It’s always a good Metallica reaction when someone says “what’s happening?”

I'd pay anything to enjoy Fade to Black for the first time again. I love this song...

Now it's time to react to Metallica's "One". I recommend a Lyric video. The official video is amazing but is really distracting if you're not familiar with it.

"What is happening?" - my friend, you are becoming a metal fan!

Some history on this one; Fade to Black was one of the first songs ever to try to tackle this subject so openly and bluntly. Metalheads back then (80s and 90s) were mostly outsiders; nerds, dorks and other weirdos. The fact that such a song came from a metal band was a huge deal - and it really resonated with a lot of the listeners. James has said in numerous interviews that he and the rest in the band continuously get letters or people coming up to them talking about how Fade to Black "saved their lives". It might sound corny as hell, but I don't doubt for a second that there are many thousands of people who have been helped away from the edge by this song.

HIM: "This is so much more melodic." ME: "Just Wait."

“What is happening?” And with that, you’ve gained a subscriber. I’m a musician, but guitars are my first and greatest love. I listen to pretty much everything, but metal is and always has been my primary love. I also love edm and understand why so many people do too, but metal (and oddly, classical) evokes deep, deep feelings that don’t even need words to achieve and often don’t have words to describe. Closing your eyes to feel it deeper is the right move. There’s sooooo much to offer you in terms of great metal, but I think I will continue in the vein you’re on with, which is early 80s. I can not recommend Iron Maiden strongly enough. Specifically, Hallowed Be Thy Name. It was on number of the beast, my first cd ever at 7 years old and dear to my heart. I dare say it will become the same for you. Good shit man. Welcome to the fold. Hate to say it, but we ARE the best community =P

Everyone is a Metallica fan, some don't admit it, some just don't know it yet - they are the gold standard by which all others are judged. You should try a live performance at some point because they kill it in concert! Creeping Death live in Moscow 1991 will blow your mind! Enjoyed your reaction!

Welcome to the Metal family! The most welcoming and accepting of all musical genres. We come from every walk of life, political stripe, economic strata and lifestyle but the one thing we all share is the love of the music. You have a home here.

No one ever reacts to Metallica's S&M album, it's a Metallica Greatest Hits, but they're also playing with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, every song is outstanding.

Orion by Metallica will absolutely blow your mind! A masterpiece of instrumental work

Aaaannnnd... subscribe! I was 11yrs old in 1983 when I heard Seek and Destroy, and I’ve been a die hard metalhead ever since. Another great one is Welcome Home (Sanitarium), one of my all time favourites!

What’s happening? Sir, this is the greatness of Metallica.

Try 'Creeping Death' live in Moscow. Seriously - the crowd is like nothing you will have seen before!

I once mentioned in a comment that this was my favourite metallica song and someone answered me this: I'm really sorry that this is your favourite song at the moment. You must be going through a hard time, because this is not a song to "like" but more a song to understand. I've never thanked that person because that answer to my comment was the push i needed to seek help for my mental problems. So if by any chance you see this. Thank you. You probably saved my life.

Bands like metalica and korn saved my life! I wouldn't be here today without them! Glad u like it and welcome to the community!!!

Fade to Black was written during the 'Master of Puppets' tour cycle. They were playing a show in New York I believe, and the van they were using to tour was robbed. All of their gear was stolen, guitars, amps, drums, EVERYTHING. Luckily for the band, at the time they had recently befriended the guys in Anthrax (could be wrong which band) and since they had been touring together, they let the guys in Metallica borrow their equipment for the show. Of course they replaced everything over the next few days/ weeks. The despair they felt after the theft is what inspired Fade to Black. Its also the key reason you can hear a huge difference in tone from the earlier albums (Kill 'em all, Master of puppets, and ride the lightning)to the later ones ( ...and justice for all, Metallica st/

A few people I know got together to play Fade to Black at my best friend's funeral because it was one of his favorite songs. He was riding his harley when he was tragically hit by a drunk driver. Song's got a hell of a lot of meaning to me! :)

The metal community welcomes all new kinds of music and all-new metalheads. Welcome to the family, brother.

The first reaction to point out "I was me, but now he's gone." Great line! Their songs are like rollercoasters and will take you on a journey all the time. Fade To Black was written when they were 20-21 years old. They still kick now in their late 50's. Check out Spit Out The Bone.

@ 9:55 And in that moment, you sir, understood metal. Welcome on the ride. It's a trip.

