Metallica - Small Hours (HD) [1998.11.24] New York, NY, USA

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[@kevah94]

Now THIS song should've been played with the symphony!!!

[@kevah94]

+Dave G You're probably right about that. Well, S&M was still an awesome consert and if I had the chance I would've gone to see it, to bad I was about 5 years old then.

[@rafaelparedes1937]

You are 100% correct!!! First one on the list!

[@marc2000z]

The Small Hours would’ve sounded amazing with the symphony.

[@kevinbrown688]

I think one of the reasons why they wouldn't do it is because its a cover. Otherwise, I do agree it would have been amazing.

[@MetalizedBlood76]

Kevin McDonald never thought of that,the orchestra would have given it extra weight!

[@rickkelley4618]

I love Hetfield's voice throughout Metallica's career for different reasons. But there is something absolutely soaring and golden about his voice between about 1991-2000. It's the thing that THEN I didn't appreciate. I wanted more growl. Looking back now, he had amazing clarity and effortless range in his thirties.

[@midnight347]

I agree there were many times like this example here where he sounded great but there were other times he sounded like yodeling shit lol. This particular performance is a great example how good he was then. The only era I really don't like was like 2000-2005ish once they got around to doing the dm stuff in 2006 and on things picked up again lol. They was at a low low point in the 2000s. He doesn't sound bad on st anger album but the live stuff usually sucked from that era. The song st anger is good I like frantic other than the frantic tic tic tic part it's kind if annoying otherwise great song. It has good moments I'm not a big fan overall. Point being that era was their lowest and the 90s was among their best just behind the legendary 85-91 metallica

[@sixpath]

the clarity is why im so addicted to metallica having grown up with slipknot, lamb of god, suicide silence, august burns red... i got into a7x heavy after seeing them live.. originally i thought m shadows vocals were too clean as well. understanding and connecting to the lyrics/music makes it way heavier than growls and distortion could ever hope to.

[@rocketpigrecords3719]

Fact is, with a modern vocal coach James could have cultivated this latter approach while also being able to still BROOTZ withthe best of em. But in 1991, when he was losing his voice from years of unschooled "bad" screaming? I couldn't tell you if anyone had yet figured it out.

[@francislouise30]

this song scares the fuck out of me.

[@blessley4901]

Newsted killing it!!!

[@bon6461]

Right. I've always been more of a Newstead fan. He's my favorite of all three bassists.

[@tonystark341]

Jason Newsted is probably the most underestimate bassman in Metal

[@jaymz]

james voice is perfect here

[@mcathawk1490]

I love Jason. So metal. Wish he was still in the band, and I know I’m not alone!

[@jamiemarshall6962]

One of the heaviest songs ever.

[@lclccl]

@@enyalios316 Cb doesn't exist

[@enyalios316]

[ michcio] And thats the punchline

[@lclccl]

@@enyalios316 oof

[@bon6461]

Definitely one of the spookiest. The intro would be the best fighter walk out song for UFC.

[@bon6461]

@@enyalios316 so you do or do not like the song? Hard to tell based on your comment.

[@bensroom]

i love lars playing in this era

[@zachcline7555]

Benjamín Ignacio Bruna this lars was pretty much my main influence all through the 90s lol

[@locotelocot]

Yo! Lars was a beast back then, now he an old beast!! Still love him to death!!!

[@rocketpigrecords3719]

Lars isn't the best metal drummer in the world. Just the best one for Metallica.

[@rocketpigrecords3719]

​@@locotelocotfinding out Lars never rehearsed for concerts until recently is semi akin to finding out Brock Lesnar got the UFC belt without hard sparring. Imagine if Lars gave his all & was just obsessed. Fills arenas without trying! 😂

[@locotelocot]

@@rocketpigrecords3719 Yeah, it'spretty impressive haha!

[@Berkcirak]

4:03 One of the best riffs EVER

[@RickGrimesS5]

This song is so heavy! Love it

[@medievalviking8633]

Rick Grimes S5 Nick, found ya'

[@BloodyRoastBeef]

Holy shit! Love this cover and this gotta be one of their best live performances ever, man! Btw that eerie intro has always reminded me of the old Silent Hill games...

