I was a metal fan way back when.... Sabbath, Ozzy, Maiden etc. I moved to Okinawa Japan in '85 and someone handed me Ride The Lightning. I put it on the turntable, put on the good headphones....and after the harpsichord intro to Fight Fire with Fire, I was shocked and had to look at the stereo. What the fuck was that?!?!?! Life was never the same and to this day, I recall that moment, hearing Metallica for the 1st time, as if it were a mere week ago.
These guys were like 21 when this came out. To create something this insightful and amazing at that point in their lives as a thrash metal band is unreal.
Marcus Weaver James is an amazing story teller. Storytelling separates the good from the great. Best 4-pc band, I think, in the history of rock music. There are others who have done individual things better perhaps. But Metallica forced the world to pay attention through sheer tenacity, honesty, and creativity. Not 1 band even close.
well they were just kicked out of their manager's house for tearing it up, all their gear was stolen and james was considering suicide. all great music comes from true suffering. this is a suicide song.
Agree with The Blue Savior the studio version should be the introduction to almost all songs for the reasons given, then later try the live version to feel the passion and energy of the crowds and the joy of a band that truly loves what they do.
There are two songs and an album that I'd call the exceptions to that rule.... 'The Thing That Should Not Be', 'Harvester of Sorrow', and St. Anger. The first two move from good to frickin' awesome when played live... the studio versions of both are kind of flattened. St. Anger's studio album is just unsalvageable; BUT there are good songs on it and once they figured out how to play them live with some changes to structure and not having that ear-wrenching ringing unlocked snare drum... that's just the way to get to those songs, the live performances. Everything else, yeah... hit the studio version first, then grab a live performance to see the difference. Seattle '89 and Moscow '91 are fantastic sources for the early work.
I think that's true for most bands. Even Stevie Ray Vaughan. I wish he would've listened to the CD version of "One" the other day. The official video isn't live, but it has that stupid movie soundtrack so loud you can't hear the song.
OMG! Same. I always listened to it and thought that I wasn't alone and that helped me realize that I should live. I'm so glad I did and so glad I listened to this song. Blessings!
Exactly! Peace, Love & Music - all universal languages, y'all (we just need many, many more of our fellow human beings to see the light and come around to our way of thinking). One of my favorite artists/musicians is Lenny Kravitz for many reasons, but primarily because that's where his spirit comes from and he's simply ALL ABOUT THAT! Food for thought...
This is, and has been for years, my favorite song. When I was a teenager, I would cry every time I heard it. I'm 42 now, so I've conquered my depression, but I'll never forget it. Hard to believe the entire song was about some stolen equipment!
This entire album (Ride the Lightning) still stands out as my favourite album of all time. I literally played the cassette I had as a kid to the point of destruction. Welcome to the club brother!
me too i waited in line at the store to get the cassette and vinyl... i wore out the cassette im a few weeks - i played thus song inperticular about 20 times in a row .... didn't even listen to the whole thing all the way rhrough till the 2nd day and also had people permanently barrow it from me ended up buying 5 copies of it the first few months. the one that lived in my vehicle all the writing was woren off on
I had a shirt of the album art work that I found at a music shop when I was in like middle school, and now I can't find a legitimate music shop that is still open.
What I used to do with my tapes was copy them to a blank tape and play that saving the quality of the original! I still have the originals and copies today, they all still play just fine and some of them sound better than the CD versions! lol
This song literally got me through high school, listened to the entire album on a daily basis back then....it was a really depressed time in my life, and I lost myself to the music, and just let it take me....and I am still here all these years later. Thanks Metallica, and Jamal...stay strong.
Exact-FUCKING-ly!!! It's like playing video games. The first time, or maybe the first 2 times, you play them and observe every single frame/word/action that is happening. But after that you go for the speed-run😂
I was blown away by this. I grew up on my Dads and Uncle heavy metal. My stepbrother introduced me to Metallica. I realized when I heard this particular song. Him and I were silent and I realized this Heavy Metal for us. How can something sound heavy but holds your soul to feel safe to cry.
This one always reminds me of the way I felt after my dad passed away back in '86. I spent quite a lot of time in that dark, empty place inside, enraged that I couldn't have done any more to resuscitate him. Still, I'm reminded of the words from a Pink Floyd song: "The flames are all long gone, but the pain lingers on."
