Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live) [Cliff 'Em All]

[@Rockytherockhead05]

Metallica’s bassist Cliff : best bass solos Jason : best vocals Robert : best crab walking

[@braxtonwhitley8505]

Yeah 4 sure

[@bloodface24]

Don't forget the coveted helicopter!

[@Larry_Fish]

All three of them are great bassist

[@johnguanciale258]

Robert: Suicidal Tendencies

[@certifiedmilkmoment9664]

How about Ron?

[@SLAYER.APO.VOLO.]

James: "Everyone, hi Cliff, how you doing?" Cliff: *WOAHWOOAWAHWOOHWAAHWOEEEE*

[@zaamanienerwowe298]

Lmfao X DDDD

[@armandocepeda7533]

OldSchool Gamers lol

[@belito196]

JJAJAJJAA

[@erickhumbertoxd703]

Hahahahahaha xDD

[@royalnass1029]

Cliff might have been on something, man after looking at this video man Cliff had to be on something besides just alcohol

[@sinistrality7883]

Whoever decided to put the cameraman next to cliff was a legend, because of that we'd get to see such a god doing their shit on their instrument up close.

[@calvincameron354]

Fkn facts

[@calvincameron354]

I've watched just the intro of him so many times

[@LittleDesertFlower78]

Fuckin'-A! Ain't that the truth.

[@ericpettersson7857]

🤘Cliff is a fucking legend

[@muzereth]

Totally agreed dude!

[@R3b3l-Scumm]

I love how at 2:43 James flips off the person who throws something on stage and never breaks cadence. PURE METAL!

[@Turkey12457]

Haha I just noticed this 😂

[@ohyeahbabyohyes]

HAHAHAHAHAHAH HILARIOUS

[@babymanter0936]

I’m dead.

[@R3b3l-Scumm]

@@истинарядом-т4б Its kind of a blur but you can see it just a split second before he gives the middle finger. Back the video up another few seconds and pay close attention.

[@Petesworkshop2225]

I always saw the finger just saw the object.

[@amyntut]

Cliff is an example of when you have great support from your parents . His mother was his biggest fan and his father Ray kept Cliffs life and legacy alive until his own death.

[@jed5918]

Lucky man indeed

[@crashingwaves14]

Recipe for the perfect bassist

[@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147]

@hell no that aint cool a lot of metal musicians do.

[@dryder7078]

@hell no that aint cool metal is often inspired by classical music. Scientists found out that the average listener of metal and classical music are both the most intelligent

[@clinical_caliber]

@@dryder7078 that sounds like the most ridiculous facebook headline post i’ve ever seen bud.

[@radiogagaforrocknroll8448]

When I was little and got scared of thunder, my parents always told me it was Cliff playing the bass up in Heaven. RIP Cliff

[@rain_xix]

Words can't tell how accurate that description is.

[@Fruitsalad89]

Your parents sound cool as hell

[@michaelbennett9197]

That’s deep

[@Roryu2fan]

That gave me goosebumps reading that.

[@luisr0987]

You got some great parents there!

[@IceArrow]

when he said woaowoaowooaosaowoahhwawohwoahwhaohoohawaoh i felt that

[@rodzzco3495]

lmao

[@DedPirat-acrobat]

Высерроу, Bruhwl Stonks - параша. Но за Металлику респект.

[@mondobananas1832]

Didn’t know you listened to Metallica

[@jackosmakoo3127]

What content do you make

[@machonacho1]

It has 420 likes I don't wanna ruin it

[@tetsusiega2]

He was arguably the most important bassist of all time…and he was active for less than 5 years. He wrote everything and died in his mid 20s. That’s just…so incredibly mind blowing and overwhelmingly sad. Almost 40 years later, and people are STILL picking up bass because of what he managed to do in those few short years. We’ll never forget him…he’s still dearly missed. Rest In Peace Cliff.

[@igorz3551]

How he died?

[@tetsusiega2]

@@igorz3551 he got crushed by a bus while they were on tour. If you search for it, there’s videos of Metallica explaining how it happened. Absolutely tragic.

[@wickeywaanzla3015]

He is not the greatest bass player of all time lol; really good, but overrated.

[@Blackgoat1327]

@@wickeywaanzla3015 He isn't overrated. His influence on rock and metal bass playing cannot be overstated.

[@luisclaudiooliveira8500]

Cliff is the best.

[@devasheeshtiwari7628]

Best version of "for whom the Bell tolls" ever.

[@DaveS71]

Just now watching it it was followed by a more current rendition and it just sounded hollow. Impossible to capture that early power.

[@UPI2k7]

The very best.

[@usandthemakakelly2535]

Fucking A!

[@usandthemakakelly2535]

@@DaveS71 early power!

[@MasterofLightning]

They were so hungry and noone plays the intro like Cliff. Perfection.

[@buck3theadman]

Best bassist in this band at the time- Cliff Best guitarist in this band at the time- Cliff

[@washedup2367]

and what's funny is Robert is the best in the band nowadays.

[@antonyquigley5219]

shut up you idiot. james in an increible guitar player an insanely creative, and kirks solo's are some of the best of all time. fucking iiot.

[@kormendymatyas8667]

lol have you listened to shortest straw? solo is like a guitar center in sundar morning... fucking whammy tricks killed the overall good song.

[@antonyquigley5219]

Körmendy Mátyás go back to bed buddy

[@kormendymatyas8667]

Antony Quigley best comeback ever

[@RedBladeGTS]

"I'm gonna be the best bassist for my brother" And you did, Cliff. RIP.

