Lux Æterna is basically if Motörhead's "Overkill" and Metallica's "Hit The Lights" had a baby, with the band's modern-day polished production.

No better way to check out the new Metallica song than with you guys.

After 5 years of watching, you guys haven't changed a bit. Witty, funny, and Ryan still says "Enter The Sandman", lol. Love you guys.

The album will be called "72 Seasons," so it's a reflection of their first 18 years. One of their biggest influences when they started out was Motorhead, especially the song "Overkill." Lars's drumming in "Lux Aeterna" is just like Phil's drumming in that song. The song even stops and starts up again, just like in "Lux Aeterna." The guitar riff and the solo are both similar to their song "Hit the Lights" from their first album Kill 'Em All. They were still in their teens when they were writing those songs.

James' singing just gets better and better. One reason is he started taking care of his voice and working with a vocal coach.

This will be epic live when we are all singing Lux aeterna. 50,000 of us at the top of our lungs!!

I wasn't blown away at first but I always expect that with Metallica with how many killer songs they have BUT after a couple of days of listening I now can't get it out of my head or stop listening to it

Lux AEterna is a nod back to Metallicas very early formative roots. An Era in which I love personally. Pure Energy !! 🤘

You will not be disappointed seeing Metallica live.

This song is like what Harwired was from their last album: a single that’s aggressive but pretty straightforward and simple for them. I’m sure the rest of the album will vary in tempo and complexity, can’t wait to hear more.

One thing Lost In Vegas captures is friends among friends critique-ing music. That's what it's all about! Love you guys!

Just being a band still together after FORTY years is insane. Being alive with these guys' lifestyle when they were younger is INSANE. Touring 200 shows a year even though you're all worth half a billion dollars in net worth alone, that's just love of the craft man. But finally, actually improving your style and changing your style as much as metallica does, James hetfield at the very least is like a genius song writer. His vocals are KILLING it lately and in this track it shows. Kirk is back to actually playing a solo without a wah wah covering all of his technical mistakes - and Lars' drumming in this and their live concerts is really quite good these days. The man apparently read youtube comments sections cus he took our criticism to heart finally and as a living FOSSIL is now quite improved at playing drums. I am shocked after saying all of this that they are even human. having so many problems is one thing but dealing with all of them and still keeping the band together. That's an emotional juggling routine that is near impossible for 99.999% of people in music. It's like a family because your all speaking a language that relatively few people know how to speak, people can hear it and appreciate it, but you know how to speak it, intimately and technically and are lauded all over the world for your ability to do so. This makes everything in a band super personal, your friends, but your suddenly now worth millions - the fights begin right t hen and there for most bands. The drug use and alcoholism and apparently also having women constantly throw themselves at you isn't great for the male soul either tbh cus all 4 of these guys are married with kids and way happier than they would be without them. To paraphrase Kirk: "being introduced to the affections of women through threesomes from girls I never knew the names of for very long was not a great for my ego or my love life." He was saying that in an interview where he was asked about why he was attracted to his wife out of all of the women he's been with all over the planet: she was "the first one that wasn't just a groupie - she was barely a fan." James has said similar things about his own wife. James says all the time his kids and his wife are what keeps him grounded and not acting like a famous guy - cus they're the first ones to go "hey dad ur being kind of a jerk atm" or soemthing like that haha. He's a very nice guy, the man keeps his own bees and gives jars of honey to his neighbors on Christmas. What's more not to love?

Lux is seductive. More you listen more is sticks in mind.

They still have it after all those years! Incredible....

It’s a short and sweet banger and I think it’s a nice introduction to the sound of this new album. But mark my words the album will almost definitely contain many of their more complex epics. It’s coming! Great reaction, dudes!

Just gotta go back and listen to their very first album in full. This has kill ‘em all vibes all day long.

It’s definitely light work for them. This song is solidly in their wheelhouse. Just more proof that authentic connection is worth more than technical talent.

For what it’s worth I love it, it’s a 3 minute almost “teaser” song which was appropriate to release first for a new album… I’m sure we’ll get some 7-8 minute stuff on the record but this is a good little tease

Was literally waiting for you guys to drop this! Thanks!

