Nobody gives the drummer any credit...but that dude is doing some work back there!

@XoSmist07oX

2 жыл бұрын

Just thinking of the drummers speed makes my whole upper body hurt. Lol

@smn1085

2 жыл бұрын

the drums are "fake". at least the bass pedal

@x8nis

2 жыл бұрын

@@smn1085 ok

@jcpahman77

2 жыл бұрын

@@XoSmist07oX lower body lol it's 200bpm with a double kick and he never puts his feet on the floor. I can't spell the dude's name just look up "through the fire and the flames drums" and be prepared to have your mind blown.

@thrashdagnarz8103

2 жыл бұрын

The drumming is what I first noticed when I heard this for the first time

When this came out people genuinely thought they sped up the sound of the guitar in the studio.

@smashbrandiscootch719

2 жыл бұрын

Do you remember the guys who would get a power drill with a stick that had a few picks on it to try and match the speed?

@markemerson8399

2 жыл бұрын

@@smashbrandiscootch719 Hahaha, too funny!

@smn1085

2 жыл бұрын

this song is overproduced. bass of the drums are software

@travelmaver

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/iqR1tbWxYMjJhLg.html

@VancoldGH

2 жыл бұрын

@@smashbrandiscootch719 oddly enough a few guitarists were doing that in the 80ies (eddy van halen and paul gilbert). :D

I took my dad to a dragon force concert a few years back..Showed him this video and he was convinced they sped it up….His face melted during the concert.

@HonorViego

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awsome

@jamesdick2580

Жыл бұрын

should react to Tina S cover of this song. her playing is epic! Herman Li himself reacted to her and was blown away

Fun fact: the lead guitarist, Herman Li, is one of the fastest guitarists in the world.

@matorohy9170

2 жыл бұрын

Isnt he fastest? Isnt this fastest solo in the world?

@kratos6211

2 жыл бұрын

@@matorohy9170 not even the fastest DragonForce solo

@assassinonprozac

2 жыл бұрын

@@matorohy9170 It isn’t. As the other guy said it isn’t even the fastest DragonForce solo, Through and the Flames is around 200 BPM while Fallen World and 3 Hammers go up to 220. Herman Li is really fast but probably not the fastest. There’s conflicting information everywhere and a ton of fake records (like that 1600 BPM one that is physically impossible) so I’d recommend doing the research yourself.

@matorohy9170

2 жыл бұрын

@@assassinonprozac oh okey i thought its iconic solo because its fastest

@assassinonprozac

2 жыл бұрын

@@matorohy9170 It’s iconic because it was the hardest song on Guitar Hero (I think Jordan is harder though). It’s also just a very hard song in general though, not the hardest though.

There’s a reason this song was the “Boss” song on Guitar Hero 3. Dragon force are crazy!

@christianshope7562

2 жыл бұрын

It wasn't it was the end credits song

@PonchoMT__

2 жыл бұрын

It was the hardest to beat on expert. 7 minutes of pure heat and despair. If you made it past the opening then you were good. If you made halfway without pausing then you were goated. If you made it through the whole song with the skin off your ass then you were good.

@tflanagan3511

Жыл бұрын

I could only ever 100% this song on easy and very easy. As soon as that fifth button came in my hands couldn't move fast enough to keep up 😂

@blazeoftherazgrizsquadron9306

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, I'm convinced that this song is the TRUE test of a master guitar player. If you can play this song without stumbling, you can play any song.

LMFAO During that solo battle Jojo over there looking like he never wants to pick up his guitar again hahaha I've been there bro.

@sslowcheetah5389

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao. Know the feeling

@jonathaniwachiw-toothill29

2 жыл бұрын

When this song gives you ptsd from guitar hero

This my friend is called Power Metal!!! Sword and Sorcery lyrics about dragons, fantasy, castles, and a bunch of other nerdy stuff on top of fast and energetic instrumentals! Not everyone likes it, some say it's too "Happy sounding", but I absolutely dig it! If you can get past how 1000% their musicianship is and how technically complex they are, it's just great music for fantasy movies, video games, or as you said, anime. All types of music has their place in something. Every member of this band is a virtuoso of their instrument, especially lead guitarist Herman Li who is iconic for making interesting sounds with his guitar with crystal clarity. His most famous one has to be his "Pac Man" sound effect which is heard in this song right before the guitar battle between him and Sam Totman, another great guitarist. Both of them have been with Dragonforce since their beginning in 1999. This song was from 2006 and was moderately received well at the time but only really jumped in popularity a few years later when it was included on Guitar Hero. It has been rated by many as one of the most difficult songs to play on any of the featured instruments. That may overwhelm you but at the end of the day, the music is just meant to get you excited and maybe satisfy the sci-fi nerd within us all!

