I was working here as security both days they were in Amsterdam. Metal fans are like the friendliest dudes on earth. Honor working under the same roof as these legends
@@Troy1399 Was ingehuurd door TSC. Is best leuk heeft te maken waar je staat. Moest 2x in de snakepit staan, moet daar weer voor Bruce Springsteen. Maar is oprecht leuk man
werken bij metal-gigs is het "makkelijkste" wat er is. Als Metalfan én als (voormalig) beveiliger, heb ik echt NOOIT gekke dingen meegemaakt bij metal/Rock shows.... (hiphop/dance/trance/R&B daarentegen... das flink aanpoten!)
If you've never been to a Metallica show, when you do go, I find it when you listen to "Ecstasy of Gold", you know when that song ends, you're about to experience one of the coolest things you will ever experience in your life.
The anticipation, buildup and release of tension when a live gig starts is one of the highlights of a good show for me. Hearing the band kick into "Orion", and one of the most iconic metal riffs in history, must've been a spiritual experience. "And the band begins to play”
Yesss Im 52 ....the first time ( 14 ) my father was ..angry..( Elvis- Fan) Haha I freak out Haha 🤣 Im happy to see ,that METALL Is on EARTH ... WISHES FROM AUSTRIA 🇦🇹 SORRY MEGADETH, ANTHRAX...E.C. EC. YES
The guys are so down to earth! James stands only a few centimeters away from the fans and in the inner circle the people stand directly at the stage without barriers! Pop stars drive on and off in dark limousines, metal stars live with their fans! That's the difference and that's what makes Metal so unique! 😃🤘
@@killTHEIRidols Yes, it's sad that the days of 'normal' prices are gone. I'm grateful that I've been to concerts for what would be $40 now (Toto, Sting, Genesis, U2, and many many more)
Totally. 👍And as well as that, the audience is also in absolute awe at Orion itself being the opener. They get to fully sit , stand back and give themselves the time to take it all in, whilst marvel at the magic slowly unfold.
Metallica is one of the greatest live bands ever. I don’t think anyone else has remained so true to their vision and as hardworking as these guys are on the road.
Love this part of every Metallica show…. Prepare yourself because it’s gonna be a wild ride for the next 2 hours!! Hard feeling to describe, can’t wait for my 13 year old to experience it 🤘🤘
What an absolute legend…..cool as could be, puffing on a cigar like he’s there to watch the show then up the stairs, a count of two to Lars and he’s in! 😎
@@magna116 yet I could give a 💩. Metal is not my thing. I have better taste, such as Bieber, Kanye, Rihanna, Taylor Swift. Metallica is way down in the gutter with another talented, favorite band of yours, KISS! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
And as most of you prob know - James has dealt with some demons over the years. Fame & fortune is not all glitter & rainbows. But dammit…he’s done the work & he’s as badass as ever before. So proud of him & the band for never giving up. 🤘
Man, just imagine being in your seats, and James Hetfield is right in front of you, smoking a cigar. WHAT IN THE ACTUAL FUCK!? It would be so cool. I’d fuckin’ loose it if he was that close to me!
What a great video for the Hetfield family......."Here is your great grandfather being a badass!". I was very lucky to see Metallica in 2007 when the new Wembly stadium was opened.
I was fortunate to see them in ATL many years ago. I’ve been to a lot of concerts and theirs still ranks still one of the best on the list. If you’re a fan…GO SEE THEM. It’s powerful. 🖤
Saw them in Paris for their M72 world tour, I'm so glad i did, last Paris date was two days ago, and I'm still high from the adrenaline, best concert ever absolutely worth every penny. I find myself looking at the photos and videos I took just to remind myself that i actually was there. It's unbelievable. It's something that's gonna mark me for the rest of my life These people continue to bless us with their craft, and I'm beyond thankful for it.
Well this is awkward. My first time listening to 72 on an actual car stereo is giving me far different results. I'm actually liking this album far more than I have been watching the videos on TH-cam. My car stereo gives it that punch that TH-cam was lacking.. I hereby retract my previous judgments. So far I really like this album was listening to it in this way
And the respect he gives his tech speaks volumes. I’m sure there was once a day when he wouldn’t acknowledge the importance of their job. Speaks volumes as to how far he’s come.
