@sadsadsa asadasd You obviously understand f**k all. Ask Metallica who does it better and who is the better band! An idiot like you will obviously be surprised by their reaction and answer.
Clearly a Win for Queen on this one :-). Not because Metallica did a poor job covering -- it was very faithful and very rockin', and if you didn't know the original it would be considered a very strong cover! But for the reasons you cited, Nick, and also because NO ONE IN 1974 played any songs like this, it's an easy win. First Thrash Metal record ever recorded! At least, it seems so.
I was and am a huge Metallica fan. The 1st time I heard Stone Cold Crazy, it was the b-side of the single for Enter Sandman, so I didn't realize it was a cover. I was 16 when the black album self titled Metallica came out. I remember showing my friend the new Metallica song, and he's the one who told me it was a Queen cover. I had no idea. Like you said, no internet, so it was years later that I finally heard Queen's version, and I was blown away by how heavy / fast it was, especially for 1974. Blown away by the speed but then the more melodic vibe to it. Metallica just can't capture that but they made it their own. I love both versions. I go with Queen also because their the originator and especially it being 1974.
Like you I heard the Metallica first. I love Metallicas version but the original by Queen is the winner by far. I've always considered Freddy Mercury the greatest rock vocalist ever, that alone makes their version better.
The real winner is the song itself. Alvin and the Chipmucks could do a version of this masterpiece and I would love it!! THAT is the true testament to Queen.
@@mitchand9 actually, there's nothing problematic with his statement and it is completely consistent with what is written in the Wikipedia entry on Thrash: "Among the earliest songs credited with influencing future thrash musicians was Queen's "Stone Cold Crazy", recorded and released in 1974. The song was described as being thrash metal "before the term had been invented".[16]" If you're going to speak with such smug authority, at least make sure that what you're saying is 100% correct, otherwise you just come across as a jackass
@@mitchand9 It is widely considered a precursor to thrash metal. But you are correct. Speed is not the defining characteristic of thrash metal. But aggressiveness and speed combined does define thrash and Queen's version of Stone Cold Crazy fits that definition. Once thrash hit in the early 80's the sound continued to evolve. Another song by Queen called Dead on Time would be a fast song that would not be considered thrash. SCC is fairly credited as belonging to the root of the genre.
Its considered the first thrash metal song but it isn't Thrash Metal... this is the whole which came first the chicken or the egg... the answer is obviously the egg but it was layed by an animal that wasn't a chicken... there was no thrash metal when this came out but definitely layed the egg that became thrash metal...
That was great fun because I had not heard the Metallica version. I do prefer the Queen version, and in fact 'Sheer Heart Attack' is my favourite Queen album. There are so many hidden gems in there, and it flows brilliantly. Nick, you should take a listen to 'Brighton Rock', a track that showcases how original a guitarist Brian May was. A great reaction, thanks Nick.
This was fun because I didn't even know Metallica covered this song. They did a great job, some killer drums and pretty great guitar on their version too but I have to go with the original. Queen had some pretty heavy songs on their first few albums.
Great reaction and comparison, actually the live version from Queen is even better then the studio version. You should check out the live version. Stone Cold Crazy - Queen live at the Rainbow 1974. It is amazing when you think that Freddie Mercury started writing this song in 1969. Metallica did a great cover of the song, it is actually one of the better Queen covers you can find. I also like the fact that Metallica always pays homage to the bands that inspired them. There is actually a lot of Queen that you can find in Metallica. Some other interesting Queen covers from some of their heavier songs you can check out is Innuendo - Queensryche. Tenement Funster/ Flick Of The Wrist/ Lily Of The Valley - Dream Theater, It's Late - Tribute to Queen with James LaBrie, John Bush, Scott Ian, Lemmy Kilminster.
🙋🏾♀️ Hey **Zenobia** ...long time no see huh? I like the live at the Rainbow Theatre version 'cos we really hear Deacy's bass playing. It's so pronounced. That said, my favorite version is their live at Houston '77 where Freddie 'n company really sped up the tempo eh! ruclips.net/video/8yuIID1GcuE/видео.html ✌🏾
Yes! Gotta hear it live at the Rainbow. Like always with Queen, the live version is ALWAYS better! That’s when you know you’re in the presence of pure greatness 🔥🔥🔥
Hi Nick, Love Metallica ... original songs...Covers are rarely ever better. Very few exceptions. Here with Queen ... any cover version by any band doing Queen have already lost before hitting the first note....Freddy Mercurys vocals cannot be bettered and the band with Brian May's unique guitar sound cannot be replicated. It was no contest before you even started Nick. Lol . Loved that you did that. Maybe there are other comparisons you may find of interest to do ? Byee Jim X
You chose wisely my friend. The interesting thing about Queen is that while their early music was accused of being overly ornate, when they wanted to be simple and to the point, they were really masterful at that as well. We Will Rock You doesn't even have any instruments other than the guitar solo which comes in towards the end of the song
I give you a lot of credit! Because usually what ever you hear first you go with my hats off to you from a fellow band guy me it’s queen version , no disrespect to Metallica first time I heard their version
Gotta agree with you. It's so difficult to cover any Queen song & make it sound better, even by a band as good as Metallica. Great video as usual. Agree with Richard regarding Brighton Rock, a must listen!
