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[@roFloFlo]

To me this song is the definition of power ballad. It has the tenderness, the hardness, the vocals, the lyrics etc etc.

[@ImThe5thKing]

And a killer solo at the end

[@davidw7]

Yet back-in-the-day it was seen by many Trash-Metal fans as Selling-Out..... yet today it is like just so Classic and Timeless as we appreciate Power-Ballads today. Hearing Ray notice the nude pin-up small poster on the mic-stand ...had me realize that MTV because of it would only show this video late-hours... in 92 when it came out.

[@waynek805]

@@davidw7 I assume you mean thrash metal.

[@PatoChu]

​@@davidw7 That can be said for literally ANYTHING... Criticism will always exist no matter how good you are at something. The thing here is that people naturally mature over the span of 30 years and start to appreciate or at least respect the things they used to criticize. Also new audiences introduced to Metallica as a band with such importance are less likely to criticize these songs like they used to when the band first started. You are less likely to criticize Mozart today than back when he revolutionized music even if you don't particularly enjoy his work.

[@davidw7]

@@PatoChu Yes and no. As a boomer I can appreciate more and like to hear varieties of music old and nerwer. Does not mean others my age and older do. I a local setting bar, club like vollenteer firehouse bar. You play metallica with a older bar or just 80s pop 70s pop and many do not appreciate it. Not their speed in a narrower point of view. Similar in politics. Getting older can also have one get more wrapped up in ways that are not open-minded. Narrowing points of view are also there a lot.

[@fzwilling]

It's allways sounding more emotional and sincere when the "hard boys" do a ballad :) Fade to Black and Nothing else matters allways make me super emotinal :) Love these songs.

[@austindermody302]

I agree. Nothing Else Matters is one of my all time Metallica faves.

[@scaranvostok3637]

To Live is to Die is even more emotional when you hear the story behind it.

[@Haboobz66]

Snuff by Slipknot hits hard aswell..

[@BrazosTidwell]

I’ve been listening to Metallica for 24 years this song nothing else matters still give me chills and goosebumps. This is my favorite song. This band means a lot to my family with my aunt died of breast cancer and her love for Metallica brought our family together even more after she passed

[@sckricks12]

Elton John brought James Hetfield to tears by telling him that this was the best song ever written.

[@jannes9945]

There was no tears

[@HittokiriBattousai17]

He was kind of tearing up if you look closely@@jannes9945

[@dmanimousprime3858]

He said, “…ONE of the best songs…” James was affected, but didn’t lose it. Peace!

[@NikZ500]

But what does Corey Taylor thinks about this song 😅😅

[@KevinQ25]

I wonder what it feels like to have Elton John lie straight to your face.

[@piefly]

one of the greatest songs ever made, you just sit ,listen hard, and just let the emotion grab you...

[@sumonjamal1653]

This was a pop ballad hit from 1991... James Hetfield wrote 'Nothing else matters' to his then-girlfriend while he missed her on tour... it was a love song by Metallica and one of the first song he had written that well mellow throughout... They hired classical music composer (the late) Michael Kamen to add strings to the track. Years later in 1999, Michael Kamen conducted a full classical orchestra playing alongside Metallica in a live concert for the 'S&M' record. This music video was shot for the 1990/ '91 sessions for the 'black' album for the documentary 'A year and half in the life of Metallica'... If the band members look angry in the footage, it's because they were... Metallica spent a year working on the record and could not agree on anything in the studio... the budget ran over 1 million $$$ and the band members were always clashing w/ each other and the producer Bob Rock... The situation became so toxic that it spilled into their personal lives and 3 members (Lars, Kirk & Jason) all got divorced at the end of the sessions... and James had broken up w/ the woman who inspired 'Nothing else matters'... Metallica spent 1991 to 1994 on tour as the 'black' album sold 9 million copies (16 million in the US to date) and was a huge phenomenon worldwide😈

[@ZombieJesus1987]

The footage used for this music video was all filmed for a documentary that covered the making of the Black Album and the first leg of the tour. A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica. GREAT documentary for those who haven't seen it yet.

