Metallica: Lux Æterna (Official Music Video)

Metallica's official music video for “Lux Æterna,” from the album “72 Seasons.”
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Directed by Tim Saccenti
Filmed in Los Angeles, CA, on November 3, 2022
Video Premiere Date: November 28, 2022
LYRICS
Anticipation
In domination
A sea of hearts beat as one, unified
Magnification
All generations
Approaching thunder awaiting the light
Full speed or nothing
Full speed or nothing
Lux Æterna
Lux Æterna
Exhilaration
Frenzied sensation
Kindred alliance connected inside
Commiseration
Sonic salvation
Cast out the demons that strangle your life
Full speed or nothing
Full speed or nothing
Lux Æterna
Lux Æterna
Lux Æterna
Emancipation
Kill isolation
Never alone for the feelings alike
Amplification
Lightning the nation
Never alive more
Than right here tonight
Full speed or nothing
Full speed or nothing
Lux Æterna
Lux Æterna
Light it
CREDITS
Director: Tim Saccenti
Producer: Daniel Lachman
Executive Producer: Jennifer Heath
Production Supervisor: Kelsie Drinkwater Buchanan
Production Coordinator: Jorge Espinoza
DP: Joshua Zucker-Pluda
Steadicam: Xavier Thompson
1st AC: Nobuyoshi Sakurai
2nd AC: Ryan Murray
DIT: James Petersmeyer
1st AD: Michael Estrella
2nd AD: Ryan Pratt
Gaffer: Drew Valenti
BB Electric: Arin Whitlock
Electric: Tom Peña
Electric: Liam Madigan-Fried
Programmer: Iván Jesús Herrera
Key Grip: Charles Lenz
BB Grip: Kevin Frame
Grip: Michael Perez
Grip: Christopher Lewis
Laser Designer: Adam LaBay @ Precision Lasers
Projectionist: Ryan Griffin @ Projected Visions
Production Designer: Kurt Gefke
Art Asst: Dylan Robie
Stylist: Keith Wager
Hair & Makeup: Lily Barren
VTR: Ignacio Martinez Jr
Medic: Matt Payne
CCO: Chris Howard
Covid Coord. Jaden Osborne
AD PA: Benjamin Salvador
Production Assistant: Joe Largy
Production Assistant: Xavier Musti
Production Assistant: Akil Moore
Production Assistant: Alicia Echevarria
Production Assistant: Oscar Amaya
Production Assistant: Sadé Grandberry
Visuals Curator: Dina Chang
Creative Direction: Setta Studios
Production Company: RadicalMedia
Editorial: PS260
Editor: Matt Posey
Assistant Editors: Conor O'Sullivan, Sarah Mlčoch
Sound Designer: Nicole Pettigrew
Executive Producer: Raná Martin
Managing Partner: Zarina Mak
Colorist: Tom Poole @ Co3
VFX: Mark Szumski @ Hey Beautiful Jerk
Digital Artists:
Newnome Beauton
Manami Sakamoto
Yoshi Sodeoka
Ibex Solis
Datura
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© 2022 Blackened Recordings
#Metallica #LuxÆterna #72Seasons

[@tommyboi9]

The fact that they just dropped this out of nowhere makes it that much sweeter

[@user-q843]

Exactly 😊What a surprise to fans

[@soggysoup2087]

Dude, i was about to go to bed and was looking for a video to to watch and this popped up and i all 🤨🤨 WTF is this? Such a pleasant surprise.

[@jonlaskonis]

So much facts

[@TheAviator504]

No warning. I’d rather that than endless hype to something that doesn’t deliver

[@goldenwolf8081]

Ikr! I’m so happy I finally get to see Metallica release an album! This is awesome 10 albums now going on 11! Metallica will never die!🔥🔥

[@HaktanSabahyldz]

I love the way they do this stuff. No announcement, no hyping, no nothing. Just dropping the song and going on. Long live Metallica!

[@mrx1333]

The way it should be done!

[@sequoia1171]

They are God damn metallica, they don't need any hype or any announcements

[@1Man7iot]

@@sequoia1171 i was going to say the same thing

[@laurieleiann904]

Long 🤘 Live 🤘 Metallica! 🤘

[@killuasa8399]

i was playing pool with a friend and hes like do you know this song they released a new video for i said no we played it and realised its new thx metallica

[@neopettersson3584]

I died of a heart attack yesterday, but when I heard that Metallica released a new single, I resurrected

[@solaris70]

🔸✨ ✊⚡☀️⚡✊✨🔸

[@edoardo4170]

Same shit

[@bagenius5970]

@Родион Forester It will still most likely be a single off of the album.

[@leoncorbett4553]

Welcome back

[@mariosilva7675]

welcome back, sir

[@rockyalls4386]

This is definitely a concert song, it just has that sound!

[@cmonclair27]

Same key and as hit the lights. Also similar in energy.

[@jayoung747]

And it is fucking insane in concert🤘🏼 just saw them last month in Arlington with Pantera

[@alexplus6826]

it is !!!! 32 years old I finally got to see them live !!! in Montréal the stadium sounds terrible for 50% of the audience, really not bad for 25% of surprise fans (I was) and great for some genius haha amazing band .. one thing hurts my heart a little... no death magnetic in my night!!!

[@nenadmomcilovic9133]

@@alexplus6826 shoulda gone both nights. Forget which one they played but it wasn't Cyanide, I was hoping for that one. Second night was even better than the first night.

[@user-mn8zf1pe9t]

Откуда Металлика страна

[@dragonforce627]

The fact that these guys are in their 60's and still kicking ass is absolutely amazing!!

[@vietnamd0820]

I think they’re in their late 50’s but your point is still valid

[@antoniosamuels6157]

Kirk just turned 60. James and lars 59. Rob 58

[@rachelbuckley4499]

I know I hope they come to Detroit my 3 year old LOVES them Lmao I must take him to a metallica concert

[@Ozzpot]

The fact that I remember when they were teenagers is absolutely terrifying

[@jonnyj.]

@@vietnamd0820 They are literally 1 year away from 60 dude. Chill with the semantics...

