Starset has to be the most underrated band out there. Every single song of theirs is a gem.

The most amazing thing about this band is they have an actual violinist and cellist perform for their live shows. This is one of my favorites by them.

Ik it's an unpopular opinion but Starset's debut album Transmissions(2014) has to be one of the best albums of this century so far.They may not be groundbreaking structure-wise but dammit almost every song is done so good.Even if you don’t react to it,please listen to the album in your own time.

finally, some really good music. PLEASE listen to more starset, you're not gonna regret it. THEY MAKE NOTHING BUT AMAZING SONGS! THEY LITERALLY HAVE NO BAD SONGS!!!

Starset: Halo, Carnivore, Down With The Fallen, Ricochet, Starlight, Monster. They're all great songs.

Fun fact: they were endorsed by Breaking Benjamin. They toured together with Ben and Dustin collaborating on each other's songs.

I really enjoyed your reaction and your thoughts. I definitely get it. I lost my children 21 months apart when they were each 19 years old. I can totally go down some dark holes. But I realize things could be so much worse. My kids could have been left in a vegetative state or in such bad shape life would be horrible. So I thank God for his mercy and look forward to seeing my kids again someday. God bless you Alex and thank you for sharing.

Otherworldly by Starset hits so hard emotionally and it makes me cry every time I listen to it. The lyrics are so powerful and it just takes me to another world when I hear it. I relate to that song so much. It’s definitely a song Alex should check out.

Starset - Ricochet , my personal favorite. Lyrically beautiful and anyone that's had love fall apart would fully appreciate.

Starset is a home run...love their style, lyrics, music...yup

Starset is one of my favorite band even as a metalhead. I love so many of their songs!I have way too many suggestions for you from them! Lol

Dude, MORE STARSET! THEY ARE AMAZING!#!

FINALLY SOME MORE STARSET LETTSSSS GOOOOOOOO THIS MADE MY DAY. WOOOOO

Thank you for sharing that free writing. Damn man that hit different especially coming from you. I really appreciate it and it helped me more than you know. You opened my eyes with some of your words. Keep up the great work sir

thank you Alex, every time watching your videos makes me feel better with what I struggle every day. Much love and all the best for you❤

Free writing to clear your head and seeing your emotions on a screen or pad seems like a legit idea to help people cope with their own demons. I think I'll start doing this when I need to. Thank you for the inspiration and the videos.

YESSS I LOVE STARSET!! They are truly underappreciated and they deserve more credit. They're so unique and are just awesome!

I've known Starset for quit some time now, seen them two times live and I cried at both of them. I have some dark years behind me and in that time Starset released new music, it always felt like they knew where I was going trough and it felt that atleast one person (or in this case band) knew my feelings and that gave me comfort. Starset is my number one band, they helped me, always will and I hope you will listen to some more songs of them!

I've seen them twice, and they are one of the best sounding bands I've heard live. Whoever runs their sound does a phenomenal job of making them loud but not painful to the ears. Well worth going to see them live if you get the chance.

Alex, you make my day better.

If you plan to react more to starset I highly recomened Devolution, it's a song from their newset album and by far my most favourite song they did until now. Btw Idk why but I find it pretty funny that in your first sentence is the word horizon and the newest album from starset is called horizons. It's a funny coincidence.

Man, check out "The breach" from starset also. Such a banger

This song is outstanding. This band is outstanding. Starset are one of my favorite bands of all time. Dustin is such a sweetheart too

I literally love starset so much, they were my gateway band into rock and heavy music. My first (and only at this point) concert was seeing them in Columbus (which is where they're from) and it was so awesome.

