My First SHINEDOWN Experience - "MONSTERS" (Reaction!!) 

The crow and butterfly... 45...sound of madness..cut the cord... And about 10 more

Shinedown 45 Shinedown Call Me Flyleaf Again Shinedown Second Chance Shine Cut the cord

*Real Story*: This band is truly authentic, real and just kindest band you will ever ever meet. I was dog sitting for a couple who went to their meet and greet. I'm a HUGE Shinedown fan but wished them a good time and watched their dog. The woman I was dog sitting for facetimed me, I thought looking for an update, but it turned out to be Zach (Shinedown's guitarist if you didn't know). My jaw hit the floor and he was like, 'Hey, how are you!" He straight up had a wonderful convo with me and goes, "Why aren't you here man?" In the midst of me holding back happy tears I replied, "Because I'm a broke college student! Haha." He turned to the woman who I was dog sitting for and I heard him go, "She's dog sitting for you tonight?" She nodded back at him. He turned back to me and goes, "You know what? The next time we're in your area, I got your ticket! And you can come see us!" *Commence tears* I couldn't thank him enough and he was like no tears! No tears! Haha. Sure enough a day or 2 later he DMs me on twitter saying ticket was all set and I told him again how thankful I was and he told me it was no big deal and thanked me so much for being a big fan and supporter. The day comes and I head to the concert and I walked up to the lady by security and awkwardly was like "Soooooo Zach said he has my ticket..." Felt so awkward saying this lmao. The lady said "Name?" Told her my name and she goes, "Oh yes! It's written right here, one moment!" It felt like on TV where you see people get into the club on the VIP list. She walks away and comes back with passes and tickets in her hand! "One meet and greet pass and one early access GA ticket!" Once again, MY JAW HIT THE FLOOR. I legit said to her, "My whats?!" It was real. Head into the meet and greet and I expected the usual, you run up, say hi, take a picture and leave. Shiendown's M&Gs are so much better. You form a semi circle and each of the band members walks around and meets you individually. They'll sign merch and just chat with you! Every single band member was the sweetest. Brent (lead singer) even asked what my favorite song was because he said he'd add it to the setlist just so I could hear it (And yes he did play it!). When I finally met Zach ofc my tears started flowing and he was like "No tears!!! No tears!!" He gave me the biggest of hugs. Before the M&G they tell you no pictures while they meet everyone, only pictures after when you do a full band photo, but Zach turns around and legit said, "Nah F it can someone help take a photo of us." So there's a pic of me semi crying face with Zach hugging me that night and it's my favorite photo!! I told him how thankful I was and couldn't believe he'd done this for me. He told me I was hardworking and to keep up that hard work in school for my future. He also told me he was very thankful for the fans and how my support meant the world to them. He's so straight up and honest and one of the nicest people I've ever met. After meeting everyone, we took our photos with the band (1 casual and 1 silly ^.^) and then I got early access GA so I was right at the barricade before the stage. Absolutely was the BEST concert of my entire life and after the show Zach gave me his guitar pick :'). This band really is something else

Anybody: What shinedown songs do you love? Me: Yes.

Sound of Madness or 45 would have been awesome.

"Sound of madness - Shinedown" and "cut the cord" Should be one of your next reactions!!!

I LOVE EVERYONE WHO IS A SHINEDOWN FAN💛🖤⚠️

As so many people have said, Please Listen to More of Shinedown songs such as Sound of Madness, 45, Cut the Cord, Second Chance, Diamond Eyes, Human Radio and Devil. I swear you wont be disappointed.

React to DEVIL by Shinedown!

You finally opened the Shinedown wormhole. There's 16 years of their music you need to listen to now 🤣

Speaking about Monsters, Shinedown frontman Brent Smith said: “Everyone who knows a bit of my background with regard to substance abuse and alcoholism knows that I've battled with it. It's something I deal with on a daily basis. I’ve always been very honest about it, which is that I didn't do drugs today - and I didn't drink today - but I don't know what I'll do tomorrow, because I literally have to take it day by day. "I never went to rehab, I didn't do a 12-step programme, and I don't talk about sobriety unless I'm asked about it. Even then, I don't spend much time on it because I literally live my life day by day. That's how I have to do it, but the dynamic in the song is not just about substance abuse. It's about a lot of different situations that people get put in because they have things in their mind that - for whatever reason - they used to sabotage themselves. "They don't know why they do it, but they do it, and these are the monsters that I'm talking about: those voices that say, 'I know this is going to be really fucked up after it's over with, but let's do it anyway.' That's the sentiment in the song, when I sing that my monsters are real and they're trained to kill."

