Metallica - Fade to Black (REACTION!!!)

[@LostInVegas]

500K!!! Thank you all for your support!!

[@metalman5917]

Lost In Vegas this album was realeased 34 years today

[@evanwest4751]

Lost In Vegas thank y'all for the quality content!

[@haydenw7129]

Youse should listen to creeping death next

[@anbarazen]

Hails

[@pseudonym7180]

Do Hail to the King by Avenged Sevenfold

[@thee4thdoctor]

No, the song isn't from the 90's my friends, it's from 1984.

[@amandahuginkiss6868]

Thank you for that, I noticed it as well.

[@derpy.1]

They finna shit themselves when they figure that out XD

[@sallymcelfresh4215]

One of my fave songs by them. Been listening to them since I was 10 and im 37 now 😂😂

[@javin1016]

How times fly, bro

[@gaborbalazs5745]

The year of my birth. This song actually pushed me out of my ma'.

[@markbrown7242]

Ride the Lightning album was released in 1984...

[@florianabry9932]

Yes, it does not sond typical for the time, but this is the 80s !

[@daniel456509]

Give them a break, they dont know about metallica

[@IOoxXIXxoOI]

A timeless classic... my first Metal album ever and the key to a wonderful music journey which is still going on.

[@duhquadman]

Stefan Studer you and me both brother. Started with Metallica and SOAD... Now I've gone to countless death metal shows and moshed, stage dived, and crowd surfed at all of them. The journey never ends.... let it take

[@MikeHanson]

I was laughing at their comments about Metallica having "special access". That didn't really happen until the "Black Album". When they recorded Ride the Lightning they were still pretty much broke nobodies. Still a classic though and the one time I saw Metallica in concert they opened with Creeping Death.

[@pockit5107]

Fade to Black is their masterpiece imo. If there ever was a legitimate reason to rank Ride the Lightning over Master of Puppets, it's this song.

[@opticFPV]

For me it's RTL vs. AJFA for best album lol

[@username_error6969]

Ride the Lightning, Creeping Death, Fade to Black is their best three songs period. Imo.

[@dennisempey4442]

Never thought about it that way before. I agree, cheers from Saskatchewan 🍻

[@larkinh1]

Hell yes...but then One makes a good case for AJFA.

[@larkinh1]

@@Ormagoden94 F-A-D-E T-O B-L-A-C-K. Better? 😆

[@MrMetallidude]

1984. That's the year this song came out, with their second album, "Ride The Lightning". The singer James Hetfield wrote this when the band's equipment was stolen one day and among the stolen goods was an amplifier that belonged to him. It was a very special one, because his mother gave it to him as a last present before she died of cancer. He got so sad and depressed that he wrote this song.

[@lillinsey100]

MrMetallidude wow,; i didn’t know the story. how incredibly sad.

[@skidstainz1d]

This song popped in my head right before my dad past away from cancer

[@arielunik1245]

i'm pretty sure his mother passed away in 1995/96, which inspired the song Mama Said

[@MrMetallidude]

His mother died in 1979, when he was 16 years old, which was two years before he and Lars formed Metallica. His father, on the other hand, was the one who died in late 1996.

[@alyberop1]

Both didn't treat their illness I believe due to religious beliefs

[@AccuSquirrel]

In the 90s I was a teenager struggling with depression and suicide. The music you guys are reviewing is the music that kept me alive. That’s the truth.

[@Eurician]

Wow! Thanks for sharing this Powerful Story with us. It gives hope. Best for your future friend.

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

Glad to hear that their music was able to help you. Metallica is so much more than just a band to many people, myself included. Have a great day! :)

[@williamminyard8508]

The black album saved my life. I was strung out...and then this hit. The world seamed acceptable. The music gave me strength to deal without the drugs. Metallica for Life!!! For Real!!!

[@muumi7025]

@stavros man ofc... whenever there is somebody talking about metallica, either slayer or megadeth fan comes and shits on metallica

[@muumi7025]

@stavros man So now you are saying metallica is pop? Please tell me that they are not thrash anymore xD I like some slayer songs too but hate elitist fans

[@Sillymarin]

Lots of people do reaction these days. The difference between you and others is that you can judge music so well. Congrats!

[@jqulrich]

These guys and King KTF are the only ones that actually understand the music.

[@kevinmaillet4712]

Truth!!!!!

[@number2and3]

Blue Jay C.O.B. No life sha is hilarious

[@vza7938]

@@number2and3 these guys understand the music more technically...but no life shaq feels the music and enjoys them so well xD

[@yessir6427]

most reactors just look at the screen emotionless and fake reacting the whole song and say nothing interesting about the song afterwards

[@TheJakeSweede]

they were like 21 when they made this... wtf am i doing with my life

[@HELL0NESSA]

Yeah, its wild realizing that they were freaking babies making their classic albums. I was getting wasted in college, puking up Chinese food. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@thelegacyshow4248]

Same

[@SimonB.]

Learn an instrument and start a band. Who knows what you might create

[@alexdevine760]

Fuckin masterpiece

[@cey1]

@@SimonB. I tried. Haven't seen an insect at the house ever since..

