Right when the song came out I understood what it was about February 20th 1990 the doctor didn't wake me up God did I was parked at the morgue toe tag papers on my chest crack cocaine overdose smoked 8 ball and under an hour as of this February 28th coming up when I was told by the doctors and experts so-called psychiatrist counselors I couldn't go a month or two or a year without it well February 20th this year I celebrate 35 years and guess what it was my addiction and self-destructive behavior that was killing me
@@jamesharper3933me too you got to check out the comment I just left below yours to put it mildly I celebrate 35 years February 20th after being dead February 20th 1990 smoked 8 ball and under an hour Dr never woke me up I was gone God woke me up I had the toe tag in the papers for the morgue and I was parked by the entrance to the morgue told by all these doctors counselor psychiatrists I couldn't go a month well how many months are in 35 years and that's cool that you got your 20 in keep it going guy like me can anybody can
You do have a heart of gold with metal in your soul that is a fact 💯💯💯💯 When you watch metal I can watch your expressions and almost hear the tempo of the cords ❤❤❤❤#redheadedneighbor #bestreactor #redsarmy #beautifulfuncountrygirl #heartofgoldwithmetalinhersoul #39K
No metal band can touch Master of Puppets or Ride the Lightning imo. It’s absolutely Metallica at their best, but they still released a lot of great stuff afterwards as well.
Ive heard that song a thousand times but Red your reaction almost brought me back to the first time i heard it ......thats why i watch reactions ....in drug addiction terms " its like chasing that first hit "
INCREDIBLE reaction Red!!! I will be celebrating 34 years of being off junk on April 1st (my mothers birthday who has passed away) and this song hits me on all cylinders. She was a symphony musician, I am a metal/country/ hard rock musician even though I was trained in classical and jazz.I love how much you got into this. Keep up the great reactions. CHEERS... 👏🤟🍀
Master of Puppets, the album, is part of the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. The Library of Congress added the album in 2015, making it the first heavy metal album to be preserved in the registry. The Library of Congress considers the album to be culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant. It is considered a benchmark for other metal albums and considered one of the most representative albums of its genre
Master is the definition of metal. Along with Dio - Holy Diver, Iron Maiden - Number if the Beast, Megadeath - Peace Sells, and it gets even heavier with Slayer. Love Metal.
It honestly took me about four years to get Thrash Metal. In the 80's I was into the Scorpions, Judas Priest & Iron Maiden. Thrash was something different and very raw when it came out. The first time I heard Master of Puppets, I felt like someone took me by the collar and threw me against the wall. That how hard and heavy it felt. 2 years after this a;bum came out, I started to get it, and this entire "Master of Puppets" album is a masterpiece. I would love to them live, but I am not going into a football stadium to see them. If they ever do inside arena's again, I'll be there.
The moral of this song is 'Drugs are bad M'kay. The album notes also thanks Geddy, Alex and Neil of Rush. I heard that they were thinking about having Geddy produce the album but it never worked out
YES!! 80’s trash at it finest ! You would love their song “Fade to Black” a musical master piece. Great reaction to a Classic song about the ups and downs of drugs.
I saw Metallica live in 2011 at an open air metal festival in the UK that doesn’t exist anymore and they were very good lots of fireworks and pyrotechnics on stage and this was the first song which they played.
Their single finest moment, but honestly anything from Ride The Lightning or Master Of Puppets is killer. (Little Redheadedneighbour easter egg - the album's credits say "thanks to Alex, Geddy and Neil of Rush")
Seen these guys a few months ago....They can still play sooooo good...Just as fast and dialed in sound/visual effects You might check out 2024 Gershwin Awards honoring Elton John, They played a song called Love Lies Bleeding/ funeral for a friend..... Elton was in the front row ....or 1999 and 2019 called { S&M with the 101 piece The San Francisco Symphony..
I first met Kirk when he was still studying with Joe Satriani and I think he was in Exodus. House party. Being in the Bay Area and in the music scene during those days was incredible. So, so, so many great musicians and bands around. Music clubs, house parties, etc. So many memories!
