My FIRST TIME Hearing Avenged Sevenfold's SAVE ME! Musician REACTS

[@Loucfr]

Fun fact; the “Skull” part at the beginning was the last usable vocal from The Rev before he unfortunately passed away ❤

[@UhOh_ItzJDX]

after so long i was thinking and hoping it was that, Nightmare has so much of The Rev tied up in it it's beautiful, same with LIBAD, they brought a lot of the Rev and his ideas back and it's incredible

[@tw20239]

Its fuel

[@ynero-xrp]

@@tw20239 it's skull

[@tw20239]

@@ynero-xrp no it's not it doesn't sound like skull at least

[@ynero-xrp]

@@tw20239 It might not sound like it but it is what The Rev said in the original recording, confirmed by the other A7X members on one of their breakdown episodes.

[@delix787]

SOMEBODY GIVE THIS MAN A HUG!!! 😢

[@AIGeneratedUser]

Group hug let’s go everyone

[@JoshuaWingo-ky5oj]

"They say that all beauty must die, I say it just moves on." 🥲

[@andrehermawan6872]

Comeback here for the hundred times to watch this reaction and give this man a hug🤘

[@ike7si]

I meet a7x with Save Me, it's one of my beloved songs

[@aldotristan3773]

tonight we all die young

[@delix787]

Save me is a masterpiece song. It’s just a shame they don’t play it live anymore. M. Shadows made a comment a couple years back that it’s such a long song and hard to perform. Fiction would make you cry because it’s the last song from the REV!! 🖤💙🖤

[@lylaznboi01]

I do hope they play it again someday. I want to hear Brooks Wackerman's feel on it live.

[@raphalbq]

I feel very lucky because i've seem them live only once, and they played save me

[@Wilbur58]

He would also tear up to M.I.A lyrics video

[@PapanaMericano20]

they should play it instead of Unholy Confessions, this song is much better to end the show.

[@nickshepley2566]

@@lylaznboi01Right?! That dude is a beast

[@lawlesslibrarian]

I'm 43. I found out my oldest son had a rare brain tumor when he was 15. This album helped me in so many ways processing my emotions while also mentally going through the exercise of burying him. I cry every almost everytime I hear Save Me, Victim, or So Far Away. My son is still alive but there are no promises as to when it will be over, so I live and love him like Seize the Day. Now I'm fucking crying writing this:( I love A7x because they just get it.

[@stevefilley9765]

I hope at this point he's still with you. Stay strong sending good thoughts your way. 😊 if not so sorry, but the song Cosmic will tell you he's always here and everywhere at the same time. Free of all pain and suffering. Maybe even getting some lessons from THE REV.

[@konelc3475]

Sieze the day is my fav song from a7x

[@imacks]

praying that your son gets better 🙏🙏

[@aaronball2cor517]

❤amen.

[@lawlesslibrarian]

​@@imacks thanks for the well wishes. It's taken almost 9 years since his diagnosis to be able to start reintegrating into the world, but he's making amazing progress. He started community college a couple months ago; something that may seem like a small step for many but is a big deal for us. Thanks again.

[@idobrom]

Save Me is by far the most underrated song on planet earth tbh

[@GodSmacK5181]

Dude you're such an important person in this community, for real! I can tell you're a really sensitive listener and the focus you make on those really subtle nuances they make such as production stuff (panning, timbre) or storytelling stuff is really entertaining to watch and I feel like I can learn alot. Thank u very much bro.

[@dicodec]

Damn that means a lot, thank you so much for watching

[@lfilipemaracaja]

Damnnn bro, exactly ❤

[@A1000-b9s]

​@@dicodeche is literally right man

[@daspinmonkey]

@GodSmacK5181@@dicodec For real. Ive listened to this song 100s of times, its helped me through a lot, and you have shown me even more things to appreciate about it in your break down and analysis. Thank you for making these videos :)

[@atexandude8303]

I was going to say about the same thing. Your love for music and being able to show exactly what you want others to hear or look for is something special in itself. It’s highly appreciated. Started listening to the band back in, god, what, 04? 05? Bat Country, A7X was the first band I found on my own. While my taste has changed, they’ll always have a special place in my heart. 09 of course, when the Rev passed, the band was such an immediate influential point in my life then, arguably my favorite member passes and then they crush you with this album. Save Me, So Far Away, Fiction, those make me hurt internally. Haha, it’s a great tune and you’ve got a great ear for it, bud. Keep it up🤙

[@C-Rod7x]

Damn you making me cry over here on my lunch break at work lol Such a powerful, emotional song. One of their best songs without a doubt.

