GREATNESS!| FIRST TIME HEARING Metallica - Wherever I May Roam REACTION

[@Cadinho93]

"Carved upon my stone, my body lies, but still I roam" is such a bad ass lyric. Also, I have heard this song a million times, but it never gets old, pure brilliance.

[@Jar.in.a.Bottle]

Afterlife reconfirmed, for Metallica tells me so.

[@UlamovDenis]

когда умру, в завещании укажу, что бы на могиле набили эту фразу!

[@Heat_Scorcher]

For someone that is homeless this song speaks volumes

[@sumonjamal1653]

Metallica were road warriors in the 80's and this song captured their life on the road perfectly... James Hetfield recalled back in 1983 when the band launched their career, "...Radio wouldn't help us... MTV was a 'no-no'... No one would help us. So we played live... we played until we dropped..." Regardless of the quality of their later records... Metallica should always be respected for building a solid fanbase in the millions without any commercial airplay or media fanfare.

[@4imshark]

i was lucky to have a radio station here in Los Angeles that played Metallica in the early 80"s 105.5 KNAC, the last song KNAC played was Fade to Black when they went of the air

[@rantoppp]

It makes for a nice story but it's no different than what 99% of the bands out there had to do to get on the radio.

[@muriloninja]

80's? Shit....that '91-'94 run alone was so ridiculously long! I wonder for a band of their size and popularity if that wasn't the longest goddamn tour? I mean the backend leg was named "Nowhere Left to Roam Tour" ffs! haha! I saw them in several small ass cities on that run.

[@sumonjamal1653]

@@rantoppp Can u not read? It was about how Metallica built a fanbase WITHOUT radio or MTV...

[@rantoppp]

@@sumonjamal1653 I grew up in the 80's and Metallica was already huge by the time the "Black" album came out. How many bands had to build a fan base without radio or MTV? Just about every band that didn't have celebrity parents or connections. Do you look at the 70's and wonder how any of those bands made it without MTV? No, they were good and put in the work just like Metallica.

[@IggyStardust1967]

So weird to think that this album came out over 30 years ago, and I went to their show with Guns N Roses over 30 years ago. Where the Hell has the time gone?!

[@bill9605]

Saw that show at Giants stadium water show an Axl Rose didn't act like a dick

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Crazy ain't it? I was just in my early thirties when this came out .

[@LiberalsArePoop]

I bought my first Metallica album in 1983. Forty years ago. Forty years... I'm old.

[@jeffreyflint6286]

@@LiberalsArePoop I hear you man. Bought mine in 1983 too lol.🤟🤟👍

[@wallyllama2926]

Me too! Faith No More opened for them.

[@jaywolf6882]

Metallica is and has been the real deal since the first time the appeared and started crushing music.

[@albertwesker2283]

The vocals from James but the guitar solo from Kirk is magical

[@brentwebster3751]

One of the coldest verses ever: "Carved upon my stone, my body lies but still I roam"

[@cherylphillips1361]

One thing I never see mentioned is how incredibly nice these guys are. I've met every living member. James has a great sense of humor and Lars was the sweetest rock star ever. One of my favorite memories ever. Extremely gracious.

[@rickwelch8464]

THIS is the 2nd best Metallica BANGER imo. The less I have the more I gain. Off the beaten path I reign. Next should be Sad But True.

[@robertg7396]

You'd love "Metallica", "Sad but true" also. It's fire. 🔥

[@robertg7396]

If you haven't done Metallica "Master of Puppets" yet, you definitely NEED to asap!!! 🤘😃

[@MustardSeedish]

Absolutely!!

[@trjbrew]

Yes! Definitely!

[@PVCswede]

Oh F yeah!! 🤘🏼

[@sarahmartin2968]

I keep suggesting this one!!

[@peeg100]

I recommend Metallica- Master of puppets live in Seattle 1989 for you guys

[@clintonhunt3197]

In my younger days, I joined the Army and was deployed to Macedonia, during the Bosnia conflict. This song was always with me. Being a young man, traveling the world...great memories!!

[@davidjones6389]

AIRBORNE!

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[@PVCswede]

Ditto Jean Strickland’s comment!! 🇺🇸

[@MikeKilo1969]

Camp Comanche 97-98!

[@BudhagRizzo]

Respect to you, sir.

