Hetfield was aware of the hell these guys went through just to play metal and invited them backstage personally out of deep respect. This is not Hetfield hooking up a random fan- this is Hetfield paying tribute to some Metal Heros
Jeremy LEE Haha thanks, I try. And someone who would leave a comment like this is probably equally as wonderful. Let's hope my EMT course goes smooth so I can stay a happy and efficient person.
+jackskelly18 slightly more than a 'fan'. he's in the ban that risked going to jail just to play metallica music. this is WAY WAY bigger than jusdt handing it to a 'fan'. this is seriously once in a lifetime shit
Whoever says Metallica doesn't care for their fans doesn't know what he's talking about. I used to be a huge fan years ago, but I lost my flame for them. However I know for a fact they are super cool with their fans.
I don't know what is do with myself being labeled biggest band on the planet. I'd feel like I got nothing else to accomplish in life lol, but then again they earned & deserve it.
I'm not sure Hetfield realises that Acrassicauda risked imprisonment and execution in Iraq to play Metallica songs just for the love of them. They are one of the only bands that would literally die for their love of metal.
+WickDippingMoon Why wouldn't he realize that? Does this action not prove that he realizes that? Do you believe that he doesn't have time to try to understand their plight as you so clearly do?
He CLEARLY knew what they had to go through because he said "That's for keeping the faith." Faith in face melting motherfucking riffs being surrounded by dick weeds too stupid to appreciate fucking METAL!
If you haven't seen the documentary "Heavy Metal in Baghdad", find it now. Awesome story about these guys. I'm glad to see they finally have their long hair.
This documentary should be recognized with some sore of price. It took more than just the risk of loosing their lives for the ones who made the film, also the chance for the band members to never get to see the remaining of their own families anymore. They now have long hair, meaning they'd made it, but it's truly the definition of sweet and sour. More likely a very sad reality. My perspective of how I see people from Iraq has changed, and they have my deepest respect!!
This is so amazing. I'm a bit choked up watching this. If you've seen the documentary about this band, then you know the hell that these guys have gone through--literally risking their lives to play the music they love. The feelings of hopelessness and despair they endure. And to see the shock and joy of receiving a guitar from their idol--and James didn't just give them some cheap copy of one of his sigs. Looking at the wear on there, this clearly one of the ESPs that he personally played back in the early 90's. So cool. I actually to meet these guys when they played a show at a club in NYC several years ago. Cool dudes. And it was so gratifying to see them playing their music in a safe place surrounded by fans and love, and not dodging bullets and avoiding religious fanatics who would do them harm for the mere act of playing music.
If ask me i dont see only an exellent performer gives a gift to his fan I see a wonderfull person makes happy a new friend.. Respect to James Hetfield and Metallica
That was literally the coolest thing i've ever seen. And the guy's reaction was just so damn priceless. You can only imagine what was going through his head. "OMG OMG OMG,WTF IS HAPPENING, IS THAT JAMES HETFIELD, OH MAN I ROCK OUT TO HIS ALBUMS SO HARD AND ITS GOT ME HERE AND NOW HERE HE IS!!!" And I love what the guy says "Share the Pickups" ROTFL right
Awesome. I can't imagine what these guys went through, from playing metal at the risk of their lives in Iraq to making it here to America and having Hetfield hand them a guitar. That's an amazing story. I'm glad they made it and wish them well here in the U.S.
these guys went through hell just like me and so many other METAL HEADS but they were lucky to get out ... I'm still living in the hell they left and still listening to METALLICA till this moment I'm writing my comment
most people throughout the years say if I ever meet Hetfield, I am going to ask/talk about blah blah blah. Then he walks up to you and gives you a guitar and you are speechless. lol. good on you guy, that is probably exactly how I would of reacted.
HOW CAN ANYONE WHO'S SEEN "HEAVY METAL IN BAHGDAD" DISLIKE THIS CLIP? WATCH that movie! If you're a metal fan, watched the movie and have the privilege of living in a civilised western world you'll LOVE Metallica and Hetfield more!
