as much as I agree with the fuckers who say I sucked, yes I barely pulled it off, and it irks me out every time I hear it, I wanna throw in a few facts regarding how it happened. my buddy Greg Mainer got me an invite to this gig which I had no idea was gonna be on MTV and I was picked out of line to request a song. the setup was the song, I didn't pick it, I was told what song to pick. when they came up to me 5 min before going on the air, I expressed I wish I could go up and do something with them. she came back and asked if I knew the words and I said "of course, who wouldn't?" next thing I know, Matt Pinfield is babbling in to the mic and I couldn't hear a word he said, but the rest is history. so anyone have any other questions about it, this is really Aaron, I'll be glad to answer them here. and thanks to the dude who posted this video as I lost my copy of this year's before you did and among other people, Rick Hunolt and Greg Christian didn't believe me until this magically appeared online...
Dude, I think you killed it for a last-minute surprise of being on stage with Metallica! I love this recording because the bass sounds heavy as fuck in the mix, but your vocals also add a cool layer of heaviness. Killer job, man. I can't imagine how my adrenaline would be rushing if I was on that stage!
Don't hate on Jason, he just was respecting the integrity of the song. Think how bad this would have been had the kid really not known the lyrics, or flubbed them. That said, the fan did a really decent job.
what i imagine James is thinking when the guy first starts singing: *guy starts singing* *James starts smiling and laughing* James "Oh my god this guy sucks lmao"
Anyone who says he sung horribly or whatever is jealous and thats very not metal of you dudes. I was so happy for him, i watched this shit live when it aired but lost my copy but ill tell you this Aaron i was goin nuts with ya when you guys did it. Awesome experience and awesome job!!!
To everyone that's bashing the guy singing, give him credit for having the balls going up there singing. He was having fun and I'm sure any of you guys would wanna do the same despite how many people would think you'd suck.
I had recorded this on VHS when it aired. I lent it to a co-worker. His wife taped over it =O Me being a bass player, he brought me a Metallica bass tab in exchange. I still have it.
Seriously whats with the random Rob bashing? The man is an amazing bassist (arguably far better than Jason) and people get mad at him just because he’s not Jason, and only compare vocals which don’t matter at all as long as you have James. Besides Rob barely even does backing vocals at all
@xBOMBxTRACKx There aren`t many metal vocalists who can REALLY sing, i know of a few, but this guy certainly had the roar of a lion, and he gave it all, that`s metal :D
I would have to say both. Struggling to get his voice right, but doing really well under the pressure of going from fan to singing for FUCKING METALLICA!
this is Aaron, the guy who sang in this video. I just wanted to take a moment and say that yes, not only is Greg Mainer my good friend since I was a wee lad, but ALSO THE GUY WHO GOT ME IN TO THAT SHOW! HE WAS THERE! And he got me the invite from the metallica club which was the only way short of winning tickets over the radio to get in. he's fuckin awesome and whoever it was who says nobody cares if you know him or not can eat a fat bowl of dick batter. you rock Greg! I got your back! 😉
and also my performance was quite nerve racking for me to listen to, and I have learned how to sing since then. every time I hear this I cringe about 15 times and can barely make out what words are being belched past my mouthful of oatmeal and marbles. but as far as I know I'm the only fucker lucky enough to have this claim that I sang on MTV with metallica, and as my old drummer says, "dude you're the only person on the planet who can get on MTV with metallica and have something to complain about"... it was not planned and they really took a chance I'd totally bomb by letting me up there, and I COULD have talked with them after the show but instead I chased after the hot chick who requested for whom the bell tolls like a dumbass. kicked myself for the rest of my life for that decision.
I thought this guy struggled abit but apart from that I think he did an amazing job, considering he has never sang in such an amazing rock band as METALLICA, YOU DID A GUD JOB MAN!!!