[@masteryoda6988]

A new metallica song on my birthday? This must be heaven.

[@mylodassen7641]

Happy birthday

[@lolyeah3465]

Happy birthday

[@player12gaming89]

happy cake day oh wait sorry this is youtube

[@humEoKaiser]

Happy birthday

[@skullcrusher_1]

Happy birthday you metal brother!

[@KaneAndMarcus]

James' voice still in prime. metallica never gets old.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Sounds amazing!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@DufraneHikes]

Yeah… sounds Amazing when it’s recoded in a multi million dollar studio. Either way, Cool song. 😊

[@jasongroomes7987]

I know it doesn't matter on this song, because there seems to be no backing vocals, but not having Jason Newsted still sucks.

[@Kobrink15]

@@DufraneHikes true but I’m sure he still would be good with out it

[@Mad_Surgeon]

James voice sounds like auto tune. And this song sounds like bad demo from early 80s from unknown band. They're trying to play on our nostalgia. For me it's didn't work out.

[@Pop40577]

Happy 1 year to this baby! I still remember waking up in confusion to this song, not knowing what was going on, only to find out the boys cooked up another album. Long live Metallica! 💛🖤

[@XYZ_VIBE]

Tf is this

[@Pop40577]

@@XYZ_VIBE Wdym? It was to celebrate the release of Lux and the announcement of the new album.

[@paulmollon9282]

Wow has it been a year already? This fuckin rocks 🎸

[@trentparris1277]

It was truly a great day to be alive when this came out.

[@da_potato3015]

helluva boss fan spotted, opinion... it's valid but it's supposed to be invalid. this is confusing me

[@chrisschofield6652]

Metallica took a few shots from the fountain of youth and released this masterpiece. Thank you Metallica for this early Christmas present.

[@leespitzer9997]

I had a very bad day today. This brought a smile to my face. Thank you, Metallica.

[@lixarion1885]

Same, forever Metallica!

[@zacharyrath8237]

Same here, don’t know if it was the long weekend or what but I just could not get myself going today and then I heard this on the radio and it was all the motivation I needed!

[@ktown4life1337]

Hope tomorrow is a better day for you bud.

[@tyrancarter9684]

@@ktown4life1337 I second this, hopefully it is

[@DavMontero]

Keep on metaling bro

[@irritable703]

This is the best the vocals have been mixed in a long time. This sounds great. Hats off to the producer.

[@dieseldust27]

Better than Rick Rubin's mix on Death Magnetic

[@van-bg8se]

@@dieseldust27 Wonder, what could be worse

[@RaaZVan99]

@@dieseldust27 anything is better than that In all fairness the mix on DM is not terrible, it's the master that compresses everything to hell and makes the mix sound like a fart too

[@TwinLions777]

Right!? Damn this takes me back

[@rraspu]

Is it Greg?

[@olm8829]

“Never alive more than right here tonight” - that’s how I felt yesterday in Munich, even when the downpour began. It was the first time in years that I felt alive. Thank you, Metallica!

[@Max-md2ff]

I love the fact that Lars got the old drums back, I love them.

[@pinkfloydmeddle6692]

Where are those drums from?

[@bakerboat4572]

I was thinking he just got a new drum kit for this album, like has been done since St Anger.

[@mylodassen7641]

@@pinkfloydmeddle6692 i think they from the load/reload era

[@KingThommy]

@@pinkfloydmeddle6692 he played that kit (slighty different) during the black album era.

[@MyBrothersKeeper101]

He's still missing half of what he needs to play anything on the album correctly in a live setting

[@ronmaximilian6953]

I was having a horrible Monday morning, and then this hit. It may not be eternal light, but it certainly brightened my day.

[@marlonmalave7098]

dude, me too. my ex broke up with me 2 days ago, and Metallica releasing this song made me feel a lot better.

[@Taylor___]

@@marlonmalave7098 Aw!!! I was having a boring Monday but then this happened and I've been learning it on the guitar!!!!

[@sebastianperezmusic]

Hope y’all are feeling batter man. Fucking rock on!!!

[@marlonmalave7098]

@@Taylor___ i’m excited to go home and learn this as well!

[@jakelynearaujo3250]

me too 💛

[@stevekirkby5041]

I have to admit. That’s the best drumming I’ve heard from Lars since Justice.

[@jantzenallen3077]

I think so too

[@rockeyepunkcovers4921]

I'm actually honestly wondering if the drums are programmed.

[@magicsteve5523]

@@rockeyepunkcovers4921 nah, you’d be able to hear it if it was

[@tacowomansandyravage]

And it’s the best bass playing since that album

[@pvtpinecone420]

I'm sure they had to heavy edit it to be in time.

[@EvanWilliams-zo7rp]

This coming out of nowhere was so hype. I was sleeping when this came out. My dad was blasting it on his speaker, and I was like "whats this?" And he said "Its a new Metallica song!". Then I went to my room to give it a listen and I was obsessed with it! Kirk's solo on this song is AMAZING, btw. I dont care what you say. Metallica, you're an awesome band 🤘

[@Deeznuts-fc5oy]

YESSIRRR

[@jrlikeshockey]

Agree 100%

[@gingeranagram2467]

Great song, solo is garbage, tho

[@insanity4224]

First album: 1982 Latest song: 2022 And they still have it. Incredible!

[@MoonOvIce]

*1983

[@metal0maniak732]

@@MoonOvIceNo Life Til Leather was in 1982

[@nadiagifford9251]

83 not 82

[@nadiagifford9251]

@@metal0maniak732 not an album , compilation

[@MoonOvIce]

@@metal0maniak732 Yeah but that wasn't officially an "album".

[@felixanima7158]

White TAMA kit✅ Flying V✅ Old school-ish thrash vibe✅ Double bass✅ Killer riff✅ Dammm… this sh*t is fire 🔥🤘🏻🔥 Thank you METALLICA!

[@pinkfloydmeddle6692]

Exactly! I love it

[@robertthomas4988]

No wah pedal on the solo too. It’s like they wrote this song back in the late 70s and hid it from everyone this whole time

[@ProfessorIgor]

an ode to Motorhead ?? I hear it.

