Metallica: Orion (Arlington, TX - August 18, 2023)

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[@rtgredtruck3059]

One of the greatest pieces in music history. RIP Cliff 🤘

[@DiegoSandovalLopez4579]

R.I.P Cliff 🫡😎⭐🌟✨🌟⭐✨

[@ReverendClaydough]

100%

[@RJMetalGuitarist03]

I know I never met Cliff, I was born in late 2003 but I feel like I miss him It would've been so freaking cool to hang out with him He wasn't only a awesome bass player but an awesome person and brother in Metal I love you Cliff! 🖤💙💜🎸🎶

[@notlimited214]

Can you even explain why you belive what you just said?

[@notlimited214]

Come on explain it probably born in '02

[@brunofreitas9314]

Rob is the reason they started to play Orion live, he doesnt have the backing vocals or that agression, but we have Orion live, and that's more than enough.

[@Highrollinhunter]

Yep and that's what I'm most happy about

[@e-train765]

That being said, Rob's backing vocals have improved SO MUCH and he should be proud of himself for that 🤘

[@vermilion6667]

They did play Orion during Jason's era although it was cut short.

[@frankboffa4837]

​@vermilion6667 and he sucked at orion. Sorry but true. It took rob some time to truly get it down. Less than 75 times orion has been played live. It's like winning the lotto. Seen them 10 times, never Orion live. Cliffs masterpiece.

[@vermilion6667]

@@frankboffa4837 I kinda like Jason's Orion, but to each their own.

[@IDFKMann]

9:21 The best moment of entire video , just in the heart "We miss you , we love you Cliff"🤘

[@Jan__]

goosebumps

[@rpgg80]

With his arm pointing to the sky. 💪💪 Priceless. 💪

[@ayemzaharim504]

Everytime, all the time, after every live Orion

[@doctorsadvocategame]

And it's been 38 years since he passed. What an impact Cliff has made on the band, the metal community and the world. RIP Cliff.

[@floydthephilosopher]

Almost made me cry.

[@Litty2Shoes]

All around great performance. Huge shoutout to Rob for absolutely killing the bass and allowing Cliff’s legacy to live on. Rob allows young fans like myself to hear Orion live, like the original metallica fans with cliff

[@jan.plays.guitar]

Actually cliff never got to perform it live 😢 Rob premiered it in 2006, not as tight. But that still is an insane performance, check that out :) ❤

[@midnight347]

​@@jan.plays.guitarthey played puppets in its entirety for the 20th anniversary. Hard to beleive its almost been another 20 lol...

[@jan.plays.guitar]

@@midnight347 yeah I watched that on TV, that was very cool

[@pepsi-mcrib]

"All around great performance" - Well, if you ignore the fact that Kirk once again messes up most of his parts...

[@jan.plays.guitar]

@@Litty2Shoes oh damn, sorry bro :/

[@ClashMater]

I think we can all agree Metallica is the best.

[@yoshi1967]

True

[@TalyasyaTanki2014]

Так

[@jurgencuypers8350]

How do u measure that?

[@stevenfunderburg1623]

@@jurgencuypers8350 By comparing the length of your penis with that of James Hetfield.

[@aitorayala]

@@jurgencuypers8350 With this video.

[@theparadoxbox1744]

So unfortunate that Cliff never got to play Orion live. If he saw how Rob plays it, though, he wouldn't be disappointed. RIP Cliff, you'll live on through your music! 🤘

[@carpediemarts705]

Never knew Cliff didn't get to play Orion live

[@ryu-ken]

He has played it live. In heaven

[@carpediemarts705]

@@ryu-ken yeah, on repeat even, but that's not the context

[@sebg2086]

are you sure? would told you he wouldnt be disapointed>?

[@Retrorevelations]

I would have loved to see them play it live with Jason. They should have. He would have done it great too, pick and all. He always nailed Cliff's parts.

[@chanceprice5428]

I was on the barricade and they played this RIGHT THERE IN FRONT OF ME! Hetfield gave his wristbands to my kids and Lars personally handed a stick to my daughter. My girlfriend also won the Limited Edition signed Skate deck!! Greatest band of all time and the greatest concert of my life!

[@ЭдикВит]

Супер!!!!

[@iamradical]

That is so cool bro! I’m glad you had a good time.

[@MeFolloATuMamiAMaximoSigilo]

Que suerteeee bro😊

[@MikePScott624]

Did u get kirks tighty whiteys?