[@Azznbad]

Its called a ballad. A very well written and composed ballad. James actually didnt want have the band listen to the song as he thought it too sappy. Its probably the best thing he has ever written.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Hetfield is a super underrated lead guitarist. This tune and To Live is to Die showcase two of the best lead parts from this band and both are played by James

[@ZombieJesus1987]

He has a great one in Orion as well. The solo right before Cliff's bass solo was James

[@ganole24]

My controversial opinion is James is simply a better guitar player than Kirk. Actually better than a lot of people. Just because he didn't spend hours growing up wanking through scales super fast doesn't mean he isn't an incredible guitar player. All of his solos are so melodic, tasteful, and impactful

[@TheZander47]

His entire right arm is a robotic down-picking augmentation, so that helps

[@excuse.me.sir.]

​​@@ganole24I don't think your opinion is controversial at all. I think the Metallica community pretty much unanimously agrees that James is a more talented player. Kirk is just faster with his fingers on the solos. BUT, that doesn't mean Kirk wasn't a fuckin badass in their prime. He contributed a lot of iconic Metallica riffs and till this day I still think his damage inc bridge breakdown riff is the best metallica riff ever. That riff is all kinds of nasty goodness. It's the epitome of thrash metal. That riff turned all the way up on some earbuds still gives me goosebumps. But I think they both have fallen off big time. Even James. 72 seasons is horrible in my opinion. It really is the only Metallica album I can't listen too. It's bad. And that's not Metallica bashing like everyone wants to do these days. I love Metallica, always will. They'll always be my favorite band but I can't defend that album. Hell, I can't pick more good songs off load and reload than that one. James voice is gone. He sounds like screeching tires meets yodel lay he whooooooo

[@Hale-Bopp]

DUDE! are you even a Metallica fan? James is not a lead guitarist he is a rhythm guitarist.🤣 To Live is to Die lead guitar was played by Kirk and James played the acoustic guitar and rhythm guitar same thing in Fade to Black and many more.

[@victorramsey5575]

Elton John called this the best song he's ever heard. Wow. And Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath Bassist) said "thank God for Metallica". That's epic high praise. My favorite part of this video is when Kirk lifts up the Gibson Les Paul in victory after doing wiring repairs. Fixed it! Lol. If you play guitar you get it. Les Pauls are high end instruments. So of course that means they are high maintenance.

[@dougo2641]

Greatest song in recorded music history period. James Hetfield was GOATED with this and I’m a 80s headbanger.

[@NoNonsenseZombiesGuides]

Best part is that the riff for this song in the intro came from Hetfield laying in bed strumming open notes in standard tuning. He thought that low E, then G, B, and High E sounded good

[@jigglytango4676]

One of the greatest Metallica songs, how James vocals comes to life is incredible. And just like all their songs the lyrics and story behind it is amazing

[@draguladirt]

The live version from S&M with an orchestra is amazing as well.

[@L0rdfu3go]

Indeed! Their version from the late 90's with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra on the Symphony & Metallica album was absolute 🔥. The added wind and brass to this already iconic song was just amazing. Definitely worth checking out several of the songs on there, especially since shes already reacted to a few of the originals.

[@pkj77]

the elevator version is way better

[@ickdon7999]

Woodstock 1999 is really good too

[@PML78]

They are versatile... they can play the fastest, hardest and softest, touching songs and still sound great. You should check out MAMA SAID if u prefer their softer music. Metallica Rules... FAN4LIFE🤘🏽😎

[@damienmaynard8892]

THIS!!!!! YES!

[@anoriolkoyt]

The reason this is one of the greatest songs ever is because of the simplicity of the main theme. How can such a simple theme evoke so much emotion!!!!??? Only geniuses can make that happen.

[@phillipharris5155]

This song is how I see things. It’s a way of life for me.

[@Jablan11]

This song is synonymous with safety and warmness for me. Its so hopeful and makes me think about the good things in life.

[@jacobfurst4266]

i love how you pointed out the way that the lyrics can be applied to a lot of things, which is completely right. From interviews I've heard/read or whatever, James always likes to keep his lyrics open to interpretation so anyone can enjoy the songs at whatever stage of their life they are in, or however they are feeling. Obviously each song has its own like overarching attitude, but yknow.

