Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

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  • Опубліковано 25 жов 2009
  • Killswitch Engage's music video for 'Holy Diver' - available now on Roadrunner Records.
    - CD: smarturl.it/DisarmDescentCD
    - iTunes: smarturl.it/kse-disarm
    - Stream: smarturl.it/DisarmDescentStream
    Site: www.killswitchengage.com/
    Facebook: / killswitchengage
    Twitter: / kseofficial
    Instagram: / killswitchengage
    LYRICS
    Yeah, yeah
    Holy Diver
    You've been down too long in the midnight sea
    Oh, what's becoming of me?
    Ride the tiger
    You can see his stripes but you know he's clean
    Oh, don't you see what I mean?
    Gotta get away
    Holy Diver
    YEAH
    (YEAH)
    Shiny diamonds
    Like the eyes of a cat in the black and blue
    Something is coming for you - look out!
    Race for the morning
    You can hide in the sun 'till you see the light
    Oh, we will pray it's all right
    Gotta get away - get away
    Between the velvet lies
    There's a truth that's hard as steel
    The vision never dies
    Life's a never ending wheel - yeah!
    Holy Diver
    You're the star of the masquerade
    No need to look so afraid
    Jump, Jump
    Jump on the tiger
    You can feel his heart but you know he's mean
    Some light can never be seen - yeah!
    (Holy Diver...)
    Holy Diver
    You've been down too long in the midnight sea
    Oh, what's becoming of me? - No? Yeah!
    Ride the tiger
    You can see his stripes but you know he's clean
    Oh, don't you see what I mean?
    Gotta get away, get away (get away!)
    Gotta get away, get away - yeah, yeah
    Holy Diver, sole survivor
    Your heart is clean
    Yeah, Holy Diver (Holy diver)
    Holy Diver (Holy Diver)
    You're caught in the middle coming after you, Holy Diver
    Oh, Holy Diver (Holy Diver)
    Get away, get away, get away - come on!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 19 тис.

  • @HitMaxRecords
    @HitMaxRecords 2 роки тому +5689

    Thank you for all the continued support over the years!

    • @coranewton3095
      @coranewton3095 Рік тому +96

      I second that man, you are badass!!!!!!

    • @JordanEmanuel91
      @JordanEmanuel91 Рік тому +64

      Still an amazing cover!

    • @JhumarleeSanchez
      @JhumarleeSanchez Рік тому +45

      You're the best Howard, greetings from Venezuela!

    • @lorenzovega8716
      @lorenzovega8716 Рік тому +37

      YOU ARE A LEGEND!!

    • @waytoofew
      @waytoofew Рік тому +29

      I’m sure Dio loved this adaptation. Very faithful to the music and themes from the original music video. Solid vocals!

  • @Synthgamer
    @Synthgamer 4 роки тому +4627

    People in the comments: "Dio would've loved this cover".
    Me: "He was still alive when it came out. He did love it!"

    • @sisyphusconstantine7708
      @sisyphusconstantine7708 4 роки тому +26

      It's a joke, don't take it so seriously

    • @Synthgamer
      @Synthgamer 4 роки тому +252

      @@sisyphusconstantine7708 Is it? I doubt it.

    • @jsollien127
      @jsollien127 4 роки тому +15

      @ BloodShank I think he meant that the cover is. It certainly in a lighthearted tribute.

    • @Synthgamer
      @Synthgamer 4 роки тому +90

      @@jsollien127 I am simply explaining that the Cover came out when Dio was still alive.

    • @Synthgamer
      @Synthgamer 4 роки тому +75

      @Þórfinnr Karlsefni Þórðarson How am I being elitist? I am just pointing out the people who are saying or implying that this cover was released after Dio died.

  • @cuddysendsit3043
    @cuddysendsit3043 3 місяці тому +340

    Who’s here in 2024? 🔥👊

  • @MrAirblown2009
    @MrAirblown2009 2 роки тому +1807

    My opinion. They really did this song the honor it deserved

    • @DanTheMan3
      @DanTheMan3 2 роки тому +66

      Tell people this all the time. A cover truly better than the OG

    • @scoobywithadoobie7255
      @scoobywithadoobie7255 2 роки тому +41

      Right? I am ashamed to say I like it better than the original. I remember my dad’s disappointment when I said so. He always said “the original is best no matter how well the other artist covered it”

    • @MrAirblown2009
      @MrAirblown2009 2 роки тому +14

      @@scoobywithadoobie7255 You know, as a musician/recording artist/singer/songwriter I can safely say. I don't have a favorite anything, because I dig on variety. There is a time and place for everything.

    • @cyrillesu
      @cyrillesu 2 роки тому +17

      @@scoobywithadoobie7255 bruh, Jimi Hendrix's rendition of All Along The Watchtower was so good that Bob Dylan always played his original version in concerts with some elements from that version. Covers *can* exceed the original.

    • @grayaj23
      @grayaj23 2 роки тому +11

      @@DanTheMan3 A good cover isn't a replacement, but a reinvention. This is a good cover. IMO, they're both great.
      If I were to see one live, though, it would be this one (but only because I saw Dio live at least 10 times)

  • @dylanbland9793
    @dylanbland9793 4 роки тому +3624

    This is easily my favorite part of Game of Thrones.

    • @ballrat
      @ballrat 4 роки тому +9

      A.I Rspn 😂😂

    • @mikeyfisher4256
      @mikeyfisher4256 4 роки тому +96

      This would make a better season 8.

