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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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'"!

[@youthfvl9362]

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

[@gabmozes7858]

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

[@humanbean5878]

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

[@soullessnamereservchannel]

Motivation? What’s happened?)

[@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 🤔

[@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

[@trowabarton222]

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

[@NikNocturnal]

^

[@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

[@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

[@davidetassoni]

i died at that breakdown reaction 😂😂😂

[@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!

[@AustinPowerz-bn5ry]

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

[@19ThreeLions97]

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

[@Jinx6661]

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 😁

[@TJ-qo2xu]

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

[@lucashouse9117]

Man this band is so amazing. Her voice... I have no words to describe how good she is.

[@etatSknalB]

"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

[@johnnyshadows]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@NivanSharma]

Love the vocals in this song

[@NikNocturnal]

^^

[@XandycamX]

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

[@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

[@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!!

[@humanbean5878]

This is one of my favorite songs ever.

[@joshuagonzales210]

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

[@hagfromhell9557]

The lead singers voice is so beautiful

[@kapositaskos]

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

[@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.

[@ShawnKavanagh]

They don't mess around. They come in strong and grip you. Great lyrics and that voice wins me over.

[@riyanhr95]

thankyou nik! new band again on my playlist because your reaction vid! this band is awesome 🤟

[@berndgroters2745]

You´ve nailed it, Nik! Awesome reaction for an awesome song! Courtney is mindblowing good! Love her voice!

[@SpringLaG3531]

Ok breackdown of the year already, holy fuck !!!!! gave me chills for so long

[@devoncarterburns]

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

[@The73rdSecret]

Another dope song by them! Loved it

[@MrFhudson250]

Her voice has me feelin some typa way! Hitting all the feelers.

[@bruynevoker]

Bruhhhhh thank you for introducing me to this band, they're fucking awesome!

[@Mrmayhembsc]

can wait to see them next month in London.

[@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!

[@mattleizee]

Man! This band is another one of my 2020 greatest discoveries ! Keep on Slaying Courtney !!!

[@reality8o]

Nothing really more to add to your opinion and detailed description of the song. It's another banger and everything is just perfectly written and composed. It gives me goosebumps everytime I listen to it especially in combination with the video. Always perfectly fitting to the song as always. Another unique masterpiece to enrich the music world. Thank you for that, Spiritbox!

[@Greatlakeskyle.]

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

[@chriscarhart4775]

I'm a brand new fan and I gave them a try because I recently heard Nik say "I love Spiritbox" and now I can't stop listening.

[@vexyt9108]

HOLY SHIT i dont know this band at all and when she screamed like that i FREAKED amazing song

[@JGGuitarCovers]

One of the best choruses ever written!

[@joeyg1463]

That echoed one hit on the drums in the verse is an awesome little thingy...i have to remind myself their canadian and im so damn proud of that!!

[@blinkdom]

Thanks to you I found this awesome band. Thanks a bunch and keep up the good work

[@wilc9199]

her voice and control i cant even handle ...im too emotional for courtney lol... shes a goddess :)

[@metalman6664]

Saw them last Friday. First time they're in Germany. Played that one. It was sooooo good!

[@tubadude07]

You got me into these guys. Can't stop listening to them. Hope they come with a LP soon, or fuck just another EP is fine just more Spiritbox!

[@jameslaws340]

The fact that the intro was: "new spiritbox..lets go" just made me sub.. no assing about with 5 mins of pointless chat first.. i love that

[@delero5438]

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

[@alexrossdaniels4227]

Mike has this supernatural knack for making really textured instrumentals. If you listen to every single Spiritbox song, there's *something* nestled in the background that fills it up in a really subtle way. This band is way ahead of the game. I love showing people this band and seeing their reactions. They've not made a bad song in three years.

[@hologramma]

Her voice is perfect.

[@gravygod8013]

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

[@Sadistiq]

Holy fuck I love discovering new amazing bands! 😳♥️

[@lilaotearoa5399]

This is the first time I have heard of these guys. This is great. Thanks for sharing. Also you're editing and reactions on this are hilarious.

[@martinw2235]

I love your description of Breakdown Island. I want to go there.

[@ApahtieParty]

DGD and Spiritbox is all i need 💚💚💚💚

[@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!

[@ByrdeBrains]

More people need to take time to check out Spiritbox. They've been so solid from the get-go.

[@Arcdemon44]

Eagerly waited for this the moment they dropped the video. Came to see Nik lose his mind, was not disappointed at all. This might be the best song I have heard in years, so fucking balanced instrumentally and vocally.

[@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

[@Aeryon_616]

I had the same reaction when she started screaming haha, love this song damn!

[@shakefl]

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

[@propdannyb6815]

Yea, I love SpiritBox man, every new release, im stuck... Listening to the same song over and over again and loving it. lol

[@alexanderstewart1755]

Insane band, so happy I found them through you bro!

[@bl4cksp4wn4]

it's a hypnotic Melusine voice bro just incredable

[@JohnathonLloyd99]

Ive discovered so many bands and great tunes from you Nik! Thanks so much :)

[@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.

[@brandi8819]

Return to this type of commentary bro. This was so honest and just good. Not everything has to be a heavy banger but this is heavy af anyway. And that chorus is an undeniable jam. Love and respect always 🙂

[@apache1049]

Just discovered these guys because of you man! Thanks that chorus and that breakdown was 🔥🔥

[@greensean1]

Wonderful reactions!

[@andykelsay7621]

Incredible song, never heard of them thanks Nic!

[@BruinChimay]

Your sole introduction - had me press subscribe immediately! So let's go!

[@jeremiahdombach9651]

One of the best modern acts today, hands down

[@Lara-lv7jl]

I love this band so much it hurts

[@panicindreams8284]

Great reaction of yet another masterpiece by my favourite band. You know what's a crazy thought? They're this fucking good whilst still doing day jobs. Imagine what they'll be putting out when they're fully free.

[@raynathansanchez1969]

Ur by far my fav youtuber love ur expressions

[@alexdraxer638]

I love your reactions dude, they perfectly show how I feel inside when I'm watching these songs for the first time but can't show because I'm just sitting there with my headphones next to my five family members who don't listen to metal and would assume I'm having a stroke if I made the faces I'm naturally inclined to when I hear them

[@lukealdridge4407]

So fucking...accessible. This band is on top of the world right now, in my opinion. Every single they kick out is even better than the last one.

[@teichor2830]

Breakdown island 😂

[@NikNocturnal]

It's a beautiful place

[@fripptricky5099]

Dude, Spiritbox is KILLING IT

[@kfizz]

I was lucky to have seen both her and the OG signer of IWABO. Both did a great job.

[@MJ-vd8bj]

This is a hell of a banger!

[@mattpatt199]

Love the way you groove to it my man. I am the same. This song has a real groove to it