FIRST TIME listening to METALLICA "Fade to Black" REACTION

#metallica #metallicareaction #firsttimemetallica
*Don't miss out Lilly Jane Gang*
Instagram: / its_lillyjane Stay in the Loop (:
Patreon: / lillyjane Join the Fam (:
Cash App:cash.app/$itsl... Support the channel (:
Facebook Group: Coming Soon
Merch: Coming Soon
*Reaction Request (Artist Only): $65.00 DM on Instagram*
Original Video:www.youtube.co....
Intro Music: Land of the Grey by Ryan Caraveo
www.youtube.co....
YALL I HIT A 46,000 SUBS THANK YOU
NEXT GOAL 47,000 SUBS
Also if you don't like how I react or " I pause too much" there is plenty other reaction channels out there, go check em out (:
Thank you for watching my reaction/ breakdown of the song, and please hit that subscribe button !
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS

[@fatshady5714]

I just wanna say that I am 45 years old, grew up with Metallica and I've heard this song probably 10,000 times yet it NEVER fails to give me chills!! Masterpiece, pure and simple!!

[@jonvente1239]

40 here, this year, and I'll tell ya this: when I put on Metallica, it's like walking into a time capsule.

[@Yetireacts419]

So many Metallica songs I sing for karaoke

[@terryhughes3623]

Mid 50s feel the same.

[@linusek1]

45 and grew up with Metallica exacly like You😊

[@jasonfletcher3790]

47 and yes grew up through it all and still to this day one of their best ❤

[@GeneBateman1970]

this song got me through a very dark time in my life. i am sure it did the same for others

[@Frostrazor]

guilty

[@dalefleming6427]

I relate

[@Yoshiki.Kishinuma]

Amen

[@JimBob_McRob]

Totally..still does

[@dalefleming6427]

I lost my wife of 23 years on June 7th this year, and I have times where I feel EXACTLY like the song describes, but then I think about what she and the others in my life would want, and I hold on. I will use this and other songs as an outlet for how I am feeling so I don't get overwhelmed.

[@spekz7070]

This was a suicide note, i wrote it down and carried it around in my wallet for 30 years, somehow im still alive today because of Metallica and this song in particular.

[@jonathan3982]

I myself was in a dark place... just wanted to give up give in, and obviously I found a reason to move forward. I'm glad you made to the other side brother 🤟.

[@117spartanodst]

Same....

[@cadenruda4159]

Me as well. The Unforgiven was the first of their songs I heard and it truly saved my life. When you feel alone and like no one understands what you’re going through. Finding the one thing that doesn’t is life changing. Thank you for still being here man.

[@geronimoflores6988]

Amen keep living ​@@cadenruda4159

[@Dport81]

If you want to vibe out on the guitars listen to their instrumentals Orion and To live is to die

[@marcusanton95]

Hell yes....

[@francistherrien7393]

PLEASE!!!

[@maxlm07]

To live is to die is on of my favorite metallica song. Yes.

[@jasonwalker3185]

Orion one of the best instrumentals ever played! It was my song that I played over and over before a MX race to pump me up!

[@jamescoleman8954]

To live is to die is so great

[@EarleMason]

Really enjoy your videos. “Creeping Death” Metallica live in Moscow 1991. Intense song and if you’re curious what over a million in attendance looks like 🤘🏻

[@Nimrods7]

Either that or Enter sandman from the same show🤘🏻

[@jerrybarnes9538]

Man seeing Metallica live is such a treat. Every time is a once in a lifetime experience.... truly.

[@nathanyoungblood6031]

The whole 91 Moscow was great. My favorite from the same was pantera domination as well. That was a great concert. Stopped counting after 1.6 million people

[@hullbarrett]

@@nathanyoungblood6031 Yea, 1 million 6 hundred thousand plus people screaming, "DIE!" over and over again ... nothing before and nothing since can compare...

