Metallica: Ride the Lightning (Montreal, Canada - August 13, 2023)

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[@jonathanjacksonmusic2342]

Kirk finally got to play Ride The Lightning 😢

[@Dylanisa_BasketCase]

WHERE'S RIDE THE LIGHTNING?

[@prodigalbrock]

They’ve played it a lot the past decade

[@goldenwolf8081]

@@Dylanisa_BasketCaseeverytime I hear ride the lightning I can hear Kirk saying WHO DIDN’T VOTE FOR RIDE THE LIGHTNING?! TELL ME RIGHT NOW!!

[@NinoRockStar]

@@goldenwolf8081fr, I can also hear him saying "fckin st anger" "fckin unforgiven 2"

[@grantfurr580]

​@@NinoRockStari said the same thing lol

[@Iasmin-Nistor]

Hope Papa heals fast 🥺

[@kamynsk3263]

Whats wrong with him ?

[@davidmunguia1020]

What does that mean?

[@yantoward4883]

​@@kamynsk3263COVID-19

[@CursReplays]

Yeah, Papa Het will

[@Mybandisbetter21]

@@kamynsk3263He got COVID

[@lorinkoc1459]

One of the best solos to ever exist

[@shred9475]

kirk's masterpiece

[@SKFirstEditions]

Amen! It just keeps going - so many stages. It's why this is my favorite Metallica song.

[@namantherockstar]

Metallica inspires me.. My parents said if i get 50K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally Begging...

[@brettgearhart9784]

It is one of the best. Not just from the solo but the nusic underneath it too. No better way to describe it then the word "epic"

[@halla359]

@@namantherockstar bro that will never work.... xD

[@jorgiewtf]

Bro… Kirk just absolutely ripped that solo like he was in his early 20’s! Holy moly!

[@hughjoelcock7145]

Okay. Please. I beg you to listen to it with headphones on or something. I LOVE Metallica, every album except lulu. But come on. It’s so mistake ridden, yes I know it’s live it’s not supposed to be perfect but it’s just hard to listen to when you know what he USED to be able to sound like. This isn’t it. Nowhere close. One of the worst renditions of this solo I’ve heard and this is coming from a die hard metallica fan. Someone who’s not going to ever stop listening to them despite their recent shortcomings live.

[@rampager1990]

​@@hughjoelcock7145Lulu doesn't really count as a Metallica album

[@richardgrossguth8069]

​@@hughjoelcock7145I don't know how true it is..but supposedly he's been getting arthritis, I'm not trying to defend something , I'm not sjre how much it effects guitar playing

[@niklasvz2222]

@@hughjoelcock7145 the version from cologne in June 2019 is near perfect. the solo in this one wasnt too bad but surely wasnt one of his best performances either

[@metsteve]

​@hughjoelcock7145 lmao fuck outta here. I can find tons more examples of Kirk playing this solo sub-par for whatever reason may be. This here though is great. You want studio perfect solos, listen to the album. Hate people like you that demand it to be studio quality. What you get live is unique everytime. Be thankful.

[@mrRoetser]

Imagine being in your 60’s and playing this stuff live! Legends

[@gunsgoodtime]

There is only a handful or so people that can say that. Metallica is a group can say that. They can go across the world and do this

[@cody_malloy]

Since it’s impossible to listen to the solo only once, here’s the time stamp for the start of it for your convenience 2:58 🤘🏼🔥🤙🏼

[@jxchamb]

Goddamn. I love this song.