Man you should react to their entire album "Transmissions"! It's DAMN worth it

Starset has gotten me through a lot. My favorite band is Linkin Park but ever since Chester passed there was a big void left in music for me and Starset was one of the few bands that kinda helped fill that void. They are no where near the scope of LP obviously but I just find their music comforting and relatable in a lot of the same ways. Honestly every album is amazing from them and I highly suggest listening to more from them. A lot of their stuff is linked together and has a story to it. Especially the latest two albums

Wow Alex. I think alot of us can relate to your journal entry. Thank you so much for sharing! Brought me to tears. 💕

Brother.. it takes incredible strength and wisdom to be able to not only recognize all of that about yourself, but also to share it with the world. Thank you for being you!

We’re here for you as you are for us! We got you. ❤️

Waited to long for another starset reaction and today I was very depressed and this was just what I needed thanks Alex, Just saying this to let you know that whenever you're having days like yesterday you still spread positivity and you are making a difference.

This song got me through some really bad depression last year. This song is perfect

Alex, you’re a beacon to lot of us out here living in the dark. I have had a very difficult journey from a hard home life to difficult social issues and facing all of my demons alone my entire life and Starset is one of my feel good bands. They are so unique with their outer space vibe and true to life messaging. One of the most criminally underrated bands out there. Thankyou for doing what you do brother. Keep the videos flowing. ✌🏻

Thousand Foot Krutch - "war of change" really great Christian song!! If you love skillet and Linkin park, you MUST heard this group!!!!!!

Both my daughter and I suffer from depression but this song brings us both together its OUR song. I took her to go see them and when they played this song we both held each other and cried. This is a very emotional song for her and I

Starset is my favorite band. Not joking and I'm so glad that I found you through reviewing my favorite band. I'm so sorry that you are going through a rough time and I hope that everything gets better man. Reach out to people around you for help and stability.

It's crazy how big Starset has become. A friend of ours almost became their drummer; He is good friends with one of the guitarists. So cool!

My demons ate my soul long ago before I was even born

This was the first song i ever heard from starset that made me fall in love with their music

It's such a great song I love listening to Starset and love how the lyrics relate to real life and how people are feeling

I don't know what made me emotional more.. Seeing your door open and thinking it's due to giving Sarah comfort (you hardly ever have your door open) that she can hear you or this song.

I love this band. I recommend Trials and Carnivore

Starset is so slept on! Check out It Has Begun. AND LET IT DIE

Starset is so underrated, I'm glad you gave this song its due time in the sun. Before I knew I had anxiety last year music was my escape from the everyday bullshit. Being a drummer who can do vocal frys certainly helped but when I heard this song I couldn't help but feel some type of way. Great reaction as always Alex!

Yes Starset is very under rated. Super talented

I’m so so happy you reacted to this! This song got me through so much when I hit low points. Thank you for being so vulnerable and open with us. It makes us feel that we have someone in our corner at all times. You are an amazing human and I’m so happy for you that you have Sarah in your life to pick you up. You deserve all the best things in life and we’re all here to support you like you’re always here for us! 💙

Finally Starset is so underrated I've been listening to them for years

That journal entry perfectly describes how I've been feeling lately, and honeslty my demon is my constant struggle with overthinking every single little thing and I often find myself sinking into that void to the point where I become a recluse and push everyone away like Pattinson's interpretation of The Batman is kinda the best visual representation I can give. And it sucks because I know I got bitter and rageful but not only that I just feel so alone right now and honestly it's like I am breaking down both mentally and physically. But it get's harder when my depression sets in and it's kinda hard to put a smile on my face when my mind is going through a 100 different things all at once and there is only one person who has that power to cheer me up and that's my best friend whether we're talking to one another or playing video games with each other but things have gotten so complicated with us because we were caught in this place between love and fear due to the distance between us with her being in Germany and myself being here in SoCal and it took us a year to talk to each other then she told me she moved on but I can't because as corny as this sounds she is first and foremost my best friend but she is also the love of my life, my other half, and my partner in crime. She knows me better than I know myself. She knows what I like, what I love, what I hate. She support my passions and tolerate my faults. She was always there for me. And it’s not always about what we say, or what we do because alone she is enough. With her cute and wholesome smile, laugh, and our friendship damn even our relationship it’s more than I deserve. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, and I know we will come out of this bump in the road stronger than ever but now we are taking a 3 to 4 month break to figure things out again which hey is fine but I keep wishing things were different but not only that I just wish that I can pull myself out of this dark void I'm in but it's songs like this and the long defeat by Thrice that keep me going and keep me fighting every single day despite all the shit that life throws at me

