Killswitch's lyrics are actually pretty positive and therapeutic

Howard is a legend. Always enjoyed his vocals. He’s actually classically trained!

🤘devil horns. Popularized by Dio. Not satanic and has grown more to say “rock and roll” which in itself can be a lifestyle of survival and perseverance.

I cannot tell you how amazing it is to watch my nostalgia, hit you for the first time BP. MORE METALCORE 🤘

Howard is definitely in my top 3 metal singers!!! As someone who listens to alot of different music. I always fall back to early years of killswitch!! So melodic and passionate music.

I love that you accidentally dove into a 3 song set, and you went thru all 3 with stank face. This band definitely brings an overall positive message

I get goosebumps everytime this song comes on! Live versions just bring me so much joy!

🤘 are the metal horns or devil horns. Which started when Ronnie James Dio made them on stage which through Ronnie's Italian grandmother supposedly taught him. In Italy the hand gesture 🤘 was used to ward off evil, curses or the devil most commonly the curse of the evil eye. Since Ronnie did it in concert it has become a symbol of the metal fandom

Killswitch Engage is amazing with either of their two vocalists. This is the second vocalist to front the band but the first had some issues and stepped away to get sorted. He can back many years later and is currently the bands vocalist. This vocalist is still making music and man he has some wild range!

Nice!!! Howard Jones is an absolute beast of a vocalist. Even now in his 50’s he’s still got it. When you started fist pumping during the breakdown, that was TEXTBOOK Killswitch Engage consumption lol. Awesome reaction. And yeah, that was actually 3 songs you reacted to haha. Their library is wild. You’ve gotta peep their cover of ‘Holy Diver’ by Dio! It’s one of my favorite music videos ever. Cheers!

Killswitch is Fantastic. And that performance was lit AF

My mom tried to keep me from metal too. She’s thankful now, though. My husband introduced me to this band the day we met and instantly became my bff. We ended up falling in love over a decade and got married. Killswitch is the reason she has grandchildren today. 😊

I first heard The End Of Heartache at the end of Resident Evil Apocalypse in the theater, I absolutely had to listen to this band more! Been listening to Killswitch Engage ever since. Seen them live twice, one time each with both singers.

Surprise double reaction!!! Sweet!! Edit: Nope, IT'S A TRIPLE REACTION!!!!!! What you heard was 3 songs. The End of Heartache, Take This Oath, and Numbered Days. Killswitch Engage is widely considered to be one of the gods of Metalcore, much of what they were doing was groundbreaking at the time. They are the same general genre as Slipknot (rock/metal), but they are a very different sub-genre (of which there are dozens, maybe hundreds if you include the "core" variants). Officially Slipknot is Groove Metal but I personally would classify them as Hardcore or Dark metal, while Killswitch is textbook Metalcore. TBH, it's kind of ridiculous how many sub-genres there are but there are so many different qualities to metal that you almost have to define and divide them to a ridiculous extent, otherwise you end up with bands like The Beatles (technically rock) getting lumped in with bands like Bring Me The Horizon, and there's really no common ground between the two outside of the fact that there's a guitar and bass and drums. Last edit: since you mentioned it, and I know you're going to hate this, but the "longhorns" sign is actually devil horns, it's a relic from when the older generations called it devil music (a small portion legitimately was, to be fair) without giving it a proper analysis, so we adopted the devil horns to piss them off.

I love that you reacted to the hole thing, no only the first song, this video is amazing!

This song came out back in 2004 ...when I was 18! lol! I remember rocking to it back in the day, and it's still a powerhouse now. It's all about love and loss, as far as I believe. I seem to remember a story where he wrote it about his ex whilst in a car/limo on the way to somewhere. I love it because it has beautiful moments as well as intense head-banging moments. Blast from the past! Rock and metal can be massively misunderstood: it is indeed poetic, melodic, and musical. You just gotta listen. 😁

The joy on your face during the breakdown was genuinely heartwarming

You should check out the lyrics to the 2nd song for sure. I think you would appreciate it. It's called "Take this Oath" Killswitch is actually very spiritual. My parents tried to stop me from listening to this stuff back in the day too but now I send my mom these lyrics and she is shocked lol

As i wrote on Knox hills latest reaction to Korn: Metalheads are the most empathic and loving crowd of ppl. We have all seen our share of pain and struggle and understand how it feels to be looked down upon. And we all seem to be combatting the very thing we feel is wrong with the world. Metal is about catharsis. Letting out our demons so we can show the world the same love we so desperately seek ourselves. I can see you are slowly starting to get the rowdy fun enjoyment it is to just telling the world to fuck off for a few minutes! :D p.s. Saw Killswitch live more than once. allways a good time!

