Metallica - If Darkness Had a Son Reaction and Discussion!

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[@RANKSTER0815]

Wooooww Ned Flenders - Phil Anselmo - Jake Weber & Jim Root In one stream together.AWSOME 😂😂😂😂😂 cool video guys

[@joshbrewer4309]

I’ll take being the non racist Phil Anselmo

[@Alex-om2jt]

This Righ Down Is Chino Moreno

[@leeharperphoto]

Songs released so far are 3, 6 and 9 off the album. We haven't heard number 1 yet, 72 Seasons, and the first song off all the albums has always been an absolute Banger. Oh yeah, there's 9 more songs to listen to!!

[@joshbrewer4309]

Can’t. Fuckin. Wait!

[@jakefriesenjake]

I hope these aren't the best! This one is best we've heard yet, then lux, then suicide

[@adalbertocruz5316]

72 seasons is awesome

[@adamdunbar8260]

"The Unforgiven misbehaving" Jesus. Is anyone harder on themselves than James? Pounding. Absolutely driving. Eye Of The Beholder anyone?

[@joshbrewer4309]

Def has some of that Beholder chug! 🤘🤘

[@karlaschmidt4229]

I'm not sure the lyrics describe how he feels about himself nowadays. All songs of the album should describe the first 18 years of ones live and how they shape you, right? If I read the lyrics with this in mind, they taste a little different. That line also holds anger against those who made you internalize guilt. And Christianity has really specialized in putting guilt and shame into people. 🙄

[@gabrielescipioni864]

Hetfield's for sure is lirically spitting out the recent shit of his life and he's doing it on the top of his game. I love the lyrics, and knowing that it probably's talkin' about his divorce, this little following piece, taste delicious: "Return again to where it's darkest Dragging home this heathen harvest And all the children subjugated Manipulated, propagated"

[@bruceborneman]

The boys are back!!! I have been waiting for this since Load! This is the Metallica we all know and love! This is playlist staylist!

[@ep6741]

The start of this song will be the new intro for the live shows want to bet?!🤘

[@joshbrewer4309]

Now that you say it that’s all I can hear. No doubt!

[@LuisRdzG10]

Oh, yeah it could work great as an intro. But, they usually have started with the first track of their new album since Death Magnetic... 1st track is 72 seasons, maybe they drop that song next month before the album release and that would be the 1st track on the tour... or maybe is just Lux Aeterna...

[@tihana2911]

Agree😎🤘🏻

[@DareRocks1980]

It sounds super dark fantastic, hell yeah 🤟😀

[@joedec]

It definitely has that feeling of a live opener

[@andrewforrest9980]

Yeah this is a real good song. Probably the best new Metallica song i have heard in many years.

[@CarlosGonzalez-sj9gj]

The riff reminds me to Eye of the beholder plus the shortest straw, killer combination.

[@joedec]

I do hear a little bit of The Shortest Straw now that you mention it.

[@TwiztedJugallo]

Has been pulled for you!

[@jymzhetfield5420]

Metallica has nothing to prove great reaction guys!. Metallica forever!….

[@joshbrewer4309]

4 Life!! 🤘🤘

[@SuperHez]

This will be 🔥 in live shows, you're right. Love this song.

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘🤘

[@cliffsenac2825]

I can already hear the crowd shouting out that TEMPTATION part every time. Instant classic

[@ARandomInternetUser08]

I have to go when they go to Detroit later this year. I can tell that the crowd will be shouting this. It sounds like it was made for that.

[@Reege44]

Really good song! Love the breakdown during the solo and outro!

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘🤘🤘

[@mariecharles878]

HECK YEA IT'S EYE OF THE BEHOLDER ALL OVER WHICH IS MY FAV SONG FROM THEM. LOVE THIS AND HES BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH AND THE FREAKING MUSIC WE HAVE GOTTEN HAS BEEN AMAZING.

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@David-qk7lc]

Brilliant driving song 🎵

[@freebodychris]

Without the great solos.

[@David-qk7lc]

@Chris Freebody wee Chris is here making it all about himself opinions differ 🤡

[@freebodychris]

@@David-qk7lc yes because I said I can do better. Listen to the lead work on eye of the beholder. No comparison.

[@NR-xd1vw]

I agree. This was definitely the best of the three. I liked the drum beat in the beginning.

