Annihilator - Alison Hell (REACTION!!!) (THRASH WEEK!!)

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  • @jonathanhenderson9422
    @jonathanhenderson9422 Před 4 lety +1482

    Regarding Annihilator's reputation, they're well known among thrash metal fans, but rather niche in the "big picture" of metal. Their problem is that they were among the late blooming thrash bands; '89 was extremely late in the thrash scene, and being from Canada didn't help them get worldwide promotion. In a few years you'd have Metallica breaking through to the mainstream with The Black Album, and Megadeth achieving similar success with Countdown to Extinction, both albums that saw them simplifying their sounds and moving away from thrash; so Annihilator is just one of the bands that got a bit lost in the late, changing tides of metal.

    • @9thbloodandfire508
      @9thbloodandfire508 Před 4 lety +95

      Absolutely "on spot" comment! Nothing more to add.

    • @scottslaten6664
      @scottslaten6664 Před 4 lety +57

      Of course the onset of grunge sure as hell didn't help

    • @jcrosato
      @jcrosato Před 4 lety +52

      I do love Annihilator, Jeff Waters writes some of the most interesting riffs... I think one of the main things that held them back is their cheesy lyrics and the delivery of those lyrics. On top of that the constant lineup changes didn't help..

    • @Gregbaltzer
      @Gregbaltzer Před 4 lety +31

      For me there was no consistency within the sound of the band because of the ever changing line up and front men. Annihilator has always had great success over seas though, just not in North America. You might add that Dave Mustaine tried to recruit Jeff Waters for Megadeth, but Jeff refused because Megadeth is Dave's band and Jeff wouldn't have much say, or creative control

    • @doomusrlc
      @doomusrlc Před 4 lety +3

      Not to mention with Annihilator changing their sound with the third album and the iffy albums through the 90s. There are some good songs within those releases but as a whole they were rather... well bad, heh. IMO they didn't get back to the speed until Criteria for.Black Widow, and it still took a few albums to really get going again (though the rather large misstep with the album Metal I think in 2007 also put a damper on things)

  • @zeruelagameplays
    @zeruelagameplays Před 4 lety +863

    Me in 2017: Wow some dudes reacting to metal, let me see it
    Me in 2019: They grew up so fast :’)

    • @yugster78
      @yugster78 Před 4 lety +32

      There getting close now to being Metal experts

    • @thedefiant6244
      @thedefiant6244 Před 4 lety

      indignomo san lol

    • @an_38kitkashyap
      @an_38kitkashyap Před 4 lety +13

      @@yugster78 they are not just simple metal heads now. They are in the middle of metal and proghead now. Just look at how they reacted to more technical playing in the past and how they react to too much of simple playing now.

    • @ludo4560
      @ludo4560 Před 4 lety +20

      @@yugster78 they started at almost complete zero and they've come a long way, but they are nowhere near being experts.

    • @RanDieBam
      @RanDieBam Před 4 lety +7

      I love how they still keep going and how they evolved their setup and knowledge throughout time

  • @i_was_in_the_can_for_20_years

    Jeff Waters is one of the most underrated guitarists in metal. Ever

  • @MayheM_72
    @MayheM_72 Před 4 lety +362

    "Alice In Hell" and "Allison Hell" remind me of Slayer's "Raining Blood" in their album "Reign In Blood".

    • @ashenarbiter3939
      @ashenarbiter3939 Před 3 lety +11

      I always thought of it that way too lol

    • @BardockPOL
      @BardockPOL Před 3 lety +4

      Exactly my thought

    • @kriseasterwood2664
      @kriseasterwood2664 Před 3 lety +1

      I hear it too man! But im also hearing some Megadeth too. Like a Slayer/Megadeth mix. I cant believe this is the first im hearing of it

    • @Phallica-js7ht
      @Phallica-js7ht Před 3 lety +28

      @@kriseasterwood2664 I don't think he meant the sound, he meant the titles.

    • @williamschmoney3797
      @williamschmoney3797 Před 2 lety +1

      @@kriseasterwood2664 jeff has said his biggest influences are megadeth and slayer, so you hit it right on the nose lol

  • @mrThorleifsen
    @mrThorleifsen Před 4 lety +460

    Glad you included Crystal ann before Alison Hell.

    • @markuslausen
      @markuslausen Před 4 lety +28

      It would have been blaspheme not to

    • @stevej.1428
      @stevej.1428 Před 4 lety +15

      Agree. There are some songs out there that have a small musical interlude song/intro that really makes the main track that much better. This is one of them .

    • @TexasGuitarist
      @TexasGuitarist Před 4 lety +9

      Yes! They should always go together.

    • @bishopm4401
      @bishopm4401 Před 4 lety +3

      Yeah it was a good choice. When I clicked on the video I had hoped that they would

    • @11DNA11
      @11DNA11 Před 4 lety +10

      @@stevej.1428
      Megadeth has lots of those. Into The Lungs of Hell / Set The World Afire and many many others. Kinda like Slayer. You can't play Raining Blood without playing Postmortem first.

  • @KEVVYOFFICAL
    @KEVVYOFFICAL Před 4 lety +430

    Holy shit! My uncle is in this band! This rules!

  • @jordanmartin8458
    @jordanmartin8458 Před 4 lety +146

    Savatage- Hall of the mountain king.

  • @morsteen
    @morsteen Před 4 lety +131

    Metal has always appreciated and incorporated classical music. It's one of the best parts about it.

    • @peterross6050
      @peterross6050 Před 7 měsíci

      Metal music doesn't have an expiration date like the crap we're here on the radio.

    • @morsteen
      @morsteen Před 7 měsíci

      @@peterross6050This is true as well. We have a sense of history, and the music has integrity, so it doesn't just go out of style in a year.

  • @jeghamaymen
    @jeghamaymen Před 4 lety +316

    The most important experience is including crystal ann .very important

  • @dalejohnson2047
    @dalejohnson2047 Před 4 lety +317

    Jeff waters is one the best guitarist around the metal scene but not a lot of people know who he is

    • @tylerdude1982
      @tylerdude1982 Před 4 lety +20

      I’ve always considered him a Canadian Dave Mustaine.

