He was also the Guitarist. Don’t want you to miss that. Great tone.

Honest to God, Symbolic has one of the heaviest riffs of all time.

I love y’all so much for recognizing Chuck and making a slot for him out of respect for his passing on this day ❤️

This is death metal at its finest. Shaped the genre and branched off to melodic death metal. Chuck never wanted to write the same album twice. His guitar work sends shivers down my spine. Bone chilling lyrics, and soulful solos. Thank you for this reaction!

Vocalist and guitarist, much respect and love for the godfather of death metal, though he didn't see himself that way, a crying shame he left us too soon, rock on \m/

Hell yeah! I would say “Crystal Mountain” if you ever decide to do Death again.

I'm a Christian, and Death is the only death meta band I listen to. He had clear lyrics, his lyrics weren't spiritually filthy, he made me question things, and his music is a whole other level compared to any other DM band I've tried to listen to. Chuck was a genius.

React to "Death- Voice of the Soul".This is one of the most beatiful instrumental ever created .

Chuck has got to be one of the greatest lyricists ever.

I fucking love this album. So many good songs on it. This song is a great way to open the album just by introducing that awesome guitar tone. You can arguably say this song would go over well even if it was released today. Doesn’t feel dated at all to my ears. The songs “Misanthrope” and “1000 Eyes” would be two other songs I’d check out. “Crystal Mountain” is a pretty popular suggestion but a lot of people react to that one.

The really sad thing about it as well is Chuck's family bankrupted themselves trying to pay for his treatment and he died anyway

Thanks for giving some props to the big homie Chuck. Check out Spirit Crusher, Crystal Mountain, The Philosopher, Pull the Plug, Spiritual Healing, Lack of Comprehension, Voice of the Soul, and their cover of Judas Priest's Painkiller if you want to hear some more good Death. Chuck Schulinder was the only constant member and he had almost 27 other instrumentalists on the albums he made all together.

Honestly this guy deserves his own series he’s literally a prodigy in music

So glad you have reacted to Death on the day the great late Chuck Schuldiner died 17 years ago. Analysing the lyrics of this genius is a perfect tribute in these times.

Chuck wrote everything... his vocals were iconic and started death metal really, he was an expert guitar player and wasn’t afraid to write about anything... he was an amazing human being that fought for what he believed in, sadly he was taken at such a young age 😢

YES! RIP Chuck, worth skipping the patreon pick this one time. The first time I came down to Florida to visit my brother when he was going to school down here was one of the first fund raisers for Chuck. It was at the House of Blues here in Orlando. the line at what is now Disney Springs caught my attention so I asked what everyone was waiting to get in to. I still think Spirit Crusher is the song to check out from these guys but Death really doesn't have bad songs. I did like Chucks later vocals more. Chuck is also the lead guitarist for the band. He was also the lead guitarist and songwriter for the band prog metal band Control Denied. The last song on the last album chuck worked on was the song The Fragile Art of Existance, its incredibly sad but incredibly fitting. Vin you should watch some interviews with the man. He was a really sweet guy, and a big lover of animals but also a very driven perfectionist.

Chuck wasn't just a lead vocalist, but a very talented lead guitarist of Death too. If you do more Death, then maybe their best known song "The Philosopher" from the "Individual Thought Patterns" album. FYI another awesome guitarist, Andy La Rocque from King Diamond played many great solos on that album. Still waiting for the full album reaction/review of "Abigial" 😉

You guys need to check out Voice of the Soul (also by Death), easily one of the best metal instrumentals. Chuck was a genius.

finally!!! Kinda sounds like they forgot they reviewed their music before, even though they spent like an hour on the last song

This is my heavy deadlifting track for 1RMs

Scavenger of Human Sorrow next time you check out Death

Chuck is my Guitar Hero. He's an absolute legend. RIP.

Excellent guitarist, powerful vocals, amazing songwriter, beautiful and deep lyrics, he even recorded bass for his debut album, he never used drugs but died very early... React to songs like Spirit crusher, Misanthrope, Without judgement, Voice of the soul, Moment of clarity.... You can't go wrong with Death.... After 7th Death album he wanted to focus more on guitar and he create a band called Control Denied with another singer who did amazing job on vocals, and you must listen album by that band called "The fragile art of existence"

The lyrics are what hit. Beautiful, beautiful poetry and heavy metal. Always loved Death.

