First Reaction to The Blind Guardian Bards song and Valhalla

[@Nikioko]

Blind Guardian is a permanent guest at Wacken: 1992, 1998, 2002, 2007, 2011, 2016 and Wacken World Wide 2020 online. They were also planned for the Bullhead Festival 2021, which was cancelled. So, very likely we can expect them in 2022.

[@justston188]

I was one of the 80000 singers. Greetings from Germany. The singing of the Bard song began as soon as the special train arrived.

[@ericmuth9965]

Me Too!!!

[@sabina1118]

Amazing!!!!

[@swabia1554]

@@sabina1118 you will probably find blind guardian shirts worn in every concert even when they are not there. They are very popular in the scene.

[@TheSyncos]

Some say that Wacken crowd is still singing along to this day.

[@caligo7918]

Some say, the holy grounds of Wacken are soaked with the voices of the crowd and if you listen closely, you can still hear them when the field is empty.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

@@caligo7918 the field is never empty ;-)

[@DJ.1.]

wer will das gegenteil behaupten? 😉🤘

[@foguete88]

Blind Guardian go to their own concert and listen to "The bard´s song" I Love this song.

[@balrog6664]

Wacken is a great experience!!! Blind Guardian is one of the best bands ever! Greetings from germany!🤘🖤🤘

[@Nikioko]

Hansi used to have long hair and wear sloppy sweatshirts, but now his look is adequate for a man in his 50s. And if you want to listen to some of the symphonic side of Blind Guardian, check out some of their newer albums "At the Edge of Time", "Beyond the Red Mirror" and "Legacy of the Dark Lands". "Sacred Worlds", "Wheel of Time" and "War of the Thrones" would be a nice starter.

[@lmc4964]

their guitarist Andre is one of the best in the business, Mirror Mirror showcases his work well

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

When you go to a Blind guardian concert you are there to sing to the artists, and they are the audience:)

[@HereticalKitsune]

Not only do they keep the tempo and energy up in Valhalla, it's also the last song of the set-list! This was the outro, that's why it's so long in the end. Very diverse band, love them.

[@birminghamchris9377]

Just goes to show that German metal is not all about Rammstein. I love it when a rock or metal band go from ballad to power driven music without effort. I’m looking forward to asking Alexa to play a selection from this band, and pipe it through my sound system….I only hope the neighbours appreciate it. Another quality recommendation for the music loving subscribers to enjoy. I’ve heard of the band but never explored them…my loss. Keep them coming Sabina, and thank you.

[@sabina1118]

My pleasure!! ❤️🤘🏻 now we both know!!

[@swabia1554]

@@sabina1118 there is so much more from them. Whole labum about tolkien fantasy texts adn big cachy choruses even an album orchestra plus singing without guitars!

[@ScarriorIII]

German metal options? Running Wild, Powerwolf, Orden Ogan. There you go.

[@brozy5720]

@@ScarriorIII Adding Helloween, Gamma Ray, Kreator, Accept, Sodom and Eisregen, among countless others :)

[@u.r.886]

@@brozy5720 Adding Edguy and Scorpions :D

[@greaper1976]

if you liked this, you will love 1. Sabaton - En Livstieg I Krig (Great tour live) - It's in Swedish, so make sure you have the subtitles on 2. Unleash The Archers - Awakening (Full Band Playthough) 3. Feuerschwanz - Warriors Of The World United 4. Saltation Mortis - Rattenfanger (Live at Wacken) 5. Helloween - Halloween (Pumpkins United)

[@hnorrstrom]

She is Danish she shouldn't need subtitles for Swedish. 😉

[@wannabedane4046]

Blind Guardian are great. Hansi (the singer) Floor and Marko are all part of the Ayreon Universe - Ayreon another fantastic project to react to: for Hansi, Marko & Floor check this from Ayreon Universe concert - Age of Shadow kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2jaoKiupJd0nKc

[@lapprilappri9355]

I get proud as a Swedish Viking when I hear the word Valhalla

[@Abyzdecannes]

An equally awesome crowd would be In Livstid I Krig by Sabaton on their Great Tour, mind blowing

[@sabina1118]

Crazy!!!

