METAL MONDAYS!! | Rapper Reacts to Metallica - The Unforgiven FOR THE FIRST TIME!

[@willl84]

This song is about James's childhood and being raised in a super religious household. You need to check out #2 and #3 as well to finish out the story

[@Tommy-he7dx]

Another great (but sadly underrated) track about James' religious household is "The Cure"

[@kingklash666]

⁠@@Tommy-he7dxDamn I always sleep on ‘The Cure’ now I’m going to listen to it right now.

[@tubelious]

@@kingklash666 a bit more angrier, that one.

[@anasazidarkmoon]

I hope he does watch them. 2 and 3 are tied for my favorite Metallica song.

[@andysalter7192]

No it's not , it's about not being able to forgive one's self and letting the past define your identity. The God that Failed is about James Childhood in a Christian Science Household and watching his Mother die of Cancer as she wouldn't seek treatment due to her Religion. Same with Dyers Eve, but the Unforgiven Trilogy is the story of one's inability to attain forgiveness in themselves and number 2 is finding another who's is Unforgiven also and number 3 is going life alone still on that search .

[@sean_b_drummer]

You need to hear all three parts! 🔥🤘🏽🔥🤘🏽

[@Cid_1]

Absolutely

[@BrowncoatInABox]

Absolutely then needs to place them together and analyze all 3 the whole story

[@jeanpierreochoa9920]

Please more Metallica. Their music is so great

[@caiodesazanin9648]

metallica S&M live is perfect

[@mack98ification]

It's crazy that initiallyJames didn't even want to be the singer but he did it and he is one of the most vocally animated singers. You can feel his words.

[@TeenTyrant]

He’s the Front Man of all time. Other Front Men have to speak full sentences to the crowd to rile them up : “Are you ready?!?!” James Hetfield only has to say one word: “YEAH!”

[@VesselXVII]

The entire Black Alblum is a must listen.

[@Angelos42]

Couldnt click this fast enough. I really REALLY hope you also do Unforgiven 2 and 3. The throughline in lyrics and themes is absolutely fantastic imo.

[@stigpetersen9701]

Four words; Much more Metallica, please 🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘

[@brandymoran9646]

I’ve been watching you for almost a year now, and I’m continuously fascinated by how quickly you grasp the meaning of lyrics!!!

[@Zinetha]

It's amazing, isn't it? For me, it can take from a few minutes to a few months to fully grasp what a song is about. (But maybe I'm also a bit of a perfectionist.)

[@susanconstable2113]

Same!

[@melissacompton565]

Yes! He's so quick on so many levels. Musically, lyrically, and emotionally. So good.

[@Rjlirr]

So quick, that perhaps it’s not his first time…..

[@Zinetha]

@@Rjlirr Not on all older songs, no. He's already told us that he has heard some of these before, but it's either been years or he's never paid attention to the lyrics or seen the video, etc. This song ain't that hard to get, though. Thrash metal and heavy metal (the subgenre) in general, not that complex on the lyric department. (Simple doesn't equal bad, btw. I think it's good the world has both.)

[@brallin94]

Man, you never cease to amaze me on how quickly and accurately you figure out the meaning of lyrics. As many others have said you should do parts 2 & 3 now. 🤘🏻🖤

[@cherylphillips1361]

Knox, ya nailed it by the end of the first chorus. The constraints were religion. James had a very strict upbringing.

[@adel3694]

Thank you Knox for that breakdown…. As a Metallica fan I heard this song for thousands of times , but You have successfully pulled tears from my eyes for the third time in my life.. The first was in 1991 in my hometown in Saudia Arabia, I was 18 , the song hit me so hard I thought I was singing with tears, living the song 🥲 Metallica fanboy ever since. The second time was 2 weeks ago in the First Metallica concert in Riyadh , Saudia Arabia @50 years old. I was head banging for an hour , then this came on , I froze and stared with tears running down my face in the middle of 10k people , my daughter (17y) next to me stopped grooving , and shouted “what’s wrong daddy?!” I smiled at her and shouted “ everything is Right! ,, I will explain later!“ … I never did , I never could… until I saw this video. So thank you. This epic concert is on KZbin, it shows how much we as a culture is evolving, might be worth a reaction. Forever a Knox Sub Adel Riyadh ,Saudi Arabia

[@Portlandpeeps]

I'm confused by these comments. I'm versed in sarcasm but I'm confused . Your adorable. I gotta mute you and react by your facial expression

[@stevenlaurin6059]

When heavy metal makes a ballad and nails it 1000%

[@Next2Null]

One of my favorite songs by Metallica, glad to see a Knox breakdown🤙Stay safe my man

[@mattblatchley2061]

Hell yes Knox! I've missed Metal Mondays!

