Metal Musician Reacts to Spiritbox | Blessed Be |

[@NikNocturnal]

*The breakdown annihilated me*

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Same, the chorus was so nice too

[@Avetarx]

Please react to Upon A Burning Body - Reinventing Hatred, this song rips!

[@NivanSharma]

Nik Nocturnal the breakdown blew me back by a foot dude

[@baranbulut675]

Dude can u react to orbit culture - rebirth/nensha u wont be dissapointed

[@imcrazedandconfused]

+1

[@SpiritboxOfficial]

Nik! I am literally crying laughing in my bunk on tour right now, at like 3am watching this, and everyone around me thinks I’m weirdo. Thanks so much for taking the time to make a reaction vid, it helps us out and we appreciate it 💙 -Courtney

[@GarettChamberlin]

Thank you guys you the absolutely amazing music! You guys put so much work into it and it really shows!

[@metalman6664]

Loved your first show on this tour! ❤️

[@josephrosenbaum3343]

keep this amazing shit coming. you're a godsend among this community

[@jennyjo798]

This moved me so, it broke my soul. I have so much love for this song! Love for this band! Keep up the intense amazing work! 🖤💕🖤💕🖤💕🖤💕🖤

[@TheFloatingBartender]

We have something in common, I cried watching this. Who ever dreamed up the video perfectly captured the song. Thank you ❤️

[@crb6852]

Nik: "I'm surprised Courtney hasn't gone ham yet." *Courtney immediately starts going ham* Nik: *screeches*

[@MoZ1899]

i just can't imagine nik going full "REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE" lol

[@NikNocturnal]

It got me good

[@brainhurty840]

Listened to the song before the reaction video, and I chucked a lil at that part 😂

[@elisecode2212]

when he said that, i said "she will," and i was waiting for him to clue in during the pre-breakdown and it was fun to watch that happen

[@mike_tkgchs]

@@elisecode2212 yesss haha when he realized the pre-breakdown didnt have a change of note after the first phrase, then when he went "oh..." and he realized it was the buildup

[@IgorJCorrea]

I just realized Nik's channel is literally my music recommendation feed

[@NikNocturnal]

Perfect

[@IgorJCorrea]

@@NikNocturnal yo Nik thank you so much for showing Spiritbox to me, holy shit I'm in love with this band, reaction videos definetly help a lot with marketing

[@mikezinj]

@@IgorJCorrea kmac2021 showex me them like a year before nick. If you want good metal like this he posts a bunch of stuff on his channel

[@terogates1]

Igor Corrêa I’ve been introduced to like 20 bands thanks to channels like nik and metalbirb and o will forever be greatful to everyone!

[@sostrongineedmoreofyourmon974]

Yep

[@VersaFilms]

So stoked to see you reacting to one of our videos. Happy you enjoyed it man!

[@peteylavoy2288]

The video fits the song perfectly and is amazing . Great job !!

[@XavierMacX]

Amazing work!! Technically, basically perfect, and hopefully you got to collaborate with Courtney on the art direction, which was also fantastic!

[@NikNocturnal]

Great video work!

[@19ThreeLions97]

Amazing, the video you've made. I love the colour scheme so much.

[@TheFloatingBartender]

Petey Lavoy came here to say the same.

[@mikezinj]

Spiritbox has been on another level since they first started

[@NikNocturnal]

^^ facts

[@snowtrodden]

She has one of the best female voices in the rock/metal industry.

[@gSWG3R]

Pretty sure it's a dude.

[@MoZ1899]

@@gSWG3R it's a lady and they're husband and wife

[@NikNocturnal]

Courtney slays!

[@mikezinj]

@@gSWG3R pretty sure youre blind and deaf lol

[@mikezinj]

I would put her with tatiana from jinger at the very top with no one else even close

[@jamdungvybz]

Me: finally a new band I can share with my girlfriend who doesn’t like harsh vocals, 2:47 me: oh

[@someguy7448]

*cough cough* Sleep Token *cough cough*

[@rittis013]

lol

[@lNTERESTlNG]

Literally same exact thought crossed my mind. Then she went savage mode and I was like “Well Fuck..nvm”

[@archie14k]

😂😂😂

[@GLstormchasing]

My gf who doesn't really like screaming vocals loves this song and surprisingly Holy Roller. Maybe I can convert her 🤔

[@Mobiliksa]

So glad they are making rounds. I seriously hope they break through big. Straight from the start with polished masterpieces.

[@tombuchborn]

I mean they are currently on tour with After the Burial. Saw them today. They slayed!

[@NikNocturnal]

They're killing it!

[@aaronsilva329]

I haven’t heard this band before. I like your analyzations so decided to check it out. Thank you my dude. Absolutely amazing.

[@NikNocturnal]

They're an awesome band!