[@fernandopenalva2680]

Neh.

[@robertthomas4988]

@@ProfessorIgor definitely both in the lyrics and in the music. Bit of diamond head too

[@dccaleb5529]

That riff is so Kill ‘Em All. Love it

[@bumface1810]

Ripps off hit the lights

[@CinemaSermons]

I thought the same thing

[@TheShepster80]

Old School riff.

[@hunteriskool1703]

@@CinemaSermons i thought the same thing too

[@mauriciohernandezdiaz9825]

Killing Time/Let It Loose

[@doylehargrave233]

Lars absolutely asked this drum set for it’s LIFE!!!! I had the pleasure of meeting him back in 03 when they finished the St. Anger video when he was still married to Skylar. Legit dude!!!!

[@1stpeter3fourteennw]

If anyone in Metallica ever sees this comment, thank you for being there for me at various and very different points of my life. I was introduced to you by my father. This was one of the only good connections we were able to make and Im grateful that your music in a way brought us together as a family. I had my father for 29 years and then he faded into music taking his last breath on December 14th 2021. It's very refreshing to hear new music from you, my favorite band of my crazy chaotic hectic childhood. It brought me comfort peace power and many other empowering emotions. Thank you for always being true to yourselves and evolving as you see fit. I love y'all. Thank you for a positive reminder of my dad today.

[@edleminger1850]

The Metallica family loves you bro and are here for you!! My Papa Dukes introduced me to the golden oldies and hated my metal🤣🤣🤣🥰🥰🥰 I lost him in 09’. They’re never gone my friend. Their soul and spirit are within us🙏🙏

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Jesus Christ is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. They that believeth and are baptized (with the Holy Spirit) shall be saved; but they that believeth not shall be damned. Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness. *God is ONE manifesting himself as THREE;* the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him! *For these three are one.* As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him. Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, and where I am doing it; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them, they lack understanding. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

When you trust in God and cast your cares (worries, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts) upon him, they will be NO MORE! Know that there is power in the name Jesus Christ! His name casts out demons and heals! The world is wicked, evil, and of the devil. I too, was a wicked sinner of the world before I opened my heart to God. I am living proof of God's work and fruitfulness! He is an active God who hears the prayers of his! God's children are set apart (holy) and righteous. The devil is a liar that comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy; that includes your relationship with God! Open your heart to God, repent of your sins (he will forgive you), and let him direct your path. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands and purify your heart, lest you walk with the devil and follow him to hell.

[@michaelalaniz1242]

A lot of the same, me and my father didn't get along for a long time, he introduced me to metal and Metallica became my first favorite metal band

[@adolfojaquez3942]

Loved your comment!

[@sonicdoomofficial9200]

That double bass is exactly what the world needs right now!

[@claudiakramer7116]

Ich liebe dieses Lied

[@BuntySaha]

I am 40 and feel the same as when I was 13 and waiting for new Metallica albums. This is so killem all. love it.

[@Jositoooo]

LOL I’m the same age, and yes this feels just like waiting for a new Metallica album when I was 13: the mid-90’s. We might disagree on whether that’s a good or bad thing 😂

[@playdiscgolf1546]

Kill ‘em all??? That’s some good weed you’re smokin lol

[@gerardotrinidad888]

I’m 47 brother and couldn’t agree with you more!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@BuntySaha]

@@playdiscgolf1546 I wish I could smoke some here in Japan. I mean that flying V, guitar solo, and the riffs sound very kill em all to my ears.

[@amandahager2039]

42 and I feel the exact same!

[@adamzitsch9027]

1:36 this song is so fucking good the vocals right there went huge

[@EpicPlayzisawesome]

40 years and they are still going strong! And let's just point out how powerful & clean James voice is! With so many iconic front men dropping off with vocals around this age, James seems to be going as strong as ever! 💖💖💖

[@gobucks2k3]

I've actually argued that his voice has gotten better with all these years bc I think he's learned how to take care of it and sing "properly"

[@Royy]

Damn it’s crazy how fresh he sounds

[@mandragoa12]

@@Royy This is a studio recording, live is a different story

[@mikeg6666]

The first time I saw them was almost that long ago , before they even made it. I saw them in a club with W.A.S.P. and Armored Saint as the openers. It was in 1983...🤘

[@digitalmouse3314]

Yeah it's fire it's literally better hell yeah great day in metal sick

[@AruEsse]

That feeling when you are going through your absolutely boring day and a new Metallica song pops out of nowhere, and it's this good. Definitely made my day

[@pappystubs]

this good? really? Wow

[@AruEsse]

@@pappystubs well, is it bad?

[@puttu_racing]

@@AruEsse I think it's great

[@mast3rchief536]

Yeah had an absolute boring ass work day, typical Monday and this dropped 👌

[@puttu_racing]

@@mast3rchief536 Same for me, today was very boring until I got a notification for a new Metallica song

[@red-kn6fl]

I'd be more than thrilled if this was just a single BUT WE ARE GETTING A WHOLE ALBUM

[@adamfoster7679]

According to KBER here I'm SLC, new album comes out in April

[@antonellamunoz1219]

Exactly how I feel!👏👏💪♥️🖤🤟🤘🎸🎵🎶

[@chasefollett4107]

Right!! A whole FRIGGIN’ album! What a way to kick off a Monday 🤘🤘🤘

[@leonardoneves7450]

🤘🤘

[@davidlyman694]

I lost my father on Good Friday. This song has helped me though all of the anguish. Thank you.

[@MrEpicMan6750]

Damn not so good Friday 💀

[@MrD3000]

Sorry for your loss.

[@storm1110]

Hey brother listen to the album by Sadistik - Flowers for my Father it's really emotional and cathartic

[@erick9526]

There are few pleasures as good as hearing a new Metallica song for the first time.

[@darkslayer366]

Fuck yeah!!

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

Can't beat hearing an old Metallica song for the first time 😄

[@ddinfant679]

Well, mainly when they're good tracks... They've been known to put out wtf songs before 😂

[@giofrongia1379]

So right so right !!!

