After preforming this song in front of my whole high school, I would just like to say how grateful I am to have Metallica in my life. Thank you so much Kirk and James for inspiring me to do this. 🙏🎸
That was awesome! I'm an Army vet, and Metallica's songs were a mainstay for me during my time in service, during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and ever since. I've always appreciated your patriotism and support of our U.S. military. o7 And Kirk, dammit, get a red or blue guitar next time.
Of the many versions of the Star-Spangled Banner in this style that I've heard, Metallica's is the best. So many others are just a bits and pieces of the real thing with a bunch of random stuff sandwiched in. This is the real thing played in a unique style.
I assume you're talking about Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock recording where he used his guitar to mimic the sounds of artillery fire and fighter planes and exploding ordnance and taps. That was never meant to be nice - it was a carefully planned and expertly performed protest of the Vietnam war, as well as a brutal reminder of the lives that were needlessly spent fighting it. It's supposed to be hard to listen to.
Incredible use of harmony and note combinations. The front end is perfect by Kirk - classic and timeless. The stuff James adds is expert level guitar play.
It was very well executed. Dont get me wrong I love Metallica to death. But harmonizing a melody like that isnt rocket science. Not saying that I could do it better because i certainly could not :) But it doesnt require you to be the next Mozart to be able to do that.
@@mattjns They always know what fits yeah. And that is definitely the hardest part of harmonizing. Theres a bunch of intervals that kinda sorta work in the context of a certain melody. But only a few that REALLY make it something. That is true. But thats sort of down to trial and error.
Really wow that’s awesome Stacie,I really appreciate your effort towards my career and how are you coping with all the craziness happening around the world 🌎
@John Cena That's true shout outs to Ozzy and Sabbath and what now however Metallica is the most sucessful metal band to ever walk the earth which is important to point out.
@@mtlgrl1984 Yep. He's definitely "finally" starting to show some age now that he's past his mid-50's, but he still looks way healthier and younger than a year ago.. he looked so tired, plus he gained a lot of weight from the alcohol!
Your melody and rhythm are like 1 soul, that is the reason why I like your music so much, I am happy to see you are healthy, love you guys 🤘 from Jakarta
Was thinking the same thing. I was also hoping it would have been Metallica'ed up a bit more than just hitting all the notes correctly. Seriously guys shred it, next time I suppose.
I loove you guys so much! The beat version of the song ive ever heard. As an american who loves and prays for my country its just as moving to hear it this way and hear the words in my head. Thank you i looove you
Metallica I appreciate this and everything youve done to help with the All within my hands foundation. Keep doing what you love. Long live Metallica. RIP Cliff Burton
Damn I love that you guys are shredding for us still while we try and figure out how to fit more patients into the hospital and keep them alive. Keep on rocking for us, and can't wait to see you in a BIG ass concert again!
We used to play their music as we prepped for each rollout. Metallica reminds me of patrolling Jisr Diyala and southern Iraq in 2004; good times. Salute!
@@chassy50 man, and i bet you made that small massacre of your with an automatic assault rifle without the any need to clean the weapon or reload, it also did not jam a single time
Dr. Phibes in Red you have no clue what the Star-Spangled Banner is played forward to begin with. It is play to honor the fallen who gave us the freedom we have.
The NFL could learn something from these two!!! They Stood, The saluted! Well done James and Kirk! Fantastic Band, Fantastic Anthem, Fantastic Country! 🎼🎸💯🗽
I met James, Jason, and Kirk once at Lalapalooza in TN. A friend of my Mother and Father, Dave Streetman introduced me to them. I was fresh out of high school, I had waited my whole teenage life to meet them and I couldn't say a word...totally starstruck. Kirk was my hero at the time and I couldn't mutter a word to him. It was an awesome show and Jason was super cool with me he carried the conversation of course but he treated me like a real person as did James. I bet they thought I was totally weird.
MonoChronicle I believe American military salute with their palm facing down towards the shoulder, British military salute palm out (with the exception of our navy) like the boys here are doing. Whilst saluting is done worldwide, many countries have slight differences in how they use it.
