DIDNT WANT THIS TO END! | Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls REACTION

[@alisonmatheson7118]

I miss this version of Metallica. RIP Cliff Burton, original bassist of Metallica who died in a tragic buss accident in 1986. This album, and Master of Puppets are my two favorite records. Check out their song Fade to Black.

[@mykebreeden]

Cliff was their second bassist . Ron McGovney was the original first bassist

[@alisonmatheson7118]

@@mykebreeden that's right! I completely forgot about him

[@JoinTheProgress]

I saw them in concert about two months before that accident. Snuck a camera in jammed down my pants, they opened for Ozzy, general admission so I separated from my group and went and got an elevated seat up close and told the people next to me (who never heard of them) "Watch this band." Took about a dozen pics, they were super-tight and amazing, and when they were done I turned back to the group and they just said "Holy SHIT!" I said..."Told ya." ;)

[@jamesjones4491]

I feel you brother. same on the favorites too

[@91GT347]

@@JoinTheProgress Ahhh General Admission. When a concert was a concert. Miss those days. My favorite album

[@AZColt1971]

The whole album is FIRE. Should check out the instrumental The Call of Ktulu or the title track Ride the Lightning. Both killer!

[@sumonjamal1653]

Loved the song when I heard it... What I didn't know was the the opening of the song was played w/ bass by the late Cliff Burton... there are video clips of him just shredding on bass and kicking off the intro to the song 'For whom the bell tolls'... A true talent 🤘🤘 Lars Ulrich (drums) and James Hetfield (guitar & vocals) said that the song was inspired by the works of Hemingway...they said they had talked a lot about death... so the themes in 'Ride the lightning' (Metallica's 2nd album in 1984) were about death in the lyrics... nuclear war... execution by electric chair... war battles... suicide... biblical plague... It was highly unusual back then to be writing songs about such morbid topics... and it was also seriously misunderstood (Many accused 'Fade to black' of supposedly promoting suicide, but it helped millions of fans to not take their own lives) But the world of heavy metal was always about the morbid realities of the world. It started w/ Black Sabbath... and Metallica was one of those who ran w/ their own take of the harsh side of life.

[@Aaron-io8vw]

Cliff was a.classically trained musician and it shows

[@MikeB12800]

One of Hemingway’s book is titled For Whom the Bell Tolls

[@ChrisSmith-bz1gl]

Cliff 'em all!

[@sumonjamal1653]

@@Aaron-io8vw Cliff studied music. He taught James Hetfield about songwriting arrangements, melodies, harmonies... he was invaluable to Metallica's early records.

[@MiKeMiDNiTe-77]

Hey awesome info there...I love this album

[@seandobson6221]

The title of the tune refers to a poem that says, “Ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee.” They do a lot of tunes about young men going off to war and the damage it causes. As a combat veteran I can understand.

[@laudanum669]

"Hear the silence so loud" is the line that get's me.

[@paulr935]

Well it really refers to the Ernest Hemingway novel of the same name. Specifically El Sordo's last stand

[@susanconstable2113]

Still one of their most popular songs to this day! Cliff on bass was legendary! Still played at their live shows. It’s a must. The 80s were most definitely the best time to be a teen! I have loved this band since around 1984/1985!

[@rayzor1380]

I herd for whom the bell tolls when I was 6 maybe 7 and was my favorite song. Till I herd fade to black.

[@nashlimo1]

this band is among the elite for album sales -they have sold over 180 million albums and still rocking

[@bryanparenteau374]

Even Sir Elton John enjoys Metallica. He has even expressed that to the band via conference chat.

[@MrTech226]

Even James Hetfield gotten very emotional when Sir Elton John stated song, One is one of the greatest songs during the chat.

[@seandobson6221]

Elton sang a duet with Miley Cyrus of Nothing Else Matters for the Blacklist anniversary of the Black Album.

[@j.j.4150]

Unfortunately, he was talking about Nothing Else Matters though lol.

[@MrTech226]

@@j.j.4150 thanks for clarifying it

[@KabukiKid]

@@j.j.4150 Nothing unfortunate about that... that is a great song. Not all songs have to be hard and heavy to be good. That song also has one of the best Hetfield solos in it.

[@timothyball5281]

Anything these guys do live is amazing one of the best bands of my generation hands down

[@MikeB12800]

Saw two shows on the same tour in the early 90’s. Same songs, same order, even same banter in between songs. Sounded great but I was disappointed.