[@jesslovesgrunge5741]

Ikr

[@kaithorenfawkes8312]

Hmm, it just reminds me of their Cthulu song, 'The Thing That Should Not Be'. "Not dead which eternal lie, stranger eons, death may die."

[@jatheshadow]

I do think the same , it's fuckin 🔥🔥

[@Yoboydeez]

@@jatheshadowI agree it is fuckin 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@anthonyfrombelow]

I actually think he's hitting another peak period on the 72 Seasons album. He's got the perfect mix of growl and soul in his voice right now. With better production. His voice gets more of a God-like quality with a little reverb and occasional vocal harmonies.

[@kainnosgoth7336]

One of the better covers of an original song, the original being done by the NWOBHM band Holocaust sometime around that late 70's, maybe 1980. I've sort of drifted away from Metallica over the years, but I'll say they deserve respect for the way they treated the covers of their fave NWOBHM bands. It shows they truly respect their influences.

[@wakinguponjupiter7505]

Well said

[@logikman329]

Excepted for Maiden with the horrible intro from "Run to the hills" I believe on "Garage Inc."... But I guess it was more of a joke than anything, so it's okay???

[@midnight347]

@@logikman329 they were way out of tune and just messing around in the studio and just happened to leave that on the final cut I thought that was quite obvious?

[@logikman329]

@@midnight347 Yeah, I know. It's just that I was asking whether it was okay or not to be considered as a joke since it was poorly made.

[@ThePrusa1987]

@@logikman329 They made a proper Maiden tribute years later by covering "Remember Tomorrow" for an Iron Maiden tribute album. :)

[@williamlages8985]

I miss Jason in Metallica.

[@kaithorenfawkes8312]

I miss Cliff! I was a senior in high school when he died in that tour bus accident. Because of Cliff, I got interested in the Cthulu mythos. Scary as shit, but really great!

[@jackdorsey5677]

Jason’s head banging 👎🏽 James’s is trying not to look at Jason’s antics. Kirk is in the zone and his guitar tone on the intro is perfect.

[@hifinphoto]

NO. I miss Burton.

[@tonystark341]

Jason Newsted is probably the most underestimate bassman in Metal.

[@bon6461]

I'm sure noone agrees but I love the "Newstead" era Metallica the best.

[@pingpongpung]

It's "Newsted", not "Newstead".

[@StukaSwazi]

Me to!!! Absolutely favorite. Except 2000 when James was a complete raging drunk. Lol

[@Samford_]

tf do you mean no one agrees, i see nothing but praise for him

[@midnight347]

@@Samford_ everything is underrated these days or an obscure idea if it if isn't really we can all pretend right? It's the internet after all.

[@WilliamDurrant-km4gd]

I'm from az grew up on flotsam,and know newsted prowess, different people different sound

[@jamiemarshall6962]

Why does Helpless get all the attention? This is easily a far better song.

[@Weshopwizard]

The Wait is better than either.

[@ebyam9479]

@@Weshopwizard They're all fucking fantastic

[@juanantoniocarmonacamacho3344]

The wait is awesome

[@TrickOrRetreat]

Indeed 👍

[@peteocean2848]

Nah.

[@jasond3938]

This was THE tape to have back then .....Garage Days Forever!🤘

[@bon6461]

Right. But did they overcharge you at the mall when you bought yours? I know they did me. It cost over ten bucks on cassette. Lol.

[@bon6461]

I'd pay 1000 bucks for a cassette and a really good tape player.

[@bluecollarjay2959]

@@bon6461 😄 damn malls always over charged ! I got mine at some record store in Denver , they had it playing over the PA. And I was like F*k n A who's that 😄 bought it and never looked back 🤘

[@bluecollarjay2959]

@@bon6461 no shit man 😒 At least we got KZbin

[@bon6461]

@@bluecollarjay2959 indeed mate, we do.

