Metallica Breaks Down Creating the "Enter Sandman" Riff

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  • Metallica shares insights on the songwriting process and how Kirk Hammett came up with the iconic “Enter Sandman” riff lying in bed at 3 a.m.
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  • @howardstern
    @howardstern  Рік тому +37

    Stream the FULL interview now on SiriusXM: sxm.app.link/HSMetallica

    • @ticospacemusic
      @ticospacemusic Рік тому

      Error 16

    • @LClarke
      @LClarke 3 місяці тому +1

      Love these interviews, in spite of Howard's constant tendency to step on his guests.

    • @porfiriojohn5276
      @porfiriojohn5276 Місяць тому

      4 - 1 - 24
      R.I.P Howard Stern 55

  • @jaylordie
    @jaylordie Рік тому +2549

    This is why Lars deserves utmost respect. There may be a gazillion of better drummers technically but few with real musicality inside.

    • @PiazzaGurl
      @PiazzaGurl Рік тому +168

      Absolutely. Lars hears where each instrument needs to go and arrange them. Lars should be a producer and arranger. He’s soooo good. Great ear.

    • @mikehup2383
      @mikehup2383 Рік тому +17

      Perfectly stated!

    • @Deke1
      @Deke1 Рік тому +96

      Lars ability to listen to a riff, dissect the riff, add parts, change the sequence is really integral to Metallica's success in song writing....

    • @inferiorpatty
      @inferiorpatty Рік тому +54

      Im here before the disagreeing haters come 😃

    • @wildae.
      @wildae. Рік тому +7

      Exactly!

  • @houdin654jeff
    @houdin654jeff Рік тому +1270

    This is Lars’ superpower. You can see it in behind the scenes stuff or on the making of videos with them in the studio. He has his hands in every part of the song, tweaking it, asking them to try things, getting timings down, and shaking the song into the shape it needs to be. He’s not the worlds most technical drummer, he doesn’t play in weird time signatures or complex patterns, but he’s an amazing producer and collaborator.

    • @PiazzaGurl
      @PiazzaGurl Рік тому +6

      Amen 🙌🙌🙌🙌

    • @eltravos99
      @eltravos99 Рік тому +27

      I don't know if he considers himself this but he's just an overall great composer and songwriter.

    • @rendyandrian7149
      @rendyandrian7149 Рік тому +21

      Agree 100%. That's why I respect Lars for his compositional skill. His drumming is only great for Metallica.

    • @Phelisreal
      @Phelisreal Рік тому +12

      This is why Lars is credited on (almost) every single song of their discography

    • @user-yw5ct1px3x
      @user-yw5ct1px3x Рік тому +6

      He is an amazing composer

  • @KarlRock
    @KarlRock Рік тому +1295

    Great story. Lars obviously has an ear for music production.

    • @emiromus
      @emiromus Рік тому +9

      Interesting to see you here Karl, cheers!

    • @balajiedlyngdoh8366
      @balajiedlyngdoh8366 Рік тому +2

      Oh hey Karl, too early to see you here

    • @doublestrokeroll
      @doublestrokeroll Рік тому +15

      That's essentially it. Lars has always been the band's arranger, and in many ways arranging is probably the most important thing in song writing. Sure coming up with the riff or melody is important, but in many ways that's the easy part. It's how you put it all together that makes a great song.

    • @milan.0363
      @milan.0363 Рік тому +1

      karl you really rock

    • @packohub1145
      @packohub1145 Рік тому

      Eurovision..

  • @Stereotype23
    @Stereotype23 Рік тому +247

    Kirk came up with arguably the most iconic riff of all time

    • @svogender
      @svogender Рік тому +4

      Absolutely one of the best riff ever...!!! 🤘

    • @alphanerd7221
      @alphanerd7221 9 місяців тому

      Lars came up with it.

    • @Azraelmaximilian
      @Azraelmaximilian 9 місяців тому +1

      Actually Adam Siegel came up with it, look up Tapping Into the Emotional Void to hear the original version

    • @rawrs937
      @rawrs937 8 місяців тому +4

      Jason came up with the Blackened riff.