As a retired Veteran, that was at Summer Sanitarium in 2000, I have been indifferent about the whole Napster thing…. I currently reside about 6 hours away from SF, North. I’m still a fan. And I love you. Regardless of what Lars does
My dad and uncle grew up on Metallica and they decided to pass it down to me and seeing this makes me too patriotic for the glorious United States of America
So very bright. Gave me goose bumps and I am so damn proud that an iconic metal band performed our anthem. Jimi Hendrix set the stage and still reigns supreme with his bold step performing our anthem. God Bless Kirk and James for showing our anthem is one thing nobody shall take a knee to. Stand proud and show how strong we are when our anthem is played. If you kneel or turn your back go to a country that is not worth saving or just slit your own throat and be done. Thanks again Kirk and James!
This makes me feel so patriotic and I'm Australian.
Makes sense.
I'm in New Zealand and once the video was done I noticed a Bald headed American Eagle in my room.
@@Pubtomfoolery wtf 😂
Anglosphere ftw mate ❤
If this makes you feel patriotic, listen to KISS star spangled banner. That's fuckin patriotic.
1:13
They perfectly could've started Blackened
Lol!
they should start a concert in the US with the anthem and go into blackened at 1:13
Or Lars bringing in AJFA @ ~ 1:40
I made a video where I put StateOfMercury’s version of the American Anthem right before Blackened starts. Check it out!
Kirk: How many variations can you do of the verse?
James: Yes.
Yeah*
I don’t get it
@@jacksonsmith8860 james always says *Y E A H E A H* in songs
After preforming this song in front of my whole high school, I would just like to say how grateful I am to have Metallica in my life. Thank you so much Kirk and James for inspiring me to do this. 🙏🎸
@Diego_Lemon16 Now I want to do it thanks for inspiring me Diego
@@koopatroopaboy8863 ur welcome man, god bless 🙏🎸⚡️🤘
Gets better every single time they play it
Yeah they were sober this time.
True
I agree
It certainly does 😃
yeah i know...atleast kirk didnt fuck it up this time..
James and Kirk will always be one of the greatest guitar duos of all time
And James Kirk will always be the greatest Enterprise captain.
Let's not forget Lars and the gorilla, Robert
@@robinyumnam2646 Or Kerry King and Jeff Hanemann
@@robinyumnam2646 with out Kirk or James we wouldn’t have been given such masterpieces in rock and roll
Yeah 😊
0:45 Ohhh that part sounds soooo good
Sure does. This is the best national anthem cover I ever heard :)
this makes me feel american and patriotic! and i'm german!
Ahh da sind die deutschen
Wir sind nicht allein xD
Thanks🇺🇸
So iconic, the most American song with the most American metal band
Yes yes yes
@It’s Tumid SPORTSMANSHIP
BOOKS
Danish band.
Pantera is the most American band bro
John Jackson hahaha true dat
The jerseys were a nice touch, I wouldn’t be surprised if they said “Hammett” and “Hetfield” on the backs
hetfiled and hammett have SF giants guitars
Creeping_Death1984 Cool
They do as a matter of fact
Creeping_Death1984 i think they were part of a giveaway, so they don't have them anymore sadly :(
They do have HAMMET AND HETFIELD ON THE BACK ,HEHE
Can we just take a moment to look at how good Hetfield looks after rehab?
I was thinking the very same thing.
Absolutely
He went in rehab? How??
@@kidstvjessicaandnathan404 I've heard he was heavy into alcohol
@@Dakota_Orion he was an alcoholic and was kicked out of his household but went to rehab to get better but that was a while back
I can never get over how great this arrangement is
0:00
Me and the boys ready for a Metallica concert
same lol
Ready bro!
we have similar pfps
My dumbass read that as Minecraft concert at first
The most American thing I ever did hear, and it is beautiful.
you should see the video of the soldier playing this over a loud ass amp in the middle of either iraq or afghanistan
Fuck yeah agreed bro 👌
That salute James did was actually the most British thing I ever did see, but it’s ok lol
Amen brother!! ❤️🤍💙
You should have a listen to Sir Jimi Hendricks version
James is thinking, "Did Kirk HAVE to bring that damn wah pedal with him?"
That was awesome! I'm an Army vet, and Metallica's songs were a mainstay for me during my time in service, during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and ever since. I've always appreciated your patriotism and support of our U.S. military. o7 And Kirk, dammit, get a red or blue guitar next time.
