I’ve always separated this song into three stages..1st is the “need” to get their fix..middle solo is the high itself..and the third is the comedown and regret.
"Are they fighting? Nevermind, that's a mosh pit" Just made my night 😂 Also, props to you for figuring out the lyrical concept from the first verse, usually it takes people til the "chop your breakfast" line in the 2nd verse.
@Robert If this comment is an example of your personality then you deserve every terrible thing that happens to you until you develop some semblance of character.
The melodic break is a big part of the meaning of the song. It's representing high felt when you first take your drug of choice. Then it moves into the stages of coming down and needing more. Metallica always tells a big part of their stories through their instruments, not just their lyrics.
Absolutely!! That is EXACTLY what the musical interlude is about. The “puppet” is zoned out stoned as hell, but the more you do, the more you need, and at some point you may bottom out and realize you’re being controlled. They are so BRILLIANT!!!
You should be listening to the studio recordings for all of these Metallica songs. I feel like you're missing a good bit of the nuance in the songs by listening to the live versions.
In the live versions, Hetfield is always competing with the crowd, the musicality suffers a lot. I understand the copyright issues, I just hope he listens to the studio versions on his own time. (One exception is Creeping Death in Moscow...)
@@Bryanether to me, it comes down to: do you want the band as they are or as they could be? For my taste I want the best possible, why waste my time on mistakes and poor sound?
This song is arguably the greatest thrash metal song of all time. A masterpiece of lyrics, composition, and execution. Consider also that the guys were in their very early 20's when this was written in 1985. The whole album is excellent, and is at the top of nearly every "greatest metal albums of all time" list.
@@beccarocks7399 kill em all, ride the lighting, master, and justice for all. Good old school Metallica never gets old. Back in the day when they were the shit. I got master n kill em all on freakin vinyl...aging myself a tad but it's all good ..lol 😁
@@MyBrothersKeeper101 When the worst song on the album is Sanatarium (which for almost any other band would be their greatest song). Side 2 of MoP is perfect.
That’s only because MRLBoyd hasn’t heard him recycle the same exact fills, beats and patterns on 30 different songs yet, Lars only gets hate because of his arrogance.
@@parkerkieswetter9027 I understand the roster, but the general public only knows Lars, the asshat who sued Napster and got a South Park episode made about him/that era. Was tongue-in-cheek ;]
I love how the biggest metal band in history, has the drummer of THEIR choice and is a founding member of said band. But so many people think he's shit? Wonder if James,Kirk and Rob think he's shit? How many guitar riffs are chopped and rehashed? How many bands use the old ,big open E chord ring out. Aah. All of them. ✊🏽✊✊🏻✊🏿
Quite the opposite my friend. The song is broken into 3 parts instrumentally. The melodic part is the actual high. The euphoric feeling you get when using the drug. The beginning starts heavy and insane, simulating the desire and need for the drug. The end simulates once the drug has worn off and the insanity begins again. It’s quite brilliant how this was constructed.
@@jaybird455 The transition at 9:05 always gets me, that moment when euphoria starts wearing off, you can feel the anxiety building up and then you have to face reality again. Pleasure is only temporary and if you can't control your addiction it will always get the last laugh. Absolute masterpiece in both the lyrics and instrumentation.
The fact that you can so clearly hear the crowd following during the instrumental bridge speaks volumes. Its a level of crowd commitment and synchronization that is extremely notable. Then they did the whole chorus at his direction
This song was very influential in my journey into being a metalhead. It was the first song I heard that made me think: "Wait, songs can be this long?" It blew my mind.
"I don't think you are pumping your veins with alcohol." Me, an alcoholic that has experienced full on seizures and hallucinations during withdrawal and recovery...
Me too. I actually died from withdrawals and was revived. I spent 8 days in ICU in critical condition. I was very lucky to have pulled through. I'm glad you made it, my friend.
@@Steely_Fran I was in the ICU for like 4 days myself, and they made it pretty clear that I might not make it. The hallucinations were the worst part for me. Those will remain in the dark places in my mind forever. Thank you. I'm glad you survived, too.
Been listening to Metallica since the 80s . When I was a kid they called it noise and devils music . I'm happy to see people find what I saw in them years ago. Amazing band.
