Reacting to NEW Metallica "Lux Æterna"

[@enamulhoque227]

I know Rick has been doing this along time and is a top pro, but just witnessing the way he picks up the notes and riffs and then plays them instantly blows my mind.

[@ashleegardner5759]

was about to write the same thing! Incredible.

[@nebula_M42]

How do you know he didn't sit and rehearse before recording?

[@ashleegardner5759]

@@nebula_M42 You must be new here.

[@339blackdiamond]

@@nebula_M42 Yeah, It's not that hard once you've fiddled enough with your guitar neck, picking up the notes is easy depending on the band, metallica's real basic composition wise. Always the same scales, I learned it 2 days later, still need to clean it up, but the notes weren't that hard to find. It's pretty easy to learn, just get used to the notes on your neck by literally jamming with random chords to a certain rythm and switch it up and down, it doesn't have to sound good, you just need your brain to slowly go "So, if I go over here, that should sound like...this...I guess" and you'll realize with time your guesses are more often than not correct. You just gotta get this in your system, just pick random notes and chords and soak it all in. You'll be abble to do it in no time. A good start would be the intro of "Rock you like a hurricane" 5 chords, easy to play, and they're straight in the middle of your neck (kinda) So by knowing how those 5 chords sound by their location, you can start guessing if the note you're looking for is higher or lower on the neck, the chords kinda act like a road map for an estimate to a higher or lower note.

[@erics667]

I would guess this is not his first listen or attempt at playing it :) Preparation is half the battle.

[@questioneverything1933]

In an unusual move, they have thinned out the guitar in the mix, and made the bass and drums more prominent. The riff is basically “Hit the Lights” and “Metal Militia” re-visited.

[@deadwinglullaby]

@Mrr_RickBeato scam.

[@Bamometha]

Totally agree with your assessment. Usually these kinds of drops are released fairly raw, but once the album is complete, mixing and mastering comes along and changes them up. Some bands leave the surprise release version out there to be enjoyed, most bury them.

[@Herestravy420]

Also I notice Greg loves to use compression on recordings.. I hope the vinyl master/mix is different from the CD! Also I will say from seeing them live the band also for some reason has guitar low in the mix.. Extremely low.. If I had to point fingers... LARS! Lol

[@BusinessZeus]

BASS IS NONEXISTENT

[@quincycostello6726]

i guess they learned from and justice for all lol

[@doctorwoohoo1152]

I didn't know what to make of it at first, but after a couple of listens the adrenaline started to flow, and I was thrashing all around. Pretty soon, I was acting like a maniac...

[@bradleygunyon304]

Whiplash 🤘🏼

[@doctorwoohoo1152]

@@bradleygunyon304 😁🤘

[@TwiztedJugallo]

Did you bang your head against the stage like you never did before?

[@doctorwoohoo1152]

@@TwiztedJugallo Yep. Made it ring, made it bleed and made it really sore.

[@TwiztedJugallo]

@@doctorwoohoo1152 So you were acting like a maniac basically. Good man.

[@tonypapas9854]

So fun to watch Rick pick up on the chords/notes/melodies so quickly.

[@John_Locke_108]

It's kinda scary. Most people would need to hear the song at least once and probably more. This is like Mozart.

[@HeartPumper]

Talent + shitload of work/training/playing hours.

[@tnbourne]

It's not as difficult as it seems, but Rick is an absolute master at it

[@heytiny37]

is he a good example of someone having a "perfect pitch"? blown away 🤯

[@viksharma2009]

@@heytiny37 I believe Rick has said in the past that he doesn't have perfect pitch but he does have a very well-developed relative pitch. Regardless, can't believe how fast he picks everything up.

[@coachcashmoney]

It’s always amazing how musicians figure the songs out right away!

[@lazylion420]

it's not tho. if you know how to play guitar it's pretty simple. if you know how to do [anything] you can usually figure out [the thing] that is being done. it's not quite as amazing as it is straightforward lol...

[@DARTH_FADER]

Rick also has an amazing ear

[@ShadowKiller571]

This song is basically just straight forward minor scale stuff with a few flat fifths thrown in there. Basic metal stuff. Anyone who knows any basic metal songs can figure this out

[@bes5164]

its not difficult at all, but what difficult is is doing it on the spot like Rick is doing

[@waltergoring8428]

This is not a complicated Metallica song. It's dead simple. I love the song I think it's great.

[@TiagoCarlos-fo5yt]

The outro really pays homage to Motorhead's "Overkill", which sounds and feels great to see Metallica go back to their roots. Great video also

[@elihollett]

Total Overkill vibes! I said the same thing when I first heard it.

[@ryantimmel6112]

I noticed the too!

[@thrashkasket6597]

I agree, I could hear the motörhead sound and ACTUALLY some Dave Mustaine tribute going on as well, because those throaty midrange riffs are squealing Dave Mustaine’s influence on Metallica’s first two major studio Albums…

[@TgTheRedHood]

Thought the same thing! Don’t hear that much, or at all! Like their train of thought was, “ you think the songs over!? Ha!”

[@alanerpington5698]

Whole thing gives me a lot of old school speed vibe, like Motorhead. Could play this alongside some of the Garage, Inc tracks.

