DOPE!!! | Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls REACTION

[@feardabrood]

They have several instrumentals, but Orion is an absolute masterpiece.

[@dalefleming6427]

Call of Cthulhu

[@brunoyanez5263]

The call of Ktulu X2

[@BensSoZen]

Call of Chthulu IS harder to criticize than Orion, but both are amazing.

[@brunoyanez5263]

@@BensSoZen is a matter of opinions, I prefer 10 times The Call of Ktulu than Orion

[@brettanomyces7077]

For me Orion > Cthulhu but both are awesome. I had both on cassette when I was a kid.

[@mikepalmiter5296]

Heard Metallica for the first time in 1982. I was 13 and there was no turning back. I have spent a small fortune seeing them live.. Love you have found them

[@andrzejc.9572]

"For whom the bell tolls" is an expression of long origin. First it apperared in "Meditation XVII" (1623) by John Donne. It refers to practice of funeral tolling, so "don't ask for whom the bells tolls, it tolls for you" means "don't ask who will die/suffer, it will be you". In modern era it was popularized by Hemingway and his famous book called simply "For Whom the Bell Tolls".

[@99dedbuffoons17]

And, TIME MARCHES ON, as in TIME DOESNT CARE IF YOU DIE, IT JUST DOES ITS THING. 👍

[@s.rry-guld2961]

this is an AMazing answer all the way around

[@FreddieFoxxx100]

Also, the dead do not hear the bell, therefore, the bell tolls for those who are still alive, to let them know of the death of another, and as such, it is a recognition of the interconnected nature between all people, which was particularly powerful in Hemingway's works, as it was in reference to the Spanish Civil War that pre-dated WW2, in which Socialists fought against the fascists, but were inevitably beaten, since every major nation of the time wanted Socialism to disappear in favor of Capitalism.

[@michaelterry3885]

Thanks , you saved me a min. Explaining.. ..... 🤙

[@terryconnelly484]

HEMINGWAY ALSO

[@lisemzarate4029]

Metallica was different because as fast and loud as they were, they were obviously musicians who respected the theory of language through art. They weren't just screaming about horror tropes, they wrote stories, and the instrumentation was so beautiful, The phrase "For whom the bell tolls" refers to the coming of death, "time marches on" as a soldier in battle, if death is coming for you, there is no hiding,

[@slugcult1973]

That was Cliff's influence. He was a serious music student. Imagine what they would've sounded like today if Kirk Hammet didn't win that warmer bunk on the tour bus. Cliff would be alive, and who knows what he could've accomplished.

[@charloacc727]

Well Cliff was an aficionado of classical music and James loves literature so everyone brought their little pieces to a masterpiece of a band

[@taylemgames2652]

@@slugcult1973 Kirk was a student of Joe Satriani. Every bit as important to Metallica as Cliff was. Plus you cannot remove James' writing and passion.

[@brandonchaney3527]

Pulling teeth is a bass solo like you've never heard. R.I.P. Cliff Burton

[@blairsy7836]

He was the greatest ever.

[@edgarbritz1663]

Leyend

[@panagiotiszygouras6441]

@@blairsy7836 Imagine if cliff don't pass away what kind of songs they were had made of!

[@chrislira3574]

He played his bass like a regular guitar; in fact, I think he played guitar before picking up the bass. For those that don’t know, he was killed when the band’s tour bus hit an icy patch on the road(Sweden?). He was ejected from the bus and it rolled and landed on him. Horrible.

[@jeffleister9793]

Yes!!!

[@1SonorGirl]

I have to say I just love you guys! I'm a 60 year old woman and I have so much fun watching your reactions to a lot of my favorite music. Glad I found your channel, you keep my laughing!

[@AzathothXy]

Call of Ktulu is a great instrumental song. Also try Frayed Ends of Sanity.

[@Roadstar1602]

Frayed Ends of Sanity is not instrumental. You're thinking of To Live is to Die.

[@AzathothXy]

@@Roadstar1602 true. But it's one of my faves and needs more reactions done to it.🤷‍♂️

[@MUSiC-world-20986]

@@AzathothXy exactly. Kirk's solo is MIND-BLOWING in "Frayed Ends (...)"

