ROADIE REACTIONS | "Spiritbox - Holy Roller" | [FIRST TIME EVER LISTENING]

[@TJ-qo2xu]

This band cannot make a bad song, I'm legit addicted to them and they have vids of her doing live takes off the songs. Pure savagery

[@emosam07]

Courtney is a fucking legend. Her time in IWABO was absolutely insane, Spiritbox is next level, clean vocals and all her vocals are top TIER UGH GOOSEBUMPS

[@kde6277]

I love watching folks react to Holy Roller. It's not what you expect at all and it fuggin SLAMS.

[@rofyle]

She's formerly the vocalist for I Wrestled A Bear Once, which in conjunction with Opeth and Guana Apes, is one of the bands Tatiana and Eugene of Jinjer cite as major influences.

[@TankTheTech]

Yeah, I know of her from IWABO but had no idea it was her when I first watched this. Super rad!

Yes she is the same person, and she's a chick ;) one of the best female growlers out there... along with Tatiana from Jinjer

[@TankTheTech]

Absolutely love it! I was pleasantly surprised to discover another female voice in this in the metal community. Tatiana is a beast as well!

[@wyattbell7286]

@@TankTheTech and Canadian so us folks up north can represent

[@709mash]

Her and Tatiana are some of the best vocalists in metal, male or female.

[@sonofbelz]

Don't forget about Otep, she's definitely in the equation.

[@EVILSaiyajinPrince]

Lauren Babic is also a amazing female singer+growl

[@chrisbidal3425]

Oh, dude. I had the exact same reaction to this track as you did and spiritbox had already made it to my number one band list. Listening to rule of nines got me into music again, and I actually went out and bought instruments, started making music again and joined a band, because of hearing one song that just fucking floored me. I love everything about this band. Welcome to the spiritbox fam, fam.

[@TankTheTech]

Yes! That is the POWER of music! Love hearing that, man!

[@fenrirskeane2420]

Loving the Decapitated in the background. spheres of madness!!!

[@TankTheTech]

🤘🤘🤘

[@GIANTENEMYB1RD]

I love your reaction videos because you're never over the top for the sake of the video. It's always like we're with a friend discovering new music. Great content dude.

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks man!

[@darthesteve9318]

Dude, not just the fact that you are reacting to Spiritbox, but the fact that you have Decapitated and Parade of Ashes by Spencer from Periphery in the background, that’s friggin awesome! So far, you’re my favorite “reactor”(?). Digging the breakdown of the videos that you do as well, from the gear to the production. Keep up the good work!

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks man!

[@SofaKingWashed]

Love this band's whole aesthetic. Everything from the feel of their songs (as different as they can be from one to the next) to the videos, even to their merch, I'm loving their style. Thank your friend for telling you to go in blind, there's nothing worse than reactors obnoxiously acting like they haven't heard the song they're reacting to. Good shit man, keep 'em coming!

[@TankTheTech]

Yeah, I have a feeling I'm gonna really get into them a ton soon. And I tried as hard as possible to go in blind, and I'm glad I did because I was MORE than impressed!

[@CreatingwithLeShed]

This was an awesome reaction vid. I only heard of this band a few days ago, as they came up in the feed, and am so glad that I had listened to a few other songs before this one. Rule of Nines (especially), Blessed Be, Circle with Me and a couple others. Was compelled to watch more even though I had never been into harsh vocals before. I think it was the effortless switch that got me. (Had also just found Will from Lorna Shore, which was how this started.) After telling a friend about hearing Spiritbox, he mentioned Holy Roller, so of course I HAD to watch this reaction.

[@elninorocksatx]

I am SUPER critical and picky about modern/progressive metal and this is my favorite band right now. Reading some of the other comments, I can agree that Rule Of Nines should definitely be next. Since you typically like videos where it shows the band playing, watch the official video. If you want to see Courtney in action, watch the live one take version. Either will blow you away. Also, one other suggestion is her live one take version of a song called "The Beauty of Suffering". That one is pretty aggressive and I would say has more of a 70/30 ratio on screaming versus singing. Great reaction, man! Subbed!

[@TankTheTech]

Thank you so much, man! I definitely like full band shots in a lot of music videos, but am WAY more interested in hearing more of Courtney's vocals. Thank you for also recommending the video of her doing the one take recording.

[@saladofchaos]

This is one of those bands that I would love to go back and listen to for the first time again.

[@carlosformigo]

Try this one, same music but with a guest, Ryo Kinoshita from Crystal Lake - Spiritbox - Holy Roller feat. Ryo Kinoshita

[@crystalarchitectslad4897]

Ryo makes it more heavier though even when the song is already heavy. Such a banger!