MrLboyd: "This is my favorite Metallica song as of yet." Metallica Fans: " You can't pick until you've heard them all!" That being said, Master of Puppets is the most aggressive musically, ....And Justice for All is the most aggressive Lyrically, My Favorite is Ride the Lightning. I'm talking about the albums, not just the songs.
The "instrumental break" is the calm when drugs are consumed. The feeling of no longer fiending for your next hit. Then it wears off and you go back to fiending and wanting your next hit. The aggression is the anger resulting from the craving for your addiction.
"I do like metal because of the constant aggression bro" Yes but if everything is aggressive...how do you know whats agressive? It becomes normal. Like if everything you ate tasted sweet...sweet wouldnt be sweet...it would be normal. The breaks and the melodies allow the song to breath and gives those harder more aggressive moments more impact because of the contrast. And vise versa,
IMO and many others "One" by them is the greatest rock song ever written. The video however is a must, You might have to do live for a reaction but catch the video after.
Master is their best song of all time. This album is arguably the best hard rock/heavy album ever recorded. You should go back and listen to one of their very first songs. The Four Horsemen or Seek and Destroy
Thanks for posting these videos. Haven't heard them in yrs. Glad your enjoying. I'm old an broken but in the 80's an 90's I can say I was in those pits. Love you all.
It is important to realize that Metal songs, and Metal as a whole is a Journey, so when you hear solos they imply time moving forward, and a split in the story that is being told. Not always to be sure, sometimes they are done simply as a way to give other members of a given band a time to shine, or to give the singer a break. This is why some of the best Rock and Metal songs tend to be longer than other kinds of songs. Studio versions though tend to be the best versions, hearing a band live is important to understanding a band, and Metallica is one of the best live bands there ever was, but their studio versions are the most pure when it comes to the music itself.
Master of Puppets was released in 1986, so it definitely relates to hardcore drugs, not social media. But, like pretty much every single Metallica song, the message still relates to present times. James said in an interview that the "master" could literally be anything that is controlling someone and that they're addicted to, not necessarily drugs.
I think the biggest issue over Lars' ability on the drums is a lot of people can't separate their distaste for the man from his drumming skills. Which gives rise to many downplaying or even degrading his skill. He's not the best I've ever heard by any means, but he is nowhere near the worst professional drummer I have ever heard.
@@philenaphilena2223 What skill are you talking about? The skill to play over 30 years in the greatest metal band of all times and still not be able to not fuck up his fills? Have you ever experienced a band this big that has to start over songs on a regular basis? I would go as far as don´t even call Lars a drummer...
Nailed it! You picked this apart perfectly and understood the song right from the start! Awesome! If you like the aggressiveness of metal, try Damage Inc. (also by Metallica). Great vid, man!
He's explained in previous videos the studio versions are a lot more likely to be copyright-striked, so he listens to the studio versions off-camera after the initial live reaction.
I really enjoy to see you feel the passion in the songs - no matter if it`s metal, Rap...whatever. I already wrote this under another reaction of yours but I will write it again, because I think you have to know about that kind of music: "Viking-, Pagan-, Folk-Metal" It`s melodic metal with growls and screams but they using, besides drums and guitares, a lot more kinds of instruments, like violin, bagpipe, piano, flute, harp, jaw harp...nearly everything you can image. It`s aggressiv and powerfull but also extremly beautiful. Eluveitie - Helvetios live Masters of Rock (2014) That`s a perfect example and it should be safe. (sorry for my english.. I don't speak english very often)
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I absolutely love that you listen to them LIVE!!!! You can hear perfection in their studio versions, but you only get the heart and soul of METALLICA from live performances, its why their fans love them!
Metallica's "Black Album" is the stuff of legend. Almost every song on that album is a masterpiece. I just googled and the album has sold 16 million copies. Perhaps there are other rock albums that outsold it, but in my opinion, it's the greatest rock album in history.
I think he does live versions because at the moment they aren't that easily blocked for copyright reasons. But you're right, of course that's mostly a bad idea for a first listen, especially for Metallica.
Doesn't need to be. The first thing I ever heard was Cunning Stunts and was blown away. Then I listened to studio albums...was put back together just to be blown again
IMO Any old Metallica you listen to should either be the studio cut or concert video from around the album release. James voice has naturally fallen off a bit in his later years & it does take away from the greatness that these songs are.