We all have skulls what is scary about death, face reality things will clear up ,welcome to real music with talented musicians 40 pluse years of Metallica 🤘🏻
They are playing what is called Power Chords. Metallica's riff writing is legendary! The first metal I ever heard was Metallica's first album called Kill em All. This is why many of us say songs these days are so lazy. This song has like 6 different parts to it but it is all one giant AMAZING song! This is what inspired so many of the musicians you hear today! You should REALLY react to Metallica - One (Music Video)
He's playing 'Power Chords' - they are based on full chords but you only play 2-3 strings of the full chord and you therefore can strike the strings very quickly.
That's pretty much how the band was back then. You can pick anything from their first four records and it's all intense like that. Their fifth record is good, too, but it's different; that's their most famous work (The Black Album). I'm sure at least some of the songs you know are from that one. "Enter Sandman" comes to mind. Maybe check out "Fade to Black" next 🙂
@redheadedneighbor you should try the live video version of the song. You dont have to review it for the channel, but give it a listen. CHEERS from Colorado
Love your reactions Red. This is one of those songs that will push back your musical horizens and widen your view. Can't go wrong with Metallica. Please check out a band called Corpo Mente and their song Ort. Live at Improve Tone Studios. Something different.
This song is all about drugs and addiction. This is the topic they're doing with the whole album. In this song, the Master is drugs and "puppets" are the users. Why the song is significant: Open discussion: The song doesn't shy away from the problems caused by drugs but describes them in a raw and honest way. Metaphor: Drugs are used as a metaphor, making the song more universal and relatable. It can represent any addiction, be it drugs, money, power, or something else. Impact: The song has had a massive cultural impact and is one of the most famous songs in heavy metal music. It has also sparked discussions about drug use and its effects. Why this causes discussion: Art vs. reality: Some see the song as a realistic portrayal of the effects of drugs, while others feel it is too romanticized. Responsibility: Does an artist have a responsibility for how their work affects listeners? Can a song about drugs normalize drug use? Other Metallica songs and drugs: James Hetfield's experiences: Metallica's lead singer, James Hetfield, has gone through a difficult battle with alcohol addiction. His experiences have also been reflected in the band's other songs. Interpretations of lyrics: Metallica's lyrics are often multifaceted, and their interpretations can vary from listener to listener. Summary: Master of Puppets is a powerful and multifaceted song that addresses drug use and addiction. It has sparked much discussion and remains one of the most significant works in metal music.
Sorry to not read the wholle comment section, in case no one else mentioned it and to state the obvious, this is an anti addiction song. i.e. Crack is pulling all your strings.
Metallica were clearly the best of the thrash metal bands that emerged in the early 80's w/ their debut album "Kill 'em all"... They had songs that stood out better than their peers, bands like Exodus... Anthrax... Slayer ... etc. One of their best additions was bassist Cliff Burton, who was a schooled musician; Burton was the one who taught James Hetfield (guitar/ vocals) about melodies... and drummer Lars Ulrich about musical arrangements... Also, they had the talent of Dave Mustaine, their lead guitarist who helped write their early songs; he was fired in 1983 and replaced by Kirk Hammett (lead guitar) but Mustaine formed Megadeth soon after and showed his songwriting skills w/ that band. It was tragic losing bassist Cliff Burton; he was killed in a tour bus accident in 1986... and Metallica could not replicate what they were doing on their first 3 albums ("Kill 'em all"... 'Ride the Lightning" ... and 'Master of Puppets') Some of their most popular songs are from this early era - 'Seek & destroy' ... 'Fade to black' ... 'Battery' ... 'The Four Horsemen' ... 'For whom the bell tolls'... 'Creeping Death'... After Metallica's 4th album 'And justice for all' in 1988, the band opted to make more commercial metal music, which led to the massive success of their 1991 self-titled 'black' album... Metallica is still most famous for their first 5 albums. After Metallica's experimental albums 'Load' and 'Reload' in 1996/ '97, the band also recorded a live album 'S&M' in 1999 playing their songs alongside a full classical orchestra. Later Metallica albums are somewhat shaky, creatively... They don't release albums as often as their peers like Megadeth, Destruction, Overkill, Testament, etc. but they have a couple of gems like 'Death Magnetic' in 2008 and 'Hardwired to self-destruct' in 2016.
