This song is essentially a conversation between a dying man and the angel of death Azreal. The back and forth of fear of the dying and the description of the process by Azreal and the ultimate acceptance of the inevitable. Your response is so pure. I'm honestly jealous of people who get to experience this song for the first time

shit, never seen someone cry after this. 10/10 for sticking with it. Will Ramos (lead vocalist) is actually one of the most genuine dudes on the extreme metal scene and the rest of the band are absolutely awesome guys. I'm not familiar with your channel but if this is the first deathcore song you've listened to it is going to be pretty overwhelming. I'm a huge fan of the extreme metal genre but to someone who's not listened to this regularly it will sound like a wall of sound and screams. The deathcore sub-genre is incredibly technical - the symphonic elements that are interwoven with the over-arching aggresion add a layer of depth that few bands in this area do as well as Lorna Shore. For something a little calmer, Hickory Creek by Whitechapel is a much more melodic/softer song. Whitechapel are a Deathcore band that have a number of suprinsingly softer songs which I find really listen to. My ex-GF absolutely hated my music taste but I did get her listening to a few of the softer songs and she did end up with a playlist of them :D. Some of their other stuff however, is as heavy as what you've just listened to, maybe with less of a demonic breakdown :)

This is probably the most extreme and genuine reaction I have seen so far. Even though you were shocked and scared, you still stuck till the end, and for that I respect you. Keep up the good work. PS: to make you feel less scared about this whole thing, try watching some interviews with Will Ramos and you will see he is such a cool and laid back guy.

Yeah like the last guy said, this music is DEFINITELY an acquired taste, I have been into heavy music since I was around 7/8 years old, but when I first discovered this genre and this band specifically I was around 16 and it was too heavy for me despite the fact that my ears couldn’t have been more prepared for it. Also, it has been argued by many in the metal community that this track is one of the heaviest if not the heaviest track of 2021. In other words, introducing this kind of music to people who are not familiar with the genre or similar music for that matter is kind of like introducing coffee to a toddler, and not just any coffee, a really mean cup of coffee, that they kinda have to finish. I appreciate you for pulling through, I realize that experience was very intense for you, so mad props 👏🏼

The emotional reaction is justified because what you heard was the sound of deeply rooted pain. Art is the language of the soul. Art communicates things that can not be communicated with words. "When a nice guy loses his patience, the devil shivers." That sound of pain can be frightening.

This might be the most beautiful reaction i have seen to this song, and I've seem probably 90% of them. As someone who gets regular emotional experiences from music, "To the Hellfire" was the second most powerful and intense experience music has given me, and its still my overall favorite song. I can listen to this song to relax or if i wanna destroy shit. I'll relay my best interpretation, its definitely an emotional rollercoaster and the songwriting is so good that just when you start to get bored of a section it transitions to put you in a different emotion instantly, then the ending..... I'm currently recovering from years of severe anxiety and depression, i would say this song delivers a very similar emotional response that having severe anxiety feels like. Multiple emotions at once usually with a form of fear being the quickest emotion a person can pick out.

For this particular band, look up the lyrics and read the lyrics as you listen to the song. If you read the lyrics as you listen to the song it will feel almost like you can hear him crystal clear and it will make perfect sense. Beleive it or not, the lyrics are actually very deep and poetic (in my opinion, at least). I am glad you were open minded to give this band a try, even if it is not the type of music you typically enjoy.

Mad respect for sticking with this. This is the the most intense emotional response I have ever seen from this song. Ill try and bring you up to speed on this band and genre a little. The genre is blackened deathcore. "Blackened" meaning taking influence from "black" metal (tremlo picking, very high screams and dark orchestral elements), "death" meaning heavily distorted vocals and "core" being the heavy rhythmic breakdowns throughout the song. This band has had 3 vocalists. Will Ramos is the one in this song and their current vocalist. He was a stand in after CJ got fired in 2019 for allegations. Lorna Shore released the "Immortal" album in early 2020 that has CJs vocals on it to very positive reviews. The firing left people concerned that Lorna Shore wont be able to recover and that the band may never reach their full potential. To The Hellfire is the first song released after the firing and with Will Ramos. This song took the metal world by storm last summer and quieted all the doubts about the future of the band and sent them to the front of the extreme metal scene. This is probably the heaviest song they have. Check out Lorna Shore - And I Return To Nothingness for a more melodic and less shocking song

I'd say that the beauty of metal is hidden behind the intensity.. it's what makes it amazing. Similar to classical composers, the full heavy orchestra is something to be in awe of but you can hear the beauty through the wall of sound. Like while this song is brutal/intense and heavy, its still very beautiful.