When I used to trade or buy tape cassette bootleg shows of Metallica they would go to some small little place and let a fan sing a song or 2. That was during the And Justice for time. But even back then James would say not this mic that's mine use that one. I don't blame him. Either way that was very cool times to either experience it or hear it in a bootleg recording
i love that part 6:20 or something.. he sings bad but mother of god, i'm sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo jealoooouus!! james, me, singing.. sharing mic... oh my god... it will be fucking awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He sure looks happy! And so do James 'cause he knows the guy wants to scream with happiness :D But Jason... Well... "A bad idea man... A bad idea...". :D
I dont care if he cant sing shit, he is up there playing with one of the biggest and best bands of all time, i whould give one finger for that and im sure not alone.
@izanamisunioj You're right, most of the people would be too shy to go and sing it and even though he can't sing very well he knew he won't get such a chance ever again so he didn't give a shit what anyone will think and went for it.
In the end this guy sang with Metallica and you didn't. What an experience!
Scott Armstrong on live tv broadcasted worldwide!Talk about nervous as fuck
This is what matters
did you?
as much as I agree with the fuckers who say I sucked, yes I barely pulled it off, and it irks me out every time I hear it, I wanna throw in a few facts regarding how it happened. my buddy Greg Mainer got me an invite to this gig which I had no idea was gonna be on MTV and I was picked out of line to request a song. the setup was the song, I didn't pick it, I was told what song to pick. when they came up to me 5 min before going on the air, I expressed I wish I could go up and do something with them. she came back and asked if I knew the words and I said "of course, who wouldn't?" next thing I know, Matt Pinfield is babbling in to the mic and I couldn't hear a word he said, but the rest is history. so anyone have any other questions about it, this is really Aaron, I'll be glad to answer them here. and thanks to the dude who posted this video as I lost my copy of this year's before you did and among other people, Rick Hunolt and Greg Christian didn't believe me until this magically appeared online...
aaron brown Respect for you man, nice story to tell to your sons and grandsons! cheers from Chile
Dude......a once in a lifetime opportunity. You won the lottery, brother. I remember watching it when it aired on MTV. Great job!
Dude, I think you killed it for a last-minute surprise of being on stage with Metallica! I love this recording because the bass sounds heavy as fuck in the mix, but your vocals also add a cool layer of heaviness. Killer job, man. I can't imagine how my adrenaline would be rushing if I was on that stage!
dude I thought you were awesome, it took some real nuts. Much respect
My guy I don’t think you did bad at all. Was it a little rough? Yeah but that’s metal.
Don't hate on Jason, he just was respecting the integrity of the song. Think how bad this would have been had the kid really not known the lyrics, or flubbed them. That said, the fan did a really decent job.
Jeff S. You suck
You know, Jason wasn't pissed, he just wanted to save everyone from getting ear bleed
what i imagine James is thinking when the guy first starts singing:
*guy starts singing*
*James starts smiling and laughing*
James "Oh my god this guy sucks lmao"
Lars can play justice just fine u dumb fuck
nah, I thought he smile because that guy wasn't bad at all
Anyone who says he sung horribly or whatever is jealous and thats very not metal of you dudes. I was so happy for him, i watched this shit live when it aired but lost my copy but ill tell you this Aaron i was goin nuts with ya when you guys did it. Awesome experience and awesome job!!!
That is Aaron Brown, My Friend.
+Nigel Baldes y que hacemos con eso
@@Geermann97 , shut up, hater.
Still better than Justin Bieber.
No shit mustaine
Hello chicken under drugs
Thing I most remember from seeing this show years ago was how awesome Jason's bass sounded.
I don't know why but I think the initial "SLAVE" was so cool therefore I keep replaying it
Which is at 2:24 if anyone wants to join me
6:19 HOLY SHIT. BEST PART
You can't really imagine that feeling... i mean... BEING ON STAGE WITH METALLICA!?!?! Omfg.
To everyone that's bashing the guy singing, give him credit for having the balls going up there singing. He was having fun and I'm sure any of you guys would wanna do the same despite how many people would think you'd suck.
I had recorded this on VHS when it aired. I lent it to a co-worker. His wife taped over it =O
Me being a bass player, he brought me a Metallica bass tab in exchange. I still have it.