Sometimes I feel like everybody is staring at me, it's only a feel but even though I get nervous. Imagine that it's not only a feel and it's thousand of people staring at you at the same time. I guess cigar could help to relax in that unusual situation.
Since Load Metallica has had some of the greatest stages for the fans. Been to every tour, starting w/ Monsters of Rock in Foxboro Ma in like 87, 2nd on the bill w Van Halen, Justice, Black album, Load, ReLoad, Lollapalooza, St Anger, and Hardwired, missed Death Magnetic and all the stages since Load have had incredible layouts for a huge majority of the fans. Justice was by far the Fastest, Worcester Centrum worcester Ma 89 or early 90, been a while, but the best show for sound and how tight they all were was Boston Calling a year or so ago, insane, went w/ my 18 and 20 yo sons. GO SEE THEM NOW!! Before its too late. Im not a fan of The Grateful Dead, but I went to see them in 92/93 in New Jersey, trippin on Acid, I finally Understood what they were all about. Jerry died the next year. Glad I went!
For any of you who have been in the Snake Pit on this tour so far, what has been your experience? I’m going to be in the Snake Pit this coming November in St. Louis, MO USA.
woah, james smoking.?? fuk i never thought that id see that.....hes def. matured alot, he'll be 60 in August and he still looks good i fukin knew it was orion, 01:48 that bass effect cliff used on the intro track in 86 was a hell of a distortion cliffs notes could of lasted forever so to hear it now with the band coming in....awesome, would of loved to see the whole show....when did james start smoking?? for james to go on and being sober takes alot of guts, he was so used to being fuked up on booze, so i bet getting on that stage then or now is still hard and nerve wracking, he clearly is amazing....hes an inspiration to many.....he proved that u can beat anything and still live and love ur life damn lucky to be standing next to him before he went on lars is quite far away from where James comes out.... james is using his 'gibson' flying V which was his prominent guitar back from 82-86....he admitted in an interview that it wasnt a genuine gibson flying V..i think it was in Guitar World from June 2003 him and kirk on the cover...he didnt know it wasn't legit until years later...he used it to record kill 'em all
James saying “you got this man” to his tech. Nothing but love. Respect. 👊
Yeah I´m sure Mustaine will say the same thing
@@3kazoidnot the mustaine fans🤦♀️
I wish James well and that he is able to battle with demons and have peace.
@@Lifeless581 N.c. 💥👍💥
We love him.
Generations love him...
GENERATIONS ❤❤
To hug hetfield is astonishing
I was working here as security both days they were in Amsterdam. Metal fans are like the friendliest dudes on earth. Honor working under the same roof as these legends
TSC? Ik begin daar heel binnenkort na de politie screening. Hoe is het om als beveiliger te werken tijdens zo'n Arena concert?
@@Troy1399 Was ingehuurd door TSC. Is best leuk heeft te maken waar je staat. Moest 2x in de snakepit staan, moet daar weer voor Bruce Springsteen. Maar is oprecht leuk man
werken bij metal-gigs is het "makkelijkste" wat er is. Als Metalfan én als (voormalig) beveiliger, heb ik echt NOOIT gekke dingen meegemaakt bij metal/Rock shows....
(hiphop/dance/trance/R&B daarentegen... das flink aanpoten!)
If you've never been to a Metallica show, when you do go, I find it when you listen to "Ecstasy of Gold", you know when that song ends, you're about to experience one of the coolest things you will ever experience in your life.
that used to be true
@@nigelsmith721 Its a shame you lost it.
But at least theres still a part of you that clicks on to check things out...
The intro is the best thing nowadays unfortunately
@@claudiocampagnoli2183 how would you know you've never seen them live.
Only ever seen them once at Donnington Monsters of Rock Festival UK 1991. th-cam.com/video/LB4yzl2-fbY/w-d-xo.html
Would love to see them live again.
