Metallica: My Friend of Misery (Melbourne, Australia - March 1, 2013)

MetOnTour recap video from March 1, 2013 show in Brisbane, Australia.
Leper Messiah in Tuning Room (0:05)
Damage, Inc. in Tuning Room (6:31)
My Friend of Misery from the show (11:37)
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[@kingofheavymetal]

This song is so underrated...

[@rollinginthejar896]

get da fuck out here men

[@kingofheavymetal]

Why ?

[@YMSHE]

+Bathoryyy because he wants you to.

[@christopher5200]

It was the first metallica song i learned on my bass

[@chrissaliaras4843]

really its either friend or orion for first metallica bass song xD

[@BrianDanielMay]

One man's fun is another's hell So true.

[@chrisbrown3549]

Daniel Cortés one mans HeLL IS ANOTHER'S ..FUN.😈

[@whiskeya1207]

Daniel Cortés r

[@PCuser0137]

so relatable

[@IwinTHEGAMEOFTHRONES]

Sad but true

[@shondiego]

The irony

[@berkekaya07]

15:00 i have never seen a band doing harmonies with their fans.... i loved metallica once again man..... its so fucking awesome 😢

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

and it sounded GREAT too..... very well done

[@emmanueltavares4823]

Respect to the People that were already signing before it happened ✊

[@averyetvspecial1487]

Chuck Berry “My Ding-A-Ling” London 1972. That’s what you get in places where schoolkids are forced into Catholic hymns all day.

[@johnthelesserofthethirdoft863]

Queen.

[@rodrigoagrelo3522]

Iron Maiden - Fear of the dark (rock in rio)

[@moonmanvic]

Imagine if Jason had a chance to contribute more stuff... This song stands as a testament to how great Newstead made the band. Hope Rob gets to do the same. He is just as awesome a bass player.

[@LSweet2007]

Jason just rewrote the opening baseline from the song "Anesthesia - Pulling Teeth" for "My Friend Misery" So, give Cliff all the credit for that song.

[@eddietheguy12]

LSweet2007 No, its pretty different...

[@alexlanza79]

moonman_v True, Jason never had a lot of room to really compose his stuff and Robert is a good player too!

[@TheSlimshadyrocks]

It may be different rhythm but the notes are the same, using the 10 and 12 etc.

[@UneedaMedicalSupply]

According to Jason, the original version he wrote was a bit more complex. My Friend of Misery was originally supposed to be the album's instrumental track ala Ktulu, Orion and To Live Is to Die. But Bob Rock convinced the band to turn it into a more streamlined song with lyrics.

[@ShortFingeredShreder]

When the song breaks down and James splits the crowd into a 2-part harmony, that's just beautiful. This song should be a staple, not Enter Sandman!

[@TheFlexXMLG]

ShortFingeredShreder so true

[@GoCotton]

Absolutely, this was a real highlight of the set when I saw them do it in 2012, they should bust this out way, way, waaaaay more in the future.

[@ozzwepay]

Why not both?

[@mattjns]

GameOfInches THIS is the best song off the Black Album. Like, by a mile. They need to drop, Sad, Nothing & Sandman.

[@Aaron_Designs_NL]

i like that part so freakin much

[@playerofrock04]

Nobody can control a crowd like James!

[@anytigerwood]

james the wolf hetfield

[@user-es5jy5bp9g]

What about Anselmo?

[@nefariusyu1736]

Василий Пупкин yeah thats true, anselmo rules too

[@TheSammyreynolds]

Василий Пупкин Anselmo flat out bullies crowds and it's fun to watch.

[@huncisse]

BJ can control a crowd too.

[@joshmartins560]

Killer harmony guitar solo! James always pokes fun at his own lead playing..but he's very solid.

[@Dwendele]

James has said (on Howard Stern) that he loves writing melodies and solos etc, but playing live, he much rather leave the solos to Kirk. He can do them, he just prefers playing rhythm and singing. Adding a bunch of solos would be too much work.

[@km_personaltrainer]

My favorite song from "Black Album" thank you Jason 👊

[@BillFromHalifax]

Close your eyes and listen. 16:18 the crowd gets it perfect! \m/

[@vishalsheth1888]

This song should have been the 4th Metallica instrumental.

