Name: 1K Subs Contest: Torches and Pitchforks @This-Is-Music
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1K Subs Contest: Torches and Pitchforks

This Is Music 2026-09-26 | 1K Subs Contest: Torches and Pitchforks

First Impressions 144: Aldious till Death | J-rock, J-metal, power metal, death metal

This Is Music 2025-08-30 | #JRock #JMetal #PowerMetal #DeathMetal #VInylCommunity #VC
In this video, I share with you my first impressions of a handful of Aldious CDs, and there's also a death metal CD in this video too. The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Repent".

Note: Aldious decided to call it quits after I shot this video. Best of luck to all the members in their future endeavors.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:50 Four Aldious CDs
8:34 One death metal CD
10:21 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the artists, genres, releases, formats or music in general that I talk about on this channel. Also, no, I DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING AGAINST Re:NO!!!!

Heavy Hauls 208: Four Reissues | death metal, doom metal, heavy metal

This Is Music 2025-08-29 | #DeatMetal #DoomMetal #HeavyMetal
Here's a super short video! The music in the introduction and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:35 A death metal album
1:46 A Black Sabbath album
2:55 Two doom metal classics
4:00 Thanks for watching

Thanks to Liam and Scott for their appearances in this video. Bewars beat bewbs! Check out their channels here:

youtube.com/@TheDeathDoomMetalHead
youtube.com/@n0s0luti0n

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, and expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

First Impressions 143: Symphonic Metal Edition | symphonic metal, power metal, progressive metal

This Is Music 2025-08-23 | #SymphonicMetal #PowerMetal #ProgressiveMetal #JMetal #JRock #VinylCommunity #VC
I don't like symphonic metal... so I picked up a bunch of symphonic metal CDs to check out just to see if there even is some symphonic metal out there that I might like. In this video, I share with you my first impressions of those CDs.

The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Repent".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:50 The impressions
17:25 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: OBVIOUSLY, I am not an expert on symphonic metal, and I don't pretend to be one either. In fact, I am not, nor du I purport to be, an expert on the artists, genres, releases, formats or music in general that I talk about in these videos.

First Impressions 142: Mighty Impressions! | black metal, death metal, Gothic metal, heavy metal

This Is Music 2025-08-16 | #BlackMetal #DeathMetal #GothicMetal #HeavyMetal #ThrashMetal #BlackenedDeathMetal ¤VinylCommunity ¤VC
This is a follow-up video in which I share with tou my first impressions on a really cool VCLT that the mighty Metal Marty Mac (@metalmartymac) sent me a while ago. The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Repent".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:45 CDs
11:31 Vinyl
15:00 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, and music in general that I talk about in these videos.

Heavy Hauls 207: Cheapskates Haul | death metal, thrash metal, hard rock, progressive rock, AOR

This Is Music 2025-08-15 | #DeathMetal #ThrashMetal #HardRock #ProgressiveRock #AOR #VinylCommunity #VC
I paid a visit to the Accord outlet and bought some filthy cheap stuff. The music in the introduction and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:19 Some CDs
5:40 Some vinyl
7:45 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, and expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

On A(nother) Mission from Southern Trendkill Musick: Spelling 31

This Is Music 2025-08-07 | #VinylCommunity #VC #HeavyMetal #HardRock #ThrashMetal #StonerMetal
Here's my response to Southern Trendkill Musick's spell-31 challenge. Check out his channel here: youtube.com/@southerntrendkillmusick

And his thread-starter here: youtube.com/watch?v=nyT7YLGt93o

Here are my shoutouts:
- youtube.com/@tainted_lord87
- youtube.com/@cristianosorio2517
- youtube.com/@mrvinyl-mrchili9583

And here's a bonus shoutout: youtube.com/@georgegsroomofrock9868

The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Pleasure Incarnate".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:26 Shout-outs
3:00 Spelling 31
9:23 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats or music that I talk about on this channel.