[@rickgillette2470]

I remember hearing this back before And Justice For All and fell in love with the ominious vibe of this song. Many people aren't aware it's about seances and contacting spirits from the other side awesome seeing them perform it live

[@bon6461]

Gnarly.

[@dr.scanlan6112]

Garage days is a better listen than Justice.

[@justinsamsel1230]

Began my life as a metallica-head in the late 80s as a pre-teen, and Small Hours is still my come back song when I need some Metallica. All their hits and so much to love but the dark lyrics and passive start to excited anger is only bettered by One. Such a great song in the raw garage recordings!

[@raquelyoung5580]

Yeah I was around 15/ 16 when this came out. We all loved this record, the older ones too. But this had sort of a new fresh feel to it, didn’t realize the impact of Cliffs death back then like I do now🤘🏼 feel fortunate to know both bass players ‘eras’ if you will

[@Adam-bq6ic]

lars is possibly the least technically capable drummer and yet possibly the most entertaining to watch

[@JairoLunaAyala]

He's a bad drummer but perfect for Metallica

[@okyanus97]

His drummin in 80's..

[@Deathintheair89]

Lars has technically to him tho,

[@Adam-bq6ic]

@@okyanus97 was by no means technical and even the more technical stuff on the albums he wouldn't play live

[@diskgrind3410]

One of the best versions I've seen yet.

[@ganole24]

Listened to this again, it's even better on mp3 just listening without the vid. Anybody obsessed with muh "first 4 albums" that can't appreciate this is an idiot. I played this through my amp on college football rivalry Saturday to a room and porch full of people, guys and girls, 20s and 30s, and all of these MGK types were like "holy shit who is this". I don't care what anybody says 96-98 Metallica was absolutely badass music

[@jrfan07]

fuckin' right it was, it's like some people think once you make your name with a certain style and sound, that you're not allowed to play anything else. I've been in go-nowhere conversations with "fans" like that before, and about the only thing I concluded from it was they are thrash metal fans, and Metallica just so happened to play thrash in the 80's.

[@ganole24]

@@jrfan07 100% agree

[@vincentdelo4062]

perfect vocal…..James !

[@joshtitorenko9186]

Look out at the darkness, and you will see. Just call my name and I'll be there. You cannot touch me, you would not dare. I am the chill that's in the air. And I try to get through to you, in my own special way, As the barriers crumble at the end of the day. Dark rivers are flowing back into the past. You are the fish for which I cast. And what of the future, what is to be. As the rivers flow into the sea. And I try to get through to you, in my own special way, As the barriers crumble at the end of the day. Do not take for granted, powers out there. Don't step into the demon's lair. Time is an illusion, rising from time. Steep is the mountain which we climb. And I try to get through to you, in my own special way, As the barriers crumble at the end of the day

[@Dope6661]

Can you tell me what did james say at the begining of the song (smthg like suck on this or idk)

[@depechemoderemas]

@@Dope6661 Yes, he said "Suck on this"

[@thomasackerly7732]

Was at this show was AWESOME felt like back in the 80s when i seen them in the clubs

[@spacecowb0y717]

Look hard at the darkness And you will see Just call my name and I'll be there You cannot touch me You would not dare I am the chill that's in the air And I try to get through to you In my own special way As the barriers crumble At the end of the day Dark rivers are flowing Back into the past You are the fish for which I cast And what of the future What is to be As the rivers flow into the sea And I try to get through to you In my own special way As the barriers crumble At the end of the day Do not take for granted Powers out there Don't step into the demon's lair Time is an illusion, Rising from time, Steep is the mountain which we climb. And I try to get through to you, In my own special way, As the barriers crumble, At the end of the day

[@Atratvs]

I always loved the Sad but true vibe of that.

[@andrewmcgill9544]

Harvester... devil'sdance..dream no more

[@yucawhotv6714]

Garage Days Re-Revisted 1987... The $5.98 EP! The very first shit I've ever heard from Metallica back to those days! I knew these guys were going big.

