Metallica goes on stage..... first gig

[@platetechfonics7006]

James saying “you got this man” to his tech. Nothing but love. Respect. 👊

[@3kazoid]

Yeah I´m sure Mustaine will say the same thing

[@imtooboredtothinkofaname]

@@3kazoidnot the mustaine fans🤦‍♀️

[@Satanism666-n6n]

I wish James well and that he is able to battle with demons and have peace.

[@donronn71]

​@@Satanism666-n6n N.c. 💥👍💥 We love him. Generations love him... GENERATIONS ❤❤

[@Greylin91]

To hug hetfield is astonishing

[@jh0347]

I was working here as security both days they were in Amsterdam. Metal fans are like the friendliest dudes on earth. Honor working under the same roof as these legends

[@Troy1399]

TSC? Ik begin daar heel binnenkort na de politie screening. Hoe is het om als beveiliger te werken tijdens zo'n Arena concert?

[@jh0347]

@@Troy1399 Was ingehuurd door TSC. Is best leuk heeft te maken waar je staat. Moest 2x in de snakepit staan, moet daar weer voor Bruce Springsteen. Maar is oprecht leuk man

[@danieldubbeldam1593]

werken bij metal-gigs is het "makkelijkste" wat er is. Als Metalfan én als (voormalig) beveiliger, heb ik echt NOOIT gekke dingen meegemaakt bij metal/Rock shows.... (hiphop/dance/trance/R&B daarentegen... das flink aanpoten!)

[@Het1fan]

If you've never been to a Metallica show, when you do go, I find it when you listen to "Ecstasy of Gold", you know when that song ends, you're about to experience one of the coolest things you will ever experience in your life.

[@nigelsmith721]

that used to be true

[@bobabooey4537]

@@nigelsmith721 Its a shame you lost it. But at least theres still a part of you that clicks on to check things out...

[@claudiocampagnoli2183]

The intro is the best thing nowadays unfortunately

[@Het1fan]

@@claudiocampagnoli2183 how would you know you've never seen them live.

[@weirdplanet1082]

Only ever seen them once at Donnington Monsters of Rock Festival UK 1991. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnOXqq2iZ5KZmLs Would love to see them live again.

[@nickbueno_]

literal chills listening to this! what a great first show intro!! I can't wait to see them in august!!!

[@speedspeed121]

Great intro

[@markw6586]

Been the same intro since Death Magnetic tour

[@markw6586]

@@JoshuaPlaysMusic Never heard before tracks, old intro, Australian tour this was the same intro.

[@markw6586]

@@JoshuaPlaysMusic Nice one taking the piss lol🍺

[@realscience948]

Lacklustre Intro….just a stupid Riff that’s not very good!

[@kn58657]

The anticipation, buildup and release of tension when a live gig starts is one of the highlights of a good show for me. Hearing the band kick into "Orion", and one of the most iconic metal riffs in history, must've been a spiritual experience. "And the band begins to play”

[@Galactis1]

James still gets nervous man. Totally human reactions and it's all good. I love it \m/

[@manfredbarz4311]

The guys are so down to earth! James stands only a few centimeters away from the fans and in the inner circle the people stand directly at the stage without barriers! Pop stars drive on and off in dark limousines, metal stars live with their fans! That's the difference and that's what makes Metal so unique! 😃🤘

[@killTHEIRidols]

Yeah but charges a few hundred dollars per person for the privilege...

[@carmenl163]

@@killTHEIRidols They also donated ten-thousands of dollars to a local charity.

[@realscience948]

Meanwhile…Lars chews his gum, & Kirk combs his hair! These guys are no Motörhead…he’s no Lemmy!

[@killTHEIRidols]

@carmenl163 that's nice, buy they still charge hundreds per ticket.

[@carmenl163]

@@killTHEIRidols Yes, it's sad that the days of 'normal' prices are gone. I'm grateful that I've been to concerts for what would be $40 now (Toto, Sting, Genesis, U2, and many many more)

[@Michel190778]

Holy cow, they opened with Orion. I've seen them three times, but its worth going again just to hear them play my favorite song

[@OlinKreutzRules]

Couldn’t agree more 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@garycastronova7939]

Too bad nobody there knows that. They all seem to be confused about it.

[@satfat1232]

Orion is the least played song live from master of puppets, so you’re one lucky dude bro!

[@ilc-nl3yy]

40 years of making fans happy! Amazing!

[@donronn71]

Yesss Im 52 ....the first time ( 14 ) my father was ..angry..( Elvis- Fan) Haha I freak out Haha 🤣 Im happy to see ,that METALL Is on EARTH ... WISHES FROM AUSTRIA 🇦🇹 SORRY MEGADETH, ANTHRAX...E.C. EC. YES

[@roshanwrangler1306]

Absolutely 🙏

[@realscience948]

They made me happy for the first 5 years…then made me sad😢

[@mish7002]

beautiful moment captured. A legend in the intimacy of the few seconds before entering the battle.

