Millennial reacts to METALLICA "Lux Æterna"

Reacting to Metallica's new track "Lux Æterna"
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#Metallica #Metal #NikNocturnal

[@NikNocturnal]

*My new favorite underground band*

[@coppershow7635]

Lol

[@69inMW2]

Bet you can't even name 3 songs

[@Hankadventure]

Yeah it's really nice to see new underground bands revive older styles and take inspiration from older bands!

[@TheDefton87]

@@Hankadventure lol

[@someguywithaphone5921]

That's really mean, Nik. I mean, I know they're old, but they're not in caskets yet. Get it? Under Ground. Huaah? Huaah? Aaah, you get it.

[@codyanderson4132]

It is so great to see such an obscure band finally get some recognition after decades of work.

[@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead]

Lmaooo this is my first time hearing of this Metallica band, it's not like they were the band that got me into metal and sparked my undying love for Thrash Metal lol. Seriously tho, I've discovered many amazing Modern Thrash bands along my metal journey and I've been trying to help bring attention to these underground Modern Thrash bands by requesting them on reaction channels and by spreading the word in the comments section.

[@kybalerton2608]

So true. Big thanks to Stranger Things shining a light on this band and helping them get their name out there. Their hard work finally paid off after near 40 years of obscurity

[@broadkiwi6882]

I would've never even known of their existence had Stranger things not included them! Only sad they had those things that were totally not funny!!

[@christopherweltmer4227]

😂😂😂

[@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead]

Amazing Modern Thrash bands suggestions for you: 1) French Progressive Thrash: Arcania (not the deth metal band ACRania) 2) Swedish Progressive Blackened Thrash: Sarcator (just released a new album) 3) Progressive Death/Thrash: Bloodmores 4) Belgium Blackened Thrash: Schizophrenia 5) Australian Thrash/Progressive Metal: Meshiaak (singer/rhythm guitarist's previous band is called 4arm, check out 4arm's album Submission For Liberty) 6) Thrash/Death/Progressive Metal: Artisan (both clean and deth vocals, very unique band). 7) Progressive Groove/Thrash/Metalcore-ish: Byzantine 8) Groove/Thrash: Lazarus AD That's all I can remember for right now, but this is my list of my favorite Modern Thrash discoveries. Enjoy my friends! 🤘🤘🤙🤙

[@Schock_TV]

I hope this new local band continues their way after they got big because of stranger things

[@corymanczak7855]

They were big wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy before stranger things

[@Andrew_-nr7zt]

@@corymanczak7855 it’s a joke 😂

[@Sully2001]

@@corymanczak7855 🤦‍♂️😭

[@dogecraft1015]

@@corymanczak7855r/woooosh

[@seniorordenanza2387]

😂 this cracked me up way more than it should’ve Nice joke 😂

[@dynamicphotography_]

I remember when my skateboarding buddy said "Hey I got a copy of this record called Master of Puppets". This was 1987 or so. I was listening to a lot of Def Leppard at the time. It just blows my mind that it's 2022 and Metallica is still putting out some bangers. I know this new track is not the best, but it's still pretty cool.

A friend bought an album by a new and radical metal band and wanted me to listen to it. He played some of it over the phone and I bicycled like crazy to his home and he played the full album on his stereo. It was Kill`em All and the year was 1983.

[@scoopskiii]

Def Leppard rips🤘🏻

[@32ghostworld]

I bought a copy of the tape at a super ghetto thrift store in DC for $1.99 used.

[@mysteryguy3290]

@ sick! I'm thankful I grew up with a mom who listened to metal/classic rock. She's the reason I'm a metalhead 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@loganstrickler]

Definitely one of the best songs from them in the past 20 or so years, except for the solo

[@MelaniCauterize]

the solo was literally Master of the Puppets but you tripped down the stairs

[@padovann]

🤢😂

[@Blyeat2]

Hahahahahaha

[@charlesmartiniii1405]

That's the greatest description I've ever heard

[@chanahasnomana]

Kirk has lost his touch for sure. Aside from that the song is pretty fun! Very 80s sound

[@kskip4242]

Kirk Hammett has rheumatoid arthritis really bad in his hands and stuff.