[@OmniSens]

When they're completely speechless and the ending solo hasn't even begun yet. Me : "Just wait"

[@7senza]

Song: "this isn't even my final form"

[@jakeeaton3300]

Definitely mate.. it's final form for me is that live Seattle version with Kirk on that black Les Paul I've wanted my whole life lol

[@wheetbread1]

metallica : "hold my chorus"

[@71hvymtl]

Me too! I'm like " Wait! Here comes the best part!" Yelling at my screen! Lol

[@pedrobarnez5502]

the ending is the best musical piece in the history of music.....i believe this with all my heart

[@lespaulgothstud]

"I wrote the song at a friend's house in New Jersey. I was pretty depressed at the time because our gear had just been stolen, and we had been thrown out of our manager's house for breaking shit and drinking his liquor cabinet dry. It's a suicide song, and we got a lot of flak for it, as if kids were killing themselves because of the song. But we also got hundreds of letters from kids telling us how they related to the song and that it made them feel better."

[@Jeffstoyspokemoncars]

shb who are u bud? Love this song.

[@chocolatemilk5288]

Jeff Seiber I think that might be a James Hetfield quote, but I’m not sure.

[@TrippedGian1]

At least they combined it into a dramatic literary sense (though not quite as much as For Whom the Bell Tolls or Call of Ktulu). Still gives me chills

[@danielcampuzano8927]

Chocolate Milk yup that is infact a James Hetfield quote

[@Jeffstoyspokemoncars]

Daniel Campuzano ok thx

[@hellonearth6411]

Cliff Burton was one of the best bass players in the world. Rest in Peace Cliff. 😊

[@dragons_red]

Best musicians also

[@seifbensalah4574]

He is the best in history he's an icon

[@pranavkulkarni1414]

@@seifbensalah4574 Justin Chancellor is the best imo. No disrespect to Cliff though. Man was a legend.

[@richarddimeck4578]

Riff In Peace

[@stantorren4400]

richard dimeck rust in peace

[@jasondonnelly4926]

This song saved my life back in 1984. It let me know I wasn’t alone. For that, I’ll forever be grateful to Metallica

[@josephhayward5306]

hope you are well, now, friend. no shame in stumbling, we're all gonna be happy when you you get back up again!

[@lonnieisaacs382]

They've saved my life countless times!

[@porfiriojohn5276]

1 - 12 - 24 Amen

[@joecool811]

Found you guys because of Eminem, stayed because of Metallica and Dolly Parton. WTF IS THIS CHANNEL, I LOVE IT.

[@joeabraham3004]

Joe Norton like I said these guys are unbiased and they have great commentary love watching as a metal head god bless em🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@tammyjanssens5863]

Just found this channel last night. Binge watching. Love it...

[@KingOfNebbishes]

RIP Cliff Burton. Takes me way back. Nice reaction!

[@seantap1415]

Best bass player ever...

[@seantap1415]

He would have had no problem playing Jazz.

[@seanhazelton1571]

He wasnt the best ... but what made him great was his passion when he played and you heard it

[@lynnhall9766]

Fuckin a brother!!

[@muxz]

There's nothing like hearing Fade to Black for the first time. I still get goosebumps when I hear this song 30 years later.

[@dprocks17]

I was just thinking the exact same thing. Been listening to this song since it came up and I still get goosebumps. All time song

[@johnst.baptiste3664]

That opening riff! Nearly 30 years later it still sends chills up my spine.

[@baderrules6239]

Facts bro

[@porfiriojohn5276]

1 - 12 - 24 You are 100% correct

[@bradb5256]

What's crazy is this album is over 30 years old

[@darthkso3745]

Brad B 34 years old yesterday

[@phicr3260]

Yea second Metallica album, 1984. This guys were kids when they created this! Incredible!

[@joc3649]

Shit 34 years still my favorite metallica album!🤘😈🤘

[@AngelofSunday]

Song is 35 years old and the solo still gives me chills EVERYTIME!! Definitely one of kirks best!

[@MrDeengels]

Joshua cole so good at such a young age too

[@Taxable_Trophy]

Chills lvl 100.

[@Kupyank]

One of the best Metallica songs .. Lyrics riffs .. bass .. drums .. vocal .. solos .. melodies .. tempo .. Just perfect..

[@seelenwinter6662]

under the top 5 in history of metal... and their best one...

[@EsoxLucius21]

It’s amazing, especially at the end.

[@johanhakansson9513]

"Growing darkness taking dawn, I was me but now he's gone". How could you not react to that? It's one of the most beautiful lines written in metal history 🤷‍♂️

[@wulffy54914]

@Mark Hammond Everyone's opinions change over time. Thats exactly what the line is.

[@pierreo33]

​@@wulffy54914 i always thought the line was the descent into depression/madness

[@unknownx7252]

@Mark Hammond I always have this awkward feeling when people ask me what line or part of the song that sticks out to you because nine times out of ten they're expecting you to pick the part that impressed them the most lol.

[@corban.b789]

@@pierreo33 that's because your right. The song is about a dude who really depressed and contemplating suicide . " I was me, but now he's gone" is basically saying that he was his normal self till someone in his life died, then he becomes depressed. Your right wulffy is wrong.

[@ChuckHickl]

@@corban.b789 Please understand, that is your interpretation and yours alone. That line/this song resonates very differently to me. There is no right and wrong in the appreciation of music as it is so personal to each of us.

