It’s really a shame that nabil left. They really did have something unique and special. They could have been pretty big if they kept on going. It’s crazy to think their last album was 10 years ago.
You really think they had a unique sound? I loved their album but I can't deny that they had the same screams, clean chorus, scream, clean vocal chorus structure that most of these bands of the time had.
@@Frichilsasta08 maybe not extremely unique but I don’t know something about this album seemed fun and had their sense of humor that not as many bands had at the time.
This was my favorite band back in middle school, I'm 27 now and "You can't spell slaughter without laughter" is still one of my all time favorite albums.
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My username for damn near everything since 2010 was inspired by these guys. One of my all-time favorites. Super cool you got such a long interview with Matt!
Never really listened to too much ISMFOF, but I remember the SMOSH video and was actually there during the We are the Calvary Days. I was in a local band and we played a show at a venue/church with them called Lifepointe Church down in Homestead, FL. I remember that particular show was like a local festival or something because there were a good amount of bands playing that day and man, he's not lying when he says shows back in those days were great. I remember the crowd and the pit going crazy when they came on, which was shocking to me as a kid in high school, especially since I was new to the local scene and playing in bands. They definitely had something going for them even early on and they were really renowned in the local scene. Good times.
He def had a crazy unique tone, and the under tracks in their songs were some of the craziest layers. Back in 08 his style is what made me join a band.
just now seeing the video here man... awesome you got Matt Mehana on (Shout out all to my FL people!) lol I am same age as him and remember their stuff coming out and was so hyped to see I Set My Friends On Fire back in 2009-2010 era really good live.
I was actually designing a new myspace for ISMFOF back in the day, but then out of nowhere Matt went crazy on MSN, probably drunk and/or high, started rambling incoherently and blocked me out of nowhere. I was even doing it for free and just sending him previews asking his thoughts lmao One of the more random moments of my life. But man I listened to their music so much and they really were pioneers in youtube and comedy music videos. Great memories.
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youre such a good interviewer, letting the interview lead itself not forcing some narrative im tired of seeing diy bands get interviewed by people who cant listen, hope you are still around doing what you like!
NGL ISMFOF was the first band I listened to that was screamo and I've been so intrigued by the band since middle school. Loved the hilarious adventures on UA-cam along with the 2 great songs with classic Smosh. Honestly so sad I never got to go to a single warp tour ESPECIALLY one with ISMFOF playing. And yeah sad Nabil had to leave the band due to the stress of traveling in a band or school or whatever differences them two may have had. I'm just glad that ISMFOF is still around doing whatever music Matt and the boys feel like doing.
I love both albums they are truly just fun. And matt seems like a cool ass dude. I watched this whole interview and never got bored. I wish there would be more heavy stuff but I support ismfof none the less. Please let me have one more album b4 the end of the world thankx😁😁
I think what really blew up ismof was the weirdness of crank that and the popularity gained through Smosh - I love some of their tracks but I never thought it would ever succeed as a band. Seemed more like an experimental band just having fun and taking this piss of everything. The fact that metal and rock in general (all genres) seems to be dying out also supports this theory, because let's be honest, ismof had a very small niche of listeners.
It is so true that I Set My Friends On Fire is a gateway into other screaming music. I really did not like any type of screaming with vocals, except I did like I Set My Friends On Fire because it was just different, in the way that he used his voice in so many different ways, the way I decided to people was that it's like his voice is its own instrument even if you don't always understand the words.
I'll never forget seeing them at warped 09 in Detroit, of all the scenecore bands ISMFOF was always my number 1 fav and I can't wait to see them live again
Interview more of these dead bands, I always wonder what happend to them, I used to listen to them years ago when I had long hair v necks and skinny Jean's and an ipod
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No lie, grew up with the band as well. Remember them uploading the “Chronicles Of ISMFOF” videos and the studio video with Travis while recording their first album. But c’mon. Nabil has been out of the band for X amount of years now and Matt and whoever is in the current lineup is just riding the coattails of their first album. They release a single every now and then, but they literally are living off the first record. Where’s Caterpillar Sex?
Still Fly cover I think Devil Wears Prada came out in 08-09? oldest one on youtube I could find is the start 2009, but seems like I listened to it before then... like 08.(ua-cam.com/video/-cNE_Sm5ALU/v-deo.html) so about the same time, but definitely they should have added it... I think it was more deals they had in the background with those labels... either way your guys song definitely blew up more than the that album.
