Man, “Whiskey In the Jar” and “Turn The Page” as done by Metallica are two of my favorites...but listening to this after 10-12 years of having not heard it...this is a hell of a cover. Sheesh. So good.
A friend recommended this to me and as a relatively new Metallica fan myself this song is one of my favorite pieces of music ever created, I absolutely love it
+norm5122 Well, it is not quite the same, but look for the Some Enchanted Evening version of this song (by BÖC, not Metallica), as it does have a 4 minutes or so solo.
Whoa, this BOC cover blew my balls off! Had no idea Metallica had come back so strong. This is pure epic metal of an already metallic prog-rock song by Blue Oyster Cult, and I am seriously impressed. The last time I liked ANYTHING Metallica put out was their black album. I guess I need to re-discover them.
everything theyve ever done has been spectacular.... if you dont listen to every album expecting it to be like something else theyve done, youll probably see how great they are
@@jtramelli5464 um...gotta disagree with you there. They put out some absolute STINKERS in the late 90s to 2000s. No band is perfect, even my beloved Rush has put out a couple of bleh albums over the years. But yeah, the new stuff is good again.
@@exidy-yt no they didnt, load, reload amd st anger are all good albums, i listen to them on the regular... st anger got hate more from the Napster aftermath than anything else... it's definitely not their worst album, its better than kill em all in my opinion, its just different. load and reload are both absolute masterpieces, there are so many good songs on them... just because something isn't as good as mop doesnt mean it was bad.... i mean, mop and ajfa are probably the two best albums ever made, but none the less everything else theyve done has been very good, and i didnt say perfect, but definitely very good
The original version from Blue Oyster Cult is way ancient and mellow... But METALLICA gave a new approach, birth and larger than life experience to this song, how to really play this terrific song fellas... It's brilliant what James and Lars made with it! CHEERZ
- i was young boy back then, travel with busses around the country with listening this here or there.. - now im a grow man, drivin busses around, still listening this here n there..
He's good when he bothers to just sing, but when he does that-ah affectation-ah to-ah sound-ah however-ah he's-ah trying-ah to-ah sound-ah, he sounds like garbage.
I love this song, but it is definitely the most cryptic song I have ever heard. But, I love it. It keeps my brain active in more then just listening, but also thinking.
Queenly flux eternal light, or the light that never warms, combined with Don't forget my dog fixed and consequent. The song is about a character "Desdinova." realizing it's an alien and it get's it's power from Sirus the dog star. A star so far away that you can see the light but never feel it's warmth.. Blue Oyster Cult was fucking weird lol
@@VargasJulio39 I wish the supernatural really existed, anywhere other than our imaginations. I wish we could experience it, interact with it. Even once in a while. I really do. What a drag the real world is.
when we were in our 17-19 whe did a cassette with all the Hetfield's "yeaahas" when we were hangovered, all the Yeeaaahs from all the albums ...... and bootlegs we got, then we turned a McDonalds happy meal figurine from the movie Antz into Max Cavalera (we gave him dreadlocks and a paper guitar) we turn on the Antz thing on and he was jumping to Rattttamahhhhata. ........what tha fuck:)
Blue Oyster Cult, Some enchanted evening will never be duplicated and is one of the best live albums of all time, to have Metallica do one of your songs is a testament to a great band
Christopher D Monceux Your comment is so offensive to one of the best, most underrated hard rock bands ever, that you don't even deserve a proper reply.
Esto es un tozo de magia, que descendió para recordarnos lo hermoso que es la música. Pasa el tiempo, llegan los problemas, se van. Llega el amor, se muere. Pasa todo. Pero ahí sigue Metallica.
I heard them play this Live at the Garage Inc. release event in Philly, at The Electric Factory. They played most of the album. One of the Best concerts I've ever attended.
