Rapper Reacts to Metallica FOR THE FIRST TIME!! | MASTER OF PUPPETS

[@jlacy73]

This guy’s sharp. I’ve never seen anyone catch onto the meaning this quickly, or break down the song so thoroughly.

[@thanossnap4170]

Knox is never not a quick catcher. Probably the best bar breakdown dude on youtube. He is amazing at this.

[@scruffy3121]

I have been watching his reactions recently and I am quite impressed by this general knowledge and deep thought into analysing the text and context. Don't get this from many reaction channels.

[@smmusicplus96]

He caught on immediately.

[@michaelmagness9881]

I know alot miss the drug connection totally somehow.

[@thesun5275]

Even breaking down the solo in the middle as the euphoric high.

[@Xesssa]

I remember people telling me Metallica were devil worshipers because there music was 'too heavy'. But in reality they wanted you to stop doing drugs and enjoy your life the best you could.

[@ruanniemann2604]

And they took this message to 1.6 million drunk Russians ❤

[@jburt779]

They also told a generation of depressed teenagers to stop offing themselves. Amazing how many of those ‘evil’ musicians were quite often what saved us.

[@CSpang253]

Same as Ozzy. "The prince of darkness" very rarely cursed, and often sang about peace and was anti-war. Seems like all that old devil music wasn't so evil...

[@bertieblack5639]

Dude, not only did you tune in with the lyrics - as you said, that's your forte with a rap background - you COMPLETELY picked up on the music telling the story. The heavy first half, the melodic slow-down that represents the euphoria of the high, the chugging guitars as the need for the next fix comes edging back in - you got that immediately, great reaction ^.^

[@theidajawho]

What I was gonna say.... This DUDE! ON IT!

[@sonnieandjacob]

He is one of very few who really picked up on all of it

[@jacobinmugatu3333]

Yep, he had a perfect dissection of this song. The first I’ve seen

[@69nites]

the clean melodic guitar solo followed by the lyrical perspective change is getting clean and resenting the addiction. at the end when he screams fix me is the relapse the distorted solo is getting high again after the relapse and the final verse is overdosing and dying. That's one of the coolest parts of the composition, the only part of the song with clean guitar is when they're clean, and the dirt comes in as the addiction pulls him back in.

[@spyro257]

i like when some dont get it till they talk about chopping breakfast on a mirror, but this is Knox Hill, so he will catch on QUICK...

[@ronperreault8889]

Its fun watching rap channels finally delve into metal. Better be careful. Doesnt take long before you turn into a metalhead yourself. Especially guys who are heavily focused on the lyrics. It's a whole world you havent experienced yet.

[@TwistedSaint6]

As a lifelong Metallica listener, you really picked up everything this song was about. Great reaction. You've earned a new subscriber. Hope to see more.

[@juuonzaza2390]

make that a 2nd subscriber

[@mitchellpurdy470]

Been listening since "One" Justice For All CD came out late 80's.Just jamming in my room for hours.Ya had to flip the cassette or cd over.Always the worst part lol

[@metalmike570]

💯🤘

[@firewolf5971]

@mitchellpurdy470 I'm happy my parents introduced me to Metallica. Hell, One was the first song of theirs I've ever heard, and if that's the first impression, god damn it gets wild.

[@metalmike570]

@@firewolf5971 There are some similarities between Master Of Puppets and One. In One the soldier is obviously a victim and it's terrifying. He is feeling helpless and hopelessness. And in MOP the way the drug is controlling the person also has the victim feeling helpless and hopeless. And all the music in both songs are very intense, and the guitars are very fast and it rocks hard as hell.

[@korenogamer6075]

The members of Metallica were 20 and 21 years old when they wrote this song. The level of awareness and lyrical chops from such youngsters is amazing to me. And to top it all off. In 2015 this song (released in 1986) was selected as one of the 25 new sound recordings added to the registry of works that are “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” in the Library of Congress. At the time this brought the total number of these recordings to 450 and its was the FIRST metal song selected. This song has to be one of the most important works of poetry of our lifetime.

[@alvatrous]

I feel that way about panic at the discos first album or green day. Both 18 when they wrote them. A lot of brilliant and off the wall shit

[@adm1nistration]

@@alvatrous people at 20-21 nowadays dance in front of their phones trying to be cute begging for likes and subs

[@jamesestelle7260]

Steven Tyler wrote (at 14) and composed Dream On at 17. I feel like kids these days could never accomplish this.

[@theplanetruth]

Lol. You think these guys wrote their own shit?? They were merely puppets.

[@korenogamer6075]

@@theplanetruth Looks like you are the puppet. This song was not only written by James, it was written by EVERY member of the band. They all had a hand in the lyrics.

[@jamestalkington6306]

Many who don't give metal much of a chance never realize the technical musicianship and the sheer poetry involved.

[@deadtheories4170]

That's probably why I don't like symbolic type of writing. I can understand when the lyrics say something and have deeper meanings but when straight everything is symbolic I don't understand jack shit 😅 That's why I always struggles with poetry and that type of stuff in English class

[@seanoshea3121]

This song is a Master piece

[@nicp2039]

Don’t think many millennials gave this song the light of day before stranger things. Least new age pop culture giving it a new lease of life

[@Rukhage]

@@nicp2039 wtf are you on about! Millennials are those of us born between 1980 an 1991, I grew up on Black Album, Load and Reload. Maybe what you mean is Zennials whom experience Metallica through Stranger Things.