[@ironbard666]

I hope they manage to keep this similar energy for the rest of the album

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

I doubt 🧐🧐🧐 that friend

[@Ottophil]

The best albums aren’t one energy the whole time

[@kskip4242]

@@Ottophil that's nonsense listen to the first four albums they have the same Basic Energy all the way through lol.

[@defaultdan7923]

@@kskip4242 i mean MoP RtL and AJfA have some pretty big swings throughout

[@michael2026]

Just go listen to hardwired than😂 just my opinion but two albums of this style is overkill

[@missinbrain]

I think Hetfield's vocals are fun. Very catchy and memorable. Strong performance. I love that the guitars are in standard tuning (I think?) and they're mixed pretty mid-rangy instead of their usual scooped sound. It sounds menacing to me, if that makes sense. I love the whammy bar parts of the solo more than the beginning. And I love the fakeout ending.

[@DraculVaDomni666]

Yep, standard tuning for sure.

[@darrenmcmackin330]

Yea it's cool

[@Altmetall666]

At first i looked forward hearing Lemmy again 🤠, but then came James .... 😒

[@Fangot247]

Guitar sounds very ‘Kill ‘em all’, love it!

[@alexschneider8494]

It’s not like Metallica hasn’t mostly used standard tuning throughout their career lol

[@Dr.Spatula]

100% Motorhead. Lemmy singing this would be insane. The solo is very Kirk, though. Very reminiscent of earlier stuff

[@dmitriystepanenko778]

I mean drums in the end are just overkill

[@budi.haryono]

Couldn't agree more!

[@RanjanKumar-bu7ws]

I was like meh but this song is on my head since the release idk

[@aaryanramesh7761]

Also a bit of old school Judas Priest.

[@mrc-rrn]

@@RanjanKumar-bu7ws same

[@namelessalias0007]

This song reminds me of Hit the Lights. Kinda funny because lux aeterna means eternal light in latin.

[@thedominator87]

its the same riff lol listen to the two and compare

[@dylanallen7720]

@@thedominator87 similar for sure

[@DraculVaDomni666]

@@thedominator87 It's not the same riff.

[@dekapitatorr]

and full speed or nothing is actual Motorbreath lyric.

[@dylanallen7720]

@@dekapitatorr lol peed

[@South_Skirata]

How is this band over 40 years old, wtf Their energy makes me jealous-

[@masonturner4085]

This Metallica band is actually sounding alright, I hope they can make it big one day

[@tyrantking9362]

I love how you can tell it's Metallica before James starts singing just by the riffage. Was not expecting this, but that's freakin dope! Glad to see the good old boys still popping out absolute bangers this late in their game! Really missing Slayer right about now 😭

[@eiseyem]

Became a lifelong fan at the age of 14. Currently 52. I've seen them multiple times and little did I know I actually lived right down the road from them in El cerrito California in 1983. Years later after seeing a picture of them at the house in a magazine and then confirming it in a documentary I watched it blew my mind 😳😳😳 I moved out to live with my father in 83 for 8th grade became home sick then moved back to Jersey in 84. That is when my Metallica journey began 🤘🤘🤘...As a matter of fact if I am not mistaken... The person that directed this video Tim Saccenti is the younger brother of John Saccenti that I was childhood friends with in South Brunswick N.J. Small world for sure. As long as Metallica keeps playing I will listen... 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@espdv8ruser952]

Sounds just like Megadeths Crown of Worms

[@eiseyem]

@@espdv8ruser952 it does

[@chrisrcowley]

I can't wait to hear Lars only use the single pedal for this live 😭

[@ProtectTheRebel]

😢

[@dekapitatorr]

he improved a lot this year. he even pulled of Trapped under ice live. and that gig with KEA RTL set list proves he actually practiced a lot.

[@KyleJPie10]

He double kicks, but this is about as fast as he'll get, and he'll take some little shortcuts here and there.

[@Heatwave9000]

Drums are obviously programmed

[@billcoley4426]

His double kick was pretty solid at Louder Than Life last year.

[@666ChrisAsh]

That part after the solo really “hits the lights”!

[@irishjoe9195]

I’m glad I finally found this band recently they seem like they can go far kid!

