This is literally me. Whatever Bands I listen to at the moment, I always go back to Metallica. There's something special about them. A lot of people hate them and can't stand them, but I like everything other than lulu (even St. Anger,Load and Reload)
@@valentin2991 Load and Reload are SUCH underrated albums. I understand the hate from some but I realized by getting older, I appreciate them even more.
Nor myself well apart from St Anger which in itself angered me as I was like wtf have you done. But Death magnetic All nightmare long revitalised my faith slightly.
Easier to say now but oof. Getting through St. Anger (a couple of songs I like) and then Load and Reload...lemme just say there were some hard times. Definitely cannot say 'every single song on every album' but yeah, no reason to ever not listen when you're in the mood.
Glad Pastor Rob got to actually listen to this song instead of just hear it. It’s def a song that’s brought me out of some dark times in life, especially in my younger years. Def my fav Metallica song.
Alot of people say that but how can a song that re enforces those feeling help you. It seems like it would keep you in that state of mind. Doesn't it make more sense that music that gives you hope would help you get through those dark times?
@@whosoever If I hadn’t heard this song before I would tend to think the same. But also for me, when I was young and things really were dark, Metallica actually made those things bearable and hopeful. You would think it is like a spiral but for me, it wasn’t a downward spiral. I picked up my guitar and tried to play their music. And this song in particular made me pick up a pen and paper and actually write feelings down and try to play chords with them. Maybe it depends on each individual and how they listen to music and try to cope
Pastor Rob kinda hit the nail on the head when he said some of the equipment may have had sentimental value. One of the guitars that was stolen (or it could've been an amp, or both, I don't remember lol) was given to James by his mom, who died when he was about 15 years old. I remember him saying an in interview how torn up he was about losing that one piece of gear, more for then the sentimental value rather than monetary. Speaking of money though, remember this was only their second album, and "Kill 'em All" wasn't that commercially successful, so they didn't have a lot of money at that time.... which brings me the next point! According to Kirk Hammett, that gear was stolen while they were in Denmark recording that album, and three of them were staying in a small room in the recording studio because they couldn't afford other accommodations (Lars is from Denmark and therefore had another place to stay). They were cramped up in that room for a several months, so dealing with being homesick in another country in very uncomfortable living situations, then all the gear is stolen. According to Kirk, they were all of the same mind, feeling like "this is the end." James wrote the lyrics, but Kirk kind of wrote his own with the solo, and it fit so perfectly because he was feeling the same way. Regardless of what inspired the song, it is one of my favorite songs of all time. The solo is also one of my favorite two guitar solos of all time (the other being David Gilmour's solo in "Comfortable Numb" by Pink Floyd).
It was the amp his mom gave him that once belonged to Waylon Jennings who James said that the coolest thing he has ever seen and what makes him want to play guitar and be the lead vocalist was looking up on a stage at Waylon Jennings playing guitar and singing his songs. Just as a side note Pepper Keenan from Corrosion of Conformity said that very same thing about James Hetfeild
I have maintained for years that " I was me, but now he's gone" is one the (simplest) but deepest lines possibly ever. Then again, that's a personal perspective, one of recognition and understanding.
This song has actually been credited with saving many lives. Sometimes just knowing that someone else feels something like what you are feeling is enough. That someone put pen to paper, and their suffering mirrors your own. And, of course, sweet sweet guitar riffs to make it go down smooth.
@Frank Lopez Never heard of a suicide note referencing this song. Heard many stories crediting it with prevention. Could just be a sampling bias. But, in fact, I haven't heard of any particular song being a huge motive for suicide or self harm. And that has been studied with no statistically significant correlation, if I recall correctly. I would say any suicide is sad, regardless of reason. But to condemn a piece of art based on an unfounded conjecture would be censorship in an insidious manner.
@SkyNet General I'm one of those people who's life has been saved by this song and a couple others with the same sentiment. I spent most of my life wanting to kill myself but when I got close to the edge I would listen to these songs to make me feel something, anything, because I was always numb. It helped me understand that I wasn't alone or weird or strange for these thoughts. Someone I greatly admired felt the same way and pushed on and thus I knew I could push on too.
@SkyNet General If a song about suicide pushes you to suicide, you were already on the edge and not looking back, the song is just the excuse you needed. But if the song resonates with you and makes you realize how flawed the actions you're considering truly are, then you're one of the lucky few that had a chance to be saved. As the commenter stated, it's not about the song itself but the fact that someone has lived through it and survived to tell the tale, to share the same emotion you're experiencing and not forfeit their life to it, it's a sign of a light at the end of a tunnel.