Cliff was classicaly trained and had a very strong musical influence on James and the Band His untimely death switched their style completely because they felt lost without him
Very true. I loved watching them play next to the classical San Francisco Philharmonic, with accompanying parts written specifically for the orchestra to complement but not match the band. The mix of metal and classical was magical.
I can’t listen to this song without at least tearing up. I’m 40 and it will wreck me forever because I listened to this over and over when a friend of mine was killed in a car accident. It’s been 23 years and I still think of him when I hear this. So cheers to my brother WRH. I will never forget you man.
Sanitarium and Harvester Of Sorrow. They used to open every concert with Breadfan, followed by those two (my favorites, though I love Fade To Black, Puppets, and Justice).
Yeah, so many times since I heard this at 15 ive thought these words would be the note that I left. Not now but it was helpful to know that I wasn’t alone.
There’s not a lot of bands where i am paying attention to the lyrics, Metallica is one of those bands where I do. James Hetfield in the 80s was an amazing song writer
The live versions are worth the watch but, studio versions are much cleaner for a first listen. Check out their song The Four Horsemen or Creeping Death which are deep songs too with a religious bite.
Don’t forget To Live Is To Die. When a man Lies, He murders some part of the world, These are the pale Deaths in which men miscall Their lives, All this I cannot bear to witness any longer, Cannot the Kingdom of Salvation take me home?
@@steve822009 Yes I forgot to mention To Live Is To Die, my bad. Thank you kind sir. Since we're mentioning three out of four, I'll include also Suicide And Redemption as well. 🔥
My fav Metallica song of all. A lot of thier songs have deep meanings and this one is one of the best. A song about depression and suicide, whenever I used to get depressed and thought the world would be better off without me I would listen to this and cry. Somehow it always made me think there is something out there for me. Got me through a lot growing up
Fade to Black, (specifically), spoke to a generation. Not just for headbangin', but for all kids in dark places. Paced perfectly, worded well... &, from this formerly depressed/angry teen eons ago, just what I needed growing up so as not to feel all alone. Thanks J!
I’m 52. I played this music in the 80s in a band with my friends. Seeing a black man enjoy it is so validating. As I reacted to Motown and rap the same way. Thank you. Music is universal.
Still my Nr One Song of Them.Ride the Lightning LP is still my Nr One LP of Them....The Lyrics of FADE TO BLACK still mean so much to me...they are about the Edge to Commit Suicide.....1984 was a hard year for me.....
you are rocking my man keep it up....Studio versions are almost always better for the first listening to a song than live and seeing them live is different then listening to a live version.
This song is so beautiful! So deep. I remembered the first time I heard it, about 32 years ago. Blew me away. To be honest the live version, James pours his heart and soul and he adds more words to the song. Watch the live version, James Hetfield plays two guitars at once. It's awesome. Not sure what you've listened to so far but also try Unforgiven.
My first introduction to Metallica and metal was this song I was 10yrs old im 46 now my buddy brought over his ghetto blaster and this tape we climbed up on a shed roof at night and listened. Will never forget. Seeing someone hear for the first time and jam to it makes it feel new again.
This band back in the day when I first heard them changed my life musically. Seen them multiple times and they never let you down. Many concert tees I have and still wear proudly.
I got into metallica heavy (no pun) a few years back when they had their own version of Guitar Hero. Mannnnn I had to go back and explore their catalogue. Ride the Lightning is my fave album of theirs
This is one of my favorite songs ever! Kirk really shines in this one, the whole band does but Kirk's lead work is smoke'n ! A composition this good doesn't come around but every so often Try; Joe Satriani - "Why"
Im fighting with depression. For me its like hearing on razorblade. I love this Songs, but sometimes they punch me down to the ground. Often i cant fight the goosebumps and tears exploding inside out of me.
well from a guy whos put a gun in his mouth too many times, and was committed. I'll tell you your still far from the deed, when you stop crying, feeling, caring. thats when you should worry.
If you watch anything live I would recommend watching them in 1991 Moscow. Supposedly they stopped counting after 500,000 people and the enter sand man video is wild af
This is my all time favorite metal song! It got me through some very dark days in my life. Then, I felt like I wasn't alone. They expressed what I couldn't. Now, I'm hearing it from the perspective of freedom from that darkness.
That smooth flow from soft and slow to slamming harsh metal, and back again, is what I've always loved about Metallica. They are the masters of that journey.
