Metallica “Sad But True” Live on the Stern Show

[@leandrofg04]

I just love how nicely healthy and happy James looks. We love you man, glad to see you like this !

[@guslopez7807]

It won’t last if he doesn’t repent of his sins before God… it is called the sin of unbelief.. do you have it?

[@jayz6008]

What was wrong with him before ?

[@BC08]

@@guslopez7807 James believes though

[@leandrofg04]

@@jayz6008 alcoholism

[@boundarysentinel4181]

Fulfilled

[@danielhindley9374]

The sound quality on this performance is just out of this world. Give the sound engineer a promotion, Howard.

[@AlmaRockeraOficial]

I’m betting that the sound engineer was from Metálica Team

[@bretts7694]

Sound quality on every Howard Stern performance is prestine

[@raywideman7157]

@@AlmaRockeraOficial Probably not, Howard’s sound for guest artists has always been pretty good. That’s why there are so many iconic performances from his show.

[@Rimfrostofficial]

@@raywideman7157 Metallica always have their team. I assure you

[@misterelryano]

That's because they locked Lars in a cage while the rest of the band did soundcheck. LOL jk

[@SuperAfrolex]

I think anyone, drummer, guitarist, vocalist or just someone screaming in their car KNOWS THIS SONG IS JUST SO MUCH FUN

[@eduarDOGames560]

It’s the best song to jam in the CAR!! 😎🤘🏼

[@dannylpr_96]

It's soooo much fun to play..

[@ericgorman9942]

I've lost my voice (yes, always in the car) more than a few times to this song.

[@juliolp95]

I'M YOOUUUU 😫🗣😂

[@dirkbercks8830]

Yesssss 🤘

[@LoneHeckler]

The drums have always been my favorite part of this song

[@jimboslice5647]

Lars hits his drums so damned hard and never misses a beat during songs.

[@oleksiistri8429]

Tbh, it could be better, but ok

[@webosxd766]

​@@jimboslice5647Dime que es sarcasmo xD

[@jimboslice5647]

Why would I lie? I have been watching Metallica perform since the 80s.

[@Ghostofeden]

​@@jimboslice5647 bevuto???

[@bariizlam638]

I love Robert Trujillo's playing! also he is such a humble human being!!

[@joesmith3908]

For real? I haven’t heard that?

[@metetural9140]

think you have to be humble if you want to be a Metallica bassist lol

[@PragmaticDany]

I'm pretty sure his mic and bass are not even plugged in

[@AliciaMarranaBlow]

@@PragmaticDany Well if you don't hear the bass, you are deaf!

[@finnatwood7240]

i just saw them in concert and he let a little kid in GA play his bass

[@theguyof360]

5:33 What a breathtaking performance done by James there. Absolutely amazing.

[@stefaansleroux9555]

Whoever did the sound for this needs a hell of a raise The drums just hit you in the guts🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@yabo2424]

I agree !! just brutal !!

[@victorbicudo1374]

Sound replacement is no rocket science.

[@Paul-fu2xv]

What's a sound replacement anyway?

[@kmoecub]

Ya. it's perfect. You almost can't hear the bass. :P

[@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns]

Unlike the snare drum in St Anger which hits you in the inside of your brain.

[@petekomaroski]

the howard stern show always has incredible sound; whoever mixes the performances is amazing at their job

[@grassalle]

Fla Fla Flow Hi

[@skooliemom]

James looks better than he ever has. Great to see Metallica doing well.

[@gfgranja]

@@jomarkwh What are you saying?? Elton made huge compliments to Metallica, James even cried...

[@LohiHarHar]

@@jomarkwh Well, mr Elton's music is rubbish all around.

[@NoneOfyourBusiness468]

Are you serious? He doesn't look well at all, and the tuning down has to do with his voice ain't high anymore (sad but true).

[@davidvicente6223]

@@NoneOfyourBusiness468 They started to tune down the songs in 1994, and obviously he won't look as good as 15 years ago.