[@ryanmendoza6740]

Same lol

[@sokolpunch]

Big same here. "Save Me" is such an important piece of their catalog. "Fiction" will break you, godspeed brother

[@philcook6757]

This song broke me when I first heard it. Can't even imagine losing a best friend and trying to figure out how in the hell to move on from it. "Tonight we all die young....".

[@leondyer1647]

this song broke me too as someone young (22) lost my best friend due to mental health and I felt this song and how m.shadows and A7X feel about jimmy

[@mike_mad2803]

@@leondyer1647 damn bro sorry to hear that 💔

[@danpsylence]

This song broke my heart hearing this for the first time but never understanding how to lose a best friend until last year I lost my cousin he was 19 years old. He OD and passed away. Fentanyl was the cause. He was struggling with stuff but we never knew that. He was always happy and very good spirit kind of guy. Nightmare album has hit me harder than ever but has helped me healed. Avenged Sevenfold has saved my life when I was 13 and the music is there whenever I need it.

[@luisemilianogonzalezvinces3400]

That last line always brakes me

[@SlimJimJoey]

They say that all beauty must die, I say it just moves on...

[@canofmilk1658]

this is my absolute all time favorite avenged sevenfold song and i’ve never seen someone react to it, let alone feel all the same feelings i felt my first time listening to this song. it means alot to see other people enjoying and feeling this song as strongly as i do!

[@tirtayadnya2701]

same bro!

[@RT-oy7mu]

Please do the ENTIRE album, every single track is an absolute banger. Especially Buried Alive.

[@RT-oy7mu]

Also can you also do The Macrocosm by Rings of Saturn. :)

[@zachalbert806]

I'd watch the whole album reaction

[@alvinjoseph7260]

Danger line 😫

[@cesarjimenez5718]

Buried Alive 🤟

[@mobafan3713]

Buried alive is good, but not one of my favourites from the album. But the whole album doesn't have a single bad song!

[@Blurplurpp]

Ur face at 16:10 :( .. We felt it too.. Come in 2024 with a group hug, for u brother. Thank you. Thank you! For being a sensitive listener ♥️♥️

[@Syzfox]

"I can see the pictures clear as yesterday. Pictures all my own. I can hear the voices begging you to stay; but know you're not alone" Knowinging all these people with depression and some who take their own lives makes this album hit so deep on a lot of tracks

[@reztech0ne]

According to Spotify, I have listened to this song over 7000 times. I don't think there's a single time I have listened that it hasn't emotionally crushed me. A work of art. R.I.P James "The Rev" Sullivan

[@Oculyss]

How do you check how many times you’ve listened to a song?

[@ernvy1983]

@@Oculyssspotify wrapped i wish we could just check man

[@Just_chernobyl]

There's apps that you can check with

[@gagetooley6680]

This song will NEVER get old for me

[@Just_chernobyl]

@ernvy1983 there's secondary party apps you download and check

[@matthewgamelli1251]

Dude, that was an incredible moment to witness. This is what it’s all about, to see how the music touches people so deeply to a point where you get completely lost and caught up in it… that is why this band works so tirelessly to create these complex masterpieces of art to challenge and even sometimes move their listeners to tears. I’ve been there too (with Cosmic especially), and while it seems sad, it’s honestly quite beautiful and amazing in a way to feel that level of emotion from a song. Thank you for sharing this. Love watching your reactions and breakdowns of Avenged Sevenfold! 🤘

[@JXR8789]

Favorite Avenged Sevenfold song. It has everything you can ask for. Hits harder now a days since my mom is gone. This song just embodies everything that A7X is and it has the last bits of The Rev’s writing as well. Always going to be my favorite A7X song.

[@cristiancervantes3088]

Rip your mother famo. Hope you've been ok

[@mobafan3713]

First of all I'm so sorry for you loss! No one deserves that! ... reading that I don't feel comfortable to comment your thoughts on the song! I mean it's also my favourite I love every single lart of it and I've listened to it more than any other A7X songs combined, and I can see why you appreciate it so much!

[@eduardorios425]

Best reaction I’ve ever seen. I don’t know much about production but I love feeling A7X songs, the way that the band tries to share their feelings through music it’s very unique. Also, it is very touching how you went far over this song! Such an amazing reaction!

[@BCMB17]

Save Me is my favourite A7X song, and is easily in the top 10 of my favourite songs ever. Fucking masterpiece.

[@vladwochinki3020]

the best avenged sevenfold song for me, masterfully crafted , beautiful voice and so heavenly, i cried every time listening to it.

[@JacobC479]

The breakdown at 11:01 is my absolute favorite, it’s so good

[@rachelanne2560]

You can just hear his pain. Makes me cry every single time. ❤

[@banehog]

I can never get through this one without crying. Their Magnum Opus for sure.

[@ravingcravings123]

An unmatched Song. This is me every single day that I listen to it.

[@Writerwrongphil]

One of the best technical breakdowns for this song I’ve seen; this is awesome! I can’t wait to see what you do with Exist

[@kailenmckenna5722]

This song is so beautiful, such an experience through out m, glad to see I’m not the only one who tears up 🥲🤘🏼

[@stevenfilley7631]

Oh yea, if I'm in a down mood. This song puts me into tears. These guys are just pure genius.

[@didifirmans2694]

I knew it, this the best Song ever. that combine of drum, guitar, vocal and whatever that shit, its so fckin perfect.

[@LeonardoKlemes]

I'm so glad you chose to continue the Avenged journey. There are so many songs for you to be surprised and fall in love with. The way you feel, explain and react complete the perfect combination. Looking forward to more. ❤

[@guitarrístico]

That's the most honest react video I ever see in my life. If I can choose just one song of A7X to exist, I was pick Save Me for sure.

[@wingedThanatos]

The fact of you getting emotional right there just shows how big the impact of this song can be. So underrated. Sublime work, keep it up.

[@synysterjazmyngates]

this guy gets it, he’s in tune with exactly what they were trying to make us feel

[@santi141414]

This song is one of their masterpieces and the song that introduce me to the long songs, just beautiful! Thanks for the reaction Alan!

[@Kangbagus1]

My FAVORITE SONG ALL TIME ( Save me)

[@wrxsnowman]

Save Me is the culmination of everything that I believe that makes A7X truly brilliant..... the song never, ever gets old!

[@keluargaKYLE]

When part "aaa" 9:40 make me remember Trashed and scattered, city of evil.. so love it💀✨

[@Twinspinner]

As I've grown older this song has meant more and more to me with every listen. I can't hear it without thinking of people I love that are no longer here with us and it makes me cry every time. I'm sure a lot of us react the exact same way to this song that you did, it hits hard in every single way

[@KingListener]

The way the you react to music , is literally me. You feel it all , every emotion in the harmony , in the music , in the lyrics , voice , you feel it all the same way I do.. I’m so thankful I’ve stumbled across your page dude because it makes me so happy you feel music like this. It’s something many don’t get to feel or understand . It’s beautiful . - Cameron

[@khsdrummerboy06]

Found my people.

[@PhoenixDog2160]

Just wanted to say that I just found your channel for the first time! Save Me is my favourite A7X song and one of my favourite songs of all time, and I'm a massive sound nerd who took sound design and music comp in college. You got a new subscriber! I absolutely love your analysis on songs and how you break down the individual parts! Much love!

[@juanroamillan]

Hands down, this is the best Avenged Sevenfold song ever in my opinion. There's not a single one that had made me feel all kinds of emotions just like this one. Thanks for this reacton man, ur the bestest.

[@lylaznboi01]

When I first heard the news when this album was being made and it was announced that Mike Portnoy would be playing drums on the album, I immediately knew that this album was going to be a banger because of how much the Rev idolizes Portnoy. Hearing this song specifically, you can hear Portnoy all over it. Even though this song never became a hit, this is probably one of the best Avenged Sevenfold songs ever written so far.