These guys are wizards! Ever single original song is godlike

I'm 62 years old, have seen and heard all kinds of music in my life. And to date, Starset has been one of the best shows I've seen. I thank my son for turning me on to them. (And Alex, you are inspiring in your reactions and your willingness to experience all kinds of music. Love your channel!)

I heard this song when it came out in 2013. It just spoke right through me and, since then, I became a fan of Starset. I can relate myself with these lyrics a lot. Every now and then I do the same as you: I write the thoughts that are twirling inside of my mind, somewhat like an exorcism. I wrote a bunch of things in the past years, trying to put all of "my demons" out of me. Music and words have been my companion in this struggle while I'm still surviving. And Starset is a big part of it as well. Please do more Starset reactions. You will not regret it.

Starset are an incredible band with some amazing music videos. I also would have to highly encourage you to check out the song (and video) for 'Halo' Alex.

Absolutely love starset. There music is so universal to say the least by some of there songs having a space toned theme to it which I love tremendously

My favourite band of all time, even got a tattoo based off my favourite album of all time by them (vessels). Glad to see you reacting more to them :)

You absolutely need to hear "Die for you" by Starset since you liked this one so much. These are some top guilty pleasure songs.

Trials is my favorite Starset song. But what got me hooked on Starset was their song Dark On Me, which led me to My Demons and more of their songs.

I feel you 💯 Because everything you talked about, wrote about and that Starset sang about I deal with on the regular and it’s so tuff bu yes be kind, respectful and love everyone ♥️

They put on very good shows or what they call demonstrations. The first time I saw them; they hung out at the merch table talking to everyone, taking pictures with fans and signed the CD I bought.

Glad to see you jumping on Starset again. I've been working hard on sharing this band to many other reaction channels, whether they like it or not, just making more people aware of this band.

It's been a very difficult day, and this whole video. The song. The 10 minutes. The emotion of your reaction, brought me to tears. Like Robin Williams showed, often the happiest people we know face a lot of demons too.

AWESOME Starset is my all time favorite band!! I’ve met them tons of times now and seeing them again twice this month!! I’m so freaking excited for more Starset on your great channel, thank you so much for reacting to more Starset and I have another song you should react to which is Ricochet; my favorite song from them. ❤️🙏🏻🤟🏻

You're an awesome dude. Definitely somebody I would want in my circle. Keep up the grind. Love your stuff. Love you. Thanks for being here, man.