[@KBXband]

I love how accessible Metallicas music is. And their riffs are fun to play. They arent trying to outdo anyone. They are enjoying themselves and I love them for that

[@mloftus8618]

Agree they are accessible. They started this back in the mid-90’s to the chagrin of their roots and their original fans. With tossing the occasional bone to hopefully satisfy those fans (most of Death Magnetic, a few songs on Hardwired). But they are a totally different band since then. Unfortunately. They are no longer a “big 4” thrash band imo. They have been hard rock pop since then. I will never fault them for making the decision to do this, since it was smart business and made them one of the most profitable bands ever. But it is a huge disappointment to see such a talented band sell out. Even this song, for example, is actually a genius blend. Is teases old school thrash before settling into hard pop, rock, etc. very accessible to a large audience. Great musicians, great businessmen. I just wish they stayed true. But maybe this is what they wanted to be all along? Who knows… PS - I do like the Black album. It has some great songs and bangers. But it was the first sign they were changing directions. The next few albums were just not Metallica anymore imo. Then they tried to balance out their styles to appease more audience. But they enjoy making this music I’m sure, so I’m not mad at them. Just personally disappointed, since I believe they are genius thrash metal writers, and couldve been even more legendary.

[@almogcohen9401]

Yo that KBX band is tight

[@LeprechaunGinger]

Completely accessible, I found it on the webs! Too easy!

[@LunariaNocturna]

​@@mloftus8618 Dude, I almost puked reading that.

[@mloftus8618]

@@LunariaNocturna - well then that tells me what type of “metal” fan you are. Sorry to make you sick.

[@Durwood71]

Watching Rick be able to figure out a song and play along with it while listening to it for the very first time is fascinating.

[@benjaminaristotleboes3157]

It's got about three simple riffs to learn .... Most decent guitar players can do this.... Rick is way better than decent, so....

[@ZetroDrummer]

Check Ola Englund channel... He learns the song in real time... No cuts.

[@Durwood71]

@@ZetroDrummer Are you suggesting Rick faked it with editing?

[@mathieudager4234]

Figure it out as he listens, probably not. But still, the fact that he can play along so many songs in so many different genres is really on another level. This man is really doing so much for Musicians on so many levels

[@garrettguitar]

@@benjaminaristotleboes3157 Exactly. The first one he does is just the top half of a pentatonic. The next one is even less than that. And like you say, Rick is way better then decent...

[@xliquidflames]

On Garage Inc., Metallica did a version of Diamond Head's _It's Electric._ When James is singing the "lux aeterna" part, it gives me the same vibes as their version of It's Electric.

[@timkempisty258]

Exactly this. I literally said it was "It's Electric", Motorhead, and "Breadfan" (the D to E riff before "Lux Æterna"), thrown into a tree shredder together. Meant in the most complimentary sense. It's throwback fun. And why does Metallica have fewer than 7M followers here on KZbin? I spent a good part of the morning watching the past year's concert videos that they post here for free. The production is nothing short of incredible.

[@adamjones5066]

You are correct. My friend asked what metallica album does this most sound like and I too thought of Garage Inc it's electric.

[@ArnHaz]

It's closer to Sabbra Cadabra chorus on Garage Inc. This whole song is a chimera of Garage Inc and Kill Em All. The opening riff reminds me of the Stone Cold Crazy cover in Garage Inc.

[@xliquidflames]

At any rate, I love this song and I'm really looking forward to the new album.

[@ArnHaz]

@@xliquidflames Good for you, I feel too old and bs savvy to get into this sort of unfresh, rehashed stuff. I would rather listen to Garage and KEA again.

[@guilhermerafael7838]

I got a huge "Garage Days" feel from this song, which I loved! specially the main riff and the solo, it looks like came straight from 1983. James sings "Lux AEterna" the same way as "It's Eletric"

[@MrPantera123456]

Yup my thoughts also yet no one has mentioned it but you.

[@MrYetiman82]

I thought the exact same thing!

[@scboom374]

Agree totally!!!!

[@ThomasOKeef]

Dude yes!!

[@deee7126]

That's exactly what I thought too🤟

[@consentofthegoverned5145]

I love that there does not seem to be any type of music you don't enjoy or at least appreciate, and you can share that appreciation with everyone.

[@whothehellisthat281]

What are you talking about, he's constantly talking bad about newer music that doesn't suit his exact preferences.

[@headbangerscorner1114]

The song has such a Motörhead vibe to it, intro is very energetic. Rick breaking it down just a minutes the song dropped is incredible

[@davegilmore2564]

I also hear Motorhead in the drum beats and the main lick

[@TheSymonak]

THAT'S RIGHT!!!

[@leometal123]

I also heard a lot of metallica themselves but back in the old days. Looks like they took Metal militia and made some changes

[@coodyoutdoors8766]

I got a Motörhead and Diamond Head feel from song

[@giloalcala1363]

It is a Motorhead song, they even covered it

[@ricktheexplorer]

That sounded epic, and I am flipping out over how cool that SG looks.

[@donkeydarko77]

Pelham Blue. Awesome color.

[@kylelopez7631]

Was thinking the same thing. It's beautiful

[@EuanH91]

If you played that with a shuffle feel, that'd be a Van Halen riff. Love it.

[@gremiosempre108]

dead on!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Funny you say that, this song did remind me of Van Halen in parts.

[@TEN-ve8mp]

Bit of a tribute perhaps.

[@josephwirtz8352]

You can easily imagine Michael Anthony singing the chorus.

[@markspinello5015]

Absolutely...

[@these2boots]

this has so much updated motorhead DNA in it. Drums are Phil Taylor, lick is fast eddie. I'm listening to this at low volume as my girl is asleep and the chorus just sounds like, "mashed potatoooes!" somebody tell weird al he should indeed be making food based parody songs and this is his next hit.

