Rex Viper LIVE 2024: James Rolfe Has Learned a New Stage Move!!

[@blkplaguelmc]

Bro that pause after the singer asks if everyone's ready to party tonight is the ultimate spinal tap moment

[@eyceeslim]

I want to know who's girlfriend he borrowed that little leopard jacket from.

[@waderoberts3701]

They wouldn't sound so thin if Justin were still on stage with them.

[@grevenskaffemugg]

@@waderoberts3701 the band were never the same after he left 😞

[@sebastienr7852]

Yes they had a heavier sound before.

[@Ray_LaFleur]

I live pretty close to Toronto and can confirm that during the Rex Viper performance stray cats began walking in circles and hissing uncontrollably.

[@DancingwithGhosts]

hahahahahaha

[@FarmerSlideJoeBob]

😂

[@poochettino]

cats are always in control dude.

[@kennymetz187]

I like how James is the only reason the band is famous and yet he’s the only one cut out of the video

[@downhome7500]

When the bass player comes out, takes a set list out of his pocket, unfolds and drops it in front of him, you know you're in for a great time.

[@narutobroken]

Especially when they only do like 10 songs max

[@DancingwithGhosts]

yeah i also noticed the set list drop lol

[@Gamewar5OOO]

This band is ass fs, but what's wrong w having the setlist out in front of you?

[@90dayfiance69]

@@DancingwithGhostsI’m glad u watched the video as well

[@Mpresley83]

Rex Viper is the equivalent of a teenager cover band in dad's garage. I've been around. I remember Nintendo band covers since the early 2010s. The neskimos were my first experience- mixed well, and the band was in the pocket. To this day, I get ads for concerts with the same concept- charging serious money, and sound tight. The only way I'd attend a Rex Viper show if it was a Two drink minimum at a dive bar I happen to walk into a bar at a random Tuesday in Philly.

[@JosephBlack]

@@Mpresley83 that was such a great time to be alive. And there were amateur-ish bands too. But they played with a passion for performance & entertainment. Not to inflate their ego's with subpar execution. The Megas were fun. The OneUps, still listen to them. And a few years ago I discovered 8-bit big band. Now that's some prime kino music! If I ever get a chance I will definitely see them live!

[@redacted2275]

​@@JosephBlackYes! That's what people who criticizes Rex Viper are trying to say: give credit where credit's due and James' band doesn't deserve any... to know that there were and are a lot of passionate, talented bands that really loves music while Rex Viper is Rex Viper is just insulting to music itself and to our intelligence.

[@JosephBlack]

@@redacted2275 100% my problem with Rex Viper. I don't mind beginners or amateurs. We all had to start somewhere. But they are cutting line under the AVGN name. And have absolutely nothing to show for it.

[@westywest4480]

British James is hammered, I think. @4:55 goes to open a water bottle, but can't, so he pounds A bitch claw.

[@DancingwithGhosts]

lol yeah i noticed that was a white claw... oof.. good god

[@6Pc.ChickenMcnobody]

how do you FAIL to open a Dasani?!

[@DarthRushy]

@@DancingwithGhosts is that a shit beer brand? I'm not familiar

[@kylemurphy597]

@@DarthRushy It's basically flavored seltzer water with alcohol in it.

[@subtledemisefox]

​@@DancingwithGhostsgotta appreciate the tenacity required to get hammered off of White Claws

[@DJJunkfoodJay]

As a working DJ. I'm fully aware of my stage performance and equipment presentation. I don't wanna be like James, ever.

[@TheDrunkenCelt]

Erin lives in a house of madness.

[@painkiller_j3071]

The McDonald's meals and Muhtei's shlong are worth it though

[@metalmugen]

Too much Wawa would bring anyone to insanity. Still wanna try Wawa one day though

[@MR.Bungle909]

This band went downhill after Justin left the band

[@OldOneShoe]

This band was never uphill

[@painkiller_j3071]

​@@OldOneShoeJustin was the hill

[@reinforcedpenisstem]

But their van can now drive up hills.