Brent Smith is definetely one of my favourite rock singers.. His voice is incredible and he is incredible as a person too.. at the early days of Shinedown he was a drug addict and he was at an unhealthy weight but then he got completely clean, lost a lot of weight and worked out to become healthy.. his dedication and self motivation is really inspiring.. you should check out Shinedown's cover of Simple Man and also Brent Smith's collab with Apocalyptica Not Strong Enough..

FINALLY A SHINEDOWN REACTION. Listen to Devil, Diamond Eyes, and Cut the Cord next!

Literally one of the best male rock voices. Love Brent Smith!

Fun fact : the lead singer of Shinedown declared he never took any sort of vocal or singing lesson, impressive

Shinedown is a seriously talented band that doesn’t get enough respect. GO SEE THEM LIVE!!!!!!

Sound of madness, save me, .45, their cover of simple man. Just go to any of these things and get ready to fall in love.

Apocalyptica ft Brent Smith - Not Strong Enough Brent Smith is the lead singer of Shinedown

No one going to suggest “save me” ... hands down the greatest most meaningful Shinedown song

Haha, I love how wide your eyes get when the chorus drops for the first time. That is exactly how I felt when I discovered Shinedown earlier this year.

React to Enemies by Shinedown too, it's a great song!

Shinedown has gotten me through alot of hard times. You need to listen to 45,cut the cord, and my favorites are Call me, and What a shame. Have a dope ass day

This song, & most of this album, has to deal with anxiety, depression, addiction, & the struggles of mental illness. The song GET UP (that's actually how they titled it, I'm not trying to yell lol) is about one of the band members dealing with his depression & Brent Smith, the singer, made the song for him. This one, MONSTERS, talks about how those with mental illness walk around with a mask, a fake smile, & "fool everybody", and we don't realize that by not dealing with our illness, we "hurt everyone". To others, the voices & the fears & the symptoms are just that, symptoms. But to us, the ones with the illness, these monsters are real, & they can kill while they laugh at how we feel.

Shinedown was one of the best concerts I’ve been too energy wise

Shinedown... Bully, devour, sound of madness, second chance, 45 and I'll follow you down

Brent Smith said in an interview that it’s about his struggle with his substance and alcohol abuse. Very powerful song.

Shinedown rocks. There’s a reason I have seen then in concert 9 times!!

I love Shinedown, if you ever listen to more, I highly recommend "fly from the inside" or "45" or "second chance"

PLEASE do a reaction to Shinedown’s “Cut the Cord” and “Enemies” - THEY’RE SO GOOD! Edit: AND DIAMOND EYES

i really can't just pick one Shinedown song to single out. just pick one and go, you CANT go wrong

“Unity”, totally brilliant and “How Did You Love” is the most killer groove EVER!!!

You don’t even have any idea, Shinedown is one of the best. Hands down.

You NEED to listen to Sound of Madness! Shinedown is seriously one of my favorite bands and I'm so glad you've been introduced now!

"Fly from the inside", and "Bully" are my fav Shinedown songs.

They're so good I get shills and tears in my eyes almost every time I hear them! If no one showed you this, it's the explanation of the song, by Brent Smith the frontman: Monsters "Everyone who knows a bit of my background with regard to substance abuse and alcoholism knows that I've battled with it. It's something I deal with on a daily basis. I've always been very honest about it, which is that I didn't do drugs today - and I didn't drink today - but I don't know what I'll do tomorrow, because I literally have to take it day by day. I never went to rehab, I didn't do a 12-step programme, and I don't talk about sobriety unless I'm asked about it. Even then, I don't spend much time on it because I literally live my life day by day. That's how I have to do it, but the dynamic in the song is not just about substance abuse. It's about a lot of different situations that people get put in because they have things in their mind that - for whatever reason - they used to sabotage themselves. They don't know why they do it, but they do it, and these are the monsters that I'm talking about: those voices that say, 'I know this is going to be really fucked up after it's over with, but let's do it anyway.' That's the sentiment in the song, when I sing that my monsters are real and they're trained to kill."

That is EXACTLY what Shinedown is... SO GOOD !!! .. They are just, really, really good. Voice, drums, guitar, bass, cadence, lyrics, emotion, meaning, purpose, performance + + + it is all, very very well and throughly done. #SOGOOD

Sound of Madness Bully 45 How Did You Love Devil Second Chance Cut The Cord The Human Radio YOU'LL LIKE EVERY SONG ON THIS LIST

After months of hounding you on various platforms to react to this band...you finally did it. Bout damn time bro! WELCOME TO THE NATION. THE SHINEDOWN NATION.