Thanks for picking this one Alex; it's a favorite of mine. I've struggled with Depression (clinical, not just "low mood") since I was young, so this song speaks to me. I wouldn't wish Depression on anyone. Half of my days are "normal." I wake up, get going, do what I need to do, and I have regular emotions. I never thought I would be so grateful for those days when I was younger. The other half of my life, I wake up and I feel it. There's a weight, and I'm overcome with disappointment, because I know that it will be another day where positive emotions are transient, intangible-I don't feel satisfaction, or warmth, or purpose. Every obstacle becomes insurmountable, even though I logically know that if I put one foot in front of the other, I will succeed eventually. It's like you have no control. It's so hard to get out of bed. But I pretend. I pretend to truly feel those transient emotions, because I hate seeing my own disappointment reflected in the faces of the people I love. They know about my Depression, so if I don't pretend, they can see it, and I know they are disappointed *for* me, not disappointed *in* me, but the fact remains that I inflict this emotion on them. I have ambitions. I have goals. On those days, it all seems so far away, like I will never reach them, and there's nothing I can do about it. I've never been suicidal. Life just becomes so hard to face when I can't even enjoy my favorite foods, or my favorite games. It's like... you know how it feels when you wake up behind the curve, tired from the get-go, and then work is hectic, and you just have that mountain of stress building on your shoulders until you leave? You wake up with that feeling, but it lingers and builds no matter what you do-even the joy of getting off work and having the whole evening to yourself just doesn't factor in. All day, you think about all the things you need to do, all at once. And you don't want to do a single god damn thing. You don't even want to sleep at the end of the day, because there's no KZfaq in your sleep which means you have to sit with your thoughts, and the thoughts that swirl through your mind don't bear thinking about. Always negative. Always tearing you down. It's not hard to backslide until you're miserable to be around. I don't know why I'm typing this; maybe I felt emboldened when you shared your thoughts. Few understand these feelings. People say they do, but they don't. The thing I hate most about my Depression is that there's no escape. I'm locked inside a cage with it. Things ebb and flow, they do get better, but even at the best of times I still feel like I'm talking to people through the chain links. I see their world, but I can't participate in it, not really. And I don't blame them. This sickness of the mind is maddening-most people simply can't swim in those depths, because they've never had to. So they don't come sit with me in the cage, or try overly hard to help me out of it. I hear empty platitudes quite often. I appreciate the gesture, because they are trying in their way, but they just don't quite understand how useless it is. I'm so incredibly thankful for the friends I've made over the years. They understand me. They know there's nothing they can say. They know that the only thing that can possibly help is to take me new places, to show me new movies, to give me new experiences, to trigger that odd feeling of *discovery.* I live for that feeling. Apart from intimacy and sex, that feeling of novelty is the only thing that can truly coax me out of my cage. Sorry, I'm sure that's TMI. Anyway, I think that was longer than ten minutes. Stay real, Alex.

Starset is one of my favorite bands! All of their songs or so different and just gets you in a mood!!

Found this song years ago and can't remember how many times I cried to it. You should also react to "my heart I surrender" and "love, lust and liars" by I Prevail. Matches the energy really well.

My first ever concert was a Starset concert in Fort Smith. It was November 7th last year and it was easily the best day of my life. Their entire output is phenomenal, but one I've been obsessed with in the past few weeks is Disappear

Thank you for that. I started writing again. My best friend of 7 years dropped me for a reason I don't understand. The darkest time of my life, he helped me get through it. Now he's the reason for the second darkest part of my life. This was one of our songs. I'm glad you can let a little bit out by writing about it.

After seeing the first part of the video, I want to tell that your channel (and you & everybody else here) mean alot for me. Music is really big and important thig to me, but i havent yet met anyone irl who cares about it as much as I do. And seeing all you here talk about artists and bands you care about is in a way very meaningful and releaving experience for me, not even so sure why, I just really like this community, so so much.

Please do more Starset reactions. The lore they put into their music is fascinating and goes so well with the beautiful songs they write. They are so underrated and deserve all of the love they get. The music they create is so wonderful and touching.

This band is one of my all time fave’s, I love so many songs of them!

Hey, only just finding this reaction vid, but thanks for sharing that powerful piece of writing. I feel ya. We live in a dark world already, and it can be incredibly difficult to deal with not only that but also the darkness from within. I've seen vids from you in the past, and always enjoyed them. Know that you *are* an inspiration. I have no doubt that darkness will find us again, I have no doubt that we will continue to struggle, but I also don't doubt that we both have a far larger impact on the world than we realize. Keep on fighting, my comrade in arms. May glory and true happiness be waiting for us at the end.

When I first got with my girlfriend. We went to see Starset live. She looked at me and said do you understand this song. I told her yes, she said to me this song is me and you right now. This has stuck with me for the past 8 years. I know every lyric by this band now seems so weird how these guys have wrote so many songs that go perfectly with our relationship.