[@Duncan_Idaho_Potato]

As others have pointed out, this was 1984, only their second full length album. Also important to point out that they had not yet become the biggest metal band of all time. Their star was rising, sure, but they were far from a household name at that point in their career. Iron Maiden, for example, were much, MUCH bigger stars worldwide at that time.

[@nicksoapdish9478]

ProgHead777 I started in high school in the 89 and remember a kid pointing at my shirt and asking "What's metal LICK uh?" When I was out of school in 92 EVERYBODY knew who they were.

[@Sinnbad21]

I had a kid in high school 7 years ago that sat next to me in class. He looked over at my shirt “Metallica” and said... “Ain’t that a city in Germany....?” I was like no... it’s a band He had no idea what I was talking bout

[@SomethingSeemsOff]

*TIL* thanks, proghead777

[@acidrazor66]

perfect.. around 84, Metallica were pretty low budget in terms of everything, and their success grew purely "organically" in this time, thats why they're huge

[@f1shk1LL3R]

your on crack, Maiden was never mainstream, and Metallica biggest metal band of all time, I have seen Metallica 7 times starting back in the 80"s great band yes, best ever no....Megadeath is a better Sabbath a whole new level above, Deep Purple, believe me I have seen them all live I just went and seen Joe Satriani live, he taught Kirk Hammett how to play, litterally 5 ft away was one of the best experiences ever

[@edwardstoneking4109]

You guys love the instruments you really should check out "Orion" or even "call of ktulu" orbetter yet a full album review of master of puppets!!!!!

[@slitz__]

Edward Stoneking agreed

[@michaeljames1593]

So much this. Orion is a god damn roller coaster of emotions if you really listen through.

[@Vassil00]

Full album review definitely or be surprised by their baby faced album "Kill'em All"

[@theragingbob3910]

I've been suggesting Orion for as long as I can remember now, I hope they do it

[@freezingmoon3795]

Edward Stoneking Instrumentals of metallica is same and boring.

[@patriotpenny6109]

The song was written by James about the time his mother died when he was like 15. She gave him a gutair and years later it was stolen . So the song is about that pain he was experiencing. I used to play this on drums . My Favorite.

[@brianburkhardt3692]

Damn, I hadn’t known that, but it makes sense. Wow.

[@emmaonfire]

Patriot Penny I didn’t know that, I just knew that they wrote it after their gear was stolen and they had a rough time alltogether.

[@tommo1311]

Wrong

[@paisleyprincess7996]

Patriot Penny one of mine too

[@larvaedadindex]

Wasn't the god that failed about his mother dying? Both of them? I don't fuckin know man i'm only 18

[@Miguel-wv3vr]

Last year, a 15yr old of me was struggling with depression and suicidal tendencies, my family didn't know anything about that, but Metallica and God saved me from myself

[@kgcane5195]

So glad to have you still here my brother!

[@corruptsolja]

to bad god isnt real so cant save nothing what u do in life u do

[@carolphillips1593]

Miguel, I hope you are still listening! To both! Hugs & prayers.❤🙏🙏🙏

[@AndrewFrankRevolution]

For whom the bell tolls! You should check that one out.

[@Theneweastwood]

Andrew Frank Love it! Absolutely!

[@IJFlores]

And the most amazing thing is that these guys were like 20 when they wrote this.

[@dantheautoman3821]

I. Flores when your lead guitarist was a student of Joe Satriani, great things happen

[@unreal727]

Dan Theautoman Joe is a legend

[@Sm0knn]

Blows my mind Every time i think about it.

[@agent1543]

Welcome Home (Sanitarium) is a must watch for you guys. One of my favorite Metallica songs. BTW this song was made in like 1983!!!

[@Cosette-pv3tp]

Welcome Home (Sanitarium) is my favorite song by Metallica. It is the one that got me into them.

[@orestispalampougioukis6043]

This was Metallica's second album, and they did not have any special access to studios or w/e. It sounds so amazing, because of their amazing inspirations.

[@pc574]

I was thinking the same exact thing. Nothing on this album made it to the radio's until a few years after it was made. Even Puppets was still done on a budget

[@LAFC.]

Of course they had access to studios, how do you think they recorded the album?

[@orestispalampougioukis6043]

@@LAFC. Do you understand what "special access" means? They had zero advantages over other bands and they were pretty much poor. All of theur success was due to their amazing talent and inspiration.

[@LAFC.]

@@orestispalampougioukis6043 Bro all bands start like that lmao You are acting like you need to be rich to start a successful band. All bands started broke as hell in a garage.

[@retalium5311]

@@LAFC. he is just pointing that out because in the video they said they had access to the best engineers and equipment but they didn't there engineer didn't even know who they were and they were staying in a apartment lars friend let them borrow

[@VEGAusa1]

Guys...notice there's no music video for this song? MetallicA refused to do videos before "One". They weren't about image or looks. They got no radio air play. They got famous JUST off their music & talent. When they DID start doing videos, it was on THEIR terms.

[@IsraelSilvaMonje]

Sadly it's hard if not nearly impossible to try and do the same thing as a musician nowadays.

[@sirmcafee2365]

One’s video adds such an impact to the song tbh

[@markboettcher9412]

They most likely didn't have the money before the Monsters of Rock tour for Master of Puppets

[@ShitOwl]

@@sirmcafee2365 this song would need a very emotional video and morbid

[@dn2ze]

Lee Barton sadly this album was last time we heard Cliff Burton....man, he was awesome a guy who treated his bass like a guitar.

