The Heavy Metal Man | ASMR

[@augustusegg7324]

"Imagine, if you will, a world where heavy metal is banned" I most certainly will not.

[@DanielLightspeedMcNair]

imagining that is a sin

[@lurklurk32]

I already do not want to imagine a world without snacks, but without Heavy Metal ? why do i have to imagine a nightmare

[@Pipinator1]

imagine if you will a world without the new world order

[@savant557]

Rare Rare now then, that is big brain. Enslave the NWO

[@thepuffinman1055]

νοικοκυρης NOOOOOOO!

[@shizmagee138]

He protecc He atacc But most importantly He bring the metal bacc

[@1billiontopics352]

It’s too deep

[@tahaiftikharneedsattention7318]

Draven Xander i feel it should be blacc imstead of bacc its just funnier that way

[@LordVader1094]

@@tahaiftikharneedsattention7318 It's really not.

[@marekdolezel1991]

Never been away

[@fatjuicytaco]

He makes us fade to blacc

[@SpiTxAciD]

Ephemeral Riffs

[@leandroisaac2000]

LUL

[@BoopyTheFox]

Hear soon on Stoned Meadow of Doom!

[@MinorSpiffy]

That made me giggle.

[@loweexpectations3222]

You can always guarantee that you'll find a quality pun in Uncle E's comment section

[@sohstp]

Damn I was gonna comment this.. Well goodnight.

[@no1elysian]

7:55 - Steel Panther (heavy metal rules) 10:53 - Static X (wisconsin death trip) 13:41 - Opeth (still life) 16:30 - Primus (the desaturating seven) 19:47 - RATM (Rage Against The Machine) 20:30 - Pantera (vulgar display of power) 25:20 - Alice in Chains (dirt) 28:10 - koRn (the nothing) 30:22 - Iron Maiden (somewhere in time) 34:45 - Megadeth (peace sells) 37:10 - Slayer (reign in blood) 39:56 - MetallicA (and justice for all) 43:10 - Tool (undertow)

[@genericnativeamericankid4836]

I would you say your a metalheads to?

[@princevegeta7906]

🤘🤘🤘

[@dugoninja3457]

And a King Diamond shirt 🤘

[@LegendDiaz]

22:22 Pantera (Vulgar Display of Power)

[@Skillskate123]

undertow, not undertoe

[@wikern7010]

This video is so relaxing it made me Fade to Black

[@thomasmoriarty04]

Sad but True

[@TheMinatoST]

In the eye of tornado

[@SpiTxAciD]

W

[@georgeheilman885]

I just hope that after watching this, I don't Wake Up Dead.

[@M.K.Dutch25]

@@georgeheilman885 i mean now that were dead ur kinda to late with that

[@defuserable]

ER: "Imagine-" Me: "IF YOU WILL!!"

[@jonathanrannstad9187]

A PART POST APOCALYPTIC, PART DISTOPIAN WORLD WHERE SOMETHING GOT BANNED!!

[@zoltanwolfe1260]

The steel panther joke actually made me chuckle a bit.

[@ShadyShadok]

What joke? Don't you know that Steel Panther happens to be one of the most influential metal bands ever?!

[@RockManHG]

@@Bamster-ju1oe I think, it's sarcasm

[@xxhardforcorexx1231]

Of course it's a joke, guys. Steel Panther formed in 2000. There's no way in hell they're pioneers of anything. Lol.

[@erichkaufmann5284]

ShadyShadok shut the fuck up

[@macccai3007]

@@erichkaufmann5284 woah man, it was just a joke

[@William-Ocean]

I was able to see Pantera in the mid 90s 3 times at the height of their touring during Vulgar Display and Great Southern Trendkill albums. Still get goosebumps thinking about it. Anselmos voice is one of a kind and Dimebag was a wizard on the guit. Rip Dime 🤘💀🤘

[@SuperShayan4]

And Vinny RIP

[@charlesdemers1197]

Metal Licka RIP Vinnie

[@donovanwhitley775]

Wish I could have seen ‘em live! You lucky son of a bitch you, I met Phil backstage at a meet and greet at a Superjoint show. Surreal

[@allrebel5943]

Would kill to have dimbebags rebel guitar 🤘🏻

[@itsmelisaden]

As a metal head and asmr addict, you, my friend, are my favorite! Love your asmr videos! And you are the only man who looks good-looking with long and short hair with and without mustaches and beards 👍🏻 stay with metal 🤘🏻

[@brianstabile165]

Are you my long lost twin?oh wait your years older than me

[@itsmelisaden]

@@brianstabile165 i'm an old pal haha you can be my long lost sibling maybe? hahahaha 🤣

[@brianstabile165]

@@itsmelisaden ok

[@idkwhattoputforthis9495]

Appreciator of the loud and the quiet.

