Why Do People Even Like Bring Me The Horizon?!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

I’m loving the way every negative comment I get on this relates to my age! Like, being in my 40s means I’m not allowed an opinion of it? Is that your only comeback? Brilliant, I stand corrected.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Another cool one is talking about my potted history of drug abuse, like that means I forfeit the right to a musical opinion. Tellingly, nobody can actually tell me I’m wrong, they just make an unpleasant remark about my life and tell me to listen to other sections of the BMTH catalogue. I’m reacting to this song in its own right, and looking for positives. Sorry if that offends, dismiss me on whatever grounds you like. Most importantly, like and subscribe. Cheers

[@LoneWolf-sh1ph]

Everyone has different tastes in music, age should have nothing to do with it. Music has no age limit. Even though I must say there is absolutely not 1 band today who I like except for The Darkness 👍. Call me biased

[@bridgetyoung190]

@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain My favorite rock story...that time Lemmy was in a bar and ABBA was playing and some run of the mill edgelord walked up to him, trying to score credibility points, and said, "can you believe they're playing that shit in here?" Lemmy looked at him and asked, "how many number 1 hits have you written?" People who have no confidence in themselves, or are unable to defend their position articulately, often resort to casting aspersions and/or lobbing personal attacks bombs. Consider the source. Are they Novello songwriting award winners? No. Are you? Hope you feel better soon. This channel brings me great pleasure.

[@damiancartwright512]

@@bridgetyoung190 Love me a Lemmy story.

[@thelilyfarrell]

dude f*ck em. they just love autotuned emo shit. they are just butthurt.

[@hereitsanightmare]

I saw Bring Me The Horizon support Machine Head many years ago. The crowd pelted them with beers throughout their set. They calmly collected all the pint jars so that by the end of their set, their was small wall of empty pints across the stage. They only time they gave the crowd shit was when Oli announced their last song, 'This is called 'I'm supporting your favourite band and you never fucking will'.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

That’s a cool thing to say, I wish I’d used that when we opened for Disturbed!

[@hereitsanightmare]

@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain How many beers were you attacked with, if any? Disturbed's fans aren't the nicest.

[@DylanHutto]

For MACHINE HEAD??? I'd fucking DIE that'd be so sick

[@benephelps]

This channel is so good. I am a musician, and I love Justin's analysis of the tunes, but coupled with his humor and the bit of dramatic film production in the videos is superb. Love from Boston, Massachusetts.

[@skyefolsom5433]

Great video. Oli isn't writing about a girl, he is singing about Ketamine. It's public that he struggled with a Ketamine addiction for a long time and he has confirmed that this song is about that. Loving your content! 🤘

[@skyefolsom5433]

@Marty McK well that's just like.. you're opinion man

[@Hikaeme-od3zq]

@@skyefolsom5433 Dude, the dude.

[@CariHelstrom]

@Marty McK lmfaoooo

[@anerexicpig720]

@Marty McK Original emo that no one wants

[@randomletterandnumber]

@Marty McK lololol

[@PizzamudGames]

Hey man I’m a fan of BMTH but I appreciated your breakdown. Honestly I wouldn’t have recommended this song for someone that’s sceptical of the band, it’s fun but one of the somewhat weaker songs of their more recent music. Perhaps parasite eve, kingslayer, or dear diary would have been better options. It’s hard to typify their sound even when using just one album however.

[@danielclough7996]

Yeah definitely my first thought as well, think u cant get their sound out of one sing, especially not that one. They fuse so many genres so each song sounds like them but with a different fusion of styles 🤷‍♂️

[@jameskilgour387]

Yeah, I definitely wouldn't call Post Human a pop album or BMTH a pop group, but the label/criticism definitely fits for this new single.

[@danielclough7996]

@@jameskilgour387 true

[@SvenTviking]

12 yr old girl’s metal. If you can call it metal. You can’t even hear a riff.

[@martinlittle7359]

@@SvenTviking listen to any song in the album count your blessings, just 10 seconds and then comeback and tell me its 12 yr old girl's metal lol

[@tinyhato]

"I'm sure it's fun to listen to when you're an adolescent." 🤣 They should write that on a heart.

