Platinum Rapper FIRST Time REACTION To Dragon Force - Through the Fire and Flames

[@khadaan8139]

This is Power Metal! And the high speed is just called speed metal. This is Speed/Power metal. Dragonforce are LEGENDARY for this style in particular. If you enjoyed this and the epicness and the harmonies, I would DEFINITELY recommend Nightwish - "Ghost Love Score (Official Live)" at some point, symphonic metal is a whole 'nother beast, and they've been around since 1996. Ask Black Pegasus about Nightwish, for that matter

[@brendenj9113]

Oh man, I would love to see him react to them! Ghost Love Score would be such a treat for him.

[@beernmetal6964]

I discovered Nightwish on a business trip to Finland in 1999. It was hard to find CDs in the US at that time unless you went to a specialty store or ordered it. Of course, I prefer the Tarja era songs of the time but like Floor for the newer stuff just fine. I wish they would just leave the singers to their era like Iron Maiden and Van Halen and not re-record everything.

[@capatheist]

Thrash, death metal, and some punk would be interpreted as "fast rock" also

[@ztz165]

Yes, I do believe that Nightwish is a requirement for those doing reaction videos at this point.

[@awesomelana7227]

Accurate 🤘🏻

[@nathanieldotter3717]

Everyone talks about the guitar in this song, but no one mentions the drums, that is one drummer hitting those double bass pedals so fast it doesnt seem possible, we always underlook how hard that is.

[@TheLastGarou]

Seriously. Dude maintains a flat out SPRINT on those drums for almost *8 minutes!* Props.

[@bkenwood88]

Dave Lombardo²

[@derpderpin1568]

He is a great drummer but there's whole genres of music where this drumming is the normal baseline too.

[@archon9836]

He is really good, but there are faster better drummers out there.

[@alexfischer3654]

The stamina is truly amazing but the pattern is not as hard as you think

[@justingarrett1675]

The band formed in 1999. The song itself was put out in 2006. I personally first heard it after beating Guitar Hero 3.

[@cyanmage1]

my hands still hurt after clearing it on guitar hero

[@thespencerbify]

A canon event sir

[@shawnwarner8204]

The vast majority or us first heard this on Guitar Hero 🤣

[@blacksheeq420]

I thought it came out 2005

[@SDFRiver]

Same. That Guitar Hero 3 credits absolutely surprised the crap out of me and I was panic strumming the whole time! 😅

[@benwebb4424]

Good news, they are still together. Herman Li is also a streamer so you might want to consider reaching out to him and seeing if you can collab on something that way. Would be an interesting crossover of worlds for sure.

[@Kyle_116]

Though Herman and Sam, the two guitarists, are the only members from this video still in the band.

[@gackt8745]

Facts

[@greaper1976]

This song was the "Boss fight" in Guitar Hero 3 .. for good reason. DF is a great band and seeing them live is a trip!

[@adamjanshego]

technically after Lou

[@williamjoback1436]

my brother-in-law walked into my house at the point where I finished Lou and saw me shred this song and gave praise. Good times.

[@Ayuima69]

It's actually not the boss fight it's the credits song after you beat the game. The devil went down to Georgia by Steve omlette is the final boss.

[@jasonhutcherson6224]

It wasn't a boss song. It's a song you played as credits rolled after beating the game.

[@thevonya3977]

Watching Sam Totman and Herman Li doing those guitar shreds live (and extended, baring in mind this is the ABBREVATED version of the tune) is something to behold

[@mitchhaelann9215]

The guitar battle in the middle is the very definition of 'Hold My Beer and Watch This'.

[@shdwdrmr-dq3lo]

And to think, this is the SHORT version. Great to see you react to such a great song!

[@anthonyscott4547]

A harmonized guitar solo at that speed is crazy. those guys are machines. like the terminator or something.

[@TheLastGarou]

Everyone knows Herman, but not enough people give Sam his due credit. If only because he tends to stay in the background and lets Herman be the "face."