[@IkmelAAA]

The Mike Tyson in a tutu analogy is fitting.

[@oldmaninavan3592]

Ikmel A.A.A. “It’s beautiful, but he’ll still f you up”. Perfect analogy for this band.

[@billhicks8]

"now let me finish this pirouette"

[@Galrath101]

Sorta. Metallica has plenty of slower songs.

[@rja9996]

Ride the Lightning came out in 1984, yesterday was the albums 34th Birthday. You gotta hear Orion next

[@lowstryder1022]

Anthony Rizzo Orion is so awesome!

[@jes2lift362]

Idk why that guitar solo always gives me chills literally i get goosebumps when i hear it idk why but it feels so beautifully executed i feel like they are playing their ass off like they are playing their final song ever.

[@battlepower777]

I think it’s my favorite guitar solo ever.. or at least top 5, the rhythm guitar with the same riff in the background adds to the ambiance, it’s genuinely special

[@beenperv]

There is a reason why Metallica, Priest, Rush, etc. Are big time metal bands...glad to see how you grab onto that like we did 30+ years ago. Love seeing you get lost in the solo.

[@ericatheredhead3344]

I remember in 8th grade, we had to pick a song to analyse, as poetry, in front of the class. I picked this one, and I wonder if my teacher/classmates worried about me haha

[@brookita05]

Erica the red head that’s hella awesome 😎

[@gobeljr]

Lol I remember when I had to do that in high school. I went with Master of Puppets...That got quite the reaction too

[@johnnyg666]

Erica the red head I did the same!

[@fakeyawns]

Haha oh nice. We did the same thing in 8th grade. I did Marilyn Manson's Sweet Dreams, Korn's Blind, Green Jelly's Three Little Pigs....and I think I did Seven Mary Three's Cumbersome. :D

[@canadabiss]

i did dead skin mask by slayer lol

[@venumkvanantam]

After this 30 years I have goosebumps hearing this song...., masterpiece!

[@jasonhood7653]

This song helped me when I was 12 and my sadness was leading me towards something. 28 yrs later I'm still here. It's because of people like you 2 dudes that I'm glad I've stuck around this long.

[@killatella90]

This was their last album on an independent label so they didn't have near the access to the best of engineers and producers in the mid 80's and that is what makes this album even more amazing. I personally feel that "Trapped under Ice" is the best song on this album.

[@hederabull]

killatella90 I like Fight Fire with Fire the best

[@sewerslider5226]

killatella90 “Trapped Under Ice” is so good. Personally I feel this song was the best on the album, and frankly of their entire catalog. Even though it’s was such a departure from their main sound at that time. It’s probably because the lyrics resonated with me so much as a sullen, depressed teenager. Second fav off this album would have to be “Creeping Death”.

[@killatella90]

Sewerslider Love Creeping Death!

[@Whovian1029]

This album has to be my favorite from Metallica. It just has so many fantastic songs. It's pretty much perfect!

[@Leo-yn5fx]

Insanity. Its the worse song but its also good. So many better songs

[@clonexx]

This is, hands down, one of my absolute favorite songs from them. This got me through so many dark times in my teenage years. If I was feeling like I wanted to hurt myself, this song went on, I’d pick up my guitar and just go. By the time it was over, I’d be ok. This song has so much emotion and meaning to me wrapped up into it than it just being “some song”. It was made in 1984 and Metallica back then didn’t have access to the best of the best. This was only their second album and it would be another few years before they hit the big time. The reason it’s so polished and clean sounding is mainly because Lars and James are, or at least were back then, absolute perfectionists. Everything had to be perfect and done exactly right and sounding amazing or they did it over. This was True from the playing, to the recording to the mixing and mastering. BTW, when this album was written and recorded, James and Lars were around 20. Let that sink in....they were 20 years old and writing and performing at that level. It’s mind boggling... Thank you so much for doing this song, it’s saved my life on multiple occasions....

[@derekn3336]

Just wanted to take this quick, random moment to say that I'm glad you made it through it all. And, to say Thank You for sharing your soul.

[@clonexx]

Krieger Koenig I really, truly appreciate that, thank you. I’m 44 now, have a wonderful wife I’ve been married to for 23 years and have a 21 year old daughter. While it all hasn’t been smooth sailing, I’m extremely grateful I made it through those darker years and came out the other side. Metallica was a huge part of that happening and in January of 2009 I actually got to tell them that in person on the Death Magnetic tour.

[@zacharyR121]

In my opinion the greatest Metallica album is ride the lightning.

[@1978Calamity]

#same

[@jacksheffield1705]

AJFA all day

[@jimhunter1364]

It's a funny one. I think MoP is their best but Lightning is my favourite. Work that out :)

[@chanoj1356]

@@jlapp thats it.

[@crisb1821]

Agreed

[@taikamiya8214]

This song has an instrumental chorus, which is quite rare, and very unique during that era of metal.

[@mrmoowageeee]

CREEEEEPING DEAAATHHH - METALLICAAAAAAAAAAAAAA U guys will LOOVEEE the breakdown

[@colejustesen]

Mr. Miyagi totally agree! Such an awesome song!

[@angusbrown5338]

Mr. Miyagi the seattle '89 version tho, with the crowd screaming "DIE" in the background haha

[@Ramo_Baramia]

That song got me in to metal and haven’t looked back since then, and that was for me 19 years:) those break downs hook me for life.

