"That Gave Me MUSE-Bumps!"- FIRST TIME HEARING - MUSE: Kill Or Be Killed

‪@muse‬ are an English rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of Matt Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme, and Dominic Howard. Muse released their debut album, Showbiz, in 1999, showcasing Bellamy's falsetto and a melancholic alternative rock style.
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[@ricferama]

Muse has a lot of heavy tracks spread across their discography. Dead star, fury, new born, citizen erased, Stockholm syndrome, the handler among others. Their live shows are often superior to their studio stuff so you basically can't go wrong regardless of what you pick

[@navierstokes2356]

It's a crime that you did not mentioned Assassin!

[@veronicalondrigan5298]

And MK Ultra 😁

[@ricferama]

@@navierstokes2356 I saw a bunch of other people recommend it, so I just left it at "among others"

[@BooToadstool]

Everybody talks about Dead Star but nobody talks about In Your World...

[@veronicalondrigan5298]

@@BooToadstool In Your World is amazing 😍 And how about Ruled By Secrecy or Hate This and I’ll Love You? Ruled By Secrecy is my absolute favourite song

[@matthewdale4135]

Matt said that during the recording/creation of this album he had to persuade Dominic (drummer) to learn to use 2 bass drum pedals, to get that quick drum (machine gun) beat you find in heavier rock sound. So even after over 20 years in the music industry they are still learning and trying new stuff. Also Muse are one of those bands that actually sound better live than recorded. Matt's range is ridiculous and his high falsetto is insane.

[@adrianstjohn4820]

Butterflies and hurricanes live at Wembley and watch matt sing, play piano and guitar. Best live band out there

[@hoguemusic9706]

You guys are going to love Reapers live. Also, Stockholm Syndrome at Glastonbury 2004 is a Muse classic

[@Doireallyneedoneofthese]

Muse are basically one of the best bands of the last 25years. But for some reason in America they were just never played on air and you have lived with no idea of what you were missing. But the good news is you now get to discover them and hear them for the first time. You lucky devils.

[@MafiaLord34]

Madness was the song we heard a lot on the rock radio station, pop and country is what most people listen to on the radio here these days.

[@Kaznil46]

I had heard it was in part during their first 3 albums, they had like a falling out or something with the US branches of radio and music, and so they didn't get the radio push that they were getting everywhere else in the world.

[@Truekrimekween]

“Musebumps” 😂😂 this one I’ll keep! ❤

[@spiraliastatica]

I'll keep it too 👍😁

[@Aidan-mm4zm]

If you wanna see muse and insane piano check out butterflies and hurricanes at Wembley

[@chrismartin2663]

Space dementia from Pinkpop.

[@tomwright8209]

Muse are legends of the game. 30 year vets next year! Dead star is a killer heavy muse tune.

[@snowy10r]

He is one of the few performers that reproduces the studio vocal lines perfectly whilst also playing the guitar parts in full. Very talented live.

[@ronkerr5080]

First ever death growl in a Muse song. These guys are all virtuosos on their respective instruments, the compositions are super solid and complex, and they slay live. The keyboard player just plays the parts that were prepared for him by the singer/guitar player. Muse is primarily a three piece band.

[@parkerkenney6113]

I saw these guys play this live, and when I say it hit you like a brick wall, it hit you. When the intro riff was going and Dom started hitting the snare, it sounded like gun shots were going off. And then when the whole band came in, the sound jumped like 20 db and absolute hit me. If you can see them, you really need to. When you asked if he can sing and play live, he absolutely crushed both of them.

[@karenalexanderful]

Muse mix classical music with contemporary rock - fabulous!

[@juttaman25]

The greatest live band ever. No sacrificing vocal or guitar. Or piano in Matt’s case.

[@katiehahs1261]

Muse is my favorite band and has been for 20 years. This is very Muse-y.

[@Tass...]

If your questions are "can they do this live" or "do they always use a filter" then watch some of their live and unfilteres performances. It's not like there aren't many on KZbin there are probably more than 100 to pick from. There is a very good reason why almost all of the awards they get nominated for and win are for "best live perfomers"

[@PardonMyReaction]

Thanks for the comment! Certainly wasn’t saying he uses any form of auto tune! It sounds like he has a hint of effects on his voice because of the tone and I love it! If he doesn’t, then even more amazing!