[@laurawatters914]

"Nothing Else Matters" is one my all time favorites from Metallica 🤘and the poster he held up was the cover of the Metallica black album. This song is very close to my heart and deep in my soul. Awesome reaction!! Thank You! 😊💓✌️🤘🔥

[@DarrellW_UK]

This was and still is my favourite Metallica song, I strived to learn to play it, it was ok I suppose 😮. I enjoyed listening to your reaction to it, you definitely got the drift of it; it’s just a beautiful song! If I recall correctly Elton John remarked that it was the best song ever written! James Hetfield got very emotional about his comment. 🌹

[@willhanley3448]

Great reaction vid! You absolutely HAVE to react to "Fade to Black" by Metallica, it's easily my favorite song from them. I think the studio version is the best personally but their live performances are also great.

[@Ieeho98]

Nice Reaction! A few years ago Miley Cyrus put a cover of this song on her album and her Producer wanted the intro to be a piano instead of guitar, so he called Elton John to do it, which he did. Then Metallica was on Howard Stern Show to play the song with Miley and Elton Zoom called in and told the story of being asked to do the intro and said that he thought this was one of the best songs ever written. James wrote this song and was visibly shook hearing someone like Elton John say that about one of his songs. They put the video of it here on YT.

[@MY1BLACKCAT]

i love this song - one of Metallica's best songs (maybe the best) and I love James and his voice

[@DovahVokuna]

This to me, is the best song ever written. The feeling it gave me back when i was a kid first hearing it.. Just once in a lifetime

[@Joseph-bq4xv]

An Intimate type of Rock... I almost had this as my Wedding dance song... Instead,we went with Firehouse "Love of a Lifetime "... I Think this would have worked as well 18 years later... Great Reaction as Always Beautiful Young Lady!!!😎🤘

[@Nash1965H]

You're thinking is right on track regarding the meaning of this song. They're speaking to the things that are important in life because, nothing else matters! It's all about keeping it real and not sweating the negative noise of life. I love your reaction videos. Well done!

[@cdfdesantis699]

My fave Metallica song, definitely a love song to SOMEONE. The melodic guitar segments always remind me of classical Spanish guitar music. Thanks for your reaction.

[@Decipher2K7]

One of the greatest songs ever written, just powerfull!

[@johnzushin198]

YAY!! A whole ass minute she left at the end of the video!!! Glad that you liked this song and that you had a good time with it. Loved the reaction as always ❤

[@p0kkitr0kkit34]

The Black album had many Metallica fans very upset. Many fans felt that Metallica was selling out their sound for a more "mainstream " sound for more radio time. I am a huge fan from the beginning and I will admit that this album was definitely a shock to the system, I still quite enjoyed it. I'm glad they took a chance on themselves, because they reached another audience that would have never listened at all. Cheers!!

[@drummerboy2834]

You’re right, they opened my eyes to a whole new genre… Being a jazz drummer, Van Halen and Metallica changed the way I viewed music… It was great because I then had thousands of new songs to learn from all that came before 👍🏾

[@drummerboy2834]

Iron Maiden/Number of the beast… VH/1984… Metallica/Black were game changers for me

[@p0kkitr0kkit34]

@drummerboy2834 I grew up on heavy metal thanks to my uncles. Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Dio, Judas Priest and the like. So Metallica was right up my alley when this type of metal hit the circuit. I love the new generation of Rock, but always fall back to my roots. Metallica is definitely in my Playlist of greats. Fade to black, ride the lightning, master of puppets and soooo many more! I'm glad you enjoy them!!

[@drummerboy2834]

@@p0kkitr0kkit34 I’ve been playing for forty years now and I’m so glad that I learned double bass drumming… Makes a huge difference in versatility, like I said hearing those albums took me back to Jimi, Sabbath etc… First thing I tell my students now, go listen to the greats like Bill Ward, Neil Peart etc etc ✌🏾

[@p0kkitr0kkit34]

@drummerboy2834 absolutely!! Learning from the pioneers of the metal genre's is a necessity and absolutely invaluable. You can hear the evolution of the metal world in today's music. Slipknot, BMTH, Pierce the Veil and so many others. Cheers man!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@roberta7727]

Thank you so much for playing Metallica. Nothing else matters you hit it right on the nose. It's all about loving neighbors and family friends. Keep on rocking metal goddess.