Hope your doing okay Alex I can see the pain in your eyes, and feel the melancholy in your voice. Thanks for sharing about how you are feeling. Keep being an amazing person have a dope ass day!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts before the video. It’s what makes your channel the best because at the end of the day, you are real to us, the listener and people who watch you. My demons are over 40 years in the making and the wounds too deep to share. Besides there’s not enough time to release them all in one comment. Just know that I appreciate you and your channel. You bring a smile to my face every day and I’m thankful for that.

I'm not ashamed to admit that I cry when I listen to this strong. 😭😭

Thank you for opening up. I too feel have been apathetic, but for way longer than a day. Every single day over a few years pretty much. I don't know what to do about it, it just sucks to literally not care about anyone or anything.

First time posting anything on social media but your writing motivated me. You are absolutely not alone. You are bringing light and enjoyment to the world. Keep at it and never give up.

So awesome to see you discover Starset, Alex! I've been listening to their music ever since their first album debuted and every album since then has been a unique, cinematic experience to listen and grow to. I hope you check out more of their music, not only are their lyrics poetic and thought-provoking but there's so many layers and nuance to their overall sound and composition as well, they are definitely one of the most distinctive bands out there, and so underrated. Some of my personal favorite Starset tracks to recommend are: Ricochet, Starlight, Gravity of You, Everglow, Halo, Carnivore, Telescope, Antigravity, Trials, Perfect Machine, The Breach, Otherworldly, Icarus, Earthrise, Leaving This World Behind. Also, I appreciated listening to your journal piece. Writing can be such a cathartic tool in helping to work through things or self-reflect. I was intrigued that you wrote about "a new horizon"...Starset's latest album is titled HORIZONS :) All the best to you 💙

Starset's individual songs are bangers for sure but it hits different when you listen through their albums in order and realize they all have ties to other songs and somewhat tell a story. When I first listened to Transmissions I was blown away by the tie ins from each song to the next. I have some favorites but for emotionally impacting songs and to show their range "Diving Bell" and "Everglow" are nice changes to their typical space rock vibes. Awesome band that deserves way more attention.

that was a writing from the heart ❤️ and I thank you for sharing it. YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL SOUL, and yes we all have our fears and demons to face and to beat them. to not let them rule our lives. I am PROUD OF YOU for sharing this. It take a lot of strength to face your fears and demons!!!! Sarah is your beautiful light to help and guide you through all your fears and demons. SARAH IS YOUR BLESSING AND SOUL MATE IN YOUR LIFE!!!

You finally found Starset! Man, there are so many songs from them to blow your mind!

Haven't got to the react part yet. Just wanted to say I appreciate you sharing your personally written journal with everyone. I know it's super relatable to so many people. Even when sometimes it doesn't feel applicable to me personally, I'm really glad how often you try to just throw out real and genuine (plus unrelated to content) compassion and understanding out to your viewers. You're a good dude and I love how much you care to be real with your views. Respect!

Saw them at Louder Than Life back in October. First time hearing them. Wasn't disappointed.

I was watching this holding my 5 month old daughter and I burst into tears because I know those feelings and my little girl is what makes me feel better on those days. Love your channel and love what you do brother. Keep it up. Keep your head up. Hang in there.

The entire Transmissions album is straight fire. Every song is a hit.

Alright! Starset is my all time favorite band. They have some many great songs that you can just pick one favorite.

This song got me hooked on the band (before this vid), seeing them live? dude.... its an absolute experience. You want an entire crowd singing EVERY. SINGLE. WORD. well.... this is it.

Good shit. Been listening to starset for years. Glad you finally found them. Stay strong brotha, dont let the dark pull you down, or drown you out, fight that shit and keep you head up high. Know you're loved and you got friends everywhere.