This song saved my life. Still a fan 30 years later. I still tear up but I love seeing other people hear this for the first time.

I know I’ll catch some grief from some who have recommended “ONE” and not the official video because of the distraction the background visuals and narration from the movie, but I strongly believe if you do some research before watching the official video, it WILL give you the “fill in the blanks” and make you understand and get the meaning of the story. It lends a different experience when you can watch the members play to the song imbedded in the video which is a generic version of seeing them in a live concert. I like both studio and the official video equal and I understand it’s because I’ve heard it hundreds of times, but for a first timer it helps going on prepared. If you’ve read this far let me help you understand the synopsis of the video/song. It’s about a soldier who stepped on a landline and basically got blown up losing his eyes,legs, arms, face and he’s in so much pain and can’t communicate and wants to die and the ONLY way he can try to communicate is with his head bobbing on a morse code way. And he’s asking the medical staff to kill him. It hits you in the heart, but at the same time, the instrumentation is the words that draw out the emotions that the soldier is going thru. Deep deep stuff.

The closed eyes and sounding so much better, it is a thing. A good song takes you on a journey and it usually into your self and your own mind and soul. Closing your eyes removes the visual distraction from this process... And yes, this is about suicide and feeling worthless. Just do Metallica Orion and you can close your eyes for all of the song as it is an instrumental song with no lyrics and it is huge journey... I'm quite sure you would like it. Metallica, 39 years old in November... Big 40 next year. They are working on new music as they cannot be on the road with Covid going on. They are the ultimate road warriors... And have played at least a concert on all of the continents... Think about it, all continents.

The Metal box is deep and plentiful, it will chew you up and spit you out- in a good way haha! Remember this is from 1984 off their 2nd album (Ride the Lightning), James’ writing blew me away and I’ve been there ever since. This song has been with me since then and I can’t imagine life without this album. Enjoy, dude, enjoy.

You open the Pandora's Box of Metal. Enjoy the treasures of Metallica. Can't wait to see more of your Metallica reactions. Good job bro.

If you want your mind blown. Metallica in Russia 1991. You can see how huge the crowd is. You'll get a feel for the energy of their concerts.

I love these kind of reaction videos from people who don't normally listen to metal but have the guts to try it and really enjoy it.

AND THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is what you call a visceral reaction. The human body cannot stand still when the spirit is stirred. And one thing that stirs the spirit better than most is phenomenal music!!!! I recall that you like EDM but remember these guys aren’t just pushing buttons to perform a sound every note was a finger strumming a string!!!!

I *think* you are ready for a live track... Enter Sandman 1991 Moscow... 1.6 MILLION in attendance... their biggest hit at their biggest show

Yeah man, that emotion is real brother. You're hooked now

THEY HAVE SO MUCH TALENT INSTUMENTALLY AND THE LYRICS ARE JUST THE INSANELY DEEP ICING ON THE CAKE!

My father once said: "Music goes from the ears directly to the heart, it just skips the brain" That is whats happening :-)

Metallica literally saved me and continues to every day. I have been relying on them since 1985. You should see them live. I have about 25 times. I have in my living will to have this song as I pass and also when my ashes are being scattered.

One of the greatest guitar solos of all time, in one of the greatest songs of all time. BTW, eyes closed is better because you're more focused. Listen again lying down with eyes closed, no talking, good headphones, that is the best way to really listen to music.

Just think... this song has probably helped countless people through suicidal depression shepherding them back from the brink. I honestly think that this song has saved thousands of lives for that very reason. And you are absolutely right about the metal community. Metalheads are attracted to metal, and metal faces the horrors & tragedies of life honestly. When you meet someone else who is willing to come along on that journey, you've truly found a brother/sister. Welcome!

8:30 ...and if you watch closely children, you'll see a metallica fan being born right before your eyes. Watch out they tend to cry their first time. Lol, welcome to the club.

Bro, you said that Fade to Black made you feel like you went on a journey. I recommend a song from that same album by Metallica and it's the last song. That song is Call of Ktulu. I may have spelled it wrong. But I would really look forward in seeing your reaction to this amazingly, and awe inspiring song. It's one of my favorites by Metallica. It's just so epic. Even if you don't do a reaction video for it on KZfaq, you still need to hear this song. This song will move you and it will enrich your spirit.

You just experienced one of the greatest outro in history.

