Maybe when he says"She" for God, he's talking about America, Lady Liberty and when he says "He" for the devil is the Government. I'm a vet and thats what I got from the lyrics.

*"If you can't stand behind our troops, please feel free to stand in front of them."*

I literally can't watch that video without being brought to tears. It's a Damn shame that those numbers exist at all, let alone how high they are.

I’m a disabled veteran and I can’t even finish videos like this because it triggers flashbacks. PTSD is worse than most people think. I was diagnosed with what they call “severe global war on terrorism PTSD”. I have 32 service connected disabilities all from 1 IED. Suicide runs through our minds constantly. Thank you for doing this video. God bless

I'm a vet. My wife is a disabled vet. Our son is active duty Army. Thank you for doing this.

Hard to explain to 2 guys that didn't spend time in the military how much this song means to vets... We do/did for those who can't/won't. We love all of you guys the same, but love our country and what she stands for more. I have no children of my own, but I know that my God Son and niece live in a safer world because of the acts of our military. I wanted to be a part of what "we" do enough that I joined at 17 and had to have my parents sign a waiver for me. I love all of you that much. I heard a marine's reaction the other day to someone telling him, "Thank you for your service.".... he replied, "You're worth it." Well said, marine.

I love the part when he said " You saved my life Brother" and tried to reassure him

As a veteran, I appreciate your comments and the love & respect you guys shouted out....much appreciated! If I had a billion dollars, I would be getting a lot of my fellow vets off the streets and give them a new lease on life...they all deserve it for the sacrifice they made. And the widows and children who were left without their fathers or mothers should be taken care of as well...

*Opeth* - Black Rose Immortal *Black Sabbath* - Sweet Leaf *Rammstein* - Sonne *Porcupine Tree* - Arriving Somewhere but not Here *Judas Priest* - Hellrider *Ozzy Osbourne* - Diary of a Madman *Dream Theater* - Octavarium *System of a Down* - Prison Song *Slayer* - Dead Skin Mask *Iced Earth* - Something Wicked trilogy *Iron Maiden* - Rime of the Ancient Mariner *Metallica* - Ride the Lightning *Pantera* - Cemetery Gates *Gojira* - The Art of Dying Hopefully *Lost in Vegas* (or anybody reading really) will enjoy these suggestions! Let's keep the free-thinking rolling!

100% vet approved. I did 8 years in the army and got hurt out of duty and I felt like I was thrown away like trash...bc of that injury I got hooked on pain meds...yeah that was a personal problem but I over came it....I loved my battles and my job but I could've been done better. Also I tried to get education befits after I got clean and was turned down since I was army national guard...guard or no guard I was still a army Component and deserved and earned whatever was promised...either way this is a great song and I'm making it in school so all's well. Just my story.

Thank you for taking time to talk about us veterans! I served two tours in Iraq totaling 27 months. Sadly once the government is done with us we're just numbers on someone's desk.

22 Year Vet! Thank you for your review of this piece! It is devastatingly heart breaking and in the same sense remarkably connecting. Have a blessed day gentlemen!

Well damn... As a Marine, I gotta tell you that this song and Bad Company got me through some rough times while I was deployed. It hit home hard as I watched a buddy of mine fight, and lose to his own demons, a very short time after coming home to his family. I never understood why, and I know i'm not the only one. It really brought a tear to my eye when I saw this video for the first time, seeing that someone out there was noticing and using their fame and public voice to put it out there... Kudos to you guys for checking this out. Now, onto a lighter note: you've listened to 5 finger, you've listened to Sevendust, Attempt 16: Give Fire from the gods - "Excuse me" a listen. Seen a lot of people react to it, but nobody breaks down songs and does an in-depth analysis like you do. I want to see your take on it. Their frontman is one of the best I've seen in metal in a long time. Just heard them last year for the first time and immediately put him up there along with LJ from Sevendust and Ivan Moody from 5FDP.

as a veteran of the army i have felt the pain of loosing my friends to their own hands. you guys did this video justice!!!!!!!! heart in hand thank you for this great review.

I can't stop crying.... Thank you, Vets, for your service and a huge apology for the disservice done to you... 💔

I am disabled from the Iraq war (21yrs) and want to thank you for your response to the plight of the military. We volunteered so others didn't have to get called up!