[@alphawolf8503]

If we are talking metal then at worst cliff Burton would be 2nd best behind Steve Harris of iron maiden but imo he was the greatest bassist of all time

[@devond8772]

@@alphawolf8503 Steve Harris is good but in no way comparable to Cliff Burton

[@alphawolf8503]

@@devond8772 I think they are comparable but cliff is better I fully believe that if he didn't die when he had he would have been the best bassist of all time no competition

[@flamengoforever799]

Legends never die!

[@josephkony3993]

@@alphawolf8503 imo Cliff is only seen as better because he was far ahead of the game and created sounds that no one has heard from a bass

[@accepthisname]

They were barely into their 20's when they wrote this masterpiece. That just blows my mind.

[@psevdonim257]

Yeah, so young and strong❤

[@TimMurphy-u8h]

Actually that is when all the greats do their best work.

[@doc_oc__1905]

The way James introduces Cliff, we can all see how much he admires Cliff, and it tears me up every time.

[@larsulcer7156]

❤

[@alexidarraga5788]

Lovely!!!!

[@andyristadelioncourt7545]

Me too😭

[@rockarolla3199]

miss him so much. my fave band of all time but he passed before i was old enough for concerts..:(

[@snipeyboi5433]

@@rockarolla3199 I was born 19 years after he passed

[@NovacaineRebelxx]

Everyone has their love/hate feelings towards other Metallica members past and present, but everyone absolutely loves Cliff.

[@dremcghee6578]

Not everyone, he's dead life goes on. The band did very Successful live shows over the years. 💯💯

[@yesseru]

Cliff and Kirk, the unhateable duo.

[@NovacaineRebelxx]

@@dremcghee6578 Well yes, your statement is true, not everyone probably liked him. But amongst most Metallica fans, overall everyone likes Cliff the most when compared to other members of the band. I personally like all members of Metallica, the only thing that I don’t like about them is how badly they treated Jason after Cliff’s passing. But yes they absolutely did many spectacular live shows after Cliff’s passing. No one could ever replace Cliff, but Jason did bring a lot to the table especially with live shows during his time in Metallica.

[@ChurchNietzsche]

Yeah ... I "Love Dave ... Hate Lars (Fuck him, and his bank account... he sued KIDS ... for "Pirating" the Music Metallica "Stole" from Dave)

[@mills9402]

​@@yesseru idk about cliff though he does get hate alot however it's really rare that I see someone hating Kirk he is the glue holding the band together perhaps him and Lars would be a better choice

[@blue_sky_gio9558]

Just letting you guys know Cliff's father Ray Burton just passed away. May he rest in peace. He's finally back with his sons.

[@Gg-qx3vo]

RIP Ray Burton

[@filbert541]

Sons?

[@blue_sky_gio9558]

Cliff had an older brother Scott whom died at the age of 16. That's when Cliff promised him that he'd become the best bassist he can be and so he did

[@iamkabukii]

F

[@amin_taheri]

@@blue_sky_gio9558 wow

[@adawn9291]

0:55 my god.. Cliff's majestic hair, and headbanging don't even seem real. Completely otherworldly.

[@anton3450]

"You can't shred on a bass" Cliff: "observe"

[@andhikaraihan7430]

"Soar yer gaze upon my shred son.."

[@scrbchrm0]

i wish i could like this more than once

[@TheZooropaBaby]

*John Patitucci intensifies*

[@MrBasaez]

It would be a better answer "check me"

[@viscabarca4408]

So sick

[@1988foxtrot]

There is no doubt in my mind that the cameraman IS a Metallica fan and knew the song. He knew all the music cues, when the vocals started, when and where to zoom, who to focus on at the right time... his photography was too good!

[@maddoxWolfe]

I mean it is his job

[@yobrethren]

​@@maddoxWolfe some of the newer pro-shoots don't capture NEARLY as much as this one guy did Miss all the playing, musical cues, hype moments and even some fucking more It's a real bummer, as music is all about performing and mastery and entertainment I can't be entertained, when i'm looking at a guitarist's butt, or bass player hitting same root notes for like 20 seconds straight (Sorry for a rant, it's a issue for me)

[@spaghetti7939]

Makes sence

[@CarlWidegrip]

They also rehearse before they go live, you know.

[@CarpeDeump]

Except they completely failed to miss Kirk starting his solo in the beginning of the song and it took a while to pan over.

[@MegaCrazyCrayons]

James: HI CLIFF! Cliff: *bass noises* Did not expect this many likes.. *INTENSIFIED BASS NOISES*

[@Samsmelserfb]

Lol

[@davidspisak8720]

Cliff was so good... he played bass like a lead guitar!

[@ProjetoPersonaBrasil]

That's fair since he doesn't have a mic

[@TheJMan5c]

Hi cliff! WWWWOOOOOAAAAAABBBB

[@slilence]

Bass in his hands is not noise

[@theman2699]

0:39 I’ve always loved this part of Cliff’s solo

[@levidiniakos5200]

Cliff looks like he's having so much fun

[@ferox965]

Crowd like that? His adrenaline must have been seriously cooking.

[@htl3472]

Why shoudn't he.

[@evilwoddy8421]

He always had fun onstage.

[@epicmilfparty6125]

@@htl3472 who the fuck said he shouldn’t have

[@avid2112]

@@epicmilfparty6125 HTL because he's a dumbfuck.

[@McGillus]

"Y'all know Cliff Burton over here? Everybody, HI Cliff!" Cliff: Proceeds to channel heaven and hell into a freaking bass.

[@charlielucas3386]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆

[@rocking7020]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@MunkeeFWRrng]

I’ll never get over how cute James introducting Cliff is compared to the badassery of the Cliff playing 😂. It’s like whiplash.