[@HiFiMetal64]

At this time Metallica didn't have access to the best recording / sound engineers. Ride the lightning was recorded with a budget of only 30,000$ in 1984. To put that into perspective the best selling record of 1984 (Michael Jackson's Thriller) had a budget of 750,000$ even though it was recorded in 1982

[@anbarazen]

Yup

[@tehvalli]

"Mike Tyson in a tutu" - comments like this is the reason I follow you guys, you rock!

[@FrankPrivette]

Brilliant comment hahahaha

[@EcPenney]

Don't get me fycked up, I'll still knock you out! Lol. ... Excellent

[@laststraw9363]

Fucking killed me too hahahah!

[@johntyson]

Imagine being a 13 year old angsty kid when this came out. Holy s I think my hair grew to my shoulders the first time I heard this album. The young ladies weren’t very impressed with my extensive Metallica t-shirt collection, unfortunately. Lol

[@da751]

same

[@jeffreyray6442]

amen,brother

[@travissmith7406]

Same here

[@lisathomson2541]

That was me at 13 now just turned 50 2021 and it still blows me away

[@rangamsarmah2061]

Creeping death. It's the master of puppets for this album

[@TamdarionD]

Creeping Death is the best song Metallica has ever written.

[@justinjozwik4604]

Rangam Sarmah I've been begging them to do that song. My favorite Metallica song of all time lol

[@nastylittlecritter]

TamdarionD I don't know dude, that songs great but I think One, Call of Kthulu, and Master are in my top 5 before CD

[@rangamsarmah2061]

Yiorgios Vazouras true, actually your preference is also mine, but I feel creeping death, that he'll of a song, needs more recognition

[@Jabronie0]

Greatest bible song ever written

[@hoseokbts1986]

Ride the lightning was released 34 years ago today! (via metallica instagram)

[@alexandriawallacew9327]

Selenab ts that's confirmed

[@hoseokbts1986]

Yes

[@Dungzoo]

You may like Metallica - Welcome Home (Sanitarium) more!

[@nickp3949]

I like Sanitarium more than One to be honest. I like the atmosphere of the song more, very haunting. And that bridge breakdown riff...awesome.

[@g8eo3]

Yes! Sanitarium is an absolute must!

[@Pseudorealizm]

Yes! Sanitarium next

[@Ta2dlam]

I add my vote for Welcome Home (Sanitarium). I haven't seen any reaction channel do it yet, either.

[@turnagorn5229]

Love you guys and fade to Black will be played at my funeral... It's already in the paperwork!!!

[@dhavalsolani1111]

Way to 'go' man 😂

[@jasonvoorhees8545]

Too bad you won't be there to enjoy it.

[@daveskirvin9260]

Mine too lol

[@panther7681]

I would want wherever I May Roam..

[@EsoxLucius21]

Popo that’s awesome!!

[@RogueEagle]

Metallica - Sanitarium (welcome home)

[@evildetrution5426]

RogueEagle welcome home (sanitarium)

[@osa9963]

Song actually got me out minor depression

[@williamfoster7098]

This is my favorite metallica song

[@Ashitaka1110]

Great suggestion. IMO this is part of the trio with Fade to Black and One, the three great Metallica ballads. Need to hear that last one!

[@louofm1]

...let me be

[@leonardoandre7681]

You have to review Metallica - Orion, it's a masterpiece!!!!

[@jasontyler9290]

Best instrumental ever brother!

[@ladderallthinking8790]

Definitely. Orion is their ultimate instrumental, and really showcases Cliff's abilities both on the bass and on the sheet. Burton's bass solo is amazing.

[@rishi1514]

Don't kill me here but I think that To live is to die is by far the definitive Metallica instrumental.

[@pdegan2814]

As much as I enjoy Orion, I actually like The Call Of Ktulu more. I also think Suicide & Redemption doesn't get nearly enough respect.

[@bissekerskij]

+1 ORION !! I'd love these guys get to know the song and share their reaction / analysis.

[@kenhall6525]

90's? 1984 boys !!

[@daviddicicco3940]

The Mike Tyson:Ballerina analogy is so spot on!!

[@monicajean37]

It's probably already been said in comments but I'm not scrolling through almost 3000 comments.......... James wrote this song about how he felt after all of there equipment was stolen on tour i think with Van Halen Just as they were starting to get a name for themselves, I think 1983?. Anyways Eddie Van Halen heard what happened and sent them all brand new equipment................How cool is that???

[@mikegriego3671]

this ENTIRE Album is TIMELESS. I will still be listening to it when I'm 80 and pass it on to the next generation.

[@SHYstudiosFL]

This song is so beautiful you guys couldn't stop it more than 2 times..

[@jmha2428]

Yea i noticed

[@jamessmith785]

The thing that always impressed me about Metallica is how many different riffs and beats they can fit into one song and how seamless they transition between them. Always complex songs that take immense talent to write and play.

[@Billy_Almighty]

It becoz of lars... he may not be the best drummer. But his vision on what the song should be and his direct on arrangement.😊😊😊

[@HELL0NESSA]

@@Billy_Almighty does he do a lot of the arrangements? I didn't know that.

[@Billy_Almighty]

@@HELL0NESSA just wached documentary about metaalica.. james said that lars has the vision of the song and how it is done.