[@gusorion8151]

Nobody understands the feeling when they release an album. It’s not your typical Drake, Bad Bunny album drop. We wait years for their drops

[@WardSpeaksMusic]

I was having a rough day and this popped on my screen. My mood instantly shifted, and I had a huge smile on my face. GO METALLICA!!

[@Mark3xtrm]

FUCKIN SAME HERE, MY MAN

[@Taxable_Trophy]

I watch ur vids and it seems like you hate Metallica and call kirk sloppy and all

[@davidslachta4083]

Same here !!!

[@sebastiancooper1522]

Same for me :) Absolutly surprised :)

[@brunotqbueno]

Hard Days here too, dude.

[@Gsu2711]

This sounds like “hit the lights” but with all that stuff that they learned along the way. Loving the new song!

[@Tommy-he7dx]

Spot on

[@cliffsenac2825]

The "full speed or nothing" line felt like a callback from "Motorbreath" Which was also on Kill 'em All 🔥

[@GuitarGrind]

Good way to put it, it's a sophisticated hit the lights.

[@SaveAwesomeMatt]

Funny part is lux means light. It’s a measurement of it anyway. So there’s probably some connection there. Hit the lights, light forever. I’m just spitballing here.

[@corazon6325]

Hell yeah man I can hear it too! Metallica never left!!!

[@jenniferhull6578]

My kid is 9 years old, and this all she listens to we said we would take her, to a Metallica concert, before she will not be able to❤

[@AngieRodriguez-ec6os]

My son is also 9 years and my son heard thits song for many years

[@redeye6560]

God bless the very fact that some kids are into actual music!

[@bradleycarroll8187]

Thats parenting done right. My Lil girl when she was younger wouldn't go to bed unless I played nothing else matters for her

[@charliepreidis3004]

Became obsessed with Metallica when I was 8 years old. I’m now 34, and to experience the unannounced drop of a new single accompanied by an album announcement is a feeling I can’t explain. I’m so incredibly excited for this new album. This song rips!

[@user-dd4tg3eg6n]

*мы с другом выпустили наш первый трек и клип GET MONEY!* как вам? ,

[@daltonstewart5320]

Right there with you, not to mention the announcing of a new tour

[@feth7747]

Congratulations, i listen Metallica when NOBODY know who they are, kill em all, I'm now 49. When Master of puppets was released was amazing, because there is NO exists music of this quality and sound.

[@baumananton9395]

I'm 44. They are the gods!

[@wdvpr]

I started at the age of 10 and now I‘m 38 and still love them every second

[@EDDIE_CARP]

There is a lot of garage inc in this song, its sound, its execution, the way James sings. love it

[@oscardiggs246]

Yep, was trying to put my finger on it, but you nailed it.

[@krigney9189]

I thought the same thing. Garage Inc. with a bit of Death Magnetic. Absolutely love it!

[@rekoj08]

His vocals stood up the most to me. Sounded almost like his gold era of the black album

[@klaustropho]

More like kill em all.

[@newme1589]

it's very punky in nature !

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Anything put out by Metallica at this point is just a bonus! 🤘

[@adamswing6115]

:0

[@KatherineOfEden]

Literally about to watch your guessing rendition and then I see your comment here lol

[@punknerd9747]

yo love your channel

[@BigDees19]

Great channel you have!!! its cool to see you on here!

[@UnforgivenIV]

Is it too early for bad tab of this song?

[@user-cl3ti8km8r]

By far the best song on this album. Well done Metallica!!

[@HeavyRaiden]

What about Room of Mirrors?

[@thomasdavies4690]

The fact that they haven't even released A SONG for 7 years and come back and do a song like this is fookin' amazing 😍. I love this song.

[@njldst2007]

6 years, but yeah

[@vladdavis5923]

New song... new album... new tour Out of nowhere. NICE!

[@damirgigos]

omg I remember like it was yesterday. Went from the school and got new album.

[@Synard66]

Nothing better than coming home from a long day at work to a new Metallica song

[@if3935]

100%

[@eth3real450]

Fax my guy

[@Wachtmeister_1]

Oh yeah!!!!! 🤘🏻

[@repete5583]

You're home already?

[@krystiankada2346]

I know what You mean! Greetings from Poland!

[@Transporter_Room_Three]

The song sounds like very young Metallica, but tightened with the wisdom of mature Metallica. Very excellent!

[@Bige342011]

I thought it sounded a little like breadfan and the prince with feel of the hardwired album.

[@darrenmilliron4180]

It sounds a little like seek and destroy at the start

[@uungfachrulislam]

Agreed

[@Skeletal33]

No it doesnt. Sounds nothing like young Metallica

[@JezusSlaves]

I'M hearing Motorhead.

[@camsnow9822]

It needs to be said. This is the best thing lars ever did on drums. He f***ing nailed it. It feels brutal and fits the song so well.

[@AmericanIdiotPolitics]

sounds like computer drums lol im sorry

[@davidschick6951]

He seems to be getting faster as he gets older

[@BlackenedLiam]

Have You heard Dyers Eve?

[@joseramonarandahuete7183]

Yo creo que deberías de darle un repaso a la discografía entera, sobre todo a los primeros discos, para que veas lo que es capaz de hacer con la batería. Amigo esto suena a computadora.

[@oliverafton1444]

​@@BlackenedLiam i mean, that song was actually sped up in the studio iic

[@vLarsn]

There's something special and very nostalgic about listening to a Metallica song for the first time.

[@matthewforce7695]

I've loved them for years but I will NEVER forget the day I got the Mission Impossible 3 DVD and I Disappear music video was on the extras. First time I heard it. Aww, yeah.

[@robinskull]

MY SONGS ARE WAY BETTER THAN METALLICA

[@marcrodriguez5007]

@@robinskull Yeah ......NO. Go away

[@npg68]

I had the same nostalgic feeling listening to this song for the first time as well.

[@cdrollintight]

I got chills

[@James1Hiscox]

Producer: How much kick drum do you want in your mix? Metallica: Yes.

[@chrisowen4690]

Yeah that double kick is so loud.

[@Dinoschannel]

And make it clickey haha

[@akira0m0bia]

That’s what you do when you want to KICK some ass ! 😂

[@ColinJarrett]

All!

