Metallica - Fade to Black (Remixed and Remastered)

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[@PersephonevanderWaard]

My two cents: After the initial crescendo, which has more volume and detail, the orchestral strings can be clearly heard-panned to the right as the acoustic guitar plays on (0:10). Those are deeper, murkier. Meanwhile, you've mixed the opening solo to be louder, and to swim in the gloom. The kick/snare strikes from Lars are panned slightly left-of-center (0:17); the sound they make travels further. There's also a bit of subtle bass from Cliff (0:25). Kirk's solo is crunchier throughout (0:50); the counterpoint between him and Cliff (0:54) is more pronounced. Moving into the acoustic refrain, the strings ring loud and clear, with a warm clearness. The original mix sounded somewhat thin and flat, with sharp divides between the players; here, there's more space, and more to fill that space, but it's subtle-until the band joins in: the bass (1:05), followed by Lars and his toms (1:10). I especially love that deep bass note at 1:13; barely audible in the original mix, you've brought it forward generously. . This trend continues, with Cliff plugging along (1:21) while Lars' kick drum stamps at a volume and fullness previously denied to us. The original mix rendered that particular instrument nearly inaudible. The same went for the toms, which now explode with expert clarity and power (1:28). The snare, though audible before, no long has a taut, paper-thinness; it all but smacks the listener. I always disliked RtL's drum production-a problem you've more than addressed here. You've kept the delay on James' opening lines, and his vocals glide through the mist like a ghost. But there's so much more for him to pass through. Thankfully it's balanced quite well: Lars' drums leap out at us, the steel guitars play on, and Cliff thrums underfoot. . This clarity remains when the electric guitars kick off. Those heavy down-strokes are as heavy as lead, but we can hear the kick drum (which pounds like mad: 2:01) alongside them. The guitar tone is less loud, in terms of pure, brute volume; but the overall tone is richer (2:06). Though massive, the original notes sounded cold as ice, and congested. Here, you've kept them sharp, but wrapped them in fine wool, like a sword in its sheath. I can hear and appreciate everything about them, while enjoying Lars' (2:19) fills with equal measure. There's a sense of give and take, instead of the rhythm guitars obliterating everything. They're quieter, but hit harder, because they're more articulate, more precise. Everyone is. The warmth doesn't disguise the harmonized guitars (2:36) so much as make them shimmer. Cliff accents the quiet with his own replies (3:09). Completely invisible in the original mix, that snare roll from Lars at 3:16 is fabulous. . The chorus riff repeats, and the principles outlined above work their magic. I can scarce explain how clearly the guitar chord (3:33) comes in, but sounds inside a space that doesn't give way to the notes themselves. It feels contained, but not smothered; it holds together, less escapes. As a result, I can appreciate more. Consider 3:49: There's so many loud things happening, and yet I can easily make each of them out. Compression is exchanged for total experience. This will especially come in handy during the bridge, when the guitars explode, and Cliff rings over everyone. Nothing is canceled out, and the listening experience is a bit smoother, overall. There's a bit less bite, and more thump to the snare/cymbal combos-at 4:09, but also at 4:15. The latter sounds especially great, allowing for the guitars to bite and cut, but also for the drums and bass to keep pace and wreak their own havoc. . This room for mayhem is illustrated further when the harmonized guitars join in (4:24): rhythm, harmonies, drums and bass-all playing together in a warm space (4:29: Fuck. Yes.). The harmonies are less compressed, but no less present. The drum fill at 4:36 was barely perceptible in the original mix; here, it's a whirlwind. Another disinterred snare roll explores from Lars during the last "Goodbye..." (4:51). The classic gallop is reduced in size, but not potency (4:56). . And then... things just explode. 5:06 is a totem pole of metal and it's glorious: rhythm guitar, left; harmonies, right, which works fabulously. I'm not kidding when I say this part gave me goosebumps (to be fair, I get them a lot). Unfortunately both sides become harmonized, and the solo joins in very abruptly (I think there's a slight amount of clipping at 5:28). It's a lot to process. I'm not gonna lie, moments like 5:34 and 5:43 make me go a bit cross-eyed; there's almost too much to focus on! Lucky for us it's Lars to the rescue; some sweet double bass from him (5:46) helps reel things in a bit, and the second half of the guitar solo fares a bit better (6:11). This section is very ambitious, and pushes your talents to their limit. I think that a more conservative approach might have worked better in terms of sheer focus, but there's plenty of neat details and a newfound referee (Lars) to keep the lads in check. . I don't want to sound sacrilegious, but I tried turning the volume down ever so slightly during the final section. This seemed to help. I'm not quite sold on the ending but the rest of the mix remains straight-upgrade over the original. Lars and Cliff benefit the most, but the whole band comes alive with you at the helm. Of course, I love having two RtL songs done in a row, but if you're revisiting classic, early Metallica, I wouldn't say no to some Kill 'Em All, either... Awesome work! \m/