Thanks Nick really enjoyed that my friend. Your so right it's not a competition!! Both were very good within their own rights. I like the fact that Metallica chose to cover a Queen song 👏their are so many hidden gems by Queen from their earlier albums, away from the mainstream Nick. I prefer the earlier Queen albums, not that there's anything wrong with their later albums ,I just love their earlier material. Anyway thank you so much Nick really appreciate the reaction! Take care our friend 👍we love ya Nick! Keep rocking bro 🤟
So many supposed Queen 'fans' don't realize how heavy they were in their early years! Stone Cold, Son And Daughter, Jesus, Ogre Battle, The Prophet's Song...all just scream hard, heavy rock - some almost brinking on metal. Their 'radio' hits I think overshadow that fact sometimes.
@@EchoesDaBear absolutely agree Darren 👍 I would love to see Nick and Lex react to the prophets song! This comment may be a bit controversial but I believe it's Brian May's Bohemian Rhapsody! Many different layers to this masterpiece.....the section with Freddie doing his solo vocal extravaganza....phenomenal. Darren let's be patient and I'm sure Nick and Lex will get round to it one day ! In the meantime keep on rocking Nick and Lex 🤟Take care Darren and thanks for your heartfelt passionate response bro 👍
@@nickwall2497 yessir! My jaw dropped on first hearing that track! Said to myself "they've still got it". My #1 Queen track is Innuendo - and they rock pretty hard on that too! Throughout their whole career, there's a good smattering of heavy tracks.
Not even a contest...Queen! Metallica did an excellent job paying homage to the originators (as with most of the covers on Garage Inc. - in fact, I think their version of Astronomy beats out Blue Oyster Cult! Whiskey In The Jar is on par with Thin Lizzy's) One could argue that Queen's version was thrash metal before that term was ever coined! (Much like the song Sheer Heart Attack was punk...before punk) There's a reason why Brian May is held in such high regard as one of the greatest guitarists - the man can pretty much do whatever style he pleases. No comparison with Freddie - he will forever reign supreme. And that rhythm section: John Deacon > Jason Newsted (I think both are excellent bassists); Roger Taylor >> Lars Ulrich - honestly Lars is hardly fit to hold Roger's sticks. For me, Lars has always been a sloppy drummer - not horrible - keeps time well, but his technical skills aren't even close to Taylor's (AND Roger's singing a killer falsetto while playing...so significant bonus points!)
I'd say Lars "Technical Skills" were in "...and Justice for All", then Bob Rock ruined his progression as a drummer by asking the band to play simpler, which then made Lars Lazier in future albums (imo). That's why I left Metallica behind and went in search for Thrash and other Metal to satisfy my cravings that I got from Progressive Rock previously.
I was pretty sure you'd go with the Metallica version and I like both but I agree Queens is better. I like Freddie's smooth, sort of jazzy playful delivery, the harmonies on the "chorus" and to me a better drum sound. I hope you'll do more original and cover comparisons.
At the 1992 Freddie Mercury tribute concert James Hetfield joined Queen to perform this sing. Tony from Black Sabbath (Brian May's best friend) joined them too. That's also worth checking out.
Grew up with Queen in the 70's so only knew the original which as you said is superb, as is the entire album. Kudos to Metallica for covering it & doing a very good job but hat's off to the originators. Can't remember if you've done anything from Sheer Heart attack, recommend: "Brighton Rock", "Now I'm here" & "Killer Queen" . Brian is on fire on this album, cheers
Queen version better in every aspect - but no surprise there though. Whole Sheer Heart Attack album is class - Queen's best for me Cool T shirt by the way 👍🏻
I heard the Metallica version first then found out it was a Queen cover...I thought the Queen version couldn't live up to the cover...DAMN...Brian May is no joke; I shoulda known
You need to check out Queen's first 3 albums Nick, Queen 1, Queen 2 and Sheer Heart Attack. They were so heavy and tracks such as 'Liar' 'The Grear King Rat' 'Ogre Battle' and 'Brighton Rock' were as heavy as any Sabbath or Purple. Great channel love the great selection of music you and Lex react to
There is another album of cover songs you might want to check out. In 2004, on the 30th anniversary of their first album, Rush put out Feedback. This consisted of covers of songs that had influenced them in the 1960's, plus a few others from that era. There was "Summertime Blues" (Blue Cheer,The Who), "Heart Full Of Soul" (The Yardbirds), "For What It's Worth" and "Mr.Soul" (Buffalo Springfield), "Shapes of Things" (The Yardbirds, Jeff Beck), "Crossroads" (R.Johnson, Cream), and more. One of the most unusual covers of "Crossroads" is by bassist Jeff Berlin, (who played with A.H. in Bruford) on the 1986 album Pump It. He plays all of Clapton's solos on the bass.
Feedback is a great, fun album!! Just our holy Trinity from Toronto having a blast jamming to songs of their youth! Heart Full Of Soul is my personal fave!
@@EchoesDaBear Once I was walking down Yonge St., and I heard Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song" coming out of the bar The Piccadilly Tube, and it was Rush, back when they played bars. (I didn't get in).
