Metal Musician Reacts to Crystal Lake | Disobey |

[@NikNocturnal]

*Pure filth*

[@DilettanteMyT]

Lake of Filth

[@k0oLwHiP]

Crystal Filth

[@PlanetaryCore]

Panic on Crystal Lake 10/10 lit man

[@theyurireviewer]

I love how Ryo lulls you into a poppy metalcore groove with the first single and then goes full death in the next track. #crystallake

[@ethapher]

Crystal Swamp

[@errorloadingmusic821]

nik: "Oh, we're slowing down." drummer: " *demonic blast beats* "

[@NikNocturnal]

It got me good

[@zubiac]

in fact, he even does a gravity blast at the second part of that section

[@Kkulchong.]

"They had me in the first half, not gonna lie" moment

[@b3anZ76]

nice this comment has 666 likes

[@errorloadingmusic821]

@@b3anZ76 Oh, dope. I honestly hadn't even noticed.

[@tobias9830]

imagine if that drummer was biking, he would break the sound barrier

[@actualamateur149]

Shalissa Whojeschowski Sorry you’re miserable.

[@joaomaiatvrs]

obviously he broke both legs after recording this song

[@danieljordison0793]

Shalissa Whojeschowski yeah then you should probably go listen to disturbed or something

[@kirirariri]

Carlos Bandala more like ed sheeran

[@TheLemonKiller]

@@shalissawhojeschowski2873 Music is subjective. Music is subjective. Not a business. But art. It's each artists interpretation of reality. So to say there's no purpose in a certain ordering of frequencies. Given all matter doesn't exist and is merely just energy vibrating at different frequencies. You could also then say there's no point in certain people or any other beings or entities existing. However, you have no idea what people find inspiring given you have no choice over what YOU like. You hear something and you either like it or you don't. The biggest part of the humor here is how a painter would never laugh at having more paint to work with. Even if they never use it that often of ever. A mechanic will never not buy more wrenches and other tools. Anything helps or may have the potential to. Not to mention the ability in which to visualize things a bit differently. Lets say someone is going to kill you right now. Are you going to look for a knife? Or grab the pencil right next to you? Your first thought isn't a thought but fight or flight and therefore subconsciously for the need to survive you'll look for what you've been conditioned to understand is a weapon. Which means, the writing implement isn't an option. The point is. Just because something exists and is designated for this job or that thing. Doesn't mean it only has a single use. Any jackass can shred. But, not just any jackass can shred musically. Whats even funnier is some of the piano runs and other movements in a shit fuck ton of classical music that could attributed to a form of sweep picking. Just look at any instrument that's classical. Woodwind, brass, and even the trombone. Doesn't need to have keys. I mean. In this world it's called a slur. Quickly connecting notes to one another in a at times a quick and smooth succession. I mean, sixteenth and thirty-second notes aren't just for current day music. Therefore quick runs similar exist everywhere. Curious if you'd say the same about a xylophone or chimes. Chimes are still notes and not to mention really just a bunch of fucking noise in a chaotic order. But only when you really stop to consider it. That's fairly humorous considering they say Dubstep and other Techno related music is just noise. In most cases (within regards to recording) it's the most pure. Anything is the most pure because the sound will always be the same and can be manipulated in some many various instances. No different mics, amps, pickups, speakers, mic placement, or anything. Can add as much bass or this or that as you'd like. But since it's on a program you can line things up perfectly. So I guess. If chimes are accepted with their uncontrollable nature as it's desired. And something that can be nearly automated to such a non human perfect variant degree. Seems a bit odd. When considering classical music with it's non electric sound is highly desired and seen to be perfect sound. Now, we're not saying Dubstep is perfect sound. We're merely using it as a basis for the relative to the nature of what DAWs offer in way of recorded sound in playback vs recorded sound through external sources. That and chaotic frequencies accepted in comparison to a structured subset of frequencies. Which would beg the question. If people enjoy chaotic frequencies at what seem high pitches. How is it that people don't enjoy the current state of things in all the chaos that it currently is right now? The same could be said about those that listen to Jass as well. But overall. If you were given a free guitar pedal. Would you scoff at it? Or would it be a form of resource of some kind? Be it sold for money or used in some way.

[@daokayestguitaristunder2061]

Crystal Lake: Disobey Bring Me The Horizon: Obey Romans Chapter 6: Obey God Me: Shit what do I do now

[@sadpotato7029]

when in doubt, always go back to the first one

[@sandonparrish7217]

Disobey god

[@LGPanthers1]

Follow Julius Evola

[@Jarlaxle_Baenre]

Dis-Obey-God. When all else fails, combine them all.

