The first part of the song is the drug talking to the addict. The slow part of the song is the addict getting his high. The end is the addict talking to the drug and is pissed off because he didn’t get what was promised. This song is brilliant matching lyrics and instrumental.
That's a really good painted picture of what an addiction does to the person, physically, and its spirit as a human being. I know, I was in this cage too. Thanks for a comment so on point, hope it helps others to realize they can break those chains!
Great description. Nailed it. Also, I agree, this is a brilliant song from top to bottom. And to think they were only in their early to mid 20's when they wrote this.
@@cryptoholica72 tf are you talking about? James specifically explained that it is about drugs, how a person tries to control the drugs but end up being controlled themselves. This was way back in an interview on 1988.
@@richsalazme chop your breakfast on a mirror maybe don't ring a bell to some. I'm sure James had that very present in his near memories back in 1988 with that interview you've mentioned. Don't waste your time trying to explain what's not necessary to explain. The lyrics are very explicit.
The Hell reference isn't about the religious "hell," so to speak. It's about the addiction itself and what your life becomes being hell. The heavy parts of the song are the addiction. The mellow part in the middle is the feeling of getting high. Then hard again when the high wears off and the cravings return. Amazing song, James Hetfield is one of the greates song writers ever. So deep with so many layers. Theres a reason why they have been killing it for 40 years and are still selling out huge venues.
@@rockinron3215 Good luck! Really hard to say that without sound sarcastic or like an ass these days, even in person, but sincerely, good luck! I wish you the best on your journey!
Fun story. When this album came out in 1986 I was obsessed with it and my devout Catholic mother questioned her 10 year old son's new favorite band. Then I manually typed out the lyrics (on an old mechanical typewriter no less) for her to read what they were singing about, and explained it was about drug addiction, and she immediately became a fan - although she did often question me why they had to scream so much lmao
My mom wasn't a Metallica fan. She never saw the attraction or know the background, etc. But, I'd be blaring some Iron Maiden & G&R. And that was just fine!
I love seeing people stepping out of their comfort zone and actually LISTENING and UNDERSTANDING the meaning behind great music rather than basing it off the fact that it's loud and hard-core. Keep up the goid work and stay open my Kings!
the storytelling on this song is just amazing. The master is the drug telling you that you need him to survive, you will no longer need to eat and the music plays all the stress and demons surrounding you. After receiving a dose you feel tranquility, some kind of "peace" (calmed guitar solo). After that solo the stress comes back and the user is telling to the master: "Where is the tranquility you promise? The user is disappointed, but hooked!!! And he need another FIX. Now he is out of control (second solo) and the master remembers to the user that he is total control of him and will drag him completely to its domains... The final laughs.... Pure poetry....
I am one of the people this song saved. Made me open my eyes to what I was doing to myself ( heavy meth user ). Its now been 31 years clean, and I will be grateful to this song every time.
In 2016, Metallica's "Master of Puppets" album was chosen amongst a total of 25 to be archived in the U.S. Library of Congress for being of "Unique cultural and historical significance". That truly is a great, great honor! RIP bassist Cliff Burton (1962-1986) and his dad Ray (1928-2020). Cliff's mom was his #1 fan.
React channels are one of the best parts of the entire internet. No toxic people screaming at each other. Just people experiencing music they've never heard before. It's like back when I was a teenager, and we shared music with our friends. Love seeing horizons just expand.
I was 17 years old at a weekend house party when I first heard this song. I was blown away then and I sometimes still get goosebumps when I listen to this song 37 years later.
As someone who grew up listening to Metallica, I love seeing people experience it for the first time. Welcome to the Dark Side, gentlemen. You will never be the same lol
I got giddy and chills when they said "they did not even warm up" after the first 3 notes. I just thought "ooooh this is the warmup, you are up for a ride!" and it truly makes med happy knowing people can experience this for the first time and love it, even so many years later!
I'm a recovered addict. Master of Puppets is spot on to the cycle an addict goes through. It's about being powerless over your drug of choice. Yes, alcohol is a drug as well. You get to a point where you've lost your will to choose. The beginning of the song describes the "strings" the drug (your master) has on you --- pulling your need for the drug. The middle section of the song is the euphoria you feel once you've gotten high or inebriated. The intense ending of the song is the crash you feel coming down. Even though you don't want to do it all again --- this song portays the drug owns you & will pull you back --- and the cycle of death & destruction is always just one drink or drug away. Step 1 of recovery is: "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol (drugs) - that our lives had become unmanageable" There's no mistake that was written as the first step because denial runs deep. Addicts always believe they can control themselves over the drug. Admitting and 100% knowing you can not control it & your life is completely unmanageable is the starting point for an addict. "Master of Puppets" is the perfect analogy. Well done Metallica! 👏 " 🌟🌟🌟Wikipedia🌟🌟🌟 "In 2015, Master of Puppets became the first metal recording to be selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." 👏👏👏
You were powerless while under the influence, which is while on it, and while you allow it to have pull.. Once you become your own master, you reclaim your power.
They still are one of a kind, Metallica are THE biggest metal band in the world, no one will ever come close to beating them. I've loved them since 1985, they have always been my favourite band, I will always stick by them. Gotta say though, it made me chuckle when one of these guys said "I hope its not demonic". I mean...come on! Smh
@violetskye_ I’m a Metallica fan and I too would check if it’s demonic or not. It’s the reason why I don’t really listen to Highway to Hell from AC/DC and those demonic songs. Because as also a man of belief, I believe that those songs can attract unwanted attention from demons. And even though I am a Metallica fan like I said before, you will also not catch me listening to One or Mechanix due to the meaning.
It genuinely brought a smile to my face seeing them figuring out the lyrics (and also just rocking out). Thank you guys for having such an open mind :)
The song is simple, so it was the same case with Ride the Lightning. Think "drugs", and you would understand a lot of it. Much respect for James Hetfield. Always. Crazy to think that James Hetfield was a young guy at those times... and he already knew what drugs can do. And "Ride the Lightning" album was done in 1984, when he was 21, then "Master of Puppets" in 1986. And guess what the main "Ride the Lightning" song was about... Edit: grammar...