[@TheMagikKarp]

@@MikePScott624 no that was me only cost a couple mil

[@xhead75]

The only metal song that ever brought me to tears. It gets me every time, for almost 40 years.

[@ezeldf2339]

This one and To Live Is To Die. My heart aches every single time.

[@thombarett1205]

Even though it's metal. This is a beautiful composition. Metal is known for its aggression. But this transcends those constraints. It's sublime, it's moving, it's touching.

[@dman420420]

​@@thombarett1205A lot of Cliff's bass playing is what gave them that classical compositions in their metal sound when he died R.I.P they kind of lost it I think they had already been working on some songs for the next album which is why and justice for all has some technicality but after that it's kind of like I don't know The black albums good don't get me wrong but they just lost something you know

[@dman420420]

I mean obviously they lost someone but you know what I mean I'm just like I think he had a lot of input musically and when he wasn't around it kind of hindered their music a little bit

[@xhead75]

@@dman420420 I agree 1000%. He was the "musician" in the band. They never put out anything so well composed after this album. An unimaginable loss.

[@seekanddowhat]

I was there,finally got to hear Orion in concert,plus it's the only album I've heard every track live in concert.Hope they come back again soon to Texas.

[@TheSpectacularSpider_Man]

Same brother

[@jd0879]

Damn you’re lucky. Still never heard Disposable Heroes, Damage Inc, and Thing That Should Not Be live

[@seekanddowhat]

@@jd0879 I heard Disposable Heroes twice,in 1994 and 2004,Damage Inc in 1986 and Thing in 1989

[@tiagometallica007]

@@seekanddowhat Holy shit that’s an old school fan. Respect

[@TravisGreen_Music]

​@@seekanddowhatFucking hell yeah man! 🤘🏻

[@philkakid5617]

I love the way the band is all grouped together. In memory of Cliff. RIP

[@PointShiftDrive]

HOLY SHIT! I have listened to Orion a million times... but this might have been their best version yet! WOW

[@russelmachalek4827]

I was there, it was amazing

[@mikespearwood3914]

The intro just adds to the epicness!

[@Stickman.1]

Seeing Rob try his very hardest to pull off one of, if not the best bass solo of all time is legendary

[@DiegoSandovalLopez4579]

He got the soul of Cliff Burton in him :) He made a Excelent solo.

[@SmileMF267]

he played it well👍what the fuck you crying and whining?

[@bonescheffel7795]

Rob KILLS IT !

[@be4stable]

legendary performance

[@JungleFoxx666]

Rob doesn't have to try hard.. Hammett on the other side...

[@zackcochran4924]

James’ face at 5:20 is like he just knows Cliff is rocking right alongside them. They killed this song and it’s one of my all-time favorites 🙌🏼 I love this

[@zackcochran4924]

Also, 7:30 😍

[@subliminallime4321]

My favorite Metallica song of all time 🤘 I think the harmony section in the middle is the best it has ever sounded as well. Awesome.

[@NinoRockStar]

Also this bass riff before the harmonies is sooo emotional

[@stephanyampolsky7187]

@@NinoRockStar if only lars could keep the rhythm. the hi hat work hurts to hear a bit

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

I got a chub

[@alexdamjanovic3120]

​@@stephanyampolsky7187I also wonder if the sick harmonies would amplify even more if Lars were to keep the beat more straight 🤔

[@Smartie80]

Spot-on👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@namikstudios]

It's awesome to see most Metallica fans are now fully embracing Rob as part of the band. It's about time, he's been in it for longer now than Cliff and Jason combined! Such a great bassist and worthy of carrying on and adding to their legacy.

[@steveclem]

Take a bow Robert. Cliff would be most happy with that performance. Magnificent.

[@edwardsalas3443]

I was there for this masterpiece. First time I heard it live and it was an awesome experience

[@jessesmusicmanor]

Someone ripped these satellite feed of this show so both shows are floating on the internet

[@rampager1990]

Awesome hearing this and Ktulu live. Saw them at Download, UK. Two songs I thought I'd never get to hear in person.

[@danielphonic]

Fucking Masterpiece! History of Music, guys! A song without vocals what touches your heart ist unbeaten!

[@tonymcnamara9368]

A Metallica concert isn't just another gig, it's an experience!

