That fast alternating between the scream and singing was so incredibly impressive. Wow!!

I would suggest the following spiritbox songs: - holy roller (official video) - rules of nine (one take live performance) - blessed be (official video) Older songs like the mara effect, constance or hurt you are still good but for some reasons they didn't resonate to me much, they're "just" good songs to me, while the three above are all masterpieces to me.

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alessandro! I'll check those out.

@juankamp193

2 жыл бұрын

All these will show you how much better she is.

@Zwachhiee

2 жыл бұрын

One takes over all the official they all hit different, both are good, but I'm tellin ya

@Zwachhiee

2 жыл бұрын

Also Perennial is an incredible older song , probably my favorite

@TheWhiteGoblin

2 жыл бұрын

Also Constance for something completely different from them and the version of Holy Roller with the singer from Crystal Lake. Though for another female metal band what about In this Moment? Their stuff isnt quite as heavy in general but very good.

This is one of their poppier tracks, but smoothly sliding between cleans and screams within same breath is her specialty.

We suggested it, you checked it out, and you enjoyed it. Ahh, love to see it! As much as I hate to say it, I don’t always love female metal vocalists either. In fact, I dislike more than I actually like. I used to be a music journalist/critic, and I think I got exhausted by the symphonic metal female vocalists (Nightwish, Epica, etc). (I acknowledge their talent, but the music isn’t for me.) I had a period of time when I wouldn’t even listen to a female-fronted metal band with an open mind because I was SO tired of that sound. Either it was symphonic metal…or it was bands like Cerebral Bore (when Simone Pluijmers was with them). There were very few bands in between those with vocal diversity that I enjoyed. Straight Line Stitch was the first for me. I actually passed on Jinjer the first time I heard them (“Sit Stay Rollover”) because I was so jaded then. Thankfully, I rediscovered them (and reaction channels) thanks to LostInVegas several years ago-and I’m so glad I did. But then Tatiana set the bar SO damn high, which is why I still struggle with female-fronted metal (and don’t like Infected Rain). Spiritbox may be my only other exception at this point. ANYWAY…glad you checked out Spiritbox! “Holy Roller” is a must. (There’s a one-take of it as well.)

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

I'll take a look at it! And I understand what you mean completely. I always found the symphonic metal thing to be cheesy, and the rest I found to be annoying quite frankly. I love female vocalists, but metal is a dark / heavy / angry genre - testosterone does dark / heavy / angry better imo LOL. And yeah - Tatiana set the bar FOR SURE, and so far no female in metal is touching it. ..this was solid though. I like Courtney, so like I said: that's 2 female-vocal metal bands I actually like now lol. Thanks again Jen!

@trowabarton222

2 жыл бұрын

Straight Line Stitch is a band I wish would have gotten more exposure. Glad I got to see them around 2006-07.

@ocoDOT

2 жыл бұрын

Jen, I swear I see you on every metal reaction I watch.

I’ve watched reactions to Courtney waiting for someone to pick up on the melodic singing that’s in her screams.

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Well you hit the jackpot then lol. She's KILLER!

@darthpaul490

Жыл бұрын

Watch Beth roars reaction

@darrenaurisch2707

11 ай бұрын

There is no comparison in Courtney's ability to waver in between a vocal deliverance and desperated question at the same time....uncopied thou Courtney!!❤❤

Holy Roller and Rule of Nines, both of the one takes for those songs! Absolutely incredible. And I love the EDM thing you pointed out, I can totally see and hear that now! She could go anywhere with her voice. Her talent is unreal and she is devastating.

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Both great tracks! Agreed. And I'm glad you could hear the EDM thing - I think most people thought I was nuts for saying that lol

@carriefish

2 жыл бұрын

@@InsomniacReacts did you react to the others, or have you just listened? Either way, glad you like them!

@carriefish

2 жыл бұрын

@@InsomniacReacts WAIT SHE DID A COLLAB WITH ILLENIUM, CALLED "Shivering", an EDM track. You HAVE to check that out now.

You need to check out their video of The Mara Effect live at Silverside Sound. It features their old drummer but it’s brilliant nonetheless.

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Will do!