[@nathandts3401]

The pop and K Pop definitely isn't my thing.

[@SykoNerd]

Loved this song since it came out ✌️🫶 luv ya Professor

[@gplay6698]

It would be a blessing if you were to react to other 2 parts of Unforgiven,because of your fenomenal ability to understand the lyrics and because those other 2 parts have a great story that continues onto this song.Cheers bro,best of wishes to you!

[@ThankYouStayedHere]

Music is such a great vessel to explore these complicated feelings of anger, resentment, injustice, loss, rejection, isolation etc.

[@kellyhouse4263]

Trilogy for sure Knox! Great Reaction!🤟🔥

[@EllaSilentDragon]

This was one of my favorite songs when I was a kid. And I didn’t understand a word back then. And later I never really thought about the lyrics. But now I realize how beautiful and profound they are. ❤ Thank you for dissecting this song! 😊

[@thedominator87]

now to do the other two parts as this is a trilogy (unforgiven, unforgiven 2, unforgiven 3)

[@psndsh]

Man the way you react and analyze is second to none. There are way too many youtubers just faking through every videos. You are so good.

[@marie-anneguibereau7344]

Great reaction, you really got the philosophical aspects of this great song.

[@kristalcornwell]

Welllllll fuck. Ive loved this song since I was 14.... It took a Knox reaction and breakdown for me to understand exactly why it resonates so much. Damn knox you let me understand a song i didnt understand properly for 26 years

[@philipsapp7852]

This is and has been for over 30 years now, my favorite song of all time! 🤘🤘🤘

[@hmvenom]

The rhythm section underneath that lead gets me every time so powerful!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@savannahshay07]

I just want to say, I have been watching your videos for about 2 years. you are probably my favorite reactor. you just get it. you dive deep into the lyrics, the symbolism, the video… and you always hit it on the head. you understand it so well-the reason why we all love these songs and artists

[@DeathSavior]

There is a second and third Unforgiven song as well. You should check out some of their stuff with the orchestra. Song are live but honestly it really is an amazing mix.

[@ticamatthews]

Much love and appreciation Knox from Kentucky ❤️🙏❤️ Merry Christmas fam 🎄

[@bethgentle6755]

I really hope you do the other unforgiven tracks 🙏 The unforgiven 2 is one of my all time favourites. Great reaction as always Knox ❤

[@Thechaosmaster1997]

Really? Unforgiven III is my favorite -.

[@Iamone1111]

He should definitely give 2 a listen that's my favorite

[@bethgentle6755]

​@@Thechaosmaster1997They're all awesome but 2 holds a special place in my heart ❤

[@Thechaosmaster1997]

@@bethgentle6755 Couldn't agree more.

[@olm8829]

I like all three parts, but the third is my personal favourite because I connect with its lyrics the most. I am the main architect of my own misery, there’s no one else to blame, but me myself and the world itself.

[@FlameMF]

Knox your reactions are so good man! The way you break things down so well and makes me think about things from a different perspective is what keeps me coming back!

[@TruckingShooter]

Need to listen to The Unforgiven 2 and 3 now to though, they all kinda tie into each other... but this one is prolly my favorite out of all of them.

[@unspeaky]

You should do Disposable Heroes! You're good at picking apart song lyrics so this would be great!

[@MrHotsnakes]

Nailed it as always mate. It's about James and his childhood in an ultra religious upbringing and wanting to break free

[@Toker888]

Unforgiven II is a masterpiece as well.

[@RochelleLMoody]

No matter what you do, no matter how much you sacrifice give or whatever no one’s gonna like you because of one person

[@RockinMamaT]

Great reaction. I so love Metallica. I've been lucky to see them 5 times in Toronto. They are so incredible live it's ridiculous❤ Much love from Canada Knox❤🇨🇦

[@Melanie-AlwaysJustMe]

I was only lucky to see them live once. Way back in 1987. I'll never forget it. Me and my brother were allowed to go. We were up close too. It was just the most awesome experience 😎

[@timbertime7823]

It's amazing how profound a story this song tells in just 2 verses.