[@stevenmuszynski1601]

@MR.Bungle909 he had the gravitational pull that kept it all together

[@Zamollius_the_Holy]

@@stevenmuszynski1601 He's a free energy machine generating his own gravity.

[@hello12232]

It just aint the same without Justits

[@Metaldad87]

The fact that they still get booked at these conventions amazes me but maybe not because it is 2024

[@ToLa-qe1pg]

It's probably a package deal if they want Bimmy to sign autographs they have to let him fulfill his rock star fantasy first.

[@TDM1165]

The frog stomp, classic 😂. I’ve not been on a stage in 20 years, but I remember doing a battle of the bands thing in Manchester in the early 90’s and our singer decided on the spur to jump into the throng, landed badly on someone’s vomit, slipped and whacked his head off the deck, then tried unconvincingly to front it out as part of the act, like ‘fuck yeah, punk man’ 😂. Driving back up to Edinburgh with poor Neil asking to pull over every 15 mins so he could be sick again wasn’t fun. Honestly, the sheer calamity of being in a band, it’s tough man 😅. Btw having heard some of your bands music, I like some of it, you’ve some good songs and you’re obviously a talented guy, I guess this your side gig, the way things are now with music, and getting paid, that’s smart. My band, different incarnations of it, ran from 1984 to 1997, by which time I was 32 and admitted defeat. We were definitely in a vain with your tastes, trying to do fuse our love of then contemporary electronic stuff coming out of Europe, with heavy metal I guess, sort of what queensryche ended up being I guess, the only difference being we never wrote an operation mindcrime. 😂 I’ll be 59 in November and have just started rehearsing with some guys locally just for fun, covers, after all these years I just missed playing, and now there really is nothing else to it, the ambition of youth is long gone. Rehearsing an industrial rock version of Floyd’s welcome to the machine currently, have to say it’s sounding epic. We won’t get booked at weddings but hey call it an expensive hobby.

[@ShanghaiFlyer56]

We’re getting closer and closer to finally seeing the sign: PUPPET SHOW AND REX VIPER

[@JustDatBoi]

Spinal Tap Rex Viper edits/memes would be so good

[@SavoxYT]

Has Justin been kicked out of the band? Or did the airline not have seats that could accommodate him and he didn't want to pay for a first class seat and chose not to go?

[@TheGreatMilksteak]

Neither, apparently the airline didnt have a forklift rated for 2000+lbs

[@redroninx289]

Temu Vanilla Ice was muh favorite

[@Dante-cv3ts]

What were they thinking?!

[@bootsthecat6718]

Can you and your band cover a rex viper song?

[@KindaBlueInGreen]

Brutally obvious that they’re an inexperienced band that rarely plays together.

[@ethanisfancy]

Ok when the singer did his mic check I legit thought he was about to break into a rap flow. It would’ve been disastrous, but man it would’ve been amazing

[@bS0up]

Christ imagine this following up Cybertronic Spree. They do what Rex Viper wishes they could

[@DancingwithGhosts]

i kept calling them The Polyphonic Spree (an indie band), that's why I had to make those awkward edits lol

[@theroguecybersoldier2629]

For being around for a few years, always seems like they barely even practice together other than the night before a concert

[@DancingwithGhosts]

100%.. no time

[@subtledemisefox]

​@@DancingwithGhoststhey aren't allowed to practice after 5:40

[@YuzoKoshiroSan]

Thanks for your ongoing service. Rex Viper is truly... special.

[@emobassist]

There not lowering the key because they dont know how to lol

[@DancingwithGhosts]

lol exactly

[@davebooshty299]

I Suggest That Corey Feldman's Next Album Should Be Called And Named Either " The Coreyhole" Or Just "Coreyhole."

[@BigBillKelly-x2z]

When James unleashed the 'Frog Stomp' to the world it was a special moment. Reminded straight away of when Michael Jackson first revealed the Moonwalk on that live Billie Jean performance. Same kind of vibes. Pure electricity.