@dropthehammer1360

2 жыл бұрын

@@InsomniacReacts a bit of a heads-up - the entire video consists of the first 3 songs of their EP, including the interlude after the first part.

@metal-adjacent

2 жыл бұрын

I would argue more brilliant just a little bit less approachable.

@dropthehammer1360

2 жыл бұрын

@@metal-adjacent what do you mean by a little bit less approachable?

@metal-adjacent

2 жыл бұрын

@@dropthehammer1360 Circle With Me is a basic rhythm with pop or more radio style sound. It's very easy to follow and memorize. The Mara Effect is a more technical song. It has more complex composition, poly-rhythmic sections, and just more technical playing and singing all around; More nuance for the enthusiast to appreciate but less average-listener friendly.

More female metal vocalists? Some suggestions: Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy), Lauren Hart (Once Human), Adrienne Cowan (Seven Spires), Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum), Carla Harvey and Heidi Shepherd (Butcher Babies), Fernanda Lira (Crypta), Vicky Psarakis (The Agonist), Angela Gossow (ex Arch Enemy), Maria Brink (In this moment)... and many more.

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mariusz!

@pRofesPL

2 жыл бұрын

@@InsomniacReacts You're welcome :) Hope you enjoy!

@JariJuslin

5 ай бұрын

As a curveball, Nighwish - Yours Is An Empty Hope, Wembley live. Floor does deep growls behind Marko's cleans in the chorus. And of course in After Forever she did those, too.

I need your coffee cup. 👍🏻

Women singers who can do metal vocals: Otep, Kittie, Arch Enemy, rolo tomassi. There are more but those were pre spiritbox and jinjer.

You definitely gotta check out holy roller. Courtney is a QUEEN

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Will do!

Should check out Lauren Babic of Red Handed Denial (tracks Empire or Elysium) and Crazy88 (Nitroglycerin or Bastard From a Basket). Also Avienne from Vintersea deserves a shout out.

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions!

Since i didn´t seen it in the comments: Yes, the drums are programmed and not recorded. The drummer of the band lives in Philadelphia (if i remember correctly) and since there is a pandemic they couldn´t record together. So the entire album is programmed in the matter of drums

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

I thought so. Makes sense.

Not sure if anyone has mentioned it or not but Tatiana has said that Courtney has been a big inspiration for her over the years. Courtney has been doing it for a long time. She was the second lead singer for the band Iwrestledabearonce. As far as re ecommendations for songs, one of my favorites is Perrenial. The Mara Effect live at the Silverside Studios is a must see also.

@swere1240

2 жыл бұрын

i saw her with iwrestledabearonce along time ago and it blew my mind back then. i think they were opening for either upon a burning body or august burns red i cant remember which concert it was.

It's not at all a bad thing that Spiritbox reminds you of EDM and/or other non-rock genres. Courtney has stated it many times that her influences include a lot more musical genres than just metal. They also have a lot of electronic production in their songs. This is one of the things I love about them, they're not afraid to get inspiration from all over the place and actually innovate. At a time when so much metal sounds alike, it's like a breath of fresh air. It's what this genre needs.

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! And I didn't know about her influences (being a new fan and all) but that makes perfect sense.

She is featured on edm track with illenium called shivering check it out

It’s funny you mention the thing about EDM vocals. I think a few months after you recorded this, they did a collab with a big electronic artist with her singing on the track. And yes they are very open about their programmed drums. But they do have a really talented drummer they take on tour.

Holy roller and silk in the strings

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

I'll check em out!

just curious how old is that tele on the wall there that thing is sweet. i got a 76 firebird bicentential that was my dads. i love old guitars . and spiritbox is amazing. rules of nine is my favorite by them. courtney's vocal control is honestly insane she is super talented

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Digging Spiritbox. That Firebird sounds cool for sure. That Tele isn't as old as it looks - it was purchased new sometime after 2000 - it's a Fender factory relic edition, which I'm not usually a fan of (I like to let guitars age naturally), but that guitar has a very special sentimental value to it. It was my friend's guitar who was the singer in the last major band I was in, who sadly isn't with us anymore. Figured I'd honor his memory by making his guitar part of the videos on this new channel.