[@esralper00]

@@PardonMyReaction They do indeed use a lot of filters on matt's vocals. They add a lot of distortion and stuff, but most of it is for artistic purposes. Their live performances speak for themselves and they never lack the energy of their studio recordings and infact, most of the time muse live performances are better than studio.

[@chrislc35]

i like u guys. try more Muse. as others have said, they are even better live. which is rare to say.

[@hannah.p.s9677]

Funfact: Matt Bellamy actually holds the Guinness World Record for most guitars smashed on a single tour. He smashed 140 guitars on Muse's 2004 tour. So glad I found your guys’ reaction! MUSE are my absolute favourite band so I really hope you gonna check out more of their stuff!

[@MsBlackAndy]

No, he didn’t

[@vanessavicente3933]

@@MsBlackAndyyou know, a quick Google search will show you that in fact, he did.

[@michaelbriefs9764]

The drummer. Dominic Howard. Ok, I am a drummer and I discovered Muse around 2006. After I fell in love with them, I went back to check out all their stuff, from 1998/99 and onward. The thing is that, along with all the amazing stuff Matt and Chris do, Dominic completely blows me away, and for this reason: his time, his meter is impeccable! He is BOLTED to the floor and he will not be impinged upon! He is dead-bang on the nuggets every single time, on every song, on every performance. He’s just…so dialed in. The taste, the chops, the attack is always just what it needs to be. Muse is like Rush - three guys that the Universe decided to reveal to humanity. Three guys whose music is NEXT LEVEL. Sure, their first album showed some derivative influences - Radio Head, RATM, Nirvana/Smashing Pumpkins, U2, etc. - but by their second album, in 2001, they were well on their way to taking over the world. Watch their live DVD called “Hullabaloo”. It’s filmed from a performance in October, 2001, in Paris. The date is important because it was just after 9/11, and they opened the show with a brand new, unreleased song that they wrote while they were grounded in America, since all the flights had been canceled, due to terrorism. The live film is kind of their “Coming Out” party, a way to show the world that they are a force to be reckoned with! Check out Hullabaloo!!

[@joeh784]

"his meter is impeccable! He is BOLTED to the floor and he will not be impinged upon!" This. He does not have the best chops or technical ability in the world but this is why drummers rate Dom so highly. He is flawless and plays their tracks bang on every time. No overplaying anything and it allows his drums to be so clear and powerful in the mix. Made for big stadium gigs.

[@iqbalmuhammad2920]

Agree. They gained their own signature, uniqueness & sound by the 2nd album.

[@amnesia130]

Muse is amazing live! The radio does them zero justice, it’s sad. And Dom is the most underrated drummer in music in my opinion, he truly is amazing!

[@mygetawayart]

i feel like the entirety of Muse is kinda only for Muse fans because it's extremely diverse. Muse have gone from alt rock to prog metal to funk to dubstep and more. Despite that, if you're more into the heavy stuff, there is a very good selection of songs for you to enjoy. In general Muse is basically if Jeff Buckley, Rage Against the Machine and Queen had a child together.

[@drewdrake4451]

LOVED watching your reaction. I am only here to see you react to them. Go for it!!! Stockhome Syndrome Glastonbury Reapers Cologne And because you asked for it "Yes Please" Zepp Tokyo

[@kidallv]

Stockhome Syndrome Glastonbury 2004

[@reylui0250]

glastonbury 2004 or wembley

[@nighpaw4651]

Nah reapers at cologne is easily the best performance of that song

[@drewdrake4451]

@@nighpaw4651 You're right

[@DarkPsyence]

I'd love to see you react to Assassin live at The Mayan and Reapers live from Cologne, nice reaction.

[@bartbrouwer97]

If you are wondering if he can sing well while playing guitar, make sure to check out Plug in Baby live from Rome from the 2nd law tour

[@Nazamifah]

Watched them live last month in Kuala Lumpur, they are AMAZING!!!!!! holy shish kebab, they are so good live I still cant move on from their concert. Best night ever.

