They’ve done it again! Metallica Fade to Black Reaction

[@ThomasJ_Music]

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[@MaddogJones]

I've been listening to this song for 36 years and it still gets me everytime. This album Ride the Lightning came out when I was 14 at the time (1984) and this song come into my life at the best possible time. Suffering from depression, every single word in that song was every word I was feeling at the time and I was so close... The final solo is so inspirational, so uplifting that it is that one beacon of light in the darkness that shows this doesn't need to be the end. Please check out Dyers Eve from ...And Justice for All

[@toporafk9427]

@Maddog jones for me its the same... this song saved me from the end 😢

[@bigdivacunt]

"The final solo is so inspirational, so uplifting that it is that one beacon of light in the darkness that shows this doesn't need to be the end." Wow. Couldn't have described it better. Well said man.

[@ReeceyBoy_4]

I've been listening to them since 13 years ago, my old mate got me into metallica, played guitar since then, I love metallica with a passion brother

[@R8ers84]

I saw Metallica for the first time in 84 at the Kabuki Theater in SF. I love Metallica but I'm partial to their early stuff. Cliff Burton was the best songwriter in the band. RIP Cliff

[@Shadownian]

I may be the weird one here...but i always interpreted this song as a love song. Now here me out here... "Life it seems will fade away...drifting further every day.." "I have lost the will to live...simply nothing more to give..." To me this is the loneliness and depression from losing a loved one...a significant other. Every day you just feel more and more lost without them...you have no more love to give.. "Things not what they used to be...missing one inside of me...deathly lost this cant be real...cannot stand this hell i feel....Emptiness is filling me...to the point of agony.." All say to me a lost love. Things arent like they were. Theres a "Missing one" . Being totally lost without them and wanting to just die to see them again. "Yesterday seems as though it never existed.." Again...looking back on a happier time with that person he lost. So yeah a song about depression...by why was he depressed? To me its because of that lost love. So yeah...Fade to Black to me is a love song.

[@kasa9691]

This song is from Ride The Lightning, their second album.

[@pointdreck]

"Ride The Lightning" is by the way another fantastic song that uses music to convey the story.

[@xendava7217]

@@pointdreck....Agreed

[@matthewhoag2609]

Mental health issues are much better understood in 2020. Growing up in the US during the 80’s was different. It wasn’t cool to be depressed, let alone talk about it. A lot of people felt it was your own fault, as if you could will it away. For many metalheads, this song made them realize they weren’t the only ones struggling with those feelings. It was criticized for being pro-suicide, but we knew different. I’ve been catching up on your Metallica reactions. I love hearing someone with a trained ear give reactions to these guys (subscribed right away!). I like how you describe the images the music give you. They really are masterful at framing an emotional picture with the music. That’s kind of a feature of good metal. Much of pop and hip-hop are more focused on the lyrics and their delivery than the music. Not saying it’s bad - just different than metal. Cheers!

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Thanks Matthew! Good to have you with us!

[@metalmellie4371]

Metallica is the most talented metal band in the world they have a special magic about their music. And this song is from their album Ride the Lightning

[@TF-lk6co]

I would enjoy seeing you react to "One" even though you've already heard it. And "Sanitarium" is another song that tells an intriguing story you may appreciate.

[@metalmellie4371]

Yes just the lyrics so the video doesn't overshadow the music. I hated that is done that.

[@ignaciobustamante6477]

wow what he says at 9:04 is exactly how i feel this part of the song. All my closest friends, wife, family know this is the song I want for my funeral (hopefully in many many years more), and that exact part he's talking about is how I imagine when I'll be crossing to the other dimension, fading away. Beautiful.

[@metalmellie4371]

I think you'd probably love Welcome Home Sanitarium by them. Its pretty deep too and the music is brilliant of course. Also James always says the songs mean whatever you think they do.