[@matuslivora7469]

5th if you also count Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth) ... 1. Anesthesia, 2. Ktulu, 3. Orion, 4. To live is to die

[@chuck5622]

+Matúš Livora suicide or redemption is a instrumental aswell so make it 6

[@kevah94]

+Väinö “Hybbyri” Laamanen Friend came out before Suicide, so Suicide is the 6th

[@LSweet2007]

No, the instrumental music left with Cliff.

[@haswell1476]

Suicide and Redemption isn't an instrumental?

[@varan9595]

15:22 Hetfield is a very talented frontman.

[@marrufomcbo]

goosebumps

[@trikxty]

I'm probably going to get flak for this, but this is probably my most favorite Metallica song of all time. It was really comforting for me throughout my life - in high school all through today. I've had to deal with more than my fair share of people like this that the song describes and these people hurt others more than words could describe. I just love this song so damn much and I can never just listen to it once when it starts. There's something about that monotonous bass line that's just so soothing and comforting. I used to listen to this song on repeat to go to sleep at times... thank you Metallica (and Jason).

[@drake8168]

same here, after 24 years it is still my favorite Metallica song.

[@jhamilton1007]

Trikxty Me too!

[@lukehoseason8244]

Trikxty no this is an amazing song I love it too

[@bobekgergo967]

If you love this song just listen it once a day ;) make 40 million views and than they will play it again live hopefully ;)

[@clubREISS]

this is probably the 100th or so time I have listened to this song and every time I do I listen to it about 5 to 10 times in a row. I get your whole comment. There definitely comfort in every note and string.

[@devinmetalfreak]

I could just sit and watch Metallica jam all day and everyday and not get bored. That is how much I love Metallica.

[@ladyheroin.1239]

i know right

[@gav8016]

same af

[@Scootermcgruder]

Be cool to get paid for it 😁

[@tallicay2k]

That harmony part is amazing, I love how the crowd carry on through the solo....best thing I've heard in ages.

[@antoniovera667]

17:52 That guitars duet part must be one of greatest from Metallica, it’s sounds epic and beautiful at the same time

[@AnibalAvelar]

The amazing is the guitars playing and crowd still is singing … together …

[@mitchellpayne3674]

Brilliant live execution especially by James on a song so rarely played live and so underrated...

[@carlosberges5779]

They did a whole black album tour

[@benjaminholmberg5792]

Carlos Berges ok im late. But that tour was like in 1992 or something...

[@cnvw974]

Benjamin Holmberg 1994

[@xijingping3899]

Carlos Berges He means the 2012 tour where they played the whole album and debuted a bunch of songs like this one, struggle within and don't tread on me.

[@fixxxer395]

I fucking love the dual guitar solo.

[@dBro4769]

Good, but could have used something like "This is a song from our friend Jason".

[@willperza2080]

Not necessary at all.

[@shiramizrachi5838]

@@willperza2080 Jason was the spirit of Metallica

[@willperza2080]

@@shiramizrachi5838 never said he wasn't

[@dxabraham198]

This is the proof of why James was, is and will be the best fucking frontman in the world. Nailed it!

[@holeesheeetgonzalez]

Freddie mercury is better

[@Samford_]

@@holeesheeetgonzalez lol he was good but no where near as good as hetfield

[@chuckelator]

My favorite track from The Black Album. TO think this would never have existed had Newsted joined the band kills me (since he wrote the main riff) as I wish every time I listen to Metallica that Cliff had never left us, but then we wouldn't have gems like this.. really conflicting. RIP Cliff, and Hell yeah Jason!

[@Just_JoshE]

IIRC, Kirk wrote that opening riff for guitar, but decided it'd sound better on bass.

[@ShortFingeredShreder]

Joshua Elsner No he didn't, Jason wrote it. This song was originally supposed to be an instrumental. Jason made a tape with his ideas for the instrumental, and James and Lars decided to only use the intro and make it a song.

[@cnvw974]

If they would have allowed Jason’s input to happen more, OMG! The music would have been even better! I hate the fact Jason just quit. That’s kinda bullshit because from my understanding, they didn’t get any warnings. Do I blame Jason, hell no, but hate he did it that way. But did they deserve any different? Probably not.

[@johnthelesserofthethirdoft863]

Jason also wrote the Blackened riff.