[@joshbrewer4309]

Great song! 🤘🤘

[@NR-xd1vw]

@@joshbrewer4309 There is a band you should check out Beast in Black. I saw them live. They are awesome. I would start with their biggest hit Blind and Frozen. That is a very high recommend for you guys.

[@brianleis4779]

Favorite song of the 3 out so far. Tallica always bringing the HEAVY BABY. Can't wait to see them twice later this year on their new tour

[@joshbrewer4309]

A couple of us are going to both days in Dallas!

[@AraluenRanger]

Hope you enjoy I'm going both days in St. Louis

[@yandisofyan6752]

That was fucking awesome

[@joshbrewer4309]

So good! 🤘🤘

[@constructionxinc]

The TikTok video was a teaser. It was meant to be a teaser. A teaser doesn’t give you the full aspect of a song it gives you a sample. It is to build hype and temptation to want to see and hear more.

[@joshbrewer4309]

I agree. But it didn’t build hype. It built concern. But in the end it didn’t matter

[@mztweety1374]

For some reason Rob with the coffee is hilarious 😂☕️🎸

[@Mysterio-Solar]

Dave Untamed Mustang : Kirk stole all of my Solos again 🙈🙉🙊😂😜

[@johanhoving709]

always nice to see your reactions guys! greetz from the Netherlands👍🤘

[@joshbrewer4309]

Thank you! 🤘🤘

[@fredalbrecht986]

That's probably the best I've heard from them in a long while. 🤘✌

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘🤘

[@mauriciorodrigues500]

Out of the 3 new songs i like this one the most. James riffs are always sick! I really hope they deliver with the new album, we deserve something bombastic 💥

[@joshbrewer4309]

Yes we do! 🤘🤘

[@Fledaed87]

Great reaction guys, this song reminds me of something from Death Magnetic album. Kirk finally did Kirk things!

[@joshbrewer4309]

He showed up for work!! 🤘🤘

[@aussie-jay.1527]

🤘MetallicA🤘4Life🤘

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘🤘🤘

[@r.h.e.cbrandonnummerh.o.g6627]

it's just so beautiful metallica lives forever

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘🤘🤘

[@kevinchuvala4104]

Outshined outclassed.

[@joshuacampbell3413]

They nailed it with this one.

[@joshbrewer4309]

Crushed it! 🤘🤘

[@carpjon]

Wish my brother was still with us to enjoy another Metallica album being released

[@joshbrewer4309]

Me too my man! 🤘🤘

[@jimfromMaine]

Yes indeed Metallica is back on top

[@joshbrewer4309]

That’s right! 🤘🤘🤘

[@jtramelli5464]

that's where they've always been

[@burningstraw1523]

Riff-laden, creative, unusual, dark.

[@Prez76]

I was getting a little Eye of the Beholder vibe. Also I wish they ended the song with the temptation Part.

[@kingcoffee3005]

What do you guys think about the production quality / style of this album, compared to other more resent albums? To me it sounds really clear, natural and heavy - i like it a lot really!

[@metalheadsjourney]

I really like the production overall, seems pretty similar to Hardwired album production to me. The bass is a bit more audible in the mix which I like as well.

[@yandisofyan6752]

I really enjoyed this song...

[@joshbrewer4309]

It’s very good! 🤘🤘

[@kevinchuvala4104]

Ive seen Metallica a few times back in the 80s. Once with Queensryche open the show with Operation Mindcrime talk about a good show.

[@alittlelazy89]

This song reminds me of the struggle within off the black album with newer stuff and older stuff thrown in, honestly one of my favorites off the new album

[@satrial69]

The king👑

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘🤘🤘

[@pinnerspinner8389]

This song is going to be a nut crusher live if they play it. Its catchy as anything. Whenever Metallica plays newer material live it always sounds a million times better then what's recorded.

[@joshbrewer4309]

Totally agree! 🤘🤘

[@unknown772]

Robert Trujillo revealed that he sang on one of the band's new songs, titled You Must Burn

[@alexandercoro5309]

Respect

[@omniken66]

Justice for All mashed up with Load.....which is a very good thing!

[@MegaBadseed]

I find it funny just because James says a word from their past that people think it’s him “bringing it back” to a newer song like he couldn’t let it go or something. The word Temptation is just the word that fits this song.

[@LibertyFixxxer]

This sounds like a mix of Black Album, Justice, Load, and with Puppets lyrics (the thing that should not be)

[@joshbrewer4309]

Little bit of everything!