    • @GreyGooseNWO
      @GreyGooseNWO 6 місяців тому

      @@Azraelmaximiliandamn I just listened to it and it’s definitely similar

  • @BigRed22557
    @BigRed22557 Рік тому +211

    Props to Howard for asking questions that help us get a peak into Metallica's process. Not many interviewers ask that kind of stuff. Cool insight, thanks to Mr. Stern.

    • @raylgonzo
      @raylgonzo Рік тому +6

      HS is a great interviewer. He does his homework and knows what he's talking about!!

  • @dylinquent
    @dylinquent Рік тому +288

    Has Hetfield ever tried acting? The way he’s aged, with his look, I could totally see him in a Western.

    • @kevah94
      @kevah94 Рік тому +24

      He's been cast in an upcoming movie too, can't remember the name though

    • @5zull877
      @5zull877 Рік тому +8

      he is on new western movie in works

    • @gtyrone83
      @gtyrone83 Рік тому +24

      Wasn't he the sheriff or executioner on the Ted Bundy film?

    • @michaellund217
      @michaellund217 Рік тому +22

      @@gtyrone83 He played a Utah Highway Patrol officer that arrested Ted Bundy

    • @lanceurbi3687
      @lanceurbi3687 Рік тому +2

      I think that he could get a cameo with Nash in John Wick 5. Eh?

  • @MichaelMut
    @MichaelMut Рік тому +301

    It wasn’t always that way in this band, and I’m so proud and happy to see that they evolved and are now a tight knit unit.

    • @jondunmore581
      @jondunmore581 Рік тому +11

      Everyone still using the word 'evolved' in a wrong context... but we get that you mean 'MATURED.'

    • @RJReda
      @RJReda Рік тому

      I just commented with pretty much the same thing, you’re 💯 correct

    • @jianhuang0124
      @jianhuang0124 Рік тому +1

      This song was written in the early 90s.

    • @alphanerd7221
      @alphanerd7221 9 місяців тому +1

      It's how it worked ever since Lightning.

  • @bogdanromanica8310
    @bogdanromanica8310 Рік тому +177

    Let's admit, Metallica is still together and so succesful because of Lars vision, drive and creativity.
    James, Kirk and Rob are amazing, but Lars is essential.
    One thing that I love about Metallica songs is the simplistic drumming.
    Lars's drumming is catchy and so easy to air drum.
    Respect for Lars.

    • @uraniumcranium2613
      @uraniumcranium2613 Рік тому +2

      a massive part of their fame is purely due to controversy and tragedy.

    • @AustinOgonoski
      @AustinOgonoski Рік тому +5

      It's because Lars was a metal nerd before he started playing in a band.

    • @alexdelcampo3606
      @alexdelcampo3606 Рік тому +13

      ​@@uraniumcranium2613hmmm no, their fame is bc their legendary tunings, their charisma and bc they are pure artists.

    • @bob-ov4iq
      @bob-ov4iq Рік тому +4

      Above all, only reason there is Metallica is bc of Lars

    • @hypolyxa7207
      @hypolyxa7207 Рік тому +1

      Would love it if JASON was still here. #1

  • @shotgunsnare
    @shotgunsnare Рік тому +318

    Letting your band mates have freedom all around to ask the drummer to try this or the guitarist try that instead etc.. only works if all the musicians are at the same level - that's when you can really trust ..when you have established musical respect for your band mates

    • @OMFGitsWALLY
      @OMFGitsWALLY Рік тому +4

      idk didnt lars get pissy at james in the st anger documentary for james saying his drums were sounding stock? lol.

    • @brysonlee3631
      @brysonlee3631 Рік тому +19

      @@OMFGitsWALLY Probably not the era they are proudest of, being that it almost ended the band

    • @michaelmorningstar8645
      @michaelmorningstar8645 Рік тому +1

      That's not true at all. Collaboration between musicians of varying skill levels works fine.