Forgive me if this is a stupid question but are you done with your Rush journey? Because “The Necromancer”, “The fountain of Lamneth” and “The trees” are some of my favorites and I think you will love them too. Music you can close your eyes to and just submerge into a different world
You didn't give an opinion about the meaning of the song, so allow me...this song is about addiction, with the drug being the master and the user being the puppet. The melodic portion of the song represents being under the influence of the drug, and the song becomes heavier again as the user "comes down" and discovers (again) that it was all a lie. FYI, Metallica's members stated in an interview given prior to this album's release that they often wrote songs about things that scared them, so it's no coincidence that you find them scary at times, God bless!!
I was fortunate to grow up with the Big 4!! Anthrax, Megadeth, Metallica and Slayer!! Up until The Black Album I was torn between Megadeth and Metallica. I’ve seen both of them live several times and that swayed me towards Megadeth because Lars was not the drummer of the albums. Still respect everything up to The Black Album. Stopped listening after seeing them on The Black tour.
This was way ahead of its time,I listened to Metallica all the way up too Justice for all. Some thing changed ,maybe it was me ,But they lost me after that one.iTS ALL POWER CHORDS.After Cliff died they lost something more than a bass player , they lost a key in their progression of notes.Try( Bread Fan) if you want some early Metallica its on the Album; :Garage Days:.
February 20th 1990 sweetie I smoked a 8-ball of rock and under an hour I was dead toe tag in the papers for the morgue on my chest doctor never woke me up God did I was parked by the entrance to the morgue song is all about addiction in the drug becomes the master well I beat the master cuz this February 20th I've got 35 years beautiful
The greatest of the time.......too bad they couldnt keep it going. Could have been a dynasty..... Ignoring the industry and radio influence. The sucked after this album ., all hail Metallica of the 80s. But after not so much.
Hey RHN, Awesome reaction !!!! Try out Orion, you'll love it. I've noticed in the past few videos that your mic levels are too low, quiet. The music is going and you stop the music and we can barely hear you speak. Maybe it's just me ???? Still a great reaction. 👍👍🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Wow never heard that! Addiction is the master of personal chaos. 30 years of sobriety has taught me who the real master is ❤
I hear ya brother. 20 years of addition and going on 10 years sobriety. Keep fighting and don't let the bastards win.
Right when the song came out I understood what it was about February 20th 1990 the doctor didn't wake me up God did I was parked at the morgue toe tag papers on my chest crack cocaine overdose smoked 8 ball and under an hour as of this February 28th coming up when I was told by the doctors and experts so-called psychiatrist counselors I couldn't go a month or two or a year without it well February 20th this year I celebrate 35 years and guess what it was my addiction and self-destructive behavior that was killing me
@@jamesharper3933me too you got to check out the comment I just left below yours to put it mildly I celebrate 35 years February 20th after being dead February 20th 1990 smoked 8 ball and under an hour Dr never woke me up I was gone God woke me up I had the toe tag in the papers for the morgue and I was parked by the entrance to the morgue told by all these doctors counselor psychiatrists I couldn't go a month well how many months are in 35 years and that's cool that you got your 20 in keep it going guy like me can anybody can
You do have a heart of gold with metal in your soul that is a fact 💯💯💯💯 When you watch metal I can watch your expressions and almost hear the tempo of the cords ❤❤❤❤#redheadedneighbor #bestreactor #redsarmy #beautifulfuncountrygirl #heartofgoldwithmetalinhersoul #39K
80s Metallica is still the best Metallica. They don't make songs like this anymore but I'll forever be grateful for their old stuff.
I prefer their 90s catalog. Black sounds amazing, and I thought S&M was awesome but nobody reacts to that.
No metal band can touch Master of Puppets or Ride the Lightning imo.
It’s absolutely Metallica at their best, but they still released a lot of great stuff afterwards as well.
Ive heard that song a thousand times but Red your reaction almost brought me back to the first time i heard it ......thats why i watch reactions ....in drug addiction terms " its like chasing that first hit "
Awesome seeing your reaction to the single greatest metal song of all time.