Kevin, as I go through the setlist for that show, Astronomy isn't there, it seems you're right. After 20 years it sure feels like it though, they played almost the whole album. Still the best Metallica gig I've been to. I'm happy the whole thing is still here to watch. \m/
Great to see them tribute BOC, the greatest band on the planet. I love Metallica and they are so good they know there is other greater music out there. ( i love diamond head too! )
Got this album for Christmas 1998 in the 8th grade. This song was my favorite. The entire double album was amazing. This one really takes me back though.
It's good to know so many people find this cover as powerful as I do. I of course adore the original but Metallica has always had a way of adding more impact to the songs they decide to cover.
I took my 15 yr old son to m72Detroit. I took my stepson to Orion in Detroit 10 years before that when he was 15. Best thing you can do for a boy is teach him that beauty can come from struggles and that you can believe in yourself…and Metallica 🤘🏻💯🔥
Oh how music has the power to brkng back vivid memories. Early 2000s young teen in love on a train ride 1500 kms away, somewhere along the trip was rain drenched windowpanes. Was nostalgic back then as it is now.
I didn't like Astronomy cover, only after maybe 10 listen through I got it and I love it. This song can be played in row 5 times and it wouldn't bore me.
Terrific original by BOC. Amazing cover by Metallica. James fucking nails shit. Anyone else ever play Arch Enemy's "Pilgrim" after hearing this? That riff is so perfect, I don't care how many times it's used in songs. I'm 38 years old and still wish James was my uncle.
Imagine the pure, heavenly happiness and pride an aspiring astronomer and also huge metal head that loves Metallica above all else like myself feels. The title gives a boost to the meaningful lyrics and soothing melody.😻😻😻✨✨✨🌕💫
I certainly love what Metallica did here with Astronomy, yet nevertheless, the original Secret Treaties version shall remain its quintessential recording. Arguably BÖC's masterpiece from the studio. Seems to me as James sings the opening verses those little "yeahs" and "ohs" and "ooo's" randomly tosses here and there just come off as a bit amateurish and sophomoric. They disrupt the somber tone and underlining tension that makes the song such a haunting tale. Desdinova (our narrator) is a cold, hard, no bullshit type of character. He knows what he wants and gets it exactly that. He tells Susie Dear to walk with him on the beach. Do you think she has a option? Fuck no! If he says jump/ those girls say how high, Sir? That's why the ooo's and awww's don't quite fit. Because (paradoxically) he isn't an emotional soul, though he uses emotion to seduce his prey with elegance and wit right up until he reveals his true nature and the blood lust that compels him. I hope that makes sense. So James' tiny add-ins seem harmless but hint that he has a good heart when he needs to have ice in his veins. That's all. Interestingly that sophomoric quality somehow helps them sound like kids in a garage band practicing for the Battle Of The Bands at the county fair. Other than that, they all just killed it/ skinned it/ made a coat to share, and they wear it well. A little old fashion but I don't care. They made it their own. I give it three out of five Somalian pirates only because I can't give it 3½ ☻☻☻☺☺
I used to think this song was the best metallica song ever untill i found out its a coversong but metallica is clearly one of the most significant bands in my life so here you are saviour and paindealer the healing force of metallica my story makes you great and greater so keep making music and give us more beautiful heavy metal and speak the word
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Man, “Whiskey In the Jar” and “Turn The Page” as done by Metallica are two of my favorites...but listening to this after 10-12 years of having not heard it...this is a hell of a cover. Sheesh.
So good.
Exact same. I came here to hear Turn the Page and Whiskey, got stuck on this one and haven't left.
Best one on the record imo
Seems we're all in the same boat. May I also suggest, Sabra Cadabra
yup, same here. Totally forgot how this kicks ass, love it!
Favourite Metallica performance all time bar none.
Metallica is the greatest cover band of all time..every cover they do they become the version I wanna hear
As far as music and vocals and emotion, this cover of Astronomy is among the best the band has ever done and I am a huge fan.
Disturbed is very good too.