It’s always amazing watching people react to such an amazing band and to realize how great they are 😍

On more Shinedown, definitely recommend "Enemies" and C "Cyanide Sweet Tooth."

Shinedown has a great library and they're great writers. Brent Smith, the vocalist has one of the best voices in rock, you've just caught a glimpse of what he can do, please dive into their library, you won't regret it at all.

Dude, you gotta do "What a Shame" it's easily my favourite song by them

So fun fact! This song kind of blew up in the Supernatural fan base because it fits so well with Dean Winchesters characrer!

I have been a HUGE Shinedown fan since I was 13. They got me through having Open Heart Surgery due to Heart Failure at 13. They're badass

Ironically, this is the song that saved my soul and Get Up pushed me to be positive. #SHINEDOWN

top 3 Shinedown songs to react to 1. Simple Man 2. .45 3. Second Chance

Shinedown is such a goldmine for you. they really have a diverse way of approaching their music. plus they actually have some really well known pieces, e.g. the soundtrack for the expendables: diamond eyes

This is a song about his struggle with addiction. You should react to Unity also by shinedown, that one gives me goosebumps every time I hear it and I don't usually get goosebumps! Also Get Up is an awesome song.

I HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR SHINEDOWN FOR SO DAMN LONG, I GOT GOOSEBUMPS JUST BY SEEING THE THUMBNAIL. This band fucking saved me, I can't wait for you to react to more of their stuff.

Sound of madness Cut the chord 45 Bully

Shinedown has many recognizable songs that we all know and love but didn't know who produced them. The most famous unknown band.

There are days where this song has more meaning than it should. Love this song and Brents voice is phenomenal

I believe its about mental health. Shinedown is big on that and military support.

Poets of the fall - Carnival of rust. Beautiful song from awesome finnish band. :)

Shinedown singer Brent Smith battled substance abuse and alcoholism for a long time. Though he kicked the habits, he still has to take it one day at a time. "That's how I have to do it, but the dynamic in the song is not just about substance abuse," he explained to Louder Sound. "It's about a lot of different situations that people get put in because they have things in their mind that - for whatever reason - they used to sabotage themselves. They don't know why they do it, but they do it, and these are the monsters that I'm talking about."

Brent's voice never fuckin gets old. Damn he's powerful! Aaron lewis, Brent Smith, Corey Taylor and so much more. Damn its good to be a rocker.

Watch the video of Shinedown singing simple man in someone's living room. It will blow you away!!

Shinedown “State of my Head” Definitely a workout song.

Shinedown is one of my all time fav bands, "cut the cord", "sound of madness", "call me", "45", and about every other song is great

You talked about the energy of the song in just a video, which, I agree, is present, BUT if you really want to experience the energy of this band, you MUST see them live. A Shinedown show is an experience. I have never felt so much positive energy in one place as I have when I have seen Shinedown in concert. 🖤💛

Early Shinedown is the best. Their first album is amazing 😀

Apocalyptica - Not strong enough (featuring the singer of Shinedown)

You can not go wrong with any of Shinedown's music, Brent Smith has come a long way and should be respected for his battles he has overcome. If you get a chance, I am sure you will not be disappointed. Some of my favorites are Cut the Cord, Simpleman, 45, Sound of Madness and many more!

2 years later, and I'm watching this reaction AGAIN. I've said it before, and I'll say it many more times. Shinedown is the best American band of the last 20 years!

You should review "Bully" and "What a Shame" next! So Good!!

shinedown - how did you love, Cut the cord, or enimies!

Pay attention to the woman in the video. While her husband was in the war and got killed, she was screwing the guy at the funeral that touched her shoulder. And the girl was hiding under her bed from her father( he was her monster), then, while still at the funeral, the woman takes her ring off and tossed it in the grave with the man she cheated on. And then it showed her with the same guy from the funeral. That's what he meant when he said "You Fooled Everybody" at the beginning. Everybody thought she loved her husband, but she didn't. That's what I took from this.

The only band i can go through the whole playlist on Spotify without press skip once. Had the honor to see them live in Stockholm Anexet, DAMN! they are epic live. just because i couldn't pick one i made you an album. - Devil - Sound of madness - Special (soft with a great meesage) - Oblivion - Cut the Cord - Enemies - I'll follow you - My name, (wearing me out) (the song doesn't wear me out) - Devour - Through the Ghost - Call me - Save me - Second chance - If you only knew - Diamond Eyes Bonus tracks - 45 - Simple man PS, havn't heard a song i didn't like with this band.

Do more from Shinedown! They are an amazing band, and Brent has an amazing voice.

