When it comes to rhythm picking speed, precision, and stamina James Hetfield is peerless. On top of all that he's also one of the all-time greatest riff masters.
This entire album kicks ass! They still make great music in their 50s!!!! This song was inspired by an amy wine house documentary James watched. About how fame can become.
What you’re hearing is the right wrist of James Hetfield. The greatest right wrist in all of metal and rock n roll. The sword that gives him the title of riffmaster general.
I can't praise your channel enough for going straight into the music! All other reactors have to give their life story before they say "Let's get into it.". Keep doing it right! Much love!
James is an incredible rhythm player ,downpicking with such speed and precision. Rick Beato mentioned recently how tough some of the riffs are to play.
I saw Metallica for the first time in 94. I've seen them 4 other times since and they never disappoint. I've been to a ton of concerts but no one puts on a show like Metallica.
1994? I watched the open for Ozzy in 1985. And my parents locked my up for testing positive for thc the next day lol. I didnt hit anything except for that beautiful girl who took me there. God bless her!
James has always been incredible playing all of his Riffs with just downpicking,no matter how fast, Song's like Disposable Heroes and Battery really stand out.
As a guitar player that been following them since no life til leather, some of james riffs are just easier down picking,, and it sounds better and more clear. But he doesn't down pick everything, that would be impossible and would give him carpal tunnel.
@@jefffredenburg7231 Have you ever seen Rick Beato's channel he always talks about the older he gets the harder it is to do the fast downpicking parts, so he cheats with alternate picking,lol.
They did this song with Lady Gaga for some award show a few years ago (James' mic didn't work) but in the rehearsal it did. Whenever I hear that little riff at 0:37 I think of her wiggly/snakey move
I remember hearing this for the first time and being blown away. I’ve overplayed it too much now, but hearing it again right now reminded me of how badass this song is. Metallica knows how to write a badass song that doesn’t sound dated.
I got most excited when I heard you have a guitar! I've been playing since I was 8, it really does increase the appreciation of other artists when you are one yourself! Woo!
Metallica's 1st album Kill Em All came out in 1983. Their 1st video was for One from their 4th album And Justice For All in 1988. Metallica had a large following without video or radio airplay. There was no internet back then either.
After Metallica went to slower hard rock during the '90s ( Black album, Load, and Reload) , they have had recent albums with more thrash metal songs, closer to their '80s stuff and Garage Days (great thrash metal albums) St Anger (2003), Death Magnetic (2008), Hardwired (2016) are very good albums, check them out. Back to heavier sounds compared to their '90s albums.
Gotta build those callouses…Papa Het is The Godfather of down picking..how precision and endurance is incredible…picking like that for that long is hard as hell. Johnny Ramone is the other down picking master…you guys should do more Ramones stuff
Great song and album. You guys should react to this whole album. The songs Atlas Rise, and Spit Out The Bone especially. Brad this song and album came out in 2016. This is their latest album. Master Of Puppets came out in 1986. So, there is a 30 year gap. 40 years later and Metallica can still bring the heat and precision speed.
@@alfredo3639 Dude, did he say it’s the best Metallica album…? No…he did not. I’ve been a fan since the start of Metallica and this is a great album. Not the best but still great. Stop hating and respect other ones opinions.
@@rubentullenaar2934 Did I say if he thought it was the BEST album? No, I didn't. I said that if the thought it was a a GREAT album... And if you think this is a great album too then you haven´t listened to the widely-considered great albums of MetallicA: those with a thrash metal flavour. Respect my opinion too, and don't use the word 'dude' and ask for respect at the same time.
@@alfredo3639 So off base. Your standard is limited to "great" if it tops/matches the first few albums? Hard Wired is easily top 5/6 album by Metallica and is great. Certainly best since Justice or Black album depending on your preferences. Been listening since mid 80's and my first Metallica concert was in 89'. Even have a Metallica tat. So don't come at me with any "haven't listened to" crap. Let fans enjoy what they enjoy instead of judging them.
She did. she,s a big metal fan. IRON MAIDEN is her favorite band. She was in a LED ZEPPELIN tribute band. Check it out on youtube. She,s a real musician. Compared to other pop icons.
James Hetfield said he wrote 'Moth into flame' after watching a documentary on Amy Winehouse... her rise to fame, her addictions and her sad death. It was a cycle that Hetfield was only too familiar with... having struggled w/ fame and alcohol abuse. Hellyeah wrote the song 'Moth' before Metallica... also about addiction.