[@ltvniks]

@@chrisowen4690 its very bright in tone if it was a heavier sounding like black album it would sound so great

[@TheMerc1950]

James is sounding way more comfortable in his voice!! This is awesome!

[@lexluth89]

I may prefer most of their older songs, but there’s something special about this song, and I seen them perform this one live at MetLife this past Sunday and they did not disappoint performing this one, this song kicks ass!

[@av3896]

The lyrics get me so pumped for a concert! FULL SPEED OR NOTHING BABY

[@lexluth89]

@@av3896 Hell yeah, that whole stadium was going wild when they were performing this shouting those words lmao

[@dirkvandermerwe6027]

Probably coz you hear their revived thrash technique...

[@danielc3535]

this one has the escence of those 80s songs

[@sodog8]

May this be the song to bring back Rock, I hope so.

[@eliriddell1699]

Lars’ drumming is the best it’s been in years. Great job, guys. 👌🏻

[@clm45320]

He’s actually playing well

[@Fabulous_Killjoy0]

@@clm45320 well it’s because it’s the studio version of the song. He ain’t gonna half ass the official song lol

[@Kauppamopo]

lets wait for the live performances

[@clm45320]

@@Fabulous_Killjoy0 true true lol

[@myringains]

So much snare still. There’s so much snare it’s ridiculous Why does he even add the toms on his kit is beyond me. It started in Magnetic, it got worse in Hardwired and now this.

[@jankoegl]

Please God, let the whole album be like this: Straight and economic riffing, solid writing, power performance, great sound. Hell yes! 🤘🏼

[@Porelcaminitoyotellevare]

Some long song like One, All Nightmare long or Disposable heroes isnt a bad thing

[@noperception5073]

When I saw they had a new song all I could think was "please let it not suck" not too bad. classic 90's era metallica, perfect for radio. Can't complain, sounds fun.

[@paulacabral05]

Indeed please God.....

[@jordanbottom9921]

I love this song but the album is 77 minutes. If you do the math there's no way there aren't many long songs. I could see them really putting a few like Spit Out The Bone on thus one though, they seem confident and really happy.

[@adan_ulrich]

I hope Lars can play this song live, including the double bass. 😅

[@binaryanticommunist1882]

Killer. All their influences wrapped up into one song. Motorhead, Diamond, Mercyful. What a Monday morning surprise.

[@MadameMorticia]

Yesssssss! Exactly! Diamond Head for sure!!

[@chrispictures]

Sounds like one of their old B-sides which are some of my favourite tracks to listen to.

[@Robstar2672]

First thing I thought too

[@garymorris216]

Duuude, that's EXACTLY what I was thinking hearing this. This mufucka got NWOBHM stamped ALLLL over it.

[@orchidwaves]

you missed out on Queen ... stone cold crazy vibes on this one!

[@PandiMonkada]

If life existed on other planets, Metallica's music would be heard there too

[@caliguy1260]

Severely underrated comment.

[@user-vm2nz2xy8w]

☝️💪💪💪

[@darylco5573]

What do you mean if?

[@mattwatts33]

The fact that this song has been viewed over 8 million times in 5 days proves that rock is far from dead.

[@bestiaonthedrums]

yeah, and quicker than trendy bands like Polyphia, now that's something lol

[@Chugg.Norris]

It proves how big Metallica is. Unknown bands don't get millions of views. And rock doesn't pay the bills unless you are already known from the 80s.

[@anthonym9130]

Yes for as much i wish that to be true the biggest thrash metal band in history may not be the best indication of that. Really its new artists and there success.

[@FrozenSolid742]

"Rock" It's *metal*

[@castillocastill]

listen to polyphia

[@MattCameron69]

60 year olds have no right sounding this good. Seriously having been a fan since the late 80’s I honestly don’t know how you keep pulling it out of the bag. Great track, looking forward to the album.

[@ValHazzard]

Only Kirk Hammet is 60 and he only turned 60 earlier this month. The rest of the boys are practically teenagers at 58 and 59 years young.

[@rickymartinis8530]

Im greateful to them they are giving me reason to be alive since my days in the army when I listened And justice....album all day long .

[@bigurethra]

They suck Iron Maiden’s music is still better Lars is the worst drummer ever

[@alvertoalberto5582]

Slayer ,venom , kill em all metallica ,nuclear assault , kreator ,

[@rickymartinis8530]

@@bigurethra your mama suck idiot. Metallica was always number 1

[@keithparker7445]

As much as James was struggling with his fears of aging, I truly hope he knows he's still got it, even now more than ever

[@arcadeslum5882]

5,252,802 views Nov 28, 2022

[@ibrahimkaragulle5504]

In fact I love the little nuances his age adds to his vocal tone and of course, no need to mention he is still a riff machine with guitar

[@jtbukkinbronko]

The guy is a beast. He and this band just get better in my opinion.

[@boofert.washington2499]

Not really.

[@MoonHouseBand]

I bet he’s down-picking that verse riff which says a lot

[@horrorshadow99]

Somehow this gives me Sonic Adventure 2 Escape the City vibes with the lyrics I love it

[@lvdk9065]

This song sounds like it escaped from the Garage Days in 1998 and went missing for 24 years. Great sound, old-school vibes.

[@StoneyWoney]

Are you implying 1998 was 24 years ago? Hahaha...oh god...where did my time go?!

[@cobalt8421]

i totally agree with this, it reminds me "it's electric" like heavy metal punk thrash sound.

[@priortempore_]

It sucks compared to that album

[@carsonball8]

@@priortempore_ like you could make anything better

[@MyHappyHome]

I was thinking the same think. Even the intro reminded me of Helpless.

[@LaurenGlenn]

Probably the best Metallica has sounded in years. Really liking this sound.

[@Rage-td9wv]

They should have put this as song number 1. It rocks! Not getting into this new stuff until that last song, You Must Burn then this.

[@danjamesstew]

A wonderful blend of old school metallica riffage and their later melodic sensibility. This band just never ceases to impress me

[@Escorpius17]

Great analysis! I hear it too!

