I'm a violinist and have played in a number of orchestras. I would've died if I got to perform there. I totally get that trombone player, he must've been stocked beyond belief.

@enlightendbel

3 жыл бұрын

I've worked backstage on over a dozen of these metal band + orchestra shows and trust me, you are not alone in feeling like that. No matter the age or instrument, most of these musicians loved the experience, be it because they could play in front of THAT many people, or because they could play something not moviescore or classical or for the vast majority because they just fucking love Metal and especially this kind of metal marries with orchestra so goddamn well. It's epic for everyone involved. Even for the massive amount of tech people working behind the scenes trying to keep everything going. Don't know the exact onstage headcount at the Wacken show, but for the shows they used for the DVD, there were 90+ people on stage and at least as much working backstage doing tech. In terms of tech alone, this is a hell of an undertaking.

@natashka1982

3 жыл бұрын

@@enlightendbel That must've been very exciting! I've been a metalhead since early 90s

@punkjay4681

3 жыл бұрын

@@enlightendbel this Wacken show was one of the two shows on the Forces of the Northern Night 2DVD.

@jerekahanpaa6458

3 жыл бұрын

I've always wondered if the orchestras/choirs in metal/classic crossover stuff are bored and there just for the salary (the orchestral stuff sounds quite basic stuff and not much of a challenge), or are they getting a kick of the show? Some column A some B I guess.

@natashka1982

3 жыл бұрын

@@jerekahanpaa6458 Probably both, my grandma was an orchestra violinist her whole life, she probably would've thought it's a bunch of noise lol. But she's 90 years old so not a big metal fan

Progenies of the Great Apocalypse

@77Chester77

3 жыл бұрын

Yes please ♡

@rsalas51

3 жыл бұрын

Yup!!!! You’ll love it but it has to be the live in Oslo version

@UltraViolent21

3 жыл бұрын

@@rsalas51 without the symphony. Just Dimmu.

@NexusSeries6

3 жыл бұрын

PROGENIES. All music for it written by their old keyboardist.

@DustinPlatt

3 жыл бұрын

@@rsalas51 No symphony. Only with Vortex.

That intro changed my life 24 years ago

Having seen Dimmu live myself all I can say is it's not a show. It's an experience. They are absolutely phenomenal, especially live and even more so in person.

Yeah - the trombone-player is a legend🤘🤘🤘

Pioneers of symphonic black metal. Legendary band.

Oohhhhh yes, the black version of Nightwish! Just what the doctor ordered!!! Thanks!!

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Haha Thanks Erwin! That's a good description. Similar symphonic elements but with way more darkness and doom, so awesome. :)

@erwinamesz7642

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThomFoolery1 loved your reaction. When I first heard Dimmu Borgir, almost 24 years ago, I had the same energy flowing! Nowadays this song still accelerates my heartbeat till high heights! In 1985 I started to listen to metal and in 1987 I discovered my love for the more darker side of metal. Venom, Celtic Frost etc

@fathanaqwiya7398

3 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure nightwish is the wimpy version of dimmu borgir

This performance is so good I wanna cry lmao

To me this is the best black metal song ever. This song is continuously changing and changing and changing is like 10 song in 1. The first time i see live Dimmu borgir was in 1997 and I can't forget how I was impressed. Unbelievable. Best black metal band ever.

I’m so happy to see someone have the same reaction as I feel. No one in my circle likes this kind of music, so thank you!

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

I understand that feeling! Thanks for watching. :)

An absolute master piece.

i love watching people finding out about the music i've listened to for 20 years. such joy!!!!

That thing was one of the songs that helped me in my darkest time 15 years ago. I went to bed with the Enthroned album on my ears and usually woke up in the "morning" palace. Now i always get good moods when hearing it.

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. :)

That was pretty full on. Amazing energy. Haven't heard them before, but wow.

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Basil. :)

@bazkeen

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThomFoolery1 I certainly did 👍🏻👍🏻

Awesome! Rarely have I seen people reacting to this classic song! Glad you enjoyed it.

The Serpentine Offering

The Insight and the catharsis 😁

Excellent reaction dude - very appropriate considering the epic nature of this performance.

KINGS OF THE CARNIVAL CREATION Same concert, I'm sure you'll love it, 100% guaranteed!! Thanks for you amazing reactions, you've got really some passion for music!! lml

I am really glad you decided to react to Dimmu Borgir. I have never been a fan of black metal but I really gave a try to many bands long time ago (20 years ago...lol) and only DB cought my attention. Actually I really liked some of their songs. I don't recall the name of the songs... I remember only one - Reptile. Somehow they sounded much more melodic than other black metal bands. So I would really like to see more reactions of them and I am glad you enjoyed it!

