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

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Platinum Rapper FIRST Time REACTION To Dragon Force - Through the Fire and Flames
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[@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! 😅

[@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'.

[@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

[@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.

[@shdwdrmr-dq3lo]

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

[@humanstandssans2484]

And let's face it... even the long version isn't the longest song they have. SOLDIERS OF THE WASTELAND!!!!

[@vegasviking86]

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

[@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."

[@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

[@drewbeta01]

I heard him say that they left it in because they were so broke that they couldn't go out and buy new strings to re-record it.

[@slakr7555]

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

[@stormangelus6638]

Gallop? More like a sprint!

[@Agro1994]

Wrong The Best is blind guardian. They may not be the fastest but they're melodies song structure and lyrics put them ahead

[@Agro1994]

​​@@stormangelus6638okay sprint is pretty good but no blind guardian is the best in my opinion the ability to build the structure around a song imagine with melodies that are both powerful and demanding of tranquility.

[@zguy8636]

So, funny story about the drink break during the "dueling guitars" section: When this song first came out, people kept saying their speed was impossible and must be sped up artificially. So, the drinking scene is to show that there's no manipulation of the video/audio. It's also why they have that overlapped video showing their hands on the guitars without their more in-the-moment movements.

[@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

[@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.

[@Exaar]

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

[@JeremyEllwood]

I'm an old-school metal/thrash fan from the 80s. Also a nerd gamer. Dragon Force is phenomenal. Herman Li needs more recognition as one of the best thrash/speed/shred guitarists ever.

[@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.

[@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.

[@carsonmcgraw305]

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

[@KyonPhennet]

So the battle between the two guitarists was Herman and Sam. They are actually the writters for the band and are so funny to watch together.

[@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. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@therealbahamut]

Dragonforce is PURE POWER.

[@skepticofdoom7486]

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

[@christophert91]

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

[@dizzykincade7831]

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

[@henrydupuis5648]

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

[@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.

[@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. 🔥🤘😆🤘🔥

[@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. 😁

[@elliot8069]

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

[@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 🤣

[@helheimx]

Some years ago, a guy named Sam Dunn made a tv series about the history of heavy metal (with the family tree of metal all the way back to influences from the 30's and 40's) in this Dragonforce was categorized extreme power metal. Both the series "metal evolution" and the 2 preceding movies "A headbangers journey" and "Global metal" are also worth watching. Dunn had slso made dosumentaries for Iron Maiden, Rush and ZZ top.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@gerardcote8391]

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

[@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.

[@BrodyC98801]

Fantastic video and great content for this channel! As a self taught guitar player who is no where near the level of Herman Li, I still spent 5-6 hours a day most days after school focusing on different aspects of playing such as theory, chord structure, scales, arpeggios, etc. It also depends on personal goals within playing as well

[@frankcoley1537]

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

[@Schmidy76]

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

[@juliaburnette1455]

Your channel is so fun with all these different genres and classic and what not! So fun!

[@Kellie_Curtis-Holmes]

Hi Krizz, my mom is 76 on Wednesday, and Dragon Force are one of her favourite bands and she's got all of their albums 😂🥰

[@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.

[@Deathwarrant1983]

I did NOT know Krizz had a channel! Man, you can rap as fast as they play. 😂 I just learned your verses on Speedom last year and I've been a fan ever since.

[@MrBoiseBomber]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Coridimus]

Loved this, sir. Glad I found your channel!

[@stormangelus6638]

The term for the super fast metal is typically speed metal, but when it has epic lyrics as well, it's called power metal. If you're an outdoor kid, you're more likely to play an instrument. XD Believe it or not, that outside playing craziness works to help kids burn that pent-up energy, which you hear in their music. I really enjoyed your reaction! You gotta hear Disturbed's version of The Sound of Silence if you haven't. It will give you chills! Great video! You have a new subscriber.

[@UnexpectedDanger]

Met Krizz years ago at a show, dude was super nice. Him and Tech. Real chill guys.

[@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!

[@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!

[@Doragon86]

Saw these guys live in 2024, finally, after loving their music since 2003, touring with Amaranthe. Incredible night! They don't miss a beat live, even through lineup changes and lead singer changes. They still absolutely rock and are up for hilarious fun. Highly recommend Power of the Saber Blade, a song they wrote for the VR game Beat Saber, and maybe watch a VR Tuber play while listening, incredible skill all round

[@axeproductionsinc]

Their guitar riffs are insane!

[@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.

[@wisewhiterabbit]

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

[@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.

[@patrickevans9604]

Hey kaliko, it's good to see you bud. I never knew you had a reaction thing going until just now but i did subscribe. Hope all is well and will be browsing your channel to see what you may have been working on lately

[@templeofthehut]

Through the Fire and Flames is such an amazing song. It's not just a high energy song. It's uplifting. It gives me all kinds of motivation.

[@amicooke1790]

Switch the guitars for synths, and it's straight up happycore.

[@drhapi5308]

Power Metal!!

[@drhapi5308]

🤘

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@alkhemi8175]

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

[@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.

[@marabanrion]

This is one of those songs that will be epic throughout the ages

[@Cenon2007]

Love that Krizz is doing content. insane. Subbed

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@EURIPODES]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@JesterTop]

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

[@DemocratLibertarian]

To become as good as i am at what i do, it started when i was 12. Many hours of many days, a lot of drudgery. 26 years later i am a master of my craft. Not the best surely, but damned good. As a youth, I came home for dinner when the sun set. I did sports teams and band. The tradgedy of the youth today is the time crunch. Back in the day you could be the best at what you did and have a life.

[@Pajamaking618]

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

[@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! 😊

[@jacksonhill7552]

Herman Li and Sam Totman are insane, I saw Dragonforce live last year, they have only gotten better with time

[@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.

[@kingmasterlord]

9:12 they do an actual solo duel in Operation Ground And Pound, its pretty great.

[@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...

[@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.

[@GianniGiorgini-j9z]

GREAT song Dragoforce Amazing band Power metal

[@TheFearleader420]

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

[@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.

[@GruncleDragon]

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

[@HOODYBOMBSTUBE]

BANGER!

[@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.

[@SitoriKanzaki]

Hello Krizz love your music

[@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.

[@OK2BeFat]

Heck yeahhhh Dragonforce!

[@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.

[@sleepydragonzarinthal3533]

The help perspective, some of the best artists as kids didn't GET to go outside, their art was their outside.

[@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.

[@calypojr]

This guy doesn't appreciate how amazing the artist are....reaction is just like... ok cool..sounds great... Haha...geeeeeeszus dude... 2 of the best guitarist in the actual whole world...and your just like... cool

[@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

[@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.

[@pony26]

So, what made this song famous was it was one of the HARDEST tracks on Guitar Hero 3. And the song was from 2005. Id love to see you react to Dragonland, either Fire and Brimstone or Under the Grey Banner (which has...4 vocalists). It's probably one of the best power metal concept albums ever created.