The '91 Moscow version of this song is a complete mindfuck.

One of their heaviest numbers, fast doesn't mean heavy, and Harvester of Sorrow is an example of that.

I honestly can't wait for his Frayed Ends of Sanity reaction.

Hey Alex, while this song is memory lane for me and a lot of us here, its nice to experience it with you, experiencing its power for the first time.

Not gonna lie, I've listened to this song for many years and had no idea what this song was about, that's insane, wow

Yeah, James has a habit of writing stuff about his childhood and later, adult life. Still, he writes damn good songs despite all he went through.

That clean riff that starts right after the 3 2 0 intro, it's one of the darkest riffs they've ever written. It feels like impending doom and death were translated onto six strings. It's really fitting for the lyrical content. By far one of my favorite Metallica songs.

I swear to god Alex is a great content creator,he's smart and open-minded and he gets it,he doesn't over-react and jump and make a show for cheap views ,he's real and he seems like a good dude.keep it up man

I had to pause to come here and say this: NEVER let that child you have in you die or go away. It's the most precious part of you (and any of us, really), and so many people shy away from it, let it fade away, while you revel in it. Keep doing that, Alex. You'll be ever the better for it.

I've been saying And Justice for All is their best album.

For all of us who were Cheated Of Our Youth...Metallica brings us together, let’s us RAGE..and then HEAL together...across the world. We LOVE YOU ALEX 💕🤘🏼🌻

I love Lar’s rhythms on this song. Very creative.

This song is amazing live in Moscow '91

In my opinion this song has a hint of Black Album-ness, you can definitely see the direction they were going

The fact that I can go through their first 5 albums and not want to skip a single song is pretty special.

Thank u Alex for that bit at the end. It meant a lot. Sexual abuse as a child has left a permanate scar on me 40 years later. I can manage the pain pretty well at this point. Bands like Metallica, Pantera and Guns N' Roses got me through it!!!! So this video and subject matter has come full circle.

My life suffocates Planting seeds of hate I've loved, turned to hate Trapped far beyond my fate I give, you take This life that I forsake Been cheated of my youth You turned this lie to truth Anger, misery You'll suffer unto me Harvester of sorrow (Language of the mad) Harvester of sorrow Pure black looking clear My work is done soon here Try getting back to me Get back which used to be Drink up, shoot in Let the beatings begin Distributor of pain Your loss becomes my gain Anger, misery You'll suffer unto me Harvester of sorrow (Language of the mad) Harvester of sorrow All have said their prayers Invade their nightmares To see into my eyes You'll find where murder lies Infanticide Harvester of sorrow (Language of the mad) Harvester of sorrow (Language of the mad) Harvester of sorrow Harvester of sorrow Harvester of sorrow Harvester of sorrow Harvester of sorrow Harvester of sorrow

Based on his comments on this album and MoP I have a strong feeling that Ride the Lightning will be his favorite album. Which is why he should DEFINITELY react to it!

Dyers Eve makes up for this and any other slowness on this album. I’ll argue to the death that it’s their best song, lyrically and musically.

I like how he added a metal riff to his intro. Shows how he changed throughout all his vids. Sick 👍

One theme I have noticed in all of Metalica's music is the cost of being controled and/or abused by others and the human desire to be free to be who and what they choose to be.

Nothing brings me more joy than to see someone actually understand music for what it truly is, and not what it's trying to be.

Jamez is just such an amazing songwriter. I love his lyric style.

if this one did hit home wait for "dyers eve" last track of this album, your heart's gonna get crushed

It's slow, but that riff is heavy af

metallica: writes extremely deep and meaningful lyrics to a heavy as fuck song.... also metallica: rhymes hate with hate XD

May be slow but still has that heavy tone feeling

Im sorry to hear about your childhood🤭😔, i guess it’s good you are a metalhead now, so you can mosh and release anger🤘🏻 Love from denmark❤️🇩🇰❤️

Favorite song from the album

ive hearing by your words that youre been thru alot shits in your life, and you just keep saying that you are here for us and thank you for that good man,but remember brother we are also here for you,together we can do anything,help & support is all what world needs,cheers and metallica 4ever!

In 5th grade we had to write a Halloween themed poem. I used the last verse of this song because I could think of nothing original. Mrs. Williams saw right through me. She said "I know that song. Try again." I feel in love with that women in that instant. That raven-haired metal goddess. I will never forget her.

The most down to earth and humble reaction channel. Fucking awesome.

Saw this played live in 1988 at the Orange Bowl along with Van Halen, Dokken and Scorpion. Monsters of Rock tour.