    • @jossy2112
      @jossy2112 Před 4 lety +15

      tylerdude1982 however he’s mustaine and Friedman put together since he does the most important and complicated solos too in all his songs

    • @adamprovo5964
      @adamprovo5964 Před 4 lety +16

      @@tylerdude1982 Mustaine had Waters on his radar when looking to replace Friedman. True fact.

    • @martinkingston1498
      @martinkingston1498 Před 4 lety +7

      Definitely. I consider him one of THE greatest metal players I've ever heard. He did an amazing song with Alexi Laiho called Downright Dominate, where they takes turns at soloing and it is just unreal how good it is.

    • @dalejohnson2047
      @dalejohnson2047 Před 4 lety +1

      Martin Kingston yes he also did one with Jeff loomis on that cd was great also

  • @DrBadFish1
    @DrBadFish1 Před 4 lety +247

    Death - Voice of the Soul, such emotion from only instruments

  • @pieroog
    @pieroog Před 4 lety +189

    When the bogeyman goes to sleep, he checks his closet for Jeff Waters!

  • @DristXantrum13
    @DristXantrum13 Před 4 lety +166

    Jeff Waters is one the greatest thrash metal guitar players. Legit

    • @williamcharlton3836
      @williamcharlton3836 Před 4 lety +6

      Totaly fantastic guitarist

    • @tonyp7944
      @tonyp7944 Před 4 lety +3

      Thrash or not..just an amazing unique guitar player ! Love it

    • @mikexxx11
      @mikexxx11 Před 4 lety +4

      It's such a shame more people dont know who he is. Imo one of the greatest ever.

    • @dcs2690
      @dcs2690 Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah he's a beast

    • @bdubs3819
      @bdubs3819 Před 4 lety

      Hell yes

  • @robterry7221
    @robterry7221 Před 4 lety +209

    Great song, Jeff Waters is a highly under appreciated guitarist in my opinion.

    • @metalzonemt-2
      @metalzonemt-2 Před 4 lety +4

      Crystal Ann is excellent guitar playing. Many could play that with electric guitar with little bit of distortion, but only few can play it with classical guitar like Jeff.

    • @machidaman
      @machidaman Před 4 lety +6

      He is. Technically many are better but he plays to a massively high level and does it with taste and style. His solos just work 😎

    • @Sadion666
      @Sadion666 Před 4 lety +1

      One of the most underrated guitarists ever, without a doubt

    • @_THUE_
      @_THUE_ Před 4 lety +1

      I agree, very underappreciated guitarist

    • @evilvet
      @evilvet Před 4 lety

      Who is under-appreciating jeff? they under-appreciate subsequent songs and albums. they didn't live up to this song.

  • @tylerdude1982
    @tylerdude1982 Před 4 lety +107

    Love Annihilator! One of my favourite bands from my home country. Jeff Waters is pretty much a Canadian Dave Mustaine. The man is a hugely underrated guitarist. Dave even tried to recruit him back in the day.

    • @ImaHeatseekr
      @ImaHeatseekr Před 4 lety +7

      I heard about that too!!
      Jeff is untouchable

    • @tanktamer8760
      @tanktamer8760 Před 3 lety +6

      definitely proud they are a Canadian band! Waters is amazing !

    • @wildmanfisher
      @wildmanfisher Před 2 lety +7

      Waters is amazing and I would never call him "underrated". Every metal fan worth his/her salt knows he's the real deal.

  • @DeathBYDesign666
    @DeathBYDesign666 Před 4 lety +17

    Can I just say that you two are made for metal. Some people will never know because they won't give it a chance and some people hear it and just don't get it, but you guys got over that benchmark and gave it a chance and found something you truly enjoy. Thank you for being open minded, free thinkers!

  • @popeluigi
    @popeluigi Před 4 lety +137

    Before this album was released, Dave Mustaine asked Jeff Waters (the guitar player for Annihilator) to join Megadeth before they had auditioned Marty Friedman. He wanted to use Crystal Ann as the opening to Rust In Peace

    • @laporte1625
      @laporte1625 Před 4 lety +7

      Wow, never heard about this, crazy. Thanks!

    • @Lateralus19
      @Lateralus19 Před 4 lety +22

      As far as I know he also asked Dimebag but he refused it because of his brother. (Dave already had a drummer for Megadeth)

    • @TheGearsofwar2010
      @TheGearsofwar2010 Před 4 lety +3

      there's a video on CZcams somewhere of Jeff playing the solo for Symphony of Destruction

    • @Qyngali
      @Qyngali Před 4 lety +13

      Mustaine has asked Waters to join on several occasions from what I remember. But I'm pretty sure he asked the first time AFTER hearing this album? I do remember Dave saying that the band listened to the record over and over for weeks or something like that.

    • @11DNA11
      @11DNA11 Před 4 lety +5

      AFTER this album was released. Otherwise it's a correct story.

  • @JungleScene
    @JungleScene Před 4 lety +158

    As a metalhead, I feel embarrassed and ashamed that I have never heard much annihilator. Im fuckin glad you guys did this one, cause this song is great!

    • @ricardomauricioaraya7625
      @ricardomauricioaraya7625 Před 4 lety +6

      Me too, just heard armed to the teeth today and then this, and now I gotta get into everything else

    • @endlesstwisties
      @endlesstwisties Před 4 lety +6

      Since i heard Annihilator i almost stopped listening any other metal bands. I needed years to discover all their songs. I have maybe 50 favorites. And i never get tired to listen them

    • @federicopatteri1519
      @federicopatteri1519 Před 3 lety +2

      Yep they've been so underrated, me too I found them late compared to the time the album came out, exodus as well I was late with them but now I've got time to listen their music

    • @Walamonga1313
      @Walamonga1313 Před 3 lety +1

      Be glad then, you can listen to them for the first time!

    • @Pirustae
      @Pirustae Před 3 lety

      Don't feel embarrassed. They sucked bad since the year 2000

  • @Nevermore26
    @Nevermore26 Před 4 lety +7

    Jeff Waters is one of the best riff writers in metal. Sometimes his songs sound like just a collection of riffs, but when he puts them together in one cohesive song, like this one, it's undeniable. Glad you guys dug it.

