Great riffs, Devils Dance is heavy AF. Cliff was the one who even said they weren’t out there to play 1000mph the whole time. They’ve followed that to this day and a lot of people hate them for it. And also being a voice for up and coming artists trying to make a name who would’ve had their music grifted around everywhere for free, they hate them for that too.
I still miss Cliff so much. He was my favorite member even before they were famous. Another friend who's a great jazz fusion guitarist was in a band with Cliff way back in the day. He used to have these barn jams on the ranch his family owned that we would all go play at. Basically keg parties with mostly musicians. I saw Jimmy Martin (Faith No More) do the best guitar covers of _Heart Breaker_ and _War Pigs_ there too. He didn't just play them note for note though, he was perfectly copying the same "mistakes" Page and Iommi made on the original studio versions. I'll never forget how blown away I was by that. Most of us knew how to play those songs, even all the solos, but not like that. lols
To me, this is the trilogy: 1- I’m struggling to forgive them. Most angry. 2- I’m struggling to forgive you. Angry but reflective. 3- I’m struggling to forgive myself. Perhaps the most somber and reflective. Loneliness. Self-loathing.
I read a theory long time ago that said Unforgiven 1 - The Unforgiven of Society Unforgiven 2 - The Unforgiven of Love Unforgiven 3 - The Unforgiven of Self
PLEASE PLEASE Check out “No Leaf Clover” that they performed with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. It’s absolute masterpiece and the reason Metallica is the greatest of All Time.
But you’ve gotta do the original release from S&M not S&M2... when the song was FIRST played for anyone... his singing in the at song and the reaction from the crowd that was the first to ever hear it makes that the better version in my eyes, ears and heart!
"Like I'm reading the book, before watching the movie" I absolutely love that, well said. I'd love to see you're reaction to "Low Man's Lyrics", "Hero of the Day" and "Momma Said"
I first heard this song in a pizza spot at camp pendleton when i was in infantry school in the marine corps it made me cry and made me miss home. I love this song to this day and its one of my all time favorites ever.
Outlaw Torn is a must-listen. Easily the best song on Load, and arguably in the top 10 of Metallica songs. I would actually put it in my top 5, and I consider myself lucky to have seen it live in Chicago during their 1999-2000 MetaliniumTtour. It's never been part of a regular set, and they've only played it a handful of times.
Unforgiven 2 has some Unforgiven 1 references first the refrain in this song at 3:32 has the same lyrics with the ''What I've felt, What I've known'' then the ''So I dub thee Unforgiven'' at 7:21 and then also ''never free, never me'' at 7:38. Also Metallica did a little word play with ''are you unforgiven too?'' because this is Unforgiven 2 and they did the ''too'' yea you get it. Great Reaction.
reading a book before watching the movie. perfectly put. the videos and the live stuff could ad stuff or remove stuff. listen to the original album version first. couldnt agree more
I’ve not heard this song in years and forgot how great it is. I might have to go pull out my Metallica cd’s and give them re-listen. I was really into them when I was 15/16 but it’s been a while.
It always felt to me like this song was kind of a hybrid between the original "The Unforgiven" and their earlier song "Fade To Black" both musically and as far as their vibes go. Hell, the subject matter in the lyrics kind of also is a similar to both of those songs now that I think about it.
James blew his voice out while they were making the black album. He had to go through for rehab, to get his voice back to record the rest of the black album. He sought help to get his voice back, he uses something monks use to train their vocal cords. He still until this day carries the same cassette tape to sings along to, to warm up before shows. Watch the “Cunning Stunts” movie they released. He sings along to it in that movie. This album he put to use what he learned to sing to his full ability, without blowing his voice out and straining etc.