One the best songs of Justice, never knew what it was about, just sounded cool. I never pay too much attention to what the song is about and just pay attention to the hooks and solos and riffs and such

"Happy families are all alike. Every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way" - Leo Tolstoy

I love the Moscow concert version of this where they stop after the guitar solo....and he leads its back in with "ALL HAVE SAID THEIR PRAYERS" before the music kicks back in...bad ass is what it iz!

I want to thank you Alex for that "what does this song mean" section As a french guy I have some issues getting all the senses of the lyrics, but man, when you know it, it slaps hard

I’m so glad you got through a difficult childhood without losing your pure happy nature. Love your content!

thank you for this Alex! not only this song but YOU have given me a tremendous amount of piece in all of your videos! You have helped me more than you can ever imagine

I Love how genuine and how much of a good person alex is we all need good people in our life who understand trauma and just want to make the world a better place thats me one goal in life to be good to others for multiple reason but mainly for the reason that everyone is going through stuff strangers or not and we all need to show a little love and appreciation for one another it would make the world a sincerly better place good up the good work alex keep spreading positivity and keep listening to some banger songs with banger riffs 😂🧡🤘

Lyrics: [Verse 1] My life suffocates, planting the seeds of hate I've loved, turned to hate, trapped far beyond my fate I give, you take this life that I forsake Been cheated of my youth, you've turned this lie to truth [Pre-Chorus] Anger, misery you'll suffer unto me [Chorus] Harvester of sorrow (Language of the mad) Harvester of sorrow [Verse 2] Pure black looking clear, my work is done soon here Try getting back to me, get back which used to be Drink up, shoot in, let the beatings begin Distributor of pain, your loss becomes my gain [Pre-Chorus] Anger, misery you'll suffer unto me [Chorus] Harvester of sorrow (Language of the mad) Harvester of sorrow [Verse 3] All have said their prayers, invade their nightmares To see into my eyes, you'll find where murder lies Infanticide [Chorus] Harvester of sorrow (Language of the mad) Harvester of sorrow (Language of the mad) [Outro] Harvester of sorrow Harvester of sorrow Harvester of sorrow Harvester of sorrow Harvester of sorrow Harvester of sorrow

Do I dare to suggest a full LOAD reaction like this? It's not as trashy but it's intense and the lyrics... Next level

Alex, I've been rockin out to Metallica from the early beginnings... I was in middle school (I'm 51 now, damn time goes by ha ha). But you do something I never did, you closely follow the lyrics, meaning, and have a real appreciation for the details in the music. Huge props for that Alex. I've actually learned more about these songs I've been listening to for so many years from your videos. Thanks man! It's great to see.

Hearing these songs with you takes me back to when I first heard them in the 1980's. This one was one of my favorites at the time, especially when James says "anger, misery,..." Something about that, and just the general slow heaviness of the music, really did something for me, and you take me back every time man. Thanks for posting.

One of my favorite Metallica songs. It’s so slow but so dam heavy plus the personal connection makes it special! I’m only 24 and I started listening to Metallica like at 10 years old and I’m not just a fan boy but I connect to their masterpieces emotionally (seen them live twice including S&M2). Their music is just so fun filled with a purpose and meanings. I’m currently hooked on Bleeding me and outlaw torn (S&M version or the 99’ Woodstock live). I hope you eventually get to them Alex 🙏 they tell a special story.

Just do it man, do all metallica albums we need it

I love you Alex. Watching this video made me reach out to a good friend that I haven’t heard from for a while so reached and his troubles made me travel 91/2 hours away just to help him getting through the loss of his mother that died that night and I haven’t heard from him for a while is because he was at the hospital with her and I was the first call he received. Thank for reminding me to look into the wellbeing of my friends

Not one bad song on this album. Such gold

This has been one of my favorites for a long, long time. It's extremely dark and heavy, and very well written.

You're such a good dude bro!!!! I was going through all that same stuff when this album first came out. Remember picking it up day 1, listening to the jams and thinking exactly what you said, "these kats understand". Love and respect man.

Thank you for your honest reaction. Never really knew what this song was about. Because english is not my native language, I listen to songs as a whole, so does the singing fit into the music is more important to me than the lyrics itself.

Big memories for me what I was in my teens and early 20 ´s Well done for putting this stuff out . This is what the Internet can do . Not the toxic crap it gets used for by many on social media etc .

EPIC reaction Alex.....as always!!! You send great messages....well done....keep the faith brother!!

I have always loved this song and I have never looked into the meaning of it. crazy.

