You guys having such short intros is genius. Your viewer retention must be phenomenal.

@justinatest9456

2 жыл бұрын

Their intros are very clean, and usually entertaining as well.

@Vesta588

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer it that way lol.

@NyctoGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Love the short intros!straight to the point

@Spurlano420

2 жыл бұрын

TRUE DAT! I don’t need no long winded opening with catch phrases and all that shit. Just gimme what I’m here for. And on another note. I really hope my views help whatever reactors I watch. But I see peeps now pushing merchandise…like who in their right mind is so obsessed with this that they spend hard earned money to rep their fav reactor.. even Patreon really seems fuct to me. I enjoy seeing people listen to songs I know and love for the first time.. that’s why I’m here.. but I would never donate out of pocket to this. Give your head a shake if u do.

@edmundgp

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree. Please do not change it.

i absolutely love how Lex's face lights up when songs get real heavy!!

@anderseriksson3603

2 жыл бұрын

So true, she has really become a metal head :)

@jonasturklbach2705

2 жыл бұрын

It's like a shock to her system but she loves it lol

@andrethomas7096

2 жыл бұрын

Happens to me all the time. I call it when it gets grimey

Lex is the definition of what "good" crazy is

@willvr4

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, especially since she's wildly intelligent. She's the kinda girl that would keep you on your toes, but you might also need a weekend vacation alone from her psycho energy haha

@jeffk621

2 жыл бұрын

@@willvr4 she is artistic but in philosophy. Predictable but yet Genius in a way

@IWantToSmashLiberalsWithHammer

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffk621 I'm artistic in chugging tons of beer , guzzling pints of whiskey and pounding gallons of wine and that makes me the alcohol drinking genius...🍺🍻🍺

@nukem0157

2 ай бұрын

@@IWantToSmashLiberalsWithHammer Hell yeah

Man i love this channel, Lex is always smiling and pumped up and Brad is really chill and serious. You just gotta love these guys, one of the few good reaction channels on KZread.

@benjamininkorea7016

2 жыл бұрын

I'm literally upset that they're not at a million subs already! :D

@bobbybobbatunday9959

2 жыл бұрын

They will get there. It will go faster when they stop playing stuff like this song.

@PhucDat37

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobbybobbatunday9959 lol and what should they play to appeal to "the masses"? Im watching reactions channels only because of reacts to metal

@sekaixvx8801

2 жыл бұрын

Wait? What's so special about them tho ? There are a lot of better channels out there. They're average at best. ( I just stumbled across this reaction it's my first that's why I'm judging based of off it)

@SilentBob731

Жыл бұрын

@@bobbybobbatunday9959 Your opinions are specious and I fear that your cerebrum is encrusted with fecaliths.

Brad is constantly studying the song, and when the heaviness hits Lex loses it. 👍

The drums in this song always, always get me fired up. That fill is so good

would yall believe this song is exactly 20 years old this month?

@zackbalins658

2 жыл бұрын

Time flies...

@rastomasstanford7708

2 жыл бұрын

And still relevant in 2021

@zackbalins658

2 жыл бұрын

@@rastomasstanford7708 most definitely!

@cook1emnstr176

2 жыл бұрын

Man... Feeling old because of this fact...lol

@markedagain

2 жыл бұрын

i watched em live(and heard em for the first time) when they were opening for limp bizkit back in the day :D

After Lex excitedly explains why she gets SOAD now, I love how Brad calmly replies: "Well I liked SOAD from the beginning, so.... I can't really relate to you all the way. Funny to see, usually the roles are reversed.

The sound isn't quite right on this one. But you get the idea! Serj can be an acquired sound, but his voice is really unique and beautiful, in my opinion. Try 'Question!' or 'Spiders' beautiful vocals from Serj - 'Prison song' is easy to follow.

@Will_Wel

2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was maybe just my stream. The audio quality sounded bad.

@kristovj827

2 жыл бұрын

Yea they need to listen to some 1080 p versions. These are unlistenable and abrasive to the ears

@givenspade

2 жыл бұрын

usually reactors might edit it to avoid copyright but it actually is like that in the original video...

@itsalwayssomething7490

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it sounds higher pitched than the album, so weird.

@devinchartier1423

2 жыл бұрын

Ye i think whoever did the lyric video sped it up but they definitely gotta do Question!

Brad, you needed what we call BREAKDOWNS!!!! LOL The Pantera & Lamb of God type breakdowns and rhythm changes. This song has a killer breakdown.

