What is DJENT? Herman Li (DragonForce) Asks Misha Mansoor (Periphery) in Live Jam Session

[@musicman3351]

“Djent is what happens when swedish people play dubstep on guitar” -Kmac 2020

[@dogdydod5247]

can't argue with that

[@bruno.inhaze]

AUSHAUEHAUH PERFECT

[@JoelSebastianMoreno]

Djen is wet heppens when swedesh people tre to pley dobpstep on geetars* You forgot the scottish accent

[@xtyano440]

is that the wob wob wob wowb version??

[@enlightendbel]

Except that bands like Meshuggah were at it when Dubstep artists daddies were nothing more than an itch in their granddaddies balls.

[@DunderHead.5000]

I'm glad Li has a sense of humor about people saying that Dragonforce repeats the same lyrics.

[@jaksooon]

Their lyrics are _extremely_ repetitive

[@Jam_Gordon]

@@jaksooon Like a lot of Powermetal bands tbh, but we're here for it anyways :P

[@jaksooon]

@@Jam_GordonI wasn't being serious I love Dragonforce, lyrics and everything. I was just kinda riffing on what Herman Li was saying about them being extreme.

[@Mytube6138]

"We do brast beat"

[@shoneie]

Who gives a shit about lyrics?! Lyrics are the very last thing I care about when it comes to music.

[@MishaMansoor]

MO POWA BABEH!!

[@KeenanBreese]

Misha, I love you bro, keep being fucking awesome

[@rienezukana]

MO POWA BABEH!

[@icejuice8844]

⚡⚡⚡

[@andreaspernadi1121]

I can hear Jared silently crying with his 1 string djent stick

[@xyglrox5869]

Jared can’t even djent.

[@steelo_g]

@@xyglrox5869 beat me to it

[@antithesis4715]

@@xyglrox5869 LMFAOOOO

[@xyglrox5869]

Sterling Glover

[@xyglrox5869]

Antithesis

[@EdoLS_]

0:04 no. Misha is not a djent master, he's a djentleman

[@Blazerghost]

I’m gonna open a guitar shop called the Djentleman’s Club lol

[@TheEmperius]

I am a Djentleman Misha trully is a Djent Master Fredrik is the Djent God and Tosin is his Herald!

[@vinthesinner9220]

sounds like thee gentleman

[@farrelabrar6482]

Kássio Luis all hail fredrik thordendal

[@molomono9795]

@The Article I think your ears don't work. Not because i'm trying to insult your taste in music, but because this video literally spends most of it's time on what "djent" is and where it came from. Btw insulting people on their musical taste is deconstructive behavior and i don't support shunting the honest interests of others in any shape or form. That stalls progress just about harder than anything, i don't know if you have noticed but a lot of more metal now takes away from the progressive metal of the past decades. Djent whether you like it or not, whether it's a genre or not, is a leading influence on what we like listening to and in the next decade, it will be a different genre that takes lead on new sonic ideas. Stop being a cockwadler cutting against the grain and learn to appreciate even the music you don't like listening to. In the end, you should be happy so many people are contributing to the richness of music.

[@mattmartian1658]

I really don't listen to Dragon Force. But I really like Hermans additude and personality. I appreciate he is giving his time for his fans and fans of music. Dragon Force KZbin channel is a lot better than lots of bands. Because he's actually engaged. Love it.

[@PolarityMetal]

What is djent? Djent. Pronuntiation: DUH-jent. Origin: THALL

[@honk1419]

meaning:

[@ishanganguli6062]

Bam bukah bam bukah bam ba banaah,pp puh puh ppp pukah a pickup a pancake pickupapancake,banana banana ,dddjent ddddjent ddddjent,brrrrrr brrrr brrrrrrrrr brrrr brrrrr

[@1349-o2m]

@@ishanganguli6062 Send this to stevie t

[@ishanganguli6062]

@@1349-o2m Okay lmao😂😂

[@Mattchudon]

That cuts me deep inside like a kuh-nife.

[@speedybagal]

hearing Herman soloing over It's Only Smiles gave me chills.. is there a standalone video for it? LOVE IT!