[@Crimsonoverlord.]

till st. anger

[@arnoldcox9128]

The sound at the beginning is actually the bass which I never knew, but those drums crashing throughout the song is awesome

[@emt5330]

Yes. And the bell sound is James Hetfield and Cliff Burton hitting an anvil with sledgehammers

[@arnoldcox9128]

@@emt5330 awesome

[@Moonboy9001]

The intro that steps up like 7 levels without going absolute batshit crazy. I STILL don't know how they managed it to sound like that, just amazing

[@denniscach5060]

This song is so awesome, it actually opens the movie Zombieland, it’s really cool how they put the song and the movie intro together

[@monicaandersson1717]

This is my favorite song of all time. It's gotten me through every shitty happening in my life, and helped me find the power to battle on. I have made one expressed wish for when I'm no longer here, and that is that this song is played at my funeral. Love it

[@emcsquared8681]

For whom the bell tolls is a poem by John Donne. Donne says that because we are all part of mankind, any person's death is a loss to all of us: “Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” The line also suggests that we all will die: the bell will toll for each one of us.

[@ronaldmercer9616]

I haven't seen anyone roll their cap like this since we did it in the 80s, good for you do your own thing brother

[@kev.aka-cool]

Metallica will always be the kings of metal. No questioning that! 🎸⚡⚡⚡

[@therealmfwic9503]

One of the all time great Metallica songs! Of course they have so many great songs. My all time favorite band

[@Motivatedk9]

Fade to Black literally saved my life overseas

[@EarleMason]

Only band to play all 7 continents!! Yep, so big they gained special permission to play on the eco fragile Antarctica. That same tour also included the other 6 too. Hopefully you & Crys will react to a video in Antarctica, wicked cool how they did it.

[@aaronshackelford6106]

I've been with Metallica since day one before they came rich and famous

[@evansaberon4752]

All time favorite Metallica album right here. Fade to black got me through some tough times

[@enki4589]

My favorite song of all time from any band!!!!!

[@ave0828]

This song played at the Seattle 89 concert was amazing. That whole concert is lit. Every song is played with so much energy and it's their best concert IMO.

[@reverandbigshow8171]

This is still one of my favourite Metallica tracks because I was a learner guitarist at the time of release and it was the first track they recorded that was easy enough for me to learn to play. I felt like a rock god in my bedroom..., It was awesome! Fun times.

[@Badeau68]

I'm not sure if y'all know but the intro is Cliff on the Bass, it's not just guitar. Even though he has the base screaming like a guitar

[@ork_oz]

Metallica - The day that never comes live in Nimes 2009

[@brianguthrey8092]

Imo, this is their best radio hit.

[@robclark8889]

Metallica’s songs are used in so many things nowadays that I am amazed that there hasn’t been a person in the cultured world who hasn’t heard of them. They are the greatest metal band of all time. All other metal bands try their asses off to even be close to them.

[@JBeck33]

The band has an endless amount of great songs. But, definitely check out Master of Puppets.

[@randyrandleman3740]

He reacted to master of puppets aleeady

[@gypsysteve3576]

I was about your age when i 1st heard this too. It was 1984. Rock on. Good music never dies. This imo is by far the best MetallicA album ever!!

[@MiKeMiDNiTe-77]

One of the greatest Metallica tracks off one of their greatest albums

[@Krow-go3ps]

When you do metallica you should do them live & catch their energy

[@pixbykryz]

The 80's shows then ;-)

[@TF-lk6co]

I would suggest listening to the polished studio recordings first to appreciate the craftsmanship, then check out the live performances. The solos in particular just aren't the same live.

[@MrCBTman]

Listen to the studio versions first, please.

[@PJBonoVox]

@@TF-lk6co Yeah and the drumming is somewhat... varied in quality depending on the era.

[@scottlaughlin9897]

Disagree with this. Hear me out! With their newer stuff yes. Say from and justice for all on. His voice when he was young was way different. And should be heard this way for the first time at least. I’ve heard and seen them live a few times and it ain’t the same. But when his voice matured and they do the later stuff it’s much better. Although I prefer old Metallica.

[@brianjones5862]

I've seen them live around 10 or 12 times. I'm an old 50 year old metal head and grew up on them. Best live show ever

[@jasonregister3494]

Metallica will always hit you in your feels. Before you hear their lyrics 😜. Always.

[@E85BAIT]

GWAR- Bring Back The Bomb

[@craigtalmadge6652]

Was my 13th bday 1983 sister took me to tower records and said buy what you like... I came back with Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypsies and she said that's it? So I went to the Heavy Metal section (maybe 20 cassettes) saw Metallica Ride the lightning and said that sounds hard... 🤔 Went home and blew my mind!

[@srt8rocketship241]

Love hammering this one on my guitar.