La versión de metallica está bastante bien. La mayoría de las bandas o artistas que tocaron canciones de queen hicieron el ridículo. Pocos casos son excepciones como el de metallica com stone cold crazy y george michael con somebody to love y these are the days of our lives lo hicieron muy bien. La versión de queen técnica, melódica, ritmicamente superiores y además son la compositores de la canción. Encaja perfecto con el estilo de metallica. Queen es la banda de rock más versátil , creativa e infravalorada de todas. Se la conoce por sus grandes éxitos pero hay muchisisisimo más detrás por conocer.
Admire Metalilica's homage to Queen..but pretty sure you'd get a thrill from Queen's LIAR among others from their early days. On STONE COLD CRAZY, you just can't beat Freddie's vocals. Period.
James Hetfield performed this song at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in 1992. He did a pretty good rendition, I admit. As a Queen fan I of course prefer their version. You should take some time to hear some early Queen. Father to Son, Liar, Son and Daughter, Keep Yourself Alive.
Great reaction. Yep, I give it up to Queen on this one. Their live version is even better. (weird, I JuST saw Brit Floyd last Thursday! They were amazing).
Love both Queen and Metallica. Queen for being trailblazers of early metal riffs, Metallica for being fans of great music and exposing teens to Queen (unbeknownst to them) more than 10 years later.
I actually don’t think I’d ever heard the Metallica version before now. Not a huge fan of their covers if I’m honest, I almost always prefer the originals. This is no exception, one of my favourite Queen songs from maybe my favourite album of theirs.
Love Both Bands but the original is great and was fortunate enough to see Freddie Mercury perform this live twice with Queen in MSG. Seen Metallica twice as well and they tore it up. It is customary for a band to cover their favorite bands and Metallica did justice to Stone Cold Crazy….
I like the Metallica version but that’s just because I’m a more metal guy, queens original song was incredible and really was one of the first thrashy songs out there.
Wow… I didn’t know about the Metallica cover , but this is a real eye opener in terms of the enormous range that Queen had and some of the bands who were inspired by their genius. There’s no “ better” version , both have their things and let’s just enjoy both 👍🏴
Brave of Metallica to cover a Queen song, but it didn't beat the original. Suggestion, you should do the same thing with Am I evil - Metallica's version vs. the Diamond Head original
@@NicknLex I'm afraid I'd suggest soo many cover "interpretations" . . . the Rockers of my age or older would HATE me :P ("No no nooooo! Stop with tha' HIT-TING!!!").
@@Motown-1966 They didn't get the grammy for their album Justice for all in the metal category, some strange jury decided to give it to Jethro Tull. Tull - metal ? big laughter .... well, the bosses of the industry judge ... without any knowledge, as it seems ...
I know, I came late to this video, but ... check out "Queen - Stone Cold Crazy (Trent Reznor remix)", too! It's an official remix ... Trent added some extra layers (incl. original Queen demo sounds), which makes the original Queen track much more heavier than Metallica's version! ;-) *fun100% And I guess (I don't know), ... this version might have been the blue print of the Metallica version!
Never heard Metallica’s version, I’m not a Metallica freak. But Queen’s version I grew up with. I actually read Lord of the Ring trilogy (that is actually 6 books, 2 per book) listening entirely to Queen Queen II, and Sheer Heart Attack…
hmmm... I have heard the Metallica version before... I think they (Metallica) are too drum forward. and the guitar on the Queen version has a richer overall sound to it... and it flows better. And of course, there is no comparison to Fred's voice. So for me Queen wins on Drums / Guitar and Lead vocals. But hey, you can't fault another band for trying.
Agree, for sure, but John Deacon's bass gives the Queen recording an incredible depth, without too much "punch". It's the reason I think the Queen version sounds fuller & warmer(? - stone cold? WTF). LOL
No one is gonna deliver “I ran right outta juice” better than Freddie lol. You should check it out live…it’s even faster. Performance at the Rainbow is outstanding.
Huge Metallica fan since 83 but I still give it to Queen . I keep hoping if we offer God a good enough trade we can get Freddie back. I am beginning to realize We have nothing to offer .😕🤘
Whew! The cover is just not my cup of tea. There's a difference between a little bit of a group's own spin and turning a song into something that they would have done. Best covers IMHO: Nirvana covering Bowie's The Man Who Sold the World and AFI's cover of the Cure's Just Like Heaven. And both Bowie and Robert Smith liked them.
Imagine being a 13 year old punk, and going out and buying Queen’s ‘Sheer Heart Attack’ album for the song ‘Killer Queen’, and then playing the album and hear ‘Stone Cold Crazy’ for the first time. It completely blew my young, under developed mind! I like Metallica’s cover, but Queen’s original will always be the only one for me.
And those two VERY DIFFERENT styles of songs only give a hint of what was to come! Your story reminds me of when I first heard Bo Rap when I was 13 or so and had to call the radio station just to ask WTF I was listening to!
Yep - Queen.. Roger Taylor drums.. Brian May's guitar.. and Freddie vocals.. c'mon - you are totally right... ! If you want some "holy speed Batman" check out Queen's "Dead on Time"... ruclips.net/video/uKoivlPUg_Y/видео.html.. Brian May is killah!
