Metallica: Ride the Lightning (Louisville, KY - September 24, 2021)

Filmed at Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY on September 24, 2021. Subscribe for more videos: metallica.lnk.to/subscribe
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[@dashking5059]

The only band that uploads professional filming of the concert for free

[@SnowTheJamMan]

Phish does this too, although they are VERY different bands

[@juancruzpompei3600]

They understood everything from day 1. They know that we will see the videos and subscribe so they make more from a video of a song rather from selling complete concerts on DVD or Blu ray

[@MetalMilitia83]

@@juancruzpompei3600 Lars understood it, the others just wanted to play, he kept recordings of literally everything. Pictures, videos, riff tapes. He thought about the promotion aspect

[@sleepdeep305]

@@MetalMilitia83 All Lars think alike

[@larsulrich26ulrich42]

@@MetalMilitia83 Without Lars Metallica would play for 2k-5k at 3rd class festivals now probably unfortunately.. even tho how first 4 album is amazing

[@northerncatastropheofficial125]

Notice James using his V for the older stuff? Awesome.

[@Johnny_GC]

so sad he fixed the body, all those draws were fascinating!

[@lucasferreira8687]

That's actually a replica of his 80's Flying V. Now he only uses the original for recording purposes, because the neck snapped several times back in the day

[@holeesheeetgonzalez]

He always been doing that bruh?

[@psd9850]

He needs to convince ESP or Gibson to create a signature V. Not the vulture, but the classic V model.

[@themodernguitarist]

It's not THE V, but extremely similar. It's probably a custom-made replica made to the same specs or he found a similar guitar from the same timefram.

[@islanublar4561]

I'm so lucky to be in a generation where Metallica is still active and dominating the world.

[@monkeyx17]

Same. Real msic. Itl be heart breaking when they call it a day

[@akselisoisalo251]

first thing in my bucket list is to see once metallica live

@@akselisoisalo251 SAME

[@dontejones1039]

@ I crossed that off my bucket list when I was at this show. Now I NEED to see them again

[@anotherone7924]

Kirk hit that age when you always wear comfortable shoes, no matter what the occasion.

[@ScootyPuff_Jr]

They're like 70% white high tops, close enough.

[@maddoxdavidson1403]

@@ScootyPuff_Jr lol thrash shoes

[@rawjoe]

Comfort over style

[@RomeoTRM]

I've been that way since the age of 6!

[@AllOuttaBubblegum123]

Bunions for All.

[@ILQA1]

Am I crazy thinking this is the best the band has sounded in... I don't know how long? James' voice is honestly incredible, Lars is keeping steady time without too many odd fills, Kirk is operating on a solid level, Rob is awesome as always. Metallica is back!!

[@serhafiye7046]

Yes, and i thought the same thing about the last For Whom the Bell Tolls live video

[@PJBonoVox]

Not at all. Lars has been practicing or using a click or something. Whatever it is, I like this new live Metallica. Haven't been able to listen to them live since the 90s without cringing.

[@Chiro_ASMR]

Click

[@sleepdeep305]

Dude I always knew kirk would kill all his old solos if they just played them at a decent tempo.

[@Huddle_House56]

Kirk still a little too sloppy IMO

[@sequoia1171]

I used to work at a liquor store deli in the marina in San Francisco and these dudes would wander in there sometimes. I particularly remember Lars coming in with a screaming toddler in a stroller and asking if I could rinse out a sippy cup for him. Happy to help out a dad and a metal god, for which he gave me the advice, "never have kids" 😂

[@PooplexCanal]

:D :D :D

[@bryanstone1759]

Lol nice try pee wee

[@dreyn7780]

I noticed SHOW - YA just put out a new album.

[@sequoia1171]

@@bryanstone1759 yeah well I failed and didn't take his advice and I have three kids now

[@sequoia1171]

@@bryanstone1759 and what does "nice try pee wee" mean?

