I'm 51, I grew up with Metallica, just the fact that after 40 years, the band I was listening in my teens is still puting a smile on my face with new release. I say hooray!
My feeling of this song is exactly what James himself said about it… it’s simple, straightforward, and driving. It’s indeed solid. Great rhythm riff, great tempo, cool solo, and awesome vocal delivery. No complaints at all. Great reaction my dude!!
James has always been an absolute riff monster. These guys are still my favorite band since I was a kid and I'm like a kid when I hear new Metallica still.
This is a solid single. Not blowing the doors off the room, but not bad in any way. A perfect example of first single leading to a new album, something good that gets you interested for what else they've got coming
I really feel like anything that would truly blow my mind probably wouldn't feel like Metallica. They created such a sound that has been interated on and mixed, and so many iconic riffs that I don't think I can be wowed in the same way if I compare them to my newer favorite bands. I think they could do more but it just wouldn't feel like them if they modern the style and type of riffs they play.
Ok boomer 😉. Only joking, I don't have any hate for Metallica, they used to be one of my favourite bands, but to suggest this basic motorhead rip-off blues pentatonic hard rock tune with a horribly sloppy solo is better than a lot of modern metal is pretty ignorant. Hell even their contemporaries like Megadeth, Testament and Flotsam & Jetsam have released albums in recent years that are way more creative musically and lyrically, better played, better produced and easily capable of competing with the new generation of thrash metal bands.
@@jtwidmer6185 absolutely. When I heard this new song I said to a friend of mine that it's like they have gone back in time to just before Kill Em All, when they were basically copying Motorhead and Diamond Head. Maybe that's on purpose though, maybe they are wanting to get 'back to their roots' or something.
Your comment on the solo is spot on. A French youtube guitar player (Florent Garcia) did a video on the solo with exactly the same comment : it's a "traditional" Hammett solo, that fit very well with the all "neo-traditional" direction the song clearly take. It's not the most technical (but still not "easy" and long enough for a 3 min song) and a bit dirty but...that's what Metallica solo are. This is THE Metallica sounds. You hear that solo outside of any context and people would go "Oh is that Metallica?"
It’s not even that it’s “Metallica” as much as this is practically a Judas Priest era of metal throwback and having a technically smooth solo would’ve been off.
I feel like a lot of the hate I've seen has also come from younger people that are solely into metalcore and deathcore that usually think the best solos are just sweeps and arpeggios. Don't get me wrong, not EVERY younger core fan thinks that, but it looks like a lot do.
Been listening to Metallica since I was in high school and I’m 51 years old now. I love their evolution. Yeah some albums are stinkers but hey id rather listen to their new music and killing it live than other older bands who don’t make new music anymore and plays Vegas over and over. Much respect to them and I’ll be seeing them live in Jersey for the umteenth time! 🤘
@djfamily1972 I just watched Michael Noland's video, and he was just going through a list of great bands that have been touring, but haven't put out an album in 5+ years.
The riffs gave me a "kill 'm all" "ride the lightning" vibe. When it first aired on radio over here I thought it was a early Metallica song I've never heard before. Until the singing kicked in, then I knew it was a brand new song and I really liked it.
It's such a crazy solid rock out song. There's something about the drums and guitar combo here in this particular song just keeps you trudging on like you can take on the world.
Solid old school Metallica, hugely reminiscent of Kill 'Em All, and props to them for being able to keep that same vibe 40 years later at 60+ years old!
For me, what kills the 'old school' vibe is the lyrics. Ever since the black album their lyrics just don't interest me anymore. It feels like it's all pop lyrics and fluff written for the sole purpose of having something to sing over metal riffs. The instrumentation is solid, and feels more Megadeth-y (which makes sense if it reminds you of Kill 'Em All) than I would have predicted, but the lyrics just seem so shallow.
@@andrewcastillo9558 Which is an odd thing to say, given that their newer stuff sounds about as shallow as a pool where the 'deep' end is Five Finger Death Punch. Go listen to the Puppets or Justice albums and tell me they sound more 'mature' now. They just sound old, like they don't want to put any effort into it anymore...
Metallica is my all time favorite band, and I agree, song is super solid and I love it. Gave me old school Motorhead cover vibes. Glad you love it too.
I honestly love this song, yes it's not Lorna Shore or Slipknot or Rammstein but the beautiful thing with music is, that it's different and this difference between bands makes it such an awesome thing.
