Metallica - "Nothing Else Matters" Reaction
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Elton John told these guys that this was one of of the greatest songs ever released, the look on their faces to hear that from Elton was priceless.
Metallicas Worst song IMO , hate this ballad. Overplayed.
@@SMEDSRUDmusic is this a metal elitist
@@SMEDSRUDmusic Metallica’s worst song??? Absolutely horrible take
Metallica is bigger than Elton John. Just sayıng
Who cares about Elton John? metallica is way bigger than that gay frick old man.
No auto tune, no electronic tricks, just Hetfield's voice. The dude can sing. 🤘
💯💯💯💯💯💯😎😎😎😎😎
He's Very Creative!
That's odd, i feel like James has one of the best voices in metal.
James is a metal icon.
He does when he's singing metal songs, but the early ballads aren't the strongest vocally. It wasn't until this album that he finally started taking singing lessons because he knew his voice wasn't all it could be, and his singing definitely improved afterwards (James has said that for the first few albums he even considered himself a temporary vocalist and was only singing until the band found a proper singer, but luckily they never did. It was only with Justice or the Black album that he realised he would always be the vocalist and decided to try and improve his craft).
@@carlgibson285 Yeah i can see that
It’s true.
How the hell do you not like the vocals in this song it's literally James best vocals of his career I'm shocked
As a fan since Ride the Lightning I disagree.
Yes they are, but that doesn't make them good. James isn't a good singer. He said in an interview that he didn't know how to sing at all (he said he was basically yelling) and actually learned how to for this song.
@@bradleyd6000 Man wtf, saying that James is not a good singer its a total mess up thing to say, and I'm being objective right now.
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Wow, man, everybody chill out... If Hetfield himself admitted he was no singer, why do the fanboys gotta get all butt hurt? Jeez. James is first and foremost a rock/metal VOCALIST, not necessarily a singer. There IS a difference. Hell, the term "vocalist" may have come about out of necessity to describe the hard rockers cos what they do is NOT exactly singing, if we're to be honest about it. I mean, you got your Rob Halfords and Floor Jansens who (as I understand it) have classical voice training, and that's all well and good, but that does not have to take anything away from the growlers, screamers, and barkers. Hetfield's voice is good enough to do rock/metal records, but he's probably not gonna get any invites to do a duet album with the likes of Pavarotti or Bocelli any time soon, right? And THAT IS OKAY!! No shade on James.
Unclench, y'all.
Frickin fanboys ruin everything.
@@shawnduncan7846 A good singer has good range and James just doesn't. That isn't to say he sounds bad singing Metallica songs and he has become a much better singer over the years. I think he fits perfectly for them, but there are a lot of good/better singers that can and do sing in thrash metal bands. Take a listen to Jinjer's singer Tatiana. She has a very beautiful voice with incredible range and has one of the best 'growls' I've ever heard.
James Hetfield has and is the most iconic voice of metal! He started out just screaming into the mic in his early yrs from Kill'em All, to listening his voice mature into the the Amd Justice For All album and finally finding his own style in the Black Album and then experimenting his voice on Reload and beyond. For 40 plus years, Hetfields voice is recognized by any metal fan. From Thrash vocals, Metal vocals, Blues vocals, country vocals, melodic vocals, Hetfield can do it all! 100% Vocal,and Rhythm guitarist, Down picking Riff Master, true living Legend!!
Damn Right! 💯
Love het but most iconic voice is most definitely dio
one of the greatest songs ever written.
This is a simple but beautiful piece of music. Love James's solo at the end. On a side note, I like the plants in the jars on the wall- never seen that before.
How about the picture of kip winger?? Im almost 50 and never seen it before 😳😂
Or the naked ladies
The funny thing about James’ vocals is once you get used to it, you start to understand the different layers and the senses behind.
And, from time to time, you’ll just feel the need to hear THIS type of growl :)
Great reactions, keep it up! Thanks!
You should react to Bleeding me by Metallica, it's a vocal masterpiece
I'll second that recommendation .. Bleeding Me is incredible, not only with the vocals but the guitar work is simply mind-blowing!