[@kasa9691]

This is one of my favourite songs of all time. The feeling I get from this cannot be explained... I like to think that after the first half, the person dealing with all this sees a glimpse of hope. But he thinks he has dug himself into such a deep hole he can't get out from it. Excellent reaction once again!! The way you internalize everything is so admirable. Thank you! Oh i forgot to mention about the intro. I think of it as a dream. Its really calm and easy on the ears. Then we get kicked into the "verse". Its faster than the intro, but a lot more hopeful. I think of it as like so much good in this life but the protagonist's mind cannot see them. Everything he thinks about is misery, where such lines as "i was me but now hes gone" come from

[@hectormorales4090]

Ahh yes… this song has come to my rescue many times in my 55+ years. A beacon. Hope. My favorite band, since I found it when I was about 18.

[@2heavenAndHell]

the longer we study them the more amazing they are. And finally it all makes sense: when we were young we simply liked Metallica and we were just headbanging at full volume. But today we understand, we see clearly that they - at such a young age - were already brilliant, their sounds very deep, their compositions amazing. And I think that is also why after decades, we still don't get bored listening to their songs.

[@sonnybarry]

They did three albums that are almost conceptual. They don't tell a story from start to finish but they have a theme that is constant. You picked up on Master of Puppets being about things that control you. This is from Ride the Lightning where the theme of every song is about death in all it's many forms. The last themed album by them is And Justice For All which is all about injustice. Your analysis of these songs is particularly keen. You grasp the lyrics and see how they use the music to portray other aspects such as the calm middle section of Master representing the the high and the steady build back into an ever heavier and angry tempo representing coming off the high and the subsequent search for more drugs. Really like it! I look forward to more.

[@ilokukis13]

i loved your reaction❤this song is one of my favourites of them, and it's so dark and deep, i just can't listen to it without crying...

[@professormetal4411]

Oooooohh, I'm glad I came to see this on my day off. I worked all weekend which is why I wasn't here initially.

[@HattemAlHajry]

That guitar solo in the end, is a masterpiece, One of the nest metal guitar solos ever.

[@macman1615]

Hi mate, the end is trying to replicate as you suggested, the panic, thoughts, heartbeat, indecision of whether to continue, all the emotions and stresses that go with that, and the reason that the song fades away to leave the listener to continue to absorb the message, thanks mate, brilliant as always

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Thanks Ady! I appreciate that buddy!

[@macman1615]

NorthernEar no worries mate, most people start off with Rock before moving onto metal so fair play, but when you have gone through the vast range, we can move you onto Metalcore, there are some great bands and songs in their, then maybe perhaps after many many months/years, extreme metalcore, just ask we will get you there lol love your reactions

[@TheCriticom]

I love how you show incredible emotion from the songs it shows you take it all in , and your expressions deeply convey the songs dark and real lyrics.

[@chrisjohnzo5235]

i really like seeing someone getting into this , and GETTING this music today , because this is how myself and many other people were reacting back in the 80's when this brilliant music came out

[@defcon4139]

Best reaction to fade to black I’ve witnessed. You sir are the real deal.

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Thank you Dale!

[@felipemoreiracristofolini5810]

Man. You is one the best analisers of Metallica's songs.... Metallica have much to say to us.... Listem moreeee. Greatings from Brazil. \m/

[@metalloverjames215]

And to think when they made this absolute classic album, they were all only around 20 years old.

[@aryanbianca3189]

They have natural born Talent!

[@kieranobrien7342]

Wow iv been listening to metallica for thirty odd years and iv never he asrd such a good and raw honest r e review 🤘

[@dvk7277]

Metallica's Call of Ktulu is another one that takes you on a journey musically. Not sure if you know what a ktulu ( actually spelled "Cathulhu") is but they depict it well in the song.

[@jozsefhomoki3725]

Actually: "The Call of Cthulhu" is a short story by American writer H. P. Lovecraft. Written in the summer of 1926, it was first published in the pulp magazine Weird Tales in February 1928." Read it, it`s worth your time.