[@HunterReeceVEVO]

i'm addicted to your breakdowns. so honest, open minded, and informational

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Really “enjoying” the Athenic Discourses that this episode has inspired. Really changing my profile of the typical BMTH enthusiast. Just to remind you, I’m only reacting to this particular song in its own right, and also; I have some positive things to say about it. Merry Christmas!

[@pratosaurusrex1128]

It’s what people do when they don’t actually watch the video and only see the title. Hope you had a great Christmas and have a happy new year. P.S. The Darkness’s U.K. tour was awesome and therapeutic all at the same time. Cheers to you and the lads for rocking our socks off 👍

[@markr8690]

You too.

[@LoneWolf-sh1ph]

🎄 ⛄

[@chrisford6499]

Your take on Pop and Rock music being very often blurred intrigues me. As such, I was wondering whether you would consider analysing the Arctic Monkeys latest album (or perhaps just a single track)? I, and it should be noted that I am in no way a musician, cannot decipher what type of music it is, or whether it fits a single/cluster of genre(s). I thought that this may lend itself to your style of analysis. Merry Xmas.

[@MrHullRockers]

Don't let the bells end mate.

[@Rick-jg8vx]

I’m 60 and stay current with music. BMTH Are on a journey from Metalcore to some sort of hybrid Pop. I find it actually kind of interesting. I love all genres as long as it’s good. I like that band, sometimes his vocals and lyrics are too whiny And don’t do some of the musical ideas justice. But it’s definitely an important band

[@llowkey]

I have to say I really respect your opinion, more people should think like this

[@EastJoNowhere]

Oli says he wrote this song about fighting his addiction to ketamine. He revisits his time during covid where he relapsed. ❤ love your videos by the way :)

[@iTurizmo]

I got invited to attend a BMTH concert a few months ago. At first I wasn’t that keen as wasn’t really into the music… but on the week of the event.. I went on a BMTH binge listen on Spotify. All I can say is.. give them a chance, they do have catchy tracks! Great band Live. The support act called ‘Nova Twins’.. wow give them a listen Justin you will like them 🤙🏻🙌🏻

[@ericblair6046]

Beyond the wonderful mix of humor and real musical insight that JH brings to all of these videos, I'll just say that I enjoy them immensely because I find myself grinning like a fool from the first to the very last every single time I watch one. Having a crappy day? Get a little JHRA in your life, and all will be well ... for 10 minutes or so. And what else can we hope for in this vale of freakin' tears? Damn. Thank you, Justin.

[@stefanpetrov9757]

Interesting to see you are not one of these rockstars pretending to not know anything about music theory or scales and stuff. Good analysis, good ear, picked up the melodies swiftly, saw how the song’s been arranged. musicians can learn quiet a bit from these videos if they pay attention.

[@fromthebackseat4865]

A lot of rockstars know about music theory and scales lol, this guy does too.

[@kenloubser]

Never change Justin. Never change.

[@pratosaurusrex1128]

I’ve never been into BMTH, whether it was their deathcore beginnings or what they have been releasing lately. I can however recognise that it’s frigging hard to change music style, stay relevant and mostly maintain a fanbase. These guys have done it time and again. Hats off to them.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Totally agree!

[@mikesmith22050]

Good point. Not my gen either but I remember Queen were a great rock band early on (which I LOVED) then as the hits were fading switched to a poppier sound (GaGa etc--which I didn't love) but they extended their career by doing so.

[@pratosaurusrex1128]

@@murphyman104 even if that is true many many bands have tried this route and failed. BMTH has released records ranging from Metalcore to Pop between 2013-2019 and all have been top 20 albums in U.K. and USA. Then they go and release a record in 2020 that sounds a bit like their first album. They don’t seem to be following trends, but taking risks, both with their label and fan base, and it’s paying off so far. It’s so rare to see a band these days be given the freedom to do that but they have earnt it.