[@WillEhrendreich]

They seem really cool too, they do live streaming just Courtney and Mike sometimes, and really connect with the fans.

[@gabmozes7858]

Nik *understands there’s a breakdown* : Oh....OH !

[@tbone0303]

Still so glad we have Spiritbox and Courtney's vocals in metal. She has vocals that I know for a fact would make her massive if chose to do pop music. Her vocals are gorgeous.

[@alvaromusicsite]

When I try to scream 3:09

[@GarettChamberlin]

Nik can actually scream. Check out RiffShops video Learning to scream and watch the end

[@somethingidunno9991]

It sounded like one of those chicken toys that make sounds, forgot what they were called

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

1:46 "Slay Bass" *Davie504 has entered the chat*

[@ExperiMentalDon]

"I did not give you permission to say the word *B A S S* _NOT_ Epic"

[@sean_mccadden]

“No slap not epico”

[@alexgreen4322]

Nik is an epic slapper confirmed

[@mackalrath]

9:38 "it sounds almost like a pop song, like I could hear this on the radio" - It played on Octane twice last week, you called it Nik!!

[@mvilla235]

This is based off of the novel/show Handmaid’s Tale. Crazy ass show, even better song!

[@GoodDealington]

I thought it looked familiar.

[@jeffriediazramos6616]

I thought the chorus sounded similar to a Michael Jackson song??

[@milosch666]

Had to think of it at the phrase "you say 'blessed be the fruit'"!

[@oisinmcphillips2090]

Words cannot describe how much I love Spiritbox

[@DemonLordRaiden]

Holy shit, I knew she could go hard (heard Holy Roller first), but didn't know she ALSO can do those ethereal cleans. So much skill.

[@kdm704]

Man this and Rules of Nines really makes me think they’re hitting their stride now. Love it!

[@Kunjora]

I stg Spiritbox are one of the most underrated bands right now

[@relyksdjoser6429]

I dont know about underrated. That would imply that they are well known. Which from my perspective that's simply the problem. No one knows who they are. I've only heard of Andrew Baena and just now Nik even recognizing them. But, on every positive side nearly everyone who knows of them loves them so, silver linings I suppose

[@youthfvl9362]

You could see the face of realization slowly setting in during that ambient pre-breakdown section

[@davidetassoni]

i died at that breakdown reaction 😂😂😂

[@AustinPowerz-bn5ry]

Hot damn this song was fantastic from beginning to end. My reaction was identical to Nick's. Top shelve 10/10 AAA++

[@humanbean5878]

Her voice makes me want to actually try harder to perfect and practice mine. MOTIVATION!!!

[@soullessnamereservchannel]

Motivation? What’s happened?)

[@devoncarterburns]

“Ya’ll are FILTHY”... gets me every time.

[@teichor2830]

Breakdown island 😂

[@NikNocturnal]

It's a beautiful place

[@Klewie]

Spiritbox has not yet released a song that doesn't hit hard. Whole other level

[@maybeoneday5814]

Nick my dude pls review new Invent, Animate song “Monarch”, I’m sure you’ll love it

[@matze6163]

Saw them live a few hours ago, they absolutely slay! They also played a new song where Courtney did some lows I haven't heard from her before :O

[@XavierMacX]

Extremely jealous. That must've been one of their first concerts on tour too. Glad to hear it was great, not that I expected anything differently.

[@rickstorm6965]

Ahhhh that mustve been holy roller then lol

[@NvrLucky43]

I got an issues vibe from this song.

[@bezza1987]

I get dayseeker

[@nimhard]

Accurate

[@johnnyshadows]

Loved Courtney since she took over for Krysta in IWABO, but her stuff with Spiritbox is very groovy and brutal. Absolute bangers.

[@jonnieinthe256]

Still don’t know how you haven’t reacted to Silent Planet-Trilogy yet?! Do it brah‼️💯🤘🏻🔥

[@wknalbc]

"Surprised she hasn't gone ham yet" surprise surprise!! ;) Awesome review as always Nick!! I always love your pre-breakdown facial expressions. From smiling and vibing to the"Oh shit" face LOLOL

[@Greatlakeskyle.]

Please give sleep token a shot. I personally love “gods” & “higher” are my favorites but they got multiple songs with heavy feels

[@usernamemalfunctioning6768]

The ambiance of this tune kinda reminds me of Quantum Flux by Northlane, one of my favorite rock tunes at the moment, so I surely love it!

[@Commandercolt44]

I love when Nik anticipates breakdowns and then his reactions immediately after they hit haha

[@kdm704]

And I keep waiting for you to react to Silent Planet - Trilogy. It’s at least every bit as good as this Spiritbox song!

[@timekeepermedia5142]

i disagree lol

[@pagchomp9218]

It's better tbh

[@trowabarton222]

How could you not give it 5/5? So freaking good!

