Metallica - Star Wars Imperial March

Metallica's metal cover of the Star Wars "Imperial March."

[@DeadlyVisionsx]

If it was metallica, you'd hear James yelling " Yeah! "

[@uroskovac2212]

More like "Dewit" or "good"

[@tigris0698]

Yes thats true, thats rly something that james would do, i wish metallica did an actual imperial march cover like that would be so epic.

[@CBRHurricane6]

@@tigris0698 Wikipedia claims they did, but can’t find it anywhere, during the s&m rehearsals allegedly

[@bnv4292]

And it would be copyright struck 🤣

[@joshuaheath9003]

It's the "Imperial March-ahhh".

[@alexandriamorkert3983]

Found this on limewire years ago...and to this day the true artist is a mystery, but it's the best version I've heard.

[@MrParkerman6]

Not a mystery at all dude. The viruses of Limewire grew intelligents and made a Media version of this and labeled it Metallica cuz it had always long been a dream of theirs to be the first Viruses to be sued.by Lars, but Lars likes it!

[@octoman_games]

I remember!!!

[@octoman_games]

I remember!!! This came out when Episode 1 came out

[@sambridgers9543]

Link?

[@CGInsightHub]

I first heard this on limewire too. Not only could you get this banger for free, but they would also be generous enough to send some malware along with the download at no extra cost! Those were the days.

[@fleetproductions1410]

They actually played this in a giant stadium a long time ago, and it was Metallica at one side, and the world's greatest orchestra off to the other side, and if anyone can find me the recording, I'll be so grateful.

[@billyjohns332]

They played in 1999 with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. I couldn't find a live version though

[@ferrarogaming223]

I was there, it was AWESOME!

[@Ujiyo]

It was on the Metallica S&M album.

[@mattasticmattattack8546]

Sauce?

[@GaryTongue-to3pw]

@fleetproductions1410 No they didn't, dumbass. Every concert they ever did is on their website, moron. No such concert is on there, idiot. This isn't Metallica. This isn't even a band. It is mostly Media files with Protools, idiot.

[@tyreekmurillo4524]

cliff burton isn't dead he joined the dark side

[@kaant6181]

No, he killed by Darth Burton

[@tyreekmurillo4524]

who used the force to levitate a bus on him

[@ImpKnt80]

From a certain point of view...

[@GGMathi69]

@@ImpKnt80 That was dark lol

[@vitabrainid9953]

Jason newsted was fired because he was the sith

[@TSchellhous]

I love this song, I found this on Napster like 12 years ago somehow, awesome to hear it again! I don't think it's Metallica, it sounds like someone made it on a keyboard, but that doesn't mean it doesn't rock!

[@MoonRose-Valentine]

It sounds slightly reminiscent of "One Winged Angel" from final fantasy, and I agree, most likely not Matalica, but still bad ass

[@artemis_smith]

If I ever try to conquer the world, I'm playing this whenever I walk into a room.

[@peterheinzelmann3335]

Wherever you may roam 🤘

[@mlthmp]

This or the Ultimate Warriors WWF theme for me

[@luukeksifrozenhillbillyeur3407]

Man I remember people spreading this song as a Metallica cover in fucking Kazaa in 2001.

[@Vigriff]

The Dark Side is strong in this song.

[@MrLgtm]

Ok people I will reveal the truth after nearly 10 years now. This is not Metallica.

[@hippolimited]

Imperial March x One Winged Angel

[@keathoran_quake1607]

FUCK YEAH!!!

[@TOPACE31]

I dont care if its metallica or not, its still one of my favorites.

[@KuBi4K]

If this is Metallica, I'm then Palpatine.

[@InSanic13]

KuBi4K In the name of the Galactic Senate of the Republic, you are under arrest, Chancellor!

[@nosteponsnek2846]

"Are you threatening me, Master Jedi?"

[@mrowch9640]

you're the senate

[@GESSO217]

My Lord.

[@rachaelm3135]

This is not the Metallica you're looking for. *waves hands*

[@gaazer]

Damn, this is the song I've been looking for a long time :D

[@ChristianIce]

2 options. 1 - The guy who did it is now crying because his work is not being rewarded. 2 - The guy who did it thinks that putting "metallica" will increase the views, but he didn't think at (1) in advance.

[@sebastianayala6580]

two of my most favorite things beautifully combined

[@kebman]

+Sebastian Ayala bad synths and a midi guitar?

