Hip-Hop Head's FIRST TIME Hearing INSOMNIUM - "While We Sleep" Reaction 

Welcome to Insomnium, Alex. You have been elevated.

Insomnium is one of a kind. You have to listen to Winter's Gate in its entirety

Insomnium has been one of my favorite bands for a very long time. They're so good.

For me, Insomnium are not just a metal band. They're something entirely else. A true piece of art

I'm glad that you enjoyed this song. Its one of the songs that everyone who explores metal should hear at least once, even if they are not into this particular sub-genre.

Damn! Its time for Dark tranquillity!

Dark Tranquillity - Misery's Crown

One of the best in melodic death metal scene.

Lyrics: When your heart gives out and your love collapses When the hand that never lets go is there no more When you reap and sow only throe and resentment When there's no one else but you to blame for When all you ever wish for is to go back once more When all you ever wish for is to change it all When all you feel is remorse, pain and regret When you dwell in the past unable to move on And we drift far away in our dreams Gather further distance while we sleep Build a wall of glass thick and deep We hear but choose not to listen And we drift far away in our dreams Gather further distance while we sleep Set all the bridges in flaming fire Leave all the love we had behind When you realize that your life is a one-way road When you realize that there's no point of return When you understand that you can't go back anymore When you understand you can only move onwards And we drift far away in our dreams Gather further distance while we sleep Build a wall of glass thick and deep We hear but choose not to listen And we drift far away in our dreams Gather further distance while we sleep Set all the bridges in flaming fire Leave all the love we had behind Slow down We need to slow down We need to slow down so I can catch you We need to slow down so I can catch you We need to slow down so you can catch me We need to slow down so I can catch you We need to slow down so you can catch me Slow down

dark tranquillity - lost to apathy

Insomnium is a special band. All of their music is rich with emotion and excellent writing. One of my all time favorites.

Finally listening to Insomnium. Many of us have been trying to get you to listen to them for a long, long time. The next time you revisit insomnium(hopefully soon) you should check out through the shadows or weather the storm. Both songs are sonically incredible and have very strong messages. You should also check out dark tranquility songs like clearing skies(for a new example) and of Melancholy Burning(a classic song from them)

Dark Tranquility - Lost to Apathy

This growling is actually believable. I usually can't stand them, because so often they sound like teenage bost - 'being scary'. But this sounds like real suffering in the voice, like with compassion, empathy - and it turns out impressive and captivating, when usually the growls kill me the mood.

Insomnium is easily the best Melodic Death Metal band, One For Sorrow, When the Last Wave Broke, and The Harrowing Years are also amazing songs. Also still waiting for Epilogue by Fleshgod Apocalypse.

Bro I think you've already earned the title of Metalhead 🤘

Time for Be'lakor - Fraught live ( melodic death metal band from Australia)

Septicflesh - Portrait of a Headless Man

If you like Insomnium, then you must listen to Omnium Gatherum "the unknowing" (the lead guitarist plays in both bands)

Alex this was my first time hearing this song as well and I was equally impressed. I love it!!

We need to see some more insomnium, my favorite insomnium songs are the "promethean song", "lose to night" and "through the shadows" all three of them are at least as good as "while we sleep" is. Love these videos, keep up the awesome work!

In the groves of death - insomnium

wow, you feelin the growls for the first time.. thats fucking huge! So glad i get to see your journey!

Been waiting forever for this reaction. So glad you got around to it

Ok so, if you liked, try Swallow the Sun - Cathedral Walls/Firelights... Thery're awesome. Doom melodic death 👌🤘

Dark Tranquillity - Therein. They are the fathers of melodic deathmetal

OMG!!! Thanks a lot Alex!!! I´ve been waiting so long for this!!

I freakin love Insomnium, while we sleep, valediction, though the shadows and heart like a grave are all works of art. All worthy of a reaction vid

Architects - Modern Misery, Royal Beggars or Holly Hell

Now Winter's Gate could be your next album that you react as a whole, as you did with Rust in Peace. Winter's Gate by Insomnium is a masterpiece! An atmospheric and melodic black metal album, with acoustic guitars and piano, and very poetic.