[@NikNocturnal]

^

[@champouxpatrick]

Wtf I just learned they were Iwrestledabearonce. No wonder why they're so good! :O

[@ZilverBack]

Patrick Champoux i wasnt a big fan of iwrestledabearonce. I love this because of the fact her voice is so elegant. And she wasnt really singing much in iwrestledabearonce. 10/10

[@mikezinj]

How does anyone like iwabo i honestly dont get it

[@ZilverBack]

Mike Contente rightt

[@hrothgarnogar]

@@mikezinj dude they were mostly a joke band just having fun being super heavy. They’re fun to jam to

[@mccarrell18]

Love the groove to this song! Breakdown hits hard, but the Chorus takes it for me! Also, Nik: Silent Planet - Trilogy 👌🏻 Has everything you look for in an amazing track!

[@ZilverBack]

Still cant believe they are ex iwrestledabearonce. So much better than them.

[@Bull_175]

All of this is fleeting by Polaris. You won’t regret it 🤙🏽

[@kulve9129]

i'm 15 years of age and i love watching, these types of videos and watching Nik react to the breakdowns, and him talking about the hard work that the artists have put into this type of stuff. And me personally i appreciate that, because they put so much time and effort into these songs, and make it sound really damn good.

[@twinny_mi]

I'm 17 and watching him too, and his vids are great 😄 I have gotten way more comfortable in the metal scene by watching Nik's channel (and others,) getting to know all the terms and history, etc. I've found a lot of bands listening to his heaviest riffs series and reactions 😁

[@joshuagonzales210]

I'm a huge fan of Courtney's vocals, been following her work since Unicron!

[@aycaramba4910]

Man at 3:09 min you gave me some Alex Hefner cringe. What the hell was that? 😂

[@budge3035]

Hell one day I’m waiting for him to go “oh my ass”

[@Nick-dq8xt]

Ay Caramba hella funny

[@jck1794]

lol i love nik but he's always had cringe where have you been

[@budge3035]

jc 17 he meant he made the same face as Alex when he cringed at the video 😂

[@Rusted_Empire]

Still waiting for him to react

[@ZRisyad]

3:09 that's exactly my reaction when a girl screamed like that in front of me

[@mishamikemallory3959]

I really enjoyed this song and your reaction to it Nik! I loved the ambience and the groovy parts. Breakdown was expected, but overwhelming! Overall, it's on the softer side of their songs, but definitely a favourite! P.S Nik, I would love to see you react to Prisoner by Dance Gavin Dance. So much groove in that song, and the powerful chorus hits you hard! You won't regret it! ;)

[@revelmania]

Hard agree on the new DGD song

[@스텔-c6o]

how fucking low is that breakdown, its not even guitar its bass

[@LoneConkorror]

No song is filthy or heavy enough until Nik talks about Kids being unsafe

[@ItsJerryHD]

React to Spiritbreaker by Glass Crown, the breakdown is nasty!!!!

[@The_Crooked_Path]

Kinda still wish IWABO were still a thing. Hail Mary was such a good album. Need more like that

[@19ThreeLions97]

Pure emotion. Delivered with crisp quality. *Crisp* quality.

[@MattandCamrynReact]

HOLY CRAP THAT BREAKDOWN!!! Solid goosebumps all the way till the end!! I’d never heard Spiritbox and now going down the rabbit hole... just bought everything off iTunes!!

[@buddybleeyes]

Spiritbox never fails to make me scream internally with how insane the music is. Followed Courtney through iwabo, and she has just got better and better. Cannot wait to hear way more from them

[@NivanSharma]

Love the vocals in this song

[@NikNocturnal]

^^

[@10a3asd]

Oh fuck man. This is flat out my new favorite Spirit Box song damn it. Everything about that was so satisfying. I immediately went and bought the song.

[@swanny3214]

Any chance you'll check out Enemies - Saviour? They are a band super similar to Make Them Suffer with Silent Planet vibes. Think you'd really like it man!

[@andyrobinson291]

Nik you gotta react to "Stay Broken" by Drown This City, its pure FILTH

[@joshfreeman5488]

Artisan- Wanderer Dude, please check em out. AUSSIE represent, you'll love quiet a few key moments and I personally think you're the only dude who'll appreciate the package as a whole 🤘🇦🇺🤘

[@gunnarrviarsson3635]

There is nothing funnier than seeing you go from "oh".... to "OH, what are you doing?!" when reality hits you. Love your reactions, boyo, keep up the good work!

[@hagfromhell9557]

The lead singers voice is so beautiful

[@brodykirkpatrick1929]

Hey man awesome reaction, would love if you reacted to Coming for You - Twelve Foot Ninja, Aussie band ;)

[@coreyc.5257]

React to Trilogy by Silent planet!

