Love your reactions and intelligent analysis along with your humbleness and honesty of your preconceptions of certain genres. Look forward to following you on your journey and discovery of more talented artists.
@@SyedRewinds may I suggest more black sabbath? Their catalog is exceptional and they were a highly misunderstood band by those who never really listened.
@@SyedRewinds hey-new sub...would u do a review on ZZ-Top’s “Waiting on the bus/Jesus just left Chicago” ? You will probably thank me for it🤣🤷🏾♀️🤷🏽♀️🤷🏻♀️
Keep in mind, James was 18-19 years old when he wrote both the majority of the riffs on this album, but almost all the lyrics too! Loved this reaction!!!!
In 1987 I was 15 years old and diagnosed with bone cancer in my right leg above the knee. I was a huge Metallica fan at the time and had written Ride the lightning on my sneakers before going in to the doctor’s office to get the full picture of my situation. 12 months of chemotherapy and amputation of my leg above the knee. Wild to think that is 35 years ago. I have all the original Metallica stuff on vinyl which I bought in the 80s. I attended the very last show Cliff Burton played before his bus accident death in 1986 six months prior to my cancer diagnosis. Ride the lightning was my favourite album for several years in the late 80s and this is one of many good songs in the album from 1984.
the anvil thing isnt true, hit an anvil. its just a dull bonk. they used a church bell and they had to tune up to the microtonally incorrect tuning of the church's bell.
Okay, hun, when you stated your preconceptions of Metal music you’re not alone. Thank you for taking the time to listen, understand, and judge for yourself. Metal music has sooo much to offer behind very energetic sounds. I like that you started with Metallica but I don’t think you’re ready for DISPOSABLE HEROES yet. I’m going to recommend Metallica’s ONE with the video if you can. It provides imagery from an old movie called,”Johnny Get Your Gun,” and is the story of an injured vet. That’s all I’m going to give away so that you can see it. Masterpiece
I'm going to recommend that you also listen to 'One,' but to do it lyrically like you did 'For Whom The Bell Tolls.' The video works better for 'One' if you are already familiar with the song as it is. Song with lyrics first, then do the music video. Trust me.
@@dmanimousprime3858 Yep, totally agree 'One' is a really great introduction to Metallica, particularly with you being fairly lyrically focused. Also agree, the music video, whilst it adds a whole new dimension and intensity to the song can be fairly distracting for a first listen.
Interesting. In many ways metal is the most complex music of the modern day with the most need of being skilled at writing music. Fast complex drums, fast intricate leads, often great bass and of course all the masterful singers of metal. The genre has the most loyal fans for a reason.
Keep in mind that metal is a HUGE genre. There's a big difference between Sabbath and, say Black Metal bands. I'll also say that a lot of metal comes off as almost masturbatory with multiple heavy guitars overlayered competing with relentlessly pounding drums and harsh screamed/growled lyrics and excessively long guitar solos that have little or nothing to do with the rest of the song musically. Not say that all or even most metal is like this, but exposure to tacks of that sort can be really off-putting to outsiders and form lasting negative impressions that prejudice how people think of the genre. (There was also that whole silly panic over satanism with Sabbath and other bands, though that's another issue.)
"Blackened roar, massive roar fills the crumbling sky". One of my favorite lines ever. It conjures up an image of the hugeness of these weapons and how small the soldier would feel. I don't even think a movie with a big budget could show us better.
This is a perfect metal song imo Great vocals Hard Heavy riffs Amazing drumming fills And DOPE Bass work from Cliff Burton Also the atmosphere this song makes it so cool
One of the best reactions I have ever had the ultimate pleasure of watching. I'm a Grandma and I grew up with Metallica. However, this was one of the best if not the best reactions that I have ever seen. Period. Phenomenal.
I came here for laughs, a hip hop fan reacting to metal is often funny, but i'm very impressed how you dissected the lyrics and the music. Eventhough you already hit 10k still subscribing for your excellent reaction.
Man I am sooo jealous of you because you are hearing this for the first time. But it is amazing to see your reaction to it and the fact that you're appreciating it 😀😁
These guys have been helping me get through life since 1986. If you truly want to see musicianship watch them play live with the San Francisco Orchestra. S&M, any song, just pick one and be amazed. Enjoy
To correct you on metallicas highest crowd count Some concerts go down in history and the 1991 'Monsters of Rock' festival in Moscow was no exception. Known as one of the biggest concerts to ever take place, with a huge 1.6 million attendees, it marked the most momentous of performances for the heavy metal band Metallica.
I remember listening to Metallica as a very young teen and knew they were great, but didn't really understand why. It wasn't til I was older that I had the knowledge and understanding to know why. Their lyrics are amazing and tell such great stories along with the instruments themselves. Metallica is one of those bands that everyone needs to listen to so they can understand what great music is and the incredible story/message it can tell.
Excellent breakdown of the lyrics brother. I’ve been a Metallica fan since the late 80’s. They’re a Phenomenal band and so many of their Lyrics are Really Deep.
Syed… the whole heavy metal scene passed me by, as I was in my thirties by then and listening to other genres. And I too thought metal was just all bombast and thrash You know when I truly discovered Metallica? At the age of 72 about three years ago! Reaction channels opened up so many new genres for me. And yes, Metallica are great musicians snd I love James’ voice and his vocal style. What I love about metal is the heavy bottom end..the bass just vibrates through you. Another amazing song by them is One…or my favorite….Enter Sandman. But then, that seems to be everyone’s favorite. I don’t know enough if their catalogue to be more original. .