Your videos are the best. I think you’re very insightful and the fact you actually listen to the music for what the writer’s intend it to be, that makes you very intriguing to watch. Well done, my friend
I love hearing you cite metal lyrics like poetry. :) I mean, of course they are a kind of poetry, but you're reading them with no aggression and with a completely different rhythm. It's really cool hearing familiar lines interpreted a new way like that.
While I agree, I think we should give them atleast this much leniency when they're been playing these same songs for nearly 4 decades, they need to switch things up a couple of times. They switch up drums / some of the guitar riffs too sometimes i think? but they understand what they absolutely shouldn't mess with, like the solos for example.
@@invisalats841 he didn’t change his singing necessarily because he’s old. he had actually blew out his voice i believe after recording the black album. he underwent surgery but the doctors said he won’t be able to sing. after hearing that, he begun to have vocal lessons. to prevent any further damage to his vocals he holds back on performances. that is why there is a big distinct difference now but overall he’s still good
The instrumental bridge is the puppet getting his fix. Then the song kind of switches to the puppets perspective and wanting more. This is an iconic song of theirs. Of course many of their songs are iconic.
The studio version from the original album is the best version to listen to, but it is definitely a masterpiece of musical storytelling. Not only do the lyrics tell the story of addiction with painful accuracy, the music itself tells the story. Brilliant. One of many great songs from this band. You should definitely check out One, the original first, then the video, because it's hard to follow everything that is going on with the video if you haven't heard the song. Battery is also a banger, if you like hardcore aggression, you'll love battery. Four horsemen is also good. But if you are in the mood for something melodic, Sanitarium is great.
“This is savage bro” to quote you! I love your reactions videos! Well spoken, well thought out reactions. Also, on a side note, the singer (James) has struggled from addictions on and off so this songs comes (most likely) from personal experience.
I have listened to this song for 35 years and never thought to break down the lyrics or even to care about meaning….old metal head yes. Great takes on those classic songs. I really enjoy and appreciate your video breakdowns. Thank you.
I’ve literally heard this song hundreds of times, it’s my favorite Metallica song ever. One of my very favorite songs ever. This was the first time I ever noticed the change in perspective after the bridge. My mind is blown!
in the 80s I just memorized the lyrics but dont really analyze but Im aware of the message. we enjoy being at "one" with the music and get lost in it. but its good many people are getting on with Metallica. great reaction!
It’s funny how I grew up on rock and metal and hated rap. Now I listen to every thing including old school rap. Most new music is shit but once in a while a song pops that’s really good. Love these videos of discovery. Keep the going
Ok so these guys are the legit LEGENDS at change ups and breakdowns, tempo will change, riff will change over all feel will change and it come outta nowhere and always epic now in this song or this albumn rather this is an entire Master Piece, there are so many intriguing hints and easter eggs and methoticall facts in this albumn its literally a master piece, like the fact ALL songs on are like this in the sense the music plays to the emotion or feeling of the topic, it was crazy and fast and hit hard like a drug and it last a good while, the interlude where it got soft was a person coming down from the drug, the build up again, anticipation and withdrawl setting in for another hit, then screams FIX ME and BAM hits lime a train solo like a 2nd hit but bigger then send you crazy, and then before long as your life is ending and out of season the Master of puppets, id laughing at you cuz he now co trols you, hes now ruined your life and killing you and ending your life, they have a newer addiction ssong of the newset albumn called Moth i to Flames, the addiction of fame and fortune which James is not he wrote that song to keep himself humble, and he is all about the fans and making them a family, hell say weather you been a fan since the begging or a fan yesterday, your family, Also HATE this era cuz he was on the verge of loosing his voice, and had to slow down and take voice lessons cuz he was straining it so hard Dr. Said if he doesnt do something soon he will loose his voice forever and wont be able to sing
11:45 “What’s better than drum and guitar solos” you ask? When they mix it with classical. I’m not talking just Metallica, but when metal is played by a symphony OR when classical is played by a metal band. Omg… GOOSEBUMPS!!!
Long time Metallica fan, but not a fan of Enter Sandman. Loved it when you traded up to their 1986 Master of Puppets being your favorite track. You've got a great analytical style. Cool to discover your channel.