James has put a lot of effort on keeping his voice in good condition.

The more and more you hear this song the more I love it!

Now is the time to see them live because for this tour buying one ticket gets you two full shows with two different setlists on Friday and Sunday. I don't think they've ever done that before. Crazy how active they are at this age.

Talking about James's voice not changing, is probably since he had drastic changes between the 1st and 3rd album he went from quite high pitched to what we have now.

Motörhead's "Overkill" (drum repeat parts) meets Judas Priest. No bad thing! First Metallica track in years I've had running in my head all day after hearing it. I like it a lot! Can't wait for the album now.

This song is one of the best studio released songs that sounds as if it is a live version of their energy. if you added crowd noise behind it you would think it was a live version, thats how close it is. Im excited for the rest of the album and hope it follows this energy.

This feels like a call back to hit the lights…very old school. They are feeling nostalgia. New wave of British heavy metal

James's vocals are amazing and it sounds like to me 1/3 hits the lights 1/3 stone cold crazy and 1/3 hardwired!!!

If you see them in concert, live, this song will have a whole new meaning when you hear it. I've seen them 14 times now, and his lyrics describe the feeling and energy of a live show perfectly.

I don’t care what anyone says, I love this song and love it’s simplicity and fast pace.

Guys you mentioned you might check out the band this tour.. please do!! You will remember it forever.. Best live band ever.. 60 concerts in for different legendary bands and they are top of the heap..See them live.. 🤘🏾

What stuck out to me the most is how GOOD JAMES sounds, like, not that he hasn’t been good, but he has like, improved, which at his age and after going through rehab is huge, love it.

Highly recommend to watch a recent live performance (somewhere 2021/22). They never stopped sounding great!

I'm hearing Breadfan, Overkill some sort of Diamond Head in the vocals and obviously the self referencing of Hit the Lights... they some how manage to make NWoBHM sound modern with the production - such an interesting mix.

I feel like boys here went through what we went through when Load first came out. Now this song has a Motorhead tribute feeling, has a touch of Hit the Lights, the feel of Fuel an a funky run through. I appreciate that they drove the main riff and kept it short like Hardwired. It's a call to come see them in concert and join the kindred alliance of music that lets us cast our demons out. Doesn't need to be intricate, it will probably seamlessly tie into whiplash or something on stage. It's a cool tune to welcome them back.

Lux Aterna = ethernal light. This song is a tribute/remix to Hit the Lights! And i love it

Always refreshing when you guys are doin it. Love your king Diamond reviews. Keep up the good work!

This song gets better the more you listen to it

I think it's a fun song! Metallica is still solid after all these years.

Talking about James' voice, I saw them in Pittsburgh in August and he sounded great! Entire bands energy was high throughout and was a hell of a show. Glad to see they are still rocking after 40+ years! Keep up the great work guys, love the channel.

Let me say this: with certain obvious differences, such as a high level of production and James' trained vocals, this brings to mind very early Metallica material. It's fast, precise and it has that in-your-face vibe. Is it my favorite version of Metallica? No. But it IS good.

I feel like James vocals have gotten much better sounding over the years!

Old school Metallica sound with the studio quality of garage inc. freaking love it

Been anticipating this album for a few years now because it’s been a minute since their last project. Absolutely love this song and can’t wait for April 14th!!

You hit the nail with the silk sheets analogy….after the black album and some age long touring afterwards they settled down and so did their music.

It's just awesome to have these guys still around releasing new stuff. Period.

Lux Aeterna is their album feature, so it's going to be radio friendly, quick, punchy and easily-digestible. Likely, the rest of the album will keep these key elements, but i'm sure there will be songs on the album that are more complex, longer and potentially experimental.

Got my tickets can’t wait to see these twice on this tour it’s gunna be epic!

I love this unexpected new track ! Very easy on the ears fireworks. It almost sounds like a cover.. Reminds me of the Garage Days days. Saw them live at Pinkpop; Netherlands in June. Superb gig ! ''Old'' James still sounds awesome.

Accessible first single for all the new fans from Stranger Things, Metallica never stops, this album will slap.