On A mission from George Gs Room of Rock: Ten Albums that Scream Metal

This Is Music 2025-08-03 | #HardRock #HeavyMetal #ThrashMetal #PunkMetal #BoogieRock #DeathMetal #VinylCommunity #VC
This is my response to Goerge G's Room of Rock's recent challenge: show ten albums that just scream metal. However, I've added a slight twist, so I show ten albums that visually scream metal, but perhaps not necessarily musically. Check out George G's Room of Rock: youtube.com/@georgegsroomofrock9868

And his challenge video here: youtube.com/watch?v=1odfVS-X36s

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:20 A slight adjustment to the parameters
2:25 Ten albums that (visually) scream metal
13:03 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the artists, genres, releases, formats or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

First Impressions 141: A Winner Is Still Me! | death metal, thrash metal, hard rock, doom metal

This Is Music 2025-08-02 | #DeathMetal #HardRock #ThrashMetal #DeathThrash #DoomMetal #VinylCommunity #VC
In this video I lord over y'all as I show off what I wond in Keith's contest (@AttackFromDownunda
). The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Repent".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:22 Autopsy
3:50 Cathedral
5:40 Extorted
7:23 Mansion
8:40 Undeath
10:30 Van Halen
13:28 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the genres, artists, releases, genres or music in general that I talk about on this channel!

Heavy Hauls 206: Here We Go Again | hard rock, NWoBHM, heavy metal

This Is Music 2025-08-01 | #HardRock #SleazeRock #NWoBHM #HeavyMetal #VinylCommunity #VC
In this short haul video, I show you some things I bought at Mint Records... including some albums by the music instrusty's most succesful dick joke! The music in the introduction and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:07 The haul begins
4:32 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, and expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

On A Mission From Southern Trendkill Musick: Stuck on 21

This Is Music 2025-07-31 | #HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal #DoomMetal #ThrashMetal #ProgressiveRock #VinylCommunity #VC
Okay, here's a bit of support for @southerntrendkillmusick in the form of my response to this Stuck on 21 thread. Check out his channel here: youtube.com/@southerntrendkillmusick

And check out his thread here: youtube.com/watch?v=ys5-14FBu_4

The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Pleasure Incarnate".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:30 How to spell 21
10:53 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the releases, artists, genres, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel!

On A Mission from Mercyful Metal: The Biggest Metal Year In My Collection

This Is Music 2025-07-29 | #VinylCommunity #VC #HeavyMetal #HardRock #SpeedMetal #ThrashMetal #PowerMetal

This is my response to "Mr. Tabasco" Thomas from Mercyful Metal's recent challenge. Check out his challenge announcement here: youtube.com/watch?v=Y0wqnbeshK8

And his channel here: youtube.com/@mercyfulmetal7324

The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Pleasure Incarnate"

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:20 The rules
1:52 The parameters I used
7:00 The biggest metal year in my collection
10:44 Ten albums from that year
21:35 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

VCLT from Cavan Town: Unboxing some Goodies from the Mighty Metal Marty Mac

This Is Music 2025-07-29 | #VinylCommunity #VCLT #VC

The legend that is Metal Marty Mac sent me a cool VCLT. In this video, I unbox (mildly awkwardly). Check out his channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCGZKsZL7P-hgW1OO-e-ij4w

The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:15 Mild awkwardness
2:40 The goodies
9:10 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

First Impressions 140: 80s J-Metal! | heavy metal, hard rock, thrash/speed metal, visual kei

This Is Music 2025-07-26 | #JMetal #JRock #HeavyMetal #HardRock #SpeedMetal #ThrashMetal #GlamMetal #VisualKei #VinylCommunity #VC
In this video, I follow up on a cool haul of 80s J-metal I bought from Nathan JJ at the Tokyo Vinyl channel. Check out his channel here: youtube.com/channel/UCjGXzjyja4ubpdmbQ4yVh3g

The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Repent".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:05 A cassette tape
2:12 CDs (incl. mini-CDs)
11:50 Vinyl
13:36 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the genres, artists, genres, formats or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

Word Salad 49: Ten Glam Metal Riffs I like (A Lot)

This Is Music 2025-07-23 | #GlamMetal #GuitarRiffs
Glam metal actually has a lot of cool riffs. Here are ten that I like from mostly not super well known bands and artists. Admitted UKJ is probably a much more well-known band than DL and maybe even WL... so no need to get worked up over that, you nerds!

The music in the intro and outro is taken from Erector's "Deceit".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:00 Ten tasty glam metal riffs
25:40 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am nor, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

Heavy Hauls 205: 80s!!! | hard rock, heavy metal, city pop

This Is Music 2025-07-18 | #HardRock #HeavyMetal #GlamMetal #SleazeRock #CityPop
Welcome to another haul video. In this video, I showcase some metal and some Japanese city pop too. I bought everything from albohmper. As always, it was a good buying experience.