[@sebastianayala6580]

kebman Star Wars and Metallica

[@kebman]

Sebastian Ayala No shit, Tera Sinube!

[@sumeetkumaryadav9229]

This is exactly what I was searching for

[@bradhoyer281]

I LOVE STAR WARS AND METALLICA THANK YOU

[@almadatrk]

An epic band playing an epic song from an epic movie! Great :)

[@A7HORI7Y]

awesome love the star wars music so metal and star wars hell yeah

[@ChristianIce]

@kagekitsune89 Orchestra?? It's a freaking midi file, played with some vsti.

[@marcmarti5273]

you're damm right

[@CosmiicCandii]

It was performed live with the Boston Pops for the S&M Album.

[@MrToobyy]

Great version!! =) Reminds of the songs in Final fantasy VIII

[@mast3rlinkx13]

This song is a nice variation on a great soundtrack. Metallica impresses me yet again!

[@GaryTongue-to3pw]

Not Metallica, maroon!

[@kemanorel3110]

@@GaryTongue-to3pw You replied to an 11 year old comment and didn't think that since then I've been made aware of that? Come on.

[@mastagrowott8022]

This song hits so freaking hard. It's great. Legit makes me wonder why the hell this isn't on Spotify yet.

[@GaryTongue-to3pw]

'Cuz no one knows who this is. It ain't Metallica, dumbass. ...and you can't put unknown music on Spotify, idiot.

[@Relaxing_Ambience_Music]

This is my theme now in these dark days

[@fokodargele8595]

play on 1.5x faster

[@rojomeansred]

+Hi iM BaROn XD Love the Santa Baron photo haha

[@thomasfowler2140]

Thats how the real MetallicA would play it.

[@antijuancho]

Excelente interpretacion

[@playcenter6272]

I used to hear this 24/7 when I was 6 years old

[@cybersoiree]

This was so cool it was the best song i have ever heard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kanis999]

That's definitely not James nor Kirk's guitar distortion sound. Drums clearly aren't Lars. But this is still pretty cool.

[@christopherlloyd3760]

It's a bass

[@LuxuriousInterior]

@@kmpoy1 you sending the link to the Metallica show where they played with an orchestra isn't proving that this is fucking Metallica

[@Guitarded]

well you need to get your ears checked. cause that's Metallica S&M album.

[@imperialism7780]

This is nice.

[@MoniaKzi483]

I'm Star Wars Fan and I Love It!

[@brethering2902]

I have this on a cd I burned like 20yrs ago, from downloads I found. Just found the cd and started listening again, brought me here to find out who it was. I wasnt sure if it was Scorpions, or Metallica.

[@metallicaoo9]

Okay, I've figured this out now. This IS the Trans-Siberian Orchestra WITHOUT Metallica. Metallica has only played with one orchestra and that's the San Francisco Orchestra back in 1999. They have their album called S&M, which I own, and this song is not on there. If Metallica had made a cover of it, it woulda been on one of their albums, recorded live by someone, or a single. The guitarists that played in the TSO are Alex Skolnick from Testament and Chris Caffery from Savatage. This is NOT Metallica OR Megadeth OR Epica. This is, as far as I can tell, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's doing. If you listen to their other songs they've done, like Beethoven's 5th and Carol of the Bells, then you can hear the same style. If you compare it to Epica's version you can definitely tell that it is not Epica's either. I could not find a shred of anything on Megadeth playing with a symphony or orchestra at all but as I am not a massive Megadeth fan I could be wrong. But I do know Megadeth and know that this is not their style either.This could be a different artist, seeing that I couldn't find any hard evidence of confirmation that TSO did this song, but from what I can tell it is them. I know for sure that this is not Metallica or Megadeth or Epica. Please like this comment so others can see and stop fussing about it. It's a great arrangement for the song I think and sounds epic. Alas it is not Metallica, Megadeth, or Epica. If someone has hard evidence proving me right or wrong I would love to see it and would appreciate a link to follow.

[@EternalRestGames]

Just because its not on the Album doesnt mean they didnt do it at the same time as SnM. Adding it to the album would require licensing if available and its probably costly. However you are correct that this is not Metallica, this song has been going around labelled as Metallica since bloody Napster days, same with 'Kill the Wabbit', 'Carol of the Bells' (really xmas in Sarajevo), 'Sleeping Peace', 'Buried Alive' (Merciful Fate song) 'Hunger' (Eternal Decision) and a whole host of other songs that were commonly found on the old sharing networks.

[@MrParkerman6]

Kazaa, anyone?