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed this! I know what you mean, I've always been half aware of black metal but never really got into it. I added melodic/symphonic elements of this band are so appealing. Will likely revisit them again. :)

@jimmyjohansson5672

3 жыл бұрын

Dudette, Reptile fucking rules! That entire album rules, so many goodies on it! Spiritual Black Dimensions and Entrone Darkness Triumphant. I always listen to those when I feel down or wanna get psyched :D

welcome to the world of DIMMU BORGIR 👍👍👍

best song and best reaction to this song ever. "The insight and the catharsis" is one of their best songs.

@leonardodemoledor9065

2 жыл бұрын

m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/p2Si3M6meKi0iKw.html

I fell into this music gender because of this album and this particular song 👌 Great Memories 🤟

Kings of the carnival creation and puritania sounds amazing with orchestra, you should check those songs too!!

Love Dimmu 🤩🤘 seen them live, freakin’ amazing 😍🇳🇴

Great reaction. Next one should be Getaways live, it's my personal favorite

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@andyventures6574

3 жыл бұрын

This whole gig is worth it stupendous show.

E P I C reaction ! Thnx

Pure powerhouse... Best Symphonic black metal ever... Shagrath, one of the best vocalist in the world.. And this song 'Mourning Palace ' best song.. Everything there was super duper boom 💥

This we woke me up on a cold, quiet Sunday. Quite wonderful.

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

This would do the trick haha :)

Really liked the fact that you added some litte info about Dimmu and this song.

Yes yes, let's just ignore the distances between our musical tastes because they're actually connected more closely than we expect.

Dimmu Borgir has skyrocketed to one of my top bands of all time. They fit exactly what I look for in metal. the orchestra is absolutely fantastic and the musicianship is godlike. Other tracks you have to check out which will leave you just as speechless as this are definitely In Death’s Embrace, which is in my opinion and many other’s opinion an even better track than Mourning Palace. It has an insane orchestra and a godly guitar solo to match. another song with musicianship just as superb is The Insight and The Catharsis. Totally jaw dropping tracks.

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and info! I'm excited to hear more from them. :)

@MountainMetal

3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestions.

Oew my absolute favorite band and song. And the trombone (i guess) guy is just the most awesome dude ever.

this song was my introduction to black metal, I was like 10 when I bought the album. Been a long time...

Man... i loved your reaction ! you shared some good vibes ! i really love this Dimmu Borgir's song !

I watched several Dimmu Borgir reactions lately. This one was really good. Thanks for that !

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! :)

Your reaction is the closest thing to what was mine the first time I heard the song!!

Oh, I loved that! Your reaction was exactly like mine, wenn I by chance got my 1st ever introduction to Black metal back in 1998 with this very Song! Me, at that time being an innocent goth girl with no love for heavy guitars or screams... And Mourning Palace still gets me every time. I cannot summarize the feelings I have for all the atmosphere, composition, just the whole piece. I just take it all in every I am fortunate enough to hear it. Last Dimmu Borgir concert I've been at was in january 2020. I went with a friend and former classmate... she got a bit concerned about me doing the windmill thingy all the time. Thank you for making me happy today 🥰 and, yes, there have been some great suggestions for more Dimmu Borgir Songs in these comments here. Follow them 💞🤘

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simone! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thats awesome that you have these experiences with the band, I can definitely relate with other bands I was introduced to at an earlier age - they stay with you for a long time. See you in the next one. Cheers. :)

Super reaction 🤩 an epic performance from Dimmu 👍👍👌

I love this entire album!

@themplar

3 жыл бұрын

love all albums. But yeah Enthrone Darkness Triumphant was legendary

Try "The Insight and the Catharsis" from Dimmu Borgir. Probably their best song. I suggest the studio version (it has the best quality) but if you only react to live performances I suggest the one from Oslo or Wacken 2007

@JeremyBarbell

3 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely! The Insight and the Catharsis shows how awesome Dimmu really is. With Mustis on the piano, and Vortex's clean vocals, it's one of my favorite songs by Dimmu.

@Armin.89

3 жыл бұрын

I get chills during the entire song, one of the most amazing pieces of music ever!

@lokeforce8905

2 жыл бұрын

fuck me that song is incredible is, the middle part sounds like a part from LoTR, and then we cant forget to mention ICS VORTEXXX

The best reaction 🤘🤘 I love Dimmu Borgir.. you've a new subscriber greeting from Argentina 🇦🇷🤘

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias! 😀🤘

One of My favorite bands 😊🤘🏻

@jarkonmyskeet1522

3 жыл бұрын

Great band. My all time favourite Is Raabjorn speiler draugheimens skodde \m/ \m/

This reaction is so good that I have see it once a day :) Dimmu Borgir is one of my favorite grups they really put on a show

@ThomFoolery1

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! 😊 Yes they are amazing!

this song is a masterpiece.