[@dakgeut]

@@jozsefhomoki3725 Or take the easy short cut by checking South Park. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZWnoHmHgJmFqNU

[@Sinnbad21]

A song somewhat similar to this one is Welcome Home (Sanitarium). My fav lyric from it (maybe my fav lyric from Metallica of all time) goes like this.... Mirror stares back hard, Kill is such a friendly word, It seems the only way, Of reaching out again....

[@DokktorDeth]

My funeral song ..... But, not yet!

[@stephen562]

If you haven’t already, The Four Horsemen is a must.

[@ryanexsus]

You mean Mechanix?

[@KonnerJohnson]

@@ryanexsus oh no

[@ryanexsus]

@@KonnerJohnson I know it's a joke but, Dave did write a few bangers for Metallica.

[@KonnerJohnson]

@@ryanexsus Don't get me wrong, I totally agree. I just said "oh no" because I thought I was witnessing what would be the beginning of a flame war between Metallica and Megadeth fans.

[@JoshCMinecraft]

@@KonnerJohnson I would have expected the same thing lol. Dave is dope, Metallica is dope, woop woop yay that's all that matters lol

[@kenrichards4838]

Long but good. And justice for all

[@akenawell]

You’re always spot on with the musical symbolism. I’m glad you got the ending fading to black.

[@scottclark3761]

This song has been credited by many as a life saving song. Just that someone knows how you feel is sometimes enough. My wife has wrestled with depression for years, and I have been there the last twenty. It's a hydra-headed monster that strikes from your blindside. We're good right now, and have been for a bit, but.... Yeah. It ain't a fun thing to watch or live through. As for the musicality, Metallica is topnotch. As for a suggestion, I like Eye of the Beholder. This song is from Ride the Lightning.

[@loisalanoa6342]

Watched several other reactions, i like your take because you take the time to go through interpreting the song. “Ride The Lightening” was the album, released in 84 I believe, “Master of Puppets “ was 86. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@tillman40]

Metallica’s Fade to Black is like the kids of the parents of Rush’s Subdivisions

[@truefirstmagic]

I love your inspection of each song. I’ve been a huge Metallica fan for decades, and watching you and your observations is quite satisfying.

[@stevenwheat3621]

I'll let you slide on being a LATE bloomer. I was 17 when this came out. A total game changer for me in a time of need.. Sounds silly? I find GREAT JOY to see a new face enjoy something that made a huge impact for me! They lyrics are way strong and well put together! Keep it going! There's alot more!

[@mfree80286]

The protagonist at literal rock bottom, surrounded by all that beauty yet blind to it.

[@DannyRobalino]

I really really enjoy your analysis. You really get music and especially how Metallica uses the music to match the feeling of their lyrics. This songs was from the Ride the lightning album, an amazing piece of art

[@mix6809]

loved the reaction tnx. tough subject...

[@marting.3045]

"The Four Horsemen" is basically a must. It´s full of musical symbolism and switch-ups :)

[@whosaidthat84]

Then he's gotta hear Megadeth's Mechanix after that

[@charbelcharbel3156]

Very good analysis bro..

[@eddyjohnson1096]

This is from the album Ride The Lighting which is essentially about Death

[@dennielang4304]

the 1st word from u was "beautifull" for intro fade to black, thats cool,.. i like that man.. 👍👍

[@jusplayin3815]

“So they’ve done it again”. Well said, I enjoyed your reaction! Checkout their Harvester or Sorrow live in Moscow 1991.

[@eazye519]

Seattle 1989 is better

[@bartomiejnowak6331]

I love to see how emotional u get while listening too this piece, this is reminds me first time when I was listening to FtB

[@ThomasJ_Music]

I was going through a very rough time at that time and whilst I didn’t feel suicidal or anything, the emotion was felt from the song and hit me more than it probably would have before. Thank you, though, all the best to you too

[@JPindanga]

One of the best songa ever made.

[@PaulJenness]

Just binged watched your Metallica series..you are now my new go to reaction channel..Hope you keep metallica in the mix.