I’ve been listening to Metal for about 20 years now, but when I heard this song for the first time I had the same reaction that you did. By far one of the most intense songs ever written. I just subscribed to the channel, and thank you for sharing your reaction with us. Cheers 🤘😊🤘

You hours absolutely look up the lyrics. They’re beautiful. Metal is what you could call often the ugly truth and lyricism on a lot of metal is masterful. Lorna shore just shows how beautiful metal can be

So glad you made it through even though it was tough. I have been listening to metal for over half my life and that includes some Death Core probably from the age of 18 or 19. I am fairly well versed in all sorts of heavier music. But this song, hits you like a truck. I've listened to it hundreds of times now, and I still feel my heart rate increase every single time I listen to it. Your Mixed feelings are perfectly understandable. The song trips so many triggers, and I can imagine to anyone who's not versed in heavy music, when these triggers are tripped it's just jarring. Then in the opposite direction you have some orchestral music and guitar work that just absolutely sucks you into it, and pulls you down into it. All the while you have a drummer who is just absolutely killing it the entire song. It really stacks up as one of my favorite heavy songs of all time. Awesome reaction! Also everything Lorna Shore has put out after Will Ramos joined is a must hear. Not saying the songs before he was doing vocals are not worth hearing, but Will Ramos is just absolutely amazing.

This one had a very obvious impact on you. Its not always pure joy, but when someone finds the access to extreme metal, it doesn't matter if you understand the lyrics (which are very strong btw). And for those who aquired the taste, it can also bring out tears of pure pleasure and joy!

Thanks for seeing it through to the end. Believe it or not, this man can really scream like that. No BS. It’s not harmful to him at all as well. Also, for the non metal fans: we just read the lyrics and learn them. For a song like this you listen to it many times and get the feel for it and learn lyrics

I love watching your reactions. They are so honest and pure.

Mad respect for sticking towards the end despite crying. And even more respect for acknowledging that it actually takes talent to scream like that and that he is not doing it mindlessly. Like well deserved. :)

I don't know if I should be envious or glad that media can't do this to me. I get transported by my favorite music, and I get intense vibes, but not so intense that I would cry, unless it was connected directly to a prevailing exterior event (like a death in the family or something). I marvel that this happens to people. Kudos for sticking with it and seeing the talent required to do vocals like this.

This was a really tough one!! You handled this with grace! Definitely better than me! Thank you Empress!! Stay well ❤️👍🏻👍🏻😄!

Genuine reaction. Mad respect since not understanding the lyrics and its about one of the greatest human fears.

Hi Empress. You certainly had a powerful reaction to a powerful song. I am no expert on Lorna Shore or extreme vocals but as someone who has recently become a fan of this band since Will Ramos joined I feel confident saying he, and they, are not evil or possessed. Infact they seem really lovely lads in interviews. I recommend reading the lyrics as they are spectacularly good, more like meta-physical poetry than mere lyrics. From the lyrics I discovered the 'demonic' name uttered in the chorus is infact not a demon but rather Azrael the Angel of Death from the Bible itself. So technically neither good nor evil I would say, more neutral or ambivalent. Don't let this put you off Metal, Empress. It is just a vocal technique and very technical musical skills. It is called extreme metal for a reason and most people will never understand it or enjoy it. It has taken me 35 years of listening to Metal to be able to enjoy music this intense so if it is a step too far for you at the moment pull back a bit and focus on the type of metal you do enjoy. After all there is a lot of it to go around. As a warning, if someone asks you to react to Infant Annihilator or Cannibal Corpse ..... DON'T! You will need therapy afterwards. They represent the line I do not cross and I am sure their fans love them dearly but just a step too far for me. Anyway, take care Empress and don't worry it is clear to all that you are one of life's truly good people so God has already blessed you. 🤘🤘

