The first part of the song is the drug talking to the addict. The slow part of the song is the addict getting his high. The end is the addict talking to the drug and is pissed off because he didn’t get what was promised. This song is brilliant matching lyrics and instrumental.
That's a really good painted picture of what an addiction does to the person, physically, and its spirit as a human being. I know, I was in this cage too. Thanks for a comment so on point, hope it helps others to realize they can break those chains!
Great description. Nailed it. Also, I agree, this is a brilliant song from top to bottom. And to think they were only in their early to mid 20's when they wrote this.
@@cryptoholica72 tf are you talking about? James specifically explained that it is about drugs, how a person tries to control the drugs but end up being controlled themselves. This was way back in an interview on 1988.
@@richsalazme chop your breakfast on a mirror maybe don't ring a bell to some. I'm sure James had that very present in his near memories back in 1988 with that interview you've mentioned. Don't waste your time trying to explain what's not necessary to explain. The lyrics are very explicit.
Fun story. When this album came out in 1986 I was obsessed with it and my devout Catholic mother questioned her 10 year old son's new favorite band. Then I manually typed out the lyrics (on an old mechanical typewriter no less) for her to read what they were singing about, and explained it was about drug addiction, and she immediately became a fan - although she did often question me why they had to scream so much lmao
My mom wasn't a Metallica fan. She never saw the attraction or know the background, etc. But, I'd be blaring some Iron Maiden & G&R. And that was just fine!
@@Dreamline78 Leper Messiah is about televangelists and mega Churches asking for money and selling salvation. Your standard Catholic will like that song.
The Hell reference isn't about the religious "hell," so to speak. It's about the addiction itself and what your life becomes being hell. The heavy parts of the song are the addiction. The mellow part in the middle is the feeling of getting high. Then hard again when the high wears off and the cravings return. Amazing song, James Hetfield is one of the greates song writers ever. So deep with so many layers. Theres a reason why they have been killing it for 40 years and are still selling out huge venues.
@@rockinron3215 Good luck! Really hard to say that without sound sarcastic or like an ass these days, even in person, but sincerely, good luck! I wish you the best on your journey!
I am one of the people this song saved. Made me open my eyes to what I was doing to myself ( heavy meth user ). Its now been 31 years clean, and I will be grateful to this song every time.
In 2016, Metallica's "Master of Puppets" album was chosen amongst a total of 25 to be archived in the U.S. Library of Congress for being of "Unique cultural and historical significance". That truly is a great, great honor! RIP bassist Cliff Burton (1962-1986) and his dad Ray (1928-2020). Cliff's mom was his #1 fan.
As someone who grew up listening to Metallica, I love seeing people experience it for the first time. Welcome to the Dark Side, gentlemen. You will never be the same lol
I got giddy and chills when they said "they did not even warm up" after the first 3 notes. I just thought "ooooh this is the warmup, you are up for a ride!" and it truly makes med happy knowing people can experience this for the first time and love it, even so many years later!
I'm glad you guys listened to this one. Yes, James Hetfield is a excellent writer and musician. The line, "Chop your breakfast on a mirror" was a definite clue for this song. But this song was really packed with clues. Even the music gave clues to the ups and downs of addiction. Many of their songs have great messages. You may like the song, "Disposable Heroes". You guys will figure it out ... without Genius. 🙂
React channels are one of the best parts of the entire internet. No toxic people screaming at each other. Just people experiencing music they've never heard before. It's like back when I was a teenager, and we shared music with our friends. Love seeing horizons just expand.
It genuinely brought a smile to my face seeing them figuring out the lyrics (and also just rocking out). Thank you guys for having such an open mind :)
The song is simple, so it was the same case with Ride the Lightning. Think "drugs", and you would understand a lot of it. Much respect for James Hetfield. Always. Crazy to think that James Hetfield was a young guy at those times... and he already knew what drugs can do. And "Ride the Lightning" album was done in 1984, when he was 21, then "Master of Puppets" in 1986. And guess what the main "Ride the Lightning" song was about... Edit: grammar...
I'm a recovered addict. Master of Puppets is spot on to the cycle an addict goes through. It's about being powerless over your drug of choice. Yes, alcohol is a drug as well. You get to a point where you've lost your will to choose. The beginning of the song describes the "strings" the drug (your master) has on you --- pulling your need for the drug. The middle section of the song is the euphoria you feel once you've gotten high or inebriated. The intense ending of the song is the crash you feel coming down. Even though you don't want to do it all again --- this song portays the drug owns you & will pull you back --- and the cycle of death & destruction is always just one drink or drug away. Step 1 of recovery is: "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol (drugs) - that our lives had become unmanageable" There's no mistake that was written as the first step because denial runs deep. Addicts always believe they can control themselves over the drug. Admitting and 100% knowing you can not control it & your life is completely unmanageable is the starting point for an addict. "Master of Puppets" is the perfect analogy. Well done Metallica! 👏 " 🌟🌟🌟Wikipedia🌟🌟🌟 "In 2015, Master of Puppets became the first metal recording to be selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." 👏👏👏
You were powerless while under the influence, which is while on it, and while you allow it to have pull.. Once you become your own master, you reclaim your power.
What a bunch of good boys, somebody raised you gentlemen right! That even after “chop your breakfast on a mirror” none of you had it figured out yet. With total sincerity, Respect to you guys! And more importantly, Respect to whoever raised you.👍
Great thing about Metallica's songs is they all touched on social issues. Fight Fire with Fire (Nuclear War), Ride the Lightning (Capitol Punishment), Master of Puppets (Drug Addiciton), Fade to Black (Suicide), Eye of the Beholder (Freedom of Speech), etc. Definitely check out more of their stuff!
@@cubzrulz that heavy metal was more than just noise…the people that were plying it, and in this particular case, Cliff Burton, should be viewed more on just their talent of playing their instruments (early 20s)…these guys, especially Cliff, were/are incredible musicians in music theory, even though they never actually studied it
Guys pretty much most of metal is not devil stuff or satanic. That’s just a false imagery put out by those who don’t listen closely. Even when they speak of hell or the Devil in the songs it’s usually not to glorify them or they are using them as symbolism for other things. Keep up the reactions to metal because like rap it’s very lyrical and deep. Don’t be afraid to use resources to help with the lyrics either because I think understanding the message will increase your enjoyment of it.
@Idk “factually incorrect” you didn’t present any facts you dork. You only presented the case that some metal does which considering I never said “no metal does” isn’t actually not disagreeing with me even though your attitude is disagreeable. You then go on to say it’s like rap to a lesser extent which further backs what I said. Smh lol
I love seeing people stepping out of their comfort zone and actually LISTENING and UNDERSTANDING the meaning behind great music rather than basing it off the fact that it's loud and hard-core. Keep up the goid work and stay open my Kings!
I love your Metallica reactions, I fell in love with their music as a teen before I had an appreciation for their lyrics as an adult. You all need to do one on “my friend of misery”, hits home lyrically and sonically better than their older stuff while also hitting those classic guitar gems!
As someone who struggles with addiction everyday this song hits home for me every time i hear it. I wish i had known what this was about in my younger angrier years i would have saved myself alot of pain and torment. I have personally felt every lyric in this song and the pain never goes away i just know how to block it out now and my journey through recovery will never be over and i just want anyone on here struggling with addiction to know that you can beat it, it will be hard it will be painful but in the end it will be worth it once you get sober/clean.