[@Escorpius17]

@@ACG7001 if you don't hear it... I ain't in the business of converting people.

[@neilw2005]

Im ashamed that I discovered how good band Metallica is by playing Fortnite lmfao.

[@NumbersMan445]

I discovered when I started playing guitar in 2022

[@yasininn76]

As you fucking should

[@adro3828]

Don’t be, sometimes Fortnite is a good place to discover new and old music.

[@ThatsPety]

Doesn't matter how you find it, as long as you get there!

[@HeavyRaiden]

I'm glad you became a fan! Welcome to the family ;) Listen to their older albums! Master of Puppets, Ride The Lightning, Kill 'Em All, all amazing albums.

[@KaoswareMetal]

New single, new album, new tour ! How did they managed to keep this quiet, I'm impressed :)

[@cherrychomper8231]

Well Lars (of course it was him) accidentally leaked the album ages ago but people weren’t sure how much to believe it was gonna actually happen

[@KaoswareMetal]

@@cherrychomper8231 ah ! I must have missed that !

[@bennossturmos3924]

@@cherrychomper8231 oh really how

[@jodecifan86]

They're called NDAs. Beyoncé uses them a hell of a lot, especially in 2013 for that visual album she surprised dropped on the world. It's a real statement of a musician/ band's power when they can surprise drop shit.

[@GeniusCenaa]

@@jodecifan86 Yep, and it I think it would be easy to know if/when someone breaks it.

[@taylorconnor2315]

This is the living definition of " I didnt even see it coming it just came out of nowhere"

[@shaunrevell5594]

Right. Is this even real life??? Is this real? Hahaha.

[@rexmon7798]

To see Metallica still making music after 40 years makes them even more legendary!!!

[@goldenwolf8081]

41 years and counting! At this rate they can easily make it 50 years!!

[@Emily-pl4fv]

and they’re still good as shit omfg

[@brunoroda6365]

@@Emily-pl4fv and fast

[@remmartborres15]

Immortals

[@SirMatthew]

Distinctly Metallica yet thrust into the modern age. Hell yeah.

[@MeatCanyon]

So fucking good, cant wait to see you boys live again!

[@buddyguydudeman876]

Papa Meat!!! Can you give us a Metallica art piece?!

[@cybergeek8410]

Holy shit an endorsement by Papa Meat? Now I kinda wanna see you do a video on the whole Napster situation. Love your work though man.

[@TheLeadZombie]

found a wild meatcanyon

[@anthonyp9397]

Love you meat man

[@levyata8964]

Meat canyon? This is epic

[@ARandomInternetUser08]

It's amazing to me seeing a band that emerged in the 80s still going strong.

[@letsgobrandon1322]

Rolling Stones 🕯️

[@petervelocity6892]

They are immortal

[@pkennedy0219]

They need to retire. They haven’t release a decent album since and justice for all, the black album was the beginning of the end. This band honestly sucks…

[@ARandomInternetUser08]

@@pkennedy0219 🙄

[@pkennedy0219]

@@ARandomInternetUser08 hey you are free to revel in mediocrity

[@RedeyePerc]

James’s voice just keeps on going strong. That’s so impressive considering the wear he has put it through.

[@theandiller]

It’s called vocal technique. He knows what he’s doing

[@nikosvarvaresos7123]

@@theandiller *He now knows what he's doing.

[@jeremystacy3039]

If you think about it, he kinda sorta sounds like he did when they first started out. Sorta.

[@debranelson1987]

James is just plain on fire and so is the whole band....Metallica forever!

[@SuperBravo45]

@Jon Oz Klaus Meine (of Scorpions) is another amazing example of vocal aging in the best way possible! The man also sounds just as great as he used to, just aged and mellowed like a fine wine really.

[@ghostlobsterstudios]

This is one of the few Modern Metallica songs I actually came back to. Love the riff, love the drums, love the energy, and the music video is eye candy and I love it 🤟

[@CJ-cz8jt]

Crazy to imagine a guy hitting 60 can still have jaw dropping vocals like that. Chills 🔥

[@ironmaiden1236541]

Hard to judge a recording

Melodyne (pitch correction software...)

[@BranniganCarter]

Even crazier is he still has those riff skills at that age

[@Fake_Name_MTG]

He must be great at oral.

[@newshound2521]

I can't believe theyre 60!

[@enginproject]

I am 41. Still get excited when I listen a new Metallica song. I have been listening to them since 1994. Thank you Metallica for interfering all moments of my life.

[@jansandman6983]

I am 44 and still gets excited as you do. 😅

[@manillascissor]

What does interfer mean?

[@ValthelizardKing]

44 and counting. Battery is still my morning ritual.

[@antoniogon]

+1

[@JPMc2112]

I'm 42 but same deal. Wasn't a huge fan until I saw them with Danzig in 94. They opened with Breadfan... Broke my cherry at a Metallica show. Good times.

[@gurayckr]

I am 50 and feel great when I listen to these guys.. METALLICA FOREVER... !!

[@LeumBeef]

Your amazing

[@ailurophile4629]

muhteşemsin amca

[@davidevezzoli9569]

Most of us are 50 :D

[@mayshusalmighty7858]

Same here, and I'm 60...! 😎😎😎

[@anthonydalicandro8848]

50 and been s fan since 7th grade.

[@frz_akbar]

they really transferred the energy through this music

[@mmatcham]

Has a Motörhead-Killing Time feel, and after the solo, there’s a Hit the Lights breakdown…love it!!!

[@bridgesmob6761]

Seek and destroy too

[@chuckcrunch1]

yep motor head is what i was thinking . i think it the simple 16th kick beat with fills at the end of parts , Lars not trying to be to complicated and just drive the song down the road . old school hard rock

[@321serna]

Yup that exactly what I told my GF. Then I had to go pull up Hit the lights and compare and force my GF to listen.

[@hermanmetalheat5483]

Metallica.. Still have passion in ages of 60s.. Still in oldschool metal..the vibes is there.. even in 2022 era..Youre still alive.. Salute Het, Kirk, Lars and Rob.

