This song is based on a book/movie called Johnny Got His Gun. It’s about a soldier who was drafted into WW1 and accidentally steps on a landmine and he gets blown up. He lost his arms, legs, sight, hearing and ability to speak. But he is still cognizant in his mind. This whole song is sung from the soldiers perspective and how it’s an absolute hell to be only able to lie there in darkness and your thoughts

Everyone's a metalhead, they just don't know it....until they hear it.....!

This song is one of the masterpieces of our generation.

As a Armed Forces Veteran... this song has more meaning than you will ever know.. it is an anthem.. it is the only song that truly captures the horrors of battle. It is heartbreaking and beautiful all at the same time.. the video definitely does the song justice.

I am a Marine enlisted in '92. THIS IS the anti war aong of my generation. Semper Fi.

This is why no other bands come close to Metallica

"I must be a metalhead" Love it ❤

"Seek And Destroy", "For Whom The Bell Toll", "Fade To Black", "Welcome Home Sanitarium" ... MUST listen to Metallica songs. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

First as a yank across the pond let me welcome you to the legends that are metallica. These guys are now in their sixties and still selling out stadiums and arenas around the world. Second I've been to twenty-one of their shows spanning forty years and not once was I ever disappointed. Third react to "fade to black" I would suggest looking up the meaning of their songs on google, it will take your reactions to the next level. As a disabled army veteran this song "one" hits hard. Thanks for a great reaction mate! Peace from America.

Honestly this is my favorite Metallica song. It’s just so epic.

I’ve said it a million times. Greatest music video ever made.

I love your reactions to Metallica. Every one of their songs has a meaning whether deep or not. You will always find something you can relate to in one or more of their songs. 'One' is inspired by the 1939 book Johnny Got His Gun and is about a WW1 soldier. He wakes up a prisoner in his own body after losing his arms, legs, senses etc therefore cannot speak etc. A very deep and powerful song. Welcome to the Metallica family ❤

It's in the lyrics" Landmine has taken my sight, taken my speech, taken my hearing, taken my arms, taken my legs, taken my soul, left me with life in hell" Helloween Eagle Fly Free, studio version.

Your reaction to these Metallica songs is similar to my ten year old's reaction. When I show him the music I like to listen to, he's amazed. He's growing up in an era where most music is over produced, techno at its core, and unfeeling. Everything happens in cycles, and I think to the generation that has grown up with today's music, this type of music is like a breath of fresh air. I remember discovering an oldies station on the radio when I was kid. They were playing rock 'n roll from the 70's, and that guitar work just blew me away! Then I discovered Metallica and it was all over. That was it. MY BAND.

The biggest heavy metal band to ever exist! And they are fantastic live, to this very day still!

The cover on his fave is because when the bomb went off it not only took his arms and legs it took parts of his face, so the mask protects his injuries from the elements around him it hides them. He can't speak because of the airway he has in, which is what she pinches off to end his suffering and let's him die. The video is about being trapped inside of yourself and not being able to do anything to fix it, so he wanted to die to end all the pain he felt that they thought he didn't. I hope that helps, and welcome to the world of Metallica, one of the best heavy metal bands of all time.

The look of joy on your face when the guitars kicked in was priceless... welcome to the metal.

The song is about a soldier who got hit by a missile or activated a landmine and basically had his legs arms and face blown off. They kept him on the machines, just a body stump without any limbs. He was in his own private hell but he could not express himself except doing a morse code with parts of his body to the bed. Its based on the movie "Johnny Got His Gun" which is an anti-war fiction inspired by TRUE and gruiesome story of one canadian that ended up in World War I.

I'm a 50 yr old who was a hip hop head and break dancer in the 80s. The heaviest bands I listened to back then was ozzy/priest/maiden...a friend of mine swapped cassettes in my walkman, thinking I was gonna be listening to RUN D.M.C., the intro to MASTER OF PUPPETS blasted my ears, and I've been a huge metalhead ever since! Still a hip hop head, and lover of all music, but, Metallica/thrash/heavy metal will forever be my passion. New tonyour channel. Subbed automatically.

worth mentioning, as you seem to be a new fan, that you can still go see Metallica play, and they still do a damn good show

This was when the music meant something to Them and to Us. You can hear the Heart these songs have. It's not anger, it's Passion for the music and the message conveyed..

