Gloryhammer rides that perfect line where you can listen to it as a joke or in total seriousness depending on your mood.

@13KX

4 жыл бұрын

this is so true

@mrsimonamon

4 жыл бұрын

I legit, go hard on Gloryhammer. I think they're fantastic.

@RApollos107

4 жыл бұрын

And you enjoy it regardless

@petebrown3715

4 жыл бұрын

Kind of like The Darkness you either go hard on it or not take it very seriously. Like Spinal Tap said " There's a fine line between stupid and clever".

@FzNd

4 жыл бұрын

Like with all the best "jokey" bands, Gloryhammer work so well because the music behind the cheesy nonsense is actually legitimately awesome. Dream Evil are essentially on the same track. Just cheeky lyrics on top of genuinly great Metal.

All 3 albums have a kick ass narrative and they all end in a 10 minute ultimate showdown that is awesome to hear everytime

@gandalfmcfife

3 жыл бұрын

It really is!!

just more proof that christopher bowes is a mad genius

@3k413

4 жыл бұрын

True AF

@angelikas.1539

4 жыл бұрын

Chritopher bowes is not a genius. He is a state of mind ❤️ I love all of his projects ☠️

@chaosultimamage

4 жыл бұрын

He really is. Immediately fell in love with Alestorm, and then was also sold just when a friend told me about Gloryhammer. Loved Alestorm live, too. One of the best live sets I've ever seen.

@bkb757

4 жыл бұрын

That dude is so much more talented than he gives himself credit for.

Never clicked so fast on a video EVER! GLORYHAMMER!! Heck yeah!! More Gloryhammer please!!

Napalm: How would you like your metal? Me: With all the cheese.

@despawningenemy420

4 жыл бұрын

hahah exactly xD

@thecaffeinateddrunk7394

4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the all important plate of beans

@merileopardisaksassa7030

2 жыл бұрын

@@thecaffeinateddrunk7394 If I don't have to toot my horn taco-bell-style at all my friends after an album it wasn't power metal

they do actually have a "fantasy" album, like, medieval high fantasy, being their debut album also, their albums follow a story, from the 1st song of the first album to the last song of their latest album, its all one storyline, theyre basically the dungeons and dragons of metal lol

@emoharalampiev1590

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah Alex should totally do a Gloryhammer special and listen to their discography in order.

@matthewellis8773

4 жыл бұрын

High fantasy has been influencing metal since the beginning of metal, Gloryhammer isn't unique in that regard. Helloween, Summoning, Blind Guardian, Gygax, Throne of Iron are some bands more deserving of the phrase "the dungeons and dragons of metal"

@Ramund223

4 жыл бұрын

@@matthewellis8773 i mean one of the bands you listed is littrally the last name of the dnd creator

@tritanv2895

4 жыл бұрын

I refer to thier albums as heavy metal audio books. Great story behind them, and the music is amazing. The solo on victorious eagle warfare is epic as fuck.

@matthewellis8773

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ramund223 I'm aware.

If you're doing Gloryhammer again, here's a classic: Unicorn Invasion of Dundee

@joseestevezhernandez558

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@gundamheavyarms4879

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@khrisapley2766

4 жыл бұрын

It's what hooked me. Metal song about unicorns?... Yes please.

@IamKratosful

3 жыл бұрын

That's the song that I got hooked on them with. Scrolling through Apple Music and looking for bands similar to Alestorm and they popped up and I saw the title and clicked and never looked back

Gloryhammer has a lot of good songs! This one, Rise of the Chaos Wizards, Hootsforce, Masters of the Galaxy, Universe on Fire, Unicorn Invasion of Dundee, etc. Try them!

@emoharalampiev1590

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly on top of the fact that they have a million great songs. Also they follow the same storyline. So he should totally do a Gloryhammer special, where he listens to all their songs in order.

@Saladin0127

4 жыл бұрын

emo haralampiev Took me a while since I had no clue somebody had replied, but regardless. This is an amazing idea and would be honestly really entertaining.

You can actually listen to every single song from this band, they’re amazing

Chris from Alestorm actually started this band too. He doesn’t play keyboard live with them cus alestorm is his main project now. I think he might still write for em though?