[@dye5915]

thank's it's one of my fav tracks and solos ♥

[@Witciu]

I prefer 2:06

[@playaycampo]

That wah accent at the middle was glorious

[@GhostSoldier2022]

I felt THAT agaain!! This moment is SO EPIC. James screaming. Follow mee.. HEY!! HEY! and the crowd supporting Like the old times... and Kirk"s solo..!! OMG. i went back to the 80"s for few minutes. LOL

[@sharondickinson3837]

Rob's frightening scream only adds to this epic Metallica classic!!! 💙

[@nicholasschmidt6835]

I love rob but Jason was better at back up vocals

[@AndyRP]

@@nicholasschmidt6835 you couldn't just resist right?get over it. jason left the band 22 years ago. his period was great. i love the guy. but stop comparing

[@ARandomInternetUser08]

@@nicholasschmidt6835 stop the comparing.

[@adityakiranbhattacharya2225]

The solo was impeccable!!

[@hughjoelcock7145]

Wrought with mistakes. If you mean it WAS incredible once upon a time, you’re correct.

[@rampager1990]

Yeah, there were quite a few mistakes. Not that it bothers me

[@hughjoelcock7145]

@@rampager1990 no because the rhythm section is always so solid. Save Lars sometimes but he’s serviceable.

[@MickDoolan]

@@hughjoelcock7145 your better of course. As you say was incredible in a studio live is real its better Dik!

[@hughjoelcock7145]

@@MickDoolan are you like, drunk or something? Come back to me when you can form a thought comprehensively. I don’t play guitar, but fuck me for having ears I guess.

[@MetalPile.]

Every time I hear this song, I am reminded of wonderful young years!🤘🤘

[@shred9475]

how old are u bro

[@PeterSaintPeter]

@@shred9475LMFAO

[@Avalaraeon]

Nostalgia is not cool. Why not appreciate them as they are now? Evolve!

[@youtubeuser12368]

​@@AvalaraeonI can see your point, but also it's good to appreciate the stuff that happened in the past.

[@johncogley1956]

Hell yea!!!😂

[@metallurgico]

3:17 People of every generation is there for Metallica.. this is really amazing

[@issaiahlopez6675]

Cliff Burton reincarnated there too

[@demonbaby372]

This has to me my all time favorite metallica song. It's so heavy and even heavier live.

[@efilacchione]

Same 🤚🏻

[@Urmomhasnomoney]

One of my favorites too

[@LENKRAD]

I just love the moment James puts his foot up on the bass drum of Lars during that riff. This ist just an amazing image at 4:28

[@beefcheeks9353]

Caught that moment too. When I seen that my first thought was "Lars and Kirk must still feel 16 inside.. " The Smile from James as the double kick let's rip... aw man. I love Metallica.

[@rac50172015]

Yea, been a while since I heard this track. This particular section reminds me so much of motorhead. Glad they're still doing it!

[@YTBusterAidan]

I’d always do that to my cousin whenever we jam 🤣

[@KrivTheAngry]

THAT ROB SCREAM AT 4:50 WAS INTENSE

[@alexsndrb.6874]

5:45-5:47

[@The_Copper_Element_Itself]

That was on the same levels as newsted's! Goddaaam

[@metallurgico]

This live version was really perfect.. Kirk and Lars did an amazing job

[@jrobbin24]

They really stepped it up lately and in the other two are always incredible

[@thenaughtyboys4321]

It's cuase of his voice

[@gerardromerogiralt6713]

5:44 you can actually hear Rob nailing that scream 😂😂😂

[@sasoriae5225]

Whaooo 😂😂😂 his backing vocals are ever improving

[@Jonagold-music]

Ride the Lightning. Best album and best song🤘

[@prodigalbrock]

I remember people saying Metallica sold out when they released it. They’ve been called sell outs every album after Kill ‘Em All

[@michaelf.bender3718]

​@@prodigalbrockI'm pretty sure they were called sellouts after the Load era.

[@sebastienfayemendie2514]

I use to say that success is a disease only in the Metal world...for a bunch of people at least! Sell out means fucking nothing, stay in your garage, no crowd, nothing and there's no problem! You don't like an album, don't listen to it as simple as that!

[@michaelf.bender3718]

@sebastienfayemendie2514 I agree! I have favorite songs from every Metallica album except Lulu.