[@TheAmateurListener]

LOL the keyboardist is only there for the live shows. In the studio recording Matt does the keyboard as well as vocals and guitar. They put the keyboard guy in the back and don't show him much because he's technically not part of the band. In fact he's new, after COVID they replaced the guy who had been on tour with them for years. You said "muse-bumps" but honestly, seeing a concert is like a 2 hour long " muse -gasm". It can take some time to land back on your feet.

[@adamcodling8688]

Check out reapers and assassin live at cologne! Unreal

[@Peta8888]

Muse is one of the absolute best live, Matt sings and plays to perfection as do dom and Chris. Hearing them live is even better than recorded material

[@oliviamarti4833]

Thanks for this react 🔥💯, muse have a lot of heavy song they are just Amazing in live, more muse pleaaase 🙏🤞

[@ModuliOfRiemannSurfaces]

Muse - Reapers live in Cologne you’ll probably love if you liked this XD

[@thenebean9]

Best. Live. Band. You MUST see them live! I’ll be seeing them for the 8th time on this upcoming tour and I can’t wait!!

[@ogarcia4971]

Please check out Muse, Butterflies and Hurricane’s at Wembley!

[@YftachSrur]

Listen to the live version, it's even better.

[@Larsvegasism]

And Great reaction BTW, welcome to the family you are now a Real muser😎😁

[@vgkail]

Great reaction guys! Looks like someone need some heavy muse in his life, Assassin at the Mayans the way to go next for your buddy there

[@robertobustamante9694]

I enjoy your guys reaction. Please do more MUSE. Most muse fans are still obsessed with muse we will flock over to this channel!

[@cruzferrervieyra]

Ahahahaha loved the term Musebumps, the only real way to put it into words.

[@SebHaarfagre]

Hi, I started listening to Muse in 2000. I think what baffles me most now that I'm older and wiser (? lol) is... well, listen. If their keyboardist is godly, then their *production* is just in a whole other _universe._ But we're not done yet... *HOW ARE THEY STILL BETTER LIVE THAN IN STUDIO?!?* They've improved production over the years and yet they improved all other aspects as well lol I also want to mention that they're quite intelligent humans, having read some biographies and behind the scenes stuff, yet that's not a thing they ever promote. Except through their music I guess? They're also just about my age so this whole journey is.... I don't know what to say

[@ekthor27]

"Thats very rock and roll" Matt, the man who holds the world's record of most guitars smashed on stage

[@garywayman1100]

Better live!

[@kirizute]

as always with muse :)

[@AyJayAreDii]

A few songs to look out for. All live if possible. Added a few less heavy song but I think you will like anyway Stockholm Syndrome - live wembley Hysteria - live rome Deadstar - Live V festival Assassin - live the Mayan Microcuts - live hullabaloo Citizens Erased - live Hullabaloo Blackout - live wembley Supremacy - live rome Darkshines - live hullabaloo

[@Jessesgirl2013]

That is a lovely list 👌🏻

[@theflanman420420]

Nice list for sure 👍

[@tommacpherson5852]

Great reaction. Muse are the GOATs of modern rock imo. Love to see you guys react to more of their stuff.

[@theotherball1120]

Muse have dabbled in quite a few genres but this song was a bit of a throwback to the heavy muse of 2001-2005. There are still heavy songs from other years but that was their era for aggressive rock. You guys have got to do Stockholm syndrome next, live at Glastonbury or Earl’s Court, either is incredible.

[@irisbettinamaier4754]

Muse are one of the greatest Live Bands!

[@muscless89]

Matt Bellamy holds the world record for most broken guitars on a live tour. Over 120 I think. That kinda shows how often they get heavy on live sets, definitely worth a watch.

[@WrenTaylor1016]

Saw them play this in 2022 and their stage show is outstanding! So fantastic and the fire was feickin awesome!🤘 They’ve been my favorite band since 2002.

[@jean-pierregagne6055]

You should definitely do "Won't stand Down" from the same album.

[@bobocutie5452]

This version was amazing！thank you for reacting this song and let me find this treasure

[@patriciacloix71]

OMG OMG wouahhhh phénomènal Matt MUSE Génie ils me rendent dingue la talentueux brilliant merci les gars 😱🇨🇵👏👍💖🎶🎵🎸 je veux aller au concert on ne peu pas rester comme ça pas possible

[@mrmessy7334]

10-15 years ago? Try 30! Would be interesting to see what you think of the earlier stuff. And can he do it live? Wait till you see him running full pelt across a stage while playing and singing flawlessly!

