I really like how you stayed away from the Trans Siberian Orchestra version. This was a very good change of pace and I can see how much was put into this to keep it from being the same as the few other rock/metal versions of 'Carol of the Bells.' Again, thank you very much for this awesomness!
Phil Ferris Not at all. If you are being genuine, people will love you for it regardless of whether or not you are "cool." Merry Christmas, and "God bless us, Everyone!"
I was just playing guitar, then I watched your video. I set down my guitar and began questioning life. "Why can't I be as good as Erock?" Anyway, I just wanted to say, once again, your amazing and keep up the good work. ^-^
Woah! I just thought you never did a Christmas Meets Metal video before. And today, I just tought that would be awesome if you metalize a Christmas song, for example, the Carol of the Bells. AND HOLY SHIT! You just made it as if you read my thoughts! Thank you so very much and Merry Christmas!
Awesome cover, man! But there's one theme you're missing, and it stands out like a giant bleeding wound on your agenda. The Man With No Name trilogy! Those are some of the most iconic themes in movie history, and I think I speak for all of us when I say that I'd subscribe another twenty times to see that!
not sure exactly how you create all the other guitar parts of your songs, but if you preform them each, rather than doing a single preformance, and then doing the other parts in a program, you should totally do an a capella style video one of these days showcasing all the parts and videos of you playing each part on screen. if that makes any sense. lol i think it'd be really cool to see :P
My God.... No not you, Erock; yer close, I'm sure you understand. But that music that erupts from your mind, it's very similar to my music, in my head.... The difference between you and me is the dedication and... I dunno... godfingers or something... I just can't make the sounds in my head come out of a guitar. Now, you see, that's why I semi-revere you. As much as any other great human. You ferry the sounds in my head into the world. With virtuoso precision that leaves me in awe every time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤
EROCK. Merry fucking late christmas! Thanks for making all those great videos for us, taking your time, and being just a regular person, but still amazing. WOOOOOO
Definitely would make TSO proud. I NEVER get tired of listening to your works. Absolutely amazing. May the next year bring even more of your pieces. Two thumbs, way, WAY up!
I swear to god every time I get the notification that you've put out a new song I get excited like a kid on Christmas day. That's for the awesome song.... yet again
Dude you killed it !! This is one of the coolest renditions of this song that I heard ever!! Keep doing what you're doing because you're killing it with everything you do
Holy fuck dude. I love your work and it's really awesome to watch your videos. It's also very cool to see you smiling in your videos showing that you enjoy doing this. I love it!
Ding fries are done, Ding fries are done, Ding fries are done, Ding fries are done, I gotta run , I gotta run, I gotta run, I gotta run, I work at Burger King, Making flame-broiled whoppers, I wear paper hats, Would you like an apple pie with that, Would you like an apple pie with that, Ding fries are done, Ding fries are done, Ding fries are done, Ding fries are done, I gotta run , I gotta run, I gotta run, I gotta run, Don't touch the fries in hot fat, It really hurts bad And so do skin grafts, Would you like an apple pie with that, Would you like an apple pie with that, Wait for the bell, Can't hear the bell Where is the bell? Wait for the bell, Ding fries are done, DING FRIES ARE D-O-O-O-O-O-NE
Here's a few of my suggestions, Beetlejuice(the movie) meets metal, ghosts and goblins meets metal, and this ones a bit obscure but the anime ghost hunt meets metal. Love your stuff and great job, I love to see someone that just truly enjoys playing!
DUDE you ROCKED that one right out of the sleigh lol I think that Santa Claus himself would've moshed to that AWESOME job as always man AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great cover 331Erock, can easily sit on the same level as Trans-Siberian Orchestra as the best Christmas music. Keep up the good work and have a Metal Christmas :)
MERRY XMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love thus song so fucking much lol I screamed when I saw that u had uploaded a new video hahaha I was in the shower so I hopped out to watch it lol LOVE YOU!!!!!!!
I agree that TSO's Carol of the Bells is totally tops. But, yours is pretty damn epic, too. Love it! (Also, love your tshirt... "I... AM... GROOOOT!!!")
Thank you sir for a fantastic way to pump myself up for a long boring day of work. I am lucky to be able to work from home but still, working on Christmas Day is a major downer and you made it at least 50% more awesome today. Keep it up I am always impressed by your music.