James still gets nervous man. Totally human reactions and it's all good. I love it \m/
The anticipation, buildup and release of tension when a live gig starts is one of the highlights of a good show for me. Hearing the band kick into "Orion", and one of the most iconic metal riffs in history, must've been a spiritual experience.
"And the band begins to play”
40 years of making fans happy! Amazing!
Yesss Im 52 ....the first time
( 14 ) my father was ..angry..( Elvis- Fan) Haha
I freak out
Haha 🤣
Im happy to see ,that METALL
Is on EARTH ...
WISHES FROM AUSTRIA 🇦🇹
SORRY MEGADETH, ANTHRAX...E.C. EC. YES
Absolutely 🙏
They made me happy for the first 5 years…then made me sad😢
The guys are so down to earth! James stands only a few centimeters away from the fans and in the inner circle the people stand directly at the stage without barriers! Pop stars drive on and off in dark limousines, metal stars live with their fans! That's the difference and that's what makes Metal so unique! 😃🤘
Yeah but charges a few hundred dollars per person for the privilege...
@@killTHEIRidols They also donated ten-thousands of dollars to a local charity.
Meanwhile…Lars chews his gum, & Kirk combs his hair!
These guys are no Motörhead…he’s no Lemmy!
@carmenl163 that's nice, buy they still charge hundreds per ticket.
@@killTHEIRidols Yes, it's sad that the days of 'normal' prices are gone. I'm grateful that I've been to concerts for what would be $40 now (Toto, Sting, Genesis, U2, and many many more)
When the band kicks in makes the hairs on my neck stand up. So epically bad ass
beautiful moment captured. A legend in the intimacy of the few seconds before entering the battle.
literal chills listening to this! what a great first show intro!! I can't wait to see them in august!!!
Great intro
Been the same intro since Death Magnetic tour
@@JoshuaPlaysMusic Never heard before tracks, old intro, Australian tour this was the same intro.
@@JoshuaPlaysMusic Nice one taking the piss lol🍺
Lacklustre Intro….just a stupid Riff that’s not very good!
Holy cow, they opened with Orion. I've seen them three times, but its worth going again just to hear them play my favorite song
Couldn’t agree more 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Too bad nobody there knows that. They all seem to be confused about it.
Orion is the least played song live from master of puppets, so you’re one lucky dude bro!
May Metallica live forever!
That was a cool intro and first song choice . Warm em up slow and steady 🤘🏻
Totally. 👍And as well as that, the audience is also in absolute awe at Orion itself being the opener. They get to fully sit , stand back and give themselves the time to take it all in, whilst marvel at the magic slowly unfold.
Metallica is one of the greatest live bands ever. I don’t think anyone else has remained so true to their vision and as hardworking as these guys are on the road.
James is the man. Dude just radiates coolness.
Man may 19th i am gonna finally witness metallica i think i am gonna cry when i hear that first note of ecstasy of gold
Love this part of every Metallica show…. Prepare yourself because it’s gonna be a wild ride for the next 2 hours!! Hard feeling to describe, can’t wait for my 13 year old to experience it 🤘🤘
What an absolute legend…..cool as could be, puffing on a cigar like he’s there to watch the show then up the stairs, a count of two to Lars and he’s in! 😎
Lars can’t count!😂
@@wavelength3278 yet, he's in Metallica and your not.
@@magna116 yet I could give a 💩. Metal is not my thing. I have better taste, such as Bieber, Kanye, Rihanna, Taylor Swift.
Metallica is way down in the gutter with another talented, favorite band of yours, KISS! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Metallica is Great as allways. 🥰Can't wait to see them this month in Hamburg
Me too 🤩
Me too, are u there on May 26th or 28th?
Saaaame! 28th at hopefully first row!
Same mate, I'm excited as hell! I saw them in Hockenheim last year and it was great.
Getting Goosebumps just from that Orion intro 👌
I love Metallica 🤘🎸🎵
Metallica never disappoints & the fans stays loyal AF....