[@BlazeBuds]

Blackened is another intense one from Justice for all

[@SR-xk8cd]

Fade to Black is an absolute masterpiece, the guitar riffs are epic.

[@TeamIndeedJOn]

"Yesterday seems as though it never existed. But death greets me warm. Now I will just say 'goodbye'". Ive been about as close to here as you can get without getting there. And hearing these lyrics the first time literally made tears stream down my face.

[@jamesburris4078]

It is not a song to listen to if you are in a bad place... Diary of a mad man is just as bad if you don't want to be here anymore.

[@carlossilva1976]

Great songs, may favorites🤟

[@jonathan3982]

I myself was in a dark place like this, obviously I conquered the pain and found a reason to move forward. I'm glad you made it through to the other side brother. 🤟

[@Jedin8_1966]

I am happy you are till with us Brother.

[@Nolimit_Lou]

Man this song saved my life. I battled depression and anxiety all my life and when I was in high school back in the mid to late 90's I was very suicidal. Then I heard this song on the radio and the lyrics struck me deep. It made me realize that my life was not as bad as I had envisioned and that there were still people who cared about me. I am 44 years old now and while I still battle anxiety and depression I've not been suicidal since. I am glad for all of the people this song saved.

[@Frostrazor]

This song helped a lot of confused youth in the 80s come to grips and identify/understand their own feelings - when they realize they're not alone in how they feel. That was long before internet, social media, and instant access to online therapy and stuff. Mental health/illness was still very much a sore stigma. Great reaction Lilly. Love this song. Like I posted in previous reaction, metal music is like that musical score in a movie - it really enhances the scene, or the challenge for the characters within, it helps connect with the audience by drawing them in, and really augments how powerfully moving the dialogue/lyrics are. I think you would enjoy now seeing how badass these guys are when they perform live. I mean recording in a studio is something even mediocre dudes can do with the help of postproduction editing - but being able to do these stuff you've been hearing LIVE, and hold up the energy, not ever band can do that well, and these guys are a master class at it - a whole new appreciation. I recommend "CREEPING DEATH" (from the same album as Fade To Black) 1991 Live in Moscow. That crowd was EPIC. the story of the concert was that the soviet Union was dissolving, and their iron grip of communism was finally collapsing, and Russians were allowed to truly be free and listen to westernized music and for the first time, American rock bands were allowed to go to Russia and perform for the people there. You can see how thirsty these people were to experience the freedoms we have in America and enjoy heavy metal music.

[@falconf17i]

It’s helping many many people everyday to today! Including myself! 💯🔥💜❤️‍🔥

[@timl.1184]

Definitely Creeping Death from this album.

[@2strokinit527]

I love this breakdown, I still use metal to calm my mind and remind me that I am not crazy. In my 40's and have lived through to really awful shit that I need help to stay away from fairly often.

[@sjgavenger37]

I was one of those kids. Thank God he wrote this song when he did.

[@kevinhegwood615]

I was going to reply, but you said it better than I ever could

[@danieleaton7336]

Unlike a lot of KZbinrs who react to songs, especially Metallica songs, you absolutely nail it with the analysis of the song and I think there’s something that needs to be said for that ability. I was shocked when I watched your reaction to “One” because a lot of people miss the narration of the music video and end up missing that crucial detail of the story and what the song’s about. And you did it again with this one…. Really sick! And try listening to Nothing Else Matters by them as well

[@cocklet695]

IKR she is soooooo good at this stuff

[@genxer4846]

Metallica ⚡Creeping Death-- (not live)

[@mememaster8050]

Lilly you're the 🐐 I previously enjoyed your Eminem reactions but as an old metalhead these Metallica reactions are a gem for me especially when they are this genuine and true.