Keep your head up brother! Beat this Demon I know you can! I myself am a recovering alcoholic! Sober for 30 something years! I dont remember much from 13 to 17 yearss old I was alwaays loaded I have had some episodes i fallen off the wagon but i get back on and go on! Wish you the best I pray you win this battle!!
As one whose seen Metallica LIVE multiple times, these four need to see this performed live amongst other fans. Then they would understand the power of Metallica.
Imagine hearing this for the first time, LIVE when it was new and having never even heard of Metallica before 😱. June 15, 1986 17 year old me witnessed this very thing when I went to my first Ozzy show at the Long Beach Arena. Mind blowing
Me too honestly… I wish I could experience Metallica for the first time again. And this coming from a 21 year old who discovered Metallica when I was in like 6th grade lol
One of the greatest songs about drug addiction ever written. You can tell it was written from experience and we should all feel lucky that these guys are still alive(RIP Cliff) after what some of them went through to different degrees. James, the front man, never stopped struggling with booze. He's had his high and low moments but he's very much an addict.
They were huge meth freaks through the first three albums. You can see it in Cliff 'Em All, at one point they are hanging out in a kitchen and there's a mirror on the table with a pile of meth on it. I was also in a metal band in the scene in SF at the time, so we knew the guys before they got huge.
This is widely considered one of the best metal songs ever from the best metal album EVER. Metallica from the Cliff Burton era was a force of nature. He was a musical genius and the heart of the band. They were never the same after his tragic death during the Damage Inc. tour in 1986. He was only 24.
Master of Puppets is GOATED Justice for All Ride the Lightning Kill em All Black Album Being introduced to Metallica (Rock etc) by old angry mean MFs at 16 working was one of the greatest moments of my life... Followed by PC gaming, also one of those MFs introduced myself to more Anime (the bloody, ass n titties) Anime which at the time I'd seen DBZ, Akira, Sailor Moon, etc.. Had my virginity popping off with all types of goodies. 90s were and always will be GOATed Excuse my life story lol It all came crashing down with nostalgia For those that can relate Cheers 🍻🍻
I agree. They were a different band with Cliff. Nothing against Jason, he's a good bass player, but the band was a force or nature with Cliff and in my opinion, nothing in their later catalog ever matched Lightning or Puppets
The cover of the album 'Master of Puppets' has the crosses because there is another song on the record called 'Disposable heroes', which is about soldiers being sent to fight wars and die, and the hand pulling the strings also fit the narrative of the title track. It was a very successful album for Metallica in 1986... their 3rd album, they opened for Ozzy Osbourne on an arena tour that year and were crushing it live. The album went gold in the US (half million copies sold) on that tour and made Metallica a contender for dominating the heavy metal scene in the future... The album has sold 6x platinum in the US to date. The album has ripping metal tracks - 'Disposable heroes'... 'Battery'... 'Damage inc.'... The subtle track "Welcome home (Sanitarium)" and the brilliant instrumental 'Orion' 🔥🔥🤘🤘 However, it was the last Metallica record to feature bassist Cliff Burton, who was killed in a tour bus accident in Sweden in the fall of '86... Jason Newsted (bass) was hired late in the year to finish the tour and joined Metallica.
As a previous drug addict this song has always been my escape. I don't think I've ever listened to this song sober, and I've been a Metallica fan since 1998 when I was 13 years old, thanks to my dad who was a big metalhead... not a drug addict. This is literally my first time in maybe 25 years listening to Master sober. I've been sober for 5 years now, and if I'm honest, listening while not on drugs and while on drugs is completely different. Fix me.
I love when people broaden their exposure to cultures they aren't familiar with. I'm black. My father loved country & rock; and my mother loved Jazz & r&b. I was exposed to it all. I love all music, including Asian and French music. Being diverse makes your life experience all the more enjoyable. Love it all. I'm so happy for these guys. ❤️
"I hope it's not demonic." I heard that comment and, as a guy who's listened to all levels of metal for the better part of 30 years, I can honestly say I don't think I've ever heard a song about demons. (I could be wrong. Lots of whisky has passed into this vessel since it launched.) All the lyrics tend to be metaphors. As for this song, you need to hear a full stadium screaming "MASTER! MASTER!" to recognize the influence this song had on their fans. It's incredible.
yup, can't stand those people who always say metal music is demonic. 99% of it is about real life stuff. Yeah we like to wear our shirts with skulls on it. But guess what..? underneath your face is also a skull so then to that 'logic' we are all a buncha demons lol
I was 17 years old at a weekend house party when I first heard this song. I was blown away then and I sometimes still get goosebumps when I listen to this song 37 years later.
the storytelling on this song is just amazing. The master is the drug telling you that you need him to survive, you will no longer need to eat and the music plays all the stress and demons surrounding you. After receiving a dose you feel tranquility, some kind of "peace" (calmed guitar solo). After that solo the stress comes back and the user is telling to the master: "Where is the tranquility you promise? The user is disappointed, but hooked!!! And he need another FIX. Now he is out of control (second solo) and the master remembers to the user that he is total control of him and will drag him completely to its domains... The final laughs.... Pure poetry....
Keep in mind that this album came out in 1985, when most of these guys were all of about 23 years old. And now, in modern days, this song is even better live.
@@jpgduff that's the last album recorded under the posthumous influence of Cliff. Then, without Dave or Cliff, they reverted to what they were before Dave joined- a midtempo brit metal band.
Yes you guys summed it up perfectly in the beginning of the video..For those of us that have struggled with drug or alcohol or substance abuse,this song makes alot of sense and hits hard..
*The guitar solo represents the stages of the drugs/alcohol. At 1st, it's mellow, calm, euphoric (the drug kicking in). Then it starts getting chaotic (the drug wearing off). Then it's a chaotic frenzy as they're in withdrawals, needing more, now.*
Metallica actually has a lot if really deep songs. One, for whom the bell toles, blackened, fade to black... if everyone would just open the lyrics or even sing along they would see that they actually was a great bunch of role models for kids.
They still are one of a kind, Metallica are THE biggest metal band in the world, no one will ever come close to beating them. I've loved them since 1985, they have always been my favourite band, I will always stick by them. Gotta say though, it made me chuckle when one of these guys said "I hope its not demonic". I mean...come on! Smh
@violetskye_ I’m a Metallica fan and I too would check if it’s demonic or not. It’s the reason why I don’t really listen to Highway to Hell from AC/DC and those demonic songs. Because as also a man of belief, I believe that those songs can attract unwanted attention from demons. And even though I am a Metallica fan like I said before, you will also not catch me listening to One or Mechanix due to the meaning.
@@benjaminmatute9085one is about a man who is terribly injured in war and cannot hear, see, or feel anymore, trapped in his own body. nothing “demonic” about that type of tragedy which could realistically happen
@@revenant6371 Hi it's been six months and I did have some more thought about it and what you say is very true. But being overinduldgent in violence can be bad from a biblical and medical standpoint. And this is VEERRRYYY unlikely to happen. And i'm not coping, again, I've grown since then. However, for a person in world war one to survive not just one but four of his limbs and his jaw being blown out is 100% fantasy. Now it was based on a real man, however the real man still had all of his senses, just no legs and arms. You are even lucky to survive one limb missing even in modern war combat due to extreme blood loss and infection.
1986 this album came out. This was their last album together before bassist Cliff Burton's death. Many Metallica fans, myself included, proclaimed Master of Puppets their best album ever.