[@Ella-li3sd]

And then James casually walks away with a beer 💀

[@kat1york]

Cliff was a shy man. Brilliant bassist and quite humble. A huge honor to see these guys at the beginning of their career. We miss you Cliff. 🎸🤘🏻🫶🏽💔

[@VinCostanza]

If Cliff was still around, he’d be the #1 bassist in the world, no doubt about it

[@goldenwolf8081]

I consider him the #1 bassist even tho I’ve heard he was ranked the 4th greatest bassist in the world even tho his bass sounded like it could wake up Cthulhu when he would shred

[@VinCostanza]

@@goldenwolf8081 the 4th? Pretty sure hes 8th best

[@goldenwolf8081]

@@VinCostanza still he was probably the #1 bassist in the 80s no doubt cause he was coming up with stuff like anesthesia,Orion,call of ktulu or even the intro on for whom the bell tolls

[@alu.304]

Lists are retarded because there are so many great musicians of all disciplines. Even the "Greats" hate lists because they are fans of each other and Metal is the tightest community of Genres regardless of its' countless subgenres.

[@GusGus6969]

#1 Heavy Metal Bassist

[@-NoNameNone-]

This is not a musician. This is some kind of messiah. He didn't play. He lived. I imagine him behind the same joint with Jimi Hendrix

[@h3resy6]

imagine cliff at 60 years old still shredding the bass that would be crazy

[@wonkycodeinee]

i went to the m72 show both nights this week and i was thinking the exact same thing. shit would be so awesome to see

[@kathleensalazar5222]

Definitely ❤️ 😊

[@D4ddel]

But there wouldn't be One

[@wonkycodeinee]

@@D4ddel what are you talking about 💀

[@ScottyBoy843]

​​@@wonkycodeinee He is saying the song One wouldn't exist because he died after the Master of Puppets album and One came after. I disagree, but that is where he is coming from

[@sniperking795]

No one talks about the CameraMan who shot this masterpiece

[@alessiodematteis5531]

There are enough examples of cliff doing a solo and the camera not filming him.

[@BigFatCaulk]

@@alessiodematteis5531 the metro 83 is a amazing one

[@Rightk777]

Greatness can't b ignored.

[@adrianherrera9130]

I was about to like this , but then i saw the already numbers of likes . Perfection

[@malo1983]

Yes indeed

[@JerryHopkins-jd8cp]

He played bass like no one I've ever seen.

[@SleepFan771]

Cliff's opening bass solo is brilliant!

[@hulksmashing]

My exact word. Brilliance!

[@Roenick272]

No one can it better!

[@brodontcomebropleaseibegyo2739]

Love every single drops of the solo dude!!!

[@certifiedmilkmoment9664]

One of the best parts of the video.

[@Owen_plays_music1049]

That's the main reason of why i re-watch this lol

[@ShinigamiGrin]

3:53 that reflection coming out of Cliff's bass, remaining on the screen for a second, like a lightning.... beautiful

[@slick8038]

Dude it’s like the soul of him and metal/music is colliding. His entire being put into that performance, and the song is sadly very ironic bc what happened to him. You’re very right that it’s beautiful

[@emithefreak6631]

​@@slick8038nah. That Just happens because of the way those old cameras used to work.

[@esp-music]

@@emithefreak6631 that's an effect added later. no reflection gives a lighting strike

[@JustMe-fo4ev]

@@emithefreak6631 autism

[@lakikoraci3523]

Tad je sunce drugačije grijalo.

[@rosstheboss6212]

A bassist can’t be a lead guitar player Cliff: hold my beer and watch this

[@Randomeris1]

@Music Fan276 Got you bro !

[@austingrunig5183]

Thats so true, first time i heard pulling teeth on kill em all at age 7 i thought it was the lead guitar and kirk was shredding it....... When i found out it was cliff..... Mind blown completely! Your comment by far is the best one on here 👍👍 \m/

[@ratdad6021]

@Music Fan276 That liar, he drank it

[@redbeardgaming3945]

Amen

[@cliffisfuckingawesome3508]

when your band needs a rythm bassist cause the bassist just became leadbassist

[@kenmcdowell5325]

Holy shit man I'm 76 and have this as a ring tone on my phone incredible bass playing by a master.

[@crazyhawk59]

I love this. Not only are they on fucking fire, Cliff is in another dimension.

[@andy7666]

Roseanne Salyer Yeah, this is my Metallica..

[@CiniMini69]

andy7666 Needs more Dave Mustaine.

[@crazyhawk59]

flammenmeer3 Nothing needs more Mustaine.

[@CiniMini69]

Real Metallica is: - Hetfield - Mustaine - Burton - Ulrich

[@cosmorror3907]

Roseanne Salyer Yes I agree that Cliff was great but in my opinion Robert is better. No hate just an opinion man :)

[@rossi6020]

I watch this every time I want to remind myself that Cliff was THIS GOOD as a bassist.

[@maubitze]

@ЧЕ? people with taste

[@rossi6020]

@ЧЕ? who tf is that

[@cpar94]

Same.

[@monkeyfunky157]

I watch this when I'm sad

[@officedesing764]

Chack Disciplina kicme ..song name Have You Ever Heard Of Any Other Rhythm..also song DO NOT and other things from that album,band only with best bass playetr and drumer..Bass solo everywhere

[@flamengoforever799]

A message to the future generations... don't let this masterpiece song die.

[@nn-wr3jn]

pt br comenta em pt br caralho, carioca do caralho.

[@meat3855]

Ok

[@orion7741]

huh??? dude, we have music that is HUNDREDS of years old that has not "died". why would this one? its kind of a dumb comment to make.

[@BarefootDruid]

Greatness cannot die

[@wezilla21]

Won't die as long as I keep jamming to good music

[@levistoner]

Cliff was the heart and soul of this band. I am grateful that we got what we did, little as it may be.