[@crazybasser7066]

Great song can't wait for the album

[@mikegoodlock7821]

I love it ❤

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘🤘🤘

[@EntitySevenParanormal]

It reminds me of Shortest Straw alittle bit.

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘🤘

[@marcomancini4686]

....come back....something like....a trash riff...and a trash vocal line...can you hear...."temptation!!"?....the....sound . ..is something.....between Alice in Chains..and..Justice....Riff...James' voice....huge....roughness...you got the metal.. . in the blood!....always......thanks Metallica....you are....the same guys from 1982...you have inside....the same hunger....and anger ...that you have to...pull out...!!! Lux Aeterna ... you gave me life ....

[@joshbrewer4309]

Ok?

[@jyourkin9998]

Ride the lightning solo is 1:30

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘

[@MikeEnRegalia]

"hoping to be blown away" ... at least you wear your bias proudly.

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

Only Metallica can make playing in standard E tuning sound heavy as F***! :)

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘🤘

[@joshbrewer4309]

The Mighty Metallica!!!!!

[@mmcpa]

Not so mighty anymore.

[@James-hh1lq]

Almighty ? Ha ha TRSTAMENT OVERKILL REAL METAL

[@mmcpa]

@@James-hh1lq To me personally, Lovebites is the best metal going today.

[@ExistedQ]

Listen to the Rammstein - Du hast live in Moscow 2016, intro sounds exactly the same

[@craftymama74]

I think it sounded like a song from And Justice For All.. I heard it on the radio this morning and asked my son.. “is this on AJFA? I don’t remember this one” then he googled it.. so I get what the one guy said about it sounding like a B side… but great song

[@scottdecker3]

This song is so badass!!!!!! Can't wait for the album!!!!!!! ❤️🤘

[@Metalhead452]

This is the best song of the other two

[@benwrigley6176]

metallica in chains. love it

[@joshbrewer4309]

Nice

[@frankb9149]

Alice in Chains Feel , id accept as well

[@S6-Unit]

They have to realize what made them great was tempo changes, power, thematic tunes. All of these songs have been pretty straight forward. I wish there were more tempo changes and some actual thrash/speed involved in some songs.

[@tomjudge7920]

Thrash is dead ask all the other old Thrash bands ... it died in the 80s

[@yenope9942]

@@tomjudge7920 megadeth testament and exodus all recently put out albums. thrash might not be going as strong but it's still going

[@S6-Unit]

Music in the 80’s and 90’s was entirely dictated by media. As the internet matured and fans were able to freely explore what they want vs. what a cooperation wanted to sell…most genres flourished. They are thrash bands everywhere. Along with death metal, groove metal, and every type of metal you can think of. I think a better way of framing that is cooperate thrash died in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Thrash is still strong. My point above is some key elements that made Metallica amazing and groundbreaking are no longer found in their music. Or, very little at best.

[@pinoypower69]

not the same as the old METALLICA . 🤘🏽LOVEBITES RULES🤘🏽

[@joshbrewer4309]

All statements true. 🤘🤘

[@mmcpa]

Beat me to the punch. Lovebites blows this out of the water. Blows everyone out of the water.

[@joshbrewer4309]

@@mmcpaeveryone is a bit much. Lovebites is great tho!

[@mmcpa]

@Josh Brewer Not to me personally it doesn't. I don't take the comment lightly. I'm somewhat surprised I say it as I've been listening to metal for over 50 years and never imagined I'd stumble on a band like Lovebites. Been following Metallica since they began.

[@tompatchak8706]

Well no shit, it’s not that same as “old Metallica”!! This is new Metallica, time to move on.

[@tompatchak8706]

I don’t think they will release another song. November, January and just into March. I was thinking one a month, but December and February were skipped.

[@Thedesertguy75]

That's what I was thinking, couldn't hear the bass in the 1st 2 songs, I can hear it now finally. This is their best one so far....🤘🤘

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘🤘🤘

[@vovindequasahi]

This song is great! Sort of like how I would imagine a song off the album after ...And Justice For All would have sounded like in another time-line where they didn't go with Bob Rock lol.. The band are really at the top of their game right now! Maybe Kirk should have been a bit more compositional with his solos from the songs I've heard so far ( they sound a little bit TOO improvisational to me, relying on that wah-pedal too much), but other than that they are on fire!!

