Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red REACTS to The Ghost Inside's "AFTERMATH"!! 

so everyone started crying at the same time? I feel a bit better now

Whole metalcore world has been crying together since this song dropped. "Triumph Over Tragedy!!!!"

Man that scream after the cleans. You can literally feel not only the pain but energy of being back from him. Absolutely amazing to see these guys continue on.

the ghost inside and architects hitting even the manliest of men in the feels

Still get goosebumps when the scream comes back in. Every time. 3 years later.

"Today I woke up to a brand new me. I know I can't rewrite history. Yesterday is gone, and I'm ready for what tomorrow brings." Very powerful and inspiring lyrics.

you should check out this band called august burns red, they slap.

They always said it the best, "Lifes swinging hard, but im swinging harder"

To me, that scream after the cleans is a statement saying "I'm not done yet!" and it made me shed a tear too

everybody's gangsta until Jake stars crying

This song has one of the most emotional metal songs I've heard. How they conquered. Triumph over tragedy.

I lost my leg in a car accident in 2009. This song hits home so much and it’s a f*cking banger! Lyrics are raw, was in tears from the very beginning. They’re so inspiring ❤️

I love that the entire scene basically halted the moment TGI dropped this. And that pretty much everyone shed a tear of joy for our boys not only coming out, but coming out swinging harder than ever

This song has honestly given me chills for days now.

ABR may never be my favorite metal band, but Jake sets the example of how a vocalist should use their platform to spread a message of positivity and affect change. Thanks for posting and showing that it's ok to be affected or moved by something.

I was a vocalist for years. Just so happens to be metal. When certain vocal pitches, guitar tones, and then the added visuals. Tears just happen when you hear such a good part of a song. It’s like the “nasty heavy face” you get when you hear a dirty breakdown. That dem good tears.

I don’t think a single person, fan or not, watched that clip without tearing up.

Haven’t cried like that since Doomsday by Architects. Thanks for sharing this Jake.

Almost teared up at the end even tho only knew this band by name. That scream at the end so powerful and full of emotions i had goosebumps. Love your reaction, it is so genuine!

I cried with you , man.

I can't say this enough: absolute inspirations. This is one comeback we'll never forget and something we'll pass on to our children. The epic story of The Ghost Inside.

The Ghost Inside and August Burns Red tour please please please! Life's swinging hard but TGI are forever swinging harder. Triumph over tragedy ❤🤘

The feels went right to the heart didn't they haha. Don't be shy to post those. Genuine reactions is what we like from reacting videos 👍

Your reaction was really genuine and honest man, that’s awesome. The part where you said “I’m not gonna pretend we’re all best friends but we spent time on the road together” was sick. I think everyone got emotional at the same time during that song but I can’t imagine how you felt actually having toured with them for just over a month. Thanks for the reaction champ 🤛🏻

I was in a car accident in 2015 and I almost died. This song hit me so hard and really helped to put my own life into perspective and motivated me to pick up guitar and play again. It was so good to see a raw reaction to this man. This definitely hit me in the feels. Keep up the reacts dude, it's so good to see you doing them!

I can’t imagine how therapeutic it was for these guys to write and record this song...The Ghost Inside was there during a time in my life where I needed a positive message and a support and they’re still giving out that same message and support through their music. Much love

Respect. Takes a real man to show emotion... and to do it in front of thousands....RESPECT.

Most touching song ever, rarely i cry over a song but i couldnt hold it in to this one.

Every time that breakdown hits, I get chills all over. Every. Single. Time.

I just came here to watch a musician react to a fellow band putting out somehing new (at the time). I'm not really into this kind of metal, but I'm still trying to blink my way back to looking as if I didn't just cry like a baby. That scream, all that pain and emotion flying in every direction, the rehab pictures... Wow. That was heavy in every sense of the word. Appreciate this getting posted, Jake. Damn.

"Today I woke up to a brand new me I know I can't rewrite history Yesterday is gone And I'm ready for what tomorrow brings"

I cry every time I hear this track. That scream hits home.