[@Nicholas-jw9zi]

the DUALITY of a man

[@beta_taken_om3ga]

This dude has great taste in music

[@nick1135]

I’m a simple man. I see heavy metal. I click video

[@axlsixx4679]

Me2

[@jakeramsay]

Was that pun intended

[@deboshedpopinjay2232]

@sUwUicide and just what do you mean by that?

[@5ar_]

@tOwOxic Fuck you too.

[@drippy7398]

So you're not simple man You are special man

[@NataliaTheia]

I'm so jealous of your hair, dude. I've been letting mine grow for almost 18 months now, and it's not even close to looking as awesome as yours. Imagine headbanging with Rift's hair. That would be a dream come true. (EDIT: So many replies! Thanks for the support, guys!) (EDIT 2; November 2022: Okay, my hair is long now. Took a bloody long time though.)

[@vatroslavmorbidovic4105]

I had a hair like him... It is good, you will see.

[@boopsboops7692]

The hair will become reality

[@frostfrost1046]

Same bruv it just won't growww

[@boopsboops7692]

The hair collection presses has begun

[@csgsavagebanana8102]

I need short hair if I let my hair grow I end up looking like a hobo

[@kuramasic8749]

me: **wakes up and see rift posted** also me: goodnight

[@WindHashira]

Literally me rn aswell lol night 😁

[@smarrkidd5538]

ghoulowo hahahahagahaha funny and original comment 😂😂😂😂😂🥵😭🥵💩

[@SleepIessKnight]

kidd ikr totally original definitely do not see it on every single asmr video ever 4+ times on each vid which all hundreds of likes its great!!!!!!

[@michmyers73]

8:13 I was so prepared for Black Sabbath that I died of shock and laughter once Steel Panther was in the mix.

[@timelesssilence2541]

Next episode: The Weed Man

[@trevorfitzgerald7285]

I should start a channel 😂😂

[@Shamrockmadness]

Please Rift!!

[@larrythecucumber4359]

Next episode. The poop dealer

[@thedesertfox3932]

@@larrythecucumber4359 not bad, not bad at all

[@mustdieproductions]

Where the weedman at? 🤔

[@aerodynamichotdog]

I'm a person that listens to every type of music, it's all good to me. But I have to say that metal is my all time favorite genre of music. Thank you for this, E.R.

[@TheCount989]

何 Nani? And I hate when “multiple genres fans” crap all over metal

[@TheCount989]

何 Nani? Sorry if that seemed like an Attack. You are right toxic metal heads are super annoying

[@B0lld]

How many RP you can do? ER: Yes.

[@janiczgamer4230]

Imagine a world where asmr would be blasting heavy metal in your ears

[@jonnyblade3234]

I don't have to imagine

[@thefabledknight]

wow i didn't even notice the shave it's been a long time since i've actually seen ER's upper lip.

[@MSDesignASMR]

8:55 lol. Those song titles yes!

[@treygc3291]

Pantera, Maiden, Opeth, Megadeth, Slayer, Metallica, Nuclear Assault, Testament, Exodus, etc! ❤

[@theforgottenone7277]

Dio, AcDc, ManOWar, def leppard, Aerosmith, GnR, HaleStorm, Krokus (alot like ACDC) Volbeat, FFDP

[@jackbauer1818]

Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory, Death, Six Feet Under, Paradise Lost, (old) Metallica, Mayhem, Meshuggah, Type O Negative, Strigoi, Old Sepultura etc.

[@treygc3291]

@@theforgottenone7277 Yes yes yes! Don't forget Sabbath!

[@kennethj.mccrosson3002]

Whitechapel, dyscarnate, Vader, behemoth, enslaved, mayhem, necrot, cattle decap, Lorna shore

[@abbierose9725]

Megadeth, Metallica, Rob Zombie, Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne, Halestorm, Korn, AC/DC, Avenged Sevenfold 🤟

[@CausticAscarite]

"imagine, if you will" Oh sshit, here we go again

[@PreciousPinkCupcake]

It's no secret how much I love Margaret. Now with that being said, this character is a close second. I also love heavy metal and being without a moustache with long hair in this further adds to the theme of this video beautifully. Each video I enjoy for it's own reasons and this is no different.