[@TheLucaBattistella]

Nik covering bassists: _I'm sure there was bass_

[@NikNocturnal]

Accurate

[@BulletProofBacon]

Luca Battistella every time hahah

[@murphmuffin9069]

Davie504: "tisk tisk"

[@Lingboysc2]

JESUS. Crystal Lake is always pushes boundaries. This is a BANGER

[@GabrielXDrums]

Too much feet. Not enough hands.

[@brandoscreamo]

Those guitars at the end were tuned lower than my GPA

[@carlodown]

I quote "he got hit in the balls....and he liked it" -Eskimo Callboy

[@R-SXX]

YES! I hope kevin knows that his screams are fcking insane :D

[@alexchen5742]

“THERE IS NO ESCAPE, ITS DEATH OR SUBMISSION” I think I’ve already submitted before the song started

[@アナゴ先生]

ナイスリアクションです👍 何度見てもニックのリアクションにニヤニヤしてしまいます(笑)👍👍

[@VanceAsagi]

I can’t read all of that but the fire line is “Nice reaction!”

[@zaxis4015]

If he doesnt drop a cover in the next 40 minutes I'll be surprised.

[@leonamann6272]

Z Axis sadly he stopped covering new songs because cringey reactions take a lot less effort and gain more views...

[@skinnypx1949]

@@leonamann6272 you're right. It's not like he posted a cover of a new song a week ago...oh wait he did cause he still does covers. He also is streaming on twitch a lot now too since he's a partner now.

[@GabrielXDrums]

lilp33p33 x so? Lmfao

[@NikNocturnal]

@@leonamann6272 I literally do a new cover every week, when it comes to the new songs some bands people want reactions more, some want covers more. For the "cover bands" I'll do covers :)

[@leonamann6272]

Nik Nocturnal My comment was really NOT supposed to be a hate comment or something like that, just to make sure... I just miss the good old days when you used to cover more songs than you react to (as you can already tell, I‘m not a fan of reaction videos) Anyway, I love your content Nik 🤘🏻

[@sol_5203]

Seven year old me when I refused to eat the peanut butter and my mom would ask why: 2:01

[@travhuber10.]

You really did that...

[@RandomationsYt]

Hahaha

[@therestingmitchface6241]

I laughed way too hard at this 😂😂😂

[@jonathanhayden303]

you win bruh XD

[@itsnotjulia4312]

✨✨I don't understand 🤠✨✨

[@toblexson5020]

That drummer is definitely the result of giving a demon five litres of pure liquid caffeine. The breaks were just to get a top up.

[@photonpilot__]

"mobile refueling" for the drummer

[@Joconew12]

These guys got every mood covered with their music it's insane xD

[@thetimlumbTV]

Gaku Taura is a drumming legend and most don't know it yet.

[@vmattos19]

I just listened to both tracks and my thoughts were "yeah... a little safe for crystal lake, but i kinda miss that fist pumping vibe" and then "why are you trying to murder me"

[@justaninternetfool451]

He looks like he's taking psychic damage from this song lol

[@NikNocturnal]

I did

[@justaninternetfool451]

Thanks for introducing me to this band btw

[@LT.BrianM]

I literally live for your reactions. I’m both laughing my ass off and respecting your knowledge on the musicianship. Keep up the awesome content!

[@ぼのぼの-m4b]

毎回Nikのリアクションが好きすぎる…笑

[@brainnotfound337]

So how many breakdowns you want for this song? Crystal Lake: yes

[@odell4625]

God damn man this rips. Right there with Aeon!!!!! Would love to see your reaction to Distant-False Gods. There is a drop toward the end of the song that is so hard that it literally hurts my ears every time I hear it.

[@jok3r906]

He really should do a reaction that video

[@malfurionstormrage6782]

Thank you for this band xD

[@jasonmiller6181]

All the good graces of the world upon you good sir.

[@icanmakeeverythingilovedie9861]

Bound In Fear has some pretty thick shit, too. Nothing like that, but still brutal as ever living hell.

[@BulletProofBacon]

3:25 was hilarious. Nik was legitimately scared

[@MinusLife]

More Crystal Lake? This makes me happy ❤

[@gavinotoole2864]

This song is just a 3+minute breakdown.

[@jok3r906]

Right lol

[@metaphysical6926]

Good.

[@EllwinNSF]

Yes 😂

[@Guenter34]

Hey that's not a bad thing.

[@gavinotoole2864]

@@Guenter34 i know. It's really fucking good.

[@ValkyrieLightwing]

Crystal Lake was just reborn from hell and dragged us with them through sludge with a 300lb chain.

[@kevinjohnson9414]

2:46 Was ridiculous, took me by surprise!

[@narcomoeba_s]

This song makes me obey to crystal lake. And I'm good with it

[@TheeEndrew]

"What are you gonna do?" DISOBEY

[@ujiltromm7358]

The drummer does it by rolling with his feet (right right left left) using the heel-toe technique, instead of plain alternating (right left right left). This is leagues easier on the stamina.

