Metallica: Lux Æterna (Los Angeles, CA - December 16, 2022) (MetOnTour Edit)

[@craneoDeFuego077]

It's so cool to see these guys, in their late 50's and early 60's, still playing a lot and releasing new music. And they seem the happiest they've been in a long time. Long live Metallica! 🤘

[@martinwalthert1709]

YES....!🎸🔥🤘

[@crazyleftyguitarist]

Long live the mighty metallica

[@robertwalker3357]

Exodus

[@kittywampusdrums4963]

If Rolling Stones can do it in their 90s these can can do it in their 60s lol xD

[@MaazHamidPK]

@@kittywampusdrums4963 rolling stones weren't metal...

[@triggSerable]

They massively stepped up their live game in the recent years. Huge respect to them. They didn't have to do it or prove anything to anyone, but they did.

[@hooner52]

Everyone doubting if Lars played the double bass on the track, here ya go. I've been saying all along, this is right in his wheel house. The drum track could be a motor head song. Lars could play this in his sleep, because this type of drumming is his DNA.

[@vananon51]

He practiced for the last several years to improve his skills. He also uses triggers live to help with his double bass accuracy.

[@jd0879]

@@vananon51He mixes his acoustic bass drum sound with the trigger to have a more consistent and natural live sound, it doesn’t have anything to do with “accuracy”. You and the other people who liked your comment have no idea what you’re talking about. Also whoever doubted Lars could play this doesn’t know anything about drums, Lux Æterna is 130 bpm (Allegro) and Battery is 194 (Prestissimo). It’s 2/3 the speed which is significantly slower

[@operationthrash9645]

And let’s not forget- it’s just not that fast. Fight Fire With Fire makes this look like a slow dance at a prom.

[@blackened281]

Well Lars knows this is going to be professionally recorded so he had to do the double bass, wait till they go on tour he is going to skip the double bass like he always does

[@deletedhero5579]

@@blackened281 Don't be so sure, Lars has been adding double bass back into songs that he used to skip them on recently

[@COUNTYGAINS]

METALLICA ARE THE KINGS ALWAYS!!!

[@sirsworth91]

They did really well on this. I remember it took them forever to perform "Hardwired" live because they wanted it to be perfect, same with "Spit out the Bone". I cannot wait to hear this album!!

[@kevah94]

Hardwired premiered on 18th of August, first time played live was 20th of August. 🤷‍♂️ But yeah, Spit took forever...

[@sirsworth91]

@@kevah94 ah ok! I was wrong about dates. I was so excited when someone posted "they played spit tonight!!" and they had a 4k camera

[@kevah94]

@@sirsworth91 yeah, I went crazy when I heard they played it live 😅

[@michakrzyzanowski8554]

the solo still is... well, it just is and there's not much to talk about

[@NHR_Music]

Hardwired was performed instantly after its release tho

[@thetk9622]

James' rhythm is on point, and his voice is better than has been for a long time! Lars prooved he can fucking smash the double bass Rob is as great as ever, I loove that tone Kirk:

[@thehjt7071]

He’s having fun I’ll allow him

[@LeemoMachino]

Kirk’s got nothing to prove. He’s just having a good time

[@steveb6718]

double bass is hardly a show of talent... Lars fills had become sloppy and messy... so lets see... but then again, just enjoy the music

[@Vaginaattori]

@@steveb6718 That's just ignorant. It's a talent just like all the other pieces of a drum set, & you can do a lot more with it, than this 101 straight pattern here. I know plenty of great drummers who can't play double bass worth shit, even though they've played tens of years. They either rarely used it or not at all--->so they suck at it. Nicko Mcbrain has said he just can't do it, cause he's played with only a single pedal for too long.

[@jye_24]

@@steveb6718 LIKE U SOUND JUST ENJOY THE MUSIC, 60 YEAR OLDS DEFINALTY PLAYING BETTER THEN U SEEMS THEY DROPPING A NEW ALBUM WITH A WW TOUR. LARS IS IN A NEW PRIME SO ENJOY IT MR TALENT

[@thiagps]

My god... At 2:04 some guy is looking at his cell phone while one of the greatest bands of all time plays in front of him. I just can't believe this kind of person....

[@edgarchansin5617]

Independientemente a los comentarios sobre Lars y su trabajo en la batería...admiro y felicito por su arduo trabajo de años y manteniéndose en el nivel de siempre...Metallica...una sola palabra INCREÍBLE...son los mejores....

[@AnushtupBiswas]

It really seems like these fellows are having a good time on stage, it shows in the way they sound. Excited for the new album.

[@UsmanKhan-lh5ip]

Can’t wait for the new album

[@Michalzchvostoskoku]

can’t wait for next single

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Can't wait for the next riff

[@AcapulKero]

Can´t wait for the next concert in Mexico!

[@mshafer2006]

I swear every time I hear this song both Jump in the Fire and Motorbreath pop into my head. Can’t wait for the new album. Great work and mastery of your craft guys.

[@canadianred6937]

Lars having drum issues right before this clip starts was funny, kinda sad it was cut out, James’ remarks about it were gold

[@MrTstone91]

At least we know they are actually playing live and not using back tracks.

[@marieprovencio288]

Can't wait till August baby yeah!!! Fullerton CA USA AMC theaters!!!! And Los Angeles CA USA baby the 25th

[@KirkHammett-zd8qc]

Hello, how are you doing today? Nice meeting you here.

[@mrmisfit635]

For all those people doubting whether or not Lars actually played on the recordings: Here you go! And as always; NO LARS, NO METALLICA ✌🏼🖤

[@ilkvomit88]

Lmfao No Lars No Metallica ? 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 I think this band would get the fucking injection of New Blood it needs badly if they were ever get a new Drummer

[@pattillo21]

That’s right brother!

[@Lowgarr]

Yup, I wish people would stop shitting on Lars.

[@Hey-Its-May]

Lars is my favorite drummer, he nailed it here.

[@tripleoption7015]

Without Lars and James writing and composing the songs, Metallica wouldn’t be going as long as they have.

[@georgelawrence5695]

Great performance and I love kirk's solo

[@mstrasser]

Man they sound awesome. James especially. Not straining his voice hitting the chorus highs. This makes me smile. A lot.

[@markanderson7284]

Yet again I'm blown away at their level of consistency for over 40 years. My dad told me in 84' that this type of music "lol" doesn't have staying power or longevity... 40+ years later these dudes still kick ass and take no prisoners!

[@kelb89]

I love how FAST this is live. It's how it should have always been.

[@elijahjamescomia2601]

These guys love making their studio version look underwhelming with their live shows

[@DEANCROSS615]

They play faster live to squeeze more songs into the set list.

[@sensimillion.reggae]

Full speed or nothing bro

[@noahnordenstrom3175]

Check my profile if you think this is fast ;)

[@lukasgarcic3897]

WHIPLASH!!!!!!🔥

[@Kranich29]

Man the mix on this is so fuckin good. You can hear every instrument clearly (bass included!!)

[@davidm1971]

So fucking great

[@Peter-mo3pr]

Fucking love this track man. The whole band sounding tight as shit, Lars on form. And vocals on point!!

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Same here. A lot of armchair-drummers out there saying "Lars didn't record that, he can't play that live etc" ... obviously, yes he can. People forget that the dude literally crushed it on AJFA and created a kick drum sound that everyone wanted to replicate, dude might have gotten lazy for some years but he never forgot how to make an exciting song and has been playing much tighter lately. I swear these dudes change with age, buy somehow they keep things still feeling youthful and fresh.

[@tallycahamuhlhetru26]

@CastAirLead 👊🤘

[@みき-c1n]

Metallicaの曲では短いですが、エネルギーに満ちた珠玉の作品。本当にこの曲は素晴らしいし、このステージも最高です❤

[@sagerhd351]

Me hearing Lux Aeterna for the first time: Will James hit those high notes live? Will Lars pull it off? Metallica playing Lux Aeterna live on Dec 16: Oh, ye of little faith...

[@GuitarManiacZePedro]

As with most Metallica songs, it's tuned a half-step down for live performances. But it's still impressive.

[@Alexander-kz4sg]

I dont understand why people are worried, I mean hsve you seek the live Videos they shared from this summer? They are really good these days.

[@peterbelanger4094]

me hearing lux Aeterna for the first time: Nope, they still suck, they have sucked since Load.

[@Alexander-kz4sg]

@@peterbelanger4094 Then dont listen and go.

[@oscar8565]

Me hearing Lux Aeterna for the first time: No fast song, easy fills, there is no way Lars fuck this up. Metallica playing Lux Aeterna live on Dec 16: Missed some details but meh, right performance lml

[@LucasAntonioFeitosa]

We'll never stop; we'll never quit. 'cause we are Metallica!

[@Alexander-kz4sg]

Why so long till I can hear the album. I am so excited man. I am like a child when it comes to music, I cannot wait!!!!

[@twodumbcats390]

Holy shit James' voice sounds incredible in this new era. They just keep going, its amazing. Favorite band ever for a reason

[@ivanivan7942]

Ohhhhh! That's awesome !

[@magnumdong8437]

I'm actually more excited for 72 Seasons than I was for Hardwired. This is gonna be awesome. Wish you guys'd come back to Romania.

[@anaanna8502]

Yeees

[@evastefanescu6535]

yesssssss

[@Aenigmakil]

That's because Hardwired was better than Death Magnetic on the whole and so the excitement is heightened!

[@RustamStetzman]

Because before hwtsd was lulu,death magnetic and st.anger... sooo you got no hope in metallica

[@magnumdong8437]

@@Aenigmakil I actually liked DM more than Hardwired, but both of them are great.

[@jasonb.7609]

I remember in the early 80’s when their demo was on 3rd,5th generation cassette tapes..haha, this new record sounds like a crisp modern return to Metallica basics. Never was one of my favorite bands, but this new stuff might have finally won me over, congrats guys on coming in with some fresh and great songs!

[@ratchet9868]

Thoughts on the new album?

[@jasonb.7609]

@@ratchet9868 from what be heard so far, killer! Sounds like a modern kill em all, the logo and lettering hint at that as well, I’ll give it a full listen and hit ya again, what do you think?

[@jasonb.7609]

@@ratchet9868 ok, just checked it out and gave the songs a real listen, I gotta say, best record since Master of Puppets for me. Loved first three albums, then never really dug anything else until this. That last record was pretty cool too,but this is fresh, modern yet unmistakably Metallica. Congrats to them at this stage of their career to put out this quality and energy of work, killer!

[@ratchet9868]

@@jasonb.7609 I've been enjoying it quite a lot, I think I need a few more listens to really get to grips with it but so far I'm very impressed and really enjoy the flow of the last 3 songs, they're long but really don't feel it, a great sign. Thanks

[@Cobbi-19]

Hell Fucking Yeah. I've been a fan since '83 and I continue to be blown away by you guys. Metallica Forever, Forever Metallica.

[@kevinbirkett3907]

That song really is making me so excited for the new album. Really hope to get it on vinyl record LP ❤️‍🔥👌

[@_PuppetMaster86]

James killed this! Can't forget Kirk's solo was great here! 🎸🎸🤘🏾🔥🔥

[@dvvaughn564]

@Hany M.Gamal fucking positive he is an amazing guitarist. seems metallica still knows what a guitar solo even is unlike most new "metal" bands

[@puttu_racing]

The solo was definitely not great

[@Pico141]

Yeah this song's solo is nothing to write home about

[@AndrewNation13]

Fook yes 👍

[@FusionKush]

It was and no wah wah pedals lol

[@patriciomayorga7186]

LUXXXXX AAAAAEEEEEETTTTTTEEEEEERRRRRRNNNNNNALLLLLLL... METALLICA lo volvió hacer

[@agustincasciero]

Everyone nailed it!

[@danipummer]

OMG!!! How to deal with this band after 33 years and sound even better and better? My husband 😁 sounds perfect and Lars is a beast!!!

[@dmitryowens]

@@Wrona-Zet.6787 Whooosh!

[@anthonyvenedicto518]

Wait which one is your husband?!

[@godaberi]

Interesting how the bass sounds better here than it does in the studio version

[@andrerenault]

Unfortunately, the bass recording is the weak point of virtually every Metallica studio album. Glad to hear it nice and beefy here, though.

[@yeeyee1690]

I can hear it a little bit here.On the song its buried in the mix...Sad that even in their last album metallica can't mix the bass properly

[@hdsnblu]

@@yeeyee1690 last album?

[@ivoandre267]

@@yeeyee1690 I think they will make at least one more, before retirement

[@HisDudeness1986]

It’s because Rob is utilizing chord progressions for the band. I don’t think you get that on the studio version.

[@LuisGonzalez-iz8pt]

Masters......simple the best band in the whole universe....thank you MetallicA for so many good moments

[@artkrueger8312]

There's not enough new heavy/fast manly music. Metallica is showing the world how it's done! Amazing! I can't wait to catch a concert in 2023!

[@drewjohnson4794]

There are tons of them just not on the radio which is great. Metallica might still make good music if they weren't trying to please all the fake fans that said they were a fad before the black album.

[@artkrueger8312]

@@drewjohnson4794 Can you give your favorite new bands. I want to check them out.

[@theresaheyer537]

LOOVE THIS outrage!!!!!yessssssssssss!

[@KirkHammett-zd8qc]

Hello, how are you doing today? Nice meeting you here.

[@ingvarr2008]

Метла моя любимая банда с 90х.Когда я услышал первый раз в школе.Хэт как всегда мощный лидер.Что он показывает в своей игре,а так же хорошем вокале.Долгих лет жизни старику Хэту,а так же остальным участникам группы ❣️🤘🔥

[@kevinfoster6642]

Can you all believe it here it is 2022 going into 2023 and Metallica still reigning Supreme.. you all remember the song whiplash? We'll never stop We'll never quit because we're METALLICA 🤘🤘 how true is this? Adrenaline starts to flow you thrashing all around acting like a maniac... finish it 👏

[@kevinkelley3906]

I'll say it. The black and yellow looks badass.

[@torspomedia5861]

The yellow and black attack.

[@kevinkelley3906]

@@torspomedia5861 I know. I know. I thought of that after I typed it😄

[@ThisMet]

So fantastic song. So amazing vocal. Guys, it’s perfect Metallica song.

[@magnumdong8437]

The boys sound so FUCKING good. HELL YEAH

[@gartbidd12]

this sounds insane. live performance really lets this song shine, holy shit!

[@Themis781]

James and the boys are rockin' like they always do. What a band. Even better is 72 Seasons comes out on my birthday. Best birthday present ever...Hell Yeah \m/...Can't wait to see more of the new songs live. Lux Aeterna is a killer song and can't wait for 72 seasons...Best Band ever...

[@josemojicaperez4436]

Goddamm!!!! Is a riff that waiting for many years, and Lars, still kills all odds.

[@Dane-skdkkf2883]

I love how James still has his energy since 1980s Kirk feels like he belongs in metallica (he does) Lars putting as much as effort non-stop And Robert getting the respect even if he was new Overall Metallica is one of the most badass bands i’ve ever seen, you know why?, because they still keep their specialities.

[@FusionKush]

What about the drummer He out did himself this time and I use to hate him his drummer skill back then too.

[@vicbeats.]

rob is the the longest-serving bassist in metallica

[@thedancingguy828]

@@vicbeats. will be more then the other 3 combined in a few months

[@MoSweiti666]

Robert is not new. He has been with Metallica for nearly 20 years

[@comicsans1689]

Is Metallica the only metal band that you've listened to?

[@marilynmemdoza5142]

Metallica Best Heavy Metal Rock Band.🎸👽ever. Icons

[@KirkHammett-zd8qc]

Hello, how are you doing today? Nice meeting you here.

[@phantom_of_the_pines]

2:18 that riff charge good God 😍 Thank u all for the likes I didn't even know I had that many likes thank u so much I appreciate it

[@hdsnblu]

100th like

[@phantom_of_the_pines]

@@hdsnblu thank u so much for the like I greatly appreciate it

[@hdsnblu]

@@phantom_of_the_pines bro and u got 6 more in these 35 mins lol

[@phantom_of_the_pines]

@@hdsnblu right lol it's crazy

[@MikkaZKitka]

It sounds amazing. James is perfect, never sang better than now.

[@MortalPhantomYT]

BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE

[@johngrady769]

This band is phenomenal! Jesus, Kirk and James together completely compliment each other to a science

[@Berkeson]

Insane how well this band still is live!!

[@spedsledproductions]

The haters are gonna hate, but what a phenomenal live debut for a new song!

[@seekanddowhat]

Can't wait to see them next year 🤘

[@Mr.JamesHansen]

3:31 Rob shaking his right hand. It must have been at fast one to play :)

[@alogo7719]

New album is bout to be fire

[@jye_24]

LARS DRUMMING AND JAMES FRONTMANSHIP SHOWS WHY THE DUO HAS DOMINATED SINCE 83, I love Kirk so much but hes like the opposite he was so good in the early 80s and never feel off in the 00s but unlike james and lars he just hasnt gotten better, i know his hands would be a pain but i feel hes just happy with what hes got and at his age id really love to hear some new sounds out of him, hes such a creative dude hes only holding back for the fans yet he gets hated still sm, god of 80s Metal lead guitar imo, Guys like Jake E lee and randy were next level but kirks style will always be so signature to me

[@KirkHammett-zd8qc]

Hello, how are you doing today? Nice meeting you here.

[@davedelirious2180]

Lars proved everyone who said he faked that double bass wrong!

[@_PuppetMaster86]

@@cougarcartel4658 If he could do it here, he could do it in the studio.

[@crankfastle8138]

@@_PuppetMaster86 right, but he didnt. That double is clearly triggered on the album.

[@MadMatty01]

@@crankfastle8138 the kicks here are likely also triggered. That doesn't mean he didn't play them, people need to understand what "drum triggering" means before throwing dumb accusations around

[@whyme1378]

He is great drummer and influenced a lot of great drummers...these only know how to discriminate others..fuck them..

[@fatimapalacios2292]

@@MadMatty01 I understand that it's a sound trick to make the kicks sound evenly. He does have certain isue with one kick sounding louder than the otherso he needs this.

[@DrEagle1776]

Omg I was here for this it was amazing to see live. James sounds great and Lars was on point

[@loadedbomb]

Pumped for the new album 🔥🤘🤘🤘

[@BestBassTab]

Sounds amazing!!!!!!!

[@JoaoGabriel-bp1xq]

Brazil Love metallica 😈😈🤘🤘🤘

[@rafaelsena90]

🤘🔥🇧🇷

[@miguelgoldberg]

Pode ter certeza!!

[@kelleywilson8823]

This sounds like a song that could be on St. Anger 2 with a good snare sound and solos. We need this album! Metallica forever!

[@war_screamband]

LUX AETERNA!!!!

[@AJulaimid]

I love how James correctly pronounced every first "Lux" but then proceeded to mess up every second one lol

[@dvvaughn564]

monsters of metal STILL greatest band ever

[@robertwalker3357]

Kreator

[@dvvaughn564]

@@robertwalker3357 ya? Are they a “growl” band?

[@robertwalker3357]

@@dvvaughn564 no

[@midenking9651]

@@dvvaughn564 No Kreator is Thrash

[@dvvaughn564]

@@midenking9651 yea they sound alright never heard of them before. they sound like accept or at least the one song i listened to.

[@andrewmcallister7407]

If this isn't the sound of an amazing band, I will never know. Rock artists starting out can learn a lot.

[@AKingAndHisDrums]

Everybody thought Lars cheated his drumming in this song. He proved all the haters wrong by playing Lux LIVE! 🤘 Good job dawg. Not a difficult song but at his age, impressive

[@thereturnofdarthcaedus]

hes aging guss what dave musyaine even admits lars is not a good drummer but my moms favorite metallica song is fade to black my mom loved lars on that song she ony liked the studio version for some reason i tryed getting my mom into the live version but she was not having it plus my mom passed away in jan of 2014 and she never got this next album nor hardwired

[@AKingAndHisDrums]

@@thereturnofdarthcaedus GOD bless your Mom's soul! Listen to the new albums for her!

[@onepunchman8649]

Tbh I don't really care if he cheat as long as the double bass part isn't sloppy

[@thereturnofdarthcaedus]

@@onepunchman8649 i love lars man so did my mom my mom loved that song fade to black she even loved the guitar solo in that song thats my moms favorite song lars performed on

[@michaelmorningstar8645]

​@@thereturnofdarthcaedus Dave Mystaine is a lying crackhead jeleous of Lars success and position as the leader of the biggest band in the world.

[@R2D289]

Awesome song and kirks guitar is super sick such a beautiful guitar.

[@brandonbarr7861]

I can admit when I’m wrong. Lars is actually killing the double bass

[@Lasse3]

Lars is almost too much on point, is this playback? Or is this a new Lars, honestly?... Not trying to be a hater, but this is confusing me..!