[@telegramme8821]

Hit me up now ⬆️🎁🎁🎁

[@Stevenirons]

When I heard those drums it sounded like overkill to me

[@RyanFerreri]

The first time I listened to it I immediately thought it was Motorhead inspired.

[@ReemusIII]

FFS, that's all I can hear now haha

[@731trident]

Just read your comment after hearing it as a kind of 'Hit The Lights'/Motorhead mash-up, and commenting as such.

[@TDAshton]

As a band as old as Metallica, it’s harder and harder to release new material. It will always be compared to the peak of their career and at this point it doesn’t matter. I’m just happy they stay so inspired to write. It’s so funny about the guitar tones because it sounds like they went full circle, back to their Kill Em All sound. I do wish the drums were a bit more natural sounding, at least to my ear.

[@daveyboy8907]

Drums sound terrible

[@randycramer1013]

I think you nailed it.

[@JohnSheehan72]

I think the riffing is Kill 'em All, but the guitar tone reminds me of when they switched over to Mesa's for Lighting/Puppets. In any case, great to hear them still banging it out

[@bnb3394]

@@daveyboy8907 drums sound immaculate

[@OTB2002]

@@daveyboy8907 it always does

[@stefanpiperkov1270]

I could listen to Rick reacting to my burial ceremony and still vibe on it.

[@jerrybrown1446]

This has a great feel. It’s like a polished “Kill ‘em All” era song. My first thought was that it reminded me of “Hit The Lights”. I hope the rest of the album rocks like this.

[@igormadeyski2946]

Personally I think this is a very well crafted tribute to their old "mentors", like Judas Priest and Motorhead: it's easy to detect some similarities with songs like "Ace of spades" and "Rapid fire", but they were able to elaborate these former ingredients and mix them with their own style.. In addition to this I would like to underline the high quality of both mixing and production, the sound is astounding..

[@billymack333]

Yeah I can hear Bomber and Painkiller I guess. Still very much like a Kill’em song with higher production, and heavy effects on vocal.

[@schlitze1]

Came here to say that, exactly spot on dude. Totally a Priest vibe on the song with the mid rangy guitars, NWOBH all over this, but it makes sense as they were influenced by these bands, weren't we all? I dig it

[@timmie2k3]

Yeah, that was my first impression as well. Very much a "tribute to our influences" type song.

[@MarmiteTheDog]

Diamond Head. It's even in the lyrics...

[@rocketsurgeon11]

I TOTALLY heard Motorhead the first time I listened to it. VERY obvious they are paying tribute to their muses, which I think is awesome and just going to make the music even better.

[@nf5397]

Super Mötorhead vibes on this track, double drums and riffs, long yells, fast solo, the false ending just screams Overkill. very cool

[@metalmike362]

The way Rick picks up a song so easily is so impressive, love the new Metallica song. I have to agree with Rick it is a little too perfect

[@gearhed79]

Perfectly produced albums make the live shows that much sweeter to me. 🤘🏼

[@TruthMan1234]

We all know it’s because of the computer age of recording vs tape and the cut n paste of pro tools .

[@CarolH2]

Shredder guitar....eh well, my little brother liked them a lot.

[@lazylion420]

it's impressive if you don't play an instrument I guess. it's pretty standard otherwise.

[@David_Downs]

Not that tough to do if you have an understanding of music theory.

[@64DrPeppers]

The double bass pattern reminds me of when Rush released One Little Victory, kind of a reminder that eventhough the drummer in the back is getting a little old he can still put out a massive wall of bassdrum.

[@michaeltittle7111]

I am not convinced that Lars has ever been the drummer in the studio while recording any of there albums. Ever seen them live? He sucks and is off beat and seems to just wing it but when they drop an album all of a sudden the drums are on point. Perfect example is AJFA album and puppets.

[@mannygrossman]

@@michaeltittle7111 While I would not go so far to say he didn't play in the studio, I definitely think his tracks are pro tooled to death.

[@mandalorian48]

Pleasantly surprised by this new track. Metallica going back to some thrash roots, love it. Feels like they got an energy boost from recent online exposure & they put it down to show they indeed "still got it". Respect.

[@gbm1610]

Pour Motörhead ❤ 🤘🤘🤘

[@watamatafoyu]

Billythrash

[@James-hh1lq]

Thrash ?this is fast rock at best

[@sneezydeezymcdeluxe7015]

@@James-hh1lq Agreed. Love Metallica, favourite band for the last 16/17 years, but this isn't really thrash. Metallica has their own distinct sound now, and you're right, it's basically fast Rock. For modern thrash, listen to Warbringer or a band like Havok.

[@neonblack211]

this isnt even close to "thrash" damn..... its 80's hair metal at best

[@danny34867]

Been a Metallica fan since 1987 when I was 14 years old so to hear a new song come out is exiting & I agree, fantastic that they just dropped it without any notice, I was laid in bed & the email came through, bosh!! Straight to Spotify.

[@hippo5346]

Giving me Motorhead vibes , too . What`s not to like ? 🤘

[@probethedeep]

Rick with the instant A+ Ted talk with perfect memorization of the riffs

[@veljkosimovic2302]

"Back to thrash" is something i am looking forward to, as a long time Metallica fan. I hope they will go back to roots with this album.