[@edgarbritz1663]

Yeahhhh

[@vadymkvasha4556]

oh yeas!

[@ryangaffneysguitarphilosop732]

Classic Metallica has an instrumental on their first four albums. "(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth", "Call Of Ktulu", "Orion" and "To Live Is To Die". All are epic.

[@feardabrood]

Its about a soldier's last moments before death on the battlefield. Looking up to sky one last time as the death bell tolls. He does, and time marches (moves) on.

[@mandylhdoubleo5188]

I thought so too. But that’s what I got from It! Unless I’ve been wrong for 25 years 😂

[@Britton_Thompson]

The phrase "For whom the bell tolls" itself is an old saying that refers to those about to die

[@itsmedino]

This song has caused SO many speeding tickets, right up there with Radar Love

[@itsmedino]

@@everettcouslandok it's decided Everett for transportation secretary

[@booboo8577]

Locomotive Breath is one of mine as well.

[@blairsy7836]

Battery gets me speeding, too. 🤣

[@Zseventyone]

Yes, but "Breaking the Law" causes wrecks!

[@Zseventyone]

Well, at least in my case.

[@richardmardis2492]

As a former soldier, this is a devastating song. “One” the song is even more so, Especially when seen with the Johnny Get Your Gun video!

[@bgrising]

Amber swaying to Metallica is something I didn't know I needed until I did. Well done. This is one of the greatest tracks by Metallica, but if you want to listen to a good one, Welcome Home (Sanitarium) from the Master of Puppets album. You most definitely will not go wrong with that one.

[@kirkford8972]

Sanatarium is one of my top 5.

[@Grannyjamzdatamz]

I am a dual tambourinest and play both simultaneously with music and vocals all the way through every song I play. I've done FWTBT & WHS by Metallica. #REDNECKGRANNYJAMZ

[@Borna909]

This is their best album ever. They never had better songs nor better sound. Everything fits in the right playce here.This is metal perfection.

[@fyygyytyty]

Orion is the instrumental you are speaking of. There's no way you can go wrong with Orion.

[@barryphillips3279]

agreed

[@donshane7091]

Agreed, Orion is your track - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6CyZn-PrZZ-rsU

[@tg19581]

All of their albums are amazing. Every one. Every song. They have some thrash metal, amazing melodies, intense lyrics...Im a grandma and I love them!

[@jenniferrafferty5905]

Orion, is an instrumental. The Metallica journey isn't complete without a listen to that masterpiece.

[@layyah0905]

To live is to die is their most emotional instrumental,a masterpiece. James solo on that one is his most special.

[@harvesterofsorrow4096]

Does Metallica have any instrumentals…….. Orion. One of their masterpieces. Also to live is to die. Another masterpiece.

[@Annonymous0283745]

Call of Ktulu

[@VegasGlaive]

This is by far their absolute best track!!!! Powerful and ageless on so many ways!!!!!!!!!!

[@skinnybuddha74]

The Holy Trinity of Metallica Instrumentals, in release order: "The Call of Cthulhu" (from Ride the Lightning) "Orion" (from Master of Puppets) "To Live is to Die" (from ...And Justice for All)

[@scottsager440]

This.

[@spectreharlequin]

You're forgetting Anesthesia(pulling teeth), that really shows what a genius Cliff Burton was with the bass.

[@kylesmith261]

Suicide & Redemption is a instrumental. Off of Death Magnetic.

[@blairsy7836]

Yes!

[@TheDeadStretch]

Can't forget My Friend of Misery though.

[@schillershop9036]

I took my 12 year old son to their last concert in Busch Stadium for his first concert. He absolutely loved it. I have seen them at least 6 times live. Best hard rock band of all time.

[@chriso6719]

Metallica is one of my favorites. Seen them 4 times. First was the Black album tour in 1992. 3 1/2 hour , 4 encore show.

[@Kfm7]

I appreciate you guys not stopping the song not every 3 or 4 seconds. You truly can’t appreciate a song that way

[@joeymcbrayer]

YES!!! Need more Metallica on the channel!

[@BLEACH366]

For Whom the Bell Tolls is a novel by Ernest Hemingway published in 1940. It tells the story of Robert Jordan, a young American volunteer attached to a Republican guerrilla unit during the Spanish Civil War. As a dynamiter, he is assigned to blow up a bridge during an attack on the city of Segovia.