[@alfieleeman4108]

This never gets boring

[@fredwerza3478]

Only because of Cliff !!

[@notshadow4061]

@@fredwerza3478 and Kirk isn't using a wah!

[@mustafakip9871]

Absolutely true man, ABSOLUTELY NEVER

[@eur6nym9us]

sic pfp my guy

[@FrankyGotTheBill]

@@notshadow4061 Kirk is using the wah at the end.

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

It's hard to go back to their studio version after experiencing this.

[@mdhirst]

⁠​⁠@Thatthar899get out 😂

[@TheJayRoque]

10000000% and live

[@Quark_999]

Facts

[@e.manuel9546]

To real

[@anthonymarquesdemarchi7484]

Concordo plenamente

[@nathangaspar4989]

This is the definitive version of “For Whom the Bell Tolls”

[@TheseBitchesWantNikes]

Definitely

[@IgrwOw]

Sure.

[@bigfish4124]

Woodstock 94 is pretty good

[@BrandonDB]

Seattle 1989 is the best 😋

[@b1ac4yt69]

@@BrandonDB wrong

[@RehistradongKriminologo]

Man, Cliff was a crazy good bass player. His stage presence was just off the charts; immaculate and powerful. It's a shame the world lost him too soon. RIP, Cliff! \../

[@hunterjessup]

I love that James learned how to actually sing, but there’s something so raw about his screaming and barking years.

[@LiterallyWho1917]

I honestly like this version so much better. Feels so much more metal.

[@bismardktheshimp]

So basically what you're implying here is that james did WOOF WOOF ARF ARF AWOOOOO during cliff's era, and he became Meow:3 after that?

[@Chrawnic001]

@@bismardktheshimpyes

[@babieagle5711]

​@@bismardktheshimp Also in AJFA era

[@utry_daniel438]

I mean he’s definitely singing proper notes pretty well here, just didn’t do it very often or at least not for every song.

[@DatMetalBoi75]

James introducing cliff has to be the most polite thing I've ever seen

[@larsulcer7156]

@Motherr Pluckerr If he wasn't any better than his bandmates, he wouldn't be appreciated. And because Cliff wasn't an ordinary bassist, he was a soloist.

[@williamkoscielniak820]

He knew he had a supremely creative virtuoso playing bass, which was something unheard of in the thrash metal scene at that time.

[@Ilshatey]

James respects Cliff so much.

[@LageYouTube]

@Motherr Pluckerr that title goes to Jaco

[@jed5918]

@@williamkoscielniak820 Yes. He wasn't the "best bassist", he was "best bassist from thrash metal " in my opinion

[@youareweirdforreadingthis]

Cliff burton is a great bassist, but let’s be honest. That headbanging is remarkable.

[@FrankyGotTheBill]

Cliff was the writer Jason was the showman Robert was the best crab walker

[@Zack_Euler]

@@FrankyGotTheBill idk i feel like jason and cliff share mutual showmanship

[@adamwilliams3963]

The. Best. Ever.

[@DaEpicTable]

@@Zack_Euler Yup. Guy would steal the show with his bass

[@fork9001]

Really embodies the use of distortion on bass

[@goatedd99]

If you look closely at the video there are some little sparks on the image!!!! they were so electric the energy made it through the camera.Absolutely stunning and a real piece of art.May Cliff Rest In Peace!

[@Mirandaallhopeisgone]

Cliff burton,also known as the man who managed to turn his bass into a guitar

[@alexcorona]

An electric bass is a guitar….

[@Wehrmacht88]

@@alexcoronabut it’s a bass

[@ryumikooo]

@@Wehrmacht88 but it's a bass guitar

[@Shawn-mo6dh]

The bass is a guitar. But I know what you mean

[@Taydutt13]

I knew what he meant immediately but ok

[@nickalexander7189]

anoyone else here paying respects to the legend today 34 years

[@kirbysucks5001]

I'm here paying my respects too. Though it's definitely not the last time I'll be watching this video this week!

[@Finzun]

Ffs my dad forgot to bring my Metallica shirt cause I'm going to head bang while listen to "To Live Is To Die".

[@lucy4177]

Will always pay my respects to this legend \m/

[@austinnicolsonmusic711]

Nick Alexander yes sir I am

[@quiterisque9261]

And so am I!

[@darkjak224]

"Hi Cliff how you doin'?" *Intense distorted sound*

[@JJaJamesftw]

lol

[@Ixtliyoyotl]

ajjajjajajajajja

[@bricksmashtv3]

Best hello ever!

[@ovechkin100]

cliff replies with his bass of course

[@juanpabloangulo6448]

iukjl

[@fashionofthechrist]

Cliff was so diabolically amazing that the world would have exploded with his presence on it any longer RIP to the Titan of Bass

[@NandoA130]

Cliff was an absolute MONSTER. RIP you metal God 🤘

[@yvettesalas6046]

Agreed

[@hamasaa06]

I wanna play bass (and buy one) for the sake of this song (this specific one especially) only becuz Cliff made me wanna do so

[@MusicHimanshu]

@@hamasaa06 go get it! play with passion, joy and anger and AALL emotions. Then you will get there..

[@hamasaa06]

@@MusicHimanshu I sure hope so pal I need money tho.. 😅

[@Regina0964]

R.I.P Cliff I hope you're playing in Heaven, when I die from my stage 4 breast cancer I have that returned, I want to meet you and sit all day listening to you play. 🤗

[@Hoopspur]

If they ever invent a time machine this is the first stop. You're all invited.

[@Grottgreta]

I'll bring beer

[@repro8288]

I'll bring steaks

[@Hoopspur]

@@Grottgreta Love it 🤘

[@Hoopspur]

@@repro8288 Cheers man 🤘

[@Rico_71]

Can i suggest the 2nd stop at "Seattle '89?"