@missmonster2751

4 жыл бұрын

Really? I didn't realize that omg

@Snowmunkee

4 жыл бұрын

He does most of the writing, if not all of it, he just doesnt do the touring

@RS14988

4 жыл бұрын

He does still write for Gloryhammer, but Alestorm is his main focus. That said, I would love to see an Alestorm/Gloryhammer supergroup, can you imagine space pirate metal?

@klunkemoster

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, the guy on the keyboard in this video is Chris' long-time stand in, Michael Barber, who also replaces Chris on their tours when he's busy with Alestorm. He's still involved in writing and developing the story, though.

@megandrover340

4 жыл бұрын

Ditte Hansen oh okay I wasn’t sure cus there weren’t any credits and he lOoks like him. assumed Chris still did music videos and stuff but just had a hired gun for tours.

"Universe on Fire" is my favourite Gloryhammer song. You should give it a try, Alex!

@brothernemiel6465

4 жыл бұрын

As a Warhammer 40k fan and listening to "Universe on Fire" I always have this nagging feeling at the back of my had that Horus played this song on his Flagship Vengeful Spirit when he decided to turn on his brothers and tear the galaxy down...and yeah Erebus is dancing in the background too

@shuck5412

4 жыл бұрын

@@brothernemiel6465 I have basically the same scene in my head when listening to it. Just after he turned to Chaos and decided to attack Terra and bring down his father. The song is just perfect for the traitor legions in general, and all of their primarchs.

@chasemathis2016

4 жыл бұрын

*That pause*

React to “Hootsforce” next. It continues from "Gloryhammer".

Next: Rise of the chaos wizards

Gloryhammers albums are a continuing story so I suggest you listen to them all if you want a context about what is going on

Rise of the chaos wizards or Angus mcfife by gloryhammer are musts

@AimlessSavant

4 жыл бұрын

Ancient Fires of Cosmic Destiny is the best tbh

@aterriblefuze9540

4 жыл бұрын

How about Legend of the Astral Hammer

@lapoutinegraisseuse1268

3 жыл бұрын

Goblin king of the darkstorm galaxy is also criminally underrated

We just need FALCONER - Lord of the Blacksmiths / The Clarion Call. Its literally a fantasy folk middleages power metal thing

@myrturbine

4 жыл бұрын

AcidHeathen you forgot the mindtraveler

@InfWolf

4 жыл бұрын

You both forgot the quest for the crown.

@ryudo777

4 жыл бұрын

Mindtraveler acoustic version is my favorite!

@ottowegner5570

4 жыл бұрын

Or Upon The Grave of Guilt. Honestly tho, that entire album is epic, hard to go wrong.

@AcidHeat

4 жыл бұрын

Theres so many good songs its hard to pic but i feel like these two would be perfect for Alex dont want to make him choose between to many Hahah

Do Gloryhammer's Rise of the Chaos Wizards

@skeletankmcgraw7343

4 жыл бұрын

Still my favorite GH song!

Hell yeah dude! The keyboardist is also the lead singer of Alestorm! Who just dropped a new album which you should definitely check out.

@aaronsirkman8375

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Definitely check out some songs from Curse of the Crystal Coconut!

@deathtozemotherland

4 жыл бұрын

@@aaronsirkman8375 id love to see him react to Tortuga and treasure quest party chest back to back!

Gloryhammer?! I’ve never heard of these guys sadly so this is my first time hearing to the name of this band and ironically, the name of their song as well being called Gloryhammer so let’s get to react to these guys together! Wow! You’re right man! As I was reacting to these guys along with you, I was also thinking that these guys are dope! I am so going to listen to more of these guys on my own free time no matter what I’m doing! Looking forward to more Gloryhammer reactions like this one in the near future and due to your positive feedback to these guys for the first time, not only do I think you will but I also hope that you do! Keep on rocking, bro!🎸🎸🎸

@mordraug

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy listening to them :D They are awesome, pure PM, not taking yourself seriously and doing it for fun...They are like a new Rhapsody(of Fire). If you do not know them(although if like PM, you should since they are Old-School), listen to them too...over the top and all too :D

Hi Alex. Please react to Avantasia: the Scarecrow or the raven child. I will not give up until you do a reaction of this great band. You will love this band for sure. Greetings from Germany.