Just to add my verdict, like anyone cares, I am a queen fan over 40 years but when I heard the Metallica version I was not offended, they did a solid job
Grew up w/ the Queen version, so i knew it was a cover when Metallica did the song. Good cover, decent...but Queen is so much better here. I'm a drummer and Roger Taylor's drums sound much better...don't like the sound of Lars' drums here, especially the snare. Freddie...better vocals. Brian May's guitar tone....awesomeness and the underrated, much maligned Deacon on Bass. The original rules the day here.
I saw the perfect combination of this song live in 1992. Queen playing (sadly without Freddie) this song with James Hetfield on vocal & guitar. Also a bit of Tony Iommi thrown in for good measure.
I like the 70s Queen and the 80s Metallica .... it's 50:50 for me, when I want to hear Queen, I listen to Queen, when I want to hear Metallica, I listen to Metallica. But be sure, there are lots of covers, which don't get a diplomatic jugdement !
Really like the Merciful Fate and Motörhead covers on their album. Awesome selection here from your listener. “Whiskey in a jar “ cover from Thin Lizzy would be a good comparison
😄 your face said it all It may not be fair to some but Freddie Mercury / Queen in general can’t be topped (Live is even better ! ) And Liar Live at the Rainbow ‘74 will kill you . Like your channel TY subscribed
Metallica's cover was on a compilation album done by Elektra records called Rubáiyát: Elektra's 40th Anniversary. It may have been on a later covers EP, but that's where it originally came from, as I recall. The Queen one is better, absolutely! By the way. when are you guys going to do more King's X? #nicknlexrequest
@@MattKrogmeier JUST now checked it out. Man! I LOVE the "tone" of Ty's guitar! That _seemed_ to be VERY different for them, I loved it! Supposedly they have gotten back to doing more "harmonies" like they used to. I HOPE that's true :).
@@mvunit3 According to dUg - this first track is the ONLY one without some signature harmonies. It also sounds to me like Ty's gone back to that early tone, at least partially. My wife commented that it reminded her of a combination of Pearl Jam and Jimmy Page - she had NO idea that Jeff Ament had basically credited grunge to King's X, or that all three members were thanked in the credits for "Ten."
Queen is unbeatable on this song. Brian May is is versatile - he can play any style and it always sound like him. Try Ogre Battle/Ferry Feller's Master Stroke/Nevermore - an absolute journey.
A clear winner. The Band with the better Guitarist, the better Drummer and the better Singer: QUEEN.
@sadsadsa asadasd Sound like a metal head.
Manfred, you are correct!
@sadsadsa asadasd You obviously understand f**k all. Ask Metallica who does it better and who is the better band! An idiot like you will obviously be surprised by their reaction and answer.
Hetfield is a far superior guitarist than Brian May.Those who are fans of the group after watching the movie, please do not comment
Hahahaha
The best laugh today.
Thanks
Clearly a Win for Queen on this one :-). Not because Metallica did a poor job covering -- it was very faithful and very rockin', and if you didn't know the original it would be considered a very strong cover! But for the reasons you cited, Nick, and also because NO ONE IN 1974 played any songs like this, it's an easy win. First Thrash Metal record ever recorded! At least, it seems so.
I was and am a huge Metallica fan. The 1st time I heard Stone Cold Crazy, it was the b-side of the single for Enter Sandman, so I didn't realize it was a cover. I was 16 when the black album self titled Metallica came out. I remember showing my friend the new Metallica song, and he's the one who told me it was a Queen cover. I had no idea. Like you said, no internet, so it was years later that I finally heard Queen's version, and I was blown away by how heavy / fast it was, especially for 1974. Blown away by the speed but then the more melodic vibe to it. Metallica just can't capture that but they made it their own. I love both versions. I go with Queen also because their the originator and especially it being 1974.
This was soooo hard hitting in 1974. Loved it instantly.
Like you I heard the Metallica first. I love Metallicas version but the original by Queen is the winner by far. I've always considered Freddy Mercury the greatest rock vocalist ever, that alone makes their version better.
Freddie is the GOAT
That and Queen essentially invented a new genre with this song!
The real winner is the song itself. Alvin and the Chipmucks could do a version of this masterpiece and I would love it!! THAT is the true testament to Queen.
😂 IKR!
Fun fact: Stone Cold Crazy from Queen was the first thrash metal song ever.
There's a distinct difference between a fast song and thrash.
This is NOT thrash. Understand the difference.
@@mitchand9 actually, there's nothing problematic with his statement and it is completely consistent with what is written in the Wikipedia entry on Thrash:
"Among the earliest songs credited with influencing future thrash musicians was Queen's "Stone Cold Crazy", recorded and released in 1974. The song was described as being thrash metal "before the term had been invented".[16]"
If you're going to speak with such smug authority, at least make sure that what you're saying is 100% correct, otherwise you just come across as a jackass
@@mitchand9 It is widely considered a precursor to thrash metal. But you are correct. Speed is not the defining characteristic of thrash metal. But aggressiveness and speed combined does define thrash and Queen's version of Stone Cold Crazy fits that definition. Once thrash hit in the early 80's the sound continued to evolve. Another song by Queen called Dead on Time would be a fast song that would not be considered thrash. SCC is fairly credited as belonging to the root of the genre.
@@mitchand9 ruclips.net/video/8yuIID1GcuE/видео.html Mic dropped!