A friend recommended this to me and as a relatively new Metallica fan myself this song is one of my favorite pieces of music ever created, I absolutely love it
The original band that did this is Blue oyster cult that's the best but this is amazing also
at 3:00 when the bass takes up that guitarlick at the end. fucking awesome jason.
Yes!!!!
Astronomy and Turn the page are my favourite covers on this album
Tuesdays gone and stone cold crazy are also awesome
Me too
Whiskey in the Jar is up there for me too.
Common what about sabra cadabra
What about, So What?
Am I the only one feeling sad when the song end cuz its the best fucking part and it should be like a 5min solo...
No dude that bugs me too wish it went in longer
norm5122 Me too :'(
+norm5122 But still awesome!! Love the song, and the original version too!!! Kick ass song!! Kick ass featuring!!!
+norm5122 Well, it is not quite the same, but look for the Some Enchanted Evening version of this song (by BÖC, not Metallica), as it does have a 4 minutes or so solo.
Yeah so do i
Whoa, this BOC cover blew my balls off! Had no idea Metallica had come back so strong. This is pure epic metal of an already metallic prog-rock song by Blue Oyster Cult, and I am seriously impressed. The last time I liked ANYTHING Metallica put out was their black album. I guess I need to re-discover them.
they only had one bad album IMO.
@@johnrobinson7021 for me its St. Anger and ReLoad. Load was very overhated, the rest of their discography is MINIMUM good
everything theyve ever done has been spectacular.... if you dont listen to every album expecting it to be like something else theyve done, youll probably see how great they are
@@jtramelli5464 um...gotta disagree with you there. They put out some absolute STINKERS in the late 90s to 2000s. No band is perfect, even my beloved Rush has put out a couple of bleh albums over the years. But yeah, the new stuff is good again.
@@exidy-yt no they didnt, load, reload amd st anger are all good albums, i listen to them on the regular... st anger got hate more from the Napster aftermath than anything else... it's definitely not their worst album, its better than kill em all in my opinion, its just different. load and reload are both absolute masterpieces, there are so many good songs on them... just because something isn't as good as mop doesnt mean it was bad.... i mean, mop and ajfa are probably the two best albums ever made, but none the less everything else theyve done has been very good, and i didnt say perfect, but definitely very good
Old BOC fan here, but will say this is the definitive version of this classic rock song
The original version from Blue Oyster Cult is way ancient and mellow... But METALLICA gave a new approach, birth
and larger than life experience to this song, how to really play this terrific song fellas... It's brilliant what James and Lars made with it!
CHEERZ
- i was young boy back then, travel with busses around the country with listening this here or there..
- now im a grow man, drivin busses around, still listening this here n there..
This cover is pure magic! A rarely heard gem.
James is such a great vocalist and METALLICA is such a great cover band
He's good when he bothers to just sing, but when he does that-ah affectation-ah to-ah sound-ah however-ah he's-ah trying-ah to-ah sound-ah, he sounds like garbage.
@@NoBrakes23 What? lol
I love this song, but it is definitely the most cryptic song I have ever heard. But, I love it. It keeps my brain active in more then just listening, but also thinking.
Queenly flux eternal light, or the light that never warms, combined with Don't forget my dog fixed and consequent. The song is about a character "Desdinova." realizing it's an alien and it get's it's power from Sirus the dog star. A star so far away that you can see the light but never feel it's warmth.. Blue Oyster Cult was fucking weird lol
@@VargasJulio39 they were the thinking man's rock band
@@VargasJulio39 It was actually from an old poem, BOC simply sorta half revived it.
@@VargasJulio39 I wish the supernatural really existed, anywhere other than our imaginations. I wish we could experience it, interact with it. Even once in a while. I really do. What a drag the real world is.
You want something to think about, listen to Therion. You could spend years figuring out what they are talking about.