@@mountaingator7673 agree to both comments still can't believe it almost 27 years old still sounds awesome 👍👍 been fan since 84
I hated Metallica's attempt at trash and heavy metal in the 90s. But certain songs stand out as being so unique and transcends genre. This song is definitely one of them. People argue with me but I think Cliff Burton would be proud of James for this song.
One of the most beautiful METALLICA songs. Harmonious, rhythmic and deep. I have goosebumps. Every time I listen to it this happens.

As usual, a really nice reaction!
If you are digging Metallica and don’t have a Metal background, I think you will like Nightwish. It’s a different sub genre, Symphonic Metal. Try to react to the video “Ghost Love Score - Live at Wacken 2013”. I bet you will love it.
No one doesn't love it! lol
100%! That must be next on your list!
And Nightwish would never have happened if it wasn't for Metallica. 1992 Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City where Tuomas saw Metallica Guns N Roses Body Count and I believe Queensryche as a Foreign Exchange student. Tuomas was a clasical studies student and was blown away. AS a side note Larrs introduced me to Nightwish a dozen years ago.
Are you nuts
for my reward I want you to Record your reaction to the original music video for Metallica one
James Hetfields vocals are amazing and "Nothing Else Matters" I Love You to bits but on this occasion I'm gobsmacked
I love how you just let the song go on as you got into it. You let it flow into you. Love your reactions. Keep doing what you do!
You should also check the four horsemen, whiplash, and seek and destroy AND creeping death live in moscow 1991
James' vocals grew over time. He was very "metal" early on as expected. But as they entered the late eighties/early nineties, James started working on his skills and vocal maintenance with coaches. His vocals on older songs are performed different nowadays as a combination of the grit and more-skilled singing. His range on their most recent singles is even surprising.
He done something right,the new album is 🔥
I rather like James's vocals on this. Of course, I prefer his raw thrash metal vocals compared to his more trained & refined current vocals, but I grew up with old Metallica, I have a connection to their older stuff and that's what I like. Thrash metal is supposed to be raw and wild, not reigned in and clean. I've always loved their song "The Four Horsemen" (which Dave Mustaine originally wrote) and has a different version of (the original version) but I prefer this one".
I got into a lot of bands in the 90's that people rarely react to compared to the likes of Metallica or ACDC or Iron Maiden etc... When you talk about musicianship, I can give you some examples that are all very different, and I'll give you songs to check out as well. Dream Theater (progressive rock) they're musicianship is unmatched; they've extremely talented and it's different in ways you can't fathom. One of the songs that got me into them was "Metropolis Pt 1" another song years later to check out might be "The Count of Tuscany".
Of course you have Dragonforce too which is equally unrivaled in their technicality and speed, but Dream theater has more rhythm, song's you can get into. With Dragonforce you just stare blankly at their stratospheric skill and technical prowess. Their most famous song, you may have heard in passing, it's called: "Through the Fire and Flames" but their entire catalogue is similar. "Fury of the Storm" is a bit of unblinking insanity as well.
Then there's more extreme metal like Cradle of Filth. When I first heard them, I hated the lead singers voice, but the music is like a lullaby the way it sways and grooves, despite its heaviness and speed, it's melodically serenading. Over time, I grew to like his vocals, for two reasons, he's an incredible lyricist and I think of his voice more like an accompanying instrument (which all vocals technically are) but it sets a tone, adds depth like no instrument can do, it's all very atmospheric. The song that got me into them, which is still my favorite is: "Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids" and even their ballads are dark and atmospheric, such as: "Nymphetamine" but they're catchy as hell and the band just grows on you if you give them a chance.
I could go on and on, but the last band I'll mention really altered my perception of where music, particularly metal could go. Therion, this is a band that shamefully no one reacts to and their absolutely incredible! They started out as Death metal, but when I first heard them in 1997, they were heavily incorporating orchestra and operatic singers. That was completely new to me. When I heard the first note of their song "To Mega Therion" I was instantly a fan! I don't recommend the music video, but they have a great live version of it at Wacken in 2001. And speaking of that concert and the same album as the previous song is another favorite "In the Desert of Set". They're just amazingly epic, you'll be exhausted by the time they end in the best way possible, hooked and a fan for life!