[@FiresCollide]

I've seen Muse live. He sings just like the studio track while running around and playing the guitar. He gives up nothing. Best live show I've ever seen hands down. Easily. And Dom (drummer) and Chris (bassist) are also incredible and underappreciated. Matt has talked about them moving into this more heavy metal sound and having to sort of challenge themselves again. It's great.

[@nini-he8uy]

I’m an Arab and that part definitely sounded very “Arabic” it has that feel 😭😭😭

[@raylong8296]

Seen Muse 3 times now, unbelievable live, they are only doing 3 gigs back here in UK to promote new album but are touring the states next year.

[@dreasisacandy1234]

I kind of liked muse in the past (just listened to some popular stuff) and then I went to their concert this year and heard most of their songs there live for the first time I’ve ever heard them, I thought like ‘yeah they’re kinda good’ but when I heard Kill or be Killed for the first time… man I’ve been their biggest fan ever since

[@Jan_von_S]

You guys get a sub, this was an incredible reaction. So real. I understood you very well the whole time. Greetings from northern Germany, huge MUSE Fan here.

[@VIP21girl]

Seen Muse live 2 times now, I must say...they are absolutely epic, beyong words!

[@berzerkwifepertz7805]

Love your reaction. Pls do Won't Stand Down (mv), Stockholm Syndrome (live at mayan or glastonbury), and Small Print (live at Earls court). I would've loved it, thanks.

[@victoriousgangster]

I love watching people's reaction to this song. Also, Micro Cuts, some people don't even think it's humanly possible to sing that one lol.

[@reliefy4777]

I’ve seen them play kill or be killed live. It’s 100% mind blowing, and it’s better than the studio version for sure. Go to their live show and you won’t regret!

[@jaime-james5663]

I've seen them 12 times, best band ever for me ! Their music is incredible, their gigs are an enchantment indescribable. Each album is so incredible ! Thank you for react to them ! Amazing reaction videos ! Peace

[@Hugo_de_Savoie]

For the next time you'll react to Muse I advise you the live version of Bliss !

[@carrieduff1388]

Muse are amazing live!!

[@PauloRenato23]

Matt has the record for most guitars smashed in one tour... it was upwards of 100 (I read it was 140)and this was back in the day when they weren't big yet!! Very Rock & Roll!! :p

[@2oonGamer]

Great reaction! Definitely gives me the Musebumps too!

[@danielmannandersen2332]

Speaking of U2, they did a cover of "Streets with No Name" with the Edge on Glastobury in 2010 and that live cover made them write a U2 esque homage on their 2 subsequent albums, but yeah they do hard rock, soft classical music, dystopian music and soft poppy stuff

[@U2fan24]

They actually do have some U2 influence, and have covered "Where the Streets Have No Name". "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" would be a really great fit for muse as well! I wonder if they've ever covered that.

[@MarkoMakela-kk7qf]

Thamks guys for your reaction. I remember when back in ther days I first heard Muse. They didn't sound a typical pop/rock band. And some of the elements and sounds they use are more like in some heavy metal but it all is some sort of weird mixture and some of the guitar riffs are very nasty. I like almost all music, even rap(LoL) but to closest to my heart are the a bit heavier bands than mix all kinda elements to the extend that you can't quite even put them to any box. You sometimes just want to hear some of your old music that fits to your mood, but everytime some band or artist makes something new and a bit different, it is always a pleasure. Muse also have this 'wall of sounds' where at same time as the main melody and singing and riffs are going on, on the backround in drums and synths there too are happening all sort of things. Even the singing is just one layer of what is happening and it all comes together.

[@spiraliastatica]

The best Kill or be killed reaction on KZbin 😊 If you want other Musebumps, react to Showbiz, Spiral static or Micro cuts 😉

[@tortugulaproductions]

for heavy and unbelievable vocals, you can't beat microcuts from wembley stadium. for a softer song that you can't not cry to, blackout from wembley. these two songs are the reasons im still alive.

[@PeglegSailor]

Muse is like a modern Queen.

[@SabrinaArge73...]