Props to that guy’s confidence. He’s a winner.
Rockin out with Metallica... this guy can cross that off his bucketlist.
LOL @ 0:50 Jason's serious face.
Kid: ...And Justice For All is my favorite !
Lars: Fuck.. guys, fuck him off. NOW !
Kid: but i wanna hear Creeping Death !
Lars: Phew..
LMAO
Lars can play justice just fine u dumb fuck
1 second ago
This is what makes Metallica kewl...........how many other bands would bring a fan onstage to sing? I cannot think of a one!
Singing while gods are playing. I can literally lay down my life to have such experience
Jason was like god no
We can't say Robert of Jason . Both are amazing and talanted.
Who we are to compare them ?
That was one lucky ass Dude! Definetly something to remember for a looooooong ass time!!!
being a metallica member 6 minutes must feel amazing
Still better than Trujillo's back vocals.
Sad but true.
@@dancingbear614 , xD.
Seriously whats with the random Rob bashing? The man is an amazing bassist (arguably far better than Jason) and people get mad at him just because he’s not Jason, and only compare vocals which don’t matter at all as long as you have James. Besides Rob barely even does backing vocals at all
james' face when the dude starts singing at 2:26 hehe he's just like ok this is gonna be some funny ass shit.
Once in a lifetime deal! Lucky Dude!!
PINKMAN 0:39
lol you made my day
MY GOD
rugg1999 Who's your God?! Mine is Jesus Christ, amen 'n He really loves u. God Bless:D
Thanks Oguzcan 'n many Blesses for u amen:}
+Spidey fan separated at birth
@xBOMBxTRACKx There aren`t many metal vocalists who can REALLY sing, i know of a few, but this guy certainly had the roar of a lion, and he gave it all, that`s metal :D
1:20 "This one is just... You know MINE!" Haha James was probably thinking "Use this mic and you will creep out dead from here"
Que cara privilegiado! 😅 Quem se importa se foi bom, o cara cantou com o Metallica! Que oportunidade!! Será eternizado!
for new mic 50 $ for new amp 500 $ new guitar 5000 $ james face when dude started to sing priceless!
This guy does a pretty good job...who says Metallica dont care about their fans? Letting this guy jam with em at a request is great of them!
GREAT! This stage looks pretty cool!
love it! nice job bro, it aint easy to sing Metallica
Before: MTV stood for -> Music television
Now: MTV stands for -> Mediocre television
Muy bueno este show. Parte del unplugged este tema. Se la rebanco Aaron. Aguante METALLICA!!!!!!!
Wow that guy is really struggling... not saying I could do better tho.
***** Well you can clearly hear and see him straining his voice to make it gritty like Hetfield's, and well he's mostly off key!
I would have to say both. Struggling to get his voice right, but doing really well under the pressure of going from fan to singing for FUCKING METALLICA!
gregmainer no one cares if you know him or not lol
this is Aaron, the guy who sang in this video. I just wanted to take a moment and say that yes, not only is Greg Mainer my good friend since I was a wee lad, but ALSO THE GUY WHO GOT ME IN TO THAT SHOW! HE WAS THERE! And he got me the invite from the metallica club which was the only way short of winning tickets over the radio to get in. he's fuckin awesome and whoever it was who says nobody cares if you know him or not can eat a fat bowl of dick batter. you rock Greg! I got your back! 😉
and also my performance was quite nerve racking for me to listen to, and I have learned how to sing since then. every time I hear this I cringe about 15 times and can barely make out what words are being belched past my mouthful of oatmeal and marbles. but as far as I know I'm the only fucker lucky enough to have this claim that I sang on MTV with metallica, and as my old drummer says, "dude you're the only person on the planet who can get on MTV with metallica and have something to complain about"... it was not planned and they really took a chance I'd totally bomb by letting me up there, and I COULD have talked with them after the show but instead I chased after the hot chick who requested for whom the bell tolls like a dumbass. kicked myself for the rest of my life for that decision.
i would be so nervous my mind would draw a blank for the opening lyrics hahaha
How fucking cool! Metallica rules man. Even when big, they're still not fancy.
this was sick !
lol. kind of sounds like a pissed of Randy Marsh. It's great that to this day, Metallica still lets their fans on stage every now and then.
