This video is around 2 hours and 20 mins long. We start talking about Metallica around the 25 minute mark and start listening to music around the 42 minute mark!
Patrick, you mentioned the first song they played after St.Anger was Just A Bullet Away. Actually it was "Death Is Not The End" which ended up being parts to "End Of The Line" and All Nightmare Long" on Death Magnetic..czcams.com/video/5k92R7IVbDs/video.htmlsi=YSjiONNmXjBosDgY
if you enjoy the 80's metallica sound, or find that you enjoy Megadeth. You really need to check out Municipal Waste: The Art of Partying. Best 80's style riffs in the the 2000's.
The band stated the following about the EP During the Death Magnetic album sessions in 2007 and 2008, we originally recorded 14 songs. When it came time to pick the songs for the final album, we decided on 10 songs that you've all come to know over the last three years... Some of you may have heard bits and pieces of those other songs on 'Mission Metallica' (remember 'Mission Metallica'?!) or heard rumors about them during the recording process, and wondered, 'What ever happened to those other four songs???.' We kept them in the vault and decided to pull them just for this special celebration, so here are the four leftover tracks from the Death Magnetic sessions. They are ROUGH mixes, unfinished to their original degree of mixing from March '08. These four songs were released as a gift to our closest fans, the members of our Fan Club, to enjoy. Now they're being made available to you.
I think this is the most important thing they should have brought up in the video. These are good songs but they are unfinished, Metallica considers them to be rough mixes and not finished products.
That solo in Just a Bullet Away is DEFINITELY a James Hetfield solo (1:06:55). You can tell because the note selection isn't so "pentatonic" and the phrasing is delicious.
Theres also way less tapping/pulloffs/hammerons. Its always cool to hear james solos, theyre so different than kirks which makes it feel more refreshing in some songs
This 2011 era was when Tallica celebrated 30 years, their own festival, antártica, movie, Metallica bye request tour.... they were really pushing on new and different stuff welcoming their 50s. Another level of a band!! Much respect whether you like them or not.
Fun fact: The Flamingo main riff is from a song Metallica was writing in 2001 called Shadows of the Cross. You can find it on CZcams. It has an Enter Sandman-type build-up into the main groove. They used it for the demo for Flamingo, and then ultimately changed it and sped it up for All Nightmare Long!
I don't know which riff your specifically referring to, but on Making Magnetic, it shows Rob playing flamenco guitar and how that inspired the chorus riff... pretty sure it's the chorus riff.😂 If you find that vid, post the link.
@@deadwaitsoldiers czcams.com/video/C93DsemG06g/video.htmlsi=cjgV-NFI_SUlyr46 I'm not sure if the link will work but check this song out. It was written during their time at the Presidio. There's a build up in the intro and then you'll recognize the main riff! It's slower than Flamingo but it's still the same riff. Rob did indeed write riffs that were used around the riff they took from Shadows of the Cross though.
Love your guys takes on these albums! Its really cool you decided to give Beyond Magnetic a go. A lot olf fans surprisingly don't know these songs exist lol.
There’s something about the guitar tone, especially on the ‘85 demos that are better than the album. The lo-fi aspect of it is somehow MORE metal. Maybe not as far sound quality, but there’s a weight and rough edge that is very intriguing.
Been burning through your metallica videos. Although I dont agree with everything you guys say, I really like watching your reactions and listening to your comments. Subscribed.
A contributing fact: Patrick was making a reference that Just A Bullet Away was the first new material that Metallica debuted in 2006. He's not wrong that Metallica started teasing new material and songs (they were two) but those references are not found in Beyong Magnetic. The first song they debuted, I think around June 2006, was with "The New Song (Death Is Not The End)". You can find pieces of that song in The End Of The Line and All Nightmare Long (actually the intro is a copy paste section for The End Of The Line and the solo and the outro riff before the last chorus is exactly also from All Nightmare Long). The second song "The Other New Song (Vulturous)" is much more energetic and in my opinion the best of the two. But that material has never debuted on an official recording or demo. A shame because Metallica does reference this song in their band merch (there is a logo that is called Vulturous).
These are rough mixes. That is why they sound like this. They released one song per night during the 30 years celebration. They played a song per night and shared it the same night with metclub members
1:32:11 mannnn the lyrics in Rebel are pretty profound metaphors imo. "Go take your poison ink, sign life away, then take your dirty spoon, and dig your grave" that line is true art/poetry.
I got into Metallica heavily by the end of 2011. I had known some of their songs from childhood thanks to my father and half-brother before then, but my own exploration started back then. In December 2011 Metallica held four anniversary shows where they live-debuted all the four songs from Beyond Magnetic. I listened to the studio versions online, but given the fact that I’m from Russia - we didn’t have any streaming services back then. Couple months later, to my very sudden surprise I saw Beyond Magnetic in a local record shop. Instantly grabbed it. Hate Train grew on me momentarily, I still like it a lot. Later that year, in spring and summer 2012 they played Hell and Back and it also caused a big interest. This was basically the first new Metallica music I got to witness being a fan already, so it will always hold a special place in my mind and in my heart even if I don’t listen to it a lot these days. Anyway, the point of me writing it all is just to say thank you for bringing all these memories up - and same for all other albums of Metallica (and DM’s Memento Mori). Good luck with all else and looking forward to Hardwired, S&M, Garage Inc. and stuff outside Metallica - maybe bands like Hurts or something from AiC apart from popular stuff like Dirt or Live Spirits by Depeche. All the best!