Amy Winehouse being James' muse on this song seemed so weird to me at the time, but the song and lyrics are top-notch, and hats off to James for being open about the inspiration. A great late-era Metallica song for sure.
This song is from the last Metallica album "Hardwired... To self-distruct" (2016) James Hetfield was inspired to write this song after he had watched the 2015 documentary film "Amy" about Amy Winehouse
So this song was, i think according to James himself, somewhat inspired by the documentary "Amy" about Amy Winhouse. So essentially about her. The song came out way later than Master of Puppets, its from the album "Hardwired...to self-distruct" which came out 2016. You still have a lot of songs to cover from that album, a lot of bangers :)
This album came out a few years ago. The guys are in their mid to late 50's, I saw them in 2017 play this song flawlessly during a 2.5hr set where none of them seemed tired at all. Brad! Lex! Get to a show! Even if they're nosebleed seats (mine were and I can still feel the bass drum in the back of my skull right now!)
i was just as nervous as millions of others about their direction after the black album…as i got older, i have come to appreciate everything after the black album i guess i accepted they got older and mature
That is the most terrifying album cover I have ever seen 😂😂it looks straight out of a carpenter movie but I’m here for it since I love me some Carpenter ❤
Hetfield and Hammett also uses all down strokes on the rythym.....no alternate picking Easy one for Brad.....it says at the end what the song is about....."Addicted to the fame"
Lex! Maximize control over your plectrum strokes, just keep just enough of the tip free for strokes, the closer to the tip you hold, the more control you will have. You will also be able to speed up your tempo and artificial harmonzes will be easier and controlable too ...
I love hearing you guys talking about guitar sounds. James is considered to be one of the best right hands in all of music. His down picking is brilliant.
Hey I just to thank you guys for taking your time for listening my favorite band EveR can you please reaction Metallica with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra the song is Four Leaf Clover you guys are going to be amazed. Carlos M
You guys have to check out No Leaf Clover. It's off of S&M, the album they did with the San Francisco Orchestra. Honestly my favorite album by Metallica because their music goes to a whole new level with an orchestra backing them up.
@Master Kush what are you talking about? There were 2 brand new metallica songs on that album. no leaf clover and minus human were brand new original metallica songs.
This should be a cue for you to learn palm muting. James was a master of the chugging style riff, and yes he had sharper edges than most. Its in the muting technique.
When they play this live there are little lighted up drones flying around the arena like moths. They really know how to put on a show.
I was surprised when I saw it live, didn't expect it at all! Cool effect
Seen it live , when the drones came out...I was loving it more. Bought my tickets for this year..can't wait
When it comes to rhythm picking speed, precision, and stamina James Hetfield is peerless. On top of all that he's also one of the all-time greatest riff masters.
Yess! And on top of that fucking sings! What?! Fucking beast!
They have been doing this for a little over 40 years. James does have one of the fastest down picking right hands in the business.
James Hetfield has 'The Right Hand of God'.
Papa het iron wrist
This entire album kicks ass! They still make great music in their 50s!!!! This song was inspired by an amy wine house documentary James watched. About how fame can become.
What you’re hearing is the right wrist of James Hetfield. The greatest right wrist in all of metal and rock n roll. The sword that gives him the title of riffmaster general.
came here to say the same.
I don't know... my right wrist is pretty legendary. ;-)
@@kingbrutusxxvi a legend in your own hand..
What a way to put tha!!!t... "sword of the riff master general". No wonder I've been in love with James' style since forever.
Scott Ian got a hellva right hand as well 🤘
I can't praise your channel enough for going straight into the music! All other reactors have to give their life story before they say "Let's get into it.". Keep doing it right! Much love!
Yeah some of them drag these things out to 20-30 minutes and it's just too much.
Yes Finally!!! Same album Spit out the Bone 🦴!!! Going to shock y’all!!!
James is an incredible rhythm player ,downpicking with such speed and precision. Rick Beato mentioned recently how tough some of the riffs are to play.
This is like 30 years after Master of Puppets. And the closest to "Classic" Metallica in a LONG time
The whole album sounded like a love child of Justice and the Black album. fucking awesome.
Death Magnetic blows this out of the water. Half this album sounds like Load era leftovers.