[@FaresMason]

Same man I really hope they release that

[@imranharun]

Might have to watch the entire stream on twitch to find that part and I’m down for it.

[@bigbendboys8543]

OMG YES THAT WAS SICK

[@BigChiefScot]

Been trying to find the clip all day and the stream isn't on his twitch anymore, even as a sub. Shame, it was fantastic.

[@imranharun]

Steve McPherson * sad guitar noises *

[@arindamnathmusic]

I got stunned seeing how Li is seamlessly pouring his melodies over Periphery tracks.. absolutely beautiful !

[@jj_zeroshiki]

I always admire Li as a guitarist, but I usually just see him playing crazy fast. Now that I've seen this, I'm even more blown away that he can jam some beautiful solos over amazing Periphery tracks.

[@ebgbees]

Two worlds colliding in one room

[@miwlewismiwmotionlessinwhi7023]

Can I point out that Misha is wearing a Donut Media t-shirt, he is a petrol head as well as an amazing guitarist!

[@CoreWerner]

James had a Periphery T-shirt during an up to speed show,, dont remember wich episode though. Donut Media Djents

[@jasonsharma5888]

"Gearhead" a person who pursues mechanical or technological interests (as in automobiles or computers) [very few people in the US say petrol]

[@CoreWerner]

@@jasonsharma5888 lol....

[@STOL3NTHUND3R]

@@jasonsharma5888 This just in, the USA isn't the only country in the world.

[@melihspots7939]

HELL YEAH!

[@xSPiTFiRE42x]

OK now I really want Herman on a Periphery song!

[@msmvne]

P5 with Herman Li, plsss

[@swine13]

Mmm..... I'll pass

[@mustbewasabi]

can we have herman, misha and tosin stream where they talk about guitars and cars FOREVER?!?

[@DiscoFinalBoss]

Shut up and take my money!

[@ExSteeb]

Extreme Power Djent on a future album, please?

[@The-Esoteric-One]

with brast beats

[@Danilomazzonipsi]

Epica

[@angrybird32495]

“I got blamed for it, and it wasn’t my fault!” I’m dead!

[@niklnik1008]

Especially because it totally was😅

[@archangelguitarsusa9205]

He definitely was the first to say The Djentlmen

[@Jack_Krauzers]

is he Arabian?

[@DeathBringer769]

He didn't invent it, but he did help popularize it (intentionally or not) harder than anyone else though :D

[@mikuspalmis]

@@Jack_Krauzers Mauritian, but I don't know the details.

[@faizelwin]

"we called it extreme power metal. we do blast beats, we play faster than everyone else, play more solos, we repeat the same words more than everyone else and even more extreme.." - Herman Li 2020 -

[@malenky4057]

I was there on the btbam forum watching bulb post random demos. This guy was innovating from the very start.

[@taariqahad]

Herman soloing overt its only smiles has my HEART

[@dragonforce]

😊

[@ianrogers5912]

I see new Herman video, Thumbs up. Then I proceed to watch. Very humble and likeable guy. Truly class act.

[@gt_beltran42]

Bro Herman’s solo over It’s Only Smiles sounded so good. Please, Periphery and Dragonforce make a full version

[@SlapMyBass3825]

Misha is 35 and yet he looks like he is 10 years yonger.

[@eanalbe3525]

Herman also looks 10 years younger.

[@calebhussey8532]

He's 35??!

[@The-Esoteric-One]

The benefits of darker skin and having a full head of hair.

[@kodi0223]

Holy shit i thought he was late 20s

[@thechromebookgamer1768]

Kodi022 𝗐𝖾 𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝖽𝗂𝖽 𝖻𝗋𝗈

[@alexandergonzalez9375]

After this Dragonforce Will be Extreme Power Djent

[@RydM-vd5lu]

OH GOD ITS TOO POWERFUL TO BE LEFT ALIVE

[@AxLZ1]

Try to listen Cry Venom, is a Power Metal band with Metalcore elements, is the more Djenty Power Metal thing till now

[@RobWence]

Correction... Extreme Power Djent Nintendo Metal

[@happyhippiehaze]

Herman li was one of my favourites growing up and I’ve now moved towards misha how crazy they are now in a video together :D

[@K3vinK]

I remember Herman being on Jemsite long before Dragonforce was a thing.