[@brettg274]

“For Whom the Bell Tolls” by John Donne (c. 1600 AD) No man is an island, Entire of itself. Each is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were. As well as if a manor of thine own Or of thine friend's were. Each man's death diminishes me, For I am involved in mankind. Therefore, send not to know For whom the bell tolls, It tolls for thee.

[@mikekiewicz246]

This song holds a special meaning for me. It came out right before I came to serve in the 82d Airborne Division in 1984 and it rapidly became our "war song" that was played before we went out to train. And we trained hard. A lot. And for a very long time every time. It was by a "new band" called Metallica. The songs recounts the futility of war (time marches on), but sings the praises of those that fight and stay together for each other. It was an anthem for us to stick together at a time when maybe we might have needed that. At that time being in the military was not nearly as revered as it is today An airborne brother of mine from those days is a music promoter in Florida now and my wife and I were in the area, so he invited us to a show. The band played this song (we didn't know) and you can imagine the knowing looks that were shared at that table #AATW Love that you both loved it

[@unklebacon44]

Glad to have found you diving into Metallica. What an amazing band. They ARE HEAVY but the songs are deep and the music is unmatched.

[@samuelolmos3493]

“Too live is too die” great piece of music.

[@frankiethelamb1334]

It's about war and people dying in battle for whom the bell tolls but time still marches on.

[@tracycamp6225]

Seen this band in concert. One of my many favorites

[@Metal_Head_Mark]

Yes, check out, "Orion" by Metallica. It's an instrumental that takes you on a space odyssey. It's like a journey through space.

[@lisaprince6996]

I have got to tell you how happy my heart was when you said, “I have become a huge hard rock fan!”!! My mind goes back to the day I saw you on James’ channel, Rome Life Reacts, and how you said you had never liked rock music and never would (not your exact words) and then I saw you start up your own reaction channel, so I subscribed immediately, because I KNEW we’d get you turned around! I feel like a proud momma right now! Lol! Keep the adventure going!! Love you two!!❤️🎶

[@truthbetold9521]

Orion is an instrumental journey. There's no need for words

[@boschman4335]

This song rocks! Glad you liked it a year ago! I got into Metallica in 1987 as a sophomore in high school. Love it!

[@andrewmoss3681]

You really need to check out Metallica live in Moscow. That will get your jaws hitting the floor

[@tallycahamuhlhetru26]

Do "Creeping Death!" EPIC performance

[@nk1974]

Yes creeping death

[@krissya.k.aspecialk3293]

Absolutely do Creeping Death in Moscow!! It's 🔥🔥

[@kevinc6916]

Moscow tells big shows to hold its beer!!!

[@rustyreese4006]

Harvester of sorrow, creeping death for whom the bell tolls, all live in Moscow.

[@shawnk7832]

This is my favorite song that came out in the 80's.... guaranteed 💯 !!!!!

[@archersfriend5900]

Orion is the big one, but Metallica has a bunch of only instrumental songs.

[@AndresV0182]

ORION BRO?! The call of ktulu mate!

[@jemal999]

I've always thought Metallica perfected the art of the intro. They last long enough for you to fully enjoy the instrumentals, have great buildup, and then transition into the full song before it gets too repetitive.. Masterfully timed.

[@robertdeschinger2968]

Yes, yes, yes 😁👍🤟

[@unklebacon44]

Orion is the instrumental you seek, the bell tolls for the soldier about to die in battle. "One" is their 1st video that won multiple awards. Very deep song and video. Lastly, Enter Sandman Live from Moscow 1991 is an excellent song on its own but there were reportedly 1.6 Million in attendance which is amazing to see.

[@gurulimbo]

Missed this one. Amber’s first Metallica! 2years later and the progress y’all have made on the channel and personally is so awesome to see! Y’all are awesome and I’m so happy for you both!

[@royfablooo2810]

The bell you heard in the beginning is not a bell but it's Lars hitting an Anvil using a Hammer. That intro also is a heavy distorted Bass from God Cliff Burton.

[@sirsuse]

Great song! It was also the perfect song for the beginning of the movie Zombieland.

