First Time Hearing Metallica Master of Puppets Reaction Video - HIP HOP HEADS TURNED METAL HEADS?!?!

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[@felipegiraldo8100]

This song is about drug addiction and how it ends controlling your life until you are done. The instrumental side of the song is divided in three mayor sections, the first one from start until before the solo, is about the urgency and anxiety of getting drugged, the middle part with the solo and armonic stuff is the extasis after you have consumed your dose, the last part after the first solo when it gets to the second one represents the desperation of the effects ending and returning to reality with anger and anxiety.

[@krw73]

I was about to comment this explanation when I saw yours. You were far more eloquent so thanks for sharing that.

[@felipegiraldo8100]

@@krw73 its good to give backstory to people who cant get the point at the first listen/reaction, i think it helps to understand how the band goes in songwriting and encourages to keep listenting to more.

[@carlosmartins344]

explain to me the phrase "obey you master", who is this master? the dealer? the first records that have this bass player talk about wars, when the bass player changed they started to approach other subjects

[@felipegiraldo8100]

@@carlosmartins344 The master is the drug itself, You obey to the urge of consuming. I mean James said he was inspire to write this song after he saw some dudes , i dont remember where, that were full high up on cocaine doing a mess..

[@armoredsaint6639]

Wow, I think I like it better when I just thought it sounded cool!

[@juniordaddyman]

Fun fact; this was the first heavy metal album sent to the library of Congress! The whole album is a masterpiece!!

[@Zamet1]

"Chop your breakfast on a mirror" makes it pretty clear on what this song is about.

[@augustoraugust7493]

White people can't do that

[@andralfoo]

not to people that has no clue about "drug culture"

[@_Professor_Oak]

@@andralfoo so just Mormons then

[@rogersedo6730]

Ok genius

[@SinNombreYQueWea]

Yeah but I was also stupid and didn't get that the first time. Some of us are just dumbasses!

[@bradydeangelo284]

It's the greatest metal song ever made IMO. It has EVERYTHING metal needs to be a perfect song.

[@mercylavigne]

No, it's not.

[@bradydeangelo284]

@@mercylavigne yes it is

[@bz6046]

@@mercylavigne It's his opinion clown. Now just use that thing between your ears and actually listen when someone comments.

[@rodrigopedras6657]

Dyers Eve is better imo

[@Genetics1]

@@mercylavigne did you not read where he said its the greatest metal song in His Opinion , he didnt say everyones opinion.

[@roywall8169]

This is Metallica at their absolute peak. Their arrangements and compositional skills were influenced very heavily by the bassist’s love of classical music. If you imagine the guitars being replaced by the string section of an orchestra, the classical music vibe will jump through the speakers at you. Absolutely genius album. RIP to the great Cliff Burton, the band has never been the same without your influence on the bass and in the writing room.

[@smokeymcbunsen5756]

Welcome to the Metallica journey! Master of Puppets is about addiction. Lead singer James Hetfield: “deals pretty much with drugs. How things get switched around, instead of you controlling what you're taking and doing its drugs controlling you." It's worth to listen for the lyrics again with this context. Some powerful stuff. As for requests, anything from Master of Puppets album (Disposable Heroes, Welcome Home Sanitarium). You can't go wrong, it's a masterpiece and viewers will subscribe and come back. You have opened the door to the Metallica Army. Best of luck in your reactions!

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Thank you!

[@tallycahamuhlhetru26]

@@freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot3270 100% truth.

[@scubadoo7951]

The lyrics are pretty easy to catch. And, "Chop your breakfast on a mirror," is a dead giveaway. You two probably just didn't know to look, because most people think metal is just noise. The hidden gem is how they used the instruments to mimic the ups and downs of addiction. Once you know this, and you can imagine each part as a separate phase of the addict's experience, you'll have a whole new appreciation of the song. And, you'll be able to feel the lead singer's pain.

[@dimirockeropoulos6104]

Not sure if anyone mentioned it, but when the music switches to a more dreamlike state is basically representing the high and euphoria felt from the drug.