[@besiprimitif9513]

Dude what is a jemsite?

[@beeblebrux2112]

@@besiprimitif9513 The old school forums dedicated to fans of the Ibanez Jem. Herman has been playing Ibanez since the early 80's, but Dragonforce didn't come around until 99

[@Bryan-kl5rr]

@@beeblebrux2112 You never really realize how old you are until you have to explain Jemsite to another fellow guitar player. 😂 Right there with ya bud, i loved Jemsite!

[@HenritheHorse]

@@Bryan-kl5rr Had already forgotten the site!

[@terran236]

@@Bryan-kl5rr shit I remember going to that site every time I needed info for a change of pickups. Then I moved onto 7-string org. Lol

[@trunkssjin4]

We need the It’s Only Smiles jam released! I’ve been looking all night for the full version. It is unbelievable

[@KasbashPlays]

I'd actually kill for a Herman Li solo playthrough on "It's Only Smiles". This sounds epic already!

[@flobanez]

Cool to see Herman Li with Misha, great video!

[@roryfulton90]

I love how Misha is wearing a Donut shirt and the guys at Donut have been seen wearing Periphery shirts.

[@k1ll8oi62]

Somebody else caught on yessss

[@memeburgler187]

what is "donut"

[@seaboy-eo3of]

Lol first thing I saw was the donut shirt lol

[@dhirajpallin2572]

That instrumental at the end is awesome. These guys actually sound good together.

[@MattStormage]

Can we please get the full "It's only smiles" jam

[@BrianSierakowski]

Love the mixing choice of playing guitar over a conversation over a song in the background :D.

[@miketar8562]

What is Djent? Baby don't hurt me... Don't hurt me, no more!

[@brunoarena2723]

Marvel: “Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover event in history.” THIS VIDEO:

[@matiaslarrosa3761]

This guys are cebrities from metal and I so glad to watch how they really are

[@rustyshackelford4503]

Was hoping to hear a cover of “while my guitar djently weeps”

[@davidlawson7786]

Two awesome guitar dudes, very cool video, Misha is very very humble and although I’ve never met Misha, he seems super nice. I really dig his KZbin content, he’s always really insightful and always willing to share what he knows. Herman Li, I just became a fan of today. Herman is definitely an amazing guitar player without question, I’m gonna learn more soon as I just subscribed to Dragonforce channel today. Make more videos together guys!!

[@LucidRobYT]

Bulb!

[@NS1.]

I remember when Misha was on the Petrucci forum back when I posted there from like 2001-2004. The band had put out their demo album with their very first singer, Jake I believe was his name. Great screamer/growler. I had a friend who was actually a guitar player for Periphery for a very short time probably in like 2006. I knew they were a very talented band and had amazing musicians. I guess I didn't know how big they'd get.

[@mikuspalmis]

Same here. I'm a drummer but I found Misha/Bulb and his music on the Meshuggah forum in '06, and followed him ever since. I miss the simplicity of those days.

[@mikuspalmis]

The vocalist was Jake Veredika.

[@nOtakuReview]

The first time I ever heard a DJENT sound was in Utada Hikaru’s song Sanctuary. I didnt know it was DJENT at the time but I knew I fkn loved it

[@IceKoldKilla]

WTF I got the SLAP CHOP commercial as my ad! I remember this from YEARS ago. It became a meme. Why is it back?

[@randomuser241]

Just hearing that djent sound takes me back to Contradictions Collapse, actually even before.

[@JuggernautKitty]

I swear he's wearing a donut media shirt. Is this happening?.....I was high when I first typed this guy's..

[@grinkorable]

First we had nolan with a periphery shirt and now we got this...

[@trypprl467]

most ambitious crossover

[@sethpoeski2954]

Of course he is. Misha is a huge car nerd and a huge fan of Donut Media. He's worn Daily Driven Exotics shirts, too.

[@ngauk4909]

You know about more powah

[@xyglrox5869]

IM GLAD SOMEONE NOTICED

[@unclescott8792]

Dood! I realize this video is an oldie (but goodie) - however, this is the first time I’m seeing it. I had to let you know: I absolutely adore that PRS guitar you’re playing. I recall hearing there maybe a model which sees the light of day (with your name on it) - I’m excited to see if/when it happens!

