The Most BRUTAL GROOVES I've Never Heard. Until Now.

[@jjcul]

"I don't know what is going on here" is actually a great way to describe a knocked loose show

[@marceldiaz4865]

💯💯💯

[@taylorzen1]

i love seeing people not from the scene get excited about hardcore music. its so cool.

[@supremexruler]

This. Feel like I’m hearing it for the first time, too

[@kidneystonermusic]

It's the absolute coolest, I can't get enough of how everyone reacts to Bryan for the first time lol

[@shogekimura]

i might get shit on for this but his vocals always remind me of Bannon

[@docbp87]

​@@shogekimurayou aren't wrong

[@0SQUARESINMYO]

They remind me of a 14 year old boys talent show vocals But I still enjoy Knocked Loose

[@Dave-vu3yn]

“I’m sorry for stopping and starting, but I’m not”. Never change mate.

[@smesple]

I HATED knocked Loose until I saw them live. Bryans vocals were like fingernails on a chalkboard. Then it hit me... he isn't trying to "sound" like anyone. He sounds like Bryan. Huge respect for just doing what you do and not trying to pretend to be something else.

[@willthomas7666]

I was good friends with Bryan since middle school it’s kinda crazy seeing how far they’ve come

[@jasonfitzgerald90]

That’s where I am right now. His vocals kill me.

[@smesple]

@@jasonfitzgerald90 I hear ya bro. It took me a while +seeing them live and watching podcasts lol. Somewhere along the line I gained respect for him just sounding like him.

[@gamecock2465]

The music is great but bros voice is hilarious.

[@anakinchosen1]

Brian’s vocals make me feel stretched, but in a good way. Hard to explain but it’s delicious

[@williamvangurp7696]

Seeing a professional instrumentalists’ ice cold reaction to this absolute masterpiece of an opening song off this ep.. that was gold

[@tylerphillips1889]

EVERY TIME I DIE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO HEAR. Super groovy and riff city.

[@Yourmomgoestocollege87]

Yes!

[@kdm704]

And now Better Lovers too!

[@antoniothenatural]

Never in my past 16 year old selfs mind did I EVER think I'd see Knocked Loose on a KZbin page like this... like I always knew them as some small harcore band in the scene. Didn't know until today this many people knew of them! Fuckin love it!

[@pridemizzle1565]

They’re pretty big now

[@snowedmochii]

They just rocked Coachella's crowds!

[@toastyboie]

Especially since they just played for Coachella. It’s awesome how mainstream it’s becoming

[@Leeterthanthou]

ohhh my sweet summer child.....

[@ryandonavon7451]

Im 42, and I have lost touch with the music scene over the years. But like you I grew up with all the oldies, but Im not too stuck in my ways to appreciate talent. I gotta say, these guys are something special. Their animated EP was a masterpiece! Im so addicted I have started to annoy my wife! I hope these guys get the recognition they deserve, and it seems to be going that way for them! arf! arf!

[@BowlingWolf855]

I like how when he paused at 2:36 the dude jumping off stage was straight parallel to the ground 😂

[@brandonswinson3033]

Dog this has me crying I didn’t even catch that 😂😂

[@sm8832]

when dude points and goes "YES" I literally screamed.

[@christophersmart8067]

Norma Jean used the dissonant two note chord heavily in their album Bless the Martyr Kiss the Child. One of the best albums of all time

[@mr.steinhaus6014]

Memphis will be laid to waste, to be specific 😎😎

[@galaxydrifter1165]

Kinda why I stopped following NJ and went more towards the chariot

[@Tillavonb]

Long live

[@mattgorey]

Long live.

[@ph0kused]

Word.

[@smesple]

I need friends in my life that nerd out on music like this... at 47 it's not easy. Great Vid, love the energy. My fav KL is Still I Wander south... Gnarly groove.

[@ladygeorge505]

"IVE SPENT SOO MUCH OF MY LIFE..... TRYING TO GET OUT.. AND STILL I WANDER SOUTH"!!!

