Metallica w/ Mustaine, Grant and McGovney - Hit the Lights (Live in Frisco, Dec. 10th, 2011)

[@bohs1984]

Lloyd Grant would hang out at the Brea Guitar Center playing Metallica songs and telling people he was the original guitar player for Metallica. Nobody believed him. Pretty funny to see him up there playing with them.

[@ps.6023]

+Jeff Isles wish those dummies could see him now

[@nicolasvillamil7523]

+Jeff Isles I grew up in brea and just recently found out james used to go to high school there. It's crazy knowin he walked the same streets as me

[@MA-Route28]

My dad was friends with Lloyd in college. My dad is into reggae music and he saw Lloyds band play a lot because Lloyd is from Jamacia and played a lot of reggae music too. My dad said that Lloyd said he was in Metallica and my dad didn't exactly believe him at first then idk around 30 years later he looks on the Metallica wiki and sees Lloyd on there and sees this footage and he's like holy crap Lloyd was right. My dad said Lloyd went on to become something in science.

[@jcmjr713]

i met him there lmao

[@metalmikejr]

Jeff Isles he was never a metallica member. He did one studio session with them. He was a friend of lars and a friend of the band.

[@lilschlagen]

McGovney actually talked about how one time he went to a show after he stepped down for Cliff and he said when he tried to go back stage to see the guys everyone blew him off and the bands new manager actually got pissed at him for being there. The only guy that payed him attention and stood up for him? The one and only Cliff Burton. Cliff ripped the manager apart and told him to show some respect to an original member of the band while the others in the band never even said hi. Hope that they've patched their relationship up now and this wasn't just a gimmick. RIP Cliff.

[@elahiac8372]

Brooo ... is that Cliff Burton is a god's bread, a capo who had a very unique style and seeing this makes me think and you see her cry, I wish Cliff had been there to hug each member that was changed from The band, I loved that Cliff, not being the original member, had respect for the one who, thanks to McGovney, was able to welcome both Lars James and Dave (although the asshole treated him badly) to make the album that would start the band's trajectory .

[@tinapica68ify]

Cliff is the greatest loss Metallica have ever suffered. After losing him their music became boring and by reading this anecdote I can also assume they suffered an irreparable loss of humanity.

[@MichaelFougere]

They were young and immature in those days, Cliff was beyond his years. I'm sure that all smoothed over as the years went on. I wouldn't hold how they acted in 1982 against them at this point in their lives. I'm sure Ron has moved on. I remember being in highschool and everyone in a band was on edge for some reason and would put up walls between themselves and people they felt quit on them.

[@Fit.For.A.Firefight.]

Thank you for sharing that story. When I saw how kind and compassionate Cliff’s father was I knew where Cliff got it from. May God bless and rest their souls

[@dropkickmurphy4114]

@@Fit.For.A.Firefight. Cliff really sounds like he was quite s complex individual; trained classically in music, intellectual, and brought up to have maturity, respect, and character, and yet was deeply drawn to heavy metal music. Sounds like a fascinating person to have known. Would have been awesome to see who he and the band would have been had cliff lived.

[@PlanetEarth103]

Guess Lloyd didn't get the memo about Flying V night...

[@silvermachine6062]

PlanetEarth103 lol

[@necrothescistt8164]

Neither did Ron and Rob!

[@kalanix51]

Hahahah

[@settratheimperishable4093]

@@necrothescistt8164 is there a flying V bass?!? I need it

[@necrothescistt8164]

Einar Meijer dean guitars makes them for an affordable price.

[@MISTERLOLCRACKERS]

Can we get Jason and the ghost of Cliff up there to play too and just have 4 guitarists and 4 bassists?

[@taxidermy8800]

And 4 drummers

[@taxidermy8800]

And 4 Roadies

[@taxidermy8800]

And 4 Kazoo-ers

[@taxidermy8800]

And 4 DJ's

[@taxidermy8800]

And 4 Keytar-ers

[@GoldCobra487]

I remember reading that Lloyd Grant was James Hetfield's guitar instructor during the genesis of Metallica, Lars says here that Lloyd was the first musician to answer his ad when he was starting Metallica so I'd assume Lloyd was the guy that introduced James to Lars. Dude deserves more credit in Metallica lore.

[@petran4018]

The way James joined Metallica was through the ad Lars put up on the newspaper. He wasn't introduced by anyone to Lars.

[@123612100]

@@petran4018 Lloyd Grant answered the ad and brought James along with him.