[@marseex_]

James: Hi Cliff! Cliff: *DISTORTION*

[@dannythejester]

Flanger+ Distortion= Cliff

[@moncorp1]

dank meme

[@aramaram9160]

@@moncorp1 ออออ

[@kartikaye3313]

He became Kirk for some 25 seconds.

[@justinliberti5917]

I am forever grateful for Jason, I love Rob so very much. I miss Cliff and can't help but imagine the albums they never got to make with him.

[@lemmykilmister5293]

When Cliff Burton gives you reason to build a Time machine

[@gasmaskedbassist1538]

How much to join you?

[@lemmykilmister5293]

Donald Templar Six pack of Heineken and New Bass strings

[@goldeneggthatneverhatched4252]

Can i join too? Ive got Jack Daniels

[@lemmykilmister5293]

Golden Egg That Never Hatched sure come

[@ПетрКузьменко-к3э]

Лемми, сраная жопа, ты почему сдох? Как я на твои концерты теперь пойду?

[@alpha_child9477]

Some say that his fingers created lighting when he played Bass. Rest in Piece Cliff.

[@obama6593]

alpha_child peace*

[@FloodExterminator]

and others say he fingered a girl and that to this day, she still has orgasms...

[@shesgotacause]

FloodExterminator I wish I could have been his gf 😍

[@TimdogQ]

FloodExterminator Awesome!

[@darkriff777]

They say his fingers created lightning after Chuck Norris shook his hand during a random encounter many years before.

[@LowEnd31st]

Nobody can match Cliff. The perfect mix of metal and funk. He was just in the zone!

[@KeepingCrazy]

Funk??🤔

[@specialforcesguy]

Sorry but Jason was more metal than metallica itselfe.. So Jason is way better IN METALLICA.

[@otimustron2]

cliff is metallica

[@katarzynab946]

@@specialforcesguyif not for Burton Metallica would not be where she is, it is a FACT not just statement

[@papashnitz]

Y'all forgeting Kilmister

[@horn787]

This video will never get old. priceless and timeless

[@gersongomez6501]

My Dad just told me today he was at this concert never been more jealous toward him ever

[@davidx4935]

😂

[@MichaelHansenFUN]

you ought to hear the audience tapoe of this

[@trystinlamb5055]

That must of been badass

[@MichaelHansenFUN]

@@gersongomez6501 its on here

[@moabt.frican7163]

MEEEEEEP

[@seraph2018]

The way he played that bass. You'd think he was the lead guitarist. What an amazing bassist !!

[@elvengadorcerocho]

Thats exactly what James and Lars thought when they heard him for the first time and became desperate to have him in Metallica.

[@fredwerza3478]

As the years pass on --- I'm convinced Metallica woulda failed without CLIFF

[@blarspars8155]

That's what I love about cliff, he could effortlessly go from just normal bass to shredding in an instant and even if he isn't considered special for playing it like a guitar it still takes incredible skill considering bass has heavier strings and he didn't use a pick while still achieving incredible speed

[@kodigity]

No kidding I learned this song on my bass and I'm so ridiculously far from that he shredded that shit.

[@tangerinetech5300]

@@blarspars8155 actually if you ever actually tried to play either you would know the bass is way easier there's less strings the strings don't give you blisters so easily and the fact that they are bigger makes them easier to move up and down and using your finger is easier than a pick it makes you faster as well. i know you just wanna praise a celerity you like but people need stop sucking the dick of people they like just cause

[@sb859]

0:53 1:00 Might be the most metal thing I've ever seen. A bass player shredding so hard, and head banging so hard you can't even see his face. Miss you sir.

[@ruthlesstony2133]

I've seen a guy play a little Ceasars sign just like that. It was amazing

[@kathleensalazar5222]

miss him too

[@Laura-pv6cy]

Miss too

[@Laura-pv6cy]

11:31 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@JamesRomero-ym4rp]

You got to watch the interview with his father. Cliff was like, why does my neck hurt... His dad said cause you were going like this all night.. also watch his dad showing his records he's always kept. A lot of thin lizzy

[@rocknrollarchives]

Best bassist of all time..distorted and solos on four strings.

[@niklasjonssson]

that solo in the beginning is completely out of this world ..Cliff was something totally unique! then his style.. very metal

[@jesvs666.]

Niklas Jonsson they did say his way of playing was a little sloppy for a metal player

[@julesunderscore]

I believe you can hear a little bit of it at the end of Call of Ktulu

[@haikalhafiz7550]

He bends the string like it was nothing!

[@lancejedrickmaniquiz7547]

He didn't play that solo with a Wah like Rob and Jason right?

[@jhonnycagexrage7458]

Niklas Jonsson Well it's not really hard to play. OH SHIT I'M SORRY I'M SORRY!!!

[@sunset6222]

0:06 :“small gig for a few friends” 1:02 :just a few friends

[@Ilshatey]

Like we don't know that Metallica is small band

[@dennyshoopman4397]

i was there

[@Vicky-xn3cm]

Cliff's hair: ↩️↙️↔️↗️↖️↙️↔️⬅️➡️⤵️🔃🔙🔝

[@Sieg_]

I did the laugh

[@NicolaiHygino]

KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK ESSA FOI FODA

[@beeeennnnnnn]

LMFAOOOO

[@loonysoul6602]

And Cliff's Fingers 🤟🖖🤙✌🤞🤘

[@Vicky-xn3cm]

@@loonysoul6602 he's a beast with basses. He's my idol

[@bamaboni]

Metallica really were innovative to Metal, So cheers to Cliff Burton, we all miss you

[@guitario85]

Idk how many times I’ve watch this, but this performance never gets old.