Agree there. There is too much of the same stuff already just listen to the radio. Not that there is anything wrong with it or I say they are bad but it's just more of the same.
@du_auch_da Ehm yeah, Metallica are Metallica after all. And not a other band you just named. Rammstein also always sounds like rammstein and it's always awesome no one's complaining lmao. And this song sounds like a Metallica song lol so I'm not complaining at all, it's a very solid track imo I'm stoked for what's coming next or for the whole album! :) (and btw even then if a band changes or took some changes in there sound, most of the time I like it too. If its good it's good, so yeah. Like Linkin park back in the day or whatever, I loved it)
I was 15 when the Black Album came out. My sister bought it. I had never heard of them. From that day on Metallica has been my all time favorite band. And for me this song does not disappoint.
I liked it the first time I heard it, and I like it more the more I hear it. Another old school touch is the fact that Lars looks to be using his old white with black hardware Granstar kit from the Black Album era...or at least a replica of it. The song also has a big Kill 'Em All/Motorhead vibe.
Thank you for your comment on the solo. I agree 100% that the solo fits the song perfectly and doesn't try to be this epic face melt for 2 mins where it over powers the whole song.
No other bands evoke such a range of emotion and opinion like Metallica. I love Metallica. I have listened to this band since I was 14. I’m days away from being 39…so, 25 years. I’m just happy they’re still making music. I like the song. I’ll be buying the album. I won’t ever hate this band.
the people that say its a bad solo have never heard a great guitarist play such a powerful solo before. pretty sure most new "metal" bands dont even play solos but i may be wrong i dont listen to the new "metal" growl garbage bands. fucking hate most new metal its so bad.
I missed them when they were touring their last album and I didn't want to miss them again so I decided to get a ticket to see them in 2024 and I'm super hyped
this song is fantastic. the verses are awesome, like the instruments are powerful and james hetfield’s voice sounds astonishing! i am loving new Metallica!
You know what, if I had heard this on it's own I'd probably say "it's too basic", but Tank you bring up a good point, Metal has evolved so much that we now view something which was once completely revolutionary as basic. This is a solid song, and the hook has been stuck in my head since I first listened to it. Love em or hate em, you can't deny their influence or ability. So I'll crank it to 11 and make everyone listen to it with me! LET'S GOOOOO!!!!
I think the whole beef about the solo is how people say Kirk isn't as good as he used to be, i personally like it and i don't think Kirk lost his ability to play or anything, it may not be the same level he was on earlier but then...its been 40 years, they are 60 years old and they evolve as people over time and so does their music with them.
Totally with you on LOAD and RELOAD. I loved those albums. St. Anger was definitely not my favorite, but I blame Dr. Phil... 😄I must say that this reminds me a lot of their previous album, Hardwired...To Self Destruct. And I must say, I am not opposed! One of my favorite tracks of theirs was from that album (Moth into Flames).
I want to listen that in my car!!!! It is a good song and typical for Metallica. Not every song has to be the hardest ever seen.... a unique sound and different styles are important and exciting. Your reaction and comments on the song are great.
When I first heard this tune the other night I was kinda torn, as far as my initial impression. Now a couple days have gone by and I have found myself repeatedly going back to listen to it, over and over. The chorus where James screams the song title is everything in this track. That and the kick drums. But just the way James climbs the ladder vocally to belt out the chorus is such an amazing hook. This almost feels like a sorta power metal almost-but-not-quite Dokken-type vibe meets British new wave meets sped-up Load riffage meets a more polished version of Hit the Lights. It's gonna be a go-to live song (the lyrics kinda reflect that) and the song's energy and the boys' own energy are undeniable. I can't explain it, but all I know is my ear loves it. I'm very happy Metallica is back with new tunes and I'm also very happy they kept the album under wraps so now it's arriving soon - to MY mind - rather than them announcing it 2 years out and then us playing the waiting game. These old dogs can still hunt.
Two thumbs up to you for an honest reaction. I was neither over- nor underwhelmed by this song. The riff was cool, the solo was ok, it has grown on me. The drumming was steady and "fine". James´s vocals were good, especially in the chorus. I miss more background vocals and something "new" or "different". I don´t know. Maybe I´m just old and jaded now.. Enjoy your video either way, man!
new and different? they tried that with load and reload, they went "new" and "different" and everyone hated it. so going old school, and motorhead-ish(especially on the drums) yeah, this is the way, back to the original inspiration.