I'm glad you guys listened to this one. Yes, James Hetfield is a excellent writer and musician. The line, "Chop your breakfast on a mirror" was a definite clue for this song. But this song was really packed with clues. Even the music gave clues to the ups and downs of addiction. Many of their songs have great messages. You may like the song, "Disposable Heroes". You guys will figure it out ... without Genius. 🙂
I love your Metallica reactions, I fell in love with their music as a teen before I had an appreciation for their lyrics as an adult. You all need to do one on “my friend of misery”, hits home lyrically and sonically better than their older stuff while also hitting those classic guitar gems!
Great thing about Metallica's songs is they all touched on social issues. Fight Fire with Fire (Nuclear War), Ride the Lightning (Capitol Punishment), Master of Puppets (Drug Addiciton), Fade to Black (Suicide), Eye of the Beholder (Freedom of Speech), etc. Definitely check out more of their stuff!
@@cubzrulz that heavy metal was more than just noise…the people that were plying it, and in this particular case, Cliff Burton, should be viewed more on just their talent of playing their instruments (early 20s)…these guys, especially Cliff, were/are incredible musicians in music theory, even though they never actually studied it
Seeing a bunch of dudes listening to my favorite band, favorite album, and favorite song all at the same time feels awesome glad you guys love it its such a *master*piece of music the reaction to the solos too we love to see that
Enjoyed watching your reactions to this song and your apprehension at the use of the word Master over and over again. I was heavily addicted to coke when this came out. I chased the dragon for a while but this song helped me kick the habit. I was ‘chopping my breakfast on a mirror’ too. Been clean for over 35 years.
This is widely considered one of the best metal songs ever from the best metal album EVER. Metallica from the Cliff Burton era was a force of nature. He was a musical genius and the heart of the band. They were never the same after his tragic death during the Damage Inc. tour in 1986. He was only 24.
Master of Puppets is GOATED Justice for All Ride the Lightning Kill em All Black Album Being introduced to Metallica (Rock etc) by old angry mean MFs at 16 working was one of the greatest moments of my life... Followed by PC gaming, also one of those MFs introduced myself to more Anime (the bloody, ass n titties) Anime which at the time I'd seen DBZ, Akira, Sailor Moon, etc.. Had my virginity popping off with all types of goodies. 90s were and always will be GOATed Excuse my life story lol It all came crashing down with nostalgia For those that can relate Cheers 🍻🍻
I agree. They were a different band with Cliff. Nothing against Jason, he's a good bass player, but the band was a force or nature with Cliff and in my opinion, nothing in their later catalog ever matched Lightning or Puppets
I love it when people not used to a genre take time to understand that specific genre. This was awesome watching them figure out and understand what Metallica was saying in this song. This is more proof that we are all just brothers and sisters under God. We can all be moved by the same things and fall prey to the same things. We also have the ability to build each other up and strengthen one another as well. These guys have a stronger resolve because of Metallica. You can see how inspired they were.
Guys pretty much most of metal is not devil stuff or satanic. That’s just a false imagery put out by those who don’t listen closely. Even when they speak of hell or the Devil in the songs it’s usually not to glorify them or they are using them as symbolism for other things. Keep up the reactions to metal because like rap it’s very lyrical and deep. Don’t be afraid to use resources to help with the lyrics either because I think understanding the message will increase your enjoyment of it.
@Idk “factually incorrect” you didn’t present any facts you dork. You only presented the case that some metal does which considering I never said “no metal does” isn’t actually not disagreeing with me even though your attitude is disagreeable. You then go on to say it’s like rap to a lesser extent which further backs what I said. Smh lol
One of the greatest songs about drug addiction ever written. You can tell it was written from experience and we should all feel lucky that these guys are still alive(RIP Cliff) after what some of them went through to different degrees. James, the front man, never stopped struggling with booze. He's had his high and low moments but he's very much an addict.
They were huge meth freaks through the first three albums. You can see it in Cliff 'Em All, at one point they are hanging out in a kitchen and there's a mirror on the table with a pile of meth on it. I was also in a metal band in the scene in SF at the time, so we knew the guys before they got huge.
As someone who struggles with addiction everyday this song hits home for me every time i hear it. I wish i had known what this was about in my younger angrier years i would have saved myself alot of pain and torment. I have personally felt every lyric in this song and the pain never goes away i just know how to block it out now and my journey through recovery will never be over and i just want anyone on here struggling with addiction to know that you can beat it, it will be hard it will be painful but in the end it will be worth it once you get sober/clean.
Keep your head up brother! Beat this Demon I know you can! I myself am a recovering alcoholic! Sober for 30 something years! I dont remember much from 13 to 17 yearss old I was alwaays loaded I have had some episodes i fallen off the wagon but i get back on and go on! Wish you the best I pray you win this battle!!
I absolutely LOVED watching this reaction. I have been a Metallica fan for a long time - but only now paid enough attention to the lyrics. but musically, I enjoyed the stanky faces you made when the music was hittin! Music conquers all! SUBSCRIBED
@@jpgduff that's the last album recorded under the posthumous influence of Cliff. Then, without Dave or Cliff, they reverted to what they were before Dave joined- a midtempo brit metal band.
The cover of the album 'Master of Puppets' has the crosses because there is another song on the record called 'Disposable heroes', which is about soldiers being sent to fight wars and die, and the hand pulling the strings also fit the narrative of the title track. It was a very successful album for Metallica in 1986... their 3rd album, they opened for Ozzy Osbourne on an arena tour that year and were crushing it live. The album went gold in the US (half million copies sold) on that tour and made Metallica a contender for dominating the heavy metal scene in the future... The album has sold 6x platinum in the US to date. The album has ripping metal tracks - 'Disposable heroes'... 'Battery'... 'Damage inc.'... The subtle track "Welcome home (Sanitarium)" and the brilliant instrumental 'Orion' 🔥🔥🤘🤘 However, it was the last Metallica record to feature bassist Cliff Burton, who was killed in a tour bus accident in Sweden in the fall of '86... Jason Newsted (bass) was hired late in the year to finish the tour and joined Metallica.