YA! Metallica, Fear Factory, Deicide, Obituary, and a little Alabama. From an old Gulf War Marine. 🇺🇸
Thank you for your service to our great country 🇺🇸🦅
Thank you for your service sir
Of the many versions of the Star-Spangled Banner in this style that I've heard, Metallica's is the best. So many others are just a bits and pieces of the real thing with a bunch of random stuff sandwiched in. This is the real thing played in a unique style.
...Jimi Hendrix...
I assume you're talking about Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock recording where he used his guitar to mimic the sounds of artillery fire and fighter planes and exploding ordnance and taps. That was never meant to be nice - it was a carefully planned and expertly performed protest of the Vietnam war, as well as a brutal reminder of the lives that were needlessly spent fighting it. It's supposed to be hard to listen to.
Zakk Wylde...
@@stevedecker1166 I was thinking Journey.
KISS Alive III version does it for me.
Thank you Metallica, very cool
Yes very cool indeed
That pfp tho
GOD BLESS METALLICA. I'm so happy to see how well James looks. Prayers that they tour again!
Damn.. James is a whole different type of rhythm player. That chill you get when he harmonizes with Kirk at the start 🔥🔥🔥
The Wah-Spangled Pedal
Damn.. someone had to beat me to it.. hehehe..
Lolbaa
some would say, wah-strangled
Incredible use of harmony and note combinations. The front end is perfect by Kirk - classic and timeless. The stuff James adds is expert level guitar play.
It was very well executed. Dont get me wrong I love Metallica to death. But harmonizing a melody like that isnt rocket science. Not saying that I could do it better because i certainly could not :) But it doesnt require you to be the next Mozart to be able to do that.
Metal Puppet James definitely has a unique way of harmonising though.
@@mattjns They always know what fits yeah. And that is definitely the hardest part of harmonizing. Theres a bunch of intervals that kinda sorta work in the context of a certain melody. But only a few that REALLY make it something. That is true. But thats sort of down to trial and error.
Lars was great in this video too
Metal Puppet I’m referring more to James’ exquisite taste and his selection of notes rather than the knowledge on how to harmonize.
I love how they give it a definite Metallica edge, while still being respectful of the song. It's a really great rendition.
I’m literally just watching this over and over and over. so good
Really wow that’s awesome Stacie,I really appreciate your effort towards my career and how are you coping with all the craziness happening around the world 🌎
If only you had Roberto Agustín Miguel Santiago Samuel Trujillo Veracruz on Kazoo (or bass maybe)
Robert Try-Jelly-Oh is a phenomenal kazoo player!
He could fart the tune and still be epic.
Nothings more American than a metal band playing the star spangled banner
@John Cena That's true shout outs to Ozzy and Sabbath and what now however Metallica is the most sucessful metal band to ever walk the earth which is important to point out.
randell wyatt only when your claiming it to be American
@@rw1611 surely you can see how it started in england tho cant you? Thats all he was saying and he is correct. You metallica fan boy lol!!!
@@rw1611 you are a clown go educate yourself 😂😂😂 no point talking to someone as thick as you hahahahaha
Where did it start if not with sabbath? hahahahaha 😂😂😂 go chuck some taylor swift on spastic
Greatest guitar duo to ever do it.
I love this version of the Star-Spangled Banner!!! Keep up the great work, Kirk and James!!!
God bless America and Metallica
Amen!
Only metallica
@@berkaycelikguitar No, both. 🖕
James looks absolutely beautiful
Oh my god yes! Its amazing how being healthy and happy on the inside affects the outside! ❤
I was looking at the S&M2 Blu Ray the other day and he looked so tired there... Glad he’s clean and feeling better now!
Oh yes he really does looking so fine and younger
@@mtlgrl1984 Yep. He's definitely "finally" starting to show some age now that he's past his mid-50's, but he still looks way healthier and younger than a year ago.. he looked so tired, plus he gained a lot of weight from the alcohol!
@Metallica Dude. You're not Metallica lol
THE BAND THAT I LOVE AND THE LAND THAT I LOVE 💗
My favorite anthem played by my favorite metal band,just iconic.thank you,dudes!😎🤘🏻🇫🇷❤️🇺🇸
That performance is...
aWAHesome
I'll see my self out.
Okay Waluigi
@@nickdance965 you mean WAHluigi
Welcome to the club of rejected wah jokes.
