It's not "offensive", but youtube doesn't want videos advocating it on their platform and advertisers certainly don't want to be associated with promoting it either, which is entirely correct even if the method is a bit draconian. Maybe future AI will be able to interpret the usage of the word, but until then.....
@@andrew6978The banning of the word is absurd. If the video in question is advocating for suicide, then remove the video. Removing the word in a blanket ban is the most arbitrary measure and typical of the narrow thinking of the times. If in doubt, ban.
It’s 2023 and UA-cam still has no way to determine context. You could do a video explaining 50 ways to end your life and that would be fine and the creator can profit from it but if you put the title of this song on your video it gets demonetized.
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🤦🏻♀️ Justin, your arena tour starts in Cardiff on SATURDAY 28th! Had a minor panic when you said the 26th & I had to check my tickets! 😝 PLEASE try to get it right, I kinda wanna turn up on the same day as you! 😝😂 Can not wait to see you there! 😁🤩🥰
It's a difficult one. The problem is there are very large numbers of people who got absorbed into the 's' word when it was used. One aspect of it is how it spreads like an infectious disease among a circle of people to entrap people who would be less susceptible to it if not drawn into it by their circle
i’m so proud of james for how far he’s come. can’t be easy for a guy like him to open up and speak on the topics of mental health/sucicide. i’m very excited for this post therapy metallica era
Fade to Black remains one of my favourite Metallica songs. It’s saved my life so many times - coming home and identifying so strongly with the verses (“I need the end to set me free”) and by the end feeling entirely different after that incredible guitar solo.
The problem is all statements like this do is show a misunderstanding of how depression works. People who struggle with depression to that level are unable to see beyond their pain. It's just so crushing and for a lot of people it can be difficult to cope with. Depression isn't always treatable. People need to have more compassion and understanding of just how heavy a weight it is instead of passing it off like it's something that will go away. Depression isn't bad weather. It's not always an easy fix.
I heard this originally in finnish joke. I try to translate. The psychiatrist asked the patient, have you thought about trying to commit suicide? The patient answered does it help?
@@ZiddersRooFurry And of course, while I do rely on this statement to help me get through it (and OP, I'm glad you're here too), if conditions are such that setbacks are constant and this triggers the sense that the pain is constant, it undercuts the sense that it's a temporary problem. Remembering that it's been episodic in its intensity when the circumstances change helps. Therapy's helped too somehow, but for me, only with the combination of circumstantial change for possibly the better. I appreciate that loved ones have been vocal when it's mattered that I still matter to them even after all that's happened, it helps anchor me here. That, and pure spite for those sick, twisted bastards who wanted to watch the event happen to lessen their own pain. Defiance can have positive uses. 988
Just turned 50 myself a month ago. The internal struggle is real, never thought it would bother me the way that it has. Not anywhere near the level of struggling to the point of others but I can see how many men struggle at this age.
The struggle is real, I’d say especially so in the realm of the entertainment industry. I’m halfway through my 50th year and haven’t felt this lost and disillusioned since my early teens. You are not alone.
Thanks Justin for reacting to Metallica & Ren and therefore addressing mental health struggles and the toughest times in life. It is so important that we find someone to talk to when we are lost. Problems must be shared for things to turn a corner, no matter how hard it may seem. You & your fellow musicians make those tough times seem less lonely with your art & the way you convey your artistic message. It has always been a friend to me. Thanks again!
ua-cam.com/video/aGRNYeKeZCA/v-deo.html I Released The Song Months Ago .. I'm Shocked...It Sounds Like A Riff I Wrote In 2018.... It's Pretty Similour To The One I Wrote... Ohh Fuck I Don't Know ...@justinhawkinsridesagain.... What Are You Thinkin' About That???
I discovered Metallica when in 2003 they released "St. Anger". It was the first record I bought and I loved it (my CD booklet is almost undone). Maybe I'm the only one, but I don't care. I consider it the perfect healing album when one is feeling distressed. Then, I kept listening to their previous works backwards until "Kill 'Em all" and they ended up becoming my favorite band. Curiously, the second record I bought was "Permission to Land", by a new band called The Darkness. They are my favourite bands and the only of which I have the complete physical discography.❤
Great video, I've been having problems with my mental health and the issue that James Hetfield sings about in this song. Your music has certainly helped me in this tough time and I can't wait to see The Darkness live next week!. I really wish I had pursued music as a career instead of what I ended up doing. Is 32 too old to pursue music as a career?
Music doesn't have to be a career to be an important part of your life, you can prioritise it and enjoy it without the strain of trying to monetise your life with it :) The music industry can be toxic environment for people's mental health as we've seen, even James Hetfield struggles.
@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain Thank you so much for your reply! I just wish I had a career that would fill me with joy and excitement instead of dread and boredom; maybe it's just a case of the grass being greener on the other side and all that.
My dad recently took his own life, so this song hit me pretty hard and isn't easy to face. The message of the song is really important and you can tell Hetfield has been feeling these dark thoughts. We can't ignore them, we have to beat them don't we?
So sorry for your loss, yes this song speaks volumes and it's time it wasn't hid away, ive lost folk to suicide, and know how those people felt, but alas no one could help them, let's hope more folk speak up and out, here for you lovey xxx
Lost my father who took his life (in his mid 30s) when I was just 2 years old and my oldest brother who ended his 3 years ago (early 60s). Finally, mental health issues are being discussed more and people are hopefully reaching out with more ease. Thanks, Justin for another daily dose of brilliance!! Hugs from Italy.