3:51 _drummer is amazing bros_ Lars: *starts playing random fill* *another random tom fill* *random snare fill* *random crash fill* *random china fill*
I’ve always separated this song into three stages..1st is the “need” to get their fix..middle solo is the high itself..and the third is the comedown and regret.
Yup👍
I always thought the same and I really believe that's the idea that they had when writing this song ... and that's insanely genius.
100%. The melodic bridge is like when you're floating on the high.
I've seen a man use a needle. Seen the needle use the man. Seen the needle in my hand.
You got it
I love how you talk about the aggression of metal in almost a Bob Ross type voice
We’re just gonna paint some happy little aggression here lol
Right!? I love that
There are no mistakes, only rage.
I thought the exact same thing LOL
I’m cheering for you buddy, good job breaking down music, please don’t do live music though
"Are they fighting? Nevermind, that's a mosh pit"
Just made my night 😂
Also, props to you for figuring out the lyrical concept from the first verse, usually it takes people til the "chop your breakfast" line in the 2nd verse.
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omg yes!!!!! lol
@Robert If this comment is an example of your personality then you deserve every terrible thing that happens to you until you develop some semblance of character.
"One" by Metallica is an absolute MASTERPIECE. If you have not listened to it you really should.
1000% Agree With This Comment!!!
Breaks my heart every time i hear that song
I agree. That being said Korn covering One on MTV was gnarly
Was going to say the same thing, but for Mr Lloyd needs to be the official video.
YES! Completely agree.
The melodic break is a big part of the meaning of the song. It's representing high felt when you first take your drug of choice. Then it moves into the stages of coming down and needing more. Metallica always tells a big part of their stories through their instruments, not just their lyrics.
Absolutely!! That is EXACTLY what the musical interlude is about. The “puppet” is zoned out stoned as hell, but the more you do, the more you need, and at some point you may bottom out and realize you’re being controlled. They are so BRILLIANT!!!
The melodic breakdown is so masterful that it tells the story itself.
You should be listening to the studio recordings for all of these Metallica songs. I feel like you're missing a good bit of the nuance in the songs by listening to the live versions.
I think he has said he has to review live versions because of copyright issues.
In the live versions, Hetfield is always competing with the crowd, the musicality suffers a lot.
I understand the copyright issues, I just hope he listens to the studio versions on his own time.
(One exception is Creeping Death in Moscow...)
He said in a different video I watched that if he really likes the song he listens to it again afterwards from the album not live
Live is a better metric for determining quality.
There’s no “do-over” live.
Just my opinion.
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@@Bryanether to me, it comes down to: do you want the band as they are or as they could be?
For my taste I want the best possible, why waste my time on mistakes and poor sound?
This song is arguably the greatest thrash metal song of all time. A masterpiece of lyrics, composition, and execution. Consider also that the guys were in their very early 20's when this was written in 1985. The whole album is excellent, and is at the top of nearly every "greatest metal albums of all time" list.
I've shared the exact same feelings for 20 years. The album is incredibly perfect.
Master of Puppets was the first CD I ever purchased. It is perfection.
@@beccarocks7399 kill em all, ride the lighting, master, and justice for all. Good old school Metallica never gets old. Back in the day when they were the shit.
I got master n kill em all on freakin vinyl...aging myself a tad but it's all good ..lol 😁
@@MyBrothersKeeper101 When the worst song on the album is Sanatarium (which for almost any other band would be their greatest song).
Side 2 of MoP is perfect.
@@richardhudson4649 the main riff of Disposable was 20 years ahead of its time 🤘
Lars getting some love for once!
Lars has always gotten all of the love/hate. Lars is the front man. Lars is love. Lars is life.
@@eisforerock Lars is the drummer. James is the frontman. Doesn't work any other way.
That’s only because MRLBoyd hasn’t heard him recycle the same exact fills, beats and patterns on 30 different songs yet,
Lars only gets hate because of his arrogance.
@@parkerkieswetter9027 I understand the roster, but the general public only knows Lars, the asshat who sued Napster and got a South Park episode made about him/that era. Was tongue-in-cheek ;]
I love how the biggest metal band in history, has the drummer of THEIR choice and is a founding member of said band. But so many people think he's shit? Wonder if James,Kirk and Rob think he's shit?
How many guitar riffs are chopped and rehashed? How many bands use the old ,big open E chord ring out. Aah. All of them.