Its considered the first thrash metal song but it isn't Thrash Metal... this is the whole which came first the chicken or the egg... the answer is obviously the egg but it was layed by an animal that wasn't a chicken... there was no thrash metal when this came out but definitely layed the egg that became thrash metal...
Hah Queen FTW, this is where Thrash and Speed metal was born.
That was great fun because I had not heard the Metallica version. I do prefer the Queen version, and in fact 'Sheer Heart Attack' is my favourite Queen album. There are so many hidden gems in there, and it flows brilliantly. Nick, you should take a listen to 'Brighton Rock', a track that showcases how original a guitarist Brian May was. A great reaction, thanks Nick.
Absolutely Richard 👌
The whole album is like one great track, just like many Queen albums. Legends! 👑🎸🥂🔥
Sheer heart attack and live killers back to back would be rather special 😊
The killer song in Baby Driver
Queen for sure. An amazing song on an amazing album!
This was fun because I didn't even know Metallica covered this song. They did a great job, some killer drums and pretty great guitar on their version too but I have to go with the original. Queen had some pretty heavy songs on their first few albums.
Great reaction and comparison, actually the live version from Queen is even better then the studio version. You should check out the live version. Stone Cold Crazy - Queen live at the Rainbow 1974. It is amazing when you think that Freddie Mercury started writing this song in 1969. Metallica did a great cover of the song, it is actually one of the better Queen covers you can find. I also like the fact that Metallica always pays homage to the bands that inspired them. There is actually a lot of Queen that you can find in Metallica. Some other interesting Queen covers from some of their heavier songs you can check out is Innuendo - Queensryche. Tenement Funster/ Flick Of The Wrist/ Lily Of The Valley - Dream Theater, It's Late - Tribute to Queen with James LaBrie, John Bush, Scott Ian, Lemmy Kilminster.
🙋🏾♀️ Hey **Zenobia** ...long time no see huh? I like the live at the Rainbow Theatre version 'cos we really hear Deacy's bass playing. It's so pronounced. That said, my favorite version is their live at Houston '77 where Freddie 'n company really sped up the tempo eh! ruclips.net/video/8yuIID1GcuE/видео.html ✌🏾
Yes! Gotta hear it live at the Rainbow. Like always with Queen, the live version is ALWAYS better! That’s when you know you’re in the presence of pure greatness 🔥🔥🔥
Hi Nick, Love Metallica ... original songs...Covers are rarely ever better. Very few exceptions. Here with Queen ... any cover version by any band doing Queen have already lost before hitting the first note....Freddy Mercurys vocals cannot be bettered and the band with Brian May's unique guitar sound cannot be replicated. It was no contest before you even started Nick. Lol . Loved that you did that. Maybe there are other comparisons you may find of interest to do ? Byee Jim X
You chose wisely my friend. The interesting thing about Queen is that while their early music was accused of being overly ornate, when they wanted to be simple and to the point, they were really masterful at that as well. We Will Rock You doesn't even have any instruments other than the guitar solo which comes in towards the end of the song
I give you a lot of credit! Because usually what ever you hear first you go with my hats off to you from a fellow band guy me it’s queen version , no disrespect to Metallica first time I heard their version
Gotta agree with you. It's so difficult to cover any Queen song & make it sound better, even by a band as good as Metallica. Great video as usual. Agree with Richard regarding Brighton Rock, a must listen!
No competition here , Queen all the way , check out their live version 👌
Queen for me!
Thanks Nick really enjoyed that my friend. Your so right it's not a competition!! Both were very good within their own rights. I like the fact that Metallica chose to cover a Queen song 👏their are so many hidden gems by Queen from their earlier albums, away from the mainstream Nick. I prefer the earlier Queen albums, not that there's anything wrong with their later albums ,I just love their earlier material. Anyway thank you so much Nick really appreciate the reaction! Take care our friend 👍we love ya Nick! Keep rocking bro 🤟
So many supposed Queen 'fans' don't realize how heavy they were in their early years! Stone Cold, Son And Daughter, Jesus, Ogre Battle, The Prophet's Song...all just scream hard, heavy rock - some almost brinking on metal. Their 'radio' hits I think overshadow that fact sometimes.
@@EchoesDaBear absolutely agree Darren 👍 I would love to see Nick and Lex react to the prophets song! This comment may be a bit controversial but I believe it's Brian May's Bohemian Rhapsody! Many different layers to this masterpiece.....the section with Freddie doing his solo vocal extravaganza....phenomenal. Darren let's be patient and I'm sure Nick and Lex will get round to it one day ! In the meantime keep on rocking Nick and Lex 🤟Take care Darren and thanks for your heartfelt passionate response bro 👍
@@EchoesDaBear Hit Man ain't bad for their last crack and going full on
@@EchoesDaBear What about Liar! That goes full on metal for about 20 seconds
@@nickwall2497 yessir! My jaw dropped on first hearing that track! Said to myself "they've still got it". My #1 Queen track is Innuendo - and they rock pretty hard on that too! Throughout their whole career, there's a good smattering of heavy tracks.
Not even a contest...Queen!