    • @vilkers2211
      @vilkers2211 Рік тому +2

      @@OMFGitsWALLY that's why they were about to break up but they didn't because they started working on themselves and expressing feelings and emotions with one and another. They matured individually and as a band back then

  • @theosophicalwanderings7696
    @theosophicalwanderings7696 Рік тому +77

    Kirk was/is so crucial to that band

  • @fatimapalacios2292
    @fatimapalacios2292 Рік тому +50

    Lars is a music listener and knows what he likes in a rock song, so he tries his best to incorporate things he llikes in songs in the creative process. Over the years he has learned stuff and applied it. A real music producer.

  • @rayrayallday
    @rayrayallday Рік тому +97

    If the entire interview could be uploaded that'd be very swell

  • @juanrules
    @juanrules Рік тому +14

    The audio quality in these Metallica/stern clips is ALWAYS amazing

  • @MikeysMorgue
    @MikeysMorgue Рік тому +84

    The brilliance of Lars! What a great arranger he is!

    • @SSNESS
      @SSNESS Рік тому +2

      All they do is fight with each other

    • @ncochran01
      @ncochran01 Рік тому

      I think it's because he prays to St. Anger....

  • @andyrusski
    @andyrusski Рік тому +23

    To think they’ve been formed 42 years ago and Lars and James are still together producing top quality metal is something that boggles the mind beyond belief.

  • @JeremiahB444
    @JeremiahB444 Рік тому +108

    I’m so happy they’re still doing all this, it’s truly a blessing 🤘🏼

  • @nandallica
    @nandallica Рік тому +44

    I love this band so much. It's insane.

  • @Polythene_Pam
    @Polythene_Pam Рік тому +11

    Getting glimpses into the creative process of master musicians is always so fascinating to me.

  • @bluecomet1109
    @bluecomet1109 Рік тому +244

    Lars isn't a drummer, he's a composer. And one of the BEST

  • @stevepetty3458
    @stevepetty3458 Рік тому +3

    I am Australian, so I don't know how Howard Stern interviews but this is how it should be done .
    Really takes you in and gives a whole new dimension.
    Awesome stuff

  • @joseduran9232
    @joseduran9232 Рік тому +35

    James first showing that riff from Sandman sounded HARD

    • @FlipGuitarist80
      @FlipGuitarist80 Рік тому +1

      Great crunchy tone, probably a fractal model of his tube amp combinations.

    • @KoalaParty2000
      @KoalaParty2000 Рік тому +6

      Ridiculous tone

    • @RichardGarcia93
      @RichardGarcia93 Рік тому +3

      Axe FX III! Diezel and Mesa amps within the guitar processor

  • @conorbrosnahan5464
    @conorbrosnahan5464 Рік тому +40

    Howard please upload the entire interview in full 😮

    • @superaid1
      @superaid1 Рік тому

      Its on sirius xm I listened to the whole thing last night

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo Рік тому +257

    A ego free songwriting band..very rare indeed

  • @jengable4888
    @jengable4888 Рік тому +9

    Each member is very talented and creative. It nice to see a band have mutual respect for each other ! I think they are fantastic and have evolved both personally, in addition to, professionally ! Go Metallica go !! 👍❤️🎶
    Also, please post more Metallica music/interviews perhaps the Siriusxm content..if possible ! Many thanks !!! 😉

  • @scottsmith1455
    @scottsmith1455 Рік тому +7

    Lar’s has come up with unbelievable drum part that are perfect for the song!! There’s a reason this band is legendary, they create amazing songs!!🤘🤘

  • @barbaradaquino8534
    @barbaradaquino8534 Рік тому +7

    It's unbelievable, they talk about the creation of this amazing piece as if it was yesterday! 🖤🎶🎸🖤

    • @razmatazz9310
      @razmatazz9310 Рік тому +1

      Because they probably repeated this story 5000 times for interviewers over the course of their career.