[@chusssMusic]

They do still rock in 2021.. Awesome solo and riffs

[@F150fx2sporT]

Bro, they always 😎🤘🏼😁

[@aeb44]

Always have and always will that's why they are the biggest metal band in the world

[@MRHEGLAND1]

Wow this shit has energy!

[@MrBeard-ig5zc]

They do still rock. Least we forget they are close to social security age. And so am I. I do like hetfield's baby voice better for this one. But damn. They are fine musicians. They are awesome live.

[@GinoBtheman]

@snwrist3 lmfao bruh 😂

[@rhyno_64]

For a second during Kirk's solo I thought I was listening to the studio version. Absolutely amazing!

[@JdDiehl]

The difference in quality of Metallica when they clearly practice for hours vs when you can tell they don't is night and day. This was fantastic from start to finish. Very impressed with Lars and Kirk for playing without the tape!

[@OrganicActing]

Tape? Hand tape?

[@killer92173]

Practice is key

[@nicopillay4059]

Lars is playing with a click track

[@anttiraitala]

@@nicopillay4059 Why is everyone saying that now? I tried to match different bpm's to his playing here, never stays with the click.

[@JdDiehl]

@@OrganicActing Yes

[@leviraymer6333]

Was really stoked to hear this one in person, can't wait to hear it again \m/

[@tricitiestrash91]

Ive been fortunate enough to see it and …and justice for all 4 times amazing songs live

[@MaeJazz]

I read "in prison"

[@dreyn7780]

Do you want to see mick jagger in person too?

[@couchpotato6179]

what does \m/

[@couchpotato6179]

what does \m/ mean

[@adityavss3154]

Kirk nailing his solo. Lars doing great. Rob Rockin' it. James totally in form. Metallica.

[@arnauhernandez4044]

4:27 what a solid Double Bass! Great job during all the performance, Lars!

[@victorbicudo1374]

This is edited

[@arnauhernandez4044]

@@victorbicudo1374 No. Phone recordings from that show aproves it. Go home

[@905Metalhead]

@@victorbicudo1374 I was there with subs 30’ in front of me. Not edited.

[@isaacmorrow7077]

@@905Metalhead nah your memories edited

[@F150fx2sporT]

@@victorbicudo1374 you can even see the pedals as he’s going off on that shit 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@JdDiehl]

"I don't want to die" in that voice! YES KING JAMES!!

[@gabrielledormuth4634]

Despite their age they can still deliver a performance way better than most bands out there today

[@br-br-deng]

They are pillars of metal, writing this with all love and respect, but can't agree that MOST bands today can't perform that good as Metallica

[@iau]

I'm the biggest Lars hater, but this is the best Lars has played in... ever! No rushing, no unnecessary fills. Full pocket. Gotta give it to the guy for putting in the practice and helping the band sound great.

[@estuardobatres3927]

Think the rest for the pandemic help everybody recover

[@teddyrox3790]

...foh...

[@davidpearson3304]

But he always looks line he is fighting it and struggling to play. Contrast that with Nicko in Maiden (who is 69 yeas old) who just seams to be smoother and more relaxed while playing. And always smiling while doing it.

[@Pusfilth]

@@davidpearson3304 no where near as demanding as tallica music

[@chriscampbell3066]

@@Pusfilth I don't know about that one, Lars's double bass often goes triplets, Nicko does his triplets with one foot plus he's no slouch in the fills.

[@royfablooo2810]

Kirk playing Ride The Lightning Solo, it never get's old.

[@yattmanntatt3360]

3:14 Kirk : look at my solo Rob! Rob :

[@blppt]

Rob had to go back and watch Lars to figure out what WTF he was doing, lol.

[@oscarthegooch971]

Read this right at 3:14 😂

[@recklessinferno6889]

Started listening 20 years ago, 40 years from now, ill still be listening.

[@allhavesaidtheirprayers3434]

Ha!, and they'll still be playing. They never stop, they never quit, cuz they're...oh, u know the thing...

[@masteroffire5793]

@@allhavesaidtheirprayers3434 I see what you did there

[@JoaoSilva-on4od]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how heavy that riff is? I mean, they made it sound even heavier and it's beautiful.