It does my heart good to see a young person such as yourself being open minded to new experiences. I enjoy your reactions, especially “stank face” - which I never heard before and I just love it! 😊
The GOAT of all metal songs. Well my favorite anyways. But love your reactions and please do some mote Black Sabbath like their first ever track labeled "Black Sabbath" and "God is Dead" and "Planet Caravan". My three favorites by them. Trust me, you will not be dissapointed with these!
Listened to this song many many times over the years. First time I caught some of the Dave Mustaine influence. But he only wrote a couple of the other songs.
It's crazy I heard this song so many times throughout my life and to this day every time it gives me goosebumps. Amazing reaction as always. Love the videos. Much love from Germany!
@@dekto_ No, I don't agree with that, they used to be thrash, now they came back to their roots but they experimented and the 96s-2000s period was their best when it came to writing
As a metal guitar player this music literally did change my life in 1984. No joke. And studio is usually the best but they're version from Germany September 1985 is incredible because you get to hear the awesome way the end it.
My man, you need to listen to the whole Metallica Catalog, it is quite amazing how great their music is and how much they write about religion, especially in their earlier music.
I am dying from brain tumors and lung cancer. I can absolutely relate to wanting to fade to black. Going on 8 years from surviving my first brain tumor. Lucang cancer was before the brain tumors causing them. I’ve been fighting a death sentence ever since. I’m still here. I promised my son, then 9, I wouldn’t dye on him. He’ll be 18 in October. I’ve survived 28 hours of brain surgery, 33 total cancer surgery hours to date. I just turned 52. Always Keep Rockin!!! Keeps your soul alive!!!
I've watched people get into arguments over He's gone and Me is gone. I always thought He but i listened over and over and i can also think i hear me is. idk lol
@@Daedalus-ed5nd I totally agree with you. But I have seen people go back and forth about it and to me, "now me is gone" kind of eh not making sense..in a way. I always sang he and then I saw people going back and forth about it and I kept listening over and over and all I heard was HE but tried to see if I could hear me but i couldnt
@@Daedalus-ed5nd i know it's insane. It was either here or on FB but I think it was here under whatever video for the song. you know how there are 10 different ones for every song lol
Been sober almost 5 yrs now ,I listen to this song over and over in a hotel room thinking about just what this song about! Fueled with plenty of vodka and alot of drugs I was ready to end it!! If it wasn't for the Helping Up Mission in Baltimore Md I wouldn't be hear today!!! Please get help if you need it ,thiers people that really care believe me I know first hand!!!! 😇❤😇
Quite possibly Metallica's finest song. Generally, I prefer their live stuff over the studio recordings, but it's definitely worth listening to the studio tracks first.
This was the song that first made me pick up a guitar. I switched to bass 6 months later and have been playing now for 35 years and this is where it all started....Good times..
The first time I heard this I knew these guys were more than a run of the mill thrash metal band proved they were real musicians with a feel for their music
As the hunger for deep material grows. I recommend start a journey with Pink Floyd. React to these albums in full: Animals, Wish You Were Here, Dark Side Of The Moon, and The Wall. Enjoy the TRIP.
I love this song the most because it makes your heart scream along with the vocals and instruments and that's what I look for in music...some deep emotional satisfaction.
I really appreciate what you're doing. It pains me to imagine that era and genre of music would get swept over by the winds of time. I wish so bad, so often, that I could hear those songs again for the first time and take that ride into the unknown again. I happy seeing someone else hear it as new material again.
I'm 38 and first heard this when I was 12 and even now when James says goodbye I can't help but get goosebumps and a bit teary eyed listening to the outer solo wondering if anyone would miss me as much as I'm gonna miss Metallica... Such a great band
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I heard this song 31 years ago on vinyl and I don't think music was ever the same for me again. Masterpiece.
This was the year I found metal.
Same agreed!
I was a metal fan way back when.... Sabbath, Ozzy, Maiden etc. I moved to Okinawa Japan in '85 and someone handed me Ride The Lightning. I put it on the turntable, put on the good headphones....and after the harpsichord intro to Fight Fire with Fire, I was shocked and had to look at the stereo. What the fuck was that?!?!?! Life was never the same and to this day, I recall that moment, hearing Metallica for the 1st time, as if it were a mere week ago.
I was 6 ! I love it too though , and ween.