This interview was great but it would have been better if Matt’s girlfriend wasn’t responding to all the questions it’s pretty annoying she acts like my ex from like 4 girlfriends ago 😂😂
Thank you for watching the video! Let us know some ISMFOF memories in the comments!
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Ismfof has a special place in my heart
Still listen to them weekly🔥❤️
“I'm going to the college of rock and roll!”
“... Oh, you are?”
I love Matt 🤣
It’s really a shame that nabil left. They really did have something unique and special. They could have been pretty big if they kept on going. It’s crazy to think their last album was 10 years ago.
It's looking like 2022 is about to be their year, they're blowing up again
@@deathmetallongsleeve are they finally releasing another album?
You really think they had a unique sound? I loved their album but I can't deny that they had the same screams, clean chorus, scream, clean vocal chorus structure that most of these bands of the time had.
@@Frichilsasta08 maybe not extremely unique but I don’t know something about this album seemed fun and had their sense of humor that not as many bands had at the time.
@@brett5569 that's true...their songs were pretty funny and didn't take themselves seriously. I just preordered the white vinyl of YCSSWL
This was my favorite band back in middle school, I'm 27 now and "You can't spell slaughter without laughter" is still one of my all time favorite albums.
Yo, I'm 28 and same bro. It is one of my top 2 or 3.
I found this too late at night. Can’t wait to watch the rest another night
You already know that if another ISMFOF album comes out that I straight up want a physical, the digital, and some dope merch from it's release.
3rd Smosh collab writes itself.
Midlife crisis video.
🍻
@@coretakuand now possible with smosh reunited
@@OsuOverlord They.....had better...
We in the OG YT space desire a follow-up.
this interview actually covered tons of questions ive thought to myself.. this shit was great!
Thank you so much! I took a ton of time to prep the questions. I am a huge fan of ismfof and wanted to make sure everything was done right.
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@@toallthecrowdedrooms283 Definitely man! I can tell you are a big fan for how in depth some of the questions were! 10/10!
My paralyzed brother taps his foot to the beat is my favorite ismfof song
My username for damn near everything since 2010 was inspired by these guys. One of my all-time favorites. Super cool you got such a long interview with Matt!
I always thought these guys had something that could never be replicated.
whoa i've been on an ismfof kick lately, weird coincidence
Same here. You can’t spell slaughter without laughter is definitely an album that never gets old and aged great over the years.
Same
@@Naotahaley i know, WHAT THE FUCK
Ismfof and elysia for me
Never really listened to too much ISMFOF, but I remember the SMOSH video and was actually there during the We are the Calvary Days. I was in a local band and we played a show at a venue/church with them called Lifepointe Church down in Homestead, FL. I remember that particular show was like a local festival or something because there were a good amount of bands playing that day and man, he's not lying when he says shows back in those days were great. I remember the crowd and the pit going crazy when they came on, which was shocking to me as a kid in high school, especially since I was new to the local scene and playing in bands. They definitely had something going for them even early on and they were really renowned in the local scene.
Good times.
The moment she got on camera I knew it was her interview ft. Matt
Yo she couldn't stop talking even before that
what’re you guys on about she barely even spoke
This band was so apart of my teenage years. It’s pure nostalgia when i hear that intro
I booked a show for and supported these guys in Dublin, Ireland. Much love Matt! Great interview too \m/
Thank you for this interview man, I personally know and love Matt & this video showed me a greater side of him!
ISMFOF IS A SCENEKID STAPLE
He def had a crazy unique tone, and the under tracks in their songs were some of the craziest layers.
Back in 08 his style is what made me join a band.
Felt nostalgic and went looking for ISMFOF content. I got to see them live years back; Matt was the one who inspired me to learn how to scream!
just now seeing the video here man... awesome you got Matt Mehana on (Shout out all to my FL people!) lol I am same age as him and remember their stuff coming out and was so hyped to see I Set My Friends On Fire back in 2009-2010 era really good live.
I love Matt man, even though we have never met I feel like we’re old friends. Thanks for the interview, you did really well 👍
I feel this too
Thanks for this. Ismfof means so much to us.