@SkyNet General Again, if a song is pushing you over the edge, then anything from the smallest inconvenience would have as well. People have a choice as to whether they want to listen to a song or not, and if someone has a depressing song on repeat and that "pushes them off the edge," then they were perpetuating it to themselves. That's like dropping a brick on my foot and blaming the brick, it's misplaced and a method to shift self-blame.
@SkyNet General This is America, I can sue you for breathing the same air as me from half the country away, doesn't mean I have a leg to stand on. People have been sued for dumber things. Music is a powerful influencer, correct, but that's all it does: influence. It cannot directly control or manipulate, only influence your thoughts on a certain subject by providing input from another perspective. If someone takes that input and uses it to reinforce their already firm belief in dying, then it's not the music that led to that action, but the person. Music isn't a call to action, Fade to Black doesn't say "Kill yourself, you deserve to die." it effectively says "I can't live like this anymore, I just want to end it all." One is a call to action, the other is sharing a personal experience.
I'm an atheist (I'm also open-minded) but I love your guy's channel. I just feel better and more connected after watching this video. You're genuine human beings and the world needs more people like you.
Whenever I turn on this song I think of Romans 8:37-40 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
@@gabago0l not really, they’re both words to describe different subsections of people who don’t follow a religion. Atheists don’t believe there is a god. Agnostics believe there could be a god, but just don’t follow a religion.
They capture the feel of depression so well on this track, that I think it just is so relatable for anyone feeling that low that it actually makes me, and it seems a lot of others, felt like maybe I'm not alone, and it gets you thru.
Years back I had to check into a hospital due to depression and a suicide attempt. They let me have a notebook and a pencil. I only ever wrote this song down in it over and over as a way of staying sane. If that even makes any sense. But I’ll always have a personal connection to this song as I’m sure everyone else does in their own way.
James doesnt get enough credit for his lyricism imo. He communicates the overwhelming hopelessness of life extremely well with just his word choice... Not my favorite Metallica song but easy Top 5 for me :)
For Hetfield, there was incredibly big sentimental value in one of the guitar amplifiers that was stolen. It was a Marshall that his mother had purchased for him. His mother passed when James was young so the amp was a physical thing that reminded of him of his mother. So you can imagine how horrible it must feel to lose that.
I thought he had a lot of resentment towards his parents, due to there Christian Science religion. So I wouldn’t think it would have a lot of sentimental value.
@@nitro_001newman2 Yes but he had that mostly with his father. And imagine that they stole the last gift of his mother and maybe his last physical memory, man that sucks and hurt a lot.
The fact that the music to this song is so beautiful compared to how dark the lyrics are is a great parallel to how most people that are going through severe depression and end up taking their own lives actually look happy and well in the public eye. That's just great songwriting.
I always say the same about this song, I have a special affection, it saved me from suicide, that final part leaves me wanting to hear more, wanting to live more. Every time I listen to this song, it doesn't remind me of the pain I felt when I wanted to kill myself ... it reminds me of when and how I found the strength to carry on.
I agree. I'm learning Creeping death on my guitar, currently learning the solo part. It has 4 licks, I passed the 1st in about 2 weeks. Still using a metronome to build up the speed
Fade to Black always gets me in my feelz, It's definitely an emotionally charged song. Thanks for great content guys! I'll remember to pray for those in despair tonight! God Bless!
The inspiration behind this song is Metallica was at a gig and all there equipment got stolen. James, Lars, Kirk and Cliff all wrote this song together
The last part when he kill him self is so well constructed. One layer is his soul traveling away and the other layer is his body fighting against what he's doing to it. Their songs from the Burton era has so much story in the instrumentals. Like when he gets high in Master Of Puppets and this one.
METALLICA means so much to me as I'm handicap with a brittle bone disease and my childhood was hard but I would listen to these songs and others but they truly helped me through some hard times and I found movies and TV that also helped but music had that connection that helped and today I still listen to music daily. Things have been hard again and nowadays I can't do much and I'm really having a hard time dealing with things being older and I recently found you on IG and now UA-cam and religion is something I really struggle with and I haven't had a good connection with anyone but for some reason I want to listen to everything you have to say. I usually don't talk about all this but it just happened today.
I always listen to this sentimental song whenever I’m in my deepest darkest state in life. I love Metallica for making such a cathartic song for those dealing with depression and lost within themselves.
Thank you for this one pastor rob. I am not contemplating suicide but am going through some tough times and your line about tough times being Gods way to bring you closer to Him resonated with me.
🦋 I have been patiently looking forward to watching this reaction for a long time now. This song holds so many memories of my youth. I somehow over the years ended up with 5 copies of this very CD. "Fade to Black", "One" & "The Day That Never Comes" Are my Top Favorite Metallica songs. I still know all the lyrics. Even Without the music... A Lovely Summary & Breakdown of this classic song. Another memory I will cherish. Of Your Well Spoken Words. This song Is the Reason I will Always Love the sound of the Guitar!