[@purpleman1974]

Yes, I was surprised at how good and healthy he looked. He looked refreshed, in a natural, not "cosmetic" way.

[@GregJonson]

Massive props to whoever miked and tuned that drum kit. That's one HELL of a sound!

[@redrick8900]

It's more in the compression and eq. Micing drums is super simple.

[@Nissardpertugiu]

Its the way he hits mostly too

[@brunomiranda6620]

I'm 54, my sons, 30, 16 years. In my house, Metallica, Always!!!

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

Don't say that too loud, you're the perfect age for a Jesuit ritual. Might want to steer clear of S.F. on 10/28.

[@hammersmashedface6059]

@@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960 huh?

[@MrTongen]

@@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960 what

[@SpywareVA]

@@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960 whut?

[@mrheadlessa]

@@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960 wtf are you talking about?

[@pavlasouckova8194]

5:38 I love how he screams "pay the price"🤘😍

[@JoaoLP15]

Are we really not gonna talk about the voice that James does at 5:40?? That devilish "Pay the price"...awesome!!

[@zyxwfish]

The king Diamond influence

[@user-yk4gd1fl4z]

Sounds horrid. Should stick to the script. Not good at all!

[@jameskuhn432]

@@user-yk4gd1fl4z sounds great! Not sure what you're talking about 🤷

[@brentold6738]

@@user-yk4gd1fl4z You smell of flounder and sea bass

[@Lowrentfilms]

🔥🔥🔥

[@IlliniDog01]

One of the coolest songs of all time. Have always loved Kirk's solo in this one too.

[@BLACKDIVISION1]

The solo is master class. Its perfect. Everytime I listen to it Im thinking "Kirk is a professional".

[@kursatkaya8158]

Oh my god, James sounds so much better than the last year and Kirk's guitar is so cool.. And even I can see from here how much Lars enjoys playing that, I love it too.

[@ataberk6230]

türkler toplansınnn :)))

[@orkunasci9836]

spongebrick var instagramda o boyadı kirk ün gitarını adam efsane. bir bakın bence

[@gal419]

He does sound better but unfortunately he's losing his chops not Mustaine level losing it though.

[@kursatkaya8158]

@@gal419 He is 58, so this is kinda normal.

[@tiagometallica007]

@@gal419 His playing sounds great, what do you mean?

[@СергейНестеров-ц4ы]

Эти парни вечно молодые, также как их творчество..., браво Металлика!!!!

[@d-style1411]

Ларс кстати не очень выглядит если честно походу у него прооблемы с шитовидкой

[@Пользователь998]

Джеймс немножко не в форме, 2 года можна сказать без нормальных туров. А так, все круто.

[@damnsocium]

А, да? Понимаю. Рашн комментарий.

[@nauchnuy]

Вас тоже сюда рекомендации привели?)))

[@inionultra8119]

К сожалению уже не молодые, но выступают всё ещё великолепно)

[@whamou]

I think Howard Stern gets the best out of artists, I think it's a relaxed environment performers excel in

[@foto21]

The mixing in that studio is no joke. This sounds as good as any recording I've heard, sound-wise, even if it's not quite as hot as the original recording, which is a hard thing to match decades later. It's a new version!

[@KenaiTobin]

@@foto21 you gotta remembe analog is far way different from digital it's hard to replicate nowdays

[@shawnmarek5981]

Lucky SoB ?! At least he shares it with us!

[@kriskrepps9012]

It’s hard to believe in the last 30 years there hasn’t been another band that compares to them.

[@chaso6822]

Well there is Megadeth

[@BLACKDIVISION1]

Mine band can do that its only that it is unknown. 😊

[@jornada.del.muerto]

No, they're untouchable

[@700lbsripped7]

not even close , dave isnt meant to be a vocalist maybe if they had someone else for that but Dave's ego wouldnt allow such thing @@chaso6822

[@webosxd766]

Megadeth :v

[@bobabooey4537]

Metallica look and sound very healthy, on fire... the well oiled machine.