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Thanks Paul! Certainly will!

[@Bruno-zb2tz]

hello i m french i see metallica in belgium hasselt the monters of rock 1991 ...queenrich metallica acdc ...... thank you for this moment, the solo it s jut incredible bonne journee a toi mon ami merci beaucoup aurevoir peace and love usa

[@ReeceyBoy_4]

This is one of the best songs of all time mate

[@ilaybenshoshan7567]

Great reaction! Can u do Unforgiven next? One of their most known songs and personally one of my favorites

[@FrostE789]

Title: They did it again. Me: and again, and again, and...

[@kjo78]

I know nothing about metallica but that was very moving, the way the lyrics and the music worked together was amazing, I'm gonna go check this out some more.

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Awesome! thanks for watching!

[@ItsJessEdits]

Great reaction and review as always! 🙌

[@Александр-к2я5г]

Good reaction from the beginning.

[@litonyayo1666]

most educated reaction dude on you tube.top marks!

[@cannotwaittoseedavanteadam4301]

This is on my funeral playlist.

[@paulhelberg5269]

Lovely reaction as always Tommy.

[@GEORGNEYMEFISTOFULUS]

*2:47* Yeah

[@loud6037]

Since I know you love lyrics and how they can make you feel, I have a couple of songs for you to tack on to the end of your probably very long list. 'Snuff' and 'Not Long For This World' both by Slipknot. I thought I didn't like this band for years, and then I listened to them. They are masters of mood and atmosphere and lyrically they are phenomenal. Corey Taylor is one of the best songwriters I know of. Snuff is a ballad without screams, and Not Long for This World is another ballad, but there are some screams. Their screams are always used in very appropriate context and I think this song is the song will make it click with you (as you were trying to get your head around why the harsh vocals) and give you the understanding you were looking for! I don't like to give too many suggestions since I know you're probably drowning in songs to listen to by now! But these two I think will really touch you.

[@totalrepawns]

the best solo in metal 🤘

[@Zhorrua]

"Now He's gone" has 2 meanings. First: "He" is the guitar amp of James Hetfield wich was stolen while they were in denmark. They were all really depressed when they were in denmark due to missing home etc. and then the stolen amp (wich I believe James got from his mother) made the situation even worse for James in perticular, who was already struggling with suicide thoughts at the time. Second: "He" is the will to live.

[@gregorykenfield3134]

This song is, in my opinion, the highlight of the album which preceded "Master of Puppets." I can't speak to your thoughts about a commonality of theme with the songs on "Puppets," but I do remember reading an interview with James Hetfield from the same time frame...he said that Metallica likes to write about topics which frighten them.

[@Joe.Saldae06]

You have the best reaction to music, so close yo the music et you make precise analyzes and the way you do it, gives me a lot of serinity and pleasure to see, you have something special compared to other people who react (excuse my English)

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Thank you :)

[@edmund7290]

The ride the lightning album appears to be about death. The ride the lighting song is about the electric chair.

[@travisreins9595]

Great reaction. You understand metallica. Try the outlaw torn

[@thertmodale]

🤘🤘 Rock On Brother.

[@ericpowell5803]

I am curious what you would make of Low Man’s Lyric. It is one of my favorites.

[@OriginalMiztiki]

Best understanding of the music I have heard (and I’ve heard a lot). Good job.

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Thanks!

[@Psycho1oG]

From the best album - Ride the lightning !...))

[@legendairy1810]

You've gained a new subscriber ;) Keep up the metal reactions coming mate. You read the meaning well.

[@ThomasJ_Music]

LegenDwarf thank you! Much appreciated!

[@graystash7238]

As music is very much interpretive I enjoyed the reaction. I am an OG of Metallica and didn't learn of the circumstances to which it was written for almost 2 decades. To be more clear......the second verse of this song was written about James Hetfield's mother......as he lost his mother to cancer when he was 16. Peace Bruh! Stay Safe!