@craven1927

2 жыл бұрын

This is speed metal with power metal vocals. Not all power metal is fast like this.

@TheBlackQueen

2 жыл бұрын

@@craven1927 True that not all Power Metal is this fast, but the song has other Power Metal elements than just the vocals. The lyrics, the dramatic ascending chord progressions, harmonised vocal chants, the overall adventurous feel, it's all Power Metal.

@craven1927

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBlackQueen I have a video series where I discuss the different metal genres including power metal. Yes you are correct, Dragonforce does still fit into that category. But one key word that you included in your description of power metal was "fast." And this is why I don't like to just label Dragonforce as being pure power metal to people who aren't familiar with it, because then people assume all power metal has to be fast. I've actually seen people comment that power metal "has" to be fast otherwise it isn't power metal, and that's just not true. Dragonforce ends up being most people's first introduction to power metal thanks to Guitar Hero and now these reaction channels, and to let people assume that this is what all power metal is supposed to sound like is a disservice to other power metal bands. So I personally like to clarify that, musically, this is closer to speed metal than your typical power metal song. Are there still power metal elements within the music? Yes. But the focus is on the speed. It's what everyone notices. It's what everyone is drawn to. It's THE reason people suggest it for reactions. I'd rather not mislead people into thinking all power metal sounds like this, only for them to listen to another power metal band and wonder why they're called power metal if they aren't playing fast like Dragonforce. So I insert my speed metal reference so it's easier for people who don't normally listen to this type of music to understand that this isn't the "normal" tempo for other power metal bands. I hope that clarifies my earlier comment.

@redchinchilla4142

2 жыл бұрын

@@craven1927 🤓

@1helloween666

2 жыл бұрын

Power metal is speed metal and heavy metal combined.

the fact that you're legit going through my childhood library is toooooooooooo damn FIRE

Fun fact, the part near the end, Herman Li was doing that thing where he hangs the guitar from his finger by one string and the string snapped. They kept the sound it made in the final edit.

@twitchpleb1298

2 жыл бұрын

pog :)

@4ce325

2 жыл бұрын

really funfact is: herman try to this in every live show, but it never happens since yet. sorry for bad english, do my best!

I love how people say they are out of control. There is nothing about this song that is out of control, you have to be incredibly talented to play like this.

@JazzKazoo0930

Жыл бұрын

They're perfectly in control the whole time, it's just ludicrously fast

I love this version...especially for reactions as it shows the "solo's" in detail. But in spite of this being an "official" video, this version cuts out about 2 minutes of the song. you should find the full version and listen to that one too!

@VincentsSin

2 жыл бұрын

Commented the same thing before seeing this. Our boy is robbed of the "WHOA-OH's!"

@aarlavaan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I second this. Gotta check it the album version with the extra 2 minutes. So much better.

dragon force: operation ground and pound, hero's of our time and highway to oblivion. you won't regret it.

DIO - Holy Diver Greatest rock legend

@shawnbond6676

2 жыл бұрын

If so then what is Ozzy Osborne?

@karathrace581

2 жыл бұрын

@@shawnbond6676 Ozzy Osborne can play guitar like him?

@shawnbond6676

2 жыл бұрын

@@karathrace581 she didn't say guitar player she said rock legend. Ozzy Osborne and Black Sabbath are the god fathers of rock.. It doesn't get any greater than that in my honest opinion

@bored2027

2 жыл бұрын

@@shawnbond6676Ozzy is the Lord of Darkness

@hannahstevenson27

2 жыл бұрын

@@shawnbond6676 Black Sabbath are the kings of Doom Metal. And yes...they’re early Doom Metal. Lyric wise/technical wise

"If a dragon became a human" = personification of dragon. Yeah...this whole band is just...indescribably good. So much fire. LOVE your reaction, man! Just wish first time was hearing the FULL song. This official video cuts out like, 2 minutes of song. Gotta check out the full album version!

I met Dragonforce at their concert and they were so nice they talked to me and my sister throughout the whole show! It was so amazing seeing them play this song live Herman Li played with his teeth and behind his head it was incredible!