[@ryanhampson673]

I saw Dragonforce a few years ago and they kept the energy in this song for the ENTIRE SHOW. It was a concert but also an athletic performance too. In the finale Herman Li and Sam Totman grabbed the necks of each others guitars and played each others chords while also playing their own....Best concert I've ever been too.

[@armstrong2052]

That sounds so dope dude. Like I've seen godsmack drum battle but that would be something special. 😅

[@Distressed_Assets]

Dude that's the craziest thing I've ever heard 😂 I 100% believe it too these guys are insanely technical guitarists

[@I_AM_BAYTOR]

Saw em back in 05 or 06, and again this year with Dethklok. They have a different singer but still sound great.

[@warhorse58gt]

Watched them do this in a 4 way, even used the key-tar in it.

[@greenboy698]

Fun fact, the sound at 10:46 is actually guitarist Herman Li’s string breaking which they kept in the song because they thought it sounded cool.

[@True_Lycan]

huh, i never actually knew that. Very neat little tidbit to know, thanks :D

[@markwilson6473]

Same as the last note on Patera's cemetery gates

[@slakr7555]

It’s power metal and the beat is a gallop. It lends itself to the epic feel of the song

[@vegasviking86]

Like this comment if you want a Krizz Kaliko and Herman Li collab

[@Exaar]

One of the guitarists for this band, Herman Li, also does reaction content (among other stuff) on KZbin

[@thegooniverse495]

Hell yeah, love me some Dragonforce. Herman Li the guitarist is on twitch doing reactions, and hanging out, etc. He's an all around dope dude. Glad you read the comments, more creators need to do that! I met you 4 or 5 times, got to watch you perform about 12, and my buddy did merch for you for a few years. Glad to see you here.

[@YobboBear]

Agreed. Herman Li seems like a genuinely nice guy.

[@stevinharper3551]

Imagine if Krizz got Herman Li on a song

[@dustinlange9759]

That's what I'm saying! It would be amazing!

[@shifty7629]

Sam > Herman all day every day.

[@mikeredd8833]

In all reality. I'm worried it would come out like straight out the gate. I love both bands in that song but it fell flat compared to wither.

[@whitemike1221able]

​@mikeredd8833 wither is a masterpiece tho bro. Not much holds up to that collab

[@TheLastGarou]

One of the funniest things about this performance is that there's no way to reproduce it perfectly Live, because the "squeal" at the very end was from guitarist Herman Li's E string snapping mid-note, and the producer liked the effect so much, he made them keep it for the official audio. 🔥🤘😆🤘🔥

[@mikesixx7655]

30 year classically trained guitarist and bassist. Divemaster certified in PADI and SSI as well as a ton of time outside as a kid. Played baseball and ran cross country. It's only a couple hours a day of practice over a decade or so to get to this level.

[@carsonmcgraw305]

Saw them live with dethklok and nekrogoblikon. The energy of the show was unreal. Best concert I've been too

[@joelabel7843]

Dragonforce is a power metal band. The original power metal band was Helloween from germany. You should react to keeper of the 7 keys by helloween. Its an amazing story. Basically a lord of the rings style story with amazing musicianship

[@ryantannar5301]

i mean, blind guardian is just as old, idk about helloween being the first. A lot of Iron Maiden is what we'd call power metal now too. Any Maiden inspired band that didn't lean more into the thrashy side (not that Maiden is thrash) became power metal. Helloween is an early one but not so sure about first.

[@joelabel7843]

@ryantannar5301 they are literally branded as godfathers of power metal kai hansen especially. Literally almost every power metal song is based off of eagle fly free by helloween

[@ryantannar5301]

@@joelabel7843 they started the same year as others is all I was getting at. both them and Blind Guardian started in 1984 for example

[@dizzyrick7653]

​@@ryantannar5301 Don't forget Stratovarius. They *also* formed in '84.

[@tattooedman42]

Thanks for that. I like Helloween but haven't listened to that one. I'll give it a whirl.

[@KWRidge]

I can't believe you started a channel. Im excited to dive into your content, Been listening since Spaz dropped and you got me through so many tough times.