[@timrue8898]

Well done you two. It's time to see them live. They've been my metal heroes since 1982. I'm 57 years old and have seen Metallica live 29 times and counting. No metal band other than possibly Iron Maiden puts on a better live show. Keep bringing the noise. I enjoy your reviews.

[@darngj]

Love them! Looooove this music! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@DougRG]

As many may have stated already, it's the story of some soldiers holding a hill and then dying in a battle during the Spanish Civil War. Gnarly stuff. An interesting point to me is how a dude so young wrote these lyrics. James Hetfield is a true poet. I don't know what y'all were doing when you were 20. For me, it certainly was not writing haunting lyrics based on an iconic Hemingway novel. I don't know that I had the capacity to think deeply enough to send such a message in so few words. But the picture is painted to perfection, and once you hear it in that context, you'll get goosebumps every time you hear the song. Makes my eyes well up as I listen sometimes. I love the request for the instrumentals. Metallica has a killer sound and a few killer instrumentals. But don't sleep on their lyrics. Hetfield has a brilliant mind.

[@Milius47]

I remember holding this album in my hands a week after it was released. I already had Kill 'Em All and they were definitely the Kings of speed metal. I have matured and now understand why Slayer actually was. But 15 year old me holds them in the highest esteem.

[@rongray9879]

Orion, call of the kthulu, to live is to die, anesthesia are all badass instrumentals from metallica

[@leighbrandt4998]

"Orion" is an all instrumental Metallica song, it's awesome and I'd love to see you guys react to it!

[@isaiahwelch8066]

Hey guys. To explain the lyrics, what he's basically saying is that at some point, death comes for us all. "Take a look at the sky/just before you die/its the last time you will" points to this. In a roundabout way, he's saying, value your life, and live it, because once the bell tolls for you, your life is over. This is why he also says that time marches on -- because it does, even after you die, though you never know it. It also reinforces the idea of living your life, because no matter what you do, time is the one adversary no man can defeat. I'm reminded of a movie quote from _Lethal Weapon:_ "You cant outrun the clock, Riggs." I hope this explains things a bit. I also have a reaction request for you! It is for you to react to Unleash the Archers, a power metal/speed metal band from Canada. They are female-fronted, and have some amazing music to choose from. While most reactors who hear them listen to Awakening first, I'm actually going to recommend a track called Apex first, because you like For Whom The Bell Tolls as much as you do. Here's the official audio video -- Apex by Unleash the Archers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIW6k4mLitCKo5Y

[@brianconnor1810]

Time marches on for whom the bell tolls. The bell tolls for some who is close to death, times running out.

[@TheErsu]

The live version of For Whom the Bell Tolls is even better.

[@richieLuvz]

The Call of Ktulu on this same album is all instrumentals... This is my favorite album of theirs... I miss Cliff Burton...😪😪❤❤

[@myproject13ttt]

I've seen Metallica in their Hay Day the 80's those Shows were Amazing👊🤘

[@tallycahamuhlhetru26]

They're STILL amazing

[@MegaAlan54321]

@@tallycahamuhlhetru26 I saw them open for Ozzy, saw the Damage Justice Tour, 3 times on the Black Album tour, Death Magnetic tour, and will see them 2 times in November at Welcome to Rockville. They always deliver.

[@Zseventyone]

"Hay Day"?? No. "Heyday"

[@myproject13ttt]

@@Zseventyone either way I think you know what I meant ✌️

[@Zseventyone]

@@myproject13ttt 😁🤘🏼

[@mikelehnick3113]

Orion off of Master of Puppets, instructed my kids it is to be played at my funeral, LOUD!!!!!!!!

[@tattoosbymando]

I have requested the same thing, I want it played at my funeral bro! That one part with Cliff coming in with that bass…. Bro…. Hits me in the feels.

[@Handletakenlol]

The Bell Tolls for thee it's about dying specifically soldiers dying in the Spanish Civil War Metallica not only rocks hard as all get-out their songs are extremely deep

[@RJsCave]

It's about soldiers in a "foxhole" in the fight. "for whom the bell tolls" is the death bell. who's next? for whom does the bell toll? it tolls for the 5 guys fighting for a cause they don't fully understand in a situation that is for all intents and purposes hell. for them it can be like they are already considered dead and are just fighting until their predetermined bullet finds them each in turn. That is for whom the bell tolls.