[@chassy50]

@@TheRealDill93 He actually played at the show!

[@AndE667]

@@TheRealDill93 That would be Hugh Tanner, who used to be in a band called Leather Charm with Hetfield.

[@TheRealDill93]

@@AndE667 bingo

[@Justafoo_04]

There’s something so magical whenever Dave and James play together

[@GuerraMatos]

Yes there is a spark, something amazing I can't explain. Just awesome.

[@lordghast1845]

They are the greatest metal rhythm guitarists right now

[@Eris_Norregard]

@@lordghast1845 Doesn't Dave play lead guitar?

[@yuri-ub8kk]

@@Eris_Norregard dave actually is a guitarist. He doesnt have a label like lead or rhythm. He played lead in life till leather but in megadeth he plays whatever he wants, rhythn and lead cuz of how many solos the songs have. Although right now he mostly plays rhythm. Example peace sells in 1986 has written details about the production of the album if u buy a vinyl. It writes dave mustaine vocals, lead and rhythm guitar and then chris poland lead and rhythm guitar. Dave is whatever he wishes xD

[@justpassing5324]

They have always been close. Dave has always spoken highly of James, and has even stated in his autobiography that James had tears in his eyes when they were dropping him off after Mustaine got fired.

[@jdad6802]

Metallica is an Equal Opportunity band: black guitarist, latino bass player, red head guitarist, Scandanavian drummer.

[@adamgriffith-smith9106]

jdad6 also Filipino guitar player

[@jdad6802]

Filipino guitar player? Hammet doesn't sound like a Philippino name. Who did I miss?

[@adamgriffith-smith9106]

jdad6 his mom is of Filipino descent while his dad is European. Just look at him, does he look white to you?

[@jdad6802]

Ok let me take a look at this guy........... Holy Crap!! I've never seen a more Europpino character in my life!!

[@jdad6802]

@Bo Hunteryou must be a millennial Boy Hunter. I hope you're just trolling for a reaction. If you're serious making comments like that proves how ignorant you really are. It's a shame that you have to go out of your way to say you don't recognize diversity. Maybe you can't appreciate it if you're that worried about sounding racist. Of cource music is all that matters, Boy!I've been a Metallica fan for decades and what ever color the musicians are couldn't change that because it doesn't mean shit to me. Read my comment. Then read it again. I'm not insulting anyone of them. I have nothing to prove to people who don't know me especially you son. Go play 'high and mighty' somewhere else

[@t-rev1795]

4 guitars, 2 basses, and Lars still manages to ensure he’s louder than everyone else.

[@richmoreno9938]

With his mouth. 🗣

[@diezz2588]

@@richmoreno9938 HE FOCKIN LEFT THE BAAAND!

[@thecchrist777cc6]

@@diezz2588 at this point its more like, THEY ARE ALL IN THE BAND

[@chadgautier2864]

He probably told them to turn off everyone's amp

[@famaplay]

u need the battery to keep track of the song

[@shinobitech13]

This is like the episode of power rangers where all the red rangers got together to kill some bad guy, only metal. lol

[@jakebaker1051]

shinobitech13 That episode was my life at one point.

[@ctxx24]

shinobitech13 Much Like that episode we have one or two missing there it was Rocky here it's Cliff & Jason.

[@SpiralPegasus]

Best comment ITT!!

[@martinkuliza]

shinobitech hehe You're comparing power rangers to Metallica what's wrong with this picture hehe

[@peter9314]

Made my day😂

[@MetaITurtle]

2:12 - 2:17 I Love this moment of James and Dave looking at each other and being happy like the good old days. It's like Dave was reliving it again

[@seba5837]

4:36 as a fan, i see those 17 year old kids enjoying music... i loved it

[@LuchoCastle_11]

I am sure that was an awkward moment when Mustaine and McGovney hugged, I think Ron was shocked... Get it?

[@redwings0142]

+SigmaTV I got itXD

[@SuperKurvaszad]

+SigmaTV please explain :D

[@LuchoCastle_11]

+SuperKurvaszad In '83 while in McGovney's house Mustaine poured a beer can on the pickups of Ron's bass, Ron then came and plugged it in and well, he was shocked.

[@LuchoCastle_11]

+SuperKurvaszad that's why he quit Metallica actually.

[@redwings0142]

SuperKurvaszad yeah and it blew him across the room and it must've been funny as hell, but boy was he pissed LOL

[@Razorback613]

You have to love how Lloyd had no intentions of finishing that lead... ever.