  • @teddoucet7323
    @teddoucet7323 Před 4 lety +42

    This vocalist sadly died a couple of months ago

    • @socialxperiment3162
      @socialxperiment3162 Před 3 lety +3

      Jeff Waters died???????

    • @teddoucet7323
      @teddoucet7323 Před 3 lety +13

      @@socialxperiment3162 Jeff Water wasn't the singer at that time, the guy was named Randy Rampage

    • @socialxperiment3162
      @socialxperiment3162 Před 3 lety +3

      @@teddoucet7323 oh shit, thanks lol

    • @PlanetRayneMusic
      @PlanetRayneMusic Před 3 lety

      @@socialxperiment3162 To be fair, Jeff DID sing in that song. Only the high "Alice in hell" part though. The Main part was indeed sang by Randy Rampage, who passed away.

    • @loth-alda
      @loth-alda Před 7 dny

      RIP

  • @JHorsti
    @JHorsti Před 4 lety +132

    That's why 'the first' song is so important. People who want you to get into their band suggestions need to stop suggesting their most obscure and/or heavy/fast/whatever songs.

    • @abelsanchez2070
      @abelsanchez2070 Před 4 lety +7

      EXACTLY!!!!!!!

    • @Hugsploder
      @Hugsploder Před 4 lety +5

      To be fair that Didn't work with Sepultura. I think it really depends on the band.

  • @nathankelley1466
    @nathankelley1466 Před 4 lety +144

    Wasn't expecting Annihilator, deep dive into metal. Loved this album

  • @Shawn-and-Doc
    @Shawn-and-Doc Před 4 lety +57

    Since you like these transitions, you might consider "The Fun Palace," or "Never Neverland," on the album that followed this one. The production is cleaner, and the transitions are magical. Prog-leaning.

    • @ytusersumone
      @ytusersumone Před 4 lety +4

      The riffs, transitions and proggyness on those too, ah!
      And the solos there are so tasty one cannot put it to words!

    • @thomashagl3594
      @thomashagl3594 Před 2 lety

      fun palace

  • @glitchxero4687
    @glitchxero4687 Před 3 lety +18

    I'm an old enough metalhead that I feel like I should have heard of this band, but this is the first I've ever heard it. Like, I'm genuinely surprised I've never heard a band from this era that's this good.
    Thanks for introducing a long-time metal fan to a new band, guys!

  • @renzohm4717
    @renzohm4717 Před 4 lety +109

    You guys must listen to Coroner, Swiss technical thrash of the highest quality.

    • @ProjectEllsworthHorror
      @ProjectEllsworthHorror Před 4 lety +6

      I agree completely. I just hit these guys with the link to Masked Jackal.

    • @ProjectEllsworthHorror
      @ProjectEllsworthHorror Před 4 lety

      @@th3mute I'm interested. I have Punishment for Decadence. Which Coroner album would you suggest that I get next? Subscribe to my channel. I plan to start doing album reviews soon.

    • @allenvrabac4827
      @allenvrabac4827 Před 4 lety +3

      @@ProjectEllsworthHorror No More Color.

    • @ProjectEllsworthHorror
      @ProjectEllsworthHorror Před 4 lety

      @@allenvrabac4827 Got it. I just added it to my wish list for me to buy. I will buy it AND do a review of it. Please Subscribe to my channel and please keep in touch, Renzo. I will be posting a review of the new KoRn album today.

    • @gabrielcarpenter6770
      @gabrielcarpenter6770 Před 4 lety +2

      Corner is an epic thrash band

  • @MotoKringles
    @MotoKringles Před 4 lety +29

    Annihilator - Never, Neverland! Another great song (and album) from Annihilator!

  • @socratesschwarzenegger3936
    @socratesschwarzenegger3936 Před 4 lety +30

    Havok - Time is up. One of the best Thrash bands in recent years.

    • @joeyhammer6702
      @joeyhammer6702 Před 3 lety

      Have you checked out warbringer, vindicator, Terrifier, exmortus, or shrapnel, if you like havok and what to her other great modern thrash bands check these guys out

    • @vio-lence7267
      @vio-lence7267 Před 3 lety

      Check out Crisix too

    • @vio-lence7267
      @vio-lence7267 Před 3 lety

      For example Ultra Thrash

  • @7Leksu7
    @7Leksu7 Před 4 lety +67

    "Artillery - By Inheritance" is number 33 on Loudwires Top 50 Thrash Metal Albums of All Time. You guys should really check out that album. I would recommend the song by the same title as the album "By Inheritance" or "khomaniac". Similar to the intro here, you should also start off with the intro "7:00 From Tashkent". Another reason would to listen to them is that you havn't covered many danish metal bands, only King Diamond I believe?

    • @jasperosborn8349
      @jasperosborn8349 Před 4 lety +4

      That album is wicked. Never leaves the CD player in my car

    • @killy3891
      @killy3891 Před 4 lety +2

      This albun is a masterpiece, dude.

    • @jeremygillihan
      @jeremygillihan Před 3 lety

      Don't Believe is a great song from that record to do a video about.

    • @Walamonga1313
      @Walamonga1313 Před 3 lety

      One of few perfect albums. Even the Razamanaz cover is pretty good

    • @aquamidideluxe5079
      @aquamidideluxe5079 Před 3 lety +1

      Khomaniac is one of the greatest thrash songs period

  • @Gregbaltzer
    @Gregbaltzer Před 4 lety +49

    Sacred Reich - The American Way. Suicidal Tendencies - You Can't Bring Me Down.

    • @stupidusername38
      @stupidusername38 Před 4 lety +2

      American Way is a killer riff

    • @danielwilson9724
      @danielwilson9724 Před 4 lety +3

      U cant bring me down!

    • @swirvinbirds1971
      @swirvinbirds1971 Před 4 lety

      If they did Sacred Reich I think One Nation would be a better pick.