Dimmu Borgir. In a league of their own.

@natashka1982

3 жыл бұрын

They really are. There's no other black metal band like them.

...and the rhythm changes.... mourning palace❤ ggooooodddd reaction💟💟

I was lucky enough to see these guys live a few times.

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions! Their shows look amazing. :)

Epic reaction!

Your reaction was absolutely the same I had when I heard them in 1999. You should check out more songs from their earlier records such as For Al Tid & Stormblast. Beautiful albums.

esa es la actitud , el poder del metal.aludos de chile.

Love it

Kings of the carnival creation if you could please!

saw them back in mid 90s as they toured with there Album "Entrohned Darness Triumphant" , it was epic !

its majestic

I loved your reaction 💞

@julijaverson8390

3 жыл бұрын

Also i highly recommend The insight of Catharsis Live in Wacken 2007. That live version is better then studio or any other live version years after. Mr. Vortex shines in it. I really hope you will react to it. 😌

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! 😊🤘

@julijaverson8390

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThomFoolery1 im looking forward to your new metal songs reactions 🤘

i have to push the like putton it´s Dimmu Borgir FFS #ThisIsLove

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Haha nice one mate! 😁🤘

Dimmu borgir hasnt been what it used to be with ICS Vortex, their previous bassist who also did clean vocals, godly voice. I hope you check out some Wacken 2007 live videos from them. Songs i recommend Progenies of the great apocalypse, Kings of the carnival creation and The insight and the catharsis.

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@heppiheijaa

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThomFoolery1 Anytime! Cant wait to see your reactions :)

@WinturWulf

3 жыл бұрын

@@heppiheijaa Good thinking! Vortex added a lot of diversity to DB.

@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Dimmu has not been the same without ICS Vortex. Shame he left the band. I always loved his haunting clean backup vocals.

@Equilibrium2903

3 жыл бұрын

Could also have recced his "new" band, Borknagar, and especially "Up North" where he is the main vocalist. It is a great song.

🤘🤘doooooooooooooooooooooooooode 🤘🤘 frikken awesomeness 🤯🤘 I wanna go for a drink with the dude playing the trombone 🤣 he was having the best time ever 🤗. Now please don’t tell me they got a back catalogue of like 20 albums, cos I can’t handle all this new music 🤣🤯 and hey, anytime you wanna pause and rewind to the beginning is fine by me. And just cos it’s nearly New Year, here in reverse order are my 3 fave of your reactions. In 3rd, this one cos you nearly leapt out your chair, in 2nd Nightwish - High Hopes, cos you did leap out your chair, and in 1st place Wintersun, Sons of Winter and Stars, cos your facial expressions were spectacular. HAPPY NEW YEAR dude 🤘🎶🤘 Metal Rules

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff, you are too kind good sir, I really appreciate the support. Haha yes the Trombone guy is amazing 😂 Thanks for giving the top 3, that's a good pick I'd say. I was thinking of making my own top 5 so far or something and I think High Hopes would be right up there. Wintersun is also up there with some of the best music I've ever heard. Definitely a lot of new music to take on and process but I'm loving the journey. Thanks again dude and happy new year to you too. 😀🤘

Finally someone who understand music!

Classic black metal tune

You are now my favorite new reactor. 😈

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

I am honored! Thank you! 😀

Puritania is simply amazing..

9:43 the perfect climax from reaction

Esto es lo mas cercano a un infierno colapsandose , el coro de opera es senacional , el arreglo en sonidos es de las mas brutales que he escuchado y ni hablar del vocal principal , es de miedo , y la ves te atrapa en esta siniestra obra de arte como lo es el palacio del mañana

Dimmu borgir- Dimmu borgir

Please do a review of “Progenies of The Great Apocalypse” at Wacken 2007 with ICS Vortex singing and playing bass with Mustis on keyboards. Neither is in the group anymore, but they really added a lot to the group.

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting! Yes, a few people mentioned ICS Vortex. I'll bear this in mind. Thanks :D

Thomas, you just heard the song that made me a Dimmu Borgir fan for life about 15 years ago. I heard a few of their songs before hand, mainly from Sampler discs, but once I heard Mourning Palace, and all of its time changes and whatnot, I was like, this band is the Shit! I was never into Black Metal, persay, but Dimmu's compositions (despite the criticism they get from other Black Metal fans) are what allow me to tolerate the black metal vocal style and driving guitars.

noobs: do orchestras Dimmu: boi, make room for that choir too

Love it people are always shocked about my taste of music they call it screaming and satan music

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

People that listen to this are the nicest people. :)

@themplar

3 жыл бұрын

Weird how they think that if its satan music that that makes it a bad thing.

So great reaction, i saw the live in Colombia back in the 2000's,you rule bald english guy.