    • @radioactivewolf4255
      @radioactivewolf4255 4 роки тому +4

      😂😂

    • @Aoekin
      @Aoekin 4 роки тому +14

      Lmao, still one of my favorite from killswitch engage

    • @Mikojima
      @Mikojima 4 роки тому +1

      😂😂

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 3 роки тому +2482

    I love how Howard can transition from clean vocals to god tier screams on a whim.

    • @dantesapprentice4581
      @dantesapprentice4581 3 роки тому +97

      You like a lot of things, don't you?

    • @YourAnimeOtaku
      @YourAnimeOtaku 3 роки тому +65

      i see you everywhere on anime channels and other stuff, and im surprised youre here talking about how you love howards formal work which i madly respect now about you and your cultured tastes

    • @m74568
      @m74568 3 роки тому +7

      Yea hes all over the place

    • @jeeperscreepers9114
      @jeeperscreepers9114 3 роки тому +17

      I see you everywhere, surprised to find you here out of all places

    • @thewhale3672
      @thewhale3672 3 роки тому +15

      Why tf do I see you literally everywhere

  • @drew9584
    @drew9584 2 роки тому +281

    This has aged like a fine wine. Dear God I love this cover. One for the ages. I hope this is what the aliens find.

    • @labyrinthoflies4438
      @labyrinthoflies4438 10 місяців тому +5

      I don't believe in aliens but your comment was funny nonetheless. 😂😆

    • @AndrewMilesMurphy
      @AndrewMilesMurphy 2 місяці тому +1

      the aliens are going to think they leanred to play this sarcastically though

  • @kylelong9176
    @kylelong9176 2 роки тому +873

    STOP COMPARING - this is an INCREDIBLE tribute to DIO.
    Love both!

    • @tobexdmasterofjej6363
      @tobexdmasterofjej6363 2 роки тому +10

      This shits on dio’s grave every time some edgy DJ at a ‘metal’ bar puts it on instead of the OG/ one of dio’s other amazing songs

    • @lepurpleboi3266
      @lepurpleboi3266 2 роки тому +64

      @Tobexd Master of Jed
      You realize Ronnie was alive to hear this cover and loved it?

    • @sullyb23511
      @sullyb23511 2 роки тому +20

      @@lepurpleboi3266 Don't bother with that clan. WE know that Ronnie loved it.

    • @dragulia_venaro
      @dragulia_venaro 2 роки тому +1

      both with who?

    • @babyghxul_
      @babyghxul_ Рік тому

      @@tobexdmasterofjej6363 Hardly shitting on his grave when it was released before he even died, go and gatekeep somewhere else.

  • @hmwellplayed
    @hmwellplayed 6 років тому +12139

    RIP all people that don't know this is a cover

    • @Chris-Brown-
      @Chris-Brown- 6 років тому +390

      DIO you little legend

    • @reticularimismariocuomos3823
      @reticularimismariocuomos3823 6 років тому +64

      Dumb Dumb Stupid Head both equally good!!!

    • @mrassassin1000
      @mrassassin1000 6 років тому +228

      Dumb Dumb Stupid Head honestly like this more than the original

    • @Gore-Grinder88
      @Gore-Grinder88 6 років тому +169

      RIP Ronnie James Dio

    • @ethanruigrok7946
      @ethanruigrok7946 6 років тому +140

      i like the harmonics in the main riff, would rather Dio's vocals though.

  • @nihlus9589
    @nihlus9589 8 років тому +755

    I didn't know Morpheus was the lead singer of a metal band.

  • @shanemcnelis2667
    @shanemcnelis2667 Рік тому +322

    I love how campy and goofy this video is. They really leaned into the cliche "heroic knight" folklore concept and put out a fun, well done song. 10/10 🤘

    • @sushuki4833
      @sushuki4833 Рік тому +11

      It’s a cover of holy diver by dio. Roni James dio. The king of rock.

    • @shanemcnelis2667
      @shanemcnelis2667 Рік тому +10

      @@sushuki4833 Yes, I'm aware...

    • @sushuki4833
      @sushuki4833 Рік тому

      Are u also aware that I can kill you.

    • @Amity907
      @Amity907 Рік тому +15

      They honored the original music video that Dio put out so well, it’s just as cheesy in the best way but also fills me with energy to singlehanded take down the local monarch

    • @20fadhilRevolution
      @20fadhilRevolution Рік тому +11

      The best part is that the original Dio video is not only just as cheesy, but also plotless and even cheaper. Like it had 1K budget, it didn't have any final fight, and most of the budget spent for booze and cokes.

  • @Mr_Pewpy_But-Whole
    @Mr_Pewpy_But-Whole 2 роки тому +23

    Burger King commercials are getting weirder and weirder

  • @joegrace5419
    @joegrace5419 9 років тому +2882

    There is something ironic about the fact this video shows off nothing but love for Dio but the fans are utterly divided about it.

    • @elixiash
      @elixiash 9 років тому +148

      Agreed! Im a longtime DIO fan and appreciates what KSE has done. Long live Ron!

    • @pantherax1
      @pantherax1 9 років тому +79

      fans ussually are assholes me not long live dio a true metal god

    • @FenderJunkie100
      @FenderJunkie100 9 років тому +16

      Joe Grace The cover is OK I suppose (of course it is impossible to level-up any of DIO's songs), but the video is ridiculous.

    • @Smetanol_
      @Smetanol_ 9 років тому +5

      FenderJunkie100 1:01 that shot thou.