Love the come back. Just shows they mean what they sing about “Life’s swinging hard, but I’m swinging harder!”

I love this song because not only is it a deeply emotional and personal song for them but it is open enough that anyone can put their personal experiences into it. The heavy music scene is glad to have these guys back and I'm excited to see what comes from them in the future.

That scream after the cleans pierces my fucking soul everytime. My entire body reacts to it. I recognize that scream. Its releasing pain. I screamed like that when my Mother and Father passed away and was giving up.

ive listened to this song a million times and it still moves me. when he screams " Triumph over tragedy" it does something to me inside.

This song gets me every time, and the music video was perfect. Good reaction video. Love ABR and The Ghost Inside.

You can just feel in that last scream that Jonathon really let something go during that vocal day. Just sheer cathartic, powerful, energy.

Its like the 30th time Ive seen this video.. First saw it when they uploaded it.. It still gets me man

Man I remember seeing both August Burns Red and the ghost Inside on the eastpak antidote tour when you were performing in Gothenburg Sweden. It was the first third time I went and saw August Burns red live. You were as always tearing the house down but the thing that realt stood out to me that night was the 15 minutes I got to spend with Jonathan Vigil after the show. I was going through the biggest depression of my life at the time but their album The returners was pretty much what helped me go through it. I got the chance to talk to Jonathan for a while to show my gratitude. I got the biggest hug of my life and he would not stop talking about how important we as fans of the band was for him and the band. Such a cool dude. I was so devastated when the accident happened and I an not going to lie. This track teared me up big time. But I am so f’ing happy that they are back.

I'm glad I wasnt the only one crying at the end of the song. I'm so glad they're back too. I've missed them, and glad all of them can kick ass!

What a band this is Albums gonna hit harder than covid. Stoked!!!!!🤘

u can rearly feel the pain in this song. its breathtaking

Same reaction! Right in the fucking feels! This song could have not come into my life at a better time when life is falling apart and you have to start all over again! Love this band and yours! Music is therapy!

As a Ex firefighter due to open heart surgery in 2018 and 8yrs of service, this hits home for me and I can't stop listening to this song. Best wishes to them and I'm glad and thankful they wrote this. TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY.

That ending definitely pulled some strings on the heart and had the water works bubbling especially seeing the reaction, beautiful stuff

This is an important reaction video. This release is important to metalcore and hardcore as a whole. The story behind this is powerful enough in itself. The lyrics these guys put into each track are just beautiful and I'll shamelessly cry to the powerful message from this track with every listen. TGI. The beat goes on.

Their first concert back with this song is gonna be absolutely crazy.

This is what music is man... it’s meant to draw emotions... Catharsis at its finest... I was moved to tears as well. Broke down just like you... thank you for showing your strength

Seeing how you emotionally reacted to this hit me hard. Especially at 4:30. The whole metal/hardcore/world have been crying collectively to this song. Not because it could be considered a sad song. But it’s quite the opposite. Such a positive, happy, loving song. Respect to you sir ❤️

My heart dropped when I heard about the crash, they were one of my favorite bands at the time and I had just seen them live maybe a couple weeks before. This song and the video made me so emotional and I'm so happy to see that they've come back from that and they still carry the same positive message

The ghost inside August burns Red tour needs to happen.

It ripped my soul out but with joyful redemption. I got teary eyed with that final breakdown. They are along with you guys, the pinnacle of eternal persistence and heartful relatability. Let this empower our souls. Great review and proud of you. Try their song, between the lines and hail the suns, missed injections.

One of the most genuine reactions I've seen for this song. Obviously it comes from a much more personal place then any random reactor. Literally just asked about this on your previous video, I was happy to see it pop up.

Jake, this was such a heartfelt reaction. I've watched the video multiple times now and your reaction has made me feel emotional because I could see your emotion and the impact that it had in you because you know the guys personally. Hope you are well and staying safe ❤

One of the most inspirational songs ive ever had the pleasure of finding. The fact the song was written before the crash, scrapped, and then re-used post-crash is a fucking amazing story. The story of their rehabilitation and moving forward. Fucking love it.