[@CoffeeMatt10]

@@pratosaurusrex1128 they have kind of flip-flopped between genres with each new release over the last decade, sometimes blending elements, so one is a more heavy sound and then the next is poppier, then heavy again and then poppy and so on. It’s when they play live that it is put to the test, because you know the audience is going to be split between those that prefer their heavier material and those that prefer the poppier material, finding the balance in the studio is one thing, but on stage? That’s a high-wire balancing act with no net, get the mix wrong and you’ve pissed off half your audience. They seem to manage it though.

[@awesomfog345]

@@murphyman104 The point is that they were consistently trend setters

[@riadabdel-nabi7398]

I liked and did subscribe because not only do I love the analyzing but your glasses are amazing. Great watch!! Thanks!!

[@pothw]

Mate. Loving this channel so much, can’t wait to keep watching what comes next. Also looking forward to the inevitable KZbin copyright claims

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Yeah they are really fun!

[@BrettCahill]

I started with BMTH on their debut album(the deathcore days) and had ups and downs with them over the years (mainly me being a moody teenager that didn't like change) before growing up and getting over myself. They're a really important metal band and do a lot to bridge the gap between metal/rock and mainstream radio. They've been ahead of their time with so many albums. If you ever fancy checking out something metalcore from them, try the Sempiternal album (might not be your bag, really interesting how they've changed though)

[@GonzoIV]

they're pretty shit mate

[@hjillumi880]

how does one call that shit metal

[@jacquesdutoit7414]

@@hjillumi880 How does one call that metal?!

[@GonzoIV]

@Marty McK indeed

[@dillonanderson1707]

how can yall listen to House of Wolves, Shadow Moses, and Antivist and not hear metal?

[@asafnisan]

I really enjoyed this analysis, as a 33 year old IT guy who enjoys older BMTH songs, I think the points your raised are all valid.

[@jaccobaspenson2962]

Really enjoying your channel!

[@Damien-qk7in]

"This is pop music" Yes, yes it is. Justin said it himself it's final.

[@Nao-pj7mc]

I think a band that is able to pull off multiple genres will almost always be more impressive than a band that never changes. If BMTH was only sempiternal or only thats the spirit, i dont think i wouldve been a very big fan. I love songs from all their albums almost, amo and the schizzo name one are not my favorites with the latter not having a single good song but i still respect the attempts and variety. I really dislike when people say that BMTH isnt metal, even if you wouldnt classify them as hardcore metal or whatever, they would still fall under the genre metal, its a definition not a feeling. I think bands that make the music they want to will always be infinitely better than bands that dont and its not like BMTH has abandoned their fan base, Theyve changed but a good amount of their music is still what you would expect from them as a long time fan. I love the mixes of genres, i dont hear it as a weird clash, i hear it as them using a new tool they discovered to better transition between for example a verse and a chorus. If you listen to music for the sound of it and try to drop the elitism, a lot of experimental music starts to make sense, you dont need to like it for that reason but you can still appreciate it.

[@robertkeech9480]

Justin, There's something I always wanted to ask you. Basically, I remember seeing you at Guilfest in July 2003 before you went big. I was 13 at the time. I remember vividly a moment where I was on my friend's shoulders and at one point you and I made eye contact and I gave you the thumbs up. You then responded with a huge smile..... So a couple of months after, the music video for I believe in a thing called love came out and I remember always wondering if the thumbs-ups you do in the video had anything to do with that interaction!??? I always like to think it was as I also was very excited to see you guys on all the music channels and making it big at the time.

[@xPalePeoplex]

In all likelihood, that video was recorded before that interaction. The video was probably recorded in the winter, before a big festival season started.

[@rob011]

Justin, you are indeed riding again, and it’s fucking awesome. This channel has become an instant favourite - thanks for putting all of this out.

[@franksaldana6570]

This guy is like if Russell Brand and Guthrie Govan got combined into a single being

[@pogchamp7983]

😂

[@Auto_Funk]

Agreed!

[@matthewreid5281]

insanely accurate lol

[@everestcomputer]

im positive hes who russell based aldous snow on.