I've never seen you guys so solemn at the end of a video. When it was over it was obvious you took a minute to collect yourselves before delving into your review. Even during the discussion you both had a look in your eyes that said "respect". Thank you.

With content like this, you guys are well on your way to 1 mil.

I'm a navy eod veteran and I have best friends still actively deploying. It is insanely hard to be a civilian while they are out there risking their life for a better world and a safer America. Thank you guys for your kind words. The big green machine does not care about us.

As a veteran, Army for 10 years, I want to thank you, guys. You did a great job in talking about this song, it hit me hard and made me realize what was wrong with me mentally and made me want to go to the VA and seek help, now I try to help my fellow veterans as much as I can with what I have. Again, thank you.

I'm a vet, I'd be homeless if I didn't have such caring parents. Anyway, love what you guys do. The best part of having a passion is being able to share it with others. Alice in Chains - Would Pantera - Cemetary Gates

Never heard of this channel until today, but this is actually one of my favorite songs (seen 5FDP live) and my brother's currently serving our great country as a Marine. The justice you guys give this overlooked message is awesome and it earned you guys my subscription, even if this song "doesn't make your playlist." 😂 Thank you for your awareness to this issue. Looking forward to future reviews!

I'm a combat veteran, female. You guys have no idea what it's like for veterans. Thank you for your kind words. Yes, people say military are war criminals. We do what we're order or go to the brig.

"If taking care of our troops is too expensive then stop sending them to war." - Bernie Sanders

Marilyn Manson- The Beautiful People Ghost- Cirice

The part when the girl tries to give the flowers to the soldier and the mom pulls her away, and then the soldier starts crying, makes me cry every time

I'm a disabled vet. First time I saw this video, I cried. This song could have been about me. I still get goose bumps listening to it.

To everyone who has served and is serving thank you

Shout out from Afghanistan! Tool - The Pot

God DAYUM that video is powerful. Even while watching your guys' reactions, I got insanely teared up. That's a hard thing to do in my case. Thank you for this. I always have had a big appreciation for our veterans, but this and Ryan's perspective when it comes to the numbers has given me a whole new view. I really do hope you guys know that you're doing a wonderful thing here.

I watched the towers burn at ground zero, joined the army, served three years as a cannon crewmember in the 10th Mtn Division. Volunteered for combat multiple times and was denied an opportunity to fight. Then I tore my shoulder in training two years later and my unit accused me of trying to avoid combat. They denied me healthcare for six months and by then my injury was permanent. I spent the last year of my service on a funeral honor guard team, folding flags for dead soldiers. Fifteen years later I still cry every time the memory of those funerals comes back to me. Discarded like trash when the army had no more use for me, left to relive all the horrible memories of the hundreds of funerals I had to witness. Now, all you hear about is islamaphobia this, islamaphobia that. Soldiers are forgotten by society, and eventually chastised.

I'm really grateful you guys took the time to react to this song. FFDP is one of the few bands with the guts to visit active war zones to show their appreciation to our soldiers. Their song "Bad Company" was actually filmed in a war zone during active combat. They are also very supportive of the veterans help groups, and have done several charity events for them. So again, thanks guys for this video!

Cemetery gates by Pantera

Cirice - ghost

This music video brings me to tears every time. My Dad was a Vietnam Veteran and he got injured. He raised three sons on $1200 a month. Me and my older brother joined the military and our Dad was proud of us. When he was diagnosed with cancer we had to fight the VA to get him treatment. When he died, we had to wrestle with VA over the bills. I'm worried what it will be like for my family when me and my brother start to go.

First video of yours that I saw and I keep coming back to it, it is just great how you guys truly feel and appreciate not just the music, but the message. I tried hard, I Was in Afghanistan in 09. Lost a buddy there, I got home, went to school, became a medical professional. I thought that I could help myself by helping others. I descended into madness, lying to myself. I eventually lost my job and my apartment, nearly lost my life to my own hand. I was on a waiting list for the VA for months until the police got involved because I tried to kill myself. I can no longer work and am fully disabled, even though I look fine on the outside. Counselling and medication keeps me functional, but just barely. There are not enough resources out there to help all the vets that need it and I know there are guys and girls much worse off than me. And we are also part of the problem, because someone who is a warrior, who is willing to die for others and sees themselves as a protector feels weak and powerless when asking for help. It takes more strength than we ever showed in battle to admit that we can't beat something, when all our lives we've been beating the odds, overcoming impossible obstacles, doing things that normal people would never attempt. But even we can't fight the demons in our head alone. Nobody can.