Another band that has a huge catalog in 12+ albums including "Truth Killer" coming out later this year; Sevendust. Lajon Witherspoon and Morgan Rose are epic

Howard has an amazing vocal range. He ended up leaving the band and the original vocalist came back(who also is great) . I think he had a medical issue where he couldn’t tour. Ended up making a new band called Light the Torch and they’re also amazing

I WOULD OF NEVER DREAMED OF THIS VIDEO. THANK YOU BP. YOU REALLY THE GOAT. Killswitch fucking rock

This is so awesome....daw you taking your cap of the first time....great reaction 🤘🏽🔥

It's awesome to see someone who grew up listening to R&B show an appreciation for rock. You rocking out to the first song was awesome!!! I'm around your age and I grew up listening to rock and I'm just starting to have an appreciation for rap. Good to see!

This live DVD is one of my favourites. Always loved this band ever since I first heard them and their lyrics are amazing and uplifting.

when i see Howard or hear Howard voice's automatically bow head down and hat off and started the headbang. Howard awesome and legend.

They are from westfield ma. I remember seeing these guys in tiny clubs while i was in high school

Ahh the nostalgia lol this was my shit through middle/high school..great fuckin band 🤘

Exact time is too weird to call out cause it's live, but during the breakdown when you leaned way back in your chair started double fist pumping... Yes. That is how you listen to Killswitch.

I just stumbled across this probably cause I love metal and I listen to killswitch and have for all these years. The crowd is like that cause they are in their home town! This was on the set the world ablaze dvd they filmed. These guys are not only musicians. But they’re funny down to earth humans too. And Howard left and it’s Jesse their original singer now but I think their from Massachusetts or somewhere. But man such a good song choice and Howard is an absolute beast on vocals.

Howard has such an incredible voice. He has a couple of other projects right now since leaving KSE and they are all so good. Jesse (who is the singer now) is also super good. They have a song together that is really good.

I like how they all look like they showed up for different events. One is looking like 3rd place in a Tommy Lee lookalike contest.. singer looks like he's just going to a tailgate party n a game... another looks like he's trying out for pantera... another guy is at a monster convention as dracula... the drummer is trying out for the reboot of modern family. It's an eclectic group that represents their range from beautiful to harsh

It is another song yeah, they freakin rules. In the metal-core scene they are a inspiration for the new bands comin up and growing with this band and bunch of other. The singer you see replaced another guy for couple of years. Than the original singer came back and they even duo on one of their last album. This is a pretty emotional music to listen to. It gives me chills every time!

They went nuts. Pure and simple.

F*ck yea man, I grew up with these guys. Love your reaction to this!

You did 4 songs . I love it. Glad you didn't realize

One of my favorite bands of all time

Let’s GOoooo!!! I am so excited for this one! I saw them live 15 years ago and only Five Finger Deathpunch has knocked them down from my top five concerts- between the people I went with/ the performances- the crowds and people that met were epic!

This was one of my first concerts ever. One of the best live shows I've seen

It isn't the texas longhorns, it is "devil horns" a symbol for metal or rock when something is really making you feel the music. 🤘

Thanks for covering multiple songs in that video. There are tons of different "metal" descriptions for KSE's style. My favorite description of the band is they play "life metal". A lot of the songs express sorrow and emotions, but many of the songs talk about accepting/facing problems, persevering and overcoming hardships, not being crushed by hardships and problems.

Bro, this has to be the best reaction video I’ve ever seen lol. You killed it man.

I think it’s safe to say, BP has a new band to rock out to at the gym! lmao KSE are from my neck of the world. I’m from central Massachusetts and they are from Springfield, MA. this video was filmed at the Worcester Palladium, which is an AWESOME venue here!! I’ve seen countless shows there. but this one specifically, a handful of my friends were in attendance that night.

Your energy at the end, fucking awesome bro

learning to scream is a legit skill! Hard af to master too - most people sound like cats fighting for the first year or so hahaha

wow not heard this one in a minute , glad you are checking them out and venturing into more rock and metal music

Signal Fire is another great song by these guys and it features both singers!