[@joeblough261]

Haha. Glad he fucking got to do that.

[@johngeiger3770]

He played it like a whistle and good lord he is fast.

[@1madinjun]

"Dave what sets you apart from the other guitarists?" "They play guitar." "I'm a guitarist." -Dave Mustaine

[@chetsenior7253]

Doug Martsch wins.

[@redrick8900]

I thought it was his horrible personality. That's what set him apart from most of the Guitarists he's played with.

[@raze1012]

Kirk looks lost while Lloyd plays the solos

[@LadyFairChildVideo]

he's probably never thought about what to play when he's supposed to play the solos. he's looking at James' fretboard, and is like "ooh, so that's the rhythm part!' lol

[@HCkev]

@@LadyFairChildVideo yep, 5:18 "what the hell he is actually playing?"

[@DoubtingThomas333]

@@HCkev he's just feeling it and going for it. No doubt what they all did back in the kill em all days.

[@enginemaster01]

Lloyd kicked ass

[@pittsox36]

Looked like he was mad dogin Dave

[@boltman4]

I have had the pleasure of jamming with Lloyd Grant on a couple of occasions, he is a very cool guy and extremely talented guitar player, He introduce me to Lars back when he did the demo with them.

[@izitaczaaaa]

Dave looks so calm and professional here, Love him.

[@bomazar1]

lol it's like Kirk is looking at James like "dude how does the rythm part go???"

[@mr.e0311]

So true!! He's like " dood what do i do next..?"

[@RaatoHamse]

James: "You are fired..." Dave: "Not again.." James: "I wasn't talking to you D!" Dave: "DUH!" Kirk leaves the chat

[@Firebirdcg73]

Kirk, is the worst guitarist on the stage lol

[@Refusedlove]

People would be shocked to know how many legendary Metallica riffs were actually Kirk's work

[@ale1coq]

If you think for a second you wouldn't believe it - all the original members of Metallica on one stage - Ulrich,Hetfield,Mustaine,McGovney! Once in a lifetime experience!

[@MehtaKyaKehta]

@QuantumFieldAgentLeManNot weird at all! Only the biggest band ever could make it happen 😊. What’s weird Ali’s that a black/death musician is presenting case studies on all these great people’s birth charts according to Vedic astrology. Look up Cliff Burton + Kaal Sarp Yog!

[@mikenicholson1505]

Lloyd Grant killing it with his superior guitar solos. Wish to hear more from him

[@crypticreality8484]

i don't know about superior. they fit ok tho

[@fabhypnotik7272]

Ulrich may not be the best technical drummer in the world, but he put so much joy, fun and energy in his play ! He really show that he enjoys playing at 3000% ! Pure joy and fun

[@devilsoffspring5519]

That's what makes him good. No idea why people bitch about his playing though, I always thought he was good at it. You can't reach their level of success if you suck!

[@endebtedone]

phenomenal!!!! Lloyd Grant can shred. kind of sad he didn't stick around.

[@msytmc]

Anybody else shocked at seeing Lloyd Grant when he came on stage? Particularyl us older fans? Been a fan over twenty five years and never knew it was a black guy who was on the Metal Massacre album. Great vid!

[@nicolashrv]

They also had a surfer named Mike on guitars, but he never recorded anything and wasn't very long in the band.......with Lloyd they recorded some demos, so technically he was an "original memeber"

[@mwhitelaw8569]

When that three song cassette hit the stores it was a slow start But it ended up setting the world on fire And it's been cool to watch, and listen

[@DarkScorpionPete98]

@Channel Name Many pioneers of Rock/Metal were black.

[@jiveturkeylee]

@Channel Name as a Black Man myself I understand your logic

[@jiveturkeylee]

Thanks to everyone in these comments for being civil I appreciate it and don't feel completely like an outsider

[@TyTye]

lots of awkward hugs there

[@wightangel]

That Lloyd is killing this solo, what a player.

[@whatareyouafraidof7182]

Ron McGovney...the shortest straw has been pulled for you.

[@henrytheeightheist8091]

He pulled it himself 😂

[@denimlether5812]

At least he isn't the token black.

[@portagenial]

@@denimlether5812 Token? he was part of the band, how is that token?

[@supersandwich8967]

@@portagenial he means black bass player or at least that's what I think he's referring to

[@jameyevans8593]

Only one to show up that would really be the most amazing thing ever would be Cliff showing up in a flash, play For Whom the Bell Tolls, and disapear back into the night.

[@davec.206]

Yes, that would be great!!!