I don't know why so many people make lyric videos when they can't even be bothered to get all the words/spelling right

@bretthallahan9294

2 жыл бұрын

Right, totally took me out of enjoying it in some places. Some of the listed lyrics were horrible

@MrBaronCabron

2 жыл бұрын

I love how near the beginning, a wrong word completely ruins the point the band were trying to get across. It's amazing how badly some mess up. All you have to do is look up the lyrics and copy them

@NondescriptMammal

3 ай бұрын

I don't know why anybody would want to watch a lyric video. I'd rather just listen to a song than read it. If I miss some lyrics I can look them up after.

I definitely didn’t build up to them. Their chaos attracted me. It’s been nice to revisit their music through your reactions, so thanks!

The pitch is different from the original song.

@rajamcraja

2 жыл бұрын

yeah I don't know why they don't listen to the official audio from Spotify or Tidal, quality would be top notch and they could get to read the lyrics too

@hnorrstrom

2 жыл бұрын

@@rajamcraja Tidal is that a similar thing as Spotify? I really don't use Spotify as I cannot really find the music I like, guess it is to extreme.

I'm thrilled that Brad and Lex both dug this one... SOAD is the greatest and I'm excited for future reactions to their stuff :)

after watching dozens of Brad & Lex videos, I found Brad's reaction to Lex's crazy hippie explantation of her interpretation of the music is priceless. God Bless both of you, stay strong.

To hear another side of Serj's vocals, check out Aerials. You'll love it.

I like Brad's insight about the last line. I grew up in a Christian home and when I read that lyric, I made the same connection. Rather than "sun," I thought "Son," as in Jesus. It's quite profound no matter how you look at it.

@ryanw3658

2 жыл бұрын

I mean…it’s gotta be biblical. Without checking I’d bet that is a direct quote from Ol’ Yeshua

@promontorium

2 жыл бұрын

It can easily be a dual metaphor. Son - heart/ sun - shine

Lexs reactions make me so happy I cant explain it lol 😆

These guys are just on a complete different galaxy of metal! Love it!

I love how you two mention areas of where the realms of this song could be meaning from. You two mentioned a couple of things that I haven't remember thinking of before. It's awesome!

Wow Lex! Love to watch your gears turn, you always seem to give me a new look on a song I thought I already knew. Thanks!

Love this channel with all the different stuff you guys react to! Keep up the great work!

I absolutely love how you go right to the songs! I don't mind either way but your way is the best! Thanks for sharing 👍

One of the tunes that cemented System Of A Down as one of my all-time favourite bands. So fierce, so multi-faceted...just brilliant.

You guys are great, very refreshing style of music reactions, sending love from Australia

This was the first song I ever heard by SOAD,back in the day, and I was instantly hooked! Like a pot of strong coffee,taken intravenously!! Gimme more!

This is my favorite SOAD song and they have so many it's hard to choose. You really should explore their whole library of music because it's a treat.

Lmfao 😂😆 the two of you when it ended!!! Listen 1 more time and your in love with them! Lol good show guys!

This group is legendary and I've been listening to them since they first came out 20 some years ago. They mix ups and downs one hard and soft and Melody can wrap and metal

I'm going to keep requesting this forever, not even lying. The lead singer of System of a Down (Serj) created his own side project. Serj Tankian - Empty Walls (music video)

I Love Lex's reaction she seems, I don't know just so alive!!! you guys are great.........

To understand System of a Down and their lead Serj Tankian is to understand how political they are. Serj especially is an Activist more than a Musician. They are very much all about Anti-War, Anti-Nationalism and Anti-Authoritarianism; Serj's four grandparents were survivors of the Armenian Genocide. With System of a Down it is always political.

@Huddle_House56

2 жыл бұрын

I doubt they’re anti authoritarian anymore. Kind of like the other super political band “Rage On Behalf Of The Machine”

@jiffypoo5029

2 жыл бұрын

​@@Huddle_House56 Serj Tankian is a Full-Time activist. He has a solo song "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition" talking about American Christian Nationalism. Serj is more politcal now, not less political, he is very much a far left anti-fascist.

@jhamilton1007

2 жыл бұрын

@@Huddle_House56 Rage are commie lovers.

@Huddle_House56

2 жыл бұрын

Jay Hamilton that’s why I say “rage on behalf of the machine”

@paintedhorse6880

2 жыл бұрын

@@jhamilton1007 Yes. And?

This is my fave SOAD song ever! Love it. So glad you guys can appreciate it too!

Musical subject aside, that was the most entertaining reaction and conversation of yours that I have seen. I literally laughed out loud at least four times. Thanks, it was good.

This lyric video has changed the the pitch and made it higher...recommend the album version . Great reaction as always.