+The Conrad Let alone that an ESP MX-250 (like the on he's giving away) is well worth between $2000-4000. But the fact that it has been owned by him and signed by him.. Priceless.
And the most: it is all filmed on a video, so no mather the signature fade away while you play the guitar, you have all the experience on RUclips and photos
I sympathized with this Gentleman through video. i cried in joy for him. Im just blown away but that moment that man got to live and that will shape his life forever. I'm quite curious as to what the messages is that he wrote....
Love this video, man. Heard where these guys came from and this is just fucking beautiful, I'll proudly admit I shed tears. James is an amazing human being!
Sir James Hetfield. Gentleman. Icon . God . and the story behind this handover is just as iconic . these boys deserved the recognition. His face was priceless and heart warming.
the fact that hetfield gave HIS own original ESP explorer which are rare and arnt made anymore shows his respect towars his fans and that he cares about each and everyone.
I thank you all for those who have told the true story about this......I thought he was just an epic fan of James. But nontheless...the epression on his face told it all..........can you imagine meeting your music influence, not only in person, but doing what he did? Total respects.....
I want THAT to be my moment......this is amazing omg....see that dude face? im 35, ive been listening to theses guys since I was fucking 12, saw them 10 times, got al records...this is my favorite EVER
This just shows what a great guy Hetfield really is. This brought tears to my eyes. It's amazing how diplomatic some people can be. This just goes to show that we can unite with our brothers from the Middle East. I can't begin to imagine how happy those guys were to receive that kind of welcome. Though I'm not the first, welcome to America guys! I'm sure we're going to love the music that you guys have to offer!
I watched the whole documentary of this band from Iraq, they are legit! They struggle a lot just to keep their band together in a country where you can be dead any time, at that time these dudes went literally underground to be able to play heavy metal. I have massive respect for these guys! James just paid some real tribute to these guys and it makes me very proud as I am an old school metal head!!
The look on the guys face was star struck, like he didn't realize hetfield was standing in front of him until he handed him the guitar. This was awesome, & what helps is when he's walking passed the crowds & they're all screaming for him.
This shit is what it's all about. The look on his face when he accepts the guitar is priceless. This is the kind of brotherhood that only metal can create. Garden of Stones is one badass tune. Worthy to be on every metalhead's IPOD. Long live the Brotherhood.
Hetfield was aware of the hell these guys went through just to play metal and invited them backstage personally out of deep respect. This is not Hetfield hooking up a random fan- this is Hetfield paying tribute to some Metal Heros
They are metal hero"s indeed.
So amazing. I'm not the biggest Metallica fan but anyone who can inject that much joy into someone has my biggest respect.
+Tapport Me too, man. Not really a fan at all (a handful of jams and that's really it) but this is just bad ass.
whatever, u must have not listened to ..and justice. best album after that they went awol
Your comment is respectful too.
I'm sure a man who make this kind of respectful words are a wonderful person.
Jeremy LEE Haha thanks, I try. And someone who would leave a comment like this is probably equally as wonderful.
Let's hope my EMT course goes smooth so I can stay a happy and efficient person.
Tapport You must watch "Heavy Metal in Bahgdad. " It's INCREDIBLE the journey those men took JUST....to play metal.
And some people say that Metallica don't care for their fans?
James Hetfield is amazing.
+jackskelly18 slightly more than a 'fan'. he's in the ban that risked going to jail just to play metallica music. this is WAY WAY bigger than jusdt handing it to a 'fan'. this is seriously once in a lifetime shit
Whoever says Metallica doesn't care for their fans doesn't know what he's talking about. I used to be a huge fan years ago, but I lost my flame for them. However I know for a fact they are super cool with their fans.
Who says?
Young james is just being dick with anyone else because se so shy back then but old james? I dont think so
They dont. I email them and I never hear back
Dude looked like he saw Jesus
he did
I mean, he's cool and all, but he's not James Hetfield
But he actually saw God. ;)
its cause he did
It's like jesus appeared and gave him a piece of the cross 😂
His expression is priceless
I luv it !!