[@johnnyappleseed4624]

Just when you thought “I wonder what they’re up to” they SLAMMED down two ABSOLUTE BANGERS

[@joshwojahn1211]

Never heard of this band but 🔥

[@johnnyappleseed4624]

Welcome to one of Japan’s finest metalcore bands.

[@beanbeater]

@@johnnyappleseed4624 followed by dir en grey, coldrain and crossfaith

[@Sailor1010]

Where you been?!

[@Joshua-oo1og]

What are you doing with your life

[@moistcampervan]

Definitely recommend Aeon

[@juvydude]

So glad you reviewed this song because I had no idea they released a SECOND one too. This one was a fucking banger. The drummer's name is Gaku, and he's a fucking monster

[@chrisfields5789]

Heavy or mellow this band has never disappointed in 3 albums. Every track is amazing

[@raginRajun]

*Ryo's vocals are so fucking insane dude!*

[@chaosreborn5988]

The reason why I love this band is for the simple fact that they can pretty much do an genre they want to. They even had a full on rap song on their last album.

[@trentpage3008]

This song is very bipolar and fucking amazing, it is quite literally just a breakdown the entire time and I'm not even disappointed 😂

[@steveedmondson9651]

That's a telephone pole he's using right there boys. -Nik Nocturnal 2020

[@BoilerBloodline]

I can’t stop listening to their stuff. Between Crystal Lake and the new Boundaries album...I’ve essentially had goosebumps for months on end. Breakdown followed by breakdown on top of breakdowns. \m/\m/

[@timartmeier2589]

2:03 what a timing

[@nicholasdonin1465]

My cousin listened to crystal lake the first time and said they're Asian, there overly perfectionist. And I think that's why they do so many songs and nail it every time 😂

[@yotus3491]

I just found these guys today and then I see you reacted to this. This is so NASTY.

[@alextutino1265]

just saw them live at knotfest japan 2023. fucking awesome, love them so much

[@robertscheffel3446]

Your reactions are getting better and better! Fun to watch, keep it up!

[@ninjasownpirates]

I saw Crystal Lake live and holy shit if that wasn't one of the best shows I've ever been. So hecking heavy and chunky. Ryo is an amazing performer and the band is super nice as well!

[@johnsmith-jo9rh]

it's been almost 2 years, and we still haven't seen a full verision of "Maka Me Cri" from the most used intros in metal video :'(

[@vladua28]

"I feel like i'm walking trough the deepest depths in hell with that sh1t" - Nik Nocturnal, 2020

[@jok3r906]

Been waiting all day for this. Thank you for reacting to this Nik

[@Ghosteloser]

Nik: what are you gonna do? what are you gonna do? Crystal Lake: DISOBEY!

[@caseymiller3829]

"I just want some crystal meth in my life" Nik Nocturnal july 2020

[@MegaStevie1990]

This song is NUTS. I love it

[@gtay6726]

Watch Me Burn is actually a very typical Crystal Lake song. Listen to True North and Helix. Tons of generic metalcore, experimental, and more "mainstream" tracks on those records. 'The Sign' is their best album for sure!! What sets this band apart is that they also write the most intense bangers, and don't give a fuck about appealing to just Hardcore metal heads. Saw them on their first ever North American tour, in London Ontario. Opened for Miss May I, Fit For a King and ABR. Grabbed a hoodie and talked to their rhythm guitarist before the show started. No one in line at their merch table. After they played, huge line. They absolutely stole that show!!

[@IzhakIb]

oh my god those vocals dude wtf! And those drums and those guitars

[@jayceeconstantinio3695]

THIS SONG DID ME DIRTY. I LIKE IT.

[@jepp17]

Fun Fact: The 2 guitarist are the original members since the band started in 2002, Ryo, the vocalist, joined the band in 2012, while their drummer and bassist are the band's support members.. The drummer, Gaku Taura, is the former member from the band Nocturnal Bloodlust (which is also one of the best japanese visual kei metalcore/deathcore band, you should check it out btw) and then replaced by Natsu.

[@lNTERESTlNG]

Last time I was this early she kicked me out the house

[@andrewfletcher4329]

Who?

[@Xcuracy]

@@andrewfletcher4329 his wife probably ?

[@XSockexx]

"Binary that shit" I fucking lost it :D Thank you for your content! With me going to university and becoming a father I really enjoy your reactions. Not only are you funny as shit but you also bring very good new music into my playlist, thank you!

[@saulosato]

I can't wait for see they playing it in a live ♥️

[@silvestremartinez9579]

It’s it’s it’s chunky😂 he sounds like pops from the regular show😂 no offense

[@MidnightSky1821]

Such an awesome show!

[@fissi0n470]

No offense? I see that as the greatest compliment one can give. Good show! Jolly good show!