Twelve Foot ninja - one hand killing Ghost - cirice Tool - the pot

I have worked in community mental health for nearly 5 years as both a community support provider and a therapist. Part of the reason many veteran's are homeless is because the experience of war has caused a physical disability, led to the onset of mental (not just limited to post-traumatic stress disorder), or both. These factors can also be compounded by the fact that many veterans have poor or limited access to physical or behavioral healthcare - or don't seek it at all due to stigma or other reasons. This sometimes leads to veterans to cope with their pain, depression, trauma, or other symptoms with alcohol or other drugs - leading to addiction in many cases. Because of these things, many veterans are unable to secure long-term housing or maintain stable employment (or work at all). The agency I work for has a department that receives a yearly grant specifically to help veterans and their families that are homeless or that are at risk of being homeless find housing, and are able to provide cash benefits to help with the transitional costs of getting into stable housing. One veteran I helped, because of his mental illness, did not even realize he was entitled to disability benefits until I helped him apply for them - and this is probably 10+ years after he had been out of the service. But money isn't always enough. Even a veteran that got transitional funds to get into stable housing, and is receiving monthly VA or Social Security benefits to be able to afford monthly living expenses still could end up homeless if symptoms are not treated. As mentioned earlier, if a veteran self-medicates with drugs/alcohol to cope with physical/mental health symptoms, then a veteran could spend his/her money on drugs - leading the veteran to be evicted and be out on the streets again. These veterans with such acute behavioral or drug/alcohol issues often lead to friends and family members being pushed away - leading to some veterans having little to no supports to help them out in times of need or helping them to get linked to treatment. Keep in mind that symptoms of PTSD include irritability, anger outbursts, and estrangement/isolation from others. If the veteran is also depressed (also likely), they may experience irritability, isolation, worthlessness, and avolition (lack of motivation/will to do things) as well. Here's the takeaway: to really help end homelessness in the veteran population in a lasting way they will need financial resources, supports (ideally from family/friends and/or a community agency), and treatment. My suggestion for readers that are veterans or know a veteran to get linked with treatment - especially if there is behavioral and/or drug/alcohol issues. For those with limited or poor access to a VA hospital, ask about the Veterans Choice Program (VCP). If the veteran lives 40 or more miles away from the nearest VA or has to wait 30 or more days for the soonest appointment, the veteran can seek treatment (including behavioral health and drug/alcohol treatment) at a local agency of their choice and have it paid by the VA. The full name of the act that includes VCP is called: "Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014." It was a bill that added about $2 billion to help improve accessibility to healthcare for veterans and received support from both political parties, including Republican Senator John McCain and independent senator Bernie Sanders. It was signed into law by President Barack Obama in August of 2014 and President Donald Trump signed an extension to the act in April of 2017. For more details about VCP can be found here (if KZfaq will let me link it): www.va.gov/health/NewsFeatures/2017/July/Things-to-Know-About-the-Veteran-Choice-Program.asp Hope this helps.

I appreciate what you guys said. My husband is a retired Army officer. He was in Desert Storm and went to Iraq again in 2003...almost died there. Videos like this truly get to me.

This song brings my partner and I to tears every time. He is a combat vet from the Somalia conflict and now has PTSD. This just shows a small part of what our soldiers go through every day. Hats off to FFDP and you as well for bringing this to attention.

You are not wrong. So many people with funds to help don't help, but feel free to criticize everyone involved. Five Finger Death Punch are HUGE supporters of the military. Not my favorite band, but I do respect them immensely for that. BTW, One of the guitar players, zoltan bathory, is supposedly a military hand to hand combat instructor.

As someone who recently enlisted in the US Army National Guard, thank you for making this video. Regardless of your feelings about the band, the message should be cared about by all.

Powerful video indeed. But put the song on your playlist, and listen to it without the visuals, and you'll hear the power of the song too! That said, my fave 5FDP song is Under and Over It. KICKS ASS!