The music in the introduction and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:40 A 7" single
1:47 Some 12" albums
6:02 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, and expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

Word Salad 48: 5 Songs Ive Been Listening To | alt. metal, glam metal, doom metal, death metal

This Is Music 2025-07-16 | #AlternativeMetal #DeathMetal #GlamMetal #GothicMetal #DoomMetal
In this video, I share with you five songs I've been listenint to recently. There are some old songs, a new-ish song, and a brand new song. You can check them all out here on youtube:

Cyanotic: "Eclipsed Existence": youtu.be/gGn4VZqbEkc
Dead Culture Society: "We Are War": youtu.be/wton1Dt_giQ
Terromania: "Reawakened": youtu.be/ZTDWxcjZHzI
Dirty Looks: "Tokyo": youtu.be/uUORAq2WMcc
Morfeus: "Salvation Lost" (& the entire demo): youtu.be/_wtqEOr0WLU

Also, check out OFF THE CHARTS here: youtube.com/channel/UCfU_X5mUg75jUs-j-A24pDw
... and Wandering Souls Webzine here: youtube.com/channel/UCxhB5JDHd-motvgA0l23U_Q

the music in the introduction and outro is taken from Erector's "Deceit".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:06 Cyanotic
7:20 Dead Culture Society
12:30 Terromania
18:25 Dirty Looks
22:30 Morfeus
29:10 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the genres, releases, artists, formats or music in general that I talk about in these videos.

1K Subs: The Draw!!! [This is going to get nerdy!]

This Is Music 2025-07-13 | It's time to draw a winner! Who can it be?!? Watch this video to find out!

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:43 In the interest of transparency
5:40 The draw!
7:27 Thanks for watching

Unboxing Another Mad VCLT from Pie Face!

This Is Music 2025-07-12 | #VCLT #VinylCommunity #VC
Guess what showed up on my doorstep the other day... that's right another insane VCLT from the wang-man himself. What's in it? Well, watch this video to find out.

Check out the Pie face channel here: youtube.com/@pieface8032

The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:50 Awkward unboxing
2:00 Goodies!
10:30 Some more awkwardness
11:30 More goodies!
18:20 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the genres, artists, formats, releases or music in general that I talk about in these videos.

First Impressions 139: Summer of Simon 9 - This Is the End

This Is Music 2025-07-12 | #Electronica #NWoBHM #HeavyMetal #Punk #HardRock #VinylCommunity #VC
Revenge of the Simon! The music in the introduction and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Repent".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:15 Three CDs
7:13 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, and expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

On A Mission from Sean The Beast: 600 Subs Contest

This Is Music 2025-07-10 | #VinylCommunity #VC
Congratulations to Sean The Beast on 600 subs. This is my entry into his celebratory contest. Check out his channel here: youtube.com/@seanbeast939

And his contest announcement here: youtu.be/WTPTy1XL3-Q

Here are the rules:

1. Show 2 albums you love that you haven't seen anyone show on YouTube.
2. Show 2 albums that have a 'BEAST' on the cover.
3. Is there anything else you'd like to see Sean show or chat about on his channel?

The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Pleasure Incarnate"

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:45 Two albums rarely shown on YT
4:27 Two albums with beasts on the cover
6:03 Two VERY serious suggestions for Sean's channel
7:05 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the artists, genres, releases, formats or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

On A Mission From Todd Guy The Thrashing Zombie: 5-2-5

This Is Music 2025-07-10 | #VinylCommunity #VC
Congratulations to Todd Guy The Thrashing Zombie @ToddGuyTheThrashingZombie on 525 subscribers. This is my entry into his 5-2-5 context. Check out his channel here: youtube.com/@ToddGuyTheThrashingZombie

And his context announcement video here: youtu.be/m3QUMNgXdKY

Here are the rules:

1. Top 5 favorite bands from any genre or a mix of genres.
2. 2 bands or artists the majority of people like, but you just couldn't get into them.
3. Name 5 different people that have been in more than one band for more than one album.

The music in the intro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Pleasure Incarnate".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:17 Five favorite death metal bands
7:15 Two bands I just can't get into (poser alert!!!)
9:50 Five musicians, two bands, at least two albums
14:18 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel!

