Metallica - The Thing That Should Not Be (Taking My Non-Metal Friend On a Metal Journey)

[@horsebattery]

I just love how heartfelt, organic and conversational Judson's piano playing is. He's a remarkable talent.

[@Greatmeasures]

Thank you so much! That means a lot.

[@hobbytyrant]

I was re-painting the walls in the basement a few years back. To keep me going I listened to Lovecrafts complete works (audiobook). I just had to pause and listen to this song every now and then during the process. Could not resist!

[@kristo762]

This song, performed live, back in the day - you know when they ALL had long hair - was SO FREAKING HEAVY!!

[@DerEchteBold]

And people ridiculously claim the Pop song 'Sad but True' is their heaviest song, even Hetfield ...the fool!

[@pressman1788]

Funny how when they were at their best the tickets were the cheapest. I personally think they peaked in the late 80’s.🤘🏻👍🏻

[@stevenfunderburg1623]

​@@pressman1788Very original statement!

[@jadenjokuthy6338]

“About the heaviest number known to mankind”

[@sancamilobad]

@@DerEchteBold live, it is. “Pop song” takes away your whole argument.

[@m2pmd70]

I just saw a clip yesterday of Rick Beato interviewing Kirk Hammett yesterday where he mentions he had 45 minutes to track this solo before catching his plane home from Copenhagen.

[@annihilisthtx2297]

Wasn't that the Master of Puppets solo?

[@m2pmd70]

@annihilisthtx2297 The title of the clip said Master of Puppets, but I guess it was referring to the album title.

[@annihilisthtx2297]

@@m2pmd70 Yup, you're right. Just rewatched the video. My bad!

[@m2pmd70]

@@annihilisthtx2297 "Ya know, I never get tired of hearing that... but I guess my ex-wife got tired of saying it." -me. 😁

[@iaincruden822]

I'm so excited for both Leper Messiah and Disposable Heroes listen to's. DH is gonna blow Judson's mind. I absolutely LOVE your channel

[@uzzh-d1l]

I think Judson, could get a few of these songs into his ears. Morbid Angel - Invocation of the Continual One Porcupine Tree - Anesthetize Carcass - Carnal Forge Nile - Ramses Bringer of War

[@KuBaYa87]

i absolutely love this song! The 89 Seattle version is heavier than the universe!!

[@Darker_Waters]

Oh yeah. Especially the 8/8 three string chug parts after 'hunter of the shadows is rising'. So simple but so damn effective.

[@Nikita_Kash93]

Great choice btw

[@shmick6079]

It’s heavy, but it’s a shame that the audio quality of that show is to tinny and washed out.

[@martos60]

​@@shmick6079 then listen to the new mix from 2018

[@georgeconradie4854]

I think Judson might like Paradise Lost. Very melodic, includes piano sometimes as well. And they've done a very wide variety of stuff.

[@RobGamesNZ]

Draconian times album is filled with amazing songs, I wish the would do a new mix on shades of god though, some clever stuff going on on that album.

[@Ghoulies]

Shadowkings

[@andyOsalek]

While draconis. Is my fav of their albums i knows (first five) my fav song would probably be trud belief

[@Grim_The_Reaper]

I LOVE this song, but I respect the honestly 🤷‍♀️ Fun part about music is we don't all have to vibe the same vibe, but we're all still vibing

[@s.e.gutierrez]

Yes!! All-time favorite🤘🔥

[@NicolasAristizabal-rb3ju]

Cool Crypt Sermon short 🤘🤘

[@bx3556]

It's very similar to Walk, it's just "a slow chug" type of song. A "descent into madness" type of thing, and a monster slowly marching towards you or something.

[@HashimAlmadani84]

Non-Metal friend?? Judson is becoming a hardcore underground atmospheric Scandinavian black metalhead, day after day :D

[@Moonchilddbk]

Hahaha

[@user-hf2ik1uf1l]

No such thing as chuggin for too long!! Richard's brain gets it and Judson's doesn't.. This song blows away anything by the blowfish!! 🐡

[@arrayofemotions]

Nice choice for the season!

[@TheBimmelbingo]

Guys, you are so funny and entertaining. Love you 😂

[@Greatmeasures]

Thank you! We really appreciate you hanging out with us

[@piotrgpt-4178]

I recommend: Bathory - Twilight of the Gods Riverside - Second Life Syndrome And for this lovely gentleman with the keys - Some George Duke? Maybe Inca Roads - Frank Zappa?

[@Ta2dlam]

Second Life Syndrome is one of my favorite albums start to finish.