@juanpgarciaj

2 жыл бұрын

*them

@ThomFoolery1

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thank you. :D

Жыл бұрын

Does Columbia even understand metal music? I've heard, all they know is drugs, drugs and drugs. Lol

@juanpgarciaj

Жыл бұрын

@ Maybe in Columbia (Usa) , in Colombia we love metal music.

I suggest you check out "Winter Thrice" by Borknagar. The song has an amazing lineup of 4 magnificent vocalists (one of which is the former Dimmu Borgir bassist and clean vocalist ICS Vortex). It has a nice mix of painting beautiful melodic landscapes and sheer brutality. A real masterpiece.

Hello there my good Sir! I've been checking you out for quite some time, great reaction as always... But when I see someone react and like Dimmu, I subscribe! Check out Progenies of the Great Apocalypse, Gateways, both from the Live Forces of the Northern light tour.

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Well hello there! Thanks very much for subscribing and for the kind words. I'll look into these suggestions. 😀

Good reaction. Kings of the Carnibal Creation is among the good ones from them. Specially with ICS Vortex.

The Sacrilegious Scorn please :)

"PROGENIES OF THE GREAT APOCALYPSE" (the official non-live video) is an awesome experience you won't ever forget. It seems it was something directed by a mix of Tim Burton, Zack Snyder, Quentin Tarantino and a pissed-off Batman. Trust me.

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Haha that's an awesome description, I'll check it out. 😀

@FrozenMaximus

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThomFoolery1 Pkease do, my friend. And cheers from Fortaleza/BRAZIL.

the second part almost felt like thrash metal

The true pioneer is Bathory. Great pickup would be Blood fire death, And Then Swedish Black metal, Watain - Malfeitor is a solid pick.

Their first two albums, For all Tid and Stormblast, are the best melodic black metal albums of all time. It was before they changed their style to more mainstream black metal. Of course their later albums are still great but none catch the magic of those first two. They'll always have a special place in my heart

Satyricon Live at the opera Mother North

I'd love to see your reaction to Henker - Mental Corruption. The song is 125bpm and the outro the drummer plays quad bass for 1/64th notes for 2000bpm quad bass - The fastest bass recorded.

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds crazy! I'll check it out. 🙂

If you enjoyed this, maybe you could try out some of the newer Shade Empire if you get a chance and haven't done so already? Songs like "Ruins" and "Anti-Life Saviour" fall well into this epic, symphonic black metal sound.

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. :)

@deliathorja442

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThomFoolery1yes!

You should see them with Ics Vortex

Minut 09:44 he feels the power

Listen to "Serpentine offering" from "In Sorte Diaboli" album. Mega dark, and mega melodic song, I guarantee you'll enjoy it. Cheers mate

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Armin! That sounds awesome. 😄🤘

If you’re going to listen to more Dimmu Borgia, I suggest “Hybrid Stigmata The Apostasy”.

Wonder if that trombone player saved the sheet music from that concert?

Communion SepticFlesh live infernus sinfónica please

Told you so Thomas.......

can someone please do the Insight and the Catharsis by them instead of the same 4 songs off the last few albums...

Do some Satyricon live at the Opera there another Norwegian Black metal band

You should try Fleshgod Apocalypse - No

"Im sorry guys I wanna hear that again" - or the real reason - "Im sorry guys I will now pause and rewind abit just to avoid copyright strikes and get my ad revenue" I mean common, better to be honest :)

@ThomFoolery1

7 ай бұрын

Haha I wish it was that easy! 😂Ad revenue goes to the record label even if you play a few seconds so I make no money for any reactions. I really did want to just hear it again! 🤘

Great reaction Thomas! I'm pretty sure the guy rocking in the orchestra is a trombone player, but not important 😂. Not my favorite band, but I think they have a few golden ones. This is my favorite of them kzread.info/dash/bejne/qqB4l9yegLbglLQ.html

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

Oops yes you are right, I got carried away haha. Thanks for the suggestion. :D

Hearing you say "they pioneered black metal" really hurt. They are not considered real black metal in Norway. They get recognition for promoting metal tho.

just dropped in, you look like tom hardy (as bronson) and wil wheaton had a child. Not a bad thing but a bit confusing at first :D

@ThomFoolery1

3 жыл бұрын

I get told I look like a lot of people. This is definitely a new one! haha

Great reaction?. You didn't see that coming, did you ? Thinking you saw the best part and then something better coming along

Puritania

@StirbMensch

3 жыл бұрын

Puritania is possibly the worst shit they've ever put out, it's the equivalent of mumble rap of black metal

Not Castle, This is Mourning Palace please

Theres a great musicvideo from this song. And The best Dimmu borgir album is For alltid. And Entroned darkness triumphant is also great after that they are shit.