[@balinbeinssen]

But Russels pretty unbiassed, and Guthrie can acxtually PLAYYYYYYY SON. Seeing as though he's critiquing their music, ill critique his video. SORT YOUR WHITE BALANCE BRUH, take the yellow out please mate. And your doing well for 40's mate good on ya.

[@kristenblount8422]

Just saw this pop up while I was watching some of your other videos. Love the channel ❤

[@RobGreenCOMPOSER]

Justin, i really like these breakdowns. You refreshingly spout your opinion and dont run around like its fact. Then the added songwriting theory you casually just drop in from time to time is overlooked in my opinion. Glad to see you're still around. Big inspiration to me when i was a kid.

[@vincentcollins4444]

Yr a walking legend Justin merry Christmas to you and your family 🙏🏼🎄

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@hoodwiser7652]

Would recommend the song ‘Drown’ specifically the Maida Vale one, it’s a great recording of a pretty great song.

[@theunknown1515]

Justin your insight is fantastic, keep it coming

[@asafnisan]

I love the darkness. Your channel looks like the perfect blend of Russell Brand style of analysis + rock.

[@dewiroebuck]

Hope you had a good Christmas Justin! Great stuff again.

[@Harrysound]

I’m 42 at the end of this month, I actually really really really like the royal Albert hall version of Doomed and Alalanche. Other than that not for me but I enjoy their energy. Seriously the Albert hall gig sounds amazing.

[@blakenelson585]

Brilliant. Loving this channel. SUBSCRIBED.

[@andrewharrispiano]

I'm loving these videos. Fantastic take on music, I'm really enjoying some of the theoretical side to your discussions. Great comedy, knowledge and a very likeable person.

[@GrahamsYouTube]

Watching this with my coffee, marvelous stuff Justin

[@rickshaw3645]

Love your synth impression Justin 🤣✌️

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

My synth impression loves you too.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Hey! I'll be doing a NYE DJ Disco Party Live Stream that you can access via my Patreon if you join the £2 tier. It'll be on 31st Dec and I'll be DJ-ing for about 3 hours for YOU as we ring in the new year!! You can join it here: www.patreon.com/jushawk

[@johnnypatterson77]

I love your channel man, and what your doing with it, and I absolutely love the Darkness as well, the song Heart Explodes just mesmerizes me every time I listen to it, it really means a lot to me, Much love from the USA.

[@SlinkyT82]

haha, thoroughly enjoyed this. Cheers dude. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@Ve55el]

Justin!!! I can't tell you how much The Darkness has meant to me! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your talents with the world. Your songwriting is a gift to all. ...that being said, i do find this channel a bit too salty for my tastes...any chance you could share a couple videos with all your favorite music and inspirations and talk about what makes a good rock band. I feel like The Darkness was one of the last bands to really embody the "spirit of rock n roll". I would love to hear you talk about what makes a good riff or what kind of concepts make for a good rock song. I feel like you have sooo much to offer and I'd love to hear more of that. But I might be in the minority. Just know that you a permanent idol on my Rock altar. All my love and best wishes!

[@jeffcahill5722]

Justin, you're the man! Really hope to see you in Toronto this spring.

[@gordonallinson6187]

I watched this video agreeing with it word for word (the positives, negatives and just observations) and then scroll to the comments and oh my days people are upset! BMTH are a talented, good looking, well produced band with big pop hooks. Thems the facts.

[@chrisw7429]

Just discovered Justin’s channel love it

[@markcurtis7043]

I'm 43 and love music and a few months ago I heard the song mantra by these guys and couldn't help but notice how well produced it was and as songs go it's OK but they are a very 2 dimensional band and as you said I'm not there demographic. Big fan of the darkness though and so happy you came back and have made 5 more amazing albums. Well done sir. 👍

[@CROFTUSAS12]

I love your voice. You are admirable, I like the way you analyze and describe each topic, with your personal opinion. Many of us care a lot about what our musical idols think, and many of us care and are interested in hearing from you.

