The Metal Scene On YouTube Is Burning Out...

[@TankTheTech]

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[@SPProduction02]

Hey tank, can we expect some form of reaction from you, to the whole lp situation, anytime soon?

[@alexlief2072]

You said about doing things for fun on KZbin, how about doing VLOGS again while on the road? (On the bus or at the stadium)

[@SRMNS93]

Frankly, it's your videos on the music industry and not the reactions that got me hooked on your channel. There are a ton of people reacting to music and while I appreciate that you bring your own perspective to the reactions, reactions by you tend to get lost in a sea of other reactors. Your perspective on the music industry and how touring works (particularly for smaller bands) is pretty much unique. Whether or not I watch your next reaction video to Lorna Shore or Spiritbox or whatever, you can bet that if you put out one of your takes on the music industry, I'll definitely watch that.

[@katemarr1984]

@SRMNS93 @TankTheTech I essentially came here to say the same thing. Tank, one other thing that makes your content appealing to me is your personality. You have a great vibe. I'd be more than happy to sit down and share a meal with you and have a conversation with you.

[@petethorley5998]

💯% agree! Personally I found the insights into the industry some of the most interesting content on KZbin. We got to find out stuff that was generally kept quiet behind the scenes. All the stuff about Ticketmaster, live nation, tour costs .... Give us more of that. Or give us more about your time tour managing 🙂

[@mikecurrier1644]

This. Totally this

[@LauraKnotek]

Same here. I don't even bother with any reaction videos by any people. The only reaction to music that matters to me is my own. I don't need someone else to tell me what I like or dislike. The music industry videos are interesting to me because that's a subject I wouldn't know about otherwise, since I'm not in the music business.

[@DelugeQuebec]

Yup, no disrespect here but its really your input from the inside that make you pop out of the bunch.

[@TomTomson81]

I miss your behind the scene videos here. When you go live on twitch, I usually don't have time. I'm 99% on youtube. I'm always happy when something comes from you here. These don't have to be reactions.

[@TankTheTech]

Right now, I just entered some down time from the road so I'll be at home for a while. But next year I'll be very busy and plan on vlogging A LOT.

[@Fr3ddyM3hrCurry]

Hell yeah I loved those vlogs❤❤.​@@TankTheTech

[@autohmae]

How about a Twtich VOD channel ?

[@DurwoodHicks]

I tend to only watch reaction videos to songs I know. I don't want my first listen be with some dude talking and pausing -- but I absolutely love enjoying a reactors take on a song.

[@Darth_Rapture]

Usually if I don't know the song I'll watch it on youtube first, then watch the reaction. A first time listen can definitely be dampened by the pausing and talking over the music, but I really like the other perspective on it. Plus, I enjoy trying to guess which parts will illicit the best reaction from the content creator reacting to it.

[@jeffhopkins5704]

I stopped watching them after someone claimed they had never heard Paranoid.

[@KeyOfGeebz]

My Metal channel is essentially dead but I still love posting metal music reviews. I did get a comment once that "Metal was getting too negative" so he doesn't watch to many metal videos outside of his own playlist. But I will say, life has spun up the turbo on many people just not hanging out on KZbin as much - also and more so, algorithm changes by YT has been a big change to "reaction" results. Or....... people are just board with me :D

[@TankTheTech]

Yeah, life has changed a lot since people started up channels during the pandemic, so maybe that's a lot of it too.

[@luukspijkman5729]

People rarely say what they actually mean in a public youtube comment. I love your videos man.

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

It might not help your metal channel that it isn't linked on your main channel like your other 3 channels are.

[@ejune0381]

If you did kpop reactions I bet you would get views.

[@j.w.1079]

for me it's the algorithm, I watched your stuff when it was shown to me, for some reason it disappeared from my page.... I think YT is trying to disincentivise reaction content in general

[@AngusJo]

I really love it when channels react to unknown bands. That's how I discovered some of my current favorite bands.

[@maximushaughton2404]

A lot of the problem is YT makes it a popularity contest. Then they give you a reward, the more popular you are, then screw you over by changing the rules, so you have to try harder in the popularity contest, to get the rewards you were getting before, then they screw you over by changing the rules again. And it turns in to a rise and repeat, because you have to chase the numbers. It's no wonder people get burn out. There is a small UK youtuber, who quit, he put up a video stating the reasons, burnout, it had become a full time job, which he did not was, as he already had one, and it was not fun any more. Then 6 month later he came back, as part of him missed it, But he was not going to play YT game any more, he was going to do, want he wanted, when he wanted. And no longer cared about the money from YT. He is still going today, and if a video only get 50 views, he's not bothered, because he's enjoying himself again. There are people out there, myself included, that will watch your videos, because it's you. So I say take a break, stop playing the game, and when/if you come back, do what you want to do, like the small unsigned bands, as there is no point in playing a fixed game, that's going to make you ill in some way, just to feed a big machine that does not care about you, just the money.

[@shaleleech3218]

As an ex Roadie myself I was drawn to your channel by your honest coverage of Blue Ridge and I've been here ever since.

[@ejune0381]

I was watching before but that got me in and the Electric Callboy vlogs were interesting to me.

[@marvomaniac318]

It's really just the way a majority of channels that focus solely on one thing go. There's only so much that can be said and that can be done with one particular subject. People's interests change, both on the content creation and on the consumption side. It's similar to many gaming youtube subgroups and you often can spot particular niches dying out en masse. It happened to Minecraft youtube, WoW youtube, and to many more. As a creator, if you don't branch out at some point you're either gonna burn yourself out or become irrelevant when your audience moves on from your niche and you can't get enough new blood in. With music genres it's obviously different on the latter part than for games due to the difference in 'shelf life' but the overall principle still stands. What's going on in metal youtube rn is by no means unique and the lessons are already known.