I literally stopped what I was doing and ran upstairs to smoke a bowl and watch this reaction when I saw it dropped LOL. This is one of my favorite songs of all time, and one of many favorite SOAD tracks too. There are so many good ones from them, can't wait to see more. Glad to see you both enjoyed it :) Songs from them to check out that you haven't done yet: Mr Jack, Hypnotize, Dreaming, Attack, Soldier Side, Prison Song, Question, Radio/Video, Innervision, War?, Spiders, Kill Rock n Roll, Holy Mountains, Revenga, Suggestions, Streamline, Tentative, Forest

I think From the first time I visited this channel MR. BRAD had really opened his mind and Heart towards Music. Another Great Reaction 🎼🎼🎼🎼

I just started watching your channel, and I love you guys

We love you Lex. You ROCK

I've seen these guys a dozen times or so all over the northeast. One common thing at their shows are the strange trance some seem to go into during some of these songs. Their music transports people. One of the best live bands ever.

I enjoy that y’all look outside the comfort zones. Usually when I listen to music like this my friends that are rap heavy they’re like “this is a bunch of loud music and nonsense screams” but there’s actually aTON of metal that speaks on life more than you get in a lot of modern rap. Just like watching people get into different music lol that’s something y’all do almost every video too

I’ve loved them since I was teen. I’ve never once gotten tired of their music. 🤘🏾🤘🏾

Glad to see y'all (Lex) continuing to give System a chance. They certainly are unique, there's no mistaking them for anyone else. As one of the comments below said, I'd recommend Spiders or Question next, two of my favorites. I would also recommend some of Serj Tankian's solo stuff if you want to get a feel for him from a purely singing stand point, maybe try Empty Walls or Harakiri.

Lex has absolutely got IT ! Your breakdown is pretty much Spot On.

I’m callin it you guys have the best reaction channel 🤷🏾‍♂️

I love the crazy tangents y'all get on.

Such a great and underrated Band. Effing love them. Lex, you a hard rocker at ❤️. 👏👏

Lol I love the difference in appreciation difference on the break down her vibing and him listening

Yall should check out " Prison Song " from them Next !!

This song holds dual meanings. It is both a commentary on the conditions of urban life in the US and compares it to parallels in the complicit events leading up to the Armenian Genocide. Where citizens became content with the status quo and allowed the genocide to take place. It usually goes hand-hand with Chopsuey which is more about the state of urban decay leading to regret and depression and ultimately suicide. The eating seeds part is a direct reference to the popularity of teens eating sunflower seeds in 2001 in the US as well as reports of when people were being kidnapped by death squads. There was one account of a group of men who got out of their truck and pulled out a bag of sunflower seeds to munch on as they watched with zero concern for the people being captured by the death squad "flashlight reveries caught in the headlights of our truck". That is why the majority of the song is so toned down and a bit depressing. It is like "the world has gone to shit and no one wants to do anything about it, so what else is there left to do but sit quietly and wait for my turn?"

Great reaction🤘seen these live, fu..ing amazing

Haha great reaction! To me the song is about the chaos of life between the quiet peace before birth and after death and how some people pointlessly try to control it. The last verse also comes across as how they decide to live their chaotic life - aiming to be bright and bring vibrance to others lives, which kind of explains the hype and energy they put into their songs.

I feel like Lex is almost ready to mosh out! 🤘😝

LOL, best cold open yet! I couldn't even guess how you were gonna get to that point, and if I had, it wouldn't have been that!

Love these guys!!!!

It's funny lex jamming to the music ,brad waiting to read the lyrics 😆

Their drummer just kicks ass 🔥🔥🔥🔥

for another SOAD reaction i recommend Prison Song, i feel like brad would like that song Edit: I also recommend IEAIO or whatever that song is called lol

@puppetmaster8551

2 жыл бұрын

Prison song is a classic.

Brad appreciates the heavy!!! Yes! System of a down is great to forget everything for me. Anytime I need to work and put my brain away I just put the whole catalogue on. Still makes me think but not getting in the way of my work.

I like to imagine lex doing errands & learning all the words to this & just singing her little heart out in the car lol

To hear brad say I actually appreciate the heaviness LMAO we have come a long way

I was born in 92 and my mom had amazing music taste. My first CD was Americana which my mom got me at around 7 years old haha.. She also took me to see RHCP during californication tour for my first show. I remember she showed me the toxicity CD. She had heard a song and went out and bought it, she absolutely loved it. It became all we listened to in the minivan! Along with Californication.

I love seeing new people getting into rock music

“Aerials” is awesome too. Definitely do that one too 💪

Can't believe you haven't reacted to this over earlier. It definitely gets even better on the 2nd and 3rd+ listens.

@RahimRahmat

2 жыл бұрын

They can't get the speed right either, from the sound of things....

My favorite song by them is B.Y.O.B you definately need to hear that these guys are great and I just discovered you guys and Im loving your reactions🤙😍

System of a down is beautiful noise! Brads flexing!