Torches and Pitchforks 10: The One Thatll Break You

This Is Music 2025-07-06 | #HotTakes #UnpopularOpinions #StickItToTheGatekeepers
Welcome to the last Torches And Pitchforks video before the draw. Watch and weep! The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:35 Nickelback
4:26 Muppet choir
8:45 Rock 'n' Roll Hall Of Fame's token Latin rock band
15:34 How to make grunge fans cry
20:40 Death metal fans can cry too
23:14 Punk's dead now
24:50 Thanks for watching (plus a bonus hot take)

Check out all the entry videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfJeTFwyO26YU5QdevYh0LVatfZVJBiar&feature=shared

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the artists, genres, formats, releases or music in general that I talk about on this channel!

First Impressions 138: Summer of Simon 8 - Fkn Awesome Progressive Metal!

This Is Music 2025-07-05 | #MeloDeath #Thrash #DeathMetal #AlternativeRock #MinimalisticRock #experimentalRock #HeavyMetal #ProgressiveMetal #ProgressiveRock #VinylCommunity #VC
Let's go Simon let's go! The music in the introduction and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Repent".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:10 The CDs of the day
7:44 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, and expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

Heavy Hauls 204: Mephisto Strikes Back! | death metal, hardcore, hard rock, heavy metal

This Is Music 2025-07-04 | #DeathMetal #DeathDoom #HeavyMetal #HardRock #SpeedMetal #VinylCommunity #VC
I dropped by Mephisto. I picked up some tapes. I picked up some records. Hooray! THe music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:45 Flyers & stickers
2:00 Tapes
3:15 Vinyl
5:05 Support our local record stores here in CPH
5:35 Thanks for watching

Diclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the artists, genres, releases, formats or music in general that I talk about on this channel!

Torches and Pitchforks 9: Cookie, Cookie, Gimme a Cookie!

This Is Music 2025-06-29 | #HotTakes #UnpopularOpinions #StickItToTheGatekeepers
Welcome to the ninth Torches And Pitchforks video. Watch and weep! The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:33 Cookie Monster vocals
5:40 I don't even like metal music
9:50 The unpopular albums strike back
20:55 Thanks for watching

Chek out all the entry videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfJeTFwyO26YU5QdevYh0LVatfZVJBiar&feature=shared

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the artists, genres, formats, releases or music in general that I talk about on this channel!

First Impressions 137: Summer of Simon 7 - Wetwang Blues

This Is Music 2025-06-28 | #BlackMetal #HeavyMetal #GrooveMetal #ThrashMetal #AlternativeMetal #AlternativeRock #Blues #VinylCommunity #VC
What's in Simon's bag of tricks? The music in the introduction and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Repent".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Tales from Wetwang
11:04 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, and expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

Torches and Pitchforks 8: Do Reaction Videos Suck?

This Is Music 2025-06-22 | #HotTakes #UnpopularOpinions #StickItToTheGatekeepers
Welcome to the eighth Torches And Pitchforks video. Watch and weep! The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:32 Bald and beautiful
8:22 Does vinyl really sound that good?
13:20 Where should you buy your music?
18:47 Reaction videos suck (for the most part)
24:25 Phil, please listen to Trevor!
26:30 Thanks for watching

Chek out all the entry videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfJeTFwyO26YU5QdevYh0LVatfZVJBiar&feature=shared

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the artists, genres, formats, releases or music in general that I talk about on this channel!

First Impressions 136: Summer of Simon 6 - One Bullet Left

This Is Music 2025-06-21 | #AlternativeRock #ButtRock #Grunge #ThrashMetal #GrooveMetal #DeathThrash #Pop #HeavyMetal #HardRock #VinylCommunity #VC
Return of the Simon! The music in the introduction and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Repent".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Seether's revenge
6:40 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, and expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

Heavy Hauls 203: Frankenhaul Nightmare | hard rock, heavy metal, progressive metal, thrash metal

This Is Music 2025-06-20 | #HardRock #HeavyMetal #DeathDoom #ProgressiveMetal #HardRock #PowerMetal #SymphonicMetal #VinylCommunity #VC
I stitched together three minor haul videos into one still minor haul videl. And, yes, I'm aware I accidentally referred to a flyer as a folder :S

The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:55 CDs from Plastichead
3:10 CDs from Frontiers Music
7:10 Vinyl from Hammerheart Records
10:00 Stickers and flyers
12:15 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats or music in general that I talk about on this channel!