[@guitario85]

@@BenihanaDarkslide this is a good idea. Let it roll!

[@gbenselum]

Even the wind is cool as f

[@phoenixthedevourer1716]

❤

[@chezza7777]

I’ve been watching it since the eighties and it never even gets stale. Definitely not old.

[@freddytroncoso9815]

Yes fucking sir!

[@juliano4510]

This is the best live performance of this song ever

[@Playlost]

YES! cliff plays the best bass and still has the time to point at the sky in the ''Take a look to the sky just before you die'' part

[@Mdittus00]

I’d argue this with Antwerp Belgium performance

[@Madunclefred65]

I like roberts bass solo and crab walk into this song more.

[@Samm0th]

@@Madunclefred65 remember that this video is from 1985!!! None of all bassist out there made bass solos on concerts like Cliff Burton did. That's why he was so awesome! Nothing against Robert, but cliff started all.

[@MattExzy]

First came across this a decade ago. Chills then, chills now.

[@eduardoszell]

This is the real James singing, with anger in his heart!

[@katastrophixx]

Eduardo SzéLL yeah man. Ever since he blew out his vocal cords, cliff passed, Lars lost his touch, it just hasn’t been the same

[@katastrophixx]

Eduardo SzéLL and Kirk doesn’t quite have it in him anymore

[@umbra9705]

@Anne Banks, look at a modern slayer or exodus concert

[@umbra9705]

Not with anger but with real passion for what he does

[@masterofwordszse3305]

Exactly

[@ashlyn8305]

3:48 👀 WHEN CLIFF DOES THE EYE POINT IT GIVES ME CHILLS HE WAS ON ANOTHER LEVEL

[@LPJack02]

RIP Cliff Burton (February 10, 1962 - September 27, 1986), age 24 You will be remembered as a legend

[@AlexBailey11]

36 years today 🙌

[@MrLuigi1983]

Oh fuck no he did not die 25 days after I was born 😭😭😭

[@howdoipickagoodname]

24 omg he died so young😢

[@ytnamehere]

He died 24 years before i was born

[@kalebtheloser616]

​@@howdoipickagoodname and such a horrific way to

[@user-up2ve6qy1m]

Today 33 years ago we lost a legend,Rip Cliff

[@mkinne3121]

Exactly. What a tragic loss. What would he be doing today.....?

[@juanvaltierres5171]

Miss Cliff...man it's been years,still greatest bassist..Trujillo go to man✌😎

[@aaronmccann973]

Indeed a tragedy and an awful loss Also. You edited the comment. But you didn't add a space after the comma. Whyyyy😂

[@lowky_raptor2752]

@@mkinne3121 fucking shit up at concerts

[@crunked6674]

@@mkinne3121 so much. Metal would be on the charts instead of that hag called taylor swift

[@dxmqw]

that opening bass solo goes so hard can never go back to the studio version after this

[@Imarammstein]

Fk ye bud is this your first time hearing this master piece? Cliff was the bassist of bassists

[@dxmqw]

@@Imarammstein ye it was and that shit is still amazing

[@americanagothic7851]

Cliff changed the way people played bass

[@Gabirudobeat]

James: Hi Cliff Cliff: B A S S solo with heavy distortion

[@sluvarhedgehag]

i thought it was fuzz

[@cursedcliff7562]

@@sluvarhedgehag well its a big muff distortion

[@victorkoropeckyj2771]

Djordje Oljaca by ~1984 cliff had started using an ibanez tube screamer

[@Incog2k6]

Cliff's awesome distorted tone makes me wish that Rob would tweak his. Anytime they perform "For Whom the Bell Tolls" or "Orion", Rob's tone sounds so weak. He needs to crank up the volume and distortion like Cliff, ffs.

[@victorkoropeckyj2771]

@@Incog2k6 yeah, I agree. Also, even if Robert wants to stick to a clean tone he should *at least* be using a wah that isn’t super robotic sounding

[@mikesgtrs1]

When Cliffs head bangs , his hair plays the Bass too

[@royalnass1029]

yeah bro

[@TheNile22]

haha

[@kristiajibudhiredja4331]

Lol

[@wwejheaton]

epiphone red do you really need to be a royal dickbag about it?

[@fenicks2384]

royal nass his hair plays bass better than Lars does

[@harkamannepali5040]

You don't realize all this covered by a single cameraman. He deserves applaud 👏

[@markopelaa]

knew what was coming :D

[@rickwpaperworkmakeschildsu4655]

Great observation

[@Rainmanthereal]

So true !!

[@adityavss3154]

didn't leave anything for the editor to do. he/she is a legend

[@MrChoukar]

Obviously he knew the song n knew where to shoot this live!

[@Sylvie-w4r]

I was first introduced to Metallica in August of 1986 by Mark French, and knew I was experiencing magnificent. I never heard a bassist that comes close to Cliff's brand of genius. The hardest part is that we were planning to see them that year, but Cliff died in September. We were all devastated. Although we manage to see the Damaged Justice tour Hammersmith Odeon in 1988, it would have been a blessing to see that Bass God play. R.I.P. Cliff... see you soon, brother.

[@darkriff777]

What a boss. Cliff was practically playing lead and bending on those thick ass bass strings like it was nothing O_o

[@ミルクシェーク-h8c]

"thick ass" ( ͡⚆ ͜ʖ ͡⚆)( ͡⚆ ͜ʖ ͡⚆)( ͡⚆ ͜ʖ ͡⚆)

[@W0wzersNumber1337]

no

[@B-Bigbawz]

me likey

[@sisyphus349]

I have wondered myself how he could bend so effortlessly, after some research I found that he was using light-gauge strings for that purpose.