[@seanoshea3121]

@@nicp2039 depends on their Parents my son Loves Metallica

[@droska]

The fact that you don't get stuck in only one genre and give an oportunity to all things makes you one of the best youtube reactors 👌🏻

[@NotZahidatall]

Yeahh i was a edm fan but nothing else matters got me into metallica And i am a huge fan of james hetfield 🤘🏽🔥❤

[@Humour_da_humour]

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[@droska]

@sadsadsa asadasd don't care

[@jace122]

says to the guy that has never heard a mettalica song. come on

[@droska]

@@jace122 so?

[@claytoncummins3614]

As a recovered addict this song hit different in so many levels it is what the song is about after all 😅

[@BlazeFiresoul]

COME CRAWLING FASTER

[@pumpkinspyze4815]

You are by FAR the best Musical reactor on KZbin. You dont Just listen and say "yeah its cool" you really LISTEN and try to get the meaning behind it. I LOVE them and you really should be proud of your amazing content

[@A-LYCAN-CALLED-CAS]

You have by far the best reaction to this song I have ever seen on KZbin. Not only do you understand the lyrics, but you understand the use of the melodies and the structure of hidden themes in the song. I am not only impressed of you as a reaction channel, but impressed how you're a true musician, you understand the genius complexity of the song and not only have you earned my subscription but my praise and respect. Well-done

[@avanhinuar]

one of the best

[@Ajax9774]

Agreed. I Would like to see his reaction to SLAYER - Seasons in the Abyss Don't miss out another minute on a true classic thrash metal masterpiece

[@gabrielellis3334]

That is why I love his reactions as well

[@MB-co6qj]

Very much agreed!

[@anthonybotonis5841]

Could not have said it better myself🤘

[@iNSANE0621]

The fact that he got the whole song instantly from two lines, when there's people who have been jamming this for years that still don't get it blows my fucking mind. Knox truly is a musical savant.

[@RobwLPOC]

Most I see reacting to this song figure it out at "chop your breakfast on a mirror" that is is about drugs

[@MarkBanegas]

And Hetfield has always told the story of his addictions and how that inspired the song.

[@smith97320]

@@MarkBanegas it was seeing drug addicts on the streets and at parties. I doubt he thought at the time he was an addict.

[@RaderizDorret]

Heavy Metal is often called "the pale-faced cousin of rap" for good reason. Both are raw emotion laid bare with zero fucks given and they go hard. Different flavors, different skills needed, similar product. This was illustrated quite well when Dee Snyder of Twisted Sister and Ice-T went before Congress in the 80s and made utter fools of the elected officials (admittedly not a difficult task, but still). Edit... case in point: I was in the barracks practicing the riffs for The Shortest Straw and my roommate who was huge into rap loved the beat and asked me to start over a few times so he could get the feel and started free-styling some sick bars, adapting smoothly once he got it down. Wish we'd recorded it, but that was some seriously fun shit.

[@FiveAcross]

I guess I'm one of those people :D I been listening probably at least 30 years... and I got it was about drugs, and the lyrics. I never considered the melodic part as the euphoric feeling of being high.

[@RLKmedic0315]

The members of Metallica were 21, 22, 22 and 23 years old when they wrote this masterpiece. It blows my mind thinking about that, to make such deep and poetic lyrics coupled with hard hitting, intense, and fast paced music. Wow. Just wow.

[@brandonlinn1402]

It’s pretty wild considering what majority of that age group creates now.

[@Yell_0_Showballs]

@@brandonlinn1402 Reaction videos,

[@Ichthyodactyl]

@@brandonlinn1402 Some exceptions exist. If you haven't heard them yet, I'd recommend Alien Weaponry. They were even younger than that when they put out their first album, that did pretty well.

[@leoatlas]

I have also thought the same. They were very young when they wrote the first albums. I also get mindblown everytime I listen to The Call of Ktulu for example, the music creates the atmosphere and tells you the story of the song. Metallica has such a high musicianship

[@deaconj3406]

@@leoatlas Yea that doesn't work. No shade being thrown on it but Call of Ktulu was one of Mustaines songs. Everything else you said is fact but Metallica doesn't deserve credit for the genius behind that track after they got sued over it by Mustaine and lost.

[@oldsk8r]

As a rapper and lyricist you definitely broke this down perfectly. Please do more like this I like all types of music so it's interesting to see the diversity. Props Knox

[@BingBongWasheeWashee]

Best reaction to this song yet. Your skillset as a rapper really allows you to see the song’s meaning on a deeper level than most people/reactors can

[@marlogwapo]

This album is arguably the most iconic most influential thrash album in history. Metalcore wouldn't even have existed if this album never came into the scene.

[@strongbear88]

I would say Black Album is more iconic

[@seabass819]

Master of puppets and black are definitely top 2 albums, it's tough to say what takes number 1.

[@loosekanonstan3648]

@@seabass819 Agree

[@batman886]

@@seabass819 honestly I think its master is clearly the best metallica album but it's a little too abrasive for the general audience to be exposed to at first. That's where the black album cones in. It brings in people that wouldn't normally be a fan of metal, and kinda eases them in a bit to where it's more palatable for a general audience and then they get into puppets.

[@johnnyappleseed5590]

Though I do agree a lot with what you said Black Sabbath and Ozzy, Alice Cooper, even some early Aerosmith was pretty heavy and all of this was coming out in the 70’s. Metallica is more thrash metal though for sure.

[@lateral3594]

As a metalhead who has been watching you for close to a year now, this makes me really fucking happy. I clicked wondering how fast you'd get that it was about drugs and wasn't disappointed by the speed with which you picked up on it. I was especially looking forward to your reaction to the "chop your breakfast on a mirror." Love to see you branching out, Knox.