Note: You'll get a ton of requests for "Nightwish" (and rightfully so) but don't sleep on "Within Temptation" a very similar band, their singer can actually bring me to tears with one particular song "Our Farewell". I don't know what it is to be honest, her voice maybe? It's angelic, but it gets me in the feels every time.
Enjoy your musical journey!
If you really mean what you say, the obvious next Metallica song for you is ORION. 100% Instrumental.
Or The Call of Ktulu
Very, VERY strange opinion...
If you love the instruments, the you must listen to The Call of Ktulu from RTL and Orion from MOP. You have!
Would love to see you react to Opeth if you feel ready to turn it up a bit 😊🤘
your opinion abt his singing is like my opinion abt food....it's a "personal thing of taste", so don't worry abt the "haters of the world".
As Metallica would say this song could mean something different to different people and that is fine ...
If only I was born an ocean closer to you Kathryn... So close... No matter how far...
I adore watching your reactions because your true emotions come through as you're watching and listening to the music .. you're real, and that's simply awesome!
Well, you did just listen to Brent Smith of Shinedown and it is hard to compair to his abilities.
Pretty, beautiful, precious? That’s you. ❤
When this came out, it was shocking. The first five albums had nothing like this on it. I hated it the first time I listened. I think it was brave for them to write it, and it’s a quality song. 🤷♂️
If you want to just feel the music without distractions, Orion.
My all time favorite song. My wife calls this my theme song. When my dad passed in Jan 2024 this song and Stairway to Heaven got me through the rough days.
The first person I've seen react to Kirk shaking the wheelchair bound vet's hand. It's my favourite part of their video.
This is the appropriate reaction to this song, not a lot of reaction, you just fall into this song, it is the one song from Metallica that stands out as a true ballad and it is a masterpiece, Elton John complimented James Hetfield as to say it is one of the best written songs ever, and to come from Elton John is huge
It's good that you're honest about it.
Unforgiven trilogy ? Unforgiven 2 next and then 3 ? Thank you. You’ve already reacted to one and they are connected so it makes perfect sense. Also love Metallica reactions
If you don't drop 2 or more tears during this song, you are not listening in the right way...
Are you gay?
Seek & destroy, try that one!
Do you not like his voice just in this song, or in all the songs you've listened to so far? This is an all time classic from Metallica. It's a slow ballad, but it has aged very well. This song is proof that they can branch out from thrash and create beautiful, melodic, less metal type songs and still be successful.
This is my all time favorite song. It is just beautiful.
I love this song but there covers you might prefer. Chris Stapleton, Miley Cyrus, and Lissie to name a few.
BLOOD DRENCHED EXECUTION - CANNIBAL CORPSE. THAT SONG IS MENTAL. AND PROVES THE INTENSITY OF ALL THE MUSICIANS IN THAT BAND. LISTEN TO THAT ONE.
Intersting reaction and comment. I'm curious Kathryn gonna go to old Sabbath, Zeppelin and Purple tunes/videos from the 70s & 80s. Interesting reaction and comment. I'm curious Kathryn gonna react on old Sabbath, Zeppelin and Purple tunes/videos from the 70s & 80s. Or The Prodigy rom the 90s.
That last note of the guitar solo never stops, it just blends into the rest of the instruments.
Right? I can never get my guitar to sustain that note long enough when i play it.
@@davidforrest2024 they put a sustain pedal on it so they were able to make it last forever
@@davidforrest2024 You can use sustain pedal or e-bow
@@fatihinator1 what's ebow?
Please, please react to Nightwish... Ghost Love Score official live at Wacken 2013....you will love it😁
You should check out dream of by Aerosmith if you liked sing for the moment by Em. Up vote this guy's 👍
I like the way you pick an artist and react to a lot of their material (Metallica and Eminem). Hope you diversify a bit more. The following have pretty extensive catalogs: Rammstein, Therion, Epica, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and the metalization champ (Leo Moracchioli).
Ok. I'm from the Bay Area..This song is dedicated to James ex girlfriend, Kristen. My first Metallica show was Nov. 1983
I have been picking up your vibe that you don’t like certain vocalists. You might feel the same way about classic Lynyrd Skynyrd, just a guess. Not everyone is say Ann Wilson, Annie Lennox, Christine McVie, Freddie Mercury, etc., but hey, it is ok. Guessing you wouldn’t like Geddy Lee either although I would love to see you react to Xanadu from Exit Stage Left, think you would be blown away by the “mastercalass” musicianship. I like your channel, much, much, and will critique your critique with the utmost respect. Cheers Kathryn. ✔️👍😎 JP
Listen live version in 1997 "Metallica - Nothing else matters (cunning stunts)". This is an orgasm for ears....