Nothing replaced Led Zepplin, but this was the closest that was left after the music died.
These guys were like 21 when this came out. To create something this insightful and amazing at that point in their lives as a thrash metal band is unreal.
Angus Young was 18 when they formed AC/DC. They told the press he was only 14.
You're right at 21 their musical talent was and still is of excellent quality. I've always been impressed with Metallica, true professionals.
Marcus Weaver James is an amazing story teller. Storytelling separates the good from the great. Best 4-pc band, I think, in the history of rock music. There are others who have done individual things better perhaps. But Metallica forced the world to pay attention through sheer tenacity, honesty, and creativity. Not 1 band even close.
@@Rickkelley365 sorry, but I would have to disagree with you on that. MEGADETH is far SUPERIOR than metalli who!
well they were just kicked out of their manager's house for tearing it up, all their gear was stolen and james was considering suicide. all great music comes from true suffering. this is a suicide song.
I'd say the Studio version for your first listen to a Metallica song, just so you're initially hearing the highest quality/clearest version of it.
Agree with The Blue Savior the studio version should be the introduction to almost all songs for the reasons given, then later try the live version to feel the passion and energy of the crowds and the joy of a band that truly loves what they do.
There are two songs and an album that I'd call the exceptions to that rule.... 'The Thing That Should Not Be', 'Harvester of Sorrow', and St. Anger. The first two move from good to frickin' awesome when played live... the studio versions of both are kind of flattened. St. Anger's studio album is just unsalvageable; BUT there are good songs on it and once they figured out how to play them live with some changes to structure and not having that ear-wrenching ringing unlocked snare drum... that's just the way to get to those songs, the live performances.
Everything else, yeah... hit the studio version first, then grab a live performance to see the difference. Seattle '89 and Moscow '91 are fantastic sources for the early work.
@@mfree80286 No exception. The point of albums is to hear the music in the purest form. Live form comes after, the dessert.
I think that's true for most bands. Even Stevie Ray Vaughan. I wish he would've listened to the CD version of "One" the other day. The official video isn't live, but it has that stupid movie soundtrack so loud you can't hear the song.
@@PatriotIzzy No... just no
“The suicide song” that’s been keeping a small corner of our world alive since 1984. It’s saved my life plenty of times and saves my soul every day.
OMG! Same. I always listened to it and thought that I wasn't alone and that helped me realize that I should live. I'm so glad I did and so glad I listened to this song. Blessings!
Somehow made me get lost in the solo and keep me positive
Best damn description of this song I have ever heard. Good to know it’s helped other people!
This comment truly warms my heart.
This is my go to when I'm down!
I love this man. It’s great to see people knocking down them music stereotypes.
Open minds and ears will unite us all!! 🍻 from 🇨🇦
For real!!!
If only we could get the people to unite around an ideology that is not authoritarian in nature, we would all be better off.
@@wesbaumguardner8829 perfectly said my friend
Exactly! Peace, Love & Music - all universal languages, y'all (we just need many, many more of our fellow human beings to see the light and come around to our way of thinking). One of my favorite artists/musicians is Lenny Kravitz for many reasons, but primarily because that's where his spirit comes from and he's simply ALL ABOUT THAT! Food for thought...
This is, and has been for years, my favorite song. When I was a teenager, I would cry every time I heard it. I'm 42 now, so I've conquered my depression, but I'll never forget it. Hard to believe the entire song was about some stolen equipment!
His favorite amplifier of all things!
His mom gave him that amp before she passed is what I heard. That’s why it was such a big deal for him
This entire album (Ride the Lightning) still stands out as my favourite album of all time. I literally played the cassette I had as a kid to the point of destruction.
Welcome to the club brother!
me too i waited in line at the store to get the cassette and vinyl... i wore out the cassette im a few weeks - i played thus song inperticular about 20 times in a row .... didn't even listen to the whole thing all the way rhrough till the 2nd day
and also had people permanently barrow it from me ended up buying 5 copies of it the first few months.
the one that lived in my vehicle all
the writing was woren off on
Wore this tape out ice skating and hockey practice on the creek, did the same with In Justice for All.
I had a shirt of the album art work that I found at a music shop when I was in like middle school, and now I can't find a legitimate music shop that is still open.