[@tianlee3487]

This sounds nothing like Metallica or the S&M session. This has a lot of post processing for one, so it's been produced in a studio. The distortion in the guitars is far more grainy than anything Metallica have used, and as a lot of people have mentioned there is a keyboard involved in most of the "orchestral" parts which you won't find in any symphony orchestra.

[@brieialee4799]

I love star wars (the dark side ) and am a true mrtalicca fan so, yeah, I LOVE THIS SONG!

[@grmtr4]

this is music of my soul.

[@Jimplify]

I know it isn't Metallica but I think it still sounds awesome I'd just like to know who really does this

[@julio51201]

Metallica plays heavy metal, this is doom metal

[@darkforce6763]

julio avila metallica plays thrash metal.. not heavy

[@julio51201]

listen to sad but true, memory remains, those are heavy

[@darkforce6763]

julio avila listen to Kill em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of puppets and And Justice of All

[@julio51201]

yes i know they are thrash, but they play heavy too

[@pjblack8488]

Dark Force Metallica Are One of the Big 5 Thrash Bands all over the World Not a Heavy Metal Band you're right

[@mabinjpp34]

THIS IS HEAVY VADER this is very good

[@amotefaena]

SO PERFECT!

[@NeilOosthuizen]

Would love to know who actually did this so credit can be given where due :)

[@sprein1979]

This song is performed by Megadeth

[@JPEstrada97]

this is awesome its mixing little me memories and older me memories:D

[@TheKr0ner]

I love metallica and this music :D

[@bsr6969]

This is not Metallica. {but I like it!}

[@LordVader1094]

Then who is it?

[@bsr6969]

LordVader1094 I'm not sure who it is; but I'm quite sure who it isn't!

[@MrKasugano]

LordVader1094 i had metallica cover very long ago and it was only 40 sec with just basic gtr\bass\drums instruments but it was rocking as shit.Cant find it now, for ringtone ((

[@andrewdennisbiersack1644]

Trans Siberian Orchestra with Metallica

[@BlackWolfHunter]

Lewis Gelan I don't know about that one... it sounds very similar to Metallica's sound if it isn't...

[@karanlktayuruyenadam8976]

This is not Metallica.

[@R0ADST3R]

+Karanlıkta Yürüyen Adam This is Metallica.

[@sprein1979]

+Le Jackomatic Megadeth....

[@nargacuga9713]

Metallica & San Francisco orchestra

[@Hellamar]

meTalica

[@guitarfingerer5671]

metaldeth. megatallica.

[@sabrinagaspari1440]

gorgeous

[@Fecohun2]

It's very very good it's my favourite video ;)

[@globblob6432]

METALLICA!!! GREATEST METAL BAND OF ALL TIME!!!

[@owner12]

+Glob Blob Hahahahahaahhaha.

[@freisinn8108]

Hahaha, it´s a good joke..

[@jojoturambar]

metallica or guitar pro?

[@bradhoyer281]

SO COOL

[@brunoblood]

fantastic.

[@davidgouyaie8027]

Wow so awesome great job... Much much better when vador loose it lol..

[@nicolewattersonshow3451]

Fluttershy - Metallica (Official Video)

[@Erin77GunsNRoses]

This Is So Epic!!!

[@TitoAnima]

Boas memórias foram feitas nesse vídeo...

[@TheBebop51]

ive been a metal-head my whole life and i just found out about this. one more reason to love metallica.

[@OmgitzPeanut]

Some of you guys who are posting "this is metallica" should probably do your research. This isn't Metallica or TSO. Hell, I wish I knew the band who mad this

[@sprein1979]

It"s Megadeth

[@rann809]

this song rocks

[@123cheese1000]

Fricken awsome!!:)

[@Danimat72]

Maybe this is Alcoholica ? :D

[@Z4nnibal]

What kind of drugs you have to be on to think this is Metallica? You really think that big band can't afford a decent recording / mixing equipment. Not to mention the symphonic stuff.

[@Z4nnibal]

I'm quite sure San Fransisco Symphony doesn't use some cheap keyboards as instruments :d Not to mention the horrendous guitar tone. Hell, I think that's a VST guitar actually..

[@TuomioK]

This music piece is just one of those which someone did and put "Metallica" on it and it stuck. This is pretty old, at least 15 years, and I guess people still believe it is Metallica, even though it is definitely not their style or sound. And it is not done with San Francisco Symphony either, if it wasn't by their midi-keyboardist...