[@gbm1610]

Not Thrash… Just Motörhead… 😂😂😂 Lars… probably got some drum lessons by Mikey Dee… 😂😂😂😂

[@bendup52]

Very basic metal song. If you want trash , check out the new Megadeth

[@sneezydeezymcdeluxe7015]

It's not really thrash, as much as I love Metallica.

[@AndDeathForAll82]

They’ve been back to their roots for over a decade now.

[@FreakBrotherFred369]

"We'll never stop, we'll never quit, cuz we're METALLICA!!" I love the new song! It's fresh, tight and heavy as fuck! Long Live Metallica! Eternal Light!🤘 Their North American stadium tour is kicking off at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford New Jersey, and here's the kicker, the opening acts are Five Finger Death Punch, and freakin' Pantera!. With Zakk Wylde in place of Dime, and Charlie Benante filling in on the drums for Vinny. Once that stadium tour kicks off, metal is going to rule the world again!!! Long Live the Metal!!! 🤘😆

[@telegramme8821]

Hit me up now ⬆️🎁🎁

[@EPÏKUS.MUSÏC]

Seriously, I'm loving this!

[@mjohns908]

I think this really harkens back to their Kill 'Em All punk roots. Kirk even turned off his wah pedal for the solo. 😂

[@Sighdaball]

And there it is. Everyone compares their newer music to their 80's material. That's gotta be tough on an aging band.

[@mjohns908]

@@Sighdaball I mean, Rob Trujillo even said that that was their intent when they were recording stuff like a year ago.

[@Alan_Duval]

Yeah, it's got a real Whiplash/Metal Militia kinda vibe.

[@erickbravo6070]

Yeah everyone been saying that it's like their old stuff and I'm a huge fan of their discography, even Deathmagnetic! But this too me, much like Rick here, doesn't sound like Metallica to me. It reminds me more of a Moterhead style like Overkill, mostly because of the drums and the ending. Regardless this is a great song I'm about to learn it right now cuz of this video lol And the wahh pedal dude!!! I'm ded 💀 🤣 😂 😭

[@jerz9796]

Literally has a lifted riff from Hit the Lights after the solo.

[@thecaravanpilot]

I love how happy he looked at the start, that sneaky little smile!

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

This is the best music channel in the entirety of KZbin. I don’t say that lightly. How he could be this good with this many subscribers and still somehow fly under the radar and make it seem like we discovered some little niche gem of a club is amazing. He somehow pulls off being massive without a drop of condescension or smugness.

[@michaelfitzurka5659]

indeed

[@NamathCB]

Unless I missed out on a beautiful Gibson. The comment below is a scam. Or I guess ABOVE is a scam. ;)

[@Xennox2]

Yes. Only 3.25 million subs

[@tns4421]

Vocals are divine indeed. How on Earth HE does it in his 60's.......amazing!

[@JuliusHowe]

Computers

[@michaelpeele5739]

@@JuliusHowe They just did it live and still sounds great.

[@dheijnemans]

@@JuliusHowe Aliens

[@reverentcavaliers7579]

My Beato entraining course paid off. I correctly guessed the chord changes after the solo. Thank you, Rick.

[@dynamicphotography_]

You're the best! Love the Channel!

[@krisfrederick5001]

After "No Leaf Clover" was released on S & M and hearing James apply his vocal lessons you could imagine the exponential potential. They're still KILLING EM' ALL 🩸🔨

[@PanthraxIV]

James sounds great on this. Can't wait to hear the rest!

[@rocketsurgeon11]

No Leaf Clover is absolutely one of their most underrated songs! I've seen them play it live and it seems EVERYONE loves it! That song...man...yeah....that song...

[@danstone8783]

Exponential potential. That could be a Metalica song title. I may have to steal that one.

[@bornofstardust5910]

@@britishbrodog5473The only replaceable one is Lars

[@sergies1753]

@@bornofstardust5910 kirk and his wah wah pedal

[@itsameyoshio]

James' vocals on this are just amazing.

[@KalajengkingHitam]

edited vocals

[@wokevirushandsanitzer5300]

I see people getting pissed about the vocals. But the guy is coming on 60. Like at that age most people’s vocal abilities drop off.

[@FreeMTrider]

@@KalajengkingHitam in what way??

[@afgh1408]

@@KalajengkingHitam that is every album

[@aaronpenton3977]

@@KalajengkingHitam all studio albums are full of edits on everything in the mix.

[@DanielWaun]

I'm continually blown away by Rick's ability to deconstruct a song in real time and play it back perfectly. Amazing talent.

[@jennybaji421]

Woe!! NO DOUBT!!! He is AMAZING! Rick is revealing HOW GREAT HE IS!!! i could write a song with HIM but hes sUCH a PRO that im afraid my input would be juvenile to someone like him. After all i believe he was a part of or at least THERE? when Paul Stanley & Desmond Child put together The INCREDIBLE “HEAVENS ON FIRE” 👆🏼👆🏼👆🏼👆🏼👆🏼👆🏼👆🏼 Now i would like to help put together something like that!!

[@janbob3386]

James vocals are so dialed in. Love the tightness of this song, it feels more kill ‘em all inspired, but much more refined. Love that they dropped this unannounced

[@bobbyshizz2138]

Has a Judas Priest feel to me. Kind of an 80's throwback vibe. I dig it, and it's a thousand times more interesting than anything from those Spotify top 10 lists.

[@colico14]

I hear a lot of Motorhead as well. It's really growing on me. Probably the best Metallica song I've heard in years.