How about some Celtic metal and react to some Eluveitie?? They're dope af and I think that you will adore them.

Saying, "It's just sceaming" is like me saying that rap is just talking. Shit, most modern pop is just talking into a computer and letting the computer turn your voice into singing. At least that screaming is real.

For sure you must try "Through The Shadows", and "Weather The Storm" by INSOMNIUM ;)

miserys crown dark tranquility

Having your videos makes my day. The last 4 months have been very hard for me, big changes. You keep me grounded with your content and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the positive vibes. Much love

Ah, finally! I was just about to go to sleep when a notification popped up. I'm glad you loved the song as I was sure you would! I truly hope you'll try more songs from them. :)

Pls react to Wolfheart - Any song!

Imo one of the most underrated bands in the past 10 years! . . . Check out Lose to Night or Shadows Of The Dying Sun

I loooooooved this reaction! I must admit, this was also my first time hearing the song even though I've seen the band live. But I had a great time reacting to the song with you!

One of my favorite bands since 2004! I'm happy that you finally made a reaction video of one of their songs and I hope you have time to listen to this song many times over and who knows - maybe even some other songs from them ;)

what about BLIND GUARDIAN - MIRROR MIRROR?

Insomnium, best band of Death Melo ever

I actually really like how you started to understand the music, knowing (or at least thinking that you know) when to expect solo, when to expect the bridge to end and chorus to start, when to expect breakdown, I can see it on your face, the anticipation for the next song segment to come. It is really great to see the journey you took and the understanding you acquired. Great job man.

How am I just now seeing that you already did a reaction video to my favorite metal band?! At any case, I'm so glad you liked it Alex!

Try Ephemeral :D :D

This song is one of my favorites by them

everytime i hear their songs im surprised how good they are, absolutely amazing band!

Cool one ! Hope you'll enjoy all their stuff which is simply AMAZING !

Gojira -The Art Of Dying

Great reaction! Now do one for Dark Tranquillity - Iridium or Misery's Crown

Glad you took in this song Alex. This song is my pinnacle favourite from Insomnium. Great reaction and glad you liked it!

YEEEEEEEEEESSS ALEX u make me so happy that you finally react to Insomnium brotha!!

Symphony of destruction

Do I have to mention Epica - Consign To Oblivion, live at Zenith? No, 'cause everyone else mentioned it ;)

This song must have the most truth seeking lyrics ever created, towards life.... such brilliance!!

I’m so glad you finally react to these guys!!!! If you ever get a chance to see them live, go!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

check out the new i prevail - bow down

I think you are ready to hear some Be'lakor: The Smoke of Many Fires.

First band you have reacted to in a while that I haven't heard of. Melodic Death Metal is one of my favourite sub-genres. I am diggin' this! I'll be looking up more from these dudes.

I love watching and re watching your reactions to my favorite bands! your reactions are so genuine! You're awesome Alex!

Swallow the sun - Here on the Black Earth !!!

When do we finally get the architects- "royal beggars" reaction? Bro it's requested under every video with huge amounts of likes...

I find Insomnium to be really soothing. I like listening to them when I'm stressed, and it helps my emotions calm.

They are SOOO GOOOD live! Insomnium is one of the most consistent bands in the genre. They've been cooking right from their first album, only adding nuances and flair with each release.

Gojira - The Gift Of Guilt (Live at Brixton Academy, London)

Epica-Consign to oblivion (live at zenith)

Thanks for finally checking them out. I haven't came across any other bands that can deliver so much sadness and melancholy, pain and sorrow, peace and anger while still being uplifting and energetic...all at the same time

Fuck yes, glad you dug it man, this band has an incredible way of capturing that mellow sombre vibe and just enveloping you in it.

React to some more Pantera. Listen to Domination or A New Level

Breakdown of Sanity - The Writer You are welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!

Legit one of my favourite guitar solo's in any metal track. Album is godly. ALSO weird but funny fact about the song; it has nearly the exact same chord progression as Get Lucky by Daft Punk.