I love when people broaden their exposure to cultures they aren't familiar with. I'm black. My father loved country & rock; and my mother loved Jazz & r&b. I was exposed to it all. I love all music, including Asian and French music. Being diverse makes your life experience all the more enjoyable. Love it all. I'm so happy for these guys. ❤️
I think what you guys do is awesome taking the background of metal music and applying it to how you feel and how you think and how you accept it it’s fucking fantastic guys. I love it.
"I hope it's not demonic." I heard that comment and, as a guy who's listened to all levels of metal for the better part of 30 years, I can honestly say I don't think I've ever heard a song about demons. (I could be wrong. Lots of whisky has passed into this vessel since it launched.) All the lyrics tend to be metaphors. As for this song, you need to hear a full stadium screaming "MASTER! MASTER!" to recognize the influence this song had on their fans. It's incredible.
yup, can't stand those people who always say metal music is demonic. 99% of it is about real life stuff. Yeah we like to wear our shirts with skulls on it. But guess what..? underneath your face is also a skull so then to that 'logic' we are all a buncha demons lol
As a previous drug addict this song has always been my escape. I don't think I've ever listened to this song sober, and I've been a Metallica fan since 1998 when I was 13 years old, thanks to my dad who was a big metalhead... not a drug addict. This is literally my first time in maybe 25 years listening to Master sober. I've been sober for 5 years now, and if I'm honest, listening while not on drugs and while on drugs is completely different. Fix me.
love when you guys get the story telling of the great music of the rock bands of the 80s 90s.i grew up in some best times music I was born 1976 so ive heard everything and love all music but 80s and 90s were some the greatest music ever
Hell yeah y’all rock for playing that! Master of puppets came out in 1986 I believe. Back then it just hit really hard , they had a different sound and played faster than most. Hey y’all cool as hell and it was fun watching you guys experience that! God bless y’all and stay safe!✌️
Keep in mind that this album came out in 1985, when most of these guys were all of about 23 years old. And now, in modern days, this song is even better live.
Yes you guys summed it up perfectly in the beginning of the video..For those of us that have struggled with drug or alcohol or substance abuse,this song makes alot of sense and hits hard..
*The guitar solo represents the stages of the drugs/alcohol. At 1st, it's mellow, calm, euphoric (the drug kicking in). Then it starts getting chaotic (the drug wearing off). Then it's a chaotic frenzy as they're in withdrawals, needing more, now.*
that "light bulb moment" when they get what the song is really about is priceless. Metallica's older albums all have really deep meanings they are "masters" of their craft see what i did there lol Their best work was the first 4 albums... Kill em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and And Justice for All all four albums are on another level
I love seeing people experience Metallica for the first time. I was exposed to this album when I was about 12 and I fell in love. Each song is about 3 songs in one. Enjoy listen to Call of Kutulu and Orion. Enjoy!!!!
I've been listening to Metallica since 83 and still believe that this album is where they were at their finest. The Cliff Burton tattoo on my arm thanks you for reacting to this.
It's definitely a masterpiece of metal at its finest. I love other metal bands too, but Metallica was my first back in the 80's. I started right before this album dropped and it was & still is amazing.
I'm surprised you guys missed basically all the drug references in this song. " Needlework the way ", " fix me", "chop your breakfast on a mirror", "I will run through you", "taste me you will see, more is all you need"... All in all though, solid reaction and it was a blast watching you guys put the pieces together on the meaning, as well as seeing how much you guys enjoyed the song. There is another song on this album, that talks about soldiers being used as pawns by the government, like one of you suggested, and just how much Hell is in War. That song is called "Disposable Heroes". I'd recommend giving it a listen if you have time. Another track that talks about the experience of War Veterans, is "One". Not sure if you've reacted to it yet, but if not, I'd suggest it. Many of their older tracks speak to the issues of when they were written...Vietnam, Drug Abuse, Government Overreach, Homelessness, etc. I'm fairly new to this channel, but I'll be checking back regularly to see the new content. 🤜🏻👍🏻
1986 this album came out. This was their last album together before bassist Cliff Burton's death. Many Metallica fans, myself included, proclaimed Master of Puppets their best album ever.
And Justice For All, Black, Ride the Lightning and Kill Em All are just as good! I've been listening to them since at least 1990 when I was about 9-10 years old.
Metallica actually has a lot if really deep songs. One, for whom the bell toles, blackened, fade to black... if everyone would just open the lyrics or even sing along they would see that they actually was a great bunch of role models for kids.
I loved your take on the Jason Aldean controversy; now a Subscriber cuz of this "First Time" video. This song has been a favorite for decades...total rock!
Strange as it seems, Ive always found thrash/heavy metal hypnotic and centering. Once you really hear the lyrics, close your eyes and just feel the power of the sound. I'm 60 years old and have listened to Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth and the godfather of thrash, Slayer since i was in my 20's. they have been the soundtrack to my life. Metal heads have always been "other", on the outside. This sounds brings us together through thick and thin. I still play this as loud as I can, and don't give a damn.
I'm 41 and I am with you on that one, my bandmate is 48. Last metal show I went to I got to see Anthrax with Black Label Society and Hatebreed. These guys had so much energy and the crowd well in their crowd I'm on the younger end amazingly lol
Welcome to the family, fellas! First time I saw them was in 1989 in Miami on the Damaged Justice tour. It’s refreshing to see songs I’ve known for so long through new eyes. Do yourselves a favor and check out songs from them like “Blackened,” “And Justice For All,” “Disposable Heroes,” “Fade to Black,” One,” and even the new stuff like “Hardwired,” and “Moth Into a Flame” I’m sure there will be plenty of people like me to help guide you up Metallica mountain. We welcome everyone.
It's good to see the younger generation appreciating the best metal of all time. I've listened to thousands of hours of Metallica and it's never gets old!
This is, by far, my favorite reaction video of all time. Watching the light of realization wash over someone--let alone a whole group--after they realize that this song is out there in the world, and the message is *INSANELY* critical... Y'all make me happy. Thank you.
This was too rad. Great stuff dudes !
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It's about dope/ drugs
Like, totally dude,far out!