This is an amazing reaction and this subgenre of metal in particular is definitely the last jumping off point for non metal fans that I'd expect to begin with. I've been listening to extreme music for 30 years and let me tell you, very few bands illicit a true emotional reaction from me. I've listened to countless songs and thousands of bands but Lorna Shore had something special going even before To The Hellfire. Will's vocals are insane but the lyrics are amazing and the songs are an honest conversation about life, death and what may or may not lie beyond. The speed and the ferocity along with the death growls are usually too caustic for most people. You don't casually just listen to deathcore, but if something about this song stoked a visceral reaction from you, then I'd say they succeeded, even if you never listen to another song of theirs again. Amazing reaction and thank you for sticking with it.

I’m sure someone’s already suggested somewhere in the comments but, Will Ramos - hypnosis (sleep token cover) will give you a different look into who Will is as a vocalist. Thank you for giving Lorna Shore a chance, I can promise it means the world to fans of this style of music and probably means more to the band itself. You have a new fan and subscriber.

Gosh, I wish I could go back and see and hear this for the first time again.

Well done for sticking with it.

To the Hellfire - Lorna Shore One Take Vocal Playthrough: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLVjgbZ50JnbnGQ.html Lyrics I'll hold onto feeling until my final breath escapes Gazing upon this world until it fades Fall with me into the other night We can go beyond the horizon again Fall with me until we're out of time Let the current swallow These whispers keep clawing Your mind is dissolving light Sink while you bathe in hallucination Accept this descent into the night, releasing your grasp to Induce separation, plunged into the shadows Lost in sensation, we're free-falling down into the ever black Can you feel it? These pins and needles Trapped in sensation, see what you have found here You fell into the dark Fell into the dark Release your grip and face the tide, accepting this damnation Relinquish flesh temptation of the body and soul The ebb and the flow, nothing confessed Put me to rest Azrael, guiding me beyond the veil Obitual, free me from this mortal shell Enter into the darkest night, I will sink where I lie Through the sands of time, through the angel's eye My final breath Swallowed by the womb of death Swallowed by the womb of death Whispers are clawing Your mind is dissolving light Enter the void and fall with me, with me, with me And fall with me, with me Enter the void, fall Release your grip and face the tide accepting this damnation Relinquish flesh temptation of the body and soul The ebb and the flow, nothing confessed Put me to rest Azrael, guiding me beyond the veil Obitual, free me from this mortal shell Enter into the darkest night, I will sink where I lie Through the sands of time, through the angel's eye My final breath Swallowed by the womb of death Swallowed by the womb of death Swallowed by the womb of death Sink while you bathe in hallucination My final breath Swallowed by the womb of death As you pass through the fucking gate Descending towards the end faster

I saw them tonight live. My ears are still ringing and I can’t hear. I played smash bros with the bassist and I got a pic with the drummer. Talked to the guitarist for a bit. They’re very chill guys.

Best reaction ever, just the look on your face the whole time made me smile😂

This is extremely pure and deserves more views

Can only imagine how an infant annihilator reaction would go for her, especially the blasphemian music video. Best reaction I've seen so far

Wow… I’ve never seen this kind of reaction to music this heavy, the way you don’t know this kind of music and you can’t understand a single word, but are still so able to intently follow the emotions of the song was amazing to see.

Glad to see you back Empress! It's called growl vocals or cookie monster vocals. Don't worry he's not possessed 😂 Will Ramos, the singer, is using his false vocal folds to create the vocals so not to ruin his vocal chords. Tomorrow on The Charismatic Voice KZfaq channel, Will Ramos will be singing while having a scope down his throat to see what is happening while he sings. Should be interesting.

Omg, best reaction ever! I had tears in my eyes too!

You have one of the most interesting and deepest first-listen reactions to this song that I've seen. Beyond the visceral reaction to the harshness of the sound and the music, you seem to have felt the underlying emotion of the song and that's a rare thing indeed.

I absolutely love this song 💯🌪️ definitely feel all the pain

I love her reaction, she is so beautifuly human. Love u girl!!!

Talk about learning to swim by jumping into the deep end. I applaud you for sticking with it. This is song was a sensory and emotional hammer blow when I first heard it, and I've been listening to similar music for almost 20 years. I cannot imagine what it must've been like getting blindsided by this song and genre.