[@danielnemes7220]

This is easily my favorite song off of garage days

[@richardatkinson3410]

That Riff ❤

[@aaronblock7093]

Garage days is Metallica third best release

[@djpyro6759]

this gave me chills

[@nikolaypingarov]

So heavy!! Love James 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@proveitbytch8379]

Evil ass jam.... I love it

[@orlandomoralescalvette7222]

EXCELENTE COVER

[@ChuckRusty]

So heavy. Such attitude. Love it.

[@ganole24]

Hetfield's voice is so badass here "you are the FIIIIUUSSH for which I cast" "do not take for GRANTEEEEED"

[@sergevify]

kirk's solo is great

[@keithiejoy]

THE SMALL HOURS WRITTEN BY MORTIMER Suck on this Look hard at the darkness And you will see Just call my name and I'll be there You cannot touch me You would not dare I am the chill that's in the air And I try to get through to you In my own special way As the barriers crumble At the end of the day Dark rivers are flowing Back into the past You are the fish for which I cast And what of the future What is to be As the rivers flow into the sea And I try to get through to you In my own special way As the barriers crumble At the end of the day Do not take for granted Powers out there Don't step into the demon's lair Time is an illusion Rising from time Steep is the mountain which we climb And I try to get through to you In my own special way As the barriers crumble At the end of the day

[@searchand_destroy666]

Lars was really feeling the intro right there 👊👊

[@timothymiller7831]

Jewel

[@bartmacaluso]

Texas Character... Undeniable... I can smell it from a mile away.

[@davidbristow193]

I went to see them on this tour

[@thomasackerly7732]

Me my friend. It was very gd show

[@degatagauwatie4073]

l learned to play this song like thirty-years ago, and never paid much attention to it after that. Funny thing is, I swear it was called _The Long Hours._

[@TheDezertRatt]

Fawk yeah!

[@JordanLake25]

you dont like sad but true, my friend of misery, nothing else matters, king nothing, fuel, slither, whishey in the jar ?. i love the 90's and 80's stuff. not to mention that all most everything that metallica made is far better then the shit pop music we have today.

[@budihermawan8745]

Small Hours....nice sound metal guitars...

[@revton3197]

I still have it on cassette tape.

[@nikolaypingarov]

Reminds me of Sabbath and Minus Human 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@katyalacrua6793]

My God,my fave song!

[@kurtzcol]

extra heavy !

[@Pepsolman]

I think this sounds better than the garage inc version.

[@timothymiller7831]

Metallica Jen

[@adambriggs1191]

3:300 to 4:00 all hail the mighty satin 😜👌

[@deathintheair8453]

One of their best fuckin covers!!!

[@heresjohnny999]

wtf is Lars doing at the start?

[@dcs2690]

heres johnny drinkin and spittin

[@garland41411]

...double bass woo hoo

[@jatheshadow]

Yeaaah! :):D I love it /and miss it too! back in the days when Lars could perfectly played it !(not what is now..) awesome performance! :) Greets from Poland!:)

[@zachcline7555]

Michelle Culler He can still play it he's just gotten lazy

[@wannaberabbi9302]

Zach Cline he’s recently been playing it again. I think he’s starting to love drumming again.

[@nibornarwhal5521]

Shit yeah!

[@nicopillay4059]

Weird how people like when Metallica cover this type of song, but not when they wrote their own on Load and Reload. Hate that type of fan

[@seanraidley2643]

Kirk looks great with short(er) hair... Also, they DESTROY the original...(my opinion)

[@Casketkrusher_]

Why? It sounds nearly exactly the same xD

[@chrisrodsa210]

The Original has a creepier intro

[@timothymiller7831]

Gods

[@Psyclonus7]

Where'd you steal this from?

[@keithmatthews7475]

Old Milwaukee in the bottle and Boone farm wine. 1988.

[@russianbear6384]

Back when Lars was a power house

[@DankoHidalgo]

Does anybody know what snare Lars used during this era?

[@illegalaryan8400]

Tama Bell Brass snare. 6.5” x 14” dimensions.

[@DankoHidalgo]

@@illegalaryan8400 Thank you

[@alexquintanilla8012]

Kirk kind of looks like Chris Cornell here

[@davemieze9021]

There’s no grit in James voice. He sings on this, instead of being James Hetfield

[@sixbrokeneggs]

5:04 sounded just like sully from godsmack

[@jamesmelton3968]

I wanna meet james next!