I don't know why I thought of this 30 seconds after I woke up today, but I think the long pause in the middle of "Just a Bullet Away" is meant to emphasize the silence after James says, "Stop the voices in my head!" Of course this leads into a long instrumental section. The voices are finally gone! All is calm for a moment, represented by that first clean solo. But eventually the voice comes knocking and barging back in. Like a lot of Metallica songs, they try to tell a story with the music, not just words.
The solo in Just a Bullet Away is James. Love when he does solos. Also, the main riff in Rebel of Babylon is top tier imo. Hits hard. Also, Flamingo has major Load vibes imo in regards to the main riff, and idk if you noticed but the solo had no wah!
Yep! The easy way to tell is listen to any Kirk solo, its more melodic and has the typical metal solo technique. James on the other hand has "choppier" solos, like this song, Whiskey in the Jar, Suicide & Redemptions first solo before Kirk's wah, Nothing Else Matters, etc. @@yorkiboy735
This is up my alley. I personally like the fact that this is more like a podcast with music in the background. I don't think I'm alone here. (If you want to hear an album uninterrupted then go listen to it. And if you want to see a straight up reaction there are plenty of channels that do that) I don't know why it took me so long to subscribe seeing as how I've been watching a different video everyday of yours sometimes 2. And when I can't watch I just listen to it in the truck. Something about talking and dissecting music that I like while it's playing is nice.
Otherwise, Harwired actually has 3 cds :D Disc 3 of the deluxe edition includes a bonus track "Lords Of Summer", a cover by Deep Purple and Iron Maiden, Ronnie Rising Medley and a few live songs
I really like these videos, but middle guy has to stop feeling like he needs to fill every spare second with comments the All Nightmare Long pause interruption KILLED ME lmao
Awesome video, I'd recommend reacting to Presidio, which is basically the demos of St. Anger that were recorded before James went to therapy. Everything was cut from it and only one of the riffs from the demo was used later which was in Flamingo. Hope you do it someday cause it's such a cool part of Metallica's history
I watched the entirety of your Metallica videos, and I must say I grew very attached to the crew as you say at the beginning of the video. Whether I agree or not with opinions being thrown here or there, you guys are very endearing in your passion and I love your channel !
all nightmare long and many from death magnetic are in my top 10 at least. it really all depends on your mood for the day/week. favorite metallica album changes all the time lol. also beyond magnetic definitely doesnt fit in the main album but its totally awesome as its own EP, completely.
I'm so glad that Metallica made your channel grow and at the same time have so much fun. And also this has opened the doors for me to listen to new stuff because you recommend it!
Another fun fact: For the Master of Puppets demo, the space that Chris was shocked by right before the verse riff kicks in; the guys in the band wanted Kirk to just hit a really high wailing note but he decided against it and he played something more rhythmically, which stayed on the album!
Just a bullet away isn't the first song metallica released after st anger, the song is called "The New Song" by the band and is called "Death is Not the End" by the fans, it has parts from "The End Of The Line" and "All Nightmare Long", there is also another song called "The Other New Song", or "Vulturous", both are good songs that you shuld lissen to if you are interested in Death Magnetic demos. And the first diferent riff that you guys noticed on the "Flamingo" demo is the same riff as the final song but faster, it is from a song called " Shadows of The Cross", this song is a St. Anger demo that was never released, and they reused it in Death Magnetic. There is also a "Presidio Album" that contains some demos from St. Anger, if you are going to dive into this demos world, that would be awsome to see you guys hearing to that. Nice video as always ;)
'Just a Bullet Away' is one of my all-time favorite Metallica songs, & while it's kindov a mess 'Rebel of Babylon' has some of the most savage riffing that they've laid down in years. Always loved this little EP. Great to see you gents give it a deeper listen.
The bits that they should have kept were at 1:49:42 , 1:49:53 , 1:53:54 - These bits were removed on the final take that shouldn't have been removed imo...fyi, It was called Flamingo as a working title because one day (this was captured in a video as well) Robert cam into the studio and played a flamenco style guitar riff on an acoustic/flamenco guitar and this song evolved from that!
All Nightmare Long is the song that has a part from the song played in 2006 called "The New Song." The part after the solos. Just a Bullet Away is the song James wanted on the album over the Unforgiven III. He was out voted.
Would love to see some Architects reactions, they probably one of the best sounding bands out there, could be interesting to see the point from the audio engineers. Great content, I´ve seen all your music related videos.
Just a Bullet Away is its own thing. Metallica began playing "The New Song," then "Vulturous" a couple of years before DM's release. I wouldn't swear to it, but I don't believe any parts of "Vulturous" made it to the album. "The New Song," however, is represented in the intro and a transition bit during the solo of "The End of the Line"; as well as during the final breakdown before the final chorus in "All Nightmare Long."
I still really hope you guys check out The New Song (Death is not the end) considering it’s a major part of this era and kinda ties 2000s era Metallica together
I wish they played these in their shows. i dont think they've played them outside of the 30th anniversary shows. I especially like Hate Train and Just a Bullet Away. If i recall they said these were part of DM except they couldnt fit them on the release so they cut them and didnt complete production on them. Plus James does the solo on JABA which we get rarely get.
