Jersey Kid Reacts To Classic Metal, Black Sabbath

My son is being forced to listen to metal.  Not by a school bully or when he walks by my office in the house, but rather – I’m showing him metal classics!  I want to hear his opinion and see his reactions.  Already this week, we’ve done some great tunes and we’re not done.  Join me as a Jersey Kid Reacts To Classic Metal, Black Sabbath.

Pantera was the one that he didn’t like if you’ve been following my journey.  But he’s quite open-minded and still ready to hear more.  So I had my speakers ready to blast the classic “Iron Man” and I called him over.  As it started up , I could see his brain churning and wondering where this was going to go.  He absolutely loved “I am Iron Man”.  He thought it sounded like a robot and that it was really cool.

When the riff finally kicked in I could see he was tapping his foot and looked like he wanted to move.  It’s such a simple riff, yet heavy, dark, and just rockin’.  Such a classic!  Then Ozzy started singing and my son said that he really liked it.  He asked me if it was a newer song or older and I said it was one of the earliest heavy metal bands I was playing and he thought that was awesome.

By the time the end came around he thought it was cool that it was faster and he was getting excited, dancing around.  It looked like he was doing some sort of tribal dance, but I guess it’s just the way the music moved his body.  When it was over he asked me to put it on again.  So I guess he’s a Black Sabbath fan?

Check out the song for yourself and all the cool parts in it.  What a ride!

I’m a fan of metal. I have been since I was a kid. I love the fact that there are all different types and subgenres. It’s really intriguing. I was excited when we announced this year’s Rock The Park lineup, because not only does it include Halestorm and I Prevail, but also Hollywood Undead and a great band called Fit For A King! I wanted to show you 5 standout tracks from Fit For A King. This will hopefully get you even more hyped for Rock The Park!

This is a band that is filed under Metal Core. And they wear that label well. Very heavy at yet melodic. Screaming, mixed with clean vocals. The guitar riffs are blisteringly heavy and quick and there’s some very intense drumming. I love that the double bass drumming is there on certain songs front and center, but it’s never unnecessary or just there for the sake of being there.

This band also has Christian Metal as a label. They have religious overtones in many of their songs. I recently interviewed with lead singer Ryan and he said they don’t as people like to come across as pushy with their beliefs. And I feel that translates to their music too. You Can get something out of it if you want to or just listen to the pummeling riffs if you so please.

It's hard to pick their best songs. From just 2013 to now, the band has released 6 studio albums on their label. 6!!!! That’s more than some bands release in 2 decades! LOL But each album sounds fresh and filled with heart and talented playing. It’s cool to see a band churning out great music almost non-stop!

Their most recent album came out in 2022, but a few months ago they released a new track, so I’m not quite sure what that means for fans.

Nonetheless, let’s take a look at 5 standout tracks from Fit For A King.

This was released as a single a few months back. It's got the same Fit Or A King heaviness we know and love, but with a really melodic and beautiful chorus!

Off their last studio album "The Hell We Create".  This one is brutal.  Just starts off melting your face lol!  It starts heayy....and gets heavier!  Fans of metal will love this one!

It's cool how this uses a bit of an electronic sound in the very beginning over Ryan's vocals.  The chorus on this one is catchy, infectious and makes you want to sing.

A really cool guitar riff kicks this off and the band sounds so tight!  Then it goes double time and picks up the pace.  It's quick and heavy, and makes you want to headbang.  But they don't lose the melodic chorus.  It comes at the perfect time!

Starting with an off electronic beat/riff.  Then the band kicks in and you can see the crowd going crazy.  It's a bit different but works really well!