This song reminds me of my dad, who committed suicide when I was 20, he was a war vet and Metallica was his fav band. I only play it twice a year, on his birthday and on a day he decided to end his life. Happy Birthday Dad.
As a Veteran that has been diagnosed with terminal cancer every time I hear the words to this song I know exactly what he is saying!! I’ve been fighting this for going in four years now, and that’s just when I was diagnosed. Who knows how long I had it before they found it. Either way, the words are so true and I am jammin to the baddest m f ers to ever hit the stage!!! God is Great!!
unless you are on a mobile phone you shouldnt get ads,sadly its part of the you tube app agreement ( terms n conditions) bet you get that upgrade to premium pop up quite a lot? very annoying :/
I am 80 years old and am never tired of listening to them - they have a unique style and unbelievable arrangements. The singer is exceptional - their music will live on forever.
I am 66 and have seen Metallica 31 times. I can not imagine what life would have been like without their music. Met James in Costa Rica in 2016 and got the chance to thank him for everything Metallica has done for me.
Summer 2014. Me and my friends were driving back from the beach. When we arrived home and were about to leave the car, this song started to play. We stayed inside and enjoyed the entire song in complete silence. Still today one of the best memories and moments I've ever had.
Thanks Tyler for these beautiful lines.... yes, this song amazes me over and over and over again. It's actually too beautiful to exist at all. Unearthly. Magical. Epic.
Kirk’s final solo in this version is one of my all time favorite pieces of music. It always gives me the release of emotion I need at times. So beautiful 🤘🏼
oh my god, I realize that I was 17 when the 1st Metallica album came out and I'm 56 today and I still listen with so much pleasure to this mega metal band. long live metallica and all the fans
Life, it seems, will fade away Drifting further, every day Getting lost within myself Nothing matters, no one else I have lost the will to live Simply nothing more to give There is nothing more for me I need the end to set me free Things not what they used to be Missing one inside of me Deathly loss, this can't be real I cannot stand this hell I feel Emptiness is filling me To the point of agony Growing darkness, taking dawn I was me, but now he's gone No one but me Can save myself But it's too late Now I can't think Think why I should even try Yesterday seems as though It never existed Death greets me warm Now I will just say goodbye Bye...
Just saw Metallica in Buffalo for the first time live. Hetfield made a statement about suicide mid song at the transition point. Told the audience it's a permanent solution to a temporary problem - he said, someone loves you. We love you. Ive loved this band since the first time I heard them but I have a profound respect for Hetfield now. He's a great person as well as great musician.
Especially when you are going through a dark time in life. I'm 44 I've been listening to Metallica since I was 14, that 30 years. I don't listen them all the time but I always go back to them when I'm in pain. This song always gets all bawled up inside
Think yes. But no I listened to relieve the hurt and make me feel better. Other than a handful of songs I'm smiling n rocking the whole time. Not crying or being hurt by no means! Maybe I'm more about the instrumentals rather than the lyrics but no I don't listen to s*** that makes me cry on hurt.
HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE ALIVE!! Simply Put.....This Song is Rock n Roll in its Purest Form.... from an Extremely Talented Band. This LIVE version of Fade to Black is AWESOME!! And this from a guy who is not a huge Metal Fan. But love some Metallica!!
do you like Orion? it's my favourite Metallica tune well it's on the master of puppets my favourite Metallica album! and.One that's another amazing tune from the and justice for all album, if you like a couple of their tunes there's nothing stopping you from listening to more they are an amazing band!
This song reminds me my father. Lost his life to brain cancer 11 years ago. Metallica helped me through so much shit .... They're simply THE greatest things that ever happened to rock/metal
Im very glad this song was made. Most songs you hear these days are either cheesy love songs or about a women's ass. This song actually highlights a real issue in modern day society. And as someone who's felt suicidal in the past, this song helps allot.
They are history ... Rip circa 1991 and I would give them 91 Black as it was good... they are playing on salvage time... James voice is not even close to what it was..
Greatest band to ever grace this earth. There will never be another Metallica. I think all of us at one point in our lives jammed out to Metallica in the car, garage , or listening to headphones at the gym. Thank you for amazing music!
The moment when I first saw and heard Fade to Black on a concert was one of the most emotionally extrange momments of my life. I was 100% happy and 100% sad at the same time. I was drowning in tears but smiling even with my eyes. I've never felt like that before, nor after again in my life.
The moment I first heard this, I felt chills and got hardcore goosebumps. The feeling you get, when listening to this song is amazing. It will always be my favorite song of all time, so emotional and sad, yet awesome.
Considering this was posted 13 years ago and so many people have come back to watch this today shows just how incredible they are. Their music just speaks to you! Absolutely love it!
Ive met a guy 8y ago that introduced me to playing guitar and not just playing Metallica ,but to feel music. He was a great guitarist. He went to Paco and Metallica numerous times. We drank to this song just 2 weeks ago and while we were playing it he was getting angry at me because I was playing it faster than it is.He passed away yesterday. You will never be forgotten buddy, and I will never listen to this song the way I did before, THANK YOU !
