Blitzkrieg "Blitzkrieg"

[@Gorebag]

That album cover totally looks like a start screen for a Gameboy game.

[@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence]

Haha. Yes. Yes it does.

[@bugglemagnum6213]

Thats why i clicked

[@ben_dover177]

Yes so true the Gameboy color

[@MrLopputulee]

Was that printed with matrix printer?

[@MicahHeard]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@DevineENTERventioN]

I was in a band called 'Blitzkrieg' in 1981-82. We were out of Petaluma CA. We were not aware of this band...but it's funny, we had a very similar sound. We didn't have any recordings...had a lead singer that couldn't keep it together, he was a great singer though, ended up going to prison. We tried to replace him...end of band.

[@DevineENTERventioN]

OK, Rodrigo Olvera, why the +1? Did you know of us?

[@LuchoCastle_11]

Can't someone just +1? Lol

[@DevineENTERventioN]

Are any of you +1ers from Petaluma? Did you know of our band?

[@LuchoCastle_11]

DevineENTERventioN I don't think any of us know, we only +1 because that's a pretty interesting story.

[@DevineENTERventioN]

"You hear a sound from the sky, you freeze don't know what to do. You better run for your lives, he's coming fast after you.... Blitzkrieg Petaluma California 1981

[@mycubiclepenguin868]

Accidentally clicked on this while scrolling. Best thing that’s happened to me all week

[@hmpz36911]

If you want other recommendations for music, let me know. I'm all about discovering and exposing others to music

[@trendmassacre8423]

That's what I am thinking!

[@jegsdinogod5091]

I love the metallica cover, but sometimes you need that old school garage fuzz in your guitar.

[@briansauer6695]

You hit the nail on the head! I wasn't sure how to describe what I term as Raw Metal, but you've answered that! I was 13 in 1980 and was there when it was first emerging. Miss those days, especially when it was more underground. Love the Metallica version, and just found this one which, too, is awesome!

[@RushianRichard]

Underground it was dude...good times!!!

[@bartgoukens2109]

Totally agree !just like Diamond heads am I Evil and Budgee's breathhfan

[@TheZigzach]

I think this is better

[@apartida123]

JEG I like this version but it’s too slow, so I put it on 1.25 speed, just personal taste because I have weird taster. I also speed up misfit songs as well... like I said they need to be faster for me to enjoy them

[@electrasong]

THANK YOU WOLFGANG FOR POSTING THIS!!!! Ian Jones a Blitzkrieg band member co-wrote and played on this track. Metallica used to honour him by taking him on tour with them when they woudl come to the Uk. He was my best friend and co-songwriter in our own band project DEAD EASY. Ian passed away 2 years ago and is HUGELY MISSED!!! Rock on In Peace Ian. Love, Electra

[@harleymanm]

I am sorry to hear that Ian has died, I am just catching up on a great track, I do have the single though, I saw them in Bedford, on the day that I finished my O-Levels in 1981, I bought the single and a pin badge, I still have both over 40 years later! Great Band, great Gig, front row, I headbanged like a B******d :-)

[@kd3446]

Go writers Jim seiroto he was school teacher in physics & head of computers IT in Beaumont Leys School Leicester….

[@derkwayne1833]

Definitely tell the influence this had on Hetfield vocally.

[@shaneculliton8732]

Well even that jumper riff kind of sounds like the last riff to Seek And Destroy little bit. If you listen very very closely. Just listen to the rhythm of it and you’ll see what I mean

[@shaneculliton8732]

So yeah it absolutely is an influence

[@shaneculliton8732]

Plus they even covered this song when they had the cover album “Garage Inc”

[@morphicsun64]

It's pretty wild to realise that Hetfield's vocal style is basically him adopting a geordie accent.

[@kondred3985]

NWOBHM it is the best of metal, i think many people can agree with my opinion. 80s metal was the best

[@Only_Cans_101]

Rust In Peace i was born in 85 man, and im still discovering these gem's, and i agree, something about 80's metal makes me think, i was meant to be born earlier!!!!!!

[@dougbennett8592]

Especially from 81-84. the best years for metal.