"Call me Desdinova, Eternal light..." Great song!!!
just found this song. what a fucking gem!!!! love it I've played it literally 50 times in a row
Don't forget the original BOC!
how the fuck did you discovered this song only a year ago? are you living in the jungle or an island?
Me too I dicatted to my best female friend
Sounds better when u just smoked a bigg fat one and blast it
@@kex83 hahahaha
that 2:31 YEEEEEEAH Is the best yeah James has ever produced
Dan Moscato All of his Yeah's are damn good haha
I like his uhhh king nothing yeah best
Nope, his best yeah is the one at the beginning of battery in seattle 89
when we were in our 17-19 whe did a cassette with all the Hetfield's "yeaahas" when we were hangovered, all the Yeeaaahs from all the albums ...... and bootlegs we got, then we turned a McDonalds happy meal figurine from the movie Antz into Max Cavalera (we gave him dreadlocks and a paper guitar) we turn on the Antz thing on and he was jumping to Rattttamahhhhata. ........what tha fuck:)
The yeah at 5:59 is pretty good with a different vibe in the character of how he delivered it too!
Awesome tribute to Blue Oyster Cult
5:20 Always givin' me them chills.
Without a doubt, no question, my favorite cover ever. They put the power to this song and made it a mover. Absolutely kicks ass!!
Broke my screen hitting the like button
Blue Oyster Cult, Some enchanted evening will never be duplicated and is one of the best live albums of all time, to have Metallica do one of your songs is a testament to a great band
this song's amazing as fuck
Garmon Slaveman love METALLICA covers 1#
Blue Oyster Cult is an amazing band, but Metallica’s cover has such a surreal feel to it. Easily one of my favourite covers of all time.
Great cover by Metallica........ BÖC iz still far ahead of our generation.......
Except for Reaper, BOC was shitty disco about movie monsters
Christopher D Monceux Your comment is so offensive to one of the best, most underrated hard rock bands ever, that you don't even deserve a proper reply.
Christopher D Monceux
Blasphemy!
@@VargasJulio39 You pretty much nailed it!!!
They aren't underrated, they just suck.
Blue Oyster Cult was one of Metallica's biggest influences...I am a huge B.O.C. fan also...
I think this song has remained one of my favorites since I was 12 or somethig.
Simply Amazing.
Esto es un tozo de magia, que descendió para recordarnos lo hermoso que es la música. Pasa el tiempo, llegan los problemas, se van. Llega el amor, se muere. Pasa todo. Pero ahí sigue Metallica.
That descending chromatic lick that trades off between James, Kirk, and Jason is probably one of my fave little bits out of this cover.
Never thought I would love reading youtube comments so much, but metallica videos have some really great ones.
I heard them play this Live at the Garage Inc. release event in Philly, at The Electric Factory.
They played most of the album. One of the Best concerts I've ever attended.
is it on RUclips?
Yes, search Metallica Electric Factory 98 Garage inc
+John Owens thanks
@@Tzunamii777 awesome I'd read they never performed it live.
Kevin, as I go through the setlist for that show, Astronomy isn't there, it seems you're right. After 20 years it sure feels like it though, they played almost the whole album. Still the best Metallica gig I've been to. I'm happy the whole thing is still here to watch.
\m/
Outstanding cover.......love it
Steve Kelly I listen to it before I go to work in the morning. It's like a pot of coffee! Gets me pumped for the day.
This Song is a pure Gem! I dont know why this hasnt gained much attention? maybe it has? and i dont know?
listen to more metallica it keeps happening
+Joseph Russell so true
This is my first time to ever hear it. I found it via comments on a BOC live version. What a great tribute to a suberb band!
Great to see them tribute BOC, the greatest band on the planet. I love Metallica and they are so good they know there is other greater music out there. ( i love diamond head too! )
You are so right BOC are great. Even better live!!