[@christiandauz3742]

Nu-Metal should be mixed with other Metal and none Metal subgenres Imagine if Shinedown and Rise Against did an EP with Nu-Metal elements

[@xiaodown]

I mean, Tank, my understanding is you started youtube during the pandemic because you weren't working, because no one was touring and you're a touring tech. Now that people are touring, you have other work to do. So, you're kinda in the situation where you went from one job, to a different job, to now trying to decide if you want to simultaneously do two jobs. A little bit of burnout makes total sense.

[@TankTheTech]

Honestly, I've never really looked at it this way and it's a good point. Thank you for making me look at it from another angle.

[@ShineboxxReacts]

I am still keeping on the grind but it is getting harder for all reactors right now. It sucks I never started during the peak of the pandemic and now I face the lull of the scene. All I can do is try. If it does not work out for me, so be it and on to the next venture. But I will try my HARDEST to make this work as I enjoy the shit out of this so far!! Thanks for including me in the video Tank!!! 🤘

[@bassicly4250]

Why not do something else ? Reactions are lame , be creative.

[@ShineboxxReacts]

@@bassicly4250 I still want to react cause it is what I enjoy doing, but I am expanding my content for sure. Got a eye catching video coming out tomorrow that is not a reaction! Here is hoping it does well for my first ever non reaction topical video!

[@davidpwolfe]

All these videos about burnout and the reaction scene "dying" might finally be the thing that motivates me to make all the other content ideas that I've been putting off trying for years. It definitely feels scary to branch out when people expect a certain thing from you, but at some point, I have to show another side of myself that's not just "reactor". Thanks for always being a positive voice in the scene and for all your insight!

[@HeathenScents]

Not gonna lie, I love just about all your content, but damnit, whenever I see a Tour Vlog come up, that gets me excited the most, I'm definitely big on long form content!

[@marita2g]

Same! I almost only watch long form content now. And keep up to date with some KZbinrs like Tank, callmekris and Matt Horn etc. whether it’s short form or long form from them. But yeah, I’m tired of reals and most short form content. Love long form videos like Tanks vlogs, EC vlogs etc. 😊

[@HeathenScents]

@@marita2g I love to watch a variety of long and short form content, all different kinds as well like music, philosophy, tech, history, comedy, fragrance and so much more! I like a good mixture of fun and informative/educational. Been big on Ryan Holiday & We Got The Chocolates as of late, especially the long form content of theirs! Being a nightshift worker and a parent to a toddler, it's the best way for me to wind down at the end of my day/night! I hope you have a lovely weekend, Marita 😁

[@marita2g]

@@HeathenScents That’s a good mix you got there then! Great to hear it helps you wind down. Cause nightshift and a toddler. Wow! You rock! That’s what I love about it too. I also watch ghost hunting videos. 😂 Got to have some spooky mixed in there. 😂 And some tech talk here too. Thank you. I hope you have a lovely weekend too. 💜

[@SuddenReal]

The problem with making a job out of your hobby is that eventually it becomes a job. And on KZbin there's a lot of behind the scenes stuff that a lot of people overlook, as well as the way KZbin works makes it necessary to work too hard to get a steady paycheck. The problem with reactions is also that you can't explore stuff on your own time. You're kinda forced to stay behind the curve. If it's music or even series or movies, you can't watch it the moment it comes out, you need to make sure you're filming it (which makes it even worse for movies since you can't watch it in theatres). You're basically setting yourself back in order to get paid. I mean, you can't even buy a CD of a band you like, simply because it deprives you of content to react to. It becomes a chore, and that's what kills motivation.

[@maxime_simard]

Related to Nik looking tired, I don't even know where he find the energy to Stream, KZbin, run 1 millions musical project, and just came back of Musicien Mansion 2. The guy is a monster when it comes to creation in general.

[@tristenswenson1828]

I'm looking forward to more content coming. Yes, I do like the reactions, but being somebody who appreciates the "how it's made" process for anything music related, this has become one of my favorite channels.

[@mrj3ckl314]

I will say I've watched your tour vlogs about 10 times in the last month like all 10 vids 10 times each. its made me start learning German with Duolingo and while i do work it relaxes me throughout the day. keep up the good work

[@madsmatras5691]

hey Tank, have you seen the kickstarter that the charismatic voice has setup, for financing more research into how harsh vocals work.

[@goldyloxje]

Immidiately backed that one! She's nearly on the $ goal needed to start!

[@zoeadams2635]

Just pledged!

[@deliathorja442]

I understand it, as a viewer, I am kind of tired. I cannot imagine how tired and pressure on feels to do all those videos.

[@jutzinho3818]

I feel like the metal KZbin scene is moving away from the oversaturated and time consuming reaction content out there. Many channels, yours included, are over it and start to expand into more professional content (Band Interviews, Behind the scenes, podcasts, overviews, News etc.).

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

As a guy with my own KZbin channel, I’m super new to making KZbin, I learned REAL QUICK that GOOD videos are HARD AS FUCK. I don’t have a following, maybe a dozen followers, but even now I feel the “obligation” to make videos. I feel like I have to force myself to go film and edit and post and participate in the comments. I’m a shit editor and I do it all from my phone with zero other gear so my videos kinda stink but I totally see the burnout. I can only imagine. I have a totally unrelated full time job too

[@CPurdiePlays]

Just subbed. I'll have to check out your videos when I get home. I bet you're better than what you give yourself credit for.

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

@@CPurdiePlays thank you!