[@RandyRhoadsRules3]

Sabbath is always the best.

[@apartida123]

Somethingclever sabbath is great indeed, they are one of the couple of bands that are just on another tier.

[@Rob.DB.]

@@Only_Cans_101 me too!!!!

[@ElrondHubbard1]

The best thing about Metallica's cover song is that they introduced me to some awesome bands.

[@hmpz36911]

They shaped my taste in music. All that classic Brit metal and punk

[@opisthokonta]

The main riff reminds me Hocus Pocus of Focus.

[@thaincrediblemaier]

Yeah I was thinking that too. Accidental ripoff?

[@CarlosGonzalez-ll6xx]

same here

[@zzzhuh]

Just came back, you are totally right. They even stole how the guitar comes in to thicken up the sound at the same measurement. This is the better song tho...

[@jconnor1969]

thats because Ian Jones messed up the Focus riff, I was there

[@tutoamigo]

who care fucking idiot

[@chriskukich2529]

Wish I was a teenager in the 80s but at least being a teenager now allows me to listen to all metal from years ago.

[@theunlawfulsponge5908]

Jimmy V i agree

[@outis439-A]

yeah but you aint really part of it, y'know?

[@jacktheflipper3591]

Afe you sure about that it was a violent time cops beat the shit out of you

[@bmphil3400]

I was a teen in the 80s. It was awesome.....but I always thought being a teen in the 60s would have been better because record deals were easier to get......

[@gerardoa.]

You can listen to this at any age, dude.

[@wesley00s]

This is thrash before thrash ! Nice song !

[@Synthabi]

Less pedal old metallica sound is more effect blitzkrieg.

[@toddegoldberg]

......what?

[@Algebrodadio]

The sad truth is that Metallica ripped this song off. Almost every song on 'Kill 'em All' was ripped off by Metallica. It's just that American metal heads of the time hadn't heard these because they were by obscure European bands...and some not so obscure. I mean - Diamond Head?

[@coreyhansen3520]

+Aaron Wolbach no they didn't covered yes what did not steal the damn song

[@Algebrodadio]

Corey Hansen You're right. I made a poor choice of words.

[@cybernautadventurer]

We Brits may be a small island, but we are masters at a lot of things. Heavy metal is one of them.

[@jessegeary2466]

America: x to doubt

[@shagstars]

@@incognito9292 and deep purple and to a degree riot but that one is an american band with british influences.

[@ramon2008]

For your size England destroys America. Although America has given the world what I believe are better metal bands. Metallica slayer pantera etc.

[@chasescott2735]

Hans Von Witzland you are correct that the Brits created heavy metal BUT us Americans got a hold of it and turn the volume nob up and played it double speed....... giving the world megadeth, Metallica,slayer, exodus, testament etc.........

[@jondoethereturn]

But Slayer isn't British, so how can this be true?

[@brnleague99]

RIP Ian Jones. Blitzkrieg are legends and you'll be missed, mate.

[@paulb7110]

I love the punk/metal sound of the original, but also Kirk's interpretation of the solo on the Metallica version is awesome. 👌

[@АксРоуз-ж9м]

sold out

[@JeffPLut]

its the NWOBHM

[@Stukas218]

So Metallica Did Cover us ?

[@mr.sandbag8719]

Before hearing this song I was just a fan. Now I am a whole air conditioner.

[@noneyabuiznezz]

Ill never forget how this type music was taboo and all.. i mean ALL radio and tv flat out refused to play it or even aknowlege it.. it was %100 fan driven, word of mouth. And we loved it

[@mjtgough]

The first time I heard this opening riff...I was listening to "Hocus Pocus" by Focus, which came out 10 years earlier!

[@promastakreasindo9455]

whoever wrote this, he's a genius!

[@THESNEAKERADDICT]

2:55 Awesome!

[@laurenzgraffilpenstein8117]

New wave!