[@UglyTheDuckling]

Herman is a fantastic improviser. How did I not know this?

[@William_Gamez]

such a beautiful video..... i need the hole video the entire interview, the hole fun b/ this two

[@wirt2663]

Took me a bit bit to realize that Misha is wearing a donut media shirt.

[@alanwide4364]

That solo blends really well with its only smile riffs

[@mitkru16]

When someone would whip out their fancy guitar, I would always ask, "but will it djent?" and they would always have a strange expression on their face. Now I have video documentation of DJENT!

[@GardnerBroz]

Please upload the whole thing 😄

[@kchennessey8781]

I would love to see a revival of headbangers ball with Herman Li as the host. He's a funny dude and he is good at interviews.

[@AzureSymbiote]

Thank you for the explanation.

[@102006221]

Just came by from Donut Media Vid. Then seeing this. Cool.

[@leejun5061]

Guitars and cars, men's best friends 🤣

[@rabirshichatterjee9284]

Absolutely

[@mohitrahaman]

When he's not chugging that low 7th string, he gets along with those guys in SimRacing

[@BecomingAMan]

Lee Jun they really are

[@Deecee-tp9og]

Me too hahaha

[@discoveranceband]

this was a very cool video, i enjoyed watching it.

[@killtheflaws80]

If Misha and Herman started a band I'd be number 1 to buy the album

[@momay69]

Herman Li is probably the nicest/coolest artist I met at NAMM. Always available for selfies and chat.

[@reallg]

Shit the jam at the end sounded great Herman.

[@RenKurono]

I felt that too!

[@shadowninjarider374]

Ok! Finally i found an understandable explanation of Djent! Thanks!

[@thomaslanham3863]

Me to , I also found out it started out as a djoke 😆

[@rawsizerofficialdj6255]

dang them playing together sounds really good they should make a song together

[@clarkh3314]

Damn bro... i looked up POG in the dictionary and got linked this video XD

[@brgl61]

They need to do a full collab. Their jam actually sounded really good. Herman is fantastic at melodic leads and melody crafting, but Misha's rhythm playing is just so much more rhythmically and harmonically interesting. Could be the best of both worlds!

[@geetarguy777]

lmao now I’m going to go dig through Jemsite archives for old times sake. those were the golden internet days.

[@jsblack02]

What is the constant music in the background? I feel like it really distracts from the actual audio of their playing and speaking.

[@shazbotic]

Thanks for the explanation djentlemen.

[@Rayshido00x]

"...We repeat the same words more than anyone else" 😂

[@Ghandjaloodah]

MOAR!!!!

[@gazzer2kuk]

Herman could you turn off the backing music when someone is playing? It can be a little distracting sometimes when someone is playing with you. Thanks! :)

[@andybta]

please work together on that last part and put it into a song

[@centralia83]

They actually sound really good together, they should collaborate on a song. I bet it would turn out pretty badass

[@K-wq5zl]

I remember posting on sputnikmusic with Misha way back (like 15 years ago) in the guitar page. Those were the good days

[@Beiskraft]

I love Herman, he's so positive, pulls me out of ddddvoid

[@dylankopff7139]

Awesome you two jamming!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@owenxplays]

The herman's solos in it's only smiles is good. 😮🤘

[@jesseweicht2465]

That jam at the end is super nice

[@lukasrodriguez5864]

"nintendo metal", "gamer metal" niiiice! those are the music genders I was looking for! Thanks, great video! Saludos from Mexico

[@nemexgamer0462]

It's music genres, not genders. Hope this helps

[@mikuspalmis]

@@nemexgamer0462 About the same thing these days.

[@bruth6138]

What is hilarious is when and justice for all came out, we were all trying to get that 'junt' sound. We struggled with the sound just as much as the pronunciation. So glad we (all of us) figured out the both of them.

[@mikuspalmis]

The thing with "djent" though is it seems so many people were unaware of it's origin and it's erroneous naming. And to entertain the notion of a genre named after a sound, which ironically doesn't necessarily employ said sound...