This song was the first piece of music that told me I wasn't alone in what I felt when I was younger. I didn't have a name for or anything to compare with the depression I felt.It's a major reason that I'm still here to write this comment today
I'm hooked on your reaction videos both you and Gauge give insights to songs I wouldn't think of. I love heavy metal and have always felt conflicted with my faith and liking the music even when it doesn't have a positive message behind it. Thank you guys for helping me with finding new bands and understanding some of these songs better. I would love to see you guys react to War of Ages- Collapse. I hope all is well.
Love watching your reactions and analysis of these songs. This song always gets me, especially now that I'm battling 4th cancer at the age of 42 and what happens to my 4 children and fiancé😔 Keep the up the good work.
This song helped me get through some very dark times when I was feeling suicidal. Knowing that I wasn't alone. It reminds me that I wish my brother had gotten help.
Here it is for me. I believe in my heart and my translation of the song that Kirk's solo at the end of the song is the salvation. It's the sun shining thru and the one who is suffering finding a reason to go on and live. If you interpret the song the way I do it really is the most beautiful song ever written. Along with that train of thought I find most songs James has written follows the same trend. The feeling of despair followed by the feeling of rejuvenation and life. Such a masterpiece. I hope just one person agrees or is enlightened to my translation. I love you guys and appreciate all you do
Always felt the same as well. People say the lyrics are depressing. And they are. But that sólo at the end is the light at the end of the tunnel as you say. It's long been one of my favourite songs and although I never had depression myself, the number of comments from people who say this song saved them from suicide, under every version of this song on UA-cam, speaks to its power. Its such a beautiful solo and the fact it fades rather than finishes cleanly, implies that beauty endures and continues on. For people who can't see anything positive in the world, maybe that's enough to keep them going for one more day. Which is enough.
The is my favorite Metallica song and of course Ride The Lightning has always been my favorite Metallica album. I can relate heavily to this song and prove that just because you are a child of God and a Christian. Doesn't mean you don't go through hard times or think of not taking your own life. This song is a big reminder to me, to never think of suicide. I get depressed at times. But I reach out to God to help me and of course I have my escapes to help with that too. Music, video games, working on cars, working on electronics and media entertainment. Well you get the idea. lol Anyway yeah I was 20 when I thought of taking my life and this was back in '95. I lost everything I owned and felt like what was the point of living. So instead of this song being a downer, it is a strong reminder to me. To not get to that point again in my life ever again. God Bless!
lotta young guys around me at work are experiencing manic episodes and really having a rough time recently. idk if it's covid news or what but I had totally forgotten this song, great reaction!
This is my absolute favorite album by Metallica. The title song, Ride The Lightning, is my all-time favorite Metallica song. Give it a listen! 🤘 Requesting 'The Noose' by A Perfect Circle! 😇
The lyrics end on a downer but the finishing solo builds and builds and doesn’t stop as it fades to black and I always took that as persevering in the face of adversity. This is my favorite Metallica and my favorite song when dealing with a bout of depression.
Been revisiting this song for decades. Never thought for one second this song was about suicide. It was about the actual moment of dying and losing the will to live, no longer having the strength to fight anymore, allowing yourself the freedom to just fade to black. Letting go. The entire album's theme is literally about death.
I’m going through a valley moment right now in my life. I pray that I may get to the mountain top soon as well as any others in the same position right now 🙏🏽
This song has saved my life many times. So many times in my life I was on the edge of suicide and I would listen to songs that I identified with like this one. It let me know that I wasn't alone or weird for these thoughts. Someone else that I GREATLY admired had felt the same way and he pushed on. I knew that I could push on too.
This song is a story of a person who committed suicide. The solo at the end is a lament for an unfortunate soul that has left this world prematurely. It is so powerful and hard hitiing, I tear up every time I hear it.
Come on Robert!! You gotta do this reaction.. If I Were You - Faithless. If I Were You - Never There. You gotta hear this amazing band and would love to hear you preach on their content.
We all need words of wisdom but we also need to know that someone has another perspective from a similar situation. Because when we are in despair, we can only see that but we just need someone to show us what we didn't realise we could see more than we thought !
I was raised Christian but took a hard turn in my twenties. But I must say now in my late thirties it’s looking mighty biblical out there these days. I knew some kids in a band that has gained some traction. From my time in San Diego. They’re Christian but pretty heavy in their early albums and I had a great discussion with the lead singer once in my rebellious phase. They’re called Being as an ocean, and they have a song called “if they’re not counted, count me out”. It dealt with the main subject of the discussion I had with Joel the singer and a point of contention I had with religion. Of the ones we love potentially not being in heaven with us and that making paradise seem less so. Would love to see y’all check out they’re stuff. Their album Dear G-d is a great one even if you just listen in your spare time.