This song was inspired by Amy Winehouse death, after James Hetfield watched her documentary.
This song was released in 2016 from their latest album. Love you guys reactions!
I saw Metallica for the first time in 94. I've seen them 4 other times since and they never disappoint. I've been to a ton of concerts but no one puts on a show like Metallica.
1994? I watched the open for Ozzy in 1985. And my parents locked my up for testing positive for thc the next day lol. I didnt hit anything except for that beautiful girl who took me there. God bless her!
James has always been incredible playing all of his Riffs with just downpicking,no matter how fast, Song's like Disposable Heroes and Battery really stand out.
As a guitar player that been following them since no life til leather, some of james riffs are just easier down picking,, and it sounds better and more clear. But he doesn't down pick everything, that would be impossible and would give him carpal tunnel.
@@jefffredenburg7231 Johnny Ramone would disagree lol
@@jefffredenburg7231 Have you ever seen Rick Beato's channel he always talks about the older he gets the harder it is to do the fast downpicking parts, so he cheats with alternate picking,lol.
Johnny Ramone never played that fast
@@cathyharbaugh691 that is true. But he didn't downpick whiplash, the four horseman, metal mulisha, battery, or the ending of one.
"Metallica are metal scientists"
quote of the year
I love Lex'is sounds. It's like.. i understand every word what she said but Brad is like xD i love it
They did this song with Lady Gaga for some award show a few years ago (James' mic didn't work) but in the rehearsal it did.
Whenever I hear that little riff at 0:37 I think of her wiggly/snakey move
She,s a big metal fan. IRON MAIDEN is her favorite band. She was in a LED ZEPPELIN tribute band. check it out on youtube. I respect her as a musician.
I remember hearing this for the first time and being blown away. I’ve overplayed it too much now, but hearing it again right now reminded me of how badass this song is. Metallica knows how to write a badass song that doesn’t sound dated.
Lex is a proper metal head!
Brad, not so much... but he really digs Alanis, so there's that...
@@justinatest9456 He is learning. And slowly get used to it.
Great song also “atlas rise” from the same album is amazing!
Yes!🤘🏻
Rise!!!!
That's right Lex! I get the same feeling with those heavy powerful riffs! That's what it is supposed to do! Get it girl!!!!
Even the great Dimebag was blown away by Hetfields down picking and said there is no one better at it.
I got most excited when I heard you have a guitar! I've been playing since I was 8, it really does increase the appreciation of other artists when you are one yourself! Woo!
I'm really enjoying your metallica journey, keep it up!!
This album came out 30 years after Master Of Puppets. Master Of Puppets came out in 1986 and Hardwired... To Self-Destruct came out in 2016.
amy winehouse history is the reason behind this song guys. 2016.
This song is from their 2016 album "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct". They really came back recently
its 30 Years between master of puppets 1986 and moth into the flame 2016
and you can feel and hear the progress of this band as musicans they made
...and yet have stayed true to their collective core musicianship..
Yeah now they suck and lars is crybaby
this entire album is great
Metallica's 1st album Kill Em All came out in 1983. Their 1st video was for One from their 4th album And Justice For All in 1988. Metallica had a large following without video or radio airplay. There was no internet back then either.
This was off their latest album, Hardwired for Self Destruction.
Brad for reference this is 2016 metallica
Master of Puppets is 1986.
If you can't rock to this, there's something wrong with you lol 🤘
Metal is not my first music choice, but I have to agree with you!
After Metallica went to slower hard rock during the '90s ( Black album, Load, and Reload) , they have had recent albums with more thrash metal songs, closer to their '80s stuff and Garage Days (great thrash metal albums)
St Anger (2003), Death Magnetic (2008), Hardwired (2016) are very good albums, check them out. Back to heavier sounds compared to their '90s albums.
Man said St Anger is a very good album
Try Volbeat, a danish band that has toured with Metallica.....They have a cover of Dont tread on Me...please try it out
Finally they seem to find their roots again: finally thrash metal again!
Gotta build those callouses…Papa Het is The Godfather of down picking..how precision and endurance is incredible…picking like that for that long is hard as hell. Johnny Ramone is the other down picking master…you guys should do more Ramones stuff
Unforgiven 2 and 3 next, great story’s
My music will definitely have a place in the rap industry🔥‼️
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Great song and album. You guys should react to this whole album. The songs Atlas Rise, and Spit Out The Bone especially. Brad this song and album came out in 2016. This is their latest album. Master Of Puppets came out in 1986. So, there is a 30 year gap. 40 years later and Metallica can still bring the heat and precision speed.