[@spacecadet8843]

You probably don't listen to this kinda music, but checkout Sinister's "Cross the Styx". The way they squeeze everything out of riffs is something to behold. The cyclical song structure and reiterating themes among other things is insane.

[@ElectricQualia]

Other bands can sort of do that too, but with Metallica they can make it all seem like one coherent whole. With other bands it seems more like different song parts smoothly transitioning into each other, but with this band its like you're still in the same musical journey.

[@Tusocalypse]

One of my favorite Metallica songs. Always describe it as beautiful.

[@stevenesbitt3528]

Ross Thomas the intro is gorgeous

[@skydiver91]

It IS my favorite Metallica just because of how it starts and that journey of an ending solo... the song itself isn't anywhere as aggressive and hardcore as MANY of their other songs but damn... as I grow older I appreciate this song more and more.

[@wesleyperkins3400]

You guys need to do “Battery” by Metallica it’s absolutely insane!

[@TopBinsLima]

wesley perkins AGREED

[@rockofalleras]

(Live Seattle 89) ;)

[@stevenhargraves7144]

Gotta disagree yo. Don't get me wrong, it's an incredible live version, but it would be these guys' first intro proper thrash Metallica. The studio version is nuts, but the groove and feel is still perceptible through the wall of noise, better for analysis and reaction

[@Real_SkyRipper]

totally!!! upvoted to reach number 1 so they can see, gogo

[@EnkiSvohden]

bump

[@ObscureKaraoke]

I think that is the longest I have seen you guys go with a song without stopping and putting your critique in..... lol clearly it ensnared you, coz its a hell of a song....love it :-)

[@hellsdethbtingr]

Obscure Karaoke They didn’t stop “whiskey lullaby” a single time

[@jasonshaffer3341]

Metallica is one of those legends that are all by themselves. There is nobody else like them.

[@CraftsmanQuad19]

Even better, they’re still together. Still writing music. Still touring. Such great chemistry within the band that I’m sure most of us will be able to fully realize

[@Taxable_Trophy]

@@CraftsmanQuad19and still producing 😉

[@proapocalypse1448]

Fight fire with fire - Metallica. I think they are ready for it.

[@randallzwickl5737]

"Now let me finish this pirouette!!" I never thought in a million years I would hear that during a Metallica video, but hey you are trendsetters. Good for you, keep up the good work!!

[@ryanduffy5263]

I think it's a pretty good comparison....

[@robin-38-]

The solo towards the end is Insane

[@lordreehaw1267]

One of the best in history. I haven’t heard every metal solo ever of course, but out of what I’ve heard Fade to Black easily has the most emotional solo.

[@felipearaya2252]

El mejor solo de guitarra de metallica

[@jeremy9951]

@@EGuitarmane incomparable, Fade to Black ending solo is more about emotion, while Tornado's solo is about being Thrashy as hell, I love both though ^^

[@nickcrazedstaber2592]

My Favorite part In the song

[@sekara9866]

I have a friend who calls this song Fade to Guitar Solo....

[@2011manbeast]

This is the first Ballad they did. It really showed their range as a band.

[@mikek9297]

Just... one of the best ballads ever recored... no biggie.

[@Hillybean30]

Absolutely one of the best, but I never really considered this a ballad. When I think of ballads, I thing of Tesla’s Love Song and too many to count. Whatever it’s called it is amazing!

[@aces553]

Metallica sounds exactly the same live as they do on the vids. It's talent and relentless pursuit of perfection.

[@buedro28]

still do too i saw them last month and they still bring it hard!!

[@FreeMTrider]

@GOLDBOND vs BALLS On this tour they did. I saw it back in '85 twice.

[@rickkelley4618]

Ok I’m late to the party so I can’t read all these comments...but it was 1983, and they did NOT have access to the best of the best. In fact this song was written right after what gear they had was stolen from them. These guys were living day to day playing small clubs and festivals. They’re just that good. Love ya!

[@chrisbouronikos9479]

Correction 1984

[@hypolyxa7207]

No... it was recorded during the spring of 1984.

[@nielsliljedahlchristensen4924]

It was recorded in 1984 in Copenhagen because Lars had connections with nice recording equipment, so they probably had access to good shit :)

[@adtech247]

By the way Lars family is pretty wealthy!

[@latorgator23]

Niels Liljedahl Christensen yea, but as James has said, they were in a low place after having their shit ganked.

[@TheBlackQueen]

This is the Comfortably Numb of Metal.

[@GooseGumlizzard]

ive always said this. got pretty much the same structure

[@ARAVN1]

Never thought about that, but that is pretty damn accurate

[@vin_9028]

Yeah that’s actually super accurate. Great description

[@sdb87149]

Never thought to compare the two but they are actually really similar! Makes sense cause they’re my fav song from the two bands

[@natwally7869]

Best description ever.

[@phillipquinley9684]

You guys should listen to welcome home sanitarium.

[@grimzsoul3582]

listen to blackened !

[@grimzsoul3582]

Shane Neilson of course man it's a masterpiece

[@julyantolentino8377]

Disposable Heroes needs to happen !!!

[@vdawg2224]

They are not ready for it... Yet

[@Varlwyll]

My favorite Metallica song

[@vin_9028]

Such a fucking crushing song

[@taposa2000]

And now I can't listen to this song without picturing Mike Tyson knocking someone out and then finishing his ballet number. What have you done?!?!?!?!?