[@DuggieDug111]

Dude, they should hologram Cliff! LOL that would be dope!!

[@fsmraps]

Naaaah, he should play Orion (if he came)

[@jonassejersen8308]

or (anesthesia) pulling teeth

[@hu9204]

DougZilla No.

[@m3tafunj]

That explains why I liked the leads so much on "Hit the Lights" more so than many other of the solos on that album; Kirk basically played his solo almost note for note from the "Hit the Lights Demo". Its very bluesy and old school rock'n roll sounding.

[@Seriusguitarplayer00]

Dude, Grant was killing that shit. It would've been so badass if everyone played Grant's solo at the same time just for tribute. Thank you Grant, Hetfield, McGovney, Mustaine, Hammett, Ulrich, Trujillo, and Burton for making metal a fabulous place to play. \m/

[@NunYa953]

Dave Mustaine thinking to himself, "man, I haven't played songs this easy since 1982"

[@hmpz36911]

Nun Ya *Risk

[@adamgriffith-smith9106]

Nun Ya just stop, Ride - Justice were pretty complex albums too, Metallica’s work is complex. Mustaine would have to learn the guitar parts if he played them.

[@hmpz36911]

@@adamgriffith-smith9106 that is not really saying much since I doubt the most talented guitars could not predict a song all the way through without learning parts. I do agree Metallica has some more complex songs aside from what was written with Dave & Dave did not always stick with compleaxity. Nothing is all black & white & fans need to chill more...

[@hmpz36911]

@@adamgriffith-smith9106 think it's both sides. And Dave has tried numerous times to settle things. Heck, even said he'd like to play/ work together again yet Lars fueled James into twisting it to mean something bad. Like wtf? Dave and James were closed. They were magical together. If it was not for Lars they may have continued on or even have a potential of doing something again. But Lars will have none of it unfortunately. He is the biggest baby that fuels the crazed fanboys for both sides really.

[@adamgriffith-smith9106]

hmpz36911 that’s another thing that annoys me. Lars gets blamed for everything. Unless you have proof Lars twisted it to James, then I won’t buy it. As far as I know, James can be just as much of a douche as Lars and it wouldn’t surprise me if he said that on his own.

[@JazzSoulMetal]

Lloyd, even with his "best" days behind him, still shows why he is such an underground legend and guitar solo innovator!

[@justinlarsen2281]

I’ve always respected Metallica for staying in touch with the people that supported them early on, it’s really been a problem I’ve had with Maiden for their abandonment of past members including Paul Dianno

[@stevehill934]

Just listened to the mcgoveny interview on talk is Jericho. It's cool to hear that over the years and still to this day the Metallica guys reach out to Ron when in the area/anything historical or nostalgic and hook him up. Tickets, BSpasses, catering, drinks, transportation you name it. Even stopping by and staying with Ron for a night at his place. Mad respect for the guys after hearing Ron himself acknowledge this and how it's always been over the years.

[@rick085]

man... always good to see Dave and James on stage! love those 30 years shows

[@MiKeMiDNiTe-77]

What a historic moment the very first Metallica guys...basically come full circle...Metal Militia!!!!🤘

[@minahany96]

this makes me happy for some reason. only missing burton

[@iurymver7875]

+Mina Zaki and newsted

[@settratheimperishable4093]

@@iurymver7875 fuck Newstead (not entirely srs but he was good but not god like Cliff)

[@lemmykilmister455]

Einar Meijer Oh fuck off

[@nico.ch029]

@@settratheimperishable4093 why fuck him?he is not as good like cliff but come on he isnt that bad

[@mmtutoriaisbr]

@@settratheimperishable4093 Jason is a god

[@Kikester]

Metallica ft. Kirk Hammet, Robert Trujillo

[@albertgein3082]

Still no cliff so you can't really say that

[@Kikester]

larry Johnson you don’t get the joke mate 🤦‍♂️ 🙄

[@albertgein3082]

@@Kikester I think I do we're talking original lineup featuring Robert and kirk right??

[@Kikester]

larry Johnson no dummy. We’re taking about the pre kill em all line up which had Mustaine and McGovney. That’s why I said Metallica ft. Kirk and Robert because they aren’t original members. Kirk joined once their debut album was finished so that doesn’t count as a classic member.