I found you with Lux Aeterna, and I was wondering if you had taken Carol of the Bells on, and yes, Trans Siberian Orchestra is my favorite, but you are my next favorite! You did great with Lux Aeterna too! :)
Carol of the Bells by TSO No it is Christmas Eve Sarajevo by Savatage. They had to rename and remarket because when they first released it radio stations refused to play it because they were a metal band and commercial radio blanked them. The 2 versions are identical note for note, player for player Savatage never got the recognition they deserved
***** Would love TSO to include more Savatage material, so much of it would suit the TSO set up. Songs like When the Crowds are gone and St Patriks would be incredible
I recall hearing Christmas Eve/Sarajevo by Savatage on the radio the very year Dead Winter Dead came out. (Tempted to say it was on WNEW or WBAB actually.) It's the only version I've ever owned or had downloaded to my MP3/phone, though the TSO one IS aurally identical to most ears (my brother could hear real strings that the DWD version didn't have, but doubling the synth strings) anyway. It actually does bother me that there's so much separation between the two projects. I mean "Dead Winter Dead" is probably a Great Work of Rock and Roll Music just by itself, with justified capital letters, and it bothers me that there are people fans of the exact same people who did that record who don't know it exists.
dood I know I don't comment a lot on your channel but I think what your doing is amazing and you should be one of the top youtubers, I wish you the best of luck.
I really like how you stayed away from the Trans Siberian Orchestra version. This was a very good change of pace and I can see how much was put into this to keep it from being the same as the few other rock/metal versions of 'Carol of the Bells.' Again, thank you very much for this awesomness!
ugh I just love that smile before every song ;)
This may seem a little corny to say but have a rockin christmas everybody and a even better new year
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too, sir!
Phil Ferris Not at all. If you are being genuine, people will love you for it regardless of whether or not you are "cool."
Merry Christmas, and "God bless us, Everyone!"
Merry Christmas to you all!
you too!!
Have a very Metal Christmas and a Heavy New Year 💯🤘🏼⚡️🎄⛄️⭐️
I love the Trans Siberian Orchestra version too. But yours is coming in a hot and fast second. :) Merry Christmas, ERock.
You are the author of my vehicle's soundtrack. I make sure everyone can hear your work. You Rock!
I was frikkin blasting this in the car and it's safe to say it added a bit of spice to Christmas. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you too my friend :D
What makes his videos 100 times better is how much he smiles while playing. You can honestly tell her loves playing.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra, eat your heart out!
This is now one of my favorite songs of yours :D
Can I just say you know you truly love your work when you give a great smile every time you play. Keep up the great work E!
I knew that you will come up with something like that during Christmas, and man, that sounds fantastic. :)
If i start practicing now i might be able to play the first ten notes at xmas
same
What's your progress
New years for me ... i broke a string so i am delayed
KOEKIEJAM *Christmas
Will you be able to play them for the incoming Christmas ?
Very original rendition dawg, this is has been made into metal so many times I was skeptical but your cover is actually refreshing
It is always such a pleasure to hear your intricate melodies. Thank you for the great music.
The only acceptable kind of christmas song for me ! Thank you Eric, Merry christmas to you and your family ;)
i love the smile you had on throughout the whole song!!!
INCREDIBLE PLAYING!!! I LOVE THIS VERSION!!!
Jammed so hard it started snowing INSIDE now thats what i call skill
August Burns Red anybody?
ABR's version is a lot better in my opinion
Agreed.
I was just thinking of them. They have the best version of this song in my opinion.
I do like ABR's version better but only because it was in American Dad's christmas special, For Whom the Sleigh Bell Tolls
I love Seth Chapla's
I guess 331 will be rockin' around the Christmas tree. XD
I was just playing guitar, then I watched your video. I set down my guitar and began questioning life. "Why can't I be as good as Erock?" Anyway, I just wanted to say, once again, your amazing and keep up the good work. ^-^
Probably the best metal cover of Carol of the bells ever made so far. 🎸🎸🎸 Great job dude!
Woah! I just thought you never did a Christmas Meets Metal video before.
And today, I just tought that would be awesome if you metalize a Christmas song, for example, the Carol of the Bells.
AND HOLY SHIT! You just made it as if you read my thoughts!
Thank you so very much and Merry Christmas!
He's done several Christmas meets Metal videos in the past.
Another masterpiece Eric!! Invisible touch meets metal!!!
Awesome cover, man! But there's one theme you're missing, and it stands out like a giant bleeding wound on your agenda. The Man With No Name trilogy! Those are some of the most iconic themes in movie history, and I think I speak for all of us when I say that I'd subscribe another twenty times to see that!
*Have a Very Metal Christmas and a Heavy New Year* 💯🤘🏼⚡️🎄⛄️⭐️
Okay, this Christmas Eve just got a million friggin' times better.
Awesome! My fave Xmas song
not sure exactly how you create all the other guitar parts of your songs, but if you preform them each, rather than doing a single preformance, and then doing the other parts in a program, you should totally do an a capella style video one of these days showcasing all the parts and videos of you playing each part on screen. if that makes any sense. lol i think it'd be really cool to see :P
He did that with his ballad of Sweeney Todd meets metal video
Can't wait till what next year will bring for your amazing talents. =P Merry Christmas!