[@rand0m.u5er]

I was also 100% sure that Judson would like this one. I think it's brilliant. So monotonous, but that's all it takes here. The song surrounds me with its weird mood like no other on the record. In the long palm mutes you can hear the whole song. But I can also switch over for a moment and let my brain say, hey listen, these are just a few notes, but then I can watch myself get back into the mood of the song. Not so with Judson, it literally passed him by.

[@someguy7153]

Hell yeah my favourite Metallica number!!!

[@MrMetallidude]

I adore this piece. There's a reason why they wrote it in this fashion. Cosmic Horror is ultimately about we breaking ourselves, because we cannot handle the sheer information we get about the rest of the universe. It's like pouring 580 litres into a pitcher, that only holds 1 litre. It results in actual madness and many times suicide, because the cognitive dissonance is too great and cannot be solved. How insignificant we are to nature itself and the cosmos. We only matter to ourselves. This is probably why they wrote it in this way. In order to grasp this, one ought to grasp what Cosmic Horror is genuinely about. Your opinion is valid, just wanted to throw this in here.

[@snailmessia]

Wanna spice things up? Give the gentleman the gift of "Bloody wood and Alien weaponry" ;) He'll love it

[@anvaysharma8524]

The way they played this fucking song in seattle 1989 is the fucking awesome

[@IROCZSPEED]

If Judson hasn't heard Disposable Heroes, that's next! Absolute face ripper

[@stuka187]

This was the last song written and recorded for the album. Kirk had 45mins to record his solo before he had to fly home.

[@XeonX__ASMR__METAL-experiments]

Oh.. now you have million subscribers:)

[@BrianYates-ue8hf]

James Hetfield has talked about how he achieved the massive guitars on this album He recorded not one not two but three guitar tracks all playing the same thing He called that 3rd guitar the Thickener And man is he right For that time period the axes on MOP are HUGE

[@220g]

That was The Black Album

[@JOZoSo.]

2nd on that being the black album

Cynic - Veil of Maya reaction please. I am sure you will love it.

[@larrydj549]

To me and probably a lot of other fans The song was the monster. A machine. Mean, consistent, and unstoppable. Remember when people listened to full albums? This was a character on the MOP movie. As i got older and would jam to the album, it did seem to go a little long. I thought Judson would like the subject matter too because of the way he talks about creative writing.

[@Gerald950]

Yes, the chord changes are weird. Becaue the theme is weird. A good song builds a athmosphere, which relates to the topic. Its totally acceptable that we dont like a song. But i think its important that we keep the context, in which the song embraces, in mind. You have to show him One or Moth into Flame, The End of the Line, Lords of Summer or Confusion. Those songs are heavy and also very musical!

[@PK--ITA]

Great song, great album.

[@Eirath]

Yeah, Leper Messiah

[@thescourgeofathousan]

This one is kind of a meditation almost. I think Judson actually did what you’re supposed to do while listening to this one but it just was in conflict with the task at hand. You’re intended to immerse yourself in it like a sensory deprivation tank and let your mind wander.

[@TuomoSjonberg]

Suggestion: Primordial from Ireland. For example songs like The Coffin Ships, No Grave Deep Enough, The Mouth Of Judas or Puritans Hand, Thanks!

[@dragoncomstock178]

Something to know about Lovecraft's concepts in many of his works revolves around madness and many times references the fallen city that is build with non-Euclidian geometry meaning it is disjointed doesn't follow standard formula...which I feel is well conveyed by the writing of this song.

[@gandalf8216]

A hundred subscribers enjoys new upload, Prays to father, roaming freeeee

[@badm0t0rf1nger]

Always weird to hear a track from Pastor of Muppets out of context. It's one of very few '80s albums I still listen thru on the regular *as an album* :)

[@nidalbouzekri4331]

They played it live, you can try the S&M live version and see by yourself if Kirk nailed or not his solo 🙂

[@annihilisthtx2297]

It's funny that one of the riffs comes from a Rush tune! I always thought James' voice had a Geddy-like quality to it at the beginnings of the verses, so its cool that there actually was a bit of Rush inspiration on it.

[@tux141]

Porcupine Tree - Anesthetize live

[@guitarFlownimo]

This was the last song recorded and the guitar solo was slapped on at the very end of the recording process.

[@digitalsplit9312]

I love this channel!! This is one of my favorite Metallica songs, thanks for the reaction!! 🤘😎🤘🍻

[@XeonX__ASMR__METAL-experiments]

Huh.... Finally that THING :)

[@mushroomcloud222]

Kenny G actually contributed sax on an Imperial Triumphant album, Spirit of Ecstasy.