[@777RAD777]

So, I went to school for audio engineering/music production, and it's part of how I make a living these days. Here's how most of these incredible live mixes happen: They record the mics/DIs into a DAW, straight from the mixing board at the show. After they record, someone does a mix of the show to be able to hear the performance in the most epic way possible. It includes the normal stuff: eliminating mic bleed, levels, EQ, compression, time-based effects, etc. They don't usually "doctor" any performances though, especially with a band like this where there aren't any clean vocals to use pitch correction on. Knocked Loose truly is this good live.

[@KrisHuber]

I got my start in hardcore bands and the fact that Knocked Loose is getting such a broad scope of audience now really gives me hope. Gotta see you dive deeper into Gojira if you want the groove, I promise you won't be disappointed!

[@Ghostweaver]

glad someone else mentioned Gojira!

[@vladtheinhaler8940]

I actually seen Knocked Loose open for Gojira earlier this year in Asheville.

[@heavyippo4544]

@@vladtheinhaler8940 how was that?!?! Sounds amazing

[@jessebeeghly3608]

Oh yes Gojira is the epitome of doing so much but doing it right. The pick scrapes, the tapping, the breakdowns, the harmonized guitar riffs, the time signature changes etc… They do sooooo much in each song and somehow always tie it all together and it works perfectly.

[@johnlilley9363]

Was expecting a different vocal tone based on the instrumental tones. Gotta appreciate a vocalist who can do this repeatedly without blowing out their vocal chords, I suppose there is an art to it

[@xVibur]

Their live shows are beyond crazy and sounds exactly like this. They are the absolute greatest opening band of all time. I’ve seen so many bands but this one brings crazy energy.

[@JebJester]

I think it's Meshuggah that introduced that dissonant siren-esque guitar lead during breakdowns. Makes me think of Future breed machine. And the decadently brutal 43% burnt by Dillinger Escape Plan.

[@Guitargate]

Yes. Meshuggah for SURE.

[@jhalagan]

@@Guitargate Have you seen: 2am at Dennys?

[@demoncleaner80]

Yep, I instantly thought of Future Breed Machine. So glad I got to see them play it live back in 2002 before their catalog got huge after like 10 albums later lol

[@trin9264]

My boyfriend took me to my first meshuggah show in October and it was so amazing. I can’t wait to see them again lol

[@kyp_hxc]

Sepultura came to my mind

[@iarebaboon84]

you actually explain thoughts/process. i like that.

[@AthleticPreparation]

Your passion and nerdiness is contageous - I love how much you love it

[@nine__four]

Wasn’t a Knocked Loose fan until I saw this concert footage. Absolute fun to see your reaction and love your breakdown of the elements of this opener! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@mpmassacre91]

They sound that great live seeing them in a small venue is amazing. I love how the crowd stage dives its fun

[@allentastic]

This rules. K//L is one of the best bands I’ve ever seen live and I saw Dillinger 11 times. They sound just like this live, btw.

[@ish474]

so I mentored a kid for 5 years and got introduced to all of these bands. Slaughter To Prevail and August Burns Red are two of my favorites. The coolest thing was getting to go to concerts where the median age was 15. Seeing kids see their favorite bands for the first time and watching them lose their minds reminded me how that used to feel when my knees worked and gas money was all I needed to get through the week

[@rocioiribe5841]

Shit isn't that the truth lol 🤘

[@Guitargate]

15! Love it.

[@gibsonboy54]

@@Guitargate pleasssseeee do an august burns red song! they are my favorite band! been listening to them for 15 years now

[@Njigglesworth]

Marianas Trench by August burns red is absolutely filthy

[@daviddr115111]

I'm from the 2000s pop punk, metalcore and deathcore Era and I felt this

[@JazerMedia]

Michael, you've been spoiling us metal nerds with these recent uploads. Thank you! Love your content, it helps me discover other great artists outside of metal and that's always good for a music diet.

[@calebbliss8626]

I saw Knocked Loose live on Halloween last year and they sounded this good. I will say part of how their live mix is so good is because they use digital amp modelers for the house mix bit they also use real amps for stage sound so what you’re hearing is probably a mix of both

[@govs213]

Damn Michael you are killing it recently with the videos. I didn’t watch a video of yours for roughly a month but I couldn’t keep away from these last 6 videos you’ve put out. Really digging the heavier vibes… thanks for what you do.