[@zaarongaming8174]

You certainly have a lot of pennies my guy

[@GustavoPereira-em8fd]

I Always read your comment because i can hear detail that normally i wouldn't see

[@SimonTheDigger]

@@GustavoPereira-em8fd Great review as per the usual. Keep doin' what your doin'.

[@ComandoWitty]

OMG YES THE 2 CENTS GUY

[@anatolydyatlov4103]

Hats offf!

[@creepypokemon]

You just made Kirk solos feel like someone crying in sorrow? You're god

[@gertrummo9007]

God indeed. God for godsake and + he gets paid for what he is doing

[@THESONICSPEEDDEMON]

Well that was kind of kirk’s intention when doing the solos in this song. He said in an interview that he just thought of the saddest things

[@zedus1238]

@@THESONICSPEEDDEMON yeah, like missing the note in between lol

[@k1775]

@@zedus1238 Damn, seems like Some Kind Of Monster of a task

[@chrishabidis]

Why Metallica hasn't already hired this guy to remaster all their albums and produce everything they do from now on?

[@arbazann]

@Shallex And Remaster.

[@GetCronk1989]

Because they hate us

[@JusCuz410]

They want the big-name, big-time producer that will help generate sales. They’re not realizing the real unknown talent is here on KZbin, from diehard fans who appreciate the highest quality recordings available.

[@PenguiNachos128]

@@JusCuz410 yes

[@pedrobarnez5502]

@@GetCronk1989 you rock bro hahahaha

[@metfan4l]

I'm always amazed by these. What you manage to get out of the original recordings is remarkable, dude.

[@ahdykhairat]

Thank you! Also thanks for the footage :)

[@MetalArcade]

@@ahdykhairat how are you remastering these? Do you somehow have access to the original tracks or the stems or what?

[@snekarmy6198]

Metal Arcade the stems were in Guitar Hero Metallica I think

[@MetalArcade]

@@snekarmy6198 oh yeah I forgot about that one

[@zika-_videos1173]

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[@BigTony-bf5jr]

My two cents: it’s awesome

[@BamSigma]

You're two cents are worth a whole nickel

[@MusaTariq25]

You fixed two of my only issues with RTL’s production - you leveled the bass (it’s fine in the remaster, too) and made the kick drum punch through more

[@MusaTariq25]

Seriously, that double kick run in the end really cuts through

[@Randomeris1]

Yeah the pedal is a menace in his remasters. Love it

[@geraldorodriguew3605]

It's funny how RL drum sounding is kinda weaker compared to other albums but still has the best composing lines in my opinion

[@willwozniak2826]

@@geraldorodriguew3605 wish the whole studio release was like this!

[@KTF0]

I feel double kick drums weren't 100% properly figured out recording wise until Cannibal Corpse and Death (I'm sure you can find exceptions). Double kicks need to be in the front and center and thuddier in heavier music.