James has been sounding this good live lately. Check out their Phantom Lord performance in November 2022. His voice is a mix of modern And Kill’Em All Hetfield.

Felt the same way you guys did when I first heard but now I keep going back to it. It really grows on you

I already listened to the song a couple time but listening again with you guys it's a brand new experience. Thanks for your passion!

I get a lot of kill 'em' all vibes from this new song mixed with the studio tech we have today and this is just a tease for what's coming. The new album is going to be 🔥also keep in mind that now we have input from Kirk which in the last album he had none after losing his phone with over 250 riffs/solos and one last thing YOU HAVE TO see them live.

This song is going to be FIRE when they play it live

Great stuff as always guys! Love the content.

I love you guys SOOOO much!! Lol I always hated reaction vids until I discovered you guys. Keep it up

Sounds a lot like what they grew up on and what influenced their first album back when they were still basically kids. Cool to hear them go back to their Kill ‘Em All roots a bit. That said it’s definitely a simple song and it borders on being a little lazy but it’s probably just an appetizer for the Album. Also yes James still sounds exactly like this live.

I feel like everyone wants Metallica to make music like they did years ago. They are nearly 60 years old and their sound has evolved a ton since the black album.

Saw some other reactions on my YT eed yesterday, but yours is the only one i waited for

Couldn't help but smile as soon as the song started, long live Metallica!.

Very positive sounding lyrics. Unifying. Good for a change of the usual. Music sounds like NWoBHM, production and James' voice sounds a bit Garage Inc. -ish. I hope I can see them live again one day

This has to be the shortest song for sure. The album is 77 minutes long with 12 songs. This is 4 minutes, so the average song length is over 6.5 minutes in the 11 songs left.

As soon as I heard this I wanted to see you guys react! You are absolutely on point. They are like classical composers. I agree with the other comments. It gets stuck in yo head! I can't stop listening to it! The drums are🔥!

Great reaction guys! It's a good song, kind of radio friendly metal. These dudes are almost 60, they still rock. Looking forward to the album and tour.

This song feels like an uplifting anthem that Hardwires itself 😜 into your head lol. It's not a mind blowing song, but it wasn't supposed to be. I really hope we get some more songs like "Spit Out The Bone", "Halo On Fire", "The Judas Kiss", and hopefully another instrumental like "Su*cide And Redemption'".

That riff really is fire. It's been stuck in my head since I first heard it. And Lars is really fekking killing it on the drums. Holy shit!

waited for you guys to do a react to this, before listening, knowing you two would bang this out with in days of it releasing

Long time fan of y'all love how you keep it real no matter who the band is great reaction. Keep up the good work and rock on.

Metallica had the best overall catalog years ago. Anything they do now is just a bonus!

You guys really need to check out some of their live videos. They put out tons. They live performances are legendary.

THE MORE I LISTEN TO THIS SONG, THE MORE I LOVE IT!!!!! 🤘🏼🎶

I can't wait to see them again, already got tickets to the "Dallas" (Arlington) show!

Glad you guys reacted to this! I laugh at people saying “wait till you hear this trash” etc. As a band as old as Metallica, it’s harder and harder to release new material. It will always be compared to the peak of their career and at this point it doesn’t matter. I’m just happy they stay so inspired to write and a decent song at that. They have nothing left to prove and I think it gives them drive to still tour and perform the old stuff too.

George's 'sleeping on silk sheets' analogy was incredibly insightful. He captured what so many of us feel with 'legacy bands', but have struggled to articulate. Although, I have to challenge him when he says 'Metallica never really sounds bad to me'. Do you not remember St Anger George?

Super happy you guys did a reaction 😄. Just got to work.....now time for a 14min break🤣.

was waiting for you reaction... now i got it! keep it up!

It's a throwback to what they grew up on. Listen to Overkill by Motorhead for the drumming and It's Electric by Diamond Head for the chorus. Loads of other influences shining through as well. I'm hoping for a NWOBHM album from Metallica!

This songs, apart of a little popie type of melody, really reminds me of their first album. Specifically Hit the light. It sound like another version or continuation of that song with more sound engineering going on. I think that was their strive to relate to those beginnings. Anyway, great , honest reaction from you guys as always.