[@Jonagold-music]

@@michaelf.bender3718 Lulu ?. Whats that ?. Never ever heard of it 🙈🙉

[@therealjeffstein]

Took my dad (72) to his first Metallica show in L.A. last month. By this song (third song of the set), he was pumping his fist in the air. I'm glad they continue to play this one regularly.

[@zyriuz2]

Ey he's 72 that's a good reason to listen to the new album 😅 in his case it's still 72 seasons but they're all summers! If I'm getting to 72 I'll do it but before that I'm gonna listen to summer of 69 😂

[@toddprater14]

72 @m72. Pretty cool😊

[@thomasvie7299]

Great performance! A song I'd finally love to hear live is Invisible Kid from St. Anger... 20 years anniversary!

[@cbrindle91]

Hell. Yea. That song was one I really related to after that album came out; think I had just turned 13. So many underrated/underappreciated songs on that album.

[@thomasvie7299]

@@cbrindle91 Absolutely! Same here!

[@darrenschofield9595]

I can't see that happening

[@thomasvie7299]

@@darrenschofield9595 They already performed quite a few unexpected classics this tour

[@nicolapellacani4196]

Scary that it’s been already 20 years since St. Anger was released 😮

[@chusssMusic]

One of the best solos ever by Kirk. Kicks ass.

[@jrobbin24]

It’s so silly when people say he’s not a good guitarist

[@sylvannamoran8355]

By far the best Rock band on Earth today. Please let's end bad music and mediocre artists.

[@JohnSheehan72]

Love Metallica but saying they are the best rock band on Earth today is a bit shortsighted and narrowminded. There are plenty of great rock bands out there performing at or above Metallica's level.

[@julianhemken6300]

You might want to Listen to Tool! 😃

[@josedavidalmazan8385]

I agree let’s end mediocre music bad music….

[@Phil-ro9gi]

​@@julianhemken6300out of all the bands you could have named to compete with Metallica you chose tool 🤣

[@gunsgoodtime]

​@@Phil-ro9gi😂😂

[@daneandrews7102]

even though their old they still rock their hearts out

[@V.Vaughan]

Get well soon, james! The metallica family will always ride the lightning!

[@DeanOMiite]

When I was just discovering Metallica as a teenager (like 1997/98) I loved this album but this song never grabbed me for whatever reason. But as I've seen more live versions of it over time I've really started to appreciate it. So so good. And WHAT a solo!

[@justbenelson]

The harmonic intro / outro and Kirk's solo 100% carries this song. The riffs groove, but they're not mind-blowing.

[@dye5915]

Hi I totally agree the performance and camera work are bang on and it all delivers something really special here amazing 👍

[@MoreAwsomeMetal]

True. I discovered this album around the same time as you. I could understand why the albums Master of Puppets and ...And Justice for All had the name of these songs, for those were two killer songs you couldn't pass by while listening the albums for the first time. But I first thought the Rid the Lightning album should have been called "For Whom the Bell Tolls" or "Creeping Death" or even "Fight Fire With Fire", for all those songs impressed me so much more than the RTL song. When I got over 15 relistening of the album, I started to figure out how powerful were many of the songs I had actually skipped in the first place (Ride the Lightning, Fade to Black, The Call of Ktulu, Trapped Under Ice)

[@Berenice901]

After all these years this song sounds so actual. A true eternal masterpiece. Hearing it live is so thrilling; I dare not think how it should be with James or Kirk in front of you. I think I would die cause of emotion..please remember to come to Italy… we’re waiting for you with open arms.

[@thetable4088]

1:35 the way he sang 'Sweat-chilling cold' was sweat chilling cold 🤘

[@lilli63]

All the good vibes Metallica has given me through the decades right back at them and especially back to James, in these days of Covid. 🌹❤️🖤❤️🌹🤘

[@sashavanackrmann189]

I finally got to see them live for the first time recently, and they really impressed me. They are so talented.

