Metallica - Intro / James Hetfield (Munich, Germany - May 26, 2024)

[@jamesbrough6805]

just imagine what goes through his head the moment he hears the first notes of Ecstacy Of Gold, all the history, the ups, the downs, the blood, the sweat, the tears, the struggles, the victories, the deaths and then he takes all that and powers up to the task at hand. Very inspiring stuff to witness!

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

From what I’ve heard in past interviews, is that when Ecstacy of Gold kicks in, it still to this day gets his adrenaline pumping. Which is awesome!

[@mildotCadet]

Я так просыпаюсь каждый день чувак

[@stefankaiser3354]

His band makes between four and six million dollars a night, he's probably thinking to himself: _"Should I buy me this black_ _Lamborghini tomorrow or_ _wouldn't it be better if I buy this_ _island in the Caribbean after 2 or_ _3 more shows"_ *🤔 ?*

[@ГенадийЛобов-д4к]

Жизнь обычного человека,так же насыщена ...но по своему 🤷

[@jamesbrough6805]

@@stefankaiser3354 I bet he doesn't own one Lambo, Ferrari or Maserati. Just because the tune is about gold doesn't mean he is thinking materially. Some of you are so basic. Jeez!

[@BoganDoleBludger]

The guitar technician guy really knows how to put James in his place before the show. They must know each other for years.

[@SD0409]

Techs are the unsung heroes in rock music...

[@vmcgraw4381]

They have

[@chaosandorderstudio]

It's with them for almost 40 years if I'm not wrong

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

Their basically brothers at this point. He’s been with them for yearssss

[@TheFlexXMLG]

@@chaosandorderstudioi think Kirk mentikned that Rob’s bass tech is the longest tech in the band. (at the Ross Halfin Q;A where Kirk and Rob showed up)

[@fearcollins7425]

What a down to earth man. After so many years, James is still the same music fanatic HUMAN like in the 80's.

[@vincegedeon6583]

💯

[@HorstKirkPageKian]

only now he has a snake leather vest and smokes cigars

[@dociebiemowie915]

He was always a jerk. Hasn’t changed.

[@fearcollins7425]

@@dociebiemowie915 Dave, is that you?

[@EquineMetalhead]

@@dociebiemowie915Maybe because you met him during a bad day. He may have been a jerk towards you because he was having a bad day. Your day affects your mood. He isn’t a jerk genuinely. We all have our jerk moments

[@mikemac7196]

I love the fact he's singing along to ACDC's "It's a long way to the top"

[@martusx]

It's a long way to the top for anything and he knows it

[@YourBodyGodsChoice]

He rode the jet stream.. he hit the top.

[@bodycount00]

the man,the myth the LEGEND!

[@vincegedeon6583]

💯

[@helloitsmehb]

I remember interviewing him in 1985 and he said he would never sell out to stuff like this. well well well!!! ;)

[@FOH3663]

Man/Myth/Legend, ... Chad Zaemisch!

[@Scopez1337]

This is call a Rockstar. Thx James for every riff you made !

[@chriscann2774]

It's so crazy watching him on VHS tapes being a child to this. Damn I feel old.

[@fsrodeo81]

Same here, bro

[@eliasbarnes3710]

I started listening to them in 1987 at 17 years old after hearing Garage Days.

[@chriscann2774]

@@eliasbarnes3710 I was a late bloomer in 1992 but immediately became obsessed. I watched Cliff em all on VHS probably 50 times when I was 13. We were lucky to grow up in a time when a box set like Binge and Purge was such a huge deal, and so amazing.

[@mcfcguvnors]

me too , from that crispy gnarly old footage to HD ,its mad

[@oliverheidelberg]

Saw them at Monsters of Rock in Washington DC. 1988. Front row. Kirk Hammet was right in front of me.

[@iliana_b]

finally a HD video in horizontal direction!

[@sunyt3431]

Landscape

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

This man is seriously one of the coolest people ever. He’s gotten so much more humble in his older age!

[@EliteY33t2]

after his last relapse i think James realized the gift he had truly been given (not that hed been taking it for granted) but i think the spectacle of it all really hit him, and when touring was possible again i dont think he ever takes a single concert lightly, you can see it when ecstasy starts, all those emotions coming in and out, only for him to lock in when his foot touches the main stage

[@bim41337]

It's really somehow incredible to see this .. seems like such a private moment to James. And you clearly see the moment when he gets up and the vocalization starts in the song and he "switches" into his stage persona, encourages the fans around to sing along and starts the interaction with his tech/coach there. Really gets to me :)

[@RalphMayers]

yeah indeed Two different people.Just after the first notes kicked in he changed from regular James Hetfield to Papa Het in split second. And this moment when he prepared for intro and took his guitar.To me it feels like he is going to war and not on a stage. Obviously very special moment for him.Every single live show-different story.