[@cem330]

🤣🤣

[@stevenwilliams1805]

Now let me finish my pirouette 😅😂🤣

[@Tuja79]

🤣

[@NicStryker1027]

Ahh thit... I'm thorry!

[@unknownx7252]

That's why I love these dudes, they come up with the craziest analogies.

[@BboyMunkey]

They need to do either Disposible Heroes or Harvester Of Sorrow

[@DeezNuts-uy8mq]

Disposable first that’s my favorite

[@hombrerusode40anos72]

Disposable heroes

[@scottmartin6612]

Creeping Death off of this album is a must guys!

[@PaulPelkonen]

live version please.

[@gregoryduoos3821]

Best song of the album. Creeping death. I’ve seen them 6 times. Opened 4 of them with it. Out the gates.... balls out!

[@janoycresva2409]

Gregory Duoos fade to black is the best from the album and best of all time imo. Creeping death 2nd best from the album

[@damienblanchard4993]

@@PaulPelkonen if I could like this comment a million times it still wouldn't be enough.

[@moeh3224]

Yes, yes and yes.

[@moobang]

Fade to Black is the reason I picked up a guitar. I took guitar lessons for two years and played lead while my teacher played rhythm at a guitar recital when I was 17. There is a real magic in listening to the song, but the experience to play in concert with someone else is nirvana. I don't play as much these days, but when this song comes on I have to air guitar and sing along with the solos. Anyways, Yes - Roundabout.

[@MADDOGCRACKAH]

1984 I was 14 and lost my shit when this album dropped and it's their best album ever in my opinion! Not one bad song on it. I love to watch you guys rock out. They sound just like that live too. BTW Merry Christmas to y'all!

[@drakeaciago6491]

escape is not so good

[@EsoxLucius21]

MADDOG 217420 CRACKAH 1 I was the same age and ride the lightning was crazy! I had it on cassette. Played it on my clock radio that has a tape player. I remember when I heard the first song and it was so mellow, I was like WTF, but holy crap it picked up fast!

[@shaeladimare7439]

I was 9 and it was my favorite then and still is !!!!

[@MrWhite0052]

@@drakeaciago6491 Idk man that may be my favorite song on the album. I personally don't think there is a single weak song on the whole album.

[@baseballalltheway18]

@@drakeaciago6491 I like escape a lot actually

[@jdubs9922]

That song is a masterpiece.

[@seanjustice6178]

So glad you guys didnt skip parts on this one! This is one of those songs you just can't do that to, and you guys did your fans a solid! I'm glad to be 1 of the 500k subs! You guys are the best!

[@jonathanball8237]

I love the raw aggression of Metallica when you hear stuff like “Battery” but imo it’s their metamorphosis into possibly ‘metals’ greatest melodic metal band that is possibly their truest genius.....

[@arthapotdar]

Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls!!! You just have to react on that man..

[@Xord499]

Artha Potdar yes!

[@tomcampbell9105]

May as well throw creeping death, and ride the lightning. Shit that whole album should be reviewed by these guys.

[@AsteroidBlueJazz]

This!!!!!!!!

[@kaithongsavanh3649]

For Whom The Bell Tolls...as a Metallica fan from the very start, that is my #1 favorite song. My #2 is Creeping Death as they opened every concert with that song in the beginning. Ride The Lightning is my favorite album...and other than those 2 songs it’s got Fade To Black too??? Shut the front door!!!!

[@nightmoves7989]

1984 dude, back in my teenage years when nobody else but metalheads knew who Metallica was, when all us metalheads felt like we were in on some awesome secret that the rest of the world wasn't hip to, "And justice for all" and the song "One" brought Metallica into the mainstream and a lot of fans felt betrayed that Metallica sold out to the corporate world, myself I felt like the world had finally caught up with Metallica and the musical tastes of people began in the 90s to become less of a group mentality, less putting music into neat little boxes of genres, I personally thank Run DMC and Aerosmith for their huge step in the 80s that broke the glass ceiling

[@TheCharlesAtoz]

Amazing!! You guys are Riding the Lightning! Keep it coming....here’s one Judas Priest Beyond The Realms of Death! 500K....congratulations Ryan & George!

[@Explosivo717]

You guys are a gift. I'm thinking of OLD music in new ways. I never thought anyone could could do that. LOVING the channel.

[@quentinalsip2084]

9:20 George giving (what I've affectionately dubbed) his "filthy face" when he's really just feeling a track. Love it!

[@petemorrison6374]

I've been a Metallica fan for over 30 years and I love watching people get introduced to them for the first time. They are by far my favorite band and it really means a lot to me hearing people appreciate what they've done. You guys obviously know music and like good music. Keep doing what you do.

[@scottsherman1218]

You said it wasnt your fav metallica song.....do you realize you were so enchanted listening to it that you only stopped it once the entire time to comment?????

[@youcefsaber9579]

exactly;

[@FrankPrivette]

hahahahaah

[@VegasAudiophile]

+Scott Sherman yeah, they should probably listen to it again. They were clearly too busy having their minds blown to be able to remember how much they loved it.

[@ryanhoobin]

They stopped twice and how are you to decide their favorite lmao

[@sickturret9350]

Not their fault. They have to screw up the audio or stop because of all the copyright bullshit. Blame the companies or lars. Well blame both but mostly lars. That hobbit is effin greedy

[@justinofclark]

Creeping Death for the next one.

