QQWP Ep. 2 "What Was Your Life Like?" 

Typical teenager: "My gf dumped me, I'm gonna start smoking weed" Phil Bozeman: Goes through hell, stays strong and never touches weed or alcohol and becomes a very successful musician

I wanna hug him, especially after hearing Hickory Creek. Much love

He sounds like such a nice guy on this video but live he has such a scary commanding stage presence

if you think about it Phil is like Batman.

Pretty damn inspirational.

I am not a real fan of this band. But I listened to the valley. And that record struck a chord with me. I basically went through the same thing growing up. I was 17 my mom died of alcoholism. My dad had me at 62. So by the time I was 12 he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He died when I was 19, I’ve been on my own since I was 17. Phil gets it. Time doesn’t heal it, it never leaves you. It doesn’t get easier, you just deal. And now my band has been slowly making the name I’ve hoped it would.

I'm 18 and have never had a father that was there for me and my mother has been sick mentally and physically with cancer since I was 10, therefore not being capable of being there for me. Seeing someone who I look up to live a similar tragedy plagued life is a great inspiration.

Music is romanticized. Not a lot of people understand this and you can express yourself through many ways. You are a strong man Phil, very strong. Filled with purpose and ability. Don't loose sight of the light and don't delve on the dark.

He's 31.. and still kicks... he has a really opened mind and I like it. .

You've definitely earned your status!! Inspirational and motivating. Never stop what you're doing man.

QQWP: Ever encounter any trolls on Xbox Live, specifically people who know you are THE Phil Bozeman?

My father died when I was 10 too. I feel you man... I respect you even more.

This just resurrected my self confidence. Thanks Phil

Damn Phil, never though that you have had such rough life. To be straight honest, I personally though that you just splat with brutality and get some cash from it, little did I know. Now when I've been following your channel for a while, I've seen that you're pretty similiar guy as I am. Everything that you told about not giving up 'cause of tragedies is pure truth, I can sign that one as I did paralyze from chest down a the age of 13 with 50/50 survival rate but this same mentality helped me to get through + my dad had grown me with metal music my whole life so it was pretty huge deal as I could and can suppress my rage on vocals and brutal music. Great video man!

You're a wise men phil I respect you bro

im sorry for your loss man...thanks for helping us repair our pain by exposing your own

So proud of you man. I had a very hard upbringing as well. My heart goes out to you.

i have a lot of respect for you now man

man you and Jonathan Davis of korn really had it rough as kids

The first verse of brimstone is a lot more poetic now

You're a true inspiration man, You've gone through so much and yet you remain an awesome person. Stay awesome man!

My mom does everything for me, like not in an immature way, she's supported me through everything, even when i went through a suicidal phase even when i got jumped and attacked a lot in middle school, she tried to take me out of school and home school me, and i would've pulled out of school if it wasn't for my piece of shit dad. He's never really supported me. His idea of a family was to get married have kids and get that shit over with. But i'd rather not go into that because it's pretty complicated. I got into metal from listening to 5 finger death punch, and from there it progressed to more heavier bands. Eventually i got into chimaira and it sparked inspiration to create my own band. I'm currently trying to get recording equipment, and if all goes well, we might have the heaviest underground band in kentucky.

Thanks for sharing all this with your fans ! Stay strong ! Can't wait for new album! !!

This is one of the most inspirational videos I've ever watched

Im slowly losing my dad because of his crazy smoking.. this really helped me

Phil, would you assume that your parents would've been proud of you for being in Whitechapel?

(Late to the party here, found your channel through a reddit rabbit hole) anyway I have a ton of love and respect for you! it's really hard growing up with a parent with mental health issues and drug addiction issues. Without going into detail I had an extremely bad childhood (I still don't talk about it much) but I realized the past doesn't own me. I still dwell and struggle some days (almost 2 years now since my mom passed) but I have a good husband and 5 wonderful children. Picking yourself up and continuing on is a must and finding something to keep you strong is important too

@Phillybo1985 I started revisiting some of your videos as I do listen to whitechapel and want to sing/scream/growl. I just clicked on this video out of curiosity, and thought that I'd share that I am literally in Rehab for mental health issues and some addiction issues, this is sooo inspirational and is motivating to put my life together, fight through this and one day be in place like yourself, sing and write awesome music and share your thoughts with the world and help others along the way.

mad respect

Got recommended this video and jesus you are a tough guy. I can relate to a mum who has had mental health issues all her life. I know what it feels like to be suffocated, rather than supported.

So your new album literally made me tear up. I love that you dedicated hickory creek to your mom. I never thought that whitechapel could make me so emotional. I am going through the same thing with my mom in the past couple months and I respect THE HELL out of you. You are one of my icons Phil!! Fuckin love you man lol

Thank you fellas for coming to tampa. I’ve been listening to you since 14 and I feel lucky to have seen you finally at 26. Thank you for being such a positive influence to those of us growing up after you. Love you man.