[@flaminghead1va]

Bro, do yourself a favor & get yourself a PC/laptop. Please dont try to edit on your phone. I would go insane trying that. But good luck & respect 👊

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

@@flaminghead1va I have two laptops, one for work that never leaves me shop (I’m a mechanic full time) and one for everything else at home, neither of which are capable of video editing in any meaningful way. I’m still debating how seriously I want to build my channel, if I ever decide to take it more seriously, I’ll get better equipment for sure. For now, iMovie is well enough

[@5hinydrums]

Before watching the whole video, I do have an opinion. I think there is a general burnout because, again in my opinion, metal today sounds pretty much the same and generic. How many times do we hear metal songs with the same style breakdowns and chugs and vocals. Metal when I was growing up all had distinct styles that you could hear and have different reactions too. You could hear Slipknot sounded like Slipknot, Mudvayne sounded like Mudvayne, SOAD sounded like SOAD, and so on. Now it just mostly feels and sounds the same

[@lja6420]

I work from home and follow about 145 vloggers from every genre there is, and in the last year KZbin is fucking ALL of them over with the algorythm constantly changing....

[@flaminghead1va]

That's crazy. Honestly, the algorthym probably doesn't know what to do with vlog style vids 😬

[@lja6420]

@@flaminghead1vaThey do, As a vlogger you have no control, KZbin is screwing them out of money , a vlogger can make more money from a video that got 10.000 views then one that got 40.000, and there is no explanation cause KZbin is God and makes all the rules... But don't tell you what they are... FUBAR

[@queenbat]

I miss your content, but things evolve and it is totally ok to just do what inspires you. I have seen a lot of new reactors recently, I don’t know how they are doing - but you are right, things are changing.

[@1972cd]

Hey Tank, I just wanted to say I always enjoyed your take and thoughts. You were accessible too. Thanks for the advice back in the day and I am still playing the guitar (just upgraded my guitar this year)

[@skuggensdam13]

I was given the chance to review albums for an online metal magazine. I wasn't paid, but I received a lot of great albums and I was getting some practical writing experience as well. It was 2 reviews per week. 4 albums were reviewed each time then 2 were written about and submitted for publication. It was really cool the first seven months then it wasn't. I ran out of things to say. I was so burned out that I would fall asleep listening to music while trying to review it. I had to walk away even though I didn't want to. I'm able to stay awake now anyway so that's an improvement, lol.

[@Eternal420ninja]

I miss Finn's second channel so much!!

[@Mass-produced]

I think if you're only reacting to videos , it can get pretty boring fast. If you're not able to add anything different or new to a channel, I don't see you lasting. Nic has a lot of different content that relates to metal. I do enjoy your tour vlogs because it's also something different you bring to metal youtube. I love your videos about the bts and music festivals, btw.

[@99bajakid]

I understand this 100% - I have what most people would consider a 'dream job' - it's fun, I love it (most of the time) however it's still mentally and at time emotionally draining as hell. Weekends aren't enough anymore to 'recharge'

[@peaches65835]

Its so much more fun to watch a creator talk about something they're passionate about rather than see them react to something just for the sake of more content. I love watching people talk about almost anything when that person is super passionate and knowledgeable.

[@ghost_to_a_ghost]

I understand it. as a consumer of all forms of music (mostly country music and all XCore's of metal) i don't have much time to even watch this kind of content, anymore because i'm too busy working all day every day to feed myself and pay the bills. it's like we're all running out of time to consume content while keeping our lives in check. i'm glad that you are being open about creating it, Tank. been a fan for years and i will continue to be a fan of your content and I will continue to watch it for as long as your put it out there. shout out to Finn, too. i absolutely understand why he decided to start backing off of content creation. all i want for anyone anywhere is that they are happy doing what they do and if they aren't feeling it much anymore, i want them to be able to drop out of it without people trashing them over it. we all have a life outside of youtube and y'all creators are put under way too much pressure by people who feel like they are entitled to your content. it's absolutely absurd to think that this or that creator owes anything to viewers. y'all don't owe us anything at all. i've always viewed the creators of content i enjoy watching as if they are doing a lot of work for not much gain. to simplify it, i have always considered content creators to be doing a favor for their viewers by putting that content out there. watching burned-out creators is a bummer because it becomes obvious to viewers that the content is being made as a "chore" instead of for "fun!". i'm in full support of creators who decide to take a step back or even quit entirely. I just want everyone to be happy with their life, at the end of the day. Much love to you, Tank! 👊

[@TK_Brainslug]

I love watching reactions, to music videos, movie trailers etc. but man I must say YT search is poop. There is so much hate in the comment sections on YT

[@PizzaBeardParty]

Burnout / fatigue is so real. Seeing that beyond YT as well.

[@benparker1822]

This was very enlightening. I kinda get it, as someone who is an aspiring storyteller. Writing is very time-intensive. So, thanks for putting this up. And, a thought for a potential new idea: Reading aloud snippets of fiction from your fans? I kid.

[@alexlief2072]

I agree with what had been said; however with Elizabeth zharoff, I wouldn't necessarily call her a reactor, still a content creator. How she creates her content is interesting as she talks about the voice and how the singer performed. It's from her own unique perspective as an opera singer, plus doing a paper on harsh vocals, realised videos on the vocals of Will Ramos.

[@TankTheTech]

Absolutely. And Elizabeth and Kirk do a fantastic job with the channel. Keep in mind, it's their full time job. KZbin at this point is not mine. I have no idea where this channel would be at now if I had never gone back out on tour and put 100% of my time into it like I did when I first started it. As big as hers? Most likely not, but you get the point, hopefully.