This was one of the first songs I heard from Metallica when I was 13 (I'm 25 now), and this Fade video was the first for this great song. I will always be grateful not only for this video and the performance, but also for Metallica. My favorite song of theirs that he heard in my worst moments and by force of fate I'm still here to continue listening to it. Metallica forever!!!!!
thank you Metallica for helping me hold on to life when everything seems hopeless. when you're depressed and feeling hopeless this song strikes a chord deep within. just spreading a sense of hope that not everything is lost and people have felt the same way before and have overcome it. THANK YOU JAMES,KIRK,LARS,CLIFF,JASON.
That's good if you feel like that about this one. But I find it odd since this is about giving up and wanting to die. Wish it would help but just describes how I feel on and off. I would more think this song pushes people to do it.
Dude, my heart breaks for you. So many people suffer due to so many things. Metallica has gotten me through more situations in my life than I could ever explain. Music is everything to me.
A month ago, our son was killed by lightning on Mount Triglav in Slovenia... He was only 37 years old! His friends chose this song as the last song we escorted him to the tomb... But he had a huge will to live. He adored Metallica... He was at several concerts... But WHY??? We'll never get over it!
😔… he truly adored Metallica… listening to this song is heartbreaking…and as you mentioned…he wanted to live and enjoy everything! his story should have continued… we will never understand it and always love him!
This is probably the best Metallica song for two reasons: 1. The sexiness of the harmony/melody connection 2. Lars actually finds a sweet spot and for a few minutes there sounds like a good drummer And that's just beautiful.
thegorn68 Lars can surely play better drums than your sorry ass and he definitely has alot more money than your broke ass so shut it ,,watch what you say about people,,
Considering how "dark" these lyrics could be interpreted, I have always found this song extremely beautiful and uplifting. For me it very much gives me the feeling of wanting to overcome depression and anxiety. Not by ending my life, but by finding the will to overcome my challenges and carry on. Very ironic considering the song talks about giving up.
i am sincerely glad to hear that. i, myself, used to have suicidal thoughts due to depression until God delivered me. This song reminds me....as if i need reminding....what it was like....where God brought me out of.
it's the beauty of music, it touches people so differently. As you do, I have the same uplifting sensation when I dont pay attention to the lyrics. cheers!
I choreographed a ballet to early metallica. Fade to black an excellent example did use a zipper studio version. But ya know. We need more metallica ballet matches. They are the nutcrackers.
Don't know why I am putting this comment , I am drunk, want to thank all the people who supporter me so far .... And beautiful people like you reading this comment and all the people who commented. We all are together.
This is the song (specifically the intro and Kirk's opening solo) that made me fall in love with the band, the genre, and the instrument. I was 14 or 15 years old listening to Ride The Lightning on my brand new CD player playing along with my starter guitar and this song started and I could just FEEL something change.
I love the fact that during a song about suicide they take the time to stop and mention “are you alive? how does it feel to be alive?”pretty responsible.
This song is not about suicide, but about making it and beeing alive after all problems accuring in your life. One should not give up. "Missing one inside of me" but still living. Let the dead part of you go, but stay.
Hetfield has written this song during their Europ tour. All their material has been stolen, amps guitars etc.. They lost some hope to perform the tour, but the band with whom they share the stage let them play with instrument. Sorry for my unperfect english cheers
@@WasilijSaizev I'm pretty sure it's about suicide since it talks about losing the will to live and at the end he says "Death greets me warm , Now I will just say goodbye" and it fades. (Fades to black)
@@Draddex no, this is the change inside of you. The thing, you lose is your part, that fades to black. It's the part where the music changes in the song. Since he is ascing people:"Are you alive?" He said that in the interview.
@@WasilijSaizev "It's a suicide song, and we got a lot of flak for it, as if kids were killing themselves because of the song. But we also got hundreds of letters from kids telling us how they related to the song and that it made them feel better." -James Hetfield in an interview with Guitar World (1991). Hetfield also explained that he and Lars were obsessed with death while making the album. So yes, the song is about suicide. The reason why the song is so popular and why it's such a masterpiece is because so many people including myself relate to feelings portrayed in the lyrics.
I honestly think James is underrated and underappreciated for his guitar playing. The dude is one of the best rhythm guitarists around and can shred the fuck out of a solo, all while also singing. The dude has talent and is criminally underrated in my opinion.
I disagree, he is not underrated. People consider him a riff lord. He might not be the lead guitarist Sweep picking around, but his talent as a rhythm player are second to none. He's a legend for sure.
@@DMulisha13 I know most people know, especially Metallica fans. But outside that i feel like he's underappreciated for his playing. Thats all i meant haha
Seen em live in Dublin, just before Cliff passed away, 86 i think without google, dear god i cried, like when Phil Lynott died :{ Brilliant bass players ) in different ways XX love you guys, you made me hope & dream! Thank you Claiff, Phil - RIP & YNWA
let me ask this question about the people who disliked this masterpiece. so these people came in watched the video listened to this song and decided to dislike this?? I mean wtf!!