@@corrob I personally liked Load and Reload. It wasn´t the thrash metal from old, but it wasn´t bad rock music either. I stated my personal opinion, just as you did in your comment. I liked this song, but it wasn´t mind blowing.
i think the part most people skip over is the age of the band... The ENTIRE Metallica band is approaching 60 or already 60 (Kirk) and the band still plays Solid classic metal. James Still sounds great, they are a solid band that produces solid music and have since they dropped the first album.. seems like people are salty that they are still relevant HAHA
I will be honest I didn't expect to like this song as much as I do. It's some old-school Thrash with a modern twist. and it's just a fun song to listen to. This song is going to be responsible for several speeding tickets.
You can hear the influence of Diamond Head and Blitzkrieg, it's right up their alley if you go back to Garage Inc this feels right at home with their old covers
I liked it. I really hope that we get more of this level of stuff than what we have gotten the last few albums. The only thing that I can say that is distinctly different than the early albums is that James' voice doesn't have near the same level of anger or us-vs-them. --- But that's not bad, just that it is noticeable. The speed on it is nice. This is early Metallica speed and that is what I liked when I first got into them. -------- With all of that being said, I'm going to wait to hear more. Maybe another song or two. With as mediocre as recent Metallica has been, one solid song is not worth buying a full album.
i love this song. it gives such a happy vibe. and i will go to the tour in germany with my mom and godmother, who are both rock grannys love them both \m/
THANK YOU for not just trashing Load and Reload like people tend to. They definitely have rough songs, and some songs are too long but there is incredible stuff on those albums. A completely different style of rock/metal from Metallica which I enjoyed a lot, and had some of James' most personal and emotional lyrics. Also some of their longest songs, Fixxxer, Bleeding Me, and The Outlaw Torn are all beautifully heavy songs.
Absolutely have to agree with your comment on it being dad rock. Dude, metal has evolved into some really heavy shit and it just isn’t what Metallica is and even looking at their old stuff is not the same level of heaviness as stuff available today. Sounds just like Metallica and I dig it.
Too many people want to shit on post-Black Album Metallica because it's the seeming cool thing to do. This sounds straight off of Kill 'Em All (which had plenty of catchy hooks), and Metallica back to embracing their Diamond Head (no one ever complains about how infectious every song on Lightning To The Nations is) and Motorhead roots. I had the biggest smile on my face when this came out.
I was introduced to Metallica by my dad as well) He never really liked rock/metal music, but for some unknown reason he had Metallica's "...And Justice For All" album, and once it was playing in his car while we were on the road, I was blown away! Then I "stole" the cassette and listened to the album as soon as got my hands on my cassette player for weeks) Several years later he introduced me to Manowar)
If one didn't know any other Metallica I think this would hit different, and draw people in. That said, the feel is a bit of old school Metallica with a bit of new school as well and I would like to hear more of the album
Yep, you're spot on. There's nothing revolutionary in there, and it can't stand up to stuff they wrote pre-1988. But nothing does, and fans need to stop expecting their newer material to stand up to their 80s material. Solid rock / classic metal songs are what they're gonna write, and that's okay. I particularly enjoy how their NWOBM influences, especially Motörhead, really stand out. Metallica sort of are the world's best-funded "dad rock" band these days, and they're wearing their influences on the sleeve. And I'm here for it.
Great review Tank. This song is a great throwback in my opinion- Kill Em All style riffs, great speed, fun drums. Even the lyrics “Full speed or nothing”is a line from Motorbreath. Am totally with you- based on this song I will likely get the new album and see them on tour (regular tickets- not the crazy priced VIP stuff).
The thing about the solo is that, like the riffs, it's all one huge callback to their first albums. When the solo starts you immediately remember that other solo that started this way and Kirk very cleverly visits all his most famous solos and aas a listener you're way too busy remembering how good you felt listening to *those* solo's, to notice that you are listening to a "greatest hits compilation" solo. 7:50 "I wonder if James used his icon white-V on purpose" Yes. The fact that most people don't notice and just go "yea, Mutallicuh!" is in part because of the iconic V-look of James. This entire song is crafted to sound like all the songs that made Metallica famous. It's not a new song written in the Metallica style, it's a song composed of all the hallmarks of the old Metallica style. This song is pure *marketing*. It's so much like all the other songs at once that people who remember those songs will re-listen those songs and people who don't know the songs will listen just because the entire internet is talking about how much this song sounds like the old ones. It's no different from what every movie today does; reference all the god movies people remember so they will think the current movie is good, and so they will re-watch the referenced movie. Remember, Metallica gets paid for every listen on everery platform so it literally pays to make people research their old songs. Am I going too deep here? No, sadly not.