[@S666GRJ]

"Carved upon my stone, my body lies but still I roam" is one of the best lines of the song and is what will be written on mine.

[@brendanfromireland]

What I like most about Metallica is how melodic they are and the fact that they never had to go for screaming or singing in an overly gruff monster-ish way like so many generic metal artists do.

[@hurricane7479]

As a retired military vet and truck driver, this has been my #1 Metallica song ever since it first came out. 🤘😝

[@lynnevetter]

Yeah this is definitely in my top 5 metallica songs somewhere. I just love it.

[@beardedguardian71]

Makes sense

[@spike3082]

12 year army vet 10 years on the road driving trucks and this is sort of a theme song for those of us road warriors keeping America moving

[@spike3082]

@@wesfroman4902 couldn't agree more

[@hurricane7479]

@@spike3082 @wesfroman4902 22 years USAF then 11 years pullin skateboards until my back tole me it had had enough. 🤣 Thank y'all for your service in both endeavors. Keep the shiny side up and between the lines. ✌️😎

[@cakeofsky]

Carved upon my stone. My body lies but still I roam.

[@pam1574]

I'm 68yrs old and still love heavy metal, this is one of my favorite Metallica songs!!! Thanks!!

[@katscuriosities358]

62 here and will never stop either! Keep it cranked sis!

[@pam1574]

@@katscuriosities358 You too! 😃

[@martipeterson4079]

Mine too @ 60!

[@robertlavorna2968]

im 69, still love this sabbath and metallica, i listen to escape and think back, also a hendrix fanatic...what can i say i only like the best!!!

[@laurenhuntsinger9170]

For their genre, Metallica are musical geniuses. They are my favorite bands also.

[@relevantbrother8964]

I don't think they're as narrowly domain described as that though. Their music spans various genres and there's no "their genre".

[@stuart1863]

megadeth better

[@WafleEnterprises]

@@relevantbrother8964Metal is the overarching genre, they are consistently in the metal and rock genres

[@WafleEnterprises]

@@stuart1863Megadeth has some better instrumentalists but Mustaine has nothing on Hetfield vocally.

[@stuart1863]

@@WafleEnterprises yes and hetfield is probably my favorite vocal in metal

[@sebastianschilling7337]

This album came out in 1991, a time when they have been together as a band for little over 10 years, released 4 previous albums that re-shaped the world of heavy metal, lost bassist wonder Cliff Burton on an accident while touring in Europe, and having 3 of the 4 members getting divorces during the recording of this album. This song speaks about all they had been through until that point, and how they will forever “roam” (travel the world playing their music) because that is how life is for Metallica, and that is how they have become who they are.

[@justinatest9456]

Sad But True from the same album needs to be next. The lyrics are some of James' best.

[@laurasimzyk8718]

They are FANTASTIC LIVE and I've seen them 4 times! Every note is tight and they just rock the stadium!!!

[@charlesrichardson8684]

Guys, I keep saying you need some Sad but True. It’s off their black album and it freaking rocks. Keep it up you two.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@aimeeleslie2812]

My favorite song on that album!!!

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

💯

[@nikki-noir]

Ooh yes, my favourite off that album!

[@charlesbrake55]

YES, SAD BUT TRUE!!! I like My friend of misery from that album as well.

[@IrishCrow]

The whole black album is amazing. It's my personal favorite of their albums.

[@MasterSpade]

This is on my Funeral Playlist! That last line is perfect = "Carved upon my stone = My body lies, but Still I Roam". When I die... WHEREVER I MAY ROAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tonycampbell4982]

This whole album is great start to finish.

[@pattyestrada6]

Can’t wait to see them this coming August!!! Two nights, No Repeats…it’s gonna be epic! Can y’all react to “Sad But True” and “Master of Puppets” please.

[@charlielightfoot7006]

Now you kids are cookin' with gas! One of my very favorite Metallica songs. 🤩

[@frederickgallegos2047]

I've been going to Metallica concerts since the 80's when I was in high school. Never disappointed!!

[@Couples09]

Guys Fade to Black will blow your mind.

[@shanemwood]

I took this song seriously and sold everything I own and bought an RV to roam the Earth. "The less I have, the more I gain" is more true than anyone can imagine. All of the 'stuff' people work hard to buy are just anchors holding you down. We are all explorers, nomads & adventurers at heart.