[@sarafrey3163]

So many great songs!

[@freedomfan4272]

Yes I could go on and on 😆. They been around since the early 80s so the list of songs is long

[@shawnkautzman4879]

For whom the bell tolls saying after you die time marches on. Thank you for this i love it. I have lots of Metallica.

[@chrisaustin612]

Disposable Hero's is a must, but one of the best of theirs that nobody reacts to is Creeping Death. You'd dig either. (I like that the brick wall is back!)

[@davidosborn9469]

In a recent reaction Amber said that the media has people separated and music brings us together. Great music transcends everything. I'm glad to see so many young people enjoying our old music hahaha! And I won't even bring race into it haha again!

[@brettg274]

The instrumentals you MUST react to are “Orion” and “Call of Kthulu”. The only time I’ve seen Metallica play live, they only played 3 songs and this was one of them, at the Chris Cornell Tribute Concert.

[@seandobson6221]

Ask not for whom the bell tolls it tolls for thee. Metallica was a group that was on my bucket list. I had a chance to see them in 93 when they were touring with GNR. I had to lie to my folks and say I was working at my job at the amusement park since the arena was on the fairgrounds. Then two hours before the show Axl Rose decided he wasn’t going to play that night so the concert was cancelled. Now at this time Metallica became this worldwide phenomenon and they did t play small venues anymore. I’m from Tulsa Oklahoma and until about 10 years ago we didn’t have a venue big enough and in 2017 I finally got to check off the box on my bucket list.

[@tzeentchian]

Metallica isn’t rock, it’s metal

[@alexsherel3344]

It's Rock...in general. Some of their stuff IS metal but it's just hard rock in my book.

[@subway5907]

@@alexsherel3344 lol okay

[@tzeentchian]

Never heard a Metallica song yet that’s rock, but I suppose it’s a bit subjective

[@subway5907]

@@alexsherel3344 So Damage inc, The Four Horsemen and Master of Puppets is hard rock?

[@edgarbritz1663]

Is Thrash Metal

[@JulieLWilliams]

"Take a look to the sky just before you die , it's the last time you will" BEST line of the song!

[@rubentullenaar2934]

Please do “Fade to Black” “Master of Puppets” and “Disposable Heroes” next.

[@fullcircle4723]

Your channel keeps this music alive. Rock on ....

[@walkofnails2923]

I can’t hear this song without immediately seeing the Zombieland opening credits in my head 😈

[@paperbagfilms4729]

Hahaha… Zombieland, my go-to zombie movie :) the movie version is a cover by, Chronica.

[@NOLAgenX]

You are already nearly at 40k! It's been going quickly. I appreciate your reactions and the hard work you really do put into this.

[@dandiscer1373]

IF YOU LIKE JUST THE INSTUMENTALS....Check out Joe Satriani's Surfing With The Alien. You're GUATRANTEED to love it.

[@gerardomendoza9891]

Metallica is one of the main bands that puled me thru the hard times and depression I have gone thru during my teen years. Metal is a very powerful music,along with punk and rock music.

[@spfnorcal8955]

"ORION" & "SUICIDE & REDMEPTION" & "TO LIVE IS TO DIE" are three instrumentals you would dig!

[@pyroishere]

Jay's look in the beginning to Amber! Priceless!

[@Malic430]

Metallica instrumentals that you should review: Orion, Call of Cthulhu, and (Anesthesia)Pulling Teeth which is a 4 minute bass solo

[@benhinds2971]

There is a book called "For Whom the..." By Ernest Hemingway about a war in Spain. Hetfield loved it. I do too. This song is about a battle or battling in general. The lyrics of this song are absolutely incredible. Especially coming from a 23? year old.

[@williamshaw5388]

This song was inspired by the Ernest Hemingway book “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, about the socialist fight against fascist Spanish government.

[@wesdog8975]

You do mean the Nationalist Rebels who had help from the Nazis?

[@williamshaw5388]

@@wesdog8975 no, I mean the socialist/anarchists that fought against fascist capitalists, backed by Nazis and American oil companies. Feel free to read the book, and some history.