[@iwatchtoomuchyt9281]

Hell yea! I caught that Periphery at the end too. Clear was great

[@kevinlantz9557]

I LIKE YOU TANK THE TECH I AND VER I AM PROUD OF YOU FOR TEACHING EVEY ONE ABOUT MUSIC AND BANDS WE LISTING TO

[@tantibogusboy]

To hear a good mix of her voice you'll want to check out "Blessed Be" and "Rule of Nines". Rule of Nines has band shots.

[@carpathianpsychonaut]

Nice to see you joining the Spiritbox gang. Every song of theirs is a banger but with a great spread of styles or heaviness. Try Rule Of Nines, Belcarra, Bleach Bath or Electric Cross for an idea of the places they've gone so far. For an epic 16mins in session try The Mara Effect live at Silverside. No filler, all killer.

[@hubrisjones758]

Rule of nines for her exceptional cleans, belcarra for more of her primal screams. Also she has a one take live version of rule of nines.

[@curtiss1979]

She was also in iwrestledabearonce.

[@chrishenderson420]

Found this band like a week ago and I can't stop listening. Played Holy Roller over 100 times easily.

[@bnzi2470]

I’d forgotten about Decapitated - Spheres of madness. Nice choice of music for the intro. 👍🏻

[@dubbed75]

Yes its the same female vocalist who does awesome clean vocals too...An amazing metal core vocalist and band 🤘🏼

[@709mash]

Another great Canadian band! Does this Canucks heart proud!

[@youwhatmate]

This has ended up being the third straight video I’ve watched from your channel, so yeah, subbed! It goes to show you don’t need some catchy gimmick, just good knowledge, professional delivery, a likeable persona, a good camera, and a quality mic. These are great, keep up the awesome work. If you haven’t seen these already, first go for Spiritbox’s ‘Blessed Be’ - but also ‘Hypermania’ by Polaris and ‘The Myth of Happiness’ lyric video by The Dali Thundering Concept. All superb videos as well as tracks!

[@TankTheTech]

Dude, thank you so much for the kind words! Much appreciated! I've had a lot of people tell me to watch "Blessed Be" and recommend some Polaris, so I'll be doing both soon!

[@DanShiraz]

Same! Watching most of your stuff!

[@pete-m86]

They're from Vancouver Island, Canada (just a ferry ride away), I hadn't heard of them either. I have even less of an excuse! I hang my head...

[@danielarellano1367]

Really dig your reaction videos. Some great bands I hadn’t heard of before. Keep them coming

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks man!

[@Goldie1977]

I fucking love the decapitated intro dude. I’m also new to this band and 44 year old metal head me loves them

[@_LYNCHPIN]

"Wait a minute is this a chic" haha. The first reaction I've watched that I actually believe he didn't check it out prior. Liked and subbed

[@Verklompen]

I'm here for your new channel, lol. Just joined the Discord channel and it's great!

[@christopherpatrick2506]

Love your content! Keep it up man!

[@chriszurawski2728]

I just saw a video of her and Will Ramos doing a live version of this song

[@jindas4217]

They are feckin'awesome!!!!!

[@Realiztikllc]

Reminds me a lot of Infected Rain especially with that little electronic drum n bass break.

[@josephschultz4097]

Who noticed the hands wrapping and caressing her neck?? Sick video I love this awesome music rabbit hole watching new bands I've never heard of and following bands mentioned in comments thanks to Roadie and all others who comment

[@benfijo]

This band is the definition of a power couple

[@mkennedy319]

love the periphery in the outro Do as many spiritbox songs as you can! Eyes up Guardian.

[@TankTheTech]

Oh man! I wish I could like this more than once for the Destiny reference!!! Love Periphery, and will definitely be doing more Spiritbox.

[@mkennedy319]

@@TankTheTech Yeah dude. Ive been playing destiny since the beginning of D1. I'm not really sure why it doesn't get more attention. Periphery has been a top 5 favorite band for many years. Hell, Jake Bowen plays destiny also! Love the reactions thus far! Keep it rolling my dude.

[@TankTheTech]

Yeah, I’ve been a player since Day 1 of D1 and still LOVE it!

[@courtney3893]

Dude this is probably my fave song so far that "holy roller sits in the garden we fled, blood into wine take my body instead...holy roller" then BOOM! kicks u right in the face! 🤘🤘🖤🖤

[@alexanderglover2282]

I just watched the video like 30 times and was like…….holy fuck…..it’s HER!!! Immediately in love, she’s terrifyingly unique and talented!!!!!!