[@chrisstone5868]

It doesn’t matter who your favorite “ Rock Band” is. Whenever you hear “ Metallica” you drop everything and just JAM!! MIC DROPPED! #AMBERSWAY💙💙

[@leemcclements8889]

One of the best concerts I ever saw. Raw, real and kick ass!

[@okcdog5439]

I have now replayed Amber saying, "They blow your mind, Man" three times! The way she delivered it - it was like she is fully immersed in the hippy culture!

[@minnesotaclay]

So many metal and hard rock songs to do still!

[@suzzanimalchannel1030]

I used to sneak and watch this on Headbangers Ball. My parents would always wake up and yell at me 😂

[@Nomad137-FJC]

Holy shit. I haven't thought about headbangers ball in forever!

[@woodchucknation]

This makes me think of my friend Eric, who passed early due to cancer, our friend Eddie and myself cruising around and blaring Metallica.

[@sharonspiller7427]

My favorite Metallica song from the first time I heard it wayyy back in the day. Just a fantastic piece of music.

[@LearnExploreAdventure]

One of the greatest rock songs ever.

[@AddictedtoProfit]

Metallica the biggest and best band still walking the planet, yet I don't see any representation of them on the wall. They deserve their own shrine!

[@SarahFromCanada]

This song never gets old.

[@daballe316]

This is my absolute favorite Metallica song and have been blessed to have heard it played live. Thank you for reviewing it.

[@travis8981]

“Carved upon my headstone, my body lies but still I roam” that is just one of the best lines I’ve ever heard in a song!

[@valogden]

I can't believe it's been 30 years ago since it came out. I took 3 of my sons to the concert. It was great. I honestly am more of a fan of their earlier music but this song was a favorite off this album.

[@bayareathrasher666]

As a old, old ...old school Bay Area fan...these just might be my favorite Metallica lyrics....love song to the Road

[@kirkwells2922]

Metallica is absolutely my favorite band of all time!

[@MessalineApghar]

Not my #1 , but In my top 5

[@buckcherrygirl]

Metallica kills it. James has that voice that reaches inside of you and doesn't let go.

[@deanmaynard8256]

This bands longevity is no accident.

[@albertmata8813]

One of my all time favs of Metallica means alot

[@alexisgreen-hernandez8604]

Matellica is my favorite rock 🪨 🎸 rock band.... they play the instruments to perfection and the lyrics to their songs 🎵 just Wow!!

[@BobLeach_DarkWolf]

Oh hell yeah. Love you guys. This is from one of my fav albums of all time.

[@dawns.427]

Definitely a legendary band. So talented.

[@cjonesufc]

I bought this album on cassette at Strawberries in the Auburn Mall in Massachusetts the day it came out and played it in my car with two friends. We hadn’t heard any of the songs yet because it was this album that got Metallica on the radio and that’s where you heard new music then. The opening track was “Enter Sandman” and we were surprised because it was cool, but it was SO different from anything they had released before that we didn’t know what to make of it. Meanwhile, that album alone still makes them each a ton of money every year

[@allieren]

I was only ever a casual Metallica fan but I still think their black album is one of the greatest rock albums of all time

[@audracrawford8836]

This song always pumps me up.. I used to listen to it every morning on the way to work.. I had a thumping sound system back in the 90’s

[@brandyperry-giotis9962]

Jay, I feel the same way about that verse!! "Carved upon my stone: My body lies but still I roam" 💜

[@Darkstar72SR]

Metallica does have their own signature sound. I highly recommend listening to their covers of other bands, especially those done in the 80’s. They definitely make them their own. Even ‘Turn the Page’, Bob Seger’s epic tune of life on tour, is made pure Metallica by substituting sax for heavy guitar. Pure Genius!

[@suzannebaan1337]

LOVE your appreciation

[@JeffreyVantrease]

They are one bands that in my opinion command respect.

[@roadhog4582]

Metallica Rocks!!!🤘

[@jamiepasquariello2652]

LONG LIVE METALLICA

[@jonahtee5889]

Hearing this takes me back to 8th grade. Playing middle school basketball and blasting this through my Walkman before games, getting pumped lol. The whole Black album is fire. Plenty of must hear music off that piece. 👌

[@nitro_001newman2]

Guys, Metallica are road warriors. They toured non stop for years. So no matter what city or country they go to, they make it their own. They embrace it.