[@Kirk_Hammett..]

Thanks for your generosity 💕🙏💕

[@rtgredtruck3059]

Metallica is the best live band out there. They are incredible!

[@Pablo-xf3ri]

I was way up in section 431 and I could feel the kick drums in my chest.

[@JasonAuerback]

@4:16 the discerning listener can hear the extra grooviness when I was touching Rob's strings. What a show!

[@lifefordummies]

So sad how many people are watching this concert live through their phone cameras... I was there, I took a couple pictures and videos to show where I was and what it looked and sounded like. I knew I could Watch a wobbly cell phone video of the show via youtube anytime I wanted, let alone professionally edits videos like this!!! So glad I didnt lose much of this experience from trying to film it myself!

[@FriedrichHerschel]

I was in Hamburg and had someone next to me, holding his cell phone for both entire nights. Here you can see people in the snake pit with cameras. I can't understand paying 700 Dollar/Euro and more just for failing to hold a phone straight for 4 hours and getting terrible sound on top of it, instead of really experiencing the concert. I took a few photos before the concert of the crowd and of the video towers, and then I didn't touch my phone until 15 minutes after because the crowd was still huge. Okay, was my first Metallica gig, maybe it's different after 30-40 or so, but still ... can't imagine getting to that point. Glad you had a good night.

[@puneetsethi92]

​@@FriedrichHerschelheyi always wanted to ask question from the audience as you were there have you notice the difference btw there previous audience and now I mean in 2009 or something people would go nuts in the pit and I feel now you can't feel the same energy from the audience now is that true as you were the part of that audience??

[@Pablo-xf3ri]

Same. I might have 7 minutes of video from both nights, if that. I was too busy rocking out.

[@chaddecent103]

Two things stand out for me: James' singing. I miss his old scream, but I've never heard him singing as well as lately. It's awesome. And Lars - this performance was fantastic.

[@MoCarcass]

I don't know what kind of a "variation pattern" (shrieks to almost death growls, to normal singing to more traditional Hetfield) James is doing here with his vocals, and whether this is even purposeful, but I really like it.🤘

[@cesarolivares5181]

That solo... Kirk's masterpiece

[@Curiosity-band]

I saw them play this live but in New Jersey. Epic show!

[@Rexchapmanmetal]

Metlife?

[@Curiosity-band]

@@Rexchapmanmetal yes.

[@Rexchapmanmetal]

@Curiosity-band I saw them there too, it was an amazing show, no complaints

[@brian6357]

Great fuckin show august 4 metlife lost my voice for a couple days

[@Rexchapmanmetal]

@brian6357 so did I but I also went the 6th, the most metal weekend of my life

[@Koqayn]

james i hope you’re feeling better. please go crazy september 9th. idk if i’ll ever see you guys again❤️

[@rockflageagle3870]

One of the best songs off one of the best Metal albums of all time. Metallica. nuff said

[@CesarOnB]

Metallica siempre dándolo todo, la Energia está intacta!

[@willgallagher3991]

Their best album 🤘🤘

[@mickmarsbar81]

I agree 100%! Every rock press article on their best albums always puts Puppets at #1, but they’re all wrong. Lightning is #1. I even love Escape!

[@shred9475]

up there with master for the 1st spot

[@LastOfUs123]

The fact I’m wearing the shirt too

[@FJB6]

THE best album

[@AL3X1KUS]

​@@mickmarsbar81James hates Escape

[@Ujjval1002]

Speedy recovery James! Get well soon! Metallica Forever 🤟🏻 Much Love from India 🇮🇳

[@yeet_master25]

Lars ABSOLUTELY NAILED the double-bass!

[@Pablo-xf3ri]

Should have heard it on Fade To Black and Lux Eterna, my chest felt like someone had given me CPR

[@adityahariharan581]

Here come the nerds saying "it was triggered" or "playback" 🤓

[@Pablo-xf3ri]

@adityahariharan581 lol yep, always posted by someone who wasn't there either. Haters gonna hate. Real fans buy tickets and go get their faces blown off by awesomeness.