[@xavierarmendariz7155]

Cliff had complete control on his Bass.

[@MoonatikYT]

He was too good for this world. Now he plays bass for the gods.

[@metalupyourass9247]

He is too good even for gods.

[@markxv2267]

He played like shit

[@liakosbob4090]

@@markxv2267 shut the fuck up kid

[@weedeater4205]

@@markxv2267 I bet you can't even play a flute.

[@skittlesphinninix8957]

Cliff is right up there with BB King

[@dragon___]

imagine how great metallica could have been if cliff was still alive

[@EddyParera123]

Could have been? Are you serious bro? Metallica is the best Rock Band in the world and of all times. And I say Rock because Metal is part of Rock... What you said is like saying... Ohh Imagine how great Eminem could have been if he would still be named Slim Shady. Cliff was one of the greatest bass players of all times, but you're disregarding the great work that Jason Newsted and Rob Trujillo have done and still does (Rob's case)... Don't forget that the biggest albuns came after Cliff's death. But I can agree if you say that Metallica only came this far because they had Cliff at the early stages of the band because James knows nothing about music (well, you know what I mean, he learned throughout his career... Cliff teached him how to compose harmonics and other stuff, etc) and Lars sure knows about drums but that's it.

[@dragon___]

Jason Newsted and Rob Trujillo did absolutely great for metallica after Cliff, and I still love and respect Metallica, but if Cliff didn't lose his life, I mean Metallica could be bigger and better than the Metallica now.

[@hu9204]

Eddy Parera They are still good, but after Cliff died they lost something. Jason Newsted is a great bassist, but he was useless in Metallica (compare his playing on Metallica albums to his playing on Flotsam and Jetsam's "Doomsday for the deceiver"). Robert is great and I hope that Hardwired to self destruct will be good. And I don't think Load, ReLoad or St. Anger (fuck this shit) were their biggest records. Black Album was, but it's not as good as Ride the Lightning or Master of Puppets. And I wouldn't say Metallica is the best rock band of all time (I like Black Sabbath more), but that's an opinion.

[@vadidithy]

It make me wonder what would've happened when the black album turned up or even AJFA? Cliff drew a line in the sand and would not cross it. He would've never let them wear makeup, cut their hair, try for mainstream success. It is really intriguing to think some of the music that would've kept coming from the group with him.

[@motfcu]

First of all, Jason didn't play a big part in Metallica as James didn't let him have much influence on the band (he almost composed nothing except a few songs) and that is why he left the band. They didn't make the same mistake with Trujillo fortunately. Secondly, no, metal isn't part of rock. If it was so then Rock would be part of Blues and Blues would be part of African Music. Metal takes its roots in Rock but took its distance by using structures from classical music. And if I had to be picky, I would say Metal comes from Hard Rock which is pretty much different that standard Rock. And Finally : Cliff was one of the main composer and inspiration of the band. With his death you can clearly see how the band changed his style. So yeah his survival would have make Metallica very different.

[@IronSikh44]

I’ve watched this over 100 times easy. Cliff’s whole look, the hair, and the insane way he rocked that bass, are a few clues as to his genius ability. It’s gut wrenching to think he was taken too soon. Those fans watching are f’in lucky.

[@bernardelmargi9733]

When I first got into Metallica I was so shocked to find that intro wasn’t played on lead guitar. Cliff was truely something special

[@D4rk_R4in126_RBLX]

Yea I thought the intro was on lead guitar, but cliff on bass played it, man he had such a loud bass

[@fancykat9940]

"Everyone, Hi Cliff, how you doin'?" *plays a note* *pause* *extremely distorted sound* *bad ass solo starts* *merges into For Whom the Bell Tolls* *proceeds to make a new solo out of the riff* legend.

[@thrillaspirit]

fancykat you got it bro

[@bigcheese7850]

indeed how it went down

[@ajammohamed8925]

You frogot Epic headbanging

[@notmozart8866]

Aye aye aye! C'mon aye aye!

[@sebagotds]

what

[@SuperAndreas123123]

Easy Medium Hard Expert Cliff Burton

[@jonte3132]

Very easy Medium Hard Very hard Expert Impossible Godlike Cliff Burton

[@gxzaerox8467]

Easy medium hard very hard nightmare impossible godlike omnipotent Cliff Burton

[@helterskelter1178]

No truer words. Cliff is on the Mt. Olympus of metal bassists with Geezer and Steve Harris.

[@marcosromao6827]

Very Easy Medium Hard Very Hard Expert Impossible Yngwie Malmsteen Cliff Burton Chimbinha

[@e46bmwm3]

Welcome To Guitar Hero:Bass Edition!Pick A Level. Easy Medium Hard Very Hard Extremely Hard Jason Newsted Impracticable Impossible Doubtable Nightmare Master Of Puppets Guitar Track Played On A Bass Cliff Burton _ _ () () O

[@ProudhonKropotkin]

If KZbin had been around back then this would probably have the most views in any heavy metal thrash genre

[@Wein_Cy]

Normies: you can't shred on bass Cliff: *shreds as hard as he can*

[@braindrillcp8935]

Normies don’t even know the diference between bass and guitar

[@kingcactus8229]

Reign Soria if cliff shredded as hard as he could we would all be dead

[@ratdad6021]

I wouldn't consider Les Claypool a shred- Oh nevermind that one Tommy The Cat solo

[@gdheavy1006]

I’m pretty sure Cliff was only at most using 30% of his power

[@isak8059]

Cliff: you was wrong you normies.

[@patton303]

I saw them on March 4th, 1985 in a small 500 seat club in Colorado Springs. My 15th birthday. It was an all ages show. Seeing them becoming (arguably) the biggest band in the world still blows my mind. None of us early Metallica fans could ever have imagined that.