[@handzmcgee]

What you said about "sometimes the lyrics/lead/drums/etc takes you away" is something I needed to hear. There are songs in genres I don't typically follow that steal my interest because of exactly what you just said, and now I have a way of putting it in words.

[@billstowing9942]

I have been listening to Nothingface for probably 20+ years. Thank you for mentioning them!

[@joshuafunk9438]

The best description of the band is that they’re a blend of the 90s/00s industrial noise sound, grooves of djent, and the technical skill of modern metal. The vocals and sound are not for everyone. But that industrial/punk sound shines so hard as a core component

[@joshuafunk9438]

The initial grasp to fear factory was a phenomenal connection. Fear factory, devil driver, sepultura,meshugga, mushroomhead, soulfly, static x, white zombie, tool, and so many more. That whole 80s-00s evolution of metal/punk/industrial/screamo/groove metal/etc. is their entire vibe.

[@jerry8405]

@@joshuafunk9438 I’m getting lots of new metal vibe. It’s not my favorite for metalcore, I agree fear factory for sure. This song does not meet the standard of modern metal though. Meshuggah is on another level. Just my opinions:)

[@BillyBackpack]

It literally made me SO happy to watch someone listen to and appreciate this band/hardcore music who doesn't normally listen to it and GET IT. Like you got it man; you felt that. I loved this video.

[@RainaTwentyTwelve]

The heavy content lately has been absolutely top tier and refreshing for your channel. Awesome work mate.

[@TheMindfulHomestead]

Definitely need to check out The Warriors. Slings and Arrows is a whole vibe. It's the precursor to this stuff and very groove heavy.

[@BoaeCH]

Right now, Knocked Loose is probably up there in terms of filthy breakdowns and original hardcore riffing. Their last EP (from which that song is taken) is just fire from start to finish.

[@clintjanes3784]

A Tear in the Fabric of Life gave me chills, I haven't felt that since when I first heard Converge when I was 13.

[@bobbydrex5268]

Knocked Loose opened up for Beartooth in 2018 when I saw them in NY, when Knocked Loose played (had never heard of them before) I legit felt like their guitars were punching me in the face repetitively. It was rad lol

[@ryanramos9480]

So glad you mentioned Nothingface. They definitely don’t get nearly enough love these days. They were so good.

[@ryanramos9480]

Also Gorod has one hell of a groove. The track “Programmers of Decline” off the album Process of a New Decline is a great place to start.

[@allenchan4068]

I was gonna say the same thing! The Violence album stayed in my discman for months on repeat.

[@JustCammie]

​@allenchan4068 omg good album.

[@pappegaaislaai]

Thanks for doing more heavy stuff!

[@soda1yes]

Thank you for the enthusiasm, Mr. Palmisano. Great vid.

[@RustinRoark]

I was late to the Knocked Loose party, found them only when they put out Deep in the Willow but damn, what a band

[@linkpwns]

Love the video! For more Knocked Loose, I’d say to try out the track Belleville - such strong grooves in that one. For other adjacent bands, Kublai Khan TX has some awesome grooves, though maybe fewer switches. “Boomslang” has a great bounce to it and is a great first exposure. Counterparts is also another band with great grooves that are always moving around. “Bound to the Burn” may be their best example of this!

[@iTeachMyToast]

The breakdown in Kublai Khan’s “the truest love” gave me the most visceral reaction I’ve gotten from music in a long time

[@AOHarness]

I loved the ambition of sitting there with your guitar in you lap tuned to standard 😆

[@djobe420]

This guy is totally nerding out to these riffs lol.

[@parkerlawson7233]

Bro you gotta do this whole show please. It’s my favorite live performance video ever. Every song is so good.

[@AthleticPreparation]

^^ def thisb

[@jayrainville3319]

If no one mentioned it, you're thinking of Meshuggah's Future Breed Machine.

[@garysabin]

The fact that you referenced NothingFace made my day! Love them and knocked loose! 🤘🏻

[@joeysnowynoey]

It’s funny because the type of music that Micheal plays I’m really bad at playing and learning. But this stuff is so easy for me to play. 😂 I often feel like a bad guitar player but this video makes me feel a little better about my abilities and strengths.