[@leandrog2785]

@@Kikester I think Kirk recorded in Kill 'em All

[@brettbailey2628]

Regardless of all the inevitable (and very easy to do) trolling, it's still awesome to see Dave, Lloyd, and Ron on the same stage doing this song

[@a.c.7501]

When I saw Ron was on this I thought "oh, that's funny" then they brought out someone I had no idea existed who apparently played the Hit The Lights solos, then I saw Mustaine. I'm so emotional! I'm happy to see everyone alive and well!

[@verdaodamassa]

The truest spirit of Rock n' Roll is FRIENDSHIP!

[@llwoods89]

4:20 ...and this is why I fucking love Lars. He's been doing this for over 25 years and he's still got energy as if he was still 19 years old.

[@redrick8900]

That's actually something drummers do to keep our legs from cramping up, particularly when double bass is involved.

[@CaptainVicStevens]

Seems kind of mean to do to Ron McGovney. "Hey remember the worst decision of your life, when you blew your chance to be in one of the most famous bands in the world? Would you like to see how amazing your life would have been for 5 minutes before you go back to work at the factory on Monday?". Bonus points for the "ummm, I don't even know you" hug he gave Rob Trujillo though.

[@HIPPYdaHIPSTER]

But Ron probably didn't think anything of it, seeing as though he and James continued to be good friends

[@Egonzal316]

Actually he didn't even want to be in the band in the first place, he knew he sucked. He was already going to be replaced before they met cliff, lars was drunk with everyone and said he was gonna kick Ron out of the band tomorrow. Turned out Ron was right next to him lol. It'd know their biography

[@theextinctsurgeon310]

HIPPYdaHIPSTER productions he hates Lars dude. He said that Lars took his friend (james) from him

[@christianolins2520]

He hates Dave Mustaine actually.. It seems he didn't want to talk to him as you can see on the video.

[@valentin8723]

+Christiano Lins Of course Ron hates him, he left the band because of him

[@Tireme683]

I'm just happy to see Dave and James playing together and enjoying every moment! Wouldn't ever want megadeth not to happen but....could you imagine metallicas albums if Dave where still a core member today?

[@Takaichi666-]

4:24 just seeing these two stand next to each other and play is something to smile at those who saw this concert I’m jealous

[@woolly-hat-taker4627]

God dammit this comment section is so friendly compared to the ones of popular youtubers

[@mihailborisov2375]

Lloyd Grant is BLACK metal

[@LAIRA3040]

Lmao

[@herringgoering6428]

Well he is black,you got that bit right

[@Haxprocess]

LAY DOWN YOUR SOUL TO THE GODS ROCK N ROLL!!!

[@LinKueiDragon]

​@@Haxprocess Underrated song, underrated band. Venom is great.

[@seaeff6428]

4:35 you can see how much that means to James to be playing with Dave.

[@madvertising]

Lloyd Grant kicks ass. And Mustaine looks quite bored.

[@PaulBassist1]

Yeah Lloyd is smashing it!

[@coldvoid]

Dave looks bored, because that stuff is so easy to play for him ;) :P

[@kingofbacon5408]

It wasn't fast enough for Dave lol

[@thorthunderlungs5171]

He's spent the last 30 years with Poland, Freeman, Pitrelli, Drover, and Broderick. He's moved past the Hit the Lights phase in his life. Metallica has, well, Kirk. Guess you can't win em all.

[@alpertugrul5582]

King Of Bacon haha. He is bored but he still can give his soul to rejoin metallica xD

[@uglynovagames561]

lol at how Rob ran to hug Ron. hey dont forget about me. i feel like Rob felt like no one cared about him during this song

[@LadyFairChildVideo]

Nobody did. It was a disservice to Lloyd and Ron, to still have Kirk and Rob up there. lol

[@t-bagbagwell1327]

Rob is a gentleman. Never met him but whoever did said he is a cool and down to earth guy. For his bad luck he got hired instead of Jason and that brought him a lot of hate for things he hasn’t done. He is talented guy and if he wasn’t he wouldn’t have played with Ozzy.

[@lepork519]

Yeah, fuck these dudes, Rob can always be the "new guy" but that doesn't mean they can ignore him like that when he is the best bassist on the stage

[@camarao5590]

@@t-bagbagwell1327 man, you're totaly right

[@Tomanista]

Ironically, Lloyd Grant is the whitest name ever.

[@metalzonemt-2]

I had no idea he was black until I saw an interview couple of years ago.

[@justinedwin7698]

Kinda like finding out Bob Marley was half white.

[@Capo_Regime]

Bob White

[@danieljohns6737]

Ned Flanders

[@tls5870]

John Smith was black. Just another classic case of rewriting the history books.