[@Evanjg2007]

Is that an offspring reference

[@BosGaurus05]

You are missing a lot what are you doing with your life?

[@gadingprakasa]

I just watched them live for the first time last night! These guys were performing in a local bar nearby, I'm so happy that they finally got some recognition.

[@trvecvltfvckboy]

Moved up to bars already? They were performing at the park downtown last week. Their drummer (I think his name's Larry or something) rolled out some garbage cans from the street to make a kit and was just going nuts in that. Looks like he upgraded lol.

[@gadingprakasa]

@@trvecvltfvckboy Which indicates that these guys are moving fast. Nik should invite them on stream.

[@thomassibley9475]

Its pretty much a NWOBHM song. Sounds like modern Diamond Head. Lots of Motorhead and kill em all sounds in there. Overall bloody fantasic best they sounded since 1999

[@0kz0]

"I disappear" was good

[@alexschneider8494]

I’d rather listen to Death Magnetic

[@thomassibley9475]

@@0kz0 If you love reload sure

[@thomassibley9475]

@@alexschneider8494 why?

[@Ashaliel]

i totally was getting a lot of diamond head vibes. aint nothin wrong with that.

[@jbc00per]

It's a real fun song and a promising sign the new record will be good, very Diamond Head influenced. Basically their version of It's Electric.

[@ChosenInterval]

Well said. The main riff used in the song is definitely something Diamond Head would've came up with.

[@metalben005]

"Amplification, Lighting the Nation" this song is def an ode to Diamond Head

[@jbc00per]

@@metalben005 if they're doing more explicit nods to bands they like / covered I think it'll be pretty sick especially if it sounds like it could be from their earlier albums

[@ikeatable1]

I'm excited to see that the older generation is getting into the metal scene! Best of luck to this "Metallica"!

[@Hudjunababa]

Was not expecting the rolling bass drum in the least bit when I checked this the first time. This gave me good vibes!

[@KT559]

Definite Kill Em All vibes and throwbacks

[@Kenjames10]

Still one of my favorite bands after all these years! No surprises here with another great song. 😋

[@RafitoOoO]

Metallica is the royalty of metal, they could be coasting on the old stuff and still packing stadiums around the world, the fact that they are still hungry to write is commendable even if they're past their prime.

[@phonkwizard7667]

they just love the music and this band is their life, its so commendable and amazing that they still have that energy and love for their craft

[@MrWill9894]

“Early 80s Judas Priest” is exactly the vibe I got the first time I listened to it

[@mutatednut]

The album is 12 songs and over 77 minutes. This is definitely the shortest song.

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

Could be best song off the album too

[@mutatednut]

@@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987 Most likely not… be real

[@thelonewolf7443]

You mean The Shortest Straw? 😈🤘

[@blackshirt4ever02]

This small band is going to go far! Tons of talent and potential.

[@WaffleOnTheRun]

Yeah they really need to make Kirk do more than one take of these solos, like you can come up with something better than that bud

[@severalsedrack]

-Hey guys, check out this riff -That’ll be the entire song Kirk

[@blackangel9613]

Lars is crying about playing this song live

[@_Forza]

This will probably get top 10 on some top metal charts that Nickelback somehow get on

[@dekapitatorr]

Metallica is on top of the metal charts every year. almost every year, they have at least 4 best selling albums on top 10 best selling metal records of the year. in 2023 they will have 5 I guess.

[@rickbennett105]

These guys are 60!! I like it. It’s what I would hope for from 60 year old legends.

[@henlinkgames5811]

i like it its a fun little song that reminds me of their first album but with a little twist. nik was right when he said it gave off classic heavy metal vibes.

[@macmicmachaha4598]

I’m so looking forward to this album! The first single metallica released sounds sooo goood!!!

[@espdv8ruser952]

Sounds just like Megadeths Crown of Worms

[@alecmiller5296]

@@espdv8ruser952except hetfeild can pronounce his R’s

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

If Lars was a guitar solo.

[@user98xp]

I've been subscribed since the first time I watched your channel. Probably because you have a good channel.