@neelefrey

4 жыл бұрын

Grüße aus Niedersachsen 💪🏼

@insanemtl5890

4 жыл бұрын

The Scarecrow is such a phenomenal song!

@AimlessSavant

4 жыл бұрын

While I love The Scarecrow. I find more enjoyment from Mystery of Time.

@melvinvandijk9824

4 жыл бұрын

Both please

"Gloryhammer by Gloryhammer... Lets see, what this is about." - Sherlock Hefner.

Oh yes, finally. Love the boys of Gloryhammer, saw them live already. Keep it up!

“Pumping Iron Power” by grailknights! You’ll love it I promise!!

They write their songs as if all the lyrics come from an intense D&D game and it's awesome - to be honest you have to check out all their songs in chronological order to follow the storyline

Hi! Here are bands that you have *never reacted to* but should have _in my opinion_ (in alphabetical order): • -Alice Cooper- (done) • Amaranthe • Beast in Black • Blackbriar • Delain • Equilibrium • Exit Eden • -Gloryhammer- (done) *And another band crossed off \o/* • Hammerfall • Heidevolk • Korpiklaani • Lordi • -Lord of the Lost- (done) • Manowar • -Nirvana- (done) • Sirenia • -Skillet- (done) • Sonata Arctica • Turisas • Týr • Van Canto • -Within Temptation- (done) • Xandria

@sidoniel.8304

4 жыл бұрын

Van Canto!!!!! I really want to see his face, I total forgot them... I need to listen to them again

@rushzil2112

4 жыл бұрын

They're not power metal, but Soilwork I think would end up being a favorite of his. Can't forget Lost Horizon who did 2 of the best power metal albums ever.

@RS14988

4 жыл бұрын

What I Want to know is why you added Sonata Arctica but no Stratovarius? Don't me me wrong, I love SA but Stratovarius are power metal gods

@Mannchini

4 жыл бұрын

How has he never reacted to Amaranthe?! Also where would you start with Amaranthe? Helix? Amarathine? Invincible? 82nd all the way? So many good tracks!

@GileadMaerlyn

4 жыл бұрын

@@RS14988 Sorry, but i don't really like Stratovarius.

Gloryhammer is so special, as a metalhead myself I have never seen group like this before tbh.

fun fact: Chris Bowes (keyboardist) founded this band as a joke based on they're D&D campaign (if i remember correctly...) and is also the founder of Alestorm.

Alex, if you liked this, you should check out Gloryhammer's "Rise of the Chaos Wizards".

Dude... you need to react to Powerwolf - Demons are a girls best friend. It's amazing!!! Plus I'm going to mention it again SHADOW OF INTENT - THE HERETIC PREVAILS do it!!!!!!

@224224josh

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly the revamped version of Werewolves of Armenia would be good to. the art work in that video is just fire.

@HellXan

4 жыл бұрын

He's heard powerwolf before starting this channel. Would be a react to something he's heard before.

Hammerfall: Hearts on fire! Do it! :D

Thomas' voice is just damn good and unique. Love hearing it

I saw them live This song is a freakin' banger live, truly awesome

I am so beyond happy you reacted to them dude. They are one of my favorites! Cheers mate~

YES! Gloryhammer!! One of my favourite bands! Saw the live last december when they were on tour with Powerwolf. That was such a cool night

You should listen to the album "Tales from the kingdom of Fife"! Or at least the song "Angus McFife" I love Gloryhammer and will always do! One of the best power metal bands in the universe!

@korylinn2251

4 жыл бұрын

Angus McFife was the first Gloryhammer song I ever heard. I was instantly hooked 😂

The fact that more people aren’t recommending Apocalypse 1992 is criminal

@turinturambar1688

3 жыл бұрын

Everything they have is good, silent tears I have to be in the right mood for though

Can you believe that the singer actually works as a notary in his regular life?! Imagine him being late from a video shoot rushing back into office and forgetting to take off his armour.

This band has created an insanely detailed lore around themselves and their music

I would LOVE to see you react to more Gloryhammer! Their songs are all so fun, and they're super talented.