[@rwoods2k]

....is it just me, or did metallica just get infinitely cooler with Lloyd Grant on stage??!!

[@Rehd66]

It's just you, but we all get it...black lives blah blah blah. Now go make some broad a sandwich

[@givenspade]

@@Rehd66 wtf is wrong with you. No one said anything about race…

[@Rehd66]

@@givenspade Quit cryin, pussy. It was a joke.

[@givenspade]

@@Rehd66 lol so funny

[@sarahramirez5233]

@@Rehd66 lol u seem a bit annoyed

[@3lullabies]

Loyd Grant nailed it,hes the dude that invented the solo in the first place.everybody else is just copying his shit.

[@verb3614]

Metallica should do an album with Lloyd Grant and Dave Mustaine

[@mattgraham2835]

that was incredible some of those guys like loyd grant ron mcgovney never saw till now that is powerful and much love in there man

[@sergiomichelmusic]

Lloyd Grant is my friend, & there's nothing more satisfying than to see him blow KH away. Especially when no one believed him about being the 1st Metallica lead guitarist.

[@scrumsie]

They couldnt call it "the Black album" if...

[@zackerick7735]

The album is actually called 'Metallica' so it would be fine... Everyone just calls it the black album

[@scrumsie]

Yes i know , i was reffering to the "Black" guitarplayer , you know...a joke?

[@drake8168]

I guess someone doesn't know what sarcasm is!

[@Stonewall380]

Nikki Erick Actually it's also called "The Black Album". It goes by both of those names though so you're not wrong but you're not right. lol :D

[@سيليا-ش1ل]

scrumsie racist.

[@cannibalisticzombie1]

They should of just had James, Lars, Dave, and Ron playing. The first and original Metallica.

[@JamesDavis-mm2mi]

Hugh tanner came before Dave.

[@cannibalisticzombie1]

Jordan Kay Hugh Tanner was a member of Leather Charm that was formed in June 1981 following the demise of Phantom Lord, a garage band featuring James Hetfield. Hetfield and Tanner were joined by Hetfield's childhood friend and roommate Ron McGovney, and later drummer Jim Mulligan. While Hetfield had played guitar in Phantom Lord, he acted solely as lead vocalist in Leather Charm. Tanner was replaced several months later by guitarist Troy James. When Mulligan left the group in late 1981, Leather Charm disbanded and Hetfield began working with drummer Lars Ulrich on a new project, Metallica. Early the next year, McGovney and guitarist Dave Mustaine completed Metallica's first gigging lineup. So James Hetfield, Ron McGovney, Lars Ulrich and Dave Mustaine are the first original members of Metallica.

[@gregorydavis4742]

Chris Ramos cliff instead of Ron

[@beta511ee4]

Chris Ramos Wasn’t Kirk still in Exodus at the time?

[@mirektercha5660]

Skeeter Mania

[@cattybound2011]

You know what I would really love... If Lars, James and Kirk would invite Jason back to the studio and re-record "...And Justice For Jason", Justice, the way it was meant to sound. With Fleming Rasmussen producing!

[@brfam1977]

It was released the way James and Lars wanted. It’s been over 30 years…..move on!

[@89kilemal]

Just turn the bass up, why re-record the whole thing lmao?

[@Fathersmidmeals]

You know which channel I think is super underrated? Metal Piano Music. The guy spends weeks composing classic metal songs into classical/relaxing piano pieces and he hardly gets any views. I love his arrangement of Painkiller by Judas Priest. That guy really deserves millions of followers

[@scaccu]

after like 30+ years i've finally seen Mr Grant at work. the guy used to have that "legendary status" in pre-internet years.

[@hmpz36911]

scaccu There's a CD by a band he did post Metallica called Phantasm, with Katon from Hirax.

[@keithkafe]

@@hmpz36911 woah never checked that out... thanks

[@johnsaenz9254]

That would be awesome if Mustaine,mcgovney,James,and Ulrich played the whole kill em all album

[@bubuleja1791]

Nothing awkward about this, if you’ve been in a band or are in one you’ll know it’s about BROTHERHOOD.

[@davec3901]

So much talent up there it's hard to know where to look.

[@scottcisek2376]

I always get chills when I hear this tune and can’t think of a better first song for these guys

[@klaatique]

There were two guys who can play Flying V the most gorgeously in the world. This is so touching!!!!

[@jasonmaher5996]

Not enough guitars for my liking.