The first part of the song is the drug talking to the addict. The slow part of the song is the addict getting his high. The end is the addict talking to the drug and is pissed off because he didn’t get what was promised.
This song is brilliant matching lyrics and instrumental.
That's a really good painted picture of what an addiction does to the person, physically, and its spirit as a human being. I know, I was in this cage too. Thanks for a comment so on point, hope it helps others to realize they can break those chains!
Great description. Nailed it. Also, I agree, this is a brilliant song from top to bottom. And to think they were only in their early to mid 20's when they wrote this.
Exactly 💯
@@cryptoholica72 tf are you talking about? James specifically explained that it is about drugs, how a person tries to control the drugs but end up being controlled themselves. This was way back in an interview on 1988.
@@richsalazme chop your breakfast on a mirror maybe don't ring a bell to some. I'm sure James had that very present in his near memories back in 1988 with that interview you've mentioned. Don't waste your time trying to explain what's not necessary to explain. The lyrics are very explicit.
"Chop your breakfast on a mirror" you guys missed that one. Epic song that even 30 years later is still relevant.
I noticed that too. They never even heard it.
"Fix me!"
Unfortunately it'll remain relevant for centuries.. Until something more potent comes along.
That and the needlework the way.
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The Hell reference isn't about the religious "hell," so to speak. It's about the addiction itself and what your life becomes being hell. The heavy parts of the song are the addiction. The mellow part in the middle is the feeling of getting high. Then hard again when the high wears off and the cravings return. Amazing song, James Hetfield is one of the greates song writers ever. So deep with so many layers. Theres a reason why they have been killing it for 40 years and are still selling out huge venues.
Exactly
Still coming out with new stuff, too! I listened to a couple of their songs from their newest album, I love them!
The music is as much a part of the story as the lyrics are. Real music speaks
@@rockinron3215 Good luck! Really hard to say that without sound sarcastic or like an ass these days, even in person, but sincerely, good luck! I wish you the best on your journey!
@rockinrock3215 Stay strong sweetness, it's a demon, but it's one you have beaten before. My heart is with you 💓
Nothing like watching people really discover Metallica. It never gets old.
"Laughing at my cries" is universal.
True, that. These types of exposure videos make these long-beloved songs seem new again.
I actually have the balls to say nothing like watching black people discover Metallica unlike you
You know this is fake right???
@@MyTardisGoWhooshFake??? I don't see so much as ONE Shaniqua in the video.
Fun story.
When this album came out in 1986 I was obsessed with it and my devout Catholic mother questioned her 10 year old son's new favorite band.
Then I manually typed out the lyrics (on an old mechanical typewriter no less) for her to read what they were singing about, and explained it was about drug addiction, and she immediately became a fan - although she did often question me why they had to scream so much lmao
Same. We were allowed to listen to it on the way home from mass.
My grandpa took away my dad's "Black Sabbath" album when he was a kid. xD
My mom wasn't a Metallica fan. She never saw the attraction or know the background, etc. But, I'd be blaring some Iron Maiden & G&R. And that was just fine!
How did she feel about "Leper Messiah?" I bet that cut a bit closer to the bone for her.
They don't even really scream
I love seeing people stepping out of their comfort zone and actually LISTENING and UNDERSTANDING the meaning behind great music rather than basing it off the fact that it's loud and hard-core. Keep up the goid work and stay open my Kings!
Timeless song. It will still kick ass 100 years from now
250 years from now, this song will be loved like fur elis or moonlight sonata
Metallica are not devil worshipers.
YES
I mean Lars probably is NGL
Exactly, neither is The Rolling Stones who did "sympathy for the devil" which is a history song about tricks from him & watching mankind dance.
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I am a Christian who loves Metallica.
R.I.P. Cliff Burton. One of the best bass players of all time. He's been gone just over 36 years ago
36 years
Yeah the bass slaps in this one. Cliff was amazing!
36 years ago. 1986
@@pieterdevries7828 yes sorry 36 years ago. I don't know why I put 40 years for... Sept 86.
The very Best
What's more impressive to me is when you remember how young they were when they wrote something so lyrically and musically mature
Yeah, way ahead of their time!
Hell yeah!
I was just thinking that too
Soo young andnit still boggles my mind that this came out in 1985! LEGENDS 4EVER
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the storytelling on this song is just amazing. The master is the drug telling you that you need him to survive, you will no longer need to eat and the music plays all the stress and demons surrounding you. After receiving a dose you feel tranquility, some kind of "peace" (calmed guitar solo). After that solo the stress comes back and the user is telling to the master: "Where is the tranquility you promise? The user is disappointed, but hooked!!! And he need another FIX. Now he is out of control (second solo) and the master remembers to the user that he is total control of him and will drag him completely to its domains... The final laughs.... Pure poetry....
I always interpreted the "calm" part as like getting clean and then the ending is a relapse, but your interpretation works too.
"Omg it's still going!" Is the proper reaction to every Metallica song 🤘🏻
I am one of the people this song saved. Made me open my eyes to what I was doing to myself ( heavy meth user ). Its now been 31 years clean, and I will be grateful to this song every time.
i’m so proud of you for getting sober, my mom has been suffering and i hope she gets clean too!
Now your a heavy metal fan
@@ThatdudE198 LOL Been one all my life, and Im 54! :)
@@goatedosu_ Thank you!
@@goatedosu_ I hope so to, hon
In 2016, Metallica's "Master of Puppets" album was chosen amongst a total of 25 to be archived in the U.S. Library of Congress for being of "Unique cultural and historical significance". That truly is a great, great honor! RIP bassist Cliff Burton (1962-1986) and his dad Ray (1928-2020). Cliff's mom was his #1 fan.
React channels are one of the best parts of the entire internet. No toxic people screaming at each other. Just people experiencing music they've never heard before. It's like back when I was a teenager, and we shared music with our friends. Love seeing horizons just expand.
I was 17 years old at a weekend house party when I first heard this song. I was blown away then and I sometimes still get goosebumps when I listen to this song 37 years later.
The entire Album is a pure MASTERPIECE!
It's their greatest hits lol
Ride the lightening better
Justice or gtf
Kick ass album!