[@hardwired6248]

Thank you for recording horizontally❤

[@thekennedyrabbithole8534]

Being able to watch James Hetfield get psyched for the gig looks an amazing experience

[@paulplayspoorly]

Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing!

[@vincegedeon6583]

They really love their fans! Amazing footage of James such a legend but they still get nervous after all these years because they are so passionate and don't want to screw up in font of zillions of people 💯

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

He’s said in past interviews that once the Ecstasy of Gold intro kicks in, it still gets him pumped and excited/nervous.

[@temite80]

Seems like a really genuine, humble and nice guy with true passion for what he does still. I like how real he is with the fans.

[@pnr8uk]

Ross Halfin getting those shots only he can get! Brilliant photographer.

[@Beyza_nur_merve19]

he is also life partner of Kirk

[@CS-ox9hn]

What do you mean??

[@Beyza_nur_merve19]

@@CS-ox9hn brokeback mountain

[@electricpassmountain]

@@Beyza_nur_merve19 No.

[@pnr8uk]

@@Beyza_nur_merve19 mmm no

[@windycity1828]

James is a genuinely nice bloke. 👍

[@TomyRegimbal-d1j]

Tanks for the Nice vidéo wow you rock buddy ave a Nice show 🎉

[@conallmclaughlin4545]

Still the best opening anthem.. Always brings the goosebumps

[@Dedwood_1]

I have spewed anticipation MANY TIMES listening to the Ecstasy of Gold. Best intro EVER... 🤘

[@srenteddylarsen892]

That was beautiful.

[@anniedarkhorse6791]

Hetfield looks better now then when he was young. Great video. I see why he needs to centre himself in the middle of that whirlwind of people.

[@tonyjones1560]

I agree. I’m glad that he’s still around, let alone willing and able to perform. It really was “touch and go” with him for a while.

[@eduardtarniceriu102]

I grow up with their music in the 80's and 90's I love them forever

[@HeilwieGesund]

Man this is such a great video, in the morning of the 26th of may a friend called me gave and asked if I wanna go to the show, he had one ticket left, and what can I say? one of the best Metallica shows

[@michaeljayjay9774]

Wie geil, die letzten Minuten vor dem Konzertstart! Mega

[@EquineMetalhead]

I have nothing but nice things to say about this man. James Alan Hetfield is my idol. I love this man more than I love myself, he brings me so much joy when I’m sad and he always makes me laugh. He has an adorable giggle and a cute smile, he’s just a handsome guy with a kind soul. Very down to Earth man. God Bless James ❤🙏🏻

[@derekk6906]

Learn to love yourself more than you love total strangers.

[@EquineMetalhead]

@@derekk6906 Mmmmm…..I’m not that cool so nah 🤣

[@christopherjones8096]

Absolutely amazing moment, thank you for capturing this. Every Metallica fan will know in their bones what these final moments before a concert and the Ecstasy of Gold will mean to them. Seeing James interact with fans, chill out for a bit, ground himself, have a couple words with his guitar tech then head up on stage into Creeping Death is just so cool to see. What a legend!

[@greenreaper7142]

I love this video so much. Incredible window into the preparation of James Hetfield pre-stage.

[@Plexxer23]

"It's a long way to the top" AC/DC in the background... real good old stuff with Bon Scott 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻

[@steamengine4719]

ï looked at the last minute literally with my mouth open in awe, old legend still keeps walking up to the stage!

[@JamesHetfield-iz8gf]

Thanks for the love and support

[@KainedbutAble123]

Loved watching his pre-show ritual. A master getting in the zone.

[@chicagobwil72]

That was one of the coolest lil videos I have seen in a long time, let alone about Met/Papa James. 🤘🙌✌️

[@Cherry_Sunburst]

EXCELLENT...Thanks!

[@Dan_Ranger]

Great video. Ecstasy Of Gold still gives me goosebumps after all these years. Got to see them at the Lyceum in 84 and few other times in the 80s, but Donington 85 with a big crowd, Ecstasy Of Gold was fuckin' amazing! Again, great video, this guy who is the same age as me is an international treasure.

[@rontalley8385]

James is the man . I look up to this guy. I battle alcohol he has to and still goes and rips it. Much respect to you James and everyone else out there fighting any thing

[@HerrMC-o3y]

Danke für dieses Video!