[@pocketskeptimist6603]

This series is excellent: objective, well-reasoned and brilliantly witty. Please keep going!

[@craigsimpson3901]

Brilliant vid you have a wonderful sense of humour and also very interesting to see you play the melody and give your feed back , you made me laugh out ,cheers for that

[@betsyboo8006]

As a proud Sheffield lass there's no need for me to name all the successful band's that have come out of Steel City, but there is one Sheffield band that really demands the world's attention, and that is The Everly Pregnant Brothers. With song's like Pile Cream, Chip Pan, No Oven No pie, and Stuck in The Lidl With You. Genius. If these Bring Me The Horizon lads are metal, well they sound a bit rusty to me, and need a much sharper edge.

[@lennon1482]

great brass band scene

[@bropeixoto]

Best part 4:19 Justin you're the best! Greetings from Brazil.

[@jackwatkins824]

Really respect the way you review it. I'm a big Bring me the Horizon fan and you just happen to review their worst song in my opinion, couldn't agree more with all your points and you're right it's a pop song with guitars sprinkled over. Would love to see you review a different track they've released, maybe Kingslayer

[@korynnef7392]

I love BMTH although I was recently told to stop listening to them because my family and I are religious and my dad heard Dear Diary, in Pizza Hut 😶 DiE4u is honestly my favorite from them except maybe for Teardrops. I don't count it as POP because the content is too dark, there IS screaming...it's just a fun little alternative tune. It's just not normal BMTH

[@camswho]

Yessss, bring kingslayer review

[@DarkestVoid]

VERY clearly not their worst song but alright lmao. What about their whole music to sleep to… album? I’d listen to DiE4U over and over again rather than that album. Amo wasn’t terrible either but there was a couple songs on there I’d listen to less than DiE4U too. I mean I agree it’s not what I’d like to hear from them ideally but it’s not bad. I’d rather have anything from the CYB era to TTS or even Post-Human but they could be making much worse songs than this one.

[@sicknarty9457]

@@korynnef7392 sounds like you should blast some Demon Hunter and some Love and Death when you're with your Fam. Great Christian Metal bands to fill the gap.

[@batfink7133]

I love this channel!

[@kildogery]

The fact that I own two Darkness CDs just demonstrates how minted Justin must be. These guys hit just in time to sell physical units. So glad he's making these videos. What a righteous dude.

[@JohnDoe-bu3qp]

Whatever gets people into metal man. We need more metal heads.

[@Dipper1459]

This song is very poppy. Their last EP however had some really heavy tracks on it

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

SMH….utter shite

[@binface9]

Merry Christmas Justin!

[@binface9]

5:13 i'd love it if they did that bit with wah-wah guitar and/or wah trumpet

[@periurban]

I'm an old fellow now, but the most energetic gig I ever attended was Yonaka supporting Fever 333 supporting Bring Me The Horizon in 2019 at the Hyrdo in Glasgow. I was on my feet for 6 hours (between queuing for the pit and being in the pit) and I don't think I will ever truly recover. I'm certain I was the oldest person there. It was as bloody brilliant as it was bloody painful, and it was extremely bloody painful. I dare say I will never rock that hard ever again in my life.

[@hjillumi880]

i find it great more of you should get your 100 year old mates on youtube

[@drstylinson659]

I'm a new bmth fan; I found them through yungblud. I'm also old af 😂. yungblud was probably the best show I've seen ever (of 200+ shows), so I thought I'd check them out. Went to see bmth in Chicago & quickly realized I was pissed at myself because I didn't get pit tickets!! Glad you had a blast!!

[@periurban]

@@drstylinson659 Since that comment my back has only gotten worse, whilst the gig is a fading memory! The burdens of age! lol It was my daughter (now 19) who got me into a lot of the new music. She met Yungblud at a show in Edinburgh, but now she doesn't like him. Thinks he's "creepy". I haven't the heart to tell her he always was! Quite an electrifying performer though.

[@jocpowell1]

Funniest commentary yet, nice job Justin! 🤣

[@LordZama]

I absolutely adore watching these breakdowns a few beers in. Hilarious but with such intriguing insight from an industry musician. Invaluable entertainment!