OH.. so sorry Mr Metronome with perfect Pitch it was completely unlistenable was it ? LMFAO.. idiot AND.. if i may ask, as you a Professional Musician or composer or in any way professionally associated with the music industry
It's ' Sad but True' When 'Nothing Else Matters' All seams 'Unforgiven' You reach for 'Whiskey in the Jar' You 'Seek and Destroy' You longing for 'Day that never Comes' You thinking of 'Blackend' You 'Fade to Black' BUT 'The Memory Remains' 'now i will just say goodbye' ❤🎵🙌✌🤘💥
in his Original record guitar solos yes, on live performances hes one of the worse i have ever listened, only time i thought he was good was on a concert in france : Francais pour une nuit, they made an hd vid, played death magnetic, and those were the closest to original record i have ever hear them play live.
Such amazing talent.....never will tire of listening to my monsters of metal ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥💯🤘 Metallica never disappointed ME ever !!!! Bravo to them men 💥💥💫💥💥
I don't know how i can say what i felt listening this music again,i am living one great war in my life,i had to pass for one surgery to take out two damned tummors of my brain,i am living my recoveryng days,when i started to listen this music i could remember of my teenage time,i passed my teenage time listening bands like Iron Maiden,Nickelback,Metallica is my favourite band,listening this music i could to get out of this hell in my life and i could back to have my smile in my face...
I remember when there was no such thing as "Rock and Roll". My generation started it and we're still loyal! I hope rock and roll never dies. These these guys are great!
the story of every Metallica fan in the world unless they're like me and born after ReLoad 1984: "I'm listening to Fade To Black" 2016: "Still listening to Fade To Black"
I listen to all genres of music ranging from 17th century classical to rap but I have never heard a more soulful and heart wrenching song like this. Probably the greatest song ever.
@@Deathcomes4usall yep thats the closest one to original solo i have heard, sadly Kirk is not a good live performer, he lacks on the fly improvising skills, james is better (cleaner) and the best improviser one of that gen probably is Slash
I lost one of my best friends in life to fucking drugs. We used to play Metallica a lot as a 3 person band. I miss him so much and feel so guilty that I wasnt there when I was needed. And Justice For All was that intro album that brought us together as teens. I love you Jason Worley, Im sorry I wasnt there for you.
Ur not guilty, life is complicated and, unfortunately 2 short. I play this song 4 my mother, my angel, and the loves of my life, i will see them soon keepyoheadup
This song reminds me of guy in my school who seemed to quite happy and even popular in school, and then one day he committed suicide, this is what was probably really going on in his mind. I want to learn this song and dedicate it to him.
Sevastian Popov I'll never kill myself, Coz I love my life, I love my friends, I love my family, I love my parents, I love my teachers, and most of all I love GOD! The first best thing I love is: GOD, the second is: family, the third is: friends, teachers, parents, and family. I LOVE BEING ALIVE AND I LOVE MY LIFE!!!!!
You can't understand people that want to commit suicide. It is a state of mind none of us ever understood. I said the same thing except the GOD part then my grandfather commited suicide and one of my best friends wanted to kill himself. Talking to him opened my eyes, he talked to me and was honest it is not that he has bad life it is a mixture of fellings like being anxious, can't breathe, wanting to get out of your own skin. So everytime I her someone commited suicide I remember my friend and how it was horrible to listen to him and his state of mind that was messed up for no reason.
To me, depression means a lot of things, a lot more than just a feeling. I've had days where I just feel a little blue or a bit off and felt depressed, and I've had days where it's consumed me, everything I do, say, hear, think and feel and made me feel completely devoid of any semblance of identity or humanity. I've been in hospital and seen more people than I can remember and I've tried 4 or 5 different medications. Depression is one of those things in life you can't fully put into words, you can try and read about it and listen to people talk about it, but until it gets in your head for whatever reason, you can't fully understand what it's like or even what it is. And if you are ever trying to understand why someone has taken their life and find you just don't understand, then it seems you either have a lighter dark place, you don't have one at all, or you are yet to find yours. But please know that regardless of how bad a place someone can be in, even if they take their life, it doesn't mean they don't love their family and friends. Hope this helps.
This song reminds me of my dad, who committed suicide when I was 20, he was a war vet and Metallica was his fav band. I only play it twice a year, on his birthday and on a day he decided to end his life. Happy Birthday Dad.
I am so sorry for your lose mate may he find the peace he was robbed of and salutes for his service to his country
I'm Sorry
This is my funeral song when im gone.
Gave me the chills too. Sorry for your loss. May his soul find peace.
ArchAngel` Naw I'm so sorry :(
If this isn't played at my funeral, I'm not going.
John We4k lll same here
Your comment made me giggle...What a kick ass rock song!!!
@@lisahatton5718 rock? It is metal
@@furkanbursa5453 thank you for your opinion,but I call it rock and roll... Always have, always will..Rock on .🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
@@lisahatton5718 It is not his opinion, it is officially metal, to be exact Metallica is thrash metal :)
2023 & 2024 anyone?
From Russia
Yes im here 2023
Я с вами
+
Yup
As a Veteran that has been diagnosed with terminal cancer every time I hear the words to this song I know exactly what he is saying!! I’ve been fighting this for going in four years now, and that’s just when I was diagnosed. Who knows how long I had it before they found it. Either way, the words are so true and I am jammin to the baddest m f ers to ever hit the stage!!! God is Great!!
All the best bud. Lost my mother to it 6 months ago
Vet here too, permanent fucked up spine, is it service connected? If so are those asshole paying for everything?