[@fiskrond9212]

'Blitzkrieg' and 'Am I Evil' were very high in my favourite 'Metallica' songs.. I did not know that they were covers (BKg DH) at the time... but I can see why Metallica covered them.. did a pretty good job on both. The point I'm trying to make is that the original versions of both these songs are exceptionally solid metal masterpieces in their original form.. and from relatively unknown bands. I'm off to find some more Blitzkrieg and Diamond Head stuff now... :-)

[@metalsoup88]

Metallica copied the hell out of this band it's so sad

[@sirusyes5833]

Lettuce Have Peace Lettuce Have Light Lettuce escape the cruel night Lettuce Have Time Let The Sun Shine Lettuce Beware The Deadly Signs

[@monkehitstring]

Lettuce are evil

[@CAPTAINCAVECRUST]

chris fattoruso vegan version :)

[@DullTorpor]

+sirus yes In Metallica's cover, I used to hear "hear our plea" as "you're ugly".

[@briansauer6695]

That's pretty funny sirus yes! You should look up the Saxon song Live Fast Die young with someone's alternate lyrics after listening to the original first. I laughed my ass off. You might too considering your sense of humor in these lyrics!

[@thebargetntrollied]

Anyone got some mayo!

[@acadia5898]

this is like a perfect metal song. the riffs, the drumming, melodic solo/riff, the vocals

[@michaelgentry3360]

ahhhh, the days of tape trading. how i miss thee.

[@CalebePriester]

+Michael Gentry Must have been really awesome to live in that era

[@furiouzzzz]

miss them too

[@abbagil]

I remember those days well.

[@briansauer6695]

It was Michael! I was 13 in 1980 when all of the NWOBHM was starting to come to fruition. It was all underground. Long before Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet came out(not knocking it,just what I consider the transition period to more commercial heavy metal and hard rock), bands like Iron Maiden, Saxon, Motorhead, Judas Priest(although they'd been around for a while)Motley Crue, Dio, and many more, were hitting their stride, and headbangers were in a world of our own. You found out about new bands through your friends. It was a real social thing. The internet is awesome for finding out about these older bands, and that's what I'm enjoying doing, finding out about the more obscure bands and ones that did originals before others made covers more popular. Fun and more innocent times! Wish I could go back!

[@alexeyvinokurov75]

I grew up to Metallica version and only as a grown-up learnt about this original. It really kicks ass and I began to appreciate it, it's very dramatic, theatrical I'd say, almost like heavy metal symphony. Very powerful.

[@ryan49er1]

"I knew of this band and loved them before Metallica!!!!".......(stands on his music stool of knowledge and waits for high 5's).... :P

[@BlackMetal2069]

ryan49er1 (Receives none and cries about how lonely he is)

[@montyreed333]

🤘

[@thefunnyman8073]

here: 5 5 5 5 5

[@gatchaman88]

This is definitely the best version. Thanks for posting!

[@jackduncan4228]

Hope all Brits are wearing their poppies with pride this year. Those men, conscripts and volunteers saved us from a brutal dictatorship. Men paid in blood, with their lives and with their sanity. We were a nation of heroes and defeated the worlds most sophisticated military with a few tricks and pure courage. They fought to give you the peace that the UK has enjoyed since the end of that terrible war. Be proud.

[@onearmdaddy]

Yeah. The world is sooooo much better than it was before the war. I see rampant global capitalism that wants to dilute and destroy every western nation as a blessing brought to us by the ***.

[@kevmar2567]

I prefer the German model - discipline and tradition.

[@Varkhal218]

One Empire battling another Empire. The wrong side won the Cold War.

[@ibeanjerkinov5325]

When you can hear the sound of fingers sliding over strings! Missing in so many over produced records!

[@Frost_Jotun]

For fuck's shake...Metallica never covered a song just to make it sound better. They covered it because they LIKED the damn song. Everyone knows, the "original is better" in every occasion, it's the one that's got the respect. I like both versions btw..why create such nonsense "fights" in every video. Listen to the song, Like it, and praise it in the comments.

[@lukaskrokketti6428]

👍🤘

[@jondoethereturn]

I know I'm gonna start some shit with this, But... I think Motley Crue's version of Helter Skelter is 1000 times better than the Beetle's version.

[@jeanleongerome4098]

True in this instance, but not in every instance...Johnny Cash's version of Hurt, for example, is better than the Nine Inch Nails version.