Metallica did an excellent job paying homage to the originators (as with most of the covers on Garage Inc. - in fact, I think their version of Astronomy beats out Blue Oyster Cult! Whiskey In The Jar is on par with Thin Lizzy's)
One could argue that Queen's version was thrash metal before that term was ever coined! (Much like the song Sheer Heart Attack was punk...before punk) There's a reason why Brian May is held in such high regard as one of the greatest guitarists - the man can pretty much do whatever style he pleases. No comparison with Freddie - he will forever reign supreme. And that rhythm section: John Deacon > Jason Newsted (I think both are excellent bassists); Roger Taylor >> Lars Ulrich - honestly Lars is hardly fit to hold Roger's sticks. For me, Lars has always been a sloppy drummer - not horrible - keeps time well, but his technical skills aren't even close to Taylor's (AND Roger's singing a killer falsetto while playing...so significant bonus points!)
I'd say Lars "Technical Skills" were in "...and Justice for All", then Bob Rock ruined his progression as a drummer by asking the band to play simpler, which then made Lars Lazier in future albums (imo). That's why I left Metallica behind and went in search for Thrash and other Metal to satisfy my cravings that I got from Progressive Rock previously.
Great comment
Great reaction Nick
Love Metallica and Queen, but no one does Queen like Queen.
Freddie remains the GOAT.
Fantastic channel by the way.
Clive
I was pretty sure you'd go with the Metallica version and I like both but I agree Queens is better. I like Freddie's smooth, sort of jazzy playful delivery, the harmonies on the "chorus" and to me a better drum sound. I hope you'll do more original and cover comparisons.
At the 1992 Freddie Mercury tribute concert James Hetfield joined Queen to perform this sing. Tony from Black Sabbath (Brian May's best friend) joined them too. That's also worth checking out.
Grew up with Queen in the 70's so only knew the original which as you said is superb, as is the entire album. Kudos to Metallica for covering it & doing a very good job but hat's off to the originators. Can't remember if you've done anything from Sheer Heart attack, recommend: "Brighton Rock", "Now I'm here" & "Killer Queen" . Brian is on fire on this album, cheers
Queen
Queen version better in every aspect - but no surprise there though. Whole Sheer Heart Attack album is class - Queen's best for me
Cool T shirt by the way 👍🏻
Thanks for doing the comparison 👍 I love both version's. Just different flavours
I heard the Metallica version first then found out it was a Queen cover...I thought the Queen version couldn't live up to the cover...DAMN...Brian May is no joke; I shoulda known
You need to check out Queen's first 3 albums Nick, Queen 1, Queen 2 and Sheer Heart Attack. They were so heavy and tracks such as 'Liar' 'The Grear King Rat' 'Ogre Battle' and 'Brighton Rock' were as heavy as any Sabbath or Purple. Great channel love the great selection of music you and Lex react to
Great King Rat is basically a prog song! It's awesome!
Amen
there is no such album as Queen 1, it is just Queen and then went onto Queen 2 👑✊🇬🇧
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There is another album of cover songs you might want to check out. In 2004, on the 30th anniversary of their first album, Rush put out Feedback. This consisted of covers of songs that had influenced them in the 1960's, plus a few others from that era. There was "Summertime Blues" (Blue Cheer,The Who), "Heart Full Of Soul" (The Yardbirds), "For What It's Worth" and "Mr.Soul" (Buffalo Springfield), "Shapes of Things" (The Yardbirds, Jeff Beck), "Crossroads" (R.Johnson, Cream), and more. One of the most unusual covers of "Crossroads" is by bassist Jeff Berlin, (who played with A.H. in Bruford) on the 1986 album Pump It. He plays all of Clapton's solos on the bass.
Feedback is such a great album! Their version of Love's 'Seven and Seven Is' is terrific!
Feedback is a great, fun album!! Just our holy Trinity from Toronto having a blast jamming to songs of their youth! Heart Full Of Soul is my personal fave!
@@EchoesDaBear Once I was walking down Yonge St., and I heard Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song" coming out of the bar The Piccadilly Tube, and it was Rush, back when they played bars. (I didn't get in).
@@-R.Gray- I would've LOVED to hear Geddy wail on Immigrant Song!!
Should we better say... Shreddy Mercury here?
Now you should check out “Stone Cold Crazy” from the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert - Queen with James Hetfield and Tony Iommi !
Queen.... 10000%
Queen ! Hands down. The growl in Brian’s guitar. The finesse in Rogers drumming. John’s Bass and Freddie’s vocals. The “sound effects !”❤
For another pre-cursor to speed metal that also came out in 1974, check out the song "Set Me Free" by Sweet.
Yup! And Saxon and Heathen do fantastic covers!
La versión de metallica está bastante bien. La mayoría de las bandas o artistas que tocaron canciones de queen hicieron el ridículo. Pocos casos son excepciones como el de metallica com stone cold crazy y george michael con somebody to love y these are the days of our lives lo hicieron muy bien. La versión de queen técnica, melódica, ritmicamente superiores y además son la compositores de la canción. Encaja perfecto con el estilo de metallica.
Queen es la banda de rock más versátil , creativa e infravalorada de todas. Se la conoce por sus grandes éxitos pero hay muchisisisimo más detrás por conocer.
El mejor comentario bravo 👏 🙌
Admire Metalilica's homage to Queen..but pretty sure you'd get a thrill from Queen's LIAR among others from their early days. On STONE COLD CRAZY, you just can't beat Freddie's vocals. Period.
Truth !