[@AnneHathawayRules]

I would LOVE to go to a Rex Viper show just so in between songs when it quiets down I can yell "This is fucking AWFUL!" 😂

[@illuminatedGaming33]

Ehh...that would be rude, lame and awkward...

[@AnneHathawayRules]

@@illuminatedGaming33 So is Rex Viper

[@illuminatedGaming33]

​@@AnneHathawayRulesOf course...they're absolutely terrible. But It's still rude and lame to yell out that someone sucks when it gets quiet.....just my opinion. Maybe it's how I was raised.

[@AnneHathawayRules]

@@illuminatedGaming33 you don't seriously think I'm actually going to go to the show and do that do you? I was just trying to be funny for Christ's sake.

[@werdna_sir]

How did that go for you?​@@AnneHathawayRules

[@NEXUS2040]

J-Roc Baby!

[@digdugsmug]

Hah yes!!! I was pretty excited to see the cut to some classic TPB

[@RobertLeavitt-dc4zb]

It looks like James was doing jumping jacks without moving his arms. They play workout music for nerds so maybe that's what he was going for lol.

[@SynthfulDuck]

oh man, I can totally relate to Dino, my midi controller once failed me on the middle of a show but this time everyone was so hype and high that they started the song and only realized there was something wrong when the intro was lacking my ethereal pads lol smh

[@darkwingduck42]

🐸🐸🐸Frog stomp! 🐸🐸🐸

[@melancholoid]

Awesome Vid! Thank You very much for Your Work! Greetings from Germany

[@ordinance0]

Who else would pay to see a Battle of the Bands... Rex Viper vs The Corey Feldman Experience? 😂

[@RW-cp8gp]

Hey, both Die Warzau and Celldweller had to clean up after themselves and it gave me an opportunity to say hi and thank them for their great shows. Didn’t make me think less of them.

[@jivesideproductions]

that j-roc drop was tiiight, knowwhati’msayin?! haha yr rex reviews are the best 🙏🤘

[@claireris]

Josh, the reason I love you so much: you immediately caught the YYZ intro!!

[@julesvox]

I always played in small venues and I always set up and picked up my own gear lmao

[@DancingwithGhosts]

yes, as i said in the video, this is normal for smaller bands or smaller venues.. not for the guy who invented the "angry review guy" archetype.. seems like he should be able to afford help (not the screenwave type of help)

[@julesvox]

@@DancingwithGhosts imagine "I roadie for AVGN"

[@hesback-joeysworldtourytpm967]

😂Jimmy 'Big Jerky' Rolfe should breakdance onstage to Rex Viper's cover tune of Korn's BBK.

[@Sorrowful00]

11:49 This wasn't a problem when Justin was in the band

[@gametheorymedia]

First the Duck Walk, then the Frog Stomp--it stands to reason that there should be a progression to some new Move soon, and WTH, I'm calling it now: The Donkey Squat o_0

[@corpsegrinder88]

I calling it the jumping james flash

[@kristofvandycke6687]

Oh, it’s a gas alright. Btw, is nobody going to address the leather pants? (I can just imagine James going shopping for his stage clothes thinking “yeah, I’m gonna look super cool in these pants tonight, yeah!” )

[@andrewnaeseth8490]

Bimmy must have watched Ray gun at the Olympics and got inspired

[@linewizard]

lmao that J-Roc clip was perfect

[@rKAL-EL]

This shit never gets old 😂

[@aaronsarchive82]

I have seen a band set up and tear down their gear before and after playing a kickass show. And that band was ANVIL. Embarrassing? Yes. But in character? Absolutely. Those poor dudes are too old for that shit and really need a roadie.

[@revivedfears]

Anvil are genuinely one of my favourite bands. They are super corny but have a certain charm. I'm actually seeing them for about the 6th time tomorrow night in Sheffield UK. They usually tour in a bus with crew in Europe so I guess they do a bit better over here.