[@richardshippful]

Or Iron Maiden. Great old school heavy Metal.

[@ToveriJuri]

This has a Metallica feel. Go listen to Hit the lights from their first album. Some parts outright copy the old song. If anything this song is a throwback to old Metallica, but with better production. Hearing Iron Maiden in their sound make sense, because new wave was one of their inspirations, Maiden especially.

[@pawandevil]

listening to this song, these words started playing in my mind "you know I m born to lose, when gamblings for fool, but thats the way i like it baby, i dont wanna live forever"

[@brianframe7949]

This definitely has old school Metallica vibes but also a bit of their newer stuff. I love that you can hear bits of each stage of their journey in this song.

[@cjh0751]

If you wait long enough everything comes back around again. It gives me Motorhead and Kill 'Em All vibes. Cool as fuck. Love it. The riff at the end after the solo reminds me of Hit the Lights

[@paulstevenage2286]

Sounded like a cross between Motörhead and Lovebites!

[@mattlisch8952]

Yeah, that‘s exactly what I thought. Definitely inspired by Motorhead

[@jazlarvonsteich]

My first thought upon listening was Motorhead and Annihilator - in particular, King of the Kill. And obviously the connection back to Kill Em All.

[@namuroisvantjaar]

Hit The Lights immediately came to mind. Somehow mixed with Overkill (the Motörhead song, not the band). Great stuff

[@ferox965]

Could easily come off a mid to late 90s Motorhead record.

[@YanksOnTop]

This reminds me of garage days.. it's uncanny how easily you're able to deconstruct pretty much any song that you hear. Totally amazing dude.

[@erikgutierrez3613]

I thought the same thing...kinda reminds me of motorbreath mixed with It's Electric

[@kristy-lou8762]

💯 absolutely, sounds like their back to their older style, like their first couple of albums I thought, more so like ride the lightning etc style, it reminds me of their older stuff when I was just a little kid lol 😆 25- 30 yrs ago. Love it.. but makes me feel old haha

[@erikhill1980]

It’s gonna be interesting to hear it live. They tune everything down live. I bet it becomes a good sing along song in those stadiums

[@cantlean4440]

I never heard they tune down live. So it's half a step? I wonder if it is for James' vocals or a different reason. I'm surprised they tune down live and I have never heard and recognized it.

[@MikPhish]

@@cantlean4440Since the load and reload albums. So for about 25 years now

[@gecko221281]

@@cantlean4440 yep, I've heard it's too save James's voice just that little bit. I can hear in my mind the chorus going great in a stadium

[@waycnf7229]

@@MikPhish AJFA was also in D#/Eb, but then again Black was in standard

[@Bartogrom]

@@waycnf7229 ajfa was in E standard

[@NightwingTV]

This song really gives off hit the lights vibes and I’m here for it!

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

Good call.

[@ramkk512]

was on spotify and heard the song, rushed to check who it was. It was Metallica, i almost knock myself out for not recognising it immediately. Its a awesome song, energy abound. great to know Metallica are back to their best. Too perfect? Bollocks, just perfect. If this is their new found vein I cant wait for the rest of the album

[@Lurch685]

Spot on. I loved it. I was hugely impressed with Lars’ performance. I’d like to be able to hear Robert in the mix a little better though.

[@davidlewis8896]

Oath, now I’m a couple of weeks into the new album and it fucking rocks! I can die in piece now 🎉

[@AlienFrequency]

Metallica's been back since Death Magnetic, man. That album is criminally underrated. I'm really digging Lux Eterna!

[@anthonychapman5552]

Love Death Magnetic. So much in it

[@MarkWilliams-es3wc]

Death Magnetic is just as core as Master of Puppets. I know a lot of "traditionalist" Metallica fans that can even agree to that.

[@gst9325]

DM would be 10/10 universally if it was by some other band

[@eeeeyuke]

I love DM. Such a rocker. Way better than Load.

[@AlienFrequency]

@@MarkWilliams-es3wc I know this is an unpopular opinion, but DM is my favorite Metallica album. For me, it's right up there with Master.

[@BATTIS94]

I love this Motorhead/NWBHM vibe they have going on here. I wouldn't mind if the whole album had this style. Production is cool too, they kinda found the sound they wanted in Hardwired and I see they're sticking to it. I don't know what James is gonna do with that chorus live though, because damn that's high for him (I'm surprised he's not leaning into his low register for the new songs).

[@MGBranco]

Uau! I was on the wheel when I first played this new track and I immediately love it! Soon I was speeding down the road screaming along with James but soon I realised I'm 52 and I should behave myself when driving....gezzzzzzz! This guys still have it! Fan since the 90's!

[@kekolber868]

Feels like a Hit The Lights for 2020s.

[@funkypeanuts4631]

Definitely. Its weird to hear Rick mentions a few times that this doesn't sound like metallica when in bits and pieces it takes you back to kill em all. (Not saying Hardwired doesn't sound metallica though.. I love that album)

[@slash_dz]

You took it from my mouth 😁🤘

[@ciaranw520]

Yep. Nailed it. The debate that's going on now though is whether that's a good thing or are they just a parody of themselves? It's what the fans want obviously. Although there'll be no pleasing everyone.

[@vincecotton127]

Not dirty enough though

[@ciaranw520]

@@vincecotton127 I don't think it's reasonable to expect that from one of the biggest bands in the world in 2022. High production quality is essential. I think though if you imagined this song through a Kill em All quality filter, you'd be pleasantly surprised that it does have that same grit.