This is my favorite reaction you guys have done. I think I’ve actually watched it about 10 times by now. There is a complete album on CZcams called Demo Magnetic. It’s just like it sounds. It’s all of the demos for all of the songs from Death Magnetic lined up in album form. There are a lot of gems in there. Would love to see you guys react to that. ❤
hey, this came up in my recommended and i really enjoyed it! gonna check out more from you guys. if you haven't already, i think you'd have fun checking out weezer's album pinkerton, especially since that was self produced by the singer, rivers.
I was just wondering what if you guys listened to flamingo. I have some ideas about guys on CZcams remaking newer Metallica songs in the style of different album's tones of the past, justice and black album in particular and then using AI to recreate James 88 voice. Its a rabbit hole to go down. Can recommend some songs to start with
I only gonna say after watching some of your videos is great to see the guy on the left smiling and enjoying this that means at the end loads are not bad 🤣🤣🤣🤣 great reaction
That flamenco riff is the one Robert played on acoustic guitar,,Roberts father was a flamenco guitar player,,the video of Robert playing the riff is on CZcams
The main riff in All Nightmare Long/Flamingo is a repurposed riff from the St Anger era Presidio Sessions song Shadows of the Cross. You should check out those clips on CZcams. Cant wait for the Hardwired reaction, which i personally love and prefer to Death Magnetic.
Note: Hardwired isn't a double album. It's the same length as the other recent Metallica albums, 77 mins. It's split over 2 discs for other reasons apparently.
@@PatrickMusilek Yeah, I'm kinda hoping you guys can shed some light on that, as one explanation was that not squeezing it onto one disc (not compressing it as much or something?) means the sound quality is better..? Another, more cynical theory was that it virtually guaranteed them hitting the top of the charts as a 'double album' counts as selling 2 CDs, but surely that's not the reason.. P.S. another interesting thing about Hardwired; Lars was still deciding on the running order and gave one to the record company for the vinyl pressing to get started, but then changed his mind so the running order on the CD version is his final, preferred one.
You forgot to listen live versions of "The New Song" (parent of "All Nightmare Long"/"The End Of The Line") and "The Other New song" - the songs that band played before "Death Magnetic" was released
The blond guitarist of Sabaton is maybe the best vocalist we have in "modern Metal" and he only does the back vocals on Sabaton concerts. Tommy Johansson is his name he's doing awsome covers and Disney versions of Sabaton and some 80s hair metal here and there
In flamingo i think its in standard tuning, or half step down, the finished version all nightmare long is in Dropped D, that why it fits the title all nightmare long and the darker subject matter
Just listened to Beyond Magnetic a few days ago before I saw this and man I think those songs are underrated such as Hate Train and Hell and Back. I would personally would like y’all to do Hardwired next. I would like to ask too if when y’all do S&M are y’all just doing S&M or also S&M2. I personally liked the original better production wise but there were some songs from Death Magnetic and Hardwired that are in S&M2 that sound cool with the symphony
I have to defend Lars here: I know i know, he's not considered a great drummer. The thing i like most about Lars Ulrich's drumming is that in many of Metallica's songs it fits so good with what the rest of the instruments are playing. That is a quality that seems often overlooked and not found in many metal bands in my opinion. (I'm a drummer myself and as kid i tried to imitate Lars Ulrich's drumming, bought his sticks and so on^^)
Watching this back again, I think it'd be so damn cool if you guys listened to the entirety of Demo Magnetic as there's so many changes for the better and for the worse!
At the time we weren't considering it, and since then I have listened to almost the whole thing! I burned a disc of the entire album and have almost listened all the way through it multiple times!
@PatrickMusilek Oh that's amazing! You should definitely do a reaction video. Wouldn't it be the first Metallica reaction where you've heard something that the 2 Chris' haven't heard?
We need a name for the face that Chris on the left is making. That pained anguish look on some parts of these songs is hilarious. It’s like the opposite of stank face you get on a brutal riff.
I am here first and foremost, to apologize for my absence of the premier of this very video. I am, undoubtedly feeling guilt, remorse and self hatred for missing the premier. I, hereby, announce this mistake, WILL NOT happen again. And if it does happen, I am ready to face any penalties, or consequences you, Patrick, Present Chris, and Remote Chris, decide I should face. I am ashamed of my actions. And will live the rest of my life, knowing of the harm I caused in this world. K.D.R
Gotta listen to the new song. They only played it in concerts before death magnetic. It’s called New Song. It was split up to create all nightmare long and The end of the Line. There is also a making of for every song on death magnetic that shows you how all the songs were crafted and changed. It’s really awesome. Someone put them all together back to back. Same thing with Hardwired.
1:34:15 Riff salad is perfectly fine with good ingredients, y'know... nice and crunchy here, little spicy there, some tanginess, just the right 'pop'. Yup, that's good salad.
Love Beyond Magnetic! These songs are awesome and would be even better with more polished sound. Btw when you get to Hardwired I think you should listen to the deluxe version where there are bonus some tracks including 3 covers and "Lords Of Summer" which was a single already released in 2014 but was rewritten better for the deluxe version.
