To Live Is To Die - sleepmakeswaves cover Metallica

[@m0rthaus]

How has nobody else commented on the great metajoke of the bassist turning his amp to 1 at the start. Great cover

[@Leopard_8119]

I saw it, did not care to mention it. Do you mean that Jason Newstead had his bass sound tuned down by the danish drummer, you know, the boxer shorts wearing genius behind the cymbals?!?!?! :)

[@juanv5375]

It's already a very boring joke...

[@Larry_Hegs]

@@juanv5375we got a regular Norm McDonald here. I bet you’re a blast at parties.

[@juanv5375]

@@Larry_Hegs sure! And you laugh at the same joke day by day like a retarded kid ☺️

[@otismoran6405]

Some people would say this is too heavy but I think it’s awesome and think Cliff would love this

[@kylebell6955]

Otis Moran oh hell yeah

[@BoostedMayhem]

The beauty of doing a proper cover is to make it your own. And you fellas did just that. I loved your interpretation of it from start to finish. The guitar effects on the intro/outro, the subtle riff changes in some of the chords...friggan amazing. This has to be one of the BEST Metallica covers I have ever heard/seen, hands down.

[@Astrochronic]

I did not.

[@paxsyndicate]

Salute..

[@diptangshumandal]

For sure

[@maladymayhem1338]

It's almost better

[@lisastewart8388]

Definitely made it your own I got so hyped! Fan!💯💯💯💯💯

[@nmlss]

Now THIS is how you do a cover. Extremely respectful towards the original song, but giving it the band's own style.

[@pipetrucciable]

nmlss what he says⬆️

[@hifinphoto]

except when the song being covered is a Masterpiece - changing it in ANY way RUINS it.

[@nmlss]

@@hifinphoto STFU, you whiny little dick. The original song still exists, it hasn't been "ruined".

[@carsonwood2095]

@@hifinphoto I don’t think Metallica can play it 100percent true to the album. It takes a lot of editing to achieve the ajfa masterpiece. These guys did a phenomenal job

[@tookleboy540]

Clickbait

[@southpakrules]

And in 2003 they traveled to Africa to record Master of puppets.

[@habu7]

Hahaaaa, had me howling there! 🤣🤣🤣

[@rajromil5]

😂

[@trudanimal562]

Lmfao

[@MUSiC-world-20986]

Master Of Puppets has turned 35. on 3rd of March this year, 9 days ago

[@nadjimansouri8360]

Hhhhhhh that's funny man

[@pallbearer1175]

Hetfield’s solo is one of the most beautiful things ever man wtf

[@SonsOfDeForest]

Hetfield made some of the best guitar solos (MOP, Nothing, Orion) second only to Cliff (Orion). Kirk is ok too with some outstanding highlights (Fade to Black, Unforgiven)

[@bored7772]

@@SonsOfDeForest the fast bass solo in orion was played by kirk on guitar and cliff translated it to bass

[@Larry_Hegs]

@@SonsOfDeForestFade to Black and Unforgiven are the most iconic solos Metallica ever did.

[@bastianmueller3475]

Where is Orion and Call of Ktulu??? Can't wait

[@BrunoSantosFotografias]

yeah! me too

[@Astrochronic]

please no....i would hate to hear them ruin Orion.....

[@cristorres9547]

What about Anastasia (pulling teeth)?

[@thereallwzer3474]

@@Astrochronic i think they would do a good job

[@veaceslavborodin7613]

@@cristorres9547 Anesthesia (pulling teeth) Anastasia is a name of girl

[@TheDude-gd6eg]

Not even the wrong year can ruin this it's amazing

[@lharmy]

It really is astonishing to think how James comes up stuff like this. He's an incredible song writer. Not forgetting Lars of course but James just blows me away.

[@GTRAIN1982]

look who wrote the song, most of this song is Cliff

[@nilsallen-bayes6363]

@@GTRAIN1982 wrong. James did. Total fallacy that this is a burton written piece. He penned the lyrics. You're welcome.

[@jutjub22]

Unexplainable, those James's AJFA riff tapes are something else. 7:42 for example, magic. Also harmonies with that evil guitar tone.

[@Tio-Nino]

The Man showed James about music theory and harmonies, long live Cliff!!!!!!