[@ssrzen]

But But! Metalicca is teh gogz!!! / sarcasm i know they'd cringe at the comments if they saw them.

[@ericolsen5592]

Originals aren't always better. But I myself like both versions

[@shangri-la-la-la]

I've been diving so far into the obscure bands with totally strange sounds I somehow ended up back at the roots.

[@noaharnold1316]

I wish people would shut up about Metallica and Blitzkrieg about who is better. I cover songs all the time because I love the band. Metallica covered it because they were fans of this band. Not a big deal. And they killed it too. They absolutely killed it

[@johnyguitar258]

original will never be beat it just cant be beat

[@hmpz36911]

Love both versions for opposite reasons

[@metalupyourass9247]

Also, Blitzkrieg did a Metallica cover.

[@GabAssbreaker]

The slower tempo makes it feel heavier than a wall falling over your head. This is what HEAVY Metal means

[@johnsanderson9913]

This tune was way ahead of its time.

[@wilsonpendarvis3710]

I never quite got the feel of this song until now. I am a Bassificationist, and need such information thank you. Great headphones help, too. Love the metal, man. Crunch on!

[@billwilliams2116]

favorite part of this song starts at 2:55. Love that guitar sound. And this song makes me want the album now.

[@kurzackd]

first time I realize that the lyric is actually "Aliens coming!" Until now I always thought it was "It is coming!" lol

[@MrSimondaniel3]

haha on the Metallica track, I heard 'aliens' but I thought that must be wrong

[@Acolyte82]

it's "aliens calling"

[@kurzackd]

@@Acolyte82 no t's not, at least according to the lyrics in the description, which clearly say "Aliens coming"

[@sheikhabibi5144]

Nice to see a huge NWOBHM following on youtube. British Metal forever!

[@stevenbaldock1120]

Saw these at Nottingham Boat club along with the likes of Vardis,Raven,Quartz,Venom in the early 80's. Still rockin now at 55yo.

[@fordman4287]

If it weren't for Blitzkrieg, Metallica wouldn't have have gotten the sound the had during their golden years('82-'88)

[@jamesholstein6634]

Metallica got their original sound from Dave Mustaine,then they changed over to classic rock

[@bretthouston5448]

No Mustaine, no Metallica

[@Joe-eq8we]

Mustaine made those fuckers!!!

[@Joe-eq8we]

Rust In Peace BLEW AWAY ANYTHING Metallica ever did!!!

[@shawnrose1211]

@@Joe-eq8we said no one ever. Not even Megadeaths best album

[@artes3d]

mi mejor disco de heavy metal lo conoci a mis 15 años 1986 y todabia sigue siendo uno de los mejores como si fuera ayer

[@LouisWinthorpe622]

That was always my favourite of the songs that Metallica covered and a beginning to end to end listen for me. Fantastic!

[@de629]

This shit rocks.. I must have been living under a rock when this was out (was in the military)

[@metaliommi]

Focus - Hocus Pocus

[@tyyer]

im glad i wasnt the only one who heard it

[@cesaraugustoborrayopineda1520]

Un acorde mas un acorde menos; mas ligado menos stacatto pero es Hocus Pocus riff

[@samuelleal6149]

hocus pocus there's a pizza on your focus

[@onearmdaddy]

Except that song is gayyyyyyyyyy

[@jorgeluisrojassantana7534]

Entre por aqui de Casualidad y que sorpresa me he llevado que buen pedaso de Banda

[@soulreaper1461]

Jesus I just sang randomly this song in my car then 3-4 hours laters it appears in my recommended videos and it’s been years since I heard this song. The bottom line: phones capture your voice

[@alphamondragon]

I just realised the debt the riff has to 'Hocus Pocus' by Focus... That just makes it better!!! Raw as Fuck!

[@alphamondragon]

As someone else mentioned before!