I can't wait until September the 23rd-26th. Louder than Life at Louisville, Ky. Mudvayne, Korn, Metallica twice, MCR, and many, many more! That festival is coming to Daytona, Pastor Rob.
Oh, man, you HAVE to pay attention to the lyrics of Metallica. So many songs of theirs have a message to them. Fade to Black, Master of Puppets, The Struggle Within, Creeping Death, One, Welcome Home (Sanitarium). Nobody else I can think of who writes so many songs with a message. That’s why they are the music legends that they are.
I love that they would tell you a story about things that if you were to experience. You would have to die. Ride the lightning = electric chair. Trapped under ice.
I felt this way when I came back from Afghanistan in 2010. Being in a fighting unit I seen thing's I didn't fully understand until after happened. I shelled up for two year's with alcohol. My story is so deep it's best to leave it where it's at. Two in my unit have said goodbye when they returned home.
Okay, so I wanna start with my love of this song. It may just be my all time favorite song, sure I listen to more technically or musically impressive music now, but this is the most nostalgic song for me and it takes me back to when I was a kid. Second I have been holding on to some stuff for a long while now and I want to just put it out there for the first time. I don't know if this is the most appropriate place but at this point I am just typing and can't stop myself. I regularly deal with these sorts of thoughts. I am just rife with self loathing and anger and just feeling crushing apathy. And that is particularly challenging seeing as I am Christian, leading to me feeling a lot of guilt about having these feelings. Jesus saw enough value in me that he sacrificed himself for me and I cant see any of that value in myself. So sometimes if feels like me having those thoughts and feelings are just me spitting in the face of that sacrifice. I don't know why I feel compelled to put that out here, but there is my paragraph. And just so that no-one who reads this feels especially concerned, in addition to seeking help through prayer, I am also seeing a professional to help me work on those feelings. Anyway, thanks to anyone who reads this. God bless.
I don't think I could ever move on and stop listening to Metallica. They are and will always be one of my top bands to listen to.
This is literally me. Whatever Bands I listen to at the moment, I always go back to Metallica. There's something special about them. A lot of people hate them and can't stand them, but I like everything other than lulu (even St. Anger,Load and Reload)
@@valentin2991 Load and Reload are SUCH underrated albums. I understand the hate from some but I realized by getting older, I appreciate them even more.
Nor myself well apart from St Anger which in itself angered me as I was like wtf have you done. But Death magnetic All nightmare long revitalised my faith slightly.
Easier to say now but oof. Getting through St. Anger (a couple of songs I like) and then Load and Reload...lemme just say there were some hard times. Definitely cannot say 'every single song on every album' but yeah, no reason to ever not listen when you're in the mood.
Metallica forever and always.
the solo was improvised by Kirk Hammet he said he thought of the most depressing thoughts he could come up with and voiced them through his guitar
Glad Pastor Rob got to actually listen to this song instead of just hear it. It’s def a song that’s brought me out of some dark times in life, especially in my younger years. Def my fav Metallica song.
This song has done the same for me, it brought me out of some dark times in my life
I think this song has done that for a lot of people. Powerful song.
@@jaymalachapa2353 yeah, there’s a documentary I’ve seen that tells that story. Pretty awesome!
Alot of people say that but how can a song that re enforces those feeling help you. It seems like it would keep you in that state of mind. Doesn't it make more sense that music that gives you hope would help you get through those dark times?
@@whosoever If I hadn’t heard this song before I would tend to think the same. But also for me, when I was young and things really were dark, Metallica actually made those things bearable and hopeful. You would think it is like a spiral but for me, it wasn’t a downward spiral. I picked up my guitar and tried to play their music. And this song in particular made me pick up a pen and paper and actually write feelings down and try to play chords with them. Maybe it depends on each individual and how they listen to music and try to cope
Pastor Rob kinda hit the nail on the head when he said some of the equipment may have had sentimental value. One of the guitars that was stolen (or it could've been an amp, or both, I don't remember lol) was given to James by his mom, who died when he was about 15 years old. I remember him saying an in interview how torn up he was about losing that one piece of gear, more for then the sentimental value rather than monetary. Speaking of money though, remember this was only their second album, and "Kill 'em All" wasn't that commercially successful, so they didn't have a lot of money at that time.... which brings me the next point! According to Kirk Hammett, that gear was stolen while they were in Denmark recording that album, and three of them were staying in a small room in the recording studio because they couldn't afford other accommodations (Lars is from Denmark and therefore had another place to stay). They were cramped up in that room for a several months, so dealing with being homesick in another country in very uncomfortable living situations, then all the gear is stolen. According to Kirk, they were all of the same mind, feeling like "this is the end." James wrote the lyrics, but Kirk kind of wrote his own with the solo, and it fit so perfectly because he was feeling the same way. Regardless of what inspired the song, it is one of my favorite songs of all time. The solo is also one of my favorite two guitar solos of all time (the other being David Gilmour's solo in "Comfortable Numb" by Pink Floyd).