[@ll4680]

Thank you for being the only channel that covers that shit biscutt of a band 😂

[@scottlester7939]

I have long dreamed of Rex Viper going on before a band with actual talent and when I saw they were opening for Cybertronic Spree, my jaw dropped because dreams do come true.

[@deengew]

The guy on the nord lead and the drummer could have a halfway decent band together if they ditched, but selfishly I hope they remain a band so I can continue to enjoy these breakdown videos.

[@ianmcandrew7893]

I've actually seen that Frog Stomp move once before. It was by a little known band called The Mr. T Experience in their video for a song called And I Will Be With You. They actually perform a 2 man Frog Stomp which really helps to sell the effect

[@eyceeslim]

Sweet Jesus.... they're STILL at it? I thought Rex Viper was done. Apparently I was wrong, but not much has changed. I find it interesting as well that the filming is centered on the whole band, rather than the focus being on James. I mean, that's a good thing, I guess.

[@stevenmuszynski1601]

James does the Frogstomp to subliminally communicate the fact that their pleasantly plump friend isn't onstage... you're gonna wait til fatboy, fatboyyeeee, wait til tomorrow

[@Hotsaucedeluxe]

Admit it. You just want to be on stage with James doing the duck walk.

[@john-evanbear8783]

Another great video. Happy birthday btw!

[@OcpCommunications]

Great job with another Rex Viper takedown...I honestly am surprised they are still doing appearances to be honest. It's beyond cringe at this point and just sad.

[@BenziBoy]

Been waiting for this 😂

[@dannycool69]

Lol Don't blame you for simping for Erin. She was great as Mandi in the AVGN movie

[@GonzoDuke]

I love me some Rex Viper! 😆

[@MonoGrinded]

6:40 🤣 lmaooo is he trolling!??!

[@eddiearniwhatever]

I know you said you didn't want to go here... But, Rex Viper provides!

[@quiltrowave]

Hey! I'm Justin!

[@ThePawerStation]

That level of scream without proper technique, he is going to ruin his vocal cords in a couple of years. I kinda feel bad for this type of singers because there a lot of good tutorials and teachers in the web than can teach him to do it. It feels like a bit of laziness tbh

[@DancingwithGhosts]

yep.. the only thing he has going for him is the 1 show they play every year instead of a normal band that tours and plays out frequently

[@rafaelc2029]

He's for sure gonna have nodules REALLY soon if he keeps that up smh

[@gdkey8025]

the line check gave me an awful flashback to 2010 ish... was playing keyboards at a gig in an Irish bar (1 hr 45 mins ish) and the Soundguy never put them through the Monitors, just the FOH so i had to do everything by sight 🤣

[@treasonwhat4]

You must keep reviewing! And if they ever break up, you will have to revive them......

[@BankruptPug]

Bimmy & The Slobs

[@Shifty1940]

It’s good to call this out. The effort they still put in is disrespectful to the event.

[@SynthCool]

disrespectful to "Fan Expo Weekend" oh settle down there

[@JimVollrath-tf5hc]

Yeah it's very disrespectful. The band is being paid to perform and they once again were not prepared. ​@@SynthCool

[@TheMrmadvideogamer]

Videogame rescue in Jax, FL represent!

[@DancingwithGhosts]

love it, support it 100%, keep the retro game collecting scene local

[@bilkywaygalaxy]

The only person who can make awkward stage moves cool is Les Claypool. But he’s so impressive in the way he plays that it just becomes cool all over again

[@noeditbookreviews]

Anyone who's ever been to a show knows that you want the start of your set to be in some way interesting or exciting. Not just ... .... ... ... 🎶🎶

[@MonoGrinded]

Interesting that Cheap Trick themselves never seemed to actually play mighty wings live. Maybe cause its so hard to pull off on vocals in general?

[@TheSuckoShow]

The Frog Stomp looks like the sort of thing that would be endearing if the band was any good. Natalie Merchant dances like Elaine Benes, and it's part of her charm. When you're a mediocre Xennial dad rock band, you don't get to have weird dance moves.