[@chadlkilmer]

Watch Metallica 1989 in Seattle! And I can't believe you said flabbergasted...until I heard it ! LOL

[@gerrit9519]

The beauty of many metal bands is that, despite the view that many think it's just noise ( ...... ), they are often capable of laying extreme amounts of emotion in both the voice AND the music. Both high-paced and more intimate.

[@jeffclendenin6770]

Love your reactions!, Metallica fan since day one, love to see new fans listen and appreciate.

[@HelloJTello]

Rayactions really be doing the best reactions! Great VOD 🔥🤘🏼

[@HoradelJuegoV2]

The guitar in the intro uses a pedal called chorus, that's what makes that sound!

[@FromG2eminor]

Love Metallica.

[@rupert916]

It was a song he wrote to his girlfriend at the time. Lars heard him strumming it while he was on the phone. Lars said that’s going on the album James was against it.

[@jeffk1482]

You went all introspective on this one…and it perfectly fit the song. I can’t imagine anyone hearing this and not doing the same. It just washes over you and grabs you emotionally and intellectually. Metallica was on Howard Stern’s show, with Elton John in remotely. Elton said right to them, on air, “It’s one of the best f-cking songs ever written.” They all looked like they were gut-punched at that, and James almost lost it. He had a couple tears sneak out even with his best effort to hold it together.

[@ARandomInternetUser08]

Seeing James react that way still hit me hard. You can feel how much hearing that meant to him.

[@TheMadMurf]

Definitely one of my favorite Metallica songs. It's a bit softer while still having that heavy, Metallica feel to it; like being on the edge of a thunderstorm.

[@krazzko]

Your eyes and smile...describe how many emotions brings this song..

[@ARandomInternetUser08]

You don't see James so leads/solos that often, but when he does, they always sound great.

[@rickcallbeck2564]

My wife & I are flying down from Western Canada to LA to see Metallica live in 5 days!! Thanks for the rayaction!! \m/

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

I would highly recommend Fade to Black. It is arguably one of the best power ballads ever written.

[@perrdawg-py8my1cl7l]

A song about suicide isn't a "Power Ballad".

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

@@perrdawg-py8my1cl7l The song is not about suicide.

[@perrdawg-py8my1cl7l]

@@HvyMetal4Ever yes it is. You've obviously never paid attention to the lyrics

[@konstantinosarvanitidis3324]

The best band in the world! Thank you! 🤘

[@Chris.Thanopoulos]

nothing else matters is the best balad ever made for foooooocking real !!!

[@Mr.Bonaparte]

I love this song, listened to it over and over again during my youth, that guitar solo from James, still gives me the chills after all those years.

[@samusahlsten5948]

This was one of "The songs" when I was young. Still works. Thank you Rachel for doing this.

[@rodjames5771]

This was an awesome track & great reaction! Fantastic to see Jason again - having fun and hamming around!!

[@unofficialandres]

At the end of the song, in the recommendations comes out Inamorata, it is a very good song to react ! I hope Rachael can listen to this song.

[@ClaytonK94]

When I see this video, the first thing I always think of is the relationship of the band at this point in time. Metallica were on top of the world and tensions were so high during the recording of this album. So much ego, the drugs and alcohol, divorces, etc. Seeing them still tour and still kick ass. Clean and sober. I think it's a crazy all the shit they were able to work through to stay together all these decades (Aside from Jason of course, but hey man he went and did his thing and I'm happy for him) These guys were my gateway drug to metal when I was a kid and I will listen to them til the day I die.

[@TokusatsuGamingfan]

Metallica never did any drugs dude. They only drank alcohol.

[@blucaptain]

The S&M Live Album they did with the SF Symphony backing them is greatness

[@JayG666]

Hetfield solo's are so freaking amazing . . .

[@fatimapalacios2292]

This song is a love song, but not a conventional one, it's a song about a person reflecting about themselves being not swept by the feeling, but just flowing with it. I always took it as "hey look, I feel like love makes me a stronger person!". Also might be love for their band, love for their fans, love for their family, even love for themself, love for this feeling of not caring about what other people thinks of them when they evolve. It's an universal song.