[@xendava7217]

I loved this reaction. No, not all Metallica is like this. But alot of Metallica is. Especially on there 2nd 3rd and 4th albums. You should listen to the entire albums because Metallica plays with a depth, sweep and majesty that really most metal doesn't necessarily have. They were still very young when they made these albums. Metal wasn't just a style of music to them. It wasn't just a way to dress or a lifestyle. It was life to them. They existed to be, live and play metal. You will be able to tell this by listening to those albums.

[@kenrichards4838]

Hey this song got me an A in high school English for a poem I forgot to write. Then immediately I went to a counselor...

[@TheAwsumFunk]

one of my favorite songs ever by my favorite band ever.

[@vannacee26]

Woodstock '99 IS a phenomenal performance of James' emotions laying it all out on the stage.

[@darthtaiter]

My dear NorthernEar, I love your sensitivity to the music andthe meaning within, subbed you a bit ago and steadily enjoying your vids. Would love to see you exore some TOOL or A PERFECT CIRCLE, both are bands created almost concurrently by a fellow named Maynard and he is worth discovering.

[@ThomasJ_Music]

darthtaiter thank you for the lovely comment! I have done a Tool song a while ago, although the music video kept getting blocked on copyright, so I had to chop it up a bit. I have however done A Perfect Circle’s version of Imagine. Both are in my video library, but if you join the Discord, you can search for all videos I’ve done in there quite easily as well as suggest future songs etc

[@darthtaiter]

@@ThomasJ_Music thank you, very very much, I'll check it out. 🥰

[@novtalath]

@NorthernEar there are more metal bands treating about some tough subjects. Once you got hooked up in metal try some Disturbed ("Inside the fire", "Another way to die" or just simply "Asylum"). Metallica has gone through some dark days in their history and many of their songs say about this (that theft of their kit, Cliff Burton's death). I love the band - they were my door to metal music when I was a kid in late 80's and early 90'. For me personally - metal music has the punch to pass the message more clearly and with an accent on things that need to be accented. But that's me...

[@bertberw8653]

I suggest Welcome Home (Sanitarium). I'd love to see if you are capable of identifying what story they are talking about in that song.

[@litemup8187]

You should definitely check out and please react to Metallica S&M with the San Francisco symphony orchestra

[@TrollingInTheDeep]

Caught Somewhere In Time by Iron Maiden 🤘🤘🤟🏼 🤟🏼🤘🤟🏼🤘🤘🤘🤟🏼🤘🤘🤟🏼🤘🤟🏼🤟🏼🤘🤘

[@gazzab7909]

Try FIXXXER from Metallica Reload. Another masterpiece. Never played live. From Australia 🇦🇺

[@CyclopsRevolution]

One of the most powerful addiction songs ever written

[@mattg.8950]

Check out Bleeding Me or The Outlaw Torn from the S&M album great songs!

[@raulbravo9802]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this Metallica song You're Next Metallica song should be "To live is to die" no lyrics Just music...

[@TrojanRabbit521]

To add context they were in their early 20’s recording in the Netherlands. The needed to due a tour in England to the can have bologna on hand sandwiches. Tour falls through and they can’t even afford to make it back to the studio. They get a few bar gigs & when they get back to the studio all their equipment got stolen and they recorded using the same amp on borrowed guitars. They’re too heavy for radio & MTV for another 2 albums. Shows not even concerts was the only way to get fans. They were on an indy record co who couldn’t help with recording costs only distribution. We often forget the struggle they faced & how low it got. With this album and live show they earned a major label contract. Please react to Cliff’s solo Anesthesia Pulling Teeth live. Any & every rendition shows his unique mastery of the bass.