[@ghengisdong6714]

Regardless of who wrote the song blah blah blah.. we’re missing the point… Lars is not a good drummer.

[@audreythecat4565]

I have been a Metallica fan since the mid 80´s and I can only praise what these guys have done with the song. This version is beyond great, great work!

[@TheCofono]

QFT

[@5tnblnkt]

0:39 bass 0, check.

[@D.Zomb57]

And justice for all is THE album without bass, you can't even ear it on the album. Perhaps is it just a reminder full of humor ?! ;)

[@Metalheim-f6d]

Why do people always complain about the lack of bass on AJFA, although you can't hear it on RTL or MoP either?

[@kat-sd9nm]

@@Metalheim-f6d ???? you can actually hear the bass in both albums you mentioned

[@Metalheim-f6d]

@@kat-sd9nm Well, barely. Metal is known for the lack of audible bass. I dont get why it gets mentioned only on regarding AJFA.

[@johnbraucher1499]

LMFAO, that's funny right there. Lol

[@ByJxne]

First of all It was 1988 not 1998. second they recorded it in Los Angeles not Scandinavia.

[@meteor09]

Thanks for clarifying which was first and which was second

[@BeardyGit89]

@@meteor09 aren't you clever

[@lzw3]

How does one put this much effort into making a video a fuck up something that simple

[@MadShepard]

I was wondering why they said that too lol I was like "Why is some one who has no idea about this album, talking about this album" lol

[@guncla]

I could understand a typo for the year, but where did the idea that Metallica recorded in Scandinavia come from?

[@caseykropp9677]

*goes right into dyers eve

[@tomobrien4965]

Still makes me weep for the loss of Cliff, a man we never got to know but through legend.

[@kamucho]

Beautiful reworking of the intro

[@johnward4116]

That intro was gorgeous.

[@hongkongfilmnet10]

Cliff Burton is my favorite musician ever. To Live is to Die is a great tribute to him and this is an awesome version.

[@loukola5353]

There will never be another Hetfield/Ulrich. Those two gave us some of the best music ever created.

[@camviewer11]

Kirk hammett: *sigh*

[@sethianmart6734]

and cliff

[@SuperRoo_22]

Did u like "Hardwired"? Just curious.

[@loukola5353]

@@SuperRoo_22 I like it for the most part. Manunkind, Murder One and Am I Savage should have never made it in the album.

[@metalmaniac8640]

@Richard Skipper wrong, Lars and James has always been the driving force of the band. Those 2 are the ones who put in the extra man hours in the studio making the arrangements of the songs.

[@9EricCN3]

I am happy this exists.

[@mry82]

we're happy your channel exists.

[@STUDIOS-yv2py]

This is one of the best things I’ve seen in a long time.

[@GTRAIN1982]

The last song credited to the great one. R.I.P. Cliff

[@bogdanned6989]

I like this cover for it is raw. No overdoubs or cuts. One take with all the imperfections wich i think it makes it natural, organic and overall more pleasant. Just 3 players and that's it! Congratulations, gentlemen! 🙏🏻

[@bored7772]

theres definitely overdubs

[@underinfluence8251]

@@bored7772 I believe that solo the bassist played on guitar was overdubbed, the rest (as shown at the end of the video: main guitar, bass and drums) was recorded live in one take But still great cover nonetheless!!!

[@bored7772]

@@underinfluence8251 sure the main guitar but the main guitar is probably layered 3 or 4 times plus all the leads pretty much impossible to not overdub with 1 guitar when in some parts of the song theres 4 guitars doing different things at once

[@rodge816]

This might be the best cover of any song that I’ve ever heard!! Simply amazing!!!!!!

[@scribblesdoodles]

Ever since I’ve heard this cover I listen to it daily. The tone on the clean section at around 5 minutes 50 seconds is almost dream-like. A very captivating cover of one of the best songs ever written. Congratulations.

[@CoolCalmCollected]

I thought before watching.. hmmm I wonder what To Live Is To Die would sound like when played by sleepmakeswaves. This is exactly what I thought. Totally awesome version guys. You know you have made it when you have a sound, and that sound comes through even in a cover! Love ya work and look forward to seeing you in brissy soon!