Over 6 million hits in just 2 days is amazing love the track killer riffs and drums and James is singing his ass off.

Dude! My boys are back! I can’t wait for the album release.

Love the Marvin Hagler reference. Who hid Kirk Hammett's 'wah-wah' pedal? Thank goodness! This song is tight, the production is solid, and having the notes behind James's voice helps his overall sound, even if the lyrics are simple. Honestly, if you read the lyrics it really lines up with the current situation in Ukraine, and perhaps Metallica is showing support indirectly, as I know their charities are helping with the refugee situation there directly.

re the sound of hetfields voice - metallica record almost everything in the key of E or E flat - this song is in A, so in a higher note than normal, so Het's voice is in a higher range than we're used to hearing it (or at least since the Kill em all era) which also makes it sound "happier"

Love you guys...literally one of my first thoughts was if George and Ryan had made a reaction to this yet, haha! Looking forward to the new album and more vids!

Was hoping you guys would do this! Hell yes! Great job! Still waiting for the ALICE IN CHAINS (William Duvall) era reaction lol! A looking in view, Hollow, Check my brain, Stone, Never fade……just to name a few. Keep up the excellent work!

It's almost weird Metallica released a short that short. :D Great surprise! It's swell to still be able to live through another Metallica release. \m/

Love the riff right out of the gate, cool, catchy and simple riff which is quick and fun to learn on guitar, best easy riff since Sandman, it is exactly a perfect appetizer and they get the short attention span challenge, Sandman would have been too long for a lead single now. Love that it's in A, more upbeat feel, then drops to E for the solo to give it a heavier feel, cool rock and roll/metal songwriting

When I first heard this tune the other night I was kinda torn, as far as my initial impression. Now a couple days have gone by and I have found myself repeatedly going back to listen to it, over and over. The chorus where James screams the song title is everything in this track. That and the kick drums. But just the way James climbs the ladder vocally to belt out the chorus is such an amazing hook. This almost feels like a sorta power metal almost-but-not-quite Dokken-type vibe meets British new wave meets sped-up Load riffage meets a more polished version of Hit the Lights. It's gonna be a go-to live song (the lyrics kinda reflect that) and the song's energy and the boys' own energy are undeniable. I can't explain it, but all I know is my ear loves it. I'm very happy Metallica is back with new tunes and I'm also very happy they kept the album under wraps so now it's arriving soon - to MY mind - rather than them announcing it 2 years out and then us playing the waiting game. These old dogs can still hunt. 🤘🤘

I just saw metallica on august, James sounds great live, you gotta do a reaction when they first play it

This is Kill Em All meets Judas Priest meets current production. Guaranteed to please their 80s fan base! Go see them LIVE!!!

Lars’ drumming is Impeccable in this song! Shout out to my man Lars, Ryan’s “fave” 😂

So tight live... And live they still do the older songs with that newer sound... it's incredible

Yalls analogies are always amazing

James' voice doesn't just "still" sound great - I'd say on this track he sounds better than ever!

That solo was a classic example of how many times Kirk has recycled it over and over 😂

Wow...first time hearing this. Thanks for posting! This is definitely a nod to the early influence years of Diamond Head. The tuning and tone of the guitars is on point.

Nice to see you guys putting out Metallica content. They've kind of gone away from any current metal trends and stuck to their own guns, even if it doesn't break any new ground. It's incredible to think then, that bands like Amorphis, Soilwork, Evergrey and Enslaved have been flying the flag for metal for over 25 years, with consistent quality and tweaks to their sound, and still fly under the radar.

I just saw this song pop up on my feed randomly and I freaking love it!! It's been SIX years since their last album, are they becoming Tool or what lmao (the long gap between albums)? This is very old school Metallica mixed in with more modern Metallica elements, James's voice sounds better than ever! I'm soo hyped, I can't wait for the new album!!! 🤘🤘🤙🤙

Sounds like an homage to Motorhead 😎

I knew yall would review this ,was waiting for it ...the goats return.

Glad to see you guys again!