And Justice For All, Black, Ride the Lightning and Kill Em All are just as good! I've been listening to them since at least 1990 when I was about 9-10 years old.
It's definitely a masterpiece of metal at its finest. I love other metal bands too, but Metallica was my first back in the 80's. I started right before this album dropped and it was & still is amazing.
Huge Metallica fan and a doctor here. I love this song because it breaks down addiction so perfectly both lyrically and musically. The substance being the source of self-destruction, burning your life faster, dedicated to how it’s killing you. Even utilizing the possibility of withdrawal as a scare tactic to suck the addict in deeper (veins that pump with fear, sucking darkest clear). Then we hear the mellowed guitars of James and Kurt signifying the high that is received, but followed by more fear and pain as the substance wears off. Then we hear the addict pleading “where’s the dreams that I’ve been after? Promised only lies! Fix me!” Then the end refrain reminding us all that nothing can be fixed with addiction, it’ll just suck you into a never ending maze, drifting in numbered days. It’s a perfect description of the danger, temptation, temporary high, and eventual sorrow and misery addiction provides. And this can be interpreted to any substance (drugs, alcohol, sex, porn, etc.) because the addiction pathways of the brain work the same no matter the stimulant. As long as it sends a surge of endorphins (epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine) into the pleasure centers of the brain, addiction has begun. I know many people who have actually been helped with their addictions because of this song. Thank you again Metallica, masters of rock and pretty damn good therapists too! 😜
that "light bulb moment" when they get what the song is really about is priceless. Metallica's older albums all have really deep meanings they are "masters" of their craft see what i did there lol Their best work was the first 4 albums... Kill em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and And Justice for All all four albums are on another level
So cool to watch this! I love young kids now who would normally listen to Rap and R&B are discovering old Metallica that we were rocking to over 3.5 decades ago! I'll watch your Metallica One video as well. Rock on guys.
I'm surprised you guys missed basically all the drug references in this song. " Needlework the way ", " fix me", "chop your breakfast on a mirror", "I will run through you", "taste me you will see, more is all you need"... All in all though, solid reaction and it was a blast watching you guys put the pieces together on the meaning, as well as seeing how much you guys enjoyed the song. There is another song on this album, that talks about soldiers being used as pawns by the government, like one of you suggested, and just how much Hell is in War. That song is called "Disposable Heroes". I'd recommend giving it a listen if you have time. Another track that talks about the experience of War Veterans, is "One". Not sure if you've reacted to it yet, but if not, I'd suggest it. Many of their older tracks speak to the issues of when they were written...Vietnam, Drug Abuse, Government Overreach, Homelessness, etc. I'm fairly new to this channel, but I'll be checking back regularly to see the new content. 🤜🏻👍🏻
I love this 🎉. I been listening to Metallica since 1987 and it’s as hard today as it was then. Love when the lights turned on for y’all to appreciate the message in the song. Keep rocking’ bruddahs!
Strange as it seems, Ive always found thrash/heavy metal hypnotic and centering. Once you really hear the lyrics, close your eyes and just feel the power of the sound. I'm 60 years old and have listened to Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth and the godfather of thrash, Slayer since i was in my 20's. they have been the soundtrack to my life. Metal heads have always been "other", on the outside. This sounds brings us together through thick and thin. I still play this as loud as I can, and don't give a damn.
I'm 41 and I am with you on that one, my bandmate is 48. Last metal show I went to I got to see Anthrax with Black Label Society and Hatebreed. These guys had so much energy and the crowd well in their crowd I'm on the younger end amazingly lol
This is, by far, my favorite reaction video of all time. Watching the light of realization wash over someone--let alone a whole group--after they realize that this song is out there in the world, and the message is *INSANELY* critical... Y'all make me happy. Thank you.
The song is about drug addiction. The line " choppin your breakfest on a mirror" is a dead give away. Yes, the drug is a demon or the devil, but it's not a demonic song. Love to see you broadening your musical horizons. Keep up the good work 🙂
To me this song has 3 meanings. A: Addiction B: controlling governments masquerading as a democracy C: spiritual warfare. BTW the endurance needed to play this song at full tempo is inhuman. And they play it faster live... Another reason why they are seen as legendary It's fkn brilliant 🎸
@@symptomoftheuniverse4149 drug addiction and spiritual warfare are not mutually exclusive things. The proliferation of harmful and addictive drugs is a tactic in spiritual warfare.
Old school metal dealt heavily in metaphor. It was all about imagery and opening the listeners’ minds to think from another perspective. The art of poetry while addressing the human factor.
"Chop your breakfast on a mirror" = snorting cocaine. This song is mostly about a drug addiction, and the drugs are the master - "I will run through you, now I rule you too!" This whole album is amazing - check out Damage Inc. next `😎
Hey guys, this song is in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry as a piece which is “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”. For me, all the musical changes in this make it masterpiece for all time.
Wow! Even though these guys missed allot of points it makes my heart jump out of my chest to read all of the comments from my fellow Metallica lovers! The best band of all time and my first love!
The drumming. The guitars. The vocals. The song construction... They were a brilliant package that created fans out of those of us who wouldn't have otherwise gotten into metal. Not overtly devil-ish, more about the human condition... but I must say they led me into a brief interest in Slayer. God bless you guys!
Same experience for me. Metallica opened up my ears to some Slayer, Pantera, and Megadeth. But not to the same extent as Metallica. I liked Seasons in the Abyss, Vulgar display of power, and a couple of songs from Megadeth really.
It's good to see the younger generation appreciating the best metal of all time. I've listened to thousands of hours of Metallica and it's never gets old!
The "Master" is the drug it's self...it controls the destiny of the dealer, the user, and everyone impacted by it's existence..... Welcome to "Early Metallica". Not sure if you know, but their original bass player (Cliff Burton) was tragically killed in a bus crash just a few months after this album was recorded, some consider him one of the greatest bass players to have lived (check him out on youtube - especially his Bass solo's - he was batshit crazy talented!!!). Great reaction video guys, keep up the good work! :)
@@davidchoate512 Cliff Burton passed away long before the black album ever was recorded.You are hearing jason nested. Cliff was on the first three albums killer mall ride the lightning and my and master of puppets and justice for all was recorded right after his death
The album Master of Puppets was inducted into the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry for its cultural significance. Nice reaction fellas 🖒🖒 \m/
@@TheDivayenta Hi sugar! I miss you & my reaction friends! I shifted my attention to explore another type of media for a bit. I'm CRAVING music so hard right now. I saw Def Leppard & Metallica pop up and I couldn't click fast enough! 🤣 YOU ARE ALWAYS so supportive of reactors & are a ninja with music knowledge. Thanks so much for saying hi - you gave me a big smile! 🎶💗
Stevie Knight does a GREAT job unpacking the bars of this song. Check out his reaction. Shaq does as well, but in my opinion, Stevie really knocked it out of the park.
@@jennhurl that’s how I think of you! Too bad you’re not out here in CA- we’d be concert ninjas! Just saw Leonid and Friends in San Jose. They’re the all Russian Chicago tribute band. Out of this world! They’re on YT and still touring. Hugs!
My older son is 6 years old. Metallica has been his favorite from the get go. Never too young, never too old to appreciate their greatness. Great vid, thanks fellas
Early Metallica is serious musician shit but some of the lyrics, and I know most young kids are all rap heads, the lyrics James Hetfield dropped plus the music… nothing short of incredible. Their energy at shows in the 80’s-90’s was what made them inmortal for many.