[@Yorghan]

Welcome to the gods of Power Metal. Heard them live once and also sang along with the Bards Song. The atmosphere in the audience during this song is ... sacred.

[@RaoulKunz1]

Ah Guardian, my first love on heavy metal, never dimmed ;). Everyone who's been listening to them for some time knows pretty much every song, there's *always* the Bard's Song in any concert and everyone always know it, it was like this, say in the sorry end of nowhere in the Taunus foothills in southern Hassia where I first saw them back in 2003 (or maybe 02...I think) and on every concert of theirs I ever was... And while the "sing a long quality" has *always* been a part of, specifically German, power metal but with them it's a *whole different beast altogether* ... I'm always on the verge of annoying everyone in the train when I commute to work and any of their songs pops up in my playlist, I know them all...;). Best regards Raoul G. Kunz

[@Nikioko]

As one of the early works, Valhalla is actually still Speed Metal, but the transition to Power Metal is floating in Blind Guardian's discography.

[@DanielGarcia-sh8gk]

Hansi, Hansi...Hansi!!! 🤘🏻 Nice reaction Sabina! 🤗

[@angiewegenerdjmetalamazon4468]

I was there that night and sang along. The BG-fanclub, "The Circle of the Bards" always made it obligatory for it's members to learn The Bard's Song by heart. :D It would be great if you could react to Nanowar of Steel "Valhalleluja", three great vocalists and a really interesting mixture of gospel, rock and metal. :D And fun. :D

[@markusjackel2132]

Seen them several times live...in big venues and small clubs. And they ALWAYS play with the same energy. You have to love them. And yes...it is like this on every concert...they know every word.....if you were once in a crowd with Guardian playing you will never forget the feeling. Try Mirror Mirror too from them.....it will be a treat 🙂

[@Nattfare]

Valhalla is from their second album, Follow the Blind from 1989. They have probably played that song so many times live now that they can probably play it that speed in their sleep. xD Their earliest albums had a stronger Thrash feel to them. Then they went over to a cleaner power metal sound, especially on Nightfall in Middle-Earth from 1998. In more recent years they have used a lot of live orchestras for their albums to give a more symphonic feel to the songs. Other songs like The Bard's Song (In the Forest) they have made are Past and Future Secret, Mordred's Song (both the acoustic and normal version), the acoustic version of Bright Eyes, Curse My Name and Skalds and Shadows.

[@Caelestan]

Not to forget the "Lord of the rings". But Mordreds song is a real special one for sure. Even acoustic and with the firepods on stage.

[@ericdroddy7444]

Waken Open air is definitely on my bucket list for sure of concerts to see live 😀

[@Caelestan]

It should be... Years ago i was very lucky and grateful to watch "Heaven & Hell" there. Black Sabbath of the Dio-years. The year after that Wacken Dio died. So grateful i had the possibility to hear his outstanding voice live.

[@ericdroddy7444]

@@Caelestan how was the experience and atmosphere at Waken ?

[@jimharris367]

I really got to get my butt over to Wacken sometime - love Blind Gaudian, great reaction as always Sabina 🤘

[@rmrrinke7960]

Wackennnn!!!🤘🤘🏻🤘🤘🤘🤘goose bumps

[@Nomad082]

Hansi Kürsch is one of the best metal vocalist ever

[@Celeste-cc3hu]

I wouldn't say one of the best vocalists, but he's one of the most talented metal musicians out there for sure

[@arthassilburas6426]

No, Erick Adams

[@HH-hd7nd]

Legend has it that if you stand at that field at Wacken, close your eyes and listen that you can still hear the crowd singing.