[@project1x227]

May Metallica live forever!

[@snejkcz9565]

Metallica is Great as allways. 🥰Can't wait to see them this month in Hamburg

[@andreas4858]

Me too 🤩

[@biervorvier9087]

Me too, are u there on May 26th or 28th?

[@TheGamePresent]

Saaaame! 28th at hopefully first row!

[@LudwigZand]

Same mate, I'm excited as hell! I saw them in Hockenheim last year and it was great.

[@chadwallace9713]

When the band kicks in makes the hairs on my neck stand up. So epically bad ass

[@harrywright5793]

What an absolute legend…..cool as could be, puffing on a cigar like he’s there to watch the show then up the stairs, a count of two to Lars and he’s in! 😎

[@wavelength3278]

Lars can’t count!😂

[@magna116]

​@@wavelength3278 yet, he's in Metallica and your not.

[@wavelength3278]

@@magna116 yet I could give a 💩. Metal is not my thing. I have better taste, such as Bieber, Kanye, Rihanna, Taylor Swift. Metallica is way down in the gutter with another talented, favorite band of yours, KISS! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@GrantKanigan]

Metallica is one of the greatest live bands ever. I don’t think anyone else has remained so true to their vision and as hardworking as these guys are on the road.

[@Pistonbilly]

That was a cool intro and first song choice . Warm em up slow and steady 🤘🏻

[@kylereece1979]

Totally. 👍And as well as that, the audience is also in absolute awe at Orion itself being the opener. They get to fully sit , stand back and give themselves the time to take it all in, whilst marvel at the magic slowly unfold.

[@Nautilus1972]

Opening with Orion! OMG!

[@kelleymcbride4633]

Opening with Orion 🔥🤟

[@gasperbabnik9371]

Man may 19th i am gonna finally witness metallica i think i am gonna cry when i hear that first note of ecstasy of gold

[@OnTheToolsWithSal]

Love this part of every Metallica show…. Prepare yourself because it’s gonna be a wild ride for the next 2 hours!! Hard feeling to describe, can’t wait for my 13 year old to experience it 🤘🤘

[@V.Oakley]

I love Metallica 🤘🎸🎵

[@Dave_Boyer]

Gave me goosebumps!

[@lowboy162]

They always have the coolest production

[@ancyptsong5724]

Metallica never disappoints & the fans stays loyal AF....

[@julienceaser]

Closest thing to being a roadie.. the anticipation is intense. Love this intro and love it when the band kicks in! \m/

[@troyrblb44]

James is the man. Dude just radiates coolness.

[@dank1j]

dank-eye view. Always goose bumps with that intro music Ecstasy of Metallica Gold.

[@crazyfoolmusic]

Getting Goosebumps just from that Orion intro 👌

[@EquineMetalhead]

Man, just imagine being in your seats, and James Hetfield is right in front of you, smoking a cigar. WHAT IN THE ACTUAL FUCK!? It would be so cool. I’d fuckin’ loose it if he was that close to me!

[@godmyhealer12]

i'd be tryna inhale as much secondhand smoke as possible til i get lightheaded and pass out 🤣

[@motorbreathjz]

i doubt thats a tobacco cigar? is it? ise thinking maybe its some herbal cigar for his throat or lungs?

[@krystofodehnal9448]

@@motorbreathjz For sure it is tobacco cigar, he is not gay

[@motorbreathjz]

@@krystofodehnal9448 your logic is so flawed lol..

[@hughjanus5525]

@@motorbreathjz His logic is perfect. If he were gay he’d be smoking a penis.

[@ozpeled2815]

All eyes on James,this is aowsome!

[@DJIdntkwtwict]

カッコよすぎて 泣きそうなる♩

[@VanHalenStarWars]

Saw them in 1988 on the Monsters of Rock at the Silverdome…unbelievable intensity and energy..great show! 🤟🤟

[@bizling]

What a great video for the Hetfield family......."Here is your great grandfather being a badass!". I was very lucky to see Metallica in 2007 when the new Wembly stadium was opened.

[@kimmiller2426]

I was fortunate to see them in ATL many years ago. I’ve been to a lot of concerts and theirs still ranks still one of the best on the list. If you’re a fan…GO SEE THEM. It’s powerful. 🖤

[@soumayaabaragh7820]

Saw them in Paris for their M72 world tour, I'm so glad i did, last Paris date was two days ago, and I'm still high from the adrenaline, best concert ever absolutely worth every penny. I find myself looking at the photos and videos I took just to remind myself that i actually was there. It's unbelievable. It's something that's gonna mark me for the rest of my life These people continue to bless us with their craft, and I'm beyond thankful for it.