[@susanconstable2113]

Most metal music songs are longer than the standard pop type songs. However metallica is known for long songs and long intros. The album master of muppets is the first metal album placed in the library of congress for its musical and cultural impact. The entire album is spectacular from start to finish. And yes they play these long songs live. They are known for their live shows. I’ve seen them many times live and it’s better than a recording always.

[@robertovasquez1538]

INDEED MY FRIEND, EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BAND IS ON A HIGH-LEVEL, THE LYRICS TOO. KEEP ENJOYING THIS METALLICA'S JOURNEY!!! 🤘🏼🎶

[@wheeler1]

most reactors I've watched seem to get it with the line "Chop your breakfast on a mirror",

[@genecuellar5596]

One of Metallica's best songs, in my opinion, is Creeping Death. The live version/video of them in Moscow back in 1991 is amazing. You can't help but get pumped and be mind blown by to crowd of more than 1.6 million fans! A must see!

[@eazye519]

1989 Seattle is better

[@genecuellar5596]

@Eazy E nah, but agree to disagree

[@walrusfest]

This song is split into three parts. The beginning is the craving for the drug. The melodic piece is the high and the build up to the end is the return of the cravings. The song was written to mimic addiction, and the lyrics represent that as well I’ve been Metallica fan since they arrived on the scene 40 years ago.

[@clasmaster1471]

It’s about drug addiction. Was privileged enough to see Metallica many times. They were the SHXT especially when I was in high school!

[@jonathanbouthillette753]

The addiction is the master and you're the puppet

[@cristealaurentiu2440]

Greatest band in history!

[@robertdysonn]

That’s why metal songs are so long, it’s about the instrumentation. So much of metal is not even about the vocals it’s about the bad ass, riffs and good musicianship.

[@chadleabo]

Welcome to the world of Metallica. I first saw them on the Master of Puppet tour in 1986 (Opening for Ozzy). The next day I went out and bought all of their cassettes--yeah I'm old. I've seen every tour since. If they come to your city on this next tour, do yourself a favor and go to the show. It's a lot of fun.

[@marioneno]

Chad... Yes! I remember that too. I bought that one, along with Slayer's Reign In Blood. Anthrax too, for that matter. '86 was not a bad year!

[@JR-ge4vr]

Definitely do creeping death live in Moscow 1991. There was 1.6 million people. The song is about the angel of death (plague) from the Bible, from the plagues perspective. Their songs are usually pretty deep.

[@SJullius]

Nah it's about drug addiction and it never was 1.6 million people. Largest concert in music history was to 750k ppl

[@eazye519]

1989 Seattle is better

[@tedsmall1187]

Drug addiction Master is drug controling your 🧠 try ask for help,leave 4 bit back at they drug again.

[@rbsayegh31]

The slow interlude is referring to the high song is about drugs apparent in the line chop your breakfast on a mirror

[@derekdeetlefs9445]

Heavy metal songs are normally longer than the 2 minute songs that you get from other genres. Rime of the ancient mariner from Iron Maiden, for example, is about 13 minutes long. Which is based on the poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, writtem in 1798. I think that was their longest track, until very recently. You should really also react to some Iron Maiden, most people start off with their song Hallowed be thy name. Which is about an inmate on Death Row. Most of Iron Maidens' tracks are like history lessons as well, which is cool.

[@Squall6575]

Well it all depends really! There are some bands that do short 3 minute songs, and others that do 15 minute ones! Metal is easily one of the best genres for its diversity

[@REAPERx600]

Odyssey from Symphony X is 24 min long ;)

[@0okamino]

Yep. _Master of Puppets_ is the longest on the album, but every song on it is at least longer than 5 mins.

[@noneofyourbusiness3288]

@@REAPERx600 Dopesmoker by Sleep is 63 minutes, Bell Reaper by Bell Witch is 83 minutes and The Descent of Man by Sabazius a whopping 11 hours and 17 minutes. Though how much Sabazius can still be considered metal is debatable. (Though Mirror Reaper is definitely some variation of Doom Metal)

[@robertdysonn]

I think one of the best old heavy metal bands is iron maiden. The first heavy metal album I ever bought back in the early 80s was iron maiden number of the beast. They are a great band if you want excellent guitar, good, hard drums, and a fantastic vocalist. I Iron Maiden is a lot like Metallica, their best stuff was all in the 80s.