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I love that you picked up the drug/addiction theme immediately. It's fun to watch an adult experience Metallica for the first time.
Anything from Live in Seattle '89.... Creeping Death, Four Horsemen, Blackened, Welcome Home (Sanitarium)... best show they ever recorded.
I think you would really enjoy “one” by metallica
In my mind the melodic instrumental break is the moment of clarity during sobriety, and it gets heavy and nasty as the addict falls into relapse
Quite the opposite my friend. The song is broken into 3 parts instrumentally. The melodic part is the actual high. The euphoric feeling you get when using the drug. The beginning starts heavy and insane, simulating the desire and need for the drug. The end simulates once the drug has worn off and the insanity begins again. It’s quite brilliant how this was constructed.
@@jaybird455 The transition at 9:05 always gets me, that moment when euphoria starts wearing off, you can feel the anxiety building up and then you have to face reality again. Pleasure is only temporary and if you can't control your addiction it will always get the last laugh. Absolute masterpiece in both the lyrics and instrumentation.
"One"
"Fade To Black"
"Creeping Death"
"Disposable Heroes"
Soo many Metallica Masterpieces.
^ This!!!
Escape lol
Agreed!
Don't forget blackened
@@adammcneelam dyers eve
There's a reason this (and the album itself) is widely considered their masterpiece
and justice for all conceptually is better at least in my opinion but master is still a beast of an album
@@metalguitarman01 ride the lightning better than both
“Let me know in the comments which one of these I should be listening to.”
Metallica fans: “It’s complicated…”
pretty much
No it's not. Anything from the first 4 albums, be careful with the next 2 then just don't bother
By your own criteria, the next one to watch is Disposable Heroes.
Exactly my thoughts
That and One. and for whom the bell tolls
If you want to see Metallica at their peak live please react to "Battery" live in Seattle 1989. You won't regret it!
That intro....
Creeping Death in Moscow
The fact that you can so clearly hear the crowd following during the instrumental bridge speaks volumes. Its a level of crowd commitment and synchronization that is extremely notable.
Then they did the whole chorus at his direction
This song was very influential in my journey into being a metalhead. It was the first song I heard that made me think: "Wait, songs can be this long?" It blew my mind.
This is one of my fave Metallica songs.
"I don't think you are pumping your veins with alcohol."
Me, an alcoholic that has experienced full on seizures and hallucinations during withdrawal and recovery...
Me too. I actually died from withdrawals and was revived. I spent 8 days in ICU in critical condition. I was very lucky to have pulled through. I'm glad you made it, my friend.
@@Steely_Fran I was in the ICU for like 4 days myself, and they made it pretty clear that I might not make it. The hallucinations were the worst part for me. Those will remain in the dark places in my mind forever. Thank you. I'm glad you survived, too.
"Give me my aggression back please"love it when he says that because the aggression will be coming back ! :-)
Disposable heroes, welcome home (sanitarium), shortest straw, damage inc, dyers eve, spit out the bone, etc etc etc
^^One of these things is not like the other...
"chop your breakfast on a mirror" is clearly a reference to cocaine.
@@flingonber yeah but cocaine was the more popular drug at the time this song was created.
This is true. And needlework the way= Heroin. That’s how they rolled back in the day.
@@harryhurd2474 people injected cocaine too though, didn't they? Either way, they both fit
Some ketamine
song talks about heroin
You need to hear the original song on the Album. After hearing this "okay" live performance, "Nothing Else Matters".. It's a whole different beast.
Been listening to Metallica since the 80s . When I was a kid they called it noise and devils music . I'm happy to see people find what I saw in them years ago. Amazing band.
MrLboyd: "This is my favorite Metallica song as of yet."
Metallica Fans: " You can't pick until you've heard them all!"
That being said, Master of Puppets is the most aggressive musically, ....And Justice for All is the most aggressive Lyrically, My Favorite is Ride the Lightning. I'm talking about the albums, not just the songs.
Life long Metallica fan here and love how you dissect the song. Helped me learn something about the song.
"The drummer is amazing, bros."
Everyone: "Aww man, you ain't gotta lie to kick it!" 🤘😆🤘
You absolutely nailed it brother. The album right before this (Ride the Lightning), absolutely changed the game. This was their "piece de resistance".