This song is a precursor to what they will sound like on the black album. Probably one of the best metallica song

I remember them playing this at Monsters of Rock in 88 and it blew me away! My girlfriend asked me about my mood change, she was always able to sense the turmoil within myself, especially when I would fighting with those old demons. Anyway, I think that was June or July. Can't remember for sure as I did a lot of L.S.D. back then. And Justice For All wasn't released until September. It took me awhile to accept Jason Newsted, but he definitely earned my respect that day, I remember thinking that Cliff was probably smiling and giving Jason the thumbs up because he fucking crushed it. I was blessed to have been able to see Cliff live July 26th on their Damage Inc. tour where they opened for OZZY! A great fucking show, as well as my craziest and favorite concert story. I digress.... Cliff was taken from us soon after on September 27th. I remember those days because one was one of my best days, and the other was one of my worst. I heard the news of Cliff's death when my friend Scott Burton called to tell me. Now I didn't know Cliff, and had never met the man, but I was surprised to find myself actually crying. I had never been that emotional about someone I've never met. R.I.P. Cliff🍻💔😭🤘 I still miss you every god-damned day!!!!! About this song, and the message. It is very powerful to me as well. There are times when I have to hold myself back, instead of reacting to things others do and say that fills me with rage! The thing is, most of the time they aren't even aware of what they are doing, most likely because they had a normal and decent childhood. Me, not so much. But still, I push that hate down and release it in positive outlets. But, man, sometimes I really want to let that shit out and go on a motherfucking rampage!!!! I never will. But I wish people would quit being assholes. It would make things a lot easier. Be safe out there people! MENTAL MIDGETS ARE EVERYWHERE! Good night Good luck Good grief SLAVA UKRAIN 🇺🇦✊💔😭 "RUSSIANS GO FUCK YOURSELVES!" Ukrainian13 "FUCK RUSSIA!" Me

Heard this song live during the Monster of Rock tour in 1988, before it was released. Song is amazing live

this hits hard. i was abused by my dad growing up and was definitely driven to the point of wanting to kill him. the only thing that stopped me was not wanting to traumatize my little brother

You know I’ve thought this for a long time now since I’ve been watching you for over a year now- you are an amazing person! You bring joy to so many by being yourself. You have a lot to be proud of young man. It’s a pleasure to come along on this ride of life with you watching you grow. Don’t ever change!

You just described my life, my childhood, my future.....I’m 23 and feel like I’m years older. I’ve heard this song many times and just appreciated it for the awesomeness of the music, hearing you break it down set my emotions in motion.....keep up the great reactions Alex!!! 😊🥰😊🥰

I’ve heard this song probably 200+ times and your reaction just opened up a whole new view and hearing of it Thanks Alex

This song described my upbringing perfectly. The way I got over it was by forgiving my abuser. But let me be clear. It wasn’t for them. It was for me. It literally helped me get over my pain, hate, anger, and misery. Plus! Playing the guitar Right along with the album helped a lot!🤟🤘🎸

Fade to Black, Harvester, Wasted My Hate & St Anger are a good view inside James’ head of the evolution of emotional pain over a long period of years. Great job on the analysis and reaching out to your audience too mate.

Man I love this band. Truly helped me in life with their music and words man. Glad you can see the meanings man

after reacting to all the songs on And Justice For All, react to Justice Medley live from San Diego / Mexico City!

This song is a tough one. I had a fucked up childhood too. I'm 28 and still kinda dealing with it.🤦🏻‍♂️ But we survived goddammit! I've been loving the full album reactions! Can't wait for you to hear the rest of this one. There's some good songs coming up. 🤘🏻

Thank you for these Alex. I've been rocking metal since I was a teenager and just screamed and sang these lyrics without context. "Reaction" videos let me see these in another point of view, now as an adult, analyzing the lyrics and album context 👍🏻

Frayed ends of sanity my #1 favorite metallica song. Lets get it!!! Cant wait for that reaction.

I grew up in an absolute shit show...and I'm using it as a guide of what NOT to do with my children. Make their life BETTER than mine despite the hell I endured!!! Your happiness and positivity is so infectious!!!

The “Pure black, looking clear..my work is done soon here...” verse is still to this day my favourite piece of lyricism of all time. Masterpiece.

You said that beautifully: be always kind to people, you don't know what they have been through You're a good guy. I mean that.

Greetings from Greenland (Nuuk) i always like you’re interpretation of the songs. I’ve listened to metallica since 1998, and you opens up to a new meaning to the songs from you’re perspective is awesome. Keep that up man! 🤘

Metallica has been my favorite band for like 35 years! Love them!

My favorite track on the album. Love the whole aspect of it. I think it would go more with me being bullied growing up. And this song would be one of my baptisms of fire. But the instrumentation, flow and structure is top notch for sure. Great song and great album!