@@salbill4484 tin foil hat looking extra pointy today
So many kisses to milan, i love you dont'forget
You're a legend brother rock on, this song has saved my life and always been there when I needed it even heard it live. Keep the fight going!
Getting an ad in the middle of the song should be illegal.
unless you are on a mobile phone you shouldnt get ads,sadly its part of the you tube app agreement ( terms n conditions) bet you get that upgrade to premium pop up quite a lot? very annoying :/
skip to the end of the video and click replay button then problem solved..
Who the fuck doesn't use adblock? If you're on your phone, change DNS settings to one that blocks ads.
David Jonsson Because I’m an old young person. I don’t know about these things lol
@@davidjonsson7165 these things make me feel illegal and not reliable :)
I can't imagine a world without Metallica
zerkzy842 that is a horrible thought! It would be shit!
I'd rather not xD
I can't imagine Metallica without a world
A world without METALLICA? Of course not!
zerkzy842 there would be no world without Metallica
I am 80 years old and am never tired of listening to them - they have a unique style and unbelievable arrangements. The singer is exceptional - their music will live on forever.
Thanks for answering a question i sometimes make to myself. Will I still listen to the music I love when I am an oldman? It seems I will.
dang man, I wonder how people reacted to you back then in the 80s when you listened to Metallica.
Keep rockin dad😁
I am 66 and have seen Metallica 31 times. I can not imagine what life would have been like without their music. Met James in Costa Rica in 2016 and got the chance to thank him for everything Metallica has done for me.
I so agree with you.rock on
And James was only about 21 when he wrote those lyrics too. Impressive stuff.
Sums up like what 21 feels like
& he wrote it because his favourite amp got stolen
Summer 2014. Me and my friends were driving back from the beach. When we arrived home and were about to leave the car, this song started to play. We stayed inside and enjoyed the entire song in complete silence. Still today one of the best memories and moments I've ever had.
I WISH I HAD SUCH A LOYAL FRIEND
Fr. The first time I heard this song I just sat there for a good few minutes afterward
Good memories are great to have....
Nice story, God bless you bro.
Thanks Tyler for these beautiful lines.... yes, this song amazes me over and over and over again. It's actually too beautiful to exist at all. Unearthly. Magical. Epic.
NOT EVEN ALL SONGS FROM TODAYS POP MUSIC CAN EVEN TOUCH THIS 1 SONG
MAYBE BECAUSE IT IS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT GENRE WITH ANOTHER TARGETED AUDIENCE.
So true
true words.
thats cause Metallica are true GODS OF ROCK
James Quinn Metal*
Kirk’s final solo in this version is one of my all time favorite pieces of music. It always gives me the release of emotion I need at times. So beautiful 🤘🏼
And as great a guitarist as he is, I watched an interview where he said he was amazed by how much better James is. Such an awesome song all around.
Agree 110 percent!🤟
It's so sad how he's stopped caring about making an effort for his solos nowadays
Fade To Black always will have a special place in my heart.
The best Incarnation of their best song.
+Bengie Sawyer Macfarlane Amen to that, bro!
This song relaxes my soul.
oh my god, I realize that I was 17 when the 1st Metallica album came out and I'm 56 today and I still listen with so much pleasure to this mega metal band.
long live metallica and all the fans
@@zippydooda I miss when music was just music honestly. I much prefer things that way, those things don't need to be a part of everything.
Legendary Music that will never come again.......
I liked the way kirk played the first solo slowly. It really captured the feel of the song's energy.
Dat prof pic, with dat comment...
Priceless
2008: When you can advertise how your video is in HD quality. It sure was a different time.
dude you should have been the top comment 🔥
Wow, HD Video! It's so sharp it's like I'm there. My mind is blown!
META is great without video too!!!
720p no less.
also the last year of good music...Sadly
Life, it seems, will fade away
Drifting further, every day
Getting lost within myself
Nothing matters, no one else
I have lost the will to live
Simply nothing more to give
There is nothing more for me
I need the end to set me free
Things not what they used to be
Missing one inside of me
Deathly loss, this can't be real
I cannot stand this hell I feel
Emptiness is filling me
To the point of agony
Growing darkness, taking dawn
I was me, but now he's gone
No one but me
Can save myself
But it's too late
Now I can't think
Think why I should even try
Yesterday seems as though
It never existed
Death greets me warm
Now I will just say goodbye
Bye...
Bye
Me interpreta x completo... lastima que no sea tan valiente como para ir to black
❤
Just saw Metallica in Buffalo for the first time live. Hetfield made a statement about suicide mid song at the transition point. Told the audience it's a permanent solution to a temporary problem - he said, someone loves you. We love you. Ive loved this band since the first time I heard them but I have a profound respect for Hetfield now. He's a great person as well as great musician.
You can sense the sincerity in James too. In his music and interviews. He means what he says.
@@timothysnow4107 Yes he gone through a lot in life to... Me to but my DEMONS ARE GETTING THE BEST OF ME NOW FRIEND
@@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987 hold on friend.
Absolutely love ❤️ 😍 Metallica!!!!!!
Metallica music is Dark. Its always been for decades. Its not a walk in the park. It makes you think , hurt, cry.