[@rmye0721]

He protecc He atacc But most importantly He fade to blacc

[@P-H_S]

Never clicked on a vid so quick

[@punisher2971]

Same ahahah

[@Gg-qx3vo]

Same here

[@keradiel_8968]

DSX _LuNN same

[@ferraka2686]

Same

[@CamilaBecerra_]

SAMEEE

[@sam8404]

I don't care what people say about Lars, I've always loved his drumming especially on their first 5 albums. 5:44 when the double bass kicks in is awesome.

[@Craig-gq4gb]

His drumming in Hardwired is really good aswell tbf

[@dimitripapadinikolaus]

I never knew there was double bass in that part til now

[@Phantom4368]

@sam8404 I agree Lars is hated on too much

[@user-vh9cc]

@@Phantom4368 true, thats because that thing with napster

[@jenyus1371]

His drumming on Load and Reload are also solid imo

[@MisterCactus777]

If the original song was a beautiful painting, this remaster brings you into the world of the painting itself.

[@Isaac-jm2ht]

Well said

[@ImmortalMarz]

The bass and drums sounds phenomenal and James voice e how's like he is in a room phenomenal mix!

[@MalibuSharks13]

My spare change: ya dun good

[@M0306D]

My last nickels: very good comment

[@hisdudeness4537]

It makes me sad that if this awesome mix was an official remaster ppl would wine about it having lost its "80's feel" or something. This sounds amazing and is one my favorites of yours now.

[@dirtypete7744]

You said it dude

[@Craig-gq4gb]

That makes no sense those people are dumb he’s literally just improved it

[@Comic3665]

@@Craig-gq4gb nostalgia runs too strong for some people

[@hilo103]

excellent, it is my favorite song of metallica, and you uploaded it today which is my birthday

[@keradiel_8968]

Hugo Lopez just try to don't kill your self

[@hilo103]

@@keradiel_8968 haha no, in fact I am happier my day

[@amin_taheri]

Yo it's so late but happy birthday!

[@iqceo4276]

Happy late birthday

[@realabba5190]

I'm late but happy birthday m8

[@halosam2963]

I'm having a shit day today and Metallica is my comfort music, with this topping my list of favourite of comfort songs. I went to youtube to go to Metallica, and this was my first recommended. Thank you for being so well timed, I really needed this today!

[@heyilikemusic6692]

Hope you are doing good my guy

[@thyxreaper]

Be strong noble 6 :)

[@HeavyRaiden]

Hope ya doin better

[@evil_juggalo_1014]

Don't do anything that will harm you, you are strong, loved, cool, stay strong my friend, bad things will pass, Peace and Love, Sandra

[@adrianjunor8661]

This song has a special place in my heart, it always made me feel better when i'm depressed or feeling down... So thank you Metallica for making this song and thank you Ahdy for remastering this masterpiece!

[@barunto1]

it lets you cry your pain out

[@Phantom4368]

@@barunto1 holy shit your right, expect the pain doesn't leave me

[@barunto1]

@Phantom4 just a guess on my part. Maybe you've held your tears back for many years, so just let them out when you can. It will help.

[@Phantom4368]

@@barunto1 thank you. I really do appreciate it, I have been going through some deep depression lately and people like you and Metal help me get through it, so really thank you :)

[@barunto1]

@@Phantom4368 you are welcome!

[@714Rattle]

Rest In Peace Cliff..

[@WanderingDeadbeat]

I was so sad when you made the old version private, I'm glad that was just because you were working on an even better version :)

[@joselekiwi5695]

The bass feels absolutely perfect with the bass drum

[@FilipBorowski.]

The intro-solo is sooo much clearer and detailed! Drum kick finally has some depth and power. Toms also gained some weight to them. And those high sounds supporting Het's vocals! A-mazing!

[@leandrometfan]

5:49 the start of an amazingly emotional solo while showing the middle finger

[@goldenwolf8081]

Only Kirk hammet can make a guitar solo so good it’s enough to make any grown man cry like a baby while giving us the bird

[@theozzmanpwns]

You need to be the audio engineer for Metallica’s next album. You are an artist. I spent 4 hours watching and rewatching your videos. I can’t thank you enough for doing the lord’s work

[@roberttalley7913]

Thank you. You'll never understand how important these remasters are.