I'm from iraq
& this moment make's me proud
This's a great moment in the
History of ROCK🤘🤘🤘🤘
come to the USA we have so much metal to share with you
@@spg1794 how can we get there
Nice name
@@mikejones-py5zs thx
You're not from Iraq. Lol.
So amazing !!! Much respect to Hetfield !!!
Fuckin Derek baker!
+bakerXderek CHEAH!!!
The only thing better than being the guy who gets the guitar would be to be the guy who can bring so much joy by giving the guitar.
I don't know what is do with myself being labeled biggest band on the planet. I'd feel like I got nothing else to accomplish in life lol, but then again they earned & deserve it.
The look on dude's face wins it all, he was so shocked & surprised, & he truly deserved that moment, being luckily he's still alive. Respect
If you watched the documentary about these dudes you’d know why, those dudes went thru hell just too get there, a journey worth a movie.
I'm not sure Hetfield realises that Acrassicauda risked imprisonment and execution in Iraq to play Metallica songs just for the love of them. They are one of the only bands that would literally die for their love of metal.
So very true. These guys are about as metal as you can get.
+WickDippingMoon Why wouldn't he realize that? Does this action not prove that he realizes that? Do you believe that he doesn't have time to try to understand their plight as you so clearly do?
+WickDippingMoon I'm pretty sure he knew exactly what happened and who they are.
He CLEARLY knew what they had to go through because he said "That's for keeping the faith."
Faith in face melting motherfucking riffs being surrounded by dick weeds too stupid to appreciate fucking METAL!
If I was James Hetfield I'd take those guys for a night out, no doubt they are much braver than any other Western band.
If you haven't seen the documentary "Heavy Metal in Baghdad", find it now. Awesome story about these guys. I'm glad to see they finally have their long hair.
right br0 i th0ught the same when i saw em w l0ng hair and they did menti0n it in the d0cumentary
Is your "o" key broken, or are you just trying something different?
@@JonAdamich lol I think it is.
This documentary should be recognized with some sore of price. It took more than just the risk of loosing their lives for the ones who made the film, also the chance for the band members to never get to see the remaining of their own families anymore. They now have long hair, meaning they'd made it, but it's truly the definition of sweet and sour. More likely a very sad reality.
My perspective of how I see people from Iraq has changed, and they have my deepest respect!!
As a medial east metal head and guitarist
Hetfield draw a smile on my face nothing can make it go away
Thanks Hetfield
This is probably one of the best things I've ever seen!
Yeah!!!
Oh my God, so lucky.I would have been out of breath and shocked if Kurt Cobain signed my shotgun !!!
directo de taringa
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahhaha
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A.K.A "Kurt Cobain's Microphone"
Poor form man, very distasteful
The night when the day that never comes came.
Maiden Utah man u dont even know how we feel... its so hard from iraq to really achieve this..
excellent phrase
i read this on zap brannigans voice
Once in my lifetime I want to be this happy. I mean look at his face it's eternal happiness.
The look on that guys face when james handed him the guitar was priceless
whose cutting the heavy metal onions?
Joey Thompson Aunt Jemima.
Brutal.
can i take a side order of that please?
Joey Thompson I’m cutting the Thrash metal onions XD
@@macias7125 Have my "like" good man.
This is so amazing. I'm a bit choked up watching this. If you've seen the documentary about this band, then you know the hell that these guys have gone through--literally risking their lives to play the music they love. The feelings of hopelessness and despair they endure. And to see the shock and joy of receiving a guitar from their idol--and James didn't just give them some cheap copy of one of his sigs. Looking at the wear on there, this clearly one of the ESPs that he personally played back in the early 90's. So cool. I actually to meet these guys when they played a show at a club in NYC several years ago. Cool dudes. And it was so gratifying to see them playing their music in a safe place surrounded by fans and love, and not dodging bullets and avoiding religious fanatics who would do them harm for the mere act of playing music.
Damn this shit was so adorable.
This is what life should be about - Giving, brotherhood and love.. Why wouldn't you want others to feel this way?