Is as if Evanescence and Sepultura had a baby girl. This was awesome! She is really good.

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

lol interesting way to describe her, but yeah I could see it.

It’s been two months since this reaction? You’re missing out on some spiritbox!! You need to check out -The mara effect the 17 minute version -Belcarra -Holy Roller

Concerning female metal vocalists, did anyone yet suggest Arch Enemy? And another band I would recommend is Seven Spires, for example Drowner of Worlds

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

I'll check out Seven Spires. I can't stand Arch Enemy so I'm avoiding doing a reaction to any of their music so their fans won't hate me lol

That outro gives me goosebumps every time

Seen them live the are really good you want more female singers monochromatic black the singer it's impressive

It's a live take so yes all is live guitar bass and drums if you check out any more of their one takes it shows their bands playing except for this video it just shows her

Check out spiritboxs song holly roller with ryo.. that song hits so much harder then circle with me. I’m a huge spiritbox fan.. but if you’re sour on female vocalists for metal.. you need that song my dude

🤘🤘

Love this band. Also check out: Dayseeker = "The Color Black" - "Without Me" - "Neon Grave" - "Burial Plot" - "Sleeptalk"

Most/all of their album recordings have programmed drums, they've said so on podcasts. Partially because this was recorded over the pandemic and they're drummer lives elsewhere. Surprisingly common in the genre but it'd be hype if that changed also second checking out mara effect live or any of the serius xm performances on their youtube.

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Will do! And thanks for filling in that detail - I was pretty positive they were programmed.

@francesoxberry6816

7 ай бұрын

@@InsomniacReacts Hey man, check out their latest EP - The Fear of Fear if you want to hear their drummer go absolutely off!!

Even though there are screams, the lyrics still has to be told and Courtney does that BEST!!!

For other female vocalists that have killer growls/screams, check out the vocalists of the bands Rolo Tomassi, Obscure Sphinx, Oathbreaker and Battle of Mice. They don't all sound like Tatiana or Courtney, in fact they vary in styles quite a lot, but I don't think it's fair to prescribe one style in which metal vocals are supposed to be delivered. I personally even tend to appreciate more vocalists who have an unusual approach that can set them apart from others. Here's one song from each of the above bands that I think nicely showcase their heavy vocal abilities: Rolo Tomassi - Rituals Obscure Sphinx - Lunar Caustic Oathbreaker - Needles in Your Skin Battle of Mice - Bones in the Water

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

I will check those out. As for your comment though, I respect your right to have an opinion 100% (regarding the style in which metal vocals are supposed to be delivered) but I completely disagree. Vocalist can (and SHOULD) have a vocal signature of their own, their own touch / unique way of approaching everything from their vocal techniques to the way in which they use those techniques to compliment the music they're on, but most metal genres are HEAVY (as they should be) in a way where a majority of those bands evoke more of a dark emotion / feel via many techniques (both rhythmic and melodic) - this calls for a deeper / darker / more powerful vocal tone. High-pitch / shallow vocals and screams, which are what most women (not all, of course) are going to more often deliver, don't mesh with the emotion most metal genre styles call for, in my opinion. FOR EXAMPLE, to take it out of the sphere of metal for a minute.. Reggae. Would a highly-talented female vocalist with an opera-style vocal work for a classic-style Reggae band? Reggae vocals are supposed to be delivered a certain way. Anyway, just my opinion. Good discussion lol

@_SaraZ

2 жыл бұрын

@@InsomniacReacts For me, as long as the vocal performance invokes emotion, it's a go. And it's difficult not to invoke emotion when you're screaming your heart out-screams are magical in that sense, we're evolutionally tuned to respond to them. You're certainly right that the key ingredient is the power/solid breath support behind the growl or scream, but as long as they're delivered in a convincing way, I think heavy vocals can do many things. Some can sound aggressive, while others are more scary or harrowing. All have a place in my heart lol.

In my opinion, Their performance of The Mara Effect live at Silverside Sounds really shows off their artistry and pure talent.

You need to go down the spiritbox rabbit hole. You won't be disappointed. For me personally courtney is the greatest female metal vocalist of all time, no disrespect to Tatiana and the others. I just believe she is on a whole different level. Great reaction tho.