[@francescomonaci364]

i am in tears...kirk nailed my favourite solo , it's been ages since i heard and see it played correctly live, but you did it man, you killed it!

[@AppleCakeFanAdventures]

I went to louder than life to see Metallica, IT WAS AWESOME!!!

[@jeremysmall8706]

Both nights were incredible🤘

[@bradensharp7076]

@@jeremysmall8706 fuckin A right

[@anthonyfrontczak9687]

All 4 nights were incredible already reserved for next year

[@mcnuggett94]

Me too!!!! I was second row and then managed to get up to the rail!!

[@KnightHawkMetal]

Fuck yes it was! \m/

[@MM-bv7ks]

hetfield's voice is insane here!!

[@bradensharp7076]

His voice was insane the whole performance both nights. He sounded SO FUCKING GOOD

[@tallycahamuhlhetru26]

@Ostia Hermes His RTL voice was 37 years ago.

[@KaiDiesAgain]

@Ostia Hermes Shut. Up.

[@dumbpilot7733]

@Ostia Hermes Funny because James has stated in interviews that he can't stand his voice from KEA/RTL

[@dumbpilot7733]

@Ostia Hermes Just saying James hates his voice from that era, don't know what you're getting defensive about

[@voxpopdublin]

The metronome is working. Lars is in the pocket and beasting it. Sounds like Cunning Stunts Metallica

[@fordology1996]

That’s a great description of where they are right now. Be nice if they played some Load/Reload stuff. I’d like to hear King Nothing and Slither in particular

[@tavo9842]

Absolutely !

[@stebangz3468]

Creo que en una entrevista dijieron que no usan metronomos, si no que todos siguen la guitarra de james (pero no sé si sea 100% verdad)

[@DennisPetrichenko]

Lars doesn’t use the metronome on live shows. Never

[@metalman11011]

They are playing their live stuff slower these days. At the studio album pace. And it’s paying off big. They sound way tighter.

[@kermit6123]

I will never forget that night. Louder than Life was my first ever concert. I had always dreamed of going to a concert and feeling the energy of live music. Not only was I able to live out my dream of being at a concert, I got to see my heroes on stage, which had been on my bucket list for so long. On that night two of my biggest dreams came true, thank you louder than life and Metallica!

[@sequoia1171]

I was at the day on the green featured in Cliff em all with my dad when I was 9 years old and now I get to take my 10-year-old kid to see Metallica. Can't wait can't wait

[@ionehkontehdiabo7627]

That is awesome

[@spacejesus4747]

Dad goals

[@Gearhead-en8dz]

Getting to see Cliff would have been cool. Anesthesia/ Pulling Teeth. WOW

[@jhernandez_a7x]

Best dad ever

[@sequoia1171]

@@jhernandez_a7x that's nice thank you

[@StubProductions]

Kirk is the worlds best guitar player. Seriously he is freaking amazing!

[@coreygarland5715]

My #1 favorite band of all time METALLICA RULES

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

39 years later and this song still sounds amazing!

[@gigachad6117]

They released concert videos just after 10 days.Wowww.

[@KenaiTobin]

They always do that for years now they edit them into single videos and upload them one after the other

[@tobiart1617]

Hope they release the full show of this

[@KenaiTobin]

@@tobiart1617 they will eventually props ,to those editors they manange to edit this high quality videos in such a short period of time Metallica never disappoints when its comes down to the fans

[@King2Death]

It's cool that after all this years Kirk still keeps the same walk up and down the stage. I like his energy.

[@KenaiTobin]

1:27 those drum fills tho lars has been doing really well on these recent shows

[@slavisajelenkovic7398]

RIDE the lightning... Lars doesn"t have a RIDE!

[@KenaiTobin]

@@slavisajelenkovic7398 lmfaooooooo

[@petrilampela]

@@slavisajelenkovic7398 Onthe album version he plays ride cymbals in the chorus. Live version is Crash the Lightning.

