THIS ONE HIT ME! - Metal Dude * Musician (REACTION) - DAN VASC - "Heart Of Steel" - MANOWAR Cover 

I sometimes forget that he speaks Portuguese. And his voice...I'm out of words. He has a heart of gold ❤ he fought depression for many years but are now stronger then ever

Depression is a silent and terrible illness. I'm very happy that Dan overcame it and used his gift (music) to express so many feelings. Thanks for reaction!

Dan suffered from depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts himself . He has said that his last and worst period of depression was in 2016/2017, so very close in time to this video. Several of his videos promote awareness of depression- he did Heaven Can Wait by Gamma Ray for Yellow September.

Dan is THE master at expressive singing. He is a brilliant musician and a brilliant performer.

Dan has said in the past that he suffered from depression so I think this song has a very deep meaning for him. This performance from him is just so beautiful and inspiring, it’s one that I listen to often and brings a feeling of hope every time. He is going to be recording a “Manowar” album of his favourite songs from them when he reaches his goal of one million subscribers. I really am looking forward to hearing it. Many thanks for your empathetic reaction, it’s much appreciated my friend. 🎶🔥🔥🔥🎶

Dan fought depression for 2 years and won. Music helped him see how necessary life and people are and how important he is to them. May everyone affected by this disease seek help, believe in themselves and be able to get out of this like our Dan did. Tks ❤

He was so very young, vulnerable and immature... Proud of the Man he has become.. he is a beacon of hope to all. lost my Mom and a few others to depression, suffer badly with it myself... but putting one foot in front of the other I Bless the day I found Dan's channel and all of the wonderful Reactors.. I scan my notifications daily to see my online virtual family of reactors... thank you too for being there and bringing great music back into my life..❤

The sad thing is that Manowar is one of the most controversial metal bands but not because they did anything bad or problematic there is just this overwhelming negativity towards them in the metal community. I've never understood it. Hearing Eric Adams sing opera and that song being Nessun Dorma, which is a three tenors level of song makes me wonder how anyone criticises Eric. As a singer myself, the degree of talent that man has, his showmanship, his incredible vocal skills, I honestly feel that he deserves to be ranked in the best metal vocalists of our times. Power metal has always been viewed as cheesy, as if that makes something inherently bad. Manowar is the kind of music you blast when having a shit day and want to feel uplifted. Also love the German version of this song that Eric Adams performed "Herz Aus Stahl". I've been a power metal fan since I found metal. Bands like Dream Evil and Blind Guardian that tell these sword and sorcery stories that I grew up with in books and television. The awesome Halford inspired sound of the Canadian band Three Inches of Blood. The absolute powerhouse that was Matt Barlow when he fronted Iced Earth. For no good reason I can determine power metal is maligned by so many. Almost like a jocks and dnd nerds kind of energy. It's deeply silly.

Powerful moving metal ballad. This song touches. Dan is wonderful ❤️

His beautiful voice brings hope to all who need it.❤❤❤. Thank you Bill.😊

This is a very powerful song and Dan sings with such emotion. I am very sad when I hear of others suffering emotionally. Unfortunately a lot of people suffering do so in silence and you don't realize until they commit suicide.

Wish everyone that feel lost and hurt can watch this. It gives hope ! Dan is the best !

I get tears every time I watch this because when people share, it is one of the best ways to increase the facts about mental illness. Just doing what you did, is so needed and counts. Like Dan, I too have a mental illness, have gone to the darkest place but hope and seeking help, and especially my Faith took me to the place where I know there is ALWAYS lightness in the dark and my illness does not define me or YOU. I share my story completely without embarrassment. Just know if you are reading this, though it is not an easy road, a beautiful life awaits WHICH YOU CAN HAVE AND DESERVE..

@BemusingBill I love how you open your heart and share your reactions with us. I appreciate that. Thank you for going over Dan’s wonderful rendition! Thank you for stopping it to explain how you were feeling or thinking at each section. Great job.❤️

Truely from the heart…thank you Dan…I love you sweet man may God bless you always Jesus loves you forever Amen…from America 🇺🇸 ❤❤❤😅😊

I'm so glad he talked about that. Depression is the devastator😢 of happiness and Hope. It can and will take your last breath if you give up. I lived in that pit of depression for 2 years. When I climbed out I had lost a lot. But I was still alive and still had hope. The simple fact that I got my love for music back several months ago, gives me hope that I will find other things that I left behind. But I will always thanked Mr Vasc for doing amazing Grace. Because without it, I don't believe I would be listening to this.❤ Great show. Keep lovin' what you do ❤ and as usual, and he just wonderful?

Thanks for reacting to this song. It is a beautiful song and Dan does it so much justice. I started listening to metal in the '60's with Black Sabbath and have never lost my love for it. Manowar was a great band but took a lot of crap for what people perceived them to represent. I am happy that Dan will be bringing new life to their music.

Thanks! Love this song and his message.

DAN VASC é BRILHANTE é muito humano ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Obrigada pelo vídeo, muito importante a mensagem do DAN é o apoio de todos.......

God was with him and pulled him out.

Excellent reaction! This song is even more powerful when you know that Dan battled depression himself.