[@LongandWeirdName]

"Suicide?" Suicide. The band was just starting. Touring. Got all their equipment stolen while on tour. Literally back to square one or worse, financially. They couldn't continue the tour. Couldn't go on. And pulled on that thread until they pulled out this song. I've been to parts of where this songs lyrical I is. They hit the nail right on the head. It does feel like some parts of you just turn the lights of and leave, until what made you you is no longer there and you just continue to exist on autopilot. Not really there. Just going through the motions with no hopes, dreams, plans, aspirations, goals, or direction. No will or reason to even attempt to get better, while, to the outside world you seem to be fine(The one blessing of depression. You don't care either way, so you just do what they tell you you should be doing. Mechanically, like a wind up soldier.). Only you can decide to try to get better. And there we meet the catch 22. You don't choose to get better, because you no longer care, and you no longer care, because you don't choose to get better. I've been stuck there for a very long time. It was songs like this one and a few others that actually got me feeling something again. First rage and sadness, but with that dangerous area of negative emotions comes the salvation, if you live through it. Other feelings start to return. Anyway... Didn't mean to get so depressing. It's just where the song takes you. It actually reminds me of another song with brilliant lyrics, and I did promise you during the premiere of Pantera Cemetery Gates that I'd recommend some lyrics heavy songs. Would you mind a song from the Prog Rock/Metal genre? You'd probably need to have the lyrics open somewhere, as the one I have in mind has sections where there are two lines of lyrics coinciding(two points of view at the same time).

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Thanks for sharing that my friend. I’m glad I read this as it shows just how much of an impact songs can have on people. I will take whatever you want to suggested, so bring it! I’m ready!!

[@LongandWeirdName]

The band is Pain of Salvation. The song is Rope Ends. Bit of a warning. It is HEAVY. Deals with a DARK topic. But does so beautifully and respectfully. It actually helped me explain a few things to a few people in my life, where my own words couldn't do it. Daniel Gildenlow, the vocalist and author of most of their lyrics, is a genius in my opinion. Both in the way he paints a picture with words and in the vocal control and emotion delivery in his tone. I'd recommend the version from Remedy Lane Re:visited (Re:mixed & Re:lived) album. It's a remaster of the original Remedy Lane concept album. A much clearer and crisper sound. And again... If you decide to do it... Have the lyrics open. Trust me. You'll need them to follow the second half and appreciate the imagery used.

[@mfree80286]

Oh, the trigger was worse than just the theft. One of the missing amplifiers had been bought for James by his late mother.

[@MaddogJones]

@@mfree80286 She had also give him his first Jackson Flying V that was also stolen. James was 16 when his mother passed from cancer and his father had been estranged since his youth.

[@ltlibby6220]

@@MaddogJones Was it the V or a Marshall amp? I've heard both

[@antonytheolddog8626]

Ok mate, I've only just found your channel..I said in another video, and I have been checking a few out. I thought you may have been from these parts I'm in.. Now.im friggin sure as you have a city shirt on. And only a city fan would know that's a city shirt. So I'm sold nice one. 🤟

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Mate, I’m really sorry buddy but it’s a United shirt! It’s the ‘68 European Cup shirt! Sorry! Even as a united fan though, I do have a love for city! My step dad used to watch the footy with me and he was a massive city fan, back in the days of Rosler and Kinkladze! I love City’s story - good luck to them I say! It’s honestly great to have you hear though! Where abouts are you from? You might be my most local viewer!

[@antonytheolddog8626]