Kirk:" That guy was quite good I think we should kick James"
Lars: "Yeah I agree James your out"
James: "You gotta be kidding"
Hahahaha Jason is like "Only if you know the lyrics" his face is like "hes going to fuck up everything" hahahah
so fucking awesome
ok, i'm jealous :D
such a lucky bastard
I thought this guy struggled abit but apart from that I think he did an amazing job, considering he has never sang in such an amazing rock band as METALLICA, YOU DID A GUD JOB MAN!!!
nice one gregmainer i think he will be stoked at least i would be anyway cheers mate X
@izanamisunioj But who wouldn't be jealous...?=P
OMG! Annie and Greg at 2:43. Hassan, Michelle, Liz, DeVITO and all the others, I miss you guys!!!
When I used to trade or buy tape cassette bootleg shows of Metallica they would go to some small little place and let a fan sing a song or 2. That was during the And Justice for time. But even back then James would say not this mic that's mine use that one. I don't blame him. Either way that was very cool times to either experience it or hear it in a bootleg recording
that takes some guts to get up there.. thumbs up for him!
I love this guy
i love that part 6:20 or something.. he sings bad but mother of god, i'm sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo jealoooouus!! james, me, singing.. sharing mic... oh my god... it will be fucking awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously..... I bet it feels amazing........
He sure looks happy! And so do James 'cause he knows the guy wants to scream with happiness :D But Jason... Well... "A bad idea man... A bad idea...". :D
Jason and James are like: Waat? why do we have to play with this guy?
I dont care if he cant sing shit, he is up there playing with one of the biggest and best bands of all time, i whould give one finger for that and im sure not alone.
awesome job!!! soo cool
That place looks damn awesome for a concert
James: What song you know the lirycs you want to sing?
Fan: I know only The Mechanix.
Lucky!
He is a great singer!
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!
that kid is like "They are lucky to be on stage with me"
@izanamisunioj You're right, most of the people would be too shy to go and sing it and even though he can't sing very well he knew he won't get such a chance ever again so he didn't give a shit what anyone will think and went for it.
James is whishing he still had this kind of vocals xD
@SCOEN yeah you're right, I'd probably be way too excited and slurr the whole thing haha!
I have the cd of this concert and its awesome ^^
I would also like to ad when they played Sundance in Bayshore Long island. They advertised as Creeping death. Who knew?
James approve with his smile
Booyah!!
That was way cool
Good job Dude!this song is not easy to sing..well done!
pretty good !
hey, it must be cool to have james doing background vocals while you sing!!!
Better vocals than on the original recording.
if I were therr I wouldn't remember anything :S
I think i just would smile at them :D
One hell of a jam session. XD
LMAO jason at 0.51 "this is a fucking bad idea"
lucky bastard
very nice keep it up
hes not bad !! prettty good actually :D
sooooooo lucky!!
he did good job ;dd
He did a pretty good job :D
fucking JEALOUSY man!!!!
"im sent here by the choosen one.." yeah..thats rite bro.. ahahaha
Fuckin AWESOME!!!!!!
yea i agree
Jason... is... PISSED!!! I would be too if some random guy was chosen to sing after years of abused from other band members.
haha that guys so cool!
@NoMercyDB =D yeahhhh!!!
The second vocal of James is almost so good as Jason second vocal !!
fucking awesome!!
@Blacky2000x fuckin epic!
That was fuckin bad ass
jason is like 'aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaww fuuuuuuuuuuuuck!!!!!!!!!'
what a lucky bastard man kudos aaron \m/ metallica baby
Guitar tone. Is Sccratcchy digitally. Effected??
@FloroSapien it keeps his hand from bleeding, i read this in a interview in the so what magazine.
Of course James knew it, they were just having some fun and wanted the fan to come up. And yeah Jason didn't have a problem with him
he fucking nailed it what a beast