Maybe „Down with the sickness“ from Disturbed would also be a song for you! Cheers 🤟🏻

@hannahstevenson27

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah...ew

@craven1927

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone suggests that one. I think it's more for the shock factor than anything else. There are plenty of other Disturbed songs to choose from.

@Damien_Paxton

2 жыл бұрын

Only if it include the “mother” part.

@BOD513

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed but the uncensored version not the clean

@cherylforguesbeaird988

2 жыл бұрын

I literally just suggested this one to him in his reaction to slipknot's duality

Legend has it that the two guitarists both have abs on their fingertips from their solos.

I loved watching your reaction to this. Dragonforce are one of my favourite bands! The majoroty of their songs are that fast, and a lot of the lyrics have fantasy themes.

Skillets “Hero” or “Monster” are really good too. I know they ain’t as hardcore as Dragonforce but they’re my favorite band.

@Duane_Grabert

2 жыл бұрын

I'm practicibg monster for karaoke.

@jerocr2983

2 жыл бұрын

This band is my favorite too! When I was a 15 years old kid and my family had inner problems, I found a shelter in their songs. To this day, I thank them for giving me strength and motivation to overcome all my personal problems.

@alexdorn2784

2 жыл бұрын

@@jerocr2983 that’s great. I’m seeing them in concert on September 11th for the first time and I’m so excited.

8:00 minutes you knew what league they were in and the distance you need to travel to reach that level of badass on an electric guitar. Priceless

Bro you killed me at 8:15 picking up the guitar with that look on your face like "this instrument is able to make THAT sound?!" 😂😂💯💯💯

I feel for you, man. Overwhelmed so much and the solo didn't even start yet xD

"if a group of dragons became humans it will be this band" YEAH IT'S FCKN TRUTH

Since I was one of the people who suggested this song, I was grinning ear to ear when I saw you made a video on it, and also while watching the video....until you said it was "too much"...no such thing! Epic Guitars and drums and awesome vocals, and a speed that will get you jumping out of your chair, what else can you ask for?

@theidajawho

2 жыл бұрын

I know right... then turn around and listen to some mumble rap, which one can you understand?

"How'd he make his guitar sound like a record scratching?" Tom Morello - 😁

That Fam interrupt... I was waiting for the Chankla slap.... LMAO!!! Thank you for keeping that in!!

No one is ready for this song the first time, your reaction was so fun to watch

I could legit listen to 8 minutes of Jojo improving lyrics.

The guitar made that sound because it has a floyd rose bridge that you can pull up and down to make it higher and lower

Your reaction is pure gold, with diamonds on top!

Dude, that was the SHORT version lol. That whole album (minus one song) is fast like that. Musically it's speed metal, super fast and highly technical. Vocally it's power metal, fantasy themed lyrics and powerful vocals. There's lots of great power metal bands out there that don't play this fast. Check out some Gloryhammer, Iced Earth, Manowar, Helloween, Blind Guardian, Eternal Champion and Sabaton for more power metal.

"Family first!"... ur a good kid :-)

This was on Guitar Hero

@commandermarr1425

2 жыл бұрын

Hardest song on guitar hero 3!!

I got two out of this world bands for you. the first coming in from Japan, One Ok Rock, and then there is Apocalyptica hailing from Finland. both are incredibly amazing bands that offer unique style and power. Please have a listen, I promise you will not be disappointed! BTW your reactions are just priceless! Absolutely hilarious 😂 but man it harms my heart that you took to this song like a fish to water! one of my top 10!

@sageofsquirrels111

2 жыл бұрын

Apocalyptica is amazing and I appreciate the shout out to them. \m/

I remember my nephew playing this song on Guitar Hero back in the day. He perfected it on the hardest level. lol

I died when he said "dragons popping percs" 💀💀 lol 😆 great video man...there's not enough dragonforce reactions on KZread. Keep it up!!

This is what riding a dragon sounds like. We heard that kid from The Never Ending Story yelling "YAAA!!" but all he could hear in his ears was this song.

i've comented below other reaction videos too: " why are you so impressed at the beginning? just wait for the solo"

So what you took away from that was,”demon dragon baby from shrek.”

You can’t fake how much fun he’s having in this video

i love your reaction man being 100% real

Saw them at Ozzfest 2006. Wasn't really a fan of the band but I tell you what, they fucking killed that shit. And this song sounded so amazing live.