[@sh4rpys]

More like a remix.. Remaster just makes the songs sound better on newer hardware etc

[@amadeuskyouma1314]

I’m no Nicolas but here are my thoughts: The bass swell and that single note tying into the backing orchestra is amazing, I don’t know if that was there in the original but if it was I couldn’t hear it and now I can. It fits the mood of this song wonderfully. The acoustic riff sounds about the same but when Kirks first solo starts then you really begin to see the quality in this remaster. It sounds more focused in on which it should be, as FTB has some of Kirks best solos and they should get as much spotlight as possible, I couldn’t figure it out before, but you seem to make every remaster have the same level of audio quality as the Black Album but still keeping the famous RTL tone. The space and thundering of the drums, as well as the breathing room of all instruments to shine just reminds me of the Black Album. The bass is more noticeably punchy which works well for this song having quick bursts of oompf. Lar’s drums as well seem to reverb a bit which I’m a fan of. And James’s vocals seem to be quieter but in a good way, like he’s not shouting over the guitars. And speaking of guitars, that chugging riff at 2:02 is wayyyy heavier than before. The Tom sound also seems to leave more of an impact, like I’m actually playing the drums myself and hearing them. To sum up, terrific work as always

[@guajolote3494]

now I have 4 cents!

[@PersephonevanderWaard]

Sounds good to me!

[@rocafella142]

Ahdy, Harvester of Sorrow next please!

[@juggerhuevo]

No stems available for that one tho :(

[@afterforever71]

@@juggerhuevo unless your me

[@johnnathan5894]

afterforever71 bullshit

[@JUSTICE971]

He did it

[@danekerben3223]

Can you do the same with Trapped Under Ice? It sounds magnificent.

[@parlamedia]

Here I sit, shaking my head in disbelief on how damn well you have succeeded with this song. Thank you Ahdy.

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

2 my two brothers in arms and Friends Lawrence Gerwe and Randy Carter. Both hung themselves, they were veterans that couldn't take anymore till Valhalla Brothers in arms...

[@andreizaharia9477]

I'd love to hear The Frayed Ends of Sanity! Keep up the good work 👌🎸

[@bru69]

I'd love too!! Such a good song!

[@rattleheadgh7680]

This song is an absolute masterpiece, and this remaster truly does it justice.

[@benlobner7070]

i think my ears transcended to another dimension while listening to this.

[@bakruptfern329]

I just got a new pair of Bluetooth earbuds and OH MY FUCKING GOD IT'S LIKE LISTENING TO THE SONG FOR THE FIRST TIME ALL OVER AGAIN THERE ARE ACTUALLY TEARS IN MY EYES THANK YOU SO FUCKING MUCH I LOVE THIS ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@juggerhuevo]

Dude this is just like listening to fade for the first time, hats off my man

[@TenWolf-wb7pc]

That acoustic guitar sounds so amazing. Also I like how the bass isn’t louder just more leveled. You put a lot of effort good job man

[@GollyGeeWilikers]

I have never been able to get into the older albums because James sounds like he's recording into a tin can on Mars and the rest of the sound feels hollow. You have opened up classic Metallica for me. Thank you so much. I used to be indifferent to this song and now I love it.

[@itspoison8195]

Feels like this whole song and the orchestra was recorded at like a 25 floor skyscraper. it feels so massive like the drums on Mayhems - De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas Album

[@olafbiesot777]

Life, it seems, will fade away Drifting further, every day Getting lost within myself Nothing matters, no one else I have lost the will to live Simply nothing more to give There is nothing more for me Need the end to set me free Things not what they used to be Missing one inside of me Deathly loss, this can't be real I cannot stand this hell I feel Emptiness is filling me To the point of agony Growing darkness, taking dawn I was me, but now he's gone No one but me Can save myself But it's too late Now I can't think Think why I should even try Yesterday seems as though It never existed Death greets me warm Now I will just say goodbye Bye...