INCREDIBLE reaction Red!!! I will be celebrating 34 years of being off junk on April 1st (my mothers birthday who has passed away) and this song hits me on all cylinders. She was a symphony musician, I am a metal/country/ hard rock musician even though I was trained in classical and jazz.I love how much you got into this. Keep up the great reactions. CHEERS... 👏🤟🍀
And the scary thing is they were still in their early twenties when this masterpiece was written.
Master of Puppets, the album, is part of the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. The Library of Congress added the album in 2015, making it the first heavy metal album to be preserved in the registry.
The Library of Congress considers the album to be culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant.
It is considered a benchmark for other metal albums and considered one of the most representative albums of its genre
To me, this is their masterpiece. I'm sure some will say One and I love that too but I think this tops it.
Great reaction. Another fun one is Megadeth Holy Wars…The Punishment Due. IMO Holy Wars and Master are two of the best thrash songs.
Master is the definition of metal. Along with Dio - Holy Diver, Iron Maiden - Number if the Beast, Megadeath - Peace Sells,
and it gets even heavier with Slayer. Love Metal.
This is my favourite Metallica song *and* album.
This is Metallica at their very best.
It honestly took me about four years to get Thrash Metal. In the 80's I was into the Scorpions, Judas Priest & Iron Maiden. Thrash was something different and very raw when it came out. The first time I heard Master of Puppets, I felt like someone took me by the collar and threw me against the wall. That how hard and heavy it felt. 2 years after this a;bum came out, I started to get it, and this entire "Master of Puppets" album is a masterpiece. I would love to them live, but I am not going into a football stadium to see them. If they ever do inside arena's again, I'll be there.
I didn't get into Metallica until the Black Album then I learned to like their earlier stuff.
Not many people do the Official Lyric video. Good on ya!
The moral of this song is 'Drugs are bad M'kay. The album notes also thanks Geddy, Alex and Neil of Rush. I heard that they were thinking about having Geddy produce the album but it never worked out
M,kay lol.
Mr Garrett in the mosh pit lol
...wow, that's why I like to watch reactions to my favorite music...
YES!! 80’s trash at it finest ! You would love their song “Fade to Black” a musical master piece.
Great reaction to a Classic song about the ups and downs of drugs.
I saw Metallica live in 2011 at an open air metal festival in the UK that doesn’t exist anymore and they were very good lots of fireworks and pyrotechnics on stage and this was the first song which they played.
Their single finest moment, but honestly anything from Ride The Lightning or Master Of Puppets is killer. (Little Redheadedneighbour easter egg - the album's credits say "thanks to Alex, Geddy and Neil of Rush")
I misread the title, thought it said Pastor of Muppets, was expecting something completely different!
👍👍Classic Metal Awesomeness🤗. 🔥🔥🔥 🖖❤
Metal is a broad, diverse and magnificent church 🤘
Seen these guys a few months ago....They can still play sooooo good...Just as fast and dialed in sound/visual effects
You might check out 2024 Gershwin Awards honoring Elton John, They played a song called Love Lies Bleeding/ funeral for a friend..... Elton was in the front row ....or 1999 and 2019 called { S&M with the 101 piece The San Francisco Symphony..
Song is about addiction. The mellow part you liked is the "high", when it gets crazy again thats the drug telling you "MORE"
Yes.
Addition from the view point of the drug, which is fucking amazing.
Love it. Please do Metallica Disposable Hero’s - another 8 minute epic off the same album. Great reaction
Bamm.. Head bangers! Great song! 😂 ❤ Believe, this song is in reference to drug addiction. 😢
The best album of Metallica.
Ozzy said heavy metal is supposed to be scary. I love that it's scary in a fun way!
ONE would be worth a look.
I first met Kirk when he was still studying with Joe Satriani and I think he was in Exodus. House party. Being in the Bay Area and in the music scene during those days was incredible. So, so, so many great musicians and bands around. Music clubs, house parties, etc. So many memories!
Never been a fan of Metallica but I'll give them this one. 😁
RIP Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton (1962-1986). We miss you dearly.