[@bhbuzzco7719]

Honestly there is no mystery or originality because the millions of music related KZbinrs beat this dead horse to death….. its like the same stuff, music is released, got the reactors and reviewers, then covers just the same scripts over and over, so not only is people listening to the songs and albums, they get a million youtubers spewing the same 💩 about them causing the magic to fade quickly. Then the gear review side is even worse because it comes out and just everyone is talking about the same thing for weeks which to me is so not genuine because almost all the time they were given or paid to say stuff, just to clarify, not all but most…. This has been going on for years! I love heavy music and will continue to, but i find just going back to discovering these new bands and artists without all of the “recommendations” at least preserves the magic, mystery, and excitement of it….. youtubers would like to think they are helping the scene but they honestly drained it dry, for their benefit

[@bhbuzzco7719]

Another follow up i actively unsubscribed to alot of these youtubers. I want the scene to thrive again on its own not beaten to the ground like it has. I suggest folks do the same. Unless its the actual band or artist from said band, i am not interested. Suggest these music youtubers start being actual musicians and contribute to the art not bastardize it

[@johapunkt3053]

So, I guess LP has done creators a solid then by reappearing on the surface, announcing a world tour AND a new album.

[@TankTheTech]

But their publisher is blocking and striking most content creators' reaction videos, soooo... Haha

[@bschuss1]

@@TankTheTech and as much as I love those guys, I feel like they really want themselves to be the only ones right now putting videos about it out there. The interview with Zane (great btw!), the stream, the shorts, etc.; hope in the next couple of days the content creators get some breathing room making content about it.

[@johapunkt3053]

@@TankTheTech Oof, well, that sucks! That said, I'm beyond stoked they're actually playing Hamburg! Def trying to get tix for that one. I listened to "The Emptiness Machine" as soon as I got wind of them doing a comeback and I liked it. Emily's doing good harsh vocals, not too perfect though, so it really matches with the old LP energy. There's also a male vocalist in the song and I don't know if it's Mike actually singing, but it matches well and I'd not be mad if it stayed that way.

[@Keyleey]

​@@TankTheTech But there is the follow-up to "Is Linkin Park Really Touring without Chester"

[@TankTheTech]

100%. Hahaha

[@calebstahl2215]

I started watching your channel around when you started doing the music industry videos, and that’s what I stayed for, and now I’m here for all (or most) of the content.

[@tho_she_be_but_litl]

You called this a "lazy" piece of content, but wouldn't one also be able to argue that it's efficient? Reacting to others' reactions feels the same as reacting to songs and music videos, in the sense that they are both based on someone else's content, so I fail to see the difference, and I see no problem with it. And regarding creating content from Twitch streams... Why not kill two birds with one stone? I think it's smart. And yes, I realize that intro was self-depreciating humor, and I read way too much into it. 😆

[@SarahBurrows1989]

I found your channel from you talking about touring as I find real love stories interesting, learning what gets done behind the scenes etc. I love your channel

[@vallanv]

Idea for a format - Tank The Chat - You occasionally chat with techs, TMs, LDs etc... about what they do and how they got into it.

[@Odersten]

Do what your heart tells you to do. Don´t burn out. I found your channel when you did the reactions on the music industry and got hooked.

[@MacBlackCat]

Honestly I just love that you upload whatever you want, I just love your takes on things & the amazing backstage vlogs

[@livierae95]

I don't think I'm in the minority when I say I LOVED your vlogs. It was so cool to get to see how everything comes together at a concert. I've also always appreciated your insight on everything music industry related. It really sucks that KZbin only promotes the big creators, and I think we all understand how it would get exhausting for smaller channels.

[@Ubersmo]

The behind the scenes content is what I enjoy the most. I've been going to concerts for 20 years and understanding how tours are put together, learning about gear, and hearing about the challenges bands face is fascinating

[@msellenandrea]

I hope you find things that are fun again!

[@KitteyWolf]

I won't lie Tank... i've kinda stopped watching your react content, but with the vlogs, and the industry talk, i've been absolutely eating them up.

[@lollirotzombie3805]

I'll take anything you're willing to throw at us Tank. Quite frankly, I love when you pull out the lesser known bands and give me something new to listen to. Same goes for when you bring up smaller bands I've heard of because it makes my heart happy that they're getting their name out there. While I don't care about drama and feuds and the like, I do appreciate you bringing us current topics about what's going on in the industry, and being real about it, and giving us like-minded people a place to come together and discuss current events. I know a while back you did a video about Rooler and hardstyle and mentioned maybe getting creative and dipping your toes into hardstyle yourself; I know you're a busy dude, but I'd be interested to see if you've taken that any further and if we can expect TanktheTekkno anytime soon. Just my 2 cents! Or you know, whatever opinions go for on KZbin nowadays. Much love and mad respect.

[@ookamifuyu]

The thing that got me interessted was initially reactions, but specifically because of the gear talk. Same with Charismatic voice and her analysis and her vocal knowledge. I have looked at other reactors, but when they're really just reacting and don't really have anything to add, they just bore me. That's also why i stick around for the vlogs and industry talk, it's a cool insight to something i know nothing about. And i understand that at some point, everything that can be said about the gear, has been said.

[@officialHEL]

I know this isn't the topic but since you mentioned Nightwish fans I just wanted to say this: All the hateful things said or done (like reporting videos) is exclusively done by so called Nightwish Army, this cult-like mentality hub of regional groups who bring loads of views, only to reactors who only glorify Floor and Tuomas etc. They are not true representatives of Nightwish fans. They probably have more hate towards Tarja than Amy Lee. I know you're not the biggest Evanescence fan, lol, but I honestly don't think Floor needs any quality boost by talking shit about others. And not just talking... the NW Army reported many Evanescence reactions as harmful or dangerous content, saying the song gave them suicidal thoughts. It's not funny. They pollute genuine reactions and give those very few reactors who aren't their puppets, so much trouble. They aren't the only ones of course. Between the fandom cults and metal gate-keepers, reactions are simply doomed. One side demands blind worship, the other will hardly admit any new music is worth mentioning. But, even that is acceptable as long as you don't go into borderline illegal defamatory rants. Apologies for this digression, but I consider myself also a Nightwish fan, and I don't like when NW Army speaks for all. I have one last thing to say, Floor had ample opportunities to say something to the Army over their behavior online, asked even by "regular" fans, and nothing. Not a word. Maria Brink and Lzzy Hale would've said something. Why I have utmost respect for them.