[@Dilpil01]

Herman Lee's improv over the periphery tunes was actually really good.

[@anvilight1631]

That outro section was fucking beautiful, musically.

[@sourcefollower]

How many guitars can you fit in a 5 minute segment?

[@krispynachos9980]

Yes

[@aaaaa111aaaaa]

Herman li soloing over periphery riffs is absolutely the Most beautiful thing

[@francobuzzetti9424]

"it doesn't Djent" Misha we can't say that "this might not the best patch to show you"

[@Bouillestfu]

Herman's new PRS guitars are fucking fabulous!

[@ItFigures89]

It's so cool how interactive Herman has been on stream with fans and how open minded to the internet he has been recently. Not only is he staying relevant, he's having fun interactions and us guitarists love watching the people we're covering react to our videos!

[@AMACHiiBiong]

Herman's soloing over It's Only Smiles = over 9000

[@MrPureManure]

4:37 OMG is that them just jamming?

[@SpicyTortilla69]

It's only smiles by periphery with herman improv

[@wc1472_]

HERMAN YOU GUYS SHOULD PLAY AN ALBUM TOGETHER

[@babytiny5807]

"Do you know the history of djent?" "I do know the history of djent, I get blamed for it and it wasn't my fault"

[@sianpiang8647]

Looking forward for a new song with Misha’s djent riffs and Herman’s solo

[@bamboozledelia8079]

when Misha did that stroke, i can clearlyhear the whole album of Periphery

[@rutwickgangurde3247]

Hahahha... Its all the same.

[@myself3209]

Seeing themplaying together makes me smile :D

[@o00thunderhawk00o]

i always thought that After The Burial was the one of the first to do Djent.

[@gaborkrausz5402]

Check out Fear Factory then!

[@astickman7054]

rush started djent just listen to yyz intro

[@vampireotaku4172]

Meshuggah

[@jakehyrule7260]

@@o00thunderhawk00o what if I told you, i don't think you're wrong, except I don't see gojira as a djenty band, they're their own beast.

[@mpk6664]

@@o00thunderhawk00o I mean, Gojira definitely has some djenty songs(like songs from Terra Incognita), but I wouldn't say they're djent.

[@darshan5044]

He is the only one litteraly keeping this channel alive....only HERMAN posts...no one else. Sad.... But I love Herman for his work !!!

[@darshan5044]

@jvalex18 it's the whole bands !!! But... By watching the progress made .... Its completely clear ..Herman is doing everything alone in utube... I m not saying in the song writings and all...I m just saying the channel's progress in *YoutTube* only

[@BourasBass]

4:36 what a beautiful jam, amazing!

[@tommythompson5939]

It Only Smiles

[@mishab4065]

About the gamermetal thing i'm prrtty sure at least 50% of their fanbase listened to Inhuman Rampage while playing World of Warcraft back in the day.. It just goes so well together you can't deny it

[@tmjxn]

Periphery V: This Time with Herman STAN

[@carazy123_]

Those leads over Its Only Smiles are beautiful. Dang man.

[@gerdanbombales]

Now we need Davie504 to teach Herman how to *SLAPP* *SLAP* *LIKE* *NOW*

[@Rusli1659LPSoldier]

and Herman needs to teach Davie how to djent with a *Guitar pick.* *Shred like now!*

[@mpk6664]

*N I C E*

[@emperorSbraz]

69th like. **woooow**

[@gerdanbombales]

@@emperorSbraz LMAO

[@everyinchtheanimal]

I’d definitely buy a Misha and Herman collab.

[@benjammin105123]

The Petrucci forums. Ahh, the good old days...

[@Soloist1983]

All those forums, seriously, I was on all those at the same damn time...memories 🤘

[@mikuspalmis]

I found Misha on the Meshuggah forum in '06 and randomly decided to check out his soundclick. I'm a drummer and I was looking for information regarding Thomas Haake's snare on the original release of Nothing, so that's how I ended up there. Then I became curious about Misha's music, as he was posting in the forum.

[@Dracula_sb]

Djent Master, Misha “Bulb” Mansoor

[@b85870]

Herman is so nice and genuine ty sir