Metallica “The Unforgiven” Live on the Stern Show

Metallica delivers an epic performance of their hit “The Unforgiven” while talking with Howard Stern live on the Stern Show.
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[@howardstern]

Stream the FULL interview now on SiriusXM: siriusxm.us/MetallicaTHSS

[@jasonwall1995]

Almost 40 years, tragedy and turmoil, but this band has never broken up.

[@anthony9013]

These guys are literally family to each other. They all love one another as brothers.

[@elderlygods9]

cept jason, dave, and ron mcgovny

[@adameves5970]

5:47 Hetfield, we love when you sound like that.

[@DaniEl-un7ef]

perfect

[@vieilletata]

Wo ooo woooohh ....yeaaaaah 😉

[@Noiseheads]

James is lookin' good and healthy. Boys soundin' good!

[@jameshetfield5781]

And he looks slimer

[@jcdarrenmusic]

The sound engineer deserves a raise

[@sergeikorolevGZ]

A raise? The only thing "raised" are the drums, geez (those cymbals are all over the place, c'mon! and where is the bass?)

[@jkrupa128]

cant hear Kirk at all....

[@AmazingCovers376]

I'm huge fan of MetallicA, but it sounds like there's autotune behind the scenes.

[@pickyaudio]

5:48 Nailed it! 🔥🔥🔥

[@williansporto7741]

Yeap, that was really good! nice catch by the way...

[@gbirdo4718]

In my opinion, this is the saddest and most relatable Metallica song.

[@arcadianluna2605]

Fade to black is the saddest one ...the last riff can rip ur heart off

[@malachaiharris4842]

Fade to black though.... jus hits diffrent

[@UberIntruder]

Sad but true

[@sinandurmaz465]

To Live is to Die has entered the chat

[@busygamer3474]

Yeah this and Fade to Black

[@ssirslaughter]

james actually sounds better than the last time they were on here

[@hocinechamsan4433]

Sa voix s'est bien reposèe depuis le temps haha

[@dorinionita1907]

Swear his voice gets better and better with age.

[@mrboatshoe]

Shout out to the people that set up this audio/video for this interview.. Great job!

[@matheusrocha4646]

Lars' snare is sounding like the black album.

[@grooveye4]

Lars still using the China 😩

[@eranshalom1336]

Finally. Actually, every snare sound is good as long as it doesn't sound like St. Anger's street can drums.

[@onlydark6630]

man, that snare is shit, you need listen to st anger

[@Igornopolis]

On the sonofagunass money.

[@destaagengperwira]

Adorable and nostalgic

[@pavelnikolaev1855]

Kinda hoped to see Bob Rock’s hand adjusting Kirk’s volume after the solo

[@marcschelz]

lol :D

[@graberronnie1]

😂😂😂😂

[@JM-fo1te]

Oof

[@Josh-it6uy]

no you weren't

[@eranshalom1336]

Haha Kirk doesn't have the tremolo to knock at the end so Bob didn't show up

[@nicholasbailey2469]

James Hetfield is an authentic country western singer in a hard rocker’s body. Amazing pitch, almost sounds corrected (in a good way).

[@jaycon7883]

This is exactly the black album tone Snare are exactly the same i love it so much

[@burntvirtue]

Yeah he's def got triggered samples of the album snare on. Smart considering how often his snare sound was the butt of jokes after St. Anger.

[@shelster9967]

Jaycon24 Music I was thinking they may be triggering samples?

[@shelster9967]

I also thought I heard just a touch of autotune in a few spots on vox?

[@wolfman8449]

Hope James is doing better. Never was a big Metallica guy but they have a few songs that I really love this being at the top of that list. Was a bummer to hear he was struggling with sobriety again. I hope them being back together means he is on track again

[@badumtss3067]

Hey wolf man, go listen to Of Wolf and Man by Metallica

[@AGSELF]

Mother fckers looking good with grey hair... still sound great too.., nice work by hetfield switching guitars and fingerpicking to power chords all while singing the track. Dude never broke a sweat

[@ObsidianXXX]

Howard and Metallica are THE rock n roll hall of fame.

[@bojed]

The sound engineer deserves his own show.

[@leifschregel8878]

I've heard dozens of live versions of this song. THIS is the most beautiful performance from James since he wrote this lines. James' singing part takes this brilliant song to another level. Its stunning!!