[@ZaCloud-Animations___she-her]

Thanks for the lyrics. They've connected with so many people, who have felt this kind of despair, but allowed the narrator to go down in their stead, as they found the will to keep going.

[@ZaCloud-Animations___she-her]

Another remasterpiece! Proof that all the sounds in a song CAN coexist AND be heard at the same time, without it all being wadded up together in a crappy commotion of crazily compressed & clipping cacophony! I do miss a bit of the old sharpness, truth be told, but the exchange of getting to truly hear the whole band is worth it, I think. Hecc yeah! 😎

[@StreamChill]

i feel like i’m just hearing this song for the first time all over again. completely overcome with emotion hearing it like this. so, just wanted to say thank you.

[@SynZ777]

I'm not entirely sure how you did it, but the intro sounds wayyy darker and I love it.

[@melinda2763]

Holy fuck Ahdy, how do you do this shit man? you never cease to amaze me with how clean everything sounds. This is one of my favourite 'tallica songs and you've just blown the original WAY out of the water, im in awe. The guitars, the bass, vocals, especially the drums, idk man everything it just wraps up to be a massive colossal headbanger. Considering how high-definition you make stuff sound, id love to hear you remix an early misfits song honestly, cuz the recording quality sounds like a tin can and string. Keep doing what you're doing, obviously me and many others dig your shit so so hard. \m/

[@ahmetoerdek6950]

Kirk's solo is epic, one of the best ever

[@FernandoMartinez-gz2ce]

My two cents: Oh, wrong user

[@havefuckingheart]

Always reminds me of Cliff. RIP man.

[@danilobence83]

This is the new official version for me

[@MrTongen]

THANK YOU FOR REUPLOADING THIS I LOVE IT SO MUCH

[@alexstevenson7577]

Ahdy strikes again! You’re keeping the Metallica community on it’s toes. Thanks man.

[@matheus_ps]

I legit cried listening to this

[@aaronmejiritski4457]

this is completely unearthly, well done ahdy you’ve done it again 👏🏼

[@flippy7035]

The ending is still my favorite guitar solo. Thank you for doing another amazing job.

[@kieronmarshall3098]

Ever since discovering your channel maybe 2 years ago, I've been patiently waiting for this one. It's not just my favourite Metallica song, it's one of my top songs ever, and it was absolutely worth the wait. This was like listening to it for the first time again, even a little emotional, especially with S&M 2 on the horizon now. Thank you so much for your work, it's truly incredible 🤘🤘🖤

[@omingnus]

THAT DOUBLE KICK WOW.

[@MrLuisfer999]

You just got a new sub. This is pure gold, thank you.

[@canofnothing]

I think we all just fell in love with this song all over again. It's like I got my ears cleaned and can hear everything better than before. Great work!

[@DFMusic811]

You just made my favorite song by one of my favorite bands (my bar none favorite as a little kid) even more perfect... From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I'm nearly in tears.

[@maureenc8965]

Omg. This video and the sound quality is fkn AMAZING!! Thank you

[@nadzyea9780]

walking back from a pub with my thick ass bassy bluetooth speaker & i see this, its been on repeat now for at least an hour :-)

[@abhisheksanghi8175]

You Sir, just made me love Lars with this remaster. Loved every detail that was unheard of in the original mix.

[@gabeduncan697]

Once again you gave me new love for an okay but goodie! Love your remixes and remasters

[@danielg6834]

Thanks for this incredible work!! I appreciate this so much! That Remastered is just perfect!

[@fighterace5530]

Bro this is beautiful, I’ve been wanting this ever since I found your channel. Thank you so much and keep up the work

[@kevinflidge6623]

This has been remixed beautifully. You are very talented.

[@maldpotato497]

Thank you... I don't know what else to say. But really, thank you. Your remixes made me relive that first moment when I first heard Metallica.