[@perlundgren7797]

What's the Amy Lee/Evanescence thing about? The only thing I can find is her saying in some old interview that she doesn't really listen to Nightwish.

[@officialHEL]

@@perlundgren7797 It's not about that, but their constant trashing of any Amy/Ev reaction.

[@perlundgren7797]

@@officialHEL Yeah, but why? I assumed something must have happened that made them start doing that.

[@officialHEL]

@perlundgren7797 Reactors 'daring' to mention Amy and Floor in the same sentence, or god forbid compare them. Never happened during Tarja or Anette days. So, I don't know what irked them. They do the same to fellow Tarja fans. 🤷‍♂️

[@perlundgren7797]

@@officialHEL Oh, okay. That's...one way to be a fan, I guess. 🙃 Yeah, I was around in the Tarja days but haven't really kept up since Dark Passion Play, so I'm completely out of the loop with how the fandom has developed since.

[@KLynn58]

I ended up on your channel last year via a reaction, but I stayed because you taught me whole bunch of stuff I never knew I wanted to learn. When you started doing more music journalism type content, that sealed it. You have a completely fascinating, rare, and unique knowledge of the industry. Your channel has a ton of value, and I couldn’t care less if you ever do a reaction video. Keep doing the great stuff you’re doing!

[@maggie_galle7651]

transitioning to different content with more variation was the best move you could've made. I've been here since you started your channel basically, and it was a nice surprise seeing you do other stuff than just your normal reactions. i'm not so much a gear person or anything, but it's been nice to learn anyway. and now with your video's about the inner workings of "the industry", that's really interesting dude! i've really learnt a lot through your video's. thank you so much for that! truly appreciate the time and work you put into your content.

[@jessel3621]

KZbin just makes it too much of a pain for music reactors to make money.

[@paulhancock]

It's just the nature of both content creation and music in general isn't it... It's all fashion and when that trend changes, as a content creator (or business of any kind) you also have to change with trends or you'll become obsolete or a tiny niche. Metal KZbin has been riding a wave and we all love it, but things have probably reached saturation point and it will absolutely die off a little, then likely come back again in a few years. Your channel is about Tank, not just metal and that's key. You have a loyal audience and they'll stick with you regardless of if/how you pivot in your content to maintain channel growth. I really appreciate and respect the fact you're actually IN the industry and can give professional insight which 99.9% of reactors can't. I admit to being a snob with reactors and content creators, I need to know what that person is doing/has done in their life to speak with authority and think they should be heard and taken seriously. You're a great guy, a credible voice and source of info and opinion so you're stuck with me I'm afraid!

[@Stogz]

I only like reactions when someone has expertise to share. Your channel was always worth listening to in order to hear feedback on gear and the touring culture. Agree on the comment that some viewers only follow bands they like and get mad if you say anything negative. That sucks and means you guys cannot be honest on how you feel.

[@lippi2171]

9:10 Finn Mckenty is smart. There was a couple of months where I bingewatched his videos and his opinions are pretty consistent and he explains them well. Underrated and overhated dude

[@Sparkmovement]

Nah. I would love the chance to be face to face with him. That moron has the audicity to say "Ronnie Radke isn't trans, because if he was, I wouldn't make a video about him" which was said.... LITERALLY DURING A VIDEO ABOUT RONNIE RADKE.

[@solarwinds9363]

Agreed,I might not always agree with Finn on everything but I always appreciate his insights. Like Tank, he's got experiences and professional knowledge that a lot of viewers don't have and that makes it worthwhile.

[@deadromance667]

While I discovered you from your reaction content, the reason I stayed is your industry insight stuff. Everyone with a cam and an opinion can do reactions, but your insights are kinda unique

[@sannyjohnsen2540]

I have to admit , that I started following U , some years ago , because of Ur FIR reactions ( during covid , when Twitch also was hyped ) That being said , I still watch ur content , cause , I like Ur stories , about touring with dif bands , and how it is to be a roadie , and not just reactions . Keep it up , Ur doing a good job .

[@TimekillofPK]

I like your videos. I'm even a longtime Nightwish fan and I completely agree with your take on that last Nightwish video. Also, I love the idea of you checking out new/indie/unsigned bands because you could be the reason I find new bands to get excited about. This is your channel and what you decide to do is ultimately up to you. Keep doing what you do

[@W3STY99]

It’s your channel Tank. I’ll still be subbed whether you release a reaction video or a Behind The Scenes video with a certain band you tour with. Your content is always entertaining. 😊

[@BlackToof]

I had not seen a video of your in over 2 months, you just didnt pop up in my feed and today I remembered you.

[@OhrionReacts]

Great video, homie, always! 🫡🔥

[@TankTheTech]

😘

[@RickardRehnberg]

Hundreds of bands realizes metal videos every week. If one only look for a few bands then maybe the scene is burning out. But there is so much more metal out there. If one look for it. Different metal.

[@ibuy2manymovies]

More tour stories! I could listen to you talk about behind the scenes stuff for hours. Would love to know why a band like Powerwolf would come here to America to play for 2,000 people when they could do 8-12,000 in Europe. How is it profitable and worth their time?