100% facts
As someone who grew up listening to Metallica, I love seeing people experience it for the first time. Welcome to the Dark Side, gentlemen. You will never be the same lol
Easham and Assassins and Mind of Lunatic makes this look like Holy Light
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I got giddy and chills when they said "they did not even warm up" after the first 3 notes. I just thought "ooooh this is the warmup, you are up for a ride!" and it truly makes med happy knowing people can experience this for the first time and love it, even so many years later!
My car always goes faster with this play 😂
dude I get hooked on these types of reaction videos because I feel like I'm listening to the song for the first time all over again
Each one of you were playing a different air instrument. Best video I've seen today.
I wish I could hear Master of Puppets again for the first time. It was probably around 1987. This song hit so hard when it came out.
There will never be an album like Master of Puppets.......R.I.P. ...CLIFF BURTON
It should have been Lars
@@DMONEY7720 lol.
@@DMONEY7720 Got a feeling you've been listening to Metallica for a looong time. Rock on.
@@DMONEY7720 Cliff would never had recorded the shit they're doing since black album
@@sixtoherediagood or bad since black album?
I'm a recovered addict. Master of Puppets is spot on to the cycle an addict goes through. It's about being powerless over your drug of choice. Yes, alcohol is a drug as well. You get to a point where you've lost your will to choose.
The beginning of the song describes the "strings" the drug (your master) has on you --- pulling your need for the drug. The middle section of the song is the euphoria you feel once you've gotten high or inebriated. The intense ending of the song is the crash you feel coming down. Even though you don't want to do it all again --- this song portays the drug owns you & will pull you back --- and the cycle of death & destruction is always just one drink or drug away.
Step 1 of recovery is:
"We admitted we were powerless over alcohol (drugs) - that our lives had become unmanageable"
There's no mistake that was written as the first step because denial runs deep. Addicts always believe they can control themselves over the drug. Admitting and 100% knowing you can not control it & your life is completely unmanageable is the starting point for an addict.
"Master of Puppets" is the perfect analogy. Well done Metallica! 👏 "
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About the devil
Best wishes with your recovery.
You were powerless while under the influence, which is while on it, and while you allow it to have pull.. Once you become your own master, you reclaim your power.
@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 yes, the drugs and alcohol are the devil
I don’t know how to live differently sadly
You can hear the difference from when Metallica was underground to when they went commercial. They were a one of a kind in the underground days ❤️❤️❤️
They still are one of a kind, Metallica are THE biggest metal band in the world, no one will ever come close to beating them. I've loved them since 1985, they have always been my favourite band, I will always stick by them.
Gotta say though, it made me chuckle when one of these guys said "I hope its not demonic". I mean...come on! Smh
@violetskye_ I’m a Metallica fan and I too would check if it’s demonic or not. It’s the reason why I don’t really listen to Highway to Hell from AC/DC and those demonic songs. Because as also a man of belief, I believe that those songs can attract unwanted attention from demons. And even though I am a Metallica fan like I said before, you will also not catch me listening to One or Mechanix due to the meaning.
So cool to see people listening to the greatest song of all time for the first time. Right on guys!
It genuinely brought a smile to my face seeing them figuring out the lyrics (and also just rocking out). Thank you guys for having such an open mind :)
The song is simple, so it was the same case with Ride the Lightning. Think "drugs", and you would understand a lot of it.
Much respect for James Hetfield. Always. Crazy to think that James Hetfield was a young guy at those times... and he already knew what drugs can do.
And "Ride the Lightning" album was done in 1984, when he was 21, then "Master of Puppets" in 1986. And guess what the main "Ride the Lightning" song was about...
Edit: grammar...
that's one of the main reasons I love these guys
I'm glad you guys listened to this one. Yes, James Hetfield is a excellent writer and musician. The line, "Chop your breakfast on a mirror" was a definite clue for this song. But this song was really packed with clues. Even the music gave clues to the ups and downs of addiction. Many of their songs have great messages. You may like the song, "Disposable Heroes". You guys will figure it out ... without Genius. 🙂
I agree, chop your breakfast on a mirror, should have been a dead give away.
Disposable is one of my Favs. Listen to that. The crosses on the album are the soldiers who are treated as puppets and disposable.
Disposal Heroes is my fav Metallica song mainly because of the lyrics. Music is intense, but the lyrics make it a genius composition.
All about Cocaine
Disposable heroes is my favorite.
Seeing these kids hear this for the first time seriously warms my heart.
I love your Metallica reactions, I fell in love with their music as a teen before I had an appreciation for their lyrics as an adult. You all need to do one on “my friend of misery”, hits home lyrically and sonically better than their older stuff while also hitting those classic guitar gems!
Great thing about Metallica's songs is they all touched on social issues. Fight Fire with Fire (Nuclear War), Ride the Lightning (Capitol Punishment), Master of Puppets (Drug Addiciton), Fade to Black (Suicide), Eye of the Beholder (Freedom of Speech), etc. Definitely check out more of their stuff!
Disposable Heroes, one of the best depiction of war, and the psychological effects of war that I have ever heard.
Fade to black an anti-suicidal song
What social issue did Orion touch on?
@@cubzrulz that heavy metal was more than just noise…the people that were plying it, and in this particular case, Cliff Burton, should be viewed more on just their talent of playing their instruments (early 20s)…these guys, especially Cliff, were/are incredible musicians in music theory, even though they never actually studied it
@@cubzrulz Orion was a great instrumental songs
Seeing a bunch of dudes listening to my favorite band, favorite album, and favorite song all at the same time feels awesome glad you guys love it its such a *master*piece of music the reaction to the solos too we love to see that
Enjoyed watching your reactions to this song and your apprehension at the use of the word Master over and over again.
I was heavily addicted to coke when this came out. I chased the dragon for a while but this song helped me kick the habit. I was ‘chopping my breakfast on a mirror’ too. Been clean for over 35 years.
Imagine being in a crowd of 20,000 or more all chanting "MASTER!!" at the same time, then singing the solo! It is POWERFUL!
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Try 1.6 million in Moscow Russia
Been there awesome concert
I was in a crowd of 100k and Hetfield wasn't there.