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🤠
I was actually designing a new myspace for ISMFOF back in the day, but then out of nowhere Matt went crazy on MSN, probably drunk and/or high, started rambling incoherently and blocked me out of nowhere. I was even doing it for free and just sending him previews asking his thoughts lmao
One of the more random moments of my life.
But man I listened to their music so much and they really were pioneers in youtube and comedy music videos. Great memories.
Their music has been so meaningful to me for like 12 years haha i love them so much
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you were scene af weren’t you
@@saws9390 wasn't old enough to be scene lmao
@@Naotahaley 😭😭
i needed this video, matt is such a cool dude. Inspired by his work 🤟🏻
This interview is so goated
Yo fr
Great interview man. Love ismfof
One of my favorite band of all times
i make music today because of what this band did. nothing but respect for matt
Noone thought ISMFOF would do a collab with Berried Alive
Matt, you better release stuff soon, We coming for that Hip-Hop/Rock mix sound!
Facts! Need more of that post hardcore trap jawn
Man I’m glad I found this channel! This and the brokencyde interview were both great. Hope we get some more scene era guests.
What is that paintbrush for?
Are you preparing to draw me?
No wait please don’t!
I am scared of what I’ll see.
I am not a perfect picture portrait, but I am working on it
@@austins.2495 ive been thinking of being cool I must have to admit
LETS FUCKIN GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
YKTFV 😎
you gonna make a video about ismfof?
Great guy to smoke with can't wait for them to come back to LA
Hell yea boy can SMOKE
Finally chillin with Matt from ISMFOF. Its was cool how you talked about xxxtentacion
Not even really into ismfof but this interview had me laughing so much lol bro seems like such a cool dude
youre such a good interviewer, letting the interview lead itself not forcing some narrative im tired of seeing diy bands get interviewed by people who cant listen, hope you are still around doing what you like!
Hey appreciate that! Thanks for reaching out. I now do vocals for a 2 piece screamo band called CRØSSED HEARTS. Check us out! @crossedheartspa
Dude mad cool. I've loved them from the old school days too only from 2006 forward really.
SO SICK!
Love your channel, what a hell of a video
6:10 fuck this is the first time I've heard someone say exactly what I've felt about harsh vocal styles in different subgenres
Matt is all over the place w his screams. True goat 🐐
Wow this is a great interview all around.
NGL ISMFOF was the first band I listened to that was screamo and I've been so intrigued by the band since middle school. Loved the hilarious adventures on UA-cam along with the 2 great songs with classic Smosh. Honestly so sad I never got to go to a single warp tour ESPECIALLY one with ISMFOF playing. And yeah sad Nabil had to leave the band due to the stress of traveling in a band or school or whatever differences them two may have had. I'm just glad that ISMFOF is still around doing whatever music Matt and the boys feel like doing.
Secret lives of the Freemasons is so goated, it only took a whisper is one of the best songs ever created
Bro Matt is chill af
Damn... I am 33 and back in 08 and 09 remembering these guys were the shit. know what... Still the fucking shit.
"Bxtch I'm going to the college of rock and roll"
*"oh you are?"*
Great interview!! Solid questions and even better guest! Been revisiting their music a ton lately so this popping up in my recommended was perfect
this was a great interview dude thank you
I love both albums they are truly just fun. And matt seems like a cool ass dude. I watched this whole interview and never got bored. I wish there would be more heavy stuff but I support ismfof none the less. Please let me have one more album b4 the end of the world thankx😁😁
Hell yea! great interview man!
Thanks dudes!!
Looks like Matt’s living rough
this has me so hyped for the upcoming tour thanks bro!!
I remember meeting Matt and Nabil at my local venue. They signed stickers for me.
I think what really blew up ismof was the weirdness of crank that and the popularity gained through Smosh - I love some of their tracks but I never thought it would ever succeed as a band. Seemed more like an experimental band just having fun and taking this piss of everything. The fact that metal and rock in general (all genres) seems to be dying out also supports this theory, because let's be honest, ismof had a very small niche of listeners.
Yo, this is nostalgia - instant sub - you seem like a legend just let them speak!!!
Great interview!
Thank you so much! Happy you fucked with it! Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! 🤍
smoked a J with this guy outside of station 4 in mn. legend.
Power 👏 moves 👏
Yesssssss, mooooorrrreeeee ISMFOF!!!!!