[@jimini1976]

The Call of Ktulu, Orion and Dyers Eve are all Metallica instrumentals that will move you without words. Buckethead is a guitarist that has 300+albums of mostly guitar solos, Soothsayer is a great song to start with🤘🤪🤘

[@OneManPizzaParty]

To Live is to Die, not Dyers Eve, although that song immediately comes afterward on the album and is another must-listen. 🤘

[@jimini1976]

@@OneManPizzaParty You're right, Been awhile since I listened or looked on the album.👍

[@user-qo1me7hh2c]

Orion! Damn! That's an amazing song

[@DANlEl_Aguer02oo3]

​@@user-qo1me7hh2ci remember when metallica play Orion in costa rica live 2016 🔥🇨🇷🤘🏻

[@MaddogJones]

I was 14 when this album came out and going through some very dark times, this song saved me. Every word in the lyrics was what I was feeling but the final solo was so inspiring, so uplifting so impactful that it showed me that there was a little light within the darkness and there was hope... I'm 52 now and have had battled depression all my life yet this song is my life line...

[@beckjohnson6663]

Completely agree. The melody before the solo and solo itself is one of the few times that music has clearly spoken to my soul.

[@ooloncolluphid360]

This was the culmination of the light / lamenting verses and the dark unspoken chorus, speeding up literally and emotionally through to the lyrical climax and release point... but rather than leaving the listener dark and genuinely suicidal, kirk sails in to save the day with one the premier solo sections of all time and you wouldn't dare interrupt that magic with feelings of darkness so the mood passes, but contented for the release. Very uplifting resolution that has saved so many people. Compositionally this is elite A+ master class stuff.

[@tannhauser5399]

@Maddog Jones - 100% agree. And you are not alone in that feeling. I'm approaching almost the same age, and still remember when this song/album come out... Been part of my life since then.

[@ca9968]

I listened to this millions of times in my very turbulent and troubled childhood, when I hit my 30`s I was still a mess, one night I sat with a 9mm handgun in my hand in the dark listening to this song, ready to end it...somehow this song pulled me out of that head space and away from what I was about to do...16 years later and many stints in therapy i`m still here and still fighting to manage the noise in my head and the dark clouds that still roll in over my mind from time to time...

[@frkankyak]

are you doing good brother?

[@AZ_TONY]

Knowing i won't get to listen to this masterpiece again is enough for me not to end it 😊

[@ryancarson5263]

One day at a time, brother. One day at a time. You’ll get through it.

[@scottclark3761]

This song has been credited for saving a lot of lives. Sometimes just knowing that someone else has any idea of what you are feeling.....can be powerful. Great reaction!

[@ExecutionerBR]

I think you should check out JINJER - Pisces, It's always nice to see someone getting to know metal... lol

[@endarkens7557]

Watching people react to Jinjer Pisces is a hobby in and of itself. I've lost entire nights going down that rabbit hole.

[@MyReallyCleverHandle]

The "I was me, but now he's gone" line breaks me every time so it's always comforting to see someone else react emotionally too. Sometimes trauma kills the person you once were and I genuinely think that the sadness is a type of mourning for that person

[@dougmarshall6967]

Great song thanks for the reaction how about some Queensryke leas singer Geoeff Tate

[@ObiWanJabroni]

Metallica’s song intros and guitar solos are legendary. Kirk Hammet is a genius on the strings. You were absolutely right about feeling emotional during his solo. Pure magic

[@SpyderOne1981]

Great reaction. A couple other songs that are worth getting into I think are Sanitarium(Welcome Home) and Unforgiven. And for something a little different from them, check out No Leaf Clover.

[@hahunamatataa]

Welcome to the world of Metallica

[@OneManPizzaParty]

Their instrumental songs really showcase their ability to express emotions without lyrics. Anesthesia / Pulling Teeth Call of Ktulu Orion To Live is to Die (this one especially) Suicide and Redemption

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

To live is to die is the greatest eulogy ever performed. All of the instrumentals are great. They each hold a special place in music history, but that one in particular is so damned heavy emotionally.