RedBanger music, I coined a new phrase. Great reaction.
I like that
We all have skulls what is scary about death, face reality things will clear up ,welcome to real music with talented musicians 40 pluse years of Metallica 🤘🏻
They are playing what is called Power Chords. Metallica's riff writing is legendary! The first metal I ever heard was Metallica's first album called Kill em All. This is why many of us say songs these days are so lazy. This song has like 6 different parts to it but it is all one giant AMAZING song! This is what inspired so many of the musicians you hear today! You should REALLY react to Metallica - One (Music Video)
I’d like to see your reaction at a Metallica concert. They can still bring it even after all these years. 🤟🎸
He's playing 'Power Chords' - they are based on full chords but you only play 2-3 strings of the full chord and you therefore can strike the strings very quickly.
Also, when playing with a lot of distortion you cannot play a full chord because it just becomes a total distorted mess.
🤘🏼 ❤
That's pretty much how the band was back then. You can pick anything from their first four records and it's all intense like that. Their fifth record is good, too, but it's different; that's their most famous work (The Black Album). I'm sure at least some of the songs you know are from that one. "Enter Sandman" comes to mind.
Maybe check out "Fade to Black" next 🙂
Another great song about addiction is The Warning "Black Holes (Don't Hold On)".
Their latest release "72 Seasons" is absolute killer !!!!
Loved your reaction of being overwhelmed....i understand🤗
Hello you beautiful girl you one of my favorite songs off one of my favorite albums of theirs
🎸🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@redheadedneighbor you should try the live video version of the song. You dont have to review it for the channel, but give it a listen.
CHEERS from Colorado
This album is in the library of congress. Not bad for four drunk 23 year old headbangers.
They've paid a tribute to Neil Peart by performing " Tom Sawyer " with just bass and guitar and intentionally left the drum out.
Welcome to Metallica darling. Don’t be scared… I’ll hold your hand 😎. Perhaps Creeping Death or Battery next 😂
Love your reactions Red. This is one of those songs that will push back your musical horizens and widen your view. Can't go wrong with Metallica.
Please check out a band called Corpo Mente and their song Ort. Live at Improve Tone Studios. Something different.
It’s time for a Metallica LIVE reaction ..
you looked scared😅😅😅
This song is all about drugs and addiction. This is the topic they're doing with the whole album. In this song, the Master is drugs and "puppets" are the users.
Why the song is significant:
Open discussion: The song doesn't shy away from the problems caused by drugs but describes them in a raw and honest way.
Metaphor: Drugs are used as a metaphor, making the song more universal and relatable. It can represent any addiction, be it drugs, money, power, or something else.
Impact: The song has had a massive cultural impact and is one of the most famous songs in heavy metal music. It has also sparked discussions about drug use and its effects.
Why this causes discussion:
Art vs. reality: Some see the song as a realistic portrayal of the effects of drugs, while others feel it is too romanticized.
Responsibility: Does an artist have a responsibility for how their work affects listeners? Can a song about drugs normalize drug use?
Other Metallica songs and drugs:
James Hetfield's experiences: Metallica's lead singer, James Hetfield, has gone through a difficult battle with alcohol addiction. His experiences have also been reflected in the band's other songs.
Interpretations of lyrics: Metallica's lyrics are often multifaceted, and their interpretations can vary from listener to listener.
Summary:
Master of Puppets is a powerful and multifaceted song that addresses drug use and addiction. It has sparked much discussion and remains one of the most significant works in metal music.
Sorry to not read the wholle comment section, in case no one else mentioned it and to state the obvious, this is an anti addiction song. i.e. Crack is pulling all your strings.
Metallica were clearly the best of the thrash metal bands that emerged in the early 80's w/ their debut album "Kill 'em all"... They had songs that stood out better than their peers, bands like Exodus... Anthrax... Slayer ... etc. One of their best additions was bassist Cliff Burton, who was a schooled musician; Burton was the one who taught James Hetfield (guitar/ vocals) about melodies... and drummer Lars Ulrich about musical arrangements... Also, they had the talent of Dave Mustaine, their lead guitarist who helped write their early songs; he was fired in 1983 and replaced by Kirk Hammett (lead guitar) but Mustaine formed Megadeth soon after and showed his songwriting skills w/ that band.