[@mhz6687]

This band is the perfect example of never losing hope. From a garage band for 4 decades to blowing up in the modern age. So wholesome!

[@dfrossness]

lol what, Metallica didn't blow up until 2020? Oh you sweet summer child

[@spazbella1863]

@@dfrossness stranger things joke

[@dulo.]

Woah, the band from Stranger Things made another song!

[@rhod3house]

This gives me old school "stone cold crazy" and "kill em all" vibes. It's awesome to see them dive back to some of their roots on this one. Also agreed, no trash snare. RIP St. Anger

[@jmarie0527]

Hahahaha … Napster. It definitely has that Kill ‘Em All vibe, in particular Whiplash. I’m happy to hear them playing Thrash Metal again.

[@JBalencia]

looking forward to see your cover!!!!

[@mztweety1374]

I wanna see em live. Hope they all make it because they won’t be in Michigan until next November… also RIP Christine Mcvie of fleewood mac😢

[@Currently_aligning_again]

6:17 "eating a straw to prove that turtles are b*tches" 💀

[@Thesupernova21]

I love how Nik brings 'Fuel' to this new underground band. They'll be big in the future I just know it.

[@chesterschannel6627]

Love everything about this song. Can’t wait til the album.

[@MadisonM1996]

I tweeted that I could picture this song being on Kill Em All. It was definitely a surprise

[@mmf-rules]

I was waiting for some yeah yeah and first bleghs from James, that would be fire 🔥

[@BockwinkleB]

Metallica intro meets Motorhead verse with Nickelback lyrics and a Kirk solo without wah.

[@edmonddrake1409]

Strange thing pun with shame subscription request got me. Officially subscribed

[@Foobymaster1]

The motorhead comparison is dead on and what I was thinking the whole time.

[@seembou]

James and Kirk have written so many great different solos that any new one automatically becomes legendary. simpler in execution, but still cool in sound

[@stepitupandgo67]

I used to not like kirk hammet's solos much back in the day, but it's grown on me over the years...he just has that style that you immediately know who's playing,..angus young ish...he's amazing!!

[@t4ir1]

"they went with the noises." This is top tier review right here. That's why I subscribe fam.

[@metalvoiceguy1232]

Wow I can't believe I've never heard of them before. Thank you stranger things

[@bradpriebe9218]

Looking forward to see what the rest of the album is like.

[@m_e_t_a_p_h_o_r]

Seek and Destroy was the first amazing song I played all the way through with a band 💪This was an incredible powerful song🤘 great analysis bro

[@coleG112]

I would never pick this as the first song of a listening session, but I would ALSO never skip this song during a listening session. Also…I feel like there’s a TV show or movie coming out called Lux Aeterna. Idk why else they’d have a whole chorus saying nothing but that lol.

[@AvB.83]

Really looking forward to the new record, this song is getting better every time I listen to it. Of course it's not the "raw aggression" they had in the early 80s, but where would that come from considering they're all (hopefully) at rather good points in their lives? I was about to say "it doesn't make me want to push somebody in the pit, it makes me smile, and that's fine"... but it does make me want to push people and headbang. And smile. Which is even better.

[@shakeykarma106]

Funny you mentioned a Motorhead vibe. Lars's drums definitely gave me an "Overkill " vibe, for sure. Overall, not a bad track. Like you talked about, to be this age and still bring that kind of energy is really comindable. I hope to see them on their tour ... if the tickets aren't a gazillion dollars!

[@boredasfckxx]

It reminds me of some of the stuff from Garage Inc. It's definitely a throw back to a lot of their old influences like Diamond Head and Blitzkrieg.

[@c0lty371]

Actually reminds me a lot of they’re debut album

[@dawierwheresmycoffee]

I was a teenager in the 1980s. I would've loved for this band to have been around then.

[@anttiarokoski6255]

Hahah yesterday I listened that new Song on radio and From Whom The Bell Tolls later that Day. There was no comparison for me. I love The old so much!

[@dustblowingman]

You perfectly summed up the solo to me

[@ChosenInterval]

Biiiiig NWOBHM vibes from this. Happy to see them go back to roots.

[@worshipguitardictionary7677]

I hope this new local band gets enough recognition and love.