[@antivanti]

It's more like Hansi sings along with the crowd than the other way around 😊

[@robertmartin8233]

Seen them a few years ago live, awesome concert, and yes, everyone who is a fan of Blind Guardian knows every word of every song.if Carlsberg did power metal.probably the best.

[@sushpaho9971]

Hi Sabina. Thank you for this great reaction of one of my all-time favorite bands, with I grew up. Have a look at the Fathers of Power Metal: Helloween. How Blind Guardian founded in 1984 in Germany. Imo the best male vocals from a metal band. My tip: Helloween - Keeper of the Seven Keys (United Alive 2017) [Full HD]. You will habe a big pleasure. Take care and stay healthy

[@Caelestan]

Michael Kiske at It's best. 😉 Also a real nice one at this tour is "How many tears". All three singers in one song. And real great lyrics. Even in these times.

[@davideleardi3894]

It´s more like "The sound of the band in the background of the audience is great !!! "

[@simond1574]

Valhalla is from their second album in 1989. So it is really raw and unrefined. But it is still a crowd favourite. The energy standing in the crowd is unbelievable. FOr something more refined you shoul check out Mirror Mirror.

[@FancyPrimate]

Blind Guardian is one of the best! Incredibly impressive and diverse catalogue!

[@fraukehammer4624]

Thank you for your reaction and i hope you make a reaction video with Henry to this.

[@karolbartos8869]

this is the best. my all time favourite band and such a great performance. i love it

[@sergioquiroga1684]

Y ahora, en el 2024 en Wacken, estuvieron sensacionales, fuera de serie...., manteniendo la esencia de siempre,....!!!!!!!, saludos desde Chile....\../\../\../

[@israphelpale1216]

This is how you can define the band has real fans or no🤘

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

There is a version where the audience just doesn't stop chanting Valhalla, some say the still are 🤘😎🤘 Metal audiences are just the best:)

[@dieterjohann6781]

very good reaction. i like that you not stop the video...

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

hansi may look like a nice math-teacher, but what a frontman. and what a band.

[@gnomche]

Yeeeeees! Now you are becoming real metalhead. Covering the classics. I just wish you would do Wintersun- the sons of winter and stars. Then i can die i peace. 😁😁😁

[@charliethetraveller]

Actually she should really take a look on that song now that here was really impressed by fast drumming.

[@GustafB]

Blind Guardian started in 1985 and are approaching their 40th anniversary.

[@jonathanwatson5818]

New Sub here after watching this reaction. Sabaton- Uprising (Live at Woodstock, Poland), Avantasia- The Scarecrow (The Flying Opera) Live, and Helloween- Keeper of the Seven Keys (United Alive, 2017). All put on a show just as great as this one.

[@cabal_2]

Every fan knows the Bard's Song (Into the Forest) by heart, for a little extra context, there's two different songs called the Bard's Song, the other Bard's Song is a summary of the Hobbit

[@luisnunes3863]

It's traditional to continue the Blind Guardian journey with Mirror, Mirror; I'll plug And Then There Was Silence, the trojan war from Cassandra's pespective. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5KtdqyBjrifpZo The crowd chants are something of a power metal speciality, here are examples of other bands: Sabaton, En Livstig I Krig kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXPWZHpnhdusnK8 Manowar, Heart of Steel kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnmqeXShe7qDqJI Rhapsody of Fire, Emerald Sword kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnO0loN8aLekgpo

[@swabia1554]

Time what is time, Imaignations from the other side, And the story ends ... maaaaany more good ones The singer also appears in avantasia and Ayreon

[@helli0n824]

oh yes :) german powermetal, played in Tokyo, with an amazing crowd ? -> listen to their first live album recorded 1992 ( ! ) in Tokyo, "Tokyo Tales" ... so epic, and the crowd goes absolutly wild ... have fun still waiting for another Nightwish live stream with Henri and the windmilling power ;)

[@ursmetzger]