Dude, Metal is such a rich and diverse music form - you have such an abundance of amazing bands to discover as you continue to evolve into a Metalhead 🤘

Another great reaction friend. Some fun facts about this song: - It's based off an old movie called "Johnny Got His Gun" which is based off a true story. The details are tragic. - This was their first ever music video and it remains, to this day, one of the most powerful pieces of art ever recorded. - This led to them being invited to play this at the Grammy's. First metal band ever. The performance was an emotional roller coaster going from nervous wrecks to legends. - And Justice For All was the first album recorded with new bassist Jason Newstead, replacing Cliff Burton who was tragically killed in a bus accident. The bass on this album was internationally nerfed, which was indicitive of a level of treatment that would ultimately lead to Newstead quitting the band a little over a decade later. Thanks for the video friend. On to Fade 2 Black 🍻🍻

Watching from a small town on the prairies in Canada. Welcome to the music I grew up on . Great channel !

This was Metallica's first foray into video. They reluctantly agreed to finally make a video after years of refusing. They were so anti establishment in every way, and didn't see the need for a video. But I am so glad they did.

To me, this is one of the heaviest, and most beautiful, songs in Metal. Being a Vet, this song really hits home. I do it for karaoke, on occasion. It's very therapeutic.

This is my favorite Metallica song. Based on a book and movie "Johnny Got His Gun" the soldier lost his arms, legs, vision and couldn't talk or hear...trapped in himself and unable to die yet unable to live. Its deep, but genius

This is Metallica's first music video in a music commercial from the previous three albums which there were no video clips from the previous three albums and this song was the top clip on MTV at that time.

People often mistakenly try so hard to listen to the lyrics they miss the feeling. I appreciate u taking it in.

This song was based on a book called Jonny get your gun . An anti-war story about aman going to war and coming back with no arms,legs or face. And the government kept him alive in the hospital. While his family was told that he died.

They let the guitars speak. Very good song indeed. Thanks for sharing your reaction!

God as my witness I was on the front row at this concert in Oklahoma City and James Hetfield only uses a down stroke on his guitar! As fast as he is he never goes up down up down. Always down down down…! Absolutely FREAKED me out.. only a down stroke… nuts! Really try it! Your wrist will explode in about 13.9 seconds! Mad love from Oklahoma little brother!

For whom the bell tolls next!!! Definitely watch the songs you've already reacted to LIVE....it will blow you away. Seattle 89 is my suggestion...prepare yourself!!!

Metal, punk, and rap are so closely related. We all respect the underlying truth. I love that channels like this are exposing the angst that we all feel and relate to. We are the same humans that can't stand the hurt that the unemphatic refuse to acknowledge.

The song Ride the Lightning has a sick solo in it, you would love it!

You should definitely listen to "Battery", "Fade To Black", "Blackened" and/or "To Live Is To Die" as well. (All of them are by Metallica too.)

Metallica will take you to musical levels you’ve never known existed 🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘….from 1983 to this year releasing albums forcing the World to stop rotating in order to digest these guys otherworldly talents 🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘. I have seen them live 18 times…..a lot of people will argue Metallica is the best live band out there….several times crowned to be the best 🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘😍

So Beautiful 💯🤘 This song so special 😊 and it goes hard 🤘💯🎸🦾 I seen Metallica many times and I'm going again this year in August in Chicago 🇺🇲 Can't wait! Love them😊 Love your channel and your reactions and you 🎧💯 Rock on and Rock hard 🤘🎧💯 God Bless you and yours 🙏

"One" was my introduction to Metallica. I believe it was the first Official Music video they ever did and I seen the premier on MTv back in the 80's. Been hooked ever since. I had to go buy the And Justice For All album and wore it out. It is still one of my top favorite albums.

Creeping death, Whiplash, disposable heroes, leper messiah check these out of you can. I envy you for experiencing this for the first time. Seeing your reaction brings back memories of me first hearing them. What's even better is seeing them live. What an experience!!

Love this song since the day it came out. Fantastic and meaningful song 🙏🤘🤘

The video is from a movie called Johnny Got His Gun. He gets blown up in war and the voices are in his head. This is an intense song and video

"its got something to do with young men killing each other", that's f#ck'n a right.

This is an amazing follow up to master of puppets!

It is based on a movie Johnny got his gun. He was blown up by a landmine during war. He lost his entire face, legs, arms, and soul.