[@morenbertudrums6003]

@@slavisajelenkovic7398 china the lightning lol

[@slavisajelenkovic7398]

@@morenbertudrums6003 Splash the lightning!

[@nomaddamon100]

Wow, that was a polished performance, someone said below this is the best they've sounded in a while, I agree. Epic, plus one of my favorites

[@GuitarFuel]

Honestly...they sounds better than ever! After 40 years ...it's simply incredible 🤘🤘🤘

[@brandonb56]

Good on Lars on improving over the break. He sounds unreal.

[@morbidmanmusic]

timing is all over, flaming everywhere. It is no better than any other time. He just can't keep the meter in a pocket. Sounds like a 1st year metal drummer.

[@dogfancy]

LOUD NOISES

[@volutedmetal8543]

@Phantom Deth When has the music suffered (other than maybe St. Anger)?

[@HamsterCrusher13]

@Phantom Deth time stamp a mess up? I didn't hear any but might've just missed it.

[@JeffTheKiller000]

@Phantom Deth @Phantom Deth I think you have the downs but, if that's what you think hey more power to you. I think he sounds a little better than last few years.

[@JeffBailey00]

I was at this show & I'm still thinking about how in-fucking-credible Metallica was. Their sound, setlist etc everything was amazing. Very cool they put this up so everyone gets to enjoy it.

[@nathanbundy5651]

I was there for the Sunday show, and Holy shit these guys still sound fucking amazing. My neck still hurts lol

[@kmvoss]

Holy shit, Lars killed it and as a result the entire band did. Great performance.

[@bigcuz3161]

Man I was up front for this, my first Metallica concert ever. Greatest experience of my life and great knowing they still kick ass after all this time!

[@dc8105]

Same here I even got a pick from James hand was the best time of my life

[@michaelconn7302]

My first too. I'm in this video with my ex wife lol

[@davect01]

For a bunch of Senior Citizens, they can still rock it pretty hard.

[@witchdoctor1]

This was probably one of the best fucking shows I have ever seen in my life (going to concerts since the late '80s). Was bouncing around between being 1-2 people deep and on the rails themselves. I got to be right in front of James when he played the acoustic parts to Fade To Black. This was as good as I have ever heard them, maybe the best, since Cincinnati in 1992.

[@nckhed]

I'm not sure why, but metal music reminds me of the Fall and Winter seasons, especially when listening to Metallica. It makes me long for the cool, crisp weather.

[@minimalistmusician4112]

I remember that night, it was amazing! I brought my mom with me!

[@dadzchanel7547]

I used to love music nigga now I'f ya ain't got my check or cash. Imma still coming for ya all, most extra Walmart since on cw⚰️ain't🚬 shit Coopwe free straight name .8 to wel

[@WTWTA5760]

@@dadzchanel7547 somebody call 911 that man just had a stroke

[@AcesHighMedia]

@@dadzchanel7547 What

[@dadzchanel7547]

@@AcesHighMedia I don't like the fact you name on cha can

[@AcesHighMedia]

@@dadzchanel7547 Do you speak english?

[@redrdseattle6784]

My granddaughter's first concert LTL 2021 and to see Metallica twice. EPIC. Metal to the next generation. We had an "Amazing," time and will be back in 2022. 🤘🏾💥

[@LoganCovers91]

Lars & James sounding their best in ages 👏👏

[@leejackson1546]

This is still one of my favourite songs by Metallica. Love it!

[@metalmellie4371]

Mine too and I love when they play it live!!!

[@andremouraajr]

Kirk's clothes are amazing

[@yeeyee1690]

Always in style

[@andremouraajr]

@@yeeyee1690 Yeah!

[@diydan2213]

His shirt had Jesus Face Palming. Saying, “Holy Fn Sh*t, The world Sucks!”

[@peaelare]

those dad shoes tie it together.

[@quarebta3128]

True

[@jesseballinger8604]

The best performance by far they play so clean and crisp like they did in death magnetic tour

[@ima2747]

Death Magnetic tour was one of the best tours of them.