What I used to do with my tapes was copy them to a blank tape and play that saving the quality of the original! I still have the originals and copies today, they all still play just fine and some of them sound better than the CD versions! lol
A white cassette that I played a lot.. I remember Walkmans started to play both sides of the tape and I was like , ok..
This song literally got me through high school, listened to the entire album on a daily basis back then....it was a really depressed time in my life, and I lost myself to the music, and just let it take me....and I am still here all these years later. Thanks Metallica, and Jamal...stay strong.
Metallica and an faith no more got me through
same brotha. still here
The studio versions are the best to listen to first to get the best idea of how the song should sound.
Exact-FUCKING-ly!!!
It's like playing video games.
The first time, or maybe the first 2 times, you play them and observe every single frame/word/action that is happening.
But after that you go for the speed-run😂
Yeh, they're not exactly the most _accurate_ of live bands.
This song almost leaves me in tears every time I listen to it.
This song speaks to a dark place i know well 💀,... But I'm still here ✊🤘♥
Dani Syx yes, the struggle is all too real for me, also. But, also I’m still here 😊
@@justme5578 listen to Tool be patient and keep going 💙💜💙
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I am right there with you, but still hanging on...
Glad Ur Still Here!METALLICA Saved My Life!!!!
This song saved my life when I was a 13- 14 year old girl ❤
Mine as well when I was 14.
Mine as well when i was 15 now I'm 16
Now your a 34 year old man. Lololol
Me too as a boy at 14
Tuja79 isnt that awesome?? It wasn’t this song. But it was Metallica. I’m almost 43 now. My constant companions. I’m so thankful for Metallica.
I wish I could go back in time to listen to this song for the first time. Such a masterpiece
I was blown away by this. I grew up on my Dads and Uncle heavy metal. My stepbrother introduced me to Metallica. I realized when I heard this particular song. Him and I were silent and I realized this Heavy Metal for us. How can something sound heavy but holds your soul to feel safe to cry.
That whole album is dark and an absolute masterpiece of heavy metal goodness. Probably my favorite Metallica album.
It’s easily their best album
It's so raw and organic. Not overproduced the way later albums were. I'm torn between RTL and MOP personally.
This one always reminds me of the way I felt after my dad passed away back in '86. I spent quite a lot of time in that dark, empty place inside, enraged that I couldn't have done any more to resuscitate him.
Still, I'm reminded of the words from a Pink Floyd song: "The flames are all long gone, but the pain lingers on."
This is exactly how I felt when my dad passed too
Hold on to the MEMORIES ♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻👌
This stuff gets in your blood and lasts for decades. Love how they're almost orchestral and just keep piling layer upon musical layer.
You have discovered the best Metal band of all time.
Adam Gardner metallica and Megadeth the best Bands of all time
Funny way to spell Black Sabbath
@@maxwellstubbs2510 Black Sabbath invented Heavy Metal , Metallica perfected it ( love both a lot ) !
@@diegocarrasco5781 Growing up I listened to the 3 M's of metal: Metallica, Megadeth, and Maiden.
@@diegocarrasco5781 I just can't stand Mustains voice
Metallica are almost like classical musicians, techniquely quite beautiful
It’s really amazing that all the strings on this are plucked or picked without any bow driven action
Cliff was classicaly trained and had a very strong musical influence on James and the Band
His untimely death switched their style completely because they felt lost without him
Very true. I loved watching them play next to the classical San Francisco Philharmonic, with accompanying parts written specifically for the orchestra to complement but not match the band. The mix of metal and classical was magical.
Except Lars 🤣
I can't wait until you get to Orion.
Oh my god yes!!!
@@jasonpashley7822 I have to go change every time I listen to that song
@@wickedmirage I thought Orion was the first song you show someone. No words. Crush them, then show them songs with singer.
I used that song on my first student film project about a guy selling his soul to the devil. Was great.
The best!!!
This song makes my eyes water. Every time
I can’t listen to this song without at least tearing up. I’m 40 and it will wreck me forever because I listened to this over and over when a friend of mine was killed in a car accident. It’s been 23 years and I still think of him when I hear this. So cheers to my brother WRH. I will never forget you man.
You arent the only one brother
Damn straight man. Every time. Every single time.
Can we also get Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
my favorite Metallica song
YES!!!!!!!!
Sanitarium and Harvester Of Sorrow. They used to open every concert with Breadfan, followed by those two (my favorites, though I love Fade To Black, Puppets, and Justice).