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘🤘

[@chief999]

It sounds like Wherever I may Roam, kinda

[@LuisRdzG10]

I fucking love the main riff, James' vocals sound amazing, drumming is solid, but Kirk's solos recently... I don't know, I prefer his lead tones and melodies during the songs, but his solos recently sound empty and generic.

[@joshbrewer4309]

I thought this one was better for the solo.

[@mztweety1374]

72 yeahs

[@Myles6955]

This is my song l play at planet fitness and others

[@krystalrobbins8036]

I got eye of the beholder vibes from it

[@joshbrewer4309]

It’s all I can hear now!

[@twangersturntable]

"Of Wolf And Man" vibes...definetly self titled album sound revisited imho. And although that is far from my fave Metallica album/era, I'm digging it! Can't wait for April 14th! Metal Up Your Ass! 🤘🤘 P.S. just subbed you man! Like what I've seen so far. Cheers! 🍻🤘🎶🤘

[@joshbrewer4309]

My man. Thanks for checking us out! 🤘🤘

[@dvvaughn564]

b side off the black album? wondering what songs you consider are b side.

[@MRTTMT]

Justice Feel without that Justice Monotony ...................

[@joshbrewer4309]

👀👀

[@MadmanReadsRocks]

🤘

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘🤘🤘

[@PoppaWoodiE]

I can't blame Dave where the black album and every album up to this new one is concerned. They went soft during that time. But so far the new album is redeeming them. Atleast for me

[@albertschaf6985]

Not one "yeah" lol

[@joshbrewer4309]

Oh my god…..you’re right!!

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

Gd reaction. Did anyone notice that 3singles where 3/6/9 songs off the album. Is that Conspiracy theory or What. 6wks left. Been fan since 84.

[@mikegiganti764]

Vocals remind me of Tool. Cool harmonies

[@mattgraham2835]

it doe have some disposable heroes but its got some really killer grooves i will definately be buying this big fat motherfucker of a record so its got my vote grats guys

[@losperez6454]

It's from the think that should not be from the master of puppets album. Maybe you guys are not old enough to remember the older songs .

[@joshbrewer4309]

Love all the albums. I’m just bad at picking out parts. 🤷‍♂️

[@Glen.Black.]

Great reaction! You guys always do a great job! I never really listened to metal much until the likes of Lovebites, Nemophila, BandMaid, etc. I decided to try this, as like you say, they are the known Kings. No disrespect intended, but I am kind of disappointed, or more accurately, maybe I'm just spoiled from all the awesome Japanese female talent out there! IMO, the Kings have been overthrown by a bunch of girls! BandMaid (and others mentioned) are well on their way to world domination! I guess all these young ladies are "Nannies" (female G.O.A.T.S.)!

[@robbyrocks5355]

Some of the chorus sounds like Megadeth

[@joshbrewer4309]

I don’t hate it

[@ledd2000]

In my opinion best Metallica song since black album era. Also i hear a lot of Megadeath and Ghost influence.

[@tonyboseski4395]

Hey guys it sounds a lot like a song from And Justice. Don't you think?

[@Derin000]

Of course not. Are you deaf? İts combinatiıon of confusion and here comes revenge. The album will be HWTSD II.

[@enriquealvarado1812]

Absolutely not…

[@ScreamingDan]

Hi

[@metalheadsjourney]

👋

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘🤘🤘

[@albertschaf6985]

Only thing I don't like in the song is when the band goes half time during the solo. The groove doesn't feel right. Other then that, I dig this song. Especially James' vocals, the main riff and the chorus. Is that keyboard I hear playing over the outro?

[@joshbrewer4309]

The half time caught me off guard the first time. It felt better the 2nd time.

[@supriyadiadi8148]

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[@billozzy5760]

Why they don't call it Temptation....?

[@joshbrewer4309]

Probably liked the play on words with the current title.

[@Paulslife74]

Little bit of Megadeth in there

[@joshbrewer4309]

Maybe 🤘🤘

[@Paulslife74]

@@joshbrewer4309 shortest straw/ kill the king type vibe

[@bjorneriksson6480]

Darkness has a son, his name is 'Boredom'

[@joshbrewer4309]

Lol

[@bjorneriksson6480]

people want this to be good but it is not. They should go back to ride the lightning, after the intro just turn up the tempo and go crazy, thrash. This souldrained emo country metal is depressing and uninteresting, monotonus whining.

