vocals turned off in his in ears. Greetz from a German-Dutch concert photographer

[@aronjohnson2553]

Everyone wishes they were at this show

[@TheVOWizard]

Well bloody done, boyo! Great as far as reaction videos go, and I look forward to more. The drum covers are excellent too. XD If you're doing reaction videos now, I'll put my coin in the hat for Alestorm - Walk the Plank.

[@parrotheadlasvegas]

Check out Stargazers from Tampere with Kai and then watch the drum cam of Kai slaying it 😎

[@jaskau2462]

🤩👌💥💯One helluwa catchy song with super catchy chorus, eh? Your joy is quite contageous män. 🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