If I remember. James lost his voice. He was learning how to sing again. Some say it is in country style I don't carre I love them from Kill em all and load is part of Metallica hisory. Greatings from Poland keep on rocking 🤘
Since i know you listened to all three songs, here’s the different perspectives. The Unforgiven: They didn’t forgave him Unforgiven II: He can’t forgive them Unforgiven III: He can’t forgive himself
I much prefer Unforgiven 2. So thrilled you covered it. I adore Metallica. Play as much as you want. The lyrics are always deep. The God Who Failed is amazing because James' family were Christian Scientists and his mother didn't seek treatment for the cancer that killed her because the family left it in God's hands.
James really came into his own as a singer (and still is) and I respect him a lot for that. Some people don’t understand the level of musician he really is for the little amount of formal training he’s had. He can play the drums (better than Lars, probably), and piano as well.
There are some people who think III is not as good II which is not as good as I. And those people are my enemies! I kid. But III is amazing. They all are pretty great. But III feels the most present to me... it was written by a 40+ year-old James.
I think Metallica are so misunderstood they are not just another Metal band there song lyrics as so poetic and deep and they are masters of there instruments ♥️♥️♥️
Many meanings to be drawn from personal impressions to that of what it is really about. It almost feels like one is emerging from depression knowing there's another cycle and while he has a lifeline, she too suffers from her own depression/issues and the doubts and fears are multiplied in the unknowing darkness that is Depression.
As MetallicA are my favourite band people are often surprised when I tell them THIS is my favourite song of all time, it incredible, I love the them with these of inverting the usual, so a soft verse and heavy chorus which wasn’t the done thing back then.
It kinda feels to me like he is saying "The sins of the father are visited upon the sins of the son" kind of message. I think of it as he was talking to his parents in part 1, to himself in part 2 repeating the same mistakes his parents made by abusing his kids. (That is how I interpret the song and not what I think James is admitting to in real life as I know very little about his life.)
lol, actually paid a local MV "order by phone" station to see the music video in the mid 90s since I couldn't afford cable for either VH1 or MTV. Miss it, even if I can now see all I want off youtube at the moment.
If I'm not mistaken, Unforgiven II was written after James went to rehab. I always liked the lyric at the end where he said, "I take this key and I bury it in you". It sounded like he was talking to his wife. The key being their kids, leaving them with her and they being the keys to his own soul. He was protecting them from his own demons.
Reload was my first Metallica Album (that I´ve bought myself) when I was 13... And this song has a special place in my heart - got my first kiss from a girl while listening to it :D
Jamel I cannot tell you how many times I have heard all three of these songs. I absolutely love them When I head the three of them together it gave me a whole new love affair for these songs So I highly recommend u do it if u so choose my brother
Well, his voice sounds different because part 1 was earlier Metallica & starting with "The Black" album+ Reload alot of people hated it & said they "sold out", lost their edge or just "went" commercial. The more their vocal ablities showed through the I loved them.
Remember when I was like 10 years old watching the music video on tv, being freaked out but loving the song. Best Unforgiven out of the 3 songs for me 🤘
This album was my Jr high/high school. Reload was on repeat. History wise, this was their metal adaptation to grunge music and James desire to feature his voice. Lyricly this album is a masterpiece. Check out Bad Seed 😍
I just want to say that the, or at least one reason as to why his voice might sound different on these "newer" albums is because the singer (James Hetfield - if I remember correctly) started to take singing-lessons (from a professional) back in the days when they were to produce the "Black Album". Which I believe that the Unforgiven (1) is from - but correct me if I'm wrong. (It was indeed quite some time ago since I last listened to Metallica). Even though he of course could sing before that, but at least IMHO I think that his singing has become much more versatile - as well as more...hmmm, 'soulful'(?) - since that time. Keep up the good work - in keeping great music alive (and well)! -Just another Q: have you stopped reacting to songs? (I know that you've had quite some trouble in not getting blocked, but don't know just how bad your 'problem' is. (If so...that sucks - you are one of perhaps 3 people I like to check out in the 'Reaction'-section, so to speak. And you are my No.1-favorite!)