    • @musicman717
      @musicman717 Před 4 lety +1

      Hear hear! These songs a not only the soundtrack of my youth but also absolute rippin’ songs on their own.. they stand the test of time to degree

    • @Bigyawner
      @Bigyawner Před 4 lety +4

      @@swirvinbirds1971 I would go with Surf Nicaragua myself.

  • @stevekozlowski5963
    @stevekozlowski5963 Před 4 lety +141

    Nice! Finally!
    Also, I'm going to keep throwing this out there: Megadeth - The Conjuring. Awesome riffs and transitions, you guys will dig it

  • @Jamesawe777
    @Jamesawe777 Před 4 lety +214

    React to something from the German big 4
    Kreator
    Destruction
    Sodom
    Tankard

    • @Technoidmania
      @Technoidmania Před 4 lety +9

      Kreator

    • @MetalHeart8787
      @MetalHeart8787 Před 4 lety +10

      I Love Kreator BUT The Big Bands of Germany are ACCEPT, The Scorpions & Helloween. I KNOW they are Not Thrash. But still Germanys Best Bands.

    • @Technoidmania
      @Technoidmania Před 4 lety +2

      @@MetalHeart8787 I like Kreator more than those other bands. I do like Helloween's keeper of the seven key albums though and Accept's restless and wild album. Sorry I never got into the Scorpions. Didn't really enjoy what I heard from them.

    • @ThisisStephennn
      @ThisisStephennn Před 4 lety +3

      Kreator is awesome

    • @thomasdrummond6939
      @thomasdrummond6939 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Technoidmania Check out their Uli Jon Roth era then. The rest can be overlooked without regret.

  • @metalrager66
    @metalrager66 Před 4 lety +7

    In case no one else mentioned it, the singer, Randy Rampage was in a famous Canadian hardcore/punk band called D.O.A., this was a huge departure for him but man he killed it on this album! I saw them on this tour open for Testament and they were killer!!! Amazing musicmanship and Randy was a monster live! He unfortunately passed away last August....R.I.P.

  • @tonygunkster
    @tonygunkster Před 4 lety +63

    Please react to more Annihilator!!!!!!
    “The Fun Palace” is a MUST

    • @pepepito3000
      @pepepito3000 Před 4 lety +1

      My favorite song of Annihilator, they should listen to it.

    • @jordanforbes149
      @jordanforbes149 Před 4 lety +5

      Oh dude if you’re gonna do never neverland you gotta do phantasmagoria.

  • @Bacchus69
    @Bacchus69 Před 4 lety +38

    Voivod should be next. RIP Piggy. I'm glad reactors are giving Annihalator their due.

    • @dexenationgracey1979
      @dexenationgracey1979 Před 4 lety +4

      Are they ready for Voivod?

    • @polarized6
      @polarized6 Před 4 lety +3

      @@dexenationgracey1979 i don't think they are

    • @jaymzb.1713
      @jaymzb.1713 Před 4 lety +1

      @@dexenationgracey1979 no way. They weren't even ready for Primus.

    • @Ripplin
      @Ripplin Před 4 lety +1

      Hmm, what to choose, though... Something like "Killing Technology" or just really go big right away with "Jack Luminous"? Heh. :)

    • @ferox965
      @ferox965 Před 4 lety +1

      Us Canucks have had some of the best and underrated metal bands.

  • @chaleraofficial6232
    @chaleraofficial6232 Před 4 lety +27

    No one mention the most underrated thrash metal band ever? Toxik? No one??
    Toxik - Think This... Album ( All song's great ) ‼️

  • @Ripplin
    @Ripplin Před 4 lety +22

    Annihilator - Road to Ruin
    Great thrash about idiots who know they're drunk, but think they can drive home anyway.

    • @GoreBastard
      @GoreBastard Před 4 lety

      The solo in Road to Ruin is awesome too.

  • @davidviteris
    @davidviteris Před 4 lety +54

    SAVATAGE - When the Crowds are Gone
    A classic band with some of the best lyrics in Metal.
    cheers!

    • @Metalblowing
      @Metalblowing Před 4 lety +2

      Savatage has sooo many good songs. I'd choose something more dynamic, though.

    • @cameronsmith8328
      @cameronsmith8328 Před 4 lety +7

      Stanislav Katkov Gutter Ballet (song, but whole album’s awesome) would be a great intro to Savatage. Shows off several sides to the band.

    • @Sir0mosh0Alot
      @Sir0mosh0Alot Před 4 lety +2

      Dead winter dead, would kill

    • @cort_tempered
      @cort_tempered Před 4 lety +2

      Seeing them react to Hall of the Mountain King would be awesome. But it has to be the music video cuz it's too hilarious to pass up lol And Criss Oliva deserves some screen time

  • @aggronman9451
    @aggronman9451 Před 4 lety +53

    Your reaction to this song is pretty much what I experienced when I first heard it back in highschool, it blew my mind back then and it's been in my playlist ever since.
    Another great and somewhat unknown thrash band is Artillery. They're danish and in my opinion one of the more unique ones in the scene.

  • @marksmith4892
    @marksmith4892 Před 4 lety +14

    holy shit how did i miss this song?? That was awesome! I've never heard that before wow

  • @grinchbass74
    @grinchbass74 Před 4 lety +49

    I love when bands lead into one song from another one like this. I can't listen to Judas Priest's Electric Eye without first letting Hellion do it's thing. What are some other good "intro's" out there?

    • @fredfredburger5150
      @fredfredburger5150 Před 4 lety +2

      Hellion is epic.

    • @nonesoherpetological8974
      @nonesoherpetological8974 Před 4 lety +4

      Capsizing The Sea into In Waves by Trivium is one that comes to mind for me

    • @Walamonga1313
      @Walamonga1313 Před 3 lety +6

      Listen to Dialectic Chaos and This Day We Fight by Megadeth. Incredible man I tell ya

    • @estebanr7917
      @estebanr7917 Před 3 lety +9

      Postmortem transition into Raining Blood to Black Magic, yes three songs lmao
      Edit:By Slayer

    • @vegardaukan5912
      @vegardaukan5912 Před 2 lety

      Autopsy - Fleshcrawl + Torn From The Womb
      Opeth - Coil + Heir Apparent
      I can listen to Heir Apparent by itself, but it becomes even better with Coil. Just like Crystal Ann amd Alison Hell

  • @DanJackson1977
    @DanJackson1977 Před 4 lety +61

    "Overkill" is one to revisit. Horrorscope or Evil Never Dies are great tunes.