@@pippymagoo2718 I am very aware of the Moscow concert. These guys are now as well. I was speaking from personal experiences. Thanks, though.
This is widely considered one of the best metal songs ever from the best metal album EVER. Metallica from the Cliff Burton era was a force of nature. He was a musical genius and the heart of the band. They were never the same after his tragic death during the Damage Inc. tour in 1986. He was only 24.
In my opinion ride the lightning is the greatest album from trapped under ice to fight fire with fire its just straight bangers
@@James_whitler2006 "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is my favorite Metallica song. 👍
ride is the best for sure but i love the MOP tone.
Master of Puppets is GOATED
Justice for All
Ride the Lightning
Kill em All
Black Album
Being introduced to Metallica (Rock etc) by old angry mean MFs at 16 working was one of the greatest moments of my life...
Followed by PC gaming, also one of those MFs introduced myself to more Anime (the bloody, ass n titties) Anime which at the time I'd seen DBZ, Akira, Sailor Moon, etc..
Had my virginity popping off with all types of goodies. 90s were and always will be GOATed
Excuse my life story lol
It all came crashing down with nostalgia
For those that can relate
Cheers 🍻🍻
I agree. They were a different band with Cliff. Nothing against Jason, he's a good bass player, but the band was a force or nature with Cliff and in my opinion, nothing in their later catalog ever matched Lightning or Puppets
Lol. You guys are too funny. Watch this live. It's the best live music, and I've seen a lot. That's 2 guitars playing in harmony. Epic. 🤘
I love it when people not used to a genre take time to understand that specific genre. This was awesome watching them figure out and understand what Metallica was saying in this song. This is more proof that we are all just brothers and sisters under God. We can all be moved by the same things and fall prey to the same things. We also have the ability to build each other up and strengthen one another as well. These guys have a stronger resolve because of Metallica. You can see how inspired they were.
Guys pretty much most of metal is not devil stuff or satanic. That’s just a false imagery put out by those who don’t listen closely. Even when they speak of hell or the Devil in the songs it’s usually not to glorify them or they are using them as symbolism for other things. Keep up the reactions to metal because like rap it’s very lyrical and deep. Don’t be afraid to use resources to help with the lyrics either because I think understanding the message will increase your enjoyment of it.
Earlier metal bands brought it on themselves. Slayer had pentagrams on their album covers lol
@Idk “factually incorrect” you didn’t present any facts you dork. You only presented the case that some metal does which considering I never said “no metal does” isn’t actually not disagreeing with me even though your attitude is disagreeable. You then go on to say it’s like rap to a lesser extent which further backs what I said. Smh lol
@@alexschneider8494 lucky I never spoke in absolutes then, isn’t it champ?
And then there's Venom....
To be fair, a lot of metal bands use the myth. Tom Araya is Catholic, but sings for Slayer.
One of the greatest songs about drug addiction ever written. You can tell it was written from experience and we should all feel lucky that these guys are still alive(RIP Cliff) after what some of them went through to different degrees. James, the front man, never stopped struggling with booze. He's had his high and low moments but he's very much an addict.
Cliff didn't die from drugs though and I was so lucky to see him on the tour for this album, opening act for Ozzy.
They were huge meth freaks through the first three albums. You can see it in Cliff 'Em All, at one point they are hanging out in a kitchen and there's a mirror on the table with a pile of meth on it. I was also in a metal band in the scene in SF at the time, so we knew the guys before they got huge.
@@mrsleep0000 ummmm…there is no such pile of meth on any mirror in Cliff em All. Fact.
@@mrsleep0000 I severely doubt every part of this comment
If Cliff had survived that crash he just would've died from meth anyways, let's be honest
9:15 watching everyone start to air-jam was by far the best part! Stay Metal, guys!
Love seeing you guys rock out to old-school Metal!
This song is from the mid eighties and it incredibly describes the dark side of drug addiction. This song still stands today in 2022
As someone who struggles with addiction everyday this song hits home for me every time i hear it. I wish i had known what this was about in my younger angrier years i would have saved myself alot of pain and torment. I have personally felt every lyric in this song and the pain never goes away i just know how to block it out now and my journey through recovery will never be over and i just want anyone on here struggling with addiction to know that you can beat it, it will be hard it will be painful but in the end it will be worth it once you get sober/clean.
💯
Good for you. Keep fighting the good fight. Never give up. Never give in. Be victorious!
I listen to it with the same sort of approach. It helps keep me away from the things that were destroying my life.
Same.
Keep your head up brother! Beat this Demon I know you can! I myself am a recovering alcoholic! Sober for 30 something years!
I dont remember much from 13 to 17 yearss old I was alwaays loaded I have had some episodes i fallen off the wagon but i get back on and go on! Wish you the best I pray you win this battle!!
I absolutely LOVED watching this reaction. I have been a Metallica fan for a long time - but only now paid enough attention to the lyrics. but musically, I enjoyed the stanky faces you made when the music was hittin! Music conquers all! SUBSCRIBED
You guys make my day a better place.....thanks guys🤘👍😎
You don’t listen to Metallica, you feel them, they make you feel strong and powerful.
The music creeps into your soul and never leaves.
I can never stop tapping my knees or slightly head banging whenever I get a Metallica song stuck in my head
Up to a point. That point being Justice lol
Indeed
@@jpgduff that's the last album recorded under the posthumous influence of Cliff. Then, without Dave or Cliff, they reverted to what they were before Dave joined- a midtempo brit metal band.
seriously, they are a FEEL IT ALL band....they invented the aggressive feels of music
The cover of the album 'Master of Puppets' has the crosses because there is another song on the record called 'Disposable heroes', which is about soldiers being sent to fight wars and die, and the hand pulling the strings also fit the narrative of the title track.
It was a very successful album for Metallica in 1986... their 3rd album, they opened for Ozzy Osbourne on an arena tour that year and were crushing it live. The album went gold in the US (half million copies sold) on that tour and made Metallica a contender for dominating the heavy metal scene in the future... The album has sold 6x platinum in the US to date.