Here's 5 obscure 80's songs you need to watch and react to. 5. TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY-WISHING WELL 4. NU SHOOZ-I CAN'T WAIT 3. JANE CHILD-DON'T WANNA FALL IN LOVE 2. GO WEST-KING OF WISHFUL THINKING 1. ROBBIE NEVIL-DOMINOES
I love this guy not only cuz he listens to his fans and finishes the trilogy but he shows respect. "Im gonna pause it there cuz i dont know when a solo is coming" 😂😂😂😂
This version has the treble lowered as it is missing the high note wailing by Kirk. And a few mistakes in lyrics. I love this song dearly. If you can, please try to use the Metallica official versions.
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If you are in Metallica , you gotta do face to black!
Mama Said, pliss!!!
I don’t care what people say, I still love Reload.
Me too
Great riffs, Devils Dance is heavy AF. Cliff was the one who even said they weren’t out there to play 1000mph the whole time. They’ve followed that to this day and a lot of people hate them for it. And also being a voice for up and coming artists trying to make a name who would’ve had their music grifted around everywhere for free, they hate them for that too.
I do as well💖💖💖💖
I still miss Cliff so much. He was my favorite member even before they were famous. Another friend who's a great jazz fusion guitarist was in a band with Cliff way back in the day. He used to have these barn jams on the ranch his family owned that we would all go play at. Basically keg parties with mostly musicians.
I saw Jimmy Martin (Faith No More) do the best guitar covers of _Heart Breaker_ and _War Pigs_ there too. He didn't just play them note for note though, he was perfectly copying the same "mistakes" Page and Iommi made on the original studio versions. I'll never forget how blown away I was by that. Most of us knew how to play those songs, even all the solos, but not like that. lols
Fuck yes!
To me, this is the trilogy:
1- I’m struggling to forgive them. Most angry.
2- I’m struggling to forgive you. Angry but reflective.
3- I’m struggling to forgive myself. Perhaps the most somber and reflective. Loneliness. Self-loathing.
I feel like Unforgiven 3 is about James' struggle with addiction. It's definitely one of his most vunerable songs
I read a theory long time ago that said
Unforgiven 1 - The Unforgiven of Society
Unforgiven 2 - The Unforgiven of Love
Unforgiven 3 - The Unforgiven of Self
@deadnd444 this is the evolution of the songs, i read it from metallica article
PLEASE PLEASE Check out “No Leaf Clover” that they performed with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. It’s absolute masterpiece and the reason Metallica is the greatest of All Time.
Agreed. I didn't really like it when it came out but it grew on me for sure. It's a great record and an awesome song.
Waiting for Jamel to react to “No Leaf Clover” and "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)"
Yes! Those live performances are absolutely perfect, and truly showcase James’s vocals!
Yes! I said the same thing on the last one.
But you’ve gotta do the original release from S&M not S&M2... when the song was FIRST played for anyone... his singing in the at song and the reaction from the crowd that was the first to ever hear it makes that the better version in my eyes, ears and heart!
"Like I'm reading the book, before watching the movie" I absolutely love that, well said.
I'd love to see you're reaction to "Low Man's Lyrics", "Hero of the Day" and "Momma Said"
I first heard this song in a pizza spot at camp pendleton when i was in infantry school in the marine corps it made me cry and made me miss home. I love this song to this day and its one of my all time favorites ever.
React to Metallica - Bleeding me or Outlaw torn. His voice is insane
Outlaw Torn is an underrated master
Outlaw Torn is my favorite track on that disc.
Especially the S&M Live San Francisco Orchestra version of Outlaw Torn!
@@CarrotHawk the best one
Outlaw Torn is a must-listen. Easily the best song on Load, and arguably in the top 10 of Metallica songs. I would actually put it in my top 5, and I consider myself lucky to have seen it live in Chicago during their 1999-2000 MetaliniumTtour. It's never been part of a regular set, and they've only played it a handful of times.
Metallica: Sad but True
Nice!
The ringtone for my phone, such an epic song!