Yes! My #1 fav
Please my friend Jamel do a reaction of Sanitarium !
Even after 25 years, it’s just as good as the first time I heard it. Of course, chills every time.
Metallica's songs are deep asf. They're so deep.
When I actually heard this one, it helped me understand I was not alone. Someone out there felt it too!
This is my favorite Metallica song... I think we've all had those moments where we've felt this way. I know I have, living with anxiety.
I hear that
Yeah, so many times since I heard this at 15 ive thought these words would be the note that I left. Not now but it was helpful to know that I wasn’t alone.
To me, only Pink Floyd's "Shine on you crazy diamond" and King Crimson's "Epitaph" can convey such power and emotion as this masterpiece.
should always have the lyrics with METALLICA !
That guitar outro is a work of art at the highest level. So beautiful.
There’s not a lot of bands where i am paying attention to the lyrics, Metallica is one of those bands where I do. James Hetfield in the 80s was an amazing song writer
Yup
For me the studio versions helped with intimacy, getting to know the song. The live versions, being in the crowds, helps me feel their music.
The live versions are worth the watch but, studio versions are much cleaner for a first listen.
Check out their song The Four Horsemen or Creeping Death which are deep songs too with a religious bite.
He should also check out "Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth)/Whiplash"
Don't forget "Leper Messiah"
Try listen to their instrumental's like The Call of Ktulu and Orion, ohhh, Orion.. you'll see what I'm talking about. Peace.
Don’t forget To Live Is To Die.
When a man Lies,
He murders some part of the world,
These are the pale Deaths in which men miscall Their lives,
All this I cannot bear to witness any longer,
Cannot the Kingdom of Salvation take me home?
@@steve822009 Yes I forgot to mention To Live Is To Die, my bad. Thank you kind sir. Since we're mentioning three out of four, I'll include also Suicide And Redemption as well. 🔥
Few bands in their range barely did if at all could pull off instrumentals. Their mastery was top notch.
Orion...epic instrumental.
Don't forget To Live is to Die...
My fav Metallica song of all. A lot of thier songs have deep meanings and this one is one of the best. A song about depression and suicide, whenever I used to get depressed and thought the world would be better off without me I would listen to this and cry. Somehow it always made me think there is something out there for me. Got me through a lot growing up
Fade to Black, (specifically), spoke to a generation. Not just for headbangin', but for all kids in dark places. Paced perfectly, worded well... &, from this formerly depressed/angry teen eons ago, just what I needed growing up so as not to feel all alone. Thanks J!
I definitely prefer the studio versions for 99% of songs.
I prefer lives
@@megacahh870 ew
@@c_sparks_1002 whats wrong with you
live versions can kill or elevate a song. depends on the musicianship i guess...
The 25min live version of Seek and Destroy does drag on a bit.
I’m 52. I played this music in the 80s in a band with my friends. Seeing a black man enjoy it is so validating. As I reacted to Motown and rap the same way. Thank you. Music is universal.
Still my Nr One Song of Them.Ride the Lightning LP is still my Nr One LP of Them....The Lyrics of FADE TO BLACK still mean so much to me...they are about the Edge to Commit Suicide.....1984 was a hard year for me.....
These guys were just kids when they recorded this album.
Insane
Well they were around 21 but close enough
... And they had already released Kill'em All and Master of Puppets
Raul Acuña Bejarano puppets came after lightning
@@davidvied2507 I stand corrected. My Metallica history has now been updated
Studio first, then live.
YES, ABSOLUTELY!
Metallica keeps me alive in my age now with everything changed and no family now , there like life support
See we're not just head bangers, we're deep thoughtful people LOL
I say you have to listen to The Unforgiven by Metallica. Deep as hell and hits you as life does
Check out live in Seattle 1989. The whole concert is incredible!
Live at Austin City Limits Festival, the ACL Fest was so electric, so beautiful.....a must see full, live concert!!
you are rocking my man keep it up....Studio versions are almost always better for the first listening to a song than live and seeing them live is different then listening to a live version.
Your expression at the end when the solo kept on going was priceless
😃👍
good one, Masterpiece ... next one, Sanatarium .. very good .. good week-end to you ..
This song is so beautiful! So deep. I remembered the first time I heard it, about 32 years ago. Blew me away.