[@Champagn3Supern0va]

I have been absolutely snorting with laughter rewatching you read these lyrics aloud while casually pinky out sipping a beverage. Never mind the rest of the musical breakdown…the lyrics analysis is pure comedy.

[@benjamineer3045]

Some people called the genre BMTH uses on this song, Bibercore... and I find very fitting

[@jpoulter8845]

That's because most of their fans are ex Bieber fangirls haha

[@iliketrains3495]

@@jpoulter8845 Honestly, that ain't wrong

[@bridgetyoung190]

😂

[@RickReasonnz]

Huh... Well, if the shoe fits

[@danielhoskins4690]

That is quite funny

[@ElegantJames]

I'm 30 and I love BMTH. I'm into the band because they have a major Linkin Park inspiration, which is my favorite band of all time

[@wilsonjayjames]

You're such an intelligent and musical pain person! I love the analysis!

[@lemurdream]

Thank you Justin for using a real acoustic this time. Every time I see that little stick you play on I wanna give it the Animal House Bluto treatment. lol

[@geraintevans9173]

Haha great review of the song. I actually think the beginning could be a Justin beiber song!

[@prmac3071]

I’m in my 40’s, I appreciate BMTH and The Darkness and all kinds of music and I appreciate the opinion of such a great artist! JH is so talented and knows what he’s talking. Sometimes a song just clicks with someone so whether the herd likes a song or not, I like some songs and hate others. I’m glad there is music out there for me! I need more of The Darkness and BMTH!

[@mikew7083]

Dear Jonathan Hawkins, I work at a grocery store and today I had to clean up a broken jar of salsa. Sincerely, Mike P.S plz review MCR

[@shayanakhavan6002]

This wouldn't be the first song I would listen to by BMTH. Though it's not a bad song, it's one of their more pop/tiktok focused songs. The beauty of this band is they explore countless genres but still keep their signature sound

[@tubemarcus]

Agreed, I think something like "Throne" might be a better entry song for them and progress from there.

[@avedic]

*_"....but still maintaining the 'core' which I think is important...."_* haha....omg, I came REAL close to spitting out my mouthful of wine when I heard that. I love how genuinely enthusiastic Justin is about music he doesn't know....while ALSO having a bit of fun throwing some sarcastic shade. It's all good fun tho. I quite like BMTH song Parasite Eve...it's just a trippy heavy song. Their other stuff has it's moments as well. Not a bad band by any means.

[@kildogery]

Cheers Justin. I'd like to say that getting dragged to see the Darkness, at T in the Park back in the day, when you first played there, very hungover, with some odd girl who had decided to treat me like I was her long suffering husband, changed my life, but I just had an ace time and cleared my colossal hangover. Thanks for that.

[@Justmewonky]

Hey Justin. Hope you had a good Christmas and your family are all safe and happy. I am an aging lady, but I love BMTH at Albert hall show. Obviously my Amber introduced me to all genres of music. I am so glad she did. Pop in for coffee when next home. Xx

[@mackaFTW]

what I don't understand is why nobody comments that oli cant sing whatsoever, he mimes live, every studio track is cut up from a thousand takes of one line till he manages to get it nearly in tune

[@Auto_Funk]

Great video.... Always amusing and insightful! Keep the content coming :)

[@corneliusattenborough3935]

I'm really enjoying this channel. I don't know Justin's personality enough to know if he is being sarcastic when he makes compliments. I get the feeling he is being sarcastic, but I need more information. Research continues.

[@fd9717]

You will never know, he is very-British, actually one of the main reasons why I cherish him

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

@@fd9717 half the time I don’t even know

[@fd9717]

@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain That means one thing: You are free-minded because you are honest. You know what I mean? The brilliance of being spontaneous and respectful when both complimenting or criticizing. Masterful and gentle, Mr Hawkins!