[@evanscarce8206]

The band packing their own shit with JRoc MC’ing in the front is peak irony. I’m shook. They all look like they don’t wanna be in the same room together.

[@chiefjoes.wiggumindonutswe5662]

🐯🤙RV - Recreational Vee-heckle is BACK BABY!!! 😂Now, I wish Bustin' Justin could be back with RV back also!

[@samusvikerness661]

As someone whose two biggest interests are retro gaming and music, I find everything about this band’s image, themes, and music and entire existence off putting and cringe. Just why? I literally don’t get why anyone could enjoy this.

[@sashizakura9124]

Ahh, the frog stomp! When your hands are full so you can't get flappy, this is the next best option - stimming jumping jacks!...and good god are you right about them keeping Blames in the dark. I wonder if he actually asked for that himself, or if someone in the band made this decision in an effort to thwart the Truthers.

[@Yanks1005]

Happy birthday!

[@nicks4802]

Was in a band myself 10 years ago, Theres footage of our first show on my channel hidden amongst the playlists if you wanna see for proof… WE WERE BETTER. we practiced for about 4 months for 4 hours each weekend before playing that show…. I have that footage, because we watched it over and critiqued our own performances. We were a bit stiff, and had out flaws, But the music was tight, we played everything faster than the way we practiced it all, And we didn’t really fumble any notes at all. Each member dialled in to what we each did best and we held that focus for the entire time we were on stage. Yeah, we were amateur. We landed a 4:30 time-slot in a battle of the bands event we never expected to even make the 2nd round of, Which we didn’t… But, we learned a ton. Not every show goes perfectly. The band that played before us, a group of guys around the same age, completely bombed during their set because the majority of their gear stopped working half way through the first song, So the singer did an acoustic set while the rest of the band just sat around on stage…. They had no plan at all. Before we took the stage, we went over our gear and rehearsed as fast as we could IN THE WASHROOM OF THE VENUE. And we blew it out of the park, as well as you can for a band playing to a mostly empty room of parents of the guys in the other bands, And trying not to melt under the pressure of being recorded on camera for an entire 20-something minutes in 1 take. Its intense. Alot can go wrong if you don’t prepare properly, And even if you prepare, You might have a Frog Stompin’ moment caught on camera…. Lol when we’d rehearse at home, we were wild, But when we got on stage, we tried to be professional. No stupid moves, no jumping around, No spinning, no synchronized swaying like an 80’s hair band…. Just no. Sit still, focus on your instrument, and try to get the best performance you can out of the instrument, yourself, and the gig you’ve been given the privilege of displaying your talents at. The false image stuff like wearing spandex or spiking your hair when you don’t typically do that…. Thats stuff is gonna make you look whack real quick. Same with corny moves. You think you’re emulating a badass when you do it, but you’re just summoning your tism in front of the public lol. You gotta play it cool, sit still, And maybe just aim for a bit of crowd participation. Play good music if you wanna please the crowd, Don’t jump like a 6 year old boy excited to watch paw patrol lol We only played a few gigs, but we had good ones and bad ones…. But our first gig was better than any of the many shows rex viper has played. Despite not playing in a band anymore, and despite james and his band probably playing waaaay more than we ever did, You’d think they’d know more than we did being a couple of 19 year olds back then…. And don’t tell me he “doesn’t have time” to practice lol

[@dixieq]

you are so charismatic xd watched you with the red cow guys and your music videos are really cool ,I love the newest music video! Magazine 🔥 you ever think of making content on what you know about music like about theory or your experience in the business and things like that? would be so much value, probs bring more people, just my two cents because I think you are cool, have a nice day!

[@SKMCTV]

Canada gave us Bieber so this is our revenge.

[@DancingwithGhosts]

hahahaha

[@boomertester]

Honestly shocked they're using wedges as well, in-ears are not that expensive, most of the immobile members (drums and keys at minimum) can use wired in-ear amps, etc. It would make the stage sound much better.