My God.... No not you, Erock; yer close, I'm sure you understand. But that music that erupts from your mind, it's very similar to my music, in my head.... The difference between you and me is the dedication and... I dunno... godfingers or something... I just can't make the sounds in my head come out of a guitar. Now, you see, that's why I semi-revere you. As much as any other great human. You ferry the sounds in my head into the world. With virtuoso precision that leaves me in awe every time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤
PLEASE DO SWAT KATS!!!
EROCK. Merry fucking late christmas! Thanks for making all those great videos for us, taking your time, and being just a regular person, but still amazing. WOOOOOO
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Amazingly done as always Eric. No sound issues to report, was spot on. Keep on rockin' me! I turned this up to 11. lol
Awesome!
Think you can do Sia - Chandelier?
Hell yeah! That would be epic!
I just can be so freacking agree with u dude !
omg yess!! i would love that!!
Definitely would make TSO proud. I NEVER get tired of listening to your works. Absolutely amazing. May the next year bring even more of your pieces. Two thumbs, way, WAY up!
Now that's a Christmas tune to play on repeat. \,,/,
I love this!! This is my favourite Christmas song and you just made it soooo cool :)
DUDEEE! This is one of my favs Christmas songs! It is epic! Hope one day you do "Oh, Holy Night" xD
BTW: Nice Guardians of The Galaxy shirt!
You can´t. Got your point. I was kinda sleepy. Thanks Mr. Know it all.
I swear to god every time I get the notification that you've put out a new song I get excited like a kid on Christmas day. That's for the awesome song.... yet again
Fucking awesome. I can't believe it's been 9 years.
Dude you killed it !! This is one of the coolest renditions of this song that I heard ever!! Keep doing what you're doing because you're killing it with everything you do
Your smile just makes any song seem 10x better.
Great job yet again!
Carol of the Bells is my favourite Christmas song, and you have most certainly made my day. Thanks!
Merry Christmas :)
Holy fuck dude. I love your work and it's really awesome to watch your videos.
It's also very cool to see you smiling in your videos showing that you enjoy doing this. I love it!
Awesome bro! Hope you have a lovely Christmas! All the best! \m/
You too my good friend :) was thinking about ya watching an old survivor series the other night
They don't make it like they used to. BAAAH GAAAWWDD!!!!
Bahaha Love the Griswald bit in there man, keep up the amazing work and keep on metaling!
Big ups to YOU for being amazing all year long! Have a great Christmas and 2014. You rock!
Awesome
Merry Christmas from all your fans In Australia, Cant wait to see you keep taking things to a whole new level in 2015!
Ding fries are done,
Ding fries are done,
Ding fries are done,
Ding fries are done,
I gotta run ,
I gotta run,
I gotta run,
I gotta run,
I work at Burger King,
Making flame-broiled whoppers,
I wear paper hats,
Would you like an apple pie with that,
Would you like an apple pie with that,
Ding fries are done,
Ding fries are done,
Ding fries are done,
Ding fries are done,
I gotta run ,
I gotta run,
I gotta run,
I gotta run,
Don't touch the fries in hot fat,
It really hurts bad
And so do skin grafts,
Would you like an apple pie with that,
Would you like an apple pie with that,
Wait for the bell,
Can't hear the bell
Where is the bell?
Wait for the bell,
Ding fries are done,
DING FRIES ARE D-O-O-O-O-O-NE
Damn! I was just thinking of the same comment when I pressed the play button. Well done sir! You beat me to it.
I was thinking that too!
I miss Funnyjunk :c
Carden its not gone anywhere....
***** I thought it was an old SNL skit first?
OMG ive been waiting for this video and im really happy you are the one who made it 331Erock
One of my favorite Christmas songs mixed with metal means epicness ensured😀
YOU READ MY MIND!!!! Was gonna ask for this and here it is. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Dude you are the reason I began learning how to play the guitar. You. Are. Fucking. Awesome. Keep it up dude!
Dick Dale and His Del Tones - Miserlou the pulp fiction opening theme meets metal! start off the new year in an epic way!
Omg! I've been waiting for this! Keep up the great work, bro! Pure talent! :)
"Bend over and I'll show ya!" I love that movie.
Here's a few of my suggestions, Beetlejuice(the movie) meets metal, ghosts and goblins meets metal, and this ones a bit obscure but the anime ghost hunt meets metal. Love your stuff and great job, I love to see someone that just truly enjoys playing!
Ohmygosh I wish I had known how epic you were sooner! Huge thank you, metal makes everything better!