"The intention is to communicate about the darkness we feel inside, it's ridiculous to think we should deny that we have these thoughts. At one point or another, I believe most people have thought about it. To face it is to speak the unspoken. If it's a human experience, we should be able to talk about it. You are not alone." James Hetfield on the Song and its subject...
The fact that Juzzie has to refer to it as "Druid Pride", is exactly what the song is talking about by calling it "Screaming Suicide." Because as James said... “‘Screaming Suicide’ addresses the taboo word of suicide. The intention is to communicate about the darkness we feel inside. It's ridiculous to think we should deny that we have these thoughts. At one point or another, I believe most people have thought about it. To face it is to speak the unspoken. If it's a human experience, we should be able to talk about it. You are not alone.”
Thanks for the perspective, that is a very good point. Definitely something one should be aware of. Hug your deamons, so you are able to go through the fire and pain. It's the only way to be honest to oneself and the first step in facing our vulnerabilities. Avoiding thoughts and feelings normally make it worse. Conscious recognition of a fear, in my experience, makes it smaller.
Yes! Unfortunately I refrained from saying 'Suicide" in my first comment because Justin didn't and I was afraid it would bring the UA-cam hammer down, but I guess he wouldn't mind if we say it and high light it.
I remember being in that dark hole and the problem is that it looks like you are attention seeking, its what stops you asking for help and even if you did I don't think that people really take it seriously, they just think you're a little unhappy and a few soft words will chase the demons away, its extremely kind but doesn't really help.
Re the main topic, when on 7:07 you talk about "...man in certain age group, after the midlife crisis, starting to feel they're not needed any more..." I've just passed 60 and went through all that jazz. It's not that. Rather it's that all the new major troubles you encounter - financial/marital/housing etc crisis - suddenly look definite. With no time nor the energy to remedy & recover like before. No, not thinking about 'Druid Pride' here :), just shedding a light on how life problems seem different when you enter my (hell, Hetfield too) years. He knew what he was writing about. This song rocks! Has the same punch as Hey Stoopid by Alice Cooper - highly recommended classic if you want to hear Slash, Joe Satriani and Ozzy Osbourne in the same song along with the stellar Cooper's band. Cheers!
I'm 65. Thank you so much for being the "smart guy in the band!" You often articulate the concepts that a lot of us can't quite put our our finger on. Thank you! Now, where the hell are my prunes?!
So I know the musical landscape is vastly different than it once was and changing all the time… but assuming that the new album has 8-10 tracks, we’ve already heard two. They’re great and it’s got me hyped! But I don’t want to hear anymore until that record drops! Lol I still listen to records in long form… That’s why. Great video. Best,
Was at your gig in the RDS in Dublin in support of Metallica and Linkin Park played too..a very long time ago now. Didn't know what the hell a "Darkness" was til that day.. Been a fan ever since. Keep up the great work on the channel.
This song has the thrash feel from their early albums combined with their more introspective lyrics from the 90's, the subject matter from Death Magnetic and some of the complex rhythms and time changes that I love about Hardwired. I'm very excited for the new album!
I appreciate how poignantly you address the issue mentioned in this video. I think everyone at one point or another has to deal with these kind of thoughts, and that there is always an alternative to acting them out. Hats off to you sir
Apparently it goes against the stats cited at around 07:45. I must say I find it hard to believe that in general 50% of people considering suicide commit to it within 24hrs. I have vastly overestimated number of people who think about quitting life or lots tries go unheard of.
@@OmateYayami it’s an interesting fact that women attempt suicide more than men, but by far, more men die of suicide. There is a lot more to talk about in this subject because there is nowhere near the support for men compared to women. I’m not saying there is too much mental health support for women, just not enough for men. BTW I haven’t heard about the 24hr 50% statistic before, and would have to research that.
@@J_Trask Maybe I misunderstood Justin's words. Maybe it's in the context of the mentioned males in a certain age period, but it sounded general. Dunno it seems off.
Justin you seem like a man who has been through allot seen allot and talked to allot of people from different walks of life, I'm not sure if you would ever read this comment but could you do a video on mental health and staying creative/motivated through hard times I'm struggling at the moment just getting out of bed. This question is also for anyone else who can help me.
@CackityCack wow thank you who ever you are this is a really nice message it's nice to know I'm not the only one who feels bit lost in this hellhole of a world, hope your doing well today too.
I like Metallica as a "hard rock band". It makes more sense than trying to write Damage Inc over and over again. Doesn't feel like a sellout or a radical change. It's been cool evolution.
"Wow!" Isn't that what Rick Beato said about you?! 😁 I really like this new Metallica song. It's got a riffy, groovy vibe like "I Disappear" at a higher tempo. Great work, as usual, Justin! 🤘
as a massive metallica fan for 30 years since i was a baby i can tell you now this album will go down in history as one up there with the black album or justice for all is defo the old metallica sound for sure excited to see them at download this year
Sadly we have been on the sorry end of this subject with very missed friends. Nothing could have prepared us for the shock and sorrow. My heart goes out to all who have had to face this. Thanks to James and the guys for making us think about this as hard as it is but it must be. Please please talk to your friends or a professional counselor if you ever get too low. They are there to help. As far as song goes it is just the right thing from Metallica for the time. Great stuff.
Honestly Justin, I used to dislike your band very much. Key words, used to. Then I got my head out of my ass and started watching your videos. I just didn’t have time to try and understand what you were doing. But now, now sir I love your band and you. I look forward to your reactions very much. I want to apologize for my past bias towards your band. I just thought I was too cool. I mean, I still think I’m cool. But not TOO cool. Thank you for what you’re doing for music. You are a joy to watch. Long live rock and roll.