@Black Pegasus I know I am a bit late to the game, but I just found your reaction channel. Killswitch Engage (KSE) = Metalcore Slipknot = Nu Metal Ronny James Dio's grandmother who was from the island of Sicily used her pointer and pinky fingers pointed straight forward to ward away evil spirits and Ronny started doing it at concerts and it later became to be known as the Devil horns even though that was way out of context. Now it's just seems to be a greeting of anything metal music related. KSE lyrics are meant to be empowering and to be anything but negative. They aren't afraid to speak on all topics to include death, suicide, relationship hardships, breakups, and how to feel happy. I've been listening to the band since their conception in the early 2000's. They are from Massachusetts also. Also learning to hear low, mid, and high growls is really a familiarity thing. Plus some singers are more clear than others tbh. I would think it would be the same for listening to different rappers who have different styles to the way they bend their voice. Anyways, I hope this is helpful and have a great day. P.S. That was Three songs actually.(The End of Heartache, Take this Oath, and not sure on the last one) Also, The End of Heartache was nominated for a Grammy and lost only to Metallica. They also performed that song at the Grammys.

He literally moshpitting there on the chair😂😂😂😂😂 love it!!!

@6:55 They're from Massachusetts, however the horn symbol is universally adopted by the metal/rock/punk/alternative communities and was first used by Ronnie James Dio (AKA Dio, Rest in Peace) as it was something his grandmother used to do to ward away evil spirits. KSE have also covered a Dio song, Holy Diver which is amazing!

Got to see Light The Torch (Howard’s current band), August Burns Red, and Killswitch…Howard came out at the end of KE’s set and sang the last three songs. Jesse sang with him on the last song. It was so insane. The man has zero quit in him.

LOL, you're listening to some of the most uplifting metal music. Howard has the most fantastic lyrics in the metal game. He did a short cover of Simple Man you can see on KZfaq...his emotional tone and vocal range are just so good. Also, this concert you're watching is almost 20 years old!

So sick seeing you rocking out to some classic metalcore! 🤘

Seeing you start to rock out to the breakdown at 7:47 forward was fucking AWESOME

Awesome reaction! As a western mass native, it’s great to see some local guys getting reaction love on KZfaq! Is the fin still open??? Next reaction Shadows Fall or All That Remains??? Please forgive this other 40 year-old guy reliving his glory days…

So happy someone reacted to this!!! Hell yeah!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

Welcome to metal, for a good portion of bands. The audience comes in knowing the music and the lyrics and most of us just want to celebrate our love of the music together with the musicians. There are bad eggs in every genre, but every metal / hard rock show I have been to have been really positive and therapeutic for the me, and most of the audience.

This track blew me away when I heard it the first time, his voice demands your attention😊 thanx❤...I think you may enjoy sleep token.. jaws specifically 😊thanx again.

The breakdowns are my absolute favorite part of metal music. Makes sense honestly since I only used to listen to dubstep back in high school😂

a band knows its connects when the fans when they sing the song for you

OKAYYY a few things BP! 1. Welcome to Metalcore, it is a subgenre of heavy metal 2. The 'Texas longhorns' symbol is commonly and colloquially referred to as 'The Horns' (i.e "Get those horns in the air) which today really means 'rock on' or 'hell ya' etc. but it started off in heavy metal 3. You listened to 3 songs! A: The End of Heartache B: Take This Oath, a personal favorite of mine C. Numbered Days At 11:54 you mentioned your moms trying to keep you from this genre of music cause of it being the devils music etc, and then you went on to explain you've found it to have more deeper meanings and you are 100% correct. Through the harsh vocals (the technique is called vocal frys or screams or growls by the way) aggressive tones, and intense drumming Rock/Heavy Metal has its roots in blues and Jazz. Alot of tuning, Drop C/D got its start in those genres and it morphed over time. Unless you really really dive into metal you're not gonna find the dreaded 'pray to satan our lord' stuff that most people automatically associate with metal (And I mean you reallllly have to dive deep down to find it) Thats all I can think of for now. I would 100% recommend pulling up the lyrics, especially on your first listen. If you're new to metal its nearly impossible to pick up on the double entendres, expressions etc. Great reaction as always BP, much love from the west coast.

Saw killswitch live in a smaller venue around this era. One of the best live shows ever. BP should check out All That Remains too

Howard Jones. One of the greatest metal vocalist ever. And Killswitch is amazing bro. Keep checking them out

I was there the night they recorded this for the dvd. Howard was a great friend to me back in the 90’s and 00’s. I was feeling so proud of him that night.

