James wrote this after him and Cliff watched the ten commandments at a friends house. In the scene where the fog came in and killed the first borns, Cliff said something about death creeping in. James told told him that was fucking poetry and to write it down.
I may be a bit biased, because this is my favorite Metallica LP. But, by far I like the "sound" on this one. It's a bit refined, but still a bit raw, garage band flavor.
I saw them in 89 on the ...Justice tour. When they did the breakdown they hung it out extra long so James could get everyone chanting “Die, Die, Die...” I was about 3 rows back center stage. Probably the greatest live concert moment in my history. Did I say they sounded fanfuckingtastic? They did. It was unreal actually. My neck sounds like a socket wrench now from all the head banging I did in my Metallica phase. lol
First, I thought "and another reaction channel", but dude, the joy on your face while discovering this song sold me, got myself a beer and remembered being amazed as much as you were 30 something years ago, I subbed!! Plus, you appreciate and care for the musicianship and the poetry, keep going like this and I'll keep having a beer with you from afar :P
Off ride the lightning you need fight fire with fire, ride the lightning, and fade to black. They are all great songs and help you understand how great this album is, along with what you've already heard. Trapped under ice is really good too.
Simply their best...song...ever. Epic, in every sense. An Old Testament story put to heavy metal? Pure art. This is my favorite album of theirs by far, with Kill 'em All second best: the progression from thrash into speedmetal began on this one, and every track is gold.
Finally some reacting to the studio version. The studio version will make you head bang hard and you'll hear more power to it than the 1991 Live version. Good Job mate Rock on! And also you've gotta to listen to Kill em All if you haven't yet.
One of my all time fav metallica songs. if you have not realized it yet this is about the passover. ooop never mind you just said it's about the passover. Ahhh the passover.........Because even an omnipotent being needs a little lambs blood to remind him who the good guys are from time to time. Check out "leper messiah" that is another one of my faves.
funny, you mention how they put the song together building i used to work in downtown manhattan had a photography studio as a tenant and metallica came in to do a shoot for guitar magazine or some shit anyway, i was friendly with the owner, cool dude who happens to play in a band with his friends he tells me he was just shooting the breeze with james about music and told him he jams with his buddies on weekends james told hi to never stop then he tells him, dude, i dont know what it is but when we are together something happens and it all comes together, but when we play on our own we kinda suck, thats why we stay together
Fade to Black is a must if you haven't heard that track off Ride the Lightning yet. It's a top 5 for Kirk's guitar solos IMHO. I think many would agree.
The whole Ride The Lightning album is fire. Hoping you'll get back to Iron Maiden soon. You really need to check out some Di'anno era Maiden; either. Killers (studio version) or Phantom of the Opera (Live at the Rainbow version)
Everyone talking about the Moscow live version & it's amazing from a sound & energy standpoint. But, Creeping Death live from any show where the crowd chants "DIE" during the breakdown is fantastic. An other worldly to experience live
If you really want to know how awesome Metallica is, look up S&M. It's a live show they performed with the San Francisco Philharmonic in 1999. There is a song they performed for the first time ever, "No Leaf Clover" and it charted. Also read the back story, this wasn't Metallica's idea, it was the composer for the Philharmonic. He likened Metallica's music and lyric structure to Beethoven. This combination of genres had been done before, but this one set the standard for all of them.
Hey T !! You have to check out the title track Ride the Lightning , Fade to Black & the instrumental album closer "The Call of Ktulu .... actually There's no bad tracks on this gem. Here's an Idea ... how about doing a full album reaction of some of these classic albums .... from Metallica , Megadeth Led Zeppelin, Judas Priest Tool etc ... turn it into an event .. I think it would be a cool idea to bring listeners together to share their appreciation of some of these great albums that have entertained & influenced many... ( & we would be listening with a few beers of course 😀👍)
Call it Mandatory Metallica that way your stuck to Monday’s. When I was a kid my local radio station had Mandatory Metallica on Saturday nights. It was 5 Metallica songs in a row with no interruptions.
The main difference between this album and their first is much better production. They had a much better producer in Flemming Rasmussen, than before. They used him for the next 2 albums, and those are the best albums in their catalog
Since you mentioned this album...you also need to hear Fade to Black and the title track Ride the Lightning, which is a song about being in the electric chair.