The 2 day tickets went on sale here in Dallas last Friday. The cheapest ticket for way up in the top seats started at 180. Way to rich for my blood so I will be waiting for the single show tickets when they go on sale in January. I saw Metallica once way back in the 90's in San Diego and it was Korn and Metallica.
I "Parental advisory" love this track too. Some folks want a track to be over complicated before they call it a great track. For me it's simplicity and speed is it's strength. Great reaction dude! This is my first time coming across your channel, subbing right now. Thumbs skyward man 👍👍👍☮☮☮
"pre order based on that song" first single job done 👍 whole point of a perfect first single leaves you wanting more and wanting to dive in and see what else is awaiting come march 🔥🔥🔥
Listened to it a few times now, and it's soild. it's not the best it's not the worst. And something you didn't mention, it's refreshing. With how insane metal is getting having a soild "dad" rock/metal song is honestly super nice to hear.
With its clear references to "Hit the Lights" and "Motorbreath," and the subject matter of the album's a harkening back to those days, i'm most impressed that they avoided sounding like a parody of themselves. Quite the tightrope walk. To go this direction right when it started to look as if they were turning into a legacy band is actually a rather bold, confident move.
I agree with you,man... I'm a fan since the 80's and the song is absolutely great no doubt.nothing wrong with the solo or the drumming whatsoever...F the haters.dead rock or whatever, it's better than 20 minutes senseless shredding..rock on dude.
I wouldn’t be surprised if that is James’ old Electra. It sounds the same as it did during Ride and Kill Em All. This is a good song to jam to when you’re doing chores or gaming. I’m excited for the new album My personal favorite tracks off LOAD and RELOAD are 2x4/King Nothing and Fixxer respectivley
This reminds me a lot of 90s Metallica. The Hardwired album reminded me a lot of 80s Metallica. Both are cool music, not something I'd put on for myself, but cool to listen to. What's most impressive for me is the fact, that this band has an average age of 59 and is still going this hard. James and Lars turn 60 next year, Kirk is 60 already.
I'm 51, I grew up with Metallica, just the fact that after 40 years, the band I was listening in my teens is still puting a smile on my face with new release. I say hooray!
My feeling of this song is exactly what James himself said about it… it’s simple, straightforward, and driving. It’s indeed solid. Great rhythm riff, great tempo, cool solo, and awesome vocal delivery. No complaints at all. Great reaction my dude!!
The solo is trash though...
@@federicoinnocente in your opinion
@@federicoinnocente the solo feels trash because it feels like 2 or 3 solos are stiched together. No phrasing at all.
@@AmitSharma-kd7rj maybe, since his arthritis problem he can't.... just a thought.
@@AmitSharma-kd7rj maybe, since his arthritis problem he can't.... just a thought.
James has always been an absolute riff monster. These guys are still my favorite band since I was a kid and I'm like a kid when I hear new Metallica still.
Yep me too.
I always joke and say James wrote all the cool riffs and left nothing for the rest of us. Lol
This is a solid single. Not blowing the doors off the room, but not bad in any way. A perfect example of first single leading to a new album, something good that gets you interested for what else they've got coming
I really feel like anything that would truly blow my mind probably wouldn't feel like Metallica.
They created such a sound that has been interated on and mixed, and so many iconic riffs that I don't think I can be wowed in the same way if I compare them to my newer favorite bands.
I think they could do more but it just wouldn't feel like them if they modern the style and type of riffs they play.
Well put
Eh, the solo's kinda bad. Otherwise I like it, it's like coming home to a familiar warm house. Shades of Kill 'em All which is a nice nostalgia hit.
Big fan of the hardwired album. High hopes for this new one.
Exactly what i thought. :)
You have to also remember these guys are roughly 60 years old and do it better than a lot of music released today!