[@andrewcaudill8002]

Man, Metallica has so many great songs.

[@dima_khanjaliashvili]

James sounds and looks amazing. Good for him and whole Metallica family.

[@GuitarFuel]

So greatful to see them all together again!!! Specially James....rock on guys! Stay safe

[@larsarcher8675]

Word! 👍

[@mancazziashm]

The sound engineer doesn't deserve a raise, he deserves a fucking Grammy.

[@theutgardianchannel1952]

Holy fuck I could close my eyes and swear that was early 90s james live dammm I'm so happy he sounds so good now

[@kevins4222]

James sounds phenomenal for his age and the amount of touring they’ve done over the years. He is force.

[@Fantasmister]

I was 16 when this album came out. Blew my "school smart" little mind that it was all black - like some kind of ancient evil artifact. Then I heard it. It was epic, and time has not tarnished it's power and brilliance.

[@D61664]

Beautifully said brother ! 🙏

[@stanknugget]

You old fuck.

[@cheatengine9059]

when papa het says " that old man here is me" alot of meaning just coming out at this time.

[@blinkersgaming]

Damn listen to James at 5:46. Is amazing. I got chills. I wonder if he's working with a coach? He's sounding better than ever!

[@DemonSlide]

I love this song. That solo always gets me.

[@zuscanga30]

Gotta love that Stern is still delivering with the musical performances on his show

[@ThinkingaboutU8]

5:47 I came here for that, damn James still got this, he is just amazing...

[@volutedmetal8543]

Damn, he nailed that "You label me! I label you!"

[@jorgeloya6420]

My god this man can still out perform.any of today's artists.. What an epic performance...

[@manuelhumbertocadenacamach3876]

the best live version of "the unforgiven" since the 90´s

[@daughertypb3663]

Great interview and undoubtedly one of the best bands ever.

[@NCD115]

They’re getting back to the Black album sound

[@andyb1653]

Well they're not stupid, they may have realized that the period from MoP to ReLoad was when they were at the height of their power and prestige. St. Anger, Lulu and Death Magnetic were like Metallica going through a mid life crisis (almost like they were a bunch of middle-age guys or something, y'know?) Now they've got past it, and they look back at their career and ask themselves "Well, what worked?", pointed at the mid-80s to mid-90s and said "well, THAT shit worked". I'm hopeful for their future. Hardwired represents (to me anyway) the guys hitting the gym and getting back in shape. There were signs of the old band all over that album.

[@derekp.1516]

CLEAN! Sounds incredible. Might be best version out there!

[@jfb1188]

We need all 3 unforgivens back to back to back in concert

[@SteveRicardo777]

Throughout the years, still a great band for everything they go through. Still a fan!!! Keeping the flame alive!!!

[@val13c59]

Through everything they go through?? REALLY. This band members has had their ups and downs. But the brand Metallica has never struggled.

[@TIGERGUTS]

James's voice has some added range and tonality! Awesome!

[@0mik3mik3]

James looks like 10 years younger than before rehab.

[@Nopper23]

Sure, but I would say, no wonder, had some time off, 1. because of his own issues he was dealing with and 2. because they couldn't go on with their tour. And all of them aren't young anymore. Even if the life on tour will be more comfortable for them than it was before it sure is exhausting going from here to there and giving 100% at every show.

[@youngrocky4018]

To my eyes he looks older because he’s aging

[@Cali-chef]

Rehab again?

[@meg2ist]

this song still kicks ass

[@jimalice1]

Never paid much attention to Metallica in the past, but that will change. That was so clean. Everyone in the band played great!

[@Zepp2922]

Metallica's music brings you on a journey... every song is a quest

[@xxmatrixflames]

_James is still legend at guitar and is still looking good and healthy_

[@elerychampion5565]

Mmm man does this brings back memories

[@tylerhackner9731]

Legendary band, legendary song from a legendary album 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@joachimmartinlopena538]

Black heart scarring darker still... ...on the acoustic... Unforgiven II.

[@bretflemmusic]

I freaking love James Head Fields voice its so legendary and his Vibrato Is so powerful

[@eranshalom1336]

Head Fields..?