[@Dylanisa_BasketCase]

One I hope to be able be a part of one day

[@NooDLES411911]

Best concerts you can see right now imo are Metallica, Gojira, and Tool. All so epic

[@forevertexas76008]

Finally. It only took me six Metallica concerts to see this live. This, to me, was the highlight song of the show.

[@krakerz]

Metallica the greatest band of all time!

[@jackmorrison8269]

Like gimme a break. If this is how the song has evolved over 25 years and this is how it ended up.... FUCK YEAAAAAH 🤟 Cliffs masterpiece. One of many

[@DashieXPs_Son]

I was there in the AT&T Stadium to see Metallica perform, it was my first time experiencing a concert and it had to be my favorite band of all time, THANK YOU METALLICA!!!! ❤🔥🤘🎸

[@antonyrod1003]

The emotion that this song brings me. For the longest time this was one of the songs I had hope to hear them play live before they call it a day. And Im so glad I was here at this show and got to experience it. As soon as I heard the intro fading in, I instantly got goosebumps. And once they started playing, my eyes welled up with joy.

[@2simphony]

I am with you right there brother, a total masterpiece

[@mcathawk1490]

My wife doesn’t even like metal, actually she hates it cuz I’m constantly playing it on my guitar. However, she loves this song, and I’m sending this to her. Just perfect boys!

[@aliadabi7938]

I am beyond proud to say I watched this live and you guys killed it. RIP CLIFF AND THANK U ROBERT FOR THIS MASTERPIECE

[@jeffreysiraguse8522]

Metallica has got to be one of the best bands to see live. They sound so good live and studio.

[@andrewpappas9311]

I saw the Arlington show when it was playing at my local movie theatre here in Toronto, it was my first time seeing them live and they absolutely killed it

[@jessesmusicmanor]

There is copies of both this show floating on the internet, someone ripped the satellite feeds

[@ubencioirausquin7200]

I was there,an unforgettable weekend long life for Metallica 🤘🏻my respect 🫡

[@mateuszantczak9879]

imagine this... I've been listening to Metallica for 17 years... this year I played the first concert in my life... both in Amsterdam... first concert, first song... And that's Orion! a song that even in my dreams I never thought I would hear live... it happens as the first song at my first concert! Fuck yeah!! 🤘🤘

[@synthwave7]

Can't believe an 80's band is still rocking this good in 2023 !!! "Formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich"

[@enhasa5653]

5:22 - 5:25 you can see James just feeling the vibe and feeling the energy. So cool to see.

[@JoeBaermann]

Yeah, he and the rest of the band really enjoys playing that song live, nice performance. Noticed that one of those big bends made a wound string on James guitar go slightly out of tune? He must have biceps on that right hand. But that’s what can happen, he saves it pretty well.

[@dustythenascar3777]

I was there. I never thought I would ever get to hear Orion live. I aint gonna lie and say I didnt cry. This song was so beautiful to hear live. Keep on rocking on Metallica!!!

[@fatnakedjimmyneutron]

This Friday concert was crazy! But the Sunday concert may have been one of the craziest and greatest metallic concerts in the past few decades!!! Tons of people body surfing, intense moshpits, people screaming all around me, jumping around, huge group headbanging! It was surreal... LET"S GO METALLICA!!!

[@scrimpmster]

I wish I was there, sounds amazing!

[@6ugggg]

🤘

[@dillond7760]

I was there for both days on the rails and it was wild! Had to shield my gf from all the flying bodies lol!

[@hann804]

amazing!! any videos to watch the concert?

[@RadicalRocker]

Sunday was so crazy and fun that they played saint anger

[@WestonAsherVT]

Never in a million years thought this would be a normal part of their setlist, but no better way to remember Cliff. Absolutely crushes

[@ashwolf1977]

7:50 I swear to God, that guy in white tank top (bottom right) was in every single Metallica concert, not only in US! He is probably the most die-hard fans I've ever seen. What a legend!

[@maiherbhasin360]

My favorite metallica song, and song of all time. Nothing will ever beat it. RIP Cliff🤘🏻

[@BlueCorvette375]

I was at this show with my dad and this was the song I recorded front to back, greatest first concert

[@babelvideo]

simply magical...... heavenly..... soul warming...... harmonies . thank you all

[@kylereece1979]

The intro is stunning. It reminds me of the opening , brooding drones to the theme from The Terminator. Totally sounds perfect to the song. Incredible.