NoPhame because sadly the devil exists friend. 😕
A gift from the god.
This seriously almost made me cry. They love them so much. Good band. Great story. Just, wow!
Surprisingly, Acrassicauda are really very talented and James is one that's been in their position so he's kind of passing the torch so to speak
damn that was metal as fuck
1:10 Look at that face. It does not get more genuine than that. The power of music, my friends.
If ask me i dont see only an exellent performer gives a gift to his fan
I see a wonderfull person makes happy a new friend..
Respect to James Hetfield and Metallica
the guy is from Iraq the 1st metal band in iraq they almost died on many occasions James is his hero that's why it means so much.
That was literally the coolest thing i've ever seen. And the guy's reaction was just so damn priceless. You can only imagine what was going through his head. "OMG OMG OMG,WTF IS HAPPENING, IS THAT JAMES HETFIELD, OH MAN I ROCK OUT TO HIS ALBUMS SO HARD AND ITS GOT ME HERE AND NOW HERE HE IS!!!" And I love what the guy says "Share the Pickups" ROTFL right
Awesome. I can't imagine what these guys went through, from playing metal at the risk of their lives in Iraq to making it here to America and having Hetfield hand them a guitar. That's an amazing story. I'm glad they made it and wish them well here in the U.S.
these guys went through hell just like me and so many other METAL HEADS but they were lucky to get out ... I'm still living in the hell they left and still listening to METALLICA till this moment I'm writing my comment
They did like 3 hugs, 3 fist pounds, and 3 handshakes and none of them missed or had any awkward mishaps. Impressive.
The look on his face is absolutely priceless!
most people throughout the years say if I ever meet Hetfield, I am going to ask/talk about blah blah blah. Then he walks up to you and gives you a guitar and you are speechless. lol. good on you guy, that is probably exactly how I would of reacted.
Star struck
After watching what they've been through, and seeing this, it just brings a smile to my face.
Heart of fucking gold, James Hetfield.
when you baked af and you lookin at that pizza
This Fans reaction is like holding the holy grail of metal heads
HOW CAN ANYONE WHO'S SEEN "HEAVY METAL IN BAHGDAD" DISLIKE THIS CLIP? WATCH that movie! If you're a metal fan, watched the movie and have the privilege of living in a civilised western world you'll LOVE Metallica and Hetfield more!
I've seen this a while back and still thinks it is one of the coolest things on RUclips
I watch: Heavy-metal in bagdad 2or3 days ago and i'm really glad those guys meet James!!!
1:09 all the emotions at the same time. Well done James god bless u
And they say metalheads have no soul? "Welcome to America", fucking love this clip.
Papa het..passing on to the next gen of Metal players
this made me cry....tears of joy
Wow! I wouldn't know what to do if James gave me an autograph ESP Guitar model by him FOR FREE!
+The Conrad Let alone that an ESP MX-250 (like the on he's giving away) is well worth between $2000-4000. But the fact that it has been owned by him and signed by him.. Priceless.
+Zyx yeah for free!!!
+Zyx you would have a shitful head to even consider selling that guitar
And the most: it is all filmed on a video, so no mather the signature fade away while you play the guitar, you have all the experience on RUclips and photos
I sympathized with this Gentleman through video. i cried in joy for him. Im just blown away but that moment that man got to live and that will shape his life forever.
I'm quite curious as to what the messages is that he wrote....
+Elvanance TN I read on Wikipedia that the message said "Welcome to America".
When he says don't cry, we all cry.
James Hetfield Rocks!! I Love Him!!❤️❤️❤️
it explains Metal is brotherhood
ah what great guy... loves his fans \m/
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respect to that great man
Love this video, man. Heard where these guys came from and this is just fucking beautiful, I'll proudly admit I shed tears. James is an amazing human being!
Totally lovely video. Hopefully those boys will get to return to their beautiful country again in peace.
The look of sheer disbelief! Especially when it's clear that it took him a second to realize what was exactly going on. xD
The guitar gods have spoken.
The look on his face is priceless. I would start backfliping
I am crying.. what a beautiful thing to do!!