[@multisafttv]

I’ve grew up with Metallica, I started listening to them with 5/6 and I will always appreciate em, even if my music taste changed over the years to metal/deathcore they are a part of me and the music I’m listening too ❤❤

[@Fyrfytr87]

They have said they have a lot of Motorhead influence. Lemmy was their idol. They did Murder One as a tribute to Lemmy after he passed.

[@antonio4259]

I saw someone that said this is very reminiscent of the stuff from their kill ‘em all album and that is exactly what this reminds me of

[@espdv8ruser952]

It sounds just like Megadeths Crown of Worms

[@KenDawg25k]

It would be awesome if this album had features from bands that they toured with. But overall I enjoy the song and I can’t wait for the album

[@ThatBlindGuy247]

The mix is great and that riff reminds me of a Kill Em All era thing

[@superbrosyt1994]

I LISTENED TO THIS SONG AND IT’S REALLY GOOD LIKE I’M EXCITED FOR THEIR NEW ALBUM! 🤘🏻

[@staylitent]

For me it's just good. The main riff sounds like good old Metallica with Mustaine in it but guitar solo says a lot about the subject of non comparing Hammet to dave - the second one is a few miles away in front when it comes to the skill.

[@Kotsoros37]

Really old school speed metal like their kill em all days, loved it!

[@jtwidmer6185]

Man these guys are in their mid 50’s and in the past few years released the best music they’ve had since 1988

[@Johnny-wz5bh]

This new band shreds! 🤘

[@matthewmessner1105]

Love the HPF set to 2K on the overheads. Yeesh

[@sridharraju7588]

I was waiting. What took so long Nik? WHAT TOOK SO FUCKING LONG?!

[@UnknownCamaroHD]

So happy this new band has released their new album especially after their start in stranger things 🥰

[@RebeIMate]

5:08-5:10 I suddenly just started to move my head - awesome riff!

[@gannonpatton2858]

This reminds them of their Garage Inc. album, nice throw back to their roots.

[@Cali-chef]

I’m old and I love this band. A quicker song from them. I dig it.

[@MrRaven420]

Now I'm just waiting for all the Metal covers

[@marblacky]

It never ceases to amaze me how far a drummer like Lars has come!

[@DrDeathbat]

That Napster comment was a low blow, AND I LOVED IT.

[@benjaminmoore4514]

Fun song! Like Nik said good cruising on the highway kind of song

[@sqwop]

I love it man, it's just metal

[@SamuelOliveira-xd7le]

That st. Anger snare would fit so good in this song

[@artemkhrulkov5498]

Seems like guys decided return to the roots. This sounds more like Hit the Lights, Phantom Lord, Motorbreath or Metal Militia.

[@Wardaddy4477]

Solo is probably improvised in studio this time btw. But production is top tier this time around.

[@JR-90]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@djmir4]

I've never been huge on Metallica but this is definitely a good addition to what I expect from them.

[@Tat_iana277]

it remembers me of hit the lights at least on one riff

[@Three-LeggedCat]

I think the song is just great, James' voice is amazing these days, Lars is really hitting those kicks, you already know Rob is killing the bass and I really liked Kirk's hectic lead playing on this song. I really dig it because it's like hard rock

[@masitraproductions977]

I’d be absolutely amazed if thats actually him playing, sounds very tight and on the grid. I’m getting midi drum vibes from it. No harm in that mind.

[@thedemonthrone3463]

Can't wait for the parody: "NIK NOCTURNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!!!!"

[@palmmute]

It makes me happy to see the guys from Strangers Things finally getting a little bit of recognition! :) But in all seriousness I think it's a solid song but nothing mindblowing. Looking forward to what else they have in store with the new album.

[@ragingsavage9059]

I hope this new band will be able to pack 1.6 million people at a show.

[@aGDonut]

Napster joke almost killed me! 😂😂 Stay slick Nik!

[@streetskin]

72 seasons = 18 years (since they got Trujillo as their bass member).

[@jtwidmer6185]

Reminds me a little of Hit the Lights from Kill em All

[@TheNieslawnyKanal]

What i've heard in chorus? Nik Nocturnaaaal, Nik Nocturnalllll xD