[@timgodin2114]

Painted an inclass assignment, received an A grade in the art class that day to Orion from puppets album ,was energized to create ,inspired .... Thanks Metallica. Love em All .

[@anotheroneridesthebus]

New profile pic 🤔

[@КиршинАлександр-с2й]

Одна из величайших композиций легендарной группа!!!

[@hector2689]

That intro transition was so good it gave me chills.

[@stevecoombes6061]

I've seen them 7 times but seeing them play this in Vienna last month was a privilege. Rob is such a humble guy and he fully deserves all the credit he gets for continuing Cliff's legacy in such an outstanding way. I love the way you can catch James or Kirk looking at him playing some of Cliff's most technical and famous stuff and you can see how proud they are. As would Cliff be. A brilliantly talented bassist making sure Cliff is never forgotten. Mad respect and mad love

[@diegoemanuelmorenotobon1979]

can't believe i saw it in a theatre. this, with the entirety of the setlist, made me so nearly break my neck. it was a birthday present, and i am genuienly so happy i managed to see an entire metallica concert.

[@Palisca.]

Cliff is with us.

[@BalRavensfan214]

love this band

[@dnmoscato92]

So freaking pumped I got to hear Orion live at the first st louis show!!! Its unreal hearing that song live

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

I was at that show as well as my first Metallica concert, and hearing Orion was one of the best parts of the whole weekend for me

[@cody_malloy]

First solo starts at 3:53 which is one of my faves to play on guitar (or at least attempt to 😂). I never thought I’d ever see my fave Metallica song played live. Thanks for making my dream come true in Montreal!

[@Markuspt.2]

My 3rd metallica concert i went too and man. I love this band!😊

[@versatilians]

For me, "ORION" will always be something beautiful, in an ugly world. :) RIP Cliff Burton

[@jameslane9213]

This is the most album true performance of Orion I've found on youtube

[@Katinkathewhiplash]

So glad to have been able to see this in the theatres!

[@joeaxe]

It is cool of them to give us all these free concert videos. Thank you, Metallica. RIP Cliff

[@lawsonteixeira7536]

A PERFEIÇÃO EXISTE E EU POSSO PROVAR. 🤘🏽🇧🇷🔥🇧🇷🔥🇧🇷🔥🇧🇷🔥🇧🇷🔥🤘🏽

[@danielgabinio3733]

60 anos nas costas!

[@benlye2538]

That intro is just pure goosebumps,love the wee damage inc nod in there

[@mannyjamz]

I'll never stop getting goosebumps every time I listen to this epic fkn song. 💦

[@LeeJonesV.C]

right sir, i just spent 700 on a laptop and 70 on headphones, orion was the first thing i listened to, the album version is good, but, the presence you put into the arlington sound scape, is all caps FUCKING GLORIOUS. you know what that means, be a buddy.

[@Edessa_G]

Absolutely legendary 🤘

[@mitchellpark7157]

Sitting in this crowd was incredible! I can't wait to see them again! 🤘

[@zubairali5400]

Seeing this song played live at download festival 2023 was a spiritual experience. God bless Cliff Burton…

[@SirPtitim]

James' voice sound so clear here. amazing!

[@TylerLaney]

Saw it live. nothing short of amazing. Thank you for 2 fantastic nights. RIP Cliff

[@miquelrequena5812]

40 years later, they still make me jump out of my chair. Big, very big.❤

[@EagleCORE_R2-D2]

No other heavy metal instrumental is this cool. Congrats on 10M!!⚡

[@tylerm.4536]

The 1 second pause right before they came in made it hit so much harder

[@dccaleb5529]

So happy I was able to hear this song in person! It was incredible. First time it’s ever been played in Texas!

[@pogsmusic]

wait.. first time EVER in texas??

[@ezeldf2339]

@@pogsmusicYep!

[@pogsmusic]

@@ezeldf2339 that’s so cool! i was there but i didn’t realize that it was the first time they played it

[@ezeldf2339]

@@pogsmusic Well, you just witnessed history man. I was there on both nights and still up to this day I can vividly remember the shows.

[@Hear4Metallica]

Watched Cliff from the front row in Decatur, Illinois, Civic Center on May 31 1986, less than 4 months before his accident on the Damage tour. Sold out, the small venue only held about 4000 people; It was one of the first and only live performances of Orion by Cliff as Master had just been released. To this day no one can find a recording of that show. Metallica played back to back songs the entire night, Stopping only 3 times in one continuous set. I was only 14, but I knew this was something special. Cliff was in his own world during this performance. He never looked up from his base and his eyes were closed most of the song. Also that night was Master, Whiplash, Seek and Destroy, Creeping, Four Horseman into Blietzkreig, Bells, Ride. There were more but those are what I can remember for sure. Metallica played crazy sets in both Peoria and Decatur.