It was an amp, I think his Marshall.
It was the amp his mom gave him that once belonged to Waylon Jennings who James said that the coolest thing he has ever seen and what makes him want to play guitar and be the lead vocalist was looking up on a stage at Waylon Jennings playing guitar and singing his songs. Just as a side note Pepper Keenan from Corrosion of Conformity said that very same thing about James Hetfeild
from denmark...wanna bye some guitars
I have maintained for years that " I was me, but now he's gone" is one the (simplest) but deepest lines possibly ever. Then again, that's a personal perspective, one of recognition and understanding.
Agree with you. That's my favourite piece of lyric of all time
Exactly. He starts it with "I" and "me" and finishes with "he", following the logic and the emotion.
This song has actually been credited with saving many lives. Sometimes just knowing that someone else feels something like what you are feeling is enough. That someone put pen to paper, and their suffering mirrors your own. And, of course, sweet sweet guitar riffs to make it go down smooth.
@Frank Lopez Never heard of a suicide note referencing this song. Heard many stories crediting it with prevention. Could just be a sampling bias. But, in fact, I haven't heard of any particular song being a huge motive for suicide or self harm. And that has been studied with no statistically significant correlation, if I recall correctly.
I would say any suicide is sad, regardless of reason. But to condemn a piece of art based on an unfounded conjecture would be censorship in an insidious manner.
@SkyNet General I'm one of those people who's life has been saved by this song and a couple others with the same sentiment. I spent most of my life wanting to kill myself but when I got close to the edge I would listen to these songs to make me feel something, anything, because I was always numb. It helped me understand that I wasn't alone or weird or strange for these thoughts. Someone I greatly admired felt the same way and pushed on and thus I knew I could push on too.
@SkyNet General If a song about suicide pushes you to suicide, you were already on the edge and not looking back, the song is just the excuse you needed. But if the song resonates with you and makes you realize how flawed the actions you're considering truly are, then you're one of the lucky few that had a chance to be saved. As the commenter stated, it's not about the song itself but the fact that someone has lived through it and survived to tell the tale, to share the same emotion you're experiencing and not forfeit their life to it, it's a sign of a light at the end of a tunnel.
@SkyNet General Again, if a song is pushing you over the edge, then anything from the smallest inconvenience would have as well. People have a choice as to whether they want to listen to a song or not, and if someone has a depressing song on repeat and that "pushes them off the edge," then they were perpetuating it to themselves. That's like dropping a brick on my foot and blaming the brick, it's misplaced and a method to shift self-blame.
@SkyNet General This is America, I can sue you for breathing the same air as me from half the country away, doesn't mean I have a leg to stand on. People have been sued for dumber things.
Music is a powerful influencer, correct, but that's all it does: influence. It cannot directly control or manipulate, only influence your thoughts on a certain subject by providing input from another perspective. If someone takes that input and uses it to reinforce their already firm belief in dying, then it's not the music that led to that action, but the person. Music isn't a call to action, Fade to Black doesn't say "Kill yourself, you deserve to die." it effectively says "I can't live like this anymore, I just want to end it all." One is a call to action, the other is sharing a personal experience.
I'm an atheist (I'm also open-minded) but I love your guy's channel. I just feel better and more connected after watching this video. You're genuine human beings and the world needs more people like you.
Whenever I turn on this song I think of Romans 8:37-40 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
@@aggressiveworshiper3155 your name fits bro
I would say you’re more agnostic than atheist if you’re open-minded
@@devonwatt2194 One could be both.
@@gabago0l not really, they’re both words to describe different subsections of people who don’t follow a religion. Atheists don’t believe there is a god. Agnostics believe there could be a god, but just don’t follow a religion.
They capture the feel of depression so well on this track, that I think it just is so relatable for anyone feeling that low that it actually makes me, and it seems a lot of others, felt like maybe I'm not alone, and it gets you thru.
Very true
Yes
Years back I had to check into a hospital due to depression and a suicide attempt. They let me have a notebook and a pencil. I only ever wrote this song down in it over and over as a way of staying sane. If that even makes any sense. But I’ll always have a personal connection to this song as I’m sure everyone else does in their own way.