Most people believe he died from cancer, but while cancer was the underlying cause, he actually died from an illness do to having a weakened immune system from the chemotherapy. If his immune system was stronger, he would have lived longer, or may have been able to beat cancer and be with us today. RIP Chuck Schuldiner

Chuck schuldiner, father of death metal

Another lyric genius is Carcass! Songs like “Heartwork” or “Corporal Jigsore Quandary” are well known amongst fans

I am looking for fellow Christians that I can relate to. Glad that for now I have found you. I am deeply flawed and not too "holy", but my FAITH is deep and strong. Nice to find folks like you who, can drop an f-bomb from time to time and seem very realistic. You give me hope that I may just find MY people some day.

Death - Scavenger of human sorrow

This record is so impeccable. Nothing about the record is satanic, the messaging is very true to humans and quite like an aggressive poetry. Every moment from the opener to the closer is just a fantastic display of amazing instrumentation and quite frankly amazing songwriting by Chuck.

Respect for reacting to the great Chuck. Love y’all Ps: Warrel Dane from Nevermore passed away a year ago today as well /:

Thank you for not pausing and talking. Chuck deserves so much respect and you showed that. Thank you

Best Death: Spiritual Healing, Living Monstrosity, The Philosopher, Pull the Plug and Crystal Mountain

My favorite song from my favorite album by my favorite band and artist ever! Thank you Chuck I miss you very much! Thanks, V&S

Thank you so much for this reaction guys! Death was a fantastic band with one of the most cosistent discographies ever! Chuck was a legend and a brilliant musician... RIP... but at least his music will live forever Hope to see more Death reactions here :)

This is one of the most insightful and interesting channels on KZfaq. I'm a Christian metalhead and I admire how open-minded yet grounded in your beliefs you guys are (I strive to be the same way). Death is one of my favorite bands; Chuck's lyrics (after the first couple albums) were pretty deep and relatable. I thoroughly enjoy the content, keep up the good work.

this was my favorite tune on guitar - entire album is the Diamond in Metal History !

Very glad you guys did this track. There's A TON more DEATH you can do, this is just the tip of the iceberg. I would recommend Altering the Future, Suicide Machine, 1000 Eyes, Crystal Mountain, The Philosopher.

I bought this album the day it came out. I was 21 back then. It stands as a flawless masterpiece in the genre of metal as a whole. Everything about it is honed to a razor sharp perfectly precise point. I must have listened to it hundreds of times - it stands so far above everything else it's impossible to compare it to anything else. Chuck's creativity, heart and soul were so in tune at this point with the musicians he had I feel they could have recorded forever and never written a bad song. I could go on, but I won't. Thank you Chuck for your guidance, your wisdom and your perseverance. Symbolic ❤️

Lol I love that you both started banging your heads to The dance part near the end of the song.

R.I.P. Chuck, You were a pioneer and your influence on extreme metal is undeniable.

U are good! I couldn't stay in the chair when the double bass started!

Such a refreshing video, enjoyed your input on Death and Chuck. Try Perennial Quest next, the ending of that song is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard in my life.

Thanks for putting respect on Chuck!!!!!!! Appreciated.

I allways loved that Xtra tapping of the symbols at the end

Epic. Thank you so much. When I first heard lack of comprehension on radio the next day I bought their CD 'Human'. After that I had them all. Allegaeon - Grey matter mechanics or The Black Dahlia Murder - Nightbringers.

RIP Chuck, my favorite band. If you get a chance to see the Lack of Comprehension video, you will see just how good these musicians are. Schuldiner, Reinert, Digorgio and Masvidal.

So so good. Breakdowns and vocals are amazing on this.

Symbolic is my favorite album of all time. The compositions, the riffs, the lyrics, the performances of all musicians involved are out of this world and it was definitively a game changer in music (as Scream Bloody Gore and Human were at their time too). Thank you Chuck, you changed my life when I encountered your music in 1995, I miss you.