Ive probably watched 3 or 4 different reactions to this song now. Every time someone has to cut the onions.

My cousin was roommates with Andrew (their drummer) in Lansing Michigan when he was still with For The Fallen Dreams back in the day

His enunciation is second to none. One of the clearest vocalists in the genre. Masterful lyricist as well. What they have endured is insane. They've come back with a vengeance.

His release in that desert AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Is the same sound my heart made when my mother died from Covid . . I felt that part to my bones!!!

Love ya bro I'm glad you checked this out man. This is a truly inspirational story and it hit all of us deep dont be ashamed to post tears bro. THE BEAT GOES ON! 🤘

Although this was made 4 years ago and the song it hit me in the heart at the time when it came out and the fact when I heard about the crash, I followed the ghost inside around the uk when returners got released went every date, the guys invites me back stage because of this a number of times and helped me through some hard times with there music, but my God I was devastated when the crash happened

The first time I ever saw this band was in Lubbock Texas where I’m from. It was right after they released returners. They opened for stick to your guns, and my life was never the same!

Thank you for this Jake

Thank you Jake for this video!

So beautiful! So inspiring!

Thank you for posting this. The raw emotion is beautiful

I'm glad you posted this Jake Luhrs

God Bless this guys so much 💙 and you bro

I can't stop tearing up every time I listen to this song...dang

This is quite possibly one of the most powerful metalcore/hardcore songs ever written…been jamming it since day one, and it still gives me chills today. This whole album is gold and really got be back into listening to these guys.

These are my new favorite videos 😻😻😻

God I love those guys!!! So glad they are back!! Awesome video man the feels are unreal!!

Thanks for posting bro.

Was tearing as well, thanks for genuine reaction man, the song's great

Thanks for posting Jake, we love the real emotions cause we all felt them!

Absolute legends. All of them.

This is exactly what I was waiting for. Thank you for doing this one, much respect for these guys ❤️

Man already almost a year since this dropped. I got to possibly the lowest point of my life and when this song dropped, along with the rest of the album, it honestly gave me so much strength to take my life back. I came to love this band after the accident happened, I learned about it and they have given me so much inspiration. You give me inspiration as well Mr. Luhrs

Such a moving video. Chills ran down the spine. Thank you for sharing this

Made me cry so much. Love you guys and thank you Jake.

i was crying with you, God bless you jake!

YES!! I was really waiting for this man! Amazing experience in this video. So much emotion i'm speechless

Awesome real reaction dude..them feels🤘

best reacion ever Jake. Thank you!

Love the video Jake...also got goosebumps at the "ARGHHHHH". So sick!

Glad you posted the video brother, real reaction, and a very real song 🙏

You inspire me! Keep doing it! Just breath in and breathe out!

Just crying over here. Wow what a song.

Its okay buddy i teared up too. So damn good to see them back!

Awesome reaction dude you definitely weren’t crying alone there 🧡

Thanks for posting this. I can’t imagine what they went through. It’s amazing to see them back, sharing their experiences and, to me, a message of hope. Thanks for sharing your emotion. Peace.

Kept it up bro , I love your reacts ❤️

This song brought tears to my eyes before I even knew the backstory. The raw emotion in his voice is *powerful,* and anyone who says "screams" only convey anger does *not* know what they're talking about.

This hits so hard!! So many tears! Beyond stoked for these boys and us fans!!!

So stoked you made this so quickly. I cried before I even watched their video, so incredibly happy to see them back and couldn’t wait to see how you’d react. Welcome back, boys!!

I tear up every time. So powerful emotional and inspirational

Omg. Such perfect timing.

If this band doesn't prove that you can overcome even the greatest fears and tragedies, I don't know what will on this planet. Sending all the positivity to them and each and every one of you. This is what them and we deserve. Hope and faith.

Man I love there breakdowns!!!!