Love to hear you say that this is breaking that preconceived notion that you had about metal music. I think most of us (me included) used to think down on metal at some point but finally coming around to it and I'm a total metalhead now. Your reaction channel is one of the best I've seen, you have great analysis and appreciation for music
Good reaction. You mentioned that you had seen images of Metallica playing in front of crowds of 500k, but if that seems wild to you, check out the video of Metallica's Enter Sandmann, live in Moscow. They played in front of 1.6 MILLION people. Absolutely nuts. You should check it out
Great reaction! This comes from an old dude who's been following metal since the days of its boiling out of so many genres. You have jumped down a rabbit hole, my friend. Keep it up and let the younger folks know!!!
If you want to hear some amazing singing you should check out the song Hallowed Be Thy Name by Iron Maiden from the "Beast over Hammersmith" live performance in 1982. There's a live video version.
Great reaction and lyrical analysis. Big fan of them since the 80's. Lots more to react to.;). I've subscribed to enjoy your journey down the rabbit hole.
Up to 500.000? Oh sweetie. Wait until you see their Moscow 1991 shows. 1.6 million in attendance. Monsters Of Rock it was called. AC/DC, Pantera, and many more performed, too . Oh! I also recommend their 2019 performance of Master Of Puppets in Manchester, England. They were playing in the pouring rain.
I think 12:06 when that bridge starts and the tempo slows is symbolic of a man who knows he is approaching certain death, as fire rains down upon him and what is left of his platoon. And he is preparing to meet death head on in a desperate final, but hopeless, final stand against the enemy.
Out of all the reaction videos I watch, you are just about the only one that nailed it with Metallica. A lot of them just focus on the lyrics and don't really hear the body of the song and feel what it means for the storytelling aspect of it. You explained it spot on and to do it before the lyrics even started has definitely earned you a like and sub from me. Hope to see more Metallica reactions from you because there are a lot more that deserve such an explanation.
Love the video mate, i was listening to this as a teen and still today i get chills. You mentioned early on about how it sets a scene even before the lyrics kick in and regarding that i wanna direct you to their sing "Orion", it has no lyrics at all yet it will take you on one hell of a journey. The old school Metallica fans know exactly what i mean :P
That opening sound is actually the original bassist playing with a guitar effect petal and just killing it. Such a unique talent that has been sorely missed since his WAY to early death.
The "guitar riff" that people call it, is actually a bass line. Cliff Burton was one of the first matallica bassists and he played bass with a lot of effects that's why it's sounds like a normal guitar.
I grew up in the 70's-80's and as a young teen I liked classic rock only and hated rap music. Then I accepted metal after a friend introduced me to Metallica and finally in the 90's I appreciated rap music lol. We all can learn to appreciate different styles of music once we open up and listen to it!
I've watched a couple of your videos and where you stand out is in your ability to describe the feel or mood of the music and to comprehend themes in lyrics. I think you do this as well if not better than anyone else. I just subscribed.
I really enjoyed ur analysis of this great song. I got into them thru this album when i was 15 in 1985. They never disappoint in this and their subsequent 5 albums. Enjoy!
My bass player and I went out and bought two albums in 1984 . I bought this one. Back in those days , The only way to find new music was to drop some money at the record store . Came Back ,rolled a joint and dropped the needle. We had no idea what we were in store for . It was epic !!. . High as a kite . I left the band but my buddy went on to be the bass player for Iced Earth . Before that . Opened for Poison , Fates Warning , Crimson Glory , Yngwie . This music is nearly 40 years ago .
Welcome to the very diverse world of metal! It's good to see people willing to listen to something they aren't used to. Enjoy, sir. This will be a long journey....
Hell yeah dude, great job with the research in the initial bit. You also 100% understand the spirit of metal, which is sort of an intersection between passion and imagination.
Ok Syed I'm now a subscriber. After watching your reviews to black sabbath heaven and hell and now Metallica. Much appreciated by this 57 year old Metal Head. Keep bringing the noise Syed!!
What TH-cam has done is introduced absolute legends of metal to people who would not normally listen to them, this is just one of many, many brilliantly written songs Metallica has done
They performed in Moscow in 1991 to a crowd of roughly 1.6 million people. You can find the videos in remarkably good quality all over TH-cam. It’s…a sight to behold.
I really like the fact that you truly listened to this song on a much deeper level, I had a blast watching you fall in love with the music, so now I have to subscribe to your channel, I don't want to miss what may come next!!!
I grew up in the 80's and listing to Metallica on the lake at night off this rock pier. I was in second grade. Listening to Master of Puppets. Looking back on it I can't believe we didn't get kicked out of the park because we had it on full blast at midnight. Imagine the crashing waves and the moon adding to the atmosphere of the music. it was magical. Metallica, Megadeth, Trouble, Queen's Ryche, Fate's Warning, Anthrax, so much great metal. It was awesome seeing your reaction and it was like reliving the wonder again. Thanks for that.