James doesnt get enough credit for his lyricism imo. He communicates the overwhelming hopelessness of life extremely well with just his word choice...
Not my favorite Metallica song but easy Top 5 for me :)
@@DanielRodriguez-eh1qd Glad your still around man. 💗 Keep fighting 💪
The line “I was me but now he’s gone” literally gives me chills
For Hetfield, there was incredibly big sentimental value in one of the guitar amplifiers that was stolen. It was a Marshall that his mother had purchased for him. His mother passed when James was young so the amp was a physical thing that reminded of him of his mother. So you can imagine how horrible it must feel to lose that.
I thought he had a lot of resentment towards his parents, due to there Christian Science religion. So I wouldn’t think it would have a lot of sentimental value.
@@nitro_001newman2 I'd say in his later years maybe. But it's still his mom.
@@nitro_001newman2 You may resent someone, but you can still hang onto something they gave you like this. You can hate someone but still express love.
I honestly wonder if they got the stuff back.
@@nitro_001newman2 Yes but he had that mostly with his father. And imagine that they stole the last gift of his mother and maybe his last physical memory, man that sucks and hurt a lot.
This song has saved so many lives, including mine. God bless
The occasional "Mmmh!" Makes me imagine Pastor Rob is eating some delicious pizza.
The fact that the music to this song is so beautiful compared to how dark the lyrics are is a great parallel to how most people that are going through severe depression and end up taking their own lives actually look happy and well in the public eye. That's just great songwriting.
I always say the same about this song, I have a special affection, it saved me from suicide, that final part leaves me wanting to hear more, wanting to live more. Every time I listen to this song, it doesn't remind me of the pain I felt when I wanted to kill myself ... it reminds me of when and how I found the strength to carry on.
Fade to Black is my favorite Metallica song. Great episode
mine too
I really enjoy this channel. The pastor listens to the music and is always non judgemental. And has a biblical nessage for all the songs.
Agreed ☺️
This song got me through some dark times in my life. It was like an outlet so I could continue fighting on.
6:02 my most favorite part of any metallica song, gives me chills every time!
Ride the lightning is the best Metallica album.
Definitely top 3 for me😁
So true
I’m not sure if it’s the best but I can’t argue otherwise. But I could say that for Master of Puppets or …and Justice for All.
Ride The Lightning is my favorite song off of this album. The guitar is so intense.
I agree. I'm learning Creeping death on my guitar, currently learning the solo part. It has 4 licks, I passed the 1st in about 2 weeks. Still using a metronome to build up the speed
My favorite Metallica song. And to think they were all in their early 20's when they recorded this. Amazing.
Fade to Black always gets me in my feelz, It's definitely an emotionally charged song. Thanks for great content guys! I'll remember to pray for those in despair tonight! God Bless!
Great reaction pastor! I think many, many people need to hear this now.
🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
The inspiration behind this song is Metallica was at a gig and all there equipment got stolen. James, Lars, Kirk and Cliff all wrote this song together
It's much deeper than that. One of the amps stolen was given to him by his mom before she passed away. The sentimental value was very deep for him
The last part when he kill him self is so well constructed. One layer is his soul traveling away and the other layer is his body fighting against what he's doing to it.
Their songs from the Burton era has so much story in the instrumentals. Like when he gets high in Master Of Puppets and this one.
Thank you for the review. My favorite song of all time. I miss my Sunday discussions. THANK YOU!!!
Love you both - I needed this ❤️
SO GLAD YOU GUYS DID THIS, LOVE YOU GUYS!!🤘🤘
Love your channel ..I've learned alot from you pastor Rob!!! Keep up the positive vibes !!
I’ve been waiting for this! God bless
METALLICA means so much to me as I'm handicap with a brittle bone disease and my childhood was hard but I would listen to these songs and others but they truly helped me through some hard times and I found movies and TV that also helped but music had that connection that helped and today I still listen to music daily. Things have been hard again and nowadays I can't do much and I'm really having a hard time dealing with things being older and I recently found you on IG and now UA-cam and religion is something I really struggle with and I haven't had a good connection with anyone but for some reason I want to listen to everything you have to say. I usually don't talk about all this but it just happened today.
...I needed to hear that. God bless you guys.
One of the greats and a awesome album from front to back
Legendary
I cant believe that you take this time to react to this masterpiece! nice reaction guys!
I always listen to this sentimental song whenever I’m in my deepest darkest state in life. I love Metallica for making such a cathartic song for those dealing with depression and lost within themselves.
Another great review , Pastor , watching your vídeos here in Brasil , God Bless you and your Family , sir , you Rock .