[@TrueProtato]

I just found out about this song yesterday. I went for a late night drive after work and fucking broke down man. This hit me in the feels.

[@ExNotesRec]

Great review. Also had no idea who spiritbox was so, thank you!

[@ricosuave05]

'Bout to buy me a timeshare at Breakdown Island.

[@mezzmerelle]

I played this song for my husband and is reaction to it was exactly like yours!!! Every person I've introduced to Spiritbox with this song they have been blown!

[@LuisSimao-ll7qm]

React to ChuggaBoom- Bohemian Rapsody , awesome cover

[@Drunkcat008]

O my god brother Wheres the water bottle Don't let our family down Plz brother, it's a me MARIO

[@kapositaskos]

The bass during the breakdown is just so filthy. Great mixing!!

[@paragonca9736]

2:37 this is what we in the industry call “foreshadowing”

[@anomolousmaterials4459]

My only complaint is the main guitar riff is a little buried underneath the low tuning. During their livestream where they teased the riff to this song it sounded so much cleaner and crisp.

[@adamhassan5528]

React to TERRAFXRM off scarlxrd's new album you'll love it

[@metalflower9543]

yes!! 🔥

[@skypiercer13]

Take a look/ listen at "The Hirsch Effekt - LIFNEJ" for some crazy good music straight outta germany ;) Would love a reaction!

[@actuallyasriel]

You probably figured this out by now, but Spiritbox is from British Columbia! They're almost certainly gonna be in Toronto a lot once this whole *gesticulates wildly* clears up :D

[@duradrian1]

Drop Omega lmaoo. They're so good, man, always with that substantial and polished kind of catchy

[@dylanhopton6307]

Pray for rain - Polaris. You know you want to

[@delero5438]

I love your reactions man. Especially during the breakdowns. I laugh so hard every time.

[@chrismiller3898]

All I want is to write drums like this. So simple. So powerful. So THICC. WHY CAN'T I WRITE DRUMS LIKE THIS. IT SEEMS LIKE IT WOULD BE SO EASY BUT IT'S NOT. HELP. AHH.

[@floralfire]

Top 3 Canadian 1. Mac Demarco 2. Brand of sacrifice 3. Spiritbox

[@ArvoR]

Nik, have you heard of Seth Angerer, one man proge band from Austria. Great voice, interesting combination of genres and instruments. SETH ANGERER - Gnaiih [Feat. Nate Miller | Vocal Video] kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3fCipuqqdl_j9k

[@dontrayler9292]

The birthday massacre.......

[@PNJRB]

Mike Stringer is a beast!!!!! Also check out courtney and mikes pervious bands!!! Fall in Archaea And Unicron

[@TJ-qo2xu]

The realization before the breakdown made me smile ear to ear. I cannot get enough of this band!

[@gravygod8013]

I love them so much. I’d die to see them and After the burial together

[@ryanlakota2610]

You should listen to a song by Coldcasket. Definitely a not well known band. Found them through Upon A Burning Body because the lead singer of them is the older brother of Coldcasket's lead singer. They only have 7 songs, in which you could listen to anyone because they're all great. However, my recommendation is O.D., which is my favorite song and their first song. It would be cool if you could give them a listen and help get them out there. Please and thank you.

[@josatanvoxcovrs]

I mean it's ok.... more like PERFECTION

[@Noobchannel518]

NIK !!! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!! WE WANT A REACTION FOR FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH- MAKING MONSTERS. ITS HEAVY AS FUCK AND THE RIFFS AND DOUBLE BASS ARE RAWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!

[@zakky3ackz]

Why did they introduce abrupt and contextless C0 monotone riff at 3:12.....?

[@Ratchet_raj]

Hey Nik, you should review my friends new video Steaksauce Mustache - Barnyard Brodown!

[@jamieortiz7481]

Dude at first I was like wtf do u have me watching Nik. And then I was like oooooooooooo 😳 This hit me in the face bro lol.

[@jacksonweinbeck8254]

Silent planet trilogy!

[@27pugsly]

There Canadian they are known for melodic songs ! RUSH ?? 🇨🇦

[@abifr973]

Sick song, I love spiritbox! Check out puritan masochism by konvent

[@davidstanley9543]

That break down though. Holy shit. Unearth, you're up next...

[@philparnell757]

agrred on all points, but the VIDEO!!! fuck that tie in with the music really made all this come alive. this isnt a song its a piece of art!!

[@Zuub470]

Ethereal is the perfect word for Courtney's vocals... until you have to swap over to primal for the screams.

[@svvitchkick4187]

I didn’t know Saosin went metalcore. No but seriously... that chorus tho

[@Jakenoxious]

@Nik Nocturnal plz react to VOLA with Smartfriend or Whaler.

[@xuticx]

That was the best intro ever. Straight to the music, I love it