This fellow gives me hope that Metal will persevere thru the drudgery of today's music. This guy seems very intelligent and I think his intelligence will make him want to explore more music in this genre. It's not mindless noise, like so many assume it is. They don't sing about killing puppies and stomping rabbits. There lyrics contain depth and invite you into another world. I can't see shallowness being fulfilling to this guy. I loved his take on the atmosphere of the music and the creative writing in the lyrics. This young man has earned another subscriber.Well done brother. I think Pantera would be a nice choice as another band to listen to. Songs like Walk and Mouth for War are always a great introduction to Pantera.
i was in high school in the USA when this was a thing. years later i worked over seas and was asked not to play it because i would be to aggressive at work. i would play at your own risk, playing it over and over will take you to a very dark place. thanks for sharing!
This album ......this song, was the song that gatewayed me top the next level of metal. ....I was into Preist, Scorpions, Ratt , Motley Crue, Wasp , Ozzy , etc ........ I heard this & Instantly as it was playing, The whole time it was playing I Knew I have been searching for this for years & years. THIS is what I need. I became obsessed with this & soon after Kill em All, Then Master of Puppets came out. & I wore all 3 of them out, played everyday. Often. This was the fury & beauty I needed in my life lol
Great job.. never judge a book by its cover. You got to go look and see what's inside.. then judge! Metal isn't for everyone. But it honest as is most music. I'm nearly 60 and still enjoy the hard truth of metal.. puts reality in you face.
That's the first time I have ever heard anyone regard metal as being the lower end of the musicianship! Metal is the pinnacle of musicianship! If you research a lot of different guitar players in pop, country rock you will find that most if not all have their roots firmly planted in metal. And it is because of this why they don't have a problem playing the other genres of music! Basically, if you can play metal, you can play anything!
I found Metallica at the age of 13 in 1984. I was hooked in the first minute. I’ve seen them at least a dozen times live over the years. Incredible music and lyrics. Love them especially their early albums.
I remember the anticipation of this second album coming out in the Bay Area! Not only from a newer sounding production standpoint, but experimenting with new amplification namely Mesa Boogie prototypes that no one were using other than Santana & Prince and a couple others. It was an extremely pivotal album for Metallica to unleash, and nothing in their catalog in terms of crunch even matches it!
I love watching these reaction videos because I’ve been into Metallica a while but this one was different in a amazing way a lot of effort was put into it and they way you described it was epic.
I really like how you try to analyse the song not just reacting and btw Metallica has a lot of great songs one of their most popular is master of puppets would love to see you reacting to it 🤟
100% agree, this is probably the highest level of music, Metallica in the 80's was on another level from anything ever produced before, and anything that will probably ever come after!
I read the book because of this song. Essentially this story(book then song) was about the Spanish civil war, where an American serviceman with a band of local people who were in a hidden camp were to blow up a very important bridge at the same time an attack was to start cutting off supplies to their enemy (hence the men of 5 line) the bulk of the story was more about the relationships of those men and a couple women, and then the battle in which the bridge was to be blown up. Anyway the mission doesn’t exactly go as planned and they’re all killed hence the “take a look to the sky just before you die” and shattered goal fills the soak with a ruthless cry” lines. The book is a very hard read because of hemingway’s style and length but if you read it the song becomes much more clear
I loved your reaction to this "first-time listen". Metallica is a great rabbit-hole to fall deep down in. The song "One" by them has all the imagery that music can produce. At one point the music takes on a staccato beat that conjures up a soldier's march and then machine gun fire. It's the most "metal" moment and you're unconsciously banging your head the whole time. Good luck on your journey. Liked and sub'd for more Metallica.
@@detvarsomfankanske in a lot of cases, I'd agree with you, even initially in this case. When it first came out, it was chopped for time. Saw a version that kept the same time. To me it really enhances the haunting quality of the song and brings a completely different experience.
For bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden (2 of best bands EVER), can/should start with studio version first, BUT you HAVE to then watch it LIVE ... great metal bands are MUCH BETTER and INTENSE live ... it's the emotion/aggression/intensity/skill you will see live and the audience interaction ... it's all part of the experience of these bands, their music, and their fans! Maybe do studio version first, then immediately follow with live version of the song (at least with Metallica and Iron Maiden)... you will appreciate it SO MUCH MORE then. Take care and nice job :)
I agree with doing studio version first, doing so makes you appreciate the live versions more. Plus the studio version has all of the layers added to it so you get all the intended sounds for a first listen, then you can see how it translates to a live performance
agreed, especially since this song is a masterpiece live. i might be biased since Jason is my all-time favorite bassist but his version of Bells with the wah is just *chef's kiss*
The name of this iconic tune from one of the greatest bands to ever step on stage is based on a poem. It says “Ask not for whom the bells tolls. It tolls for thee” They’ve been killing it for nearly 40 years.
I love how you realised what the outro was try to achieve. Other people who reacted to this seemed to have missed the importance of the outro. The drums and rhythm guitar are mimicking the relentless artillery barrage and the lead guitar is (as you put it) the screams and cries of the trapped soldiers.
These guys were around 20 years old +/- a year ish making this album. And were touring all over the world, and only about a year and a half later they recorded 'Master of Puppets' which to very many is a top 5 metal albums of all time.