    • @lmlCOBHClml
      @lmlCOBHClml Před 4 lety +2

      Mean green killing machine. That's ones of the best modern thrash songs I've ever heard. The drums I think will get them in that one

    • @kl8455
      @kl8455 Před 4 lety +1

      The Yrs of Decay & Who Tends the Fire rocks.

    • @ChrisMusial
      @ChrisMusial Před 4 lety +1

      The Green and Black? Gasoline Dream. Fear His Name...

  • @pedroprado5628
    @pedroprado5628 Před 4 lety +28

    sepultura - desperate cry

  • @jeremybollin7146
    @jeremybollin7146 Před 4 lety

    Two years ago I discovered your channel and started watching out of boredom usually before I went to bed. But as time went on you guys got more and more into metal and I began to appreciate many songs in a new way even after listening to them for years.
    Your reactions to the likes of Megadeth and Sabbath had me falling in love with songs again as if I were a 15 year old kid again. And now, with this video and the recent Death Angel reaction you're helping me discover new gems that I never knew existed. Thanks Lost in Vegas! Keep up the good work.

  • @leonardodiascastro
    @leonardodiascastro Před 4 lety +7

    Phantasmagoria is another fantastic Annihilator song, my fav ever, amazing guitar work!

  • @jeremybrooks7415
    @jeremybrooks7415 Před 4 lety +82

    When I got this album in 9th grade, my mom didn't like the title. I played her Crystal Ann only and she thought it was beautiful.

  • @cynthiamiller586
    @cynthiamiller586 Před 4 lety +46

    Some "lesser known" (at least in the overall metal picture) bands and songs you should check out for Thrash Week: "Masked Jackal" by Coroner, "Brainwashed" by Nuclear Assault and especially "Hello From the Gutter" by Overkill.

    • @arvindshastry1178
      @arvindshastry1178 Před 4 lety +5

      They can do songs from Kreator

    • @tornoutlaw
      @tornoutlaw Před 4 lety

      @@arvindshastry1178 Kreator does some outstanding instrumentational stuff. Mille's vocals...not so great. @ Cynthia: Coroner for the win! I really don't understand why they are as obscure.

    • @arvindshastry1178
      @arvindshastry1178 Před 4 lety

      @@tornoutlaw I don't know mate but I love Kreator

    • @Freestyler6523
      @Freestyler6523 Před 4 lety

      @@tornoutlaw i love the vocals on the new albums

    • @chimpinaneckbrace
      @chimpinaneckbrace Před 4 lety +1

      I wish they would do a Forbidden song. It seems right up their alley.

  • @EZisme71
    @EZisme71 Před 4 lety +12

    This song brings back SO MANY MEMORIES one that includes me lying to a girl about writing the lyrics and winning a contest with it lol...the 80s were a great time to be alive

  • @BucsFan-vc5nl
    @BucsFan-vc5nl Před 4 lety

    So awesome to see you do this one!

  • @Bruno3086
    @Bruno3086 Před 4 lety +189

    We need Savatage - Hall of the Mountain King

  • @marthapanou9399
    @marthapanou9399 Před 4 lety +28

    Never heard of "Lost in Vegas" before, I guess they're into a musical genre definitely other than rock or metal. Given that "Alison Hell" is one of my most favourite songs of all time, I really enjoyed watching their reaction to it for two reasons. They had no idea what they had coming so their surprise was genuine, plus it is really pleasant to see people with totally different preferences appreciating something undeniably beautiful and unique. Apparently, they know a thing or two about music, so I'll look into them as well.

    • @mordraug
      @mordraug Před 4 lety +7

      Yes. You could say they started the CZcams trend of Hip-Hop fans reacting to Metal, later also listening to other genres. They are also basically Metalheads already. Great, open-minded guys. Definitely look at how their Metal reactions progressed.

    • @MaddDogg316
      @MaddDogg316 Před 4 lety +3

      They are huge hip hop heads. Got started doing Logic reactions and then branched to rock, metal and country. Even though their primary musical choices are hip hop, rnb, and funk, they appreciate music at every level. Their hip hop breakdowns got me back into hip hop after not caring about it for years and they have a great grasp on the nuances of what make our favorite songs great.

    • @fmlAllthetime
      @fmlAllthetime Před 4 lety

      Both the comments telling you what they are about are 100% correct.

  • @kyleisreal_tv
    @kyleisreal_tv Před 4 lety +18

    I remember hearing this for the first time in my dads Truck on a long drive to see my grandma and grandpa when I was like 12 or 13. The whole album rules tbh best time to jam this album is late night drives, because thats how I first heard it hahaha

  • @Jorge-he6im
    @Jorge-he6im Před 2 lety

    Love that you guys look at this with the intro. You guys are doing great

  • @AdVantagePointVideo
    @AdVantagePointVideo Před 4 lety +32

    This made my day. In the 90s, I was getting guitar tips through email by Jeff Waters (the guitarist behind Annhilator), and I have always been a huge fan. Jeff is an amazing shredder, but he is truly one of the riff masters.

  • @GuitarWithDofka
    @GuitarWithDofka Před 4 lety +23

    Annihilator is alive and well, putting out great release after great release! Jeff is one of the best guitar players in METAL \m/

  • @lundjg
    @lundjg Před 4 lety

    You guys are awesome. This is fantastic!

  • @OmniviumVelocity
    @OmniviumVelocity Před 4 lety +36

    You guys gotta do Sylosis. Altered States of Consciousness is a good one
    Any Sylosis fans in here?

    • @Concatenate
      @Concatenate Před 4 lety

      Sylosis is fantastic but the guys would hate the vocals. They'd appreciate the guitars for sure, but the vox are a little coarse for their liking.

    • @benzskyeshxc96
      @benzskyeshxc96 Před 4 lety

      @@Concatenate but they like joe duplantier vocal. So idk man.

