“On any given day, the heavy genre might as well be subtitled music derivative of Black Sabbath” truest words ever spoken

Black Sabbath should have been inducted around 1995 (around the time Led Zep were inducted). Really late to induct them now. It's almost like an insult to them.

James always gets me every time. Such an infinite well of emotion.

After Deep Purple, Yes, Judas Priest, UFO, Scorpions, Thin Lizzy and Iron Maiden. But knowing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they're probably gonna induct the fuckin Backstreet Boys before Slayer

James Hetfield crying is the manliest thing I've ever seen.

08:31 The Mighty James Hetfield holding tears and being a kid again, talking about the Masters...my respects.

This is my first time watching this speech - Hetfield choking up really grabbed me hardcore...incredible!

Lars said it. Without Black Sabbath there would be no heavy metal. They put the heavy doom filled sound into a perfect storm of blues and rock. It kicked my ass. I was mind blown. I am still in awe of them. Well said Lars. Well said.

Was James about to cry? his voice was cracking while remembering his youth, or at least I think so

0:50 Lars, that was smooth man! :DD

Why's everyone offhand with Lars? Jesus! He worships Black Sabbath. What a glittering speech from both.

One of the greatest moments in the history of heavy music... Sabbath to be inducted by Metallica....

Dad James almost break into tears?

Lars got Bruce Dickenson's back. NO EGGS SHARON. Up the IRONS.

The only time you saw the most savage, powerful, figure in metal get emotional was when he was referencing Sabbath's riffs.

Is it just me, or did Hetfield sound as if he were about to burst into tears at 8:26?

Lars does a lovely job here .... it mattered a lot to him, and though he's a bit nervous, to me, that is more endearing that he is not comfortable up there in a way. He says what he cares about and doesn't dumb himself down. He knows the history of NWOBHM and i'm glad he didn't edit himself for fear of what some people might label as pretentious, because it's not. Lars is not the asshole that so many people have labelled him as being.

When James' voice starts to crack, I can't help but get a little teary-eyed myself. What he says is so absolutely true. I remember being 10yrs. old and walking down my elementary school hallway singing Iron Man. The 1st time I heard that from my older sister's room, my life changed forever. I play the bass because of Geezer and Steve Harris. Black f**kin' Sabbath!!

Man, Mr. Hetfield really loves Black Sabbath, his words were so genuine! That was awesome to see.

james' speech was awesome.

I wish one of them at least mentioned Dio, Martin, Ian, Vinny, Cozy and all those lost folks. They had some really good contribution.. especially Dio.

Listening to this speech now I'm still amazed by it. Great job Lars. That was beautiful and truly fitting.

James’s speech makes me tear up every time I watch it, because as much as I feel the same about Sabbath, Metallica is the band who had that same impact on me as a 9 year old kid. God bless Black Sabbath and Metallica who help so many angry troubled and heavy souls reach out of themselves and connect through the miracle of music which sounds, speaks and feels exactly what they are experiencing.

Black Sabbath is the greatest heavy metal band ever! And anyone who disagrees ? Your weird. But I do have to give Metallica kudos for helping the spark stay lit!

Lars is either really nervous, on coke, or drank 5 cups of coffee an hour before this speech. Nice job though - rock on, Lars! 🤘🏼

the two most influencial, creative and original bands in metal history, sabbath and metallica.

Yeah....I love the notion of Sabbath making Het almost cry...yeah \,,/

James Hetfield basically represented every at one time 10 year old who discovered Black Sabbath and had them take over their life.... He was speaking for millions who shared the same experience.. It could have been me or a million others giving that same speech.... Only difference he's a MILLIONAIRE yes but Black Sabbath fans share the same fandom.

wow, hetfields speech made me tear a little bit, my story is exactly the same, i was little and i played my brothers records in the forbidden stereo when he wasnt home and it was my outlet, and still continues to be. awesome speech \m/

I do believe James got a bit choked up. Good for you James. Sabbath is worth it!

James getting choked up got me too as well. Sabbath rules!

The late Ronnie James Dio was still alive in 2006

Sabbath inducted so late but metallica as soon as they were eligible were inducted......James and cliff should of mentioned how much cliff loved Sabbath..at least Lars mentioned the 86 Ozzy tour

Legends honoring other legends

Currently drunk watching this as two of my favorite bands and inspirations of all time commute over their stories... personally, a highly emotive moment as I sit in my Miami Beach hotel room simply in awe of the mammoths of METAL.

8:31 almost choking back an emotional break down articulating what their music meant to him. Fucking beautiful.

3:45 James's hilarious sounding laugh in the background

I absolutely love this! I was as choked watching as James was giving his speech!

my dad dig sabbath, i love metallica rock on!!

James's speech was great though

James face at 6:21 "Lars,hurry the fuck up!!"

Great speeches, well done, boys!

Lar’s did a beautiful job of his announcement and his speech!!! Thank you so much Lar’s

I get it James...Sabbath has moved me to tears also....i feel ya brother..

"sharon, please, no eggs" reference to an Iron Maiden gig at Ozzfest

I fast forward to hear James.

And that was my first time to see Ozzy & Metallica! May 1986, The Ultimate Sin tour. Got to meet James that night too! Quite a thrill for a 16 yr old girl!