Tokyo??? that was in the north part of Germany in Wacken. By the way not far from Denmark .... that was in 2016 I was one of the 85'000 people singing along ... I hope we can return this year to the holy ground .... 🤘

[@helli0n824]

@@ursmetzger that was meant as a recommandation, i should had my rum after commenting in the future ;)

[@arnepietruszewski9255]

Sabina reacting to the choir of the 80000. If you would like another really crazy crowd you should check out Megadeth "Symphony of Destruction" live in Argentina. Seems those Argentinians dont only like the Tango but also some first class Thrashmetal. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaqXlZuZerGip8U

[@TrollingInTheDeep]

Caught Somewhere In Time Iron Maiden 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@darkiee69]

Music warriors under the command of Hansi. Someone said that he looks like a guy who sell windows door to door. 😁

[@alin-sebastianfaragau1543]

👍👍👍

[@TAFXBigfoo]

OK now you mentioned it often enough. You love drums! So go and watch some impossible drumming Meshuggah - Bleed - Tomas Haake drum cam. Even pro drummers are amazed what this man shows in switching timings and ebdurance. Please enjoy that.

[@svilenp]

👍👌💖🌹 Valhalla ⚔💪☝

[@sabina1118]

😎🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻😬😬😍

[@TimoArula]

Blind Guardian ladies and gentlemen ... KINGS OF POWER-METAL !!!! Bards song is kinda an official Wacken anthem .... Here is another one : MANOWAR - Warriors Of The World United (Live) - OFFICIAL VIDEO kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWKqandudpl5n9k This is also my first Metal song that I heard 30+ years ago (when it all started 🥲)... 🤘😎🤘

[@lutzleh]

There is a cover of Warriors of the world united by the German medieval-metal band Feuerschwanz. It's an absolute banger, you should listen to it

[@harmandkurschcastro8185]

Mirror Mirror is fantastic

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

Guardian IS Wacken and Wacken IS Guardian!.....90.000 sing every fuckin Word in NOT their native Language....an unforgettable Experience for sure......

[@metalstorm7506]

If you are impressed by the speed, next stop should be Helloween and Gamma Ray

[@TheRober82]

The valhalla chant just appeals to us vikings...

[@marcelschmidtchen3203]

Pls watch "Mordred Song"

[@knockonrock7013]

Only becouse its you...usua Lly dont get from my faand now I know why but you beuti as ever..have good

[@TheBurwi]

Proofreading! Come on, I am no native english speaker, but that is ridiculous! "Waht a Sigt" 4:03. Damn

[@TheRefreshedDemon]

Valhalla is Speed Metal

[@Ati-MarcusS]

[@danihermawan2203]

Sabina please, reakc killing in the name by voice of baceprot cover ratm, vob tour in Eropa, new

[@raineramelung7380]

Hi... Try the,, Wacken Trailer 2019,,... Or,, die toten Hosen - mehr davon, live Rock am Ring (See what the singer is doing 💀😱)

[@BangFayGaming]

please react indonesia rewind 2021 in channel youtubers indonesia

[@ronxxf]

With a Gobal Nuclear Holocaust right around the corner, I think we need some = Crass - Nagasaki Nightmare

[@richmars]

spell is broken

[@TheRefreshedDemon]

i like, that you do not stop the songs, but why do you chose the songs that many others pick. Is it a contest about whoe makes the best reaction video to a song? Try more, listen to the bands and show us what you like about the songs that the real fans know.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

The bardic style is great for pulling in the crowd.... Perhapse originated by and rarely bettered by Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull. Then passed on through the likes of Yes and Marillion in their early incarnation. No offence to these guys or others but the thrashing metal form tends to lack sufficient differenciation for my 🧙‍♂️ taste.

[@srigalaberbulutangkis8252]

Woiw... Thx for sharing, Sabina. Mantap! Request react : ISYANA SARASVATI X DEADSQUAD - IL SOGNO kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5O5Z5p9e6yGrpI

[@obud3777]

Hansi = Metel as F...