[@hinjurock]

You mean it never would have existed if Jason had NOT joined the band.

[@westkamenoi]

Only James can control the crowd like that!!!!

[@RemetinecBoys]

seems like its lars atm?

[@itsalwayssomething7490]

Then you must never see other bands with other front men.

[@chadneider9511]

Ivan Moody?

[@jeremymurphy7320]

I dunno, man. Corey Taylor does a pretty damn good job of it.

[@vincent2053]

@@jeremymurphy7320 Used to

[@Hedukfan23]

only james hetfield could harmonize a crowd

[@daliblaze]

Glad I was there in the crowd live. to witness this...

[@codeyhorn2406]

Might get called a pussy for this but right when James parted the crowd and started singing I busted into tears just beautiful

[@Tohofan122]

It gives me goosebumps everytime I hear it. It's so pretty.

[@theunforgiventhree3]

I actually felt like crying too. That was really beautiful hAha

[@hi-dp1sy]

+Codey Horn you are a old mans hairy balls

[@codeyhorn2406]

Iam what I eat ..

[@hi-dp1sy]

Codey Horn gay

[@avav6204]

Really good! The bass make this song so beautiful!

[@brianbriggs102]

The harmony with the crowd....now that is amazing. People may give Metallica shit for their lack of "talent" or "technical prowess". But to pull off something like that at a concert....just breathtaking.

[@rocheman3771]

18:06 I love that bend that Robert does with his bass

[@dylangreathouse7824]

Very Cliff-like :,)

[@SouthSwellin]

Hammet's still got it. Little more soul, little less technicality than in the ol' days but... it works

[@hinjurock]

More soul and less technicality is always better.

[@ITTAPUPU12]

HinjuRock both being good would be great though

[@Hedukfan23]

jesus, james harmonized the crowd...that was fucking amazing.

[@RiffisKing]

Probably my favourite song off of The Black Album. The melody & lyrics to this song just hits me every time even though I've heard it thousands of times since 1991. James just killed it on this performance..,I almost cried watching this!!

[@KING-pu7gr]

Rob Trujillo ! Excelent.. Metallica icon... March 2014 Ecuador concert... I just cant wait!!!!

[@DashCat9]

I'm so glad they realized My Friend of Misery is worth playing live. Well after Newsted left. Ugh. Saw them play it at Orion last year...it was so odd seeing Rob playing the thing.

[@BorregOmar]

min 15:22 Wow a great performance like this deserves more views

[@dubyajayyo]

14:43 Soulful solo from James.

[@etkakomuscu3215]

Makes me wonder how good could it be the instrumental version of this. That moment in 14:43 was one of the most emotional notes from James ever. Like the ones he uses in riff tapes, so deep and dark

[@nidzdotnet76]

I was here at Soundwave 2013.. It was one hell of a show.. so much singing! I was in the second part harmony.. Was a massive long day and so many bands at this Soundwave... Probably the best festival I've been to.

[@frikkerdorian3931]

13:12 MISERY!!so heavy kirk and rob s voice:o ;)

[@jamesfewell2100]

This is one of my most favorite bass lines played by a bassist ever..written by Jason just no words to describe it love the harmony when Metallica really wants to show out...lol

[@Sindja98]

16:50 That is just beautiful, no argue

[@AliceInPantera]

When the crowd is harmonizing, along with the solo, is absolutely beautiful. These motherfuckers sure have earned their place in music forever tenfold

[@Sponsi_PL]

Beautifully played, and the crowd is sooo great here.

[@MisterNatMan]

WOW, I saw this song and crowd routine at Orion 2012. Metallica is seriously the best live band ever in my opinion, their epic involvement with the audience and the way they so flawlessly change rhythms and songs is mindblowing. thanks again for the upload and the BTS, I'm loving every one

[@MakuziTheInuk]

The part around 17:40 that James plays reminds me of Until It Sleeps

[@jhamilton1007]

As someone like me who has listened to Metallica since the 80's, this is one of my favorite songs of theirs, and of all time. It definitely helped me out in times of need growing up. Plus the riff is so raw and emotional like the lyrics. Masterpiece!

[@gitasafitri1688]

love this song so much..

[@aaronedgerton1843]

Metallica never played the entire song live with Jason, they played live for the first time in 2012. Man, Jason Newsted made Metallica for me and I didn't realise this until he left. Great song that shows off Newsted's talents and shows how truly underrated and underappreciated he was in the band. Respect Newsted!