Please please react to Enemies by Shinedown. That song is my JAM. Such a banger

I just met the entire shinedown band at Greenville sc concert best concert I’ve ever been too 💯

Sent this to my dad who suffers from PTSD from the military and he called me and said “I hate you. You made me cry.” 😂

duuude do more shinedown their amazing, litteraly any song from any album, every song doesnt fail ;D but 'follow you' is a big one !!

I love how you no longer say "A Hip-Hop Head", you're one of us! Love you, Alex! Have a dope ass day. 🖤🤘🏻

i’ve seen them live twice, and if you ever get the chance, you have to go. brent smith’s voice is so piercing in this beautiful way that recordings don’t capture, and their shows are just so positive and great experiences. they’re great people and great musicians. if you don’t have the time to listen to their entire discography, listen to simple man, 45, diamond eyes, second chance, and all of their most recent album, called attention attention

I would recommend the "Somewhere in the stratosphere" tour there is a Playlist live in Kansas city that is acoustic and explains a few of their songs

you should react to Shinedown cover of "simple man" when they play in a living room

Theory of a deadman- Rx Or I hate my life. I think you'd love these also.

You NEED to do Shinedown: Sound of Madness and Shinedown: Crow and the Butterfly But definitely Sound of Madness

The album Attention Attention is a concept album. It tells a story. It's mostly songs about their singer Brent and their bassist Eric struggles. Brent's struggles with addiction and through recovery and Eric's journey with his severe depression. The entire album is a story and there will soon be a video for every song on the album and they all connect, they'll probably release everything as a movie once it's done. That may be why the story of this video seems so all over the place because there is more to come. Honestly I'd love to see you react to any of their songs but find some live videos, Brent is an amazing singer live. I listen to Shinedown every single day and can tell you despite what people out there say, he absolutely does not lip sync, it's 100% talent. It's obvious to the daily listener and to people that have seen them love multiple times. So glad you enjoyed it ❤️ 🤘

Bro, listen to Shinedown’s “I’ll Follow You” amazing song, powerful song, overall their a great band

Trying to think of one Shinedown song for you to listen too and I can't they are ALL so good. Please keep the Shinedown coming!

Brought me back from a dark place, this song did. To me, this song is calling out those people who fake their problems for attention, and then bringing attention to those that truly have issues and have grown and become stronger by facing and rising above them.

1:56...that's why I love Shinedown

Shine down live cover of simple man. Amazing

Pretty much every song by Shinedown is amazing, so whatever you listen to next I think you'll like

Vocalist continues to impress, the band lays down the back just right. Win.

Shinedown is amazing and you mostly got the interpretation right. The song is about self sabotage. Before I read the interview about the song I interpreted as about suicide. This whole album is about struggling with mental illness and hitting rock bottom before rising up again. It's one of their best. "the dynamic in the song is not just about substance abuse. It's about a lot of different situations that people get put in because they have things in their mind that - for whatever reason - they used to sabotage themselves. They don't know why they do it, but they do it, and these are the monsters that I'm talking about: those voices that say, 'I know this is going to be really fucked up after it's over with, but let's do it anyway.' That's the sentiment in the song, when I sing that my monsters are real and they're trained to kill."

More of Shinedown, 45, second chance, cut the cord, diamond eyes and their cover of simple man

Hell yeah ! Dope Reaction !! you Must react to Shinedown "DEVIL" awesome song !

Saw them in ‘06 with Seether....one of the best shows I’ve been to. Nothing but amazing energy the whole time they were on stage.

Sound of Madness, 45 and their cover of Simple Man is so awesome

Shinedown is one my all time favorites. you absolutley need to listen to: 45 How do you love Devil Please please please!!!

Pls do more shinedown this is just one of there many many many great songs. Seether is amazing too!!

The Crow and Butterfly is another amazing song from Shinedown, well to be honest you ask me Shinedown never fails to make an absolute banger of a song

I certainly recommend listening to the Shinedown album "Attention, Attention" from beginning to end because it is a concept album.. It is designed to tell a story with each and every song. Start with Devil and end with Brilliant and you should get the whole entire story that Attention, Attention tells

Dude. You have a lot of shinedown to catch up on. Can’t believe this is your first reaction to them.

I'm glad you loved a song that's far from their best, because they have way better ones.

Just to let people know that Shinedown is making a video of all 14 songs from Attention Attention. If you watch the videos already released you get some clues but the whole story will be told when they are all watched in order when done! Can't wait! They sound just as great live so go see them if you get the chance!

they have a song for every kind of mood you can be in. enjoy shinedown. "how did you love" is my favorite from them. been listening since 2006