As others have said this is an important subject that needs to be talked about. Just a shame that social media and video streaming services are so concerned about preventing "harmful" content that they also effectively ban content that tries to approach it in a positive / helpful way. Also totally agree its a kick-ass song!🤘
This sounds great, and I love Mr. Hawkins interpreting the song and lyrical content. Also totally agree thst this topic needs light shed in it; not obfuscation behind shame.
I liken it to Confusion from Hardwired - not the greatest song but the message behind it is what matters. Albeit, I think Screaming Suicide is far better than Confusion.
Not to lessen this song, but Metallica had a song about suicide in 1984 called Fade To Black. Not to mention an instrumental called Suicide and Redemption later on.
@@ruledtrendy5066 "Hetfield clarified that he was never contemplating suicide but was using this dark time (getting their gear stolen) as impetus for the song about a guy who does."
Hey Justin, your comments on the seasons of a mans life are so refreshing. There's got to be more said, I think. I'm 60, and I truly think this needs to be discussed much more, and also, together with the subject matter of your video today. Having recently lost several of my ex band members of varying age, the youngest in his early 50s, who was a great musician, but through the overuse of amphetamines to cope with life, he must have sped up his clock cycle. Please keep up your great humanistic approach to commenting, something you really see or hear these days. Keep rocking, kid! 🎸🎙👍
🤦🏻♀️ Justin, your arena tour starts in Cardiff on Saturday 28th! Had a minor panic when you said the 26th & I had to check my tickets! 😝 Can not wait to see you there! 😁🤩🥰
I'm looking forward to the whole album dropping, I have been loving the production sound on the last two songs they have put out. I wasn't really keen on the digital sound recording on Death Magnetic and Hardwired, Just felt it didn't have that big room warmy sound they had been doing under Bob Ross, So whoever the sound engineer is on this album but they have a good ear and got that warm fat tone sound from 90's Metallica.
The usage of blues licks really kicks in the message. Then you get the Metallica we all know and love. Yes some parts are very simple and dialed down, probably to give the message the front seat, not a blinding riff or solo.
I was struggling with the rhyming and got to "Fluid Slide" before you explained, but I think we can all agree that Screaming Fluid Slide would be a better name for any and all songs
The ''Happy Metallica Spoof'' song at the beginning and the Smells Like Teen Spirit joke had me laughing out loud at the office. Thank you. PS: There ain't loads of them, but that's a good ''recent'' Metallica song.
The chorus totally reminds me of the vocals from a song off St forgotten album, but I'm not going to listen to it to remember which one. We're trying to veer away from those sort of thoughts...
Wow. This Metallica song sounds a lot like something from 30 years ago. Or maybe it's just because video looks a lot like the Unforgiven video. - Btw Justin, thank you. My wife is always complaining about my messy hair, but she loves you, so now I get to say "Justin Hawkins wears his hair like this." Awesome.
As a suicide attempt survivor it's not something that should be afraid to say because it needs to be talked about and have the light shown on it. Darkness is less fearful in the light. It's not something to be swept under the rug. It needs to be up front and center.
The message comes across well; loud and clear. Good work Justin. It's an uncomfortable topic and there are many songs about it. I have a massive respect for J.Hetfield's work. I have genuine respect for highlighting the unpleasantness of discussing the topic of suicide and keeping the conversations going. Playing and listening to music is good medicine, on the other hand. So are your podcasts/tubecasts?? My love to you, man
I love that Metallica are not afraid to tackle difficult subjects. Ive experienced depression first hand, I didnt realise what it was until after I started to feel normal again. The statistics for one off bouts of depression are that in the majority of cases they are preceded by prolonged periods of stress. It alters your normal brain chemistry which can lead to thoughts of taking your life. One thing ive learned from studying psychology is that it can be corrected. One way is to do some good old fashioned heavy weight lifting. The effects of this are lasting and build on each preceding session.
I totally agree Justin there seemed to be a spree of men my age who either lived in my area or where the father of friends of my teenage daughters. Not nearly enough is done to support men. We have the pressure of having to maintain a stiff upper lip and suck it up. So songs like this are excellent to raise awareness.
The only criticism I'd have after hearing 2 songs, is sonically they have kept it the exact same as the last album, sounds like it's recorded with the same mics/amps/guitars/drums/desk/producer. Not that it's bad, just it _sounds_ like Hardwired to Self Destruct Pt 2. Like a Load/Reload situation. But then I guess I should be happy I can hear the bass and it hasn't been brickwalled to distortion this time.
Remember back in the 80’s when people used the word “Excellent “ the same way they applied the word “Awesome”, but better? You just reminded me of that.
How ironic that Metallica is pointing to not talking about suicide being a problem, that the very topic is so censored on UA-cam. If it can't be talked about, all we're doing it giving it more power over those of us who might succumb to it. Fuck that, bring it in to the light, TALK about it and help those that NEED it
interesting you've picked up on the GnR tones, LuxEterna's opening riff seemed to borrow very heavily from GnR's "Perfect Crime" as well, hmm....personally I'm not fussed who borrows from who these days, and I like the new energy Metallica are bringing, this'll be the first album from them I'm looking forward to in 2+ decades so here's to it, cheers!
Fade to black ...... But the best album that addresses this topic is Life of Agony/ River Runs Red that came out in the early 90's and they released a follow up to that album called Sound of Scars
Banning or self-censoring the word suicide will not make it go away. Acting like this just creates more intrigue around the word which will have the reverse desired effect of making it taboo and therefore making younger, more impressionable people more intrigued in the word and it’s meaning. The world has truly gone mad.