[@budihermawan8745]

America...in the South....in company Line....

[@dkburkhard]

Sad but True is okay but it doesn't have the dynamics like their older stuff has. I agree that it is better than most pop out there today, and I realize that bands change after a while, but this is just my opinion. Some will agree and some won't. I still prefer older Metallica but I do respect the band for still being relevant in the music world.

[@rotkiv-drumcovers4893]

like army of tanks ! yeah!

[@jakootajenkins7953]

05:23 Time is an illusion

[@orestodomundo6652]

Science can’t even begin to describe that sentence 😄

[@dkburkhard]

Very true. I'm a "Justice and before" fan

[@raysdga]

What does he say at 4:26? Eagle spread?

[@jaymz]

raysdga i hear evil spirits

[@proveitbytch8379]

Hey Newsted

[@hasanbasricekem4660]

here it goes baby?

[@jamiedier9592]

What concert was this??

[@toxsin2207]

Lars looks like he's trying to remind himself what to hit on the kit. Umm okay hit the snare then hit the bass drum then hit the um tom and then the cymbal. Now make a cool angry face to get the crowd excited. Lol

[@trainnut2012]

Heavy as fuck!

[@michaeldoug3783]

GENTE ALGUM FILHO DE DEUS .. POR FAVOR PODE LEGENDAR ESSA MUSICA ? GRATO S2 LIVE PLS

[@f.t.g.traducoeserradas]

@Michael Doug kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6m2p4Koh7SDlbs

[@Xevonarin]

That's because it was recorded in 1987.

[@yazidknopfler8640]

what did he say at 1:00 ?

[@multiestonian]

Suck on this!

[@yazidknopfler8640]

what means sry im little bit bad in elnglish

[@HenriqueAlexandro]

Suck on, Babyyy

[@Mike_B.]

3:29

[@keithmatthews7475]

Any questions?

[@georgepress1261]

Great song, does anyone know the meaning of the song

[@bandolierboy1908]

It's about spirits, the other side, and summoning/contacting them thru seances

[@cheranguista]

So Harvester of sorrow is a ripoff off this song??

[@wickedlateok1697]

he looks like george carlin here

[@tcb9775]

That's his dad 😁

[@canaanatkinson7830]

[@midgemac1805]

Holocaust still play this better today

[@knightfall9394]

lmao yea no they dont, watched some live vids of holocaust and it was fuckin atrocious

[@orestodomundo6652]

The song you sing after selling your soul to the devil lmao

[@juliancrabbe5720]

Luis Gomes no this is when the devil sells its soul to you

[@dylannightingale6959]

Not really. I don't think John Mortimer meant for this song's lyrics to portray Satan in a positive light.

[@keithmatthews7475]

Luis Gomes done did

[@nzoplkj]

The song you sing during a Ouijabord session actually. It`s about summoning Pazuzu. The Demon that took possesion of Reagan in the Excorcist.

[@anwarsholeh9760]

Lebih sangar dari aslinya

[@abdelhamidbenmoussa8214]

the devil's look 3:17

[@SaraDiaz-dp6pt]

Lars, what happened to you? Butcher, the intro 😂

[@dkburkhard]

One of the few Metallica songs recorded after 1988 that I can still stomach, and yes, I know this was on the $5.98 ep. (only old skool fans know what that means.)

[@tobyhubler9902]

The small hours is metallica's best cover. PERIOD!

[@joychristinedelaney9897]

Nice mullet, James

[@jesuscampos8136]

Symphony is Manowar shit😆

[@timothymiller7831]

Metallica Britney Spears jewels

[@buckeyechad1]

Also, the song live sounded way better with Newstead. Trujillo playing it sounds like shit. But I think it’s because of Lars not Robert.

[@timothymiller7831]

Metallica Britney Spears

[@Ivanisasi]

ooh.. you are so hardcore.. watch out people!

[@emreerbay4811]

Yet again Kirk fucked up another solo..