[@marita2g]

Specially when the Visum payment thingy has gone up 250% in America! Rikard from Eleine talked about this the other day on stream. That’s why they can’t go to America on tour now. It’s too expensive.

[@ashelfishisttortle]

Metalcore* KZbin is dying out. There are plenty of metal channels that I fully enjoy. Like Crustbag 🤘🏼

[@SilviaAfurisita]

Crustbag shout-out! I think what's so nice about his channel is that he (still) has that fresh energy for his content that feels like "old KZbin", love to see it!

[@Addy1987]

I take spurts on when i like watching music reactions. I see some song from a band i'm interested in and i'll watch reactions from certain creators i respect the opinion of. The market is super saturated of reactors. Sometimes i'll see you guys reacting to something i don't know and i'll check it out. I learned to know new artists through you guys. Thank you for introducing Electric Callboy to me and other bands i follow now.

[@jwarren462]

Have to say, I love your honesty here, Tank. Also, I truly enjoyed your video content where you dove deep inside the music industry. Always found those videos to be interesting and fascinating.

[@gabrielkulkampeyng2857]

Dude, I loved your vlogs from the tours...I hope you keep on making this type of content

[@jacobwalters]

At the end of the day, Metal and Punk genres just aren't as profitable. Also, eventually people like listening to other genres, metal wears people out. What needs to change is the music itself, innovation brings ingenuity.

[@samcrorie]

Just my opinion but I never get tired of metal... If I like it, I like it. Perhaps it's the music industry and the powers that be that need to change. Many of the more successful bands do tend to be unique in some form or they have their own style and sound.

[@DavidMiller-dt8mx]

I really think metal is more innovative more than ever before. I grew up on the darker songs of Sabbath, and now there's doom, sludge, stoner, and lots of subcategories. I got into prog rock, and now metal is the most progressive genre. For a while, I was deep into industrial, but there's industrial metal, and some metal offers a harshness I haven't run across since early Neubauten.

[@ashelfishisttortle]

Funny cause punk and metal were never meant to be profitable from the beginning.

[@DavidMiller-dt8mx]

@@ashelfishisttortle Black Sabbath never wanted to pay their bills? Didn't want to eat, or live in a house? Source, please!

[@ashelfishisttortle]

@@DavidMiller-dt8mx did Black Sabbath end up big? Yes But let’s not pretend they were doing it for the money. They were hated by almost everyone, while loved by a niche crowd. Did Fugazi want to sell out? Also everyone knows that most artists don’t make s**t. Especially not in metal or punk. Very few have made it big

[@kympeplau1635]

Possible interesting fact for you: when I first came to your channel, it was because of the mass at one of the festivals. I can’t remember the name of it now sorry. But it was the one that they allegedly closed for the weather because it was a big storm the day before you were even there I think. That was with Electric Callboy and everything went wrong. I’m sure you remember which one it is. Anyway, since my son was going to a festival here in Florida the Rockville festival I asked him about that and he said yeah that one was a real big mess, even though he hadn’t gone there.but he said that Rockville has always been really good and very organized. I don’t worry about him in the festivals anyway because he knows what he’s doing. But I had just been curious about the whole thing. Festivals weren’t that complicated in my day. After that, it was your behind-the-scenes stuff with Electric Callboy in Europe. And that actually got me interested in them. So I thank you.

[@glitter_bombed]

Blue Ridge Rock Fest. I was there that Friday and it was as bad as everyone says. 🫠

[@mechanicat23]

Thank you, Tank. Your channel during the pandemic, and much after, was an oasis in my day. If I meet you in real life, I’d like to buy you a beer. Just a note, I personally enjoyed your reactions to the J-rock bands. Thank you for all of it though.

[@tfwordschannel]

I enjoy the music industry talks, but I like most of the stuff you put out. The vlogs are cool too, since I like watching what goes on. I'll have to get to posting videos on my channel again real soon. Thanks for all that you do regardless.

[@galacticcannibl1966]

As Tenacious D says, "you can't kill the metal. The metal will live on"

[@kristoferbochat]

Don't go anywhere. I do wish you would do more tour stuff. It was a lot of fun watching behind the scenes and feeling part of it. Also, your you tube sponsorship has it nailed to start the video they did a full play through or Ratatata and then halfway did PowerNerd in full.

[@JannAsheNemophilaFan]

Your channel has always been great. Always great insight on gear, stage, production. And thoughts on songs, bands reacting to. Japanese Metal is growing leaps and bounds. Great albums out this year. Bridear, Lovebites, Nemophila. Hagane EP Life goes on gave me more drive and inspiration, in June, then any record ever for me. After I lost my mother, and a friend in February, march. One of best records ever for me, and I’m 56. Hagane song Hero Time, Sakura writes and plays a thrash style riff, while drummer Junna is playing a Speed, Power metal drive.

[@x666xIronMaiden]

I feel for you man. With how fast your channel had grown, it would’ve added a lot of pressure to put out content since it became your main income. I also started to feel like it was a job and had to motivate myself just to make videos when I stepped away a few years ago. My channel never got huge so it didn’t really affect anything if I stopped so I can’t imagine how it felt for you to want to switch from reactions to the content you wanted to do so you could have fun doing this and not worrying about if it would pay off or not. I’m always happy to see the channel evolve and no matter what content you do I’m always interested.