I didn't see the poll before this video, but I'd love to see Iron Maiden and Megadeth Reactions! my favourite two bands, both have some of the most consistent (not perfect) discographies in metal. However, you've got to realize that Dave Mustaine is a guitarist and song writer first and second. He was thrown into singing because they couldn't find a better singer (plus he wrote the lyrics. Despite the fact that his vocals aren't great, he writes his songs to match and fit to his vocals. Also, y'all should check out Ahdy Kahiart he makes amazing remaster/ remixes of Metallica and other bands. Some of the best masters i've heard.
Regarding the demos- James usually writes & records the placeholder solos as well. Also, he hums gibberish for the "lyrics" in at least half of their demos. As in random sounds and syllables, not just half-baked lyrics lol. For example, the lyrics during the machine gun riff in One are WANNA NA NA, WANNA NA NA, WANNA NA NA NA NAAAAAA
Please react to the “Making of Death Magnetic” documentary! You guys would definitely appreciate getting a glimpse into the behind the scenes production and Metallica’s thought process while making an album.
When you do I Disappear, I suggest also reacting to the leaked version. That's what kicked off the whole Napster debacle, and its arrangement is different than the final release. Copies of when it aired on radio before release are still kicking around CZcams, and Metallica put it out officially just recently on a special vinyl. Can find that easily here by searching "Metallica: I Disappear (Leaked Napster Version) [Vinyl - 2021]"
Regarding the reviews of DM. You guys have to understand, after Jason leaving, James into rehab, St. Anger, and then radio silence for YEARS, people were RELIEVED that (a) it came out, and (b) sounded like actual Metallica for the first time since the early 90s. The discussion about loudness wars, Rush's Vapor Trails, Death Magnetic, etc. happened a bit later. But this was a "Oh gosh, Metallica is back, thank god, I thought they were gone for life.". Perspective is HUGE here.
the Just a bullet away riff is NO WAY the same or similar to frantic, I´ve heard it a million times and never ever have I thought of that. It´s an evil chromatic riff, frantic is "car go fast" riff. Both great of course. Actually the bullet riff is one of the most evil, omnious riff they´ve put out, a similar one that comes to mind is Dream no more. It´s got that sinister vibe, not just chuga chuga let´s go thrash metal.
If you guys wanna know the origon of that riff listen to shadow of the cross thats where the riff comes from its on the presdio album the demo (sort of) its more slower ish but slaps but if it intrests you guys more you can listen to the whole album of what st anger was origionally aupposed to sound like
This video is around 2 hours and 20 mins long. We start talking about Metallica around the 25 minute mark and start listening to music around the 42 minute mark!
It’s longer than the whole music together…:)
Patrick, you mentioned the first song they played after St.Anger was Just A Bullet Away. Actually it was "Death Is Not The End" which ended up being parts to "End Of The Line" and All Nightmare Long" on Death Magnetic..czcams.com/video/5k92R7IVbDs/video.htmlsi=YSjiONNmXjBosDgY
So, guys, Are You Ready for _Lulu_ ? Are. You. Ready??
Hey Patrick You have to react to Hardwired To Self Destruct,it’s the only album you didn’t react to.
if you enjoy the 80's metallica sound, or find that you enjoy Megadeth. You really need to check out Municipal Waste: The Art of Partying. Best 80's style riffs in the the 2000's.
The band stated the following about the EP
During the Death Magnetic album sessions in 2007 and 2008, we originally recorded 14 songs. When it came time to pick the songs for the final album, we decided on 10 songs that you've all come to know over the last three years... Some of you may have heard bits and pieces of those other songs on 'Mission Metallica' (remember 'Mission Metallica'?!) or heard rumors about them during the recording process, and wondered, 'What ever happened to those other four songs???.' We kept them in the vault and decided to pull them just for this special celebration, so here are the four leftover tracks from the Death Magnetic sessions. They are ROUGH mixes, unfinished to their original degree of mixing from March '08. These four songs were released as a gift to our closest fans, the members of our Fan Club, to enjoy. Now they're being made available to you.
I think this is the most important thing they should have brought up in the video. These are good songs but they are unfinished, Metallica considers them to be rough mixes and not finished products.
That solo in Just a Bullet Away is DEFINITELY a James Hetfield solo (1:06:55). You can tell because the note selection isn't so "pentatonic" and the phrasing is delicious.
Its less bendy, and theres no wah of course
Theres also way less tapping/pulloffs/hammerons. Its always cool to hear james solos, theyre so different than kirks which makes it feel more refreshing in some songs
Just a bullet away is a fabulous song
Yessssssss it should have made the album. Maybe the topic didn’t fit in?
@@brianroberts9943the song is about suicide so I would say the topic of the song fit well
This 2011 era was when Tallica celebrated 30 years, their own festival, antártica, movie, Metallica bye request tour.... they were really pushing on new and different stuff welcoming their 50s. Another level of a band!! Much respect whether you like them or not.
The movie was terrible
Fun fact: The Flamingo main riff is from a song Metallica was writing in 2001 called Shadows of the Cross. You can find it on CZcams. It has an Enter Sandman-type build-up into the main groove. They used it for the demo for Flamingo, and then ultimately changed it and sped it up for All Nightmare Long!