[@sspp3065]

Most people are like that although once they hear "chop your breakfast on a mirror" It's like a light bulb goes off and instantly it all makes sense.

[@Tijuanabill]

I mean...."Chop your breakfast on a mirror" is a preeeeetttyy big clue what is going on here. 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂

[@mztweety1374]

They have some amazing instrumentals. Call of ktulu Orion To live is to die

[@justice4all772]

Metallica's album Master Of Puppets is the first heavy metal recording chosen for preservation by the Library of Congress due to its historical importance.

[@rbsayegh31]

Awesome workout song

[@mikeb550]

i remember working the pits at the 2008 KROQ Weenie Roast when Metallica was the headliner and and when they hit this song we were pulling ppl out left and right canuse of the rush to the front.

[@tallguytrucker7864]

You two have 40 yrs of metallica music to catch up on🤣🤣🤘🤘

[@juniordaddyman]

True facts. This is the first Heavy Metal album that was admitted into the United States Library of Congress!! It was a masterpiece! Give it a thorough listen and tell me if you don’t agree!! It tackles many social issues to the era. Religion, drug addiction, etc..

[@krw73]

Now watch the video of them doing Enter Sandman live in Moscow in 1991.... You'll see 1.6 million people in the audience!

[@brianhowell3713]

Chop your breakfast on a mirror!!

[@Oakshield2]

Always good to see someone discovering Metallica

[@patrickmelhorn793]

The Master of puppets of the drugs or whatever addiction that you have it pulls your strings. Kind of like a line chop your breakfast on a mirror is referring to cocaine. And then the middle guitar break is you getting your fix. And then the come down is when the music picks back up again

[@shawnmarcho8662]

you have to do Metallica - Enter Sandman Live Moscow 1991

[@guitar_noodle]

The song is about addiction from the perspective of the addiction itself. I rule you, I’m your master, I will destroy your life etc.

[@chrisd7047]

Find something, anything, they did with the San Franciso Symphony as accompaniment. You'll be amazed at how well heavy metal works with a classical orchestra.

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

The Lyrics literally says "Chop your breakfast on a mirror". I dont know how much more obvious of a concept you can get without just flat out telling you what it is. xD

[@samanthalloyd85]

my husband has seen metallica back in the mid - late 80's when he was teenager

[@christopherpayne3530]

React to Enter Sandman live in Moscow 1991. 1.6 million people in attendance.

[@toomasargel8503]

Metal head only ONLY front and back headbanging not left and right. Simple like that.

[@BrandonS82]

"Chop your breakfast on a mirror" should have given it away lol. RIP Cliff Burton!!!!

[@MRxMADHATTER]

It's a song about drug addiction as told by the drug.

[@dismalangel]

Very cool reaction. not taking it too serious and having fun with it job done😁

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Thank you!

[@qbasicmichael]

If you want to see this live, watch the 1989 seattle version.

[@stevenaleman7454]

Great reaction video/commentary…this song brings the energy for sure! Great way to start any Friday is with some heart pounding drums mixed with some electrifying guitars and powerful vocals by the legendary band, Metallica.✌️😎🎸🥁🎤⚡️🔥

[@swabia1554]

To put it out there this is one of the classics so they play it a lot live

[@OneofMyTurns]

The user is the puppet and the drug of choice is the Master!!

[@carlop.7182]

You talked about doing it live, of course they do & it's a fan favorite at every show--if you want to watch, my favorite version is the Québec Magnetic. You'll see their interaction with the crowd and you'll get a glimpse of what is to be at one of their shows. I'm also partial to this one, because I was there in the middle of this crowd for the whole show, and I had a great time. Thanks for all that you do & Have a nice day.

[@mikethompson599]

Would love to see you guys react to Iron Maiden . I would like to suggest you start off with " Dance of Death " En Vivo version. These guys have been around since the mid 70's and are still selling out concerts around the world . 90% of there music is based on history and the singer is a master storyteller. I am more than sure you's will be blown away by there energy. REALLY looking forward to you reacting to this .

[@4freebird69]

Great reaction, very genuine.

[@coreywickramasekera9968]

Never really associating this with ADDICTION, i can't tell you how many times my friends and i smoked joints in the 80's, listening to this song/ album.