[@cweefy]

Young, confident and free. That is what this song is about. Period. Perfect.

[@cindysimpson1046]

This song was my first introduction to Metallica back in the day. I've listened to them ever since.

[@johnanthony6742]

Metallica first came out when I was in high school way back in the 80s. A little metal history for you. A man named Johnny Zazula own a record store in New Jersey and involved in the metal community he eventually created Megaforce records who originally signed Metallica here on the east coast. Johnny Z was a Old Bridge NJ native as well as myself having been raised there. On Metallica's first album Kill Um All under the Thanks section on the back of the album Metallica Thanks the Old Bridge Metal Militia who were and still are a very large metal community.

[@timmypyron2830]

Hard to believe y'all have not done Master of Puppets yet, and Megadeth- Holy Wars (The punishment due). The two biggest thrash metal songs of all times. Hopefully soon!

[@vincentp149]

James is an avid reader. He put the ideas he was learning into song. He studied the "masters" of Heavy Metal and he mastered the genre. I think that he is one of the best metal songwriters, on par with the great Steve Harris.

[@MessalineApghar]

Metallica also cites Steppenwolf and their lyrical storytelling as a huge influence. Plus all 4 of them were TTRPG players and some of the songs were about their DnD adventures.

[@vincentp149]

@@MessalineApghar I get that. A song like Steppenwolf's "Monster" was epic in a way other bands at the time couldn't touch. As for DnD, yes, "Eye of the Beholder" is a clue for those of us who "know."

[@MessalineApghar]

@@vincentp149 and Of Wolf and Men.. it sings of WhiteWolf to me.

[@dionshare7103]

Alright. This is definitely one of the best songs on The Black Album. Jay and Amber if you don't know by now The Black Album is where some Metallica fans started up with the idea that they were sellouts. True Metallica fans appreciate all of their music. I do. But I'm pretty sure if you researched it this album is probably going to be their best selling album of all time.

[@SoOutrageous]

Big fan of the old stuff but this song never disappoints.

[@VeteranCapybara]

This song is 31 years old bud.

[@suprchickn7745]

@@VeteranCapybara Their old stuff is 40 years old. The old school metalheads know what he means. I was ten when their first album came out and it will always be their older stuff to us.

[@VeteranCapybara]

@@suprchickn7745 I know what he meant, I have been listening to Metallica since The mid 80s but you can't really refer to a 30 year old as "newer" anymore.

[@SoOutrageous]

@@VeteranCapybara No kidding. Thanks for the history lesson.

[@osamaqtaitat]

Home where you feel free, powerful, and peaceful

[@ecgodsmack86]

"Carved upon my Stone, My body lie but still I ROAM"!

[@han36solo]

You guys should do every song on this album!

[@tommykirkland3140]

Agreed! This should definitely be an album reaction!

[@JBjopa8]

That would be great 🤘🏻😎

[@bucketmouthinc82]

My favorite song off the black album. 🤘 So good!

[@feminist5641]

You guys should check out the Metallic S&M album. It's all their hits with a symphony orchestra backing them. It elevates their music to a whole other level!

[@travis8981]

This has always been one of the best lyrics to have in a song “carved upon my headstone, My Body Lies But Still I Roam”

[@swabbubba22]

This sound of the Black album needs to be attributed to Bob Rock. He showed the boys alot of technical things that improved the band sound wise. And helped shorten the songs to be more accessible. Can't wait for M72 tour Edmonton Aug 2024

[@joyannwesson]

Oh yeah Metallica!!! 🤘

[@jamesperez8497]

I used this song for an English project in High School. About half the class used Metallica songs....

[@natasamladenovic1765]

The teacher must have been deaf by the end of the class😂

[@The-wild-Adventure-of-roblox]

Just like breathing.. Metallica never gets old always greatness!!Awesome Channel guys💯💯🗯💥🤘

[@scottvanhille5688]

They are such a great band in their genre. They hit hard.

[@johnkonertz8042]

My favorite line....carved upon my stone, my body lies , but I still roam.