Metallica - One ( lyrics video ) Not the official video. Although it's a great video, it is too distracting from the music!!

That's how to listen to Metallica song. Close your eyes, listen to the sound of drum, bass, melody, and rhythm.

The first truly "light" song by Metallica, but so dark, & deep. Struggling with depression at the moment myself, but have always loved this, & it brings a smile to my face seeing someone's reaction.

I've always thought of it as Metallica's "Freebird." In other words, not the most technical piece of music you'll ever hear, but loaded to the hilt with *SOUL*

You just experienced how 4 guys turned the metal community on its ear and set the new standard for metal. You now have another subscriber.

Speaking of love from the metal community. Look up some of the stories from metal bands that gone out of their way to help their fans. For example the band "Korn": a student was kicked out of school for wearing one of their shirts, and the band heard of it and went out of their way to come to him and play a private concert for him and his friends. Metallica in the early 90s had their "motherload" contest in which the loaded 4 semi trucks full of Metallica gear. Drums, guitars, shirts, and even a Jeep. Yes, a brand new Jeep. One of the trucks actually contained the band. The surprise winner that had the semi truck show up to their house got to meet Metallica and they put on a private show for their friends and family. The love not only between fans, but from the bands themselves is entirely unmatched.

You being speechless is how a first timer is supposed to react, don’t feel bad that you were at a loss of words, Metallica does that to me still after 20+ years Metal is a journey enjoy my friend🤘🏼

I am so jealous of you for being able to listen to that for the first time! This is one of my favorite songs of all time.

This song has officially beat everything to me. For about 23 years I have proudly stated that this is the greatest song ever written. And, suicidal as it is, to me it's "Being ok that it's your time to go." instead of the more traditional "committing suicide." My main auditory goal in life is to be sure that the last song, or maybe even "thing" I hear is fade.

its so hard to recommend just one song, since they mean so much to so many. Thank you for taking the time to listing to other music. Welcome to the Metal Family.

Like I always say... better late than never! I'm 56 years old and have listened to a fair amount of Metallica off and on over the past 30 years, but somehow I had never crossed paths with this song until last summer. And oh my, what an unexpected surprise it was! It quickly became my favorite, or perhaps a tie with One. Both are incredible works of art!

I have been a Tallica fan for over 30 years and I still get chills listening to them . Glad you are a new fan of these guys, welcome friend ...

This crazy that they made this all back in the 80s when they were like 20/21.

Metallica "one".... and you being honest and yourself in these reactions are perfect. This type of reaction is what reminds us Metallica fans how it felt the first time we heard it too and brings those wonderful feelings back strong!!! Thank you sir! Thank you!

Dude, I love this because i remember discovering Metallica as a teenager and immediately bought "Kill 'Em All," "Ride the Lightning," "Master of Puppets," "And Justice for All," and the the Black Album.

People that dont know metal always assume metalheads are mean and nasty people. The truth is that we have this wonderful outlet for our anger called "metal" and often that allows us to b much more level headed than most people. Keep on doing what u r doin my man, I subbed.

Man - that looked your first real guitar-based eargasm there towards the end of the song. When those different melodies of the backing guitar establish the mood and are already so awesome - and then solo starts and gets more and more intense until you think your mind can't take any more intensity... and then it gets even better... It's been 22-23 years since Metallica first gave me these feelings - and I still get them when I listen to them - and such a big smile on my face when I see you experiencing that, too! Welcome to the metal community, man - it's great to have you! :)

Watch some of their live clips from their tour last year. When you see them playing to huge crowds in Poland, Russia and Bucharest you realize how important they are.

When I'm stressed, upset or anything of the sort I just crank up some metal close my eyes and it's better than any therapy

Orion. No words... audio bliss. And yes... close your eyes. You're welcome

I look forward to watching you on your inevitable journey down this rabbit hole that you've found. Welcome to world of metal, my friend.

This is my therapy for all of been through and will go through. Thank you Metallica! ♥♥♥

“What is happening?!?!”...... it was your mind being set free....

Dude!!!! At @ 8:45 you *actually* started headbanging!! Welcome to the *real* world!! Blessed Be, & Peace!!

At 08:42 "What's happening?" Metal. Like anything else there's good, bad, and indifferent, but this is god tier stuff you're playing here. Really cool to see you discovering it.

For me when I cut off visual input it takes you deep into the music. Light a candle and turn off the lights and turn up the music and enjoy the ride!

One of the milestone songs of metal, and an intro into the mist important statement: Metal can be anything. From Zeppelin, Purple and Sabbath to Nightwish, Epica or Eluveitie. Any instrument, any style can be blended to make a metal classic

It's because when you close your eyes... Metallica is taking you on a mythical journey of musical magic my friend.

This song has saved me a time or two. I was me but now he is gone, but then I am back over and over again, as Kirk's never-ending solo.

Metal fans are all brothers. And we welcome all newcomers. Our hearts are open to one and all for we all come from different musical backgrounds. I was raised country. But I'm metal for life. I remember my baptism in metal well as most here surely remember there own. And we together, now get to witness your baptism in metal. For good or ill, we live our lives from the heart.

One of METALLICA'S greatest songs

Metallica deserves every accolade they’ve ever received and more. Fade to Black and Orion are, in my opinion, transcendent. At times, they were really reaching out beyond Metal or even popular music, broadly speaking, towards classical music, with the feel and song structures presenting multiple verandas for the listener to visit.

I'm a huge Metallica fan and I've been to 30 plus concerts I know that you can listen to every album they have made from start to end without stopping and skipping a song they are put together very well and the way each song flows into another is amazing you should listen to ONE, BLACKENED, FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS, ENTER SANDMAN, WHERE THE WILD THING'S ARE, SANITARIUM, UNFORGIVEN, WHEREVER I MAY ROAM. Plus many others

Ahh... seeing more and more black dudes and dudettes becoming metal fans... it fills my heart with joy! You see, Metal is a very diverse, yet a very very misunderstood genre of music. Have fun exploring it further my friend! Welcome to the Metal Family! :)

Very glad to welcome you to the Metallica family! They make themselves very accessible as a band to fans so you start feeling like you really know them and they become your extended musical family. Metallica changed my life and have given me such a tremendous sense of self since finding them when I was 10-11 years old. This song was part of my first listening experience of them (the entire Ride The Lightning album while playing video games at my cousins house). I still remember it vividly and I a now 33 years old. \m/

This song has concretely saved my life, .... 👍 ❤️ Greetings from Finland 💪 🇫🇮

You have discovered that you are an "active" listener to this music as opposed to a passive listener. Closing your eyes blocks out one of your senses so you can focus more on listening. This will be life-changing for you. We've all been where you are. It's part of the common connection Metalheads share. Welcome, and enjoy the ride!

if you enjoy a hard hitting story and great musical composition - listen to the concept album Operation Mindcrime by Queensryche. Be sure to listen to the whole thing .... my mind was blown the first time I listened to it ... being a teen in the 80's I got exposed to some really ground breaking metal music. There are themes in the album that are still quite relevant ... especially with what is going on right now in 2020 .

Closing your eyes takes away your most powerful sense, sight. Suddenly your hearing becomes sharper and you feel the music even more intensley. If your a true music lover, closing your eyes and listening to your favourite amazing records with a J can be an incredible experience....but yeah, glad your enjoying Metallica dude. Peace and Love.

welcome to metal dude. you've got 50 years of awesome shit to wade through :D

EDM Dude ! You are officially a Metal Head Rookie !! And we will blast you with the METAL WAY !! Love your honesty and laugh loud with your reactions !! Thank you and keep the pace !

So glad I caught your reaction to Metallica. I tell you, even though this song is obviously about suicide, when my step dad was dying of cancer this song really helped me through a lot of emotions. It still does help get a good cry out. I wasn’t ready to let go, at times it hits hard that he’s gone and this song just helps me mentally and emotionally. I love Metallica. If you ever have a chance, please react to Outlaw Torn by Metallica, and Fuel, Unforgiven, and Bleeding Me. Those are some of my favorites by Metallica.

8:40 - The birth of a headbanger! haha \m/

As the years fly by, and with every passing year, this song only gets better and better. Having said that, what I find most amazing is the fact that this album was released in 1984. Only four years removed from the abhorrent disco era. Think about that for a minute

This really shows how music impacts people. I really enjoy feeling his feelings in a way because certain songs do that to all of us. It's one thing to listen to music but it's another thing to actually feel it. Every piece of music is absolutely beautiful in its own way (Respectfully speaking). This is how everyone can kind of think the same way. At least for however long the song is and that's enough.