The end part. Imagine all the chaos of war. Imagine as if the music in in your mind in that chaos. The soldier is shot laying on his back. Questioning why he was there. Question what was the reasoning behind being sent there. Still laying there in pain. Then crying out a war cry trying to survive. However the last push to live is tiring. Closing his eyes. At the end of the song. The slowing of the drumbeat and guitar slowing is the heartbeat slowing. The beats per minute slowing down. The tired warrior in his last moments question what was the point.
Great reviews , great comments and breakdown of songs . You should check out the video of Moscow live , metallica in front of 1.6million fans . Awesome... my favorite band .. keep up the good work . 👏
I'm gonna preface this by saying you have absolutely earned a subscription from me. This probably one of the most honest and intelligent reactions I've seen. Your analysis is well thought out, and you pick up on themes and background details really well. That said, I think metal is gonna be a good genre for you. There's so much to pick up in this genre. Iron Maiden has some great songs that have a ton of detail and texture to them, if that makes any sense. Once you get a good feel for Metallica, I'd highly recommend Fear of the Dark by Iron Maiden, but until then, check out Metallica's Master of Puppets.
my two Favorites of Metallica..Anesthesia/ Pulling teeth, it's a bass solo by Cliff Burton, it is amazing. Second is a live performance of Battery (Live in Seattle 1989), this shows just how powerful and fast they can be, it's amazing
Wow. I won't lie, I've been a Metallica fan for over a decade, they're my favorite band. But even I haven't caught that the ending sounds like wailing from the soldiers, and the drums bombs! I always just heard it as a sort of intentional chaotic noisy part, to illustrate a culmination of the song, never thought deeply about it. But your interpretation blew my mind. Subbed
I've been a Metallica fan since about '84 after hearing Kill 'em All at a friends house. That year Ride the Lightening came out and fortunately living in Sacramento, CA, which is only about 80 miles from the Bay Area where Metallica was based and played locally, we were able to get the underground news quickly about them and many other metal bands. Metallica was invited to play the Day on the Green festival with about five other bands in the summer of '85. The Scorpions headlined. This was Metallica's biggest crowd ever to that point in time. And believe me, the hometown crowd was there in those five mosh pits. This was also the first time I saw Metallica play. I love all the bands on the ticket, but Metallica absolutely ruled the concert. Later that year they came to Sacramento with headliner Y&T (another Bay Area band) Armored Saint opened the show.
Well, old Earnest Hemmingway was writing about the Spanish Civil War, which he took part in. Metalica was inspired by the book, For Whom the Bell Tolls. And also their father's stories.
Love your reactions and intelligent analysis along with your humbleness and honesty of your preconceptions of certain genres.
Look forward to following you on your journey and discovery of more talented artists.
Thanks Roy, I like having those misconceptions broken whenever I can. I think Its a healthy thing. Thanks for the kind words!
@@SyedRewinds may I suggest more black sabbath? Their catalog is exceptional and they were a highly misunderstood band by those who never really listened.
@@SyedRewinds hey-new sub...would u do a review on ZZ-Top’s “Waiting on the bus/Jesus just left Chicago” ? You will probably thank me for it🤣🤷🏾♀️🤷🏽♀️🤷🏻♀️
@@Roy-eg3fb do hole in the sky or lord of this world.
@@ArturHedlund both great suggestions. The Writ is also one of my favorites
Keep in mind, James was 18-19 years old when he wrote both the majority of the riffs on this album, but almost all the lyrics too! Loved this reaction!!!!
22* but still great
@@thewickerguitarist james was born in 1963, and most of the riffs were written in 1983 meaning he was 19 - 20 years old
Honestly more impressed with James lyricism at that age especially on creeping death
@@bewgsy6892 considering what religion he was raised in it's kind of understandable
Cliff wrote the intro.
In 1987 I was 15 years old and diagnosed with bone cancer in my right leg above the knee. I was a huge Metallica fan at the time and had written Ride the lightning on my sneakers before going in to the doctor’s office to get the full picture of my situation. 12 months of chemotherapy and amputation of my leg above the knee. Wild to think that is 35 years ago. I have all the original Metallica stuff on vinyl which I bought in the 80s. I attended the very last show Cliff Burton played before his bus accident death in 1986 six months prior to my cancer diagnosis. Ride the lightning was my favourite album for several years in the late 80s and this is one of many good songs in the album from 1984.
I'm glad you won that fight brother! Cliff is still my favorite bassist. Jealous you got to see him! God bless!
Fun fact for those who don't know, opening solo was bass and the bell sound was an anvil being hit
the anvil thing isnt true, hit an anvil. its just a dull bonk. they used a church bell and they had to tune up to the microtonally incorrect tuning of the church's bell.
@@danielcrane3353 Huh, thanks for the info
They actually used a sample of the bells from Big Ben
@@danielcrane3353 no they slowed it down to make the noise
Okay, hun, when you stated your preconceptions of Metal music you’re not alone. Thank you for taking the time to listen, understand, and judge for yourself. Metal music has sooo much to offer behind very energetic sounds. I like that you started with Metallica but I don’t think you’re ready for DISPOSABLE HEROES yet. I’m going to recommend Metallica’s ONE with the video if you can. It provides imagery from an old movie called,”Johnny Get Your Gun,” and is the story of an injured vet. That’s all I’m going to give away so that you can see it. Masterpiece
I'm going to recommend that you also listen to 'One,' but to do it lyrically like you did 'For Whom The Bell Tolls.'