[@fhermeneses7999]

Great reaction thanks 🇨🇷

[@kbusby4824]

I saw Metallica on this tour for the black album. Really interesting stage configuration which is shown in the video for this song. I saw them at an indoor venue and my ears rang for three days after. I was fortunate to see them on a previous tour as well at an outdoor amphitheater. Great song, one of my favorites from this album.

[@martycrimmins3214]

You guys need to do some more Iron Maiden! The guitar work is amazing and Bruce Dickenson's vocals are incredible. Plus every song tells a story!! "Run To The Hills" is great, "Flight of Icarus" is based on Greek mythology. All of their catalog is amazing!

[@PVCswede]

YESSSS! Iron Maiden kicks serious ass!

[@jco207]

👆👆👆👆Yes!

[@bobdillashaw4360]

Yes🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@TheCypherProtocolGaming]

Without a doubt Powerslave Somewhere in time Wasted years Flash of the blade 2 minutes to midnight Can’t go wrong with Maiden :)

[@paulguise698]

"Put them in the Iron Maiden", Bill and Ted, excellent

[@jeffersonparsons5519]

For my money, this song is their best. It is a masterpiece, and I love it more as time goes by. Thanks for this one!❤️

[@thomaadye5620]

Oh the memories of high school and discovering Metallica in my late friend's car on the way to eat. He had Enter Sandman on the the radio and I asked who sang it. Him and 3 more of my closest friends looked at me like I was nuts. Yeah so the next day I went to Best Buy and bought the black album, Master of Puppets, Load, and S and M. From then on I was hooked. My next check I bought 3 more albums. What struck me the most about Metallica us the electric guitar and drums are in perfect sync with each other, like they have their own voice.

[@Scorpius65]

Rock and roll!!!!... And play it very heavy. 🎸🥁🎷 Metallica has just entered.

[@patriciamonsivaiz3305]

I saw them on this tour in 1992 in my hometown of Houston. No opening band, just 3 straight hours of pure unadulterated Metallica!!! Sheer awesomeness! I think I've still got some ear ringing from that show!! Totally worth it!! Another Metallica song y'all should check out is "Fuel". Amber would totally love Lars's drums in that!

[@whiterabbit1824]

Honestly you can pick any song on their first five albums and have a winner.

[@pdog547]

I was lucky enough to see them on the tour in this video - 1992, still have the ticket stub :) They are incredible live.

[@Madman6505]

Bro I also saw them in 92 in Portland, Maine. It was my senior year in high school.

[@pdog547]

@@Madman6505 I was 20 - Winnipeg, Manitoba. Diamond shaped stage with the snakepit in the middle! (thankfully I wasn't in there, the idea sounded good but when you saw it, nope!).

[@karenmoore7271]

It's always the drums for me. They set the tone for the whole song.

[@jayramsey8061]

Generational music! I saw them the first time at 15 years old, 33 years ago. Now I am taking my 22 year old son to see them for the first time! Timeless!!

[@hatmoney3340]

Probably my #1 guitars solo of all time if I had to rank them.

[@kdlflyballer8977]

"To the game, you stay a slave." The lyrics are one of the best. Metallica has some great lyrical songs.

[@seandobson6221]

I just recently got the Blacklist box set celebrating the 30th anniversary of this album. I got to see Metallica in 2018 in Tulsa Oklahoma and it was a show 20 years in the making. When I was 16 back in the early 90s Metallica was touring with GNR and they were coming to Tulsa. I worked at Bell’s Amusement and they were playing there. I’m a preacher’s kid and my folks wouldn’t let me go to see them. So I told them I was working when I wasn’t. So two hours before the show was supposed to start Axl decided he didn’t feel like playing that night and the show was cancelled. Metallica didn’t come back to Oklahoma until 2018 and I was finally able to mark it off my concert bucket list.

[@mariapurnell1666]

All hail Papa Het!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Hard to believe but it has been that long since this came out. Great tune. 🤟🤟

[@ShadowsoftheMoon]

This was my first ever concert and truly the best concert I have ever been too!!! With every song they sing they kill it!!

[@BudhagRizzo]

The song is about life on the road touring. "Where I lay my head is home... And the road becomes my bride". Back in the day Metallica were the ultimate road dogs, touring around 300 days a year. They worked hard to get where they are.

[@Charityf100]

It pisses me off for people to act as if OUR country is not under threat internally! FIGHT, CITIZENS!

[@psylurian]

This track is a classic.