[@lucascook1162]

EVERY TIME I DIE!!! NOW!!

[@subcontrail]

Yes! I don't know what's going on here, but I dig it!

[@gregkinchus5397]

First metal band I heard that did that “fear factory” thing your talking about is Meshuggah on the song “Future Breed Machine” back in ‘95

[@undeaddanzig3818]

Hahaha. I just discovered this band myself and your reaction is my same exact reaction . I'm an old head too so yeah I hear all the influences its f****** awesome

[@davesproles2708]

I love how much you love music :) awesome man lolzz

[@eareaves]

The band that did that repeating dissonant chord first is Meshuggah on the track “Future Breed Machine”. I think that’s what you were looking for.

[@softpool1286]

im late to the knocked loose train but its so cool that theyre becoming so big in such a polarizing genre. people i wouldnt expect to touch music like this with a 10 ft pole seem to be getting into it. its a crazy phenomenon

[@esotericnightmares]

sounded like a high pitched love letter to Future Breed Machine

[@YungGrandson]

KL is officially mainstream. It's a 7 string tuned to G btw

[@iamanactualcat]

I'm a recording and mixing engineer! This might have a kick sample on it but the rest feels pretty genuinely live!

[@chipzor]

Definitely no samples with this band! They're from the hardcore scene, all about real sounds and the grind

[@brandoncooke6564]

@@chipzor He's speaking on the mix from the production, not their live mix. I agree with him too, pretty sure they added a sample overtop the kick to make the drums pop. Pretty sure of a snare sample as well.

[@huesox37]

Michael you’re the goat thats all I have to say

[@declanbcorcoran]

I was there - it was THAT GOOD. thanks for the video!

[@Guitargate]

NIIICCCEEE

[@fuguthefish]

Dude trying Knocked Loose on a E standard guitar is such an innocent thing xD

[@Rafterz]

This was fire man

[@brettwodon5896]

This is one of my favorite bands of all time now. They come from the hardcore scene which is why they are so much about crowd interaction and that "get up here" type of shit. No need to teach anything... They're playing in like Drop A on 7 strings. You should check out the band Kublai Khan and their song "The Hammer" for similar stuff to this.

[@ZL1LoVeR]

How did I miss this video of yours? Didn’t expect a hardcore band here but I am all for it 😂 let’s goooo

[@mitcheypoo1]

More more do more!!1!1

[@MrLuvturtles]

That "Fear Factory" sound you mention was brought to our ears by Norma Jean "Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child". They didn't invent it, but they made it stay forever in Metal!

[@TitanTacGaming]

im so glad you're going down this rabbit hole......

[@willthomas7666]

I grew up with and was good friends with there lead singer Bryan, he actually use to be into hip hop/rap, before he got into heavy metal, Kevin there bassist also use to go my school, it’s kinda crazy seeing how far they’ve came I remember when they were first starting out and doing tiny shows in louisville

[@takodahaas8383]

More. Knocked. Loose. . . Please

[@MightiestBeard]

Man, capital RESPECT for the Nothingface name drop. Used to LOVE them back in the day.

[@SourHDHR]

I NEVER THOUGHT YOU WOULD DO A KL VIDEO THIS IS THE BEST GIFT THANK YOU

[@NickiPotnick]

The first time I heard these guys was the first time I saw them live back in Nashville this year. Fuckin blew me away they put on one hell of a show.

[@NickiPotnick]

Oh shit I was at THIS show! That’s dope. Bro someone broke there ankle at this show it got heavy.

[@zakm9028]

Bro, go to one of their shows. They're amazing.

[@ryanrogers8134]

Dude I love how excited you get over this shit 🤘

[@prestoncaron2933]

This makes me so happy

[@l0kpcr397]

I think you’d really dig what Vildhjarta does, their album Masstaden is great, I’d check out All These Feelings, also The Dahli Thundering Concept’s album Savages blends a couple elements of different genres but they’re mainly a metal band, I’d check out Flying With The Sheperds or Blessed With Boredom

[@l0kpcr397]

Also Animals As Leaders would be great too, or early Monuments, there’s a video of John Browne performing Doxa for EMGTV and his technicality is truly inspiring

[@awguitarroom8033]

Vildhjarta has some of the filthiest riffs in music today

[@slow074]

Opeth playing Deliverance live is one of the most brutal grooves/outtro you can ever find.