[@marinogrivonlaverde6963]

You lucky man!

[@Red-Mush]

What was the show like?

[@patton303]

@@dleifteHsemaJ That’s awesome, buddy.

[@meenamalleshkumar575]

You're lucky

[@edwardunknown7179]

"Hi Cliff, how you doin'?" "Playing bass, bro."

[@pungkyrahadian7588]

cliff past way long time by unlucky

[@edwardunknown7179]

@@pungkyrahadian7588 10.2.1962 - 27.9.1986!

[@nastyham5302]

Hovari Gaming “making history bro”

[@edwardunknown7179]

@@nastyham5302 He was amazing. He made history!

[@GarrisonHundt]

Imagine what Cliff would do for the God that Failed. That beginning part would have been insane

[@Andi__1995__]

That's the most iconic Metallica footage of all time

[@Andi__1995__]

@Emperor of Homophobia 100%

[@alwaysbarcelona457]

Fuck Yeah

[@marvintimke3978]

I dont know, live at the Metro is pretty iconic too. Or live in moscow of course.

[@Andi__1995__]

@@marvintimke3978 Yes, live at the Metro was iconic too. In my opinion the concert in Oakland and 'Live at the Metro' are the best gigs they played in the 80s.

[@marvintimke3978]

@@Andi__1995__ Most people would say 1989 Seattle was thier best "gig" in the 80s xD

[@Sr20pw92]

Cliff is basically the Jimi Hendrix of bass Edit: ok how tf did this get so many likes. By all means I know this is a controversial topic but think about it, I know other bass players can take the spot like Les Claypool, Geezer Butler, Victor Wooten, and Steve Harris but fr, you don't have to agree with me but I choose Cliff as one of if not the greatest bass player and he should deserve to be the Jimi Hendrix of Bass

[@LightBlueWool]

And Anesthesia is the Eruption of bass solos

[@natedavid3873]

hes not that good of a bassist i would give that title to jaco or victor wooten

[@hiroszyma45]

@@natedavid3873 get the fuck outta here 😂😂😂😂

[@OrionHorizons]

@@natedavid3873 he was amazing for his time

[@lordskylynx]

@@natedavid3873 it's a good bassist

[@Sal_Face]

I love the little “Hi Cliff! How ya doin’?” and then Cliff’s bass just goes “ŒUGH”

[@ashleighsalinas8526]

Lol its perfect

[@erdemuykan9219]

I think that is the way cliff talks

[@TimmyTickle]

@@erdemuykan9219 Cliff was a mute

[@Wittleman2223]

​@@TimmyTickleHe's wasn't a mute. It's just that he didn't really talk that much.

[@sh33w00h]

Tomorrow it's been 35 years since Cliff passed. Rest in paradise legends.

[@DaveS71]

We wore black for a week.

[@danieldagenais7945]

@@DaveS71 Black ripped jeans/jeans jacket 😅 35 years alrdy wow...He was the Master of Puppets

[@x0rn312]

I've been listening to this song for 30 years and I don't think I realized till just now that that's Cliff playing the Riff on the intro. That is so insanely badass, I knew he was amazing but this is a whole new level.

[@warpedsockk]

Who have thought that a "small gig for a few friends" would become one of the Most memorable moments in metal.

[@WesleyPipes-wc3gl]

Best part besides cliff is at 2:43 when James flips the person off that threw a shoe onstage lol.

[@t_white-fh1rt]

Lmao

[@Whackshit]

I once showed this to my class and we were all confused on why he did it

[@journey-josh-yt]

i didn’t even see this it was so smooth

[@UKYusei]

@@Whackshit cuz he's pissed off u don't throw shit at them

[@Whackshit]

@@UKYusei ah ok

[@masterdj6077]

I love the moments the light catches perfectly on Cliffs bass and there's like an afterimage left in the video. I legit thought that it looked like lightning was coursing through it! Its very noticeable at 4:14 and a bit onward.

[@richard_4stringmf178]

Cliff was playing so hard he was truly Riding the Lightning

[@raincobain1657]

he was legit riding the lightning

[@bayly1977]

Saw it. Nice

[@Chvddy_Bvddie]

you can also see it at 3:53

[@sillyskeleton]

Wow, that is awesome! Never noticed it before.

[@Grrnal-d4q]

That shot of Cliff’s intro is everything that makes metal great… Aggression-volume-speed-distortion-- and that visual of the hair--fuuccckkk yea🤘😡🤘

[@aesthetic_apples888]

30 years since this genius died

[@joonaaskr]

Michael Tarr May he rest in peace

[@joonaaskr]

VeikkiS U a Megadeth fan too?

[@dc33c]

+cx2055607 not a fan but i like their music. Im more like a metallica fan

[@joseaguirre5242]

cx2055607 damn straight

[@maltedrawings6350]

RIP Cliff

[@andresilveira4238]

Cliff introduction has been one of the most metal moments in history

[@glaberti]

да

[@hoovesandpawsanimalrescue]

Bell bottoms, jean jacket, finger picking bass shredder, lover of classic rock, humble with a great sense of humor, and moustache....there’s nothing metal ‘bout that. And THAT...is so fucking METAL!!!! Miss you man!

[@jorgeluz9560]

Cliff couldn't give a shit about "being metal"... And that is what makes him so fucking metal.

[@urbanbang5513]

My dumbass thought you were gonna say shawty hit the floor…

[@Oiak1086]

Don't forget Misfits shirt!

[@marclopez9467]

As of October 12th, 2024, Cliff Burton still sets the standard for Metal (and likely several other genres) bass players everywhere!