[@bjorneriksson6480]

@Lance Goodthrust Well, I will stick around giving my opinion since the band has gone public with their sorry attempt at doing something useful. I think they could be relevant but something is leading them the wrong way, Metallica has a history of mental instabillity as a band. They kicked out Dave Mustain because James was afraid of him, that means something. I think fear plays a role. Thank you Lance for trying to be useful, dont give up, try again!

[@enriquealvarado1812]

Agree… this song is quite dull

[@bigsofty1977]

Dude in the bottom left wasn't feeling it on the same level as the other three.

[@tiborosz1825]

Cause the song sucked

[@joshbrewer4309]

He’s old…..

[@jasonjones4907]

I’m the elder statesman. I’m more reserved. It’s a very good song.

[@tiborosz1825]

@@jasonjones4907 yeah , a classic fine tuned masterpiece. By no means something james just pulled out of his ass. ..and that solo? Wooh, Pure fire!

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[@joarkaasa5317]

Load, Reload style, if you ask me.

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘🤘

[@bonscott6353]

If your getting vibes of other songs thats because its a lot of palm muted E notes using various rhythms, a staple of metallica if note 1000s of other metal songs... Simples

[@rdh1130]

Apparently I’m the only person who thinks this is weak and repetitive.

[@joshbrewer4309]

You’re not the only one. You’re also wrong! 🤘

[@joshbrewer4309]

You’re not the only one. You’re also wrong! 🤘

[@leeca98]

After listening to Justice Day this is a snoozer

[@diecast4556]

leper messiah + eye of the beholder

[@joshbrewer4309]

🤘🤘

[@Derin000]

Are you serious? İts confusion and here comes revenge mix.

[@tiborosz1825]

Its eye of beholder...of wolf and man and confusion in a blender...it sucks ass.

[@joshbrewer4309]

We’ll when you compare it to Of wolf and man….. I don’t hear the comparison

[@Derin000]

And here comes revenge

[@tiborosz1825]

@@joshbrewer4309 the little guitar riffabove the rhythm is a tweeked version of the same on Wolf.

[@zardoz8023]

Pseudo metal fans - the Metallica fans!

[@adammolloy2592]

This is such an average song. The solo to me, sounds like it does not fit the song.. I personally think Metallica can do better.. I'm not hyped if the alburm sounds like this..

[@c0uchsl0uch]

Meh, let's be honest, this doesn't measure up to the first 3 albums. No, I did not say it should sound the same as the first 3 albums

[@arbobrady2]

And they were 19 20 year Olds their 60 now and still putting out bangers

[@luisalbino4700]

Good song but if they trim the song it will be a great song, don’t like the solo, too long and don’t add anything to the song

[@joshbrewer4309]

No way. The solo is a jam. Trim some of that intro!!

[@darthstud8261]

Disappointed as always with Metallica’s new stuff. They will always be my favorite band and I appreciate their longevity and adaptability but the music just doesn’t make me feel like it used to. Disposable Hero’s, Four Horseman,etc. was life changing music for me, and this is just garbage.

[@joshbrewer4309]

Lol.

[@paulhopkins5168]

Didn't think much about it. Kinda lazy

[@joshbrewer4309]

No way!

[@3377ftw]

I'll take the contrarian view here. This song is barely passable from a garage band. It's just generic metal at best.

[@dominiquelaksmana]

meh

[@tompatchak8706]

Honestly, it doesn’t do it for me. It could have been cut by 2 minutes and a bit faster too.

[@ShounenN]

It feels uninspired..it feels empty, it feels cut down, I feel let down. Kirk needs to leave the band or start doing ANYTHING worth fucking anything, Lars needs to learn to write interesting drum parts, James...is ok, but needs to learn to write lyrics again (these are so fucking amateur and borderline corny/cringe) Only things that remain good in this band are James' voice and Rob's bass..

[@ReykoAJ]

The chorus its catchy... .. the outro is amazing.... the rest of the song.. meh.... and the Kirk solo??? awfull... why Kirk ?? why???

[@joshbrewer4309]

Awful? That’s a bit much.

[@ReykoAJ]

@@joshbrewer4309 Yes... is terrible... why he can´t play clean... with wawa if he wants, I don´t care about it... but clean... it´s weird...