@@ThomasJ_Music i realised that, when of all people the mrs pointed it out..lmao life long blue, i played for jnr blues. and i have 5 brothers and 2 sisters all utd fans, and my old fella is the most successful manager in wythenshawe sunday league history. the shame of it it, having one blue son. Hey it got your attention bro. how open are you to a suggestion.? i really love how you have been breaking down and analysing how the music it's self tells a story, as much as the lyrics. i have to be honest, you nearly lost me, when you said you were not feeling pearl jam, or temple of the dog. chris cornell is perhaps my fave singer ever, i love eddie too. But you redeemed yourself with evenflow, thats my gaming name on the ps4..lol im sat here in a metallica t shirt, from the 2018 tour. its all my world for sure.. So if you are up for it, i have another seattle grunge band who were brilliant, soundgarden are my band, but alice in chains were arguably bigger, until layne's death. So Alice in chains - track title 'Would' or 'Grind'..both great songs. Im sure you will get around to 'ONE' by metallica, but this should be your next. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hISlpIGbnceSj9U The day that never comes, live in niems france, the coliseum. its pretty epic. Even if you don't do a review, they are absolutely worth your time my friend. I could fill a page with brilliant songs from brilliant bands. The last band i saw last year at the apollo are called 'Gojira' very progressive metal, smart and intelligent, i think they maybe down the road for you. thanks for your reply, most never do when you try and suggest something. I should have known a fellow northern monkey would be the one with a open mind and pretty dam good break down of songs i love. you proved that with the mighty pantera. cheers mate, speak to you soon and keep up the top channel and stay safe..

[@antonytheolddog8626]

@@ThomasJ_Music Oh sorry, i live near altrincham, but wythenshawe born and bred..lol

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Antony the Old Dog I’m up in Oldham, so not a million miles away for sure. As for the suggestions, yeah I will stick them on my list of songs to do and try to work through what I have. It might be a while off though cos I’ve only just done the Pearl Jam and TotD this week. One by Metallica I’ve already heard - what a song, but because i already know it, I can’t do a reaction to it! I’ve not heard of Gojira, but I will check them out, especially if they’re local!

[@antonytheolddog8626]

@@ThomasJ_Music I know oldham well, used to have pals from failsworth. , well the day that never comes, is a great metallica song that gets over looked by reviewers. Gojira, are not local though, they are french, and used to open for metallica a few years ago, but are way too good for that. they are brilliant, quite heavy at times, but very atmospheric very cool, contemporary. and flippin incredible live . absolutely must be on your list.. And maybe one of the best live bands ive ever seen, and they must be on the list and thats rammstein. my friend don't worry, you will be a full blown metal head by the time your finished, its hard to deny incredible music, when you have a open mind, it will just grown on you more and more.. it did to my wife, and now she loves trivium..lol Im looking forwards to your next reaction for sure.. take it easy.

[@BobO-wq6md]

You have done a great job with your reactions to Metallica. I have had those CDs in my collection from the time they were released. You pick up on things immediately that I never even noticed. If you are looking for another metal band that tells a good story both lyrically and musically I suggest Iron Maiden. Songs like "Hallowed be thy name", "Run to the hills" Wasted Years" and if you have a lot of time "Rime of the ancient mariner" There are plenty more that I could list but these are some of my favorites. Anyway keep up the great work!

[@tdvcyt2534]

great reaction!! check out The Unforgiven and One

[@jura6609]

Can you do Fight fire with fire next?

[@fihtah8243]

whats interesting about musicians like james hetfield is that they provoke you intellectually. they tell you a story for eg this song, lyrically never alludes to any form of solution or a way out yet through music they push you into a corner where you begin to believe there is one. its just amazing and so is your channel.

[@ThomasJ_Music]

I agree about his music. I’m developing a real appreciation for Metallica. They’re incredible. Thanks for the kind words too!

[@fihtah8243]

@@ThomasJ_Music ur welcome. if/when you do another metallica run i'd suggest mid 90's metallica. i haven't seen anyone else doing reaction vids becz people hate load/reload but its a lyrical/musical gold mine to unearth.

[@ork_oz]

React to Metallica - Bleeding me

[@loud6037]

Love that one!

[@tillman40]

That’s After Death

[@CR-oo3cm]

Hell yeah!!

[@salty_dog_5558]

Ok metallica brought me here and now I'm down the rabbit hole lol. You got yourself a sub. So since its a metallica song I'm gonna suggest ORION by them. Then I wanna see if you could do the band Tool. My personal favorite is H by Tool and I recomend either have the lyrics up for them because the lead singer is a genius when it comes to lyrics. Hope to see soon. Thanks

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Rob G thanks for commenting Rob! Tool is someone I’ve been meaning to listen to for a while. May have to try soon!