[@ArgChica]

Classic and timeless

[@jakefriesenjake]

Alot of handlers behind the scene. Cranking up the delay effects exactly when needed! That ending was sweet

[@Eyeyamgod]

@@jakefriesenjake yes that's been the case for years. But that has nothing to do with them sounding tight. Nothing can save you if you're sloppy.

[@bryangardner8525]

Is this a load or reload reference?

[@youthofyesterdayrecords]

Healthy? What does that mean these days?

[@j.r.cruzaguirre2734]

One of the greatest metal songs ever written!

[@Vicious-Audio]

James' voice may not be as tough as it was in the record, but they've definitely still got it. After 40 years.

[@danarnold5192]

He sounds frickin great at 58

[@jessanderson6522]

Not hard vocals. Try GnR!!

[@Agsded1973]

He's actually singing it tho! So much more dynamic and fun! Originally....to use a quote from James himself...he was mostly shouting in key.... These days he is so much more expressive!

[@brucelee4996]

Elk meat, and clean Colorado livin'. (Plus lots of 💰)

[@iTxip]

@@Agsded1973 shouting in key did sound awesome tho

[@ace-du3fe]

Great live version, raw and not over processed.

[@myturbulance]

kirk's guitar. Holy moly

[@ozzyogkush]

This was the first Metallica song I ever heard when I was growing up, it basically got me into them. Still great all these years later!

[@anonymousarsonist9653]

I think we can all agree that this is the best Metallica has sounded in years.

[@jalanhart]

I disagree. The 2019 tour through S&M2 is the best they’ve sounded in years. Not that this isn’t good because it is, but it’s not as good IMO

[@NKomarov]

they sounded better in 1984

[@onlyrealufos4146]

Home office makes you rethink everything... it's good for all bands :)

[@DillyDilly13]

I just want a god damn album already

[@anonymousarsonist9653]

@@DillyDilly13 Same here, we all do.

[@CrisLopezVlogs]

James' voice is amazing. my favorite voice in metal.

[@nebtrebeh5588]

I am drooling over Kirks guitar

[@shawndimery]

I remember being 13 too

[@Steven-lb4bl]

Can’t we all just….get along?

[@redzepplin7397]

Love it!

[@gregs8685]

Have you seen his (former Peter Green, Gary Moore) burst?

[@vancabrera8833]

@@gregs8685 is it a burst? i thought its a gold top les paul

[@rromano2222]

James, if you're reading this...Proud of you. Stay strong, we need Metallica and you.

[@katara69]

Love it! Love seeing James healthy

[@jameskoiman]

Awesome version , James's vocals are amazing !

[@jmaynez2332]

James went into a split personality during the “pay the price” line.

[@justfrank1015]

He went into Jason mode there

[@Saboiano]

He could do some serious voice acting jobs

[@jmaynez2332]

@@Saboiano he definitely could.

[@gokugoma3258]

Classic James

[@brianmaher22]

05:38 #PayThePrice

[@williansgomes6497]

Mano... Essa música... PQP! Nunca me canso de ouvi-la. Ainda tenho esperança do Show deles em BH/MG BRASIL ocorra, meu ingresso ta guardado aqui. Que guitarra linda do Kirk!

[@anapaularodrigues9774]

O meu também está guardadinho, só esperando uma nova data. 🍀🤞

[@falejohnn]

Essa música tem um compasso sensacional!

[@ericnunes3635]

foi no show? foi mt foda

[@andrew6978]

The boys are sounding fantastic.

[@martinbellamy8857]

They all sound so on point here. Love that they can still tear it up!

[@jacobmata7364]

Still rocking after 40 years

[@thejonathandoan]

One of the metal genre’s best songs. Monumental.