[@iconofsin5886]

So nice to hear Cliff's bass more pronounced.

[@michaelf.bender3718]

Harvester of Sorrow with live vocals from Nimes 09!

[@jloe01]

There's no stems for Harverster, the only Metallica stems that are available are from songs that were in Guitar Hero and Rock Band.

[@_BlurryVision]

I love this song but your remix made it so good that I can't pass a day without listening to it thanks ❤️❤️

[@Roxy_Epoxy]

You made an amazing song even better. It's my favorite and has helped me through a lot in life. Thank you so much.

[@Thegamer10113]

This is the best remix you've done (so far) nice work

[@AXEMURDERable]

This is my favorite by them. Stoked you did it

[@maureenc8965]

Once upon a time there was this band named Metallica and they were incredible. They looked and played like that Cliff Burton was everything.

[@OrganicActing]

Means a lot to hear this right now. Thank you.

[@bruceprophet8367]

Amazing work my friend. I love hearing little bits in the song that are either inaudible in the original or they are buried in the mix. I especially love how you have fixed the drums and bass as the drum & bass production on RTL was hit & miss. Excellent work!

[@deadboy9955]

Amazing.. as always!

[@juliodeasis417]

Spectacular work, cheers mate

[@DJBarton93]

Goosebumps! This is awesome 🤘🏻

[@BobLoblaw1985]

I’ve listened to this song countless times and there is so much detail in here I didn’t even know existed, especially in Cliff’s bass lines. Fantastic job. You should remix the entire catalogue. These are worthy replacements to the original mixes.

[@MrFacio85]

This kicksass 🤟🏻

[@lancehoward3990]

one of the few remixes I thought was better than the original. I love that thick beefy bass drum, really punches through the mix, like those 89 -92 concerts.

[@destinygaming2523]

That second goodbye holy crap Ahdy you are amazing

[@ananditotugarisman9122]

The definition of perfection, my man Ahdy Khairat🔥

[@ianwilson4219]

The drums are mixed so well.

[@JustinBoulter]

Truly the best Metallica mixes on here and keep it all up my rock n' roll brother✌️🎸

[@elderlygods9]

the ending of the song always gives me emotions

[@jihadadream8652]

I've been waiting for this song remix by you for a long time

[@darrylbeeche1170]

Metallica have been my favorite band for almost 40 years, but this song took on a whole new meaning 3 years ago when my sister killed herself😢😭❤I don't know if I could've made it through my life without you guys..long live Metallic🤘🖤

[@virtualboi1585]

Been hoping for another Metallica remaster from you lately! Thank you for this, and great work :)

[@0xJoey]

Wow this is so good ,fixed all the problems present in the original production!

[@ArminVali]

thank you, i grew up listening to this... the only song that makes you headbang and cry at the same time

[@FrioNTr]

Damn this is so good I want Frayed ends of sanity with these settings so much. Great job

[@timurshaipov682]

Their best ballad so far, and you made it better. Great!

[@DanShiraz]

Absolutely love this!

[@miguelangelnava4639]

I really like the bass sound, and how the distorted guitar comes out. Harmonies in rhythm guitar are better appreciated. Beautiful compression!! Best thing is that it does not exaggerate, it still sounds like a classic but with better sound. Very great job man! Thanks!!

[@allanep9gaming408]

Instant chills with the guitar intro

[@rafaelrivera5980]

Great Man! Thanks for this

[@alinusgheiming]

My favorite song of Metallica , it reminds me of my grandpa that passed away .. Keep up the good work man ! :D Greetings from Romania !

[@calumgardner6936]

This is how the whole actual remaster of Ride The Lightning should’ve sounded, awesome job bro 👍🏻👌🏻🤘🏻

[@mihutz98]

THIS IS SO GOOD IT SHOULDN'T EXIST

[@marcomonteiro3166]

This is all I needed🤟

[@Memper]

This sounds amazingly beautiful, I can feel the vibrations through my iPad. :)

[@petarzlatkovski3008]

you're doing gods work my friend