Metallica - Hole in the Sky (Black Sabbath Cover)

[@SiLoMixMaster]

Even Ozzy struggled to sing this one live back in the 70's, the studio take he did was amazing definitely one of his best vocal performances

[@Freehardy]

I just commented on the album version, here on youtube on how Ozzy's vocal on this tune is off the scale high pitched madness, that would be almost impossible for most singers, of all types to replicate

[@SiLoMixMaster]

@@Freehardy Yeah I don't know if it was pitched up using tape in the studio like the Beatles did with songs on the Pepper album, because Ozzy was a huge Beatles fan, but either way even in the year it came out Ozzy struggled to sing the chorus especially, verses were ok but the chorus is where his voice just gave out completely ha. The studio take lives on forever though so that's all that matters.

[@Roseanna1111]

@@SiLoMixMasterthe sabbath version was recorded in C# standard tuning, I think Metallica is playing it in D so it’s already a higher key and ozzy sang it quite high in studio so I don’t think it was pitched up, possibly cocaine induced though.

[@amguanakickbooty5019]

He sang better in the recording studio because studio cocaine is better than concert cocaine.🤣

[@mdoyle5041]

Rob was on fire with the bass, that gorgeous hair and his stance!

[@mdoyle5041]

Definitely the star if this video

[@shvmp00]

0:53 Ozzy - Hey, I know this song! XD

[@Selig78254]

Somewhere in time, my 16 year old self is freaking out with joy. Metallica covering Sabbath . Wow!

[@manguy2000]

With one of the riffs, you can hear where Seek and Destroy was developed.

[@YamnayaSintash]

I noticed that immediately

[@dopy8418]

Wait, which one ?

[@aha3885]

@@dopy8418 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2Wcn6KFdqumfZo This one, 01:48 / 02:05. But isn't Hole in the sky, obviusly.

[@kostasxrysogelos]

And don't forget "2x4".

[@neilrawlins8108]

Good ear bro! Check out band called SANDWEISS do this and CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE....WAY BETTER VERSION, nothing against James and the boys,just everything after A.J.F.A. doesn't do it for me, SLAYER always been my choice in the METAL genre.

[@lilsteven05]

I loved Pantera's cover of this...but this one just kicks so much butt......I mean this cover is just freakin flawless...wow

[@redrocket9861]

Listen to pantera again

[@metsdynastyx]

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[@sasazivanovic777]

​@@redrocket9861 Pantera's Cover all Day !🤟

[@Selrahc_69]

Well this is kind of cool to see. When I was 16 (in the 80's) I went to see Ozzy in concert in Ft. Worth, TX. There was also this little opening band called Metallica - LOL - w/Cliff Burton on bass! Well I was a huge fan of theirs already so when I heard they would be at a local record store, signing autographs before the concert, I had to go. The store owner was playing Black Sabbath over the store music system in honor of the upcoming concert and THIS SONG hit me like a ton of bricks because I wasn't fully aware of it at the time. I recall very clearly watching Lars "drum" the table with his pens while this song played. He actually looked up at my girlfriend who was laughing at how "cute" it was watching him play along like a little kid and a huge smile came across his face as he realized what he was doing. Such a fond memory and this video just brought it storming back. Love it!

[@coreymullin1169]

Damn. I was born in 90. Definitely the wrong decade for me to be born....never got to see Metallica with Cliff....never got to see Pantera. But!....I have had the opportunity to see some legends before their passing. I have seen Sabbath with Ozzy ( I know he isn't dead) AND seen Sabbath with Dio (at the time they called themselves Heaven and Hell), I got to meet Lemmy at a Scorpions show... But goddamnit. Metallica with Cliff. That's awesome bro.