[@robinskull]

MY SONGS ARE WAY BETTER THAN METALLICA

[@derduuude4695]

@@robinskull?

[@KaymanDZN]

@@robinskull Metallica plays metal, you play electronic, don't compare yourself with them.

[@derduuude4695]

@@KaymanDZN Electronic isn‘t even music.

[@r0tgrrrl]

@@robinskull who are you again

[@adamwhizbang]

As a long time fan, I'm really feeling this track. I hear you. You're singing to me. To us. All of us. The fans. It's like "Hit The Lights" for the whole 21st century fandom, old and young. Thanks for this, gentlemen.

[@knuckler23]

It really does feel like hit the lights

[@sleepdeep305]

@@knuckler23It’s more like whiplash, similar tempo, structure and lyrical content

[@davidandronicomusic]

100%

[@elprofedebiovicio9124]

Yep! Aging like fine wine. So glad to hear these legends again.

[@satmedown]

I’m feeling some serious, motorhead, riot, and diamond head vibes from the song. I absolutely love it. I can’t wait for the album.

[@dannie2712]

It's a complete Diamond Head tribute

[@graemejones218]

satmedown, just what I thought, sounds like Diamond Head circa 1981.

[@stephmetalmuzik1045]

Motorhead, Overkill drums and riff vibes. \,,/

[@Cannonballdrive]

Absolute Diamond Head tribute!🤘

[@Timetofly8888]

Nailed it !! Was thinking the same thing ....

[@montanahalesbass]

This song just came out of nowhere and blew me away! This sounds like killer old school Metallica! I’m definitely getting this new album! Well done, Metallica!!🤘🏻

[@dustyjoe71]

Been listening for 35 years and the light still shines bright.

[@Toiletman24]

based opeth enjoyer

[@Esma_A]

@@Toiletman24 I was gonna write that 😂

[@sadboi7537]

@@Toiletman24 Based fren poster

[@ESPirits87]

Sounds so mainstream

[@anthonykiriazis4885]

A song like this has not come along for year's.. a perfect match of music lyrics emotion and Power.. It became an all-time favourite as soon as the first chorus hit!!!.

[@chaoticchaos894]

Metallica still absolutely SLAYING over 40 years later is a dream

[@ish41]

REAL

[@GiosGoreGrotto]

But this is the first time they have sounded good in like 25 years.

[@havanadaurcy1321]

@Nicholas Colvard Death Magnetic was the band going backwards.

[@supr3m3-_-kylo5]

dont ever use the word slaying when talkging about metallica agian i may kill you

[@carloscamelo2230]

Super motorhead, no es mala pero tampoco lo mejor, y lo mejor ya lo hicieron en los 80s

[@marcusduntonjr315]

That guitar solo was crazy!

[@ChechoDrummer]

No marketing, no anticipation and they dropped this awesome tune 🔥🔥🔥

[@oldcarpenterretirementplan2705]

My older brother played Puppets for me when I was 9 years old. It lit me up. That was 35 years ago. Been a fan since. Life long. It makes me happy to hear them continue their legacy. True masters.

[@maciejurawski7694]

Same here mate❤

[@klipser66]

My three year old son will have very similar experience 😁 He knows it by heart and often yells "Maaaasteeer" out of nowhere

[@CannoWorms]

You guys just made a whole bunch of Fifty year old Metal Heads extremely happy !!!

[@OfficialXivil]

Not only the fifty year olds, also me (31). Metallica was the first metal band I got into, therefore they will always have a special place in my heart.

[@rccj2038]

Also me (17)

[@LRBerry]

Most definitely.

[@woodyh4650]

I won’t be 50 until February 😂but this is awesome! 🤘🏼

[@MaitreyaPalamwar]

@@rccj2038 17 here too, all hail metallica!

[@ddkillswitch]

This may be unpopular, but this is my favorite song by them

[@alekseytentsov2539]

Круто!

[@lessismore4470]

well, yes, same here...

[@i2grills1cuphead70]

But there's Inamorata;)

[@thomasbliss8485]

Best thing they have done in years 🤟😎

[@Spirit994]

Favorite of all time ? Because than that’s a hard no

[@brandonthomas9288]

I hope the entire album is produced this well. What a sound.

[@benediktgraf8659]

It's called 72 SEASONS and its release is set for April...

[@robinskull]

MY SONGS ARE WAY BETTER THAN METALLICA

[@mutee333]

They often have great songs for album promotion, however the actual albums are 75 minute affairs dragged down by bloated unrefined songs that lack the spark and ferocity of promotional singles.

[@mix3k818]

inb4 the album is actually St Anger 2 >:D

[@counterfit5]

@@mix3k818 why would you curse us like this

[@HillVillageDragon]

This is the sound of a Metallica that’s happier and healthier than ever before. Cheers, guys!

[@7James77]

It SOUNDS like Metallica. No more of that bullshit trying to get popular and please everyone bullshit.

[@Winston-qr8mx]

I know im late but the fact that they kinda added the classic sound to their music is cool

[@raiiny_day42]

Yea, very speed metal.

[@benw4409]

Unbelievably, my first new Metallica song as a fan, and I've been a fan for a few years! Can't believe how long the wait's been for older fans!

[@humanwithahead7035]

Too long.

[@TylerSampson51]

Eh, we’re used to it at this point lol.

[@Samtallica]

I'll take 5 years over the 10 between Death Magnetic and Hardwired!

[@DrEagle1776]

Been waiting since 2016

[@xexyz0xexyl]

Easy .. been following them for over 31 years. It's typical of them. I'm not sure I like this one. Probably has to grow on me like Hardwired did. That was the first album I didn't see them in tour for and I am not that sorry (just a bit) - the last time I saw them in person was the 30 year anniversary show night #1 (5 December 2011). But when you've been following them for over three decades (or for some four) six years is nothing.

[@ruthlessfish2506]

Sounds like they're going back to the old school, Motorhead-esque sound they had on kill em all. love it.