Yessssss

[@raulolmedo6214]

And this is one of soooooo many songs that will blow your mind

[@chidasa88]

muse bumps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Crow-Fly]

I love that Ive been a Muse fan for 15 years, but how cool would it be for this to be your first Muse song!! amazing reaction guys!

[@Larsvegasism]

I have been to at least 10 muse shows and they are even better live than on the studio recording😎🤘

[@raulolmedo6214]

I have been to so many concert. Including tool, Metallica, foo fighters etc. they are by far the best concert I have ever been to

[@luisesteves3890]

yeah I want more muse reactions from these guys, nice work!!

[@YouTubeHandleEtc.]

Matt said before they made the album that his son got really into Slipknot, and so they would just be blasting them on the way to school every morning and Matt grew a real appreciation for their music and said that added some inspiration in the album. I think this song is the most overt example of what he was talking about.

[@kirizute]

try Plug In Baby live at Rome! he does some pretty quick tapping at a part when he sings!

[@favianfernandez]

They’re even better live. Which is very rare nowadays

[@nathalymanzo8667]

Love this reaction. ❤ Muse is so amazing. I’m going to see them at NY on March!

[@EmanuelGarcia-mr3xh]

Pls do more MUSE

[@mosiharamirez6406]

Nicee! Muse is top. Greetings from Vancouver WA!

[@jennt.684]

Great reaction! I'm here for Muse been a fan since 2002

[@mrpresident1164]

I was there at the festival they filmed the video for KoBK. It was such a great experience

[@alanreid5136]

Best reaction to anything ever.

[@ForzaMilan-di2zd]

Seen them twice live, seeing them again in June. Everything u hear is so real. Best live band u can go & see

[@rakaaffa5564]

I watched this video I thought you guys have 10k plus subs. Its rare I watch reaction channels from start to finish. Subbed

[@kirizute]

love how you talked about them, earned a sub :)

[@SebHaarfagre]

My main genre probably isn't the same as yours, but I know every Muse song that was ever made, even the B-sides and unreleased ones😅 (most unreleased ones were later partly or fully merged into another song) My point is; go ahead and explore them even if you don't like everything. Some of my go-to songs are ones that are almost never mentioned. I'll list a few for other Musers: - Ruled By Secrecy - Endlessly (their/"my" saddest song) - Yes Please (the ONLY song I never used to like, which then, probably after writing tabs for it on the wiki, now enjoy letting everything go to the riff occasionally) - Butterflies and Hurricanes (the one that brought me most life inspiration in total in my life) - Sing for Absolution (always loved it, and it's melancholic and a theme I think about a lot [the end of humankind (twice over in this one if you see the video)] - Shine (both the acoustic and the other version - getting lost in thoughts) They're not my favourite songs but I love that I have them in my life. They also have a 3-part neo-"classical" piece, and the *ONLY* track across *ANY* artist (including themselves) which brings me uncontrollable goosebumps at one part *EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.*

[@ChameleonDance]

I laughed out loud at your explanation of the goosebump feeling at 11:30 You two are entertaining!

[@pvksl]

Awesome reaction! Would love to see you react to the actual live of this, and any of their other tracks.

[@damianzuniga7345]

Más Muse por favor!!.. Gracias por el video. Estuvo buenísimo!

[@dominiccorbeil9442]

Saw them live in Montreal this year. They are perfect, musically and vocally.

[@daniellevy7733]

Matt Bellamy would've composed the guitar and the keyboard, the guy there only helps on live shows, but dam matt bellamy is just a straight up genius.

[@cwm8565]

Im so happy to see them back to Prog Metal

[@AlexandraCarla15]

Really good reaction 🚀🚀🚀❤️‍🔥

[@parkerkenney6113]

I like how y’all were saying the keyboardist is killing it. Although they do have a fourth member live, Matt, the guitarist and vocalist, does all of the keyboards and piano parts on the albums.

[@spiraliastatica]

More than Muse-bumps, really Muse-cstatic 😵🤪🎆

[@alexandrosvryonides2374]

as lot of people already pointed out, Muse is even better live. As simple as that.

[@waleedaljaber7989]

More of Muse please 🙏.

[@jackckwitch3145]

I’m going to see Muse March 3rd in Dallas and I honestly can’t wait!