  • @varunsomani3469
    @varunsomani3469 7 місяців тому +4

    Lars is a beautiful drummer. You cannot forget how good he was in the 80s and 90s and he is still amazing!

  • @gailcook9238
    @gailcook9238 Рік тому +7

    You are all so great! Love anything I see on Metallica

  • @benoitb.3679
    @benoitb.3679 Рік тому +2

    1:18 James' reaction is hilarious

  • @DepthWish
    @DepthWish Рік тому +2

    Lots of people say Enter Sandman was a ripoff of the song by Excel called Tapping Into the Emotional Void. It's on YT

  • @531ff
    @531ff Рік тому +16

    Tapping into the emotional void is where Kirk got the riff .

    • @mrs.esterhouse1567
      @mrs.esterhouse1567 Рік тому +2

      Ha Kirk saying that it was original. Yea original by Adam Siegel.

  • @OscarBenben
    @OscarBenben Рік тому +8

    That’s because it’s not just a band, it’s a bunch of friends
    #metallica

  • @stuartsaint4581
    @stuartsaint4581 9 місяців тому +2

    It works because of the respect of each other, their styles and personalities. James might overthink a guitar part and yet Kirk isn't even counting the number of repetitions, Lars doesn't know how to play guitar so recommends something they wouldn't think of. It only works if you truly value what everyone brings to the table

  • @4catsnow
    @4catsnow Рік тому +8

    The impact this tune did to Moscow years ago could only be described as "immense"...

  • @gedadon69
    @gedadon69 Рік тому +9

    If you judge Lars purely on drumming skills there are many many others better than him but not every one has the skill to know and understand music as good as him

  • @victoroliveira6820
    @victoroliveira6820 Рік тому +2

    FULL EPISODE PLEEEASEEE

  • @barrygreene007
    @barrygreene007 Рік тому +4

    James looks great. Very good to see him doing well.

  • @Tempest-Requiem
    @Tempest-Requiem Рік тому +6

    THAT TONE IS CRUNCHY JAMES!!

    • @andrew6978
      @andrew6978 Рік тому

      Axe FX 3. IIC++ and Diezel VH4.

    • @jutjub22
      @jutjub22 Рік тому +1

      sounds too digital to me.

    • @jutjub22
      @jutjub22 Рік тому

      @@andrew6978 it is being digital for some time, of course amps are real, solid state. ua-cam.com/video/P6k2ghtbhoU/v-deo.html

    • @gusmc01
      @gusmc01 Рік тому

      @@jutjub22 it does sound too processed

  • @MrMickeycrazy
    @MrMickeycrazy Рік тому +1

    More of this please !!!!

  • @commantermormont1657
    @commantermormont1657 Рік тому

    This was one of the best questions asked in an interview.

  • @thanosgalanis3053
    @thanosgalanis3053 Рік тому +2

    Lars wrote 4 mega records without metronome and people talk about his rythm...as gojira's drummer said"behind the drums I saw a great personality"Lars is just great

  • @luckie79
    @luckie79 7 місяців тому

    Jason is rolling his eyes

  • @PedroAugustoze
    @PedroAugustoze Рік тому +31

    Lars é gênio!

  • @beardown6574
    @beardown6574 Рік тому

    fascinating stuff seeing behind the scenes. so cool.

  • @paulatreides1354
    @paulatreides1354 Рік тому +1

    i can imagine for metallica fans how gold those videos have to be

  • @bobbongx8785
    @bobbongx8785 Рік тому

    So many years in the states, and Lars still have that lovely danish accent❤❤

  • @nikolagligorovski2234
    @nikolagligorovski2234 Рік тому +1

    And this is why i still listen Metallica. Their approach to music is professional, creative and inspiring.

  • @sbentsen2714
    @sbentsen2714 Рік тому +2

    Dang I can really tell theyve worked through a lot of their issues from the Some Kind of Monster days

  • @cmel7841
    @cmel7841 Рік тому +2

    Every band should follow this model, just look at RUSH, the trust and love they had was incredible and you can feel it here with Metallica too

  • @marcellomunir3932
    @marcellomunir3932 Рік тому +2

    They have such good chemistry, thats why they are so successful.