[@christophert91]

Really like how you appreciate the music itself, asking questions out of curiousity and enjoying listening to it :)

[@xoso599]

4:27 Fast metal might be classed as Speed Metal or Thrash Metal but their is more nuance to that. DragonForce would be more generally called Power Metal, which is generally lighter and faster. The short answer is don't worry about it, metal music has like 200 sub classifications.

[@hnorrstrom]

Nice to hear one person that even though they know genres they aren't fanatic about what people might call a song.

[@magnithorsson8268]

For real its irellevent what genre it is its phenomenal. 😂 what do you call Jinjer,Pantera or Slaughter to prevail? I call them fuckin epic 🤘 and people who argue over genres and true metal? I call them dorks 😂

[@bluesamuraidg]

I think we don't need to classsify everything that happens. This song is just legendary, if you like it or not 🤣

[@alphamikegaming5414]

First off, much respect for what you have done with your career. Secondly, this is the short version of the song, the real version is like 7-8 minutes. Found you from your reaction of Du Hast with Black Pegasus, getting a sub off of this one. Love the reaction man. Keep up the great work!

[@fallenhopes83]

Fun fact about the lead guitarist. So the way he got that tjat sound for the song. Is he goes so far down on the neck there is no room to play those cords. So he carved a area so he can play that solo.that area alow him to do it.

[@gerardcote8391]

Krizz, been recommending this one to you and Black Pegasus for months, happy to see you doing this.

[@elliot8069]

that's one of the best guitarists to ever do it. he puts on a class here. I'm a big fan.

[@skepticofdoom7486]

Love seeing people find Metal shit they love. Rock on! We got room for all in the crowd!

[@dizzykincade7831]

Way to go homie. Metal is pretty dope, and super diverse.

[@kardeef33317]

It's like anyone who's focused be it guitar, sports, games. You do what you love and you can become elite at it.

[@Slane583]

Awesome to see you do this song! This is probably the no1 song that made all the kids professionals at playing Guitar Hero back in the day. If you want a song that is pretty much one giant guitar solo on its' own this is it. 😁

[@shawnarens9236]

Krizz.... Loving these reactions, and the enjoyment of this. Most importantly man thank you for your contribution to the music industry, like you said at the beginning of the go album, you've changed lives, and have saved lives. Thank you for getting me through hard times too

[@frankcoley1537]

Krizz?! Bro I subbed without hesitation man you're perfect to hear like this man. You carry weight bro

[@jasonhawkes5051]

Can't forget how crazy that drummer is as well. He is on another level. There are actually the best drummers around having issues repeating his solos. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bigbear4120]

Power metal was described to me as the soundtrack of a wizard fighting a dragon. This is an excellent example. Try techno metal or metal step. The vibes are universal.

[@Schmidy76]

I know others have mentioned it but...this drummer is a god. The speed and precision he is putting out is incredible.

[@wisewhiterabbit]

bro, cant believe im just now finding your channel. you and nina are my go to work music.

[@mattlong9719]

Just watched this random reaction video that popped up and I have mad respect for you man. I've never heard of you because I don't listen to your genre (Im a metal head but prefer things a bit old school like Snoop, Master P, Asheru, etc) but crossing genres at your level and showing appreciation....mad respect man!

[@fasthippy]

Herman on his channel mentioned you have to practice everyday (even now) to be skilled enough to play this music. Dragon force has several videos on youtube and the band is super fun and chill. They are true masters on the guitar but also super fun- if you see this message check out this video where the lead guitar interviewed/ tried out for band maid- pretty classic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXbKfJqlp6agl6c.

[@Cenon2007]

Love that Krizz is doing content. insane. Subbed

[@Goomberdups]

4:24 to answer this question its called power metal

[@Ragnar_Helsson]

Well theres also thrash metal and speed metal as well.

[@theironswordguy]

this is Hair Metal, Power Metal is something like Sabaton or PowerWolf

[@lethargicbobhope]

Just because they have hair doesn't make it hair metal ​@theironswordguy

[@unanimousanonymous3354]

Love this song, seeing Krizz react to it, being one of my favourite all time rapper/singers 💯 had to click on this.