Feel
Especially when you are going through a dark time in life. I'm 44 I've been listening to Metallica since I was 14, that 30 years. I don't listen them all the time but I always go back to them when I'm in pain. This song always gets all bawled up inside
Think yes. But no I listened to relieve the hurt and make me feel better. Other than a handful of songs I'm smiling n rocking the whole time. Not crying or being hurt by no means! Maybe I'm more about the instrumentals rather than the lyrics but no I don't listen to s*** that makes me cry on hurt.
Sometimes it hurts
Sometimes it hurts
HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE ALIVE!! Simply Put.....This Song is Rock n Roll in its Purest Form.... from an Extremely Talented Band. This LIVE version of Fade to Black is AWESOME!! And this from a guy who is not a huge Metal Fan. But love some Metallica!!
Not a huge metal fan myself, more into Gnr, ACDC, Pink Floyd, but Metallica is friggin awesome
saaaaaame
HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE ALIVE!! Epic ... just so very epic! I love being alive, best part of life ever!
Michael A. Phillips THISSSS
do you like Orion? it's my favourite Metallica tune well it's on the master of puppets my favourite Metallica album! and.One that's another amazing tune from the and justice for all album, if you like a couple of their tunes there's nothing stopping you from listening to more they are an amazing band!
This song reminds me my father. Lost his life to brain cancer 11 years ago. Metallica helped me through so much shit .... They're simply THE greatest things that ever happened to rock/metal
2024 anyone?
Eu
Me
Я
I'm here ❤️
I honestly cannot believe that a song like this was made.
Im very glad this song was made. Most songs you hear these days are either cheesy love songs or about a women's ass. This song actually highlights a real issue in modern day society. And as someone who's felt suicidal in the past, this song helps allot.
@@w-james9277 he means it's too good to be true. Nothing negative
@@tieman3790 ik
I will cry my eyes out when this band is nothing but history.
I will be right there with you.
@@stevetrook5155 oh
They are history ... Rip circa 1991 and I would give them 91 Black as it was good... they are playing on salvage time... James voice is not even close to what it was..
@@kurtbarlow9917 oh please sit back
oh please lets not even think of such a tragedy as that, talk about the day rock dies....
One of the greatest songs of all time!!!
I'm pushiing 50, been listening to Metallica since I was 18, still the besytand only band to honor our veterans!
The best part from 0:00 to 8:25
right
👍
so right
ikr that part is amazing I love it so much
LordSwaggy me too ^_^
my fav song in rock
metal*
+I made you read this. Metal is a genre of rock, smart arse.
That was idiotic.
I made you read this. Explain.
+I made you read this. you mean power ballad? but yes power ballad is sub-genre of rock
Greatest band to ever grace this earth. There will never be another Metallica. I think all of us at one point in our lives jammed out to Metallica in the car, garage , or listening to headphones at the gym. Thank you for amazing music!
The guitars in the intro give me the chills, absolute masterpiece.
This is real music . The feeling is unexplainable
The moment when I first saw and heard Fade to Black on a concert was one of the most emotionally extrange momments of my life. I was 100% happy and 100% sad at the same time. I was drowning in tears but smiling even with my eyes. I've never felt like that before, nor after again in my life.
Music is music, but this is good music
The moment I first heard this, I felt chills and got hardcore goosebumps. The feeling you get, when listening to this song is amazing. It will always be my favorite song of all time, so emotional and sad, yet awesome.
Fucking badass
Exactly
RIDE THE LIGHTNING WAS MY FIRST HEAVY METAL ALBUM..
I WAS TEN YEARS OLD ... (1985)
WAS A SHOT TO MY BRAIN..
Ismael Britez Servicios Aduaneros same!
Me too brother..
Una de las mejores y exclusivas joyas de metallica🔥🔥🔥🔥🎶🎶🎵🎵🤟🏻🤟🏻🌬🦇
It's so deep and it hurts so much... This bands music will be immortal!!! Thank you Metallica
Considering this was posted 13 years ago and so many people have come back to watch this today shows just how incredible they are. Their music just speaks to you! Absolutely love it!
Couldnt agree more! we can never let this matter piece die
its is an amazing performance. As ALL Metallica performances are. But my favorite Fade To Black performance is from their Cunning Stunts concert.
It's now about 35 years after I first heard it, and it is still epic!
3:13 10.05 AD 2022 IT od great to bo alive ❤️🌹🌀💓🥂🍾🌁🌪️🌬️🌪️🌊🌀🍰🌋🤪❤️❤️❤️
Considering the song is actually 38 years old, makes it even more incredible :-)
Ive met a guy 8y ago that introduced me to playing guitar and not just playing Metallica ,but to feel music. He was a great guitarist. He went to Paco and Metallica numerous times. We drank to this song just 2 weeks ago and while we were playing it he was getting angry at me because I was playing it faster than it is.He passed away yesterday. You will never be forgotten buddy, and I will never listen to this song the way I did before, THANK YOU !
Sure he did
@@submissivebottom2741 Ye you know. People never die lol
You should write some erotic stories, this is like really the start of some gay porno
Thats it...play with feeling...I have only been playing for almost 4 years and after all the theory it's paying off...I can disappear and get lost.