[@BigCool95]

To Live is to Die is probably the best, but Anesthesia/Pulling Teeth is just on a whole nother level because of what it is and what it could've become if it were finished. gives me goosebumps every time i hear it because it was all Cliff. and it was just a very small tease of his immense talent.

[@kabiskzor]

@@HvyMetal4Ever Yeah Second this To live is to die is special.. Been my favorite piece of music for decades and I've listened to it thousands of times but it still takes me away into another world.

[@Phantom-kc9ly]

Eh, let's not just name every instrumental they have. Orion and S&R take you on a journey sure but they aren't super emotional. And anesthesia and ktulu is overrated.

[@jvan28]

@@Phantom-kc9ly Yeah I agree honestly. I’m a fan of pretty much all their instrumentals but as you said, it’s more about the journey they take you on musically. “To Live is to Die” is truly the one that brings the most emotion. I think “My Friend of Misery” could’ve been in the same vein, had it been allowed to be an instrumental. That song’s interlude is gorgeous

[@rickyharlow8596]

It's really cool to see a younger generation discovering the music us old folks grew up loving and feeling the sheer emotion long time Metallica fan as a matter of fact this is last song that will play at my funeral great reaction young lady keep up the good work

[@23hunter152]

You mentioned “light at the end of the tunnel” you should definitely check out No Leaf Clover by Metallica. It was part of a performance they did with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra on their album S&M. It’s a fantastic song. Love all your Metallica reviews so far, just watched the first two last night and woke up to see this one posted this morning. Keep it up!

[@LongandWeirdName]

And then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of YOUR tunnel...

[@lisabradley7668]

One of my favs

[@rudybrito5471]

You know how to interpret music for sure. You mad skills, you should check out creeping death in Moscow 1991. That crowd was record breaking, insane you'll love it.b

[@fazejelly5852]

You should react Metallica Now That We’re Dead next

[@tyronegorman8949]

"the guitar was crying" that was dead on, love your reactions ♥️ can't wait to hear more

[@tyronegorman8949]

*see

[@deejayturtle]

In the lyrics yes he went through with it. In reality obviously, he did not. When I was In middle school back in the early 89s music like this was nearly banned due to a group in Washington D.C. known as the PMRC (parents music resource Center), Thankfully that did not happen. Music has this amazing power of empathy. You put on a song and hear an artist you look up to expressing just how you are feeling, you think well he got through it, I can too. I attempted suicide twice in middle school, I would have done it even more but this song in particular helped me hold on to hope so many days when I was ready to give up again. THANK GOD FOR THIS MUSIC. I'm sure she co wrote it herself. Great reaction, @Lilly Jane Reacts

[@bradleyd6000]

💯 Not sure I would be here without Metallica's music.

[@pmcm71]

Still my all time favorite song even after 40 years since I first heard it. An all time classic and a true masterpiece.

[@proudleaf]

Like other people have commented, this song literally saved my life. I was endlessly bullied and hated my life and this song helped me process those feelings of hurt and pain. Ive actually got a tattoo on my arm for this song. Great reaction

[@TheJohmac]

"Death greats me warm, but now I will just say goodbye." I have always interpreted that line to be saying goodbye to Death, as in "not today death". But as a person who has experienced deep depression, this song was such an inspiration as a teen/young adult showing me I was not alone in feeling the way I did at times.

[@chrisx2956]

there is no "but" in there. it may change the meaning slightly.

[@devynbarat7777]

I've always felt this part was intentionally ambiguous; it could go either way. The power is in your choice.

[@OzGiBoKsAr]

Hey Lilly, love getting to see someone experience Metallica for the first time and it's clear you're perceptive and intelligent. Two I would HIGHLY recommend would be Welcome Home (Sanitarium), and if you want to see what these guys were like at their absolute peak, go watch The Thing That Should Not Be (live in Seattle '89).