  • @MrOctavia1000
    @MrOctavia1000 Рік тому +67

    It's hilarious that kirk has come up with all the money riffs lol. Sandman is what made metallica rich 😀

    • @thedude4672
      @thedude4672 Рік тому +10

      Really? Name me another "money" song that Kirk is the primary writer on.
      Kirk's great, but every fan knows that James is the primary riff master. And a lot more than Sandman made Metallica wealthy.

    • @mm091540
      @mm091540 Рік тому +8

      It’s funny how Kirk came up with everything that’s important and then they go on about how Lars Ulrich turned it into gold by saying can you play it three times instead of once

    • @MrOctavia1000
      @MrOctavia1000 Рік тому +13

      ​@@mm091540 I think the most badass riff is disposable heroes and kirk came up with that to 😀

    • @bryanmanrique6283
      @bryanmanrique6283 Рік тому +8

      ​@@MrOctavia1000trapped under ice too

    • @levansharikadze873
      @levansharikadze873 Рік тому +3

      Even without Sandman riff Metallica would be the same legendary band

  • @jonasgustaf
    @jonasgustaf Рік тому +3

    Howard needs an award for music-intelligence award of the millennium.

  • @kantasify
    @kantasify 10 місяців тому +1

    This is the ground reason why Jason Newstead openly defend Lars despite being criticized for his drumming ability

  • @jonmorgan2804
    @jonmorgan2804 8 місяців тому

    And that, kids, is called collaboration.

  • @anthonybiusodrumming
    @anthonybiusodrumming Рік тому +1

    Respect on highest levels.

  • @thesmallnotesduo
    @thesmallnotesduo Рік тому +2

    That riff will be around forever. And the song.

  • @em0_tion
    @em0_tion Рік тому +1

    Takes a village, Teamwork makes the dreamwork... All that. 🤘👍

  • @lichberserker
    @lichberserker Рік тому +3

    That's the first time I've heard Lars talk about freedom, trust, and love.

  • @LizinLouie
    @LizinLouie Рік тому +2

    It took Metallica; Lars, James, Kirk, and Rob to make Metal ~ Mental ! Love it.

  • @user-mu5lk3iv3q
    @user-mu5lk3iv3q 9 місяців тому

    Lars & James...great chemistry

  • @crazykittenvideos855
    @crazykittenvideos855 10 місяців тому +1

    I come up with great riffs at 3am. My trouble is I turn over and go back to sleep then in the morning I have forgotten them 😅

  • @onlee49ers76
    @onlee49ers76 Рік тому +12

    Lars is criminally underrated in this band

    • @ddawg3974
      @ddawg3974 Рік тому +1

      I mean he's the number two in the band. I think people understand hes a visionary. Not the most talented drummer, but an extremely talented songwriter.

    • @giorgosk2884
      @giorgosk2884 Рік тому +3

      No he's not.
      Eveybody knows that he is the brain in the Metallica machine,they just fear to admit it

  • @betsyhiggins4198
    @betsyhiggins4198 11 місяців тому +2

    This band has matured in the best possible way. Other bands should take note. Kudos Metallica.

  • @TunedIntoCars
    @TunedIntoCars Рік тому +1

    James' tone is killer!!!

  • @vig237
    @vig237 8 місяців тому

    Здорово, что у них такие отношения!

  • @imapishard
    @imapishard Рік тому +3

    "Hey Jason, let's turn the volume down on this one."

  • @tleeg74
    @tleeg74 Рік тому

    Can't wait for the 72 seasons tour in Los Angeles. Hurry up August

  • @COOLANDCONTROL3469
    @COOLANDCONTROL3469 Рік тому

    A band is basically a family of musicians that can help each other out with ideas 💡 for a song.

  • @Suspect333
    @Suspect333 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed their answer they could of just been real short about it but went real deep.