I don't know which riff your specifically referring to, but on Making Magnetic, it shows Rob playing flamenco guitar and how that inspired the chorus riff... pretty sure it's the chorus riff.😂
If you find that vid, post the link.
@@deadwaitsoldiers czcams.com/video/C93DsemG06g/video.htmlsi=cjgV-NFI_SUlyr46
I'm not sure if the link will work but check this song out. It was written during their time at the Presidio. There's a build up in the intro and then you'll recognize the main riff! It's slower than Flamingo but it's still the same riff. Rob did indeed write riffs that were used around the riff they took from Shadows of the Cross though.
@@deadwaitsoldiers 1:02 in the video with 2X speed! czcams.com/video/ETzLLTAILpY/video.html
It's Flamenco
@@deadwaitsoldiers czcams.com/video/C93DsemG06g/video.htmlsi=Eg59T_RX1dWQbq7E
The slower tempo of Flamingo slaps so hard. Very conducive to stank face headbanging.
Lyrics from ALl nightmare long + everything else from Flamingo = perfect
The tuning is also lower
That bendy bit, the drums rumbling before the chorus, man I love that. The finished, sped up version makes sense, but the demo is so fun.
Love your guys takes on these albums! Its really cool you decided to give Beyond Magnetic a go. A lot olf fans surprisingly don't know these songs exist lol.
Its thanks to the few comments we got suggesting these songs that we decided to do it!
Love all 4 of these. The “unfinished” feel of them is awesome 🤘🏻🤘🏻
indeed.
There’s something about the guitar tone, especially on the ‘85 demos that are better than the album. The lo-fi aspect of it is somehow MORE metal. Maybe not as far sound quality, but there’s a weight and rough edge that is very intriguing.
Been burning through your metallica videos. Although I dont agree with everything you guys say, I really like watching your reactions and listening to your comments. Subscribed.
Thank you!
A contributing fact: Patrick was making a reference that Just A Bullet Away was the first new material that Metallica debuted in 2006. He's not wrong that Metallica started teasing new material and songs (they were two) but those references are not found in Beyong Magnetic.
The first song they debuted, I think around June 2006, was with "The New Song (Death Is Not The End)". You can find pieces of that song in The End Of The Line and All Nightmare Long (actually the intro is a copy paste section for The End Of The Line and the solo and the outro riff before the last chorus is exactly also from All Nightmare Long).
The second song "The Other New Song (Vulturous)" is much more energetic and in my opinion the best of the two. But that material has never debuted on an official recording or demo. A shame because Metallica does reference this song in their band merch (there is a logo that is called Vulturous).
These are rough mixes. That is why they sound like this. They released one song per night during the 30 years celebration. They played a song per night and shared it the same night with metclub members
1:32:11 mannnn the lyrics in Rebel are pretty profound metaphors imo. "Go take your poison ink, sign life away, then take your dirty spoon, and dig your grave" that line is true art/poetry.
You have one album left you haven’t done. Hardwired! Can’t stop with one original left.
oh, we won't be stopping here!
@PresentChris i am your first subscriber!
@@MasterOfTitties74 oh hell yeah!! Love the user name 🤣🤣🤣 too bad you weren't 5 earlier 😎😎😎
I got into Metallica heavily by the end of 2011. I had known some of their songs from childhood thanks to my father and half-brother before then, but my own exploration started back then. In December 2011 Metallica held four anniversary shows where they live-debuted all the four songs from Beyond Magnetic. I listened to the studio versions online, but given the fact that I’m from Russia - we didn’t have any streaming services back then. Couple months later, to my very sudden surprise I saw Beyond Magnetic in a local record shop. Instantly grabbed it. Hate Train grew on me momentarily, I still like it a lot. Later that year, in spring and summer 2012 they played Hell and Back and it also caused a big interest. This was basically the first new Metallica music I got to witness being a fan already, so it will always hold a special place in my mind and in my heart even if I don’t listen to it a lot these days. Anyway, the point of me writing it all is just to say thank you for bringing all these memories up - and same for all other albums of Metallica (and DM’s Memento Mori). Good luck with all else and looking forward to Hardwired, S&M, Garage Inc. and stuff outside Metallica - maybe bands like Hurts or something from AiC apart from popular stuff like Dirt or Live Spirits by Depeche. All the best!
I don't know why I thought of this 30 seconds after I woke up today, but I think the long pause in the middle of "Just a Bullet Away" is meant to emphasize the silence after James says, "Stop the voices in my head!" Of course this leads into a long instrumental section. The voices are finally gone! All is calm for a moment, represented by that first clean solo. But eventually the voice comes knocking and barging back in. Like a lot of Metallica songs, they try to tell a story with the music, not just words.
Oh I like this!
The solo in Just a Bullet Away is James. Love when he does solos. Also, the main riff in Rebel of Babylon is top tier imo. Hits hard. Also, Flamingo has major Load vibes imo in regards to the main riff, and idk if you noticed but the solo had no wah!