[@Hekkatte]

I was lucky to be there. Unforgettable.

[@kimmiller2426]

And as most of you prob know - James has dealt with some demons over the years. Fame & fortune is not all glitter & rainbows. But dammit…he’s done the work & he’s as badass as ever before. So proud of him & the band for never giving up. 🤘

[@nerovox3875]

Oh cry me a river!! He’s a narcissistic tool. Not to mention it’s all phoned in now, the new album is beyond terrible.

[@wickedcurve]

For any of you who have been in the Snake Pit on this tour so far, what has been your experience? I’m going to be in the Snake Pit this coming November in St. Louis, MO USA.

[@Dankit03]

In my opinion is the pit a way to big

[@sergeanthetfield3001]

Absolute badass. Puffing a cigar before the show. I bet he has a huge urge to take a drink, but chooses cigar instead.

[@homersimpson8414]

That's why we love him.

[@Edde81M]

Never seen that before by Hetfield. Coolest dude ever. In fact, time for my cigar aswell. 😉🤘

[@Pirustae]

That's a poor choice as well. He's not 100% clean.

[@Mizri1]

@@Pirustae you're right, but a once in a while cigar habit is a lot less destructive than full blown alcoholism...

[@sebastienfayemendie2514]

​@@Pirustae who's 100% clean? 😁

[@deineliebe1884]

Nice shot. Gives me chills

[@donronn71]

Ohhh yes ...Im 52 I love this.... God night 😂😂 Nooooo 😇😇😇 Nice to see that good Music is on this... m.f... Earth !!!! Wishes from Austria 🇦🇹

[@FabioPilgrim]

Esse palco é espetacular

[@MatthewAdcock-e7t]

Great job and Band!

[@JeremiahB444]

Opening with Orion is fucking GREATNESSSS

[@carmenl163]

Goosebumps...

[@nancylambert9342]

My favorite all time band!

[@wcreview8227]

Very Cool perspective!! Thanks for sharing

[@StevenJohnson906]

Great video!! Thanks for posting

[@robhasenwinkle]

My favourite track on MOP and starting the show with Orion! Best Idea. Thanks for posting this excellent footage.

[@TrashMarineMusic]

James having one last puff of his cigar before opening a show with Orion is the most baller shit imaginable

[@dudemantype]

This is Orion right? Epic kick off!

[@mang3139]

TY for sharing! Fn goose bumps

[@robertfrippers]

James hetfield smoking a cigar to Orion intro. BADASS

[@tommeng7092]

A couple hits off of a stogie to help with the voice. Love it!

[@kimmiller2426]

And the respect he gives his tech speaks volumes. I’m sure there was once a day when he wouldn’t acknowledge the importance of their job. Speaks volumes as to how far he’s come.

[@johnkolinoff8591]

Right on.

[@DmitryDolganov]

Металлика имеет огромное значение в моей жизни! Спасибо старикам, я их обожаю!!!

[@tunit6458]

Ты бабка?

[@glendoucette624]

Amazing how James is not in his onstage persona yet.

[@찰리브라운-r4n]

Please come to South Korea, too.ㅜㅠ

[@television6318]

Great video -- thanks!!

[@Jimfrommaine]

Well this is awkward. My first time listening to 72 on an actual car stereo is giving me far different results. I'm actually liking this album far more than I have been watching the videos on KZbin. My car stereo gives it that punch that KZbin was lacking.. I hereby retract my previous judgments. So far I really like this album was listening to it in this way

[@dannyray415]

youtube compression is a powerful thing!

[@DEANCROSS615]

Big difference between WATCHING music and LISTENING to music.

[@isabellesilver]

Tack

[@ArronP]

woah, james smoking.?? fuk i never thought that id see that.....hes def. matured alot, he'll be 60 in August and he still looks good i fukin knew it was orion, 01:48 that bass effect cliff used on the intro track in 86 was a hell of a distortion cliffs notes could of lasted forever so to hear it now with the band coming in....awesome, would of loved to see the whole show....when did james start smoking?? for james to go on and being sober takes alot of guts, he was so used to being fuked up on booze, so i bet getting on that stage then or now is still hard and nerve wracking, he clearly is amazing....hes an inspiration to many.....he proved that u can beat anything and still live and love ur life damn lucky to be standing next to him before he went on lars is quite far away from where James comes out.... james is using his 'gibson' flying V which was his prominent guitar back from 82-86....he admitted in an interview that it wasnt a genuine gibson flying V..i think it was in Guitar World from June 2003 him and kirk on the cover...he didnt know it wasn't legit until years later...he used it to record kill 'em all

[@tsvetantanev2462]

The national flag of Bulgaria at 1:52 ..Long Live Rock 'n' Roll бебчо!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@user-mu1zy5hg5j]

🤘🇧🇬👍

[@flights47]

Like to see more of this show

[@GIGMUSIC-o6z]

Really cool behind the scenes footage here

[@704chadwick]

Awesome footage, Thanks👍

[@tobiasz2492]

Sometimes I feel like everybody is staring at me, it's only a feel but even though I get nervous. Imagine that it's not only a feel and it's thousand of people staring at you at the same time. I guess cigar could help to relax in that unusual situation.