Hey, OP. You captured the energy just right. I am an oldschool metal fan, and this song brings some really intense chords at insane tempo that just delivers this amazing upbeat energy.

You need to react to Don't Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult. It's one of my favorite songs.

@irabernstein

2 жыл бұрын

needs more cowbell

your face is priceless ! I've seen Dragonforce live many times when they still had that singer, and they sound EXACTLY the same as in studio, they're amazing performers, and very friendly with fans

@allanonskid

2 жыл бұрын

I saw them at Mayhem back in 2008 and they were absolutely atrocious. Herman was 2x faster than Sam and the singer was unbelievably out of tune… Where did you see them??

@Opticep

2 жыл бұрын

@@allanonskid ah yes you saw them before they got the new singer lol, check out In The Lines of Fire live album to see how they are now. Pretty insane if you ask me

@allanonskid

2 жыл бұрын

@@Opticep I'll give it a shot man. Its been 13 years after all I can't hold grudges haha

i have never seen anyone so happy when listening to rock lol i love it

BROOOOO. Subscribed. I have never seen someone reaction so purely to how insane Dragonforce is. My favorite part was when you were listening to them and just had this moment where you stopped and asked "How is he doing this?!?!" and i thought to myself "welcome to the club man, millions of people asked the same damned question after hearing this song." and then when you paused during the solo, before my brain could even register any bit of anger, i heard it was mama that was the reason in the background. You "had your back up against the wall" lol. I've watched many reactions over the years and have only subscribed to maybe 2 channels because i liked them that much. You're the third.

They’re so talented!! You should probably try “Thoughts and Prayers” by Motionless in White, to call it a banger is an understatement. “Eyeless” by Slipknot is also incredible

You should try listening Vitamin R, The Red, or The Clincher by Chevelle, those are some kick-ass songs

I have to say the look on your face to that opening Guitar is golden.

What he did at 2:28 is simple actually there is an extension piece on some guitars called a whammy bar if you look closely he has it on the guitar but what it does is whenever he pulls on it it tightens / loosens the strings creating a unique sound, it was used by Eddie van halen

Nah you gotta see herman kickfliping the guitar Edit: loved your reaction! You show genuine emotion

Welcome to the "Speed metal" genre. Give "Soldiers of the Wasteland" a try if you want some more Dragon Force. And yes, they legitimately are that insanely fast. And for another band with a good "hardcore" name, check out Glory Hammer. Great metal/power ballad group with a fun sci-fi/fantasy theme to their music and very theatrical performances. Ton of songs to suggest for them but I'd say start with "Magic Dragon," "Angus McFife," "Hootsforce," "Glory Hammer," and "Universe on Fire." I don't know off-hand the actual chronology but their songs tell a story. I know the music video of "Hootsforce" leads into that of "Glory Hammer" so it might be cool to react to those back-to-back if you're interested.

How about "Cannibal Corpse" for a hardcore name? Yes, that is an actual heavy metal band!

@ericfisher565

2 жыл бұрын

He should do hammer smashed face

@vaidha8579

2 жыл бұрын

Infant annihilator....

@philpennington826

2 жыл бұрын

LOL You and Vaidha crack me up. I was just about to comment, "If he thinks 'Dragonforce' is a hardcore name for a band, wait till he finds Cannibal Corpse or Infant Annihilator...." LOL

Bruh I love ur reactions!!!

Dude, watch a live performance of The Art of Shredding by Pantera

I saw the guitarists in a band called Demoniac on a trip to Europe many many years ago. When Dragonforce came out, I IMMEIDATELY knew it was them

Yo, you gotta do Wolf Totem by the Hu featuring Jacoby Shaddix from Papa Roach! That song will make you feel like you’re in the Mongolian army chanting a war song!

@dumdidum631

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!

Love you're reacting the exact same i did first time I heard this. Shocked hilarious delight 😂🔥

the initial recording of this song the lead guitarist actually broke his guitar string which is why the record scratch sound happened

His mind was completely melted in the first 15 seconds

Welcome to the genre of power metal, my friend. It's some crazy shit.

Jojo's brain threw error codes out in the first 20 seconds of the DragonForce video haha

Reaction is priceless, its litterally how i feel everytime i hear it

If you're interested in more gloriously *un*-serious Power Metal, I recommend 'Masters of the Galaxy,' 'Hootsforce,' 'Laser Dragon Fire,' 'Ancient Enchanted Jetpack,' 'Victorious Eagle Warfare,' and 'Gloryhammer' by Gloryhammer.