[@1642poltergeist]

Lars's snare sounds on point !

[@mungofinalfi4480]

Haha, below someone says "Lars snare sounds so electronic...", so...Opinions evidently differ. ; P

[@leafbelly]

@@mungofinalfi4480 I would take that as a compliment, too. Means it sounds perfect.

[@thestorysongsnl9397]

Lars has become better in time the drums lars took the time to practice i think finally!

[@josephberg1586]

Does sound good ;-) I likes My Mapex and Ludwig Snares

[@victorbicudo1374]

You have sound replacement to thank.

[@tommodeski8637]

The mixing is great!...i wouldnt believe this was on a talk show if i didnt see it.. sounds really good!

[@ingelisa381]

After all these years and they can still bring a smile to my face ☺️ pure awesomeness.

[@clay89_]

This song sounds better every time they play it. Masterpiece!

[@spnobats]

Just INCREDIBLE. Gives me chills that they continue to be this Amazing!!!! James sounds in his prime.

[@stampede4107]

He did a damn fine job on the vocals

[@RareHarmony]

This is not the first time they have been to Howard's studio, and everytime it sounds amazing. Howard Stern's set seems to have top notch recording and mixing.

[@dukoosm]

Kirk's new ESP is KILLER!!

[@jaimeursua1574]

Thankk you so much James and the gang for brinigng us your great music and rocking the entire stage despite of your age.

[@vernonsalisbury5276]

I LOVE how they've slowed their tempo down a bit. They played this song and others wayyy too fast for many years.

[@mungofinalfi4480]

Sure, but this is a tiny bit too slow, even for Sad but true.

[@dave3295]

I genuinely think that’s due to Lars’ inability to actually keep consistent time. Even though he’s been playing with Metallica for 40 years, he still rushes and drags at different times. He also rushes fills quite regularly so they don’t quite sit tight.

[@enriqueguevara5689]

To help James with his voice.

[@kudanrt]

Agreed!!!

[@freepressright]

Slower means more detail. I'll always take behind the beat versus rushing.

[@beardedmike9232]

I love Metallica so much and I’m so happy to hear them on The radio

[@a-World-Of-Payne]

James looks great and they sound awesome!! This fills me with immense joy 🤘😎 ‘Tallica 4 LIFE

[@TolongwangfaSapholem]

James voice is really amazing

[@syracuse6651]

I'm pretty sure it was Bob Rock that suggested to Slow it down and Tune it to D Standard ?

[@maxhowlett9661]

Yep, everything on the album was written in E standard. Bob rock thought it sounded a little too samey throughout. Sad But True was the obvious choice because of its heaviness, but then he also got them to do The God That Failed in Eb Standard for more variation.

[@mrcreepypl]

@@maxhowlett9661 source?

[@buttsrus]

@@mrcreepypl kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH6reYCYZ8igq80 From Bob himself.

[@giacometal]

If not James can't sing... pretty good advice.

[@user-xe7um4pv8i]

@@buttsrus A great interview all around

[@rhpropertitv2018]

awesome dudes. bought the blck album the first time it entered indonesia. i was in high school. the best metal album i ever own back then

[@classroomvip2869]

This band is legendary.

[@ToddyTornado]

There she is! Much love Robin! ❤️ watched/listened to the show since the 90s. And boys, I dont have to say a thing. ❤❤

[@WWROABM]

Definitely more consistent background vocals makes this song, and most Metallica songs, more ominous and awesome.

[@shumockricky]

The world is still normal as long as Metallica is still together and playing...they are like the worlds glue

[@JackT1160]

Kirk looks straight down the middle between Hendrix and Scorpions vibes

[@hectorced8109]

And Aerosmith 😂

[@woodoo4]

Invoking Cliff's spirit with the bottom bells

[@KenaiTobin]

@@woodoo4 Ukrrrrrr I love it

[@ThaiThom]

Those are his influences.