[@adnap]

“I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone portray their emotions any more beautifully than this.” Enter Layne Staley, Alice In Chains, Album: Dirt.

[@Tomekkplk]

Garb

[@Purgatoran]

TRIGGER WARNING When you were talking about how the deceased may have found peace, that hit home. When I was in a mentally bad place and wanted to end it all my mom would always tell me, “What about me? What about the rest of your family? If you were gone that would literally break me, maybe even kill me.” Saying this through tears, mind you. Whenever I am in that spot I hear those words, and every time it works and pushes me out of that.

[@hollowbodymusic5673]

I love that you have expanded into metal Your “yo” at the end of the song pretty much summed up how I felt about this song when I heard it as a teenager 🤘🔥

[@paulwhitman3922]

Now that's about the most spot on reaction 👌 I've ever seen. You are truly gifted now may I suggest whom the bell tolls......totally badass!!!!

[@sumonjamal1653]

It's called the blues... the talking guitar that expresses emotions... a huge product of black musicians from the deep South in the 40's and 50's... artists like B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Leadbelly... Their playing inspired a wide array of musicians from Eric Clapton to Jeff Beck and Jimmy Hendrix... Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin... Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath... Michael Schenker of U.F.O. ... Angus Young of AC/DC. These were the styles that Kirk Hammett (lead guitar) of Metallica brought to the table creatively... he was a huge Michael Schenker fan, who combines blues and classical music scales. James Hetfield recalled feeling depressed after his favorite guitar amp was stolen on tour... Lars Ulrich (drums) and he talked a lot about death in 1984 when this album was made... and that was a theme on Metallica's 2nd album 'Ride the Lightning'... James was only about 22 when he wrote the lyrics to 'Fade to black'... He said he knew he had something special when he visited his then-gf at her house, and her sister was blasting 'Fade to black' on her stereo system. James had lost his mom to cancer as a teenager, and he had a tough upbringing in a broken home... Tragically, he and Metallica would experience a real death when their bassist Cliff Burton was killed in 1986 while the band was touring Europe - a bus accident in Sweden... Years later, Metallica was alleged to inspire suicides by the song... they replied that thousands of fans wrote to them how 'Fade to black' saved their lives.

[@brucewayne4537]

it was his guitar that his mother had given him not the amp apparently

[@kylesage-clontz]

Hi Lilly Jane, I already brought it up on your last Metallica reaction, but I think you'd really dig Tool. "Lateralus" and "Parabol/Parabola" are my top picks for a first listen. Alright, no more pestering you about it for awhile. Can't wait to see what you do next!

[@cestrella0108]

Hi Lilly; I agree with your points on this song. Trauma can change the course of your life. Man, so many Metallica songs...I think it you like this theme of self reflection, I would react to Unforgiven. On a side note, would like to see you react to S.O.A.D if you haven't already. They don't make a bad song, imo..any song of Toxicity would be great...thanks!

[@kylesage-clontz]

Agreed. System Of A Down is great if you're in four different moods and need a song that hits them all in five minutes!

[@johnhudson1234]

I was in high school when this album came out. Wore out several cassettes and that poor album. It was the first CD I bought and I still listen to it. I recently shared this Metallica album with my 16 y/o daughter...I can hear her rocking out to it. With a fatherly smile, I know I did well. Please react to Rage Against The Machine. Know Your Enemy is a great place to start. You won't regret it.

[@ZandrickKrowe]

Great song, two of my favorite Rage songs are Freedom, and Darkness (from the Crow soundtrack)

[@blackheartrevolution9964]

This is such an epic reaction. You got it right about the song. James wrote this after their equipment was stolen out of their touring van. One item in particular James' guitar that his mother had given him was stolen. Very depressed he wrote this song, and now it is one of the most legendary songs Metallica has. Here is a list of good songs to react to next IMO. -(Welcome home) Sanitarium -Ride the lightning -Creeping Death -Battery -Disposable Heroes -Leper Messiah -Frayed ends of Sanity

[@khellendross3573]

I'd swap out Battery for Dyer's Eve. But other than that, I think you pretty much nailed the list.