The album has ripping metal tracks - 'Disposable heroes'... 'Battery'... 'Damage inc.'... The subtle track "Welcome home (Sanitarium)" and the brilliant instrumental 'Orion' 🔥🔥🤘🤘
However, it was the last Metallica record to feature bassist Cliff Burton, who was killed in a tour bus accident in Sweden in the fall of '86... Jason Newsted (bass) was hired late in the year to finish the tour and joined Metallica.
Watching each of your unique reactions is giving me life! 😂❤
Its great seeing you guys listening to awsome music
This whole album is a total banger. Absolute genius. Sacred to Metal Fan's.
Easily their best album ever, imo.
Kill'em all and ride the lighting edges this....Still a master of an album.
Yes sir, perfect way to say it.
“Disposable heroes” is so fucking good easily my favourite Metallica song
I love when people broaden their exposure to cultures they aren't familiar with. I'm black. My father loved country & rock; and my mother loved Jazz & r&b. I was exposed to it all. I love all music, including Asian and French music. Being diverse makes your life experience all the more enjoyable. Love it all. I'm so happy for these guys. ❤️
Yes, it's awesome. I love watching reaction videos. Growing up, I was mainly a rock fan. As I grew up I really started to appreciate all music.
Music use to be about either cars women or money on every chart. Anyone could jam to anything.
I had a step-dad who was the guy on the soundboard at shows. He had me listening to everything, bluegrass, blues, jazz, rock reggae. It was awesome.
I do not care about any of this. :)
@@adriantrusca1245 and no one asked you either. ;-)
This is the 1st time i have seen these guys, now i know what I will be watching the rest of the day. Great video
I think what you guys do is awesome taking the background of metal music and applying it to how you feel and how you think and how you accept it it’s fucking fantastic guys. I love it.
"I hope it's not demonic." I heard that comment and, as a guy who's listened to all levels of metal for the better part of 30 years, I can honestly say I don't think I've ever heard a song about demons. (I could be wrong. Lots of whisky has passed into this vessel since it launched.) All the lyrics tend to be metaphors. As for this song, you need to hear a full stadium screaming "MASTER! MASTER!" to recognize the influence this song had on their fans. It's incredible.
Maybe a few Judas Preist songs but I recall them usually being about slaying demons with lazerbeams and whatnot.
yup, can't stand those people who always say metal music is demonic. 99% of it is about real life stuff. Yeah we like to wear our shirts with skulls on it. But guess what..? underneath your face is also a skull so then to that 'logic' we are all a buncha demons lol
Yep metal bands are huge nerds singing about LOTR and DnD mostly. Nothing to do with Satan or other Christian concepts at all
@@mjf773 Oh really, maybe you need to watch this - Babymetal Death Live Crucifixion: czcams.com/video/Iq9SEFwJ9ZQ/video.html
Demons or not....
Its MUSIC by the GOATs from *cough cough* their best album...
Love how music of all genres bring people together.
Spread the Love
As a previous drug addict this song has always been my escape. I don't think I've ever listened to this song sober, and I've been a Metallica fan since 1998 when I was 13 years old, thanks to my dad who was a big metalhead... not a drug addict.
This is literally my first time in maybe 25 years listening to Master sober. I've been sober for 5 years now, and if I'm honest, listening while not on drugs and while on drugs is completely different.
Fix me.
Sup random internet fella, just here to tell ya that im so proud of you, drugs are terrible, Metallica instead is amazing
👏👏👏👏🤗
Congratulations, I hope you're enjoying your new life.
Keep kicking ass Dustin 💪
Hang in there man. I know it isn't easy but you'll come out the other side of this thing.
love when you guys get the story telling of the great music of the rock bands of the 80s 90s.i grew up in some best times music I was born 1976 so ive heard everything and love all music but 80s and 90s were some the greatest music ever
Hell yeah y’all rock for playing that! Master of puppets came out in 1986 I believe. Back then it just hit really hard , they had a different sound and played faster than most. Hey y’all cool as hell and it was fun watching you guys experience that!
God bless y’all and stay safe!✌️
Keep in mind that this album came out in 1985, when most of these guys were all of about 23 years old. And now, in modern days, this song is even better live.
1986
@@MichaelSmith-ti6qc True, tho the album was written and recorded in 85 and they did perform it live that year (on December 31 funny enough)
It's crazy cliff was killed the same year the album released in 1986.
23 years old? More like they weren't even born. Lol
@@entity1263 the guys in Metallica??
there are 3 parts of this song. wanting to get high, getting high "the chill part" and coming down
Yes you guys summed it up perfectly in the beginning of the video..For those of us that have struggled with drug or alcohol or substance abuse,this song makes alot of sense and hits hard..
Ok so new sub on a binge. It's awesome that you guys listen to all types of music...like my ipid or mixtape back in the day
*The guitar solo represents the stages of the drugs/alcohol. At 1st, it's mellow, calm, euphoric (the drug kicking in). Then it starts getting chaotic (the drug wearing off). Then it's a chaotic frenzy as they're in withdrawals, needing more, now.*
Great description! This is my all time fav song! Been there done that!
The pacing of the entire song also represents the cycle of addiction.
The whole song represents a drug hit
Its great to see you guys jamming to this, its proof that good music is good music no matter the genre and can be enjoyed by everyone.
It proves that you cannot kill the metal, as a wise man once said
You guys are so sweet. You didn't know what breakfast on the mirror was. God bless.
Metallica is amazing. Very humble men.
You can love Heavy Metal or not but this Song is a Master Piece of Music History.
Fuck yeah 🤘
that "light bulb moment" when they get what the song is really about is priceless. Metallica's older albums all have really deep meanings they are "masters" of their craft see what i did there lol Their best work was the first 4 albums... Kill em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and And Justice for All all four albums are on another level
I love seeing people experience Metallica for the first time. I was exposed to this album when I was about 12 and I fell in love. Each song is about 3 songs in one. Enjoy listen to Call of Kutulu and Orion. Enjoy!!!!
Well done fellas. I love seeing first reactions to classic metal songs.
I've been listening to Metallica since 83 and still believe that this album is where they were at their finest. The Cliff Burton tattoo on my arm thanks you for reacting to this.