[@Natasha-ty7oo]

They are still together and touring with Billy Wilkins (KZbinr they found and invited to the tour) Herman Li the guitarist did a cover with Billy of this one that is amazing. In the video you can see Herman's studio and all of his many guitars!

[@dyslexiccowoom3991]

Dragonforce puts on a hell of a show. Super high energy, and they will rock a tiny ass stage as if it was a sold-out arena. They were super cool and really engaged with everyone in the crowd, too. A lot of bands can talk to a crowd and hype participation and stuff, but it was effortless for them. Like, the audience was just an extension of their space and not a separate entity. It was really sick. I personally think that his vocals are even better now.

[@LifeandLiesSyra]

I'm so impressed, but I expect from a top musician, how he nails the rhythm and the cues in absolutely perfect timing with his head and hands

[@gerardcote8391]

Yes... note Miyako from Lovebites is at this level and she didn't start guitar until she was in college.... watch Lovebites Scream for Me live Daughters of the Dawn. To see how amazing she got in just a couple years ad an adult.

[@SitoriKanzaki]

Hello Krizz love your music

[@messiahsbythesackful6267]

As Alice in Chains told Metallica, "Friends don't let friends get friends haircuts." Long hair just goes with rock/metal of any ilk.

[@alkhemi8175]

I always tell folks "The guitarists in this song have something to say" andnthey do so with actions not words. New sub here.

[@TheFearleader420]

I normally watch 3 vids before I sub. But this was so entertaining, I subbed after 1 vid.

[@trogdoor4579]

GGs great vid my man keep it up

[@EURIPODES]

When the daily grind has me feeling worn down to the nub I get in my car and blast this shit. Super uplifting.

[@Ironraven001]

By the end he can't help but sing along! The 2 guitars battling, but the drummer is kicking BOTH their asses the whole time. Dragonforce is a force to be reckoned with for sure.

[@mikeredd8833]

Holy shit! I clicked this video not realizing this legend was the person reacting!! Gd you made my formative years amazing. Thanks for geing genious ahhaa

[@outdoorsjoe]

Love these react videos. I first heard of DragonForce in the Guitar Hero 3 game on Xbox 360. After that I had to look them up and have been a fan ever since. It takes an insane amount of talent to do what they do.

[@therealbahamut]

Dragonforce is PURE POWER.

[@xSuperCartmanx]

How the hell did I just randomly click on a Dragon Force reaction and its fuckin Krizz Kaliko. What the hell, like "I know this dude" and then saw albums in the back. CARIBOU LOUUUU Im a huge fan of you and Dragon Force so this is surreal.

[@renaephillips8306]

Haha.. This band is so good.. I saw them in concert in the 2000s and they were actually better live.. it was an amazing experience! I love metal!! I am more into the heavier vocals, but this is just amazing.. my daughter, when she was little, used to listen to their cd at night.. it soothed her to sleep.. haha.. before Dragonforce i had her listen to classical music at bedtime.. 😊 😂 I loved watching your reaction to this vid! 😊

[@christiantidball6121]

I had a friend since 1st grade that could never play on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Those were his practice days, but we still had fun on other days. We just celebrated our 30th high school reunion. He plays bass, clarinet, piano, drums and was learning guitar during high school.

[@witecatj6007]

And this is the short version of the song. You need to hear the album version for an even better experience. Dragonforce is still around. They just released a new album in 2024 and they still got it. They have a new lead singer, and that guy is something special. For further listening with these guys, try Symphony of the Night, Cry Thunder, Heroes of Our Time, Starfire, Trail of Broken Hearts, Three Hammers, and Strangers. These are some of my favorites, and it covers both lead singers.

[@Pajamaking618]

See a live performance of them. They're so great live!

[@thatbzguy916]

Late to the party, but just want to say DragonForce has fully embraced their status of the video game band. In recent years they released tracks based on some of their favorite video games like Power Of The Triforce (Legend of Zelda) and The Last Dragonborn (The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim) among others. Just a band out there with a niche following living their best life! I hope this hasn't been said a million times already!