Queen are the greatest live band of all time
James Hetfield performed this song at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in 1992. He did a pretty good rendition, I admit. As a Queen fan I of course prefer their version. You should take some time to hear some early Queen. Father to Son, Liar, Son and Daughter, Keep Yourself Alive.
Great reaction. Yep, I give it up to Queen on this one. Their live version is even better. (weird, I JuST saw Brit Floyd last Thursday! They were amazing).
Queen wins again. Undefeated 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Love both Queen and Metallica. Queen for being trailblazers of early metal riffs, Metallica for being fans of great music and exposing teens to Queen (unbeknownst to them) more than 10 years later.
I actually don’t think I’d ever heard the Metallica version before now. Not a huge fan of their covers if I’m honest, I almost always prefer the originals. This is no exception, one of my favourite Queen songs from maybe my favourite album of theirs.
Correct analysis
Gonna always say Queen did it best because they did it first and as far as I know nothing really sounded like it at the time.
As hard as it is to give Queen credit, they truly were, in a major way, the launchers of uptempo hard rock.
Guitar is heavier sounding on queen
Queen, saw them once, seen Metallica 3 times.... still go for Queen on this one
Check out to my knowledge is the first time James sang Stone Cold Crazy at The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert with the rest of Queen and Tony Iommie.
Love Both Bands but the original is great and was fortunate enough to see Freddie Mercury perform this live twice with Queen in MSG. Seen Metallica twice as well and they tore it up. It is customary for a band to cover their favorite bands and Metallica did justice to Stone Cold Crazy….
Queens harmony even in this song really show through.
Queen beats Metallica.
Absolutely. To quote a line from Liar on Queen's fantastic first eponymous album: "All day long, All day long, All day long!"
I personally love the queen version more:)
I like the Metallica version but that’s just because I’m a more metal guy, queens original song was incredible and really was one of the first thrashy songs out there.
Wow… I didn’t know about the Metallica cover , but this is a real eye opener in terms of the enormous range that Queen had and some of the bands who were inspired by their genius. There’s no “ better” version , both have their things and let’s just enjoy both 👍🏴
Anyone that can cover a queen song is a star to me
Metallica made a great job.... But I still prefer the Queen version 😉
Brave of Metallica to cover a Queen song, but it didn't beat the original. Suggestion, you should do the same thing with Am I evil - Metallica's version vs. the Diamond Head original
That's an amazing idea!!!! Maybe do an entire series??
@@NicknLex I'm afraid I'd suggest soo many cover "interpretations" . . . the Rockers of my age or older would HATE me :P ("No no nooooo! Stop with tha' HIT-TING!!!").
Brian's Dive bombing on the Red Special and his guitar inspired sirens are just the touch, I love Metallica and their version but Queen is it.
Metallica won a Grammy for this, Queen never won a competitive Grammy. But, Queen did it best!
Isn't that crazy tho??? That just goes to show ya how bias the US music industry was 'n still is 🙄😑.
@@Motown-1966 Maybe they got it, because they didn't get the one for Justice ... 😉
@@rudolfbecker4313 💁🏾♀️ I’m sorry…please enlighten me on what ya mean by 'justice.' Thx 🙏🏾 in advance ✌🏾.
@@Motown-1966 They didn't get the grammy for their album Justice for all in the metal category, some strange jury decided to give it to Jethro Tull. Tull - metal ? big laughter .... well, the bosses of the industry judge ... without any knowledge, as it seems ...
@@rudolfbecker4313 Ohhhhh...gotcha - thx for the clarification ✌🏾!
I know, I came late to this video, but ... check out "Queen - Stone Cold Crazy (Trent Reznor remix)", too!
It's an official remix ... Trent added some extra layers (incl. original Queen demo sounds), which makes the original Queen track much more heavier than Metallica's version! ;-) *fun100%
And I guess (I don't know), ... this version might have been the blue print of the Metallica version!
Never heard Metallica’s version, I’m not a Metallica freak. But Queen’s version I grew up with. I actually read Lord of the Ring trilogy (that is actually 6 books, 2 per book) listening entirely to Queen Queen II, and Sheer Heart Attack…
Ist time hearing Metallica doing this....all I can say is, if
Queen had Never done it.....
Okay!
hmmm... I have heard the Metallica version before... I think they (Metallica) are too drum forward. and the guitar on the Queen version has a richer overall sound to it... and it flows better. And of course, there is no comparison to Fred's voice. So for me Queen wins on Drums / Guitar and Lead vocals. But hey, you can't fault another band for trying.
Agree, for sure, but John Deacon's bass gives the Queen recording an incredible depth, without too much "punch". It's the reason I think the Queen version sounds fuller & warmer(? - stone cold? WTF). LOL
The original has more going on and Freddie’s voice though I did like zMetallica’s version was good!
imho, the only real difference is that Metallica’s version was more cleanly produced and ever slightly heavier. both are great versions respectively.
QUEEN can be compared , QUEEN is unique, Thank you for the good presentation.
Great reaction, totally agree Queen smashed it.
No one is gonna deliver “I ran right outta juice” better than Freddie lol. You should check it out live…it’s even faster. Performance at the Rainbow is outstanding.