[@Metalpug79]

Wow... just... wow... An amazing cover, of an amazing classic! You boys did it justice! (Pun not intended lol). You can really tell how much each of you love the source material. Would love to hear more in the future! Now, get this version printed on to some sweet vinyl so I can buy it haha

[@Metalpug79]

Oh, and also, you’ve gained yourself a new subscriber. I’ll definitely be checking out your original work!

[@WaxManWalkabout]

Metallica took the emotion to a new high when they recorded instrumental tracks with no vocals. Most people, and still do, think lyrics in songs give them a perspective of communication, until they heard HEAVY METAL MUSIC WITH NO LYRICS amongst the metal world. This is one of the best to sink into. Ride the lightning, Master of Puppets had absolute bangers but this spoke the loudest to me. RIP CLIFF. You always spoke a SALVATION FOR ALL OF US TO TAKE HOME!!! Well done lads!!!!! 🙏🙏 Well done!!!!🤘🔥🤘

[@phantumgrey]

I can hear the bass

[@swideer]

This is absolutely stunning! Great work, you guys. I can hardly find a words, to describe how beautiful this cover is. Thank you!

[@Machinophile]

Totally owned the song, you did a great job my friend, that's one awesome tribute!

[@stefanburns3797]

1988** sounded like you said 1998? Lol But dude holy shit is this cover incredible!

[@victorklimov5254]

@Agnaye Ochani Scandinavia had and still has great musicians.

[@victorklimov5254]

@Agnaye Ochani Meshuggah is my favorite too! Ok, maybe you're right. have never been interested in that kind of stuff.

[@mavisser3211]

@@victorklimov5254 you are cringe

[@buckfuttler2877]

he absolutely did say 98

[@sanstheskeleton5381]

If by incredible you mean, "completely missed the tone" then i agree.

[@half-tonjo3729]

Im a purist.... lets say a PURE METALLICA Fan . Thought no one could do a cover as great as their songs... any o their songs are.... and here you are... making it possible... just RESPECT!!!

[@Markito85]

The best cover of this song on all the internet not just youtube, fucking amazing!

[@martintrias6241]

Daaaaaaaaaaamn!!!!!! This is so solid and thicc!!! Loved it a lot!!!! Great cover, great musicians ❤ reminds me a lot of Woods of Ypres also! Love your music guys!

[@joehinton9807]

…And Justice for All was recorded in early 1988 at One on One Recording Studios in Los Angeles.

[@kadewoodtechfolder]

there is a F A C T

[@kadewoodtechfolder]

anyways this song was written by cliff around 84, 85.

[@ekainalonso3121]

@@kadewoodtechfolder sorry, but it wasn't, there is a video in youtube explaining that

[@sampledude8846]

AJFA was not recorded in Denmark in 98, it was recorded at One on One Recording Studios in Los Angeles '88, where they also made the black album a couple years later.

[@pokerfacemonks]

Very fucking good! Thanks for this worth every minute! RIP Cliff.

[@Jmck9871]

I love listening to this. Everytime, i come back to this its as good as the first time listening to it. Excellent cover of my favorite song on that album.

[@xwinglover]

Wait, the bass player turned his volume UP at the beginning of the video. Is this authentic lol?? Just jokes. A great tribute.

[@zdf14]

Actually he turned it down 😂 gotta make it accurate

[@nizamaroth]

he turned up all the dials but made the “master volume” zero. Perfect!

[@theEisbergmann]

I'm happy that I'm not the only one to think that "...And Justice For All" is an unbelievable album

[@robertgoris6969]

Dude they recorded this album in LA. Anyway, you guys deliver a brutal version of the classic. Amazing!

[@johannesdecker9212]

This is ridiculously good - love the song, love the arrangement, love your cover!

[@luisjrea]

amazing sound and tribute ... refreshing !!!

[@J-RAD_notAnNpc]

Awesome guys. Truly awesome. Was always one of my top 5-10 Metallica songs and you guys KILLED it. Justice done 👍 🤘😝

[@h1n1worm]

one of the best covers i ever heard, the part before main riff starts is just stunning. can i have flac ?

[@TiltedBry]

I have probably watched this 100 times this year.

[@blakechristenson1588]

same bruh...