The "instrumental break" is the calm when drugs are consumed. The feeling of no longer fiending for your next hit. Then it wears off and you go back to fiending and wanting your next hit.
The aggression is the anger resulting from the craving for your addiction.
One of their most iconic songs....you got the meaning....James Hatfield lyrics are incredible....saying so much with so few words
It's been a while since the last time I heard someone praise Lars :)
I know, right! Why is Lars always get so much hate? Is it the price to pay for greatness?
You really need to hear the studio version of this. 🔥
Aye could you check out "Walk With Me in Hell" by Lamb of God please??
They put on great live performances.
Walk With Me in Hell is amazing. So dark and aggressive but with a ruggedly warm message to it.
Thought of this after he said the aggression and the combination of guitars and drums thing
This is the one song that once you listen you understand what metal is about! Really like your reactions
"I do like metal because of the constant aggression bro"
Yes but if everything is aggressive...how do you know whats agressive? It becomes normal. Like if everything you ate tasted sweet...sweet wouldnt be sweet...it would be normal.
The breaks and the melodies allow the song to breath and gives those harder more aggressive moments more impact because of the contrast. And vise versa,
"Are they fighting? Nonono, never mind. That's a mosh-pit... We're here. Let's go." Love your personality, dude. You made me chuckle on that one.
The instrumental bridge represents the high after you have done the drugs then the hard core need for more as the music builds back up.
This was way more effective than the Dare program! We got the message way back then.
IMO and many others "One" by them is the greatest rock song ever written. The video however is a must, You might have to do live for a reaction but catch the video after.
"One" is the song that brought me to Metallica and I was hooked on them ever since.
After all these yrs, this is still the greatest metal album ever. 🇺🇲🤘
When you listen to Metallica live, always watch the Seattle 89 version :D. Great reaction
Master is their best song of all time.
This album is arguably the best hard rock/heavy album ever recorded.
You should go back and listen to one of their very first songs.
The Four Horsemen or Seek and Destroy
Fade To Black and For Whom The Bell Tolls is their best songs. And Justice For All is their best album as well.
Thanks for posting these videos.
Haven't heard them in yrs. Glad your enjoying.
I'm old an broken but in the 80's an 90's I can say I was in those pits. Love you all.
I think you’d enjoy Disposable Heroes, Welcome Home (Sanitarium), Four Horsemen, Leper Messiah and Creeping Death.
It is important to realize that Metal songs, and Metal as a whole is a Journey, so when you hear solos they imply time moving forward, and a split in the story that is being told. Not always to be sure, sometimes they are done simply as a way to give other members of a given band a time to shine, or to give the singer a break. This is why some of the best Rock and Metal songs tend to be longer than other kinds of songs.
Studio versions though tend to be the best versions, hearing a band live is important to understanding a band, and Metallica is one of the best live bands there ever was, but their studio versions are the most pure when it comes to the music itself.
Listen to the Four Horsemen. Hands down my favorite Metallica jam
Really cool seeing you opening up to different genres of music - Thanks!
James Hetfield: the Heavy Metal poet.
Great review as always. Thank you for the message about getting help
Please do " FEAR OF THE DARK"by IRON MAIDEN!!!
Love watching lars play a 10 minute long drum fill..........................BREATHTAKING
You should react to the live version from Manchester 2019….playing it flawlessly despite heavy rain 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Master of Puppets was released in 1986, so it definitely relates to hardcore drugs, not social media. But, like pretty much every single Metallica song, the message still relates to present times. James said in an interview that the "master" could literally be anything that is controlling someone and that they're addicted to, not necessarily drugs.
"Drummer is amazing boys". You don't know what you've just said 😂
Legit my kneejerk response was to loudly say "WRONG!" whilst listening to this at work in the office lol
Opened a whole can of worms with that statement.
I think the biggest issue over Lars' ability on the drums is a lot of people can't separate their distaste for the man from his drumming skills. Which gives rise to many downplaying or even degrading his skill. He's not the best I've ever heard by any means, but he is nowhere near the worst professional drummer I have ever heard.
@@philenaphilena2223 What skill are you talking about? The skill to play over 30 years in the greatest metal band of all times and still not be able to not fuck up his fills? Have you ever experienced a band this big that has to start over songs on a regular basis? I would go as far as don´t even call Lars a drummer...
Lmao I laughed so hard when he says that.