[@cinnamon962]

This has been my favorite song for the last 30 years❤

[@alfredkonig4639]

Such a great reaction....... hard to believe... :-) Best reaction - best song - very easy! Thanx for your emotional reaction, keep on rocking, Lilly! Over the years I've always wondered what the best Metallica song could be..... One? The day that never comes? Fade to black? And anyway.... what could be the world's best song of all songs for me? Something from Iron Maiden, Metallica, Type o Negative or Rammstein, or........? Since some months it's clear for me: the best song ever for me is Fade to Black (live).

[@blackslime9047]

You should react to Solitude by Candlemass. This song is "the" definition of doom metal!

[@mikegraham3006]

Hellyeah!!! Nothing else matters cool video to watch mad love!!

[@Godspeed1756]

You should hear Cemetery Gates by Pantera. It is another song that the music conveys pure emotion.

[@renedavids6154]

Metallica wrote "Fade To Black" after their equipment was stolen, throwing them into a funk. The band was scheduled to play a show in Boston on January 14, 1984. The truck with their gear got their first, and when their road crew looked for it the next morning, it was gone. They had to cancel the show and postpone a planned tour of Europe. The thieves got Lars Ulrich's drum kit and James Hetfield's custom amp, which had a lot of sentimental value to him. It was under this cloud that Hetfield wrote the very grim lyric. Hetfield clarified that he was never contemplating suicide but was using this dark time as impetus for the song about a guy who does. The idea is that we can sometimes feel helpless when stricken by events outside our control, and while we're all allowed to wallow in our misery, it's up to us to turn it around. Metallica did just that. The Ride The Lightning album was a metal masterpiece and put them in a position to buy all the gear they could ever want.

[@maxmcarnage7642]

I've been a Metallica fan for a long time over the years I've been to 9 shows in 6 different states, they're just as good live as they are recorded, it's hard to pick a song to recommend because they're all good, something that's awe inspiring and well worth watching is enter sandman live in Moscow 1991, there was over 1 million fans there which still may be a record to this day, no matter what you choose Metallica's a rabbit hole that's worth exploring and you will be better off for the experience.

[@mattopgenorth4897]

This is an impressive run-on sentence lol

[@blacknuaire9293]

Next one Nothing else matters, thanks!

[@CollideFan1]

If there was ever a perfect song, it is this. As someone who's suffered depression all their life, this song has gotten me through dark moments

[@alfredkonig4639]

b.t.w. here is a great song, too, with (maybe?) a similiar topic: Megadeth - A Tout Le Monde (Official Music Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4aQlX6le7-HZqM

[@oldkid8811]

Song still gives me chills after nearly 40 years!

[@bjornbeerens]

You nailed the One reaction. And this one 2. You missed the meaning of Master of Puppets. Love your reactions. You are not scared to show your emotions. Love it!

[@andrewichigo]

I always admire how they basically had a song where the chorus is just a guitar riff without any vocals.

[@brianfans3644]

Had a friend who killed himself and this song was on repeat for hours just blasting until he was found 😪. R.I.P bro you are never forgotten and this song gets played more than any other song on my Playlist.

[@tyrelbrim9728]

This was me in my lowest moment. I always loved Metallica, loved this song, but hearing it and the lyrics at my lowest moment was like a new discovery. Emptiness is filling me was probably the most saturating words that could describe that state of suffering. It's an incredible song, and the music expresses the emotions associated when you share these feelings. The slight unburdening in sharing, but the stigma of sorrow persistently there. To capture all that is insane

[@RobertLeija]

Welcome Home (Sanitarium) not live ...... Highly Recommend !!!