    • @Smetanol_
      @Smetanol_ 9 років тому +12

      Joe Grace yup, too much tension in my pants.
      I wish all LARPs was like this.

  • @threalismaradona9899
    @threalismaradona9899 5 років тому +1323

    They should have never parted with Howard what a beast of a vocalist it takes balls to take on a DIO cover and actually do a great job at it.

    • @b0arthirteen516
      @b0arthirteen516 5 років тому +128

      Threalis Maradona they didn’t part with him... he left due to his mental heath and managing is diabetes

    • @jakobfel2
      @jakobfel2 4 роки тому +108

      Yeah, plus, Jesse is a phenomenal vocalist as well, he's just a different style. Where Howard sings operatically and screams like a panther, Jesse sings with a rock voice and roars like a lion.
      Both are fantastic for this band and Howard's new band, Light the Torch, goes along with KSE so well.

    • @syahrulfauzi6344
      @syahrulfauzi6344 4 роки тому +15

      kono DIO daaaaaaaaaa

    • @leviathannephilim7769
      @leviathannephilim7769 4 роки тому +9

      @@b0arthirteen516 wtf no they kicked him out for the original singer. The one with the problems was the same person they replaced him with.

    • @scarcieiani5763
      @scarcieiani5763 4 роки тому +1

      Smashed it.

  • @angelmacias1293
    @angelmacias1293 2 роки тому +387

    Okay don't get me wrong, Jesse Leach is a great singer too and I know that he was the original lead singer of Killswitch Engage. But there's just something about Howard that made the band sound unique and different from most typical rock bands and he's the reason I've recently got into this band in the first. The man is a beast with those powerful vocals and the fact that he did a cover of a Dio song of all things and absolutely nailed it proves it.

    • @iforgotthenamemate
      @iforgotthenamemate 2 роки тому +31

      Every band, that has a second Singer better than the first is Just unique and Howard was that magic ingredient that made KSE special.

    • @Bumblee_tuna
      @Bumblee_tuna 2 роки тому +47

      I totally agree Jesse had a more punk/thrash harshness to his voice but Howard has the bombastic opera range that meshes so well with the tones they use for the guitars.

    • @auchief34
      @auchief34 2 роки тому +10

      I miss him so much

    • @NarlyNardo
      @NarlyNardo Рік тому +9

      Howards voice definitely fits better

    • @anthonysullivan5839
      @anthonysullivan5839 Рік тому

      Howard is the original lead singer of Killswitch engage jesse leach was lead singer after Howard left

  • @Wandering_Nowhere
    @Wandering_Nowhere Рік тому +39

    Such an epic cover. Howard's clean vocals are transcendent.

  • @Vaioplayer88
    @Vaioplayer88 4 роки тому +354

    This dark souls quest is pretty dope

    • @drippylad3973
      @drippylad3973 3 роки тому +1

      I know

    • @berndb7674
      @berndb7674 3 роки тому +3

      And it's easier than the tutorial.

    • @drippylad3973
      @drippylad3973 3 роки тому +2

      @@berndb7674 Where you fight an enemy stand

    • @berndb7674
      @berndb7674 3 роки тому +1

      @@drippylad3973 I can't really remember but the first miniboss was superhard.

    • @powermetalmatt2842
      @powermetalmatt2842 3 роки тому +3

      Praise the sun!

  • @randallparris7220
    @randallparris7220 5 років тому +327

    That pinch harmonic is legendary

    • @danielbrawn3757
      @danielbrawn3757 5 років тому +4

      I love whistling it people don't understand the artificial harmonic

    • @isaacrumley
      @isaacrumley 4 роки тому

      @@danielbrawn3757 but it isn't an artificial harmonic unless I'm missing something cause I'm kind of confused by your comment lol

    • @danielbrawn3757
      @danielbrawn3757 4 роки тому +1

      @@isaacrumley pinch harmonic then. I was drunk chico

    • @isaacrumley
      @isaacrumley 4 роки тому +1

      @@danielbrawn3757 lol you good man 🤘🏼

    • @danielbrawn3757
      @danielbrawn3757 4 роки тому +1

      Cheers son

  • @arnocr01
    @arnocr01 Рік тому +151

    i appreciate that killswitch kept vivian campbell's guitar solo exactly how it was on the original because it is perfection. a thousand listens and it still gives me goosebumps. love both versions and i love how much fun they clearly had making the video.

    • @theEndermanMGS
      @theEndermanMGS Рік тому +19

      They didn't keep the solo the same at all, but they made callbacks to it. The opening lick is probably the most recognizable callback, but you can hear the two solos go in completely different directions after that lick.

    • @aiden______
      @aiden______ Рік тому +1

      Dude you high or something?

    • @christianbrooks1079
      @christianbrooks1079 5 місяців тому +2

      they are absolutely not the same wtf lol

    • @Mr30Dennis
      @Mr30Dennis 18 днів тому

      Exactly this!

  • @Vengent1
    @Vengent1 Рік тому +75

    This song still kills it after all these years just an absolute gem of metal

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  • @noneofyourbusiness7600
    @noneofyourbusiness7600 7 років тому +124

    A worthy tribute to a Metal God. Rest in pieces Ronnie..

  • @docm77
    @docm77 8 років тому +1484

    Holy fucking diver!