[@abluecardigan]

Spheres of Madness is such a great song from a great band.

[@ryanhoffman5477]

G Dominant Phygian key the 5th Mode to C melodic minor. Cool stuff!

[@Dslayer066]

ok, the fact the video starts with spheres of madness, got me!

[@donchaffins1313]

A female fronted band that will blow your mind is Cerebral Bore. A fun one from Japan is Broken By The Scream.

[@kuneefay]

Subbed man! Gotta get on Rule of Nines. It took a year but these guys are so damn consistently fresh they're my #1.

[@TankTheTech]

Killer! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@Dilly-Winkus]

You should definitely check out more of this band asap! The lead vocalist is named Courtney LaPlante, her husband is the guitarist. The sooner the better! Here are some Spiritbox songs you should react to/check out: "Belcarra" + "Beauty of Suffering" + "Blessed Be" + Rule of Nines". Also, they have a trilogy of songs titled "The Mara Effect" (part 1 - 3) that they perform live at Silverside Sound. It's 3 songs + 1 interlude, so it's 16 minutes long, but it's an amazing performance worth seeing. You did say you wanted to see the band!! 👍

[@TankTheTech]

So sick! I actually looked up a lot about Spiritbox after I watched this video, and had no idea it was Courtney and Michael from IWABO! So pumped to check out more of their work on Spiritbox.

[@Dilly-Winkus]

@@TankTheTech Hell yeah! Spiritbox is on a whole new level! Definitely check out their live performance from Silverside Sound, it's next level!

[@enricometassa5562]

The best thing I've heard in a while...

[@matthewswanton6953]

This another one of those with a shock factor in it! Nobody is ready for this just like people weren't ready for Tatiana from Jinjer to start the screaming part in Pisces.

[@davidbrocker3767]

Love this!

[@toddnorton9505]

Her name is courtney laplante the band is from canada she alao was the singer for i wrestled a bear once she took over for crista cameron when she left then she joined spiritbox

[@relaxingthesoulmind1879]

Great Song and video Spiritbox is Amazing💀🦂💀 oh great reaction Man

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks a ton!

[@noisypinkbubble875]

Some suggestions that don't see traffic on a lot of reaction channels: - "Nothing Left" by Obscure Sphinx (absolutely incredible track with an amazing female vocalist) - "Mono No Aware" by The Odious (groovy as fuck) - "Philistine Philosophies" by SikTH (dual vocalists that play off each other in a way you won't hear anywhere else)

[@zer0sckillz539]

Solid reaction dude! Welcome to The Cult of Courtney!! Spiritbox is easily my favorite new band that I stumbled across. You should definitely check out her live in the studio one takes of Rule of Nines or Belcarra. Subbed and liked. \m/ \m/

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks man! I just threw up my reaction for the official "Rule of Nines" video but I'll definitely check out the live stuff too!

[@zer0sckillz539]

@@TankTheTech Yeah, I watched it last night along with every other reaction you've done. If you haven't checked them out yet I would recommend the band Loathe. You could check out either Aggressive Evolution or Screaming. 🤘🤘

[@coldmoonlight6361]

Ending the video with a Parade Of Ashes. Well played.

[@hclyrics]

Immediately recognized the Decapitated song in the intro!

[@TankTheTech]

YES! I believe you're the first person that called it out! I wish I had a prize for you! Haha

[@Dark__Thoughts]

The video actually gave me the creeps, something a lot of horror movies fail to do, which seem to be way too focused on jump scares instead of actual atmosphere. Glad I gave them another look, because the first video I have seen did not really do it for me, but this one is awesome, but too short. Easy on loop though, and oh so freakishly heavy after the drop at 1:53. :)

[@triangleman1990]

Rule Of Nines and Bleach Bath both have good group performance shots. Also, The Mara Effect live at Silverside Sound has them in a studio setting and shows Courtney delivering the vocals, as opposed to the music video shots.

[@shaunagrace1308]

She is a beautiful badass!!!!! Subscribed*

[@streetzyskater]

Welcome to the spiritbox fam lol belcarra is their heaviest track, rule of nines is solid as well.

[@wallsbledlust]

So stoked to courtney from IWABO back in action!

[@TEXAS_SKOLDIER]

You should definitely react to “the beauty of suffering” live recording (Courtney LaPlante)

[@amandag1337]

Yes, I agree. Check out Rule of Nines and Blessed Be!! I'm just discovering this band and I'm hooked!!