[@stevebailey10]

If you want to hear the instruments talk .. listen to “to live is to die” … one of their most epic (almost ) instrumentals

[@Sacrificial_Spaghetti]

Don't worry about talking, say whatever you have to say, you're a reaction channel, you're not "Yapping".

[@bradleyd6000]

8:19 It's like you said, when you go through some really hard, depressing times it changes you and it's him saying goodby to who he used to be. One of my all time favorite songs. As a teen I struggled with depression (like many teens do) and a very bad temper. I would listen to Metallica (and other metal bands but mostly them) all the time and it always calmed me and made me feel better. This album and Master of Puppets are my two all time favorite albums. To this day I can't decide which one is #1 and #2. Depends on my mood I guess. Both are masterpieces!🤘

[@tomrocks5367]

I believe James wrote this after all their equipment got jacked after a gig including an amp that James Mother had bought for him. At that moment they basically had everything taken from them and they were wondering if it was worth it to go on or not. Thankfully they did move on. Metallica received a lot of backlash for the theme of the song at the time it was released, but it actually saved a bunch of young peoples lives who were in dark places. Some of the peoples comments below is proof of that. Such great song writers with full of emotions.

[@deanvanderzanden4316]

Nothing Else Matters is one of the most beautiful songs ever written...

[@alric7116]

This is by far my favorite Metallica song. It got me through may dark times in my life.

[@boughzalabaha8278]

You should react to some of their new live performances, there are plenty of them on their official KZbin channel and they're amazing! the energy adds a lot to the music

[@XDEMONENJAGERX98]

I'd love to see you react to disposable heroes by metallica

[@kev.6149]

"I was me but, now's he's gone" as suffering with DTD (development trauma disorder) and CPTSD (complex post traumatic stress disorder) this song hits home for me. "Death greats me warm, now I will just say goodbye" Heavy lyrics.

[@epa316]

The real life incident that led James to write this song? Someone stole his favorite guitar amp. Apparently he was pretty upset.

[@breakdancinfool]

Yeah he killed himself. Then that beautiful exciting section at the end was representing his soul going wherever it goes - rising up to nirvana

[@Soulja4ChristWeAreAtWar]

Metallica - Ride The Lightning.... It's about and from the perspective of an innocent man being executed in the electric chair.

[@4ksoulpower281]

Watch Live version: Fade to Black in Moscow!

[@BlazeBuds]

This song was actually banned off the radio when it came out. Because it is suicidal

[@Burke_Motorsports]

From the teenage me first hearing this to the 50+ something me who has buried friends from suicide, it still sucks.

[@TheWrestlingFam]

Loved the reaction! You're a very wise person, and seem deeply empathetic. I very much enjoyed your analysis of the song! If I could point you in the direction of another incredibly emotional Metallica song I would suggest the song trio of The Call Of Ktulu, Orion, and To Live Is To Die. Or the Unforgiven trilogy as well! The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden might be up your alley as well, same with their songs Powerslave, The Prisoner, Alexander The Great (my personal favorite). Thank you for doing this song!

[@bryandoley9227]

If you want to hear a guitar cry listen to the intro of the day that never comes by Metallica

[@timl.1184]

The title track to this album Ride the Lightning is really good.

[@joshuasingleton2015]

Wow. She gets it. I'm impressed.

[@Tontonzarno]

So cool to see you, having so much fun listening to a group which meant so much for many people, 30 or 35 years ago 😍 Rock'n'roll is not dead, after all !!

[@nonyabusiness6084]

You are a highly intelligent woman. You pick up on a lot.

[@robertramage9331]

Everyone has the first moment they ever heard Metallica. For me I was a child, I was at my mom's friends house being babysat. Her teenaged son was listening to a Metallica tape on his boombox in his room. I remember hearing Enter Sandman for the first time. I had chills. I had him replay it twice more. I was hooked. I was like 5 maybe 6 years old.