THIS IS AMAZING
DUDE you ROCKED that one right out of the sleigh lol I think that Santa Claus himself would've moshed to that AWESOME job as always man AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great cover 331Erock, can easily sit on the same level as Trans-Siberian Orchestra as the best Christmas music. Keep up the good work and have a Metal Christmas :)
Can not help but agree with your opinion about TSO's Carol of the bells. But you still rocked it! Thanks for a year of awesome music!
MERRY XMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love thus song so fucking much lol I screamed when I saw that u had uploaded a new video hahaha I was in the shower so I hopped out to watch it lol LOVE YOU!!!!!!!
I agree that TSO's Carol of the Bells is totally tops. But, yours is pretty damn epic, too. Love it! (Also, love your tshirt... "I... AM... GROOOOT!!!")
Not the best playing you've ever done, but the fact that you smile in like every video makes you even more awesome!
i want to cry... you made a dream come true for christmas no joke here
This was marvelous!! Whoot! Happy Holidays - and the Merriest of New Years!
Sounds like Transiberian but a lot better. Also loved the Christmas Vacation reference. You effing rock.
Amazing cover man, Rockin so hard i have to listen to this over and over again just to be satisfied.
U always upload what I'm thinking! Keep on rocking E!!!
Holy SHIT! This is AMAZING!
It doesn't top the Trans-Siberian version, but it's oh-so-close to doing it! Love this song!
Thank you sir for a fantastic way to pump myself up for a long boring day of work. I am lucky to be able to work from home but still, working on Christmas Day is a major downer and you made it at least 50% more awesome today. Keep it up I am always impressed by your music.
You are the best. Thanks for a year with awesome music! The next year will be as amazing!
Marry christmas
331erock KEEP ROCKING I LOVE LISTENING TO YOUR METAL
Merry Christmas fella and thanks for all the entertainment and sharing your talent.
Sat at home alone this Christmas with my guitar and a bottle of rum, glad I found this. LTD player myself, love your stuff! \m/
I found you with Lux Aeterna, and I was wondering if you had taken Carol of the Bells on, and yes, Trans Siberian Orchestra is my favorite, but you are my next favorite! You did great with Lux Aeterna too! :)
E,,, you so rocked this one, loved it!!! Merry XMas to you and yours!!
One more thing, this deserves waaaaaay more views!! All your videos do!!!
LOL. Pretty cool. It works as well as anything. Merry Christmas and thank you for rocking my stockings.
Damn fine work.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and to all my fellow subscribers!
Rock on my friend and favorite metalhead on youtube! Best wishes for 2015 man! Merry Christmas!
my favorite christmas song done in Erock style....so...much...yes!
Merry christmas indeed!
I think this is the first time I have head banged to a Christmas tune.
A year later, this still rocks! Merry Christmas!
You always look so happy in your videos. Keep it up man.
My the most favourite christmas song and your cover is the best I have ever seen and listened
Okay so my mom has now demanded this be put on her Christmas playlist.
I actually like this version better than ABR's so good job!
Where are the candy cane inlays?!! NOOOO!!
j.k... Amazing video.. Again!! Cheers and Merry Christmas!!!
Nicley done! Love both this and August burns red's version.
Awwyea this just made my Christmas. Thanks eric
Nice capo dude!
- ear candy as always, keep up the AMAZING work.
Happy holidays dude, you are freakin' awesome!
Merry Christmas man, hope its a good one! Thanks for all of the music.
This is my favorite Christmas song and it just got so much better. Thanks.
Carol of the Bells by TSO
No it is Christmas Eve Sarajevo by Savatage.
They had to rename and remarket because when they first released it radio stations refused to play it because they were a metal band and commercial radio blanked them. The 2 versions are identical note for note, player for player
Savatage never got the recognition they deserved
*****
Would love TSO to include more Savatage material, so much of it would suit the TSO set up. Songs like When the Crowds are gone and St Patriks would be incredible
I recall hearing Christmas Eve/Sarajevo by Savatage on the radio the very year Dead Winter Dead came out. (Tempted to say it was on WNEW or WBAB actually.) It's the only version I've ever owned or had downloaded to my MP3/phone, though the TSO one IS aurally identical to most ears (my brother could hear real strings that the DWD version didn't have, but doubling the synth strings) anyway.
It actually does bother me that there's so much separation between the two projects. I mean "Dead Winter Dead" is probably a Great Work of Rock and Roll Music just by itself, with justified capital letters, and it bothers me that there are people fans of the exact same people who did that record who don't know it exists.
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dood I know I don't comment a lot on your channel but I think what your doing is amazing and you should be one of the top youtubers, I wish you the best of luck.
Dude ...my most favorite Christmas Carol was just taken to a higher level! Skolnick would be proud!
Great version ,loved it
All the best ,have a great Xmas and New Year
Mick