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Grammy finalist Eric Benet made a drastic metal switch from the original slow jams style, and the death of the metal Christmas jamming session with his band was shown as the turning point by a chaotic and comical video. The spontaneous and shocking act has captured the audience, demonstrating a different and wild side of the characteristically smooth singer known for such classics as ‘Spend My Life With You’.
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Eric Benet is the epitome of smooth and classy soulfulness in almost all cases. But this was a jubilant bust of his image in a clip that was part of the recent times. The text simply stated ‘Death metal Christmas’ and the video was exactly that. Benet with the artists Remata, Diisko, Drummin PJ, and Samir Moulay was seen crying for temperance with guttural screaming and frenzied riffs of guitars that would be more suited to a metal festival rather than a Christmas concert. The mixing of the holiday spirit with hard music acquired the instant viral moment.
The responses were all about laughing and total disbelief. A user even went to the extent of calling Benet ‘the coolest dude’ and commenting: ‘this is why we love you Eric… the get what you get when you cut that camera on is unmatched’. The general atmosphere was positive since many people said that the unanticipated laugh made the celebrity even more approved.
Some people were amazed at the brilliance of the performance. ‘Your vocal cords are begging you to stop,’ one person quipped, and another warned, ‘Sir…don’t mess those throat muscles up with that nonsense.’ The commitment to literally being a character will not pass unnoticed, and one commenter even thinks that at this rate he might ‘possibly find your tonsils on the floor’.
The video has also sparked people’s creativity. Immediately, a lot of users were asking for a complete release. One user exclaimed, ‘I need this on my Apple Music ASAP.’ Another person forecasted, ‘This new project gon be dope,’ meaning he wants a longer, right humorous metal venture. A musician even expressed his thoughts about it: ‘Could’ve used you when my band was together looking for a vocalist!’ The idea has gone really far and the potential of collaboration has now turned into a nostalgic memory.
A user who illustrated the mood of the comment perfectly wrote ‘Not so silent night!’ It was a phrase that could serve as a tagline for Benet’s comedy at the chaotic side of music taking a detour.
Having an R&B and soul career spanning several decades, Eric Benet is still revealing the cheerful and humorous facets of his character. His most recent post, however, is the epitome of very entertaining and least pure fun of the most scripted moments. It claims that the cold-hearted artists are also the ones with the wild and naughty sides who only get out during the Christmas time.
The session of death metal Christmas is not going to be the turning point of the genre for Benet but it definitely achieved its goal giving a massive amount of laughter and presenting the voice versatility that is way larger than the ballad. It was a very fun and wild surprise for his audience who welcomed it with loud cheers. Fans can look forward to more of this energy at his upcoming Baltimore concert.
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In a recent exclusive BET interview, Benet opened up about his career and personal life. This humorous side was also on display in a viral comedy video where he invited ‘gringos’ to Honduras. He even joked about a London Underground station named after him, showing his consistent comedic timing.