This was one of the first songs I heard from Metallica when I was 13 (I'm 25 now), and this Fade video was the first for this great song. I will always be grateful not only for this video and the performance, but also for Metallica. My favorite song of theirs that he heard in my worst moments and by force of fate I'm still here to continue listening to it. Metallica forever!!!!!
Awesome !!! Krik kills it man !!!! METAL 4EVER
thank you Metallica for helping me hold on to life when everything seems hopeless. when you're depressed and feeling hopeless this song strikes a chord deep within. just spreading a sense of hope that not everything is lost and people have felt the same way before and have overcome it. THANK YOU JAMES,KIRK,LARS,CLIFF,JASON.
What about Robert and Dave😂
I would rather thank them all but Jason and Mustaine as they probably havent even helped on composing this song
Vincent Prakash yes you are right listening to Metallicas songs makes me happy
That's good if you feel like that about this one. But I find it odd since this is about giving up and wanting to die. Wish it would help but just describes how I feel on and off. I would more think this song pushes people to do it.
This song doesn't offer hope. It's about suicidal depression that leads to death.
the first solo has an effect of a warm tender cuddle to my soul
Im with ya young lady. Kirks a beast
I honestly prefer what hetfield is playing in the background, so simple yet so beautiful. Acoustic sounds even better.
Dude, my heart breaks for you. So many people suffer due to so many things. Metallica has gotten me through more situations in my life than I could ever explain. Music is everything to me.
A month ago, our son was killed by lightning on Mount Triglav in Slovenia... He was only 37 years old! His friends chose this song as the last song we escorted him to the tomb... But he had a huge will to live. He adored Metallica... He was at several concerts... But WHY??? We'll never get over it!
😔… he truly adored Metallica… listening to this song is heartbreaking…and as you mentioned…he wanted to live and enjoy everything! his story should have continued… we will never understand it and always love him!
This is probably the best Metallica song for two reasons:
1. The sexiness of the harmony/melody connection
2. Lars actually finds a sweet spot and for a few minutes there sounds like a good drummer
And that's just beautiful.
Lars has FORGOTTEN more about drumming than you probably ever knew douche bag. Get an original thought fuck stick!
Easy now. Lars is an excellent drummer. He's just not a consistent drummer.
thegorn68 Lars can surely play better drums than your sorry ass and he definitely has alot more money than your broke ass so shut it ,,watch what you say about people,,
iTesla that was a low blow. I love it
iTesla ii
My fav all time song from Metallica and I'm going to be 71 in a couple of months !!!!! Damn they are the BEST !!!!!!
My favorite also am 61
one of the most melodic guitar piece in rock songs
It´s the 15th anniversary when I uploaded this video - thanks for all your love and comments ;-)
Next celebration at 50
Considering how "dark" these lyrics could be interpreted, I have always found this song extremely beautiful and uplifting. For me it very much gives me the feeling of wanting to overcome depression and anxiety. Not by ending my life, but by finding the will to overcome my challenges and carry on. Very ironic considering the song talks about giving up.
i am sincerely glad to hear that. i, myself, used to have suicidal thoughts due to depression until God delivered me. This song reminds me....as if i need reminding....what it was like....where God brought me out of.
it's the beauty of music, it touches people so differently. As you do, I have the same uplifting sensation when I dont pay attention to the lyrics. cheers!
I choreographed a ballet to early metallica. Fade to black an excellent example did use a zipper studio version. But ya know. We need more metallica ballet matches. They are the nutcrackers.
He wrote this song cause some effa stole his amp
Makes me wanna create and achieve dreams
Everytime I'm fading to black I come here.
Simply one of the best songs ever written
Yes my friend, it is the best song ever.......
@@alfredkonig4639 Only Metallica could make a musical masterpiece about suicide
Don't know why I am putting this comment , I am drunk, want to thank all the people who supporter me so far .... And beautiful people like you reading this comment and all the people who commented. We all are together.
Unvergesslich die Jungs werden mein Herz ewig rocken 🎸☝️🫶Danke fürs hochladen
3:35 to 3:46 james is really feeling the song man! How the expression in his face changes
He probably remembered what inspired the song
Look at 2:53 to 3:02
Ozzy
I’ve probably watched every live version of this song on TH-cam. This one is the best.
Lol, me too. Can confirm, this is the best.
try irvine 1996
Seattle 1989 >>>
Slower intro solo, the atmosphere and the best outro solo improvisation by Kirk in my humble opinion make this one the best.
Hands down the best one out there
Mr Hammet playing the guitar is just so sweet....unbelievable attention to the detail...that is so important by the way...I love this band
This is the song (specifically the intro and Kirk's opening solo) that made me fall in love with the band, the genre, and the instrument. I was 14 or 15 years old listening to Ride The Lightning on my brand new CD player playing along with my starter guitar and this song started and I could just FEEL something change.
Thanks,brother passed little over 5 years ago. His favorite song.
Man I've never been a Metallica fan but this was awesome.
same here!
People who aren't Metallica fans usually like Fade to Black but I am a huge Metallica fan
Why? You should listen to ride the lighting! The album this song is from, it's amazing!!!