[@TankTheTech]

I've had so many suggestions to check out those two videos. Definitely going to soon. Thank you!

[@brandonsmail171]

Not sure if anyone in the comments mentioned, but the video was made at the beginning of the pandemic and they filmed it with a phone

[@shinokugt]

You absolutely need to listen to 'Blessed Be' by Spiritbox, has one of the best choruses I've heard in a really long time.

[@TankTheTech]

Blessed Be is happening VERY soon!

[@ChrisPage68]

@@TankTheTech And watch the video carefully.

[@JimboKM]

Courtney actually has a lovely singing voice. I'm going to subscribe in the hopes that you follow up with this band.

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks a ton! I’m definitely going to be doing another of their’s very soon!

[@andrete8691]

I just watched rules of nine as a one stop recording with showing the singer and a mic. thats so sick. shes badass! I think you should react to "Jinjer - pisces" now. btw: the imagery reminds me of the horror movie "midsommar". maybe they were inspired by it.

[@TankTheTech]

My reaction to the official video for "Rule of Nines" will premier in just under 4 hours and you will not believe my reaction on that one! And I'll definitely be checking out Jinjer. I agree with you on Midsommar! Great call!

[@Phillthy59]

Spheres of madness opening, good effort!

[@TankTheTech]

🤘

[@KanjaHanta]

My first listen to spritbox as well and I was like wtf. Need to listen to more of them 🤘 Also Shadow of Intent - The Heretic Prevails. You wont be sorry

[@dirtyneedles77]

Great band. Nice hat 👍

[@TankTheTech]

GREAT PROFILE PIC! GO SOX!

[@jinjerjunkie]

FYI they have a Holy Roller filter on instagram, its fun!

[@TankTheTech]

Oh I gotta check that out. Haha

[@Zwooooockel]

Looking back at this video now is so funny. So innocent, so much non existing beard 🤘🏻 like we Germans like to say „Feier ich hart“ (Party Hard)

BTW .. go for the song "Rule of Nines"... I think it's one of their best, and you have 2 versions... official video and the live studio recording. Awesome both!!

[@TankTheTech]

Well, this is about the 10th time I've seen "Rule of Nines". Looks like that might be the one. Haha

[@samul2100]

The awesome thing about this video is all of this... was film into pandemic restriction. Minimum staff for the video etc

[@bradkohl99]

Courtney’s husband Mike (guitarist) directed it, Bill’s wife (bassist) did the makeup. As of right now, Ryan (drummer) has not been made an official member, and likely won’t. They’re quite the impressive group, especially knowing their history individually, as well as knowing them all really early in their musical careers.

[@FantasticDimensions]

I've watched all of the reactions to this song, and yours is now one of my favourites. It's so awesome seeing you discover how talented this band is, and what a beast Courtney is! Please do me a favour and react to The Beauty of Suffering Live Courtney LaPlante Vocal video. It's fucking awesome, and sounds better than the original recording too!

[@FantasticDimensions]

Threw a sub your way too since I see you're just getting started!

[@TankTheTech]

Thank you so much! I’ll definitely check out that video in the future as I LOVED what I heard from this video!

[@MrArthur4798]

This riff is sick 🎸

[@preyfordeath2727]

Bit late but that's a fucking power move using spheres of madness in the intro my guy

[@TankTheTech]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@uncle_thulhu]

Mate, as brutal as this is, if you've not heard it yet, Will Ramos' vocal cover will make your head asplode.

[@GenuineAltruist]

I f'ing love this band. They are a husband wife duo, both previously from the band, iwreastledabearonce

[@ChrisPage68]

Other Spiritbox videos you need: Belcarra Bleach Bath Blessed Be Perennial The Beauty Of Suffering You might also be interested in Vintersea. They're a band from Portland with a similar vibe. Befallen The Host The Gravity Of Fall Illuminated Finally, let me introduce you to some Japanese Power Metal : Lovebites - Shadowmaker (live Daughters Of The East show) Lovebites - The Crusade live Lovebites - When Destinies Align (4k music video) Lovebites - Rising (Music Video) That's all...for now. 😉 👏

[@shona5512]

I've watched multiple "first time" reactions to this song because this song was also my first time hearing this band. One thing I noticed is that everyone seems to cop on that it's the girl singing at some point and it's making me feel dumb now because I had genuinely no idea it was a girl singing the whole way through. I thought they might just be using the girl for the purpose of the video.. But then I seen the comment section and people said "Courtneys voice is incredible" and I was like.. who's Courtney, was that singer a girl? I thought it was just a high pitched dude like Kellin Quinn.