Such a beautiful mix of Metallica and USA. I didn't realize how much I needed this until I heard it
Yes
i'm from Brazil....but i LOVE national Anthem of the United States...and i LOVE Metallica soooooooo much:)❤
Your melody and rhythm are like 1 soul, that is the reason why I like your music so much, I am happy to see you are healthy, love you guys 🤘 from Jakarta
Nothing is more American than Metallica, Rock 'n' Roll, Guitars, and Baseball.
Keep on rockin in the free world Metallica🇺🇸
And m4 for all
Just on point,my friends😎🤘🏻🇫🇷❤️🇺🇸
All of those things you listed rock except baseball lmao
Metallica is a danish band.
Nah football, not baseball. Literally nobody talks about baseball except middle aged dads.
ROCK ON AMERICA
🇺🇸 🤘💀🤘🇺🇸
AND GOD BLESS METALLICA 🤘
YES
We stood up in the office this morning for this... 🇺🇸
That is the proper way to run an office.
Jacob Lopez damn straight...’Merica
Today is the anniversary of Clifford Lee Burton Death Day. May we remember how great of a bass player he was. R.I.P Cliff Burton. :(
The guys are looking good and healthy I'm glad
You guys and the flag still here thank God love you guys
Amazing. Thanks for keeping it true to original. Love you guys.
So badass! Thx, guys!
Grettings from chile, the best band forever
Wena ql
Thanks James Thanks Kirk
I really needed that more than anything right now.
🇺🇸🗽🤘
This makes me feel so patriotic, and I'm Brazilian
Kirk has the most incredible vibrato. Wow.....
Can’t listen to that without thinking of Jimi Hendrix
That was literally the first thought that came to mind. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Was thinking the same thing. I was also hoping it would have been Metallica'ed up a bit more than just hitting all the notes correctly. Seriously guys shred it, next time I suppose.
Wow most people don't know who jimi hendrix is
Hendrix butchered it musically talking, but it was part of a message
@@jacklock3526 I know my classics 🤘🏻I love the 60’s-70’s music
I loove you guys so much! The beat version of the song ive ever heard. As an american who loves and prays for my country its just as moving to hear it this way and hear the words in my head. Thank you i looove you
You guys are awesome, metallica! Love you so much😍
Brings a tear to my eye....wile I'm banging my head.
This is the most American thing I may have ever heard.
Nascar gotta have them perform it at Daytona 500 or Coca Cola 600
Metallica I appreciate this and everything youve done to help with the All within my hands foundation. Keep doing what you love. Long live Metallica. RIP Cliff Burton
Damn I love that you guys are shredding for us still while we try and figure out how to fit more patients into the hospital and keep them alive. Keep on rocking for us, and can't wait to see you in a BIG ass concert again!
Thanks guys
Hell yeah fist bump at the end, these two dudes have been through soooo much. Glad they r still doing what they love Metallica forever
I needed this.
We used to play their music as we prepped for each rollout. Metallica reminds me of patrolling Jisr Diyala and southern Iraq in 2004; good times. Salute!
This... this puts tears in my eyes
God Bless America🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@chassy50 Shut up!
@@chassy50 man, and i bet you made that small massacre of your with an automatic assault rifle without the any need to clean the weapon or reload, it also did not jam a single time
...for more war and blackmailing smaller coutries!
@@patmctallica3522 Yes, if Socialists rule America again that's what you'll get.
@@maria369 Swell! I`m here coz of Metallica, not of some iconic US lies!
And I'm no even US citizen, but this is Soo cool!!!!
Great job gentleman. I've been fan for as long as I can remember. God, time flies by so fast. Happy 4th guys and ROCK ON!!
Loved it. Great job fellas.
i love everything about this
They should play this every concert in the USA to start out.
@Fallen Angel is that true?
Absolutely!!
Yeah right and turn a music show into a political or national congress.
Dr. Phibes in Red you have no clue what the Star-Spangled Banner is played forward to begin with. It is play to honor the fallen who gave us the freedom we have.
@@preformancemustang I don't even care.
That's awesome thanks Kirk and James for playing it.
The best band and the best team and the best country all in one ?!!?!?!? 🔥🤘⚾️
The NFL could learn something from these two!!! They Stood, The saluted! Well done James and Kirk! Fantastic Band, Fantastic Anthem, Fantastic Country! 🎼🎸💯🗽
Nov. 3rd. Time's up.