I understand when you say you had gone through those times in childhood. I have too faced bad times as a child. Was almost murdered twice. Had seen beatings, blood, abuse, screaming, lies and an uncertain future. Though these things remain no more, I want to say that all these exact bad things do come back in life. Like a cycle. Once gone, but came back after 11 years. But peace once again. I love Metal. I love Metallica. I am from India ❤️

Damnit Alex got me in my feels on a Tuesday morning. This right here is why you are amazing. Keep on Rockin brother!

The live version of this song in Moscow is intense. Metallica- whether it’s slow or heavy or country (mama said) convey intensity and emotion better then anyone

Dog being a great backup vocal

Ah. Not only my favorite song off that album to listen to. But To play as well. Always been on the list of many bands I've been in over the years. Not just that it's a great jam. But, the words speak to so many of us.

You ARE AWESOME!! And get better every day that I see you your commentary on the music that we've all grown up on or experience through different emotional periods of our life really bring us together as one. I look forward to every new clip that you share. Keep rocking! Stay safe stay sane.."THE KAT"

Two things made this video great: 1. The depth of the lyrics written by a then 20-some year old metal god. 2. Alex could read the phone book and be extremely entertaining. 🤩

Watch this live version in Moscow’91 sometime. Insane show that day.

Hi. i lost my brother on my 13th birthday. i buried myself in sorrow, anger, and self pity. I grew up quick (like you), but where i used to cry, now i just smile. Before i knew what it meant "harvester of sorrow" was my favorite song, (not because its heavy and fast, but because its riffs are deep and conciderate, empathetic and congruent, slow and laced with acceptance)keep finding the message, metal is not the devils work, its magical and rad.

I just wanted to thank you for being there for people that hurt. Sometimes all you need is a friend. It warms my heart to know that you're willing to be that friend.

Never knew the meaning behind this track

James, without a doubt, is one of the greatest lyricists of Rock, not just Heavy Metal

One of the best reaction video i’ve ever watched I was touched that it was my favorite metallica song. It was a good conversation. I subscribed. A very sincere friend.

My favorite song from this album. I loved listening to this song before stepping onto the wrestling mat to destroy my opponent.

We're finally there boys, it's time for the frayed ends of sanity!

This may be one of their darker songs.. But this song live is amazing (IMO) and glad I can mark it off my checklist of songs that I wanted to hear live 🤘🏻🤘🏻

Out of all the reaction video people I watch?,...you are by far the most informative and interesting to watch. Love your reactions....keep it up!

Another song in this vein that affected me immensely, is by Pantara, This Love. I want other people who have been through abuse of any kind, as a child or older, to understand 2 things, #1 People behave the way they do because of who THEY are, not because of who YOU are. #2 Your learning is currency, use your experience and honesty to help other people learn, you have been gifted with a strength you may not realize, and an ability to understand other people's lives and may be able to provide some insites about how to cope, where to find help, BE HONEST! There is a safe place , it is waiting for you, you deserve it, and the only way to break the pattern is to face it head on. Never allow others shame to silence you , hang on, it gets easier, promise. 🥰🦄😎

I love how NOBODY recommends the iconic Seattle concert!

When I was growing up I was mentally abused. One day I had enough and I lashed out. It drove me down a path of anger and hate. It was very hard to let it go but I advise anyone who feels that way to find someone to talk you through it. Someone you can trust.

I have played this song over and over so many times never really getting past the music, but now it all kinda makes sense a bit. And please, keep up the great work! So glad I stumbled across your videos. No one is ever alone...

One of my top10 Metal songs. (Metallica being the “softest” of what I listen to) I’ve loved this song for almost 30 years. This song hits home.

This song was always a standout for me back when it was released, even though "One" was the big single and it was news that Metallica actually made a video (it was their first one ever), Harvester was always my favourite though!

James and Lars are master storytellers as well as master musicians. The first few minutes of a Metallica song builds the anticipation for what the story/song is about. Metallica was/is the king's of storytelling through music.

My favorite song on the album. By far the most fun to sing

hi...first time here and i wanna say thank you. i have breathed and bled metallica for over 35 years and in my mind they can do no wrong. we've been blessed to see them as human beings and as a family mature and grow, endure painful losses and recover and shine. i believe music is an exceptional way to connect on a personal intimate level with people you never even meet, and i feel that i am metallica family to my core. they put themselves out there and wear it on their sleeves for the whole fuckin crazy world to see, like it or not... and thats metallica....fuck it all and fuckin no regrets!!!!! thanks again metallirat mike