[@meganflick82]

Love this song! Also there is an unforgiven II as well. ❤your reactions my guy. Would love to see you get into some Ice Nine Kills soon! Keep up the good work!

[@esteban280889]

now need to do unforgiven 2 and unforgiven 3

[@voidwraithprime8521]

One of my favorite guitar solos.

[@games.c123]

Love watching Knox discover Metallica. He has a lot of good insight into the lyrics and videos

[@DogDocKat]

This is one of my absolute favourite Metallica songs. Thanks for reacting to this! Definitely need to check out the other parts ❤❤

[@DigestiveCeremony]

You really nailed it at the end with the religious imagery. James Hetfield's mother was a Christian Scientist. She didn't believe in science or medicine of any kind. And there's a really awful end to that as James' mother came down with cancer when he was a boy. But her beliefs were so strong that she never sought treatment. No chemo or anything. James essentially just watched his mother voluntarily wither away and die. James' upbringing really influenced a lot of his writing. You'll find several song in Metallica's catalog about a childhood gone really terribly.

[@glenseivers8318]

Great reaction Knox.

[@jessicarae2k12]

This song has 3 parts, part 2 is my favorite of the and was unironically my lullaby growing up. All I listened to as a kid was Metallica thanks to my dad. 😂🖤

[@TheShapingSickness]

First video I see from you, really enjoyed it. The unforgiven was the first Metallica song that I truly loved, I was only like 10yo when my older brother got the cassette, and I remember I kept asking him to rewind the cassette so that I could hear the song once again. English isn't my native language, so at that time I could not pronounce "unforgiven" so I only told him "put the one that isn't 2" 2 meaning unforgiven II.

[@candiewiegel1609]

Love your break downs this was 🔥

[@1975_Ràin]

you need to listen to Unforgiven 2 and 3 they are all part of one story over the years of them playing

[@krisdailey5086]

Please Please Please do part 2 and 3 of this. You will appreciate it

[@Thunderdkfox]

love Your reactions cause you also analyse the songs so well. Looking forward to the next metal reaction :P

[@Jjoker74]

NEW BLOOD JOINS THIS EARTH! Great opening line! So much power

[@BellahMel07]

Thank you for not interrupting the guitar solo !!!

[@brian_db]

You should do Sad But True by Metallica, great song with a great message. Would love to see your breakdown.

[@MarkyMark8484]

Metallica also does an awesome job singing through their instruments. Kirk does a great job of melodically coming in with the pre solo than building up and up with the main solo. You can feel the emotions through the guitar work. One of the many things i love about this band.

[@hectorvergara3394]

James is in my opinion one of the best songwriters ever because of the way he’s able to tell a story without directly just telling you Also this song is one of my personal favorites having had a similar upbringing to James having had very religious parents I can really connect to the message and feelings of the song that James is talking by about

[@turmas76]

Definitely check out at least unforgiven II

[@lisalisa758]

Ain't gonna lie I love that you disect the meaning of the lyrics, music and the video. You did the same with Avenged sevenfold, Nightmare. Hit the nail on the head!

[@Reblwitoutacause]

Gotta hear the breakdown for Unforgiven II & III

[@Cid_1]

Need Part 2 & 3 soon also.

[@Nahor1997]

Unforgiven is a trilogy, you need to do Unforgiven II and Unforgiven III

[@Thechaosmaster1997]

I really hope you do Unforgiven II and III.

[@lasseiversen1815]

Great reaction. You nailed the meaning I think. I hope you will do Unforgiven 2 and 3 soon as well. :)

[@AnibalAvelar]

This was the first song heard at 1991 from Metallica, I knew they exists before but some reason I didn’t hear them before but after I heard this song they caught me forever.

[@JeffOfTheMountains]

Having watched Part I, you are now obliged to watch Parts II and III. Wait until you hear the contrast between II and III. Really unexpected switch between those songs.