[@MastaDRD]

Not long after this album hit, I spent a few months thinking someone I'd dearly loved was dead, and I listened to this song a fucking *lot*. For me, this is one of their most significant songs.

[@jamiefoster6186]

this is the song that got me into avenged sevenfold. first song i ever heard from them and it’s my favorite to this day. never gets old

[@JoshuaWingo-ky5oj]

This song is absolutely one of my favorite of all time... the instrumental alone brings tears to my eyes

[@kshu6600]

It's overwhelming isn't it? It cuts you off guard and puts you into a hard spot in reality. It's been one of my most real life songs for a long time. Your tears at the end aren't judged. All I can say is welcome to the family.

[@nanaopfernandes]

GREAT REACTION!!!!! you're able to listen to the song technically, strip down the parts, the bass (THANKS!!!), the harmonies, the production, everything, but it's not just technical, it's accessible. you do a great job of also listening it with your heart and feeling the song. that's hard to do. amazing! and yes, this song is a masterpiece.

[@potatofry9082]

Jimmy wrote the all the drums parts from hail to the King album and made a demo but before he could record ,he passed away . Later their bandmates knows that , Mike Portney is also one of the drummer that Jimmy considers as his Idol and also Mike Portneys sons is biggest fan of Jimmy , They approached him (Mike) and made him listen to the songs of the album and recorded the song and drums 😊All the drum parts are not exactly the same as what Jimmy did but in some Mike also added his Signature fill like in the part of the song of Save me ‘ Tonight we all die young ‘ Which was supposed to be ‘Tonight we all batman 😂’…

[@raphalbq]

That's my favorite song of all time. Its a truly masterpiece

[@glenbalfour430]

Love how you got the feels with this song. The power of the music. A7X have got me through many tough times over the years.

[@michaelsmoak6267]

Wow this might be the best reaction I've ever seen, it was so good, and so genuine. That was great, reminded me of not only the greatness of this song but the emotional control it puts upon you

[@PumpkinPIEcease]

This song will always have a special place in my heart

[@leib109]

Their best song ever. Hands down.

[@fazbruh]

Thank you. It’s sad that almost nobody knows this one compared to their other hits. This is the only one I listen to daily

[@Heather_1276]

Cosmic is another daily listen for me ✨✨✨

[@RussianRoulettex]

YEAH. INDEED.

[@cristiancervantes3088]

Strength of the world is their best imo

[@mobafan3713]

​@@fazbruhI agree that its the best song, I agree that deserves more attention, but I kinda like it the way it is, the real fans appreciate it a lot, however Demons is my second favourite song and im sure no one knows about it 😭😭

[@TDD_Drums]

I appreciate your love for music bro I cant count how many times ive cried to A7X 😂

[@dicodec]

Thank you!

[@mrs.interpret]

same😂

[@river4088]

One of the most affecting moments I've ever had at a show was when the band played this and paused all the music for just the crowd to sing "tonight we all die young." I was not the only one in tears in the pit.

[@GhostOnRoblox]

Same me was the song the introduced me to avenged sevenfold, still by far my favorite song

[@kimmi7199]

Spectacular song, written incredibly well. You have to listen to all their music. Talent personified.

[@donnieuchiha]

The first time you starting talking about the panning, I said out loud “oh wait for the panning bro” hahaha. This song is a fucking masterpiece, enough said.

[@billahler7728]

15:47. We’ve all said that about so many of their songs. Seriously

[@gabadaba5436]

The absolute best part of this song is the dualing guitar underneath the vocals in the part of the song before the final chorus. It adds so much emotion to the piece and goes so great with the vocal delivery that sounds like someone in pain over the loss of a loved one. It really captures the emotions of frustration and grief that really drives the song home for me I'd also like to add that, while Portnoy did perform the drums for the album and concert cycle, the original demos for the song were brought in by the Rev. They were largely incomplete, though, so the song was stitched together by the rest of the band and Portnoy until we got the masterpiece we have today.

[@tlnr2f]

One of the most genuine and lovely reactions I've ever seen; you got me super emotional too! Subbed.