Nailed it! You picked this apart perfectly and understood the song right from the start! Awesome!
If you like the aggressiveness of metal, try Damage Inc. (also by Metallica).
Great vid, man!
Mate, you have to do the studio recordings of Metallica. ;)
My thoughts exactly. Pains me to see him reacting to the live versions. I feel like a lot of what makes the songs amazing is being missed.
We might be in the minority but I agree with you guys
Agree 100%. You lose so much of the song in live versions
He's explained in previous videos the studio versions are a lot more likely to be copyright-striked, so he listens to the studio versions off-camera after the initial live reaction.
I really enjoy to see you feel the passion in the songs - no matter if it`s metal, Rap...whatever. I already wrote this under another reaction of yours but I will write it again, because I think you have to know about that kind of music: "Viking-, Pagan-, Folk-Metal"
It`s melodic metal with growls and screams but they using, besides drums and guitares, a lot more kinds of instruments, like violin, bagpipe, piano, flute, harp, jaw harp...nearly everything you can image. It`s aggressiv and powerfull but also extremly beautiful.
Eluveitie - Helvetios live Masters of Rock (2014)
That`s a perfect example and it should be safe. (sorry for my english.. I don't speak english very often)
Metallica is the G.O.A.T.
Dude! Disposable Heroes! One of my favorites by Metallica!
Pre-Internet Music Magazines: Lars is one of the best drummers in metal history!
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Internet Reactors not suffering from severe Internet toxicity syndrome 2016-2021: Lars is an amazing drummer!
I absolutely love that you listen to them LIVE!!!! You can hear perfection in their studio versions, but you only get the heart and soul of METALLICA from live performances, its why their fans love them!
Metallica's "Black Album" is the stuff of legend. Almost every song on that album is a masterpiece. I just googled and the album has sold 16 million copies. Perhaps there are other rock albums that outsold it, but in my opinion, it's the greatest rock album in history.
about 30 seconds in, love the smile that is about to happen. :)
welcome to the metallica family!
Always go with the studio version of a Metallica song first.
I think he does live versions because at the moment they aren't that easily blocked for copyright reasons.
But you're right, of course that's mostly a bad idea for a first listen, especially for Metallica.
Doesn't need to be.
The first thing I ever heard was Cunning Stunts and was blown away.
Then I listened to studio albums...was put back together just to be blown again
you have to watch the 89 version of this in seattle. absolute wild show
IMO Any old Metallica you listen to should either be the studio cut or concert video from around the album release. James voice has naturally fallen off a bit in his later years & it does take away from the greatness that these songs are.
Your videos are the best. I think you’re very insightful and the fact you actually listen to the music for what the writer’s intend it to be, that makes you very intriguing to watch.
Well done, my friend
James Hetfield said it's about "manipulation".
I love hearing you cite metal lyrics like poetry. :) I mean, of course they are a kind of poetry, but you're reading them with no aggression and with a completely different rhythm. It's really cool hearing familiar lines interpreted a new way like that.
The singing was way better on the albums. I can’t stand this new way hetfield sings.
While I agree, I think we should give them atleast this much leniency when they're been playing these same songs for nearly 4 decades, they need to switch things up a couple of times. They switch up drums / some of the guitar riffs too sometimes i think? but they understand what they absolutely shouldn't mess with, like the solos for example.
@@Haeruna he changed his singing cause he's old and it's very harsh on the vocal cords singing how he used to.
@@invisalats841 he didn’t change his singing necessarily because he’s old. he had actually blew out his voice i believe after recording the black album. he underwent surgery but the doctors said he won’t be able to sing. after hearing that, he begun to have vocal lessons. to prevent any further damage to his vocals he holds back on performances. that is why there is a big distinct difference now but overall he’s still good
The instrumental bridge is the puppet getting his fix. Then the song kind of switches to the puppets perspective and wanting more. This is an iconic song of theirs. Of course many of their songs are iconic.
The instrumental bridge was thematic - the feeling of euphoria of the drug in one's system that then descends spiralling into screams.
The studio version from the original album is the best version to listen to, but it is definitely a masterpiece of musical storytelling. Not only do the lyrics tell the story of addiction with painful accuracy, the music itself tells the story. Brilliant. One of many great songs from this band.