Don't blame Justin. That's UA-cam's fault. UA-cam feels the word 'suicide' and videos discussing it might scare away advertisers so they demonitze & delist videos that mention the topic. If you want to complain to someone go complain to Google.
@@hannahmitchell87 Not that UA-cam is a great company by any stretch of the imagination, but this is probably just Justin self-censoring for monetization purposes (since advertisers don't want to be associated with it). You can find any number of UA-cam videos on the topic - including ones with the word directly in the title.
@@perlundgren7797 Ahh I see. I thought it was against community guidelines or something. Can't seem to have an opinion without 20 minutes of disclaimers nowadays! If that's the case, I think if it were me, I'd have foregone the money & made the video uncensored to highlight the importance of discussing the subject matter... But that's just me 🤷♀️ & I've no idea the implications of that for his channel
I'd call this the Aolian Mode Upon F sharp, with the added flattened fifth; F sharp, G sharp, A, B, C natural (flat 5), C sharp, E.... This is, o'course, the blues scale in the minor pentatonic upon F#, which I'm sure will translate as "F hashtag"... This idiomatic sonic landscape can be used for such things as, say, recalling meeting a human vixen at The Whitby Folk Festival, and the happenings.. "she was.... 🎶"... Nice one Justin. 🌟👍
You are so Rick Beato the way you play the song perfectly after one listen.. I'm so depressed now as I've been studying Rick's teachings for years now lol
Is it me or is James his voice really solid the past few releases? He almost sounds like his younger self? And I mean that in the absolute best way possible. Loving these songs.
Please get Metallica on your channel. I really want a breakdown of the 50 000 ways to use a Wah pedal 😬 Queen’s song Don’t Try Druid Pride was rather subtle on the subject 😉
Loved your reaction video as a whole, but I find it kinda ironic that you're unable to say the word suicide (for a totally understandable reasons), but that's EXACTLY what the song is about.. That we should be able to talk about it and talking from the suicide POV we should NOT "keep it inside" as this is what it wants you to do, which is the beginning of the destruction really. Hope to see you react to the rest of the album when it comes out! 🥂
God knows i love Metallica but i can´t help it. This sounds like one of those minor to major spoof remixes that you can find all over UA-cam. Anyhow... keep it up Justin, love the channel!
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The fact that Suicide is now marked as an offensive word in 2023 is utterly pathetic and counter productive to trying to do something about it.
It's not "offensive", but youtube doesn't want videos advocating it on their platform and advertisers certainly don't want to be associated with promoting it either, which is entirely correct even if the method is a bit draconian. Maybe future AI will be able to interpret the usage of the word, but until then.....
@@andrew6978The banning of the word is absurd. If the video in question is advocating for suicide, then remove the video. Removing the word in a blanket ban is the most arbitrary measure and typical of the narrow thinking of the times. If in doubt, ban.
@@andrew6978 I'm not disagreeing with you really here either mate. More just thinking out loud.
@@paulmallon9292 Yeah all good, I agree with you.
It’s 2023 and UA-cam still has no way to determine context. You could do a video explaining 50 ways to end your life and that would be fine and the creator can profit from it but if you put the title of this song on your video it gets demonetized.
I'm performing 7 shows across the UK with The Darkness starting this Saturday 28th in Cardiff - you can get tickets here: www.thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/
🤦🏻♀️ Justin, your arena tour starts in Cardiff on SATURDAY 28th! Had a minor panic when you said the 26th & I had to check my tickets! 😝 PLEASE try to get it right, I kinda wanna turn up on the same day as you! 😝😂 Can not wait to see you there! 😁🤩🥰
@@NinStardust The schedule is not my department!
@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain suddenly relieved that I decided to go to Cardiff two days early… 🤦🏻♀️😂🥰
The Google algorithm is on point. Just showed me your & Dan's Guardian interview!
Have longed to see you and the rest of the band perform for far to long!!!! Great news. Hoping I will be able to see you and the boys in London!!! 😁
Thanks for another great vid. Hate that social media are ashamed of that word. Needs to be spoken, not to be hidden. Thanks Justin
Truth. If it can't be talked about, it gets worse.
What is the word?
It's a difficult one. The problem is there are very large numbers of people who got absorbed into the 's' word when it was used. One aspect of it is how it spreads like an infectious disease among a circle of people to entrap people who would be less susceptible to it if not drawn into it by their circle
@@cuebj How does suicide sound like druid?
@@chriswise7978 I think it's in the uide noise.
i’m so proud of james for how far he’s come. can’t be easy for a guy like him to open up and speak on the topics of mental health/sucicide. i’m very excited for this post therapy metallica era
Fade to Black remains one of my favourite Metallica songs. It’s saved my life so many times - coming home and identifying so strongly with the verses (“I need the end to set me free”) and by the end feeling entirely different after that incredible guitar solo.
"It's a permanent solution to a temporary problem"
That's what a friend told me, and it helped.
The problem is all statements like this do is show a misunderstanding of how depression works. People who struggle with depression to that level are unable to see beyond their pain. It's just so crushing and for a lot of people it can be difficult to cope with. Depression isn't always treatable. People need to have more compassion and understanding of just how heavy a weight it is instead of passing it off like it's something that will go away. Depression isn't bad weather. It's not always an easy fix.
It did help op though.
I heard this originally in finnish joke. I try to translate.
The psychiatrist asked the patient, have you thought about trying to commit suicide? The patient answered does it help?