[@Tohofan122]

@@Lasse3 I mean 2:20 you can see him working the the double kick so the guy has been practicing which is great. It’s nice seeing him get back at it cause the he was rough to watch in the early 2010s

[@ortumrch2003]

@@Tohofan122 Enough with this BS and enjoy it for gods sake!

[@Tohofan122]

@@ortumrch2003 I mean I am??? Already have the album preordered? Lars is the reason I picked up a pair of sticks to begin with. My original comment was supporting the fact Lars can play what he wrote. Like everyone was saying the double bass was fake in the studio version. Was just trying to defend the guy I look up to…

[@georgewalker3702]

@@Lasse3 I watched the livestream. This song was actually this clean.

[@lynnoliver506]

Just simply killin it man..killin it!

[@KirkHammett-zd8qc]

Hello, how are you doing today? Nice meeting you here.

[@Jennifer-uv7kp]

Love it!! Papa Het, looking so good!!!

[@KirkHammett-zd8qc]

Hello, how are you doing today? Nice meeting you here.

[@MrMatiasribeiro]

Outstanding 💥 Tallica’ 4 Eva !!!!! Lux Aeterna

[@felixolivari2991]

Metallica 4 ever! Fav band ever...

[@robertwalker3357]

Slayer

[@rafamiernik2719]

Old school sounds ! AWESOME !!!

[@henriqueCosta-wz6hp]

Muito melhor ao vivo , impressionante. Espero que o álbum seja nesta pegada. 👏👏👏🤘🤘🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@jakefentonproductions]

I like this song a lot

[@aliante12si]

Spot on. All of them. Metallica, please live forever.

[@rikudousenninn]

This song is unbelievably good, I’m so glad to be alive and see this happening! Thanks Metallica!

[@andersonillgner2388]

Esse novo álbum promete demais espero que mantenham as raízes igual Lux eterna 🤟🏻

[@topheavytj7026]

Hell yeah!!!

[@Jars_of_Wiis]

The pacing on this song live is incredible tbh, these guys in their late 50s still making new music and then killing it live is incredible. Waiting on the next time y’all come to Atlanta, it’ll be a blast to see Met perform 🤘

[@dessy844]

Awesome 👍 🤘🤘 it was a wonderful show last week ❤️ thank you for posting this premiere ..

[@mmx3155]

I'm super happy to see the audience singing along to the song that was literally released 3 weeks ago, Metallica is fantastic!

[@gerarrockzone7146]

I have so much hope for this álbum

[@chefbobsg]

They looked really happy. Nothing else matters.

[@nightmare5255]

OMG! How is Lars drumming that fast. I mean I know he is amazing but talking from myself being a drummer that is crazy impressive. James is also still hitting those high notes whilst playing guitar in his 60s. Kirk still being one of my favourite guitarist and Robert going crazy on the bass. Good to see Metallica still together after all these years.

[@nastymetallyrics]

James sounds fantastic!

[@chrisbond6406]

Look at the energy, the atmosphere, the craftsmanship of 4 guys who have been kicking ass for over 40 years!!! Damn Metallica Is Good!

[@nightshadow4924]

Living legends in action, always at the top of the music 🤘🎸🥁🎤

[@ivostoyanov4850]

Металика винаги са били класа!!!Слушам ги от самото им начало .Велики ! .Харесвам албумите им до един .Благодаря ви за творчеството, момчета !!!Новият албум ще е страхотен както винаги .Някъде горе Клиф също е горд от тях .Бъдете здрави още дълги години .

[@denisvidakovic4406]

Sooooo good

[@elizabethhock4414]

What an explosive debut song! L♡VE it!

[@nordicshredder4128]

if you listen closly you can hear the crowd singing along and that just shows how well they wrote it seen as how they had not only just released it, but also how well it resonates with the crowd.

[@tombrowne1251]

WOW!!!Absolutely amazing great performance from such an iconic band

[@tombrowne1251]

Wow they are kicking ass can't believe had great James sounds and Lars is playing his ass off.

[@TractorsChemer]

Excellent.

[@ROB_LAW98K]

METALLICA!!!!!!!!! Merry Christmas! They all killed it, especially Lars. He really stepped up his game and sounds awesome!