[@linuslanser4719]

Sparkly pants, sparkly drumset, shiny bass guitar and a vintage flying v. Horns up!

[@marcusjackson4203]

Metallica is eternal however one day they will no longer play live and I'm just cherishing, appreciating every second of this greatness. Kirk KILLED that solo!!!

[@DutBeardy]

Papa looks really good now, this makes me happy.

[@RussBMCSGT]

I was at this show on Friday & I was the closest to the stage that I have ever been for a Metallica concert & I was loving ever minute of it! This is one of only a handful of Metallica songs that I’ve learned to play James’ parts all the way through the song, it’s an incredible song! Metallica rocks & I cannot wait for their next tour & for them to do meet & greets again. I will absolutely pay to meet all 4 of them (I won a raffle through the Metallica Club back in 2000 & got to meet Jason Newstead) & stand on the stage for the show etc as it will be absolutely worth it to me! They’re my #1 all time favorite metal band ever!

[@Master.Hetfield]

When other metal bands losing their era even the band that borns after. This master never fade away deal with every era. Keep our ears in real Metal🤘 There are no greater than this legend metal band.

[@jiboo6850]

"forever trust in who we are and nothing else matters"

[@wdgaminganddisneyhistory6024]

I was working at Kentucky Kingdom that day and I rushed over to a clear spot to watch them. It was only for 2 songs (Whiplash and RTL) but I could still see the screens. May not be as cool, but hey at least I *technically* got to see them.

[@semanj]

2:57 what a killer shot at the top of the solo

[@slawmat30]

Zajebiście!!! nic dodać nic ująć Metallica zawsze górą pozdrawiam serdecznie wszystkich fanów METALLICA, 👍

[@Nithael_]

Best they’ve sounded since the 90s. I’m floored.

[@lmof1530]

The crowned jewel of metal... Long Live Metallica 🤘🤘

[@RamblingRamul]

MetaliCAAAAA!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@Zeqweery]

Weird to see you here

[@myguitarvibes1537]

Love them they still kicking ass live in 2021 and yea letting us watch good quality concerts for free

[@emadjaymz9376]

Metallica will live forever

[@barake7550]

Lars, you are tight! It's time to bring back the Ride cymbal 🤘

[@richie4226]

This live stuff they’ve put out recently is awesome. The sound is on point, the playing is inspired and the boys have renewed energy. They definitely have listened to the original recordings and made a decision to play them true to the albums. The vocals are better than ever, Lars is on time, and Kirk is playing better than ever…. Robert is always solid…

[@tibor820]

agreed. but also Rob seems louder, the bass is amazing. not sure if it was like this.

[@hunterwest54]

To see the boys play after all that's happened literally almost brings me to tears... We have got to get back to our lives and what matters! This was awesome ✌🖤🤘

[@admirmahmutovic5766]

Omg dude I still can’t believe I’m gonna see them at the aftershock festival in Sacramento I’m so fucking stoked bunch of great bands on there too

[@toddseals2792]

These Songs and METALLICA Will go on thru the End of time and Beyond , ...

[@Bray1Jay]

Loving how they're slowing the songs down a bit. So clean and heavy!! \m/

[@johnalderson7068]

The first concert I ever went to was Monsters of Rock in Foxboro when Metallica opened; I was 14. I took my 17 year old to this and we got as close as I did 33 years ago. The energy in the crowd and from all the bands was off the charts. Best concert experience of my life.

[@jonahm3121]

Saw this live. Yes, they sounded this good the whole show.

[@BananaManPL]

3:07 lmao Kirk is resisting the urge to kick in the wah so much

[@mikeoldskool]

OH MY GOODNESS, KIRK!!! WHAT A FUCKING SOLID SOLO!!!! AM I LISTENING THE ALBUM? AWSOME!!! 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@richardtrindadee]

Melhor banda!!!

[@KBXband]

The only band that offers you audio of the same concert you saw... awesome.