It is so true that I Set My Friends On Fire is a gateway into other screaming music. I really did not like any type of screaming with vocals, except I did like I Set My Friends On Fire because it was just different, in the way that he used his voice in so many different ways, the way I decided to people was that it's like his voice is its own instrument even if you don't always understand the words.
i fucking knew he was channeling elmo into his screams
Matt Mehana for president
Facts I’d vote for him. He’d make sure I got my damn stimmy
Man thats crazy to know Secret Lives inspired another band I loved as a kid when im friends with the singer from the band..so wild.
I'll never forget seeing them at warped 09 in Detroit, of all the scenecore bands ISMFOF was always my number 1 fav and I can't wait to see them live again
remember meeting them when I was like 11 at warped. good interview.
Such a cool dude. Much respect for Matt.
Secret Lives of the Freemasons and Grace Gale!! les GOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
I still need to check out secret lives of the free masons. Fucking love grace gale tho. I like their old and their new singer stuff.
the intestines are definitley inspired by combat wounded veterans 2005 album cover
such a cool interview good shit
also 34:25 i remember downloading a version of crank that which was titled "crank that calvary kid by The Medic droid" lmaoo
@@proceed6714 thank you and lololol @ the medic droid. Limewire uploaders were wildin!
dope interview
appreciate that! 🤠
The lead of Secret Lives of the Freemasons reminds me of Daryl Palumbo in Glassjaw so much.
WOOOOOOOO!!!!!
🤠🤠🤠
Life Hertz is a bop.
Being sad is a bop!
Fire
Interview more of these dead bands, I always wonder what happend to them, I used to listen to them years ago when I had long hair v necks and skinny Jean's and an ipod
Oh we GOT the deep cut artists coming. Just need to edit them down! 😜 don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you’ll be alerted for future videos!
Ismfof is goated
Sick video! Subbed.
Tysm! Appreciate the sub! 🤘
Nothing like a podcast with a third person off mic saying random shit
Bro can someone please fucking link the nabil interview
when you talked about trying to get nabil on this video with Matt you mentioned nabil was on another podcast recently? where could I find it?
Got you fam!
open.spotify.com/episode/6e8zkMxZqHEoWy0bma3eKq?si=sMONY6ZvR7G_Mdl47wCJuQ
@@toallthecrowdedrooms283 rad! thanks for taking the time to do that homie
Smosh dude
"Babe, can I be in the interview?" That girl that keeps talking is making this hard to watch.
No lie, grew up with the band as well. Remember them uploading the “Chronicles Of ISMFOF” videos and the studio video with Travis while recording their first album.
But c’mon. Nabil has been out of the band for X amount of years now and Matt and whoever is in the current lineup is just riding the coattails of their first album. They release a single every now and then, but they literally are living off the first record.
Where’s Caterpillar Sex?
I really want someone to ask them about their David Foster Wallace lyrical inspirations.
Ismfof🔥
What do you mean Caterpillar Sex? The album hasn't come out yet..
Fye
I wonder if the dude who wanted to fight matt was the singer of parables
Still Fly cover I think Devil Wears Prada came out in 08-09? oldest one on youtube I could find is the start 2009, but seems like I listened to it before then... like 08.(ua-cam.com/video/-cNE_Sm5ALU/v-deo.html) so about the same time, but definitely they should have added it... I think it was more deals they had in the background with those labels... either way your guys song definitely blew up more than the that album.
I still laugh at their video where where he tells the girl he sings in a band and he's afraid to show her. he eventually does it and she freaks out.
This interview was great but it would have been better if Matt’s girlfriend wasn’t responding to all the questions it’s pretty annoying she acts like my ex from like 4 girlfriends ago 😂😂
Dude Hypercrush holy shit
awesome vid. what was the name of that band before we are the calvary again????
Here Comes the Calvary im pretty sure.
I have a pic with him and Chris each lmao
I’m 16 and I want to go see him live AND Meet Matt But ITS was 21+ some of the shows I was so bummed
I fuckin hate Bars fuck alcohol
he is high as f
does anyone know how old matt is?
Somewhere in his late 50s v early 60s maybe
he turned 34 today
*so when he was talking about post hardcore trap music he probably meant to say trap metal but he just couldn't remember the term lol*