[@Tommy_Thunders]

Those drums sound a lot like Philthy Animal 👌

[@WeepingGuacamole]

I mean, he is using the Gibson Flying V again lol 😂

[@DABOOM16]

Exactly

[@gregs8685]

I bought KEA when it was released (almost 40 years ago!) based on the review in Metal Forces magazine. To say I was blown away would be an understatement. It is their best album, by far, IMO.

[@svenjeschke5025]

Whoa, that came unexpected. I love the energy of the song! The riffs are old school AF and the vocals are surprisingly melodic but very strong. Well done, Metallica!

[@FlipGuitarist80]

It reminds me of either Saxon or Diamond Head. Sounds like NWOBHM

[@joshuabean846]

Yes! I also get a strong Kill Em All vibe

[@marlonmalave7098]

@@joshuabean846 it’s the hyper version of Hit The Lights tbh. it sounds so nice

[@svenjeschke5025]

@@FlipGuitarist80 Exactly, and that's why it reminds me of Kill'em all. That album was basically NWOBHM on steroids.

[@metalrockstarizer89]

Reminds me of Dokken’s Tooth and Nail alongside with Van Halen’s Hot for Teacher

[@jamessoucy3740]

Usually bands get old and the suck......not these guys! NICE!!!!!!! Love this song!

[@jorgemontano6966]

Song: Lux Æterna Album: 72 Seasons Year: 2022 Lyrics & Music: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich. Lyrics: Anticipation In domination A sea of hearts beat as one, unified Magnification All generations Approaching thunder awaiting the light Full speed or nothing Full speed or nothing Lux Æterna Lux Æterna Exhilaration Frenzied sensation Kindred alliance connected inside Commiseration Sonic salvation Cast out the demons that strangle your life Full speed or nothing Full speed or nothing Lux Æterna Lux Æterna (yeah!) Lux Æterna Emancipation Kill isolation Never alone for the feelings alike Amplification Lightning the nation Never alive more Than right here tonight Full speed or nothing Full speed or nothing Lux Æterna Lux Æterna Light it

[@gabeackermanackerman1084]

Holy Sh*t!!

[@magdamonteiro5718]

Obrigado!!!🤟🇧🇷

[@Amirpalma88]

Of course, James had to throw in his signature "Yeah", it wouldn't be a Metallica song without it.

[@afcsabin]

It’s the tagliatelli sequence

[@calebguerra7154]

Kirks solo is insane

[@Basher4154]

This is a massive comeback after so many years of no new albums and this song absolutely kicks ass

[@tylersmith9868]

It really doesn't lol 🤣

[@Basher4154]

@@tylersmith9868 bro you aren’t even a Metallica fan the only reason you discovered them is through stranger things

[@keithrichmond4390]

It's decent, I'm just hoping the rest of the album will have good tracks

[@Basher4154]

@@keithrichmond4390 same tbh

[@tylersmith9868]

@@Basher4154 I've been a fan over 25 years, you think you're the biggest fan because you named your KZbin channel Metallicafan1? Stranger things Is dog shit lol

[@aghost3589]

Going back to their roots with this one. I hope the whole album is like that. Awesome song.

[@levisarenpa5100]

Same bro! Love their first three albums!

[@Harper_Sloane]

Going back to there roots of stealing from dave?

[@KwadSquadFPV]

@@Harper_Sloane dave who

[@DoomDeer]

@@Harper_Sloane lmao cope crymore L

[@mushroom13cfh]

James can't undo those vocal lessons lol

[@juanjd9297]

Happy birthday Lux Æterna!!

[@MoreSuperJadeYT]

Isn't it a half b day?

[@mattconnard89]

It’s been such a long time as a “boomer” Metallica fan that I was unable to stop putting a new song on repeat, this is absolutely incredible!! Way to go boys!!! Pure 🔥🔥🔥

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

the word boomer, ...we need to get rid of that term, especially educating younger people

[@mattconnard89]

I used it to reference my value of their older material vs post black album, the endless debate as us fans for years. Regardless on terminology, Metallica just dropped an absolute BANGER and I could not be more excited!!

[@deathevokation1017]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle You don't get rid of a term that connotates an entire generation if the intent is to educate people.

[@ysalimirii]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle It's just a word, boomer. No need to get your feelings hurt.

[@A7X31610]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle Younger generations have a right to know how much boomers absolutely destroyed our economy

[@RandomNorwegianGuy.]

I'm getting some old school Metallica mixed with Motorhead feel from this. I love it

[@richardhooker253]

Definitely Motorhead VIBE!

[@danielbudzinski3741]

I don't like Metallica as much as I used to, but I instantly thought Motorhead too, who I love. Not bad!

[@robertstraw9881]

It’s speed metal with a thunderous beat. James sounds incredible.

[@spudsucker9489]

It's nearly the same drums for overkill that's why

[@nicholas_kattar]

I am getting an Ace of Spades vibe from this song. Especially from the guitar

[@Jacen13]

Everything about this, the song, the album artwork, the release date for the album, April 14th, 2023.. it’s all so fresh, epic & killer! 🎸

[@tonyak8354]

What you said!!!!!

[@monicacastillo2696]

Happy 1 year anniversary of 72 seasons 🎉🎉🎉

[@jjclaws]

I’m not even a massive Metallica fan but I love when old school bands shred. It for whatever reason gives me hope!

[@YosefTesfaye10]

Me neither but I hate the same exact feeling

[@fornasenbai58]

Ohio

[@paveantelic7876]

what shred?

[@CASEYJONEZtmnt]

Its Reminds me of Noma - Brain Power. Especially the hype of the song!!!

[@CrazeReactsOfficial]

how do you not like metallica bruh

[@Eg.601]

The drumming makes the song feel like motörhead. I love it

[@verianosetembrino]

Eu acabei de pensar em motorhead

[@frankspike4062]

Exactly! LOVE IT as well.

[@pablotorres3486]

After 6 years, they're back, it reminds me a bit of Phantom Lord

[@senditkevin]

Totally a KEA era song.

[@bruceprophet8367]

Yep definitely getting KEA vibes from this song

[@LightBlueWool]

@@bruceprophet8367 fr, especially the riff

[@DJW_]

Gives me Killing Time vibes

[@element311311]

@@DJW_ that was my thought, great inspiration for this song too