My favourite metallica song, and the first metallica song i heard 30 years ago. Got me through some tough times
6:07 that shot amazing
I love the fact that during a song about suicide they take the time to stop and mention “are you alive? how does it feel to be alive?”pretty responsible.
This song is not about suicide, but about making it and beeing alive after all problems accuring in your life. One should not give up. "Missing one inside of me" but still living. Let the dead part of you go, but stay.
Hetfield has written this song during their Europ tour. All their material has been stolen, amps guitars etc..
They lost some hope to perform the tour, but the band with whom they share the stage let them play with instrument.
Sorry for my unperfect english cheers
@@WasilijSaizev I'm pretty sure it's about suicide since it talks about losing the will to live and at the end he says "Death greets me warm
, Now I will just say goodbye" and it fades. (Fades to black)
@@Draddex no, this is the change inside of you. The thing, you lose is your part, that fades to black. It's the part where the music changes in the song. Since he is ascing people:"Are you alive?" He said that in the interview.
@@WasilijSaizev "It's a suicide song, and we got a lot of flak for it, as if kids were killing themselves because of the song. But we also got hundreds of letters from kids telling us how they related to the song and that it made them feel better." -James Hetfield in an interview with Guitar World (1991). Hetfield also explained that he and Lars were obsessed with death while making the album. So yes, the song is about suicide. The reason why the song is so popular and why it's such a masterpiece is because so many people including myself relate to feelings portrayed in the lyrics.
I honestly think James is underrated and underappreciated for his guitar playing. The dude is one of the best rhythm guitarists around and can shred the fuck out of a solo, all while also singing. The dude has talent and is criminally underrated in my opinion.
I disagree, he is not underrated. People consider him a riff lord. He might not be the lead guitarist Sweep picking around, but his talent as a rhythm player are second to none. He's a legend for sure.
@@DMulisha13 I know most people know, especially Metallica fans. But outside that i feel like he's underappreciated for his playing. Thats all i meant haha
I don't think he's underrated lol, I think the whole Metal community undividedly hold JH as the best or better of the guitarists
totally concur
amazing guitarist, great showman
Seen em live in Dublin, just before Cliff passed away, 86 i think without google, dear god i cried, like when Phil Lynott died :{ Brilliant bass players ) in different ways XX love you guys, you made me hope & dream! Thank you Claiff, Phil - RIP & YNWA
it's been 6 years that i always come back to this video to listen to this
let me ask this question about the people who disliked this masterpiece. so these people came in watched the video listened to this song and decided to dislike this?? I mean wtf!!
Diveen Varma
Kirks timing and James pitching ruined it for me personally.
they probably disliked for lars
Diveen Varma do not know what music is if it hit them in the salad
OH.. so sorry Mr Metronome with perfect Pitch
it was completely unlistenable was it ?
LMFAO.. idiot
AND.. if i may ask,
as you a Professional Musician or composer or in any way professionally associated with the music industry
IKR
It's ' Sad but True'
When 'Nothing Else Matters'
All seams 'Unforgiven'
You reach for 'Whiskey in the Jar'
You 'Seek and Destroy'
You longing for 'Day that never Comes'
You thinking of 'Blackend'
You 'Fade to Black'
BUT 'The Memory Remains'
'now i will just say goodbye'
❤🎵🙌✌🤘💥
that was beautiful
I love Metallica ❤️ There's not enough words to express how much their music speaks to me.
I can, %100, relate to that..
The greatest band ever in History. All Absolute Legends. And Kirk can literally make you get lost in his guitar solos.
Hmmm. Maiden is better
@@davidboiani1032 Maiden GAY
Kirk is a horribly bad live guitarist.
in his Original record guitar solos yes, on live performances hes one of the worse i have ever listened, only time i thought he was good was on a concert in france : Francais pour une nuit, they made an hd vid, played death magnetic, and those were the closest to original record i have ever hear them play live.
Dave mustane?
Fade to Black has to be one of the best songs ever written
Man I’ve heard this song so many times and it still manages to give me chills every single time
The emotion behind it makes my spine chill
I could not agree more
Same with me
yea
Beautiful
Such amazing talent.....never will tire of listening to my monsters of metal ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥💯🤘
Metallica never disappointed ME ever !!!! Bravo to them men 💥💥💫💥💥
Masterpiece! A Mozart in our days!
I specially love "Emptiness is filling me to the point of agony". Wow. That's so spot on. It truly amazes me.
The best part it doesn't fail to send chills all over my spine every time I hear it.
Masterpiece.
strange but everytime I hear their songs despite the lyrics I feel happy and energized.
Metallica THE BEST
Aida Lico pumps me up.>:)
it is catharsis
METALLICA FOREVER IN MY LIVE
This masterpiece will never fade..music and words, and nothing else
James is an incredible leader
I don't know how i can say what i felt listening this music again,i am living one great war in my life,i had to pass for one surgery to take out two damned tummors of my brain,i am living my recoveryng days,when i started to listen this music i could remember of my teenage time,i passed my teenage time listening bands like Iron Maiden,Nickelback,Metallica is my favourite band,listening this music i could to get out of this hell in my life and i could back to have my smile in my face...
James,Kirk,Lars,Robert- we are immortal!!!