@@ZiddersRooFurry well said.
@@ZiddersRooFurry And of course, while I do rely on this statement to help me get through it (and OP, I'm glad you're here too), if conditions are such that setbacks are constant and this triggers the sense that the pain is constant, it undercuts the sense that it's a temporary problem.
Remembering that it's been episodic in its intensity when the circumstances change helps. Therapy's helped too somehow, but for me, only with the combination of circumstantial change for possibly the better.
I appreciate that loved ones have been vocal when it's mattered that I still matter to them even after all that's happened, it helps anchor me here.
That, and pure spite for those sick, twisted bastards who wanted to watch the event happen to lessen their own pain. Defiance can have positive uses.
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Just turned 50 myself a month ago. The internal struggle is real, never thought it would bother me the way that it has. Not anywhere near the level of struggling to the point of others but I can see how many men struggle at this age.
The struggle is real, I’d say especially so in the realm of the entertainment industry. I’m halfway through my 50th year and haven’t felt this lost and disillusioned since my early teens. You are not alone.
Thanks Justin for reacting to Metallica & Ren and therefore addressing mental health struggles and the toughest times in life. It is so important that we find someone to talk to when we are lost. Problems must be shared for things to turn a corner, no matter how hard it may seem.
You & your fellow musicians make those tough times seem less lonely with your art & the way you convey your artistic message. It has always been a friend to me. Thanks again!
Thanks so much Jen, hope you're keeping well.
@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain you too!
I'd love to hear Darktallica, a re-imagining of all the Darkness classics in a Metallica style. Or TD covering Metallica. Either will do. Thanks. :D
ua-cam.com/video/aGRNYeKeZCA/v-deo.html
I Released The Song Months Ago ..
I'm Shocked...It Sounds Like A Riff I Wrote In 2018....
It's Pretty Similour To The One I Wrote...
Ohh Fuck I Don't Know ...@justinhawkinsridesagain....
What Are You Thinkin' About That???
I'd love to hear less Metallica and more The Darkness! And more Mastodon of course, always more Mastodon!
Try Tigertailz . They did glam versions of Creeping death and Peace sells
This reminds me of Beatallica.
I discovered Metallica when in 2003 they released "St. Anger". It was the first record I bought and I loved it (my CD booklet is almost undone). Maybe I'm the only one, but I don't care. I consider it the perfect healing album when one is feeling distressed. Then, I kept listening to their previous works backwards until "Kill 'Em all" and they ended up becoming my favorite band. Curiously, the second record I bought was "Permission to Land", by a new band called The Darkness. They are my favourite bands and the only of which I have the complete physical discography.❤
Great video, I've been having problems with my mental health and the issue that James Hetfield sings about in this song. Your music has certainly helped me in this tough time and I can't wait to see The Darkness live next week!. I really wish I had pursued music as a career instead of what I ended up doing. Is 32 too old to pursue music as a career?
Music doesn't have to be a career to be an important part of your life, you can prioritise it and enjoy it without the strain of trying to monetise your life with it :) The music industry can be toxic environment for people's mental health as we've seen, even James Hetfield struggles.
@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain Thank you so much for your reply! I just wish I had a career that would fill me with joy and excitement instead of dread and boredom; maybe it's just a case of the grass being greener on the other side and all that.
My dad recently took his own life, so this song hit me pretty hard and isn't easy to face. The message of the song is really important and you can tell Hetfield has been feeling these dark thoughts.
We can't ignore them, we have to beat them don't we?
We must scream suicide in order to face it
Oh, Adam, I'm so sorry. I can't imagine what you must be going through. I'm holding you and your family in my heart today. 💔
@@feelinguru-vywiththepaingu9808 thank you ❤️
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So sorry for your loss, yes this song speaks volumes and it's time it wasn't hid away, ive lost folk to suicide, and know how those people felt, but alas no one could help them, let's hope more folk speak up and out, here for you lovey xxx
Lost my father who took his life (in his mid 30s) when I was just 2 years old and my oldest brother who ended his 3 years ago (early 60s). Finally, mental health issues are being discussed more and people are hopefully reaching out with more ease. Thanks, Justin for another daily dose of brilliance!! Hugs from Italy.
"The intention is to communicate about the darkness we feel inside, it's ridiculous to think we should deny that we have these thoughts. At one point or another, I believe most people have thought about it. To face it is to speak the unspoken. If it's a human experience, we should be able to talk about it. You are not alone."
James Hetfield on the Song and its subject...
If what you just heard hasn't killed of your ability to do so ...
The fact that Juzzie has to refer to it as "Druid Pride", is exactly what the song is talking about by calling it "Screaming Suicide."
Because as James said... “‘Screaming Suicide’ addresses the taboo word of suicide. The intention is to communicate about the darkness we feel inside. It's ridiculous to think we should deny that we have these thoughts. At one point or another, I believe most people have thought about it. To face it is to speak the unspoken. If it's a human experience, we should be able to talk about it. You are not alone.”
Yes!
Thanks for the perspective, that is a very good point. Definitely something one should be aware of.
Hug your deamons, so you are able to go through the fire and pain. It's the only way to be honest to oneself and the first step in facing our vulnerabilities. Avoiding thoughts and feelings normally make it worse. Conscious recognition of a fear, in my experience, makes it smaller.
exactly. youtube puts restrictions on "druid pride" speak, but doesnt put restrictions on WAP content, or the sexualization of children
Yes! Unfortunately I refrained from saying 'Suicide" in my first comment because Justin didn't and I was afraid it would bring the UA-cam hammer down, but I guess he wouldn't mind if we say it and high light it.