That was awesome. New fan here Just got into your band when y’all released the first single off the new album. Blew my mind went back listened to all your music and I ended up buying all your old records and ordered two different color variations of the valley. I’m blown away and have crazy respect for you after seeing this video and all your hard work. I appreciate the badass music. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

Dude I never knew you had such a hard life. I respect you even more now. Keep making music with the band man. Your one of my fucking idols man

Been watching your videos for the past half an hour and i gotta say i have earned a lot of respect to you

I'm sorry about your parents, man, that's rough.

more power to you man. much love and respect Phil.

wow, you're such an inspiration, not only for my vocals but as a person. I can't really describe. This makes me actually feel like I can reach my dreams.

Been listening to Whitechapel since I was 15. I'm 24 now, still listen to them but never heard Phil's story. Just bought some merch. Appreciate you Phil you're a legend

Badass! A new breed of killer was one of the bands along side with Chapel that helped me through highschool! You learn something new everyday!

I became fan of Phil 5 years ago, listening to Whitechapel and after listen to this I really liekd him more. Go for it man. You are a great lyricist and your song is incredible. I lost my dad when I was 26 and is not easy at all. Thanks bro! God bless you.

I just became a fan of Whitechapel and I took a little of this from your music, and I must say man you are an inspiration. Losing both your parents at such a young and being strong and pulling through all of it is such a warrior thing to do

Loved this video. Such an awesome person

I have a lot of respect for people who can talk about very personal things to their fans and followers. Props to you, Phil.

Awesome video Phil , saw you guys the 1st time at summer slaughter 2008 when I was 14 and that sf show changed my life .

I randomly went onto this channel after watching how to do vocals from this channel. and came across this video. My father had scleroderma and died few years later from a heart attack from it if I remember correctly. I cant imagne loosing my mother much love to you man!

I've had a dream of being in a band ever since I got into heavier music by listening to Suicide Silence. I later got into more bands like Chelsea Grin, Carnifex, and Whitechapel and from there on just got deep into deathcore while listening to some more traditional death metal on the side. But I basically just love deathcore and all these bands are just so great that I can't even pick favorites. I plan on practicing guitar when I get the chance since I'm too shy for vocals. Its a dream I'd like to achieve more than anything but the thing is that college, as important as it may be for my future, is probably gonna get in the way. But I'll try not to give up on this dream and I'll see what I can do. You're an awesome man Phil. You got another subscriber \m/

Honestly these small (probably insignificant to you) videos have such a huge impact on me. It's just a radical force that helps me push. I can relate so well with you dude..

Man my grandfather past away a few days ago the day before my birthday. He was like a second father to me. I've lived with him my whole life. This vid helped me out a lot. I hope to see your band sometime this summer in Tennessee. Whitechapel for life man.

your music helps me continue living, i started doing toilet bowl gutterals and screaming instead of just singing and rap, and now thats all i do because it takes all the pressure in my head away, you litterally saved my life, one thing i want to say is that your style of singing is my favorite and i want to take it just like it is and send positive messages about love by making the lyrics about every type of person thats fucking this world up for me and society, love is the greatest thing in the world and i just want people to understand that... forcfully, im also a skateboarder i skate handrails and ledge and play guitar too, but i need to get this pressure out of my head and the warmth in my chest out, because im putting everything on that chest feeling, i just had my first child and i really want to make his life special by being able to provide for him at the same time doing what i love cause it really dose save my life, youll be seeing my name more often because i swear im going to get good and hopfully some day ill be able to meet you and show you what my soul looks like from the inside by letting it out through music, just so you know, its not a pretty picture, but its just a matter of perspective.

Wise beyond your years. You rose above the detritus instead of wallowing in it. You are an inspiration to my son who loves your music as well as I do.

Thats crazy dude. I was born in July of 1985. Im a lonely brother in a family of sisters as well. Im here in NC not to far from you guys. Ive been a Chapel fan for quite a while now. Gave my son the middle name Chapel.

Excellent video. Man, Phil had a shitstorm of an early age, & yet he has progressed above & beyond shit that I can't even relate to. Killer interview.

Dam man I'm also going through a tough time It's really conflicting with my family Cause I feel like I'm living with hypocrites who lie and just become greedy and it turns them into nothing but a shell Tons of respect for you bro Thanks man

I literally couldn't have stumbled upon this video at a more perfect time in my life. This is why I love Phil and all of Whitechapel.

Phil, you're an inspiration to all of your fans. We really appreciate how you motivate us. You tell us to push through all of the shit, time doesn't heal anything. That really opened up my eyes. Thank you.

takes a lot of mental strength to go through shit like that man, mad respect.

you have all my respect, your honesty is good

I have a lot of respect for you, Phil. Lot of bad stuff happened at your life but you are still stay strong. Love you, man! You are one of the most awesome dudes ever. You are truly an inspiring person.