If you think this is a great album then you haven't listened to the early MatallicA's albums.
@@alfredo3639 Dude, did he say it’s the best Metallica album…? No…he did not. I’ve been a fan since the start of Metallica and this is a great album. Not the best but still great. Stop hating and respect other ones opinions.
@@rubentullenaar2934 Did I say if he thought it was the BEST album? No, I didn't. I said that if the thought it was a a GREAT album... And if you think this is a great album too then you haven´t listened to the widely-considered great albums of MetallicA: those with a thrash metal flavour.
Respect my opinion too, and don't use the word 'dude' and ask for respect at the same time.
@@alfredo3639 So off base. Your standard is limited to "great" if it tops/matches the first few albums? Hard Wired is easily top 5/6 album by Metallica and is great. Certainly best since Justice or Black album depending on your preferences. Been listening since mid 80's and my first Metallica concert was in 89'. Even have a Metallica tat. So don't come at me with any "haven't listened to" crap. Let fans enjoy what they enjoy instead of judging them.
@@marionsberries4077 ive been saying death magnetic is the best since justice, but i think of hardwired is the next step, like lightning to puppets
The Encyclopedia Metallica is an amazing catalog of music. Period.
One of the best newish songs, reminds me of when I heard fuel its a high octane in your face song😎
The dress rehearsal version with Lady Gaga is my definitive version of this song. She brought the goods.
She did. she,s a big metal fan. IRON MAIDEN is her favorite band. She was in a LED ZEPPELIN tribute band. Check it out on youtube. She,s a real musician. Compared to other pop icons.
@@ssRocker-nn3tp She is an artist and musician. To me she's a transcendent talent.
😶
That’s literally the worst version imo 😐
The actual performance where Jame's microphone goes out is also fantastic.
Try “ Spit out the Bone”. Same album. Super awesome and fast fast fast.
Yes Spit out the Bone is awesome.
need to do "hardwired" prob my fav tune off hardwired to self destruct!
Lex gettin it in!!! Your soul is amazing!!!!
Yeah Metallica as a young man in my 20s in the 90s this music was therapy
An instant metal classic 🤘
Love your reactions. Must listen to memory remains another great Metallica song
They are truly Masters of their Craft.
James Hetfield said he wrote 'Moth into flame' after watching a documentary on Amy Winehouse... her rise to fame, her addictions and her sad death. It was a cycle that Hetfield was only too familiar with... having struggled w/ fame and alcohol abuse.
Hellyeah wrote the song 'Moth' before Metallica... also about addiction.
Amy Winehouse being James' muse on this song seemed so weird to me at the time, but the song and lyrics are top-notch, and hats off to James for being open about the inspiration. A great late-era Metallica song for sure.
facts!
And Audioslave did “Moth” which is about addiction before Hellyeah
This album is 30 years after puppets. And they still kill it!!!!
This Album and song came out in 2016. I bought it the first day it was available.
Please do Bleeding Me from the original S&M Album where they played with the San Francisco Symphony. So good!
Thats a fucking banger
This song is from the last Metallica album "Hardwired... To self-distruct" (2016)
James Hetfield was inspired to write this song after he had watched the 2015 documentary film "Amy" about Amy Winehouse
I cannot believe this album is already 6 years old
Holy shit she dances like no one is watching! I enjoy it the same way!!
This album pays tribute to one of there biggest influence iron maiden!!the guitar riffs and sound
Maestro Fresh Wes - Let Your Backbone Slide
So this song was, i think according to James himself, somewhat inspired by the documentary "Amy" about Amy Winhouse. So essentially about her.
The song came out way later than Master of Puppets, its from the album "Hardwired...to self-distruct" which came out 2016. You still have a lot of songs to cover from that album, a lot of bangers :)
Just got my Shadow systems MR920 for my EDC and then you guys dropped this master piece. Man what a great day!
This album came out a few years ago. The guys are in their mid to late 50's, I saw them in 2017 play this song flawlessly during a 2.5hr set where none of them seemed tired at all. Brad! Lex! Get to a show! Even if they're nosebleed seats (mine were and I can still feel the bass drum in the back of my skull right now!)