React to spit out the bone-Metallica, it’s off their newest album HARDWIRED from 2016 it shows their new music is just as good as their old and showcases great production, guitar, drums, lyrics, amazing song!!
Creeping Death live 1991 Moscow peace fest Great live show Plus 1985 Metallica day on the green For whom the bell tolls With the late Cliff Burton opening bass solo U will not be disappointed honest
Ride The Lightning album was a revolutionary one... Metallica the biggest cult band in 1984-86, no radio airplay, no MTVs, their following grew from attending live shows. When Master Of Puppets came out, its the changing of the guard. There’s no looking back
Ride the Lightening is IMO the apex thrash album of all time , never mind the eighties . You should of started at the beginning instead of , as your t-shirt suggests , begin at Metallica 5 . The title track to this album demonstrates the pinnacle of the Metallicats playing . If you want double bass drums they are there , if you want the crunchiest riffs in history , they are there , if you want a guitar solo that exudes youth ( rumoured to be written by Mustaine ) it’s there and best of all , if you want bass that reaches into your chest and crushes your heart , it’s there ....ps , find Metallica -rebel of Babylon if you want more religious interpretations from the Cats .......
A classic here. There's always debate about which album is better: Ride The Lightning or Master Of Puppets. Myself, I prefer Lightning. Puppets, to me, is just a fine-tuning of Lightning. There are a couple tracks I like more on Puppets, but overall, Lightning just has a little more rawness, which I like. I disagree with Kill'em All having LESS energy, though. I think Kill'em all has just as much energy, just more of a less controlled, almost PUNK vibe to it. Lightning, to me, has the same energy, it's just way more focused and the musicianship from Kill'em All and Lightning is exponential. But that's just one man's opinion. Nice to see you doing your thing T. I'm off work till who knows and planning on spending the next couple hours catching up a little, enjoying some cold beer and rocking out. Peace! Stay safe and healthy! T&T ROCKS!!!!
Honestly I always considered Master Of Puppets as better but after listening to them each again a little while ago to me it's clear Ride The Lightning is better, but definitely not by much. They both have some sick ass riffs and solos and you can't go wrong with any song on either of them
The fact you chose the album version shows you are truly superior to all the other posers who chose to react to a one-off live performance. Live versions are meant to be enjoyed as such, LIVE!
It's generally the same exact songs all within a week of each other ( usually within days ). It gives a very disingenuous feeling to these channels. I appreciate that T at least gives us some unique stuff that the others aren't doing, and the fact that he dives into the lyrics even going as far as making another video just for lyrics.
James wrote this after him and Cliff watched the ten commandments at a friends house. In the scene where the fog came in and killed the first borns, Cliff said something about death creeping in. James told told him that was fucking poetry and to write it down.
Cliff Burton was a driving force with the band in the early days
@@noname-he9ud if only his bass was actually audible on master of puppets :c
One of the greatest albums of all times!
Agreed.
Agreed.
Certainly their best
I may be a bit biased, because this is my favorite Metallica LP. But, by far I like the "sound" on this one. It's a bit refined, but still a bit raw, garage band flavor.
I agree, always thought MOP sounded like RTL with a pillow over the speaker. Too dry. RTL sounds huge, in scope.
RTL has the most solid lineup of songs, it’s a perfect album
I saw them in 89 on the ...Justice tour. When they did the breakdown they hung it out extra long so James could get everyone chanting “Die, Die, Die...” I was about 3 rows back center stage. Probably the greatest live concert moment in my history. Did I say they sounded fanfuckingtastic? They did. It was unreal actually. My neck sounds like a socket wrench now from all the head banging I did in my Metallica phase. lol
metallica isnt a phase !
It is their best song! Great intro and outro. Main riff, verse, chorus: great. One of the heaviest breakdowns known to man. Thrash metal defined.