The video works better for 'One' if you are already familiar with the song as it is. Song with lyrics first, then do the music video. Trust me.
@@dmanimousprime3858 Yep, totally agree 'One' is a really great introduction to Metallica, particularly with you being fairly lyrically focused.
Also agree, the music video, whilst it adds a whole new dimension and intensity to the song can be fairly distracting for a first listen.
Tottally agree, Disposable Heroes is advanced level shit lol
Hey I just commented the same .’One’ ‘Disposable heroes’.... Sanitarium is also a masterpiece.
No one was ready for Seek and Destroy, but there we were. Start at the beginning, maybe?
Interesting. In many ways metal is the most complex music of the modern day with the most need of being skilled at writing music. Fast complex drums, fast intricate leads, often great bass and of course all the masterful singers of metal. The genre has the most loyal fans for a reason.
Well said! I'm learning that metal has so much to offer other than just anger. I've been blow away most by the great writing
Keep in mind that metal is a HUGE genre. There's a big difference between Sabbath and, say Black Metal bands. I'll also say that a lot of metal comes off as almost masturbatory with multiple heavy guitars overlayered competing with relentlessly pounding drums and harsh screamed/growled lyrics and excessively long guitar solos that have little or nothing to do with the rest of the song musically. Not say that all or even most metal is like this, but exposure to tacks of that sort can be really off-putting to outsiders and form lasting negative impressions that prejudice how people think of the genre. (There was also that whole silly panic over satanism with Sabbath and other bands, though that's another issue.)
Many have tried but you cannot kill the metal.
The great mixed bass in the first Metallica records 😂
"Blackened roar, massive roar fills the crumbling sky". One of my favorite lines ever. It conjures up an image of the hugeness of these weapons and how small the soldier would feel. I don't even think a movie with a big budget could show us better.
This is a perfect metal song imo
Great vocals
Hard Heavy riffs
Amazing drumming fills
And DOPE Bass work from Cliff Burton
Also the atmosphere this song makes it so cool
What's up Brezz, gotta agree with that. Great way to start a track
Long live Cliff Burton
5:41 This is a common misconception. Heavy metal is actually in some ways rather similar to classical music, very intricate and carefully composed.
Even my mom who hates metal music agrees lmao
Don't you mean 5:41 ?
@@JTTigas Yup, it was a typo.
One of the best reactions I have ever had the ultimate pleasure of watching. I'm a Grandma and I grew up with Metallica.
However, this was one of the best if not the best reactions that I have ever seen. Period. Phenomenal.
I came here for laughs, a hip hop fan reacting to metal is often funny, but i'm very impressed how you dissected the lyrics and the music. Eventhough you already hit 10k still subscribing for your excellent reaction.
Man I am sooo jealous of you because you are hearing this for the first time. But it is amazing to see your reaction to it and the fact that you're appreciating it 😀😁
I just watched this and your comfortably numb pulse reaction. Brother your really good at this. Look forward to more 💚🤘🖤
These guys have been helping me get through life since 1986. If you truly want to see musicianship watch them play live with the San Francisco Orchestra. S&M, any song, just pick one and be amazed. Enjoy
You also get to witness the amazing bass play of the incomparable Cliff Burton, RIP, the beginning is Cliff with a wah wah pedal on his bass.
Especially on ride the lightning and fight fire with fire
To correct you on metallicas highest crowd count
Some concerts go down in history and the 1991 'Monsters of Rock' festival in Moscow was no exception. Known as one of the biggest concerts to ever take place, with a huge 1.6 million attendees, it marked the most momentous of performances for the heavy metal band Metallica.
I love seeing someone finally understand something that has been so very important to the lives of millions of people, METAL!
I remember listening to Metallica as a very young teen and knew they were great, but didn't really understand why. It wasn't til I was older that I had the knowledge and understanding to know why. Their lyrics are amazing and tell such great stories along with the instruments themselves. Metallica is one of those bands that everyone needs to listen to so they can understand what great music is and the incredible story/message it can tell.
Dude!! They were kids when they wrote and produced this album. They old men now and are writing the best music of their careers
Excellent breakdown of the lyrics brother. I’ve been a Metallica fan since the late 80’s. They’re a Phenomenal band and so many of their Lyrics are Really Deep.
Syed… the whole heavy metal scene passed me by, as I was in my thirties by then and listening to other genres. And I too thought metal was just all bombast and thrash You know when I truly discovered Metallica? At the age of 72 about three years ago! Reaction channels opened up so many new genres for me. And yes, Metallica are great musicians snd I love James’ voice and his vocal style. What I love about metal is the heavy bottom end..the bass just vibrates through you. Another amazing song by them is One…or my favorite….Enter Sandman. But then, that seems to be everyone’s favorite. I don’t know enough if their catalogue to be more original. .
love ur comment !
@@gtjoyce thanks!
generally ,speaking their ,top two songs. . from a standpoint of success and mastery Master of Puppets and Fade to Black
Give Pink Floyd a list.Pulse or Delicate sound of thunder.
@@jameswilliams4804 Floyd and Zep are my two top bands ! 🤘 and Tool is a more recent fave.