[@loud6037]

Fade to Black was on the Ride the Lightning album. It's too difficult for me to properly listen to these days, but it's a beautiful song. I always loved it. I don't listen to Metallica very often anymore. But these reactions are reminding me why I fell in love with them in the first place. ❤️ The only album I can say I really don't like is St Anger and it's unholy snare. When you get to those songs, you'll either love them, or you'll hate them. It's a very dividing album.

[@loud6037]

@Jacques Malan Not to mention there isn't a single solo. Not even a tiny one.

[@loud6037]

@Jacques Malan Yes! They should never have made that album really. I think if they'd waited until the band was in a better place mentally, we would have had another great album. The fans would have waited. Look at Tool - 13 years between albums and nobody gave up hope. And Cirith Ungol just released their first in 29 years, and their fans have stuck around all that time.

[@loud6037]

@Jacques Malan Love APC just as much! And I have been listening to Puscifer more recently as well. They're a bit weird, but they do have some great songs too. How did you feel about Fear Innoculum though? Took me a couple of listens to start getting into it.

[@loud6037]

@Jacques Malan Those are my favourite two as well lol. I have heard of Sons of Apollo, but haven't heard any of their songs yet. But I will go and do that, because you can't beat a good supergroup 🤩

[@loud6037]

@Jacques Malan Oof, that was some smooth marketing ploy right there lol. Okay then, deal 😆

[@KevinDurbin]

Album=Ride the Lightnig

[@vanitazazas]

Every song from Ride The Lightning album is about Death in various forms

[@sebyperion]

Yeah, you're feeling it! Nice react. Let's try something a little bit more extreme (harsh vocals, but still melodic) and see if you dig it: Children Of Bodom - Bodom After Midnight. Cheers and keep it up! 🤘

[@vengefulones6435]

The EPIC fade to black

[@dvk7277]

I kinda like to take it as if he was indecisive about doing the act. The last "good bye" was the a reaction to finally approach the edge, to stop thinking about it and just do it. My mind is always left not knowing if it was done though because the solo basically keeps going. So maybe... in the end he did not commit suicide.

[@vannacee26]

The protagonist did follow through, hence the fading out in the song.

[@villemvaljas7428]

Metal is more about the music than the lyrics.

[@gianwinters]

Feel the music than analyzing. This music have saved a lot of people.. fact.

[@Nebtor]

Meanwhile I'm called a weirdo by Hip Hop Fans for listening to "old music" made by people who are now in their 50s. It's so god damn sad that its "embarrassing" for them how they feel and express the music live (guitar faces etc.) How and why did we get there?

[@gianwinters]

Nebtor i dont recall any hiphop music lasting that long is there?

[@Nebtor]

@@gianwinters yeah of course hip hop artists have a shorter "life span" i think it's not good that nowadays the visuals for a song (artist, music video etc.) are more important to many fans than the music itself. Besides the most of the music is something i could produce easily and I . You dont necessarily need talent or a lot of practice to fascinate people. (sorry for my bad english)

[@ThomasJ_Music]

I don’t doubt that for a second. I try my best to get the balance right. Sometimes I get the balance wrong, but the channel is new and I’m learning all the time. Thanks got taking the time to watch and leave feedback 🙏🏻👍

[@LongandWeirdName]

1. Im one of them, so I can condlfirm what you say, Erwin. 2. Guys... I recommend Dan Bull and songs like I Hurt Myself or Civilization Rap or A Portrait of the Autist, before you dis the entire genre of rap. Or many of Boyinabands songs like Spectrum or Empty. There are gems. Not everyone is a mumbler. And there are stars that still make meaningful, deeply emotional songs after 30 years in the game. Okay. Rant over. Keep an open mind.

[@rickj895]

good

[@dennisellis3605]

Though this song is about the end I can't help but feel like the ending solo was somehow hopeful