[@charliedillon1400]

I saw that tour in Hampton, VA. Most of the fans didn't even know who Metallica were yet because they had zero airplay in my area. I had a neighbor from Florida who had given me a mixtape with Kill 'em All on one side and Ride the Lightning on the other side so I knew some songs. They blew the show up without all of the lighting and effects Ozzy had and then Cliff died in Europe just a few weeks later. A few years later I saw them headline for And Justice for All and they were huge by then because they had been on MTV. Great era for Metallica.

[@coccs]

for the first time i can say cool story bro and actually mean it. cool story bro.

[@Homer625]

Awesome story! Thanks for sharing

[@cableaskanison1291]

Amazing

It's too high for James' voice. Well, it's too high even for Ozzy's voice...

[@DJBuglip]

I think James did better with it than a lot of Sabbath recordings I've heard. I didn't expect him to get as close over the chorus, tbh.

[@lucifermorningstar115]

Phil anselmo did best probably. Look at the Pantera cover.

[@Lvdd]

@@DJBuglip Are you deaf buddy? No one can touch black sabbath but themselves.

[@nuclearskull]

I've always liked the OVERKILL version & Blitz nails it \m/

[@pavlosrousiamanis]

Well... Atleast he tried am I right?

[@CaptainWazzock]

I still cant understand why metallica are so good live, as simple song it may be, its not only tight, but it just sounds HUGE. Even ozzy and geezer were having a good old headbang

[@khh1964]

I can't help but love Pantera's cover of this song. It is the best I've heard.

[@BoundInChains]

Yes!

[@LuisSantiago-ow8mu]

Totally agree.

[@redrocket9861]

Everything pantera does is perfection

[@keefriff99]

Man, Metallica really have a knack for NAILING cover songs and making them their own. James' rhythm sound is HUGE. So fucking heavy and thick And Rob's fat bassline cuts right through the mix and provides a killer bottom end with real clarity. They did Sabbath proud for sure. Wish I could get a HQ mp3 of this performance.

[@666mills666]

Except for the fact he sounds like a 12yo girl

[@redrocket9861]

Pantera does it better

[@bluenightdk]

I bought the original Sabbath album in '75 and this is one of my fovourites. Metallica is doing a great job - they rocks!!

[@Stereotype23]

I remember this - was between St. Anger and Death Magnetic, and kinda was the first sign of the "old" Metallica returning. So was both tribute to Sabbath and a welcome return from Tallica.

[@adamsand1462]

One of my all time favorites! Siiiiiiiiick cover!!!!!

[@mrmarkymark77]

Like to see the original guys from sabbath enjoying the tribute ❗️

[@Redjackal69]

Excellent! A tribute to an evergreen band!

[@keithblueribbonable]

This was a class act, its not an easy task to get the author of this great song to move to the beat and truly enjoy this version like i did. Only METALLICA

[@lucianoroberto9804]

Hole In The Sky I’m looking through a hole in the sky I’m seeing nowhere through the eyes of a lie I’m getting closer to the end of the line I’m living easy where the sun doesn’t shine I’m living in a room without any view I’m living free because the rent’s never due The synonym of all the things that I’ve said Are just the riddles that are built in my head Hole in the sky Gateway to Heaven Window in time Through it, I’ll fly I’ve seen the stars that disappear in the sun But shooting’s easy if you’ve got the right gun And even though I’m sitting waiting for Mars I don’t believe there’s any future in cars Hole in the sky Gateway to Heaven Window in time Through it, I’ll fly Yeah! [Guitar Solo] I’ve watched the dogs of war enjoying their feast I’ve seen the western world go down in the east The food of love became the greed of our time And now we’re living on the profits of crime

[@laurencelevene4333]

Thanks. I've always wanted to know exactly what Ozzy was singing on this track. Geezer's lyrics are always incredible

[@aleonyohan6745]

Absolutely phenomenal lyrics written by Geezer Butler.

[@diarchangel]

Finally this song and album get their due. Sabbath must have felt so exonerated. This is one of my favorite Sab albums. It's so damn heavy.

[@Olbass]

You gotta love Ozzy's headbang at 1:54 !