I was wondering if the Bullet Away Solo was James‘! Didnt really sound like kirk
Yep! The easy way to tell is listen to any Kirk solo, its more melodic and has the typical metal solo technique. James on the other hand has "choppier" solos, like this song, Whiskey in the Jar, Suicide & Redemptions first solo before Kirk's wah, Nothing Else Matters, etc. @@yorkiboy735
This is up my alley. I personally like the fact that this is more like a podcast with music in the background. I don't think I'm alone here. (If you want to hear an album uninterrupted then go listen to it. And if you want to see a straight up reaction there are plenty of channels that do that) I don't know why it took me so long to subscribe seeing as how I've been watching a different video everyday of yours sometimes 2. And when I can't watch I just listen to it in the truck. Something about talking and dissecting music that I like while it's playing is nice.
I commented on this video and subscribed before the music started lol.
"There are no such things as too many riffs, too much money, girl too pretty, or car too fast." -@PresentChris, 2023
Words to live by.
On demo magnetic, I think Casper is an awesome demo, James’ vocals are way different on the verses and really makes it impactful
Loved the Master of Puppets comparison, original vs demos. You guy are great fun to watch!
Otherwise, Harwired actually has 3 cds :D Disc 3 of the deluxe edition includes a bonus track "Lords Of Summer", a cover by Deep Purple and Iron Maiden, Ronnie Rising Medley and a few live songs
I really like these videos, but middle guy has to stop feeling like he needs to fill every spare second with comments
the All Nightmare Long pause interruption KILLED ME lmao
Awesome video, I'd recommend reacting to Presidio, which is basically the demos of St. Anger that were recorded before James went to therapy. Everything was cut from it and only one of the riffs from the demo was used later which was in Flamingo. Hope you do it someday cause it's such a cool part of Metallica's history
Ive seen people mention that but never explain it like that! That sounds awesome!
I'm so happy you guys took my request. 🤘🏻
YES! Please do Demo Magnetic! It's so worth it! A lot of really cool background vocals in the demos!
Exploding bottle, love it 😁
By the way that EP is underrated. Can't belives Chrises did't hear those song before.
I watched the entirety of your Metallica videos, and I must say I grew very attached to the crew as you say at the beginning of the video. Whether I agree or not with opinions being thrown here or there, you guys are very endearing in your passion and I love your channel !
all nightmare long and many from death magnetic are in my top 10 at least. it really all depends on your mood for the day/week. favorite metallica album changes all the time lol. also beyond magnetic definitely doesnt fit in the main album but its totally awesome as its own EP, completely.
I'm so glad that Metallica made your channel grow and at the same time have so much fun. And also this has opened the doors for me to listen to new stuff because you recommend it!
Looking forward to this, keep the vids coming guys! Fantastic content every time
Another fun fact: For the Master of Puppets demo, the space that Chris was shocked by right before the verse riff kicks in; the guys in the band wanted Kirk to just hit a really high wailing note but he decided against it and he played something more rhythmically, which stayed on the album!
Hmmmm, I just did that in my head, and they made the right choice keeping what they kept
You have to do Lulu in one go. It's such a daunting task of an album to listen to that it needs to be experienced that way.
Just a bullet away isn't the first song metallica released after st anger, the song is called "The New Song" by the band and is called "Death is Not the End" by the fans, it has parts from "The End Of The Line" and "All Nightmare Long", there is also another song called "The Other New Song", or "Vulturous", both are good songs that you shuld lissen to if you are interested in Death Magnetic demos.
And the first diferent riff that you guys noticed on the "Flamingo" demo is the same riff as the final song but faster, it is from a song called " Shadows of The Cross", this song is a St. Anger demo that was never released, and they reused it in Death Magnetic.
There is also a "Presidio Album" that contains some demos from St. Anger, if you are going to dive into this demos world, that would be awsome to see you guys hearing to that.
Nice video as always ;)
'Just a Bullet Away' is one of my all-time favorite Metallica songs, & while it's kindov a mess 'Rebel of Babylon' has some of the most savage riffing that they've laid down in years.
Always loved this little EP. Great to see you gents give it a deeper listen.
The bits that they should have kept were at 1:49:42 , 1:49:53 , 1:53:54 - These bits were removed on the final take that shouldn't have been removed imo...fyi, It was called Flamingo as a working title because one day (this was captured in a video as well) Robert cam into the studio and played a flamenco style guitar riff on an acoustic/flamenco guitar and this song evolved from that!
All Nightmare Long is the song that has a part from the song played in 2006 called "The New Song." The part after the solos. Just a Bullet Away is the song James wanted on the album over the Unforgiven III. He was out voted.
Are you sure? I remember reading that James fought hard to get Unforgiven III on the record.
@gregfalc I think it was reversed. The rest of the band wanted Just a Bullet a Away over the Unforgiven III.
Would love to see some Architects reactions, they probably one of the best sounding bands out there, could be interesting to see the point from the audio engineers. Great content, I´ve seen all your music related videos.
Just a Bullet Away is its own thing.
Metallica began playing "The New Song," then "Vulturous" a couple of years before DM's release.
I wouldn't swear to it, but I don't believe any parts of "Vulturous" made it to the album.
"The New Song," however, is represented in the intro and a transition bit during the solo of "The End of the Line"; as well as during the final breakdown before the final chorus in "All Nightmare Long."
I still really hope you guys check out The New Song (Death is not the end) considering it’s a major part of this era and kinda ties 2000s era Metallica together
I wish they played these in their shows. i dont think they've played them outside of the 30th anniversary shows. I especially like Hate Train and Just a Bullet Away. If i recall they said these were part of DM except they couldnt fit them on the release so they cut them and didnt complete production on them. Plus James does the solo on JABA which we get rarely get.