[@ckokomo808]

Personally, I love watching you react/breakdown newer bands. As someone who’s a bit younger than you I can appreciate the history of metal but as not as intimately familiar with stuff before the 00’s. You provided some cool context of how these older bands have explicitly or implicitly shaped metal and why they are important in the modern scene today. Thanks as always!!

[@eareaves]

I saw Knocked Loose open for Gojira November 2021. They were the heaviest shit I’ve ever heard. Such a brutal band.

[@oswaldgrimmelsworth9774]

I was at this show, crazy to see it here.

[@rubenarends124]

knocked loose is life

[@docbp87]

So interesting and fun to hear a musician with zero knowledge of the scene (a scene that is niche and also filled with die hard historians) attribute influences and such in a way that makes total sense, despite probably not being what the band itself had in mind. Would LOVE to see more reactions to hardcore bands.

[@FloDrum2107]

This awesome, I dug your chon reaction vid and then this is just great. I love when we can listen to dif genres and just enjoy it.

[@JoshuaJayMyers]

Man Knocked Loose goes hard, great video 🤘

[@Mavvyd96]

They usually have their tunings in A standard and Drop G in their earlier work.

[@h0rt0nh3arsawh0]

Knocked Loose can literally takeover the genre if they continue touring and dropping hellfire like this

[@illawarrapoolservices]

Obituary has Groove in spades

[@Djpressplayok]

Those vocals...only can take so much. The rest of the band is awesome.

[@Morosbby]

ONE OF US... ONE OF US...

[@juhbellz]

knocked loose at coachella and bonnaroo lol

[@6Un6HoLy6]

LoG would be the first that comes to mind, as far as bands that have carried the groove torch post-Pantera.

[@aquaagu2]

That was my first thought.

[@MrMotovader]

🤘😃🤘 first thing in morning...good morning GREAT vid Micheal

[@karolpopiak2031]

3:14 you are saying about Future Breed Machine by Meshuggah definitely.

[@Crotes1990]

Respect for picking Knocked Loose, wouldn't expect that on this channel haha

[@antoniothenatural]

Anyone digging this genre, it's Hardcore. Start exploring, it's fucking amazing. Incendiary, Have Heart, Trapped Under Ice, I could keep going

[@c4gam1ng12]

Gotta say, Knocked Loose was one of the last band I’d expect you to react to. Not surprised to hear many people disliking the vocals; they’re definitely an acquired taste and not for everyone. Where I draw the line is when idiots say that it takes no talent and that anyone can do that. I dare any naysayers to try and scream like this for 5 minutes without ruining your vocal cords. Learning proper harsh vocal technique is a long term process, and while admittedly Bryan isn’t my favorite harsh vocalist, I respect the ferocity and skill he has. You don’t have to enjoy the music, but don’t spew BS about it not being “real music” or “just worthless noise”. That just speaks volumes about how narrow minded you are.

[@kanoaikawach]

This is a weird comment. He did nothing but praise the band, and he didn't even comment on the vocals.

[@mangopie7602]

​@@kanoaikawachthey were referring to the comments section

[@kvvvy6359]

I've always loved that lone snare hit a beat before the grinding verse riff

[@Wardaddy1812]

Meshuggah and Fear Factory were the earliest I remember hearing the dissonant chords like that. Future Breed Machine is pretty much the groundwork of that for me

[@justinbudach5008]

More Knocked Loose! ❤

[@dylandrews3192]

I'm 30 and we always called them "nasty chords" Emmure loved them too

[@nathandosch2503]

That Fear Factory sound you mentioned, similar, but I would reference Human Breed Machine by Meshuggah.

[@legionofTIMMYS-ij9mo]

across 5 aprils did the dissonante panic chords first in 2000 with the song blue eyed suicide

[@robertmacleod7851]

Watching this again just after the Chad drum video as I remember the same excitement. Just noticed Frame freeze at 2:24 with the salmon stage dive 😂. Knocked loose are incredible, love them!