[@mrtylerlarson]

"I know somebody who likes them..." that whole opening sentiment caught me completely off guard! 🤣🤣🤣

[@AmarylisFlow]

BMTH have been on a real journey, their first album is so wildly different from their latest.

[@dcsbeemer]

Glad I'm one of the sub 100K subscribers before your channel inevitably blows up with new subs. Not a musical buff, but BMTH seem to have had a musical shift to appeal to a wider audience. Maybe it's just the sound they wanted to go for, I don't know, but seems it was a conscious decision to attract more listeners.

[@PriyaPans]

A very nice way to say they chased money, which I agree with. Used to like some of their older stuff, bit past few years, they're gotten pop-ier and a LOT weirder all at once.

[@joerandl9252]

i think BMTH are one of the best bands around today. They’re so unpredictable so you never know what their next music will sound like. For example in 2019 they released amo which was a pop rock album however then in 2020 they released the Post Human:Survival Horror ep which was a full on metalcore, linkin park esque project and it was amazing. Now they’ve released Die4u which is a hyperpop/screamo song. I’m not a fan of it but its definitely something new for the band and i can guarantee they won’t stick to this sound

[@deviltelletubbie]

Yeah, this track is a rough one if anyone’s gonna try and form a more “whole” opinion about the band, for sure. Is it a pop song? Yeah, absolutely. Are they a pop band? Nah, not at all. Appreciate Justin’s analysis but this band has done enough over the years where pinning a label on them isn’t productive at all. They’ve had their “poppier” albums but like you said, they’ve also been putting out music recently that is very close to their earlier output which is absolutely metal, except that they’re applying certain pop sensibilities to it. They’re metal, they’re pop, they’re whatever they want to be at this point.

[@ImK4Os]

It was released in 2019!;75 yeah

[@LOCKEYJ]

Really not selling it well

[@iliketrains3495]

@@LOCKEYJ Yeah, I was with OP until I read the 'hyperpop/screamo' bit. Two terrible genres merged into one? No thanks

[@joerandl9252]

@@iliketrains3495 tbf im with you on that. its a shame they had to release this when they could make something so much better. whatever you do do not listen to the remix. it is god awful

[@user-et2fj8xm5l]

Beautiful Taylor 12 string ya got there Justin. Please carry on..

[@graemewillis410]

It's that bloody bring me t' orizon with their daft bloody death core lad.

[@MorningtonCrescent]

Congrats indeed on the 50k Justin! (And we share the same taste in Breton...😉)

[@TrentAktik]

I watched you live in Mexico and you were a band I couldn't wait to listen to. I'm so grateful that someone as respectable and knowledgeable as you loathes this kind of shit just as much as I do.

[@Rick-jg8vx]

Shit? Good for you. Keep closing yourself off to newer hard rock. Live in the past

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

@@Rick-jg8vx newer hard rock? Bring me the horizon where making crappy music in about 2008, they just totally change their style whenever their label tell them to so you probably didnt notice them before

[@daveyoung80]

I love these dissections and the honesty of your observations. Would love you to attempt the same critique on some OG Darkness tracks. Great stuff

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

I really don’t think it’s my place to critique my own work; that’s not really how art works! I do lyrical dissections and guitar tutorials of Darkness stuff on my Patreon though. Thanks a lot!

[@bluemeadows40]

i love that you pointed out that dumb lyric. he just wanted to say.... ill write your name in blood, because its MEGA COOL so he made everything work around that maybe. graham age 39 from Norwich

[@MrFacproductions]

Another awesome episode 🤘👊

[@rkisf90]

I just never got this band or genre of music. When everyone I knew liked them I felt like I was getting older and being “stuck” with rock.

[@n9alonegamer618]

Love these videos!

[@breenmcgeough806]

Started listening to BMTH when I was 15, ten years later and still killing it! Big reason why I got into rock and metal

[@ProfessorM_PhD]

Same I remember when Pray for Plagues came out I was blown away

[@hjillumi880]

lol i would never relate that garbage to rock and metal grew up with original rock and metalheads

[@joshforeman1648]

@@hjillumi880 Ubercringe

[@d.b.cooper4648]

@@joshforeman1648 Yeah. The band in this video are.