Much better raw sound, dynamics and production on these recording than on actual album.
Patrick is really going to like Hardwired. Its like DM but with more concise songwriting and much better production.
This is my favorite reaction you guys have done. I think I’ve actually watched it about 10 times by now. There is a complete album on CZcams called Demo Magnetic. It’s just like it sounds.
It’s all of the demos for all of the songs from Death Magnetic lined up in album form. There are a lot of gems in there. Would love to see you guys react to that. ❤
hey, this came up in my recommended and i really enjoyed it! gonna check out more from you guys. if you haven't already, i think you'd have fun checking out weezer's album pinkerton, especially since that was self produced by the singer, rivers.
I was just wondering what if you guys listened to flamingo. I have some ideas about guys on CZcams remaking newer Metallica songs in the style of different album's tones of the past, justice and black album in particular and then using AI to recreate James 88 voice. Its a rabbit hole to go down. Can recommend some songs to start with
Never realized that the bit of flamingo idea made it to the actual song
if you guys react to hardwired, you should also add in the bonus cover tracks they did
I only gonna say after watching some of your videos is great to see the guy on the left smiling and enjoying this that means at the end loads are not bad 🤣🤣🤣🤣 great reaction
That flamenco riff is the one Robert played on acoustic guitar,,Roberts father was a flamenco guitar player,,the video of Robert playing the riff is on CZcams
I can’t wait for y’all reaction to hardwired!!!
The main riff in All Nightmare Long/Flamingo is a repurposed riff from the St Anger era Presidio Sessions song Shadows of the Cross. You should check out those clips on CZcams.
Cant wait for the Hardwired reaction, which i personally love and prefer to Death Magnetic.
The demo for Nightmare is such a reminder that as good as DM was, Rick Rubin not allowing any vocal harmonies was a major misstep.
Hardwired first, then Lulu.
Note: Hardwired isn't a double album. It's the same length as the other recent Metallica albums, 77 mins. It's split over 2 discs for other reasons apparently.
Interesting!
@@PatrickMusilek Yeah, I'm kinda hoping you guys can shed some light on that, as one explanation was that not squeezing it onto one disc (not compressing it as much or something?) means the sound quality is better..?
Another, more cynical theory was that it virtually guaranteed them hitting the top of the charts as a 'double album' counts as selling 2 CDs, but surely that's not the reason..
P.S. another interesting thing about Hardwired; Lars was still deciding on the running order and gave one to the record company for the vinyl pressing to get started, but then changed his mind so the running order on the CD version is his final, preferred one.
That's still a double album.
@@TrevRockOne You don't know 'album' means in that case.
Read the cd booklet. It’s says something like “somewhat mastered”
You forgot to listen live versions of "The New Song" (parent of "All Nightmare Long"/"The End Of The Line") and "The Other New song" - the songs that band played before "Death Magnetic" was released
The blond guitarist of Sabaton is maybe the best vocalist we have in "modern Metal" and he only does the back vocals on Sabaton concerts. Tommy Johansson is his name he's doing awsome covers and Disney versions of Sabaton and some 80s hair metal here and there
In flamingo i think its in standard tuning, or half step down, the finished version all nightmare long is in Dropped D, that why it fits the title all nightmare long and the darker subject matter
Just listened to Beyond Magnetic a few days ago before I saw this and man I think those songs are underrated such as Hate Train and Hell and Back. I would personally would like y’all to do Hardwired next. I would like to ask too if when y’all do S&M are y’all just doing S&M or also S&M2. I personally liked the original better production wise but there were some songs from Death Magnetic and Hardwired that are in S&M2 that sound cool with the symphony
Master of puppets was played by Ty Trujillo.
Rebel of Babylon was written for Layne Staley from Alice in Chains who had passed away in 2002
The lyrics "he takes his dirty spoon, and digs his grave" remind me of "man in the box" from aic
I have to defend Lars here: I know i know, he's not considered a great drummer. The thing i like most about Lars Ulrich's drumming is that in many of Metallica's songs it fits so good with what the rest of the instruments are playing. That is a quality that seems often overlooked and not found in many metal bands in my opinion.
(I'm a drummer myself and as kid i tried to imitate Lars Ulrich's drumming, bought his sticks and so on^^)
For sure, James has talked about this before, Lars definitely does different shit than a lot if metal drummers
Watching this back again, I think it'd be so damn cool if you guys listened to the entirety of Demo Magnetic as there's so many changes for the better and for the worse!
At the time we weren't considering it, and since then I have listened to almost the whole thing! I burned a disc of the entire album and have almost listened all the way through it multiple times!
@PatrickMusilek Oh that's amazing! You should definitely do a reaction video. Wouldn't it be the first Metallica reaction where you've heard something that the 2 Chris' haven't heard?
hell and back is one of my favourite metallica songs
Beyond Magnetic is great tbh
hell and back has such a master or puppets feel and its good that they could literally just play what they wanted and had good feedback.
We need a name for the face that Chris on the left is making. That pained anguish look on some parts of these songs is hilarious. It’s like the opposite of stank face you get on a brutal riff.