Saw them at The Double Door in Chicago in '98. Great show. Chuck autographed my copy of Leprosy, their second release after Scream Bloody Gore. Great memory.

Chuck used to write a lot about the nature of human being, no holds barred! You guy's definitely need to react to some songs from the three Final Death Albums: Individual Through Patterns, Symbolic and The Sound Of Perseverance. And of course, his side project Control Denied. Cheers from Brazil!

I always loved that he wrote about everyday topics so like pure things like innocence, lack ox understanding, déception and greed, animals he always stayed true to who he was

awesome riffs and lyrics, thank you guys for doing this one!

Yeeesss!!! Death!!! You should do more videos of Death, all of his videos will not disappoint you. I've seen him live at City limits 1986!! I met him and he is down to earth and very individual guy. I really miss him years after years and still listening to it. R.I.P. CHUCK

Great job guys

love you guys :)

I had the great fortune of seeing chuck live, for Spiritual Healing. Super nice guy too.

Chuck wrote some very profound lyrics. Check out "Without Judgement", "Flattening of Emotions", "Perennial Quest", "Crystal Mountain". I could go on and on and on^^

I still have goosebumps while listen to this brilliant album. Incredible songwriting

This and crystal 🗻!

Today is also the 1 year anniversary for the death of Nevermore vocalist Warrel Dane hope you guys check out another song by them

Thank you for recognizing our dear Chuck! May he be in peace! 💜

If you want to hear their heavier stuff i recommend "Forgotten Past" , "Flattening of Emotions", "Altering the Future", "Open Casket" or "Leprosy"

The greatest band that ever existed

RIP Chuck Shuldiner! It’s crazy to think that Chuck and Dimebag were both pushing metal in new different directions at the same time and they both burned their flames too fast! They were both genius in their own right! Chuck is a acquired taste but undeniably genius!

I'm a Christian and I love Death and Chuck because his music just speaks to the human condition and soul. I love your guys analysis/discussion at the end.

I was fortunate enough to get to meet Chuck and the guys on the Symbolic tour...SUPER nice guy and hella cool too! It's not fair that he was called home so soon....

rip daddy chuck. Good on you guys for doing this today. Listened to all their albums today lol

Go back and watch some interviews. What a sweet kid! What awesome riffage! What tremendous leads. All of this coming from the sweet misunderstood kid in school (my image of Chuck) who expressed his alienation in branding a new form of metal and that was ALL he wanted. RIP Chuck!

Respect for reacting to the great Chuck. Love y’all

The band Death was one of the big influences for Vektor, that band you two liked about the guy flying his spaceship into the star Alshain so that he could finally die. Snoopy-Meter: 0-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 ----------------------------^----

Man fuck yeah U guys need to do more DEATH man! I recommend ya check out 1000 eyes from the Symbolic album

Gone but Always Alive through his brilliant songs and in the hearts of all those who continue to appreciate his influence. R.I.P. Chuck!

you need to do more Death! I would suggest Pull the Plug, Lack of Comprehension, or The Philosopher

Saw them/him live so many years ago...unforgettable....R.I.P. Chuck.....we wont forget you ever !

Well done guys. I always enjoy your comments. I would love your opinion on Ocean of Grief-In Bleakness, a melodic Doom/Death metal band from Greece. I am currently blown away by them. Thanks.

I learned this song on guitar ages ago and it's always been a really fun one to jam. But until today I never realized how amazing the lyrics were because I was so focused on the riffs! Chuck is a legend!

You got to do Death - Voice of the soul, sooo beautyful :)

I would like to see “Crystal Mountain” or "Voice of the Soul" next :)

It makes me feel really good knowing that people is putting more attention to Death's lyrics. That is pure poetry in all kind of senses.

Very beginner death metal but hits like a truck! Every album is a perfect masterpiece! Only Rush and Death have ever had the grip to draw me in more than any other bands... thanks for this reaction! And I really appreciate the Cryptopsy Phobophile stream that made my year!