Sir James Hetfield. Gentleman. Icon . God . and the story behind this handover is just as iconic . these boys deserved the recognition. His face was priceless and heart warming.
This may just be the best video on the whole internet
Before you say Metallica sucks,watch this video...
Love his reaction when he gets the guitar.
I almost cried at this, ou can see how much it means for all of them
Gotta love this.
simplemente ... impresionante!! genio... gran gesto!!
WOW, one of the coolest and inspiring things I have ever seen. After all those guys went through to meet their inspiration. That is so METAL!!!
this guy's reaction is great. Always puts a smile on my face.
I dreamed about this so many times when I were younger!!! I just feel so happy for these guys! (And a little jealous too... LOL)
i like that fellas face when he receives the guitar.thats so funny
the fact that hetfield gave HIS own original ESP explorer which are rare and arnt made anymore shows his respect towars his fans and that he cares about each and everyone.
That was totally decent of James. Much respect to him.
that guy is a true fan
+Pat Roche That guy is from Acrassicauda. Check them out :)
ik i did but his face doe lol
HIS FACE!!!!
Love that reaction...!!
I thank you all for those who have told the true story about this......I thought he was just an epic fan of James. But nontheless...the epression on his face told it all..........can you imagine meeting your music influence, not only in person, but doing what he did? Total respects.....
I almost cried
I love Tonys face :D its all happy like a kid on Christmas
I want THAT to be my moment......this is amazing omg....see that dude face?
im 35, ive been listening to theses guys since I was fucking 12, saw them 10 times, got al records...this is my favorite EVER
tired after the show and james still smile and give time to their fans
This just shows what a great guy Hetfield really is. This brought tears to my eyes. It's amazing how diplomatic some people can be. This just goes to show that we can unite with our brothers from the Middle East. I can't begin to imagine how happy those guys were to receive that kind of welcome. Though I'm not the first, welcome to America guys! I'm sure we're going to love the music that you guys have to offer!
THE METAL FAMILY IS WELL AND ALIVE! \m/ hell yea this just made my day
There is no one who deserves that guitar more than these guys!!
The back story of this band makes James’s gesture all the more meaningful!
I watched the whole documentary of this band from Iraq, they are legit! They struggle a lot just to keep their band together in a country where you can be dead any time, at that time these dudes went literally underground to be able to play heavy metal. I have massive respect for these guys! James just paid some real tribute to these guys and it makes me very proud as I am an old school metal head!!
this just redeemed hetfield in my eyes for that documentary and every album since justice.
Glad to see they succeeded. They actually deserve what fame and/or fortune they acquire through their music.
Thank you James, you command great respect !!!
what a lucky guy.. i always dream to have one those guitar explorer...
That must have been the best moment of those guys lives.Acrassicuada has some very good songs, lots of potential. These guys deserve success.
That face though.
The look on the guys face was star struck, like he didn't realize hetfield was standing in front of him until he handed him the guitar. This was awesome, & what helps is when he's walking passed the crowds & they're all screaming for him.
That face... Priceless!!
Mr James The Great Hetfield.. Our Bhai- our Elder bro....! 😊😊😊👍👍👍
i just watched this five times.....how fucking cool is that !.....pure metal brotherhood!
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9gag, fuck off *grabs a moderate amount of popcorns*
+Trapstep Network No one cares.
You all deserve beatings
good for this dude. I would also have experienced such emotions with such a gift and even from your favorite guitar player)
Faith in hummanity: RESTORED
This may just be my all-time favorite video.
I love the guy's face when he hands him the guitar.
this is one of the coolest things I've ever seen
This shit is what it's all about. The look on his face when he accepts the guitar is priceless. This is the kind of brotherhood that only metal can create. Garden of Stones is one badass tune. Worthy to be on every metalhead's IPOD. Long live the Brotherhood.
Metallica forever !!!
Such an kind moment metal brings people together it's sad that in some parts of the world that metal musicians can be killed for playing metal
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Damn! This is the most beautiful thing i have ever seen.
The Table not being a douche, brought some metal feels man