[@OldVikingSchool]

So much Motörhead and Diamond Head energy going through this song. The guitars and vocal structure is very Diamond Head and Lars going full Phil Taylor on those drums.

[@ryananthony4840]

Absolutely!

[@shaynes.9773]

It totally agree! That was exactly my exact thoughts when I heard this song with the Motörhead and Diamond Head.. that ending of the song, I thought Lars was going to do another false ending round like Phil did on Overkill.

[@koolkutz7]

My thoughts exactly, well said 🙂

[@mattrobinson22]

Somehow at 60 James managed to put out his best vocal performance ever and still sounds like James. Also looking back everyone thought Lars’ drums were too perfect. He has always been very swingy especially with his feet, but holy hell, he put the work in and he is rock solid live with this track.

[@gk104411]

This song is actually a compination between their covers , Its Electric , Helpless and Overkill

[@telegramme8821]

Hit me up now ⬆️

[@madsbrandt598]

Stone cold

[@axeslinger8434]

Killing Time and of course Hit The Lights also.

[@egcozinon]

"Helpless" is their own one ...or maybe I'm mistaken

[@jeremiahlemish2898]

@@egcozinon You are indeed mistaken. That's a diamond head song. This song definitely marks a return to their love of Diamond Head and Motorhead smashed together. Everyone seems to hear the Motorhead in it but I mostly hear the Diamond Head. I dig it.

[@sw3204]

It has such a classic Metallica sound with a new feel… so good

[@TobleroneCraft]

I love that they didn’t leak the album coming.. I wish they didn’t need to wait 5 months to release a completed piece of work, though. People would still enjoy the album in January.

[@carlospaz28]

"Old guys like me can't play downstrokes, unless you're James Hetfield" Great quote to put on a t-shirt😅🎸🤘🏼 Long Live PapaHet!!!

[@supernothing77]

Or Kirk Hammett

[@Rosterized]

Well as much as I would want it to be true thats not even the case, if you watch them play live James alternate picks a lot of their material now and utilizes upstrokes too to "reset" his hand so it does not get tired. Thats just the fact you cant really be playing 1.25x speed all downpicked like they used to do in the early 90's when you are pushing 60 years old.. I'm pretty sure when it comes to downpicking stamina Kirk has got it held down better in the band at the modern era even if he is older than James I guess what I'm saying is that everyone likes to pretend these guys are immune to the effects of aging or something but the reality is different

[@shryggur]

@Rosterized all that being true, there's a difference between the guy who can't physically play tight downstrokes in studio, and the guy who has to play less downstrokes due to health and stamina care on tour of 2-hour gigs

[@colico14]

@@supernothing77 Or Dave Mustard, er Mustaine.

[@Rosterized]

@@shryggur yeah agree on that, theres very little limits on that in the studio when you can record stuff in short bursts and just put it all together sounding like you just played the entire thing at once

[@enigmachine]

1:29 "Old guys, like me, can't play down-strokes. Unless you're James Hetfield. Then you can." James can do quite a lot, that other people - of any age - can't. No shame, in comparison! 🤘 Damn. The track is definitely a mood. Yesterday, I wasn't sure what to make of it. I heard it today and absolutely loved it. It makes me smile, so that'll do! I don't think there's enough of that kick drum, though. 🤪

[@bncprado]

Greg Fidelman is my favorite producer/sound engineer. An audio/geek interview with him would be amazing

[@intoit1074]

I’m LOVING the back to thrash new single. Hoping the rest of the record is a mix of that and heavy. Guitars are in your face and bearing and his vocals, although highly edited sound GREAT! He can still hit the notes at almost 60 yrs old! No phoning it in

[@svengalisounds4471]

My late uncle was a massive Metallica fan, he’s the reason I got into them, he’d have fuckin LOVED this

[@Boredonthejob]

I stuck with these guys through the load albums, Napster, St. Anger, and I've never regretted it. This song is so sick. Immediate addition to my running playlist. I can feel the juice in my bones when that first "full speed or nothing" hits. Absolute killer.

[@johngower2208]

This tune rocks hard. Breath of fresh air in today's rock landscape

[@ryanduray1]

I heard it on the local rock radio station yesterday on my way home from work, and it was I nice surprise to hear some new Metallica.

[@OccupiedMuffins]

If this is a breath of fresh air for you, you don’t listen to enough music. There’s TONS of new and good rock

[@glaszn]

@@OccupiedMuffins yeah I think Metallica is doing more harm to metal than kpop ...

[@johngower2208]

@@OccupiedMuffins you're right, I don't listen to enough new rock. Please do tell, I'm all ears

[@joelbrown6411]

Was waiting for your reaction and break down of this song. You did not disappoint.

[@matthewbarry4464]

"Sounds too perfect" hits the nail on the head. I know a lot of people are saying it sounds like their first album, but since the sound is so "perfect" it reminds me more of tunes from Dokken or Def Leppards' first album than the rawness of Kill 'Em All.

[@ferox965]

Sounds more like mid to late 90s Motorhead.

[@jpmillman1]

It sounds a bit dated.. not like kill m all though. Not sure what to think here.. hope the album is more dark. This sounds too frivolous or something, can't lay my finger on it yet.