[@marioneno]

High school, 1988, senior year. It was gym class, and we were in pairs, playing golf, using the school grounds as a golf course. I had my good ole' 1980's radio/cassette player strapped to my back, and BLASTED the entire Master of Puppets album throughout the period, ripping up the sod like a madman! Classrooms were nearby, and students were looking out the windows at me like I was on drugs! I think the teacher did too. Good times!! Thank you, Metallica, and thank you 2 for playing and experiencing this classic with us viewers, I'm gonna check out more of your stuff!!!

[@drock55551]

You must check out Master of Puppets live in Seattle, 1989. It's intense!

[@user-zu3kf7ue1k]

No leaf clover...you will sing with it on the first go around. The words were kept simple for it and the MUSICAL HEARTBEAT ....

[@thomasshaw8130]

Congratulations! You've officially heard music where real instruments are played.

[@richandrews3413]

I'm 46. Played ice hockey growing up and in high school we played master of puppets over the P.A. system I'm the arena to get our team Hyped before every home game. All these years later the music stands the test of time

[@gregcarroll4053]

Welcome to your new family.

[@Dad_Thunder]

Disposable Heroes!!

[@MrJeddYoung]

i enjoyed your reaction - i hope you watch a high quality live version of this song - now that you've heard the studio version - i think you would enjoy it more than if you had jumped right to the live performance. Thanks for posting this one.

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Thank for joining us!

[@bretttodd6470]

And to think... these Metalkica kids in a band were 19-22 years old at the time. Let that sink in.

[@artwhitacre3379]

This song helped me with my addiction and reminded me that I was no longer in n control of my life and that the drugs ruled my life and Metallica I consider helped save my life I also would like if you guys could react to Metallica fade to back

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Congratulations! That's amazing!

[@artwhitacre3379]

@@barsandbarbells2022 thank you both and I enjoy your reactions they are awesome 🙏

[@ericb3804]

What I love about Metallica is they can go hard with the need to scream.

[@bobdillashaw4360]

Needlework the way, chop your breakfast on a mirror. Not sure how old you guys are, but those two lines are a dead giveaway to what the song is about.

[@ronaldwalls8575]

Excellent reaction! Thanks! ...yes METALLICA IS professional heavy metal!

[@markv1113]

The "Cut your breakfast on a mirror" was a dead giveaway. Drugs. ;)

[@liveyouryoga]

The idea of the puppet master has been depicted quite vividly in art through the works of Shary Boyle “Outside The Palace of Me.” I saw her exhibits in January.

[@PML78]

The best reaction and compliment u can give metallica and their songs is giving a WHOOOAAAA... singing along when u don't even know it, it just took u over , and when I see u close your eyes jamming... that just means it mesmerized u... like it does me since the 80s... good reaction guys

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Thank you!

[@KamuiPan]

They are the only billionaire metal band. Mostly thanks to the drummer that has lead the band in many way over the years. The singer old man James is not using effects, that is his voice. I can tell because I saw them live more than a decade ago, he's also one of the guitar players. Some songs he would play the solo too but not always.

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction guys!

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Thank you!! 😁

[@iandavenport2550]

Watch the live version Seattle 1989...!!.. It does have a longer intro though 😂

[@geraldgore2247]

Metallica is a live band. Check out they're live stuff. So good.

[@skinnypete1322]

Specially their Live in Mexico City stuff.

[@thrashdagnarz8103]

Metallica really knows how to make multiple songs on 1 track. It’s insane how much times they can switch up 🔥🔥🔥 🤘

[@never2late_mtb349]

If you want to see how this goes down live there are plenty of versions on KZbin. One of the most recent was at Manchester UK. My son and I went to the London show just prior in 2019. Played open air in a rain storm. You get the pace, the back and forth with the crowd. You can see that after over 30 years they can still nail it. It's a different song live. Trust me on this, you won't be disappointed.

[@liveyouryoga]

Like you, I am not a metal fan, but this is really good. I love the switch in tempo. Like what someone on here said, very euphoric, when compared to the rest of the song. Powerful lyrics. I love how you put them in within the album cover! Clever!