[@paulfix133]

A legend. An absolute legend. How does he keep this up? Thank you to whoever gave us Metallica and James Hetfield!

[@alfredoutrera4103]

Friend, you are the best, your transcendence precedes you, you never grow old and you are always fighting new challenges, just think that the world loves you and awaits with great excitement your appearance on stage with the other members of the group. All of the group Metalica are LEGENDS and will prevail forever through all the years.

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

So very cool to see JH get in to the zone before stepping out on to that huge stage to rock out for three hours!

[@grace9748]

I’m a professional and sophisticated woman in my 60’s. My husband is a devoted Metallica fan, that already went to 5 Metallica concerts, including the one just recently in Boston August ‘24. He was so excited telling me about the concert. Until now I frankly couldn’t hear anything than a loud beating of drums in my head when listening to this band. And suddenly something happened, it’s almost like being stroke be the lightning, I can’t get enough of their music. I’m planning to go to the next concert Metallica with my husband and his buddies.

[@ecouture33]

Now there is a man who knows how to work a crowd, I say that with all respect that James has for his fans!!

[@DJWHITE_]

Thanks for this amazing footage! I was almost there man!

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

I was at the show in Dallas Texas August 2023. It was pretty awesome.

[@massimopescatori6514]

Great James... in these few minutes there is all that means HEAVY METAL ... feelings, sweat, passion, heart, love and respect for fans ... wonderful !

[@Zaq519]

I love how no matter how many times he sees and hears the ecstasy of gold intro, he’s still smiling, singing along, getting the crowd to sing with him, but seeing him smile….so much love for papa het

[@peter5014]

Metallica Fan since Ride the Lightning, the older James gets the more I love him, what a true Metal Legend🤘🏻

[@raskalenrock]

Одна вот эта подготовка Хэта к шоу практически равнозначна самому шоу по эмоциям. Потрясающе абсолютно.

[@pulseteam4465]

Абсолютно согласен 🤝

[@Fandorin1976]

👍

[@tonybp]

Goosebumps, every time.

[@NateBergeson]

This is a great perspective! Thank you!

[@markhawkins3183]

James seems so happy, love to see him this way!!🤘

[@SarahWynn-pg3te]

❤❤❤amazing man right there❤❤❤

[@yaro-8]

ever present Ross Halfin taking pictures..that man is a legend in his own right

[@ezeldf2339]

An unsung hero.

[@sstrick500]

Geezus...I remember that name from 'Hit Parader' magazine in the 80s.

[@2760ade]

@@sstrick500 And Kerrang, he was one of their main photographers when it started!

[@patmctallica3522]

Yes! ...still loving this epic intro! ...timeless masterpiece! 😎 R.I.P. Ennio and TY!

[@MoonMission_FX]

Thank you James... Love from Texas

[@cindywolfe7997]

I love how James takes the time to greet the crowd. He's awesome. Love you James. 🤘🤘❤️🎸

[@RalphMayers]

I like it.He sits in front of thousand people waiting for Metallica's concert.He is smoking,thinking about something.He even spits like a normal person. All this makes him human a lot.This is one of the reasons why i like JH so much.

[@reddirtwarriors4846]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@stevejepsen9332]

Seen both shows in Edmonton ...such a great weekend !!!

[@darrenpurves6150]

It's like a warm up for a football player,, James getting into the head space he needs. Amazing back stage footage :) ... daz fi Scotland

[@SpamBot5000]

This is so fantastic the way James is STILL so into it after all these years!!

[@Bungletronics]

Not a fan of the band but it’s great to see the back stage exposed to the fans this way. I always love behind the scenes and to see what really happens before they’re performing.

[@ruchan_kaan]

Man, this video is priceless, in every aspect.

[@mattshaw3225]

This is so awesome. I had the chance to do the same thing. When James came by, and gave me his fist I didn’t wanna let go. when he came by the 2nd time he gave me a fake….elbow to the face motion. LOL. He’s an absolute LEGEND.PAPA HET 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@ryanl1987]

Metallica saved my life as a punk teenager in the 90s. We are all connected by metal! Godspeed! 🤘🏻

[@BLiNKBTW]

After almost 30 years of being a fan , I can't help get emotional during this intro.

[@sencorio]

Great video, thanks bro!

[@SubSonicDistortion]

How cool seating, get to see them back stage and maybe chat or take a pic. Fantastic stuff. ROCK ON

[@bjornkok29]

🎸🤘so awesome,thank u so much ILW

[@thirdforest182]

This like a UFC fighter coming out to his walkout music, getting in the mindset for a big fight. Cool to see.