[@briansprenger5578]

And Bea Arthur during her Maude phase

[@Bug62Uy]

Dammmmmm love it,Metallica for ever!!!! Greetings from south America Uruguay!!!

[@cp070476]

Best tune on album.. Absolute masterpiece.

[@Ansdus]

Metallica's sound always sounds epic on Howard Stern.

[@TailorFee]

Only Lars could count himself in and nearly miss being on time for his own cue haha

[@Rico_71]

I laughed at this longer that I should have lol good one

[@telmolicious]

Nearly miss? He was on point. Where's the near miss?

[@kiwibird8441]

Still got funky timing issues lol

[@er5490]

I lmao so hard. Had to explain to my wife lol

[@DepressedCapitalist]

Lars shaky timing is as present as always!

[@dennisbagatin4480]

I seen them in 1993 and they put the best show on I've ever seen amazing band and they sound just as good.

[@Hammersmashed68]

Kirk's new signature looks coooooool

[@kristinesanservino6125]

I love hearing almost any music on Howard Stern,,I don't know if it's the sound crew or the acoustics in the room or a combination of the two ..but the sound is always perfection. Metallica forever!!

[@unclerenatch3388]

Personally I think James’ vocals sounded amazing. The best to ever do it.

[@PiazzaGurl]

Every time they are on Howard Stern, they just sound so good. And James’ voice is insanely good. He looks good. Well rested and fitter. Love my Tallica Boys!

[@metalben005]

I want Kirk's new guitar. That thing is beautiful

[@Thirteen31Music]

I believe its an ESP USA model rather than their usual Japanese made gear.

[@Dirt_Serpent]

@@Thirteen31Music thats spot on. the japanese version of this shape has a shorter lower wing on it

[@trezegol2007]

Am I the only one listening to this song 30 years later and still getting goosebumps? Sad but true! 🤟🤘🤟

[@rogersolberg4914]

Ohhhh my fucking god. That was so awesome and Heavy. James vocals, damn, so so good. Good to see him this healthy, and that voice, wow. Love it 🤘🤘🤘

[@86FxBdyCpe]

"You still have it boys". That's an understatement there Howard.

[@DanielM20564]

Best live performance of this song! Holy shit !!! Lars is crazy!! And those baggy pants with that new guitar. Awsome!! \m/

[@victorbicudo1374]

Moscow 91

[@queenfan7359]

First night in Petaluma 1991 is easily much better

[@natbarron]

Surely the band gets major anxiety when Lars starts throwing in a random snare fill? Jeez, I bloody do!

[@Drewitall54]

I think this is a joke but no they don't, him throwing a fill in there doesn't affect your timing when you can count

[@paulsteward2051]

@@Drewitall54 how are those knee pads fitting you?

[@wezilla21]

He fucked up For Whom the Bell Tolls on the album.. Drumming was all screwed up on the intro

[@malcolmz2360]

His timing is truly his own 😉

[@MrAndreCoutinho]

Cool performance, the song is awesome. I thought James would explain how he used the baritone guitar to make those riffs even heavier.

[@dank1j]

sad but true, the only time I care to listen to Stern and enjoy him at all is when Metallica are on. This performance makes me happy.

[@tehlion7430]

James is looking a lot better since S&M 2!!

[@stevemuzak8526]

One best down tuned songs ever. And slowed down makes it even heavier. Damn good.

[@spiritualconnection4807]

This sounds huge, pristine, perfect, immaculate! Yes! 🤟

[@Beaumo66]

James looks amazing, and sounds better than he ever has.. Love this little Metallica kick i've gone on lately.. always nice to take a step back and appreciate the best, and their past

[@Hieraldrich]

They slowed it down made it sound even heavier, I had the stank face the whole time haha and what is this? Lars playing in time with the rest of the band?? The world must be coming to an end lmao

[@anuntsingh]

It's because he's not in front of a crowd - he usually stays pretty well on time if he's not full of adrenaline.