Thank you both God bless
This song always brings tears to my eyes
Love you guys,cheers from Croatia!Rock on 🤘
Thanks Pastor! I think I needed that! Amen!
Thank you for this one pastor rob. I am not contemplating suicide but am going through some tough times and your line about tough times being Gods way to bring you closer to Him resonated with me.
🦋 I have been patiently looking forward to watching this reaction for a long time now. This song holds so many memories of my youth. I somehow over the years ended up with 5 copies of this very CD. "Fade to Black", "One" & "The Day That Never Comes" Are my Top Favorite Metallica songs. I still know all the lyrics. Even Without the music... A Lovely Summary & Breakdown of this classic song. Another memory I will cherish. Of Your Well Spoken Words. This song Is the Reason I will Always Love the sound of the Guitar!
This song was the first piece of music that told me I wasn't alone in what I felt when I was younger. I didn't have a name for or anything to compare with the depression I felt.It's a major reason that I'm still here to write this comment today
I'm hooked on your reaction videos both you and Gauge give insights to songs I wouldn't think of. I love heavy metal and have always felt conflicted with my faith and liking the music even when it doesn't have a positive message behind it. Thank you guys for helping me with finding new bands and understanding some of these songs better. I would love to see you guys react to War of Ages- Collapse. I hope all is well.
Love watching your reactions and analysis of these songs. This song always gets me, especially now that I'm battling 4th cancer at the age of 42 and what happens to my 4 children and fiancé😔 Keep the up the good work.
thank you i really need to hear that it really helped me
I liked your take on having to go through dark times to see the light. If it weren't for the valleys, I'd not appreciate being on top of the mountain.
Saw this song live at my first ever concert back in 2017 at Detroit. Glad I got to see one of my favorite songs ever live.
Thanks needed that Word
Thank you! May God bless you!
great selection, this song saved my life when I was in a dark place.
I needed to hear this
This song helped me get through some very dark times when I was feeling suicidal. Knowing that I wasn't alone.
It reminds me that I wish my brother had gotten help.
Here it is for me. I believe in my heart and my translation of the song that Kirk's solo at the end of the song is the salvation. It's the sun shining thru and the one who is suffering finding a reason to go on and live. If you interpret the song the way I do it really is the most beautiful song ever written. Along with that train of thought I find most songs James has written follows the same trend. The feeling of despair followed by the feeling of rejuvenation and life. Such a masterpiece. I hope just one person agrees or is enlightened to my translation. I love you guys and appreciate all you do
Always felt the same as well. People say the lyrics are depressing. And they are. But that sólo at the end is the light at the end of the tunnel as you say. It's long been one of my favourite songs and although I never had depression myself, the number of comments from people who say this song saved them from suicide, under every version of this song on UA-cam, speaks to its power. Its such a beautiful solo and the fact it fades rather than finishes cleanly, implies that beauty endures and continues on. For people who can't see anything positive in the world, maybe that's enough to keep them going for one more day. Which is enough.
This song has hit home several times for me in some ways it has actually helped through tough times. I can't explain why but it has helped me
🖤🇵🇷 bendiciones, love your reactions and discussions, keep up the good work,
This song plays a big part in why I'm still here. Thank's guys.
This was powerful to watch thank you
I needed that.
The hammer-on Aminor chord in the acoustic verse that ends in Eminor. Brilliant
Captures the mood of the song.
Again nailed it.good job pastor Rob.
Very powerful. I very much enjoy your ministry. 🙂
Thank you guys!
i was waiting for this one!
great content love this channel
My dude on the right was going through it reliving every moment man. This song resonates with absolutely everyone
The is my favorite Metallica song and of course Ride The Lightning has always been my favorite Metallica album. I can relate heavily to this song and prove that just because you are a child of God and a Christian. Doesn't mean you don't go through hard times or think of not taking your own life. This song is a big reminder to me, to never think of suicide. I get depressed at times. But I reach out to God to help me and of course I have my escapes to help with that too. Music, video games, working on cars, working on electronics and media entertainment. Well you get the idea. lol Anyway yeah I was 20 when I thought of taking my life and this was back in '95. I lost everything I owned and felt like what was the point of living. So instead of this song being a downer, it is a strong reminder to me. To not get to that point again in my life ever again. God Bless!
Beautiful words!
I grew up on Metallica, takes me back to my youth 🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻
lotta young guys around me at work are experiencing manic episodes and really having a rough time recently. idk if it's covid news or what but I had totally forgotten this song, great reaction!
I like listening with you, too. Nice to listen with friends. Peace!