I’ve seen DF live 2x, both ROCKED. This song, in particular, was one of my ex’s fave songs. So much so, when he tragically died in a car accident in our twenties, they carried out his coffin to this song. It was a bittersweet moment. RIP Lance, 2/26/22 will make it 16 years since you left us too soon. 💔 Check out Herman Li’s KZread channel. He has “shred offs” with other guitarists. It’s crazy.

Your reaction right they start sold me to keep watching. 😂🤣😂

wammy bar it's a wammy bar bro awesome reaction i hear in repeat Through the Fire and Flames all day

2:28 - Pinch harmonic + whammy bar = god tier sound

Lmao dude your reactions are great, keep it up!

I love that look of complete shock that people have at the beginning….aaand through the whole song~ 🎶🦋

That...is the proper initial reaction to this song.

fun fact in this song on th album he broke a string and he kept it in the song.. he used a wah bar on the guitar to make that sound btw

2:42 @LFR JoJo this is Herman Li using a "Hot Hands Effect" ring to make a Wah Wah Pedal effect but using the hand as its faster than using his foot.

That moment at 4:57 when you stop and just say "Jesus Christ". Perfection. 😆

Little did they know...it was the final boss strumming his own background battle music...

We used to try and play this song on a game called guitar hero and gave ourselves carpal tunnel in one attempt. Ahh the memories...

This band is so fucking good. Their song lyrics are insane and funny.

I just watched your "Rock of Ages" video and how you mentioned the guitar solo being "average" it got me thinking if you've heard this song. And here we are! XD

Oh, my goodness , it's on!!!🤘✌️🔥😎🎸🎵

This was by far the most honest reaction to the song. Pretty sure I had a similar one when I first discovered it on guitar hero as a teen, then promptly called it fake and moved on. Years later, came across it again, found the twitch channel, discovered that it wasn't fake, they're just guitar gods, and found more amazing songs. Gotta check out "Ashes of the Dawn." Different singer, but by far my most favorite song musically. You earned a sub today bud. Keep doing what you're doing 👊

1:48 "i think i need my guitar for this." put that thing down, son, gonna hurt yourself! 2:30 yup! me too, on my first time listening to this.

Falling in reverse. Losing my life Definitely do a reaction to it

I would love to see you react to Make it Stop from Rise Against. And I know this wil not be a real popular request but the meaning behind the song is so powerful

Can’t believe this hasn’t been mentioned before, this isn’t the whole song. There’s 30 seconds of solo cut out for the video

@kujakubes241

2 жыл бұрын

there’s a few cuts

if there was ever a song that was a "vibe" it is through the fire and flames

"Its like Donkey and dragon had baby but the donkey is chucky" Bahahaha

YOOOOO WHAT IS THAT BEAT MAN I NEED THAT IN MY LIFE AND NOW I KNOW IT EXISTS

Haha it's so nice to see he's so into this song XD It's a classic! I love this song 🤘

That guitar effect at 20sec into the song is called a Whammy bar (or Tremolo bar). it raises or lowers the bar on which the strings sit, changing their tension and therefore changing pitch. Not all guitars are equipped to have one. if yours doesn't have one you could use a pedal effect, but it's not exactly the same you should check out Ronny James Dio, one of the most amazing vocalists in the Metal scene with some of the most legendary OG Metal songs ever made. also the band Rhapsody of Fire. especially songs: Dawn of Victory, Emerald Sword, and Triumph for My Magic Steel. imagine if Power Metal, Epic Fantasy and Opera had a child :D

Your face, sir! First time hearing Herman Li on his guitar is always fun to watch.

I LOVE the energy Jojo has! Absolutely loving it!

Im going to love this reaction before even watching this. 🤘🤘🤘🤘

Welcome to my world of rock ‘n roll baby!!

Fun fact that will blow your mind - they cut over two minutes out of the song for the official video. You should hear the full version.

I can't even air-guitar to them😳 And I've been playing metal for 25yrs!!

@2:20 his face after all the guitars in unison hit his butthole at the same time.

"Family First, Y'all!" 🤣

Jojo.....you are the funniest reactors on the tube....love watching your reactions....you my friend are talented as well....you smash the beat when your supposed to...and on your first time through... unbelievable....keep on keepin on my friend..

Brother looks like he just got hit by the Gospel. Hahahaha. This song is epic, and perfect to blast before facing and important meeting or a difficult test. Love it.