[@Jimmy.1143]

i have been a fan of a7x for over 10 years, and yesterday was the first time i went to see them live, they played Save Me, i cried so fucking much

[@dicodec]

Same for me

[@mishaDorjan]

I’ve been listening to this song for almost 15 years, and it still fucks me up. Stay strong brother. We love you.

[@mrego-zz5mu]

Save me and nightmare perfect instrumental avenged Sevenfold

[@jobeddpagan940]

Masterpiece of a song and a fantastic reaction! Got yourself a new subscriber here!

[@chanman8087]

Watched this video and your reaction of EXIST. I am your fan now. Thank you. Beautiful.

[@thenightskyeofficial]

I really do appreciate how you break down the production of the song and the instrumental and vocal work. But I really wish you paid more attention to the lyrics of the song as well. Especially a song like this. There's a very deep meaning behind this song.

[@THUSIASTIC]

So awesome to see your RAW emotion to this legendary piece of music. You got hit with emotions and it floored you. And that's how I feel when I listen to this masterpiece. Thanks for showing us this vulnerable piece of who you are. Well done. I love your channel and I found you through ur a7X reaction journey. I'm a FAN.

[@dthompson4356]

In my opinion, the greatest song of all time.

[@jacobluken4957]

Got to hear this followed by cosmic on the rail in the pit on the LIBAD tour. It was the most out of body experience I've ever had and I left the show emotionally drained. Can't wait for the next tour. Thanks to the band for the deathbat club and perks, I wouldn't have gotten that close without the club.

[@Munkydroid]

If this was his reaction to Save Me, imagine how he’d react to So Far Away. Bro this album had me fucking crying when I heard it. Became a huge fan literally 2 years before The Rev passed away.

[@dicodec]

I just realized I still have an Avenged Sevenfold Cover that I did at the start of this channel, maybe it is time for a full band one, what do you all think? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ_Nh6eEpbyHpbc Get the Separated Tracks here on our Discord discord.gg/gUVfvVzGjX Up on Patreon under our lowest tier I show you how to separate the tracks www.patreon.com/dicodec

[@janjiricek812]

Masterpiece, save me is extreme...

[@erochlol]

Watching this in 2024 and I’m so happy to say I saw them play Save Me live in March

[@GmanVsGaming]

Thank you for being so authentic in your reactions, I love seeing the honesty in your emotions as you listen to a song! I also really love avenged and its nice to see someone connect with their music as much as I do. Thank you for all these videos, I look forward to them all the time, especially the A7X ones 🤘😝🤘

[@giovannitorres2470]

my fucking favourite song in the world! youuuu explain perfect!

[@Soothsayer05]

This song literally saved me on my addiction days. I got emotional when you started crying. Props to you brother, great reaction. ❤

[@FMDere]

this is by far the best reaction vid I've ever seen. The combination of you technical/recording knowledge with your understanding and feeling of the lyrics is elite. Thank you for sharing your emotions with us

[@Ol_White_Fatalis]

This album is full of bangers, and this song is no different. Greatness.

[@99bimmer]

I love how the guitar pans. You gotta listen with headphones. You won't be able to notice it just listening in the car

[@MissouriRails]

Absolutely love this song man

[@sammason189]

One of the best A7X songs easily!! It’s just a masterpiece, period.

[@thesweetrevenge0294]

I had the exact same reaction when I first heard this song. I'm a musician and producer myself, and I have been a huge A7x fan since their City of Evil era. The Rev inspired me to learn to play drums and when he passed, I was completely heart broken. I remember buying the album, and listen to it while feeling completely down about his death. When this song played, taking into account that it was the last one of the album (not considering the deluxe version, which includes Lost It All) I just bursted into tears! To me, as a huge fan of the guys, this is their best song. You just can feel all the emotions they were going through while making it, and specially you can feel the pain for their lost mate! I just hope I get to see it live one day! Loved your reaction, and I hope you continue to explore more of their repertoire. Big hugs to you! It is so beautiful to see someone who feels art as much as you do!

[@Rocky-N-Angel]

Mike Portnoy was the Drummer for A7X on Nightmare album. Although the door was revolving with drummers for about a 6 year span, Brooks Wackerman seems to be the final guy for the band....Hopefully. He is a very tight drummer for sure. Thanks for the video. Just come across your channel, I just subscribed.