  • @thatsbrutal
    @thatsbrutal Рік тому +4

    No ego until you tell the mixer take the bass out of the entire album.

  • @MetFan91
    @MetFan91 Рік тому

    BRO THIS IS SO COOL

  • @masonwalk5522
    @masonwalk5522 Рік тому

    Their speech is legendary

  • @idrizzyt7524
    @idrizzyt7524 Рік тому

    that was such an amazing insight on that.

  • @lukewoodworth2101
    @lukewoodworth2101 Рік тому

    Just imagine the amount of riffs on riff tapes that kirk and james thought nothing of that lars said "hey there is something there" that became metallica songs

  • @jakubw.838
    @jakubw.838 Рік тому

    50 years later, the boys have finally grown!

  • @darkhorse1985
    @darkhorse1985 5 місяців тому

    Loved this

  • @BowraySamurai
    @BowraySamurai Рік тому +2

    its riff from Stone - Get Stoned

  • @JoshCastleTCM
    @JoshCastleTCM Рік тому +5

    Lars as much as people will slate him, knows how to write a song. He just has a knack for it. He's a genius at composition and writing

  • @emadjaymz9376
    @emadjaymz9376 Рік тому

    god i love this band

  • @Jason-gt2kx
    @Jason-gt2kx Рік тому

    How ever they do it, it certainly works. Keep rockin' boys!

  • @evertoncostapt
    @evertoncostapt Рік тому

    Howard: And what about you Rob?
    - Rob:Yes

  • @mallaothman
    @mallaothman Рік тому +1

    And that what makes this band a perfect band.

  • @legendarybroz117
    @legendarybroz117 Рік тому +4

    Legends.

  • @loombaron
    @loombaron Рік тому

    2:27 james hand movment when lars interrupts XP

  • @sr.teodoro
    @sr.teodoro Рік тому +6

    Thanks god for keep kirk wake on that night 😂😂

  • @adrianvazquez4633
    @adrianvazquez4633 Рік тому

    James’s tone🔥

  • @rodxvs3378
    @rodxvs3378 Рік тому +3

    kirk accompanies James in this super picking, kirk monster

  • @Kyriakoskarystinos
    @Kyriakoskarystinos Рік тому +1

    holy shit Kirk tone is insane

  • @DeathRaven.
    @DeathRaven. Рік тому

    What Lars said at 2:30 has to be the funniest thing as there are so many videos of them (Lars and other members mostly) beefing over what he’s talking about.

  • @bob-ov4iq
    @bob-ov4iq Рік тому +1

    Yet more proof, Lars is the most brains in Metallica , he not only writes , but composes and arranges and is why we have what we have Metallica the greatest band ever

  • @destroyallheresy
    @destroyallheresy Рік тому

    What a guitar tone, wow. Anyone know what gear they're using nowadays? Kempers still?

  • @pfaffbm
    @pfaffbm Рік тому +1

    And this is one of the many elements that makes Metallica so successful. Also, Lars really is the band's composer.

  • @xrt7874
    @xrt7874 Рік тому +1

    James deserves 16x16 toms and 18x16 rack toms to his guitar riffs.

  • @michaelh1889
    @michaelh1889 Рік тому +1

    Stern is back ... With a vengeance. Great shows lately.. wow !!🎉😂

  • @Juventinos
    @Juventinos Рік тому +1

    Lars has taste. I remember Gates telling Jobs in an interview... I'dd give a lot to have Steve's taste. That is so underrated.

  • @davem.2191
    @davem.2191 Рік тому +5

    I... fk'ng love Metallica!

  • @BusyMEOW
    @BusyMEOW 6 місяців тому

    I do that, and other people suggest stuff for me too. I understand what it means now when Lars is credited for arrangements

  • @TheFoxcrusher
    @TheFoxcrusher Рік тому +11

    and now i know why kirk hammett is untouchable.

    • @metallaholic
      @metallaholic Рік тому +11

      the multi million dollar riff came from his hands

  • @drangal
    @drangal Рік тому

    Perfect band synergy anecdote.