[@dtltmtgt]

Great Crypt Sermon t-shirt! Try some of the new album for Judson!

[@rosendoza]

Has he been shown any "newer" stuff? Bleeding Me? Hero of the Day? Outlaw with SF Symphony? (1999 version). Even Inamorata from the lastes album is worth listening to

[@RicardoPestana]

If it's weird, it fits the Lovecraft story. Because one of the main themes it's the weird geometry, non Euclidean geometry.

[@Moonchilddbk]

BORKNAGAR - Up North ✨🎃⬆ Hören sie den musikalischen wunsch von uns einfachen menschen Große grüße aus Deutschland

[@fattymcgee123]

Piano playing reminded me of "Let it be"

[@jbtigxz389]

You guys need to hear the S&M 1999 Live version of Call of Ktulu And This song!!! I personally like those versions more as they have an orchestra play with them and it just brings that songs alive!

[@Wax_Rippers]

It hurts the heart watching Judson being so bored listening to the band I love.

[@arikauraniemi9383]

I'm with Judson with this one. Outside a couple of their most powerful metal songs Metallica never did much interest me -until they released Load. Damn that is one really good rock album, almost perfect. They managed to find me after all.

[@unclebasil3489]

This track is great if you're into the lovecraftian stories, the chugginess and methodical character of it perfectly paints the image of the big ol' monster waking under the sea, ready to wreak havoc. But I can see how not-interesting it might be for someone who's not familiar with lovecraftian horror.

[@thescourgeofathousan]

Jud might like this one better if he read the book. All the things he talks about are things that discombobulate and make you feel disjointed and disturbed. Like the book.

[@Greatmeasures]

That’s a good point. I should read it..

[@sc2thrashmetal]

This is the best Metallica song

[@heliouy]

I think it’s about time that you play the entire Master of Puppets to Judson, A to Z… the album should be listened as a whole. And this is why it’s such a great album, because all the songs have a meaning and taking them alone is reducing the impact. My fifty cents thought about it 😇 looking at Judson’s face at the middle of song, it was obvious that he got bored at some point. Keep up the good work !!!

[@headofamonster]

Juddison Doomicus sounding great on that peeeeeyano! 🤘😎🤘

[@jukkaalanen]

Ooooooh, a Crypt Sermon t-shirt. Please do this one: Crypt Sermon - Into the Holy of Holies

[@kreb12]

Oh man you gotta do Disposable Heroes, it's an epic

[@geeemm135]

i was kinda hoping for "all nightmare long" during "halloween season". but maybe next time :D

[@TheCyberMantis]

For the 100th time: You need to do LOVEBITES "Swan Song" with Chopin piano intro. ( The live version from 2020 concert )

[@sylaros9346]

14:16 I believe Judson is mostly right about this one. Funny thing is that Kirk recently said this song was written as a last song on the album and they rushed it. Kirk had to go to the airport or somewhere I dont remember but he said in the interview he had 30 minutes to write a solo. so I would agree they didn't put much effort into this one.

[@anvaysharma8524]

Unforgiven , damage inc , lepper messiah , disposable heroes , shortest straw , sabhra cadabra

[@TheGiiant]

Metallica with Cliff is just another band than we got after that.... Justice was ok/fantstic but after then the soul was lost. What do people want on concerts today??? The Cliff era!

[@jamieforte8627]

I think Judson would probably like the solos on disposable heroes they are melodic and more along the classical scale. Guess we will see eventually

[@neomantas7162]

Would love to hear Judson's opinion of No Place for Disgrace by Flotsam & Jetsam...

[@David_Divad818]

I recomend Burzum, darkthrone and Mayhem

[@jeffmaltby6185]

Yeah in the cassette days , LOL , I never ff or rew to that , I always skipped it . And I loved the 1st 3 albums

[@foodforthegods]

Produce mentioned! 😮

[@chrisgertz8250]

Disposable hero next I hope.

[@villehartikainen3565]

Wow! i was sure Judson was playing Nick Cave's The Ship Song at the beginning. Same chords I guess.

[@vonclod123]

Have you done Escape? there's a song off RTL that they did not like, maybe even hated, but to me is great

[@Marduk567]

Hey guys. Please react/listen to "Prognan - Tri Nacjie" "Bloodbath - Eaten" "Borknagar - Up North" "Satyricon - Mother North" "Immortal - Withstand the fall of time" "Taake - Myr"

[@Moonchilddbk]

Ausgezeichnete wahl

[@Akindmind-oe7ol]

Haha! The Hootie album was the first I got back when I got suckered into those album subscriptions in the late 90’s. What was that called again?