I really appreciate you all reacting to Metallica. The old school albums by them are beast, and every song they do has meaning. The lyrics go deep and make you think. Definitely always react when you have the lyrics available and you will gain a deeper understanding of why they are The Metal God's! Keep up the great work guys!
Even structurally, the song is about addiction and the slow melodic part in between is the period when you are back to controlling it on your own, but the really heavy and fast part that follows is a metaphor for relapsing in which you just get into it a lot harder than before.
Oh shit. Never thought of it like that. I was so fixated to James’s down picking that i never thought about it this way. Thats like listening to dark side of the moon.
How awesome that you fellas sat and discussed the lyrics! I listen to lyrics and always try to understand what the story is about . My man in the back was great... holding back the head bang until he just fell into that light groove!
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It's about dope/ drugs
Like, totally dude,far out!
The first part of the song is the drug talking to the addict. The slow part of the song is the addict getting his high. The end is the addict talking to the drug and is pissed off because he didn’t get what was promised.
This song is brilliant matching lyrics and instrumental.
That's a really good painted picture of what an addiction does to the person, physically, and its spirit as a human being. I know, I was in this cage too. Thanks for a comment so on point, hope it helps others to realize they can break those chains!
Great description. Nailed it. Also, I agree, this is a brilliant song from top to bottom. And to think they were only in their early to mid 20's when they wrote this.
Exactly 💯
@@cryptoholica72 tf are you talking about? James specifically explained that it is about drugs, how a person tries to control the drugs but end up being controlled themselves. This was way back in an interview on 1988.
@@richsalazme chop your breakfast on a mirror maybe don't ring a bell to some. I'm sure James had that very present in his near memories back in 1988 with that interview you've mentioned. Don't waste your time trying to explain what's not necessary to explain. The lyrics are very explicit.
Nothing like watching people really discover Metallica. It never gets old.
"Laughing at my cries" is universal.
True, that. These types of exposure videos make these long-beloved songs seem new again.
I actually have the balls to say nothing like watching black people discover Metallica unlike you
You know this is fake right???
@@MyTardisGoWhooshFake??? I don't see so much as ONE Shaniqua in the video.
Fun story.
When this album came out in 1986 I was obsessed with it and my devout Catholic mother questioned her 10 year old son's new favorite band.
Then I manually typed out the lyrics (on an old mechanical typewriter no less) for her to read what they were singing about, and explained it was about drug addiction, and she immediately became a fan - although she did often question me why they had to scream so much lmao
My grandpa took away my dad's "Black Sabbath" album when he was a kid. xD
My mom wasn't a Metallica fan. She never saw the attraction or know the background, etc. But, I'd be blaring some Iron Maiden & G&R. And that was just fine!
How did she feel about "Leper Messiah?" I bet that cut a bit closer to the bone for her.
They don't even really scream
@@Dreamline78 Leper Messiah is about televangelists and mega Churches asking for money and selling salvation. Your standard Catholic will like that song.
"Chop your breakfast on a mirror" you guys missed that one. Epic song that even 30 years later is still relevant.
I noticed that too. They never even heard it.
"Fix me!"
Unfortunately it'll remain relevant for centuries.. Until something more potent comes along.
That and the needlework the way.
36 💪🏼🫠
The Hell reference isn't about the religious "hell," so to speak. It's about the addiction itself and what your life becomes being hell. The heavy parts of the song are the addiction. The mellow part in the middle is the feeling of getting high. Then hard again when the high wears off and the cravings return. Amazing song, James Hetfield is one of the greates song writers ever. So deep with so many layers. Theres a reason why they have been killing it for 40 years and are still selling out huge venues.
Exactly
Still coming out with new stuff, too! I listened to a couple of their songs from their newest album, I love them!
The music is as much a part of the story as the lyrics are. Real music speaks
@@rockinron3215 Good luck! Really hard to say that without sound sarcastic or like an ass these days, even in person, but sincerely, good luck! I wish you the best on your journey!
@rockinrock3215 Stay strong sweetness, it's a demon, but it's one you have beaten before. My heart is with you 💓
What's more impressive to me is when you remember how young they were when they wrote something so lyrically and musically mature
Yeah, way ahead of their time!
Hell yeah!
I was just thinking that too
Soo young andnit still boggles my mind that this came out in 1985! LEGENDS 4EVER
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Each one of you were playing a different air instrument. Best video I've seen today.
Metallica are not devil worshipers.
YES
I mean Lars probably is NGL
Exactly, neither is The Rolling Stones who did "sympathy for the devil" which is a history song about tricks from him & watching mankind dance.
@@DeusSalishahaha
I am a Christian who loves Metallica.
R.I.P. Cliff Burton. One of the best bass players of all time. He's been gone just over 36 years ago
36 years
Yeah the bass slaps in this one. Cliff was amazing!
36 years ago. 1986
@@pieterdevries7828 yes sorry 36 years ago. I don't know why I put 40 years for... Sept 86.
The very Best
I am one of the people this song saved. Made me open my eyes to what I was doing to myself ( heavy meth user ). Its now been 31 years clean, and I will be grateful to this song every time.
i’m so proud of you for getting sober, my mom has been suffering and i hope she gets clean too!
Now your a heavy metal fan
@@Jayma_is_on LOL Been one all my life, and Im 54! :)
@@goatedosu_ Thank you!
@@goatedosu_ I hope so to, hon
In 2016, Metallica's "Master of Puppets" album was chosen amongst a total of 25 to be archived in the U.S. Library of Congress for being of "Unique cultural and historical significance". That truly is a great, great honor! RIP bassist Cliff Burton (1962-1986) and his dad Ray (1928-2020). Cliff's mom was his #1 fan.
9:15 watching everyone start to air-jam was by far the best part! Stay Metal, guys!
The entire Album is a pure MASTERPIECE!
It's their greatest hits lol
Ride the lightening better
Justice or gtf
Kick ass album!
100% facts
As someone who grew up listening to Metallica, I love seeing people experience it for the first time. Welcome to the Dark Side, gentlemen. You will never be the same lol
Easham and Assassins and Mind of Lunatic makes this look like Holy Light
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I got giddy and chills when they said "they did not even warm up" after the first 3 notes. I just thought "ooooh this is the warmup, you are up for a ride!" and it truly makes med happy knowing people can experience this for the first time and love it, even so many years later!
My car always goes faster with this play 😂
dude I get hooked on these types of reaction videos because I feel like I'm listening to the song for the first time all over again
I'm glad you guys listened to this one. Yes, James Hetfield is a excellent writer and musician. The line, "Chop your breakfast on a mirror" was a definite clue for this song. But this song was really packed with clues. Even the music gave clues to the ups and downs of addiction. Many of their songs have great messages. You may like the song, "Disposable Heroes". You guys will figure it out ... without Genius. 🙂
I agree, chop your breakfast on a mirror, should have been a dead give away.
Disposable is one of my Favs. Listen to that. The crosses on the album are the soldiers who are treated as puppets and disposable.
Disposal Heroes is my fav Metallica song mainly because of the lyrics. Music is intense, but the lyrics make it a genius composition.
All about Cocaine
Disposable heroes is my favorite.
React channels are one of the best parts of the entire internet. No toxic people screaming at each other. Just people experiencing music they've never heard before. It's like back when I was a teenager, and we shared music with our friends. Love seeing horizons just expand.
There will never be an album like Master of Puppets.......R.I.P. ...CLIFF BURTON
It should have been Lars
@@DMONEY7720 lol.