    • @malone2133
      @malone2133 Před 4 lety

      UGH Sylosis is my favorite metal band

  • @_THUE_
    @_THUE_ Před 4 lety +37

    Jeff Waters one of Thrash Metal's pioneering lead guitarists

    • @paulknowles6433
      @paulknowles6433 Před 4 lety +1

      Jeff played all guitars and bass on this album. In fact on nearly all annihilator albums. He's just a beast \m/_

    • @_THUE_
      @_THUE_ Před 4 lety +1

      @@paulknowles6433 I agree, I would have added that bass credit but I had a brainfart the night I commented.. didn't he also do some drum tracks as well, I know he plays multiple instruments. I liked his work on the Roadrunners Allstars United 20+ musicians from different roadrunner bands, 4 teams 4-5 songs each team

    • @paulknowles6433
      @paulknowles6433 Před 4 lety +1

      Not sure about drum tracks. Across all the annihilator albums he's such a standout riff monster. love the carnival diablos album and the more industrial refresh the demon and remains albums. Syn kill 1 is awesome and insomniac off carnival diablos kicks some serious ass!!

    • @_THUE_
      @_THUE_ Před 4 lety +1

      @@paulknowles6433 I love all the annihilator albums, I embrace sound change and evolution of music. But some don't like drastic changes in bands music I don't mind it at all.... To an extent though

    • @paulknowles6433
      @paulknowles6433 Před 4 lety +1

      I completely agree. I like a band that evolves but keeps it real. Some just stray too far from the formula that hooked fans in the first place. Success sometimes destroys bands and some bands just get even better with it and don't dilute the music with the taste of success

  • @SKULLEDBUICK
    @SKULLEDBUICK Před 4 lety +46

    I think you guys might like King Of The Kill. It rips, tbh. It's my favorite Annihilator song.

  • @RamaAlonso
    @RamaAlonso Před 4 lety +2

    I've never thought it through the bedtime story and the begin of the nightmare thing, and i've listened to this like 5000 times. Thank you guys.

  • @calseeor
    @calseeor Před 3 lety +1

    Guys, awesome review of an epic band and song. I've just discovered you two and think that your reviews are killer. It's obvious you REALLY enjoy what you are listening to and have a deep connection with music. Nice job guys!

  • @petervargo1696
    @petervargo1696 Před 4 lety +34

    Your guys' tastes have surely matured over the years. I can imagine if you reacted to this even a year ago you may not have liked it as much. Keep expanding your horizons of metal and music in general! Great reaction to a great song by a great band! Annihilator never disappoints.

  • @sethvanduyn4538
    @sethvanduyn4538 Před 4 lety +55

    Metal church- Metal church
    Overkill- Who tends the Fire
    Megadeth- Five Magic’s

  • @felipousismix
    @felipousismix Před 3 lety

    Guys: I love your analysis videos, you are just great, kudos to both of you!

  • @supabakezoid5643
    @supabakezoid5643 Před 4 lety

    Watching you two blow your mind to something that blew mine 30 years ago is priceless. Love the respect. Awesome how you actually break it down! Thanks!

  • @FernandoRaposo
    @FernandoRaposo Před 4 lety +31

    Great choice!
    Since you've liked this one, try Annihilator's "Fun Palace" next!

  • @derekd1997
    @derekd1997 Před 4 lety +39

    This was a pleasure! Been listening to metal since Korns Life is Peachy when I was probably about 13, I love classic (sabbath, Judas priest, megadeth, rush, maiden, etc) heavy metal, thrash, progressive metal, especially love power metal. Been 20 years and never heard this song. What a treat. Thank you George and Ryan!

    • @dingadunga2941
      @dingadunga2941 Před 4 lety +1

      Check their whole album Alice in Hell!

    • @dingadunga2941
      @dingadunga2941 Před 4 lety +1

      @@joshgeiger8942 some underground requests to Nu/industrial/crossover stuff?

    • @11DNA11
      @11DNA11 Před 4 lety

      Should really try that underground metal. There's so much for you to hear still.
      Beneath the Clay by Artillery. That's pretty old school underground :)
      Or a song by Stone. No Commands.

    • @derekd1997
      @derekd1997 Před 4 lety

      I didnt mean I don't listen to underground metal at all, I just wanted to use examples that would be recognized. Been 20 years and I continue to explore, so I've heard hundreds if not thousands of bands/albums.

    • @oscarcaceres666
      @oscarcaceres666 Před 4 lety

      Try 3teeth, youth code. Listen also to old school classics Ministry, kmfdm and skinny puppy

  • @electrofryed7239
    @electrofryed7239 Před 4 lety +3

    I really miss this band. It is awesome that these guys are remembered for the massive talent they were. Thank you for this vid.

  • @faceless-x-abberation8400

    I cant believe you guys did this song. Love it! You guys are awesome.

  • @bludge1083
    @bludge1083 Před 4 lety +17

    Great to see you guys react to Annihilator, its a crackin album, Jeff waters is an awesome guitaist and song writer, thier second album Never neverland has some fine tracks on it too.

  • @arkved
    @arkved Před 4 lety +57

    At the Gates - Slaughter of the Soul

    • @Mr.Truxton
      @Mr.Truxton Před 4 lety +1

      Not a thrash song really tho. Although it certainly has a lot of drum bashing in it.. It's still more death metal.

    • @MrVepe47
      @MrVepe47 Před 4 lety +3

      awesome album but they will not like it because of the vocals.

    • @TheMadnessandTheMadMan
      @TheMadnessandTheMadMan Před 4 lety

      @@Mr.Truxton Early death metal....and melodeath which is really At the gates, Carcass, Bloodbath....are all very close to thrash. The first death metal band was Possessed....and if you listen to it....it's very thrash just a bit darker and heavier. Sure then you have the CC, Decides, Death.....all that awesome stuff....that came after. Just info if you were unaware but it's close enough....I don't think it's that big of stretch....especially if you listen to german thrash band Sodom who was around during the Thrash hay days of the 80s. They were screaming already.