[@tsof_trinium6474]

This song is about Avenged Sevenfold's drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, who was found dead on December 28, 2009. It tells of how his passing has impacted on the band and speaks of the immense pain that the group members have experienced due to their loss.

[@nabirelizza7]

im with you, i always tear up from that part 14:56 to the end, it's too emotional. this song really help me through those days when i just wanna give up. btw thank u for putting a great reaction to this masterpiece!

[@rsrain14]

Favorite A7X song by far!!! What an absolute masterpiece

[@justinbowen1183]

A small part of the solo, the super fast part before the melodic section towards the end, reminds me alot of And All Things Will End and the outro solo for second heartbeat that same general vibe. I also think the part after the solo when it slows down and the filtered acoustic part starts after the blistering fast solo is a methaphor for they lived life hard and fast but now reality kicked in and now everything is slow and dead around them so their completely lost on where to go next.

[@radustefan997]

You should really watch one of the few clips they sang this live. At the end, during the "tonight. we all die young" people started singing it with Matt, so he was like "ok, then, have at it"and points the mic to the audience. It was amazing.

[@medgarfsantos]

Good to know I'm not the only one feeling overwhelmed every time I hear this song. Only Cosmic makes me travel (almost) as deep as this one does

[@HoRS]

total agree on Cosmic, and I wont see you tonight P1 hits also deep...

[@slowmotionmne]

this is the best reaction video i have ever watched… so sincerely done, with so much heart and emotion.. you made it possible for this song to hit you the way it should hit most of us.. i saw me listening to it the first time when i watched your reaction 😁

[@The_Billzebub]

As someone who battles depression daily, has had to deal with loss in abundance throughout my life. When this song came out I didn’t know how much I needed it then and how much I would need it in the future. I get a lot of shit for them being my favorite band for songs like this I fill vindicated

[@WilliamJacobsenMusic]

I really appreciate what you're doing here, man. That bridge section hits me right in the heart as well.

[@ayla117n]

This went from a technical breakdown to a beautiful emotional reaction! It’s just what “Save me” does to someone who listens with a heart. Love your track separation videos!

[@rubensberres]

Life is but a dream meet Waking the Fallen, that point, PERFECT!

[@suprasounds2163]

This is what it's all about, genuine emotion from music.

[@blopblop333]

I know im late to this video but i just wanted to say that I've never come across a channel that breaks down songs the way you do. You let us hear it in a way we've never heard it, you go back and appreciate parts of the song without constantly talking over it. The most important part is that i believe everything you say and all of your reactions. You're not playing it up because of the camera. I can just tell that you genuinely love music. I saw Avenged the other night and it has relit the flame that i was worried went out after not loving their most recent records. Seeing them live made me appreciate songs that i would usually skip if they showed up on my playlist and im finally diving back into the stuff i originally didn't care for so much and I'm being way more open minded about it. Keep up the fantastic work on your videos and I'll keep tuning in.

[@jordangordon2350]

Coming to this after hearing Life is But a Dream... it's just so tight and meticulously crafted like there's an OCD nature to it. So clean. Where as the new album is much more free flowing and experimental, makes you think. I love how this band is always keeping people guessing.

[@PharaohBaron]

this reaction is amazing. this song is amazing. i’m glad you got to hear it and take it all in. i’m no musician, but i can tell you this song hits the spot. ❤

[@frankwelog]

What an authentic and pure reaction!! It's impossible not to get emotional with this song

[@robba7x]

This song is a masterpiece

[@likeabosspp813]

I have cried to this song multple times, it's what good and meaningful music does to a man

[@jimothy11]

Ive seen them 14 times live, definitely my top song ive seen live by them. Such an amazing song!!!!

Holy Jesus, that was the most powerful reaction I'ver ever seen. So glad that you chose A7X to react, there's an universe to discover, just don't stop ♥

[@mal3762]

I was watching your reactions of avenged for quite a few videos, and the way you break them down technically, is so interesting and quite a new thing to bring to the table for me, and definitely highlight how detailed they are on each track. I was anticipating for you to react to Save Me, and man it feels bittersweet watching you feel the song so hard. I am now a new sub of yours. Keep it going dude!