[@AdeptusCaeiusIII]

It amazes me that so many people STILL think this song is about joining a Satanic cult. I don't think they could have been more expressive in the drug lines without outright making the chorus 'drugs 'r' bad, m'kay' fifteen times. But yeah, I was super excited to see Knox pick this one up.

[@WafleEnterprises]

@@AdeptusCaeiusIII As a conservative who also grew up literally raised on metal, I’ve never understood the inclination of religious people to automatically hate metal and call it evil other than it not being what they grew up on or like.

[@AdeptusCaeiusIII]

@@WafleEnterprises I would suppose things like Slayer's religious (haha) use of the pentacle and other things of the sort would add to that. Never mind the fact I think everyone in Slayer (except I think Kerry King) is a Christian. A lot of people in Metal are either Christians or at least spiritually inclined, if not in some way religious. The 'Satanic Panic' of the 80s and up into the 90s (when I grew up) always made me chuckle because a lot of the bands I got into around Y2K preached positivity, respect and community above all else. I guess parents are hard-wired to be concerned when their kids are into something they don't know.

[@miconis123]

I was really glad that he caught how the music was telling the story separate from the lyrics. I've seen reactors miss that.

[@kevinjennings238]

@@AdeptusCaeiusIII The Pentacle also with Motley Crue ("Shout AT the Devil") & Even RUSH!!

[@blakecampbell7378]

Knox Hill, Master of Breakdowns, no matter the genre. I think we need more rock/metal breakdowns

[@kholdshock8583]

Master of Breakdowns...Can't agree more

[@Jeffxm003]

I agree even if it’s like once a month it’s a nice change of pace

[@SpEnCeR0003]

Anytime I want the technical or breakdowns I always see what Knox has to say about it. He’s the best at it on KZbin

[@bobbyheilbronn8377]

I'm ready for System Of A Down breakdown

[@boywonderrr71]

James is a hell of a writer. Glad hes getting props from Knox.

[@alexandermcdowell4755]

The musical bridge represents the euphoria of the high, the tone changeup and speed of the guitar represent the chaos and despair of the crash after it wears off.

[@humanoid251]

“This is pacy, this gets you moving” yup this subgenre of metal is called thrash aka speed metal. And it typically revolves around playing the guitar as fast as humanly possible “Who says we can only get deep in rap” dude trust me, metal despite being called devil music, loud noise and all that bs is an incredibly meaningful genre with phenomenal lyric writing and storytelling. I highly recommend you react to more of it. Believe it or not, metal blends really well with other genres and since you’re a rapper yourself nu metal might be a subgenre you enjoy Actually the album cover isn’t just for Master of Puppets, there’s another song on the album called Disposable Heroes about the military institution as a whole. The neat rows of graves is supposed to reference the Arlington cemetery. There’s even a soldier helmet on one of the crosses Metallica is one of those bands that lets their instruments do the storytelling. For example, a riff that mimics horse galloping on The Four Horsemen, another that mimics machine gun fire on One, etc. And you absolutely nailed the meaning behind that beautiful instrumental. However, if I’m remembering right that “clock ticking” riff isn’t meant to be the life burning faster but rather the user getting antsy and impatient for that next fix. And I believe the laughing at the end is meant to imply the user dying from his drug use and the master is laughing for having claimed another victim

[@benegesserit9838]

great comment bro!

[@tannergriffith5821]

Gotta check out the band Jinjer

[@Dragon-Believer]

There is a ton of Japanese metal with rap in it. They don't care about genres. Hanabie 'Dating Apps Generation'. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goDWkIeelNasf9U Or Babymetal 'BxMxC' are both rap songs by Japanese metal groups but it's a common thing to mix genres over there. Maximum the Hormone is the all time master of that. Anybody who doesn't mention Maximum the Hormone on all time greatest metal bands is ignorant. If you've watched Death Note and some crazy aggressive Metal song was in it that is Maximum the Hormone. They did two songs for Death Note 'Whats up People?' and 'Zetsubo Billy' both fantastic. Zetsubo Billy is more melodic.

[@ImThe5thKing]

If I put aside the love I have for guitars and real drums, the lyrics are just another reason I love rock and metal. I love me a story among heavy guitars and loud drums

[@Dragon-Believer]

@@ImThe5thKing I feel like lyrics are highly overrated. This is a killer metal song. I dare anyone to tell me different. I don't know what the title means or what it's about. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4DEdpiLZ8uFd9k

[@minty_Joe]

In 2016, the Master of Puppets album was selected amongst a total of 25 to be preserved in the United States Library of Congress for being of "historical and cultural significance". That, my friends, is a very great honor! And, yes, the album is truly awesome; even nearly 40 years later!

[@Cainte77]

40 years later??? Don't say such a bad thing... that would mean I'm.... fuc*in old....*sigh*

[@minty_Joe]

@@Cainte77 Get used to it. One thing's for certain: we'll all get too old for this sh*t.

[@CodyKeltner]

Knox finally reviewing Metallica. This was something I didn’t know I needed but I’m glad I got it. If you want more to review more Metallica. I would recommend the Ride The Lightning album. It’s the album where the bassist, Cliff Burton (who sadly passed away after this album) introduced them to music theory, it’s got some bangers like Fight Fire With Fire and Creeping Death, but it’s also got a ballad with Fade To Black. It’s personally one of my favorite albums of all time. Love ya Knox.