Huge Metallica fan since 83 but I still give it to Queen . I keep hoping if we offer God a good enough trade we can get Freddie back. I am beginning to realize
We have nothing to offer .😕🤘
Whew! The cover is just not my cup of tea. There's a difference between a little bit of a group's own spin and turning a song into something that they would have done. Best covers IMHO: Nirvana covering Bowie's The Man Who Sold the World and AFI's cover of the Cure's Just Like Heaven. And both Bowie and Robert Smith liked them.
How many groups covered "Tie Your Mother Down"! So many great versions of that too including W.A.S.P.
Imagine being a 13 year old punk, and going out and buying Queen’s ‘Sheer Heart Attack’ album for the song ‘Killer Queen’, and then playing the album and hear ‘Stone Cold Crazy’ for the first time. It completely blew my young, under developed mind! I like Metallica’s cover, but Queen’s original will always be the only one for me.
And those two VERY DIFFERENT styles of songs only give a hint of what was to come! Your story reminds me of when I first heard Bo Rap when I was 13 or so and had to call the radio station just to ask WTF I was listening to!
Queen flows and Metallica marches..so Queen for me
I first heard the Metallica version, and was surprised at how hard Queen's original went. Both versions are on my playlist!
Yep - Queen.. Roger Taylor drums.. Brian May's guitar.. and Freddie vocals.. c'mon - you are totally right... ! If you want some "holy speed Batman" check out Queen's "Dead on Time"... ruclips.net/video/uKoivlPUg_Y/видео.html.. Brian May is killah!
I don't think Metallica would say there's was better.
Metallica was'nt even close to Queen.
Queen hit it out of the park... homerun !!
Just to add my verdict, like anyone cares, I am a queen fan over 40 years but when I heard the Metallica version I was not offended, they did a solid job
Agreee, vote for Queen but Metallica did a respectable job.
Grew up w/ the Queen version, so i knew it was a cover when Metallica did the song. Good cover, decent...but Queen is so much better here. I'm a drummer and Roger Taylor's drums sound much better...don't like the sound of Lars' drums here, especially the snare. Freddie...better vocals. Brian May's guitar tone....awesomeness and the underrated, much maligned Deacon on Bass. The original rules the day here.
K Mich I agree totally about the drums, no offence to Metallica
ouuu thats a difficult question... Metallica blows my mind... Queen Too.. wow that rocks..
I saw the perfect combination of this song live in 1992. Queen playing (sadly without Freddie) this song with James Hetfield on vocal & guitar. Also a bit of Tony Iommi thrown in for good measure.
I like the 70s Queen and the 80s Metallica .... it's 50:50 for me, when I want to hear Queen, I listen to Queen, when I want to hear Metallica, I listen to Metallica. But be sure, there are lots of covers, which don't get a diplomatic jugdement !
Roger Taylor’s drumming is so much better and Freddie’s voice…the best. Queen all the way.
Really like the Merciful Fate and Motörhead covers on their album. Awesome selection here from your listener.
“Whiskey in a jar “ cover from Thin Lizzy would be a good comparison
Queen version is the best. They're both great efforts ...but Queen's is much more polished.
For a tie , watch the version from the Freddie Mercury tribute concert.
no competition whatsoever ... QUEEN RULE!
Is this a serious question?
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Wouldn't it be cool if Freddy were still around and they covered Metallica.
That would be AWESOME!
We can only dream. But it's GREAT dream!!!!!!! 🤣😍
I like them both but the queen version I have always liked more
Queen the better 😊
The cover is the one I grew up with so I'm partial to it.
😄 your face said it all It may not be fair to some but Freddie Mercury / Queen in general can’t be topped (Live is even better ! )
And Liar Live at the Rainbow ‘74 will kill you . Like your channel TY subscribed
Metallica's cover was on a compilation album done by Elektra records called Rubáiyát: Elektra's 40th Anniversary. It may have been on a later covers EP, but that's where it originally came from, as I recall. The Queen one is better, absolutely! By the way. when are you guys going to do more King's X? #nicknlexrequest
Yes! MORE Kings X :D
@@mvunit3 THEY JUST DROPPED A NEW TRACK THIS MORNING! NEW KING'S X!
@@MattKrogmeier JUST now checked it out. Man! I LOVE the "tone" of Ty's guitar! That _seemed_ to be VERY different for them, I loved it!
Supposedly they have gotten back to doing more "harmonies" like they used to. I HOPE that's true :).
@@mvunit3 According to dUg - this first track is the ONLY one without some signature harmonies. It also sounds to me like Ty's gone back to that early tone, at least partially. My wife commented that it reminded her of a combination of Pearl Jam and Jimmy Page - she had NO idea that Jeff Ament had basically credited grunge to King's X, or that all three members were thanked in the credits for "Ten."
Queen is unbeatable on this song. Brian May is is versatile - he can play any style and it always sound like him. Try Ogre Battle/Ferry Feller's Master Stroke/Nevermore - an absolute journey.
1,000,000 votes for Queen for sure.
Queen. I don't need to even (or want to) listen to the Metallica version.
Singing is definitely better on Q version.
Never heard either.
Brian May sounded great.
Your in for a thrill if you check out the LIVE Queen version at the Rainbow (video). Time travel moment.
I had not heard the Metallica version of the song. It was very good, but Queen has a piece of my heart and they were better.
Queen all the way, more class 🙂