It was tragic losing bassist Cliff Burton; he was killed in a tour bus accident in 1986... and Metallica could not replicate what they were doing on their first 3 albums ("Kill 'em all"... 'Ride the Lightning" ... and 'Master of Puppets')
Some of their most popular songs are from this early era - 'Seek & destroy' ... 'Fade to black' ... 'Battery' ... 'The Four Horsemen' ... 'For whom the bell tolls'... 'Creeping Death'...
After Metallica's 4th album 'And justice for all' in 1988, the band opted to make more commercial metal music, which led to the massive success of their 1991 self-titled 'black' album... Metallica is still most famous for their first 5 albums.
After Metallica's experimental albums 'Load' and 'Reload' in 1996/ '97, the band also recorded a live album 'S&M' in 1999 playing their songs alongside a full classical orchestra.
Later Metallica albums are somewhat shaky, creatively... They don't release albums as often as their peers like Megadeth, Destruction, Overkill, Testament, etc. but they have a couple of gems like 'Death Magnetic' in 2008 and 'Hardwired to self-destruct' in 2016.
Forgive me if this is a stupid question but are you done with your Rush journey? Because “The Necromancer”, “The fountain of Lamneth” and “The trees” are some of my favorites and I think you will love them too. Music you can close your eyes to and just submerge into a different world
You should listen to the song "One" by Metallica. Watch the official video, you will cry and be shocked.
You remind me of
Alice in Wonderland
If you love and appreciate music then definitely go down the Metallica rabbit hole
💯♥️🇦🇺
You didn't give an opinion about the meaning of the song, so allow me...this song is about addiction, with the drug being the master and the user being the puppet. The melodic portion of the song represents being under the influence of the drug, and the song becomes heavier again as the user "comes down" and discovers (again) that it was all a lie.
FYI, Metallica's members stated in an interview given prior to this album's release that they often wrote songs about things that scared them, so it's no coincidence that you find them scary at times,
God bless!!
The first 4 albums are the best Metallica especially Ride The Lightning.
I was fortunate to grow up with the Big 4!! Anthrax, Megadeth, Metallica and Slayer!! Up until The Black Album I was torn between Megadeth and Metallica. I’ve seen both of them live several times and that swayed me towards Megadeth because Lars was not the drummer of the albums. Still respect everything up to The Black Album. Stopped listening after seeing them on The Black tour.
I think the Black Album is one of their best.
You have a tougher armor now girl......go get em...lol
Thrash Metal band"Lost Society"from Finland will make Metallica wet their britches and cry like toddlers...its thunder on a frieght train
This was way ahead of its time,I listened to Metallica all the way up too Justice for all. Some thing changed ,maybe it was me ,But they lost me after that one.iTS ALL POWER CHORDS.After Cliff died they lost something more than a bass player , they lost a key in their progression of notes.Try( Bread Fan) if you want some early Metallica its on the Album; :Garage Days:.
February 20th 1990 sweetie I smoked a 8-ball of rock and under an hour I was dead toe tag in the papers for the morgue on my chest doctor never woke me up God did I was parked by the entrance to the morgue song is all about addiction in the drug becomes the master well I beat the master cuz this February 20th I've got 35 years beautiful
😂
The greatest of the time.......too bad they couldnt keep it going. Could have been a dynasty..... Ignoring the industry and radio influence. The sucked after this album ., all hail Metallica of the 80s. But after not so much.
Here's one for you, Red: th-cam.com/video/mc7XrdFn_Ao/w-d-xo.html
Watch some live videos hun
Fake
intro still needs changing
What do you mean?
Hey RHN, Awesome reaction !!!! Try out Orion, you'll love it. I've noticed in the past few videos that your mic levels are too low, quiet. The music is going and you stop the music and we can barely hear you speak. Maybe it's just me ???? Still a great reaction. 👍👍🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Not wrong.
That happened on a couple of her video's but not many near as I can tell.