[@amundaahh9473]

Cliff was on master of puppets. He died 6 months after it was released.

[@CodyKeltner]

@@amundaahh9473 by “this album” I meant after master of puppets

[@amundaahh9473]

@@CodyKeltner ohhhh yeah okay

[@amundaahh9473]

Also gotta say I love ur choice of 'bangers', Fight Fire With Fire and Creeping death are two of my favourite Metallica songs.

[@Uniquely-Unoriginal]

and of course, For Whom the Bell Tolls :)

[@andrewiggy1040]

Shocking how good you did with this.. insane man. You’re a special talent.. absolutely incredible

[@jeoffreybarb2137]

I’ve seen so many reactions of other people and so little I never seen a guy catches up on what’s happening and what’s the meaning of this song. Props brother ✊

[@LeeHaire]

Wow, Knox - this is possibly the best reaction to Master of Puppets I ever seen! You were spot on with your analysis and interpretation of every single lyric. Most reactors don't truly understand the lyrics until well into the song (or some not even at all) - you got what was going on with just the first couple of lines. I highly recommend Metallica's Disposable Heroes next - it is also a very deep lyrical song (besides the fact that it just rips!).

[@vivir_en_ruedas]

Master and heroes, the Best songs of the album definetly.

[@rapgod8990]

As a metalhead,i really enjoyed watching u react to this🤘 and the way u disect every line is satisfying🔥 u should react next to their song "One"

[@daletalbert1158]

I second this. One has to be one of their most Iconic songs.

[@Beckaboo3397]

I 3rd,4th,and 5th this!!

[@WillVafuth]

Reacting to One would be good... I think a reaction to Welcome Home (Sanitarium) would be better.

[@bigshooter6556]

I'd like all the above along with harvester of sorrow and hit the lights or whiplash

[@ericsalazar6426]

I was going to recommend ONE as well, but I will just comment to bump this reply up.

[@fiddlestyxify]

People say "why watch reaction channels?" I say it's always awesome to see someone explore, experience, and appreciate something outside of their wheelhouse. It's even more awesome to see when they get it. This guy gets it.

[@joeymiller3907]

The album cover also has images that come from the song "Disposable Heroes". That's Arlington Cemetery, the hands are puppeteering the soldiers graves. There's a dog tag on the front cross and also a soldiers helmet

[@metalmike570]

💯

[@Bad1Bear812]

Wow this guy has a lyrical brain. The way he broke it down!

[@ImDembe]

Metallica got bars for days! If you gonna do more Metallica check out Welcome Home (Sanitarium) from the Master of Puppets album or Fade to Black from Ride the Lightening, two killer songs.

[@JPatterson61586]

SANITARIUM! LEAVE ME BE!! So many great songs from Metallica. And some of them get really political (Disposable Heroes, ...And Justice For All) while others talk about other social "plagues" like Blackened. I'd love to see like a Metallica Monday become a thing.

[@mikethemotormouth]

Leper Messiah and Damage, Inc. are also NOT to be overlooked

[@matthewizzo3350]

Or ONE, that song is amazing

[@mikethemotormouth]

@@matthewizzo3350 gotta do the official video

[@matthewizzo3350]

@@mikethemotormouth true, that would be sick. Then from there he needs to listen to Iron Maiden. If he likes deep songs, no better band in my opinion then Maiden.

[@TerBear1985]

You 100% understood the depths of this song, I love your understanding of music from any genre

[@stevenzwiesler8085]

I will say that metal music definitally hits on a much deeper note than a lot of people think it does. This is why i love it.

[@jacquesbarnard3690]

Whenever I watch a reaction video of anyone listening to one of my decades old favourites, I am always jealous of how it is to hear the music for the first time!

[@Cleav727]

Knox, man I have to say your deconstruction of this song and diving into the lyrics has made me find a whole new appreciation for this song. I’m a metal head and would never have thought I could find a deeper appreciation for some of the songs I love. You have earned my subscription and respect. Keep doing ya great work man.

[@katiedaley3554]

All of Metallica songs are a symphony.....a experience , best heavy metal band, period

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[@marcinmcula99]

2 more Metallica songs that hit so hard: fade to black and one. Lyrics that could make a grown man tear up

[@ozlemakguntiryaki7248]

Let me add “for whom the bell tolls”

[@mitchhaelann9215]

The Unforgiven.

[@DblodevianT]

Of wolf and man can get you going too

[@smailedog657]

Disposable heroes Leper Messiah Blackened

[@dark_star86]

🖤🖤🖤

[@klonker797]

On of the best reactions on KZbin. Most people ignore the lyrics is focus on the music, but your actually listening to the lyrics

[@PeterOldschool]

You have talent man, great reaction and insight. Caught it perfectly

[@TimGreenoe79]

This was the first CD I ever got as a kid when I upgraded from cassettes 30+ years ago. My mom told me to pick out 1 CD when we were at Kmart. I've never even heard of Metallica back then but something about the cover art stood out to me over any other. It's as if it called out to me directly. Best decision I ever made.

[@homla8116]

You got great intuition!

[@Hilariumosis]

I approve of this! More metallica please, they can really tell stories be it about war, politics, individual struggles with addiction, depression or just rock out. Great lyrics to break down and music to go along with it to set the mood and feel.

[@YersinisPestis]

That was awesome! I would love to see some more of this. "For Whom The Bell Tolls", "Unforgiven", "...And Justice For All" are all great songs with great lyrical content. Another band that has great lyrical content is Tool. I might suggest Schism or The Pot.