@@DMONEY7720 Got a feeling you've been listening to Metallica for a looong time. Rock on.
@@DMONEY7720 Cliff would never had recorded the shit they're doing since black album
@@sixtoherediagood or bad since black album?
It genuinely brought a smile to my face seeing them figuring out the lyrics (and also just rocking out). Thank you guys for having such an open mind :)
The song is simple, so it was the same case with Ride the Lightning. Think "drugs", and you would understand a lot of it.
Much respect for James Hetfield. Always. Crazy to think that James Hetfield was a young guy at those times... and he already knew what drugs can do.
And "Ride the Lightning" album was done in 1984, when he was 21, then "Master of Puppets" in 1986. And guess what the main "Ride the Lightning" song was about...
Edit: grammar...
that's one of the main reasons I love these guys
I'm a recovered addict. Master of Puppets is spot on to the cycle an addict goes through. It's about being powerless over your drug of choice. Yes, alcohol is a drug as well. You get to a point where you've lost your will to choose.
The beginning of the song describes the "strings" the drug (your master) has on you --- pulling your need for the drug. The middle section of the song is the euphoria you feel once you've gotten high or inebriated. The intense ending of the song is the crash you feel coming down. Even though you don't want to do it all again --- this song portays the drug owns you & will pull you back --- and the cycle of death & destruction is always just one drink or drug away.
Step 1 of recovery is:
"We admitted we were powerless over alcohol (drugs) - that our lives had become unmanageable"
There's no mistake that was written as the first step because denial runs deep. Addicts always believe they can control themselves over the drug. Admitting and 100% knowing you can not control it & your life is completely unmanageable is the starting point for an addict.
"Master of Puppets" is the perfect analogy. Well done Metallica! 👏 "
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"In 2015, Master of Puppets became the first metal recording to be selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." 👏👏👏
About the devil
Best wishes with your recovery.
You were powerless while under the influence, which is while on it, and while you allow it to have pull.. Once you become your own master, you reclaim your power.
@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 yes, the drugs and alcohol are the devil
I don’t know how to live differently sadly
What a bunch of good boys, somebody raised you gentlemen right! That even after “chop your breakfast on a mirror” none of you had it figured out yet. With total sincerity, Respect to you guys! And more importantly, Respect to whoever raised you.👍
Great thing about Metallica's songs is they all touched on social issues. Fight Fire with Fire (Nuclear War), Ride the Lightning (Capitol Punishment), Master of Puppets (Drug Addiciton), Fade to Black (Suicide), Eye of the Beholder (Freedom of Speech), etc. Definitely check out more of their stuff!
Disposable Heroes, one of the best depiction of war, and the psychological effects of war that I have ever heard.
Fade to black an anti-suicidal song
What social issue did Orion touch on?
@@cubzrulz that heavy metal was more than just noise…the people that were plying it, and in this particular case, Cliff Burton, should be viewed more on just their talent of playing their instruments (early 20s)…these guys, especially Cliff, were/are incredible musicians in music theory, even though they never actually studied it
@@cubzrulz Orion was a great instrumental songs
Guys pretty much most of metal is not devil stuff or satanic. That’s just a false imagery put out by those who don’t listen closely. Even when they speak of hell or the Devil in the songs it’s usually not to glorify them or they are using them as symbolism for other things. Keep up the reactions to metal because like rap it’s very lyrical and deep. Don’t be afraid to use resources to help with the lyrics either because I think understanding the message will increase your enjoyment of it.
Earlier metal bands brought it on themselves. Slayer had pentagrams on their album covers lol
@Idk “factually incorrect” you didn’t present any facts you dork. You only presented the case that some metal does which considering I never said “no metal does” isn’t actually not disagreeing with me even though your attitude is disagreeable. You then go on to say it’s like rap to a lesser extent which further backs what I said. Smh lol
@@alexschneider8494 lucky I never spoke in absolutes then, isn’t it champ?
And then there's Venom....
To be fair, a lot of metal bands use the myth. Tom Araya is Catholic, but sings for Slayer.
I love seeing people stepping out of their comfort zone and actually LISTENING and UNDERSTANDING the meaning behind great music rather than basing it off the fact that it's loud and hard-core. Keep up the goid work and stay open my Kings!
I love your Metallica reactions, I fell in love with their music as a teen before I had an appreciation for their lyrics as an adult. You all need to do one on “my friend of misery”, hits home lyrically and sonically better than their older stuff while also hitting those classic guitar gems!
Timeless song. It will still kick ass 100 years from now
250 years from now, this song will be loved like fur elis or moonlight sonata
@@pauliewalnuts2527♥️♥️♥️
As someone who struggles with addiction everyday this song hits home for me every time i hear it. I wish i had known what this was about in my younger angrier years i would have saved myself alot of pain and torment. I have personally felt every lyric in this song and the pain never goes away i just know how to block it out now and my journey through recovery will never be over and i just want anyone on here struggling with addiction to know that you can beat it, it will be hard it will be painful but in the end it will be worth it once you get sober/clean.
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Good for you. Keep fighting the good fight. Never give up. Never give in. Be victorious!
I listen to it with the same sort of approach. It helps keep me away from the things that were destroying my life.
Same.
Keep your head up brother! Beat this Demon I know you can! I myself am a recovering alcoholic! Sober for 30 something years!
I dont remember much from 13 to 17 yearss old I was alwaays loaded I have had some episodes i fallen off the wagon but i get back on and go on! Wish you the best I pray you win this battle!!
I get goosebumps watching somebody really hear Metallica for the first Time there's almost nothing better.
Me too! It's like I'm experiencing hearing for the first time through them vicariously.
facts, bros!
As one whose seen Metallica LIVE multiple times, these four need to see this performed live amongst other fans. Then they would understand the power of Metallica.
Imagine hearing this for the first time, LIVE when it was new and having never even heard of Metallica before 😱. June 15, 1986 17 year old me witnessed this very thing when I went to my first Ozzy show at the Long Beach Arena. Mind blowing
Me too honestly… I wish I could experience Metallica for the first time again. And this coming from a 21 year old who discovered Metallica when I was in like 6th grade lol
You guys got to watch them play this Live in Seattle 1989. One of the greatest concerts in history if you ask me
One of the greatest songs about drug addiction ever written. You can tell it was written from experience and we should all feel lucky that these guys are still alive(RIP Cliff) after what some of them went through to different degrees. James, the front man, never stopped struggling with booze. He's had his high and low moments but he's very much an addict.
Cliff didn't die from drugs though and I was so lucky to see him on the tour for this album, opening act for Ozzy.
They were huge meth freaks through the first three albums. You can see it in Cliff 'Em All, at one point they are hanging out in a kitchen and there's a mirror on the table with a pile of meth on it. I was also in a metal band in the scene in SF at the time, so we knew the guys before they got huge.
@@mrsleep0000 ummmm…there is no such pile of meth on any mirror in Cliff em All. Fact.
@@mrsleep0000 I severely doubt every part of this comment
If Cliff had survived that crash he just would've died from meth anyways, let's be honest
This is widely considered one of the best metal songs ever from the best metal album EVER. Metallica from the Cliff Burton era was a force of nature. He was a musical genius and the heart of the band. They were never the same after his tragic death during the Damage Inc. tour in 1986. He was only 24.
In my opinion ride the lightning is the greatest album from trapped under ice to fight fire with fire its just straight bangers
@@James_whitler2006 "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is my favorite Metallica song. 👍
ride is the best for sure but i love the MOP tone.