Torches and Pitchforks 7: The Metalcore Episode

This Is Music 2025-06-15 | #HotTakes #UnpopularOpinions #StickItToTheGatekeepers
Welcome to the seventh Torches And Pitchforks video. Watch and weep! The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:35 Metalcore and deathcore - are they even metal?
11:29 So is Ghost really a metal band?
13:33 Gorefest: 'Soul Survivor'
17:48 Thanks for watching and commenting

Chek out all the entry videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfJeTFwyO26YU5QdevYh0LVatfZVJBiar&feature=shared

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the artists, genres, formats, releases or music in general that I talk about on this channel!

First Impressions 135: Summer of Simon 5 - Rage Returns!

This Is Music 2025-06-14 | #HeavyMetal #PowerMetal #BlackMetal #ThrashMetal #MeloDeath #JRock #JMetal #VinylCommunity #VC
Simon strikes back! The music in the introduction and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Repent".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:11 Rage on
6:34 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, and expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

Heavy Hauls 202: High Roller strikes back | thrash metal, doom metal, heavy metal, hard rock

This Is Music 2025-06-13 | #ThrashMetal #DoomMetal #HeavyMetal #HardRock #SpeedMetal #VinylCommunity #VC
Here's a little HRR haul. The music in the introduction and te outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:55 Eight high rolling records
4:30 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats and music in general that I talk about in these videos.

One A Mission from George Gs Room of Rock: Spelling 1000 @georgegsroomofrock9868

This Is Music 2025-06-09 | #VinylCommunity #VC
Congrats to @georgegsroomofrock9868
on 1K subs! Well deserved. To celebrate he's launched a fun and simple contest. This is my entry. The rules are simple:

1: Spell "one thousand" in albums
2: Shout out some channels here on YT

Check out George's channel here: youtube.com/@georgegsroomofrock9868
And his contest launcher here: youtu.be/5LqOz7s0cx8
These are the channels that I shout out in this video:
- Tainted Lord_87: youtube.com/@tainted_lord87
- Cristian Osorio: youtube.com/@cristianosorio2517
- Music Is A Journey: youtube.com/@musicisajourney
- Into-The-Coven69: youtube.com/@INTOTHECOVEN69

The Music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Pleasure Incarnate".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:05 O
2:39 N
3:05 E
3:35 T
3:58 H
4:30 O
4:53 U
5:35 S
6:12 A
6:45 N
7:40 D
8:25 Shout-outs
9:39 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel!

Torches and Pitchforks 6: What Do Glam Metal and Black Metal Have In Common?

This Is Music 2025-06-08 | #HotTakes #UnpopularOpinions #StickItToTheGatekeepers
Welcome to the sixth Torches And Pitchforks video. Watch and weep! The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:37 Metallica: 'St. Anger' and more
14:22 I bet you didn't see this one coming
38:48 Thanks for watching and commenting

Chek out all the entry videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfJeTFwyO26YU5QdevYh0LVatfZVJBiar&feature=shared

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the artists, genres, formats, releases or music in general that I talk about on this channel!

First Impressions 134: Summer of Simon 4 - Is This Visual Kei?

This Is Music 2025-06-07 | #VisualKei #IndieRock #AlternativeRock #FolkMetal #HardcorePunk #DoomMetal #VinylCommunity #VC
Let's have a look at some more Simontastic stuff. The music in the introduction and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Repent".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Could this be visual kei?
8:58 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, and expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

Torches and Pitchforks 5: Some Astonishing Hot Takes

This Is Music 2025-06-01 | #HotTakes #UnpopularOpinions #StickItToTheGatekeepers
Welcome to the fifth Torches And Pitchforks video. Watch and weep! The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:30 Positive minority opinions
24:05 In the court of the King of Keswick
37:55 Thanks for watching

Chek out all the entry videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfJeTFwyO26YU5QdevYh0LVatfZVJBiar&feature=shared

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the artists, genres, formats, releases or music in general that I talk about on this channel!