[@19ThreeLions97]

seriously, one of the greatest My friend of misery performances ever \m/

[@MatteoDAlessandro-official]

James is an awesome frontman!!!

[@PotawatomiThunderNew]

I love the comes in right after that really soft melodic passage. I put that in like my top 3 Metallica solos and its also a favorite solo of mine in general, across all bands. I love how it just has a really electronic, maybe even robotic sound to it. That solo is nasty, I can never get enough of it.

[@BarnyardTheSilverback]

Damn! Got 100,000+ people to harmonize? That's f+=#ing rad!

[@deadstar44]

At 17:09, This is why I love Metallica and why they stand tall above the Big Four as musicians and performers. No offense but this kind of total communion with Metallica's music (making three part harmonies with their fans) would never happen in a Slayer, Megadeth or Anthrax's gigs ever.

[@Iheartdgd]

That was incredible

[@Melbournesurf13]

Is it me, or has James got into incredible physical shape coincided with his voice returning to, well almost early 90s style? Physically it makes perfect sense as his diaphram is more accessible he also is very kind.

[@bartsimpson9765]

Maybe because he want to alcohol rehab. Alcohol can really ruin your life.

[@CWATZ]

Bboy(with a banana) That was 2003. His voice was at its weakest from about 2006-2011. Not that it was bad, just not quite as strong as before (and he probably didn't wanna blow it out again like he did twice on Black).

[@Melbournesurf13]

I know this from more than a meet n greet

[@GrimRiffer-69]

***** It is really hilarious to hear someone actually say lars gets 'worse' or can't play.

[@bartsimpson9765]

Look at lars playing one now, no double bass. That is just really sad, because he was a great drummer back in the day.

[@benmummy25]

I front barrier for this show right in front of Heltfield! Greatest show/festival ive ever been too!

[@Artstar2]

I love at the 6:20 mark when Lars has to give James timing lessons. It's probably one of the only times that has ever happened.

[@AE-wk1dn]

look at James 6:36 even he doesn't know what's going on

[@MARABOTO03]

James must be so tired xD

[@cnvw974]

Artstar2 Probably because Lars cried for a nap and got his nap. Hahaha

[@michaelmitchell5909]

That song blows my mind every time I hear it, no matter how many times info hear it!....

[@scottsmith4854]

Thanks for this awesome song Jason.

[@preetgurung9023]

this was one of the best Tallica show I've ever been, my idiot friend went to see shit me the horizon instead of this...

[@loungydoc]

Lol

[@Domin129pl]

I mean, everyone has personal tastes and I imagine he probably enjoyed it more than he would have this if he was a fan. Its okay to like different things.

[@preetgurung9023]

Domin129pl agreed, but how long are Metallica going to stick around for? He might not ever see them

[@NikolayBas]

but now he'll never see bmth with kinda normal vox

[@dphmachine6276]

Oh shit. Two of my favorite bands. I'd not be able to make that choice. Though I'd probably pick Metallica

[@shawnhuff3597]

the pick sounds so much better

[@stealthywalker142]

Yes it does But it's still interesting to see it being played with fingers Like when Jason used to play Cliff's parts with a pick I just find things being played in different ways(or something like that) interesting

[@arthurvincent9285]

You either use a pick or turn the tone control up

[@ccvarndell]

Wow! That was amazing. I never seen anyone get the crowd to sing 2 different parts to harmonize. beautiful.

[@Vabrejuro]

Those who don’t understand the passion towards metal need to see this . Every soul touched . Every soul blessed by beautiful sound ....love and devotion to you ....we are blessed.

[@OrlovKruskayev]

Now that's how you crowdharmony holy shit

[@deadinsyde6756]

One mans fun is anothers hell...

[@alexgunner1882]

Holy shit i got to your comment exactly when james said it

[@aspidistra8433]

this was excellent

[@kingontheriver726]

I love that it's in stereo. You can really hear how on time James and Kirk are during the harmony part.