[@JoseSantiago-hv3xm]

If you close your eyes and really listen to that lead solo at the end by Kirk Hamett- it’s like the ending credits of an epic movie- symbolizing the end of a life….it’s definitely emotional

[@paulporter5853]

Love your hair, and cute outfit!!!

[@chadengert7786]

If you like the raw emotion of James'lyrics, listen, I mean actually listen to St. Anger. Very ....James

[@chadengert7786]

Best and worst album at the same time

[@kevinqwen221]

React to "Nothing Else Matters" please🥺

[@idahohello3885]

Sometimes I miss the days when music was basically all we had. It could really lift you up or it could really cut you deep

[@kev.6149]

Everyone who likes/loves Metallica will throw all songs to react too, or even albums. People have their fav tracks and albums, just listen to all of them. Metallica have saved my life as well as countless others, their music is on another level. I/we listen to Metallica because of the emotion they have in their songs. We don't judge them for anything bad that's happened, we love them coz of what they have done to us as a group. They have lots of instrumentals and they are all great.

[@pekrhed2473]

Amen brother. Nobody else in the world of metal ever did it like this. Not before or since. The emotion they were able to convey was unbelievable. I love a lot of other metal. But no other band comes close to what these guys were able to achieve with their 1st 4 albums. Ok arguably 5.

[@Newtonsenigma]

RIP Cliff.

[@sjgavenger37]

That was one of the songs that helped pull me out of my darkest days. I realized I wasn't alone in feeling that way which helped me get past it. An fairly unknown song from Master of Puppets album that I wish more people paid attention too is a song called Leaper Messiah. I won't tell you what it is about but it is a song that needs attention.

[@Motivatedk9]

The pulsing double bass drum at the end and guitar always made me feel it was a pounding heartbeat of anticipation before a suicide

[@matheusespinola]

React Metallica - Nothing else Matters Plssss

[@BlazeBuds]

Can't believe I only just found you on here! Your reactions are just beautiful

[@AcesDwn1]

I love to see new appreciation for Metallica.. I've been a fan of them since 1986 when Master of Puppets came out. Yeah.. the even earlier stuff is awesome! You should check out "Call of Ktulu".. PURELY instrumental, but so evocative.. This is a composition that was made with Cliff Burton on Bass if I'm not mistaken. He was sadly lost in a bus accident, but Cliff was amazing on Bass. I have more.. I believe Cliff was also part of the band that wrote "Orion" for instance.. Super talented bunch way back when, and to this day. R.I.P Cliff Burton

[@AnibalAvelar]

The intro, the lyrics, the final solo … you go from tears and the cuter on your hand to celebrate the life … that’s means Metallica to millions

[@TheYanforlove]

Please react to Metallica's 2022 live performance of Ride the lightning. You can see that even when they're nearing their 60s, they are still smashing it 💥

[@tylercoley8353]

This song hits home for me bc I've struggled with the thought of suicide after my brother died I was overwhelmed with the feeling of guilt and to this day the void still hurts and there's so much pain anger and self hate inside

[@tojorozombie]

Outstanding!🔥 You will find a great deal of emotive guitar solos/ intros/ outros, in 80s Metal… These guys made their bones largely without radio/MTV. I bought this on cassette, the summer of ‘84, between jr/sr year. Ride the Lightning Creeping Death Trapped Under Ice The Call of the Ktulu (Instrumental) You could try Fight Fire With Fire…but, maybe later?👍😎🤘

[@juanmma27]

if you want emotions through instruments you must listen To live is to die from ...and justice for all album. Best instrumental song ever

[@KARLDOOM]

Pls react to the live version seattle 89

[@kuplung22]

No leaf clover next maybe?

[@creeation1977]

This song got me through a very dark time in my life. I'd play along to it with my guitar. I don't know how many times I changed the guitar strings because of playing too aggressively I guess 🤷‍♂️.

[@cristinam2661]

I was 10 ys old when Metallica released this masterpiece. It still hits hard and gives me chills everytime I listen to 🖤