[@jamiewarriorwarlordmccallu5712]

awesome powerful metal track, from one of the new wave of british heavy metal bands blitzkrieg, solid and powerful vocals. and a nice bone crunching riff. #nwobhmforever

[@hernychudley3404]

wow I had no idea that Metallica's version was a cover. Both version still kick ass after many years

[@gogilesgo]

that lead solo at 2:55 onwards is such a 'bright' guitar sound. Feels almost like early '80s post punk. Joy Division / New Order. Not disimilar to Johnny Marr's guitar either. Fits nicely.

[@ikilledme1millionyearsago693]

Love playing bass on this song!

[@jannowak9639]

I always love when bass is clearly passing to my ears and brain

[@THESNEAKERADDICT]

🔥🔥🔥

[@BSIII]

Man, the guitar riffs and tone are crushing. Slaaaps

[@rhodawg666]

Lettuce have peace, lettuce have life Lettuce escape the cruel night Lettuce have time, let the sun shine Lettuce beware the deadly sign

[@Norbert011]

Reverse vegan song?

[@Wojciech940]

Thank God for NWOBHM

[@SleekMinister]

Irreplacable vocals in this track, that's for sure!

[@rafaelsilvaist]

Let's all thank Rob for NWOBHM!!!!!!

[@nickharris3515]

I'm still trying to figure out what NWOBHM is.

[@manishjoshi4721]

Riffs worth a billion dollars

[@Navili502]

then they owe Focus a lot of money

[@jd4026]

One of the many Metallica blueprints. Influence comes from everywhere but you definitely hear early Kill Em All Metallica in this song

[@hmpz36911]

It could easily have been one of their songs, if you look at style and arrangement

[@valeriamorato54]

The best song ever!

[@munsunsnight]

This song is perfect, a true masterpiece.

[@jamiewarriorwarlordmccallu5712]

this is a good metal track, never heard this band before i like it. nice bone crunching riff, love the vocals mega cool.

[@PETERODZZ]

I love metal where ever it comes from. Long live Metal.🤘

[@clayhamilton9375]

First time listening after hearing the Metallica version for 10 years. This is definitely awesome aswell!

[@ericv7720]

NWOBHM is the shit. Interestingly, all of the originals that Metallica covered, were better than the covers. But the Metallica guys were the ones to embark on a career spanning decades and become superstars in the process. It's all about right place, right time.

[@Lazerrus]

I swear that riff is damn near the same as Focus Hocus Pocus.

[@guyofmetal]

And the "Comeback of the Year" award goes to Marmalade! Be sure to give him an extra special round of applause, folks. Sure, he can't read, write, speak, or articulate his feelings in a normal and sensible way, but he's still human (sort of)! Good job bud, I'm proud of you:)

[@mastercyconide7660]

44 goofs didn't survive the blitzkrieg.

[@PuremetalReview]

france didnt survive the blitzkrieg.

[@steelwarrior105]

+Pure metalReview lol

[@nick10162]

Poland?

[@maleexile9053]

MasterCyconide england barely

[@apartida123]

MasterCyconide oops

[@MetalHammerUSA]

This song is iconic..... this song is metal...... This song is AWESOME......

[@janantonfjermestad7810]

This is now officially the Anthem for Brazil vs. Germany 8th og July 2014.

[@rubity_]

Yes!

[@danielcuridossantos]

Good one kkk

[@Chaingun]

football is boring

[@couchcamperTM]

@@Chaingun yes, but that match wasn't.

[@pavlosrousiamanis]

@@Chaingun no mate, football is fucking awesome

[@josh4106]

the fact that I found this on the first search is a testament to our age. fuck yeah.

[@alejandroalcazarflores846]

2:37 reminds me Black Sabbath :D

[@ABColour]

Every Heavy Metal band reminds BLACK SABBATH!

[@miguelbarahona6636]

+uberkogle Sounds like Focus "Hocus Pocus"

[@ABColour]

oh yes...

[@Hogis__]

+Matthew Anthony I think you mean "The Black Sabbaths"

[@alejandroalcazarflores846]

no more explanation needed, totally agree

[@gonzaloampuero5266]

Una joya. conservada en su formato original. Gracias. Sensación: vi una luz *.*

[@Radiocures]

Thank you Metallica for introducing us to bands like Diamond head Blitzkrieg Budgie And Sweet savage

[@natec5373]

angel witch!