Legendary band that started a wave of awesome. Sabaton - To Hell and Back music video Celtic Frost - A Dying God Coming Into Human Flesh Immolation - Father, You're Not A Father lyric video Steel Panther - Stripper Girl live at British Invasion

Ohhhhh great Chuck ...R.I.P 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽...Vin and Sori ....voice of the soul beautiful instrumental song of Death ...

Death easily one of my favorite bands of all time. As an extreme metal they were quite eclectic and diverse which each album sounding completely different to each other. The earlier death metal albums like scream bloody gore and leprosy were traditional death metal albums that were inspired by imagery from horror films and that were incredibly dark with some of Chuck's best vocal performances. I feel they perfected that style too especially with leprosy which I feel has some of the best riffs and songs in the genre and then they slowly shifted to a more progressive style either incorporating elements of jazz fusion like in human or incorporating avant-garde like in sound of perseverance. Chuck could be likened to a jazz band leader who thought about how different musicians would contribute to his ideas and hired them based on how they fitted to the album or his ideas that is why they had so many different lineups in the first place. Each musician filled his niche and contributed to the albums immensely as well. They have had some of the best musicians throughout their entire lineup. I do feel this is the band that has maybe has had the best drummers a metal band can have. In symbolic, they had got Gene hoglan as their drummer and he completely outperformed himself. His performance in this album is otherwordly and hence it requires several listens to observe his every bit of nuance. Bobby koelble played the guitars on this album and he also plays the solo here which is phenomenal. He is from a jazz background and is a jazz guitarist who doesn't really play that much of metal but he still played a strong part in this album and contributed something different. The bassist Kelly conlon is not as standout and definitely more subdued compared to someone like Steve digeorgio that played in death but he still plays a really important role and does a great job. This album was considered as their masterpiece and a metal masterpiece and you can see why especially because of Chuck's vision in terms of the song writing and the lyrics followed by the special contributions of the musicians. The riffs that Chuck wrote on this album were outstanding and many of them were heavily thrash influenced. Try listening to the riff during Bobby's solo and the verse after that. In addition, Chuck's vast influences from the heavy metal band sortilege to the shoegaze band my bloody valentineand his own vision could be the reason why this band was so eclectic and rich in the first place. I just couldn't contain myself in giving my two cents on this band and how much they mean to me so I am sorry for my long post. Thank you for this amazing unexpected tribute and reaction.

Chuck was so down to earth I remember talking to him on a few occasions in the mid 1980’s really laid back

headbangers. you two! :D

I feel happy every time I find out someone who wouldn’t have heard these guys actually does so I’m easy to please here

Admired by thousands Chuck was a great human being, a talented artist, an intelligent guy let down by the health system. RIP brother

Finally !!! Thank you for giving Chuck his due. Chuck was a great person who brought us great music

Rest in peace, chuck. Your fans will always love you. Your music still lives on as a voice of our souls

More Clutch PLEASE. I’ve watched your Ghost reaction 100 times.

What a loss. I saw Death live once and Chuck was something special. A very simple and dedicated person to his music, his values and his fans. What a loss… not only the musician but also the person. We miss you and your music, Chuck !

Amazing bassist! ❤️🥰❤️

Vin & sory ya eres de los nuestros

i love your yt channel ^^

I remember listening to Death's leprosy album when I was 18. Best album in my opinion. Btw I'm 43 now. Love your channel and r.i.p. Chuck!

This is once and forever masterpiece, you have to recognise

It was awesome seeing you both get into the music, which is what Chuck Schuldiner was about. His lyrics were on another level all to them self.... He wasn't necessarily about being "evil" or "satanic" like a lot of bands were ( early Death was just about gory movies really)... He wrote from the heart, and it really shows...to me it does anyway...

Thank you for finally reacting to this song. It's the first Death song I heard and I think a good first song for anyone to listen to. You would also like Misanthrope, Without Judgement and Sacred Serenity from the same album. Chuck didn't consider his band "death metal". The name of the genre was coined by the community when other bands emulated the style of Death's first few albums. This song is progressive metal.

I think you both would absolutely love the song Voice of the Soul by death. There is no lyrics but the guitar melody by Chuck is so beautiful and deeply moving.