Its ok the music is amazing. I love Lorna Shore with Will Ramos.

I love this reaction. Thank you for your vulnerability. This was beautiful

This must be the most honest reaction i have ever seen. If u know, and expirienced the Darkness. The Darkness will always come upon u at any time. And it will break u off!

Welcome to talented musicians! 🤘We’re glad you’re here. 🤘🤘🤘

Will: “don’t cry I’m sorry empress i will hugs you” 🥺 Empress: *crying and hug*

They have some incredible songs.

I loved your Genuine Reaction I love how you’re going down new rabbit holes and listening to all types of music this was my favorite reaction of the song so far “ever”. Will is a great guy a nice guy. And one of the happiest ppl you see interviewed. Please keep up what you’re doing I’ve been binging your videos and loving each one. you found yourself a new subscriber . Much love from the Navajo nation 🤘🏽♥️✌🏽

Always love to see people unfamiliar with extreme metal reacting to this song.

Thank you for this reaction)

best reaction so far!

Oh my God, finally! After so many hundred reaction videos, this young lady feels the passion and pain of this song, rather than the raw heaviness. This is what I've been looking for!

So happy to see you Empress!!

Your tears are shared. This genre of music...its part comedy, part absolute glory. All emotion.. and the fact that no one can reproduce it. Including the instruments.

You felt it. This is a good thing.

this was one of the best reactions to this song i’ve ever seen! Will Ramos (the vocalist) definitely needs to see this!

Awesome seeing you back Empress - after that ill send a huge hug, looks like you need it 🙂 gorgeous as ever 🌹🌹❤❤🌹🌹

This is the most pure reaction on KZfaq

Best reaction I have ever seen

Glad to see you had tears of joy listening to this song as well

THE BEST REACTION EVER!!!

Oh my goodness you’re such a pure soul. I mean that with love- when you expressed such fear it really tore at my heart. I wanna give you a big ole hug haha. Yet, despite your distress, you still ended up praising the band and the talent it takes to make music, especially stuff like this. I’m sorry it upset you, I really am. I myself have a visceral reaction too but it’s one of energy, joy, adrenaline….. If not this kind of music, I hope some other music does that for you. I hope you listened to that right after this as comfort. Music is healing- all genres can be healing. Thank you for making this, much love sent your way ❤️

Can you feel the PAIN of this World, in thought this song ? finally a second way to see this song to (or to listen a dying man talking to the Death). Obviously you were a little in shock , this "to the hellfire" make feel that, that's a normal "human" reaction between Will Ramos voice (from hell like a beast), the Lyrics & this amazing instrumental. Thx a lots to react about this powerful song... We salute you from France Dear & keep safe !!!

I’m glad you were able to connect emotionally with the song. Especially since it was something so far out of your comfort zone. And thank you for appreciating the talent it takes to be able to make the sounds that Will Ramos is able to do. He is a very special vocalist. Most “outsiders” think it’s just nonsense, but you understood it takes years of training to be able to do that properly. P.s. I love your accent. 😊

I stream tears straight faced as well , Beautiful

You picked one of if not the heaviest songs in 2021 you handled it like a champ! You stuck it out even being scared this was a genuine reaction and you got a follower out of me for not cutting it off once that fear hit. Mad props

Amazing reaction from a sister ! I absolutely love black metal once in a while when I feel angry, great way to release tension !

You know what is funny...Wil is such a cool guy!!!!

I actually didn't listen to Lorna shore for a while after hearing this bc it was the first song I heard and the sound at the end legitimately freaked me out so much lol

I love Lorna shore!!!!!! One of the best bands ever!!

I have nothing but respect for you. This isnt an easy listen for the untrained ear, and you gave it a shot. The emotional reaction you have shows how receptive you are to the unknown. I applaud you.

That's definitely how it feels.