[@justind67]

I've liked and followed tanks content for a long time. I've had so much fun discovering new music with him or waiting to see how he'd react to songs I like. Seeing him out on tour when I saw EC was a really cool experience. The thing I'm sick of, and this is NOT specific to tank alone, is content creators complaining about burnout. Its painfully repetitive and it happens every... single... time. Find a content creator, follow them, enjoy the content and then after enough time they put out a video or MULTIPLE videos about how burned out they are or how not fun it is anymore. I think its past time for anyone going into content creation to understand *going in* that at some point they'll get tired of it, expect it and when it happens just choose NOT to put out another video about how tired they are of it. Its 2024 now, this is the reality of being a CC. This is the reality of a job in content creation. I'm tired of my job every single day, most people are. Maybe content creation was NEVER a way to financially support yourself forever. Maybe it was only ever a part time gig. You have to choose. Make a video for fun and enjoyment or pump content for revenue. You can do both but once its more work than fun then its time to find another way to monetize yourself and just go back to doing videos for fun and enjoyment without complaining about the algorithm. Love ya Tank, hope you can find some time and motivation to give us some new reactions when it suits you.

[@jedisparky]

The behind the scenes in the rock business is some of my favorite stuff from you.

[@drumaddict89]

10:50 i so hope you are right! this reaction scene has to come to an end finally ...

[@krissyv2046]

100% agree. Constructive, intelligent discussions about the music industry, some behind the scenes touring stuff that are actually fun, interesting and educational (young ppl starting to understand that the variety of jobs available in music, entertainment, touring sectors) is your niche. Quality over quantity, don’t worry about the algorithm- subscribed viewers will continue to watch your channel. Happy to wait weeks for new content from your channel. Also, if the current subscriber nr is enough to pay the bills then why worry about "further growth"? If it the current status has the right balance of effort-reward, then don't bother - you are where you wanted to be. Enjoy the happy middle ground :)

[@NPK476]

I think I've only watched 2 or 3 of your reactions, I'm here for the tech stuff, how shit works on a tour and a peek behind the curtain of life on the road.

[@AyyFuji]

Thank you for giving us as viewers an understanding of what it’s like as a content creator, I personally love the irl stuff, not because I’m obsessed with it, but it’s just nice to understand it on a more human level.

[@Juras1mo]

These kind of videos are cool! I like the inside stuff you're breaking down and though i'm not watching your every video i still find them useful. I think reaction sciene is down cuz people are tired from them. Also there are many fanboys (me) who watch only certain band reactions and you can't really get everyone together in this segment of youtube. I watch some other guys who make music related content with similarities in songs, rip-offs, band histories etc. Your roadie backstage stuff is just mind blowing!

[@KingElmo83]

I enjoy every content you make and I‘m not mad if you don’t upload regularly. You have a job, a family a real life and those things, especially family, are more important. Do what makes you happy!

[@oldmanmetaldude]

It's almost comforting to know that I am not the only one going through burnout. I went from posting 30+ videos a month to only a few in the last month. I try to keep my videos positive and focus on the good, but I actually canned 2 videos because, watching them back, I had let a negative tone infect them, so decided to take a step back for a little while

[@katariinakeisari8178]

I love the youtube videos, don't have twitch, so I'm looking forward to more of those again. 🙂If you find what makes your soul sing again, I hope to be able to enjoy it on here as well. When you are really enjoying what you do, it just reaches through the screen to your viewers, that's amazing to see!

[@blitzofchaosgaming6737]

I don't think the metal community is burning out, I think the creators that started because it was the pandemic are learning that the pandemic is over. They got hooked in to forgetting that was why they started. Because they couldn't do other things. Now they can, so of course it isn't as fun compared to the stuff they wanted to do but couldn't.

[@johnwooldridge4612]

I love your behind the scenes industry stuff tank, you give insights no one else does and tell us how things really work. I’ve never watched a reaction video ever

[@TheRMJQandA]

its funny how i started watching you about a year ago, about the time u switched your content up bud, i like these type of videos, i dont even watch reactions to metal anymore. theyre all the same, nic even mentioned he milked those ones, like cmon. Im here for hot takes, recent stories/drama, and everything in between. Stay true and original to yourself thats the reason i am here, im sure as many others

[@mentaldebris]

Quite a few of the content creators I've subscribed to who started their channels during COVID are shutting down, taking a break, or handing it off the others. Life is coming back full force after the pandemic. Fishing for clicks instead of doing what content you really want to do sounds draining. Pressure to create instead of a desire to create is never fun. I can't blame creators for taking a hiatus for as long as they need to recharge or reinvent. Or even stake out a offline life in the world if that's where their heart takes them. Life's too short. To everything - turn, turn, turn There is a season - turn, turn, turn And a time to every purpose under heaven -The Byrds I'll watch your content here, whatever is it because your voice and your experiences in the music industry are not something I would get to hear otherwise.

[@Rab1dllama]

Man, I was getting worried that I hadn’t seen Theories Of Emptiness up on your wall, but I finally realized it’s hiding behind your shoulder.

[@franciscocolin2008]

The Pandemic Bands: Immortal - Lorna Shore, Holy Roller - Spiritbox, Pisces - Jinjer, Electric Callboy - We got the Moves, Demolation - Slaughter to Prevail

[@griesi31]

Hi Tank, I have to admit that I love your KZbin content, I startet with the music reactions but also loved to see your other stuff. Because you talk about stuff you know well and care about and in a good manner and its always interesting and informative. On top of all that you have this great cross over with EC which is just a great story and loved to watch all the things about your work and friendship with them. So after saying that I hope you go on with creating content, but things change in live and I can understand, if you decide to stop it to concentrate on Real live 😊 About new stuff to do: maybe ask your follower about ideas what they want to see from you, perhaps someone comes up with a great idea 😊 I personaly would love to see more of your interviews because you all of this stuff was highly interesting

[@xtrafe5953]

12:28 I'm sorry I jumped when I thought Tank become Galactic Criminal in a split second. Lol

[@helheimx]

I love the Vlogs from tour and the industri stuff, and you make both accessible

[@HeavyDebriefings]