[@theol6790]

React also to the 2 versions with the San Francisco auditoriums in 1999 and 2020, they are both magical (the most magical version is the 1999 one)

[@ganole24]

I know people always want you to react to classic songs or older Metallica songs but something like Until It Sleeps would be really cool to get your thoughts on. The subject matter is on the death of his mom and personally them tuning down a half step to better accommodate James' lower voice made this mid to late 90s era my favorite James vocals. His clean voice is so badass on Sleeps

[@alainbagnoud5752]

naa

[@danielallen2823]

I think this is the most beautiful song of Metallica

[@mattmorganRnR]

You are so close. They said this was to the fans. Great job 🔥

[@PedroAsencio-n6i]

I think this is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen and heard

[@Mythrell]

This was the last song played in disco's (yeah they were still called that) in late 90's, the one where you get your (often potential) girl and do the slow dance.

[@jonbasiloni4112]

@Rayactions Metallica Band uses distortion pedals, such as the MXR 5150 EVH Signature Overdrive, ProCo RAT, and Ibanez Tube Screamer, to make their guitars sound heavier and more distorted. Delay pedals, that creates an “echo” effect and a sense of space in their solos. Reverb pedals, to make their guitars sound more like they’re being played in a large room. Chorus pedals, to make their guitars sound thicker and more full I've been playing electric guitars for over 27 years I have most of the guitar pedals they use and back in the 90's I was lucky enough to able to buy a Gibson Les Paul Custom in ebony very similar to Kirk Hammett's Gibson LP Custom in ebony that he uses.

[@chris8534]

That's the best way to describe James voice compared to other bands - gravel. I've often described old songs like whiplash where they go flat out and he sounds like he's just had a handful of gravel chucked down his throat - in an alternate univers the band is called Gravel Mouth. Love the testosterone of it all.

[@Cordelia53]

Since you liked this song, My I recommend VoicePlay's cover of it. They are an Acapella group, but they did a phenomenal job with this one.

[@caphowdy666]

With all the candid behind the scenes footage in this, there is a shot of Lars with a picture of Kip Winger on a dartboard. This elevated the negativity against Winger who were seen as a pretty boy band, despite how talented all the members are. It got so bad that Beavis and Butthead had Winger on the guys t-shirt who they used to pick on. Many years later Lars actually apologised to Kip and basically said it was a childish and unprofessional thing, but he has grown up since then. Just a small piece of trivia.

[@delindsay]

The Black Album is where many of the "die hard" Metallica fans say they sold out and became too mainstream. While I knew of them and listened to them before this Album dropped, it was the Black Album that solidified Metallica as one of my favorite Bands of all time.

[@trestruant9941]

Apparently James thought this was just too personal and revealing and didn't want to release it on an album, but Lars overrode his coyness and got it onto vinyl.

[@groovymcnasty]

Highly recommend the tribute version by Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Yo Yo Ma, and Chad Smith It’s amazing and part of the lack Album Anniversary tribute (I previously suggested Alesia Cara/Thee Warning’s Enter Sandman).

[@mztweety1374]

OMG Chris stapleton's cover of this is absolute fire 🔥🔥🔥🥞👉🏾

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

@@mztweety1374agree. Stapleton gives it really haunting guitar work.

[@chrisbooth478]

It sounds like the word you were looking for is "ballad" which was popular for most 80's albums. The "BLACK" album was released in 91, I would consider this a METALLICA ballad for sure! 🤘🤘

[@gbear82501able]

Metallica FADE TO BLACK is a awesome song and the lyrics very poetic

[@thirteenthandy]

I would absolutely love it if music reactors did long-form reactions (like 45-60 min) to classic videos like A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica, or the Pantera home videos. I grew up watching those over and over, and it would be amazing to experience them again through new eyes.

[@SBUBandit]

That black picture you noticed just before the solo was the guys looking at the album cover art for the black album.

[@mikesilverpass]

The truth is that they come to you when you are not ready, and leave when you need them most.

[@perrdawg-py8my1cl7l]

If Elton John tells you it's one of the greatest songs ever written, Nothing Else Matters

[@MikeB12800]

This was on repeat on MTV when it came out.

[@ceeph36]

The effect on the guitar is called chorus. It comes from Roland Jazz/Chorus amp they love to use for clean tones.

[@MichaelsExplorations]

Beautiful bad ass song 🖤🤘🏻

[@logantawhiti55]

This song pritty much made Metallica main stream. This really open the doors for them next level stuff.👍❤️

[@unspeaky]

You should do For Whom The Bell Tolls live 1985 Day on the Green.