To be honest the live version, James pours his heart and soul and he adds more words to the song. Watch the live version, James Hetfield plays two guitars at once. It's awesome.
Not sure what you've listened to so far but also try Unforgiven.
Got this tattood on my arm, easily my favorite song. It pulled me from some dark places as a kid.
My first introduction to Metallica and metal was this song I was 10yrs old im 46 now my buddy brought over his ghetto blaster and this tape we climbed up on a shed roof at night and listened. Will never forget. Seeing someone hear for the first time and jam to it makes it feel new again.
My favorite Metallica song of all time. Studio cuts first time around.
This band back in the day when I first heard them changed my life musically. Seen them multiple times and they never let you down. Many concert tees I have and still wear proudly.
I got into metallica heavy (no pun) a few years back when they had their own version of Guitar Hero. Mannnnn I had to go back and explore their catalogue. Ride the Lightning is my fave album of theirs
Still gives me goosebumps after all these years!
This is one of my favorite songs ever! Kirk really shines in this one, the whole band does
but Kirk's lead work is smoke'n !
A composition this good doesn't come around but every so often
Try; Joe Satriani - "Why"
Im fighting with depression. For me its like hearing on razorblade. I love this Songs, but sometimes they punch me down to the ground. Often i cant fight the goosebumps and tears exploding inside out of me.
Hang in there...
well from a guy whos put a gun in his mouth too many times, and was committed. I'll tell you your still far from the deed, when you stop crying, feeling, caring. thats when you should worry.
If you watch anything live I would recommend watching them in 1991 Moscow. Supposedly they stopped counting after 500,000 people and the enter sand man video is wild af
just turned 53. i grew up with and will die with the music of my youth. love seeing your reactions.
Another awesome song by Metallica
This is my all time favorite metal song! It got me through some very dark days in my life. Then, I felt like I wasn't alone. They expressed what I couldn't. Now, I'm hearing it from the perspective of freedom from that darkness.
Fun fact: Ride the Lightning is a Stephen King reference said by a character in The Stand who is about to be executed via electric chair.
Every time I hear this, I go back to that moment in time in 1984🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Cheers mate. Glad you appreciated it. Many more great Metallica songs to get through yet if you're up for it.
I think this is the first Metallic song I ever heard and still after all these years one of my favorites.
They played this at my friend's funeral in 89. Hard for me to hear.
That smooth flow from soft and slow to slamming harsh metal, and back again, is what I've always loved about Metallica. They are the masters of that journey.
If you have an appreciation for lyrics...DISPOSABLE HEROES
YASSSSSSSSS! I just said that!!!
Oh hell yesss!
Yes!! Definitely listen to Disposable...deep as hell
U nailed It. And it's from , in my opinion, Metallica's best album ever. Ride is a amazing album,but Master is a masterpiece .
It does my heart good to see a young person such as yourself being open minded to new experiences. I enjoy your reactions, especially “stank face” - which I never heard before and I just love it! 😊
This was the last song played when KNAC went off the air. Sad day.
Studio vs live varies wildly based on band, song, and performance
The GOAT of all metal songs. Well my favorite anyways. But love your reactions and please do some mote Black Sabbath like their first ever track labeled "Black Sabbath" and "God is Dead" and "Planet Caravan". My three favorites by them. Trust me, you will not be dissapointed with these!
I like Panteras take on “Planet Caravan,” too.
Listened to this song many many times over the years. First time I caught some of the Dave Mustaine influence. But he only wrote a couple of the other songs.
It's crazy I heard this song so many times throughout my life and to this day every time it gives me goosebumps. Amazing reaction as always. Love the videos. Much love from Germany!
Thank You Sir. But let's get greedy and ask for Fight Fire With Fire
One of my favorites
@Lance Shepler No YOU suck, Metallica evolved, they never sucked.
@@kowxley1793 downgraded definitely, they used to be better.
@@dekto_ No, I don't agree with that, they used to be thrash, now they came back to their roots but they experimented and the 96s-2000s period was their best when it came to writing
@@kowxley1793 Still, I'd prefer the thrash days.
As a metal guitar player this music literally did change my life in 1984. No joke. And studio is usually the best but they're version from Germany September 1985 is incredible because you get to hear the awesome way the end it.
I heard this album and never looked back.. They put Metal on the Map with this album. Thank you for all you do Sir...