[@ninjafoxgamesgeekery]

If suggesting ""The Unforgiven" I say go all in and do the full set of three songs. The Unforgiven, The Unforgiven II and The Unforgiven III. Might as well do some compare & contrast analysis of all three!

[@anakizt]

@@ninjafoxgamesgeekery all three for sure, to me all three is like a full story with Act 1, Act 2 and Act 3.

[@jamiekufner4929]

Also Fade to Black as well

[@ImThe5thKing]

@@jamiekufner4929 Fade to Black is deep as hell, considering a lot of "depression songs" kind of end with just the story kind of being in the same sad state at the end, whereas Fade to Black actually has the "character" in the song commit suicide

[@leahreitmeier1506]

@@jamiekufner4929 I was going to suggest Fade to Black as well! And I would like to add Sad But True included with all 3 Unforgiven!!🤘🤘🤘

[@TorresLovo]

You just reacted to one of the best heavy metal/thrash metal songs of all time my friend!!!! Greetings from Costa Rica.

[@richdavis9789]

I've heard this song thousands and thousands of time... I never really paid attention to what the lyrics were about. Thank you for this!!!

[@Britton_Thompson]

I'm sure Metallica is beyond thrilled to learn they are *fiiiiiinally* "Knox Hill Certified!" Seriously though, this was awesome! Need to do more all-time great metal reactions now

[@jasonallard13]

I'm glad that you enjoyed this and understood the song. Metal got a bad name as angry music but it's far from it. It goes through every emotion pain, hate, fear, loss and love. Can't go wrong when you have deep lyrics and mad Instrumentals.

[@ncommerce]

Metallica according to Parents: The actual Devil Metallica according to Lyrics: Don't do drugs, kids

[@celebnorz3noldoli]

@@ncommerce Never heard of Metallica being devil's music or smth like that, it's decent popular band. But when it comes to Black\Death bands - usually parents have no choice :)

[@Gooberpotomous]

Metal Heads are some of the kindest and most generous people I've ever met and it's because of the music

[@mitchhaelann9215]

@@ncommerce Metal is like that. Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness: "War sucks, love each other, stop letting politicians and rich people abuse you."

[@smailedog657]

@@ncommerce Metallica according to parents: The actual devil Metallica in Creeping death: First person perspective of a plague literally sent by God

[@maverickjennings8709]

One of the greatest bands and arguably one of the greatest metal songs to ever exist. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@jochencooper2751]

The greatest by far

[@JoJo-sz3re]

Nah I think Judas Priest holds that crown, I mean Painkiller was just the epitome of Heavy Metal

[@Lurch685]

@@JoJo-sz3re but those vocals, like a dying cat….not for me

[@keanandarnell8709]

Bro.. you’re the first person I’ve seen breakdown the song pretty perfectly, and understand the deeper meaning, ON THE FIRST LISTEN. Massive props to you👏🏾‼️💯💯

[@DaveyDave95]

Yeah I’m subbing as a metal head. You’re the only reactor that got it on the first listen, you did the same with one and the unforgiving. You won me over brother

[@LHeyden-o6i]

Yes!! As others have said… “this guy is sharp”. THIS was the by far the best reaction/analysis of Master of Puppets! I’ve watched others do reactions to this song and they gave gratuitous comments about voice, guitars, drums, etc. I’m not even sure that they realized the meaning of this powerful song. THIS was fantastic. He picked up and understood the meaning of every single word.

[@houdin654jeff]

This song is not only an album masterpiece, but it really shows how well ‘Tallica composes for a live audience. Imagine never hearing this before and seeing it at a concert for the first time. Even you by the third verse had picked up on the repeated “Master…Master” rhythm, and James Hetfield encourages the crowd to shout those back to them. They occur often enough that even someone who’s hearing the song for the first time can pick up the call and response nature of it by the second or third verse and get as pumped as the metal heads around them to join in. Fucking brilliant, what a song.

[@domsmith3978]

Out of respect to Metallica, there is no reason to shorten the name. Not hard to add 2 extra letters. Just sayin

[@Silver5kull]

@@domsmith3978 they also went out of their way to add an apostrophe before the "T"

[@NatureKing98]

They have so many wonderfully written songs. Nothing Else Matters, For Whom The Bells Toll, One, and Sad But True to name a few. I'd love to see more Metallica reactions and even other metal bands

[@heraldofwar]

Early Metallica is simply amazing, one of the most influential bands ever. Later on they did a remix of some of the older and new songs with an orchestra behind them called S&M. Really worth checking that out Knox for something unique.

[@rafaelzorzal569]

Your interpretation is on point! Here is a bit more: I argue that Master of Puppets is the best song ever written - in metal for sure, but - in music. There is so much going on in this song, and it amazes me that most people, even fans, don't get how much more there is to it. Most people interpret this song as being about addiction, and that is not wrong, but that is just the surface. There is a deep connection between the the theme of the song, it's structure (musically), it's lyrics and the album as a whole. You see, the Master of Puppets album revolves around a theme (actually all the first 4 albums do), a central idea that conects all songs, which is "not being in control". Each song explore a way of not being in control, such as rage or aggression (Battery), insanity and alucination (Welcome home Sanitarium), duty and hierarchy (Disposable Heroes), religious obsession (Lepper Messiah), and of course, addiction as in Master of Puppets, but when you contextualize it is more about how addition takes hold of you, making you become its servant and destroying your life and dreams. Now, when you hear the song through that perspective some things become clearer. The first part of the song is told by the drug's perspective, it is it talking the the addict, the song is fast paced and straight foward as if the addict was high, under the drugs effect. Then the song mellows out, wich is the effects of the drug wearing off. Then the song gets heavier and heavier building up, just as the need for more builds up more and more. When lyrics comes back it is the addict talking to the drug, crying out to get rid of its hold but also wishing for more and then "Fix me" and solo kicks in meaning that he gets more of it and the rush is back. Then the main riff that "introduced" the drug comes back and so is the drug back in control letting the addict now that he is now only a puppet and laughing at the end. How the fuck is that not a massive masterpiece? This is just brilliant!