[@Bilbo_Swaggins0528]

Would you like a Butter scotch ripple?

[@pearpiece97]

Gaku Taura is a fucking legend. Such a nice dude as well.

[@inoculant285]

Thank You Nik, ive discovered so many bands because of you

[@ivangonzalo7175]

Holy shit that breakdown is so sick , good video nik !

[@TobyKBTY]

Oh boy, Nik. I can already tell you're gonna be fucking smashed by this one. It's INCREDIBLE.

[@ff05t81t]

I enjoy this Djapanese band!

[@MROB923]

Bro I know it's not new (it's like a year old) but black tongues song the cathedral is absolutely nasty heavy.

[@spagward]

Thank god!!!!! I was hoping for more from Crystal Lake. Can’t wait for the new Chelsea Grin too❤️💯

[@fpuluspetrovic9698]

You should comment on the Fleshgod Apocalypse - Violation, Sunless Rise - Recovering the truth, Bring Me The Horizon - Crucify, Pierce The Veil - Caraphernelia, Breakdown of Sanity - Deadline and there are some more! Anyway, lot of detailed analysis and much respect and i like it! Lot of talk, comparison, good explanations, good sense for music, even there is a humor. Lots of respect and keep up the good work!

[@djentmas867]

The best thing to come out of Japan since flcl.

[@theyurireviewer]

A Trigger fan, I see?

[@PIERCESTORM]

Glad you got me onto Crystal Lake, I love this band cuz of your cover

[@LoneConkorror]

*DISOBEY YOUR SURROUNDINGS*

[@mattclover431]

The end makes me wanna punch holes through the ground that was beatdown levels of heavy.

[@rhockinstone]

Casual viewer here. Always thought Nik was an American. But then I heard "drop zed". Arguably as Canadian as "eh". I apologize for my assumptions. Great track, great vid, keep up the great work!

[@itsnotjulia4312]

3:44 made me feel ✨🦋butterflies🦋✨

[@Dropzoneyyc]

This isnt just a song, its an experience. And i fucking love it

[@thorodinson3140]

The heft is immeasurable and my excitement is second to none, this is Valhalla music

[@TJ-qo2xu]

This song is the type that after this plays live they gotta give cigarettes to the crowd and collectively take a break. At the same time, give me more!

[@horseelite2729]

It was almost as if my shrieks and Nik's were perfectly in sync. Heffffy

[@mallakar2.019]

03:24 Nick just came...

[@GabrielXDrums]

Everyone did at the same time. A few seconds later when he says “WHAT” he came again.

[@AdmiralJT]

They just keep getting better and better!

[@secondsolstice8695]

They got away with Aeon they doubled up. Hooooly shit

[@bou212]

I can't believe he got shocked by the heaviness.

[@thisismonomythic]

It's interesting that you mention that crazy high scream Ryo does in this! I remember at the Neon Alien Tour last year he did this same kind of scream at the end of Aeon. It was chaotic and terrifyingly beautiful.

[@chazhartwayne6493]

3:27 Man I hope your pants survived that.

[@damienreed8814]

Nik: we slowing down Drummer: Blast Beats. Nik: :O

[@august3869]

I just found my new favorite Crystal Lake song. And probably my favorite song of 2020. Jesus fuck.

[@JayPlaidBatman]

Glad someone else is into this band too!

[@1one1132]

4:06 F@ckin’ bells. - Nik Nocturnal

[@thetimlumbTV]

I'm so looking forward to going mad in the pit for this song, whether they are the headliner of the opener.

[@yamato99]

I was looking forward to your reaction!!! I hope we can join the live show together! From Japanese Crystal Lake fan

[@noahthegentile]

Oh how I’ve been waiting 🤘

[@gulyasdavid6170]

the breakdown is satan! this and Watch me burn awesome! just like everyonbe else crystal lake song :DD

[@noreply148]

the breakdowns so slow it becomes a funeral doom crossover and I love it

[@noisevieux]

"I'm all about 000's! Binary that shit!"

[@slascher4]

They actually reuploaded the video cause the audio was messed up, the "fixed" song got reuploaded like 12 hours ago, might wanna listen to it again now

[@hankdobberd8570]

03:26 me too Nik, ME TOO !! 😭

[@manderskutz]

Just as I was writing that this track sounded quite generic, they pulled out them telephone poles :D

[@keywerd6403]

he gets that fast with the base drum because he's using his calf muscles and going up and down with his thighs realy fast

[@DrillToPierceTheHeavens]

THEY RELEASED A MUSIC VIDEO!!!!!

[@stikdik]

Yo I listened to Watch Me Burn and I was happy with it, but not blown away. BUT THIS SHIT, BROOOOOOO

[@traangustheopp]

When Daddy Nik makes that face and says CHUNKY....! Me likey dat!

[@martinsmith9854]

Never heard of them until now but I love it!!