They always have the coolest production
Closest thing to being a roadie.. the anticipation is intense. Love this intro and love it when the band kicks in! \m/
Saw them in 1988 on the Monsters of Rock at the Silverdome…unbelievable intensity and energy..great show! 🤟🤟
And as most of you prob know - James has dealt with some demons over the years. Fame & fortune is not all glitter & rainbows. But dammit…he’s done the work & he’s as badass as ever before. So proud of him & the band for never giving up. 🤘
Oh cry me a river!! He’s a narcissistic tool.
Not to mention it’s all phoned in now, the new album is beyond terrible.
Opening with Orion is fucking GREATNESSSS
Ohhh yes ...Im 52
I love this....
God night 😂😂
Nooooo 😇😇😇
Nice to see that good Music is on this... m.f... Earth !!!!
Wishes from Austria 🇦🇹
Nice shot. Gives me chills
I was lucky to be there. Unforgettable.
dank-eye view. Always goose bumps with that intro music Ecstasy of Metallica Gold.
Gave me goosebumps!
Goosebumps...
Man, just imagine being in your seats, and James Hetfield is right in front of you, smoking a cigar. WHAT IN THE ACTUAL FUCK!? It would be so cool. I’d fuckin’ loose it if he was that close to me!
i'd be tryna inhale as much secondhand smoke as possible til i get lightheaded and pass out 🤣
i doubt thats a tobacco cigar? is it? ise thinking maybe its some herbal cigar for his throat or lungs?
@@motorbreathjz For sure it is tobacco cigar, he is not gay
@@krystofodehnal9448 your logic is so flawed lol..
@@motorbreathjz His logic is perfect. If he were gay he’d be smoking a penis.
What a great video for the Hetfield family......."Here is your great grandfather being a badass!". I was very lucky to see Metallica in 2007 when the new Wembly stadium was opened.
I was fortunate to see them in ATL many years ago. I’ve been to a lot of concerts and theirs still ranks still one of the best on the list. If you’re a fan…GO SEE THEM. It’s powerful. 🖤
Saw them in Paris for their M72 world tour, I'm so glad i did, last Paris date was two days ago, and I'm still high from the adrenaline, best concert ever absolutely worth every penny.
I find myself looking at the photos and videos I took just to remind myself that i actually was there. It's unbelievable. It's something that's gonna mark me for the rest of my life
These people continue to bless us with their craft, and I'm beyond thankful for it.
Absolute badass. Puffing a cigar before the show. I bet he has a huge urge to take a drink, but chooses cigar instead.
That's why we love him.
Never seen that before by Hetfield. Coolest dude ever. In fact, time for my cigar aswell. 😉🤘
That's a poor choice as well. He's not 100% clean.
@@Pirustae you're right, but a once in a while cigar habit is a lot less destructive than full blown alcoholism...
@@Pirustae who's 100% clean? 😁
My favourite track on MOP and starting the show with Orion! Best Idea. Thanks for posting this excellent footage.
James hetfield smoking a cigar to Orion intro. BADASS
Металлика имеет огромное значение в моей жизни! Спасибо старикам, я их обожаю!!!
Ты бабка?
This is Orion right? Epic kick off!
A couple hits off of a stogie to help with the voice. Love it!
Amazing how James is not in his onstage persona yet.
My favorite all time band!
All eyes on James,this is aowsome!
カッコよすぎて
泣きそうなる♩
TY for sharing! Fn goose bumps
Well this is awkward. My first time listening to 72 on an actual car stereo is giving me far different results. I'm actually liking this album far more than I have been watching the videos on TH-cam. My car stereo gives it that punch that TH-cam was lacking.. I hereby retract my previous judgments. So far I really like this album was listening to it in this way
youtube compression is a powerful thing!
Big difference between WATCHING music and LISTENING to music.
And the respect he gives his tech speaks volumes. I’m sure there was once a day when he wouldn’t acknowledge the importance of their job.
Speaks volumes as to how far he’s come.
Right on.
Esse palco é espetacular
Great video!! Thanks for posting
James having one last puff of his cigar before opening a show with Orion is the most baller shit imaginable
Was there, great show 🤘🏼
this first show was awesome, enjoyed these guys playing like crazy. If you have opportunity go for sure 😀
I was there too, but not that close! Thank you for sharing 🎸🎸🎸
The national flag of Bulgaria at 1:52 ..Long Live Rock 'n' Roll бебчо!!! 🤘🤘🤘
🤘🇧🇬👍
Sometimes I feel like everybody is staring at me, it's only a feel but even though I get nervous. Imagine that it's not only a feel and it's thousand of people staring at you at the same time. I guess cigar could help to relax in that unusual situation.