Master of Puppets is hands down the best metal song ever written. It literally has everything
@@rusaforever4651hahahaha funny
It's definitely a masterpiece of metal at its finest. I love other metal bands too, but Metallica was my first back in the 80's. I started right before this album dropped and it was & still is amazing.
Fucking best!
me too but at the same time its not really the best metal song in my opinion but its super good tho
Bro, I never thinked about the meaning of this lyrics, even I always loving this music and Metallica. Great react of you, guys!
James vocals on this are so damn good …. You feel it in your soul 🤘
I love that you guys are feeling this track. It still raises the hair on my arms just like it did new when I was a kid. Whole album rules.
Me too
This is widely considered one of the best Metallica songs of all time. It's so damn good!
These guys are great!! Metallica is one of my favorite bands all time I loved your reaction like when I first heard them!
This song is mind-blowing, and I’ve only been into Metallica’s music for over a year. Stunning AF!
Bro, listen too Nothing Else Matters, and One if you haven't already... METALLICA is the shit.
Ride the Lightening, MOP’s, and And Justice For All are some of best heavy metal albums ever made. Epic song arrangements
Kill em all is fire too
Black album always gets left of this list. But those 4 albums are peak Metallica
I'm surprised you guys missed basically all the drug references in this song. " Needlework the way ", " fix me", "chop your breakfast on a mirror", "I will run through you", "taste me you will see, more is all you need"...
All in all though, solid reaction and it was a blast watching you guys put the pieces together on the meaning, as well as seeing how much you guys enjoyed the song.
There is another song on this album, that talks about soldiers being used as pawns by the government, like one of you suggested, and just how much Hell is in War. That song is called "Disposable Heroes". I'd recommend giving it a listen if you have time.
Another track that talks about the experience of War Veterans, is "One". Not sure if you've reacted to it yet, but if not, I'd suggest it.
Many of their older tracks speak to the issues of when they were written...Vietnam, Drug Abuse, Government Overreach, Homelessness, etc.
I'm fairly new to this channel, but I'll be checking back regularly to see the new content. 🤜🏻👍🏻
Great comments!
Great video gentleman! Awesome to see your genuine reactions to a song from my youth. Keep up the good work. Subscribing 🤘🏻😎
You guys crack me up 😂. Keep doing what yall doing
1986 this album came out. This was their last album together before bassist Cliff Burton's death. Many Metallica fans, myself included, proclaimed Master of Puppets their best album ever.
And Justice For All, Black, Ride the Lightning and Kill Em All are just as good! I've been listening to them since at least 1990 when I was about 9-10 years old.
Puppets is their best work
Puppets is my favorite album. One is my favorite song. But Puppets is an all time great metal album all bands considered.
Totally agree. This is my favorite album. I’ve been a fan for 40 years 🎶❤️
Guaranteed!!!
I've listened to this song hundreds of times. It's fun to see the younger gen appreciating it.
So good to see people do the work and get the meaning behind the lyrics!!! Makes all the difference in the jam.
My favorite Metallica album, I liked the review and comments by yall, new subscriber fo’ sho’
Metallica actually has a lot if really deep songs. One, for whom the bell toles, blackened, fade to black... if everyone would just open the lyrics or even sing along they would see that they actually was a great bunch of role models for kids.
Blackened, harvester of sorrow, just so many amazing songs that go deep into so many different topics. There’s a reason they are as big as they are
For whom the bell tolls! Definitely on my top 5 Metallica hits.
I get chills EVERY TIME I hear For Whom The Bell Tolls when done with the orchestra....that was some epic chemistry
@@Emmyxf YES, its badass!
disposable heroes
Love the reactions to the solos on the guitar yall that was awesome
Iconic of my teenage years. And I mostly listened to punk and new wave.
Classic metal. Love it.
I'm so proud of you how you guys appreciate every change in the song. It's a masterpiece
Metallica. I honestly just love this band.
I loved your take on the Jason Aldean controversy; now a Subscriber cuz of this "First Time" video. This song has been a favorite for decades...total rock!
Love your videos. ❤️
Strange as it seems, Ive always found thrash/heavy metal hypnotic and centering. Once you really hear the lyrics, close your eyes and just feel the power of the sound. I'm 60 years old and have listened to Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth and the godfather of thrash, Slayer since i was in my 20's. they have been the soundtrack to my life. Metal heads have always been "other", on the outside. This sounds brings us together through thick and thin. I still play this as loud as I can, and don't give a damn.
Not strange at all my friend.
I'm 41 and I am with you on that one, my bandmate is 48. Last metal show I went to I got to see Anthrax with Black Label Society and Hatebreed. These guys had so much energy and the crowd well in their crowd I'm on the younger end amazingly lol
This album must be listened to in its entirety. From beginning to end.
Says who?
@@adriantrusca1245 people who have taste
@@mbii7667 most overrated metal band of all time i wouldnt call it taste
@@wsjosephxd I hope this is a joke.
@@Auce6789 average metallica fan thinking theyre gods gift to music
1986 .... Still the best song ever written about drug addiction
You all always make me smile
I was a freshman in high school when this was released, still one of my favorite Metallica albums. That entire record is a masterpiece.
This album was added to the Library of Congress National Registry to be preserved for all time because of its cultural and historical significance
Are you fucking with me?
If not that's fucking tight!!!
Gives me goosebumps when I hear this. Love them
Welcome to the family, fellas! First time I saw them was in 1989 in Miami on the Damaged Justice tour.
It’s refreshing to see songs I’ve known for so long through new eyes. Do yourselves a favor and check out songs from them like “Blackened,” “And Justice For All,” “Disposable Heroes,” “Fade to Black,” One,” and even the new stuff like “Hardwired,” and “Moth Into a Flame”
I’m sure there will be plenty of people like me to help guide you up Metallica mountain. We welcome everyone.
It's good to see the younger generation appreciating the best metal of all time. I've listened to thousands of hours of Metallica and it's never gets old!
This is, by far, my favorite reaction video of all time. Watching the light of realization wash over someone--let alone a whole group--after they realize that this song is out there in the world, and the message is *INSANELY* critical...
Y'all make me happy. Thank you.