Master of Puppets is GOATED
Justice for All
Ride the Lightning
Kill em All
Black Album
Being introduced to Metallica (Rock etc) by old angry mean MFs at 16 working was one of the greatest moments of my life...
Followed by PC gaming, also one of those MFs introduced myself to more Anime (the bloody, ass n titties) Anime which at the time I'd seen DBZ, Akira, Sailor Moon, etc..
Had my virginity popping off with all types of goodies. 90s were and always will be GOATed
Excuse my life story lol
It all came crashing down with nostalgia
For those that can relate
Cheers 🍻🍻
I agree. They were a different band with Cliff. Nothing against Jason, he's a good bass player, but the band was a force or nature with Cliff and in my opinion, nothing in their later catalog ever matched Lightning or Puppets
This song is from the mid eighties and it incredibly describes the dark side of drug addiction. This song still stands today in 2022
Metallica is the best. I'm a young and new fan and i've only heard 3 albums from them so far but i love them so much, definetly gonna listen to more.
The cover of the album 'Master of Puppets' has the crosses because there is another song on the record called 'Disposable heroes', which is about soldiers being sent to fight wars and die, and the hand pulling the strings also fit the narrative of the title track.
It was a very successful album for Metallica in 1986... their 3rd album, they opened for Ozzy Osbourne on an arena tour that year and were crushing it live. The album went gold in the US (half million copies sold) on that tour and made Metallica a contender for dominating the heavy metal scene in the future... The album has sold 6x platinum in the US to date.
The album has ripping metal tracks - 'Disposable heroes'... 'Battery'... 'Damage inc.'... The subtle track "Welcome home (Sanitarium)" and the brilliant instrumental 'Orion' 🔥🔥🤘🤘
However, it was the last Metallica record to feature bassist Cliff Burton, who was killed in a tour bus accident in Sweden in the fall of '86... Jason Newsted (bass) was hired late in the year to finish the tour and joined Metallica.
As a previous drug addict this song has always been my escape. I don't think I've ever listened to this song sober, and I've been a Metallica fan since 1998 when I was 13 years old, thanks to my dad who was a big metalhead... not a drug addict.
This is literally my first time in maybe 25 years listening to Master sober. I've been sober for 5 years now, and if I'm honest, listening while not on drugs and while on drugs is completely different.
Fix me.
Sup random internet fella, just here to tell ya that im so proud of you, drugs are terrible, Metallica instead is amazing
👏👏👏👏🤗
Congratulations, I hope you're enjoying your new life.
Keep kicking ass Dustin 💪
Hang in there man. I know it isn't easy but you'll come out the other side of this thing.
I love how they have turned on when they hear "Obey your master" in 3:57.
I love when people broaden their exposure to cultures they aren't familiar with. I'm black. My father loved country & rock; and my mother loved Jazz & r&b. I was exposed to it all. I love all music, including Asian and French music. Being diverse makes your life experience all the more enjoyable. Love it all. I'm so happy for these guys. ❤️
Yes, it's awesome. I love watching reaction videos. Growing up, I was mainly a rock fan. As I grew up I really started to appreciate all music.
Music use to be about either cars women or money on every chart. Anyone could jam to anything.
I had a step-dad who was the guy on the soundboard at shows. He had me listening to everything, bluegrass, blues, jazz, rock reggae. It was awesome.
I do not care about any of this. :)
@@adriantrusca1245 and no one asked you either. ;-)
This whole album is a total banger. Absolute genius. Sacred to Metal Fan's.
Easily their best album ever, imo.
Kill'em all and ride the lighting edges this....Still a master of an album.
Yes sir, perfect way to say it.
“Disposable heroes” is so fucking good easily my favourite Metallica song
"I hope it's not demonic." I heard that comment and, as a guy who's listened to all levels of metal for the better part of 30 years, I can honestly say I don't think I've ever heard a song about demons. (I could be wrong. Lots of whisky has passed into this vessel since it launched.) All the lyrics tend to be metaphors. As for this song, you need to hear a full stadium screaming "MASTER! MASTER!" to recognize the influence this song had on their fans. It's incredible.
Maybe a few Judas Preist songs but I recall them usually being about slaying demons with lazerbeams and whatnot.
yup, can't stand those people who always say metal music is demonic. 99% of it is about real life stuff. Yeah we like to wear our shirts with skulls on it. But guess what..? underneath your face is also a skull so then to that 'logic' we are all a buncha demons lol
Yep metal bands are huge nerds singing about LOTR and DnD mostly. Nothing to do with Satan or other Christian concepts at all
@@mjf773 Oh really, maybe you need to watch this - Babymetal Death Live Crucifixion: th-cam.com/video/Iq9SEFwJ9ZQ/w-d-xo.html
Demons or not....
Its MUSIC by the GOATs from *cough cough* their best album...
Love how music of all genres bring people together.
Spread the Love
James vocals on this are so damn good …. You feel it in your soul 🤘
Imagine being in a crowd of 20,000 or more all chanting "MASTER!!" at the same time, then singing the solo! It is POWERFUL!
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Try 1.6 million in Moscow Russia
Been there awesome concert
I was in a crowd of 100k and Hetfield wasn't there.
@@pippymagoo2718 I am very aware of the Moscow concert. These guys are now as well. I was speaking from personal experiences. Thanks, though.
Its great to see you guys jamming to this, its proof that good music is good music no matter the genre and can be enjoyed by everyone.
It proves that you cannot kill the metal, as a wise man once said
I was 17 years old at a weekend house party when I first heard this song. I was blown away then and I sometimes still get goosebumps when I listen to this song 37 years later.
Yall are genuine God fearing men and this reaction passed the vibe check 100%, all demons must die, we walk in His power
the storytelling on this song is just amazing. The master is the drug telling you that you need him to survive, you will no longer need to eat and the music plays all the stress and demons surrounding you. After receiving a dose you feel tranquility, some kind of "peace" (calmed guitar solo). After that solo the stress comes back and the user is telling to the master: "Where is the tranquility you promise? The user is disappointed, but hooked!!! And he need another FIX. Now he is out of control (second solo) and the master remembers to the user that he is total control of him and will drag him completely to its domains... The final laughs.... Pure poetry....
I always interpreted the "calm" part as like getting clean and then the ending is a relapse, but your interpretation works too.
Keep in mind that this album came out in 1985, when most of these guys were all of about 23 years old. And now, in modern days, this song is even better live.
1986
@@MichaelSmith-ti6qc True, tho the album was written and recorded in 85 and they did perform it live that year (on December 31 funny enough)
It's crazy cliff was killed the same year the album released in 1986.
23 years old? More like they weren't even born. Lol
@@entity1263 the guys in Metallica??
You don’t listen to Metallica, you feel them, they make you feel strong and powerful.
The music creeps into your soul and never leaves.
I can never stop tapping my knees or slightly head banging whenever I get a Metallica song stuck in my head
Up to a point. That point being Justice lol
Indeed
@@jpgduff that's the last album recorded under the posthumous influence of Cliff. Then, without Dave or Cliff, they reverted to what they were before Dave joined- a midtempo brit metal band.
seriously, they are a FEEL IT ALL band....they invented the aggressive feels of music
Yes you guys summed it up perfectly in the beginning of the video..For those of us that have struggled with drug or alcohol or substance abuse,this song makes alot of sense and hits hard..