[@Hieraldrich]

@@anuntsingh fr tho

[@Red1san]

but it will be a nightmare if they play damage inc or battery, the song will sound weird if slowed down

[@sgtango4310]

The whole point of those songs are to be fast, that's why they wouldn't sound good slow

[@Hieraldrich]

@@sgtango4310 Exactly! Haha

[@micclepaccial216]

love this piece from them, from the intro to the outro.

[@TheBranDingo]

James is looking really healthy here. Love to see it.

[@RiccardoFabbri82]

James seems 10 years younger when he sings... so much energy! Thank you M E T A L L I C A 🤟🏼

[@marknocera7212]

The Metallicats sound better than ever!🎸🎸🥁🙂

[@NKomarov]

worse than im 1984

[@Orphenia_]

So damn happy to see them all back in action. Looking and sounding great!

[@IZZTZRN]

In my opinion, Metallica's 'heaviest' song is The Thing That Should Not Be. But I guess Sad But True appeals more to the masses.

[@ecthelion1735]

Also -Human.

[@willk1756]

Harvester, Thing and Sad but true

[@5150serg]

Amen

[@kenyonjohnson5595]

yes sirrrr

[@leonardgarcia5320]

This kinda reminds me of Harvester of Sorrow

[@williams2652]

The sound engineer is outstanding~

[@savazi7952]

Os caras continuam perfeitos...que afinação e qualidade maravilhosa ao vivo!!!

[@ohheylads]

To think that my dad used to listen to these dudes and now we have a common interest really makes me appreciate metallica

[@arjunski]

The verse at 5:32 is perfection...

[@jobpialago2858]

Proud pinoy here..go metallica, go KIRK..🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@heyitsikmal]

I hope they could get famous some day. They're very talented.

[@BlakmetalP]

One of my favorites. My jam on the bus in 8th grade

[@RC-fi8nn]

Always loved Kirk's melodic lead in the chorus.

[@mohdhazriahmad1012]

I grew up listening to their music..mow i'm 35 and yeah..they still and forever amazingggg!!!..hell yeahhh!!!

[@gustavogomesdossantos5599]

Ótima musica perfeita desde 1986 quando eu tinha 16 anos de idade já curtia metálica e sempre vou curtir metálica para sempre

[@mr.moktan8115]

They are still very young 🤘🤘it means today's generation kids may chance to see them in concert 🤘❤️

[@jefvarnadore2267]

Being a drummer myself and don’t get me wrong Lars is a great drummer but he slows down and speeds up quite a bit especially during fills his tempo is all over the place

[@borderlinechuck2351]

Yo I noticed that too and it's driving me nuts. He did the same thing on Enter Sandman for the Jimmy Kimmel Show.

[@jefvarnadore2267]

@@borderlinechuck2351 maybe it’s just an age thing and he doesn’t realize it but I’m sure the rest of the band does but hey what are they going to do replace him lol

[@55Porter]

@@jefvarnadore2267 rumor on the rock scene is Lars will be out by the end of the week and Tommy Lee will be an official member of Metallica

[@jefvarnadore2267]

@@55Porter 😂 now that would be crazy they could flip him up side down in a cage and shit

[@jeffreykwon3173]

We need that kind of drummer. There are too many metronometic drummers in the world.

[@Omar_E11]

This was the song that made me fall in love with Metallica.

[@dennisgarrido1705]

suenan bien estos pendejos, ya quisieran las demas bandas sonar asi despues de 30años, se podra decir de todo de metallica, lo que si no se puede negar es su calidad musical.

[@patriciaperez2398]

Los Beatles del metal

[@andrewlybbert9527]

They all look so happy and healthy! Loving every bit of this!

[@Scott_Wheat]

Love the boys on Stern

[@robintaylor-mockingeemill8223]

My favorite song , hope it gets more air play . Love the changeup's