[@JoseGarcia-rs4qd]

Dude i so love metal mondays 🤟🤘🤟🤘🤟🤘

[@jessecoker5726]

you should check out the unforgiven 2 &3

[@Danj1095]

Think I like unforgiven II a tiny bit more! But classic! 🤘

[@johnnymayweather7476]

Pleeze check out Unforgiven 2 it's amazing plus the hook and beat is flames, it has a hip hop feel too.

[@josephcasias9303]

Beautiful take on this song, my favorite song actually so to see this reaction is awesome!

[@josephcasias9303]

Also your energy is awesome brother!

[@leahdoerr731]

Finally!!😊 you're awesome keep it up

[@kristaladcock7194]

Unforgiven part 2 please 😊😊😊!!

[@karlbecker8775]

Listen to Dyer's Eve. Nuff said.

[@zeedexo]

He not ready for that

[@FFNOJG]

You really need to do 2 and 3... 1 and 3... really 3 might even be my favorite

[@tylerperry4318]

Every time I hear this song, it just reminds me of growing up with my mom and my grandparents. Even still, they dedicate their lives to (trying to) running all of mine.

[@MrAfrojoe89]

Love your mannerisms, you are very entertaining Great job sir!

[@highpriestbeaver1158]

Need to do all three

[@thegamingironman]

you would really like No Leaf Clover by Metallica. its one many dont mention but a masterpiece none the less

[@Zinetha]

Oh yey, Metal Mondays! A good reason to get up this morning! You have to do Unforgiven II and Unforgiven III at some point, they continue the story of the same character (and finish it). Just a random FYI: Metalheads tend to assign each subgenre The Big Four - four bands that sort of "define" the subgenre, that are the GOATs that other bands take influence from. And, like, if you've heard something from all four, then you have a pretty good grasp on what that subgenre sounds like as a whole. We do debate on who qualifies for each Big Four, though, it's not always clear cut.

[@Nuhanii]

Unforgiven 1-society Unforgiven 2-Lover Unforgiven 3- Self

[@jessicarae2k12]

I also highly recommend their version of Whiskey in a Jar. It’s a fun listen!

[@richardedwards9044]

Your insight is showing there.

[@TylerH2055]

You have to do part II and III

[@lindasalaki9404]

Great reaction Knox 👏👏👏

[@FJCheli]

I really need to see Knox do some Pantera and Slayer

[@dzizas9534]

Do the 2nd and 3rd part dont keep me waiting!!!

[@Proph3cy]

Really hope you’re going to do Unforgiven 2 then Unforgiven 3.

[@carsoncummings2683]

Metallica eye of the beholder you should also check out unforgiven 2 and 3 great songs

[@jerm711]

2 and 3 are good too. This was the best of the 3 though. One of my favorites.

[@Ranganation]

Even better with S&M, in my opinion

[@Gustav_Kuriga]

This is a three parter, you need to react to the other two Unforgiven songs now.

[@Laboon89]

Would love to see what you get from their song Disposable Heroes, I would say it's my favorite song of theirs, it just hits different

[@alvaroacuenteco5524]

This is why i love metal there is meaning in all the songs

[@SR-71BlackbirdA2]

Please, we demand more Metallica. There's so much stuff with deep meanings.

[@Sage8981]

I'm kinda blown away there's people who haven't heard this song yet. This is great!

[@skeletonmandiecastcollector]

James Hetfield is from Downey California. My uncle and James went to the same high school. James graduated a year before my uncle around 1978 I think from a different high school.

[@vincegedeon6583]

You did such a great job of breaking down the songs meaning! I love The Black Album its a 💯

[@t.e.1341]

i think Metallica - Fade to Black is a very good Song for your reaction... its a nice Song with great lyrics to help to figure out with depression and suicide...

[@dccraig03]

Now it's time for #2 and #3. You will get the entire picture. Such a powerful set of songs about growing up repressed by parents who went off the deep end in religion.

[@reneeschweigel6723]

One of my favs ❤

[@tarisedai9573]

Yep you should definitely do all 3 parts. Unforgiven 2 is my favourite

[@dylancrosby6891]

The unforgiven 2 was my first "metal" song as a kid, from that point on I traded my Wu Tang and Eminem tracksuits for long hair and jeans

[@christianrolhaiser2549]

FU..C..ING INSANE REACTION, PLEASE REACT TO UNFORGIVEN 2- METALLICA, SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA.