Metallica "Master of Puppets" Live on the Howard Stern Show

[@howardstern]

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[@mariafernandasedanolau4121]

saludos desde peru 🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🔥🔥🤘

[@thePada88]

That link is not available

[@tibbstitan2631]

Came true -stranger things

[@romisnet29]

@@mariafernandasedanolau4121 Pl p

[@JUSTSANDRUDEMANNSTORM]

ƷʒϮTRUE 777

[@CarimboHanky]

god who ever was in charge of the mix deserves a raise... this is perfect! that bass tho!

[@ChadMc74]

Scott the engineer. Haha right.

[@bafab00ey]

First thing I said was"damn dat bass"

[@ProDoucher]

Definitely for a broadcast mix this is awesome!

[@mutton_man]

the vocals need to be a touch louder but other than that not bad.

[@pgrove]

Yeah too bad it wasn't Jason playing it.

[@VinyLegends]

Please keep Robs bass at this level always. Thanks.

[@claudsak1073]

Yeah!!!

[@MUSiC-world-20986]

Yes

[@jm-bn9sy]

LOUDER

[@ashoknagaraj3706]

AJFA shud have been recorded in Howard Stern's studio

[@SirJamesthePaul]

greatpower30 at the time I’m reading this you have 666 likes. I’m writing here to 1. Say that I do like your comment but won’t actually hit like to ruin the number. 2. Ask that nobody add likes to this perfect number. Thank you and have a nice day.

[@MancaveCentral1]

Having Metallica perform like that HAS to be one the best highlights of Howard's career.

[@simonrobinson4815]

Absolutely

[@oe542]

Only master of puppets can keep Howard quiet for 8 minutes.

[@lebonmarchandhernandezhern545]

and your momma

[@nickhartman6372]

We should just blast Master of Puppets 24-7 in that case!

[@anderschristensen4072]

@@nickhartman6372 Wow.We are not in priso in irak,but that was Entersandman i think

[@ashwingeorge5511]

Did James say "up the bass" at 1:15? Bass lover in me: *cries tears of happiness*

[@oharryc]

bass is criminally underrated. james knows whats up. bassists rise up!

[@cmthegoat_]

Bass and yes

[@michalszerszen9638]

He had to say so Lars wouldnt hear.

[@Lo0yd]

He was talking to the sound guy about his microphone.If you watch closely he tries to sing "Master" at the beginning of the song but his voice could not be heard.

[@andjustjizzforall]

@@Lo0yd Nah it was definitely about the bass. He looks over to Rob, gestures his head over to him as well and clearly says "up" as he does that

[@fidesebastian]

3:43 DAMN THAT BASS LICK!!!

[@masshadow2158]

It was wonderful🤘🤘🤘

[@anderschristensen4072]

robert way of playing that is just as good as the original😀

[@TonyJuanPailos]

He adds so much to the band

[@hijodepuuu]

@@TonyJuanPailos He has an amazing resume. Metallica got lucky with him. 👍🏼

[@numtoe5861]

@@anderschristensen4072 eh

[@tmes408]

I'm not wearing any earphones but i still hear the bass

[@0woled]

you can thank whoever mixed this for that

[@gabeaddisonmusic]

Mr.Carrot OH YEAH 😁

[@stuofthepots]

The Bass is amazing

[@dfloresart77]

Robert Is the best

[@hariantoharianto63]

Mr.Carrot your phone is better

[@yodiwan1]

Trujillo’s bass line on this sounds legendary. Absolutely fan-freaking-tastic.

[@GooseCrack]

Really get to hear that Warwick tone

[@Waynewaters-op7ws]

Rob pushing them too.👌

[@marshallheadchief8744]

He’s great, I prefer Newsted though

[@andrewmcallister6489]

❤❤❤

[@james.8442]

Rob absolutely fill the song..

[@TheMisleduser]

This was my little brothers favorite song. He spent hours learning to play it on his guitar. I like to think he is playing it in heaven.

[@7-cheese333]

Rip to your brother! So sorry for you...

[@slomyy1038]

MR.NOFACE he is

[@lumberc]

I went from “that’s nice” to “;)” real quick

[@kevinotoole885]

That’s sad and a beautiful comment all in one......I’m sure ye little bro will be shredding this in heaven 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@brianbighatbearl6131]

Come on man? Not the time or place bro

[@petertahoe]

Do people realize how hard it is to sing and play James' guitar part at the same time? VERY difficult. These guys...still killin' em all

[@ajdaniel8128]

Yea James's part is extremely hard. Singing+Downpicking Riffs+1st Solo. Kirk only needs to concentrate on guitar playing

[@kingnothing4347]

This song in particular is quite easy to sing to.

[@tompparmp9928]

That's really fucking hard. I've played in a Metallica tribute band (doing the Het part) and that's hard as fuck. Even John Petrucci could't play all that with downpicking...

[@santoshgurung5710]

Dave mustaine be like WHAT

[@omardamian6792]

Peter Tahoe Master of Puppets is not difficult to sing and play. Most of the stuff up until MoP is easy. Justice gets a little hard because of all the random timing/ riffs.

[@samsoniteeee]

Guitars sound great, but Rob’s bass, holy shit!!

[@nuajbalpo]

And I just realized he’s playing the second riff completely, just like the guitars, that’s even harder to do playing finger style, such a beast

[@b4nd]

I felt it sounded genuine to the thick snap and looseness it had in cliff / early days

[@kelvinkelvin6054]

Sam Irwin yah man

[@marcofaustorea]

Cliff was a the king of Metallica..\m/

[@BarekHalfhand]

It's not easy to play this song with your fingers, trust me I know.

[@jakelayel2596]

How in the hell can James Hetfield play this and sing at the same time is way beyond legend status!

[@bfettrules1239]

Yes this is a very hard song to play.

[@stevetrauger8037]

The way James and Kirk play together is amazing

[@josephslater6826]

He’s a genius

[@venvalhalla5893]

Wait till you see Dave Mustaine...

[@Geeman50235]

I can play and sing while play guitar hero Metallica

[@fraktal7473]

The sound engineer is a genius.

[@SillyGoose2024]

baba booey

[@nighthawk0077]

@@SillyGoose2024 fa fa fooey

[@froggyman9588]

@@nighthawk0077 vagina forever

[@cxrrupted2253]

@@SillyGoose2024 Babaooey

[@SillyGoose2024]

@@cxrrupted2253 ba ba ba booey, ba ba ba ba booey

[@blackrifle3932]

Is it just me or anyone else think: I heard this a million times already. Do I really need to hear it again? Then the first chord hits and I’m like: HELL YEAH I DO!

[@JawsHLL]

6:12 PANCAKES GO

[@spacefrog_2203]

As a bassist and Metallica fan, this makes my soul happy.

[@I_am_the_way]

Привет от бывшего басиста! Контрабас... Не играл почти 30 лет.

[@ethanrivers7107]

Mine too!

[@kshitijvedak02]

Thats the only complaint i had with Metallica.. The Bass levels.. Poorn Jason smashed the bass as hard as possible but the bass levels weren’t up.. But this Rob’s level makes my soul happy

[@tymanning2832]

30 years later and they still got it. Also gotta say I loved how clear Rob sounds here. Well played by all.

[@dimanaru]

Tremendo tema

[@deshaun5419]

Fuck yeah

[@KeeferK213]

No kidding ... I love getting punched in the face with a bass line!

[@Jarl_Thidrandi]

It makes me so happy. When I saw them in 2003 I thought it was over. It just wasn't a good show. They have definitely had a second wind since then

[@schrammx6577]

Ty Manning ooo

[@nadiadegiorgi6089]

Kudos to the sound guy. He did a great job of making rob audible.

[@bigfloppa3835]

That bass was so punchy its great

[@cristobal0120]

1:10 James realizes the bass is too low so he tells the engineer to crank it up

[@KingBonerTheTurd]

his bass lines are 👌

[@cringecentral_]

@@cristobal0120forgot to do that in ‘88 tho

[@cvalentin96]

Kirk answering 85 like a wife who remembers the last time her husband renovated the kitchen

[@CodyTheBananaManGamingMusic]

this made me laugh out loud

[@frogtastic1000]

So funny.

[@monkeypajamas]

😂

[@tomasmeinhardt2176]

Everytime. I laugh at your comment. Lol.

[@l.3487]

Jajajjaaaa csm

[@leperthrash]

3:43 That bassline is genius

[@jackyboi8832]

I love how Trujillo is sliding around the strings sounds warped almost

[@dookey6099]

from someone not super good with music theory what makes it genuis?

[@dominikmaichel254]

It is in the key of the Song and what the guitar plays but it is a „run“ withing that. Difficult to describe

[@dominikmaichel254]

@@dookey6099 somehow another melody without disturbing the song

[@ArchiRoadWolf]

​@dookey6099 it's creativity, the musical feeling of the scale, fulfilling the void without disturbing the tune and the tempo of others musicians

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

It's official: Every new Metallica song should be recorded and mixed in Stern's studio.

[@pedroduran8927]

yeah dude. !

[@lmbtcs1879]

ptschafer I wish the drum sounded more like seattle 1989 tho

[@pringelsthegamefreak]

ptschafer lol xD

[@jesseballinger2977]

Hell yeah I agree

[@dhruvsrivastava9655]

Holy shit that's what I was thinking

[@jimleonis7951]

1:07 realizes it’s not perfection 1:13 calls for perfection 1:23 approves that there is now perfection.... what a beast

[@thecashier2]

Your comment is beyond perfect, James realizing it and the one simple adjustment makes this MASTERpiece even better.

[@jongbong1912]

Imagine being able to play that song whilst organising the sound mix at the same time, beast

[@schottentor5174]

He is that awesome

[@isnotmaybe]

Wow amazing nice catch more bass

[@syphe101]

Hi Metallica, my 2 cents: - ROB MUST BE THIS LOUD FOREVER MORE - Hire this sound guy, and pay him to do every show - Keep this energy at all your shows, not just for Howard LOL - Tell Lars he did a good job, he needs to be told this every 6 hours so he doesn't implode

[@metalheadblues]

Howard's Stern studio mix always sounds stellar

[@poliniandrea88]

This comment is golden

[@simen5495]

syphe101 This! Just this!!😂

[@KingGhidorah_]

lol... You comment like Metallic's actually gonna read these comments...

[@Rickles]

It's a matter of recording directly out of the AxeFX in a small space vs sending it through a busted old PA in a concrete room where the phase issues and reflections are hell on earth. There's just no way to see big bands with good audio the venues suck especially for complex metal stuff.

[@Magnovv13]

James’ vocals from 5:57 - 6:13 were phenomenal. His voice has somehow gotten better IMO.

[@fabiocalderon1854]

Si pero sólo le dura una o dos canciones, en un concierto completo se le agota

[@jaydenoneill4509]

@@fabiocalderon1854 you have to remember he is heading for 60yo though

[@a.animations7317]

PANCAKES GO

[@RandomPerson-ui3xv]

@@jaydenoneill4509 this was in 2013 so he was in his 40s

[@noobzo-0896]

He is currently in his 60s

[@dseven6]

I love how James still shakes his head while playing the solo. Even after 1000000 times, he still loves to play it.

[@bohrierpokemonvideos392]

The solo is played by Hammett. James is enjoying the music

[@Lopez-my1bo]

@@bohrierpokemonvideos392 I think he meant the first solo in the slow section

[@bohrierpokemonvideos392]

@@Lopez-my1bo kirk plays both solos

[@Paulito941]

@@bohrierpokemonvideos392 the bridge part is what he is talking about and James is indeed playing that

[@Diana-zl3ue]

@@Paulito941 bridge is so great

[@CurseMonstr]

Whoever the sound engineer is for Howard Stern needs a damn raise!

[@robkerz2610]

METALLICA NEEDS TO HIRE THIS SOUND GUY AND KEEP HIM FOREVER AND PAY HIM WELL

[@SethBergile]

I'm pretty sure they travel with a crew... They aren't going to let some radio dude mix them no matter how small the gig!!

[@tstroede187]

Metallica has had the same sound engineer since 1984. His name is Mick Hughes. He's an awesome guy.

[@ratgodmetalsupertvshow9718]

rob kerz Scott the Engineer 😂

[@jmartincg]

what you mean? metallica takes his s.eng. everywhere.

[@M10xCM]

scott the engineer LOL

[@ED-ew7vy]

I love Howard’s reaction at the end. Imagine being in the room, 10 feet away listening to that??

[@Nestalgica]

Haha, Howard's reaction in the end is priceless!

[@Point50Paul]

1:12 Notice James gesturing to turn up the bass? good call James :)

[@nitemareman1]

He's asking for it to be turned up in HIS mix. He has no idea what it sound like going out to the audience.

[@Point50Paul]

I never said that he is asking for the level that the audience hear to be turned up, I know how monitoring works. I just thought it was a cool coincidence that he is asking for Rob to be turned up because we are enjoying the sound of the bass in the mix. Edit: what is wrong with KZbin at the moment? it looks like I am talking to myself and there are no other replies hehe

[@errorcode99]

James is da real MVP for that!

[@joefreakhouseful]

Good catch!

[@apoplexiamusic]

good call indeed! only 28 years too late

[@PCP-ov7nj]

those kids yelling "MASTER!" were lucky.

[@septerno2477]

Chuck Norris I keep thinking about it every day. Those kids were blessed by the heavens

[@PRAGYAN_II]

Chuck Norris they are known as greenday now

[@guitarrant14]

Yeah

[@attractiveness999]

Fuvk yes

[@JacketCK]

They listened to Metallica before it was cool lol

[@mattwilson8298]

I love that even 30 years in, Lars still makes the same faces while he's drumming

[@dshmoney3749]

😛😬😠😀

[@bru1sedv673]

😜 😮 😄

[@regrubcivals2954]

He clearly has fun while playing, if only he spent more time on practicing...

[@bababooey3499]

😛😬😮😀

[@an0n1mni1]

😯😬😬😆😃

[@mhr5586]

That bass is absolutely wicked. Wow. Total boss.

[@brennand933]

Now that’s a meaty bass tone if I’ve ever heard one.

[@sharklostworld]

Warwick's basses sound amazing but I fucking HATE how they look.

[@_neishi0859]

Bass is meat?

[@ivangonzalez2423]

The only Warwick I've ever liked

[@billyhodges4200]

@@sharklostworld check out Spector. Similar basses but slightly different look. I'm a p-bass guy myself.

[@samu6350]

Pete Steele

[@pjvlog4k798]

03:43 the bass is amazing

[@ErlendBuflod]

Love what he does at 3:50 (3:54) aswell!

[@bipbipletucha]

Indeed it is. I'm getting Entwistle vibes from it

[@Nightowl333]

Omg 😲 that was an orgasmic bass riff

[@iffatislam7656]

also 2:29

[@rin_645]

7:02 has always been my favourite part of the whole entire song. The synchronisation between the guitar riff and drums just kind of feels extremely satisfying to me.

[@coconejococonejo]

Sadly Lars Fucks up here

[@lantheballer_2]

@@coconejococonejothis is actually a good fun cover from him

[@marcosrenan93]

Perfect performance I haven't seen them this way in a while Rob's bass is audible. That's really awesome

[@PorscheJon]

Ikr the bass is badass. Great mix! Metallica at their best!

[@sebastiantaylor2600]

...And Justice For Robert.

[@julienverveer748]

the mixing is absolutely perfect!!

[@mkstg12345]

This is how they sound every Friday night when they play in my backyard for me and my drinking crew.

[@nickkorte]

fuck yes it was

[@mehlliont]

loving the loud bass, this just shows how flawless is rob

[@PogU_4Life]

He's da boss

[@PanquequeMetalero]

Jorge Cornejo This song wouldn't be a masterpiece without the bass Mr. Cornejo! Agree w u

[@TronciM]

Him and james are the most talented in the band but Rob is definitely the most consistent

[@ascendancy425]

Howard's reaction at the end pretty much says it all.

[@TheTonybudd]

~couldn't agree with him more . . . or you : )

[@Ricardo-ns5hl]

Indeed... Its a realy genuine admiration gesture

[@MunkeeFWRrng]

The bass should always be this audible. Thank you whoever did the sound mixing here

[@kunaldas670]

It's incredible that James has still got voice full of flair even at this age

[@oharryc]

kunal das I think his voice is the best it ever has been

[@step-offgallery9074]

6:29 James : Hey rob look at my guitar its cool isn't it

[@grumpyoldbiker1118]

How do I start a petition to cut all future Metallica albums in Howard's studio? Excellent performance, excellent mix....the lads at their finest.

[@SweetSweetJustice]

right?

[@prodigalbrock]

if you've seen them lately this is who is mixing all their stuff live too it's the heaviest they've ever sounded

[@kljhadfdhafklj]

spot on

[@ShadovvV]

Get real. This sound just awful. I've heard tribute bands that can play it better than this.

[@tigen]

I still prefer the 1989 sound for James' guitar, this is a little muddier but overall it's still pretty great.

[@nickvallemusic]

6:13 "PANCAKES GO"... RIP Cliff Burton 🖤

[@multiestonian]

1:13 James said ''turn the bass up'' ? James knows what's good.

[@fella-n3767]

Well said, sir.

[@ryanduray1]

Good catch! They sounded great

[@Bradyyy]

this is amazing glad i came across it hope i can see them live soon.

[@bmxxxxxxxx]

If only he realized that during the Black Album mix/master.

[@linnstagmo6527]

multiestonian I like your profile picture👌🏻👌🏻

[@camflem925]

3:42 Holy pants Rob, that was smooth...

[@Nightowl333]

I noticed that too!!! Omg that was amazing, that little extra bass fill made this for me. Incredible

[@floydyes]

Rob's bass!!!!! So gooooood!!!

[@diegosousa3087]

Hell Yeah! \m/

[@Mudshark6412]

Fuck yes!

[@fella-n3767]

agree! especially 3:42 blew my mind!

[@herobzzy]

true!

[@erfanm5276]

fuck yeah man, made me almost cum :P

[@itsakenthang]

This song is legendary, I hope some streaming network uses it for some show.

[@gehx]

LLLLLLLLLMMMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOO

[@ekimguneysarkaya6206]

hmmmmmmmm lol

[@saadrashid8896]

hahah that'l be most metal everrr!!!

[@JacobyDannford]

stranger things have happened

[@sammiedudley5753]

Stop im still crying ok

[@RustinRoark]

Howards face after when he says 'wow' at the end is no faking...I mean he got to watch Metallica play MoP live in front of him in his private studio

[@kurtis664]

How does he just sit behind that desk?? I'm jamming on a damn keyboard lol

[@micahhlopez7678]

That wow and smile was real

[@moo3992]

Wow. I didnt know that. Lucky we have people like you to point out the obvious. Otherwise i would have no idea what i watched.

[@SaucisseMerguez]

I always thought Metallica was an "in your face" band... now they were in his face so close playing this !

[@Mary-1000]

Lucky man for sure.

[@MrSmashley1989]

Hetfield never gets the credit he deserves for his guitar ability

[@DethThrasher1]

because most people only care about lead..fools

[@misstrKevin]

ash ellis to guitars players he does and bunch of rhythm guitar players in touring bands are always praising him

[@filipecroaro]

guitar and singing abilities at the same time!

[@bitflux2]

if some cant see his ability, they need an ear check, it has blown my mind from day one how he can sing and perform like a boss, always on time, always on tune, dead on!

[@Nautilus1972]

Dude, he's playing fucking rhythm.

[@ThemLowkeyyBeats1]

Kirk's swells at 4:15 were Godly. What an incredible performance.

[@VicInNocal]

I love Kirk but those swells are a pretty basic thing to do, come on. lol

[@tommmiv3586]

@@VicInNocal Alright Jimi Hendrix you do it then

[@arrrrrran3043]

waltuh

[@chubbs-thechubbyninja4719]

@@tommmiv3586 💀💀

[@thefool2007]

I’m not a metal fan. But this is really well played and written. Fantastic musicians. Robert fits that band so perfectly. Well mixed and great performance.

[@xzation]

Now you're a metal fan. Welcome, sir.

[@numtoe5861]

“I’m not a metal fan” proceeds to spit metal facts

[@azurenojito2251]

I am a metal fan and I thank you for your input.

[@JohnMegaton2062]

And this was while they were still working out the cobwebs. When they’re on this song is pure energy.

[@voltaspeeder17]

They sound great! And that bass bro, we can finally hear how good Rob actually is. Perfection!

[@gandf12345]

Listening to thus with headphones, my brain had an orgasm......

[@Drstrangeclock]

It is still cool to see Trujillo in the band. He is a legend in his own right. Infectious Grooves till death.

[@jediprettyboy]

Troy Barnett I like IG, but that ST album "Lights, Camera, Revolution" is one of the best metal/thrash/punk/groove albums I've ever heard. It has its own genre.

[@Daehawk]

suicidal tendencies +1 "_

[@metallicafan416]

Suicidal

[@cohokid6936]

He really adds another element to their sound. In that St. Anger documentary the first time they jam with him you can tell all 3 of them had huge shit eating grins on their faces after hearing him shred - this performance is unbelievable.

[@2Ursos1]

the engineer is a bass player lol, LOVE IT!

[@toredo1739]

Well james at 1:13 told him to do it

[@julianburkert7939]

About a minute in you actually see James telling the guy to turn the bass up :D

[@xxJirenzaRxx]

I love metallica, but holly wars exists.

[@petergosinya5211]

Jason Newsted in disguise

[@red149]

How come most of the sound engineers are bass player ? Lol

[@nikolatesla6992]

I love watching John Lithgow drum!! Dudes a fkn Legend Brraaaahhhhh

[@thewalkdead45]

Props to you Nikola *claps*

[@HugePapa]

@@thewalkdead45 is this a joke bc his names lars ulrich

[@christopherbrooks1974]

Third tom from the sun hahaha

[@victormanuelvelazquezvarga3524]

😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@nobodyuknowscranton1594]

😅😂😅😂😅😂😅

[@niroolsson7681]

Rob's wide stance gives him +5 in bassing

[@bubhub64]

Rob takes his vitamins also! Dude looks yoked in the chest!

[@drgerke]

James's voice is sounding so fucking good.

[@robertbower7461]

drgerke I think they’ve dropped a semi tone allowing his range to do a better job and it’s worked a treat .

[@myprophecyofficial]

Yes! The bass can be heard! It's always muted during most occasions.

[@ethansmithmusic]

My Prophecy not muted, but rather not loud enough

[@brendangallaher7697]

My Prophecy not muted but very faint

[@bonzi9745]

It wasn't really muted in any of their albums, it's only usually drowned a lot after Cliff died. Listen to the albums Cliff was on, then the ones Jason was on. There's a huge difference, because you can hear the former loud and clear, and the latter is extremely drowned. An example would be on And Justice, where Lars lowered the bass so far it's barely audible, and maxed out the drums. This results in a bass that gets overlooked, and really ear piercing drums. And Justice was still a great album.

[@val13c59]

My Prophecy they always muted Jason Newsted, but now since Robert, they’ve turned up the volume. Not fair, I loved Jason also.

[@tetrgonofficial1074]

8:40 that laugh is UNBELIEVABLE T_T REAL MASTERS !!!!

[@youWoNtLikeMe04]

7:07 smile on Jame's face... It's like he's thinking "shit we're good at this"

[@patriot328]

Sound Mixer Dude: "And Justice for Jason..."

[@JoelTrujillo]

Wow

[@nf7548]

But Jason wasn’t even around for the making of MOP...

[@iainoam2565]

Cause James motioned for him to turn it up

[@RodHammett95]

James is sounding and looking awesome!

[@boneapaaart5934]

Man, if you were a woman you would be soooooo wet! What a perfomer! What a wrist! What a voice! Hell yeah!

[@Fidelio116]

Yeah, he's being the perfect thrash frontman. We need someone to make a statue. :)

[@boneapaaart5934]

ieiiii! haha! :)

[@garrettbonneville7866]

#wheresthesnakebyte

[@theshredster77]

I love that James looks so amazed while Kirk is soloing. He and Rob both look so proud of him.

[@jeezy4764]

6:26 It’s dope how James even lets Kirk get the spotlight for his solo and enjoys it too lol #respect

[@singledream23]

I like that

[@jerseymusicman3332]

Jeezy 47 I think they’ve both had a lot of spotlight. This ain’t a thang for them. They aren’t a band. They are a family.

[@ShootYourRadio]

Jeezy and Beezy haha.

[@5150Reaper]

Jeezy 47 that’s why their legendary

[@juniorpavon]

This is how mix should sounds always. Here you can hear how good is Robert, killer bass.

[@SzaboDTamas-ki4wu]

its amazing how james can pull off those vocals after all this time

[@cleech74]

Szabó Tamás, just watched this, and I had three thoughts. (1) They are still tight, and are enjoying themselves. (2) We can actually hear Trujillo in the mix. And, (3) James sounds great on vocals, after all these years. So glad I saw them twice, back in the day. Justice & Black Album tours, both at the Cap Center.

[@zrizzle19]

His vocals aren't hard to pull off tho

[@chriskeiser5809]

He made some changes to his delivery a few years ago that have helped his voice recover stay better preserved.

[@daveroussel5781]

James vocal are fucking joke are u serious

[@energ8t]

zrizzle Well after how many decades and concerts of screaming? Wear and tear affects vocals.

[@FariesWearBoots]

6:29 James realising how awesome his band is.

[@SamuraiFTF]

Lol how he looks at Kirk XD

[@TheStorehouseOfMemories]

​@@SamuraiFTFBecause he is happy that he finally gets the solo, Kirk usually always misses several notes, hahaha

[@delokros7902]

These guys are still Master's and in their 50's....and they really sing...not auto tuned and laid down tracks like the rappers and artists of today. Rock on Metallica....I love you and I'm 59.

[@MrParkerman6]

THEY don't sing. Just James.

[@danielmann6844]

boomer

[@namomme5008]

I saw them a few weeks ago in Gothenburg Sweden and it was an absolutely killer show start to finish. And I'm the same age as James, 55.

[@elkikeschannel3100]

Okay, yes, James Hetfield is fast making downstrokes but Kirk Hammet is also doing downstrokes during almost ALL the song, so let’s give him credit not only for the solos

[@Yammie_Moto671]

James does it while singing which is hard. Kirk can't even do back-vocals. Lol.

[@oharryc]

Agreed. A lot of unecessary hate goes to Kirk, seemingly for no reason.

[@Beiskraft]

People don' appreciate Kirk enough. James is the singer and sometimes simplifies the riffs because Kirk is always spot on through the whole song. As for his solos, they are freaking awesome. He wrote some of the best solos ever.

[@Broodkast8]

This normal Master of Puppets tempo is nothing for them, they're not even blinking. Most amateur trash guitarists can handle Master Of Puppets. This live version hower: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKfOe2mrmr1gerM

[@ChuckNorris3342]

lllblisslll , I know you're not familiar with guitar, but try this: make the motion like you're picking back and forth across a string at a relatively slow pace. Now, try it again but do it twice as fast. If you downpick everything you have to bring your pick across the string twice as many times as alternate picking would require. It without a doubt causes you to hit the string harder, so that's essentially why downpicking is better for rhythm. That and your wrist is naturally faster on the downpick than picking up.

[@ElephantWatchtower]

Whoever mixed this needs a raise. Damn good job.

[@themadmidfielder5192]

Love Howard's response...."You boys are something else!"

[@michaelstern8657]

James’ vocals were spot on and the sound was incredible. Howard’s response at the end summed up my feelings, exactly.

[@gabeaddisonmusic]

Michael Stern one reason the sound was good was cause they added more BASS guitar

[@mrnogot4251]

plot twist: that kid from the 80s was Rob

[@ares_bluesteel]

He’s the same age as Lars, lol

[@jadee.3198]

Rob wouldn’t be a kid at that time

[@snowtrodden]

Lars should shave his head and grow a viking beard. I mean he is from Denmark.

[@toonvandenbroeck1697]

Yes!!!!!

[@deadaccount5063]

yes.

[@keithpatrick156]

Oh, I thought that was Teller.

[@kornfreak78]

Hell yes!!

[@fian8064]

He is a Nord

[@andres.torres.arias-ec]

This is one of the best MOP performances ever, you can just appreciate every single part of its melody. Epic! Great quality!

[@TheAlfsterino]

"Little kids liking Master of Puppets?" Yes, James...'kids' still appreciate great music...and that album is a classic.

[@damienslattery8687]

I think he was referring to when they first started playing it live

[@retro4454]

TheAlfsterino he said it was the year 1985, chill

[@maxwilson5598]

I think he’s referring to the themes of the song not the actual music seen as though the themes are about how drugs are the master of the user and how drugs control their lives

[@Captain_Neckbeard]

How are artist surprised by this? I listen to a lot of bands that quit playing before I was born. Smart people find good music, regardless of when it was released .

[@megaloblabber2948]

that wasnt now that was in 1985

[@nextphase7675]

Must say I'm genuinely impressed how adherent to the original they're playing it and especially how old school-sounding James sings it... they are are freaking 53 yo and more, this is crazy! chapeau

[@James_Sovereign]

This is epic. I was 10 years old when I heard this coming from my best friend's older brother's bedroom. We used to sit outside his door and listen to him, he'd play the tracks and then play the riffs on his guitar. I just wanted to be like him. Such memories.

[@rnvrnv354]

Magnificent! We were actually able to hear the poetry with the precision of the musical chords!

[@XoticKxg]

We were also finally able to hear robs bass guitar 😂

[@r.j.motajunior2761]

Oh My God, I can hear the bass, finally! Amazing...

[@Gabez82]

Ronaldo Juliano Mota Junior Roberto is such a beast on bassssss.

[@r.j.motajunior2761]

Gabez82 totally agree with you...

[@WisperMetal]

I thought the same, finally a good mix

[@BigBenH18]

I just wrote the same on the live of performance of Flame and Moth on Jimmy Kimmel: It's about time someone recognizes that making the best musician of the band louder benefits the sound. Did you hear his fill at 3:42??? oO Fuckin' great!

[@martinszabo1072]

Exactly! :D

[@anorahlou]

Robert gives justice to the bass lines of this iconic masterpiece. Never I imagined that the bass lines are so melodic.