    • @AHG93
      @AHG93 8 років тому +8

      +docm77 I got this song on replay 24/7 howard kills it

    • @Fatespinner
      @Fatespinner 7 років тому

      Killswitch Engage and doc in one place? Oh holy Hell, this day just got more epic.

    • @COBRAWILLY05
      @COBRAWILLY05 7 років тому

      F***ing docm ?!?! Damn this is too badass!!!

    • @Coolkidkarateman
      @Coolkidkarateman 7 років тому +2

      docm77 didn't even know you existed. saw your verified badge.
      good music taste.

    • @atroxmanibus6349
      @atroxmanibus6349 7 років тому

      Blessed are the sick.

  • @Shay_TheUnpopularOpinion_
    @Shay_TheUnpopularOpinion_ 2 роки тому +32

    Howard’s voice along with those guitar riffs is what makes this song sound majestic af!♥️

  • @m23u23
    @m23u23 9 місяців тому +20

    The guitar tone on this album. Legendary. One of those albums I always come back to. Howard was awesome!

  • @vflrockytop
    @vflrockytop 3 роки тому +141

    I literally cannot play this song loud enough.

    • @Loctorak
      @Loctorak 3 роки тому +1

      Of course not - you haven't specified "enough for what" yet, so we could argue its absolutely true that you can't play this song loud enough to hear it on the moon, for example.

    • @PauloSergio-pv6uh
      @PauloSergio-pv6uh 11 місяців тому

      ​@@Loctorak😅😂😂

  • @comicgamingnerd223
    @comicgamingnerd223 3 роки тому +467

    Who's still jamming out to this in 2021?

  • @darj617
    @darj617 Рік тому +64

    I'll never forget the first time I heard this song. I was high as fuck and my mind was blown.

  • @grayaj23
    @grayaj23 2 роки тому +26

    I'm a huge Dio fan reaching back into the 70's with Rainbow. This is a kickass cover of epicly kickass proportions.

  • @mkw3980
    @mkw3980 4 роки тому +206

    What a badass solo. Been in love with this cover for 13 years, now.

    • @Korbs7
      @Korbs7 4 роки тому +10

      Some of the nastiest licks I've ever heard are in this solo

    • @rosendoperez-flores8580
      @rosendoperez-flores8580 2 роки тому +2

      Hell yea 16 years listening to this song it gives me chills everytine

  • @MrPratt54
    @MrPratt54 5 років тому +581

    Legend has it that Foley is still eating that piece of meat

    • @maybe183
      @maybe183 5 років тому +11

      I think it's a turkey leg. And you know, I think he was chosen to be the king solely because of his beard.

    • @midnightchurningspriteshaq8533
      @midnightchurningspriteshaq8533 5 років тому +10

      This is actually filmed backwards, he regurgitates the meat onto the bones of fallen warriors and resurrects them to fight alongside him to the sound of heavy metal.

    • @jdjdhshdhdhrjdjdhshjdjidji1542
      @jdjdhshdhdhrjdjdhshjdjidji1542 5 років тому +6

      The piece of meat is a drumstick, he is the drummer, coincidence I think not!!!!!!

    • @onogrirwin
      @onogrirwin 5 років тому

      He's on Gendry's boat, still eating his drumstick

  • @centaur70
    @centaur70 Рік тому +26

    That ending is badass..

  • @quantumxfluxmd6821
    @quantumxfluxmd6821 2 роки тому +23

    Probably one of the best covers of all time of a song in general

  • @OCTO358
    @OCTO358 5 років тому +1921

    Didn't know morpheus was into metal

    • @trevorodom1930
      @trevorodom1930 5 років тому +9

      Aleksei Kalashnikov 😂😂😂

    • @TSTheReaper
      @TSTheReaper 5 років тому +74

      How else do you fund a Revolution.

    • @ZA-mb5di
      @ZA-mb5di 5 років тому +33

      What if I told you that he is?

    • @Snowyday90
      @Snowyday90 5 років тому +12

      Lol totally not semi-racist

    • @OCTO358
      @OCTO358 5 років тому +91

      Ahh, I was expecting some SJWs to show up. Took you a while.

  • @Somawesomestuff
    @Somawesomestuff 7 років тому +92

    That's the manliest queen I've ever seen.

    • @127Kronos
      @127Kronos 7 років тому +4

      Boob hair and sideburns xD

    • @Somawesomestuff
      @Somawesomestuff 7 років тому +1

      XD

    • @mern461
      @mern461 7 років тому +1

      lol

    • @Treyvlog
      @Treyvlog 6 років тому

      Aquanox 19 idk rob halford is a pretty manly queen

    • @jefflee1189
      @jefflee1189 6 років тому +1

      I wanna be a manly queen

  • @robertnapier624
    @robertnapier624 6 місяців тому +6

    A timeless cover of a timeless classic. One of the best covers ever produced.

  • @user-ec3ji5lo2y
    @user-ec3ji5lo2y 6 місяців тому +11

    Thankyou Killswitch for Tribute to the Great DIO.🙏💯🤘🤘

  • @codygittins4652
    @codygittins4652 4 роки тому +40

    Last summer me and my friend met Howard (very very quickly) I wouldn’t even really call it meeting him. But after his gig with Light The Torch, We ran outside to the tour bus to see if we could say hello, and sure enough there was Howard. We said a couple quick words and said it was an amazing show! And he acknowledged us and said thanks for coming out to the show! Then he jumped on his bus, and took off. It probably didn’t mean anything to him, but to us it meant the world. Being life long fans of his work, it was a very special moment. He’s the best!