[@xXmagmaXx-s1r]

@Rayactions you need to react to slipknot snuff and dead memories because they are lighter then everything else

[@sticktoyourdrums8177]

The funniest comment from James was him saying it was a love song to Lars. He was kidding of course.

[@robertpetre9378]

Who would’ve thought that such an emotional song could come from such an aggressive young man when it comes to making thrash metal he really had a massive heart underneath all of that armour at least that’s what James Hatfield said in an interview.

[@timometsanoja9666]

James has always been a music nerd, a music geek at heart. They've never really been all that macho... Metallica has always been upfront and honest and it has resonated with us outsiders quite well, some fourty years later and they are still going as strong as ever. Hell, Robert Trujillo, the new guy has been in the band for almost 20 years now... Man, I feel old. James has always put his heart and soul into these songs and there are a vast array of very personal songs to him and the way he experienced life when he was growing up.

[@robertovasquez1538]

It always be one of my favorite songs ever, period!! 🤘🏼🎶

[@rainierzamboni3923]

Metallica forever ❤

[@krazzko]

Timeless song, you must react to their first ballad - "Fade to black", then The Unforgiven.

[@houdin654jeff]

I’m sure it’s been suggested before, but I hope you get to “Fade to Black” eventually. That’s the first song that they worked acoustic guitars into, which enraged the fan base at the time, but it’s become a staple of their live sets and a genuinely important song to lots of people. As a warning, it is one of their darker songs, very much about suicide, yet it has helped a lot of fans step back from the edge and confront the reasons they walked up to it in the first place.

[@f0273]

This song is just Legendary

[@justineckenrode7502]

That picture or poster rather you saw and said “what was that” was the album cover for album this song is in

[@williamcapp448]

If you haven't seen it, you should check out Geoff Castellucci's group Voiceplay who do a great version of this song. They are an a cappella group, but their beatboxer throws in an instrument for fun. I know you love Geoff's bass vocals.

[@mackowalk2456]

This song was the first one I ever heard from Metallica and with this one my father introduced me to the Metal genre. There is one cover that is completly A Capella made by VoicePlay. I recommend it to You. 😉Great reaction! 😃

[@timbehen6739]

I just saw them , unbelievable it was amazing

[@rickydiamond441]

Would just love to have someone in my life who is as passionate about music as I am. Any couples out there who listen to music together and go to gigs together… God damn, you guys are so lucky. Hope you really appreciate what you have. Some of us are so alone and only have the music…

[@dmitrykosnichenko2505]

It's beautiful song and nothing else matters...🤗🤗🤗

[@user-kk8ry9ey2c]

Nice song and that's my favorite song from metallica, i listen to this song every night and it still does 'till now. I think this song give me something refreshing mind so i love it

[@coreyfrancis421]

Probably my favorite Metallica song.

[@nickbowles7983]

One of my favourites

[@mztweety1374]

I love this song so much it's replaced Purple Rain as my funeral song. Don't tell the Prince estate.

[@sticktoyourdrums8177]

I’m leaning towards One…😂

[@LD-ei8cj]

Of all the crushing classics, Fade, San, One, this one took the most guts. A testament to their evoloution as songwrtiers, open thinking, being true to themselves, and not giving a fuck about what "others" think about in the "Metal Bizz" when they comitted it to the black album. They took a chance, and it became an instant classic that will forever be timeless. How fucking cool is that?

[@TokusatsuGamingfan]

Something else that people need to take into account is that Metallica saw the reaction to the longer songs on the "...And Justice for All" album on the Damaged Justice tour aside from "One" and realized that their setlist got shorter and shorter because of those longer songs, and the audience started getting bored which was a clear indication that they had to write songs that were shorter and got straight to the point.

[@groovymcnasty]

also as a Canadian you will be happy to know that this was recorded in Vancouver, much of the Black Album was recorded at Bob Rock’s Little Mountain Sound Studio. also Kirk doesn’t play on the recording.

[@Ranadicus]

The biggest issue with this song on release wasn't anything to do with the song itself, rather it was who released it. It's a great song, but at the time those of us who were fans of their first four albums weren't psychologically prepared for it to come from Metallica