The best one. 🤘🤘
Whenever someone says "Define metal in one song,first that comes to your mind" - here it is. ♥️🤘
First, I thought "and another reaction channel", but dude, the joy on your face while discovering this song sold me, got myself a beer and remembered being amazed as much as you were 30 something years ago, I subbed!! Plus, you appreciate and care for the musicianship and the poetry, keep going like this and I'll keep having a beer with you from afar :P
Welcome aboard, dude! I always enjoy Metallica with a beer.
Off ride the lightning you need fight fire with fire, ride the lightning, and fade to black. They are all great songs and help you understand how great this album is, along with what you've already heard. Trapped under ice is really good too.
I love hearing this live with the crowd chanting "DIE DIE DIE"
Creeping Death live, Moscow 1991!!
Gotta listen to the title track, Ride The Lightning
Mind blowing solo
That song fucken rules dude. Criminally underrated
I’m sorry, you NEED to do battery, it’s a must. One of their heaviest songs ever.
man iPreferChicken Great suggestion!
Fastest maybe, but not heaviest lol
Shmick ! that’s true, heavy is more groovy like sad but true or thing that should not be.
that intro too
@Judas Priest1989 I think Fight Fire with Fire is their hardest, but The Thing That should not be is their HEAVIEST.
Saw them in Oakland ‘85 for the first time and countless times since and this is still one of my favorites to play.
This album has my all time favorite guitar distortion sound.
Simply their best...song...ever. Epic, in every sense. An Old Testament story put to heavy metal? Pure art. This is my favorite album of theirs by far, with Kill 'em All second best: the progression from thrash into speedmetal began on this one, and every track is gold.
Check out this song live from Moscow in 1991!!! Awesome!!
He starts off singing Captive Honor by Megadeth, and goes to Creeping Death by Metallica, right on!! :)
I seen them about this time period. They opened for Iron Maiden. It was when Cliff Burton was alive. Absolutely an awesome concert.
My favorite song to listen to finishing up a treadmill run. The whole album is on my play list.
Finally some reacting to the studio version. The studio version will make you head bang hard and you'll hear more power to it than the 1991 Live version. Good Job mate Rock on! And also you've gotta to listen to Kill em All if you haven't yet.
Best metallica song it has a middle eastern
sound to it. Love it top notch
Great reaction!! You should try Creeping Death live in Moscow 1991
Creeping Death: my all-time fav Metallica song
Kerrang just called this their best song.
One of my all time fav metallica songs. if you have not realized it yet this is about the passover. ooop never mind you just said it's about the passover. Ahhh the passover.........Because even an omnipotent being needs a little lambs blood to remind him who the good guys are from time to time. Check out "leper messiah" that is another one of my faves.
funny, you mention how they put the song together building i used to work in downtown manhattan had a photography studio as a tenant and metallica came in to do a shoot for guitar magazine or some shit anyway, i was friendly with the owner, cool dude who happens to play in a band with his friends he tells me he was just shooting the breeze with james about music and told him he jams with his buddies on weekends james told hi to never stop then he tells him, dude, i dont know what it is but when we are together something happens and it all comes together, but when we play on our own we kinda suck, thats why we stay together
And some times when they are together they suck too.
@@insufferablethrashelitist9305 hahah that's great St Anger
@@Bushanie24 exactly. I'm still a life long fan though.
@@insufferablethrashelitist9305 same here dude im cool with load n reload as well its music an its good st anger tho oooof
@@Bushanie24 to be fair, they were only 3 during St Anger as Bob Rock recorded the bass. They are onlycompletewhen they have 4.
Well said my friend! Yes!!! They DO tell his story through music and make it sound so fucking cool!!! LOVE THEM!!!!
The harmonization in this song is second to none.🤘🏻🤘🏻
Now you have GOT to see this same song live at Moscow in front of approximately 1.5m
So you missed how Metallica took down the Soviet union with that song 😁
Yeaaaaaaaaah, the sound I grow up with.
Man ,have you not reacted to fight fire with fire yet, that's a must if you want to smash your eardrums
well said mate👍....the very first metallica song i ever listened to.....back in 1989. S&M version is brilliant😀
@@steveroberts7458
Have you heard the live version from ozzfest 85
Fade to Black is a must if you haven't heard that track off Ride the Lightning yet. It's a top 5 for Kirk's guitar solos IMHO. I think many would agree.