❤❤❤❤❤Dan is so very thoughtful to use his platform to reach out and help people who are in need of support. Thank God he was able to pull himself out of depression! Thanks again for your support of Dan.

If it were not for all my animals that love me unconditional I would not stay on this earth. Not afraid to die. I know is where I am going. Peace!

Great reaction. I've listened to this one quite a bit the last four months. My husband of 26 years passed away on October 2. Music has been a great comfort to me - especially @DanVasc 's music.

Oh, Bill. Thank you so much for reacting to this song. This is my absolute favorite song in Daniel's catalog ❤

Thank you for this wonderful reaction. Depression sucks, I went through it and it took me years to get out of it. It does make you stronger.

He sings with passion in all he sings. God bless.

To truly hear musik,you have to feel musik. And I feel this in my heart and soul.Because bad enough it's reality.

I'd never heard Portuguese spoken prior to hearing Dan in this video a few weeks ago. Beautiful language & this song is deeply personal to Dan because he battled depression around that time, but won his battle whereas some do not. This song hits you in the feels for sure & Dan's version is especially emotionally charged. Glad to see someone react to that video because it's deserving of the attention.

Dan as always does such an amazing job and this was so heartfelt! He's such an amazing and caring man.

Loved your reaction to Dan's amazing talents! He has only gotten better in the 10 years since he recorded this . More Dan reactions to his extensive playlist!

I have depressions , mostly in the winter,and because of my past.. Dan vasc music helps me.. Thank you also dear uncle ben ‼️

Dan doesn’t just sing songs, he feels every word and makes you feel them too.✨ This was beautiful.

❤That was a beautiful, emotional and touching performance. What a powerful and wonderful voice. He was so young and so good singer back then but now he is absolutely phenomenal. Loved your reaction. Thanks

God bless you Dan…sending love from America 🇺🇸 ❤❤😮😅😊

I absolutely LOVED you did a reaction to this amazing Dan Vasc Song! What a warrior Dan is! Thank the Lord that Dan overcame depression, and I pray that all depression is broken off of anyone who is battling this. Thank you so much for your love and support for Beloved Dan! May all people be uplifted and encouraged this day. Sending love and prayers! ❤️🤗

amazing song sung with incredible passion and outstanding vocals!! he has often talked about the deep depression he went through and how he fought his way back. a great human being!! May God richly Bless him and you!

I sing this cover by dan in the shower more than just about any other, love it

Thank you for sharing with us, Bill! We need this song in our lives today, more than ever. The evil, wicked, confirmation bias is being drilled into the minds of all our ppl, from every age imaginable. Even some of the "popular" artists are pandering to it. Disgusting! To stand & fight for what's right, for all our loved ones, is true chivalry. Thank you Bill!!

More Dan Manowar covers!

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I hope he will make this on his new Manowar album - he already had so much power back then, i can only imagine how wildly awesome he can make it today. And yes, it is certainly an incredibly beautiful powerful song.

I love this song.

The lyrics of this song are very strong and deep. I'm not depressed but I cry for those who are. And since Dan is singing, it gets even more so. He is wonderful and deserves my respect and admiration, that's why I love him. ❤😊

Excelente magnífico. Uma mensagem para podermos ajudar a quem se encontra nessa situação. DAN VASC vc é demais!!!! Um grande artista é um ser humano incrível ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thank you. I lost a sister 19 years ago. She couldn't hold on. Now I worry about my grandson. He refuses help. I have mixed feelings when listening to Dan sing this. His voice is so beautiful, but it makes me sad at the same time. I do love Dan for speaking about depression in several of his videos. His cover of "Numb" by Linkin Park is one.❤

This was a new song of his for me! Dan sure does know how to inspire your heart to leap right up into you throat.

I have been hoping for some time now for someone to do a reaction to this song. Thank you for doing so. This song has pulled me through a very dark time. And, yes, there is always one more try!

Dan looks so distraught in this video, but kudos to him for highlighting the issue. Dan did struggle against depression himself, and often talks about it, or posts a relevant video. BTW, on another topic, his voice was already great back then, but you can see how much better his screams are now. I think that took him the longest to master. Thanks for playing this one.

Was a great song and dan sang it beautifully.

Numb of dan vasc is also a song where he says something after..

Great Reaction

As a mommy of 4 men and really close to being men... i just wanted to give him a big mommy hug and tell him he does have Heart of Steel!

Very heartfelt,passionate & powerful message.

Awesome Reaction!!! Thank you so much for reacting to this Amazing cover by Dan!!! His message is so very Powerful & Amazing!!! 🥰🙏🏻❤️🎶🎶🎶🔥🔥🔥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Very touchy song

Excellent ❤

Thank you, Dan that was a spectacular song and perfirmance.

For Manowar, the older albums are the ones to listen to first. Start with songs like Mountains, Guyana, The Gods Made Heavy Metal, Courage (Dan has a cover), Battle Hymn, The Power and for the more recent stuff, the official channel has a gorgeous live version of Swords in the Wind. But this one will always be my favorite Manowar song!

He also did Josh Groban’s “You are loved/don’t give up”.

😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ beautiful and encouraging song but heart breaking for those who feel as though they can't go on. You are loved, pls reach out if u are in need of love and hope❤ may God bless you 🙏

I really enjoyed your reaction. Dan did a beautiful job.

Amazing!! especially when he hits that high note!! 🎵🎶 ♥️

Dan, I struggle and today has been a rough day. So I decided to listen to you since you always put a smile on my face and gives me hope. Coincidental or not this was the first I listened to this song and it was beautiful from a beautiful person. God bless you. And I pray that you keep on keeping on. You inspire me to live better and not give up. You are touching many people that need hope . Thank you, Mr. Daniel Vasconcelos.❤

Dan had been through his own struggle with depression. He got to the point where he didn't leave his room. He knows of what he speaks though not saying he considered suicide. I won't assume that.

In the official channel of Manowar, there's a recent version of Swords in the Wind. It would be nice to show how they're still rocking 30 years after that song was composed and how Eric still has these anthems in the palm of his hand.

The original is just as good and just as metal

This guy is a monster singer, he has everything, expression, range, power. This cover is as beautiful as the original song (obviously with a different vibe). I just regret he has started to pith correct himself later in his career, even though it's industry standard now it takes something away from his beautiful natural voice.

I believe this vid is from about 8 years ago. You can hear the future Dan in this. Some have asked for him to redo this cover. I hope he doesn't. This is amazing just the way it is. I am a survivor of depression so deep that I had decided I couldn't handle emotional and physical pain any longer. But God showed me the life my daughter would have. Showed me what my children would feel. The pain and fear they would experience about broke my heart. I couldn't do that to them. I later had a discussion with my daughter about all of this. Her youth pastor was in our home when I had this discussion with her. I made a a promise that evening with her and God that no matter how bad things got that I would never take my own life. I wear a ring on my pinkie as a reminder of that promise. It is because of God and my kids that I am here today. This all took place in 1995/96 after a motor vehicle accident. I pray if you're going through depression please, please talk to someone. I'm so glad that I had a support system in place after that. If I get even a hint of what happened before I talk to them.

Dan Vasc "Heart of Steel" -- MANOWAR cover Posted March 9, 2016 Dan posted this song less than two weeks away from being eight years ago (today is February 28, 2024). Dan was born October 10, 1989. He would have been 26 years old when he posted this. I know he doesn't really look like 26 there. However, in comparison with all the other videos I've seen of his even younger days (before he even had that elemental orange studio background) it would seem that he really was 26 when he both sang the song and posted the video. You asked about current depression world-statistics. Those are extremely hard to find. I did some digging, and here's what I came up with... - - - - - - - - - - INTRO (also found in whatever language you need, in the Transcript) (spoken in Brazilian Portuguese) -- Think about four random friends. Of the five of you, it's very likely that one has or had depression at some point of life. Depression is an ill ravaging 20% of the world population today. Every year, nearly 21 million people lose their battles against sorrow, and try to take their own lives. Of those 21 million, 1 million mange to do it...every year. When you're done watching this video, probably 10 people will have taken their own lives. This cover is to honor those who fight this devastating evil (that is so overwhelming) against crushing pain and suffering, long day after long day. They are true warriors, bone with a heart of steel. (Then the song begins.) - - - - - - - - - - For updates on those figures, about the best place I found (that is at least the easiest to understand), has been updated as of January 30, 2023. The site is called "The Zebra" and the information is in their resources/research/mental-health-statistics/ area. - - - - - - - - - - The numbers are not as high as Dan had found before he posted the song. There may have been some confusion about which numbers are which. For example, in the statement mentioned above, the first statement (in the key statistics + insights section) says that 1-in-5 AMERICANS suffers from a mental illness. (That's 20%) Then when you read through other things on the key statistics + insights list (and again, this page is the LEAST confusing of all the ones I found), another source says that about 1 in 4 AMERICAN adults suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, and one in 10 will suffer from a depressive illness, such as major depression or bipolar disorder (Johns Hopkins). (That's 25%) A couple of points further on, and it says that 41 percent of AMERICANS dealt with an untreated mental illness. (That's 41% -- what happened to the 20% of AMERICANS who suffer from a mental illness...it didn't say were treated for or if they were untreated, in THAT statement). The next statistic states, that 10.7% of the WORLD suffers from some form of mental illness. If any of the above statements (and there are others, that all vary) are "actual," then AMERICA (and does that mean North America, Central America, and South America together, or is it just meaning the U.S. ???) would evidently have the largest percentage of mental illness incidents--no matter how you add everything up. Again...the other 10-12 reports I found, are even WORSE to try to understand, and a huge mish-mash of technical "facts" vs. "... but then there are..." types of statements, that intersperse everything else. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - As I went forward, watching the reaction, and Dan screamed the word "STEEL," and you asked what note it was, I paused, and went to the virtual piano page I use a lot, for this purpose. That was F#5 -- both times! Even the final time (last note) is A4, which is in the high alto or low soprano range. 😀

i felt that you shouldnt have stopped this song at any point, he suffered with depression and this song very much meant a lot to him.. i found it disrespectful to interupt him...sorry