I remember being in that dark hole and the problem is that it looks like you are attention seeking, its what stops you asking for help and even if you did I don't think that people really take it seriously, they just think you're a little unhappy and a few soft words will chase the demons away, its extremely kind but doesn't really help.
an interview with heltfield would be epic!!!!
Said it before in the Beato teaser, but would love to see long form discussions with the members of Metallica one on one too.
Just hope this finds you well?. Just wanted to say thank you for the information of ,Ren. Brilliant musician. I am Grateful. God bless.
Re the main topic, when on 7:07 you talk about "...man in certain age group, after the midlife crisis, starting to feel they're not needed any more..." I've just passed 60 and went through all that jazz. It's not that. Rather it's that all the new major troubles you encounter - financial/marital/housing etc crisis - suddenly look definite. With no time nor the energy to remedy & recover like before. No, not thinking about 'Druid Pride' here :), just shedding a light on how life problems seem different when you enter my (hell, Hetfield too) years. He knew what he was writing about. This song rocks! Has the same punch as Hey Stoopid by Alice Cooper - highly recommended classic if you want to hear Slash, Joe Satriani and Ozzy Osbourne in the same song along with the stellar Cooper's band. Cheers!
Hard to believe I saw these guys play for the first time in '86. Blew me away then and continue to do it to this day.
I think the phrase you were looking for was “self delete”
Thanks for this ❤
Screaming "An Hero"
I'm 65. Thank you so much for being the "smart guy in the band!" You often articulate the concepts that a lot of us can't quite put our our finger on. Thank you! Now, where the hell are my prunes?!
Wow! Just discovered your channel this morning. Your energy is awesome. Hoping you come to Philly in a tour soon!
So I know the musical landscape is vastly different than it once was and changing all the time… but assuming that the new album has 8-10 tracks, we’ve already heard two. They’re great and it’s got me hyped! But I don’t want to hear anymore until that record drops! Lol I still listen to records in long form… That’s why. Great video. Best,
Was at your gig in the RDS in Dublin in support of Metallica and Linkin Park played too..a very long time ago now.
Didn't know what the hell a "Darkness" was til that day.. Been a fan ever since.
Keep up the great work on the channel.
I was there too. The Darkness wiped the floor with Linkin Park that day.
This song has the thrash feel from their early albums combined with their more introspective lyrics from the 90's, the subject matter from Death Magnetic and some of the complex rhythms and time changes that I love about Hardwired. I'm very excited for the new album!
I genuinely think James Hetfield’s voice has never sounded better than it does right now.
After '89 he & Vince lost it.
@@cheechdubinsky6709 lol, no
He learned to sing properly and has taken care of his voice the last 15 years or so.
I appreciate how poignantly you address the issue mentioned in this video. I think everyone at one point or another has to deal with these kind of thoughts, and that there is always an alternative to acting them out. Hats off to you sir
Apparently it goes against the stats cited at around 07:45. I must say I find it hard to believe that in general 50% of people considering suicide commit to it within 24hrs. I have vastly overestimated number of people who think about quitting life or lots tries go unheard of.
@@OmateYayami it’s an interesting fact that women attempt suicide more than men, but by far, more men die of suicide. There is a lot more to talk about in this subject because there is nowhere near the support for men compared to women. I’m not saying there is too much mental health support for women, just not enough for men. BTW I haven’t heard about the 24hr 50% statistic before, and would have to research that.
@@J_Trask Maybe I misunderstood Justin's words. Maybe it's in the context of the mentioned males in a certain age period, but it sounded general. Dunno it seems off.
@@OmateYayami Yes it to me it also sounded like a general statement.
As a man of that certain age with those experiences... This song is amazing
Justin you seem like a man who has been through allot seen allot and talked to allot of people from different walks of life, I'm not sure if you would ever read this comment but could you do a video on mental health and staying creative/motivated through hard times I'm struggling at the moment just getting out of bed. This question is also for anyone else who can help me.
@CackityCack wow thank you who ever you are this is a really nice message it's nice to know I'm not the only one who feels bit lost in this hellhole of a world, hope your doing well today too.
So cool that Justin is as much of a MetallicA fan as I am! (since '86)
I like Metallica as a "hard rock band". It makes more sense than trying to write Damage Inc over and over again. Doesn't feel like a sellout or a radical change. It's been cool evolution.
The reaction I’ve been waiting for. You are a treasure, my sir
Thanks for everything Justin. Keep it up!!
"Wow!" Isn't that what Rick Beato said about you?! 😁 I really like this new Metallica song. It's got a riffy, groovy vibe like "I Disappear" at a higher tempo. Great work, as usual, Justin! 🤘
as a massive metallica fan for 30 years since i was a baby i can tell you now this album will go down in history as one up there with the black album or justice for all is defo the old metallica sound for sure excited to see them at download this year
Sadly we have been on the sorry end of this subject with very missed friends.
Nothing could have prepared us for the shock and sorrow.
My heart goes out to all who have had to face this.
Thanks to James and the guys for making us think about this as hard as it is but it must be.
Please please talk to your friends or a professional counselor if you ever get too low.
They are there to help.
As far as song goes it is just the right thing from Metallica for the time.
Great stuff.
As someone whose friend self deleted whilst I was away on holiday for two weeks, I pray that he has friends and family keeping close tabs on him.
Load and reload were great for me.