Very true
Don't forget UFO, MSG, and Budgie! 🍻
today I have listened to this song 6 times... ♥
One Day I spent with this song 2 hours while training
I've probably listened to this 100 times in the past 48 hours.... I'm sure my family is sick of it but that's their problem not mine
@@davidturney2975
😂👍
Got this album for Christmas 1998 in the 8th grade. This song was my favorite. The entire double album was amazing. This one really takes me back though.
Just listened to the original BOC version, it's like Metallica took it and cleaned it up, sounds amazing!!
I loved this in 98 and it just takes me back and helps me forward. I don't know, it's just awesome.
Roaring along with Jason ""HEY!!!"
Kick ass cover!
Been a Metallica fan for decades. I wish they came out with more covers. They always made such spectacular covers back in the day.
This is one of my favourite songs of all time, especially last 1 min
Metallica is always here. With or without someone else.
No one, and I mean no one, can do as many good cover songs as Metallica can.
Corey is better
This song brings back so many memories!!
Same here! The good and the bad.
The last 2 minutes of that song is probably one of the greatest segments in rock and roll history. \m/
This is also amazing
When the guitar hits at 1:41 i get friggin chills!!!!!!!!!
Ese riff es genial
When Metallica lost Jason, they lost the best "HEY!" in the business
More like Jason lost Metallica ;)
@Gerrit VanCoevering then learn to write his name lol
@Gerrit VanCoevering my man
lol
true that
I got a new favorite Metallica song! Hell Yeah!!!
Blue oyster*
I prefer pink clam myself
@@ericparrish1515 Eu não entendi nada, mas essa musica não é do metallica
I dont understand much either but what do you mean its not from Metallica?
I misunderstood the blue oyster. What is that? Another song?
It's good to know so many people find this cover as powerful as I do. I of course adore the original but Metallica has always had a way of adding more impact to the songs they decide to cover.
I took my 15 yr old son to m72Detroit. I took my stepson to Orion in Detroit 10 years before that when he was 15. Best thing you can do for a boy is teach him that beauty can come from struggles and that you can believe in yourself…and Metallica 🤘🏻💯🔥
this song and turn the page are for me the best covers that metallica has made!
When I finally heard Blue Oyster Cult's a grin cracked my face all I could think of was the feelings this version gives me.
tha part that starts at 02:14 is my favourite piece of music ever
more like 01:41 :p
+Georgi Lechev youre both right
this song is amazing from 0:00 to 6:38.
it s my favourite part to ;)
y
James voice is so rad on this one. Proving hes still the raddest
a personal favorite of mine.
+Randy Thibeault
Me as well.
masterpiece great cover
5:23 is such a great buildup, it goes up and up until it drops out in the infinity.
5:20 onwards is just perfection
Oh how music has the power to brkng back vivid memories. Early 2000s young teen in love on a train ride 1500 kms away, somewhere along the trip was rain drenched windowpanes. Was nostalgic back then as it is now.
I'm love for this song in 2019
🙆♂️
James voice sounds amazing on this song. reminds me of his vocals on the black album
Another gem
Holy shit, I had no idea Metallica covered Astronomy!
Now you did..
20 years ago...😅
James vocals and Lars drumming destroy on this song. The bass drum sound is beautiful and the cymbals are amazing. I Love It.
Sammy o 🤔
i have no idea what is this song about but i love it so much
That why i always listen to all song from metallica. Gone away..
this has to be played loud!!
Turn up your volume.
The best music of the world....
The best music in the world
Awesome song !!!!!!!
yes
Yeah the solo at the end is amazing. Great cover.. don't forget ma Dawg!!!!! Cliff got the other guys into BOC just like he did with the misfits
The end of the song is so fucking amazing!!!!
Impossible too not love it.
I didn't like Astronomy cover, only after maybe 10 listen through I got it and I love it. This song can be played in row 5 times and it wouldn't bore me.
What an absolute belter ov a tune
An other Masterpiece!!!! Epik Solos!!!