[@CrueLoaf]

Wonderful poetic ramblings. I think Justin has nailed it!

[@vicvinegar4540]

Totally fair and respectful critique of this song. As a massive BMTH fan 28(M), I also share the same views of this song. However, this isn't representive of their overall sound. I think people in the comments are using this song to make an overall judgement of this band having not heard anything else. Justin, however, does acknowledge in his comments that they probably don't sound like this normally. Before throwing shade on the band (throwing shade on the song is fair), please listen to a few tracks from Post Human Survival Horror, Sempiternal and Thats the Spirit. Then make a fair judgement. Cheers. (Ps this is mainly aimed at people in the comments).

[@nimhard]

Justin, I don't care if you like BMTH or not, your version is brilliant. I like them and I like you.

[@martinmcneil4384]

Damn that is the most Miley Cyrus sounding deathcore within our whole planetary system.

[@4363laura]

I know I’m late to this vid but I just have to say it’s one of your best yet, I’ve been chuckling all the way through - you seem in a really silly mood and it’s fab 😁

[@giannismpekos3571]

Sempiternal's songs and lyrics are some of my absolute favourite, not really into their latest stuff tho.

[@jckblck]

Would love to watch you do a breakdown of something off the first few albums!

[@oliverneale]

I’ve been following bmth since the beginning in my edgy emo teen years 😂 and I love how each album is different from the past in so many ways it’s amazing, it’s also funny watching the metal core bands and rock bands from that era try to keep up some even blatantly ripping them off 😂 I think they’ll always put out music my generation will be able to relate to

[@LordSummerIsle73]

I don't quite think they're "trying to keep up with them" there's a lot of bands from that era that do their own thing

[@slumdogjay]

You look like my hangover feels today lol. Merry Xmas, Justin.

[@iliketrains3495]

It's definitely hard to recommend BMTH songs since they span so many different styles, but my personal favourites are Drown, Doomed, Sleepwalking, Heavy Metal, Ludens, Avalanche, And The Snakes Start To Sing and Throne. Yeah, I think That's The Spirit is by far their best album.

[@CoffeeMatt10]

Sempiternal/That’s The Spirit is, for me at least, their best era in terms of their rock/metal material.

[@officialWWM]

You sound like a fanboi.

[@iliketrains3495]

@@CoffeeMatt10 I liked Sempiternal for a while but some of the tracks aged pretty badly (for me personally anyway), like Can You Feel My Heart and Seen It All Before. Also I've never liked Antivist

[@conordonohoe101]

Why does no one ever talk about post human survival horror 😭 that EP is perfect

[@iliketrains3495]

@@conordonohoe101 heard it once, didn’t really care for it besides some of the singles and I think it’s a bit overrated

[@andrewbarker9773]

beautiful guitar Justin

[@OTOss8]

I really enjoy your videos. I don't know how to ask this without it sounding like an accusation or something but are you hearing these songs for the first time via your phone's speaker? If so, do you feel that you're getting an accurate picture of the way the song was meant to sound? Again, no judgment or condemnation or whatever but your songs sound very different coming out of a phone speaker compared to even a middling pair of headphones. When I finally got a decent set of headphones, I listened to songs that in the past I was lukewarm about and I had many moments where I said to myself, "Ohhh... oh *now* I get it. I see what's really going on here." Cheers sir!

[@Alpha_7227]

Damn good point you raise as often I may shazam a song and feel, no this is not for me however if I go home and listen on my computer or pair it to one of my speakers then BOOM!! I instantly like it. Then through headphones it's a trip as different parts oscilate from ear to ear.

[@counterfeitclone]

Most people can tell whether a song is for them without headphones or through decent speakers. Decent sound just makes it better. I myself can tell if its a song i will like by listening to the first 10seconds then skip a song midway through and listen to a further 5 seconds on my phone.

[@leedouglasmusic]

That won't stop it being a pop composition though, like your not going to hear motorhead through a Google pixel and it suddenly sound like reggae