[@bluebehir]

I actually hear it in reverse to you, I hear the melodic mellow solo as the brief moment that he can feel the high and let the voice of the master fade away and just be peaceful and serene but (as Knox Hill said) in a haunting way. I hear the driven parts of the song as the addiction itself. It's the march toward doom, it's the incessant craving, the need for a hit, the pain of absence. The opening riff of the song - it really hits you in the face, just like the first time you take a drug like heroin would really hit you hard. The drug is always talking to the addict in the heavy part. After the FIX ME, the song is insanely intense. It's the mad panic where the addict will do just about anything to find some more drugs, to get a score, to find that fix - even as he is at that very moment in his biggest need TO be fixed, as well. Anyway, it's a brilliant song, regardless

[@pharaozcurse1]

I like your analysis but I always felt the theme of Master of Puppets was that every song was about a “master of puppets”. Battery is about the Metallica feeding off the crowds energy and vice versa Puppets- drugs Thing- dark forces Sanitarium- Mental health industry Heroes- Military Industrial Complex Leper- Organized Religion Damage- the band again

[@travesty-studios]

@@pharaozcurse1 sounds like there's layers and layers to it!

[@RonPaul4MMXII]

I'm still waiting on a reaction vid that breaks down the early albums and see if they can figure out the ties that bind the songs together on each one.

[@42Mrgreenman]

Just a bit of insight into addiction...the crazy thing is not the drug, it's us...the big problem is that our memory won't EVER let us forget how good the good times were (And many become fixated on the past in that way)...so you can NEVER really escape addiction...you will be an addict until the day you die...it just varies to the degree that you give in to your addictions...(Also, not necessarily drugs but also, sex, food, and other vices)...Once those strings are attached...you cannot break them...slacken them, yes...but break them, no....

[@saulgoodman7221]

The interlude is the high the transition back into heavy is the comedown.

[@wozface13]

Excellent reaction video bud! Metallica fan of over 30 years, watched a ton of reactions to this song and this is the most honest and genuine analysis of the song I've seen, I look forward to some more man!

[@danielgreen1823]

This song came out when I was in elementary school and I'm 46 now. I know it extremely well and your breakdown of the lyrics was very well done

[@Radiant_Allomancer]

I adore Metallica! Nothing Else Matters and The Unforgiven are probably my favorite songs of theirs, One and Enter Sandman are other very well-known songs of theirs

[@mukeshsharma50035]

Unforgiven 1,2,3 😭😭

[@Radiant_Allomancer]

@@mukeshsharma50035 Damn u right, I can’t believe I forgot it, I’ve done the unforgivable, I’m adding it now

[@Ebby_MoonBunny]

2 of my favorites! I'd love breakdowns to both of those!

[@dennislittau6320]

The entire black album is legendary 🙂

[@bryantwiltrout5492]

Honestly this just showed up in my recommended, and I’ve gotta say, I’m impressed with how quickly you grasped the entire song’s meaning, right down to the melodic solo describing the euphoria of the high, and the fact you understood that it doesn’t last long (the solo) cause it accentuates the feeling that being high doesn’t last long. I think the late great bass guitarist Cliff Burton wrote this song.

[@maddogmetals]

Dude, you are spot on. One thing though. The switch up in the middle with the melodic guitar line signifies the high, the dreaminess, being dazed and in your own world. Then the haunting riff that follows signifies coming down off of the high and how that tears into you and all that you want in this world is another hit...the cycle repeats throughout his life. Well done.

[@primoguerrero7928]

The entire album is insane.. do Disposable Heroes next, even the cover art has another meaning when you hear that song!

[@dragonstorm0316]

Absofuckinglutely \mm/

[@joelcastro-reyes1667]

I second this. Disposable Heroes is my 2nd favorite song on the album after the title track. The lyrics pull no punches, the musicianship is expert as always, and the solo is seriously underrated for me.

[@somersetcace1]

By far one of the best reactions to this song I've seen. Couldn't have nailed it any better. Subscribed!

[@jasonmckinlay3831]

You totally understand this amazing song dude, respect. One of the best reaction videos I’ve ever seen. Peace from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

[@fredthelocalvillager5857]

seriously , out of all the reactors i've watched ...you are spot on . dude , you're one smart cookie !!!

[@myctservices]

You got me bro no one catches on that quickly. Some rappers would disregard this as noise and not even try to understand what the truth behind the music is. Much respect peace

[@yooperviking2515]

It was so cool to watch someone else get how totally awesome that song is! Being a teenager in the 80s, this song was my introduction to metal and I’ve been a fan of them ever since. So glad to see this song getting the kudos it deserves. The 80s was a great time to be a metal head!

[@robbob5302]

My introduction too! Which was lucky for me. I got on the band wagon just a few short months before they went mainstream.

[@leahreitmeier1506]

Yes it was!! MUYA!!! Metal Up Your A.. lol 🤘

[@jasonregister3494]

My introduction to Metallica was whiplash off of their killem all album. Once I heard it I was a fan.