You should definitely check out One, the original first, then the video, because it's hard to follow everything that is going on with the video if you haven't heard the song.
Battery is also a banger, if you like hardcore aggression, you'll love battery. Four horsemen is also good. But if you are in the mood for something melodic, Sanitarium is great.
I got to see Metallica live a few years back and it was one of the best experiences of my life.
“This is savage bro” to quote you! I love your reactions videos! Well spoken, well thought out reactions.
Also, on a side note, the singer (James) has struggled from addictions on and off so this songs comes (most likely) from personal experience.
Damn. I didn’t realize this was old METALLICA. They still crush it.
I have listened to this song for 35 years and never thought to break down the lyrics or even to care about meaning….old metal head yes.
Great takes on those classic songs. I really enjoy and appreciate your video breakdowns.
Thank you.
M.O.P. is one of the best songs and albums ever written. Best band on the planet, still after 37 years.
Top notch live quality! And you get to share that concert experience.Slam dancing was what I looked forward to most! Too old now
I’ve literally heard this song hundreds of times, it’s my favorite Metallica song ever. One of my very favorite songs ever. This was the first time I ever noticed the change in perspective after the bridge. My mind is blown!
Brother... you've come across one of the GOATS! 'One' and "Disposable Heroes'.. mandatory! You'll love it. Great reaction always!
I myself never took drugs, but I think the amazing instrumental part is when he is high, and after the anger, is the withdrawal before the next shoot.
MrLBoyd the Miles Davis of reaction videos...calm, collected and forever cool!
"ONE" for your next metallica song for sure
My favorite band of all time! Enjoy this rabbit hole! Fade to black was always my favorite song
Grats on finally taking on what is widely concidered the best thrash/heavy metal song of all time. Great reaction!
in the 80s I just memorized the lyrics but dont really analyze but Im aware of the message. we enjoy being at "one" with the music and get lost in it. but its good many people are getting on with Metallica. great reaction!
Creaping Death, Trapped Under ice, Call of Ktulu it's an insramental. They have a few song with no lyrics. Orion for example.
The king of all metal songs💯
It’s funny how I grew up on rock and metal and hated rap. Now I listen to every thing including old school rap. Most new music is shit but once in a while a song pops that’s really good. Love these videos of discovery. Keep the going
Metallica “Creeping Death Live in Moscow”
I think watching live on their prime is best. Any songs in Moscow 91 or live in seattle
The chill instrumental bridge is when he is High and everything is good then the aggression comes back symbolizing the need to chase the high again.
Ok so these guys are the legit LEGENDS at change ups and breakdowns, tempo will change, riff will change over all feel will change and it come outta nowhere and always epic now in this song or this albumn rather this is an entire Master Piece, there are so many intriguing hints and easter eggs and methoticall facts in this albumn its literally a master piece, like the fact ALL songs on are like this in the sense the music plays to the emotion or feeling of the topic, it was crazy and fast and hit hard like a drug and it last a good while, the interlude where it got soft was a person coming down from the drug, the build up again, anticipation and withdrawl setting in for another hit, then screams FIX ME and BAM hits lime a train solo like a 2nd hit but bigger then send you crazy, and then before long as your life is ending and out of season the Master of puppets, id laughing at you cuz he now co trols you, hes now ruined your life and killing you and ending your life, they have a newer addiction ssong of the newset albumn called Moth i to Flames, the addiction of fame and fortune which James is not he wrote that song to keep himself humble, and he is all about the fans and making them a family, hell say weather you been a fan since the begging or a fan yesterday, your family, Also HATE this era cuz he was on the verge of loosing his voice, and had to slow down and take voice lessons cuz he was straining it so hard Dr. Said if he doesnt do something soon he will loose his voice forever and wont be able to sing
11:45 “What’s better than drum and guitar solos” you ask?
When they mix it with classical. I’m not talking just Metallica, but when metal is played by a symphony OR when classical is played by a metal band.
Omg… GOOSEBUMPS!!!
Long time Metallica fan, but not a fan of Enter Sandman. Loved it when you traded up to their 1986 Master of Puppets being your favorite track. You've got a great analytical style. Cool to discover your channel.
Innocent comment: "that drummer is amazing. "
1000 drummers: triggered
3:51 _drummer is amazing bros_
Lars: *starts playing random fill*
*another random tom fill*
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