One of there very best songs solid gold
SEPULTURA - INNER SELF. Its raw and mean thrash
Remember when the album first hit and then saw them play this live in London, golden memories 👍🤘
The whole Ride The Lightning album is fire. Hoping you'll get back to Iron Maiden soon. You really need to check out some Di'anno era Maiden; either. Killers (studio version) or Phantom of the Opera (Live at the Rainbow version)
I know it's probably been said already but you must see the live performance in Moscow 91 of this.
Great song bro... I love Metallica, but Megadeth will always be my favorite soooo more Megadeth please.
Would love to see you react to Metallica’s spit out the bone from their latest album. It’s nuts
you've heard the studio version, now you have to check out the live in Moscow 1991 version
Favorite song by them an favorite album. 👍👍🤟🏻🤟🏻
As a fan of both Megadeth and Metallica myself, i have a suggestion. Look into pre-Roots Sepultura. Thrash metal riff gold and relevant lyrics galore.
Everyone talking about the Moscow live version & it's amazing from a sound & energy standpoint. But, Creeping Death live from any show where the crowd chants "DIE" during the breakdown is fantastic. An other worldly to experience live
Cool reaction man! Greetings from Switzerland🇨🇭🤘🏻
Seek & Destroy from Kill Em All, I would love to see your reaction and hear your thoughts on that song.....maybe Whiplash after that.
Mandatory Metallica Mondays?
I'm down!
As always, Peace and love from Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A!
BEST METALLICA ALBUM PERIOD.
Metallica - Halo on Fire
If you really want to know how awesome Metallica is, look up S&M. It's a live show they performed with the San Francisco Philharmonic in 1999. There is a song they performed for the first time ever, "No Leaf Clover" and it charted. Also read the back story, this wasn't Metallica's idea, it was the composer for the Philharmonic. He likened Metallica's music and lyric structure to Beethoven. This combination of genres had been done before, but this one set the standard for all of them.
For me the best Metallica song!
Great songs on Ride the Lightning.
Fade to black
Ride the Lightning
Creeping Death
For whom the bell tolls
Every other song
I'm down for metallica mondays!!!
6:08 I can't get enough of that part, it sounds too amazing
Hey T !! You have to check out the title track Ride the Lightning , Fade to Black & the instrumental album closer "The Call of Ktulu .... actually
There's no bad tracks on this gem.
Here's an Idea ... how about doing a full album reaction of some of these classic albums .... from Metallica , Megadeth Led Zeppelin, Judas Priest Tool etc ... turn it into an event .. I think it would be a cool idea to bring listeners together to share their appreciation of some of these great albums that have entertained & influenced many...
( & we would be listening with a few beers of course 😀👍)
Call it Mandatory Metallica that way your stuck to Monday’s. When I was a kid my local radio station had Mandatory Metallica on Saturday nights. It was 5 Metallica songs in a row with no interruptions.
The main difference between this album and their first is much better production. They had a much better producer in Flemming Rasmussen, than before. They used him for the next 2 albums, and those are the best albums in their catalog
Since you mentioned this album...you also need to hear Fade to Black and the title track Ride the Lightning, which is a song about being in the electric chair.
React to spit out the bone-Metallica, it’s off their newest album HARDWIRED from 2016 it shows their new music is just as good as their old and showcases great production, guitar, drums, lyrics, amazing song!!
Every song on this album is killing! 🤘🤘🤘
Minus Escape
@@gamleskalle1
Lifes for my own to live my own way.
Dope song tnt
There is not other opening track for live show better than Creeping death
Favorite metallica song!! Lovin the shirt too 🤘
The Wait is poetic...sick bro
Do some of the live 1989 Metallica stuff ....at their BEST live
Mandatory Metallica!!!!
Solid gold song
Nice Captive Honor cover by Megadeth ;)
Lol.
Mercyful Fate
Creeping Death live 1991 Moscow peace fest
Great live show
Plus 1985 Metallica day on the green
For whom the bell tolls
With the late Cliff Burton opening bass solo
U will not be disappointed honest
Like our local rock station here in Dallas, every weeknight at 10, mandatory Metallica
Outlaw Torn, Bleeding Me
Three words:SEEK.AND.DESTROY!!!🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Good job bro , Hi from Sonora México .