[@TonyLoucas]

absolutely - keen to hear this in October at max watts *nudge nudge encore*

[@baris_c]

Beautiful cover in every aspect.... The creativity, mixing and the emotions it creates

[@saliimOu]

amazing job, respect from France

[@joshkorin3167]

Extraordinarily well done, guys. That intro and then when we hit the interlude, just couldn't hold back the tears. I'd like to think Cliff would really have enjoyed this.

[@MrShaggyDEE]

1998?.... 🤔

[@bakkdavidlaszlo]

James poured every sorrow in this song after losing his brother Cliff. You did the absolute best job to interpret his music, what he felt. Absolute greatness! thank you guys! :’)

[@docteur6667]

Justice was recorded in Los Angeles in 88, not 98 :D Ride and Puppets in Copenhagen.

[@docteur6667]

@@troyarciable Eh. No. - I know that Cliff has co-written the song, but all of the Justice session is recorded in LA. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...And_Justice_for_All_(album)

[@xphiles2345]

My fave song of all time

[@seanpierce2061]

Pretty good Lars drumming was top of his game during this era. I preferred his drumming (Lars) but this is very good.

[@ВладиславБіляев]

Great performance, and the best version of intro that I've seen for this composition. Thank you!

[@PriitKallas]

This is epic! Even if not 1998 and Scandinavia :)

[@aleksandaraleksic4119]

Best Metallica cover i ever heard! Different but original! Lot of energy! Perfect! Thanks guys!!!

[@joaoosahko]

this almost sounded like if mastodon covered this song and I meant it as a compliment

[@goatfish07]

I remember the record store I bought it at...in 1987.

[@ericksoto2881]

I bought it a cassette

[@abdulrahmank8894]

5:38 That sound like U2 covering Metallica. Great job guys

[@Ominous89]

First came the shivers down my spine. At the middle section the tears of joy came. This is how I approve music. And when tears of joy come, music is good. 😎

[@kostaschouzouris871]

That's right mate

[@muhammadirsyazman8389]

In 1998 Metallica recorded AJFA. Happiest 30th to live is to die Math: am i a joke to you?

[@slayerd357]

This is freaking AMAZING. AMAZING. Great, great job guys! This is one of my favorite instrumentals ever, and you KILLED IT!

[@SubversionAcademy]

Good cover, guys. But please, just correct the 1998 reference at the beginning to 1988 and re-upload the video. You can't leave it like that.

[@Penisdoll]

And they didn't record it in Scandinavia like Ride and Puppets. It was recorded in One on One studio in LA. In the same studio they recorded Black album.

[@Vonzura]

Woah, this is very well done! It grabbed me in the soul, heart, mind and everything there is. This is an excellent cover guys! Metallica family in a very beautiful way! \m/

[@SideGateStudios]

The record was recorded in 1988 in California, not 1998 in Scandinavia. This is excellent works however.

[@serigraph73]

it might have been mixed in CA but it was not recorded in CA

[@Fjongus]

serigraph73 ... and Justice for All was recorded at One on One Studios in Los Angeles, California.

[@pedroaacunha]

Probably the song that made me like instrumental music. Wonderful version. Congratulations.:)

[@kidmakeswaves]

Heaps mad.

[@dkelly6492]

the best instrumental interlude in rock and metal history, hands down

[@antsinmyeyes]

Metallica 'tragics' are absolutely absurd, just completely ridiculous. It's a great interlude, yes, but 'best in rock and metal history'? good lord listen to yourself, friend. Lars is the worst drummer. That has nothing to do with what I was saying, but I end all Metallica related comments with that, sort of like how Cato (the elder) ended all of his senate speeches, regardless of topic, with carthago delenda est.

[@Javier-qk7ms]

I did not know Eagles of Death Met.... wait!

[@franklinarellano8295]

Hahaha

[@josephkirk939]

Just found you guys today by chance. You have a new fan. Can't wait to explore more.

[@serigraph73]

I thought this was incredible except for the part where the bass player switched over to guitar...that solo was pretty weak

[@chrismejia8263]

Agree his solo n the tone of his Jag were the only exception but otherwise an awesome cover

[@DonGioification]

Have to agree with this

[@serigraph73]

@James Lee says someone that doesn't know me AT ALL. I can actually play the entire song, and I can play that part better than the guy in the video. Not that that even matters. So, why don't you just fuck the hell off you pussy ass keyboard warrior.