First Impressions 133: Summer of Simon 3 - Butt Rock

This Is Music 2025-05-31 | #ButtRock #DeathMetal #SludgeMetal #JRock #HardRock #VinylCommunity #VC
What does Simon have in store for us today? The music in the introduction and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Repent".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:18 A mixed bag
9:20 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, and expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

Heavy Hauls 201: A Cyclone of CDs | thrash metal, heavy metal, progressive metal, US metal

This Is Music 2025-05-30 | #ThrashMetal #USMetal #ProgressiveMetal #MelodicHeavyMetal #HeavyMetal #VinylCommunity #VC
Here's a quick update with four really cool CDs I bought recently. The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters (as if this video needs them):
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Four fast ones
3:57 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I'm not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the releases, genres, artists, formats or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

On a Mission from Rock and Metal Plus: 10 Questions

This Is Music 2025-05-29 | #HardRock #HeavyMetal #Comics #ScienceFiction #FightingFantasy #VinylCommunity
Congrats to Johnny Mc from the @rockandmetalplus5248 channel on 1K subs. It's well deserved! This is my entry into his contest. He has ten questions/tasks for us which you can see right here (In Johnny's own words):

"1. First- show and tell me your first album or gig or movie you saw at cinema...whatever it is, must be first.
2. Last- the Last album, gig ect you purchased/went to see.
3. Always. Your favorite album etc.
4. Something old: An album ect you have had for ages.
5. something new: A new album, shirt etc
6. Something Borrowed- A album etc that you have but didnt get yourself.
7. Something blue- just show a blue thing, its not rocket science.
8. shoutout to some other youtubers.
9. A question you want to ask me.
10. How did you find out about my channel."

Check out his contest starter here: youtu.be/UGfmU7QkYQo
And his channel there: youtube.com/@rockandmetalplus5248

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:20 First, last, always
7:45 Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
12:50 The VC and Johhny's channel
14:15 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the genres, formats, artists, releases and music in general that I talk about on this channel... and that also goes for the books and comics shown in this video.

Torches and Pitchforks 4: Beware the Kiss Army

This Is Music 2025-05-25 | #HotTakes #UnpopularOpinions #StickItToTheGatekeepers
Welcome to the fourth Torches And Pitchforks video. Watch and weep! The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:31 Disobeying orders in the Kiss Army
12:40 Heavy metal music itself
21:40 Possessed: 'Seven Churches'
25:39 Thanks for watching

Chek out all the entry videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfJeTFwyO26YU5QdevYh0LVatfZVJBiar&feature=shared

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the artists, genres, formats, releases or music in general that I talk about on this channel!

First Impressions 132: Summer of Simon 2 - A Bizarre Listening Accident

This Is Music 2025-05-24 | #BlackMetal #ThrashMetal #SludgeMetal #StonerMetal #PsychedelicRock #ExperimentalRock #AvantGardeRock #HardRock #GothicRock #VinylCommunity #VC
And we got more stuff from Simon! The music in the introduction and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Repent".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:11 Let's rock
13:37 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, and expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

Torches and Pitchforks 3: Hendrix Fans, Brace Yourselves

This Is Music 2025-05-18 | #HotTakes #UnpopularOpinions #StickItToTheGatekeepers
Welcome to the third Torches And Pitchforks video. Watch and weep! The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:40 Nightwish singers
5:00 Hendrix and Parson
9:45 You like what you like!
14:49 Are you even allowed to like these albums?
32:55 Thanks for watching

Chek out all the entry videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfJeTFwyO26YU5QdevYh0LVatfZVJBiar&feature=shared

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the artists, genres, formats, releases or music in general that I talk about on this channel!

First Impressions 131: Summer of Simon 1 - From Black Metal to K-Pop

This Is Music 2025-05-17 | #BlackMetal #Musical #SludgeMetal #EmoRock #ThrashMetal #GrooveMetal #HardRock #KPop #VinylCommunity #VC
Simon. Is. Back! The music in the introduction and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Repent".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:30 A lot of CDs
21:25 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, and expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

Torches and Pitchforks 2: Art vs. Artist

This Is Music 2025-05-11 | #HotTakes #UnpopularOpinions #StickItToTheGatekeepers
Welcome to the second Torches And Pitchforks video. Watch and weep! The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:45 Fear Factory: 'Digimortal'
3:58 Art vs. artist
13:50 Some unpopular albums
25:15 Kiss, Guns 'n' Roses, Mötley Crüe overrated?
35:00 Thanks for watching

Chek out all the entry videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfJeTFwyO26YU5QdevYh0LVatfZVJBiar&feature=shared

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the artists, genres, formats, releases or music in general that I talk about on this channel!