    • @Mr.Truxton
      @Mr.Truxton Před 4 lety

      @@TheMadnessandTheMadMan Yup I agree with basically everything you said. 👍 I was already aware of this tho.

    • @MaddDogg316
      @MaddDogg316 Před 4 lety +1

      He's been requesting this song forever. The suggestion doesn't have anything to do with the thrash theme.

  • @saippua0
    @saippua0 Před 4 lety +8

    6:56 George just completely forgot about everything in existence haha

  • @chroscielewski
    @chroscielewski Před 3 lety +3

    Jeff Waters gave guitar lessons in local church and he was 6 yrs old. One of the most underrated guitarist ever.

  • @demonR1
    @demonR1 Před 4 lety +45

    Jeff Waters smiled at me and flicked his pick towards me when I saw them in Manchester.
    I missed the pick and spent about 15 minutes scrabbling about on the floor looking for it whilst getting stomped.
    I finally found it.
    Bruised and battered, I regret nothing \m/

    • @jossy2112
      @jossy2112 Před 4 lety +2

      demon916 in Holland during Phantasmagoria Jeff invited people from the crowd on stage. Of course after jumping on stage i stood next to him. During the solo, his guitar tech had to stand next to him to cover him no to be moshed or touched and mess up the solo. After the song he put his pick in his mouth to wave to the crowd right before i asked him for the pick, he said “grab it”, i took it right from his mouth. This was 2001/2001, Still have it today.

  • @TheRockpit
    @TheRockpit Před 4 lety +7

    Jeff Waters is one of the greatest guitar players around. Highly underrated band.

  • @AzraelRizing
    @AzraelRizing Před 4 lety

    thank you guys for checking this out. i grew up with this music and your right. no matter the genre there are SO many bands that never get the respect or credit they deserve. Jeff Waters is a legend in the metal community. Iv never seen it said in any of your video comments so ill say it now. like when you did Orion....sometimes you have to just close your eyes and let the music tell you its story. if this song with its music and lyrics dont send a slight shiver down your spine then your not hearing it.

  • @DanMongrain
    @DanMongrain Před 3 lety +1

    Love you guys! as simple as that!

  • @goatcity2266
    @goatcity2266 Před 4 lety +19

    Demolition Hammer - Skull Fracturing Nightmare (no explanation necessary)

    • @missing_5_7_89
      @missing_5_7_89 Před 4 lety +3

      YESSSSSS!!! Or Human Dissection/Infectious Hospital Waste!

    • @vintageguy6520
      @vintageguy6520 Před 4 lety +2

      @@missing_5_7_89 infectious Hospital Waaaste!!!!!!

  • @michaelfloess8555
    @michaelfloess8555 Před 4 lety +20

    Power Trip-Executioner's Tax.
    Some of the finest Thrash this decade.

  • @romankrhounek5974
    @romankrhounek5974 Před 4 lety

    Love your unprejudiced and honest opinions of all the songs you guys do .Keep it up

  • @TheCorporateSerf
    @TheCorporateSerf Před 3 lety

    Really awesome to see you guys loving this song.

  • @berkaydemirer4289
    @berkaydemirer4289 Před 4 lety +40

    You guys are incredible, this will make a lot people's day.
    This is what happens when the song choice is correct :)

  • @s..9230
    @s..9230 Před 4 lety +104

    Thrash Week?? Hmmmm...
    KREATOR-PEOPLE OF THE LIE
    THRAAAAAAAASH

    • @buckeyesbengalsreds3125
      @buckeyesbengalsreds3125 Před 4 lety +1

      👍

    • @strofimios
      @strofimios Před 4 lety

      Kreator- People of the lie- HD- Live.From "live kreation" (2002,korea).Best performance ever!

    • @NightshadeXMLBB
      @NightshadeXMLBB Před 4 lety +1

      GOT A MASTER PLAN
      GENOCIDE
      CAN'T UNDERSTAND
      PEOPLE OF THE LIIIIIEEEEEE

    • @RealDeathMetalLover
      @RealDeathMetalLover Před 4 lety +1

      Common! from Kreator you can choose Betrayer or When the Sun Burns Red which are so much better and aggressive.

    • @strofimios
      @strofimios Před 4 lety +1

      @@RealDeathMetalLover And tormentor and all of the same blood and and and.............Always live, they are so much better!

  • @johnc94
    @johnc94 Před 4 lety +1

    We have so many Great Rock and Metal bands in Canada but I'm so glad you finally did annihilator

  • @willieesparza4382
    @willieesparza4382 Před 4 lety +45

    Savatage: Hall Of The Mountain King
    Metal Church: Badlands
    Iced Earth: The Anthem

    • @metalomaniac1
      @metalomaniac1 Před 4 lety

      Shit. Looks that I should wrote that comment! Cheers!

    • @jeremygillihan
      @jeremygillihan Před 3 lety +1

      SAVATAGE FOR THE WIN!!! But we can't forget to add Prelude to Madness before Hall of the Mountain King!

  • @jefersondelcid7444
    @jefersondelcid7444 Před 4 lety +54

    I have waited a long time for this reaction! Hopefully you can react to Kreator

    • @mvunit3
      @mvunit3 Před 4 lety +2

      "The Sun Burns Red" or "Betrayer" to start them off.

    • @largemouthhunter5014
      @largemouthhunter5014 Před 4 lety +3

      Kreator is a top 3 band 👏👏👏👏

    • @franbabic5682
      @franbabic5682 Před 4 lety +1

      Every new Kreator album is better than their previous album... They rule.

    • @BIGBLOCK5022006
      @BIGBLOCK5022006 Před 4 lety

      @@mvunit3 Or "Mental Slavery".

    • @chunderjack
      @chunderjack Před 4 lety

      I think they would love Voices of the dead

  • @Isabellll__
    @Isabellll__ Před 4 lety +5

    Thanks for introducing me to this song! It was crazy! Definitely going to check out more from these guys.

    • @jacobprice8048
      @jacobprice8048 Před 4 lety +2

      Same

    • @jorgengabrielsson6660
      @jorgengabrielsson6660 Před 4 lety

      Then you have alot... ALOT to check out.. 13-14 albums

    • @Isabellll__
      @Isabellll__ Před 4 lety

      Jörgen Gabrielsson any albums or songs you can recommend to start with?