Such a beautiful and sad song. I always think of my friend Floyd who had told me as a kid that he wanted this to play at his funeral. He passed away a few years ago and "Fade to Black" played on and on. I recommend "Orion" and "Nothing Else Matters" for songs that feel real good like this

I used to work at a fast food joint, and this one weekend in 1991 there were two concerts back to back. Friday was a Simple Minds concert. Sunday was a Heavy Metal concert with Metallica, AC/DC, Queensryche and more. A lot of people who went to those concerts stopped by our fast food joint. That Friday, the restaurant was filled with university students, and it was a goddamn mess. Burgers were drooping from the walls, chairs were thrown through the restaurant, and we had to call the police to restore order. Saturday the restaurant was filled with people with tattoos, long hair, beards, wearing black shirts, denim and leather. It as intimidating as hell, but there were absolutely zero incidents. Everyone was very well behaved. That one weekend upended all my preconceptions. It would still take several years before I really started listening and appreciating Metal.

Alter Bridge - Blackbird will hit you on same level even though it's different. Happy to see your horizon be broadened. You also see one of the reasons why we gravitate to such.

Start at THE beginning. "Hit The Lights". 1st song off the first ALBUM....lol Sounds like they're coming onstage LIVE!!! THE best beginning EVER....

Fade to Black is one of the 2 songs from Metallica (along with One) that I still love a lot. Master of Puppets was also my "gateway drug" into metal. The day you want more technical, complex and epic than that, I highly recommend Dream Theater. Seeing how you liked Fade to black more than Master of Puppets, I would say a song like "Trial of tears" would be a good introduction to them. And when you want really epic you can check out "A change of seasons" or "Octavarium".

This song has both saved a lot of lives and also been the last song a lot of people ever heard because they played it when they went through with their suicides. While suicide is tragic I think listening to something that understands and confirms their pain and anguish on their way out serves a purpose as well.

used to go t sleep every night to these on tape, early Metallica is simply amazing.

You mentioned being a Big Room guy. I actually MAKE Big room house, but I came from Metal. Specifically Metallica, as I learned in my teens and 20's learning their entire catalog on electric guitar, and fade to black was the 1st song I set out to learn. It's no surprise you love these songs being an EDM guy. They surprisingly go hand in hand

Anyone that's been following the reaction channels of non-metal fans trying out metal, yeah, the pauses and commentary are annoying, but you have to take on the music in your own way, and you have to make content. We used to love introducing our friends to new music back in the day, when it was a stereo in the living room, a boombox in the park, a Walkman in the cafeteria, mostly together, always full of anticipation, searching their faces for joy and waiting for "THE GOOD PART" and it was a great way to do it then. I never got to try this with a stranger, though. It's a neat thing to see. And never underestimate how much we metalheads thrive on watching newbs try our stuff, seeing the gob-smacked joy in the faces on the screen, and just drowning under the wave of _validation_ our taste in music never got from our parents, authorities, or classmates. Validation from a new generation. Gen-X loves you fuckers. We've been listening to _Fade to Black_ nearly forty years, we _still_ aren't sure how to describe our feelings on it. You probably won't in forty years, either. A lot of Gen-Xers don't have kids, and reaction videos like this are a way of satisfying that need to share our lore with the young. It's good stuff.

Those 5 dislikes are sad. This is one of the best songs of all time

A good thing to remember about Metallica is that they are a very diverse band, with many different sounding songs from the more aggressive song Frantic to the calmer Nothing else Matters (you should react to both)

And to think that a bunch of 20 and 21 year olds could put a song like this together. Craziness!!

This is a beautiful thing that you are doing. I have been listening to Metallica since the early 80's. They are an amazing group. The new thing with the reaction videos from other musical walks of life is phenomenal. This song has always held a strong emotion in my heart. It already brings a little tear when I hear it what I hear someone else react to it I can feel what they're feeling and it is a beautiful thing. You should also try to listen to the song One. Do the videoVersion with the lyrics. When you do it I will shed a tear again. The song is about a soldier that got blown up by a land mine in the war. I cannot wait for it. Kudos to you for what you do. When you have someone from a different musical walk of life listening to something new there emotion is pure and raw. Much love and respect to you.

Maiden, Megadeth, Dio, Sabbath, Priest, Deep Purple, Tool, Pantera, Slipknot... it will never end for you...

It's been decades since i first heard that song, and that solo as they fade to you know is still some of my fav guitar work. Metal community is usually weirdly supportive and happy

Always nice to see someone genuinely enjoy and appreciate the music.