  • @romeocorleone1173
    @romeocorleone1173 7 років тому +32

    I love when the members of any band do this kind of videos

  • @DaLevitemuzik
    @DaLevitemuzik 4 місяці тому +4

    Who’s listening in 2024⁉️🔥🔥

  • @420holysmoker
    @420holysmoker 8 місяців тому +8

    Nobody mentions the absolute beast of a drummer this band has. Fucking slayed

  • @maxtaylor1026
    @maxtaylor1026 4 роки тому +900

    ...I'm a drummer, I have seen this video like a 100 times... and just realized the drummer was eating a drumstick...🙄

    • @tranzorbrad3292
      @tranzorbrad3292 4 роки тому +73

      And the black guy was the black smith....

    • @fastfowler
      @fastfowler 4 роки тому +12

      So that would mean you've listened to this song for 7hours? Does that seem plausable? Fuck yes. Do I reccommend this? Fuck yes

    • @megaprimegamer1184
      @megaprimegamer1184 4 роки тому +3

      Max Taylor ducking epic. I was scrolling and read this and looked up and he took a bite.

    • @robertstafford3449
      @robertstafford3449 4 роки тому +1

      Lol

    • @edgarallanpoe8917
      @edgarallanpoe8917 4 роки тому

      Guess that means you've been doing it wrong this whole time...

  • @bigbangattack97
    @bigbangattack97 4 роки тому +77

    crazy how howards the blacksmith, literally screaming while hammering...metal

    • @felynecomrade
      @felynecomrade 4 роки тому +11

      They gave the drummer a drumstick and made the black guy the blacksmith.

  • @jake6501
    @jake6501 Рік тому +12

    Possibly the greatest cover of ANY SONG, EVER.

  • @johnmarston3185
    @johnmarston3185 2 роки тому +10

    The moment you realize the actors are the band members this cover goes from being legend to epic

  • @fieldyznuts997
    @fieldyznuts997 7 років тому +349

    if i could sing like howard jones, i would never stop singing

    • @granthannah3894
      @granthannah3894 7 років тому +16

      Fieldy Znuts yeh Howard has got a wicked voice

    • @feiticeirafatale561
      @feiticeirafatale561 7 років тому +23

      Best metalcore vocalist, Killswitch should have disbanded. You dont bring back donkey after champion like Howard.

    • @brzbari
      @brzbari 7 років тому +3

      If they had disbanded, they wouldn't still be kicking ass. They are so good now! Why would a great band just quit after a singer leaves? Sounds like someone is a lil salty.

    • @raeh5712
      @raeh5712 7 років тому +3

      He is still singing in another band

    • @stanggang768
      @stanggang768 7 років тому

      Rae H what band

  • @zaxbyeth
    @zaxbyeth 3 роки тому +68

    One of the best covers of a classic metal songs I can recall. I am constantly playing this song in my head, even years after its been out. The sign of a true classic!

  • @DariusHosein
    @DariusHosein Рік тому +4

    Adam is definitely a pretty princess 😂

  • @Bartman954
    @Bartman954 6 років тому +730

    Somewhere, Dio is smiling at these guys

    • @hardingryan42
      @hardingryan42 5 років тому +24

      Bartman954 dio actually hated this cover

    • @f0otball41
      @f0otball41 5 років тому +6

      Ryan Harding That sucks

    • @Kowallo32
      @Kowallo32 5 років тому +12

      You mean Ronnie James Dio is laughing about those idiots?

    • @ronjohnson378
      @ronjohnson378 5 років тому +1

      I agree!

    • @pumpkin_guineapig
      @pumpkin_guineapig 5 років тому +17

      Actually Dio loved this cover so much, he said “hey ‘Switch, where’s my royalties?”

  • @dwainespradling9233
    @dwainespradling9233 3 роки тому +29

    Adam is a princess. Don't ask why, that's just how he's rolling lately.

  • @Drunkstepdads
    @Drunkstepdads Рік тому +14

    They took one of the greatest songs ever and made it even greater

    • @wayne6777
      @wayne6777 6 місяців тому

      You don’t make a Dio song better by screaming it.

  • @randallraines
    @randallraines 2 роки тому +7

    Justice has been made to this masterpiece track!!!!

  • @rizal5150
    @rizal5150 4 роки тому +178

    how many pinch harmonics can you fit in this song?
    guitarist: yes

  • @hiddenthunder3485
    @hiddenthunder3485 6 років тому +713

    So I pointed out the drummer was the king to my son. He said 'dur, obvious! He's eating drumstick!'
    I'd never once realised tbat

  • @mohamedmustafa5803
    @mohamedmustafa5803 2 роки тому +15

    Why is no one talking about that solo? That shit burned my face 🔥

  • @cobyrussell3158
    @cobyrussell3158 2 роки тому +20

    The screams still hold up by today’s standards super well. Love Howard so much, unbelievably clean vocals

  • @ascendordie7427
    @ascendordie7427 4 роки тому +738

    Howard will always be the voice of this band.

    • @thevisi0naryy
      @thevisi0naryy 3 роки тому +54

      Neither he nor Jesse invalidate each other.

    • @bmf0003
      @bmf0003 3 роки тому +6

      nah.. kse stayed kse after jesse with howard

    • @scoobywithadoobie7255
      @scoobywithadoobie7255 2 роки тому +18

      My dad thought Howard was the other singer at first till I showed him this video. I died laughing cause he was like "he doesn't sound black" and I just couldn't cause it sounded so racist but I knew he wasn't being racist.