[@miklar19711]

They were 20-21 when they wrote this album! Pretty amazing!

[@ivoreis5476]

This music is iconic not just because of the raw sound but because of the storyline imprinted in the song. The balance between melodic and metal is one of the most brilliant i have ever heard. I can't imagine what it is being depressed at the point of suicide, but this music was able to show me the rollercoster that people can achieve when they get to this point in life. The hole time we can SEE and FEEL the struggle and the end is the culmination of an end long desired. Knowing the background of the music, why was it made or how James was feeling at that time just brings even more feels and emotions. Great song from one of the best albuns ever made. 'Tallica Rulez!!

[@ssbsnb1200]

Pantera- Domination Live in Moscow 91' (Video)

[@Buckdalorian]

ssbsnb1 I wonder how many “likes” this request has gotten over the last 6-12 months lol. Maybe someday.

[@tjohnson2789]

I just requested the live version of floods lol

[@MusiColeMF]

I'm gonna keep requesting this one till the day I die. They're seriously missing out by not doing it, and I think it's cuz of their feelings toward the things that Phil has said.

[@tjohnson2789]

codimis did they? I couldn't find that one...

[@wyldeman7]

ssbsnb1 dimes solo might kill them

[@c7237]

Welcome home (sanitarium)

[@danielvilllareal9726]

Carl Nordström I think they did this already, no?

[@vicmusic5640]

I'm no musician. I just know what pulls at me. Sanitarium makes me FEEL. GREAT CHOICE!!!!!!!

[@jessicapowers2024]

Yes!

[@theelostuchiha2157]

Definitely agree

[@ejm017]

Yes!!!!

[@NicoleTunis]

This song has so much emotional power and though it has all the Metallica trademarks of melody and aggression and it sweeps you up, it's also deeply personal for those who have the 'black dog' of depression always with them. There's a depth of emotional connection you get with this song that you might not get if you don't experience that darkness.

[@FluffyMcFluffavicMeowskiOFluff]

Nicole Tunis ❤️🤘

[@regolithia]

James wrote it about his gear getting stolen, amps n shit. :(

[@schonsmith50]

Came back to watch this again. My father recently passed away, and he always said that this was the quintessential heavy metal song. We played it at his funeral, and it just makes me so happy to see people enjoying it. I'll always recommend this to people getting into Metallica for the first time.

[@chrisgomez860]

My condolences for your father 🥺

[@KattMurr]

Very sorry for your loss...

[@TobyKBTY]

The appeal of this song (apart from being really fucking sick to begin with) is that it proved that the angry kids from the Bay Area thrash scene weren't just about all-around aggression. They made a beautiful, melodic ballad that turned out to be one of their best songs.

[@justatallguy]

Lol...right, europe doesn't count...

[@todellsworth1235]

@Hello World as a person from california Im inclined to agree with you but at the same time call you ignorant.

[@ScarsUnseen24]

Please listen to their song "Battery"!

[@TheKartoffel101]

live Seattle 1989

[@cevan4156]

Or Dyers Eve.

[@ludwig.o]

Yeeeessss the riff in battery is crazy!!!!

[@thatoneginger9928]

Hell yeah dude battery is awesome

[@lowstryder1022]

Gotta do Battery!!! No live versions yet though. They should both experience the song as we all did with the studio version first. Just my opinion though. The S&M version is a particular favorite of mine with that orchestra in the background

[@MrNimurai]

Black Sabbath - Children of the grave I'll keep trying to will this into existence.

[@GustavoSerranoUG]

Cheers to that!

[@StewMain6]

Yes!!

[@StewMain6]

You guys should listen to the live version of children of the grave on the Randy Rhoads tribute album. One of Randy’s best solos in my opinion especially considering he never liked playing sabbath songs

[@mygaylefriend]

Think '80's babies!! Hell to the yeah. This album was for some of us... a LIFE SAVER... OMG.

[@unreal727]

Which is odd because it’s about a guy who feels like he has absolutely nothing to live for

[@TLB144]

Yes, but it makes other people who feel the same realise that it’s not only them that feel like that. I found that with the Black Album. That was my life saver 🤟🏻

[@sincitysinnermike]

Pantera - Cemetery Gates

[@charlesperry671]

I just love seeing that these two guys who are obviously modern music fans (which is nothing wrong with) they recognise the depth of these songs and that metal music isn’t just a blaring and fast notes, that the song has a message and is composed.

[@Liam-fs5fe]

They listen a lot to old school hip hop from they nineties, that’s not really modern

[@vegandemon3259]

I think we turned them into metalheads lol

[@toolsannie6625]

MagicalPurplePanda Not by this hack of a song! Lars is weak as F and Kirk is lucky to stay in key at any show i have ever seen of theirs..ughhh

[@vegandemon3259]

Andrea Brug u okay?

[@toolsannie6625]

Yep..perfect actually. Thank for asking ✌

[@smmusicplus96]

Andrea Brug Post a link to one of your songs so we can have a good laugh.

[@Animotix420]

Lmao!

[@Bobinski98741]

gentlemen, first of all I appreciate that you go outside of your comfort zone and review these. So far as when this was made, the year was 1983. At that point they had no accesss to the best, not yet.