[@jabolinux]

Killing Joke "The Wait" was cover by Metallica

[@blitera7261]

main riff is so fucking good, thrash was born here!

[@hercholand]

fortunately I was born in the right time !!! , go! Biltzkrieg ! Thanks you for influence bands like MetallicA ;)

[@metal1313]

very well put my friend. its just the NWOBHM handing over the flame of creativity to the thrash metal scene that was breaking out at the time.

[@idjdb710]

Hocus pocus wants the riff back

[@nahuelmat]

Egbert Wadman well, this song wants me to play it

[@shagstars]

The riff is played differently.

[@anfrankogezamartincic1161]

I had BLITZKRIEG "Complete disarmament" LP, but it was punk band from Netherland. One also existed in Zagreb/Croatia, it's a popular name in punk circles, thanx to RAMONES. Even The metal BLITZKRIEG has a punk touch

[@dibbo9264]

I love the original & the 2007 reissue of this song & also love Metallica's version of the song 👍🏻🎸🎸🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸🎸🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@hugolafhugolaf]

The sound is SO raw, it's awesome.

[@indianamoorehead6622]

I love Metallica's cover but this is raw 😍 it reminds me of like a mix of Sabbath and Metallica

[@waynestuntface]

I remember taping this off Tommy Vance back then on my little tape player hahaha !!!!! God Im fucking old.

[@sephiruth77]

Sabbath + Focus = Blitzkrieg?

[@ff7soldierff7]

more like later 70's judas priest mixed with focus.

[@skeene_6824]

Linus Eriksson pretty much any metal band in this time period was influenced by sabbath. They were one of the only guys around

[@jerryteacup]

You're not the only one. I've been wondering about that one for quite some time.

[@ZZombyWooff]

0:37 lettuces piece, lettuces & life, lettuces game of cruel will night

[@rachel112263]

I have this 45!!! LOVE IT SO MUCH.

[@nick10162]

56 people didn't survive the blitzkrieg...

[@TheGarlee]

This is the best version by Far ! Superb !

[@ttud293]

Thank god Metallica covered this

[@oliver665321]

FUcking awesome album! theres another album named after a black warlock and that shit is way better than metaliica.

[@jordencharles4830]

This is what made Metallica

[@MatthewFordAnimations]

@RisingDevilOfChaos finally someone that opens the minds to the others, i'm with you man, thanks!

[@beatles61]

i used to think he said "let us have wheat, let us have rice, let the crops grow when the sunshines" that was when i was twelve though. but still... it kinda fits

[@snowboredsnj]

you know its one of the great metal songs, cuz you never... ever forget how to play it on what ever instrument you played it on.

[@thomasberrecloth2902]

If it wasn't for Metallica's cover of this song, I probably wouldn't have discovered this band. I give thanks to Metallica for most of my taste in music. (Diamond Head, Blitzkrieg, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Motörhead, Holocaust)

[@adliadnan628]

I know this song from garage Inc metallica but i love the original version

[@eddygsmusicworld1708]

wonder why bands like this don`t become huge,but others do.

[@NICO9000]

Oh yeah, that opening riff is definitely “Hocus Pocus” by Focus!

[@carloslp6980]

2:55 que chingon solo lml Nice solo

[@alexandersosa7803]

¡Sii!

[@dereinzigwahreaff]

i love that raw sound of the 80´s!

[@cameronratliff305]

Thank you Metallica, for introducing me to some kick ass music!

[@mercatorjubio3804]

yep, I might not know Killing Joke if it wasn't for them

[@blattniksele9027]

I'm going through the song list on Metallica's album Garage Inc, listening to all the songs by the original artists. More often than not I find the original to be much more vivid and fun to listen to. This is a prime example, a song that totally rocks in original. I'm still thankful to Metallica for making me aware of the song, but I have to say I like this version far better than their cover. It's not only a piece of metal history, it's also a kickass song.

[@AJVonDoom]

Say what you want abut the Metallicunts, they have an awesome taste in music! \m/

[@hmpz36911]

The best taste