[@griffin2599]

It’s about drug addiction. Oh and James voice is that good! When you hear them play live performances during this time he sounds very good 👍

[@room2180]

I love the rolling bass. Miss you Cliff!

[@bargndigital8874]

There is not a bad Metallica song , but two of my favs are ONE and NOTHING ELSE MATTERS, enjoy the journey.

[@RegenaCox-yy1rl]

Metallica is THE best heavy metal band EVER!

[@IAmGRX]

The quiet part is when the drug addict gets his fix and feels better for a bit. Then the music slowly builds and builds as the drug addect gets more and more desperate. He gets so strung out that he starts asking the drugs he's addicted to why things didn't turn out as great as he thought/was promised they would. Finally it gets so bad that he yells "FIX ME!" as he needs a fix BAD. The drug/master just goes on to tell him how he's screwed and it actually laughs in his face at the end of the song. This is the perfect anti-drug addiction control song. Metallica rules!

[@jdssurf]

pretty sure these are not all your guys first times hearing some of these songs but still love your guys reactions, seem like great ppl.

[@kevinmurphy2286]

The main thing you have to remember about Metallica is that the music is also telling a story.

[@turbochrist]

Yes, they gotta do it live. Indeed. Which is how they sell out arenas 30 years later :)

[@kenrichards4838]

89 Seattle version is all time greatest

[@christopherpetty3320]

if you ever get the chance to see them live i would highly recommend it

[@danmoon2662]

I've invented a new game. Search for metallica Master of Puppets reaction videos on KZbin. Then before it starts try to guess which people have snorted cocaine. Place a bet on each person in the video. Then press play. You will know it immediately when the lyrics "chop your breakfast on a mirror" comes up in the video. Their reaction to those lyrics will be obvious. Plus you get to listen to Master of Puppets over and over again.

[@Sbsenpai]

Metal calms me down, must be insane

[@stormykeep9213]

First time watching you guys! Glad to see you on Metallica! So, sooo many to recommend as they have gone through different eras in their 40+ year career...I'd suggest "One" (stick with lyric, not the official music video like others do) and try some of their other ballads like "Fade to Black" and "Nothing Else Matters."....Again, So...sooo many different stuff they've done. I wish I could experience it all again brand new!

[@layne3041]

Now you understand in High School, why the candy cotton pop kid's were the norm, and the Metal head kids went off on their own!

[@chris8534]

Great reaction. Please do Metallica Disposable Heroes off the same album. An epic about the last thoughts of a soldier dying in battle. One of their fastest songs contrasted after Sanitarium which is a slower song on the album about the hell mental health patients used to go through

[@larrywoods4960]

Metallica was one of the fabulous four that started this genre along with Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer. Take me back to weight lifting when I was 14. Pumped up for real

[@lw3918]

How can anyone choose any other type of music than metal is beyond me.

[@williamlovett619]

Appreciating

[@stigpetersen9701]

You just discovered the most seductive and attractive rabbit Hole in all Music…..Metallica’s 🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘

[@FlyingV2913Slash]

Hello, BARS ＆ BARBELLS ! ! and everyone in comment ! ! I was able to find a sincere reaction to a song I love ． Great ! ! , really great ! ! With love , respect and admiration from Japan ! ! 🇯🇵

[@barsandbarbells2022]

Thank you!! Hello Japan!

[@Burak_Guitar_World]

Go and see them live they are the living legends of metal 🤘

[@gabrielstratton1775]

8 min isn't exceptionally long in metal, as I'm sure many will tell you. Most metal bands have a few songs around or over the 8 min mark. An average song length in metal is around 4-5 min I would say. Welcome to metal. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Don't be afraid to research song meanings as well. It will help. Lots of metal has a societal or political message in it

[@jeffroland1364]

They’re the goats for a reason

[@larrywoods4960]

For whom the bell tolls, Orion, small hours, the four horsemen, all of these are great songs by Metallica but fade to black and one are among their best

[@gabreel8112]

he is spittin' bars.

[@mikemclaughlin3306]

As other said this is about drug addiction..... the music itself also represents drug addiction..... it starts chaotic as the addict searches for the high.... the middle part is otherworldly, and calm, as if the addict reaches that high.... but it doesn't last long, descending back into the chaos of chasing the next high