Best song / video combo in my world

For whom the Bell tolls next

James Hetfield lead singer, guitar, writer of most lyrics. He had a very tortured childhood that haunted him most of his life. Still with him but music, Metallica, and therapy got him through and still killing it at 60 yo. I just saw them in August, for the 15th time live and there is Nothing Nothing comparable to the epic experience of Metallica live Nothing. James older brother told him about the book this movie is based on. James has said that he understood and respected the difference of what war took from this man he also understood what if felt like to be trapped in your body feeling unheard having no voice tortured and in pain he could not express. He expressed that by writing One. James taught himself to play guitar and to this day cannot read music. He is a musical genius and an amazing human because that bad ass MF pours his heart and soul out to us all in the most vulnerable way. Kirk Hammett lead guitar The Ripper, self taught fricken genius wrote riff to Creeping Death when he was SIXTEEN years old. Ranked one of the greatest guitarists of all time rightly so and one of the kindness genuine humble humans on Earth. They have been together since they were 17, over 40 years, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, endless awards, millions sold, Millionaires, give millions to charities, so Talented accomplished so much every right to be big head ego ass holes but it is All about the Music All about the Fans, All about playing Live and giving everyone single person the most incredible literal life changing experience Greatest Bsnd Ever I subscribed because at 53 I am Stoked to see you experiencing them your emotion appreciation respect it is raw and genuine. They are still touring I cannot imagine them ever stopping. Baby you MUST SEE METALLICA LIVE. Make it happen. Also, to get to know them, youtube interviews. They changed my life, got me through life. They will do the same for you ✌️❤️🤘

Welcome to the family ❤ love the metal face at 7:00 . Read the summary about the music video and the lyrics.

Battery, no leaf clover, four horseman, feul -more great ones to do . Metallica is awesome

I know that smile. Mine started in 1982. Enjoy the ride! Subbed.

For the love of Christ man, please do the official video of Nothing Else Matters. You'll see some behind the scenes studio recording of the making of one of the most icons songs in history a MASTERPIECE, since guitar playing gives you the chills, you'll literally be one big goose bump after ...... I can't wait to watch ans subscribe .....

Orion, it is just an instrumental, but it's a banger. Great to crank up and listen to on a drive.

There was a comic book I read as a kid where a soldier was given a necklace from a gypsy or someone like that and told as long as he wore it, he wouldn’t die. He thought it meant he couldn’t be hurt. He was blown up in combat and lost his arms and legs. Couldn’t talk. He could hear what was going on around him and the Drs saw the medallion around his neck. In his mind he was begging them to take it off. One Dr said “ I can’t believe he’s alive” the other said “ This must be a good luck charm. Let’s leave it on him.”

As others have mentioned, the song is inspired by the novel "Johnny Got His Gun" by Dalton Trumbo, which was ironically first published on 3 September 1939 (the date the UK and France declared war on Nazi Germany over the invasion of Poland). Trumbo, who wrote the screenplays for such Hollywood classics as Spartacus, Exodus and Papillion also wrote and directed the movie adaptation of Johnny Got His Gun, which is featured heavily in this video. Metallica are in the unusual position of holding the rights to the movie as the fee for buying it was only fractionally more than the licence to use the excerpts in this video and avoided them having to pay future royalties. A 2009 release of the film on DVD in North America actually includes the video for "One". The video went on to win a Grammy for "Best Metal Performance" at the 1989 Grammys with Lars somewhat sarcastically thanking Jethro Tull for not releasing anything that year in the bands acceptance speech after somewhat controversially losing to them the previous year in the Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance category for the album ...And Justice For All.

This music video is part song, part mini movie. The song on the album doesn't have the dialog from the movie that basically tells the story of a soldier who was injured during combat and would rather die than live another day.

This isn't a song. This is an experience ❤

I really appreciate that you immediately went into the lyrics as well as the song, well done.

will go down as one of the great artifacts

imagine seeing this as an 10 year old before internet was a thing.

Ok... so the movie bits are from a movie called "Johnie got his gun" its about a guy who grows up and goes to war, where he is wounded. Hes obviously lost his arms, legs, and ability to see, hear and speak... the only thing left of him is his brain. The song is about losing everything to war for the individual soldier. Now, if you want to hear a great Metallica instrumental, check out "Orion"

Great song and video. The face covering is there because he has no face due to the landmine, also to help keep it from getting infected. A very sober song and message. No one does it like Metallica.

God bless u for opening up and exploring new music for u.

Have seen Metallica several times in concert. They are just amazing performing live. Even won a contest to be in their "Snake Pit" which was in the middle of the stage during the Black Tour. What an experience.

This was my third video of yours. The moment you said electric guitars give you the goosebumps, I hit "subscribe" Keep on, bro! 👊 STARDOM

The greatest music video of all time.

You know you're a metalhead when you pose for a family photo and you automatically flip the devil's horns and stick your tongue out..............🤘😬🤘

Still have the video tape from the day this debut on MTv, i will never get rid of that one. they swore they would never shoot a video that wasn't concert footage, and they go and make IMHO the best video ever made, that actually follows the story of the song perfectly. such a powerful song. Loved seeing it live on the ...and Justice for All tour.

Same as you're new to Metallica, I'm new to your channel. I'm glad you've finally discovered them, Metallica is an epic band absolutely worth of hearing. If you'd like to hear another war song, but not one with the fake bravery, but rather the one that describes all the horror and hell that war is, I'd suggest you react to '1914 - The Hundred Days Offensive'. Writing this as a lifelong Metallica fan from a country that's currently at war.