[@wesdog8975]

@@williamshaw5388 what book did you read? Franco was installed as dictator after the Spanish government lost. His backers were the Nazis and Italy

[@wesdog8975]

@Dave Shaw if you do mean the book For Whom the Bell Tolls, that book was a reading assignment in High School. Hemingway was with the International Brigades that supported the Spanish Government. The book is his autobiography on participating in that war.

[@lisagood1272]

I have a group that was in the 60&70 s ! And these 3 songs will give you chill bumps they are just for love part one and two and fresh air all 3 songs are short in length but so great ! The lead singers voice is amazing!! Please give them a listen!!!

[@nickdion6985]

Great content guys. With Metallica; dive into the lyrics or have them up during. Their songs have deep meanings and it makes you appreciate what they've put out even more.

[@GloryCarrier22]

THE rhythm guitarist, I give you James Hatfield, not to mention his lead singing! Da Boys!!

[@anthonycook6984]

Lets see? Anesthesia pulling teath .call of katulu and orion are my favs

[@subway5907]

U really need to check your spelling

[@anthonycook6984]

@@subway5907 yeah I was working lol

[@deelawson4551]

This has always been my favorite Metallica song I saw them back in 1991 and they rocked! Keep on Rockin`

[@robertchapman4488]

Orion is a killer instrumental by Metallica

[@DC_Prox]

Fun trivia about this song: the iconic riff at the beginning is being played on the high end of a bass guitar. A lot of people learned this when they played Guitar Hero: Metallica, and the first song was this, and if you chose to play guitar the opening was just hitting the rhythm stabs and letting them sustain while that riff happened. First time it happened to me I started over and played bass instead, ended up liking it better anyway.

[@melindawilliams2585]

Metallica is one of my favorites! If you like this one you should check out Dragonforce "Through the Fire and the Flames" the guitar solo is EPIC!

[@97warlock]

Goosebumps within 1 second of the first note!!! Cant listen to this at low volume!!

[@megdelany5688]

Please react to: Metallica: -Enter Sandman -Nothing Else Matters -Wherever I May Roam -Fuel -Sad But True -Master of Puppets -King Nothing -The Unforgiven -Thanks!!!

[@andrewmoss3681]

Also Unforgiven II & III. If they're going to open that box, might as well rip the lid off

[@mikemclaughlin3306]

Lol......

[@denniscach5060]

You forgot Ride the Lightning!!!

[@mikemclaughlin3306]

@@denniscach5060 she forgot all the good songs.

[@theoneandonlyCatseye]

Seconded! All of these and then for female friday, react to Lissie covering "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica and "Mother" by Danzig

[@vandergrad]

Talk about being willing to switch it up!! You two went from "Vincent" to this? Love it!!!

[@henrykosky3919]

ORION..INSTRUMENTAL

[@krissya.k.aspecialk3293]

Been a Metallica fan since 1989!!! You can't go wrong with Metallica 😂😂🤗🤗🤗

[@randyrubert4177]

Not bad basic mataica song. You want something different listen to Edgar and Johnny Winters tobacco road live from 1970. Come on you can do it

[@Stoner9th]

Ask not for whom the bell tolls, for it tolls for thee

[@azmusiclover3384]

"O R I O N" That's the instrumental you need to listen to. It takes you on a journey!! Love your reactions!!

[@skydog6376]

Shortest Straw …..has been pulled for you 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘

[@wtfdoihavetodohere]

Metallica has a song called Orion that is instrumentals only. Great song.

[@shawnk7832]

So happy its this one when it comes on the radio n not Hells Bells by ACDC... you should check that out too n see what you like.

[@kharma7755]

Y'all are playing all my faves lately.. Just watched your video on Sir Elton John's classic, "Tiny Dancer", (my fave of his) and now you're checking out my all time favorite Metallica song... What a great week! :D

[@spectreharlequin]

Orion is the instrumental that you are looking for. Metallica definitely has instrumental only songs! Orion is not the only one, but most people would say start with that.

[@jacasoasheland6815]

1:44 that's the Bassist (playing his bass) but using to do the lead parts. Cliff Burton was no stranger of using his bass to play lead solos in Metallica songs.