[@josephohora1287]

What is the name of the preshow Western theme song? What is the name of the first song that they come in on? Please help me?

[@Dankit03]

The ecstasy of gold and a long way to the top (ac/dc)

[@josephohora1287]

@@Dankit03 thank you!!!!! What's the opening song that Metallica plays? ***You know your music! Very cool!

[@Dankit03]

@@josephohora1287 Orion is was the opening song in Amsterdam 27/4/23

[@josephohora1287]

@@Dankit03 Orion, All right! Thank You ❗❗❗ Appreciated

[@jeroenvandelaar8812]

this first show was awesome, enjoyed these guys playing like crazy. If you have opportunity go for sure 😀

[@rawkinj6609]

I can almost smell that cigar still lingering when he gets on stage and starts playing!

[@berlemontmick]

Was there, great show 🤘🏼

[@robhahn3748]

Montreal in August. Can't wait.

[@j-sin3344]

Since Load Metallica has had some of the greatest stages for the fans. Been to every tour, starting w/ Monsters of Rock in Foxboro Ma in like 87, 2nd on the bill w Van Halen, Justice, Black album, Load, ReLoad, Lollapalooza, St Anger, and Hardwired, missed Death Magnetic and all the stages since Load have had incredible layouts for a huge majority of the fans. Justice was by far the Fastest, Worcester Centrum worcester Ma 89 or early 90, been a while, but the best show for sound and how tight they all were was Boston Calling a year or so ago, insane, went w/ my 18 and 20 yo sons. GO SEE THEM NOW!! Before its too late. Im not a fan of The Grateful Dead, but I went to see them in 92/93 in New Jersey, trippin on Acid, I finally Understood what they were all about. Jerry died the next year. Glad I went!

[@lincolneguaras]

Sana makita ko kayo metallica. Sana punta kayo dito sa pilipinas

[@kevzed927]

Awesome video. Great point of view. Thanks for posting.

[@jhardy0786]

James is just a good dude gives his guitar tech a hug before the show

[@Truth-Assassin]

I saw Metallica quite a few times in their prime and they almost always played creeping death after the ecstasy of gold intro.

[@metallidome]

...So awesome.

[@huishaai]

Great to see behind the stage

[@dvyt433]

What are the two displays bottom left, yellow black scroll with 'B' and the round one to the right? Not seen that before. This is insanely great footage though, James looks so good

[@Dankit03]

That's a guitar tuner

[@dvyt433]

@@Dankit03 Simple as that huh. Its cool.

[@5150JAM]

I saw them open for Ozzy in 86 for the Master of Puppets tour......was a great concert

[@smashingbrandon]

soo sickk!!!

[@clemencechauhan1631]

I was there too, but not that close! Thank you for sharing 🎸🎸🎸

[@sunnyd6019]

I can only imagine that rush he felt.........Man oh man

[@eatmoremusic3650]

Fuuuuck!! So good! My first ever concert was Metallica 20 years ago, they had already been at it for 20 years then I hope they go for 20 more

[@sebastienfayemendie2514]

Goosebumps

[@andrebrunoderiu]

Tks

[@Rostislav-sx7hm]

I'm crying. I want to be there🤣

[@Metar-and-Guitar]

The hug 🥺

[@PostUp_Time]

1:55 *SMOKIN A BLUNT B4 GOING ON STAGE*

[@CooperJS]

I wish I was able to put on an epic show like that

[@TCOLE-tc7vs]

AWESOME

[@samobryan2820]

What song are they playing at the beginning of this concert

[@rodrigomelendez1560]

...⚡ METALLICA ⚡..WHAT A CROWD..🤘🤘🤘🤘..!!!!

[@kimmiller2426]

And this setup is sick!! 🤘🤘

[@Itsallfun3000]

That's a hell of a venue, any idea what the attendance was?

[@paulwhite2533]

Didn't know he was cank....i remember asking kirk and jason why they didn't play orion in about 1989 ish at the NEC afterwards, they said it was too long

[@HappyWolverine]

the GOATS! Long live Metallica!

[@zelaniamarialimeiradasilva1624]

Eu GOSTO MUITO DESSA BANDA R

[@filbertthedilbert1]

A very unique perspective 👍🎸

[@PostUp_Time]

2:49 MAKING SURE THE MONITOR HAS THE RIGHT WORDS TO SONGS