4:09 fun fact: the "bell" noise is just an anvil hit with a hammer but sped up. Nice video as always
Love to hear you say that this is breaking that preconceived notion that you had about metal music. I think most of us (me included) used to think down on metal at some point but finally coming around to it and I'm a total metalhead now. Your reaction channel is one of the best I've seen, you have great analysis and appreciation for music
Best, most in depth, reaction channel on TH-cam hands down. As a musician and philosophy major I'm really enjoying it.
Thanks for the kind words mate! 🙏
RIP Cliff Burton he was the bassist, and you need to show him live he was amazing. Much love to you and your family 💕Brandi Modrak 💕
Good reaction. You mentioned that you had seen images of Metallica playing in front of crowds of 500k, but if that seems wild to you, check out the video of Metallica's Enter Sandmann, live in Moscow. They played in front of 1.6 MILLION people. Absolutely nuts. You should check it out
Great reaction! This comes from an old dude who's been following metal since the days of its boiling out of so many genres. You have jumped down a rabbit hole, my friend. Keep it up and let the younger folks know!!!
If you want to hear some amazing singing you should check out the song Hallowed Be Thy Name by Iron Maiden from the "Beast over Hammersmith" live performance in 1982. There's a live video version.
Great reaction and lyrical analysis. Big fan of them since the 80's. Lots more to react to.;). I've subscribed to enjoy your journey down the rabbit hole.
I'm halfway through this video, which is the first of yours I've ever watched. Bro, what a great analysis! Subscribed. 👍🏻👍🏻
Whoever said metal is "low-musicianship"
How on earth could that be anyone's takeaway after listening to metal?
the amount of detail you went into the entire song is impressive, only new to your channel but will be watching a lot more
Up to 500.000? Oh sweetie. Wait until you see their Moscow 1991 shows. 1.6 million in attendance. Monsters Of Rock it was called. AC/DC, Pantera, and many more performed, too .
Oh! I also recommend their 2019 performance of Master Of Puppets in Manchester, England. They were playing in the pouring rain.
Subbed. So many reactions, vids out there, but I think you can genuinely see what so many us have known all along. Welcome to the club.
I think 12:06 when that bridge starts and the tempo slows is symbolic of a man who knows he is approaching certain death, as fire rains down upon him and what is left of his platoon. And he is preparing to meet death head on in a desperate final, but hopeless, final stand against the enemy.
I dig your interpretations of these songs, you hit the nail on the head.
Out of all the reaction videos I watch, you are just about the only one that nailed it with Metallica. A lot of them just focus on the lyrics and don't really hear the body of the song and feel what it means for the storytelling aspect of it. You explained it spot on and to do it before the lyrics even started has definitely earned you a like and sub from me. Hope to see more Metallica reactions from you because there are a lot more that deserve such an explanation.
Love the video mate, i was listening to this as a teen and still today i get chills. You mentioned early on about how it sets a scene even before the lyrics kick in and regarding that i wanna direct you to their sing "Orion", it has no lyrics at all yet it will take you on one hell of a journey. The old school Metallica fans know exactly what i mean :P
That opening sound is actually the original bassist playing with a guitar effect petal and just killing it. Such a unique talent that has been sorely missed since his WAY to early death.
Nice to see someone put some thought and time into listening to something new for them. Well done.
The "guitar riff" that people call it, is actually a bass line. Cliff Burton was one of the first matallica bassists and he played bass with a lot of effects that's why it's sounds like a normal guitar.
He wrote this whole song
I grew up in the 70's-80's and as a young teen I liked classic rock only and hated rap music. Then I accepted metal after a friend introduced me to Metallica and finally in the 90's I appreciated rap music lol. We all can learn to appreciate different styles of music once we open up and listen to it!
I'm a classic rock and metal guy too and never liked or could get into rap, but early 90's hip-hop is actually pretty cool.
I've watched a couple of your videos and where you stand out is in your ability to describe the feel or mood of the music and to comprehend themes in lyrics. I think you do this as well if not better than anyone else. I just subscribed.
That lead riff around the 5:30 mark is from Fairies Wear Boots by Black Sabbath
Your reaction are the best! The way you dissect the song no matter what band it is !!👍🏻👍🏻✌✌
I really enjoyed ur analysis of this great song. I got into them thru this album when i was 15 in 1985.
They never disappoint in this and their subsequent 5 albums. Enjoy!
I bought this cassette in my teens. But I still fucking LOVE IT.
I love the way you describe the way the music makes you feel and the mental image it generates
My bass player and I went out and bought two albums in 1984 . I bought this one. Back in those days , The only way to find new music was to drop some money at the record store . Came Back ,rolled a joint and dropped the needle. We had no idea what we were in store for . It was epic !!. . High as a kite . I left the band but my buddy went on to be the bass player for Iced Earth . Before that . Opened for Poison , Fates Warning , Crimson Glory , Yngwie . This music is nearly 40 years ago .
Welcome to the very diverse world of metal! It's good to see people willing to listen to something they aren't used to. Enjoy, sir. This will be a long journey....
"Four Horsemen"
Well done with your analysis.
Hell yeah dude, great job with the research in the initial bit. You also 100% understand the spirit of metal, which is sort of an intersection between passion and imagination.
Ok Syed I'm now a subscriber. After watching your reviews to black sabbath heaven and hell and now Metallica. Much appreciated by this 57 year old Metal Head. Keep bringing the noise Syed!!