That's where those vocals come from...damn. Thanks for being so honest. You've been my favorite vocalist since Corruption.

Fuck yeah love this man.

Phil, you have my huge respect. People like you give me motivation :)

love hearing these stories

Wish I had your mentality. I have much respect for you Phil and sympathy for your folks. Stay a beast man. Thanks for all the hard work you put out for us.

Sad to hear man, Much love and hope you and Whitechapel go hard in the future. :)

The King of Deathcore and bright as a button...keep doing what you do so brilliantly Phil.

We're glad you're here Phil... We really appreciate you

Intro: *Clipping Intensifies* Btw, you seem like an awesome, strong guy. It sucks that you had to go through that so soon, I can’t even imagine, but you worked through it and made your dream happen, and for that I’m proud of you

Man you are so inspirational...

Love you Phil you're an amazing down to earth guy that the world has put through the ringer and the fact that you still have a good head on your shoulders speaks wonders

MAD Respect for you Phil, happy for all the success you guys are havin' . you've certainly earned it

I see Brandon all the time. He's such a good sound engineer for the local venue Empire here in VA. He definitely knows what he's doing.

I remember my first time of listening to Cannibal Corpse as well, Ace Ventura is just the one :)

Inspirational man, to overcome all that and turn out to be the person you are. This only would make me alone a WhiteChapel fan.

“We all have our Sins and Scars, embrace yours”.

Thankyou so much Phil

My gosh, I'm watching it being kinda depressed and annoyed and even in hysteria bit this video helps me, thanks You're such an amazing guy, hope you'll come to Russia one day

Yo this kid is mad chill… hell yeah!!!

If I had a crippled step-dad that was the cause of my mother's death, damn he'd better know how to move fast out of a door way with that wheelchair of his. Because if he doesn't, the rest of his body with be paralyzed soon afterwards.

I fucking love Phil Bozeman.

Love your transparency. You have gone through a lot and you gained a fan. Be blessed.

I was thinking about asking that but I thought you wouldn't even bother checking but it would be nice to make a video about Mitch Lucker. I'd like to know your thoughts on this guy and what you done together and other awesome stuff. I know you will mostly ignore this comment (maybe) but in case you notice it please make a commentary about this subject, I would really love that since you are one of the most bad ass dudes ever! Thanks in advance!

I love how you're such an honest guy, quite sincere

I love Whitechapel and a lot of other deathcore and death metal bands. You and many other bands have inspired me to try and start my own death metal band with my friends. I love metal and hope to one day make s career out of it like you Phil. Your band has been a big influence on me. Thank you for the amazing music. You're awesome.

I’m not crying, Phil. Not at all.

I loved meeting you at warped tour. You guys were badass and thanks for the fist bump. You're a great role model to me

YOU. ARE. MY. HERO.

This is amazing. It's like a *so* personal journal you're displaying to the public. Courageous as fuck and very inspiring, especially as I am a fan of Whitechapel, and METAL, alike. Kudos! And keep belting out that murderous, hateful, rage-filled music. It's the best way many of us can get through a day :D

Thank you for this! It was a whole adventure! Thank you for the encouragement, thank you for the hope, the love, the dreams! Keep on rockin'! Peace out!

I'd like to thank you for sharing your feelings with us,for the inspiration you've given to me with your words,for the passion you put in what you do and,last but not least,for your kick-ass great voice!You are a very cool guy and I wish you the best for your life and your career.Thanks,thanks and thanks again from the south of Italy.Stay true as you are!

Thanks man, appreciate the backstory and it will make me enjoy your music and ventures even more! Cheers

Man phil is my idol i lost my sister when i was 6 then my girlfriend who was killed in a car accident by a guy she was cheating on me with when i was 22 and i just feell so sad and the song bring me home just makes me feel like im not alone i dont smoke weed either but im dealing with alcholism so im trying to get sober but this dude has made so much music i can relate to and it helps so much my baby loved whitechapel so its something i get to hold onto

You're so awesome for being able to open up like this. You're an incredible dude! Keep pushing!

Stay strong Boze man.

That was really insightful and its definitely an eye opener to be strong even when things suck.

My best friend growing up, who got me into a lot of music was named Derek Martin. That’s pretty crazy..

Phil's a great storyteller, very engaging and eloquent.

Dude, youre seriously my insperation. And I love your vocals. your screams are the shit. Im trying it out but I know ill never be as good as you. And im so sorry about what happened to your parents thats tough.

Just goes to show people aren't what they seem, being in a tough guy bad ass death metal band may not be what one thinks. I'm sure many of us can relate which brings us together especially at Whitechapel and other concerts. Good can come out from the ugly.

dude, you are my idol! not just for the music, its Hard to tell stories like that one and you got all my respects dude