First Impressions 130: Doom and Glam | glam metal, doom metal, hard rock, thrash metal, funk rock

This Is Music 2025-05-10 | #DoomMetal #GlamMetal #HardRock #ThrashMetal #FunkRock #VinylCommunity #VC
We got some more first impressions to cover. I don't know if the heavy metal taste police even allow this sort of thing, but there's doom metal and glam metal in the same video.

The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Repent'.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:49 Thrash
1:45 Funky hard rock
3:00 Ahem, penis rock
5:13 Dooooooom
6:35 More, ahem, penis rock
8:47 More doooooooooooooom
12:00 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats or music in general that I talk about on this channel.

Heavy Hauls 200: J-Rock and B-Beards | death doom, power metal, alt rock, J-rock, J-Metal

This Is Music 2025-05-09 | #DeathDoom #PowerMetal #HeavyMetal #AlternativeRock #JRock #JMetal #VinylCommunity #VC
Well, I'll be damned... more stuff from Japan (this time CDJapan) albeit inflitrated by British beards. The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:15 A lone cassette tape
3:35 Japanese CDs
9:20 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the releases, artists, genres, formats or music in general that I talk about on this channel!

On A Mission from Randaros Musicworld: Gimme Five

This Is Music 2025-05-07 | #VinylCommunity #VC #SpeedMetal #HeavyMetal #JMetal #JRock #DeathMetal
Here's another thread response. This time it's Randaros Musicworld's "Gimme Five / May" thread. Warning: there be man-cheeks and a hot lady! Here are the tasks:

1: Spell "May" in albums
2: Shout out five VC channels
3: Show five albums by artists whose names begin with "M"
4: List five artists you'd like to meed and greet with
5: Show five albums by female-fronted artists - OR - just five random albums from your collection.

Check out the thread-starter here: youtu.be/AUiKWEz2bLw
This video contains a very short snippet from this excellent song by The Lethal Weapons: youtu.be/OVx7Zn2-fpg

The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Pleasure Incarnate".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:30 Spelling "May"
3:00 Five shout-outs
3:31 Five albums by artists whose names begin with "M"
6:05 (Not) five artists I'd like to meet and greet
7:00 Five albums by female-fronted artists
10:07 Thanks for watching

Shout-outs:
youtube.com/@MortenAastad
youtube.com/@metalmartymac
youtube.com/@metaldownunder666
youtube.com/@AttackFromDownunda
youtube.com/@rogerkjorvik

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the artsts, genres, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about on this channel because... I am a loser!

A Winner Is Y̶o̶u̶ Me: Unboxing Winnings from Downunda

This Is Music 2025-05-05 | #VinylCommunity
Woohoo! I won a bunch of CDs in Attack From Downunda's most recent contest. In this video, I awkwardly unbox them. Check out Attack from Downunda here: youtu.be/uPBO9BT73A0

The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:20 Awkward-ish unboxing (I hope my neighbor won't watch this)
3:00 The goodies
6:05 Thanks for watching

Disclaimer: I am (obviously) not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the genres, artists, releases, formats, or music in general that I talk about in these videos.

On A Mission From Randaros Musicworld: Joy

This Is Music 2025-05-05 | #VinylCommunity #Vinyl #CassetteTapes
Alright this is my contribution to a thread started by Randaros Music world a while ago. Check out the thread-starter here: youtu.be/uPBO9BT73A0

The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Pleasure Incarnate".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:50 Do these vinyl spark joy?
5:55 Do these cassettes spark joy?
10:10 Does this outdated game spark joy?
10:50 Does this radio show spark joy?
12:52 Does this blu-ray spark joy?
13:30 Thanks for watching and commenting

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the releases, artists, genres, formats, and music in general that I talk about on this channel.

Torches and Pitchforks 1: The Saga Begins

This Is Music 2025-05-04 | #HotTakes #UnpopularOpinions #StickItToTheGatekeepers
Welcome to the first Torches And Pitchforks video. Watch and weep! The music in the intro and outro is taken from Grimmthurs' "Morgengry".

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:15 Gore and violent imagery
9:33 Carcass: 'Swansong'
14:11 Meshuggah
16:45: Zetro's out, Rob's in
24:24 Final tour... again?!?
28:35 Sax in metal
32:10 Thanks for watching

Chek out all the entry videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfJeTFwyO26YU5QdevYh0LVatfZVJBiar&feature=shared

Disclaimer: I am not, nor do I purport to be, an expert on the artists, genres, formats, releases or music in general that I talk about on this channel!