[@boohiss]

Sounds like "Metallica's greatest hits" squeezed into three and a half minutes. Good on them. I almost felt like I was 14 again for a minute. :-)

[@erickbravo6070]

Kill em All was basically a garage records, it was just recorded well and sounds great! Lol

[@rickw7523]

I felt exactly the same. Everything feels too perfect, maybe even overedited. The vocals sound too clean and the guitar as well. It sounds a lot like current pop songs without any rawness or authenticity to it. If this is what appeals to the masses so be it, but I feel like the "Metallica" tone is lost

[@HarveyAcoustics]

I love Rick’s reactions because he actually REACTS and gives genuine praise and balanced criticism 👌🏻

[@toni-ko6zz]

My favorite record of Metallica is Garage Inc. (actually the Punk songs on it). The energy on this album was amazing and so is this new song. Really like it.

[@kbroomall]

I love the song, it's incredible. Can't wait to have this pop-up holistically in a Spotify Metallica playlist and hear it back to-back with other great Metallica songs!

[@mountainhobbit1971]

I love the cymbal 'grabs'...adds so much power. Alex Van Halen does that a lot too.

[@joshuaburke1700]

I Love it! I haven't been excited about a Metallica song in a long time, like 30 years. The riffs are great, tempo is great, and James Vocals sound like the James I loved listening to in high school. There's enough edge and grit to his voice, on the brink of yelling but not over doing it, and some great melodies. The whole song has positive energy and feels great! My only criticism is Kirk's solo retreads a lot of familiar licks, but it works for the song. Great analysis as usual Rick.

[@JohnKitterman]

Sounded early to me as well ...

[@mondragon9282]

The riffs remind me of Kill Em All big time. The main riff being in A immediately made me think of the song Hit the Lights. Very fun song to play on guitar!

[@BahamutBreaker]

This single is better than what I would expect from Metallica at the band members’ current ages. It’s very fast and very heavy, somewhat reminiscent of 80’s Metallica. I don’t think the song will get much traction, even from outlets that cater to rock, but it’s still a solid track, demonstrating that Metallica “still got it”, even if it’s with a dose of editing.

[@SuicidalGrind]

I don't know what you mean by "traction" because it has gotten over 5 million views in 2 days. That is literally the definition of a lot of traction.

[@blasterofmuppets4754]

Just dont like the modern way its mixed. Guitars kinda not loud enough.

[@maakwatherrie]

The riffs sounds like their garage days cover album

[@SonsOfDeForest]

@@SuicidalGrind damn, that's almost 1/2 as much as "died suddenly" on rumble

[@caulinrocker1]

I don't know about the traction part. This song has been literally inescapable. Every music outlet I keep up with, even the ones that don't cater to rock and metal, have been all over this song.

[@jenshagelstein7695]

I have tickets for Hamburg next year 2023. I can-t wait ….. to see the guys again!

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

This song is great. Kill 'Em All NWOBHM-ish riffage in A, blended with the meaty guitar tones of Hardwired and brilliance of Fidelman's great mixing. And James's voice sounds great. I hope the rest of the album has this kind of punch to it.

[@telegramme8821]

Hit me up now ⬆️🎁🎁🎁

[@eburghardt]

I was thinking same, return to inspirational roots

[@ignaciopalacios3847]

too peaceful for Kill 'Em All

[@edjankovsky4810]

It reminds me of the Garage Days/Killing Time stuff

[@339blackdiamond]

Fidelman's mixing sounds good, but not great. It sounds stock as hell. I miss when the procuction used to carry a fuck ton of weight, or a screetching guitar sound. It's all mixed to sound pop, not metal. It sounds good, but eh, it's too tame.

[@hanreality.7266]

Not surprised Rick can instantly play along, but always (always) impressed.

[@aarondolney4178]

Man 60 years and Metallica is still kicking butt. Freaking awesome! One of my favorite bands

[@james_d_eaton]

I'm just so grateful that Metallica continues to tour and create new music. Loved your reaction Rick!

[@gentelmanjunkie542]

You're the first review that didn't complain about the solo. I liked it too! Shoulda called this song Lux Aeterna (Hit The Lights II).

[@DanaHouser]

Awesome. Good to hear something closer to their roots again. Can't wait until they go on tour.

[@philipleckburg8443]

I'm very impressed with this song. It's got a Kill em All vibe. Good to hear that energy back.

[@dbthreshold]

Yes I hear Kill ‘Em All in it too 👍

[@puffin7285]

Of course it does, it is a 90% copy and paste of Hit the Lights.

[@slaybomb96]

Serioulsy the main riff is similar to Seek and Destroy. People can complain all they want but the band sounds like they are going back to their roots with this album.

[@danielsntg]

This is a killer track! James’ vocals sound amazing especially in the chorus. The guitars also sound amazingly crunchy and great! Best drum sound and tone in 20 years 😆👏👏👏

[@bedroomwitchtrials6263]

@@morbidmanmusic samples have been in since the 80s even on megadeth. stop hating

[@MrPantera123456]

@@morbidmanmusicthey def should have hired you to engineer and produce.

[@MrPantera123456]

@@bedroomwitchtrials6263he’s clueless lmao

[@rockdahaus]

@@bedroomwitchtrials6263 and they used to be mixed with the real sound. Today in metal uniformity is key... use samples and very produce the drums or the fans think you are not good. Because fake is the wanted reality!

[@tomsteger1]

Just this brief listen makes me want to listen to the whole album. Probably the best sounding bit of Metallica I've ever heard. Great playing, great mix, and great production.