Definitely
The outlaw torn or bleeding me are great songs from this era of Metallica
One of the few reactors who responds to his subscribers well done and happy for the success of your channel great stuff!!♥️ from Minnesota
Stay Tuned👍🏾
Stay warm
the meaning of life person to person, "if you can understand the me then i can understand the you"
Unforgiven 2 has some Unforgiven 1 references first the refrain in this song at 3:32 has the same lyrics with the ''What I've felt, What I've known'' then the ''So I dub thee Unforgiven'' at 7:21 and then also ''never free, never me'' at 7:38. Also Metallica did a little word play with ''are you unforgiven too?'' because this is Unforgiven 2 and they did the ''too'' yea you get it. Great Reaction.
one of the most underrated metallica songs imo: i disappear
This is my favorite of the "Unforgiven" songs. In my opinion, one of the best things Metallica ever did after The Black Album.
It's not "paralyze" (bad lyric transcriber) it's"pair of lives." That changes the meaning a great deal. Love your reactions!
reading a book before watching the movie. perfectly put. the videos and the live stuff could ad stuff or remove stuff. listen to the original album version first. couldnt agree more
i agree. knowing what the studio version sounds like makes live addendums even better.
True. Some of these videos go pretty far afield of the human experiences that the song speaks to.
This is poetry accompanied by music.
The lyrics to this song are one of the absolute best Hetfield has ever written. I don't know why it's so underappreciated.
HERO OF THE DAY from the Load album is amzing!
I’ve not heard this song in years and forgot how great it is. I might have to go pull out my Metallica cd’s and give them re-listen. I was really into them when I was 15/16 but it’s been a while.
This made me bring out my collection, too. This one takes me straight back to high school!
“Bleeding me”really shows James’ chops and versatility as well, same time frame-ish as first 2 Unforgivens
I’d love hear your reaction to “Mama Said” by Metallica.
Great underrated song. All the songs from Load are great. The entire album is underrated.
@@elgatofelix8917 cure is kind of eh though.
That song gets me
@@scambulance me too! Lost mine at 16.
Yes!!! great song!
The unforgiven songs are one one of my favorites they tell a story in my life too every Metallica song does
'Bleeding me' is so good Jamel
It always felt to me like this song was kind of a hybrid between the original "The Unforgiven" and their earlier song "Fade To Black" both musically and as far as their vibes go. Hell, the subject matter in the lyrics kind of also is a similar to both of those songs now that I think about it.
James blew his voice out while they were making the black album. He had to go through for rehab, to get his voice back to record the rest of the black album. He sought help to get his voice back, he uses something monks use to train their vocal cords. He still until this day carries the same cassette tape to sings along to, to warm up before shows. Watch the “Cunning Stunts” movie they released. He sings along to it in that movie. This album he put to use what he learned to sing to his full ability, without blowing his voice out and straining etc.
If I remember. James lost his voice. He was learning how to sing again. Some say it is in country style I don't carre I love them from Kill em all and load is part of Metallica hisory. Greatings from Poland keep on rocking 🤘
"I read the book before I watch the movie". Perfectly put my man.
Man, it feels like ages since I last listened to this song. Such an awesome trilogy of songs
The unforgiven trilogy have amongst the most significance of any music in my life for all the right AND wrong reasons. Very powerful stuff for me.
James's voice in this song is so beautiful
Since i know you listened to all three songs, here’s the different perspectives.
The Unforgiven: They didn’t forgave him
Unforgiven II: He can’t forgive them
Unforgiven III: He can’t forgive himself
F*cknig brilliant.
Diggin into the Metallica library...youre gonna be there a while...one of the greatest bands ever put together....period
👊
I much prefer Unforgiven 2. So thrilled you covered it. I adore Metallica. Play as much as you want. The lyrics are always deep. The God Who Failed is amazing because James' family were Christian Scientists and his mother didn't seek treatment for the cancer that killed her because the family left it in God's hands.
James really came into his own as a singer (and still is) and I respect him a lot for that. Some people don’t understand the level of musician he really is for the little amount of formal training he’s had. He can play the drums (better than Lars, probably), and piano as well.