[@charliekirby_]

Jason Maher there are too Many bassists

[@charliekirby_]

gamer guy well if cliff Burton were up there then there would be to many. Cliff counts as like three bassists and 1 guitarists with the skills he had

[@Imdeadpool]

Go check out “The Big 4” when they all get on stage together to play “Am I Evil”

[@Stefan-]

As a V player i approve of the three V guitars on stage at the same time :-)

[@devastator226]

Stefan Sjöberg kirks is the coolest I had one that looked very similar to that except had trapezoid inlays and the big Gibson logo on the head stock I had to look close thinking is that my old v but it isn’t

[@AlexRooneyComposer]

Rob ran across the stage and hugged ron is was so funny

[@airconditioningunit9777]

MOsKOn Ron left, he wasn’t kicked out

[@TheDkeever]

The fact that they brought Dave back is amazing on how we as people can change

[@anthonyhansen7857]

So cool they let these guys have their time to shine, so badass seeing Dave & James playing together.

[@archange1717]

Dave's thinking "can't we go any faster??.."

[@norbitcleaverhook5040]

Lloyd Grants always been my favourite, they were never the same when he left

[@Aka_daka]

lol troll

[@norbitcleaverhook5040]

DarthMuse C'mon man, he pre dates Exodus .Lol

[@IJustFiguredThisOut]

They were never the same when he left? In what way? They hadn't done anything yet so how could they of been different?

[@norbitcleaverhook5040]

Zditty1029 You're just not old school enough.

[@IJustFiguredThisOut]

Norbit CleaverHook I'm not old school enough? First, you don't know me and don't know nothing about me. And second, I am pretty sure they said he had never even been on stage with them before. Your comment is about as stupid as saying "The Simpsons were never the same after the first episode".

[@matthewbernard2903]

They should do a album together

[@peterock4169]

HOLY SHIT ! Just noticed Ron McGovney was playing a Washburn Explorer bass! So rare.

[@rockinyouallnight]

Lloyd Grant used to sit at table 9 at Lewis's Bistro & Delicatessen in San Francisco. Table 9 was usually reserved for Willie Mays.

[@Malledeus86]

Its really awesome seeing mustaine on stage with them. Im glad after all these years theyve kinda come back together. It would be pretty cool if they did some 3 guitar band thing and made an album Metallideth or some shit lol.

[@Monsterpop]

oops,,guitar solo in the wrong key

[@ruhaz]

the origin of black metal......hit the lights!!!

[@ralphmayers9859]

Holy shit!They still remember the riffs,after so many years...

[@adamgriffith-smith9106]

Ralph Mayers they probably relearned them

[@crankystinkleton4284]

Damn, Lloyd's phrasing and tone is just a beautiful thing to behold.

[@DavidMatine]

2 basses and 4 guitars, yet it does not sound muddied. Sounds really good and clean actually.

[@malemanjulpax2155]

Had Lloyd grant stayed with Metallica, I think he would be a big influence of black culture, change the landscape a bit.

[@mikekrause3671]

you have a good point. if he stayed in Metallica ,Metal might be bigger in the African America, or Black culture worldwide, than it is .

[@GameboyFanatic]

@@mikekrause3671 Maybe not in Africa since Metallica hasn’t really played much in the continent.

[@sadiqqdaoud4210]

As a black man who has LOVED Metallica since 1989 I would have loved to see Lloyd be apart of. Love is really a insignificant word when it comes to how this band has been apart of my being, but I have no other word right now. In saying that, knowing James Hetfield's history I am grateful albeit surprised he played on stage with our brother Grant.

[@robertherrick6703]

Why were you surprised Hetfield played on stage with Grant?

[@sadiqqdaoud4210]

@@robertherrick6703 because James has a history of racist attitudes towards black people. There are many instances of it.

[@robertherrick6703]

@@sadiqqdaoud4210 I've never heard that before. I'll have to look into that.

[@sadiqqdaoud4210]

@@robertherrick6703 Yes after being a fan since 1989 it was disheartening to hear this. James may have changed his ways but it appears that earlier on he was not the person I thought he was.

[@ihavewaited90daystochangem51]

@@sadiqqdaoud4210 Stop making something out of nothing, i want to see one clip of him being racist. And if you're talking about that famous Kung fu joke, you're an idiot.

[@frmisiaszek575]

In 1987 I was around Ron with the band Phantasm katon!! Cerritos Cali!