[@macfreak18]

believe it or not, this song is reminding me of the OLD star wars games

[@scareneb]

The force is strong with this one ..

[@ihatemyusername626]

Not metallica but its still badass

[@natwalsh2710]

It is Metallica from someone said. They were playing on live MTV a long time ago.

[@maxaug99]

LOL sounds like warcraft 1 n 2 soundtrack

[@HarriJokinen]

Takes me back to the days of Kazaa / eMule, downloading this song and thinking "Is this Metallica?!"

[@Party_Almsivi]

10/10 favourites

[@2112austin]

Am I the only one that thinks this should be in The Force Awakens?

[@ikhmal333]

2112 No.

[@4realtea]

2112 No. In fact, this should be the opening theme where/when the words scroll across the screen.

[@butchbabytoaster]

M Nicholson Yup

[@zcorpalpha2462]

Kylo Ren, Yes Master !

[@faaldeyra]

2112 You... I just read the same comment on another video.... That comment was from you by the by.

[@Raistlin2090]

I do like this, but it's not Metallica. A die hard fan knows the sounds of Kirk and James' guitars and that's not it. Still, I like this version of the infamous March.

[@sprein1979]

Its from Megadeth!!

[@roelwagenaar2369]

infamous?

[@Raistlin2090]

Roel Wagenaar Infamous, as in famous in an ominous, bad guys sort of way.

[@Anthraxbees]

James Dracon I'm pretty sure he was questioning the use of the word since the name of the song is the Imperial March, not the Infamous March.

[@Raistlin2090]

Ah, not what I meant. I was describing the march itself, without using the proper name.

[@McLonglife]

Epic song

[@bargains002]

metallica is so awesome

[@xplodr007]

Actually, this is Metallica. It was never actually intended to be released but everything leaks...

[@mrmandude24]

PEOPLE! who cares who its by just enjoy the awesomeness of this song! good Lord....

[@TheDestructocon]

best song yet

[@BigMetalMikeK]

Not MetallicA this is Epica

[@tonyluna352]

If you actually listened to the epica version you would be able to tell the difference.

[@ihelpdogs]

Metallica used to play thrash, then went heavy, now they're a bunch of glamour boy sellouts....

[@TheDarkCountess1]

LOVE IT!!!!!!!

[@TFnemesis95]

Only two words describe this song Kick Ass

[@szabolcspataki6682]

Good! Smell's like a starwars spirit:))

[@GEoDLeto]

I can confidently say that this rendition is 20+ years old since I had it before I moved to the US. Could be Metallica though, it was around the time when they released S&M in '99

[@Qui3tman]

@Luukeksi but it IS the one that's been hanging around for 10 years, and that makes me happy.

[@MrJamesbond207]

Awesome!

[@98erikdj]

amazing!!!!!!

[@Berrylaff]

Metallica + Star Wars = Star Metallica Wars? No wait it equals EPIC!

[@HERBIVOR1212]

2 best thing in the world put toghether.... metal and star wars

[@damonos]

Months ago I had this track playing while waiting in the car at a red light, with the windows open at full volume. (I felt a little... imprial) I still don't understand why some people looked at me so strangely....

[@blueagate]

Very good cover guys. I like most of Metallicas covers. It shows they're not scared to try something a little different from their usual.

[@GaryTongue-to3pw]

This isn't Metallica, Maroon!

[@suzannegrant9327]

The Force is strong with this one!

[@aaronryan8130]

I've been listening to this for years and I've always known it as a Metallica song, its weird to hear people think its not to be honest.

[@hypertikki]

+Aaron Ryan Weird, maybe. But they're not wrong. There's no way this is Metallica. This has been on filesharing networks mislabeled as Metallica for 15+ years. I wish someone knew where it actually came from.

[@cartoon7827]

Hi, I'm from Brazil (sao paulo) just to say that besides being fam star wars and metallica, I just wanted to say that this song is very cool!

[@shawngell431]

The use of the force is a reconciliation of worth.

[@macfreak18]

i want this as my alarm clock

[@abhimanyusisodia569]

Insane cover

[@ghostboy152]

remember..the metal will be with you, always....

[@user-yo8ab1ys9e]

Epic.

[@Morethanbobsonofbob]

This helped me find the droids I was looking for.

[@genehoughton4914]

Morethanbobsonofbob ROFL

[@bargains002]

metallica is awesome, there best song

[@SuperMegaKickass]

this is badass 1000%

[@suzannegrant9327]

The Force is strong with this one.