Ride The Lightning album was a revolutionary one... Metallica the biggest cult band in 1984-86, no radio airplay, no MTVs, their following grew from attending live shows. When Master Of Puppets came out, its the changing of the guard. There’s no looking back
Only thing better is creeping death live.... one of the absolute best
Nice one. Metallica Disposable Heroes please.
Check the channel. We did it already along with a lyrical breakdown.
The Adventures of TNT this is true, l remember watching it about 10 times now that you mention it
Spit Out The Bone. You will love it! It's one of their more recent songs.
Now do the live version of Creeping Death Moscow 1991 will blow you away 1million+ at concert all chanting Die.
oh man !! you have to see the first 15 minutes of the LIVE show in the London Tunnels !!!! its on youtube name below !!
METALLICA - Full Show Live from The House of Vans, London - 18 November 2016
Go watch this again at the Live at Moscow show to see the raw energy with a million plus in the crowed.
I hope you someday will listen to the song "..and justice for all" by them with lyrics
Love the channel. Always cool.
"I'm creepy daaaaaaaaad" 😂
Ride the Lightening is IMO the apex thrash album of all time , never mind the eighties . You should of started at the beginning instead of , as your t-shirt suggests , begin at Metallica 5 . The title track to this album demonstrates the pinnacle of the Metallicats playing . If you want double bass drums they are there , if you want the crunchiest riffs in history , they are there , if you want a guitar solo that exudes youth ( rumoured to be written by Mustaine ) it’s there and best of all , if you want bass that reaches into your chest and crushes your heart , it’s there ....ps , find Metallica -rebel of Babylon if you want more religious interpretations from the Cats .......
Want something different from Metallica? Listen to Fixxxer from the reLoad album. My all time favorite Metallica song. Keep rocking man 🤘
here's me drinking a beer as well! \m/ Alcoholica \m/
Need to watch the video with the movie "TEN COMMANDMENTS" in it with lyrics
You need to listen to some Testament, they are one of the best thrash metal bands. I recommend the song True American Hate.
A classic here. There's always debate about which album is better: Ride The Lightning or Master Of Puppets. Myself, I prefer Lightning. Puppets, to me, is just a fine-tuning of Lightning. There are a couple tracks I like more on Puppets, but overall, Lightning just has a little more rawness, which I like. I disagree with Kill'em All having LESS energy, though. I think Kill'em all has just as much energy, just more of a less controlled, almost PUNK vibe to it. Lightning, to me, has the same energy, it's just way more focused and the musicianship from Kill'em All and Lightning is exponential. But that's just one man's opinion. Nice to see you doing your thing T. I'm off work till who knows and planning on spending the next couple hours catching up a little, enjoying some cold beer and rocking out. Peace! Stay safe and healthy! T&T ROCKS!!!!
Honestly I always considered Master Of Puppets as better but after listening to them each again a little while ago to me it's clear Ride The Lightning is better, but definitely not by much. They both have some sick ass riffs and solos and you can't go wrong with any song on either of them
The fact you chose the album version shows you are truly superior to all the other posers who chose to react to a one-off live performance. Live versions are meant to be enjoyed as such, LIVE!
the four dislikes are all members of Megadeth 🤣
Do "escape" on the same album
Never saw someone request escape it's commonly referred to as the only filler track on this album
@@garyjohnson316 I'd say Trapped Under Ice also feels a bit fillery, especially when compared to the rest of the album (minus Escape)
Kill em all had tons of energy. Ride the lightning was less thrash and more melodic. Both were awesome
No Remorse off of Kill em All 🤘🏼
Every video you do is awesome! Just please wear Megadeth shirts!
Dig the bit at the start. I knew you'd dig that tune.
👍
Creeping Death is the Angel of Death Gabriel
All these reaction channels and I never see a request for Phantom Lord from Kill em Alll😕
It's generally the same exact songs all within a week of each other ( usually within days ).
It gives a very disingenuous feeling to these channels. I appreciate that T at least gives
us some unique stuff that the others aren't doing, and the fact that he dives into the lyrics
even going as far as making another video just for lyrics.