This is exactly what we need during these trying times in the country/world... something that, although silly, just makes you smile. An escape.

Gloryhammer is 100% their epic-level D&D campaign put into song form

The way your face lit up as the song turned it up to 11 right at the start is just priceless. I can’t find too many videos where there’s just that look of pure, unfiltered joy in someone’s face.

Please do react to : 1. Fraser Edwards - Stop Saying We Sound Like Dragonforce 2. Twilight Force - The Power Of The Ancient Force 3. Rhapsody Of Fire - The Magic Of The Wizzard Dream 4. Vision Divine - La Vita Fugge (live) / Angel Of Revenge 5. PelleK & Tommy Johannson - Nothing But Metal 6. Power Quest - Temple of Fire 7. Lost Horizon - Highlander (The One)

My first time listening to gloryhammer - gloryhammer is from a reaction video reacting hearing it for the first time 😍 And I'm not regretting it

Who noticed that he didn't put "hiphophead reacts" but "my first time hearing" WE MADE HIM A METALHEAD!

Thank you! We've been asking this for a while... now you need to react to The Siege of Dunkeld to feel the full epicness of Gloryhammer.

Avatar - Hail the Apocalypse Avatar - Paint me Red (live wacken) Airbourne - Back in the Game Stone Sour - Tired

Oh now you have to react to "Unicorn invasion of Dundee"!!

Seeing them live is a glorious thing to behold. I have been fortunate enough to see them both times they came through the states and will never turn down an opportunity to see them.

Each Gloryhammer album is just a magnificent power metal space opera.... And I could ask for nothing more. I LOVE THIS BAND.

Possibly the best part about Gloryhammer songs and albums is that they form a full story, from start to finish. And it's so ludicrous and yet so good...

Great Video as always Iced earth: cthulhu, dracula or raven wing Nighwish: storytime Black Label society: suicide messiah

Never clicked on a video so fast. Love this song. Thanks for reacting to it.

if you want to listen to more stuff of gloryhammer i can recommand "hootsforce" and "the unicorn invasion of dundee"

5 Stages of listening to Gloryhammer: Stage 1: LAZER POWERED GOBLIN SMASHER! Stage 2: What other song did they sing? Stage 3: Wait, they are telling a story in order? I need to listen from the first album. I need to know the lore. Stage 4: Why is Netflix not doing a Gloryhammer series yet? Stage 5: When is the next album? I can't wait! I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111

@KazeKoichi

2 жыл бұрын

@@beN.hll7 Let's not be hasty. There is a possibility Thomas copyrighted Angus McFife under his name.

LASER.POWERED.GOBLIN.SMASHER! i have seen gloryhammer on their very first tour. I still go to every concert of them nearby wheter it is belgium, germany or NL. They are one of the few bands that go UP in quality and performances. Live shows are always amazing. They never have boring bands as guests.... and then the merch..the godly merch

If you want a song that tells a story, I would recommend Three Hammers by Dragonforce

Yes! Finally! More Gloryhammer please.

Crystal Viper - When the Sun goes down ... or song called Witches mark Dimmu Borgir - Mourning Palace live at Wacken

oh god, you definitely need to check out Twilight Force-The Blade Of Immortal Steel

React to the whole The Poison album by Bullet For My Valentine

This is the kind of reaction I like to see. The look on your face is pretty much how me and my brother looked when we saw Sabaton's "Bismarck" for the first time. When all the elements in the song come together, it just hits you in a different way.

now if only he would react to the hollywood hootsman

This song+video is so crazy. It is comedic, but at the same time it gets me super hyped.

React to powerwolf - where the wild wolves have gone It will bring a tear to your eye dude !!!!!

@OnlyKaerius

4 жыл бұрын

Why not go for Resurrection by Erection? ;)

I've seen them live. Absolutely FANTASTIC.

YES! I love Gloryhammer so much. You gotta check out their song/video "Angus McFife." Amazing song. Cheesiest shit ever, hahaha.

Liked &shared! The internet needs more Gloryhammer reactions!