I really love his voice on this song.
And to add to that he is a fantastic rhythm guitarist.
Wait until you hear 'The Outlaw Torn'... it's breathtaking.
James singing has gotten better year after year...... listen to the day that never comes... his singing is amazing on it.
There are some people who think III is not as good II which is not as good as I. And those people are my enemies! I kid. But III is amazing. They all are pretty great. But III feels the most present to me... it was written by a 40+ year-old James.
I think Metallica are so misunderstood they are not just another Metal band there song lyrics as so poetic and deep and they are masters of there instruments ♥️♥️♥️
No matter what genre you connect with. We all have the same struggles, pain, we are human... music can unite! ✌✌
Hear the call back to "Unforgiven 1" in the ending lines: "Never free, never me"
Social Distortion is a great rock band with a lot of emotional lyrics. A couple of good ones:
When The Angels Sing
Don't Take Me For Granted
I can’t wait for Unforgiven 19
😂
Wow I’m actually not seeing this video 2 months later...
Many meanings to be drawn from personal impressions to that of what it is really about. It almost feels like one is emerging from depression knowing there's another cycle and while he has a lifeline, she too suffers from her own depression/issues and the doubts and fears are multiplied in the unknowing darkness that is Depression.
The Unforgiven 2 is an absolute masterclass.
Best band of all time brothers. They've done all the genres and mastered them all
"I'm reading the book before I go watch the movie."
YES!
If you've ever trusted yet had your heart broken in the end, you'll relate so much to the Unforgiven 2! But they're all masterpieces, IMO.
Listen to no man's lyrics that another under appreciated metallica song.
Look at you go big man. Love it so much. Thanks bro.
I love thesubtle humor James has in his songs...
"Are You Unforgiven Too?" (Unforgiven Too/Unforgiven 2)
I've noticed that since the beginning and love it!
I don't think of was supposed to be funny but ok
Jamel thank you so much for keeping kickass music alive..l love it..🤟🎤🎸
I never knew there was 2 other parts to this epic Song 🎧
As MetallicA are my favourite band people are often surprised when I tell them THIS is my favourite song of all time, it incredible, I love the them with these of inverting the usual, so a soft verse and heavy chorus which wasn’t the done thing back then.
It kinda feels to me like he is saying "The sins of the father are visited upon the sins of the son" kind of message. I think of it as he was talking to his parents in part 1, to himself in part 2 repeating the same mistakes his parents made by abusing his kids. (That is how I interpret the song and not what I think James is admitting to in real life as I know very little about his life.)
So many good Metallica songs still for you to discover from Load and Reload.
Until it sleeps, King Nothing, Hero of the day.
Fuel, the memory remains.
The tone on Load and Re-load is so thick. The way you are doing these is better as no distractions.
the word play in this song is what made this whole album in my opinion
lol, actually paid a local MV "order by phone" station to see the music video in the mid 90s since I couldn't afford cable for either VH1 or MTV. Miss it, even if I can now see all I want off youtube at the moment.
Would love to see you react to their song "Hero of the Day". One of their most underrated songs in my opinion.
If I'm not mistaken, Unforgiven II was written after James went to rehab.
I always liked the lyric at the end where he said, "I take this key and I bury it in you".
It sounded like he was talking to his wife. The key being their kids, leaving them with her and they being the keys to his own soul. He was protecting them from his own demons.
James sounds awesome no matter what he does
By far the best song off of Reload imo
If you haven't already listened to it, Nothing Else Matters by Metallica is great too.
I hope he reviews this. I got married to this song.
he already reacted to it
Reload was my first Metallica Album (that I´ve bought myself) when I was 13... And this song has a special place in my heart - got my first kiss from a girl while listening to it :D
Metallica are one of my favorites
"Unforgiven too" = "unforgiven two." Brilliant Eminem level wordplay!
this is my favorite of the 3 unforgiven tracks 🤟
Jamel I cannot tell you how many times I have heard all three of these songs. I absolutely love them
When I head the three of them together it gave me a whole new love affair for these songs
So I highly recommend u do it if u so choose my brother
Well, his voice sounds different because part 1 was earlier Metallica & starting with "The Black" album+ Reload alot of people hated it & said they "sold out", lost their edge or just "went" commercial. The more their vocal ablities showed through the I loved them.