[@donnaiwicki6889]

No justice for jason...👎😭

[@Metavid16]

3:33 Holy s*** thats fucking 90s James

[@85Aheadstix]

David Hdz. We want 80s James.

[@AllanEvansOfficial]

David Hdz. Holy fucking fuck!!!!!!! It is!!!!

[@AllanEvansOfficial]

David Hdz. I never thought I'd live to see another growl come out of him like that!

[@mikeloomis9420]

real music at its finest. gorgeous. absolute perfection.

[@eigotakupubstomperpodcast487]

I love at about 6:30 james wants a selfie with rob! It really doesn't get much better than this. Trading intricate solos, the build up. Everyone is in the pocket. Rob really makes the band sound rock solid.

[@Lasse3]

6:12 James Shouting: *Pancakes Go!* as he introduces Kirks guitar solo, or am i hearing things?

[@Taurus1337]

That's what Cliff thought he said when they were drunk once, so he tends to do that as a sign of respect and thought.

[@avd_designs_]

No, I hear it to. Lol

[@targipgadponson5674]

No you're not hearing things. The line in the song at that point on the record is "fix me" but Cliff Burton used to think that James was saying "pancakes" for some reason. So out of James's admiration of Cliff, it's tradition during live performances to keep it in. Though there are live recordings of MoP where he still says "fix me" and I think at least one other, rarer phrase, "pancakes go" or just "pancakes" is the most common line before the lead.

[@NicketCovers]

That's exactly what you are hearing, lol. Search for the video where Charlie Benante explains the story behind it.

[@potatoe697]

Tuii no your not

Wow first time i heard robs bass amp turned on

[@IdiHaps]

The Experience lol 😂

[@ntaft_punk]

True

[@patriciarangel7752]

„Wow, you boys are something else“ he says in the end. What a incredible perfect performance ❤

[@Dan.7Siu]

4:15 Mr Robert Trujillo on Bass Guitar🤘🏻🎸 Rest In Peace Dear Clifford Lee Burton 🤘🏻❤❤

[@KaptenShambles]

James looking at kirk during the solo, like he just nailed it flawlessly for the first time ever lol

[@joshstiehl1170]

Except he didn't nail it at all

[@wiB3]

Kind of have to agree!

[@SynSkirata]

It's because he didn't use wah

[@leonardoaguirre_tv]

@@SynSkirata XDD

[@mrswampgass2186]

They jaminn

[@2redsoxrule]

The awesomeness of Robert Trujillo's bass work on this makes me giggle.

[@nbobsguitar]

4:24 that interlude is just out of this world

[@zacmcbride27]

I guess they finally remembered to turn on the bass amp

[@coltonpowell602]

Zac McBride nah it’s cause James asked for it to be up 1:13

[@RitchieRosson]

Zac McBride 😂 👏🏻

[@magneticmagnet4501]

Zac McBride very true, as a bass player very true

[@KenithCopeland]

as far as im concerned, this is the first time the band has had a bassist worth hearing

[@TheShagdog1313]

I just know cliff is smiling down on the boys jamming master and saying rob great fucking job bro.🤘

[@bakerXderek]

This was aRREEAAAALLLL clean !!!

[@BobLovesYou24]

bakerXderek tight look who I found...sup bud

[@SNESdrunk]

This mix is friggin perfect, god damn

[@angelamunro4046]

I think we need to talk about how excellent his voice is. Blew my mind, sounds the exact same as the records!

[@michellecrippen2966]

I’ll be 53 in a few days and in my early 20’s when I first heard Master of Puppets. Loved it then and still LOVE it!! Hetfield is still awesome and this is one of my favorite guitar solos! This sounds as great 33 years later as when I first heard it!!! And can you say bass!!! WOW! Just WOW!!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@indiangiver1120]

Damn, you’re old hun

[@zianicyy49]

I envy yu❤ lol.

[@enesdapo4278]

8:39 now that's the villain laughter if I've ever heard one

[@zhenkai8930]

Ahh....Rob playing "puppets" the way it should be...finger pluckin' bass!!!! Loved the fact that the bass isn't too drowned out here...you can really pick up on the bass runs...

[@zoro21345]

Zhen Kai but he doubles the main riff which cliff did not lmao

[@puppetzinc1]

James gets it turned up at 1:12

[@dalcala9307]

theyve let him add his own flavor to the mix....cliff played with fingers as well too though

[@k3digichaos]

Notice the picks on Roberts mic stand? Lol this was a great performance 🤘😎🤘