*The guitar solo represents the stages of the drugs/alcohol. At 1st, it's mellow, calm, euphoric (the drug kicking in). Then it starts getting chaotic (the drug wearing off). Then it's a chaotic frenzy as they're in withdrawals, needing more, now.*
Great description! This is my all time fav song! Been there done that!
The pacing of the entire song also represents the cycle of addiction.
The whole song represents a drug hit
"Omg it's still going!" Is the proper reaction to every Metallica song 🤘🏻
Exactly !!
Metallica actually has a lot if really deep songs. One, for whom the bell toles, blackened, fade to black... if everyone would just open the lyrics or even sing along they would see that they actually was a great bunch of role models for kids.
Blackened, harvester of sorrow, just so many amazing songs that go deep into so many different topics. There’s a reason they are as big as they are
For whom the bell tolls! Definitely on my top 5 Metallica hits.
I get chills EVERY TIME I hear For Whom The Bell Tolls when done with the orchestra....that was some epic chemistry
@@Emmyxf YES, its badass!
disposable heroes
You can hear the difference from when Metallica was underground to when they went commercial. They were a one of a kind in the underground days ❤️❤️❤️
They still are one of a kind, Metallica are THE biggest metal band in the world, no one will ever come close to beating them. I've loved them since 1985, they have always been my favourite band, I will always stick by them.
Gotta say though, it made me chuckle when one of these guys said "I hope its not demonic". I mean...come on! Smh
@violetskye_ I’m a Metallica fan and I too would check if it’s demonic or not. It’s the reason why I don’t really listen to Highway to Hell from AC/DC and those demonic songs. Because as also a man of belief, I believe that those songs can attract unwanted attention from demons. And even though I am a Metallica fan like I said before, you will also not catch me listening to One or Mechanix due to the meaning.
@@violetskye_ Pantera never got soft, neither did Megadeth. Metallica have been riding off the success of their first 4 albums since 1991.
@@benjaminmatute9085one is about a man who is terribly injured in war and cannot hear, see, or feel anymore, trapped in his own body. nothing “demonic” about that type of tragedy which could realistically happen
@@revenant6371 Hi it's been six months and I did have some more thought about it and what you say is very true. But being overinduldgent in violence can be bad from a biblical and medical standpoint. And this is VEERRRYYY unlikely to happen. And i'm not coping, again, I've grown since then. However, for a person in world war one to survive not just one but four of his limbs and his jaw being blown out is 100% fantasy. Now it was based on a real man, however the real man still had all of his senses, just no legs and arms. You are even lucky to survive one limb missing even in modern war combat due to extreme blood loss and infection.
1986 this album came out. This was their last album together before bassist Cliff Burton's death. Many Metallica fans, myself included, proclaimed Master of Puppets their best album ever.
And Justice For All, Black, Ride the Lightning and Kill Em All are just as good! I've been listening to them since at least 1990 when I was about 9-10 years old.
Puppets is their best work
Puppets is my favorite album. One is my favorite song. But Puppets is an all time great metal album all bands considered.
Totally agree. This is my favorite album. I’ve been a fan for 40 years 🎶❤️
Guaranteed!!!
I love that you guys are feeling this track. It still raises the hair on my arms just like it did new when I was a kid. Whole album rules.
Me too
there are 3 parts of this song. wanting to get high, getting high "the chill part" and coming down
I've heard this song a thousand times. I'm only just getting it now. Appreciate it. 🤘😊 Nice video. Great album.
I'm so proud of you how you guys appreciate every change in the song. It's a masterpiece
You can love Heavy Metal or not but this Song is a Master Piece of Music History.
Fuck yeah 🤘
Master of Puppets is hands down the best metal song ever written. It literally has everything
@@rusaforever4651hahahaha funny
It's definitely a masterpiece of metal at its finest. I love other metal bands too, but Metallica was my first back in the 80's. I started right before this album dropped and it was & still is amazing.
Fucking best!
me too but at the same time its not really the best metal song in my opinion but its super good tho
Huge Metallica fan and a doctor here. I love this song because it breaks down addiction so perfectly both lyrically and musically. The substance being the source of self-destruction, burning your life faster, dedicated to how it’s killing you. Even utilizing the possibility of withdrawal as a scare tactic to suck the addict in deeper (veins that pump with fear, sucking darkest clear). Then we hear the mellowed guitars of James and Kurt signifying the high that is received, but followed by more fear and pain as the substance wears off. Then we hear the addict pleading “where’s the dreams that I’ve been after? Promised only lies! Fix me!” Then the end refrain reminding us all that nothing can be fixed with addiction, it’ll just suck you into a never ending maze, drifting in numbered days.
It’s a perfect description of the danger, temptation, temporary high, and eventual sorrow and misery addiction provides. And this can be interpreted to any substance (drugs, alcohol, sex, porn, etc.) because the addiction pathways of the brain work the same no matter the stimulant. As long as it sends a surge of endorphins (epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine) into the pleasure centers of the brain, addiction has begun. I know many people who have actually been helped with their addictions because of this song. Thank you again Metallica, masters of rock and pretty damn good therapists too! 😜
Ride the Lightening, MOP’s, and And Justice For All are some of best heavy metal albums ever made. Epic song arrangements
Kill em all is fire too
Black album always gets left of this list. But those 4 albums are peak Metallica
that "light bulb moment" when they get what the song is really about is priceless. Metallica's older albums all have really deep meanings they are "masters" of their craft see what i did there lol Their best work was the first 4 albums... Kill em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and And Justice for All all four albums are on another level
I've listened to this song hundreds of times. It's fun to see the younger gen appreciating it.
So cool to watch this! I love young kids now who would normally listen to Rap and R&B are discovering old Metallica that we were rocking to over 3.5 decades ago! I'll watch your Metallica One video as well. Rock on guys.
I'm surprised you guys missed basically all the drug references in this song. " Needlework the way ", " fix me", "chop your breakfast on a mirror", "I will run through you", "taste me you will see, more is all you need"...
All in all though, solid reaction and it was a blast watching you guys put the pieces together on the meaning, as well as seeing how much you guys enjoyed the song.
There is another song on this album, that talks about soldiers being used as pawns by the government, like one of you suggested, and just how much Hell is in War. That song is called "Disposable Heroes". I'd recommend giving it a listen if you have time.
Another track that talks about the experience of War Veterans, is "One". Not sure if you've reacted to it yet, but if not, I'd suggest it.
Many of their older tracks speak to the issues of when they were written...Vietnam, Drug Abuse, Government Overreach, Homelessness, etc.
I'm fairly new to this channel, but I'll be checking back regularly to see the new content. 🤜🏻👍🏻
Great comments!
This is widely considered one of the best Metallica songs of all time. It's so damn good!
This album must be listened to in its entirety. From beginning to end.
Says who?
@@adriantrusca1245 people who have taste
@@mbii7667 most overrated metal band of all time i wouldnt call it taste
@@wsjosephxd I hope this is a joke.
@@Auce6789 average metallica fan thinking theyre gods gift to music
I love this 🎉. I been listening to Metallica since 1987 and it’s as hard today as it was then. Love when the lights turned on for y’all to appreciate the message in the song. Keep rocking’ bruddahs!
Strange as it seems, Ive always found thrash/heavy metal hypnotic and centering. Once you really hear the lyrics, close your eyes and just feel the power of the sound. I'm 60 years old and have listened to Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth and the godfather of thrash, Slayer since i was in my 20's. they have been the soundtrack to my life. Metal heads have always been "other", on the outside. This sounds brings us together through thick and thin. I still play this as loud as I can, and don't give a damn.