[@LancerX916]

The two guitarist are the only ones still in the band. They have a new drummer, singer and bassist. They play fast because they want their music to sound like a video game. A lot of their songs are inspired by video games and fantasy/sci fi tropes. Herman Lee, one of the guitarist's streams on Twitch weekly playing video games and making up songs with the viewers.

[@zenn5150gaming]

To answer your question, yes, I had an outside life while also playing Guitar, Bass, Drums and a little keyboards. It didnt hurt that my Mother was a touring singer throughout the midwest when I was growing up but also that my Dad can play anything with strings on it. They made sure we got out and "touched grass" as much as possible growing up. My Brother is still in multiple bands as both a Bass player and a Drummer while I had to stop playing live due to having my fretting hand completely crushed in a accident while I was in the Navy. I can still sort of play Guitar but not up to the level I would need to play Live. These guys however are on a whole different planet...Great content...Much respect...

[@BT-fd2ne]

This band came out when I was in high school. The rumor was that this band had two of the top five guitarists in the world, and the lead guitarist had a $2k special guitar built to play with a reverb double sound.

[@merlekeif4835]

Herman Li is actually left-handed but taught himself to play right-handed because he couldn't afford a left-handed guitar..and he plays so fast that Carlos Santana Jr actually asked him to teach him to play like that

[@chrispeterson1773]

I hadn't even heard of them till the end of Guitar Hero. You play this song after you beat the game. Even on the easiest difficulty it's hard to play. It's a great song though and if you truly listen to the lyrics it has a great message.

[@DarthWolfen077]

Power Metal... Fast paced version of symphonic rock with some Medieval elements added. I highly recommend the Rhapsody of Fire album called Symphony of the Enchanted Lands. and their collab with the late Sir Christopher Lee.

[@shannonhoenig873]

Li the guitarist, said in an interview that this isn’t even close to the hardest songs he preform

[@somecallmetim2112]

Mans layin' out commentary on the head bangin' and hair tossin'! LOL Excellent. Nice insights here. Herman Li (guitar soloist #1) seems like a really cool guy. He's talked about how they explored and pushed the boundaries of what a guitar could sound like. He's also reacted to covers by other people, like Tina S. He's super supportive and friendly.

[@Gecko-Steve]

And respect to the drummer, I think he's the one that needs a beer after that one 😁

[@ryanhampson673]

For real. I've seen them live and he keeps that pace the entire show. Dudes a beast.

[@cjmars822]

5:38 Yes! You can absolutely have an outside kid life and be this good. Just practice outside! 😁

[@DMDracoMoondragon]

DragonForce is legendary as a Speed/Power Metal band, and this was the song that really catapulted them to worldwide popularity with its inclusion as the final song on Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. They've released several albums since then, but their songs are often characterized by fast guitar solos and equally hard and fast drums, and their lyrics are generally heavily fantasy-themed. Even the album the song came off of was called *Inhuman Rampage*, which also featured another of my favorite songs of theirs, "Fury of the Storm." Highly recommend that one, too, if you get a chance to listen to it.

[@axeproductionsinc]

Their guitar riffs are insane!

[@jasonhutcherson6224]

Awesome to see you react to this. Hopefully its the full/long version. I was Afraid this was case. This Isn't full/long version. The full version is 7.19 long.

[@caboose1zblu]

This is the exact video I watch just for the close-up of Herman Li's hands playing the strings like a piano 😳 You should check out Korn "Wake Up" if you haven't already. It starts a little slow and then amps it up.

[@henrydupuis5648]

The full studio version of this song is the way to go yo yeehaw!

[@Mayhem_Inc]

Back when I was a teenager, my best friend played guitar, he could play Flight of the Bumble Bee, it was a AMAZING. We would go to the pool, skate, hang out at the mall, all that. But anytime we were chilling at his house, he had his guitar on him.

[@talonbond9262]

best speed metal power ballad ever made right here... gods 2005 was a good year... thats when this song was released... used to blow out speakers in my rig with this glorious masterpiece

[@JesterTop]

Loving watching you come across my other musical influences! Its like my weird tastes are all coming together lol

[@MrBoiseBomber]

I have seen them live a hand full of times. They are amazing to watch in person.