What TH-cam has done is introduced absolute legends of metal to people who would not normally listen to them, this is just one of many, many brilliantly written songs Metallica has done
They performed in Moscow in 1991 to a crowd of roughly 1.6 million people. You can find the videos in remarkably good quality all over TH-cam. It’s…a sight to behold.
I really like the fact that you truly listened to this song on a much deeper level, I had a blast watching you fall in love with the music, so now I have to subscribe to your channel, I don't want to miss what may come next!!!
this is a great reaction video. it’s nice to see someone deeply analyze the music they are reacting to.
I grew up in the 80's and listing to Metallica on the lake at night off this rock pier. I was in second grade. Listening to Master of Puppets. Looking back on it I can't believe we didn't get kicked out of the park because we had it on full blast at midnight. Imagine the crashing waves and the moon adding to the atmosphere of the music. it was magical. Metallica, Megadeth, Trouble, Queen's Ryche, Fate's Warning, Anthrax, so much great metal. It was awesome seeing your reaction and it was like reliving the wonder again. Thanks for that.
The opening riff is the bass if no one else pointed that out yet.
This is one of the best live, where u can hear the bass better.
*I see u did a live version, good for you! I'll watch that next😉
Love your in depth analysis of music. Great content and keep it up!!
This fellow gives me hope that Metal will persevere thru the drudgery of today's music. This guy seems very intelligent and I think his intelligence will make him want to explore more music in this genre. It's not mindless noise, like so many assume it is. They don't sing about killing puppies and stomping rabbits. There lyrics contain depth and invite you into another world. I can't see shallowness being fulfilling to this guy. I loved his take on the atmosphere of the music and the creative writing in the lyrics. This young man has earned another subscriber.Well done brother. I think Pantera would be a nice choice as another band to listen to. Songs like Walk and Mouth for War are always a great introduction to Pantera.
i was in high school in the USA when this was a thing. years later i worked over seas and was asked not to play it because i would be to aggressive at work. i would play at your own risk, playing it over and over will take you to a very dark place. thanks for sharing!
This album ......this song, was the song that gatewayed me top the next level of metal. ....I was into Preist, Scorpions, Ratt , Motley Crue, Wasp , Ozzy , etc ........ I heard this & Instantly as it was playing, The whole time it was playing I Knew I have been searching for this for years & years. THIS is what I need. I became obsessed with this & soon after Kill em All, Then Master of Puppets came out. & I wore all 3 of them out, played everyday. Often. This was the fury & beauty I needed in my life lol
Great job.. never judge a book by its cover. You got to go look and see what's inside.. then judge! Metal isn't for everyone. But it honest as is most music. I'm nearly 60 and still enjoy the hard truth of metal.. puts reality in you face.
That's the first time I have ever heard anyone regard metal as being the lower end of the musicianship! Metal is the pinnacle of musicianship! If you research a lot of different guitar players in pop, country rock you will find that most if not all have their roots firmly planted in metal. And it is because of this why they don't have a problem playing the other genres of music! Basically, if you can play metal, you can play anything!
This song always reminds me of walking through a old Templar Church getting ready to go out and battle to the death
I found Metallica at the age of 13 in 1984. I was hooked in the first minute. I’ve seen them at least a dozen times live over the years. Incredible music and lyrics. Love them especially their early albums.
I remember the anticipation of this second album coming out in the Bay Area! Not only from a newer sounding production standpoint, but experimenting with new amplification namely Mesa Boogie prototypes that no one were using other than Santana & Prince and a couple others. It was an extremely pivotal album for Metallica to unleash, and nothing in their catalog in terms of crunch even matches it!
Metal can be alot of things, beautiful usually isn't something alot see thankyou for seeing what us metalheads revere 🤘🤘
I love watching these reaction videos because I’ve been into Metallica a while but this one was different in a amazing way a lot of effort was put into it and they way you described it was epic.
I really like how you try to analyse the song not just reacting and btw Metallica has a lot of great songs one of their most popular is master of puppets would love to see you reacting to it 🤟
Thanks bro, I try to separate myself from other reactors by actually breakdown the music. Glad you like the style
Chop your breakfast on a mirror.
100% agree, this is probably the highest level of music, Metallica in the 80's was on another level from anything ever produced before, and anything that will probably ever come after!
I read the book because of this song. Essentially this story(book then song) was about the Spanish civil war, where an American serviceman with a band of local people who were in a hidden camp were to blow up a very important bridge at the same time an attack was to start cutting off supplies to their enemy (hence the men of 5 line) the bulk of the story was more about the relationships of those men and a couple women, and then the battle in which the bridge was to be blown up. Anyway the mission doesn’t exactly go as planned and they’re all killed hence the “take a look to the sky just before you die” and shattered goal fills the soak with a ruthless cry” lines. The book is a very hard read because of hemingway’s style and length but if you read it the song becomes much more clear
I loved your reaction to this "first-time listen". Metallica is a great rabbit-hole to fall deep down in.
The song "One" by them has all the imagery that music can produce. At one point the music takes on a staccato beat that conjures up a soldier's march and then machine gun fire.
It's the most "metal" moment and you're unconsciously banging your head the whole time.
Good luck on your journey.
Liked and sub'd for more Metallica.
If you really want to catch the haunting quality of this song, watch the video. It's intense.