[@BALCONESDESANTAMARIADELOSANGEL]

Esto nunca lo logrará ningún artista baboso en el mundo. Sin palabras solo admiracion total y no soy metalero pero está música esa guitarra, baterias es de cosa de ángeles y ni q decir de la voz, son unas leyendas. Ni un mundial de fútbol llenará un estadio de esta manera, nunca jamás

[@kennethkeeling7330]

No fuss no frills no premadona stuff just cool as hell and just being a decent human being around every one,truly refreshing

[@xdh4685]

❤ JAMES the heart and soul of Metallica, A legend !!

[@carmenfernandezpontevedra6163]

Yo los vi en Barcelona y me quedé anonadada.Porque los roqueros nunca mueren .Dejan un gran legado para futuras generaciones .Esto es música y Los que somos viejos se lo enseñamos a nuestros hijos .METALICA.sigue así como siempre .😊

[@r.s.6037]

Ich mag Hetfield immer noch sehr, er war mein Idol in der Jugend. Als Kill em All raus kam, war ich 14 Jahre und hab den Aufstieg von Metallica voll miterlebt und genossen. Leider konnte ich mich ab 1989 mit ihrer Musik nach And Justic for All nicht mehr identifizieren 😢. Eigentlich war Metallica für mich ab Master of Puppets nach dem Tot von Cliff Leider am Ende.

[@perodejic]

Amazing ! Great video of the intro.

[@jimlarkin7859]

Never seen them in concert but omg these clips are epic..

[@CsillaPal-ci6qs]

I love you James.❤️🤟😊

[@JamesHetfield-iz8gf]

Thanks for the love and support

[@marshal1978]

That Cigar move was amazing...what a legend James...🤘

[@ДмитрийТимофеев-в5п2д]

Спасибо Господу, что подарил нам этих парней❤

[@yaroslavcurl]

Наверно это безумное счастье вот так вот в паре метров находиться от Джеймса.

[@vvr1454]

Calm and cool thanks for the many years of metallica💪💪

[@kaislivesoundchannel4706]

As a backliner I would hate so many people watching me while I do my job.

[@thru_and_thru]

This is so incredible!! What a hero!! James Hetfield is one of the true greats! Up there with the best of them imo!! 🤘

[@janesantos1957]

🔥 METALLICA 🔥 💗JAMES 💗 incrivelmente fantástico cm o passar do tempo melhor ainda amoooo 🖤💥🎸

[@joe-vl3nd]

This kind of man is common in the US Strong no BS like my buddy from Warrenton Missouri spitting image 👍🇺🇸

[@williamdrummiii7519]

You absolutely rocked that!

[@dmr87]

Imagine how many times he has played that guitar, Papa Legend

[@TheS4jordan]

Just loving how good and so into all Shane is, his Dad would be proud and Dave must somehow feel Taylor is still with them

[@euledj79]

I feel so much with him. When "extacy of gold" begins, adrenaline is pumping due to conditioning and the stage fright massively sets in. It helps him to interact with fans and singing along to avoid being completely paralyzed by the stage fright. Even having performed thousand of concerts stage fright doesn't disappear. Back in the days he fought it with alcohol but now he has to be sober. Pretty mean...

[@Drik-c]

I'm not really a Metallica music fan, but I like how they are, very good feeling. Rn'R!

[@darsiachraf1815]

Rest in peace Ennio Morricone 💔 and thanks Metallica

[@mcmaz222]

You know you're rock and roll when you use a cigar as a vocal warm up!!

[@ΧρήστοςΓ-χ3π]

The moment Ecstacy of Gold came in, it felt like the whole universe -don't know how to say it- changed.

[@kotajambi931]

What an unbelievable performance

[@AndrewSmith-xw5st]

Wembley next sunday, can't wait, been 9 years since they were there last ⚡

[@s.r.6639]

Danke für das Video und die nette Gesellschaft während des Konzerts…

[@Marie-fm9oi]

We love you guys ❤❤❤❤ from Marie in Buena Park CA USA 😊😊😊😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@2760ade]

I love the little table and chair he has on this tour, with his ashtray and drink. Remimds me of my Granddad!😂😂

[@mikebrown2948]

YES 🙌 YES 🙌!! I had a up close experience with METALLICA and PANTERA in 2023 at the SoFi stadium 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98]

Love the intro music AC/DC’s it’s a long way to the top (if you wanna rock n roll)