Man I felt what you wrote I understand it I can't say that there is a permanent fix but your positivity encourages me to be happier and I appreciate you and what you say and do in your reactions. Keep being a positive force Alex

Always a good day with Starset. 🤘🙏 Thanks for sharing your writing, it's a great outlet. We all have those days we feel defeated and it can be hard to snap out of it. But it makes the good days, or even just the days you can take a breath and know life is okay, feel even better. Keep pushing man. Love the reactions as always. 🤘

Still blasting this song full volume to THIS DAY. can’t wait to have kids and put them on to good music we can’t ever let this music die

Thank you so much Alex!!! I actually forgot about this song and will add It ASAP to my playlists. Please take care of yourself and continue to be a positive and warm light in a world full of darkness. It might seem unfulfilling but if you could see how much happiness you bring into effect in your viewers with your reactions, you may just catch a glimpse of how you influence us as a community. Thanks for sharing the struggle so that we may all know that we are not.

YEEESSSS I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR MORE STARSET!!!! I LOVE THEM! the not you wrote in the beggining is soo emotional and good :) I hope that this feeling will fade soon!! The family is here for you :) my demons is one of my favourit song of starset obviously....id be glad if you react to some more starset :) thanks for this emotional and uplifting video, have a wonderful day :D

Alex…. I think it was very courageous of you to allow us to hear what you wrote. I can’t tell you how many of us feel the things you do, or have those same thoughts every day. It does not matter what kind of life you live, everyone struggles, but the most satisfying thing is knowing that you are not alone. If this helps you, I say continue, there is no shame in showing vulnerability. You are an amazing person, and YOU can get through it too… stay positive & lots of love my man ❤️ #POWERWITHWORDS

The written portion in the beginning felt so relatable and it's refreshing feeling as if someone also understands!!

I appreciate your openness man. I go through the same thing time and again. The good thing is you’ve recognized it now. Once I learned to recognize it it helps me break from it and to not believe the lies. I just found your channel not to long ago and I’m enjoying it. Thanks for being real.

Bro, thank you for sharing your story. I discovered your channel just under a month ago. I have been watching your reactions almost non-stop since then. In the summer of 2020 my fiancé got pregnant. I will be turning 43 years old in just a couple of weeks. I have never had children, although I always wanted to be a father. It was an absolute miracle to me when I found out that I was going to be a dad. It was even more of a miracle when we found out sh was carrying twins. A boy and a girl. I was the happiest man on earth. Fast forward 23 weeks and my fiancé woke up not feeling right. We rushed to the hospital and my twins had an emergency delivery. They were flown to a specialty hospital and they fought to survive. We spent every minute of our time worrying and stressing about our children. The day my daughter left us the entire world broke... My baby girl lived for 31 days. I was completely wrapped around her tiny finger. Our son went to be with his sister 15 days later. I never fought with depression prior to this experience. Even though a failed marriage of 19 years I did not suffer such depression. I was watching some of my favorite videos on KZfaq one day and your reaction to a Metallica song showed up as a suggestion. I have enjoyed watching as you discover more and more artists so much that I have renewed my own fascination with music and the way it touches people's lives. I have been a Mobile DJ for over 20 years and I got involved because of my love for the way music touches lives. I lost that feeling for a long time, but YOU have helped me to find that joy again. Thank you so very much my friend!

Great band. Seen them in Abilene Texas and they were awesome live. Stay strong Alex. I feel the same way you do. Every since my wife passed away February 22 2021. Things just don’t seem the same. I’m finding it real easy to just stay away from everything and everyone. Plus I live on disability and can’t work. So I spend a lot of time home alone. It’s really easy to fall into that dark hole. Thank you being you brother. Stay safe

Starset has been my favorite band for years now and when i saw that this video came out two days ago i was just: ???????? So yeah.... That's nothing sweety, they are pure gold

Finally. It's been so long since a channel I know has reacted to this song

I’ve been watching your videos for a while and the realness I get from you is awesome. Everything is going to turn around for you. A bad day is a reminder that of how good the better days are. Feel you feelings and get back out there. Thanks for the entertainment and positivity that you spread. You are a real one man stay on that shit .