Thank you, all of you who have served bravely for our country

Thinking people are my favorite people. Much love.

Muse - Knights of Cydonia!!

Thank y’all for the appreciation of our troops. I’m sitting here with tears streaming thinking about my late husband who was a Vietnam veteran and struggled daily to keep his mind on his family, God and letting the haters slide

USAF vet here. Let me just say that I served proudly and every vet that took that oath with me at the MEPS station knows we did so, not asking for a damn thing! All we ever expected was respect for giving the United States government and its citizens a blank check with our names on it, saying "we offer our service, up to and including our lives, if necessary". This song and video really hits you in the feels and reminds me how selfless my brothers and sisters in arms are! Never pass up an opportunity to thank an active duty soldier or vet for their service!

Bill gates? Our Government and we as a people should take care of our veterans. Period

5FDP has played concerts for the troops overseas. They are big supporters of our troops.

As a 27 year Army vet, I love this song but it beeaks my heart. I'm lucky after 8 combat tours I'm still ok. I only wish I could help all of my brothers and sisters make their life easier. Thank you guys for standing beside me all those years.

As a 25 year Navy Corpsman…I feel sold out. I feel like I wasted a lot of my personal talent representing my Country for false wars. I’m over it. I’m proud of everyone I served with…I hate our Government.

Do Ghost B.C - Square hammer or Cirice pls

Mudvayne - Dig

Five Finger Death Punch are real good guys. While my husband was deployed to Iraq, they came over. Played for the troops and hung out with them. Much appreciation for that!

Thank you to all who served. 🇺🇲

Nightwish - the poet and the pendulum Wintersun - Time Wintersun - sons of winter and stars Wintersun - Sleeping stars

Mudvayne - World So Cold.

FFDP Bad Company It also honors our men & women in uniform!!!

Man many props to this band. I just seen them here recently and just the connection their singer has with his fans and veterans is amazing. He paid tribute to all military retired and on active duty that was present and dedicated their cover of the song bad company to them. And then afterwards thanked them for their service.

RAMMSTEIN - SONNE

As a Veteran...this song resonates with me personally...I cry every time!! Our country needs to take better care of those who protect it!!

This song gives me goosebumps every single time. Support our troops man!

Nevermore - The River Dragon has come

First time watching this video I cried like a baby because this song hits very close to home having served myself these vets that are on the streets are my brothers and sisters in arms.....

Thank you for your comments about these men and women whom live and die for us! My son is 13 has wanted to serve since he's been 3..he got a belt buckle for Christmas that was a comemorative purple heart, aged and well used...THAT above EVERYTHING else was his favorite gift...I asked him if he was going to put it on his military (saved every penny to buy) jacket's belt...He says.."No mom, that's stolen Valor, this didn't belong to me, and I won't take someone's Honor." As a mother, I don't think I could be any more proud!

Wow I just realized that little girl was that veterans daughter, that just blows my mind. Love this reaction and this channel. Plenty of family who served, father is Marines so Semper Fi ✊🏼

Vegas local here, Born N Raised. Stumbled on your channel earlier today and gotta say you guys are real. Keep it up.

Ghost - Cirice

As a Desert Storm veteran and a Marine for eight years can say yes we fight for our country but in reality you fight for your brothers at your side.nobody comes back the same as they left.if you see a veteran go up to them and say thank you and give them a hug.means a lot to myself when I get this.

As a soldier, the things you do, are things you have to live with for the rest of your life.

Twelve foot ninja! One hand Killing!!!!!!!

Great reaction video! I'm currently serving in the Air Force. Thanks guys.

Navy vet here. Thanks to all who served. Guys, love the Bill Gates comment! So true! Now, I am on disability making 990 a mth! I am a nurse, prior to disability, I was bringing home 1200. a week.

If FFDP doesn't give you the "feels" your not human. 🇺🇲🇨🇱

Thank you for reviewing such a touching video that opens the door for a discussion on such an unacceptable and heartbreaking topic. We should be willing to sacrifice our time our and trivial comforts to help those who sacrifice so much for us. If you know a vet who needs help Please please find the full video and watch the end to find help in your area. God bless those who have served. Five Finger Death Punch love vets

Give Dream Theater a second chance please!!! Good songs to react to include As I Am, Rite of Passage, Disappear, Panic Attack. They’re pretty straightforward unlike Metropolis, which you guys understandably did not favor too much. Not all of their songs are crazy like that one.