Awesome footage, Thanks👍
Great job and Band!
Great video -- thanks!!
Since Load Metallica has had some of the greatest stages for the fans. Been to every tour, starting w/ Monsters of Rock in Foxboro Ma in like 87, 2nd on the bill w Van Halen, Justice, Black album, Load, ReLoad, Lollapalooza, St Anger, and Hardwired, missed Death Magnetic and all the stages since Load have had incredible layouts for a huge majority of the fans. Justice was by far the Fastest, Worcester Centrum worcester Ma 89 or early 90, been a while, but the best show for sound and how tight they all were was Boston Calling a year or so ago, insane, went w/ my 18 and 20 yo sons. GO SEE THEM NOW!! Before its too late. Im not a fan of The Grateful Dead, but I went to see them in 92/93 in New Jersey, trippin on Acid, I finally Understood what they were all about. Jerry died the next year. Glad I went!
Really cool behind the scenes footage here
Very Cool perspective!! Thanks for sharing
Tack
I saw Metallica quite a few times in their prime and they almost always played creeping death after the ecstasy of gold intro.
Goosebumps
Eu GOSTO MUITO DESSA BANDA R
Love it!
Fuuuuck!! So good! My first ever concert was Metallica 20 years ago, they had already been at it for 20 years then I hope they go for 20 more
...So awesome.
Please come to South Korea, too.ㅜㅠ
Opening with Orion! OMG!
I can almost smell that cigar still lingering when he gets on stage and starts playing!
James is just a good dude gives his guitar tech a hug before the show
Like to see more of this show
the GOATS!
Long live Metallica!
Opening with Orion 🔥🤟
I'm crying. I want to be there🤣
Awesome video. Great point of view. Thanks for posting.
For any of you who have been in the Snake Pit on this tour so far, what has been your experience? I’m going to be in the Snake Pit this coming November in St. Louis, MO USA.
In my opinion is the pit a way to big
The hug 🥺
I wish I was able to put on an epic show like that
Great to see behind the stage
woah, james smoking.?? fuk i never thought that id see that.....hes def. matured alot, he'll be 60 in August and he still looks good
i fukin knew it was orion, 01:48 that bass effect cliff used on the intro track in 86 was a hell of a distortion cliffs notes could of lasted forever so to hear it now with the band coming in....awesome, would of loved to see the whole show....when did james start smoking??
for james to go on and being sober takes alot of guts, he was so used to being fuked up on booze, so i bet getting on that stage then or now is still hard and nerve wracking, he clearly is amazing....hes an inspiration to many.....he proved that u can beat anything and still live and love ur life
damn lucky to be standing next to him before he went on
lars is quite far away from where James comes out.... james is using his 'gibson' flying V which was his prominent guitar back from 82-86....he admitted in an interview that it wasnt a genuine gibson flying V..i think it was in Guitar World from June 2003 him and kirk on the cover...he didnt know it wasn't legit until years later...he used it to record kill 'em all
I can only imagine that rush he felt.........Man oh man
...⚡ METALLICA ⚡..WHAT A CROWD..🤘🤘🤘🤘..!!!!
Montreal in August. Can't wait.
soo sickk!!!
AWESOME
And this setup is sick!! 🤘🤘
I saw them open for Ozzy in 86 for the Master of Puppets tour......was a great concert
Tks
Love this
That moment he steps on stage and goes from man to James Fucking Hetfield! ❤
What a Buzz ❤
James looking like a whole bad-ass snack walking up on the stage. 🥵
Introing both nights with instrumentals is a ballsy move. Paid off. New stage looks like some sort of dystopian nightmare. Like it.
Metallica meskipun umurnya sudah tua I am sangat salut metallica is the best
lejos el mejor tema!!!!
Opened with their best song ever.