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Hey you're entitled to your own opinion, so no problem. Courtney is great so she's up there for me to. Thanks!

@williamsummerson1204

2 жыл бұрын

@@InsomniacReacts yes sir

Please check out "Null Positiv - Freiheit (Official Video)" Female frontend metal band with a smooth and silky voice

Rules of nine, Secret Garden, Holy Roller Top tier!

If you are looking for female metal vocalists to add to the list, check out Vintersea. Ideally the live "Slay at home" performance. Imo blows both Tatjana and Courtney out of the water.

It's funny you bring up the EDM aspect. I suggest you take a listen to their song Rotoscope.

Band's guitarist and vocalist are husband and wife. The whole band is pretty talented, IMO. I think they have a pretty unique sound, mixing beautiful, etherial electronic sounds and beautiful vocals with very metal, very aggressive guitar riffs and breakdowns and growling.

@InsomniacReacts

Жыл бұрын

Yeah a unique band for sure. Been really big on Sun Killer since diving into some of their stuff.

As a drummer of 25 years I agree the drums are over processed and a bit muddy. The playing is fine though. I hear it as a stylized choice but it's not for me. Other than that I do really enjoy this band as a whole and Court's vocals are top notch! PS nice Tele!

Laura Nichols from Light This City is great as well. Spiritbox is my new fav band. They have everything for every metal fan and I love that.

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know! I'll have to check them out.

Definitely need more spiritbox. Check out your rotoscope then this theirs a lot alot more

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

I did a reaction to Rotoscope. Did you see it?

If you want to check out an OG growler female metal vocalist try Otep. They’ve been around for 20 years. Try the songs Blood Pigs, Rise Rebel Resist, Battle Ready, Fists Fall, Apex Predator… she also raps in some of their songs (T.R.I.C., Serv Asat)

I get you! Get us a Flume tune with Courtney!

I know you said you want newer stuff but if you want drums you gotta check out Chris Turner from Oceans Ate Alaska. He’s got some incredible play throughs. His videos of Escapist and 40 Roll are unbelievable

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

I'll check it out! I've heard of the band. Haven't seen any of the playthroughs though.

they lowered the instruments to highlight her vocals

Yeh...to analyse it all...She's not Tatiana,..and not Allissa also.... her wavering of voice differs between a calling of life answers and a soul cry within the same word!!..... thats the difference of ability!. Hale Spiritbox!!

I want to be honest, even if we didn't think of Spiritbox, to say that only Tatiana from Jinger makes gutturals or includes that "essence" of metal, seems more like a lack on your part in knowing the genre than a reality. Just thinking that Jinger is a perfect representative already seems pretty daring to me, because Jinger is a good band and has amazing musicians, but it's also from the lighter side of metal, it's not Brutal Death Metal, it's not Doom Metal, it's not Deathcore, and therefore, their music is not so "heavy or brutal" no matter how hard they try, therefore the same happens with Tatiana's voice. And that is the issue, that is why Jinger is also as famous as Jinger and everyone asks for reactions from them, because their music is easier to listen to because it is not so heavy, myself when I want to listen to something light, calmer , I listen to them, but, if you wonder, are there women in the other subgenres? Yes, there are women who sing in Brutal Death Metal, in Doom, in Deathcore, in Black Metal and they are just amazing and really brutal, so no, Tatiana is not the only or the best to make a brutal sound. As for its gutturals, it is only the best known and most popular.

Seen both live at festivals and Jinjer are more on point and Tatianas stage prescence more lively

Blessed Be - live one take Rule of Nines - live one take

VINTERSEA ! VINTERSEA ! VINTERSEA ! Check them out. Female metal vocalist. For tracks I'd reccomend Befallen or their live Slay at Home version of Fiery Tongue. I'm an absolute SUCKER for female leads in metal bands and I came across them recently. I promise you won't be disappointed !

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Anthony thanks for the suggestion. What's their newest music video? Hit me with a link.

May I suggest Bleed from Within - I am Damnation. They are criminally good.