Not strange at all my friend.
I'm 41 and I am with you on that one, my bandmate is 48. Last metal show I went to I got to see Anthrax with Black Label Society and Hatebreed. These guys had so much energy and the crowd well in their crowd I'm on the younger end amazingly lol
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This is, by far, my favorite reaction video of all time. Watching the light of realization wash over someone--let alone a whole group--after they realize that this song is out there in the world, and the message is *INSANELY* critical...
Y'all make me happy. Thank you.
The song is about drug addiction. The line " choppin your breakfest on a mirror" is a dead give away. Yes, the drug is a demon or the devil, but it's not a demonic song. Love to see you broadening your musical horizons. Keep up the good work 🙂
Love the reactions to the solos on the guitar yall that was awesome
To me this song has 3 meanings.
A: Addiction
B: controlling governments masquerading as a democracy
C: spiritual warfare.
BTW the endurance needed to play this song at full tempo is inhuman. And they play it faster live... Another reason why they are seen as legendary
It's fkn brilliant 🎸
No, it is about being controlled by the drug.
Each song on the album is about the control of something
@@symptomoftheuniverse4149 drug addiction and spiritual warfare are not mutually exclusive things. The proliferation of harmful and addictive drugs is a tactic in spiritual warfare.
@@ryanparker4996 🙄
@@symptomoftheuniverse4149 an Emoji? Really? You might aswell have just not said anything
I was a freshman in high school when this was released, still one of my favorite Metallica albums. That entire record is a masterpiece.
This album was added to the Library of Congress National Registry to be preserved for all time because of its cultural and historical significance
Are you fucking with me?
If not that's fucking tight!!!
Old gal here! I love Metallica and your channel! Look up riot at Metallica Monsters of Rock LA 1988. It was there and it was insane!
I enjoy seeing a new generation introduced to Metallica. You guys did a great job catching the deeper meaning of the song
Old school metal dealt heavily in metaphor. It was all about imagery and opening the listeners’ minds to think from another perspective. The art of poetry while addressing the human factor.
Metallica. I honestly just love this band.
This song is mind-blowing, and I’ve only been into Metallica’s music for over a year. Stunning AF!
Bro, listen too Nothing Else Matters, and One if you haven't already... METALLICA is the shit.
"Chop your breakfast on a mirror" = snorting cocaine. This song is mostly about a drug addiction, and the drugs are the master - "I will run through you, now I rule you too!"
This whole album is amazing - check out Damage Inc. next `😎
Hey guys, this song is in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry as a piece which is “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”.
For me, all the musical changes in this make it masterpiece for all time.
Really?
Not just the song, the whole album is
Absolutely 👍
Wow! Even though these guys missed allot of points it makes my heart jump out of my chest to read all of the comments from my fellow Metallica lovers! The best band of all time and my first love!
Most of your views came from metallica fans 😂
Yup
Yep 🤘
Guilty 🤘
Guilty also 😂 hope they got a jail big enough for the Metallica army 🤟
Me lol
The drumming. The guitars. The vocals. The song construction... They were a brilliant package that created fans out of those of us who wouldn't have otherwise gotten into metal. Not overtly devil-ish, more about the human condition... but I must say they led me into a brief interest in Slayer. God bless you guys!
Same experience for me. Metallica opened up my ears to some Slayer, Pantera, and Megadeth. But not to the same extent as Metallica. I liked Seasons in the Abyss, Vulgar display of power, and a couple of songs from Megadeth really.
It's good to see the younger generation appreciating the best metal of all time. I've listened to thousands of hours of Metallica and it's never gets old!
The "Master" is the drug it's self...it controls the destiny of the dealer, the user, and everyone impacted by it's existence..... Welcome to "Early Metallica". Not sure if you know, but their original bass player (Cliff Burton) was tragically killed in a bus crash just a few months after this album was recorded, some consider him one of the greatest bass players to have lived (check him out on youtube - especially his Bass solo's - he was batshit crazy talented!!!). Great reaction video guys, keep up the good work! :)
I didn’t know the bass player died in a bus crash . I loved Cliff Burton in “sad but true”.
@@davidchoate512 Cliff Burton passed away long before the black album ever was recorded.You are hearing jason nested. Cliff was on the first three albums killer mall ride the lightning and my and master of puppets and justice for all was recorded right after his death
Just change the word Master in the lyrics and there you go.
Great job sharing the Cliff Burton to these guys!! Cliff is and always be a legend as far as I'm concerned!!
(Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth
Its great seeing you guys listening to awsome music
You listen to this song differently after you know the meaning of it. Masterpiece.
The album Master of Puppets was inducted into the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry for its cultural significance.
Nice reaction fellas 🖒🖒 \m/
OMG 🔥 MASTER OF PUPPETS IS
BARS, BARS. BARS!! ENJOY FAM!!
Hi Jennifer!! Nice to see you!
@@TheDivayenta Hi sugar! I miss you & my reaction friends! I shifted my attention to explore another type of media for a bit. I'm CRAVING music so hard right now. I saw Def Leppard & Metallica pop up and I couldn't click fast enough! 🤣 YOU ARE ALWAYS so supportive of reactors & are a ninja with music knowledge. Thanks so much for saying hi - you gave me a big smile! 🎶💗
Stevie Knight does a GREAT job unpacking the bars of this song. Check out his reaction. Shaq does as well, but in my opinion, Stevie really knocked it out of the park.
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@@jennhurl that’s how I think of you! Too bad you’re not out here in CA- we’d be concert ninjas! Just saw Leonid and Friends in San Jose. They’re the all Russian Chicago tribute band. Out of this world! They’re on YT and still touring. Hugs!
My older son is 6 years old. Metallica has been his favorite from the get go. Never too young, never too old to appreciate their greatness. Great vid, thanks fellas
Early Metallica is serious musician shit but some of the lyrics, and I know most young kids are all rap heads, the lyrics James Hetfield dropped plus the music… nothing short of incredible. Their energy at shows in the 80’s-90’s was what made them inmortal for many.
I really appreciate you all reacting to Metallica. The old school albums by them are beast, and every song they do has meaning. The lyrics go deep and make you think. Definitely always react when you have the lyrics available and you will gain a deeper understanding of why they are The Metal God's! Keep up the great work guys!
Even structurally, the song is about addiction and the slow melodic part in between is the period when you are back to controlling it on your own, but the really heavy and fast part that follows is a metaphor for relapsing in which you just get into it a lot harder than before.
Oh shit. Never thought of it like that. I was so fixated to James’s down picking that i never thought about it this way. Thats like listening to dark side of the moon.
Great perspective.
How awesome that you fellas sat and discussed the lyrics! I listen to lyrics and always try to understand what the story is about . My man in the back was great... holding back the head bang until he just fell into that light groove!
Metallica: kings of transitions.
They can literally chop up the melodies (beats) from every song and make 2-3 songs w/them
More riffs in this song than in an entire U2 album
I wish I could hear Master of Puppets again for the first time. It was probably around 1987. This song hit so hard when it came out.
Lol. You guys are too funny. Watch this live. It's the best live music, and I've seen a lot. That's 2 guitars playing in harmony. Epic. 🤘
I saw Journey once, in 1999, & Steve was a guest singer! The last time he did so. It was a fantastic concert! So glad I got to go!!