[@TankTheTech]

I mean, that’s what I thought at first. I thought she was just there as part of the aesthetic for the video, that’s why I was so surprised when I found it that was her. I found out later it’s Courtney from iwrestledabearonce and I actually feel dumb that I didn’t recognize her right away. My wife didn’t know it was a female vocalist until I told her later, too.

[@johanzander5919]

Listen to The Great Discord. A Swedish band( from my hometown), with the former Ghost drummer in it.

[@Tarhead82390]

I had heard this was an extremely low budget video they shot by themselves basically. Which makes this all the more impressive.

[@TankTheTech]

Absolutely! That'd also make sense assuming this was shot during this whole quarantine situation, too.

[@Tarhead82390]

TankTheTech yeah, I heard they knew a professional makeup artist, not sure who ended up filming/editing, but what a killer video! When listening to it in the car, compared to watching the video there’s a difference in how it feels. That video really ties everything together well in my opinion.

[@righteous247]

Spiritbox the mara effect playthrough is where they sold me.

[@TankTheTech]

I'll check it out! Just filmed my reaction to "Blessed Be" and will have it up tomorrow.

[@bradkohl99]

Gotta do the live parts 1-3 one. The ambiance and everything is so perfect.

[@matthewswanton6953]

Spiritbox is a relatively new band so it's not surprising you haven't heard of them until you watched this video.

[@bradkohl99]

They’ve been around for 3 years, and have had a large online presence since day one.

[@joeyc785]

Hey, Tina setkic dragon force through the fire and the flames cover at 15, years old, awesome awesome thanks 😊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@josebabelamendia1823]

If you are interested the singer of spiritbox made a song with the acacia strain you should check it out!!

[@TankTheTech]

No wayyyyyy! I'm also familiar with The Acacia Strain and think I know what they sound like, but I've never taken the chance to listen to them either. Might have to check it out!

[@josebabelamendia1823]

@@TankTheTech I saw your shirt and thats why I said it its a really cool song search the acacia strain courtney laplante and it will show up

[@edselrivera2085]

Spiritbox- Belcara, the beauty of suffering, blessed be, rules of nines. Welcome to the craziness

[@TankTheTech]

Yes! Thank you, man!

[@edselrivera2085]

TankTheTech sorry the song is Becarra. Go check them out.

[@vopy48]

@@edselrivera2085 Actually it´s BeLcarra, sure their greatest hardest most awesome song so far. ;-)=

[@Molineitor_]

Pleasee check out the drum play through of Cowards deathbed by Signs of the swarm! It's just amazing

[@EnergeticxCheese]

If you don’t know, she was the vocalist for iwrestledabearonce

[@TankTheTech]

I found out it was Courtney and Michael after watching this video and was SO stoked.

[@ultravapor1]

I'm probably sick in the head, but after being scared of female horror characters for most of my childhood and teenage life, I now find them beautiful.

[@bebojo]

She has a live 1 take on YT somewhere

[@celioleitao7303]

Awesome reaction, hell that video was creepy but awesome.

[@gamingroadie3499]

You gotta watch the version featuring Ryo Kinoshida. That. Shit. Fucking. Slaps.

[@MtVE2V]

Check the song called Belcarra!

[@Theaquaponic12345678]

Listen to me bud! As a musician stage hand from many years ago, I am telling you you NEED to listen to and see them do The Mara Effect Live studio session. I have not felt this way about a band since Alice in Chains popped in my mid 20's Courtney does even more for me emotionally than Tatiana and I love Jinjer. Just do it. It's a 3 part song , be ready.

[@jamesgrenard]

Courtney LaPlante. Spiritbox. New album today.

[@jamesgrenard]

Also check out iwrestledabearonce her previous band.

[@raiderfn49]

Check out her old band iwrestledabearonce. Her 1 take of the song rule of nines is great and a good look at her personality

[@rickdiculous2477]

Check out Red Handed Denial - Empire. Fronted by Lauren Babic. Recommended if you like Protest the Hero/Periphery/Veil of Maya.

[@garretdavis5378]

Watch courtney perform Belcara or Rule of nines live in studio. She's a beast

[@TankTheTech]

SO many recommendations for each of those. I'll definitely do one soon!

[@andrewmclucas1941]

Hey Tank Have You Heard Of After The Burial

[@miroslavlusecky5175]

Blessed be by Spiritbox, check it out dude ! 🤘

[@TankTheTech]

That one is for sure happening soon!

[@miroslavlusecky5175]

@@TankTheTech can't wait to see your rection on this one 🤭