[@prashantsarkar821]

I love that you're diversifying your reactions. Especially with such an iconic group and song. I hope you check out more metal along with the amazing rap reactions you do. Hopefully some Avenged Sevenfold and Slipknot

[@jmac7947]

A7X for sure. Buried Alive, Nightmare, Save Me, etc. So much there.

[@samuellaskowski880]

There's a couple Avenged Sevenfold reactions on Patreon

[@ex_nazguul]

If he did a7x I would be so happy. They’ve been my favorite metal group for over a decade

[@johnnyappleseed5590]

This song is an experience not just a song! The highs and lows and the climax moving to the final destruction. It’s literally a masterpiece in my opinion.

[@calibre97]

And how it's just one song out of 8 which makes up an entire concept album of control and oppression. And justice for all is another album that without fail is awesome from beginning to end, one song after another.

[@johnnyappleseed5590]

@@calibre97 I agree and so is Ride the Lightning!

[@johnhardwick5406]

The live performance of this song, the pauses after master is when the crowd does a callback of master. The second part is the addict’s brain in chaos headed to the cravings.

[@robertherring9277]

Im Jewish. "Creeping Death" off Ride the Lightning IS my Pesach (Passover) song. Play it every year during the Seder. And jam it almost non-stop for 8 days.

[@amundaahh9473]

Wasn't waiting on it, but always hoped you'd jump into the Metal at some point -And this is a great fucken breakdown as always. Keep it up!❤

[@adamboise3907]

Agreed. I love his breakdowns and I've been waiting for him to get into some metal specifically a breakdown on a Jinjer song. I've only seen a few actually attempt any kind of breakdown of their stuff and I know Knox won't disappoint.

[@fatshady5714]

Man I REALLY hope you see this comment Knox! First off, I'm STOKED that you decided to begin your Metal Journey with THIS song by THIS band and you did an EXCEPTIONAL job of dissecting it! It's also AWESOME to see another person FEEL this song for the first time as I did so long ago! I'm an old metalhead whose been banging my melon for about as long as you've been alive and I gotta say that you've made my day with this reaction! Now, as far as Master Of Puppets is concerned, you've chosen what is arguably THE greatest metal song ever created so kudos to you for your impeccable taste my friend! WELL DONE! Now, being an old metalhead for as long as I can remember, I think that I can safely say that I've listened to a jam or two and there's something about this genre that I would like to share with you. Metal is MOSTLY about melding emotion with musicality, at least the metal that's actually worth listening to that is. PLEASE never stop enjoying this truly underrated and often misunderstood side of music! It seems like so many people completely dismiss Metal as being a bunch of long-haired, talentless idiots banging away at their instruments and just screaming and growling into a microphone when, in most cases, nothing could be further from the truth! Yes, in some cases, SOME Metal can be considered unlistenable, hell, there is A LOT of metal that I cannot stand myself! Really though, what you enjoy in Metal is like any other form of music, it all comes down to a matter of taste for the individual as there are literally HUNDREDS if not THOUSANDS of different styles and forms of Metal. For example, not only is Metallica considered THE quintessential Metal band by most people, BUT they are actually categorized as a sub-genre within Metal known as "Thrash Metal" (or, at least they were when this album was created because there style has changed A LOT over the years.) If I may offer a suggestion as to where you might consider going next, I would check out what former Metallica band member Dave Mustaine has cookin' with his band Megadeth! And the song I'd begin with is called Holy Wars...The Punishment Due! It's another masterpiece of Metal with another deep meaning that I'm sure you will enjoy! Again man, THANK YOU for showing real love for this song and for Metallica and make sure you KEEP ROCKIN'!!! 🤘💀🤘

[@carlpodeyn4033]

Your rap reactions have always been stellar, but they're usually longer than I care to spend on a reaction. Not only was this reaction more in line with my attention span, but it was pure genius. You're the first reactor I've ever seen nail this song so perfectly - both lyrically and musically. I really look forward to your future reactions outside the rap genre.

[@methonn]

No comments are needed for this guy. He gets it.

[@toxichead9241]

Even the guitar solo has meaning. It represents the stages of getting high from the nice melodic high part to the getting over it and as it gets harder represents the need for more.

[@corinna007]

Lots of metal songs have really deep, poetic lyrics. 🙂 One of the reasons I love it. Also, there's a cello metal band called Apocalyptica that started as a Metallica tribute band, and they have an instrumental version of this song, played with 3 cellos and drums. It's equally as awesome.

[@DGRocco]

Knox, your breakdown and analyzing capacities are elite! Listening to you is a pleasure.

[@mathewpeterson2829]

I’ve been a huge Metallica fan since ‘90. So, you’re reaction and breakdown was cool to see and hear! Started watching your channel for the Harry Mack breakdowns. Keep up the great work!

[@batsonbelfree5182]

I'm impressed Mr, Knox. You're definitely sharp. Very detailed oriented. Good stuff brother 👏 💪 🤘🤘🔥🔥👀

[@jordona937]

As a teen in the throws of addiction when this came out it hit me personally in such a visceral way. Still my favorite album. 34 years clean

[@whoshotya117]

Im here for the metal transition. Great breakdown of course, I would recommend "One" by Metallica for the next reaction, it's deep, beautiful and heavy as with most Metallica songs.

[@queenoftheworld1]

Was just going to make the same suggestion.

[@jamesestelle7260]

One is a masterpiece for sure with it's history and significance, but I feel it's been overdone with reactions. Same with many of the other songs out there. My favorite song is Sanitarium from this album and would love to see that be reacted to. I feel like it is such an underrated song compared to Master of Puppets, Ride the Lightning, One, Enter Sandman and the normal ones always mentioned.