[@tommyb8374]

So good to see James back doing what he loves

[@Circaninesix]

One of the best live performances I've ever seen. Sounds almost better than the album version at some points.

[@loopoo2006]

Manual musicians! They're an awesome example for all the youngest guys that wants to rock! Clear and warm voice James, good to see him back healthy and starving to be on stage! God bless you all, guys! ❤️

[@johntrapoltak6367]

everytime i watch the show i always amazed by the good work from the sound engineer 👍🏼

[@AudiS4rce]

His voice has aged well, love it!

[@gregmoore789]

I’ve been following these guys for over 30 years, this performance is one of the tightest I’ve ever seen! Lars timing was 100%!!! Every fill was perfect... this sounded like a perfect studio track with protools. Wow, they are on top of their game! I’m amazed they pulled off this quality live Amazing job!!

[@AndrewZarian]

Great job by the stern staff. sounded and looked great!

[@pandabearguy1]

It was recorded and mixed at Metallica HQ by Greg Fidelman

[@JoaoSilva-nm3us]

Sounding really good. It's great to see James back and in great shape!

[@twoLstwoTs]

It makes me feel so good to see James healthy and singing in the biggest band in the world. Love you guys man!

[@onerageyboi9801]

i like that kirk is 57 but still paints his nails black and holds onto as much of his hair as possible, my fav metallica member right next to jason

[@crystalelk]

This is fucking Sick! Welcome Back Metallica! The song's are Awesome! I missed it live here on the Wet Coast. Perfect, odd I'm at a loss for words, which is very rare! Thank You for this amazing music! Best live band ever! Tight as a drum!🎼🎶🎸🎤 Sending positive vibes your way. Peace love dream's 🇨🇦! 💞🌐📷📽️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎼🎶💯🌅🌍💜🌏💙🌎🌄🕊️💕🐑🎬😉

[@thekongstocks]

METALLICA sounds incredible esp. at this day n' age...can't say the same for GUNS N' ROSES

[@jeofreestyle08]

That was just plain beautiful!!🤧💯

[@tuomassaarinen]

Sounds are fuken perfect. Welcome back, Papa Het 🤟

[@WHAMO001]

That’s what I like about Metallica, the massive warm sound they produce, even after all those years., solid in every way of the word! Never ever gets boring!!! And James you still got that awesome voice🤘🏼

[@inkagiz]

Best it’s ever sounded. Great mix. Been playing this song 30 years. THIRTY FUCKEN YEARS! Timelessly awesome. Way to overcome, James!! Thank you.

[@AdamDKim]

And that my friends is what a $2 million Les Paul sounds like.

[@slaybomb96]

aka a free $2 million Les Paul for Kirk

[@jakebenrubi]

prob worth even more at this point.

[@renorailfanning5465]

He said he can't give the exact price but it was under $500,000...

[@michaeldoyle9408]

greeny!

[@jonm6244]

kirk actually paid less than 300k for it great deal

[@Shabaruzaman]

They're getting old. But their music still blooming in our heart. Truly talented musician!

[@Metalvegeta89]

Everytime I hear James sing the final "You labeled me, I'll label you". Gives me chills

[@zxxXMETALLICAXxxz]

Absolutely amazing! Star class singing from James and flawless instrumentals from all

[@Annsrrone]

Beautifully blend and arrangement. The unforgiven never gets old in my ear. Those vocal became crisp and the solo never be forgotten. Thank you metallica for the great music creation.

[@tonybp]

Amazing and beautiful song. One of my favorites.

[@samirhaddadi4217]

New blood joins this earth And quickly he's subdued Through constant pain disgrace The young boy learns their rules With time the child draws in This whipping boy done wrong Deprived of all his thoughts The young man struggles on and on he's known A vow unto his own That never from this day His will they'll take away What I've felt What I've known Never shined through in what I've shown Never be Never see Won't see what might have been What I've felt What I've known Never shined through in what I've shown Never free Never me So I dub thee unforgiven They dedicate their lives To running all of his He tries to please them all This bitter man he is Throughout his life the same He's battled constantly This fight he cannot win A tired man they see no longer cares The old man then prepares To die regretfully That old man here is me What I've felt What I've known Never shined through in what I've shown Never be Never see Won't see what might have been What I've felt What I've known Never shined through in what I've shown Never free Never me So I dub thee unforgiven What I've felt What I've known Never shined through in what I've shown Never be Never see Won't see what might have been What I've felt What I've known Never shined through in what I've shown Never free Never me So I dub thee unforgiven Never free Never me So I dub thee unforgiven You labeled me I labeled you So I dub thee unforgiven Never free Never me So I dub thee unforgiven You labeled me I labeled you So I dub thee unforgiven Never free Never me So I dub thee unforgiven