[@liquidtylenol]

this was my first metallica concert, I thought they sounded absolutely awesome! everything I had been waiting for. it was a dream come true honestly, thanks for putting on such a great weekend🤘

[@ianmikhail1342]

James using more of his V in this tour! What a sight! 😍

[@RomeoTRM]

If you read all these comments they very well translate to: "Metallica is the best band and they've improved so much, they are finally back!!"

[@metalmellie4371]

This is my favorite song they do live, it ALWAYS rocks!!! The Ripper nailed it here!! WOW!!!

[@thedigitalmaestroAI]

Give the sound engineer who mixed this a medal. I haven't been able to hear Rob that clearly for ages.

[@VictorHugo-kr9ed]

Damn!!! What a great version!!! Good to see the guys back again. Specially James!!!

[@maurder]

I saw James the first day of LTL and talked to him briefly, now I can die happy

[@ryanp7782]

That's super cool! What did u guys talk about?

[@maurder]

@@ryanp7782 I just asked him for a picture but he doesn’t do pictures but still it felt so weird seeing him in person like that

[@adhityadarmawan4267]

there is a good reason why Metallica is one of the most iconic metal bands OF ALL TIME like undoubtedly

[@wladdarkness]

Simply breath taking....

[@bifimads9733]

you know youre succesfull when the crowd sings the Riff

[@lightalive-ripemall.3830]

Giants... Electrifying.... Flashing at this time, displaying greatness back as the lightstrikes the sound of roots metal's grounds. Beforehand, every Performance regard always a speechless roaring sounds. Salutes into a great returning. 👍🤘👌🎼🎸🎶🎵🎟️

[@AnxietyKCE]

I loved reading this

[@agrofindastation]

I mean, this is just pure magic. The solo is damn near note for note, double bass, and just all round perfect.

[@aprilgarrison2609]

I was there both nights and they were unbelievable as always! November will be my 4th time (and counting) seeing them! 😍

[@nineninex5558]

James sounds better and better over the years, it’s unhuman

[@gersmith]

Everything on point here. Tempo. Voice. Sound. Metallica at their best.

[@-17-ninjas72]

my mind was blown seeing these guys live for the first time lol both the days they played was really good 🤘

[@wileyearly7051]

First time seeing them. 😍 love at first sight!!!🤗

[@apallikamusic]

James sounds so good hitting those early high notes. And pretty damn tight time!!!

[@tristanrl1940]

@Phantom Deth people are either hearing things or are bloody tone deaf lol

[@Metlamaniac]

@Phantom Deth it’s weird coz he actually was hitting notes higher than he needed to. He should just stop trying on those verses to be honest. Keep it simple

[@OrangeClosetLight]

James sounds amazing lately but these high notes in the beginning were completly off.

[@stuffandthings59]

Spent the whole lockdown doing vocal exercises lol

[@z.4444.z]

This is sooo good, holy shit! James voice, Lars, guitar tone, everything!

[@LockyTheRocker]

This brings me so much hope

[@thomasmckeon4850]

Love hearing the old metallica tunes , they certainly know how to rock !!!!

[@MrEvBass]

Man they're on fire. When the "Hey, Hey, Hey" part started I got chills!

[@remigiuszpiotrowski7001]

Best regards from Poland, super cool 💥💥💥💥💥👌

[@LuisSimao-ll7qm]

Metallica is one of those bands that will stay with me until the day I die...

[@moonman9823]

My home town be killing it! Ty louder than life

[@verdaccio9]

I love those guys so much😫 Hope to see em live

[@mdub2000]

damn all that lockdown and they are coming out sounding so damn tight everyone pulling their weight fckn awesome this is one of the best live versions of Ride that i've heard them do in awhile! Loved Kirks solo and then when Rob joined in with James with the "die!" part that was nice!

[@scorpionking4012]

Wow you can hear everyone so good!!!! Killing it guys!!!!

[@gmpatterson7020]

Damn they sound so friggin good these days!! Metallica from the start, Metallica for life🤘