This band inspired a science fantasy ttrpg campaign I ran for 6 years. One of my favorite bands of all time. FOR THE GLORY OF DUNDEE. AND THE PWER OF HOOTS

Rhapsody with Christopher Lee man do it! "The magic of the Wizards dream"

YEs! so glad to finally hear you react to GloryHammer

The keyboardist of this band is also the singer of Alestorm. (Who just dropped an album a few weeks ago Both bands have so many bangers and Hootsforce, The Siege of Dunkeld (In Hoots we Trust), or Rise of the Chaos Wizards would all be great places to go next if you want to see what else Gloryhammer have to offer.

About fucking time my guy! They are such an awesome band, and electrifying live! Hoots!

Finally! This was my #1 suggestion not too long ago and I'm glad you finally reacted to it. My next suggestion for Gloryhammer is Hootsforce since the story follows from Gloryhammer. I'm glad you liked it!

Each album has it's own narrative and it's freaking awesome and it continues through each song

Gloryhammer is one LONG DnD campaign that needs to be listened to from track 1 album 1 all the way through to their current album

Duuuuuude! This was so fucking cool! I'm so glad you had a chance to experience Gloryhammer!

I saw them live last December. One of the best concerts ever

React to Guano apes: The lords of The board Open your eyes

There are so many bands I want you to react to, Gloryhammer was easily at the top of that list. I'm super-happy you've done this video! Here are some suggestions for your future reactions: - Gloryhammer, Universe on Fire - Kobra and The Lotus, Black Velvet or Light Me Up - Battle Beast, Straight to The Heart or No More Hollywood Endings - Exit Eden, Skyfall - Beast In Black, From Hell With Love or Blind and Frozen - Ignea, Alexandria - Brothers of Metal, Yggdrasil - Helion Prime, Ocean of Time - Kishida Kyoudan & the Akeboshi Rockets, Gunjou or CircleEnd - Reuben, Deadly Lethal Ninja Assassin

I've been waiting for you to react to this band for so long! They have so many good songs. Please do another. :)

Fun fact, this 1:1 their stage outfit. If you can catch them live (hopefully anytime soonTM) prepare for a great treat in absolute over the top sterotype power metal. The fans usually take that aspect to the next level arriving with all kinds of unicorns, swords, aluminum crafted armor...basically like the Alestorm crowd but instead of pirates it's a fantasy-scifi-unicorn-metal mash up ^^ so much fun

Oh yeah love this band so much glad you like it as well 😁

Knew you'd love this group. "Hootsforce," "Magic Dragon," "Universe on Fire," honestly I could recommend just about any song they've done but those are among my favorites. Gotta love a good power ballad.

Yes, Gloryhammer has that power to turn you into a headbanging Thor/Green Lantern hybrid.

My wife's favourite Gloryhammer song is Rise of the Chaos Wizards (which is somehow in space for some reason). The chorus is pure power metal magic.

Could you imagine their D&D sessions lol. Although the story they sing about is definitely a higher level campaign. Flying across the galaxy, blowing up planets against the cosmic might of Zargothrax and his Chaos wizards.

Chris from Alestorm writes the music for this band he also plays the evil wizard Zargothrax/keyboards. He doesn't tour with them anymore though because he has to tour with Alestorm. They have three albums that follow a story. The first album takes place in 992 Scotland and the main character is Angus McFife I. The second album takes place in 1992 and the main character is Angus McFife XIII.

Gloryhammer is essentially one big story across 3 albums. Also, fun fact, the keyboardist for GH is the frontman of Alestorm, and voices the evil Zargothrax.

Rise of the Chaos Wizards was my introduction to Gloryhammer. They're so much fun. Fun fact, the keyboardist (and the evil Zargothrax) is the frontman of Alestorm (who's music you should also react to)

1:44 Alex: starts crying because they are too freaking amazing Me: I feel you bro

His reaction when Angus jumps into space is priceless

YESSS IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!

Funny thing. You publish this video the same day I received their Deluxe double CD album of Legends Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex

OMG, i've waited a long time for this, you MUST react to The Siege of Dunkeld!!!

It was about time to get back to some power metal !

things you gotta love about gloryhammer is how they're just having fun with it all. check out the song pumping iron metal, it has Joakim from sabaton on it

I've seen them live, they are epic, really fun to watch

Seen them twice here in the netherlands, great band.

Saw them live Last year so dope