[@damianandpika3807]

she loves the nut mans nuts though

[@PreciousPinkCupcake]

@@damianandpika3807 Yes great point! However she also loves her husband, her shovel, her garden, and us as well. Everyone should be loved in my opinion, characters included.

[@Skillskate123]

pls correct if i got any wrong 7:50 - Steel Panther (Heavy Metal Rules) 10:47 - Static-X (Wisconsin Death Trip) 13:38 - Opeth (Still Life) 16:30 - Primus (The Desaturating Seventh) 19:27 - Rage Against The Machine (Self-Titled) 22:20 - Pantera (Vulgar Display of Power) 25:16 - Alice in Chains (Dirt) 27:43 - Korn (The Nothing) 30:31 - Iron Maiden (Somewhere in TIme) 34:42 - Megadeth (Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?) 37:00 - Slayer (Reign in Blood) 39:40 - Metallica (...And Justice for All) 43:01 - Tool (Undertow)

[@berkerbilalerinc1519]

We need a witcher roleplay

[@Diamondarrel]

Bard ER >.>

[@infringinator]

no. We need Avatar 2 dammit

[@heretic3047]

Er would make an amazing Geralt

[@amcwbyt]

fuck

[@berkerbilalerinc1519]

@Read ASMR i like his work a lot but e.r.'s voice and hair kinda remind me of geralt

[@sonnykingcomposer]

This man proves ANYTHING can be made into asmr!

[@couchcyber]

Makes me happy to see Steel Panther, Static X and Opeth getting some recognition in this video. All great bands that I feel are underrated and deserve more attention.

[@benjorekel1452]

Steel Panther, heavy metal legends! lol I was expecting some Black Sabbath or something but this is hilarious. Also I’m extremely happy to see Primus.

[@toppat]

Primus sucks! ^_^

[@Evilspider756]

Pretentious bass wankery bruh

[@chainlunk]

@@toppat this translates to the first one sucks, which is funny

[@kns7717]

That mustache truly was ephemeral

[@vatroslavmorbidovic4105]

Yea, he needs those back.

[@aidanrocha2043]

AP English for the win.

[@sickna-sty3244]

I thought he'll pull out Gold, Titanium, Iron, Cobalt, etc... :D but i love this too! Thanks Uncle E.

[@Yalocalherb]

Sick NA-sty next he’ll have to do the metals man 😂

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

Sick NA-sty Just some good metal music in my time of desperate need and want.

[@milesmayes]

Seeing Alice In Chains was the best thing ever. Favorite band of all time

[@JuniperF]

Absolutely, great middle ground between metal and grunge

[@tbitz99]

them bones

[@blazeminio5683]

Would?

[@Im_theweirdalien]

same hear bro

[@NoEntertainment]

Gonna have to be careful man if that metal's too heavy you're gonna suffer from arthritis or something. Also the Nothing Man is growing ever more disappointed over the fact that you have long hair (he wants you to not have any), but that's kinda his problem

[@courtnrysalamone7677]

Yeah i got progressively heavier and heavier with my metal from like 5 years old to now, now im 16 with back problems lmao

[@gamesmasher7120]

Everywhere I go...I see No.'s face...

[@joshuaholland6693]

You know it's a good episode if it starts with "imagine, if you will"

[@pak-gg5601]

April fools day should be the scream man, he sells contained screams, so while he is whispering, the loudest screams play in the background

[@laserlight3517]

Doom Eternal comes out in March. He could use some inspiration from that. 😈

[@wezelesworth]

Yes!

[@cam5069]

I *immensely* like this

[@bradennoe4451]

The Names of the Steel Panther songs are the best names I've ever heard.

[@ricardofeldmann9561]

The Rift's episodes about music and movies are the BEST. The last record shop was my all time favourite.

[@diokaza4243]

I cannot REFUSE/RESIST the tingle

[@migglep]

I never knew Dax Shepard was such a metalhead

[@ShockwaveTheLogical]

I must say your collection is most impressive. The heavy metal man is probably one of my favourite ER characters. He looks like he belongs in a metal band with the hair and beard too 🤘😆 4:35 "You can call me what you will" Wherever I may roam - Metallica

[@thatasmrguy1846]

Always love it when the Heavy Metal Man comes back!

[@NotTomJustPetty]

Dude! Love this. My biggest passion is music and metal is just the best genre, I'm a huge thrash fan. Your taste in music is immaculate and this was really rad!