[@theset78set17]

Awesome always like when a band can still surprise people after all this time and even the end was very cool I'll always be a metal head for life

[@Ryan_Q3L]

Best song they've released in a long time. I totally get Motorhead, Judas Priest, and 80's NWOBHM vibes. Classic song already!

[@imthemetalguy1]

When he half times that chromatic piece, the so g changes from P5 power chord to a P4 power chord. That is a subtle yet powerful change

[@marvinshenk]

I gotta say this song kicks ass. It has the energy that Metallica had when they covered their favorite songs on Garage Days Re-Revisited back in the 80's and the Garage Inc. album from 1998. I also enjoyed that Kirk didn't use a Wah Wah on the solo.

[@ChesterMan-qd3xj]

Yes! Was reminded of Garage Inc. right away as well.

[@razeezar]

I have been wishing that Metallica would do an original album with the same vibe as the Garage album covers. I don't care how derivative it is, I wanna hear more!🤘

[@guystephens2881]

exactly, overkill or damage case

[@metal_monocle7334]

That’s because it’s basically a Diamond Head tribute song, even the lyrics makes that clear

[@731trident]

I hear a lot of 'Hit The Lights', with a very strong Motorhead feel. Also, a bit of 'Fuel'. This is a joy to hear. I have played about 30 times and still hear new stuff.

[@definitiveenergy1878]

Haha, very good observation, also in A with a similar pick stroke and BPM. If this was on Kill Em All and recorded with the same stripped down low budget technology used on their debut from Mega Force, it wouldn't be a thang. This is still Metallica and they do what ever the F&##$ they want to do!!!!!!

[@eirik_halvorsen]

I'm not a Metallica fan so I love the fact that you introduce me to this! In your manner. Just that simple breakdown, great!

[@robertbarnaba241]

Thank god there is new hard rock coming out! We need it back in the main stream 🤟

[@tonypapas9854]

Really enjoy how you cover such a wide range of music......well done.

[@MrBecksy2]

Great analysis and marvellous to watch a musician break it down on the spot. I thought it’s sounded very early Metallica in places. Surprised Metallica haven’t had this video taken down!

[@mirzaaljic]

If anything, I am happy to see a resurgence of the best era of metal music. Side note, my fav band, Stratovarius, recently released a new album and it sounds so fresh and powerful, something you could hear in their best years (mid 1990s), Metallica doing the same, I feel that this decade will be a good decade for metal music in general.

[@drew3865]

I gotta check out that new Stratovarius.

[@shroomythegeek325]

All this needs is like a $5.98 ep mix. Agreed, too clean.

[@smollande]

Just need a live version of this song.

[@dedespedida4515]

I think this is their "safe" single, it also tightly fits with they renewed success of MOP with a new generation, it makes sense to hear you say that it is too perfect, they choose to go safe to their fans and is a good presentation card for the whole menu that's coming. The x factor on this album: After 29 yrs Hetfield just got divorced unfortunately and that would brings some anthem hidden on this album, because every great piece of music/art comes from dark places.

[@suprchickn7745]

Very sorry to hear that. I've been a big fan of James since the late 80s.

[@shiroumxm2052]

Bach´s musical offering¿

[@rickl1099]

James’s voice is back to its best. Sounds very much Garage Inc. revisited an It’s Electric

[@BBWoS666]

That came to my mind right away! 🤘🏼

[@songfulmusicofsongs]

Yeah, that's exactly what I thought, much more than Kill 'Em All.

[@ShawnSharkey4]

I thought of Garage Inc. too! Almost has that Sabbra Cadabra high pitch vocal and similar production style.

[@daffyduck1937]

Rick the cool thing about Metallica and why this is "Out of the Blue" is because they've made their commitment to their record label left the record label with their Masters and record under "Blackened Recording" This is AWESOME!

[@mattgraham2835]

thats why it was the first single wet some appetites still tight fast upbeat very energetic good

[@sairaleblanc5329]

❤️❤️❤️ Sounds very polished, but hearing them LIVE has always been where it's at!

[@Deyan_B_Travels]

Yeah! This will probably sound amazing live!

[@pawezajaczkowski4121]

Your guitar is a beauty ❤ love the new Talica!

[@Tsureiki]

love that quick "yeah" at the end of the chorus

[@Owen_plays_music1049]

Yeah Hetfield being Hetfield

[@Jigsaw407]

Love the song. It's great addition to their body of work and I can't wait for the new album.

[@haraldsletterod]

That song is 100% a tribute to Overkill by Motörhead. Even the drums coming back at the end. Great song. No doubt quantization has been used on the drums and to me they are too compressed, but that`s Greg Fidelman for you.

[@ArmandoLopez-nq9fg]

I concur. An almost carbon copy of Overkill with a million dollar worth of production.

[@romestant]

I hear it too, first thing I thought....

[@d.williams9894]

"Greg Fidelman" is also known as "Greg FIELDS" from "RhinoBucket", a GREAT AC/DC-ish band from the early "90S LA clubs last "hard rock gasp" era... Saw them many times while in Hollywood around '93/94/95 (?)... He walked away from them (or really they did the "split/get out of the contracts/reformed later" routine...) and went into production with a LOT of credits that don't sound like R/B... This DEFINITELY "sounds" similar to R/B but played with double-bass/thrash drums... So that makes it VERY MOTORHEAD-ish...just saying...🤑✌👍🤘

[@alejandromolina2435]

@@d.williams9894 i really like his production work in Slipknot´s albums

[@alexandrecosta4394]

Yeah. But the vocals remind me Diamond Head a lot.