Thanks🙏🏾
The symphonic concert of Metallica!! Listen this concert... They blow your mind. Peace from Perú
My man, you need to listen to the whole Metallica Catalog, it is quite amazing how great their music is and how much they write about religion, especially in their earlier music.
I am dying from brain tumors and lung cancer. I can absolutely relate to wanting to fade to black. Going on 8 years from surviving my first brain tumor. Lucang cancer was before the brain tumors causing them. I’ve been fighting a death sentence ever since. I’m still here. I promised my son, then 9, I wouldn’t dye on him. He’ll be 18 in October. I’ve survived 28 hours of brain surgery, 33 total cancer surgery hours to date. I just turned 52. Always Keep Rockin!!! Keeps your soul alive!!!
"I was me, but now he's gone". That's one of my favourite lines ever. So simple, so profound.
I've watched people get into arguments over He's gone and Me is gone. I always thought He but i listened over and over and i can also think i hear me is. idk lol
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It's definitely "he". I'm sure that is what he sings, plus it is what the lyrics say in the booklet. And it makes sense.
@@Daedalus-ed5nd I totally agree with you. But I have seen people go back and forth about it and to me, "now me is gone" kind of eh not making sense..in a way. I always sang he and then I saw people going back and forth about it and I kept listening over and over and all I heard was HE but tried to see if I could hear me but i couldnt
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Interesting. I've never seen or heard such an argument. Oh, well, people argue over everything. Cheers
@@Daedalus-ed5nd i know it's insane. It was either here or on FB but I think it was here under whatever video for the song. you know how there are 10 different ones for every song lol
Been sober almost 5 yrs now ,I listen to this song over and over in a hotel room thinking about just what this song about! Fueled with plenty of vodka and alot of drugs I was ready to end it!! If it wasn't for the Helping Up Mission in Baltimore Md I wouldn't be hear today!!! Please get help if you need it ,thiers people that really care believe me I know first hand!!!! 😇❤😇
Quite possibly Metallica's finest song. Generally, I prefer their live stuff over the studio recordings, but it's definitely worth listening to the studio tracks first.
They’re incredible live, but studio is also always immaculate.
Operation Mindcrime by Queenshryche... interesting thing about this album, it tells a story from beginning to end. IMO the whole album is classic
I got to go to BOTH concerts that Livecrime was recorded at ....
This was the song that first made me pick up a guitar. I switched to bass 6 months later and have been playing now for 35 years and this is where it all started....Good times..
Check out "The day that never comes " by Metallica , that's an intense one . Love Your work Man ! 😃
The first time I heard this I knew these guys were more than a run of the mill thrash metal band proved they were real musicians with a feel for their music
As the hunger for deep material grows. I recommend start a journey with Pink Floyd. React to these albums in full: Animals, Wish You Were Here, Dark Side Of The Moon, and The Wall. Enjoy the TRIP.
I love this song the most because it makes your heart scream along with the vocals and instruments and that's what I look for in music...some deep emotional satisfaction.
I like studio versions (with lyrics). Nice reaction. Love to see either Metallica Disposable Heroes or a Sanitarium
Sanitarium and Harvester.
I really appreciate what you're doing. It pains me to imagine that era and genre of music would get swept over by the winds of time.
I wish so bad, so often, that I could hear those songs again for the first time and take that ride into the unknown again.
I happy seeing someone else hear it as new material again.
when i read the comments and it should be metallica agree with sanatarium/welcome home 😆
This song saved many lives, I would listen to it on repeat at 13, music got me to see past the pain. I still come to this song when it gets too much.
Studio first then live.
Edit: Maybe you could start doing “Double Shots” For Metallica
They played at San Quentin which makes them beyond cool ... ! They have a certain appeal live and in stu. Amazing guitar and vocals.
Jamel, you want deep, you have to hit disposable hero's
Love that we live in an age were brothers are appreciating Metallica. 10-20 years ago we wouldn’t see TH-cam videos like this. 👏 👏
Excited you are reviewing Metallica! This is my favorite song from the band. They are underrated as lyricists, in my opinion.
I'm 38 and first heard this when I was 12 and even now when James says goodbye I can't help but get goosebumps and a bit teary eyed listening to the outer solo wondering if anyone would miss me as much as I'm gonna miss Metallica... Such a great band
Stick with the studio versions.
One exception: For Whom The Bell Tolls. killer live tune.