[@leszekmiler7474]

Hate - Exiles of Pantheon (Taking My Non-Metal Friend On a Metal Journey)

[@bradr9903]

You're correct J.... if I remember correctly, Kirk said that they threw that tune together quickly almost as a "filler" tune. Also the first time they recorded in drop D tuning, I think.... Regardless that tune is still heavy as balls and I love it haha. J I'd like to hear ya do Jewels version of Wild Horses on the keys. I bet you'd kill that. \m/

[@mute7116]

I remember hearing metallica for the first time, passing through the smoking section at high school. Hacky sack game in play and this ripper...Am I Evil...shredding the background. "Who is that?" Metallica someone answered. And so began my parental disdained approval of thrash metal. I will admit, the thing that should not be, was skipped quite often to get to a more desired song for my thrash metal high. Still a good song imo especially after I saw it played live.

[@anvaysharma8524]

One and hero of the day buddy please , ride the lightning too

[@TobbeBoll]

Wen A7X?

[@Derpadeedooda]

Metallica created groove metal with this track

[@ladinark1672]

They DON'T play that song often for sure! Also the song is a banger!

[@DemiseUnseen]

Ahhh damn, I didn't get "Let her cry" For shame.

[@jayodoom]

Nice Crypt Sermon shirt

[@anterakk]

The heaviness of this track really sets it apart from Master of Puppet. It could have been on the Black album, don't you think?

[@donovanbriggs3650]

This is my favorite song from master of puppets Orion is a close 2nd.

[@tonykyker]

This is not a groundbreaking idea at all but I think it would be cool if you guys did a 2 for Tuesdays. Play The "hit" song and then a deep cut from an artist or 2 masterpieces or whatever because, man, I'm a life long metal head (40yrs,I just realized that,Holy sh....nevermind,I digress)and you're introducing me to a lot of new bands and music,well at least it's new to me. I think in some cases it would help get a better feel of the group's style. Maybe, idk. It would be cool. EDIT : Btw, Metallica being Kenny G metal is friggin hilarious 😂😂. Maybe not back then but damn if it doesnt fit now.

[@deludedreality89]

Listen to Ripping Corpse's album Dreaming With The Dead. A lot of the songs are inspired by HP Lovecraft and it should satisfy Judson's itch for more technical weird death metal. Plus, Ripping Corpse is my favorite band. 😊

[@diegoquiroz5166]

always with judson.. but dude this does not chug enough… i think this is the type of song that you need to listen more.. i’ll say that this is the type of song that makes metallica the greatest metal band ever… at the time, this was is the most distressing sounding song you could find .. so fucking dark

[@manfredkronsteiner8083]

celtic frost... dismember... my dying bride... napalm death... asphyx... monstrosity... loudblast... cathedral... benediction... obituary... entombed.......?

[@Blackstock123]

I love the odd timing of the riff, and the drumming is somewhat unpredictable, has an uneasy feeling and so heavy. I do agree with Judson Kirk's guitar should be louder at that part.

[@EgWyps]

Why no metalhead reacts to pianist friend’s recommendations?

[@Greatmeasures]

We’ve done a couple

[@MMasterDE]

Just select your favorite stuff. :'D

[@drunkenmettalist5158]

nile.. anihilation of the wicked?

[@troysmithfr]

Day 11 of asking for Diablo Swing Orchestra. It's great that you guys can clearly articulate your viewpoints on things musically. Many people can't beyond likes or dislikes.

[@Darker_Waters]

This is one of those metallica songs that are so much better live imo. 89 is so damn heavy and in S&M you get that "hunter of the shadows is rising HAHAAAA!!!!" with more insane laughter in general. The song is much more emotive, fun and less sterile live. Show him the S&M version and I bet he'll like it more.

[@LostHate]

What happened to your buy me a coffee page? Not doing that anymore?

[@bumblefluff79]

This was one of my favourites for a long time due to the downright dirty chugging. It's definitely waned though but I still dont skip it if it comes on. Not surprised it didnt grab Judson, but at the same time I also wouldnt have been surprised if he did.

[@rebelmetal4233]

Judson was pretty tough on this one...keep in mind this was from 1986.

[@TheBFN]

😈🔱👿...EARTH TUNGUE/ miraculous death

[@BlackRoseImmortal]

Back before they became a little girlie be bop band.

[@rookmenka]

You should really try Leprous!