[@Zodiak73]

The song that got me into metal. Been a die hard fan ever since.

[@NoePre]

gives me chills everytime🤘🏻

[@guitarboy1.011]

i saw this concert live from India, AND I FRICKIN' LOVED IT ( even though i couldnt see them in person)

[@randomboi9161]

I was here and this show was so good, worth every penny 🤘

[@haleym020]

I just had a son 3 years ago & named him Orion, if I knew this song then I would’ve had it playing as he was coming out the cooter

[@punch845]

Oh Ryan!

[@haleym020]

@@punch845 ?

[@punch845]

@@haleym020 Just a joke, sorry if you are disturbed.

[@haleym020]

@@punch845 wasn’t disturbed just didn’t get your joke

[@JimmyKSimmonsOfficial]

Was there both nights with my daughter - absolute perfection both nights 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ozairieeaziz13]

Thanks Rob.. you make dreams come true to see live Orion song

[@texasredneck78154]

What an awesome weekend in Arlington with my two sons!

[@hellomynameisdiablo]

"We miss you We love you cliff" man I almost teared up

[@varnykruuse4690]

💯% love 💕 hilsen 🖐️ fra Danmark 🤘🇩🇰.

[@MortalPhantomYT]

10 MILLION SUBS!!! Congrats legends ❤

[@LADYROCK]

We miss you so much Clif. Your spirit will live forever.🤘🖤

[@ShadowWolf3_16]

Always great to see the boys havin fun jammin and playing a unique Orion/Jam session for the late Brother Cliff..RIP bass soldier..watch over the guys from up there..Speedy recovery Papa Het..get well soon..the stage needs You..cheers

[@tommcglone2867]

More than 40 years and they *STILL* kick arse live. ❤ *METALLICA FOREVER* ❤

[@edinrodriguez2959]

Being there for two nights was awesome!! But being in the snake pit on Sunday was a dream come true, and I will never forget it!!! Thanks Justin for taking us up there!!!!!

[@fatsotommy2317]

I see orion I press like

[@timijai22]

God I wish I was back there. I want the rest of my life to be spent at Metallica concerts

[@james.8442]

So much respect now for Robert!

[@timwalker9741]

1:47 has to be the hardest drop in like ever

[@lilcoconut1]

I was there. The chills I had the entire night. So surreal, very grateful I was able to witness this

[@djbazman69]

I've waited nearly 25 years to hear this live like this what a performance. What a sound. What a Metallica. 😂

[@Elijah6078]

Trujillo honors cliffs legacy every time they perform this live, RIP cliff burton

[@laurorosa913]

Essa banda tá cada vez mais incrível❤❤❤

[@dimebagdarin]

I was there for my 8th and 9th 'tallica concert, Alessandra my 15 y/o daughter for her 2nd and 3rd concert, and Emily my 10y/o daughter for her 1st and 2nd concerts.

[@cmybeard6889]

Hands down my favorite Metallica song! Love it!

[@bigdaddyohh]

Both nights were amazing. Can’t wait to do it again next August in Minneapolis.

[@ЮрийБогатырв]

Искренне завидую тем кто там присутствовали !!! Металлика спасибо просто щенячий восторг!!!!!❤❤❤❤😊!!!

[@deutsch-kanadier901]

One of the greatest tunes ever written by one of the greatest,...if not THE greatest bassist in the GREATEST band in the history of ALL music!

[@Kevin_Plays]

happy birthday cliff! RIP

[@damasio2010]

can't believe how fast 21 years have gone by... long live rob

[@henriqueteles8139]

"Nós sentimos a sua falta, nós te amamos, Cliff." Quem consegue sentir a energia que o Cliff deixou em suas composições no Metallica, e, na minha opinião, principalmente nessa música, com certeza se emocionou ao escutar isso do James. Cliff sempre estará em nossos corações.

[@nated4273]

Thank you so much Metallica for playing this live for me at this show!!! Hopefully when I see you guys live in Nov in STL you guys will play To Live is To Die one of the nights!!!

[@dkbsos13]

amazing performance