    • @avocadoarms
      @avocadoarms 2 роки тому +6

      Jesse was vocalist before Howard, then came back after Howard left.

    • @myaccountvideos
      @myaccountvideos 2 роки тому +4

      I disagree. Jesse is much better. 🤘 Just saw Killswitch Engage last night.

  • @ghazghkull133
    @ghazghkull133 10 років тому +232

    This is the best cover of Holy Diver I have ever seen. It sounds like the original but it has some of the bands personal flare in it without conflicting with the song. Well done.

    • @ghazghkull133
      @ghazghkull133 10 років тому +10

      B, that is my favorite grammar nazi fail comment I have ever seen. I watched the video. I saw the moving pictures. I did not see a song. I saw a music video. So fuck off, Mr. Wannabee grammar nazi.

    • @jasonburge
      @jasonburge 10 років тому

      B Ornlivedie you failed B. You fail at realizing what he meant by see.

    • @seandewell9319
      @seandewell9319 10 років тому +3

      B Ornlivedie You realize that grammar has to do with more than just spelling right?

    • @ghazghkull133
      @ghazghkull133 10 років тому +3

      Doesn't know the difference between grammar and spelling. B, you are some special kind of stupid.

    • @rayquazax3
      @rayquazax3 10 років тому +2

      Unlawful Waffle Internet fight...

  • @Stevecore570
    @Stevecore570 Рік тому +8

    Still a banger to this day.

  • @HersgoryJigurda
    @HersgoryJigurda 2 роки тому +5

    This might be the best cover in the history of covers.

  • @Halo3MaNiAcK
    @Halo3MaNiAcK 8 років тому +743

    Okay I have noticed two important things in this video
    1. King likes meat.
    2. He also has damn nice bitches.

    • @newdivide6770
      @newdivide6770 8 років тому +2

      yup..✋

    • @ceewayne
      @ceewayne 8 років тому +29

      It's good to be the King

    • @ellenloomis3902
      @ellenloomis3902 8 років тому +18

      it's the drummer eating a drum stick

    • @vtheawesome
      @vtheawesome 8 років тому +11

      Concubines and meat, thats the only way to live.

    • @Immolator772
      @Immolator772 8 років тому +4

      3. Adam D is hot in this dress :D

  • @user-pd9yq2nw7u
    @user-pd9yq2nw7u 8 років тому +261

    The question is did he finish the damn chicken!?

    • @tiagovevo4224
      @tiagovevo4224 8 років тому

      lol

    • @maistorabs
      @maistorabs 8 років тому

      +Boris Penkov Nah, he only ate one of his 3 legs :D

    • @maistorabs
      @maistorabs 8 років тому

      Yeah, well fuck you.

    • @thehumandirigible4882
      @thehumandirigible4882 8 років тому +5

      +Boris Penkov They say that he is still biting the same turkey leg to this day...

    • @Freddy-nd5im
      @Freddy-nd5im 8 років тому +9

      +Chicken Strangler Looks like you strangled that chicken for nothing. I can see why you're upset

  • @logansisson5949
    @logansisson5949 2 роки тому +14

    2:06 these drums are awesome
    Really all the drums in this song hit like a semi truck, but this moment is something 👌

  • @NoForksGiven
    @NoForksGiven 2 роки тому +5

    Very rarely does a band cover a classic better than the original but they nailed it

  • @ViperRob
    @ViperRob 7 років тому +691

    That hooded shadow guy reminds me of Disturbed

    • @snowboard301
      @snowboard301 7 років тому +2

      Same here!

    • @dartheternal4078
      @dartheternal4078 7 років тому +1

      same

    • @NnoitraJiiruga18
      @NnoitraJiiruga18 7 років тому +41

      He's "The Guy" from Disturbed actually..

    • @npc1172
      @npc1172 7 років тому +8

      that isn't the guy there were multiple and had no teeth

    • @Entrophius
      @Entrophius 7 років тому +19

      That's not "The Guy". That's just a "hooded evil spirit". It lacks the pecks and the chains and the smiley-teethy-face.
      It's probably just fantasy-related.

  • @hulse.y
    @hulse.y 8 років тому +675

    If Key & Peele had a baby you'd get Howard Jones

    • @stellarfellar9960
      @stellarfellar9960 8 років тому +15

      TOOO TRUE

    • @welldunsheldon
      @welldunsheldon 8 років тому +2

      +Jacon Hulsgate those 2 creep me out.

    • @cemetery76
      @cemetery76 8 років тому

      +Jacon Hulsgate That ain't no shit.

    • @dESTRON76
      @dESTRON76 8 років тому +4

      +Jacon Hulsgate ...if they got way too drunk on wine coolers @ a HoJo's and did the sweet nasty to some early Slayer.

    • @meatcheez897
      @meatcheez897 8 років тому

      oh my god! I knew he looked familiar, and that's it lol.

  • @MrBogidar89
    @MrBogidar89 5 місяців тому +5

    All Killswitch songs are absolute bangers! :)

  • @beachhead8904
    @beachhead8904 2 роки тому +22

    I actually like this song more than I did in middle school. So weird. I can appreciate the instruments and Howard’s vocal skills a lot more.

  • @kylequinten
    @kylequinten 8 років тому +185

    Ronny J. Dio would be proud lads!