[@Warlanda]

soooo...in an alternative universe Tipper Gore won? I think that universe is called Hell.

[@thomasmoriarty04]

I was expecting him to make a Tipper Gore joke

[@thomasmoriarty04]

I feel like in that universe, GWAR would basically rule the world

[@sidthejovian5105]

Tbh, Tipper Gore sounds like it should be a heavy metal band name or something, too bad it's a title taken by a Karen 😕

[@fernandoserna6725]

This is literally the only KZbinr on this whole entire platform that makes me excited to see ads you really do put in so much effort into videos you deserve the ad revenue

[@nicberthold2392]

Dave mustaine would be proud

[@eriktheredclipz4959]

Nic Berthold Dave Mustaine Is The best

[@sidthejovian5105]

I feel hurt when he puts Metallica and Megadeth in one 😬 But great video though

[@user-mz8ib7oi4c]

41:15 he says Cliff Burton died in his early 30s when in reality he died in his early 20s Rip Cliff Burton

[@RemnantAmen]

This is the most metal asmr I've heard.

[@gatobrazuka4353]

this guy should make a movie. he acts very well he embodies the character yes

[@fragzilla4531]

Uncle Rift looks like he’s gained a lot of wisdom

[@possebao_]

Hey rift, i got a sugestion: "The trying to cap a bottle and missing ASMR", with some nice whispers or something you'd like

[@malcomx8938]

What I was thinking when he pulled out Alice in chains: YEAH THEY COME TO SNUFF THE ROOSTER!!!

[@daoyang223]

Imagine a world where Chris Poland didn't have a drug addiction and stayed in the band. I simply can not imagine Countdown to extinction and Rust in peace without the Japanese style lead guitars. Two of the best records in thrash metal history that fused western and eastern styles together.

[@flangleguys]

Thank god my dad took me to see AC/DC in concert twice before they stopped touring

[@ryanantler184]

AC/DC is coming out with a new album this year. Brian Johnson is back .They'll definitely be touring in support of the album.

[@flangleguys]

@@ryanantler184 best news ive heard this year

[@aaronshelan7381]

Digging the Scott Ian vibe for this. Well done!

[@ic9351]

0:03 by John Lennon

[@moonrox4481]

I thoroughly enjoyed hearing him curse. It was very satisfying with his calm nature. Lol.

[@wolfslayer2337]

Undertow is a really good record.

[@sidthejovian5105]

Tool's a really good band (although I only knew like 3 songs jezzuz)

[@Bu.Soul808]

I have no other words to describe this fellow man except “a pure national treasure”

[@ineedmoney8671]

Wow this comes out just when i recently started liking heavy metal

[@steelyjess402]

I love Primus!! I’m so happy you like them too

[@user-bf6gz8ej4o]

12:04 Wayne Static passed wawy in his late 40s or 50s

[@Jackbeedie]

“Imagine, if you will“ *John lennon intensifies*

[@Doomerbolic]

Ephemeral rift, ephemeral riffs, ephemeral breakdown

[@feelsokayman3959]

the "____ Man" videos make me so thankful for everything that i have.

[@HydroGadeOFFICIAL]

"The Black Metal Man" would be awesome

[@manny_1056]

Bump. He better have some corpse paint too.

[@jimmyjohn2562]

HydroGade no.

[@Tuskactfive]

And the Power Metal Man?!

[@LordYuriX]

ER would make a perfect "Black Metal" Jeff Jöhanssen look imo.

[@GloomyEra]

I'd like to listen to some relaxing church burning sound

[@Jackbeedie]

Me: Falling asleep to Rift Rift: Imagine, if you will Me: *I am awake*

[@smbz-gcommunityhub]

I never thought Heavy Metal could be relaxing but...

[@kkk4ts]

well, to me it is truly the most relaxing genre. it plays so loud, i can’t hear the bad thoughts anymore (:

[@Aby55walker]

@@kkk4ts exactly

[@ostracized666ther2]

I used to sleep with Black Metal :p

[@xxhardforcorexx1231]

When you think about it, heavy metal is like an umbrella term because it's like the periodic table. They're all elements, but elements come in many sub-genres.

[@luisosorio722]

Ephemeral rift: here enjoy some metal Me: dude thats fire 😍

[@asmrnathan1940]

Planning on doing some death metal, black metal, deathcore etc asmr. I Stan this my dude

[@AnkothOfficial]

Omg I'm so happy he did a heavy metal merchant.