[@rayzor1380]

How many time did he say. "Ya no what I'm saying" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Great song still can't believe that the open riff is a bass guitar. Cliff Burton there will NEVER be a bass player like you again. You were and always will be the one true God of the bass guitar. R.I.P

[@MrJimi777]

Funny you say That about a metalica shirt. I seen a young girl with an Iron maiden shirt and asked if she liked them? she said she never heard them really. I pointed to her shirt and said I was at that concert LOL.. she replied. you guys got to see all the good bands music today sucks. I told her.. get out there and see some concerts.

[@marcobrinckmann1012]

Saw them live 30+ years ago, fantastic show.

[@krayziejones]

Check out "The Unforgiven" and "Nothing Else Matters" from them.

[@petermarselos5634]

My favourite Metallica song! ❤

[@LaybackMMA]

I love these reaction channels where one person is into it and one is barely making a expression 😂

[@shanecowan9667]

This album as well as most of their music when Cliff Burton was alive plays like a heavy metal symphony. The melodies and harmonies are incredible

[@shifterbbr1986]

Master of puppets is their best tune, you guys gotta check it. 🔥🔥

[@samsowden]

But this is their best album

[@kevinhennessy1615]

This Is a Masterpiece Of a Song From a Classic Album Ride The Lightning.

[@King_Christopher]

She just sits there,emotionless'

[@Rayray-kj9cc]

My favorite song of Metallica!! I've seen them twice way back in the 90's Amazing shows!!

[@denniscach5060]

This whole album kicks ass, especially Ride the Lightning

[@dg3258]

Their best album by far, imo. The whole album is fire including the finale instrumental Call of Ktulu...could listen to that all day! They were 22-23 when they made this...just ridiculous.

[@Jftb-fx6sy]

Whiskey in the jar is my favorite Metallica song

[@truefirstmagic]

I remember your first exposure to Metallica with ‘Master of Puppets’. At the time, you both said it was a bit much (which is understandable). I commented that I’d love to see you guys revisit the song after developing more of a palate for metal. I think that time is here. 🤓🤘🏻

[@Makaveli13Xroy]

the most fire concert they ever did was in San Diego in 1992 , yall should really react to some of theyr live performances from that concert; they were untouchable at this point in time ; if you watch a few clips you can easily understand why its among the top 5 best heavy metal concerts EVER GIVEN

[@BrewmasterDedspace]

Na people wear metal shirts even though they've never listened to them just to follow celebrity trends. If the Kardashians wear band shirts the kids also do. Your not cool unless you follow what's in at that moment

[@willwozniak2826]

Did anybody notice Lars was double crashsing with the 14 inch Crash with the 17 heavy crash in the beginning when the drums kicked . I've listened to this millions of times and never heard that...til now....Nice Review.

[@dtruth5769]

METALLICA WAS SO TALENTED!!!

[@josefu_velen]

If you want to jam to just their music, check out their instrumentals "Orion" and "Call of Ktulu." Both of them are excellent.

[@1971tallica]

I have been waiting for y'all to do this one. I knew you'd both like it.

[@robertsutton206]

This was the second song I learned on guitar

[@walterlopez956]

First song Covered my friends and I, love the guitars, drums, bass & lyrics. Fans since Master of puppets!!!

[@ursulabklyn_mia6148]

For Whom the Bell Tolls is in the Zombieland movie intro.

[@jamesbondbond8388]

Is about spanish civil war

[@djcrystalclear420]

I been a Metallica fan since I was 4 I’m 30 now

[@stevehanson2398]

Another great reaction! Thanks very much! For Whom the Bell Tolls is a song inspired by a novel by Ernest Hemingway of the same name, first published in 1940. It tells the story of Robert Jordan, a young American volunteer attached to a Republican guerrilla unit during the Spanish Civil War. The protagonist is a demolition and explosives expert, so he is assigned to blow up a bridge during an attack on the city of Segovia. The novel is the soldier's personal account of the war

[@jaymcgraw528]

One of the best albums ever made. Check out Fade To Black

[@EVERLYNFRIENDS]

Remember this well!

[@imjean18]

Yb - unreleased live Yb- peace hardly Yb-emo rockstar Yb- reapers child Yb- to my lowest

[@ricoalvarado54]

The Goats of Metal 🎸🎸🎸🎵🎸🎵🎸

[@terellcatherine]

Have to do so sad but true, where I may roam, spit out the bone so many more

[@chardeemacdennis3852]

I used to draw the Metallica on shit in school 30 yrs ago lol

[@ldroyal1910]

Ayyyyy

[@scorpionking4012]

One of the best intro ever, amazing song!!