    • @MrSchmidty6545
      @MrSchmidty6545 8 років тому +10

      Ronnie James Dio

    • @kylequinten
      @kylequinten 8 років тому

      *****
      really? how did he respond to it? (if he did at all)

    • @raw081
      @raw081 8 років тому

      !!!!!!! hell yes :)

    • @brunodiaz4726
      @brunodiaz4726 8 років тому +7

      +kylequinten he said "fuck you, i´m Dio"

    • @HappyMadness4000
      @HappyMadness4000 8 років тому

      +kylequinten Agreed

  • @rhadamanthus2046
    @rhadamanthus2046 9 років тому +110

    kills switch need to do a chocolate rain metal cover with this singer

    • @deadasfboi
      @deadasfboi 9 років тому

      Too bad Howard left!!!! :(

    • @rhadamanthus2046
      @rhadamanthus2046 9 років тому

      Jerrodb5 thought he was back?

    • @1234hokieman
      @1234hokieman 9 років тому +2

      Rhada manthus nooooooooooooooo not with KSE. Has a new band called Devil You Know.

  • @marywalls7680
    @marywalls7680 4 місяці тому +3

    I can never stop watching this video. I love comedy of it along with the bad ass music and vocals!!!

  • @chadams7753
    @chadams7753 8 місяців тому +2

    Featuring the all-time great line: get away, get away, get away...COME ON.

  • @silvamannentm3768
    @silvamannentm3768 7 років тому +239

    R.I.P Ronnie James Dio:(((
    1942-2010

  • @EgorKlenov
    @EgorKlenov 4 роки тому +1025

    And the Oscar goes to

  • @TThrash69
    @TThrash69 Рік тому +8

    One of the greatest covers of all time, they make it seem like their own song while keeping the original sound of the song, fucking rules🤘

  • @formulatrash
    @formulatrash 11 місяців тому +29

    Howard Jones um dos melhores vocalistas que o Metal americano ja viu, a maneira que ele conseguia transitar de um vocal limpo cantando como um anjo, e gritando como um demônio era unidade pura.

    • @Khaynizzle7
      @Khaynizzle7 8 місяців тому +1

      no hablo espanol, but yes

    • @sampaiostephen
      @sampaiostephen 5 місяців тому +2

      he doesn't either@@Khaynizzle7

  • @modifiedakm2651
    @modifiedakm2651 3 роки тому +138

    Holy Diver before: Game of Thrones
    Holy diver now: THE WORLD

    • @benet3931
      @benet3931 3 роки тому +9

      The original holy diver: Ronnie James Dio

    • @emilioisokay_2252
      @emilioisokay_2252 3 роки тому +8

      Might I ask. Is this a jojo reference? If so then my hat goes of to you

    • @hardcrowley1549
      @hardcrowley1549 3 роки тому +7

      @@emilioisokay_2252 yeah, Dio and his stand the world were based of Ronnie j. Dio and his song 'holy diver'
      So yea

    • @hardcrowley1549
      @hardcrowley1549 3 роки тому +4

      Dio debuted in like 1987

    • @viralvegetable2411
      @viralvegetable2411 3 роки тому +3

      "TIME, STOP"

  • @HayTatsuko
    @HayTatsuko 9 років тому +34

    gonna say it again; this is one of the best covers I''ve seen of anything, ever.
    not only is it full of devotion to Dio, it's got a sense of humor about it, too.
    great effort by Killswitch Engage

  • @billyork6017
    @billyork6017 2 роки тому +5

    Joel Stroetzel and Adam Dutkiewicz are a literal powerhouse.

  • @bronsonhunter2686
    @bronsonhunter2686 Рік тому +7

    I love Killswitch. they got me back into metal again.

  • @azam.rashid
    @azam.rashid 5 років тому +275

    Metal guitarists: To look metal, I must play my guitar at crotch level and below.
    Adam: Hold my sideburns

  • @jorgegomesvalente5202
    @jorgegomesvalente5202 5 років тому +1741

    Dad: turn that off!!
    Me: why?
    Dad: becouse we have bigger speakers downstairs ffs

    • @yonikup2865
      @yonikup2865 5 років тому +23

      I really hope that really happend, that would be awesome, but i doubt it xD

    • @ENCOUNTERZERO7
      @ENCOUNTERZERO7 5 років тому +22

      @@yonikup2865 I dunno man my Dad did the same thing with Manson back in the 90's with me he loved that shit and was into metal hardcore.

    • @yonikup2865
      @yonikup2865 5 років тому +7

      @@ENCOUNTERZERO7 fck yeah man, thats awesome

    • @dtoy1809
      @dtoy1809 5 років тому

      Haha nice

    • @cullenholloway8377
      @cullenholloway8377 5 років тому +22

      I see this same comment on almost every fucking rock video

  • @_the_Necromancer
    @_the_Necromancer Рік тому +2

    THE VISION NEVER DIES
    LIFES A NEVER ENDING WHEEL
    YEAUH

  • @jake6501
    @jake6501 Рік тому +3

    Simply not enough adjectives to describe this masterpiece.

  • @MarceloOliveiraS
    @MarceloOliveiraS 8 років тому +113

    disturbed in 1:50 lol

    • @AHFxCK
      @AHFxCK 8 років тому

      hahahahhaa

    • @Redsandjunkie
      @Redsandjunkie 8 років тому +1

      +Marcelo Oliveira I didn't know that The Guy did cameos, lol.