@@jeremiahscarlett1784 No, the video totally ruins the music
@@detvarsomfankanske in a lot of cases, I'd agree with you, even initially in this case. When it first came out, it was chopped for time. Saw a version that kept the same time. To me it really enhances the haunting quality of the song and brings a completely different experience.
For bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden (2 of best bands EVER), can/should start with studio version first, BUT you HAVE to then watch it LIVE ... great metal bands are MUCH BETTER and INTENSE live ... it's the emotion/aggression/intensity/skill you will see live and the audience interaction ... it's all part of the experience of these bands, their music, and their fans! Maybe do studio version first, then immediately follow with live version of the song (at least with Metallica and Iron Maiden)... you will appreciate it SO MUCH MORE then. Take care and nice job :)
I agree with doing studio version first, doing so makes you appreciate the live versions more. Plus the studio version has all of the layers added to it so you get all the intended sounds for a first listen, then you can see how it translates to a live performance
You : For bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden (2 of best bands EVER),
Me : like like like
agreed, especially since this song is a masterpiece live. i might be biased since Jason is my all-time favorite bassist but his version of Bells with the wah is just *chef's kiss*
The name of this iconic tune from one of the greatest bands to ever step on stage is based on a poem. It says “Ask not for whom the bells tolls. It tolls for thee” They’ve been killing it for nearly 40 years.
They are the real deal. Now you need to see them live. Thanks for the listen!
And this guys (Metallica) were 19-20 years old when they wrote and recorded this song, just imagine!!! Great reaction!! 🤘🏼🎶
The first time I heard this song was 14 years ago - it was used as the title credits track for the film Zombieland 😅
I love how you realised what the outro was try to achieve. Other people who reacted to this seemed to have missed the importance of the outro. The drums and rhythm guitar are mimicking the relentless artillery barrage and the lead guitar is (as you put it) the screams and cries of the trapped soldiers.
These guys were around 20 years old +/- a year ish making this album. And were touring all over the world, and only about a year and a half later they recorded 'Master of Puppets' which to very many is a top 5 metal albums of all time.
Love your intelligence and ability to analyze these " old " songs.
The end part. Imagine all the chaos of war. Imagine as if the music in in your mind in that chaos. The soldier is shot laying on his back. Questioning why he was there. Question what was the reasoning behind being sent there. Still laying there in pain. Then crying out a war cry trying to survive. However the last push to live is tiring. Closing his eyes. At the end of the song. The slowing of the drumbeat and guitar slowing is the heartbeat slowing. The beats per minute slowing down. The tired warrior in his last moments question what was the point.
Great reviews , great comments and breakdown of songs . You should check out the video of Moscow live , metallica in front of 1.6million fans . Awesome... my favorite band .. keep up the good work . 👏
I'm gonna preface this by saying you have absolutely earned a subscription from me. This probably one of the most honest and intelligent reactions I've seen. Your analysis is well thought out, and you pick up on themes and background details really well. That said, I think metal is gonna be a good genre for you. There's so much to pick up in this genre. Iron Maiden has some great songs that have a ton of detail and texture to them, if that makes any sense. Once you get a good feel for Metallica, I'd highly recommend Fear of the Dark by Iron Maiden, but until then, check out Metallica's Master of Puppets.
Amen brother love from Wisconsin 💪🤝✌🙏
welcome to the metallica family
my two Favorites of Metallica..Anesthesia/ Pulling teeth, it's a bass solo by Cliff Burton, it is amazing. Second is a live performance of Battery (Live in Seattle 1989), this shows just how powerful and fast they can be, it's amazing
Great reaction as always and love the new outro 👌🏽👌🏽
Thank you my bro 👊👊
Wow. I won't lie, I've been a Metallica fan for over a decade, they're my favorite band. But even I haven't caught that the ending sounds like wailing from the soldiers, and the drums bombs! I always just heard it as a sort of intentional chaotic noisy part, to illustrate a culmination of the song, never thought deeply about it. But your interpretation blew my mind. Subbed
I've been a Metallica fan since about '84 after hearing Kill 'em All at a friends house. That year Ride the Lightening came out and fortunately living in Sacramento, CA, which is only about 80 miles from the Bay Area where Metallica was based and played locally, we were able to get the underground news quickly about them and many other metal bands. Metallica was invited to play the Day on the Green festival with about five other bands in the summer of '85. The Scorpions headlined. This was Metallica's biggest crowd ever to that point in time. And believe me, the hometown crowd was there in those five mosh pits. This was also the first time I saw Metallica play. I love all the bands on the ticket, but Metallica absolutely ruled the concert.
Later that year they came to Sacramento with headliner Y&T (another Bay Area band) Armored Saint opened the show.
Nice insights and analysis. Ride the Lightning is my favourite Metallica album.
You've got yourself a subscriber :) looking forward to more.
Brilliant analysis of the lyrical content and how the music conjures up images...
You have no idea how many times I listened to this during deployment
Well, old Earnest Hemmingway was writing about the Spanish Civil War, which he took part in. Metalica was inspired by the book, For Whom the Bell Tolls. And also their father's stories.
wow good to see your thoughts changing about metal music.
one of my fav Metallica songs, you should check out the S&M Version, when the music cuts of, the Crowd's reaction .... mind blowing ....
do emter sandman, moscow 1991 live, 1.6 million fans in the crowd
Awesome breakdown dude, subbed