Honestly Justin, I used to dislike your band very much. Key words, used to. Then I got my head out of my ass and started watching your videos. I just didn’t have time to try and understand what you were doing. But now, now sir I love your band and you. I look forward to your reactions very much. I want to apologize for my past bias towards your band. I just thought I was too cool. I mean, I still think I’m cool. But not TOO cool. Thank you for what you’re doing for music. You are a joy to watch. Long live rock and roll.
As others have said this is an important subject that needs to be talked about.
Just a shame that social media and video streaming services are so concerned about preventing "harmful" content that they also effectively ban content that tries to approach it in a positive / helpful way.
Also totally agree its a kick-ass song!🤘
This sounds great, and I love Mr. Hawkins interpreting the song and lyrical content. Also totally agree thst this topic needs light shed in it; not obfuscation behind shame.
I don't really think it's Metallica's best song by a long shot, but I deeply appreciate the message behind it.
I liken it to Confusion from Hardwired - not the greatest song but the message behind it is what matters. Albeit, I think Screaming Suicide is far better than Confusion.
@@Pubtomfoolery yeah screaming suicide drags a bit but not much like confusion
I, for one, really enjoy a properly caffeinated Justin on a Monday morning
Great to be excited about a Metallica album again.
Not to lessen this song, but Metallica had a song about suicide in 1984 called Fade To Black. Not to mention an instrumental called Suicide and Redemption later on.
Fade to black was about Hetfield having his favourite Marshall stolen
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@@ruledtrendy5066 "Hetfield clarified that he was never contemplating suicide but was using this dark time (getting their gear stolen) as impetus for the song about a guy who does."
Justin, you are one funny dude! Playing that bassline 'with that look on your face' cracks me up!
Hey Justin, your comments on the seasons of a mans life are so refreshing. There's got to be more said, I think. I'm 60, and I truly think this needs to be discussed much more, and also, together with the subject matter of your video today. Having recently lost several of my ex band members of varying age, the youngest in his early 50s, who was a great musician, but through the overuse of amphetamines to cope with life, he must have sped up his clock cycle. Please keep up your great humanistic approach to commenting, something you really see or hear these days. Keep rocking, kid! 🎸🎙👍
Holy shee-ite! Totally digging the melodic into!! Excellent!!
Queen had a fantastic B-side called "Don't Try Druid Pride"
🤦🏻♀️ Justin, your arena tour starts in Cardiff on Saturday 28th! Had a minor panic when you said the 26th & I had to check my tickets! 😝 Can not wait to see you there! 😁🤩🥰
It's a monster track. Can't wait for the full album.
The more we talk about it the better we do to tackle suicide and depression. Hats off to Metallica. The song is an absolute belter to boot 🤘
Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnn 🎸🎸🎸
I'm looking forward to the whole album dropping, I have been loving the production sound on the last two songs they have put out. I wasn't really keen on the digital sound recording on Death Magnetic and Hardwired, Just felt it didn't have that big room warmy sound they had been doing under Bob Ross, So whoever the sound engineer is on this album but they have a good ear and got that warm fat tone sound from 90's Metallica.
The usage of blues licks really kicks in the message. Then you get the Metallica we all know and love. Yes some parts are very simple and dialed down, probably to give the message the front seat, not a blinding riff or solo.
I was struggling with the rhyming and got to "Fluid Slide" before you explained, but I think we can all agree that Screaming Fluid Slide would be a better name for any and all songs
The ''Happy Metallica Spoof'' song at the beginning and the Smells Like Teen Spirit joke had me laughing out loud at the office. Thank you. PS: There ain't loads of them, but that's a good ''recent'' Metallica song.
Seems like Metallica are celebrating rock and life! 🤘
Anyone notice Kirk's borrowed a bit of Blackmore's solo from "Speed King"?
The chorus totally reminds me of the vocals from a song off St forgotten album, but I'm not going to listen to it to remember which one.
We're trying to veer away from those sort of thoughts...
Wow. This Metallica song sounds a lot like something from 30 years ago. Or maybe it's just because video looks a lot like the Unforgiven video. - Btw Justin, thank you. My wife is always complaining about my messy hair, but she loves you, so now I get to say "Justin Hawkins wears his hair like this." Awesome.
As a suicide attempt survivor it's not something that should be afraid to say because it needs to be talked about and have the light shown on it. Darkness is less fearful in the light. It's not something to be swept under the rug. It needs to be up front and center.
What do you think about his voice? It is so good again.
Justin, the reason it’s upbeat while discussing this somber topic is the song is about defying the urge rather than giving in to it.
Hey, the first time I seen The Darkness was supporting Metallica in Dublin, Aug 2003. Great gig!
Loving your channel. I finally put two and two together and realized you sing Love is Only a Feeling. Fucking amazing song.
Better Late than never.
The message comes across well; loud and clear. Good work Justin. It's an uncomfortable topic and there are many songs about it. I have a massive respect for J.Hetfield's work. I have genuine respect for highlighting the unpleasantness of discussing the topic of suicide and keeping the conversations going. Playing and listening to music is good medicine, on the other hand. So are your podcasts/tubecasts?? My love to you, man
I love that Metallica are not afraid to tackle difficult subjects. Ive experienced depression first hand, I didnt realise what it was until after I started to feel normal again. The statistics for one off bouts of depression are that in the majority of cases they are preceded by prolonged periods of stress. It alters your normal brain chemistry which can lead to thoughts of taking your life. One thing ive learned from studying psychology is that it can be corrected. One way is to do some good old fashioned heavy weight lifting. The effects of this are lasting and build on each preceding session.
I totally agree Justin there seemed to be a spree of men my age who either lived in my area or where the father of friends of my teenage daughters. Not nearly enough is done to support men. We have the pressure of having to maintain a stiff upper lip and suck it up. So songs like this are excellent to raise awareness.