[@mr.twister4345]

Herman lee has a channel here, he's the asian guitarist, and he is a very humble and awesome guy. and I would call it "Shred-core ballad". also, this was from the 2010's believe it or not. it does have that classic ballad feel to it though. great video man.

[@benjaminpratt2016]

Dude. Much respect. It was fun to see you enjoy this. I will be checking you out

[@necrogenesis1981]

You should see their stage show, I saw them a few months ago and they’re so much fun, their audience interaction is amazing.

[@5foot2eyesofblue13]

I don't really Listen to Hip Hop or rap at all but I was aware of you because of a couple friends of mine and I watch your channel just because you're so chill and I love your personality. Plus I watch Black Pegasus I love him he's the reason I found your channel.

[@oldmanjankkums2720]

nice vid long time fan

[@JoshJenniges]

Thank you for allowing me to be comfortable with my mental health back in the day. Before mental health was widely talked about. Love you

[@gerardcote8391]

Just on your own. .. watch Junna Through the Fire and Flames Dragonforce Drum cover. This girl is yhe former drummer for Trident and the current drummer for Hagane... You'll love this Drum cover.

[@Wyl7]

I just saw this comment after making the same suggestion myself :) I’m a guitarist, but I’ve watched Junna’s cover dozens of times. Her cover of Painkiller too.

[@anthonygregory6797]

To educate those who are not used to Rock....this is Metal, we rcok fans label it European Metal, its a sub category of Metal, Metal isn't just one thing, European Metal focuses on the instrumental aspects of Metal, hope this helps, great video btw, earned a new subscriber.

[@ellisarnott3613]

I've literally never heard that phrase. This is called power metal.

[@anthonygregory6797]

@ellisarnott3613 it's what we labeled it in the 90s, then the 2000s rolled around and everyone called it power metal

[@GruncleDragon]

I personally don't think the drummer gets enough credit in this song. He does an amazing job

[@GianniGiorgini-j9z]

GREAT song Dragoforce Amazing band Power metal

[@ChaosRouge]

Herman Lee who holds the guitar by the pedal real quick in the beginning and the drummer are disgustingly fast. The drummer in this song is doing 130pbpm (peddle beats per min) and the next song after this one, he went up to 230. This song alone broke most on guitar hero 3 on hard mode

[@ChaosRouge]

Herman is the guy in the white long sleeve

[@DanielRichards644]

"Through the Fire and the Flames", Otherwise known as the HARDEST SONG EVERY ON ROCKBAND/GUITAR HERO.

[@joshualajoie9547]

This type of high tempo, big sound with focus intricate, high-precision, highly technical musicianship is known as Power Metal. This song is at around 200 bpm, with a "breakdown" section (not in the video) that drops to a sluggish 160 bpm. If you liked this kind of sound and skillful musicianship, I would recommend reacting to "Unleash the Archers -- Awakening." Amazing intro to a throughline album they released, where the entire album tells one continuous story.

[@brandonderosso5854]

I would love to hear you sing this song in my opinion you are one of if not the greatest voice of our time. Been listening to you since Tech N9ne back in the 2000's.

[@akumaouja4062]

It's Speed Metal, a variation/descendent of Power Metal. Dragonforce are, for all intents and purposes, some of if not the OGs of the subgenre, they didn't quite invent it but they're pretty close. It's famous for its machine gun drums and full speed electric guitar work to back uptempo power ballad voice works. Through the Fire and the Flames in particular is pretty famous for its guitar sol.

[@TheBoy4Life]

First time seeing Krizz react to any kind of metal, I got the other videos that caught my eye queued up in watch later. In the meantime, dude, do TOOL. I don't even care what song.

[@nohbodyhughno1121]

ABSOLUTELY! Going outside and shit actually HELPS with playing guitar. Living real life helps you put real life emotion in to the instrument.

[@CptNoms]

Fun fact this song can never be 100% reproduced. The last note is the sound of his guitar string snapping.

[@doncousineau4532]

Great reaction. 👍

[@JeffTiberend]

I always considered this speed metal. Krizz… you need to react to Polyphia with Steve Vai!