[@boomertester]

Honestly looks like most of the band other than the singer doesn't really move beyond a small designated space, could prob have wired in-ear amps for everyone and then splurge on wireless Shure in-ear pack for the lead singer.

[@JimVollrath-tf5hc]

No time to learn how to actually operate those

[@kennymetz187]

I love James but I am just bathing in cringe, oh my god the doosh chills

[@JomasterTheSecond]

If only James got to trot around the stage in a cardboard Transformer outfit like the Cybertronic Spree.

[@coreydarden8481]

Who's very Worst Live ? Corey Feldman or Rex Viper

[@DancingwithGhosts]

god that is the hardest question.. and it's been asked multiple times.. and i cannot think of a definitive answer

[@duskonanyavarld1786]

Feldman is kinda good at performaning.

[@coreydarden8481]

@duskonanyavarld1786 Haha 😂😆 Hahaha 🤣😂

[@gremlin5813]

I wonder if the band realized yet that Bames lied on his application and can't play guitar, that's why he keeps his amp volume on 2 so you can't hear him.

[@FarmerSlideJoeBob]

The most important Band in history😂

[@willgibson8534]

Did they get metellicas yousision software? Wow it’s effective kinda…

[@DrMurdercock]

I swear Mr Lead Guitar strings his guitar like its a righty.

[@UndrAttack]

Their singer looks like that Hannah Gadsby chick.

[@AlLowe1988]

I personally really don’t care if I see a band set up/pack up their own gear, but I guess I’m from a different world being from the DIY punk scene where it’s a necessity! In regard to Rex Viper; they seem to be in a rather unenviable position. They’re total beginners but due to James’s previous internet fame, their sucky nascent stage has been highlighted for all to see. As you know already; you only get better by rehearsing and gigging frequently which they don’t seem to be doing at the moment, but who knows, maybe in a couple of years and with a bit of experience under their belt, they may become a half decent band?* *Emphasis on “half”

[@Entertained45]

These videos remind me of RLM but with music expertise instead of film.

[@Zamollius_the_Holy]

No wonder the band sounds thin they lost half their band when Justin left!!! 🎸

[@anthonyrowland9072]

The Cybertronic Spree is actually a pretty good band so at least the people got something...

[@McLovin_2007]

Maybe they should add Michelle Matei to the band. He can dress up as Loco Bandido.

[@rentoptional1524]

It's StickerBUSH Symphony.

[@hulkemedia3543]

Where can i buy this peach shirt you got?

[@DeanH92]

I would change Rex’s Diaper, but I just don’t have the time

[@ColeslawVariant]

Rex Diaper Wiper

[@immortaluglyfish2724]

0:50 lmso the most anemic "whoooooo" in existence 😂 This is delicious

[@Gamewar5OOO]

It seems like the whole band invested in on-stage tuners, which already is a huge improvement. I dont really agree that its weird that they had to tear down their own gear. I've seen bands do that at shows I wouldn't necessarily consider small. I think what makes it awkward is the complete silence while its happening, then having some goof come up on stage and talk and rap? Oof. Just play music over the house speakers after the band is done so it takes the sole focus off them and fills the dead air. Also, i just get the impression that these guys are aware that theyre not very good and ppl are only there for James, and James doesn't hardly talk or have any presence on the stage, so it doesnt even really make sense why theyre playing such a high cap event.

[@ryanbenson4610]

Oh good god. Another Rex Viper video. I don’t like what James is doing now but I do like James. I just hope he’s making his money. Edit: the British lead singer isn’t the British guy on the LJN episodes is he?

[@DancingwithGhosts]

nope

[@ryanbenson4610]

@@DancingwithGhosts damn it

[@grevenskaffemugg]

Bex Diaper is not horrendious at all... they are just missunderstood

[@immortallix]

>bassist pulls out set list right before they're supposed to start Lmao