[@queenoftheworld1]

@@jamesestelle7260 I forget the channel but I’ve scrolled through reactions and have seen a few on Sanitarium.

[@jamesestelle7260]

@@queenoftheworld1 probably Brad and Lex. There are a few who have listened, but no one really breaks it down. I remember watching the documentary about the West Memphis Three and it was the reoccurring song throughout. I just feel it needs some Knox love.

[@vaylenrayne]

Metallica is absolutely amazing! One of the things that they have always been AMAZING at is letting their instrumentals and music be a vessel for the story they're telling, not just the lyrics! They are literally Masters of being able to project the feelings they're trying to portray through the music alone, even without lyrics! If you enjoyed this one, another song of theirs that you would absolutely LOVE is "Nothing Else Matters" which is also very very deep and complex!

[@kylemuse6663]

So glad to see you branching into the metal homie. Highly recommend Metallica-One as it showcases their ability to go from slower haunting to heavy fast jams. Also has a strong message and the official music video does a great job of telling the story from a visual perspective

[@mikesanders5433]

Wow, I’m just gobsmacked by your reaction with the superb way you not only break down the songs varying tempo but also the lyrics and the way you understand the story being told. Metallica have a heck of a lot of epic songs that do just the same. Subbed 👍🏻🙂

[@tylerbroome6933]

Dude, your reaction is literally the best, you caught everything and even made me think about the song in a deeper sense. Love your stuff man, keep it coming!

[@fanssolperez3430]

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[@its_ek0953]

Your breakdowns of songs are incredible, and the fact you do it with multiple genres makes you one of the best reactors on KZbin!

[@CreepyNeighbor666]

That's as perfect an analysis of this song as I've ever heard. I'm looking forward to watching more of your reactions.

[@finloq2758]

keep doing this stuff, as a metalhead i watch your channel mostly for your music, but thorough breakdowns of some metal would be sick.

[@giveupnow000]

Thanks! saw the twice hard wired - phx 60,000 a five story screens. Gojira BONUS Also El Paso w Jim Bruer and a lot of drones

[@Live2Win200]

This is probably the 15th reaction to master of puppets that I have seen I have never seen anyone pick up on the lyrics and the way the song progresses like this guy

[@Phattydumpz]

What an analysis of this song! Not even your comfort zone and you can dig into the lyrics and understand all the meaning in it. I mean lyrics are kind of your thing but it's still impressive on first listen once you get that it's from that perspective it all makes sense but you got it right away. Great reaction, but not unexpected.

[@joyofcardboard3230]

Always great to see someone discovering Metallica! I was a kid in the late 80s during the "Satanic Panic" - my friends and I had to buy and listen to metal in secret so our parents wouldn't find out. I haven't looked through your other videos yet, but if you haven't listened to "One" by Metallica yet, you should watch the music video for it.

[@MrLukas1881]

Metallica is my favourite band :) great you checking them out, and there is sooooo much more great music and lyrics to discover from them :)

[@athanatic]

I believe this song is clipped for other genres a fair amount! And you are right! This could be a Zappa/Rush-style instrumental, but yes, the writing is great!

[@erinmurrell3661]

I love Metallica. Have always listened to this song with what is now blaringly obvious has been a great deal of ignorance. Thankyou for this breakdown. Fantastic lyrics . The masters at this type of lyrical depiction

[@dakotahrobinson8209]

Knox’s genuine appreciation for music makes me believe he would do TOOL Justice by reacting to them. Who else wants to see him listen to TOOL??

[@mintjulius275]

💯

[@Lurch685]

I think they might blow his mind.

[@Kalebfenoir]

You absolutely nailed all the details of the song. Even the instrumental in the middle being the euphoric high of the druggie getting their fix and it eventually wearing off as the music got steadily harsher. I'm always watching reacts and not many people catch even half those details. That's awesome.

[@Vetionarian]

Knox. I NEED you to keep reacting to metal. I love love love how you have a rap background and can appreciate lyrical context more than most metal fans even. You bring a unique perspective to these songs and I love hearing what you have to say. Keep it up man I want to see you become a rock rap metal head

[@ThePSA1Collector]

Broski knox, i know your in a tough&sad spot right now but maybe watch this vid of yourself back and enjoy how TOOOTALLY hooked you where for the whole masterpiece of the track from the beginning onwards 🥰🥰 Imo master of puppets is on of THE rock tracks that takes you on a full adventure for just a few minutes, so insanely dope & well done👌 it begins with the "desire/need" and the heavy guitars representing the pressure/chaos in the head.The part of the big switch up to the more calming part is the moment that the stuff starts working & it eases the mind but slowly but surely that mellow fine sound becomes more n more raw and a new "need" is been in the making & that becomes more n more n more...you see?🥰🤘 listen to it again brother and enjoy once again please because you deserve that joy so much man!❤

[@LHeyden-o6i]

You put my thoughts into words perfectly. In my head, I was saying “that’s sorta the formula of a good metal song”, when he reacted to the slow down towards the end. Lol. My simple way of saying what you so eloquently said. Lol

[@shanegarrihy1121]

Man, you got everything the first time, each line perfectly. Well done,, best reaction I've seen on this song. It's dark & deep, means so much to anyone who's dealt with addiction...reminds you why YOU need to be your own Master

[@thatoneguy2188]

A band called Disturbed just released a great new song called Hey You. Even if you don’t react to it, it’s a good listen