The next Metallica song you need to react to is "Now That We're Dead"
agree!!!
Halo on Fire. Another great song from the same album
Love the reactions guys. “To live is to die” when you can please!
One of the best song Metallica has
he's playing so fast and it's so precise - that's called James Hetfield baby, godly right hand
Awesome to see this live with drones released from the stage !
Back to form with this album. Hope they've got themselves straightened out permanently and give us another great album soon.
Death Magnetic was pretty damn good, too! 🤘
i was just as nervous as millions of others about their direction after the black album…as i got older, i have come to appreciate everything after the black album i guess i accepted they got older and mature
My favorite song from this album is Manunkind... just a different sounding song, but still have that in your face Metallica sound
All Nightmare Long or
Spit Out the Bone, next please 😁
Pretty much the only modern Metallica songs worth a listen.
@@voltakackackack666 i do have a soft spot for The Day That Never Comes 😁
@@gbfan8095 i did like that one i just listened to it too much and got sick of it, whereas old school Metallica i am still not tired of.
@@voltakackackack666 I love the whole last album. I think it´s the first in decades were Cliff wouldn´t leave the room screaming in anger.
All Nightmare Long may very well make my top 10 Metallica tracks of all time, absolutely love it
🤘🤘 Hell Yeah!!!! Head Banging away to Metallica is always fun!!!! 😁❤✌
the guys making this music received mail from AARP while recording it.🤣🤣 old people are awesome now!
James said he had Amy Winehouse in his thoughts when he wrote the lyrics.
That is the most terrifying album cover I have ever seen 😂😂it looks straight out of a carpenter movie but I’m here for it since I love me some Carpenter ❤
There is an official video that is quite good. Seeing is believing.
Frayed Ends of Sanity metallica
Just heard this song live at Cowboys Stadium it"s very underrated
My neck hurts
Song is about Amy Winehouse
You can do it Lex. Just 30 minutes a day. The secret is, everyday. It 8 months you'll be doing it.
Hetfield and Hammett also uses all down strokes on the rythym.....no alternate picking
Easy one for Brad.....it says at the end what the song is about....."Addicted to the fame"
Spit out the bone should be the next track y’all should listen too
Another great reaction from this beautiful couple!! I think you guys might also enjoy "Albatross" by "Big Wreck".
Lex! Maximize control over your plectrum strokes, just keep just enough of the tip free for strokes, the closer to the tip you hold, the more control you will have. You will also be able to speed up your tempo and artificial harmonzes will be easier and controlable too ...
Hetfield has one of the best voices for rock and metal for sure.
Is is from their latest 2016 album, so long time since Master of Puppets days.
This song was 30 years after Puppets and was on their most recent offering in 2016.
I love hearing you guys talking about guitar sounds. James is considered to be one of the best right hands in all of music. His down picking is brilliant.
Hey I just to thank you guys for taking your time for listening my favorite band EveR can you please reaction Metallica with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra the song is Four Leaf Clover you guys are going to be amazed. Carlos M
30 years after Master of puppets.
Long live Metallica.
you should check out halo on fire from the same album, i think it s their best song in 20 years, especially the outro
Exactly how I showed them.
2016 is when this came out.
Please react to Bleeding Me next. It's a great ride
You guys have to check out No Leaf Clover. It's off of S&M, the album they did with the San Francisco Orchestra. Honestly my favorite album by Metallica because their music goes to a whole new level with an orchestra backing them up.
they already did that one
@@THEDEEPDIVE dang, gonna have to go back and find that one
@Master Kush what are you talking about? There were 2 brand new metallica songs on that album. no leaf clover and minus human were brand new original metallica songs.
@Master Kush it actually does have original songs. Plus it makes existing songs sound even better IMHO.
@Master Kush it's Metallica playing their songs live with an orchestra behind them and they wrote two new songs for it.
This is off their newest album, much later than Master Of Puppets.
This should be a cue for you to learn palm muting. James was a master of the chugging style riff, and yes he had sharper edges than most. Its in the muting technique.
This is studio, no fucks ups
You guys have got to do spit out the bone from the same album
Metallica’s whole sound can be boiled down to James’ right hand.
Yes. The human metronome. Down picking god. Riff master.
Please do a Playlist of you learning guitar. I have a guitar but can't play it would be cool to learn with Lex!