Insomnium- mortal share, last statement, lay of the autumn, where the last wave broke, revelation, the day it all came down. Really anything. Great reaction man.

You love Nightwish and Floor. You love Epic songs. I got one for ya ;) "Epica - Sancta Terra (feat Floor Jansen) Live Retrospect show" Not only do you get Floor´s awesome voice. It´s double up on the operatic voice as she features on this Epica song along side Simone Simon who also has an amazing voice. And the music bro. The music..... Holy shit :D You won´t regret this one :)

Please react to Nightwish - The Greatest Show on Earth (Live at Tampere) Kalmah - Take Me Away Epica - Sancta terra live with Floor Jansen

My friend the world of Insomnium is beautiful! And this song is the brilliant choice to your debut to enter this beautiful world! \m/

Welcome to the world of Insomnium! hopefully you'll do more videos of them and see how deep their lyrics are.

You have not listened to Iced Earth-Travel in Stygian live. Just a heads up!

Tyr hold the heathen hammer high next please u awesome dude

And yes, i propably woke up my neighbours, when i saw this upload. THANK YOU ALEX FOR FINALLY DOING THIS, I KNEW YOU WOULD LOVE IT!!

I absolutely love your reaction videos, thank you.

React to Marilyn Manson - Long Hard Road Out Of Hell

react to swallow the sun - with you came the whole of the worlds tears

Freaking finally!! To me, Insomnium is the epitome of Melodic Death Metal, their music takes me places and makes me happy. There are so many more songs that you could check out by them, but what I can really recommend is to take 45 minutes out of your day, sit down, relax and just listen to Winter‘s Gate without interruption. It‘s their latest album, 45 minutes, 1 song. It will take you on an emotional rollercoaster where every single second is worth being on.

I'm a bit late but I just discovered your channel and HOLY SHIT - you reacted to my favourite band. Instantly subscribed.

Alex!!!! I e been asking for months please react to *within temptation black symphony live at the metropole orchestra *

Pls react Omnium Gatherum - The Unknowing

Glad you did this bro! You and King KTF are my favourite reactionists (might have just made that up). You both come from hiphop backgrounds musically and I love the fact you can put some metal on and genuinely love what you're hearing. Bravo, keep it up! While I'm here, can I request that you react to slipknots gently ( the London 2002 live version) I think you'd like it and/ or peacekeeper by black flame ( the last part is nice)

It's amazing how you have entered the world of metal since your first videos, really cool..... greetings from Mexico

Epica consign to oblivion live AT THE ZENITH

Please React to Epica - consign to oblivion live zenith

Man after so many years this song still gives me chills. Im not even through watching your reaction and had to comment, Such a good band man really special.

I rarely come across songs in my life that I believe to be extremely important to me but while we sleep is ... for some people lets just say its a window into the past and everything about yourself. I wish I could thank the band in person for creating this...there isn't words.

Epica - consign to oblivion live at the zenith

Architects - Royal Beggars

Finally some Insomnium! Nice choice! :) Definitely an incredible band for you to pick, not just melodically, but based on how often you talk about depression. Lyrically, this band frequently deals with depression.

@Alex Hefner I'm so glad you finally got to my request since I joined your channel when you were under 30k subs. Anyways, glad you liked it and can relate. I recommend you check out, "Revelations" from the same album if you want a lyrically mind blowing song that will give you goosebumps. Have a great day and enjoy your weekend with your fiance.

Pamplemousse is grapefruit but in French

Please React to Architects - Hereafter

It's funny that you mentioned this shift in you about the growling voices in metal. Like, I can so relate to that! I had the same thing happen to me maybe 10-12 years ago. I used to listen to music with clean vocals only, and when I was giving another shot to Dark Tranquility (which I didn't like as a teenager), I had a revelation about it. It was the song Icipher. I still remember standing at the bus stop on a super regular day and listening to this song, and how I finished it only to realize I only immediately wanting to listen to it again, like if something had struck me. I hope you do one of their songs next!

Dude, this song is beautiful. So glad you reacted to it!