Lars gets a lot of shit, some of it is deserved...some of it isn't. He made a great speech in honor of his heroes....and mine as well. *LONG LIVE THE SABBATH!!!!!!*

Lars taking the piss out of HOF and Sharon Osbourne right at the beginning was perfect!

After that Ozzy story is really awesome seeing them playing with him at the Hall Of Fame Anniversary concert

Well done Lars and James!

i saw them on their first u.s. tour, opened for grand funk. yikes, i'm old! but we all knew these guys were something else. there may be more technically adept, more electronically gadgeted, computer mixing savvy... but Sabbath were the first, the pioneers venturing into uncharted areas. To this day, the proof of their greatness is that their music stands, listenable, modern, and HEAVY. all hail THE ORIGINALS....

Hetfield's speech was like a song

Two days after that lars ulrich went into rehab for coke addiction

What a speech and it is true, Black Sabbath is one of the greatest bands ever to exist. Not your everyday person knows them but for music lovers they show that a group of lads can make some of the best music ever written to define and change a genre.

If I had the opportunity to tell my favorite band how much there music means to me and how they’ve changed my life I would cry too

they had a good speech for sabbath

it should be called the Rock and Roll of Shame so many bands need to be there but aren't

Of course they fucking play Enter Sandman.

Well they picked, 2 individuals that were perfect to announce this!!!

shout out to randy beast of a guitar player rip

I like james' speech. :)

Greatest of them all🎸🥇🤘

Black Sabbath are the true godfathers of metal. They originated an entire sub genre of music. How many artists can say that? Not too fckng many. These creators and innovators, brilliant in their originality, were the first to translate horror films into musical form. With power and sludge, a one of a kind frontman and vocalist, and for the time incredibly unique lyrics and supreme musicality, and a sound totally and completely original, Sabbath catapulted music forward into a new era of sound. Personally speaking, when I was 13, decades and decades after the band had already disbanded, it was the discovery of their music, and Ozzy, that formed part of the bedrock foundation of my musical awakening. Similar to what Lars said, Without Sabbath, there would be no me as I am today. 🖤

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I adore Het's laugh.

So glad they made Sabbath's first four albums available for streaming. I can honestly say that's some of the best rock music i've ever heard from that period. Yes there's alot of 'heavy metal' influence there but it's just pure goddamn rock and roll, a little on the hard side but it's great stuff. I thought they were just about Iron Man and Paranoid but they made some really great albums. I'm late to the party but I agree with most in saying this was way past time.

I've cried. Litterally.

did he have to have chewing gum in his mouth?

Judas Priest should have inducted black sabbath in 1995 , Judas Priest is the 2nd most influential heavy metal band ever next to black sabbath , black sabbath was inducted 11 years late that is bullshit , the hall of fame gave led Zeppelin a fucking two hour ceremony in 1995 , black sabbath deserved better than this

Priceless

I can clearly remember, mainly because it had the same effect that James speaks of. Of being at an amusement park at around 9 or 10 years old hanging at the arcade. which was mainly pinball machines at the time. an over the speakers from the jukebox in the place played " The Wizard". I think my ears, or at least the part of my brain that deals with music, had an orgasm. I was sold hook line and sinker. To this day, even though I play a lot of different styles of music on guitar.. I still break out into some Sabbath here and there. And most of my friends that play, will join.

Dio should’ve have gone in with Sabbath, my 2 cents 🤔🎸

3:09 Nice one Lars.

so true my friend! \m/

one of the first times I actually see James being nervous on stage , great stuff

THE BEST METAL BANDS IN THE FUCKING UNIVERSE!! :'D

Hymn of doom, hahah direct quote from sleeps holy mountain

I can tell that this is very emotional for James.

Ozzy was probably asking Sharon to repeat what' Lars said, and then to remind him why it was funny

Tony Iommi invented heavy metal.

James is such a man. I woulda done the same if I inducted a god band like Sabbath

God I love this video!

Do you have a link to that interview?

I love James Hetfield real, true, Inspirational!

God damnit lars, spit out your gum before talking

Phenomenal speech great job Lars and James 🤘🏻

Yes Sir!.......He carries the Lead and Rhythmn....The MAN!!

I think they should've at least mentioned the late Ronnie James Dio

God Bless Geezer for dedicating his award to the memories of Cliff Burton and "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott

8:28 - James Hetfield CRYIN' !!! What better tribute can you ask for? Wow.

Yeah, I'm 43 now and I am a HUGE Metallica fan, have been since 1986, but that is when I discovered Ozzy also (Ultimate Sin and Master of Puppets changed me). Then, a year later, a friend gave me a mixed tape that had the "Speak of the Devil" album songs on it and I was like "What the fuck is this?" These aren't Ozzy songs." (I then had all of his albums up to the Tribute album) That's when. I discovered Black Sabbath. Changed my fucking life man. I drove home last weekend from seeing my kids and jammed to all from 1970 to 1978. It still isn't getting old.

Judas Priest perfected it imo

James is the man. Lars should stop talking so much.

Best band intro!

did anyone else notice the announcer said james and lars's names the opposite way round to the tv at the beginning?

James Hetfield the GOAT

why was dio not included here?

One hell of a speech! Who's cutting them onions..

you are right ! ! !