Empress welcome back....I knew you wouldnt give up that easy

I actually cried the first time listening to this song as well even before knowing the lyrics not for the same reasons, I just could feel his energy and the energy of the song and I related to it heavily

10/10 reaction!!! This is so genuine! You my dear have a new subscriber

Idk if you read the lyrics, but they are very dark and depressing but poetic. Love this band

you are a awesome woman to try this band. its not just something to listen to mad respect you've tried this. :)

amazing. genuine

I'm so glad you are back, I missed you!!! ❤❤❤

They kinda threw you into the deep end with this one, but it's a song that you eventually grow to love after you listen to it a few times. And yes, they there are lyrics, you really start to hear the words through the screaming once you get a ear for this kind of music for a while. Honestly there is nothing wrong with not understanding what he is saying and just experiencing the music. It's raw emotion in a couple minute package, I can imagine how intense this was for someone who doesn't listen to this kind of music.

All hail the Queen!

Thanks for keeping up your channel. It is an absolute pleasure no matter what you chose to react to. Could listen to you describing the weather and be fascinated by it

So much respect for you being that you made it through the entire song💯 you dove in head 1st to probably one of the most brutal deathcore songs, check out one of the interviews with the vocalist Will Ramos and you'll see he is such a genuine nice goofy guy

You did good for being introduced to the music you were challenged with. I like will ramos being a part of lorna shore

His playthroughs are incredible:)

That was quite a fascinating Reaction. Hopefully I can assist with a few things as you are completely new to Extreme Metal as you mentioned. Lorna Shore specifically are a group of very talented and ever-evolving musicians. However, the vocalist, Will Ramos, is so far beyond talented he exists in his own universe. While some may not fully understand the analogy, Ramos, in his genre, is demonstrating a level of mastery of his craft akin to Luciano Pavarotti's Grand Concert. As others have mentioned, you should really check out the One Take Vocal video of this song and it becomes even more mindblowing when you realize there are no filters or layering effects to enhance his voice for that video, and it sounds even MORE amazing. And he is just starting his career. Also, it's best to approach these bands as you would when watching a well-crafted film. Anthony Hopkins has played a serial killer in three separate films, but he is not said serial killer, he is just a damn good entertainer; see Metal in this light and it can be much more attainable. Not sure how you got thrown into the deep water with this song, lol, it's quite advanced in the Deathcore genre and normally people will slowly work themselves up to the more extreme bands later. But you went for it, treading in that deep dark ocean with the sharks, and survived. So...welcome to Deathcore, it is a fascinating place to be.

And the guys are so polite. Hahaha. Love to see the fear tho.

Why did u cry like I’m 15 and I could listen to this a thousand times and just laugh in fact I’m going to see them in a couple of months

Lorna Shore Forever

The cool thing about Will Ramos is he sounds like an actual demon in those songs, but is the sweetest dude in reality

You have such a big heart and a very sweet personality. Don't let music like this affect your emotions. People like me thrive on this kind of music, but it's definitely not meant for everyone. Awesome video and keep up the good work!

Them growls and highs dayum

🤣🤣🤣🤣 omg hes so heavy she started to cry🤣🤣🤣

She needs a big hug

Not gonna lie, when this song dropped I was overcame with emotion as well. Its just amazing!

you had the right reaction

Glad to see you Empress. Your smile is infectious. Sorry this video DIDNT get blocked...completely

My dear OMG are you ok? That almost made me emotional!

Best reaction ever lmao

you are a very cute and beautiful human being. Keep on keeping on - you are awesome.

It's ok. You don't have to explain it. Just feel it! 🤘

Your reaction just made me laugh harder than I've laughed in a long time. Fyi... he trained himself how to sing like that in the shower.

You amazing girl. I am from Malawi. I'm a white guy born there. I loved metal since being a teenager. I've never been to Nigeria but if Nigeria is similar in culture as Malawi, I have to say I am really impressed that you sat through that. You are quite open minded, and that is a fantastic quality to have as a human being. Explaining heavy metal to my Malawian brothers and sisters has always been a bit of a funny challenge. Most of the time i'm comforting them explaining that it's not truly about Satanism, it's just social rebellion much like rap is. I am impressed thay you noticed that it requires skill to sing like that. Even people in 'developed' countries fail to recognise that sometimes. You're cool. Bless you sister.

Heyyyyy, great to see you! Thanks for sticking around.

Sis was NOT ready for this.... But you reacted properly. Don't worry. Nobody is ready for it.