The video has this many views 1,235,653,072 views, do yourself a favor look up this specia version they made for a single b-side Metallica Nothing Else Matters ( Elevator Version ) its James playing acoustic guitar singing no bass no drums but Symphony together its amazing
In 1996 reading uk live these guys had so much skill. Plus energy.
At clubs i didn't think to much of them.
These guys are s tier. Not my bag in genre but still amazing. That's a good bar.
I love it when Kirk lifts the black Les Paul in victory... I Fixed It!! Lol. If you play a Gibson Les Paul you know, high dollar = high maintenance.
The "greatest song ever written"??? Maybe according to Reginald Dwight a.k.a. Elton John but otherwise... uh, no. You gotta be kidding LOL. It certainly isn't terrible but this thing isn't even in the Top 100. Many of HIS songs are far better than this..
Not liking James voice is totally fair, I like it, but it's not for everyone. But I would give his voice a chance around the S&M concert (1999) especially the tracks Bleeding Me and The Outlaw Torn (both from the very underrated Load album). In my opinion his voice peaked in that concert and especially on those tracks.
Well, if you are not really into James' vocals , that's no problem.
Metallica has the solution !!
They have made a few instrumental songs !!! So no singing !!!
They are Orion, To Live is to Die, The Call of Ktulu and Anastacia (pulling Teeth)
All instrumental masterpieces !!!
Wait until you hear his voice after he took vocal lessons.
Try something from Load 1996 & Reload 1997.
“Fixxxer”
It's fine that your not a huge fan of his vocals. James Hatfield wasn't even suppose to be there singer but they couldn't find anyone so they just went with it and now they're worth over 300 million dollars lol so i guess they did alright lol
I should talk about Metallica but gosh... how beautiful eyes Kathryn has!
obligatory check out Jinjer-pisces and unleash the archers-awakening. you won't be disappointed
Nah i totally get ya, I grew up a Metallica fan, but by today's standards, and in the wider world of music I now know, James' delivery is a bit 'OTT rock' for me now, with those over emphasised end of word syllables, compared to someone like Maynard of Tool its a bit too dramatic and feels less believable for it. Still a classic track though. Beautiful string arrangement from Michael Kamen.
Nothing else matters... Not much more to be said. By the way.. Metallica was one of the first (if not the first) metal bands to compose ballads on speed/trash-metal albums... Suddenly every other band had to have a ballad of some sort on their albums (in the 80´s). It is also perfectly OK not to like James´s voice... Matter of opinion I say. Good reaction thank you.
can you react to Duran Duran's Ordinary World..its a nice soft song with good guitars in it..
Hetfield is no crooner but neither was Geddy Lee, lol. I definitely preferred his metal voice through the FTB, MOP, and AJFA portion of their career but, to be fair, his singing voice has grown on me over time.
Love your reactions.
React to Stone Cold Crazy / Motorbreath at Nines 2009
Or
Turn the page studio version
Whats the Concert in París of the Years. 2009 Enter Sandman ...👍👍👍👍
You don't like James voice. You know I appreciate the honesty and that's just fine. You totally have a right to your own opinion, no matter how stupid it is... Just kidding you.
6:01 I'd like to see and hear your reaction to the guitar solos in Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb, from the Pulse concert. Be prepared to have your soul leave your body.
Disposable heroes is a good one
Please do yourself a huge favour. You need to listen to Pink Floyd! You said you feel music… Pink Floyd takes you on an epic musical journey and makes you feel all your emotions! Metallica is great! I am a huge fan don’t get me wrong. But if you truly want to feel music in the best way, start with Shine on you crazy diamond by Pink Floyd. And be prepared for the most epic musical experience of you life!
you should react to the song "BATTERY" by Metallica" such a strong song with an amazing beat
Well, James is no Mariah Carey. still for a thrash metal band I think he did the vocals of his life and may not be perfect but all combined together suits the song to produce this masterpiece. when watching you talking about the instruments and the vocals, interpreting the song about "missing someone while on the road", immediately thought of Scorpions - Always somewhere: ruclips.net/video/P_01uKXOV04/видео.html And here I think you will appreciate the vocals much more.