HOW did I miss your reaction to this??? This is my ALL-TIME FAVORITE Metallica song. "Banger" doesn't even do this song justice.

The book Johnny Got His Gun about WW1 was one of three banned for Allied troops to read during WW2. The other two were enemy propaganda. He was kept alive indefinitely for religious reasons, for scientific interest, and for the pride of the medical profession then in their ability to “save” lives.

This was my first Metallica experience seeing this video on MTV in my teenage years, many years ago. Few songs have ever impacted me harder, the definition of living Hell. Now 30 years later as a Veteran who has fought in a war I am truly grateful for not having such a fate. ❤

DUDE IN 2O16 I HAD A STROKE AND THIS SONG HELPED ME RECOVER

Digging back into your evolution to the dark side now, having just found your channel not long ago. I'm probably not the first to mention it but this was Metallica's first video. They were very against doing a music video and I'm happy to look back over the decades and acknowledge this was an epic first. Really heavy metal, and especially thrash, was a rough road to getting mainstream attention. MTV was about the only ticket back then, but they weren't playing music like this. Local radio stations, especially college or even HS, were where we heard bands like this on the regular. Word of mouth was still the primary way.

My first concert ever was Metallica,in Halifax, N.S.It was the justice tour,and I was 17.Recently turned 50.Thanks my boy for reminding of this experience. Cheers

Mi favorita de Metallica.

Great reaction. It's a crime that the closed captions on that video are so far off!

7:24 Bang your head, bruv. Bang. It’s a natural reaction! Go with it! Bopping is for pop music. Ah, for the days when I could spin a mean hair fan!

I saw Metallica live in 91 and I have tickets to see them this summer. Can’t wait.

The video is from Johnny Got His Gun, the song is a war story based on the film. A statement on the dignity of death as opposed to the extension of life at the cost of the soul by science.

In the 1930s, the Book Johnny Got His Gun came out and it was banned for a time, seen as anti-American propaganda. In the 1970s the movie came out and it was seen as unpatriotic, they tried to get it banned again this time but were unsuccessful. In the 1980s this music video came out and no one tried to ban it because the nation couldn't deny the horrors of war any more.

Metallica bought the writes for the 70’s film version of the 20/30s book Johnnie got his gun as others have said. Using clips from the video was a great way to get across the story the song was based on. The father tells his son to remember his morse code, which at the end he uses (by banging his head on the pillow over and over and over again ) to communicate to the nurse that he wanted to die.

Your face tells it all! LOVE IT!!

There is SO much to this song and video. 🤘❤️

This is my favorite song by Metallica, I love how the breakdown hits, the guitar solo and the deep lyrics 🔥🤘

One is based of the movie Johnny Got his Gun. It’s an anti war message. I might add, I’m so happy you are digging old school Metallica. They are legends.

dude this video was the first thing i saw on MTV's headbangers ball and i was like a teen . It honestly gave ne nightmares lol

THe movie in the video is called "And Johnny got his gun", if I remember right, it's good

Johnny Got His Gun is the movie they are playing in the video (and also is the background for the song)

Rite on Metallica.. good song keep up the awesome reactions keep em coming..one love from America

disposable heroes is an amazing song, you will not disapointed to react to it

Welcome son to the rest of your life We're more than happy to have you in the family. METAL. Now go explore your new world.

My God this song is 34 years old, and still one of the most metal songs of all time.

I came to this channel for AC/DC and now you’re adding in Metallica. So glad I subscribed.

"This is cold" and then the guitar kicks in and you face the camera. Yep.

The brilliant thing about Metallica is the way they weave the music and topic together. I'm sure somebody's already commented on this but the end riff, with the drums, guitars, bass - they are supposed to sound like machine gun fire. Ingenious shit, truly. And if nobodies said so its from an incredibly sad, but important book about war (and movie) called "Johnny Got His Gun" about a troop who gets his arms, legs, eyes, voice, hearing - all of his sensory input blown away from him, and all he can do at the end - through morse code - is bang his head..."KILL ME.... KILL ME... KILL ME" and one nurse has the decency to pleasure him (hand job) and unplug him. He nearly gets his sweet release until a doctor comes in, fires her, and leave him alive inside his shell of a body, soul and mind for further experimentation. What a pisser. Just in case you didnt know. Its dark, depressing and probably happens. Metallica is the shit.

MASTERPIECE

"I must be a metal head" You are my friend, you are :D you just didnt knew it haha :D

Check out Anasthesia (pulling teeth), its a Cliff Burton bass solo. Cliff was the original bass guitarist and was killed when their tour bus rolled over.

Not many ppl knowbut during the machine gun riff lars was playing morse code on double bass which says kill me