[@j.pabloquinche3283]

@James Lee "Peasant" as a Offense? That was fucking clasist

[@joelpocalips]

@James Lee stfu james

[@martinskanberg2866]

Anyone know the name of the guitar Otto is using here?

[@SpartanLaserCanon]

It’s like Metallica but with more modern and heavier tone. I really like this cover guys.

[@kirkmiller8858]

I have never been so taken by a cover quite like this! The heart and soul you gentlemen put into the composition is absolutely outstanding!!!!!!! I'm blown away by the articulate sounds and technique.!!! My hats off to you 🤘

[@fadetounforgiven]

Worst cover ever: I can actually hear the bass.

[@josephtlaforce9853]

They needed another guitarist.....

[@kadewoodtechfolder]

there is no new kid standing there doing nothing

[@MUSiC-world-20986]

fadetounforgiven, SO FUCKING WHAT??????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????????????????????????!!!

[@bradenpryor7442]

Igor Tokarski went right over your head.

[@topsecret1837]

@@bradenpryor7442 No. It went right over YOUR head. “So What” is a song Metallica covered on Garage inc. Congratulations you fcking idiot.

[@revelationssoloprojectdisc8489]

The guitar and bass are mixed perfectly!!! OMG!!!!

[@Mesatallic]

Sounds heavier in Standard E

[@StoinisPoinis]

Absolutely amazing,Gave me chills.Great work guys!!!

[@jameshetfield3364]

👍

[@antsinmyeyes]

I'm sure you're not the actual James Hetfield, but that would be cool.

[@PhilipS.1993]

This interpretation is absolutely AWESOME 🤟🤟🤟

[@johnknight9150]

In 1998, Fred Durst wore some baggy pants and recorded something awful.

[@MoishaAPD]

His stuff in the 90s was actually pretty top notch lol

[@pallbearer1175]

something amazing *

[@surfinalien]

@@pallbearer1175 amazing that someone with 23 chromosomes made a record and that people bought it, sure

[@meteor09]

This was much more cooler than I expected, I will need to check out more of their songs

[@jonab2734]

Check out their cover of ‘Children’. Absolute banger

[@Doomzdayxx]

This song just doesn't work without harmonized guitars.

[@jeremyhardt4073]

I’ve seen this video multiple times. It is an absolute fucking banging, masterful performance. You fellas are contributing good to the world.

[@oliverham9701]

shaves beard to look like Hetfield... but plays a hollow body. wtf?

[@Jc21112]

You really went for the big swing with this cover. You did not just stick to the original and I fully respect that. I really enjoyed it!

[@jasonren666]

sounds good but you guys lost the tension that is in the song and thats what made it great but great cover none the less

[@FabrizioCalderara76]

Best To Live Is To Die cover ever! Such a great work, dudes!

[@chrisoverholt8306]

At first glance the guitar player looks like Seth Rogan

[@Abrahamhamham]

Absolutely loved it. Standing ovation.

[@FriedlichChiller]

Too much bass. :D

[@chugggs3516]

there can never be too much bass

[@dogmachine2406]

That was the joke bro.

[@ratthawks]

That's like saying there is to much drums

[@AtlasGuitar]

chuggs and Eugene must've never listened to ...And Justice For All.

[@brian96597]

Good Christ, man. I listen to this and it makes me think of what a powerhouse Cliff was. Well done.

[@jorgemontesinos1974]

Too damn drop guitar/bass tone, not my style.

[@bentierney5315]

Now I'm subscribed and a fan... great interpretation of this classic tune!

[@jackburton9653]

I’ve never been able to make that transition at the interlude as smooth as that. I can nail every measure of this song... in sections. I don’t give a damn about your technical ability. You boys are a talented bunch. Thanks for the video!🤘🏼

[@Mitchjclark1234]

I sat in awww as this video played... amazing work guys so good 2 see 3 dudes in such sync with passion 4 music.. amazing

[@alialshouli7929]

This how a cover for an legendary band like Metallica should be done 100% flawless and with full of respect for the original version . Awesome and please please I hope to see enter sandman and turn the page God bless you guys

[@dt90891]

Epic effort. Nice tone clean drums and clear and loud bass tones. Amazing guys.