The best one of the 3 IMO
Thank you, dude!!
💚
You know we're all going to be sitting here waiting for you to do part 3.
Like now.
Like Now now.
We're waiting.....😎
And he delivered 🤘🤩
Thanks for completing the trilogy! Part three is next in my queue.
That intro always gets me...
It's litteraly like a drug
Unforgiven 12 drops next week.
Who I've felt...
Who I've blown
Pretty sure that was titled “So What” 😂🤘🏻🎸
I could be mistaken but it seems like some of these lyrics were a bit off.
No slight to you Jamal, another stellar reaction video.
Remember when I was like 10 years old watching the music video on tv, being freaked out but loving the song. Best Unforgiven out of the 3 songs for me 🤘
The first one is definitely the best. This is still really great and on my list of top Metallica songs. Never knew they made a third. It must be new.
2008
Great song! Part 3 is not my favorite, but still good.
This album was my Jr high/high school. Reload was on repeat. History wise, this was their metal adaptation to grunge music and James desire to feature his voice. Lyricly this album is a masterpiece. Check out Bad Seed 😍
I just want to say that the, or at least one reason as to why his voice might sound different on these "newer" albums is because the singer (James Hetfield - if I remember correctly) started to take singing-lessons (from a professional) back in the days when they were to produce the "Black Album". Which I believe that the Unforgiven (1) is from - but correct me if I'm wrong. (It was indeed quite some time ago since I last listened to Metallica).
Even though he of course could sing before that, but at least IMHO I think that his singing has become much more versatile - as well as more...hmmm, 'soulful'(?) - since that time.
Keep up the good work - in keeping great music alive (and well)!
-Just another Q: have you stopped reacting to songs? (I know that you've had quite some trouble in not getting blocked, but don't know just how bad your 'problem' is. (If so...that sucks - you are one of perhaps 3 people I like to check out in the 'Reaction'-section, so to speak. And you are my No.1-favorite!)
You’re welcome! Thank you so much for reacting to the trilogy.
Here's 5 obscure 80's songs you need to watch and react to.
5. TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY-WISHING WELL
4. NU SHOOZ-I CAN'T WAIT
3. JANE CHILD-DON'T WANNA FALL IN LOVE
2. GO WEST-KING OF WISHFUL THINKING
1. ROBBIE NEVIL-DOMINOES
You are suuper symphatic! and professional! thank You !
Great reactions man! I am going to suggest Bleeding me from Metallica, you ll def love that! Keep enjoying great art, great music..!
In my top 3 favorite songs ever. Up there with pink Floyd comfortably number, and GNR Civil War
This song got me into Metallica
I love this guy not only cuz he listens to his fans and finishes the trilogy but he shows respect. "Im gonna pause it there cuz i dont know when a solo is coming" 😂😂😂😂
For me to get me pumping give me FUEL give me fire give me that which I desire.
😎😎😎 the vocals come back in & take their hold on you 😎😎😎
We be here for part 3 when you drop it,keep up the good work.
I love the way you're taking this journey, keep it up!
I also suggest: Whiskey in a Jar, and Until it Sleeps
Thank you!!! 🙏💗
Harvester of Sorrow
This version has the treble lowered as it is missing the high note wailing by Kirk. And a few mistakes in lyrics. I love this song dearly. If you can, please try to use the Metallica official versions.
My favorite of the unforgiven songs
My favorite out of the three , thanks Jamal
This song gets me every time. Two thumbs up.
😎😎😎 & his vocals come back in & continue the journey 😎😎😎
😎😎😎 that breakdown & transition 😎😎😎