[@seflw9666]

cool info

[@THECLARENCES]

Little known fact: Comedian Freddy Lewis claimed for years that he played the solo on “Hit The Lights”. xoxo The Clarences

[@demonicoymonstruoso]

Finally the best guitar player of Metallica, playing again with them: Lloyd Grant

[@Rehd66]

Ok, let's settle down here funboi. He can play but he's no Mustaine

[@ktw70]

@@Rehd66 He's better!

[@spurmberp3954]

4:38 it’s like when your parent split up for a couple of decades and then you see them together and all you think is “yes is this it is it finally happing” but then you remember that there both in new relationships and then your depressed again probably for another couple of decades 😭

[@daniquinta]

5:20 Kirk looks like "Oh, my friend James has brought friends from the past, I feel outstranded" LOL XD

[@spyrowolf3393]

🤣🤣

[@castleofsong9620]

Nobody can argue Lloyds importance, that solo on Hit the Lights is just awesome the way it just bursts right in at full tilt. The song never loses energy like happens with a lot of solos. It was a statement of things to come from Metallica.

[@EternalxFrost]

Dave was popping bubbles there man ! He's just fucking high of pure joy and happiness. It's great to see him have that much fun man

[@Mandi_shorty]

I was wondering if anyone else has noticed how much of James’ and Dave’s playing is the same. Watch how they move their left hand. They are the only two guitarists that I have ever seen play that way. Their hands snap from one chord to the next, landing on the chord at the top of the beat. Watch Kirk and Lloyd, they play like any other red blooded american does moving from one chord to the next. I think we have heard great music from metallica and Megadeth, I just wonder what would have happened if James and Dave had continued to write music together

[@sabbathjackal]

They were bestfriends back in the early days, they probably taught each other how to play

[@robbypepperssr.928]

Murray and Smith play a lot alike also. JS

[@grandwaha]

This song only sounds perfect when it's a full volume in an 86' Camaro doing 100 mph down the highway at night for no reason. 🤘😁🤘

[@AaA-wf2zz]

If this was their lineup today, It would be fuckin' epic Mustaine, Hetfield, Hammett and Grant on Guitar Trujillo and McGovney on bass James on Vocals and Mustaine and Trujillo on backing and of course Lars on drums would be a fantastic super-group. If Jason would step in it wouldn't hurt at all either. It's my opinion so please don't come and throw some shitty insults in my face just because you think otherwise. Supergroup Metallica ftw!

[@Skugge_]

Jason on bass and back ofc!

[@MichaelMatherMusic]

I am so glad they kicked out Dave. Megadeth is better in my humble opinion!

[@AaA-wf2zz]

Michael Mather We got another awesome band, In my own humble opinion Metallica is better, but it's cool to see someone who actually expresses their opinion in a honest way instead of spewing hate around! \m/

[@MichaelMatherMusic]

Jesper Uhlin Exactly. More people need to be kind over the internet. Just because you can be rude and get away with it, doesn't mean that you should.

[@YLCC23]

That would actually be pretty fucking sweet. Only thing that could make it better is if Cliff were still alive... or if he were to live again in hologram form.

[@iceman24life]

Ron McGovney will always be the heart of Metallica.

[@hmpz36911]

Arctic Front He was the wallet, the home, the babysitter, the manager, the bass player, and driver of the band. Honestly, they needed him back then to get off ground.

[@olibarrett4283]

I would pay astronomical amounts of money to have a megadeth Metallica collab album

[@RC62Scorch]

Lloyd Grant was killin it I have to say

[@IJustFiguredThisOut]

Now how many of you thought the guy that Lars was talking about and coming out was black? I know I sure didn't.

[@gustavoratacaca5422]

yeah, i never saw a picture of lloyd grant before this

[@hmpz36911]

I've known since 96 I think. He didn't garner much publicity

[@Grizzletopz]

I clicked on cuz theres never been a photo before

[@jeffstanford6900]

I'm not a huge Metallica fan, but I've liked them since the early (kill em all) days. But, I have known Lloyd was black for a lot of years. Thought more people knew this fact.

[@coldacre]

notice that they actually fuck up the chord change at end while Lloyd is soloing! the riff is meant to go from B to A... yet they stay on B! Kirk has that confused look while he's following what James is playing.... I love that Lloyd Grant is a black dude in a rasta hat. there is such a collective "huh?" when he walks out. not quite the "Dave Dave Dave Dave" chant......haha!!!!

[@Del-Canada]

This album was involved in so many good memories the year it was released and many more memories for many years afterwards.

[@xKAIOWAx]

Fucking amazing see Dave and James playing side by side