[@y890x]

so sick wish there was a live vid of them playing a national acrobat as well

[@TippiGordon]

Metallica once again proving they're the best cover band ever. (I mean that affectionately; every time they cover something, it's amazing.)

[@wattsenough]

Metallica is really on the top of their game. This is probably the best hard rock / metal performance as far as quality and mix. Every musician is amazing in their own right but together they really raise the bar.

[@philnorman5912]

I've always thought this was Sabbaths best album . And if u were there in 75 this was so heavy compared to anything that was out there. There was zero chance of this being played by the radio bit it Rocked Loud And Proud on our turntables and car stereos back in the day. Great cover Great song. Metallica knows cus this is what they grew up on. Metal forever

[@bollweevil1976]

James is hitting those notes perfect I love this cover and the original 🤘

[@davesaenz3732]

This maybe one of the best Metallica songs ever!! Top 10 for sure. 🎸

[@Eren-be6vq]

@@jerrynelson6867 voa defeated male leaves

[@bigstef2010]

Love this clip ! Great tribute ! Sounds fabulous ! Ozzy is having a blast !!!

[@TheMJN75]

Metallica circa 1989 would tear this song a new one....this just sounds like James is singing along with a radio

[@DJBuglip]

It coulda been punchier, man, but it was mostly the mix, not the band. They were playing quite well for late stage Metallica, no offense to the die-hards intended.

[@russkate88]

Imagine Metallica performing this during the Cliff era, or Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.

[@taurushamilton2739]

@@russkate88 🤘🏾

[@austinholland5571]

You can tell Ozzy is standing there going “ Fuck Me, this is fucking great!

[@rondellschuyler7074]

I love this. One of the very best playing and paying tribute to the best. Kids this is how the men do it. Now put your capes on and chase your dream !

[@davidcharlesaaah1578]

wow!! all time classic metal

[@harveyd3175]

Any cover of sabbath is going to be tricky----- ozzy has one of the most unique voices in rock

[@golfgrabu]

1:54 Aimee, Kelly and Sharon: I can't wait to be done with this!!!! Ozzy: LET'S HAVE A RIOT!!!!!

[@rvanstar]

Just Beautiful !!!

[@marcos6175]

Como o estilo do metallica é marcante! Até parece que a música é deles! Muito bom!!

[@wintherr3527]

It's not that James' voice doesn't 'fit' this song, it's that his voice was very tired when he played this.

[@maxotaurus5140]

Agree. Plus original is in F#, a "hole" lot lower (four notes lower than A they are playing it in here). But of course they still kick ass and I doubt many could do better. Actually singing that tune in that high a key is amazing in itself.

[@moparnut6933]

james cant sing as high as ozzy could this would have been better off as an intsrumental

[@shillian4770]

Rob Ebert yea no this dudes voice just doesn’t fit

[@andyskiles9542]

I thought he nailed it. It fit the song context.

[@emanuelrodriguez1088]

I really enjoyed this video the 1st time I heard of it, probably 2007 or 2008. Watching Lars using again the ride cymbals was cool at this concert.

[@lilsteven05]

wow and whoever said hetfields vocals are terrible...they;re not...you cant expect him to sing like ozzy.,...he sang this his way which makes it such a great cover

[@bollweevil1976]

My second favorite drummer playing my favorite drummers song I love it when that happens

[@jugularmusic]

A lot of people on here are saying the song is too high for James to sing. Most of the notes that he's singing here are notes that are actually in his comfortable range. The majority of the vocal notes I believe are C#4 to F#4 with some G#4's and I believe the highest note in this version of the song is an A#4. These are notes that James sings for most of Metallica's songs. I think it's just the WAY he's singing. He's singing more nasally and less gruff.

[@satanihelvetet]

When I listen to this song I think it would be a great song to be covered by Motörhed, it would suit there way to play very well.

[@nealamesbury1480]

Cool to see Ozzie be able to kick back,and just enjoy his own music !