[@KyeBlomeley]

Proud to say i was there!!! fucking amazing!! bad spots! behind 2 huge dudes but was an amazing show

[@charkvaror2112]

Lucky you, must have been crazy awesome! : )

[@KyeBlomeley]

was sick!! seen them twice now!!!! best concerts ever

[@jayyoutube8790]

This may not be a popular song by them, but like all their songs, it's good guitar playn. Their riffs are a lot of fun to play

[@aliasmajid]

i love this song ♥️

[@crazedsnail]

i was lucky enough to be in the crowd for this, i will never forget that day / night.

[@matuslivora7469]

14:43 - 15:08 - the most epic part !!!

[@dubyajayyo]

Another soulful solo from James.

[@MaliceOfRites]

@@dubyajayyo I need tabs to it so bad

[@bowbert23]

They should definitely give it a play live with Jason

[@Blueskies_23]

absolutely wonderful....

[@WEEKEND-AT-BURNIES]

First song i ever played live and it was good to be at this show to see them do it!

[@inakijesus17]

9:27 Oh Lars xD

[@starfishnavi]

xD

[@bigtbake61]

Just learned this was supposed to be an instrumental. Would’ve been very cool. Bob Rock convinced them to write lyrics.

[@bigtank2185]

They're just a couple of feet from each other, yet they still talk to each other in the mics... Love it

[@xendava7217]

I have always loved this song. As a major fan of this band, this is the song I often use to introduce people to Metallica. From there they usually begin to understand our obsession with them.

[@multiestonian]

I don't understand why people say that Lars is a bad drummer. If he didin't do those few stupid fills time to time, then he would be kickass overall.

[@smackdatthang9260]

I just noticed that Lars pays attention to Kirk's hands a lot while he's playing the drums

[@carpediemarts705]

He can feel Robert and hear James' hands.

[@bengunns9500]

This is a great version, This is why i love Metalica

[@magnuspremberg3118]

Beautiful Metallica!!! Please add this to the setlist more often.

[@victorparedes183]

11:37 ..... bless Ya!

[@linkintob12]

Metallica PLEASE play this song more often ! Its the perfect song for the crowd and for the fan inside the crowd one of the biggest goose flesh he/she will ever have.

[@El_Bartto]

Thank you

[@witch5will1]

Love you guys !!!

[@jusufizkastila]

Damn, wish Jason could have been here

[@the92project]

It would have been nice of them to perform this song when Jason was in the band a.k.a. before James kicked him out

[@gwyn9284]

This gave me chills. Absolutely impressive. Now I'm 16, but since I was a child I used to listen to Metallica, and I don't know how or why, but everytime I listen to some of their songs, it's always like the first time. To me, James and kirk are gods. Would have liked to see cliff still with them.

[@mandarin7728]

Now this is why I like metal. It's pure.

[@carlosm1258]

11:38 the best

[@AnonymousHappiness]

9:28 "MY FUCKING BADDDDDDDDD... it's after the next part! :D"

[@TrentonTrent]

This song should be a staple at every concert!

[@damienwarlock]

the crowd participation and the heart and awesome of this is fucking AMAZING \m/

[@hugorojas3480]

Dang prob the best song in Black Album the Black Album rocked xD

[@kjn5991]

zac chinevere that's the thing i cant never understand. fans want bands to be famous, but they are not allowed to be succesful.

[@kjn5991]

zac chinevere yeah. but the bands dont have a say with the radio playing.

[@guydudeness6155]

zac chinevere if they stopped you would complain otherwise

[@metalfanllica]

4:10 :) When the wild rob is hungry

[@bobekgergo967]

Thank You Metallica for playing this song live !!! AWESOME i Love it ! I just wonder how would it sound in a area when you play it ... singin it 20.000 people it would be just Eargasm ... Thank you again and im so Happy i was able to hear it live was amazing unforgettabel moment !!!

[@valhatch9265]

Love it!!❤

[@WolfestoneManor]

Everytime I've given up on them, I hear them play stuff like the harmonized part from 17:52 and I'm like, nahhh they still got it, (except you Lars)

[@chrisbrown3549]

ShadesofCascades good thing ur not him. I bet itd suK waaay more

[@taxiarchismoutselos1454]

Jason and only Jason owns this song!

[@Heath109x]

Seeing Metallica at this concert was easily the best day of my life \m/

[@BrunoTaglietti]

It's really a privilege to feel closer to the band like this. Please, keep those videos coming! Cheers from Brazil!