Interesting you don't like James Hetfield's voice considering that's one of the things he's known for. This particular reaction you seemed to just be kinda meh overall compared to your other reactions. Expected since this is a far simpler track than what Metallica is known for.
For the next one go through the "Load" album "Bleeding me - live 1998 Woodstock"
You think it sounds familiar, have you seen the Disney movie Jungle Cruise?? The music is the main song of the movie.
I enjoy your reactions. You should check out nutshell by Alice In Chains the MTV unplugged version
I’m amused by all the butthurt comments. Can people not be objective about anything anymore??? Loosen up, he’s fine for Metallica, he is Metallica, but that doesn’t mean he’s great at it.
PLEASE react to the song "Exist" by the band "Avenged Sevenfold"
It might be worth your while checking out Voiceplay's cover of this song. They are an a cappella group, so usually no instruments, but their beatboxer introduces an instrument on the guitar solo part of this song.
I have recommendation for you, you're going to be blown away. You are saying that you are not fan of the lead singers? Well neither that I but this? You're going to be blown away trust me.
Disturbed - sound of silence!
Someone needs to do a reaction video to this reacter... In a world full of mediocre, enhanced humans, this face is absolutely stunning. Wow.
Your Metallica reactions encapsulate my experience. First thought is "Great, more metal shit" Than it's just real life life
I don't know if you already watched Metallica No Leaf Clover S&M yet, can't find it, but if you haven't, pease try listen to it
Please Please Please do a reaction for Ride The Lightning with lyrics,you must listen to that solo guitar by Kirk Hammet and the lyrics is very gooooood🤘
The worst song, for me and just for me, of Metallica. When metallica became a pop group and we realize that James is no longer able to push his voice, in is far from Kill'em all released only 8 years before.
First time in history someone has preferred Metallica’s drums to Metallicas voice.. 😂😂
No, it's cool, you are allowed to have an opinion. Nothing wrong with not being crazy about the vocals. From what I understand, this song was originally about James missing his then girlfriend while on the road, but now the band agrees that it is about their fans.
she got so sucked in that she barely reacted during the song, the musicianship is masterful and draws you in....no way out..
Played at weddings a lot, that's where you probably heard it.... ruclips.net/video/9tKQgesCcTc/видео.html
Great song choice, and on a totally different note...you have the most beautiful blue eyes, that I think I've ever seen....
Just to think James was kinda ashamed to even present this song he had written to the band because it was softer. Low and behold it would be one of their biggest hits off the album and one of their biggest (if not biggest) mainstream hits. I mean Elton John called it one of the greatest songs ever. I dunno about that, it’s prob in my top 25 Metallica songs for sure, but that’s how big it is now.
If you want another soft Metallica song something like a country song please please listen to their "Mama Said" one of their masterpiece..
Back then Metallica knew how to create great music. This is the last album of them i listen to. Everything after this album, is not my cup of tea.
I liked your reaction til you said you don't like James voice so therefore I will never watch you again 😬
I think you absolutely should react to their song To Live Is To Die, it's an emotional tribute to their original bassist Cliff Burton, who died 3 years into the band's career in 1986. Some interpret the song as the stages of grief over a lost friend, being that its mostly instrumental apart from a line of poetry read out by james at the end. It's my favorite metallica song
Disagree with your thoughts on James's voice, its not great and beautiful but it's the one that can express feelings, and in my opinion that is what matters..
It’s their most accessible / radio friendly song. It *is* really beautiful, but for Metallica fans it’s not their best.
There are many popular artists whose voices I don't care for and therefore I refuse to listen to their music; nothing wrong with that. 👍🏽
There are many popular artists whose voices I don't care for and therefore I refuse to listen to their music; nothing wrong with that. 👍🏽
Does anyone know that is kip winger they are throwing darts at🤣 and does anyone know what band kip WINGER sang in 😂🤦
Please do reaction for MAMA SAID BY METALLICA as well.