I am here first and foremost, to apologize for my absence of the premier of this very video. I am, undoubtedly feeling guilt, remorse and self hatred for missing the premier. I, hereby, announce this mistake, WILL NOT happen again. And if it does happen, I am ready to face any penalties, or consequences you, Patrick, Present Chris, and Remote Chris, decide I should face. I am ashamed of my actions. And will live the rest of my life, knowing of the harm I caused in this world.
K.D.R
Gotta listen to the new song. They only played it in concerts before death magnetic. It’s called New Song. It was split up to create all nightmare long and The end of the Line. There is also a making of for every song on death magnetic that shows you how all the songs were crafted and changed. It’s really awesome. Someone put them all together back to back. Same thing with Hardwired.
1:34:15 Riff salad is perfectly fine with good ingredients, y'know... nice and crunchy here, little spicy there, some tanginess, just the right 'pop'. Yup, that's good salad.
I can't argue with that!
Love Beyond Magnetic! These songs are awesome and would be even better with more polished sound. Btw when you get to Hardwired I think you should listen to the deluxe version where there are bonus some tracks including 3 covers and "Lords Of Summer" which was a single already released in 2014 but was rewritten better for the deluxe version.
I'm surprised they skipped over Hardwired...But yeah I hope they listen to the bonus tracks, Lords of Summer is such a great song!
Wish you guys would argue more. It's entertaining! ;-)
Flamingo and all nightmare long came from St. Anger from a song called shadow of the cross. Did make st. Anger. It became all nightmare long
yes please listen to Lulu first, then the rest of the Death Magnetic demos (Demo Magnetic) and then Hardwired... to Self-Destruct if possible
I didn't see the poll before this video, but I'd love to see Iron Maiden and Megadeth Reactions! my favourite two bands, both have some of the most consistent (not perfect) discographies in metal.
However, you've got to realize that Dave Mustaine is a guitarist and song writer first and second. He was thrown into singing because they couldn't find a better singer (plus he wrote the lyrics. Despite the fact that his vocals aren't great, he writes his songs to match and fit to his vocals.
Also, y'all should check out Ahdy Kahiart he makes amazing remaster/ remixes of Metallica and other bands. Some of the best masters i've heard.
Regarding the demos- James usually writes & records the placeholder solos as well. Also, he hums gibberish for the "lyrics" in at least half of their demos. As in random sounds and syllables, not just half-baked lyrics lol. For example, the lyrics during the machine gun riff in One are WANNA NA NA, WANNA NA NA, WANNA NA NA NA NAAAAAA
Please react to the “Making of Death Magnetic” documentary! You guys would definitely appreciate getting a glimpse into the behind the scenes production and Metallica’s thought process while making an album.
If they would rearrange and rerecord Just A Bullet Away with a good production, it would be so awesome
you three should do a gojira reaction, maybe "l'enfant sauvage" or "the way of all flesh"
When you do I Disappear, I suggest also reacting to the leaked version. That's what kicked off the whole Napster debacle, and its arrangement is different than the final release. Copies of when it aired on radio before release are still kicking around CZcams, and Metallica put it out officially just recently on a special vinyl. Can find that easily here by searching "Metallica: I Disappear (Leaked Napster Version) [Vinyl - 2021]"
Will you listen to "Live Sh*t Binge and Purge"? IMO Metallica sounds the best live.
Only you guys can make 2+ hours video about song ep.
Anyway glad you didn't forget about that ep
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Fun fact, the solo from Just a bullet away was played for James
James plays the solo on "Just A Bullet Away!"
They’ve never had 2 instrumentals on any album ever brother
the hype is real
“Rebel of Babylon” is about Layne Staley.
The beginning part of hell and back sound just like a megadeth song i think maybe from rust or around there i can’t think of the song
The answer is Mercyful Fate
I really want to see that s&m reaction. Two brand new songs that come with that album so yeah its a great listen
LOVED the Abed reference. Cool cool cool.
Funny enough, all those song been played “live” before they released. A couple of them even multiple times.
Regarding the reviews of DM. You guys have to understand, after Jason leaving, James into rehab, St. Anger, and then radio silence for YEARS, people were RELIEVED that (a) it came out, and (b) sounded like actual Metallica for the first time since the early 90s. The discussion about loudness wars, Rush's Vapor Trails, Death Magnetic, etc. happened a bit later. But this was a "Oh gosh, Metallica is back, thank god, I thought they were gone for life.". Perspective is HUGE here.
the Just a bullet away riff is NO WAY the same or similar to frantic, I´ve heard it a million times and never ever have I thought of that. It´s an evil chromatic riff, frantic is "car go fast" riff. Both great of course. Actually the bullet riff is one of the most evil, omnious riff they´ve put out, a similar one that comes to mind is Dream no more. It´s got that sinister vibe, not just chuga chuga let´s go thrash metal.
HARDWIRED.. TO SELF-DESTRUCT NEXT!!!
Halló from Iceland
I can’t wait
"Death is not the end" - it's THE song!
"...It's just the next great adventure."
- Dumbledore
If you guys wanna know the origon of that riff listen to shadow of the cross thats where the riff comes from its on the presdio album the demo (sort of) its more slower ish but slaps but if it intrests you guys more you can listen to the whole album of what st anger was origionally aupposed to sound like
I was waiting for This video … good dammit