January 1st, 2021 and still rocking to Metallica!
3rd.1.2021
@@mohdaken9536 4th
6th!
Metallica will be rocked for forever!
same
🖤
I think that's one of my favourite live songs. MetallicA ForEver
I don't even have words for what this makes me feel
I remember when there was no such thing as "Rock and Roll". My generation started it and we're still loyal! I hope rock and roll never dies. These these guys are great!
We will all have 30 years of memories of brokenhearted who either stayed or left .. this is for everyone
Man, I really hope you don't look up where the idea for this song comes from.
@@davejava5569 look it up. I'm not going to take heat for spoiling it for everyone.
@@derfrosch1487 ok man thanks
the story of every Metallica fan in the world unless they're like me and born after ReLoad
1984: "I'm listening to Fade To Black"
2016: "Still listening to Fade To Black"
Best Metallica Song ever
My favorite version ever! Dedicating this to Troy the best friend ever he is indeed fading to black. 🕯️🕊️🕯️🕊️🕯️🕊️
I listen to all genres of music ranging from 17th century classical to rap but I have never heard a more soulful and heart wrenching song like this.
Probably the greatest song ever.
U sir have my respect. I also think this is the best song ever
same
Nah Gucci gang is better, the emotions in that song is fucking heart-wrenching
Agreed. Best musical compilation
Same I love rap but damn thanks dad for getting me into legendary music like this
I've heard countless renditions of this, but can't recall another where Kirk *nailed* the solo so well. This is sublime.
Look up Metallica fade to black Seattle ‘89. That version is unreal
@@Deathcomes4usall yep thats the closest one to original solo i have heard, sadly Kirk is not a good live performer, he lacks on the fly improvising skills, james is better (cleaner) and the best improviser one of that gen probably is Slash
My favorite song of ever ❤
I lost one of my best friends in life to fucking drugs. We used to play Metallica a lot as a 3 person band. I miss him so much and feel so guilty that I wasnt there when I was needed. And Justice For All was that intro album that brought us together as teens. I love you Jason Worley, Im sorry I wasnt there for you.
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I lost My friend Janiya Thomas last year, and i play this song to remember her. R.I.P. Janiya.
John Grossl another cock and bull story :3
Ur not guilty, life is complicated and, unfortunately 2 short. I play this song 4 my mother, my angel, and the loves of my life, i will see them soon keepyoheadup
Still listening in 2024❤
Yep may 2024 and always!!!
One of my favorite Metallica songs…. Looking forward to seeing them 2023 with my brothers
Sometimes this song is so right.
your right cmilt 5150, particularly in age now with forced positivity all over the place!
Todd Yonder yes it is sad I guess that why no one likes me I’m just too negative I guess huh...
This song reminds me of guy in my school who seemed to quite happy and even popular in school, and then one day he committed suicide, this is what was probably really going on in his mind.
I want to learn this song and dedicate it to him.
Sevastian Popov I'll never kill myself, Coz I love my life, I love my friends, I love my family, I love my parents, I love my teachers, and most of all I love GOD! The first best thing I love is: GOD, the second is: family, the third is: friends, teachers, parents, and family. I LOVE BEING ALIVE AND I LOVE MY LIFE!!!!!
Elite Dude I completely agree with you. I feel just the same way about my life.
You can't understand people that want to commit suicide. It is a state of mind none of us ever understood. I said the same thing except the GOD part then my grandfather commited suicide and one of my best friends wanted to kill himself. Talking to him opened my eyes, he talked to me and was honest it is not that he has bad life it is a mixture of fellings like being anxious, can't breathe, wanting to get out of your own skin. So everytime I her someone commited suicide I remember my friend and how it was horrible to listen to him and his state of mind that was messed up for no reason.
Sevastian Popov hoy
To me, depression means a lot of things, a lot more than just a feeling.
I've had days where I just feel a little blue or a bit off and felt depressed, and I've had days where it's consumed me, everything I do, say, hear, think and feel and made me feel completely devoid of any semblance of identity or humanity.
I've been in hospital and seen more people than I can remember and I've tried 4 or 5 different medications.
Depression is one of those things in life you can't fully put into words, you can try and read about it and listen to people talk about it, but until it gets in your head for whatever reason, you can't fully understand what it's like or even what it is.
And if you are ever trying to understand why someone has taken their life and find you just don't understand, then it seems you either have a lighter dark place, you don't have one at all, or you are yet to find yours.
But please know that regardless of how bad a place someone can be in, even if they take their life, it doesn't mean they don't love their family and friends.
Hope this helps.
simply AWESOME!!! Love em all! And Lars! Well prob my fav drummer
cant get much better than this..
HECK OF A SOLO!! great touching song
No it isn't it is tape kirk uses because he has old wounds that split open so he tapes them up so they don't bleed all over his guitar
drew is correct, dunno where he got the other thing from
I seen Metallica 8 times and it never gets old
Down2# 4 life WOW
u lucky 😔
Only 8 times. My boyfriend and I met in Cal State Dominguez at the Metallica concert with Fight, Candle Box and Suicidal Tendencies in the 90's.
Kirk Hammet plays his part in a renewed and masterfully way..truly awesome rendition.