[@simplebutnotsolongname6642]

@@Pablo-xf3ri I was in Theatres for the Texas one. Those Double-Bass were thunderous, pure eargasm.

[@Hudson-M]

I love this song wish I could of seen it September 1st. Sounds amazing and hope you get better soon James🤘🤘

[@LJD395]

Classic song and I’m happy it’s been played again live, come on metalicca ❤ 🎸🤘

[@chegabo1047]

Is METALLICA !!😂🤘🤘🤘

[@markusmaniquiz]

Kirk Hammett Finally plays his Favorite Song again🤣 Also Get Well Soon James Hetfield 🙏 Sending some Loves and Prayers for you ❤️

[@nicholasbrudvik]

His favorite song to play is is leper messiah

[@DianeRowe-er6vj]

Love this song one of my all time favorite. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@heyadn4866]

FINALLY RIDE THE LIGHTNING I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THISSS

[@tasos.tsakiris]

One of their best play's here. Mature Metallica sound even better to my ears.

[@truckerdude977]

That's what fucking rock n roll is about. Fanfuckintastic!!

[@omisokaomisokas5095]

I got goosebumps at min 2:45...And this is not even my favorite Metallica song. God this is so good! The stuff of musical geniuses!

[@Kostiantyn19731]

02:50 SUPERMEGAPOWER!!!

[@okyaytahirtaskin]

Metallica... Every times and always... 🤘🤘🤘

[@mosheshalev9929]

They sound so good! Amazing, wish I could be there, for every show

[@xi11ma]

2:06 RIFF!!

[@elitheyoutubeguy]

I thought he said “Cliff” to honor a fallen soldier, you hear what you wanna hear

[@elisapellegrino3170]

Super! Absolutely super! You guys are fantastic. Perfect solo, Kirk! James, hope you will come back soon with the same energy!

[@S0L0doggo]

This was one of the nights of my life, I fucking love Metallica

[@Kirk_Hammett..]

Thanks for your generosity 💕🙏💕

[@eileenfox3507]

I love seeing my Metallica look sooo happy when they play such an iconic song.

[@anigiuran109]

I love it !!! Thank you METALLICA ! YOU ARE GREAT GUYS !!!😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@user-ec3ji5lo2y]

I Saw Metallica in 1986. Metal Church was the opening Band. At The Felt Forum in NYC. Great Show and I Love This Classic Stuff.🤘🤘🤘🤘💯

[@Kirk_Hammett..]

Thanks for your generosity 💕🙏💕

[@user-ec3ji5lo2y]

@Kirk_Hammett.. God Bless You And The Whole Metallica Family. Cliff Burton(RIP).

[@Kirk_Hammett..]

@@user-ec3ji5lo2y it keeps us going too keep in touch , my details on my bio 💕

[@TerenceQinuajuak]

I’ll never forget this moment, my first time seeing this amazing perform Metallica family 🤘🏼

[@ohmychuy200]

2:38 OM*G WHAT A ENERGYYYYYYYY!!!!!!! I LOVE ITTTTTTTT

[@thalawesdir1454]

Solo of Ride the Lightning is just pure art

[@lumieresoso]

I love Ride the Lightning!! Get well soon James 🥰🥰🤘🏿🤘🏿

[@johnboss690]

MOST ELECTRIFYING BAND EVER !!! Was there , both shows !!! Lost my voice for 3 days after that weekend!!!!!!!! Metallica rules !!!!!!!!!!!! 🤘🤘

[@allaeasyk2408]

*Metalhead canadian , rock band of fans from Montreal got OWN POWER , SOUL AND BODY FULL OF STRENGTH BY THRASH REAL 🌠⚡✨🌟✨⚡🌠*

[@ze_dark_gamer]

They where on fire in montreal amazing setlist for both day incredible performance just a perfect weekend

[@devilsinblack3437]

YESSSS

[@guilhermebarcellos1126]

Metallica, maior banda de todos os tempos!!! Metallica, la mejor banda de todos los tiempos!!! Metallica, the greatest band of all time!!!