[@ChamberpotCharlie]

I would love to see a revisit of the heavy metal man and see how his collection has expanded

[@barf9369]

This man is dedicated . If you haven’t subscribed .... DO IT ! Now!!!

[@nathanjordan1782]

The introductions to these always make me expect Rod Sterling to come out from behind a curtain

[@llLittleNicky]

Man, some of my friends went and seen Tool in Memphis last night. I'm super jealous.

[@the_numb_skull]

ER: “imagine if you will” Me: ah shit, here we go again

[@vivic8868]

This shave highkey got me worried about him getting a clean cut in general 😕

[@symphonyinkart]

The sound of the jacket.... yesss Reminds me of clips of layne staley doing interviews and you hear his leather jacket

[@m1kkole1nonen]

I see Megadeth, I click

[@eriktheredclipz4959]

Mikko Leinonen The Greatest Band Of All Time

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

The Pill Dickles One of, I am more of a tech death metal and DSBM guy. But I love Megadeth, Iced Earth, and Helloween when it comes to old metal.

[@buttzkrieg3919]

Pantera is the greatest metal band of all time. The amount of aggression and solid riffs they released in 10 years takes most bands decades to rival if they even come close. Edit: don't get me wrong, Megadeth is an amazingly close second, they're the band that got me into metal. But i mean... Pantera..

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

buttz krieg not really. There are so many other bands. I use to say the same thing until I found more heavier bands... Like Nickelback🤣

[@highoctane7244]

Metallica is much better

[@diokaza4243]

This asmr bring A NEW LEVEL to the asmr community

[@loweexpectations3222]

day 53 if asking Rift to do 'the man man' ASMR

[@marduk5424]

dew it

[@brianstabile165]

What his his selling BO and pp’s

[@rubberdoctor9891]

Finally someone who knows about overkill!

[@teighhoken2618]

Wisconsin Death Trip is such an incredible album. I've yet to find a band that has quite the same tight, sharp, half-restrained half-rampaging sound as early Static-X.

[@JoJo-zd2kr]

I’m glad you put Tool for the finale! Best bands of all time for sure! And amazing relaxing sounds while describing it haha!

[@trystinseavert1924]

Def looking forward to seeing "The Grunge Man"

[@jakehayes9231]

This video made me so relaxed, Sandman Entered my dreams.

[@Silentc71]

Omg static x!!!!! One of my favorite bands ever! RIP wayne static...

[@Renamoose]

I've been awake for 30 hours this is just in time because I am getting ready for bed!

[@nerkdurgen5574]

Still waiting on "The Air Man"

[@GZ9090]

Air guitarist, air drummer, air keyboardist, air singer, etc. 😆

[@nerkdurgen5574]

@@GZ9090 genius

[@GZ9090]

@@nerkdurgen5574 You're welcome! 😏

[@thatdude1414-q9f]

We can't defeat him

[@loveinskool]

OMFG. STATIC X IS SO UNDERRATED AAAAAA. I LOVE THEM SM AND OMG OPETH IS FLIPPIN AMAZING

[@hungnguyenson5227]

I felt asleep in the middle of the vid and my phone flipping fell on my face ಠ_ಠ

[@RiceKrispiest]

I don’t really listen to heavy metal, but I DO love how ER always makes me relaxed and puts me in a good mood!

[@b00g3rmunch3r]

see's pantera, metallica, and a whole bunch of my favorite artist: Me: 🥺🥺🥺

[@brianstabile165]

I thought sabaton would be here It’s power metal

[@Grim_reviews]

I'd love to see a series of this heavy metal man

[@graysonperdue9402]

I’ve only recently gotten into metal so I came to this remote corner to ask for recommendations on bands. I came here from mick Gordon and that’s who I credit to introducing me to a fresh start

[@hungryfilms3707]

Dude mick got me obsessed as well.

[@BTown55WS]

The fact that Uncle E is a static x fan makes me so happy

[@tommoconstantly]

Benjamin Martin Same, and TOOL and koRn

[@blacktraced]

Rift: *imag...* Here we go again!

[@LordVader1094]

Now THIS is my kinda ASMR.

[@koltt]

Ephemeral rift's next video "The man man"

[@DirtyDanMunicipalMan]

Rock on with the quality content my dude! I dig the new look!

[@kritzkatz3754]

Great video as always. Also, how about "The G Man" for a video? selling the letter G in all form,shape & sizes.

[@joemama-sg5th]

In that case why not just have the alphadet man

[@thatdude1414-q9f]

Getting a lot closer to becoming Lefty the Salesman that way