[@kokos9652]

ORION - highly recommend checking it out

[@damonhines8187]

Another band I wish I'd seen back in the day when friends went to catch 'em. Oooh, well.

[@damonhines8187]

@H C wow!

[@williamweiss6128]

Back when they came out, they were different. Liked other stuff but still appreciate their unique sound. Seen them twice in the 80's.

[@anthonyleger68]

Y'all should check out "Orion". No lyrics. Just a musical masterpiece.

[@Frostrazor]

My fav Metallica song in top 3 along with Creeping Death and Master of Puppets. Fun Fact - the bell sound was creating by striking an anvil. Another song with a cool bell sound is AC/DC "Hells Bells".

[@toxictrace5666]

A disadvantage for the Lady who was sitting still, the whole song !!!

[@victorramsey5575]

If you havent already, check out a video called James Hetfield At Guitar Center. Its only about 15 minutes long but you get to know James' true personality. And a quick back story of the band and how they like to give back to the community. All the guys in Metallica are genuinely decent people who love their fans. I consider them family. Keep Rockin'!

[@matthewcano9747]

🔥🤘🏽this song an fight fire with fire! Best bangers on the album!!!

[@captainandcoke7085]

Her nails on point. Better watch out she will poke your eyes out with those things! lol

[@ismailsabir59]

Check out the day that never comes. I feel like thats a song y'all really go love.

[@jimbusby8298]

Hitting the Can's 🥁

[@m.ericwatson968]

Saw Metallica on this tour, good show, if you would have told us back then they would become as big as Queen, not sure if we (or even the band) would have believed that at the time

[@cjjoe2385]

Metallica - Disposable Hero’s Metallicas heaviest song and very deep. Most underrated Metallica song 🤘😎🤘

[@aaronshackelford6106]

Meaning over 40 years before they got played on the radio

[@terrellantonio3583]

METALLICA ☝️🤟..Thank you both Recklezz nd Crys for this reaction 👍👍..

[@IRVRCRIR22]

The beginning of this song is a bass guitar played by the legend himself Mr Cliff Burton once I heard this at the young age 7 Cliff became my hero and I picked up my first bass at 8/9 and it was on late 80s eary 90s ready to become the next Cliff….. I will walk up on you and ask you if your wearing a Metallica shirt what’s your favorite song off the first album 😂

[@IRVRCRIR22]

@Joao Santos please find that and tag me in it I’ve heard that before I’ll look again also

[@bigcgr9758]

Man this brings back memories of the weight room during football workouts in the early 90's getting swole

[@thomaslazarek6835]

Great reaction. The entire Ride The Lighning album is thrash metal gold. I still remember hearing it for the first time back in 84 when I was 13. I got to see them live in 86 and 88. If you dare, check out Creeping Death Live in Moscow 1991.

[@dianejones8225]

Metallica is 🔥. Thanks for reacting. You two are so cute

[@Alfaqwad]

The Thing That Should Not Be is heavy as hell. My favorite song off Master of Puppets

[@garycurtis5531]

I used to listen to shit like this just before I went bull riding. It always hyped me up

[@nokindred]

This song is fire, and iconic of early Metallica. But you really need to do Disposable Heroes and Leper Messiah off of Puppets. Those two tracks are on a whole different level.

[@Bansner1]

"You know what I'm sayin'?" I'm not sure 🤔 But maybe keep asking every 20 seconds and I'll understand 😂 In all seriousness, I really enjoy watching you guys react to Metallica 😊

[@therealcarter1353]

Awesome, great reaction again 💯

[@mrrandywatson925]

Great reaction Brother 👊. Please check out "Harvester of Sorrow" Live Seattle 89. Epic Concert 🤘🔥

[@joekimes8433]

Song starts out at 100mph and picks up speed

[@annahanguiano8931]

Gotta check out Leper messiah one of my favorite Metallica songs 🤘

[@tylerhackner9731]

Yess 🔥

[@tiacalhoun3841]

Fade to Black, by far their best song….PLEASE react to it!!!!!!

[@oskar7694]

They have already done that song

[@danwoodard4696]

Tia you spelled Master Of Puppets wrong

[@tiacalhoun3841]

@@danwoodard4696 I definitely didn’t but to each their own 😉

[@raytull3922]

You guys really need to check out "Disposable Heroes (with lyrics)" and then check out the Live version in Mexico City. It's my favorite Metallica song. It's the greatest metal song ever IMHO!

[@oscardelarosa3601]

You gotta watch any song from Metallicas S&M concert!!! You guys would be amazed!! 🤘🤘🤘