    • @bierb4r0n
      @bierb4r0n 8 років тому +3

      +Marcelo Oliveira nope. no disturbed. this guy is dios own logo. search for Holy Diver on google picture search.

    • @sydneycaburnay1220
      @sydneycaburnay1220 8 років тому +1

      No shit! hahahaa

    • @blackhathacker82
      @blackhathacker82 8 років тому

      +bierb4r0n I need my crystal ball:(

  • @snazzyjovialwyrm3314
    @snazzyjovialwyrm3314 5 років тому +81

    Never thought I'd ever want Howard Jones as a blacksmith in my entire life until now.

  • @sisyphus8870
    @sisyphus8870 3 місяці тому +2

    Definitely my favourite version

  • @Diuky
    @Diuky 10 років тому +12

    This is one of those videos where every time you watch it you see something new and funny. Love this song!

  • @SirDonksworth
    @SirDonksworth 4 роки тому +15

    This cover and the ending alone shows that Howard is one of the best vocalists, ever! 🤘🏻I’ve been listening to this and “The End of Heartache” nonstop the last month!

  • @da0484
    @da0484 Рік тому +13

    I like the original Dio version but Killswitch made it much better 💪🏾🔥🔥

  • @snapascrew
    @snapascrew 3 місяці тому +1

    So classic. Haven’t watched it in years. They all fit their roles so well Hahahahhahaa

  • @Fuffuster
    @Fuffuster 9 років тому +472

    I think Howard is one of the only metal singers who could have pulled this off, to be honest.

    • @a.n.t.94
      @a.n.t.94 9 років тому +7

      really?

    • @shakirakashah
      @shakirakashah 9 років тому +5

      ***** He does have type 2 diabetes so give him a break shall we.

    • @fooser77
      @fooser77 9 років тому +6

      Both Matt Smith [Theocracy] and Rob Rock [Impellitteri] would probably best Howard here. MVHO (and I like Howard) ..

    • @a.n.t.94
      @a.n.t.94 9 років тому +8

      Are you guys serious? Goddamn your discussing about who's having the worst disease, what does that have to do with singing.
      And by the way, there should never be screaming in a Dio Cover, regardless of how good or bad it is.

    • @Dtyler171
      @Dtyler171 9 років тому +5

      You could pull me off, to be honest.

  • @gunslingermm2399
    @gunslingermm2399 4 роки тому +106

    “Let’s go LARPing” they said...
    “It’ll be fun” they said...
    They were right!!!

    • @stoopidhaters
      @stoopidhaters 4 роки тому

      Holy Larper!

    • @ninjabluefyre3815
      @ninjabluefyre3815 4 роки тому

      I wish I could afford Larping. If you want to do a professional experience, it costs so much to enter because the set up is so elaborate. At least we have badass metal music videos!

  • @blackdog6969
    @blackdog6969 2 роки тому +3

    Moral of the story, trust your local blacksmith. They always got your back, even against evil wizards

  • @pathfinder1million387
    @pathfinder1million387 2 роки тому +2

    One of the best covers I’ve ever come across, I keep coming back. Can’t help myself

  • @jasons1566
    @jasons1566 4 роки тому +43

    Damn Howie my favorite metal singer there is... Not only he screams and growls he has a voice like a bird..... So fucking good!!!!!

    • @wrektem240
      @wrektem240 3 роки тому

      I agree entirely. I miss em

  • @lemonvariable72
    @lemonvariable72 8 років тому +15

    It lloks like they had way to much fun making this

  • @SuberExtraMan
    @SuberExtraMan Рік тому +4

    Didn’t know Daniel Cormier also performs in a rock band! A man of multiple talents indeed!

  • @arandommaggot4963
    @arandommaggot4963 2 роки тому +1

    legend says, even now as the modern age thrives, the king has not yet finished his chicken

  • @pawnnowlindsay9591
    @pawnnowlindsay9591 7 років тому +62

    Everybody give it up for keegan-michael key on vocals

    • @heisenbooger
      @heisenbooger 7 років тому +15

      So I'm not the only one😂

    • @JamesfrmFreeWorldSMB--
      @JamesfrmFreeWorldSMB-- 6 років тому

      "I says biiiiiiiiiiiiihh" lol😂😂😂

    • @joew5573
      @joew5573 6 років тому

      Don't bring that shit here

    • @jessepalmer3165
      @jessepalmer3165 6 років тому

      Not even the same look or body type build lol

    • @Bubs1214
      @Bubs1214 6 років тому

      NO DOUBT bro he not only sounded like Ronnie but brought a certain RAGE and ANGER that only RJD I thought was capable of bringing to the mic, but I stand corrected HE NAILED this song and Ronnie would be so proud of this rendition that honors our LATE, GREAT LEGEND of METAL that was Mr. Ronnie James Dio and to those that can't give props to Keegan on the vocals obviously have not a clue as to what DIO was about or sounded like and this man STOOD HIS GROUND and fucking blew me away. I am still stunned as I just heard this yesterday and have burned up the headphones cranking it to Mach 10 trying to blast the speakers out as its the only way to really appreciate what a absolute masterful cover of RJD's legendary music. AWESOME COVER AND it might be easy to play the music to a song but when I heard the first lines come out of Keegans mouth I was floored out how great he sounded, this man was born to carry on the RAGE and PASSION that Ronnie brought to the table. 100% thumbs fucking UP!!!!!

  • @ericduan19
    @ericduan19 3 роки тому +24

    bands nowadays need to make more music videos like this