    • @emilwahlroos5570
      @emilwahlroos5570 Před 4 lety +2

      @@Isabellll__ start with this album its one of there best album

    • @jorgengabrielsson6660
      @jorgengabrielsson6660 Před 4 lety +1

      Benedicte All are diffrent but Very good. Start from the beginning but my favorit is king of the kill

  • @chopshop777
    @chopshop777 Před 4 lety

    Yes Annihilator left you guys an awesome message on their facebook, great review as always, best review channel ever. cheers guys.

  • @SexySivart77
    @SexySivart77 Před 4 lety +1

    They be the Rush of metal. Some greatness from Canada, I'd like to see u guys do a salute to Canadian metal. Keep up the great work guys.

  • @dcs2690
    @dcs2690 Před 4 lety +69

    This is almost a King Diamond song... I can hear a LOT of KD in it!! Totally killer!

    • @Mrmemphisbones
      @Mrmemphisbones Před 4 lety +8

      solo sounds so LaRocque- ish : ))

    • @juliocesarlagonesmelgar6320
      @juliocesarlagonesmelgar6320 Před 4 lety +4

      I heard Annihilator first then King Diamond, i thought the same just in reverse. But yeah it is a huge KD presence here

    • @dr.juerdotitsgo5119
      @dr.juerdotitsgo5119 Před 4 lety +1

      Shit yeah, Conspiracy. But with a thrash flavour though

    • @zulawoo
      @zulawoo Před 4 lety

      I hear old metallica, king diamond, anthrax, megadeth...
      I guess Annihalator is just everything :P

  • @JeffBarberDigideus
    @JeffBarberDigideus Před 4 lety +25

    Annhiliator's Jeff Walters is a legend. he directly inspired the UK's Evile as well (who you should definately check out!)

  • @pvilches06
    @pvilches06 Před 4 lety

    This was an AMAZING reaction & review to an AMAZING classic!!!! Thank you my dudes for playing this song. Annihilator are a thrash gem.

  • @nedswebjunk
    @nedswebjunk Před 3 lety +1

    Ok, so I"m SUUUUPER late to this comment party, but I am soooooo happy you guys chose this song to review. I've been digging this track since I was about 16, and I'm literally cheering EVERYTHING you guys are saying about this incredible song!! From Jeff Waters blistering chops, to the singers amazing vocals, to the sick rhythms....this remains, to this day, one of my favorite metal tracks! Fun Fact, I set this as my alarm track everytime I need to get my lazy ass up at 5 am to go running...nothing like a little Canadian thrash to motivate you before the crack of dawn:) Thanks for everything you do, guys!!

  • @danielwilson9724
    @danielwilson9724 Před 4 lety +44

    D.R.I-Beneath The Wheel(from the Thrash Zone album) u guys will dig it alot

  • @toparky2470
    @toparky2470 Před 4 lety +16

    THE SWORD - HOW HEAVY THIS AXE (OFFICIAL VIDEO) PLEASE!

  • @cbrolison
    @cbrolison Před 4 lety

    Thank y'all for Thrash Week! Long time subscriber....

  • @Davepacheco1986
    @Davepacheco1986 Před 4 lety

    Love this track! Glad you guys did it

  • @johnadams9634
    @johnadams9634 Před 4 lety +5

    I'm watching their reaction during Crystal Ann and thinking to myself they have no idea, then Ryan nailed it, let the nightmare begin.

  • @garyroyce8126
    @garyroyce8126 Před 4 lety +28

    Flotsam and Jetsom: No Place for Disgrace.

    • @kl8455
      @kl8455 Před 4 lety

      good to see other fans of the band requesting this. seems like it gets lost in the shuffle.
      czcams.com/video/dBE3mXKKw40/video.html

    • @RcNerd
      @RcNerd Před 3 lety

      Xentrix next of kin

    • @wuphat
      @wuphat Před 3 lety

      Or "Suffer the Masses"

  • @joddeurter2448
    @joddeurter2448 Před 4 lety +11

    Annihilator first 3 albums were solid, King of the Kill was also great

  • @pafou
    @pafou Před 4 lety +1

    So glad you guys did this reaction, I was one of the few people that suggested this song a while ago. I am a fan of Annihilator (mainly the first four albums to be honest) and Jeff Waters is one of my favorite guitarist, he's such an inspiration. To explain further what Annihilator really is, the band IS Jeff Waters. He recorded every guitar tracks and also BASS (his bass skills are insane btw) in all his albums, he hired drummers and singers for studio and touring and he did all (or almost all) of the production himself (and wrote all the songs etc). As a musician, he has a classical and jazz background from when he was young, and it's quite interesting how he blends some more complex classical arrangements and jazzy stuff in his songs. He is obviously a very talented and accomplished musician. His guitar work is crazy, some of the best metal riffs and solos out there. He also struggled with alcohol addiction and became sober, he then helped a lot of musicians that has similar problems and also with legal issues (like musicians that get screwed with unfair contracts). He's a good person and highly respected in the metal community. David Ellefson (bassist of Megadeth) said that he was a huge fan of Alice in Hell album and he used to listen to it with other members of the band while recording Rust in Peace for inspiration. On a side note, while Alice in Hell is a true thrash metal album, most of Annihilator music is more toward the heavy metal / speed metal side (with a strong thrash influence though).
    If you guys ever want to revisit Annihilator for future reaction, I would suggest Stonewall (from Never Neverland (1990)) and Set The World on Fire (from the album of the same name, (1993)). The album King of the Kill (1994) also features a few gems like the self-title track and Second to None if you ever go even deeper in his work.

    • @pafou
      @pafou Před 4 lety

      I forgot to also suggest ''The Fun Palace'' from Never Neverland and I also forgot to say that Annihilator is considered as part of the Canadian big four of thrash (along with Voivod, Razor, Exciter, Sacrifice, .. yeah, sources differs as what band makes the ''big 4'' but they always include Annihilator and Voivod). Anyways, keep up the good work guys I really like your videos. Cheers !