Hell yea Love my country, Love my family, Love my guns and Loooove Metallica music great performance you metal heads.
We all love your guns.
I can't even begin to express how much I love this! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I met James, Jason, and Kirk once at Lalapalooza in TN. A friend of my Mother and Father, Dave Streetman introduced me to them. I was fresh out of high school, I had waited my whole teenage life to meet them and I couldn't say a word...totally starstruck. Kirk was my hero at the time and I couldn't mutter a word to him. It was an awesome show and Jason was super cool with me he carried the conversation of course but he treated me like a real person as did James. I bet they thought I was totally weird.
What year was that?
@@jacoblopez517 July 21, 1996' It was at Forks of the River Tennessee.
@@SpisHunter Man. I wish I was alive when that happened. I was born over 10 years later.
Het before playing the national anthem, the song that represents Americans and their independence from Britain: *British military salute*
@@JasonRyanWilson That's a long way of saying "I like licking boots"
PHANTOM LORD??? HES BACK BOYS WHEN WE RIGGING SOME CASES WOOOOO
MonoChronicle I believe American military salute with their palm facing down towards the shoulder, British military salute palm out (with the exception of our navy) like the boys here are doing. Whilst saluting is done worldwide, many countries have slight differences in how they use it.
are you gonna get offended by that?
@@TheFlexXMLG Bold of you to asume that I'm offended
Amazing, I'm Mexican but this anthem its beautiful
Even the national anthem need Wah gotta love Kirk
Y’all really need to play that before every show man, that’d be so cool to hear it live
Sounds amazing with the harmony. I always get goosebumps😂 God bless you and may your families stay safe and healthy❤️😁Rock on🤟🎸
🇺🇸 GODDAMN MERICAN GOOSEBUMPS 🇺🇸
OUTFUCKIN STANDING & SEMPER FIDELIS. Yaaarccch!🎸
The triads sound amazing
I am become happy when I see metallica do anything. 🔥
This is the Country I was born in
Salute
No views and already 120 people liked this.
Reasonable enough.
Yeet
They liked even without or before watching it. Beauty of metallica.
@@jeetansh.parihar
Facts
@@jeetansh.parihar but that's true
Most likely the spirit of Cliff Burton, Ray Burton, Dimebag Darrell, and other Metallica fans that were gone too soon.
@@nerogematria6392
I know right?
Thank you Metallica. For everything.
As a retired Veteran, that was at Summer Sanitarium in 2000,
I have been indifferent about the whole Napster thing….
I currently reside about 6 hours away from SF, North.
I’m still a fan. And I love you.
Regardless of what Lars does
This is the most American rendition of the Star Spangled Banner I’ve heard in a long time, kudos to you guys, you guys absolutely rock
papa het and kork be like giving everything of themselves in this and i feel i have to appreciate it
This is EXCELLENT! Thank you for what you do!
Wanted to hear y'all in person in raleigh and it's always nice to hear this but hearing you now is just as awesome
This sounds amazing! We're used to hearing James on the left and Kirk on the right, but this is great! God bless America! 🇺🇸
James is all the layers of the cake and Kirk is the icing.
My dad and uncle grew up on Metallica and they decided to pass it down to me and seeing this makes me too patriotic for the glorious United States of America
This is Beautiful ❤️
God Bless us all 🙏
Kirk and James are Princes 🎸🔥♥️
Welcome Back James We Missed You!!!
So very bright. Gave me goose bumps and I am so damn proud that an iconic metal band performed our anthem. Jimi Hendrix set the stage and still reigns supreme with his bold step performing our anthem. God Bless Kirk and James for showing our anthem is one thing nobody shall take a knee to. Stand proud and show how strong we are when our anthem is played. If you kneel or turn your back go to a country that is not worth saving or just slit your own throat and be done. Thanks again Kirk and James!
I LOVE IT . Time to change my Jimi Hendrix ringtone to this one.
"Welcome to America", Another Day in Paradise !!!
Can this be the country’s official recording?
Always loved their rendition!
Definitely brought a tear to my eye and some goosebumps, I won’t lie!
METALLICA FOREVER 🇺🇲🤘