[@andyskiles9542]

I hate covers usually, but these guys always bring something respectful and elevated. The way Hetfield sings the main verse is a higher note (3rd? 7th?) than the one Ozzy sang and it totally works. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@kr.g.r]

It's a 3rd. The band is playing in D# and James is singing in G

[@musicmaniac68]

Someone want to raise up the volume on James mic

[@DJBuglip]

And guitar. The guitar harmonies were lacking because he was too buried in the mix

[@ElectronJohnSA]

Lars' drumming wasn't bad here. Wow

[@davewalker3873]

Makes a change

[@russkate88]

He probably didn't want to be disrespectful to Black Sabbath

[@marciusnogueira5094]

BiLL Ward was there! the legendary black sabbath drummer in the Audience at 02:43

[@TheGoddessCaroline]

I know every young metal head is on a hate Metallica thing but I give all music a fair shot. I love their covers so far but don't always want to hear it on the radio. Damn, this is good though. Black Sabbath just writes some great songs!!! I love this rendition,they stuck to the original song!! Right on Metallica!!!! Such great tones here! Lucky audience to be there for this. I would have been rocking.

[@Alexroberts666]

0:08 bit late ozzy

[@jw8361]

Alex R that was early for his time

[@shillian4770]

Sharon was giving him head

[@Herjos]

hahahahaha

[@Porty1119]

Win. Why can't everything on KZbin be this awesome?

[@tylerdude1982]

I can't get enough of this performance. Gotta love it when gods pay tribute to THEIR gods.

[@carlosrider6057]

I can't believe ozzy is the only one banging his head.

[@MKrip808]

can't watch this to its end. It hurts.

[@Mr.Satan_69]

...and here he comes with his goddamn wah wah...

[@GERCEKUGUR]

I think this is the best Hole in the Sky cover on youtube. His voice is going so high...

[@spa1967]

Great cover. One of my favorite Black Sabbath´s songs. Sam

[@postalpat117]

I don't know why anyone is complaining about James' voice in this song. This song is supposed to be sung all high pitched (if anyone has heard the original Black Sabbath version Ozzy sings very high). I wont deny that Pantera's cover of this song is amazing though.

[@TikofTok]

@CaptainWazzock I know exactly what you mean. Those tones are in perfect sync. That bass is just blasting out. The sound hit me like a wave. Such a nice set up.

[@philipwilson3430]

Had no idea they ever covered this. From a great album by Sabbath that doesn't get as much attention as it should.

[@MaxESP1]

calm the fuck down people, james isnt singning the same notes as ozzy does in the studio version, he's singing an harmony so its easier for him to reach the notes. I think it's a great cover though

[@erikp2510]

Maxime Jutras neither did phil but he made it work

[@shack8110]

Imagine trying to eat your poached salmon meal with red wine while Metallica plays Hole in the Sky next to your table. XD

[@spiralarchitect84]

This is surprisingly good...a little out of James' range but he's giving it a solid effort. Awesome selection as well.

[@taurushamilton2739]

Excellent cover!👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🕺🏾🤘🏾

[@roadkill2726]

This is one of the best sabbath covers I've ever heard. Yall need to get off that hate Metallica trend shitwagon.

[@aleonyohan6745]

This really shows you how f****** Kick-Ass this song is. Metallica is like, damn this song absolutely smashes our stuff.

[@Sonic-gy7kq]

I like how the camera pans to Ozzy and Geezer, where Ozz and Geezer are headbanging along, but all the clue-less hot blonds and rich people standing next to them just staring at the stage.

[@kellybeane7546]

That's badass and back to basics, more garage days and having fuckin fun

[@JSKlunk]

Despite the song they're playing, this is awesome enough due to the fact that Kirk is playing Metal in a suit.