Was on board till hearing that only covering the biggest bands is worth making content for. I've been at this 13 years, almost a thousand interviews in my career, countless album reviews with 351 this year alone. I don't care if I get 1 view, 100 views, 1000 views or a million views; I'm only going to make content I want to do. I'm not going to cover stuff I don't care about like drama, dirty laundry, negativity, or covering music I don't like. If your goal is to be the biggest *insert style* youtuber, unless your heart is into sensationalism, engagementbaiting, trend hopping" you're going to burn yourself out as you're doing stuff you don't want to do. And not covering small bands? Fine, don't. I and others will. I have the passion for it and if it helps them just that much more, that's what matters to me. Also this is clearly about money as you keep bringing it up. It's about the engagement, the sensationalism as that what sells. If you truly didn't care about the money aspect, while the transparency is nice, it's not a driving force for anyone other than trying to make it a job or a side gig. I got 1K views on my videos today and that improved my day immensely. I coveted what I want to cover and some checked it out. Anything more than that should be a bonus, not a requirement.

[@TankTheTech]

And that's awesome that you're enjoying what you're doing. If at the end of the day you're happy, that's all that matters. I never said I wasn't into covering smaller bands, I said the sad reality is that most viewers do not care, and you can see it in the numbers. For me, it's not all about the money on KZbin because I'm also touring full time and make income there; but if you want to keep your channel relevant, you have to make content that your viewers want to watch, and you have to have content that is going to be engaging that the algorithm will push. IF, that is, you are trying to grow your channel, which I am. For me, if I didn't care about my channel growing at all, then why even have one? I started during the pandemic and have had a blast doing it, and while I don't devote my full time to it anymore, I still want to do it and I want the channel to grow, so that maybe some day I CAN feature all those small bands and people will actually watch. The proof is in the numbers. What I'm about to say may super butthole-ish but I PROMISE you I don't mean it to be... You said you've been at this for 13 years, and you only want to do what you want to do, including covering smaller bands. You have 1k subscribers. THAT, right there, proves that if you want your channel to grow, you have to at least consider making the content that the viewers want, and not the content that you want. And that creates a nasty balance at times, and is kinda the sucky hard truth of content. I do only create the content I want to at this point, but at the same time, I have to consider what the viewers are going to actually watch, at least in my case because I'm actually trying to grow my channel. Going back to you, if you're stoked on your content and it's fulfilling, and you don't care about the numbers, then that's awesome and that's all that matters.

[@HeavyDebriefings]

I guess I just don't have it in me to phone it in. I know some can, some can create drama and controversy over something they don't care about so it doesn't affect then, I'm nit that guy. When I interview a band, I couldn't care less about the drama, dirty laundry, etc. I want to have a good conversation with them. Make them happy they spent time talking to me. I'll get the occasional blabbermouth article covering an interview I did, and I'm grateful when it happens when there's new eyes on what I do but I didn't put in the clickbait to get it to happen, nor do I want to. I leave that to the metal dirtsheet channels. Which again goes back to what I'm saying, you have to want to give what the lowest common denominator wants (which is 9/10 times controversy) and I have never wanted to be known for that. I want to show people good heavy and heavy adjacent music and when an interview opportunity comes up, I take full advantage of it because whomever does stumble on my stuff enjoys it. I rarely get shit talking comments, it's almost all praise. That means more to me than a toxic comment section. I know I'll never be as big as you or others, while I do similar, I also do something different for those that want it. And hey, I have more subscribers than my hometown, that was the only goal I had youtube wise. Otherwise, I've gotten to talk to almost all my musical heroes. Just 3 left in the bucket list. I'm creatively satisfied and those that check my stuff are as well, even if not in the tens of thousands or more of views. Which I bring up again. It's between being creatively happy and making money. It's not often you can do both and when you can, you made it. But the more that you take compromises and do videos you don't care about, that's how burnout and feeling unfulfilled happens. If the money is worth it, cool, but that means you're in it for the money. And to go back to it again with my original first point. No one knows what band is going to blow up, so why not support what you enjoy? You could be the one that breaks them into the next level. And you specifically have the audience and respect to make that happen. Showing off one lesser known band could easily help skyrocket them. It just takes one person. Am I out of touch? Maybe, possibly, probably. But I get to talk to my musical heroes, I get shown off in the album critic reviews that bands put together when a new release is out and I am creatively happy. I probably suck at marketing what I do as well, but I do believe there is an audience for what I do and I gain subscribers every week. I wouldn't trade talking about what I think is an incredible band to cover a band I have no interest in, but fake it for views for anything. You got the numbers, do what you actually want to do.

[@aomukai]

I'm an author and feel like this with writing. Wrote 4 books, then had to take a months long break. Picked it up again and wrote 2 more, but had to rest a bit (read: months) again. That's just how it works. Sometimes you need to recharge.

[@trai13rtrash]

Videos like this, and the "behind the scenes " stuff is why I watch.

[@rebekahcarter8120]

Love Finn & Nik. And you! The 3 of y'all are my favorite KZbinrs. But I can definitely see why people are getting burnt out.... By the way, I think all 3 of you are very smart.

[@DavidMiller-dt8mx]

I'm sitting here thinking that I don't remember the last time I didn't watch a video of yours when they came up. I really like Nik - he's introduced me to so much - but you are always talking about something that catches my attention. I don't sub to a lot (I do watch a ton of videos), but you've earned a sub from me. You don't have to put out daily videos, or even weekly, as long as you keep having the kind of quality I enjoy. I'm an old metalhead - got into metal in my teens, back in the 70s, but fell out of it with hair metal. It was Slipknot that dragged me back in, with their first album. I guess I'm a little out of the loop in my 60s, but not so badly since I discovered Nik and you. Thanks!