I really enjoy Tatiana and Courtney. They are quite different

If you want heavy listen to Silk in the Strings or Holy Roller my friend

You want another blue haired metal goddess, you should check out Arch Enemy. You’d like their new track Deceiver Deceiver. It hits hard.

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

I've known of Arch Enemy for YEARS. Honestly can't stand them. So luckily I don't have to piss off a bunch of fans by not enjoying them at all on camera lol

Female singers that does it for me with hars vocals are Tatiana, Courtney and Angela gossow from Arch Enemy. She is absolute beast! Check this out kzread.info/dash/bejne/oHmJw9uJgtysXbw.html They have new singer now, who is great too, but just not on the same level in that setting. She was better suited for her in her old band The Agonist kzread.info/dash/bejne/d5iIma9tlpWyaaQ.html (This is spectacular song too) Alissa White-Gluz All just my opinions ofc so no hate towards any one :)

You should react to Monochromatic Black Abaddon official video

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion Mike! I'll check the song out but I can't do a reaction to it - it's too old. Until this channel is much bigger / established, the only videos I'm going to get any views on are reactions to new music. Do me a favor though, keep an eye on them and let me know AS SOON AS they drop something new and I'll hop on it!

Belcarra bro. Or beauty of suffering

Courtney is Queen

Lorna Shore (To the hellfire - one take version) it’s all I Gotta say!!! Holy Roller, for spirit box if you want to see how heavy she can get.

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

I watched that Lorna Shore one take. REALLY GLAD I didn't do a reaction on it - would have lost some subs lol. It was so bad on so many levels that I couldn't finish watching it.

@WhiteRaven640

2 жыл бұрын

@@InsomniacReacts most people I've seen in comments liked better than the original video. But everybody has their own taste I guess. It's definitely acquired taste lol.

I'm a drummer and yes everyone has their own taste but i do agree, the drums on this album to me sound over processed

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

I was informed by somebody that the drums were indeed programmed.

compressed much? haha

You hit the nail on the head with the drums. Zev Rose, the drummer is playing a traditional acoustic kit. I guess they processed the hell out of the drum tracks due to the fact that they are only a 3 piece instrumental band (drums. guitar and bass). Zev Rose does have a live video of the drum track of this song. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIF_msh9gLbJkag.html

1st of all, its a long comment, im not a native so it might be quite hard to read xD. You cant go wrong with their songs. If you want smth heavier Holly Roller, Aphids, Silk in the Strings are probably the hevaiest, not clean vocals at all. I also recommend checking out the one take versions, if there is one ofc. For the next video you have to react to The Mara Effect Live at Silverside Sound, the best song ive ever heard. If you want to hear another female vocalist - Alissa White from Arch Enemy is a fucking beast as well. Some of my favs - War Eternal, a reason to believe, a fight I must win. She rarely does cleans in her curret band sadly. So you need to listen to her prev band The Agonist - Thank you pain, Panophobia to hear her range. Btw. I hate the fact that ppl are comparing her to Tati. They have completly diff styles. And Courtney is unarguably the best 💙

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

You're the second person to recommend The Mara Effect Live at Silverside Sound so I'll check it out for sure. Regarding Arch Enemy - I'm very sorry to say that I've tried to like them for MANY YEARS now and I just can't stand them lol. I don't like the vocalist OR the band very much, so I'm gonna skip them so I don't piss off their fans lol.

“I don’t know her name” Literally in the title my guy.

@InsomniacReacts

Жыл бұрын

..we're 100 comments passed this "my guy." I've done other Spiritbox stuff, I know who Courtney LaPlante is, etc. What else..

@Fyrecide

Жыл бұрын

@@InsomniacReacts Dude, relax. It wasn’t meant antagonistically. It’s not that deep.

About half of their music is heavy, half is more like this, with moments of heavy, but overall more of a “mainstream” appeal to it. Courtney’s husband writes all the instrumentation, and plays guitar. The drums are all programmed, as are most drums nowadays.

@InsomniacReacts

2 жыл бұрын

Ah OK good to know. That's great because then I didn't insult a drummer lol. As a side note though, there are still plenty of metal bands that record live drums but they layer samples over the actual kit. Wasn't sure if this was that situation or not, so thanks for clearing that up.

Ridiculous amount of pauses.