[@andresnieto37]

That's an outfit you have to consider when playing in a gig. The dude looks BADASS

[@peterdavinci6255]

Very rare, where and when Lars Used The ride Cymbals 🤣

[@JockJab]

This cover sounds like Wolfmother

[@russkate88]

It does now that you mention it

[@anamaria6906]

si , prefiero el de pantera ,,,, aunque el cover que hace metalica de lynyrd skynyrd es Aspero !

[@Soul-reaper-lf8lx]

I love metallica (the old metallica) but PANTERA did it way better ever time pantera dose a Black Sabbath song it's kick ass

[@TheNodferatu]

Stupid fuck

[@michaelstephen819]

Metallica made their living from being a cover band . All those NWOBHM bands they covered so well back in the 80s to build up a following. It was a very clever strategy as audiences in their hometowns will have had no idea who the likes of Diamond Head were, so the songs probably sounded fresh and original to them. And then people say Lars is no good - think again in terms of strategy.

[@ogrodebacu3316]

Just Perfect!!!

[@francescacanova7179]

Ok! This one they did it superfabolous!

[@pierremasse2684]

What a performance, by a great metal band of my times. Glad I got to see them live multiple times. What energy and power these guys deliver.🤘🤘

[@Mototrebbia666]

Great song and nice to see Metallica remember it!

[@stevenmajors4991]

Pantera's cover of this is EPIC!!!! but metallica crushed it as well.

[@Eduardojnr1]

Everybody quiet , only Ozzy shaking his head . I don't know why , but I laughed ... It was awesome kkkkkkkk'

[@keefriff99]

This is simply fucking badass. Metallica NAILED this performance. Love the fat guitar sound...they sound even heavier than usual. I'm not the biggest Metallica fan any more, but credit where it's due: this is an AWESOME performance.

[@mearndt1]

Metallica rocks this shit man

[@khh1964]

No, I'm glad you mentioned so I can check it out now...

[@JSKlunk]

@metallicker123 Sorry, I worded it wrong. I meant to say 'along with the song they're playing'. I love this song, especially the rest the album it's on.

[@brandonbaker3063]

I can't wait to introduce my children to this music. Probably too early now since they're just 3 months old (twins).

[@DavidSanchez-xm1ec]

James se queda corto de voz.... pero la música suena rockera....muy buena la versión

[@Swazi4]

@DCHammett You ever heard the original Sabbath version? Ozzy sings even higher than that.

[@michaelwright3433]

We used to rock to Sabbath playing this in 1975 or so.............Metallica does a killer cover.

[@dirtycurty8394]

THAT SHIT WAS BAD ASS. METALLICA IN THEIR PRIME PLAYING ONE OF SABBATH'S BEST SONGS, YOU CANT GO WRONG.

[@MrStonermetal]

badass shit! ozzy was watchin n gettin all into it haha

[@keefriff99]

This is just simply fucking badass. Listen to how fat the guitars and that bass sound. Brilliant cover...Metallica knocked it out of the park.

[@flasatos]

in all this noise you managed to hear the bass?and you liked it as well?my friend you have an amazing pear of ears

[@youkid1991]

damn! rob is tearing the shit out of that bass.

[@esox66]

Great Tune

[@timijai22]

Metallica fuckin' beasting on an Ozzy song. Just proves no matter what, they always play balls out no matter what song it is.

[@hermajestyqueenmarcia]

I like it!!! Marcia in Modesto

[@ProdigalSin]

Not a song many bands cover, Metallica Kicks Ass !!!!!!!!

[@epdonohue]

Lars is such an awesome drummer

[@DieterWeber35]

@roberg03 Actually the album came out in 2008.

[@TheMetalManiac_]

I like this cover Ozzy the man himself who sang this loved it as well pantera's is good too but I think this cover was slightly better cause Phil's vocals on the pantera cover weren't that great

[@zago18585]

i love this cover!!!!!

[@creator2986]

This version is beast… Metallica did sabbath proud

[@Sonic-gy7kq]

Ozzy looked alot better 17 years ago (1:55), but I guess we all did lol. ;,( I hope he gets back on stage