Thank you pastor Rob for the help with the words of God
Lamb of god - Requiem and your take on the lyrics and backstory of the speech mid song
Nice review
This is my absolute favorite album by Metallica. The title song, Ride The Lightning, is my all-time favorite Metallica song. Give it a listen! 🤘
Requesting 'The Noose' by A Perfect Circle! 😇
The lyrics end on a downer but the finishing solo builds and builds and doesn’t stop as it fades to black and I always took that as persevering in the face of adversity. This is my favorite Metallica and my favorite song when dealing with a bout of depression.
Been revisiting this song for decades. Never thought for one second this song was about suicide. It was about the actual moment of dying and losing the will to live, no longer having the strength to fight anymore, allowing yourself the freedom to just fade to black. Letting go. The entire album's theme is literally about death.
I’m going through a valley moment right now in my life. I pray that I may get to the mountain top soon as well as any others in the same position right now 🙏🏽
This song has saved my life many times. So many times in my life I was on the edge of suicide and I would listen to songs that I identified with like this one. It let me know that I wasn't alone or weird for these thoughts. Someone else that I GREATLY admired had felt the same way and he pushed on. I knew that I could push on too.
This song is a story of a person who committed suicide. The solo at the end is a lament for an unfortunate soul that has left this world prematurely. It is so powerful and hard hitiing, I tear up every time I hear it.
One of the best songs ever and one of my favourites
Come on Robert!! You gotta do this reaction..
If I Were You - Faithless.
If I Were You - Never There.
You gotta hear this amazing band and would love to hear you preach on their content.
What a coincidence, I just learned to play the solo today
Iconic
One of my favorite Metallica songs. Love the instruments!
We all need words of wisdom but we also need to know that someone has another perspective from a similar situation. Because when we are in despair, we can only see that but we just need someone to show us what we didn't realise we could see more than we thought !
This pastor rocks for sure.
this song saved my life
love it ❤️❤️
I was raised Christian but took a hard turn in my twenties. But I must say now in my late thirties it’s looking mighty biblical out there these days.
I knew some kids in a band that has gained some traction. From my time in San Diego. They’re Christian but pretty heavy in their early albums and I had a great discussion with the lead singer once in my rebellious phase. They’re called Being as an ocean, and they have a song called “if they’re not counted, count me out”. It dealt with the main subject of the discussion I had with Joel the singer and a point of contention I had with religion. Of the ones we love potentially not being in heaven with us and that making paradise seem less so. Would love to see y’all check out they’re stuff. Their album Dear G-d is a great one even if you just listen in your spare time.
Amen.
Amen
Hurt - Rapture. I think this song will be a great discussion. It's dark. Please do this.
that would be a great song to discuss...love that song!
Yes, this song would be a great pick for biblical discussion. Painful.
I agree!
2:50 Would love to see pics of that Fairlane if you have any, Pastor Rob
Good works
love the head banging in reserve
I can't wait until September the 23rd-26th. Louder than Life at Louisville, Ky. Mudvayne, Korn, Metallica twice, MCR, and many, many more! That festival is coming to Daytona, Pastor Rob.
Oh, man, you HAVE to pay attention to the lyrics of Metallica. So many songs of theirs have a message to them. Fade to Black, Master of Puppets, The Struggle Within, Creeping Death, One, Welcome Home (Sanitarium). Nobody else I can think of who writes so many songs with a message. That’s why they are the music legends that they are.
I love that they would tell you a story about things that if you were to experience. You would have to die. Ride the lightning = electric chair. Trapped under ice.
I felt this way when I came back from Afghanistan in 2010. Being in a fighting unit I seen thing's I didn't fully understand until after happened. I shelled up for two year's with alcohol. My story is so deep it's best to leave it where it's at. Two in my unit have said goodbye when they returned home.
Okay, so I wanna start with my love of this song. It may just be my all time favorite song, sure I listen to more technically or musically impressive music now, but this is the most nostalgic song for me and it takes me back to when I was a kid.
Second I have been holding on to some stuff for a long while now and I want to just put it out there for the first time. I don't know if this is the most appropriate place but at this point I am just typing and can't stop myself. I regularly deal with these sorts of thoughts. I am just rife with self loathing and anger and just feeling crushing apathy. And that is particularly challenging seeing as I am Christian, leading to me feeling a lot of guilt about having these feelings. Jesus saw enough value in me that he sacrificed himself for me and I cant see any of that value in myself. So sometimes if feels like me having those thoughts and feelings are just me spitting in the face of that sacrifice. I don't know why I feel compelled to put that out here, but there is my paragraph. And just so that no-one who reads this feels especially concerned, in addition to seeking help through prayer, I am also seeing a professional to help me work on those feelings. Anyway, thanks to anyone who reads this. God bless.
Stay strong king. God is with you.