[@robertsahlberg7888]

This warms my heart and soul. My old legends still sounding as good as ever. Much respect from Sweden 🔥❤️

[@gabrielzbirowski-acevedo2664]

I love it all, their style the guitars the art. Keep on ROCKING IN THE FREE WORLD🎸🎨

[@kornelcebulski2745]

What a snare! 🥰

[@chriskellyGolf79]

Great to see James at it again and sounding class. The boys all sounding on point here. The world is a better place when the Metallica legends are about and giving us content to dine on.

[@thomasfelts2857]

Sounds amazing as it does every time I hear this song. All the guys look great and go James!!!!!!!! So proud of you and stay rocking.

[@af3rb1]

ive been listening to METALLICA since i was 15.these group of guys have never failed me throw good and bad times in my life.at 39yrs old i’m glad i am still around to listen to them as well got my 14yr old daughter liking some of their music which is bad ass

[@shaunaksawargaonkar7814]

I just wanna see the reaction of people who listened to this for the first time

[@Bullshit_Media]

And haters of Lars' drumming and James voice recently

[@rexcreation4236]

Chills: You labeled me I labeled you So I dub thee unforgiven❤❤ You guys rock.. fan forever.. love & respect forever❤

[@Stationary76]

I have listened to the black album so many times over the years. The guys sound amazing doing these songs on Stern.

[@edamedam3463]

The riff fckn masterpiece

[@dannyoflaherty7324]

5:48 flashback to the early 90’s

[@misterknightowlandco]

Man o man, I remember when this came out. God were all getting old. 🍻

[@jefersonnascimento7265]

Incredible performance!! The tone and voice are pretty amazing likewise the black album.Cheers from Brazil!

[@diegoarivera35]

this song is soo good and deep, one of my favorites of all times

[@James-yd2qp]

Great sound, I love the sound of the acoustic guitar. James, excellent voice, is loud and recovered. And the band in general, did them that break very well

[@rumglas]

James sounds amazing here.. good performance Metallica!

[@aaronleblanc9935]

Absolutely incredible sound and talent that cant be matched 😍

[@kris4263]

You can hear the emotion behind the lyrics ..the tears gave changed his emotional take on his singing... Excellent...so much growth...i hope James is happy and is only gonna do what he wants and doesn't push himself for others...so he can keep on top of his own.. Rehab doesn't fix you.. He's amazing..

[@painrob]

Amazing to have a view of HQ and my #Nicaragua flag hanging there!! #Nicaragua presente!! Threw that one years ago at Toyota Center in Houston.

[@antiv]

That LP sounds incredible!

[@SmokingRun]

Wow! Howard's show is looking better than ever! I have been watching his set up on sound. And he is giving major performances. The sound and venue are amazing. I dont watch enough to see where he is located enough. But He has taken his talk show to a whole nother level with this bands sound!

[@kravanamjesecu]

Bones of mine are accepting the juice of this everlonging with joy...youth is long gone and speeding towards the end but halts when this familiar sounds stab my soul with warm and soft spears of remembering. May we all live to see Metallica as a last thing as we pass into oblivion of unknown.

[@adamkrasgrow3847]

Glad to see things are going good! Sounding amazing! Keep it up guys!

[@ahmetservettuyluoglu3676]

greatest band and greates frontman of all time. long live metallica!

[@GitVit-guitar]

Love this song very much. Voice, music, words, guitar solo everythin is perfect!

[@maryjoycalderon2480]

It's like listening to a new songs. It never gets old.

[@andresbenavides9723]

Que salga más robert!!! Siempre serán los mejores.

[@enjoyesk8978]

Sounds great! James’ vocals are better than ever!

[@cherkestorm]

These guys sound so fresh and tight. there are so few 'Metal' bands who wrote timeless songs. 'Tallica is on of them, Priceless.