To say I absolutely loved every part of this video is even an understatement!
The only criticism I'd have after hearing 2 songs, is sonically they have kept it the exact same as the last album, sounds like it's recorded with the same mics/amps/guitars/drums/desk/producer. Not that it's bad, just it _sounds_ like Hardwired to Self Destruct Pt 2. Like a Load/Reload situation. But then I guess I should be happy I can hear the bass and it hasn't been brickwalled to distortion this time.
Both lux eterna and this one sound very bright and almost happy. Like celebratory
Remember back in the 80’s when people used the word “Excellent “ the same way they applied the word “Awesome”, but better? You just reminded me of that.
It sounds like Metallica meets Soundgarden. I love the song and their message behind it!
We embrace the darkness.
Thank you, Justin xx
How ironic that Metallica is pointing to not talking about suicide being a problem, that the very topic is so censored on UA-cam. If it can't be talked about, all we're doing it giving it more power over those of us who might succumb to it. Fuck that, bring it in to the light, TALK about it and help those that NEED it
interesting you've picked up on the GnR tones, LuxEterna's opening riff seemed to borrow very heavily from GnR's "Perfect Crime" as well, hmm....personally I'm not fussed who borrows from who these days, and I like the new energy Metallica are bringing, this'll be the first album from them I'm looking forward to in 2+ decades so here's to it, cheers!
Some of this reminds me of something off The Cult Electric. Dig it!
Fade to black ...... But the best album that addresses this topic is Life of Agony/ River Runs Red that came out in the early 90's and they released a follow up to that album called Sound of Scars
Banning or self-censoring the word suicide will not make it go away. Acting like this just creates more intrigue around the word which will have the reverse desired effect of making it taboo and therefore making younger, more impressionable people more intrigued in the word and it’s meaning. The world has truly gone mad.
Don't blame Justin. That's UA-cam's fault. UA-cam feels the word 'suicide' and videos discussing it might scare away advertisers so they demonitze & delist videos that mention the topic. If you want to complain to someone go complain to Google.
UA-cam's censorship has reached an unsettling level imo
@@hannahmitchell87 Not that UA-cam is a great company by any stretch of the imagination, but this is probably just Justin self-censoring for monetization purposes (since advertisers don't want to be associated with it). You can find any number of UA-cam videos on the topic - including ones with the word directly in the title.
@@perlundgren7797 Ahh I see. I thought it was against community guidelines or something. Can't seem to have an opinion without 20 minutes of disclaimers nowadays! If that's the case, I think if it were me, I'd have foregone the money & made the video uncensored to highlight the importance of discussing the subject matter... But that's just me 🤷♀️ & I've no idea the implications of that for his channel
The euphemisms for it are endless and fine to say
I'd call this the Aolian Mode Upon F sharp, with the added flattened fifth; F sharp, G sharp, A, B, C natural (flat 5), C sharp, E.... This is, o'course, the blues scale in the minor pentatonic upon F#, which I'm sure will translate as "F hashtag"... This idiomatic sonic landscape can be used for such things as, say, recalling meeting a human vixen at The Whitby Folk Festival, and the happenings.. "she was.... 🎶"... Nice one Justin. 🌟👍
Was thinking exactly the same😉
You are so Rick Beato the way you play the song perfectly after one listen.. I'm so depressed now as I've been studying Rick's teachings for years now lol
I literally started LOLing when he started learning the song’s main riff, and predicting where it would go all happy and upbeat.
Great reaction Juz 🤘
Honestly such a pleasure hearing you break these songs down. Especially when you're already a fan of the band.
I love ur channel and I love you to watch ! Justin hawkings rides again is brilliant and funny stuff … stay tuned
Justin, today was absolutely the day I needed to hear what you had to say about this topic, whether it was prompted by Metallica or not. Thank you.
Couldnt wait for you to do this \m/
My wife and I are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary at your gig in Glasgow next week. Giz a shout out please. :) (I'm kidding. But. Y'know)
The song is outstanding but you have really put a black mark on my family friendly mid summer Druids Pride festival... thanks Justin
Is it me or is James his voice really solid the past few releases? He almost sounds like his younger self? And I mean that in the absolute best way possible. Loving these songs.
I am still hopeful you will still talk about the Hu...specifically the song Wolf Totem ft. Papa Roach...it will make you want to move! It rocks!
Thxs for the videos and channel Justin
From Prescott AZ
Hey Justin you were an answer on itv's tipping point today. You've fuckin made it boss!
Had a good chuckle @ 5:04. Sometimes a tune (under all the meaning) is just fun.
Sounds to me like a bit of a Throwback to Load/Reload days
That riff definitely reminds me of a lot of the NWOBHM stuff on the very early cusp of 80’s metal. This is really good.
Please get Metallica on your channel. I really want a breakdown of the 50 000 ways to use a Wah pedal 😬
Queen’s song Don’t Try Druid Pride was rather subtle on the subject 😉
Loved your reaction video as a whole, but I find it kinda ironic that you're unable to say the word suicide (for a totally understandable reasons), but that's EXACTLY what the song is about.. That we should be able to talk about it and talking from the suicide POV we should NOT "keep it inside" as this is what it wants you to do, which is the beginning of the destruction really.
Hope to see you react to the rest of the album when it comes out! 🥂
God knows i love Metallica but i can´t help it. This sounds like one of those minor to major spoof remixes that you can find all over UA-cam. Anyhow... keep it up Justin, love the channel!