Blue Oyster Cult !!!!! THE BEST COVER OF METALLICA
Terrific original by BOC. Amazing cover by Metallica. James fucking nails shit. Anyone else ever play Arch Enemy's "Pilgrim" after hearing this? That riff is so perfect, I don't care how many times it's used in songs. I'm 38 years old and still wish James was my uncle.
Imagine the pure, heavenly happiness and pride an aspiring astronomer and also huge metal head that loves Metallica above all else like myself feels. The title gives a boost to the meaningful lyrics and soothing melody.😻😻😻✨✨✨🌕💫
listen this song every day in the week :) amazing
Hetfield's best vocal performance. Full of emotion 👍
There is no better band thn this group I literally love these guys
Love it💯 !! But BOC will always my fav 🙌🙌🙌
My fore winds blow eternal life. All vibrations sink into grace. And I achieve eternity. No war can complete this ending.
im a huge fan. they re the best
I miss the harmony that James and Jason had.
Thank god for these lyrics because when this came out I assumed half of them incorrectly lol.
one of my favorite song, it's a great cover by Metallica
KainShadow a different Astronomy song? This one was written by joe, his bro Albert and sandy ( Pearlman)
MAGNUM II you're right man, don't know why i wrote that obscenity o_o
Great bass line!!!
Fantastic cover/tribute, nailed it. Would be great if they did B.O.C's Flaming Telepaths on the next Garage days :) \m/
I hope one day they play this live
I certainly love what Metallica did here with Astronomy, yet nevertheless, the original Secret Treaties version shall remain its quintessential recording. Arguably BÖC's masterpiece from the studio.
Seems to me as James sings the opening verses those little "yeahs" and "ohs" and "ooo's" randomly tosses here and there just come off as a bit amateurish and sophomoric. They disrupt the somber tone and underlining tension that makes the song such a haunting tale. Desdinova (our narrator) is a cold, hard, no bullshit type of character. He knows what he wants and gets it exactly that.
He tells Susie Dear to walk with him on the beach. Do you think she has a option? Fuck no! If he says jump/ those girls say how high, Sir? That's why the ooo's and awww's don't quite fit. Because (paradoxically) he isn't an emotional soul, though he uses emotion to seduce his prey with elegance and wit right up until he reveals his true nature and the blood lust that compels him. I hope that makes sense.
So James' tiny add-ins seem harmless but hint that he has a good heart when he needs to have ice in his veins. That's all.
Interestingly that sophomoric quality somehow helps them sound like kids in a garage band practicing for the Battle Of The Bands at the county fair.
Other than that, they all just killed it/ skinned it/ made a coat to share, and they wear it well. A little old fashion but I don't care.
They made it their own.
I give it three out of five Somalian pirates only because I can't give it 3½
☻☻☻☺☺
Wow! A true BOC fan much like myself....
MAGNUM II
iknowitright
and I can play Then Came The Last Days Of May note for note on the air guitar
Me too but i play along to Veteran.....marvellous guitar solo on ETi live. Best version of any song they have ever done.
Ike .. it's highly unlikely that he knew the real meaning of this song to be able to get his "feelings" right here .. it's a very complex song ...
I agree with you, but I like Jameses adds. It's a cover, and it can't mimic the original feel. IMO one of the best covers ever.
MAGIC SONG!!
a tribute to BOC cant get any better...damn kick ass
i like metallica
cm aston let alone do I like em...hell no, I fuckin love em
Kirks best solo without a doubt. Here he really shows the potential that could have been if he didnt stop practicing.
My first Metallica song ❤️
Good job, great vid :D
I used to think this song was the best metallica song ever untill i found out its a coversong but metallica is clearly one of the most significant bands in my life so here you are saviour and paindealer the healing force of metallica my story makes you great and greater so keep making music and give us more beautiful heavy metal and speak the word
I have hear this song every morning when I get u p Metallica rocks ! (Y)
Fantastic MoFo's!!
5:30 the guitar is crying