The "longhorns" symbol is actually intended as devil horns, which originated from a guy named Ronnie James Dio (had a stint singing in the bands Rainbow and Black Sabbath, as well as his solo stuff as "Dio"). He picked it up from his very Italian grandmother who would point the horns at bad characters to ward off evil. Dio would be a great watch to see one of metal's legendary personalities. One of the nicest guys to ever do it.

Added bit of context here: this is at the Worcester Palladium in Massachusetts, about an hour away from where the band initially formed in Westfield Mass. Basically a home show for these guys, even a full decade later it's still talked about fondly

You just made my day!!! Thanks homie!

"Is that how rock songs are long nowadays?" maybe 18 years ago... as the set the world ablaze show was performend in 2005 if I recall it correctly...

It's funny you mentioned performing with the crowd. I was at a show where they opened for Lamb of God and Adam (the guy with the cape) literally ran through and played guitar from the audience.

Damn that's nostalgic. Used to watch this DVD all the time. I think The Element of One from this set is one their best performances ever.

You just watched a set. My childhood is happy right now.

Killswitch Engage is considered by many to be the first band to popularize Metal-Core (or the sing/scream style)

This particular show is a "home show" in Worcester, Massachusetts. They're from the Springfield, MA area. Killswitch crowds are always great but the "home shows" are always a bit more crazy.

Awesome reaction mate, taking me back to my teen years there for sure

7:50 my dude feeling what every metal head feels at one point or another. One of us! One of us! When someone says they don't understand metal... that feeling right there.

When their first singer came back, and then they did a collab with the other, then toured together with both bands... Holy fuck was that amazing!!!

Metal shows are the best to see live precisely because the energy is always so high in the pit!

Howard Jones = metalcore frontman GOAT!!! 🤘😎🤘

My dads favorite band back when I was in 3rd thru 4th grade😌

Sick track! Takes me back many years haha enjoy the song🤙🏻

Seen these guys at ozzfest in 2005. Such a badass and funny bad. Very fun. I bid farewell from this show is also badass

Your reaction to the breakdown was SPOT ON! I absolutely love it

This is by far my favorite reaction from you!!

Yay! So glad you did this one. Howard Jones is great.

You want some absolutely amazing growling? Check out Slaughter to Prevail! Lead singer is Alex Terrible. Secondly Howard is a top 3 metal lead singer! Classically trained, and a certified badass!

I was at this show, great live performance, always high energy. 🤘

Definitely check out the lyrics. Howard is definitely special. They have a great catalog!

So psyched to see KSE on here! Your reaction during the first song is me at my desk while working. Thankfully I work from home.

Howard Jones is THE FUCKING MAN. Words can't describe how good Killswitch was when he was in the band. Got the pleasure to see them twice with him and it was incredible.

Metal and hard rock in general are therapeutic and help you feel those feelings deep down you keep to yourself.

My first concert killswitch engaged and Disturbed is and still the most fun I had at a concert

9:50 Just smiles

From Texas, lol, No better place for them to play but the Palladium(Massachusetts) thats their home, just look at the crowd!, by the way, you just liked the second song soo much that you kept going, thats great, they are the Kings of Metalcore!

This whole album is Fire I 100% recommend this album it’s about the Original lead singer’s mother and her passing away. You can hear all the songs and how Jesse went through the different stages of grief.

I saw them several times live,awesome band!rose of sharyn next please. And if you dare try the band SLAYER !!

Do you know where this was filmed?? I have a feeling I may have been there. Absolutely amazing band and such a powerful performance... You should check out a band called Skindred from the UK... Best live band I've ever seen and a front man like no other... Check out their set from Download festival in the UK this year ... Trust me they are like nothing you've heard before!

I'd love to see your thoughts on Coheed & Cambria. They're a prog-rock band where each album (apart from 1) ties in with a graphic novel that the vocalist wrote himself. Some truly epic songs!

Aha yes 🤟🖤. I really enjoyed this reaction. U definitly got hype for a moment there 😂😂.. Love that feeling.. I myself was giving major stank faces on those heavy riffs melodies n growls.. This also gave me major nostalgia vibes thanks for a fun react BP ✌️🖤

It's the universal metal horns sign. Metalheads worldwide use it as a greeting when they see other metalheads.

Aayyyy!!!! Love you brother 💖🙏💖. Been watching you for about a year and a half and I didn’t know you reacted to this one. You asked “what is this? Hardcore metal?” You’re pretty much correct! It’s just called Metalcore though.