Serj has such a powerful and clear voice

Oh my gosh you guys, I didn't know you reacted to this. I feel I know you so well now. LOL I just watched your stream tonight and Lex you're pregnant now. What a wonderful journey you two have had. All love, and I chuckled at this reaction, poor Brad looked so tired, lol. Lex you were glowing and super energetic. Thanks this was great. Brad should revisit this. 😁😊

@BradAndLex

Жыл бұрын

I bet he would like it now!!! 😅😮 Wow this feels like forever ago

This song itself made me listen to more metal music and completely opened my eyes to so much more good music .

Omfg thanks thanks thanks for this reaction.... This is a tuuuune

Look at Brad!!! Go on ahead now!!! I’m super happy you enjoy SOAD so much!!

Love that you guys are listening to them. One of the most interesting post grunge/ metal bands ever. His vocal ability is incredible. Such a great voice. You guys need to be watching their videos. He's such a visual performer. Also the whole gmo thing is mostly a buzzword. Most things aren't truly clean as "organic" and gmo= genetically modified organism, is actually a good thing. It doesn't do terrible stuff to the "organism" to the corn or what have you. It actually helps protect the corn, the crops. It acts as a deterrent from bugs that will eat up all the crops.

Ok. I’ve been watching your videos for a while now. I enjoy your music choices most of the time. So I might as well subscribe finally. A quick FYI: new System of a Down album coming soon! First album in 15 years! Be excited!

Another favorite classic growing up. System of a down was the sht. 💪🏾💪🏾

You can see the exact moment it clicks for lex. Cool stuff.

Man, the drums in this song are my favorite!!!! ❤️❤️❤️🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Always loved this song

I think you guys are ready for some metalcore ! I feel like brad will dig that and def lex

This song brings me beautiful memories!! ☺️🔥🔥🔥

The drumming is fn awesome!

when the song drops towards the middle of the video lex gets so hype 😂🙌🏽

I used to play hackey-sack to this song all 2002. Also helped me recover from my dad's death in December 2000...just missed my graduation. The Deftones also carried me...

Hey you guys, been a minute since I have seen you all. Miss yours faces! I like to describe System Of A Down as poetic chaos.

i like how lex goes in on the breakdown haha shes got some metal blood

I may not remember all the details to my first experience to System Of A Down, But I will always remember it was an Ozzfest some 20 years ago! I left my girl at the main stage to get a beer. Passing the 2nd stage these guys got started.... I stopped dead in my tracks, beer (and my girl, both) forgotten! I was Hypnotized and Mesmerized before those albums came out! My girl later found me, she was pissed... I told her to listen... She was as amazed as I was! She was even more pissed at me for not getting her to that stage to hear this band!

This will always be 🔥🔥🔥

Love your reactions ❤️Aerials is my favorite SOAD song

Iowa and Toxicity came out 1 week apart in '01 right before 9/11. To this day, two of my favorites

"I kinda like it". Wow, the understatement of the year. The song is brilliant. The whole Toxicity album is brilliant.

damn, that thought on the seeds was GENIUS.

Controlled Chaos!!!!! Just realized how my mind works

I knew when they hit that "Groove" LEX was going to light up! Love it

He has 4 or 5 albums, he also has symphony orchestra playing while he is singing and it is so awesome!

You should have done the actual video for this one.. the focus was on the drumming and it was sick!

Before woke was hijacked into a buzzword, it's always been used as a metaphor for being a conscious free thinker.

@DarthPoyner

2 жыл бұрын

Now the term for that is being Awake. But the mainstream will dilute that word just like every other word with meaning.

@onepointphive

2 жыл бұрын

I love your comment!

@6alcantara

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, free thinker; but now it's totally the opposite, if you don't think like they want, they attack you.

@jasonhaynes2952

2 жыл бұрын

I think the word hasn't been hijacked, as much as being 'woke' has almost become a fad...it's evolved into something that borders on absurdity. Maybe a better way to explain it is not "woke" but "over woke".

@JohnPaul-ux4kp

2 жыл бұрын

Now it's "based"

Finally a reaction channel that doesn't start with "without further ado"

You guys you guys cease to amaze me I'm glad it's not that safe Just Let It Go music is supposed to be fun and also serious at the same time let's you get it just tell your dude over there just smile and bump the music

Great song! My interpretation of some of the lyrics " between the sacred silence and sleep" is between death and sleep everything is disorder. At the end of the song, I always thought he was referring to "Son" as in Jesus not "Sun". Edit: for a future video, Lie Lie Lie, from Serj's solo album after SOAD broke up

@jimidave6281

2 жыл бұрын

I always took it that the sacred silence was pre-existence and the sleep was death.

Ahhhhh love this beat !!