This video and it's message hurts to my very soul. I agree with you guys. No veteran should suffer. As far as the female God and the male devil, my interpretation is, the female is the nurturer/giver of life where as the male is the aggressor /historical war bringer. I'm sure many will disagree but as I said, it's just my interpretation. Love your videos guys! Keep them coming!!

My step dad is a vet, I lived with the aftermath of PTSD, with the injustice. He shot himself in the head, he somehow survived it, but that man is so messed up, he struggles more than anyone else I know, emotionally and financially, and it is SO unfair! I have so much respect for vets and those currently in the military. I HATE how this country has failed them! I love my step dad, even though he and my mom ended up divorcing, he will always be my dad! So when I say he's 'messed up', I don't mean that disrespectfully, it's just the unfortunate truth.

Dire straights. Sultans of swing.

I was a homeless veteran 4 years ago. I’m now a sober married homeowner. Jesus Christ is all it took.

Gentlemen, thank you from a Navy Vet for reviewing this video and your comments. Video always makes me cry. I feel for my bretheren that suffer like so many do. I agree, active servicemen need better benefits -- and what's funny for me is as a Veteran, I don't even qualify for the VA benefits. Truly sad -- but seriously, thank you guys so much for the reviews, you guys are awesome!

what about Dragonforce -trough the fire and flames ? it would be funny to see their reaction cmon ! haha

DISPOSABLE HEROES

I cry every time I see it. My nephew was a Marine who was deployed 5 times. When he came home from his last deployment Sept. 2016, I got the call that he had killed himself. He was 25 years old.

22 years in the Army and 6 years in combat, so I appreciate the comments guys. This video is a great start to make things happen. There are a lot of good charities out there so look for them. Even Lt Dan, Gary Sinese, has a great charity that provides houses for wounded veterans.

Guys..... Ghost - Cirice!!!!!!!!! Cmon guys

Brother i agree there should be no veteran that is homeless , the work in protected us from harm thanks to all vets see thins and welcome home

this song makes me think of my father who was a airborne medic in Vietnam... he came home from war with many demons that had never left him. i lost him 5 years ago may he rest in peace!!!!

Heard this song..never seen the video. So Powerful. My Dad is Vietnam Vet and still struggles with what happened. New found respect n Love for this song..\m/

*RAINBOW - STARGAZER*

5fdp played for us in Iraq. Stand up band. They waited for hours so everyone who could got a autograph. I can't thank them enough for coming. It sticks in my mind even through the roughest days over there. I subbed earlier tonight watching a diff video, but I think it's awesome you are reacting to so many genres.

Politics dont matter when it comes to our vets. God bless every single one of them. My father served in vietnam and you can still see the effects of war on him today. Thanks for playin this one.

You guys should do Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere But not here. A long song, but totally worth it.

Machine Head- Halo Great reaction, great song. Very real/raw lyrics.

This video hit me really hard, hit home badly, I've lost alot of friends due to war . Thank You for reviewing this . Also Thank You to those that fought and gave their lives for us to be free and standing here today to Honor your sacrifices.. Lost in Vegas love u guys for always keeping it real.

This song makes me cry every time. I myself am a veteran. And I have had my share of tragedies mainly from natural disasters (Harvey, Ike, Rita) but there are more cases of soldiers who are just cast aside by society and that is more heartbreaking than when your family cast you aside. I worked communications in the m,ilitary. BUt coming off the plane I had people with signs calling me a baby killer and all kinds of stuff. I just was a man looking to provide my family with a future, with or without me. Thanks for watching the vid and respecting the message as well as championing it. Your support is not unnoticed and is greatly appreciated.

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE - SONG FOR THE DEAF

This is what is called "bro metal"

I served 8 years in the army and fought in both iraq and Afghanistan. Speaking from personal experience it took me a long time to find a purpose again. I battle with ptsd everyday and I also made 3 attempts on my own life. The va finally started to help me rediscover who I am and find my purpose. I can say it's a long fight even after combat to feel some sort of normalcy but I for one will be there for my brothers and sisters just like they are there for me.