[@zazajaparidze7626]

My favorite song. It's just PERFECT !!! Melody, riffs, tempo and all in perfect harmony !!!

[@sweatybeej4189]

Oh hellllll yeah 🤟🏻😝🤙🏻 4:28 I was at this show with my best friends, a night to remember!

[@ARandomInternetUser08]

Anybody who says this solo performance was bad with countless mistakes seem to forget that almost all these guys are 60+ playing one of their most complex songs with one of their best solos ever (if not their best). It was GREAT for them at that age. This song was made nearly 20 years before I was born too.

[@molotovbatradio]

Absolute beast of a song, I’ll never get tired of it, it’s so perfectly constructed ⚡️🔥🤘🏻

[@junioalvescorrea9914]

Insuperáveis ao vivo!!!👊🇧🇷👊🇧🇷👊🇧🇷👊🇧🇷

[@VolcomBD91]

This was surreal to see it live. Can't wait for the next video of the Montréal show! Hope they release Wherever i may roam tomorrow 😊

[@stevos7111]

4:28-4:40 thats Metallica baby!! Lars is friggen double kicking for days and James stares at him with the Metal Face just absolutely shredding his ass off!!! \m/

[@stringsf1]

This is what I need before I go to bed! 🤘

[@tommyloadz]

Incredible shows. Montreal was amazing both nights 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@abhishekyogan3358]

Wishing a speedy recovery to PAPA HET.

[@kristinewilson5353]

I love this band so fkn much. The greatest of all time.

[@Greyhounder]

Rob screaming never gets old 😂 and the slow side glance by James haha. Too good.

[@Don-vw4cq]

My favorite people since August of 83 at First Avenue

[@SEEKPRODUCTIONS100]

It's awesome to see the Montreal concert again after being there for their 2 shows! It's like being there all over again!

[@Voyager-sn92]

Get well Papa Het! We love you 🤘🤘🤘

[@ConfusingCheddar]

Flash before my eyes ⚡️🤘🏻

[@pgprog]

Good god!!!! You guys kick ass bing time.

[@michaelferrin1308]

Really excited for November 3rd they're playing in St Louis I can't wait

[@Traviolie]

I hope they're still sounding this kick ass next summer when my tour date finally arrives.

[@garywarren5048]

It's a perfect song. Simple as that!!

[@lpvrock]

Holy sh***t!!!! F**cking amazing

[@SidosRiffs]

What a song ⚡️

[@chantaltheroux5520]

I was so happy to ear this song❤❤❤ what a wonderful night thank you so grateful love love love

[@FuntimeFoxyAlr]

I love ride the lightning ❤❤❤❤

[@angelinakorg7417]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@deedemorgan9535]

237 años en el escenario,y apenas un ejemplo de acordás, I can't believe, men! Long live to "MeRallica" ❤

[@redfric8964]

First metallica's show I went, and so far the best experiance I've ever had ! Best memory so far, me and the boys !!!!!!!!

[@Albert-sn1du]

Am I only one who see Kirk’s dark hair 😮 Btw - Kirk nail that solo, and that double bass fill by Lars🔥

[@scorpionking4012]

How incredible that they can play that song even better now!! I hope James get well soon!!

[@funnibaldman]

Lucky enough to be there!! Was with my dad. My first concert ever. Metallica 4 lyfe!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@angelinakorg7417]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MrEmmanuelTheGreat]

Goosebumps!! Fucking love that!!

[@Leandro_Leal]

How can James play like that and sing like that? He and Matt Heaffy are still a mistery to me!

[@garoo5213]

Legends