'better than a lot of music released today" is a VERY subjective opinion 🤪
Ok boomer 😉. Only joking, I don't have any hate for Metallica, they used to be one of my favourite bands, but to suggest this basic motorhead rip-off blues pentatonic hard rock tune with a horribly sloppy solo is better than a lot of modern metal is pretty ignorant. Hell even their contemporaries like Megadeth, Testament and Flotsam & Jetsam have released albums in recent years that are way more creative musically and lyrically, better played, better produced and easily capable of competing with the new generation of thrash metal bands.
Absolutely!!
@@rosswhite5975 to be fair though, Metallica was ripping off Motörhead on Kill em All lol
@@jtwidmer6185 absolutely. When I heard this new song I said to a friend of mine that it's like they have gone back in time to just before Kill Em All, when they were basically copying Motorhead and Diamond Head. Maybe that's on purpose though, maybe they are wanting to get 'back to their roots' or something.
Metallica is awesome!
Thanks a lot Tank! Love ❤ this reaction video very much!! New album out tomorrow, can't wait! 😊
Agreed, Load and Reload are great! This is a great song, every time I hear it I smile, great reaction!
Your comment on the solo is spot on. A French youtube guitar player (Florent Garcia) did a video on the solo with exactly the same comment : it's a "traditional" Hammett solo, that fit very well with the all "neo-traditional" direction the song clearly take. It's not the most technical (but still not "easy" and long enough for a 3 min song) and a bit dirty but...that's what Metallica solo are. This is THE Metallica sounds. You hear that solo outside of any context and people would go "Oh is that Metallica?"
Most people/UA-camrs whining about Kirks solo are just jealous that their shit music isn't making it and they need someone to dump on.
It’s not even that it’s “Metallica” as much as this is practically a Judas Priest era of metal throwback and having a technically smooth solo would’ve been off.
I feel like a lot of the hate I've seen has also come from younger people that are solely into metalcore and deathcore that usually think the best solos are just sweeps and arpeggios. Don't get me wrong, not EVERY younger core fan thinks that, but it looks like a lot do.
@@TankTheTech You are right on the money with that.
@@TankTheTech add in a dash of “fuck, we can’t hate on Lars here, who’s the next option?”
Considering the guys are in their sixties and have been at it for 40 years, this is simply beautiful ❤️
Been listening to Metallica since I was in high school and I’m 51 years old now. I love their evolution. Yeah some albums are stinkers but hey id rather listen to their new music and killing it live than other older bands who don’t make new music anymore and plays Vegas over and over. Much respect to them and I’ll be seeing them live in Jersey for the umteenth time! 🤘
@djfamily1972 I just watched Michael Noland's video, and he was just going through a list of great bands that have been touring, but haven't put out an album in 5+ years.
The riffs gave me a "kill 'm all" "ride the lightning" vibe. When it first aired on radio over here I thought it was a early Metallica song I've never heard before. Until the singing kicked in, then I knew it was a brand new song and I really liked it.
It's such a crazy solid rock out song. There's something about the drums and guitar combo here in this particular song just keeps you trudging on like you can take on the world.
Solid old school Metallica, hugely reminiscent of Kill 'Em All, and props to them for being able to keep that same vibe 40 years later at 60+ years old!
Reminds me of phantom lord a little bit
For me, what kills the 'old school' vibe is the lyrics. Ever since the black album their lyrics just don't interest me anymore. It feels like it's all pop lyrics and fluff written for the sole purpose of having something to sing over metal riffs. The instrumentation is solid, and feels more Megadeth-y (which makes sense if it reminds you of Kill 'Em All) than I would have predicted, but the lyrics just seem so shallow.
@@ericfisher4736 most bands writing is effected by the times so..yeah they aren't angry 20 year olds anymore 😂.
@@andrewcastillo9558 Which is an odd thing to say, given that their newer stuff sounds about as shallow as a pool where the 'deep' end is Five Finger Death Punch.
Go listen to the Puppets or Justice albums and tell me they sound more 'mature' now. They just sound old, like they don't want to put any effort into it anymore...
@@ericfisher4736 to each his own
Metallica is my all time favorite band, and I agree, song is super solid and I love it. Gave me old school Motorhead cover vibes. Glad you love it too.
I honestly love this song, yes it's not Lorna Shore or Slipknot or Rammstein but the beautiful thing with music is, that it's different and this difference between bands makes it such an awesome thing.
Agree there. There is too much of the same stuff already just listen to the radio. Not that there is anything wrong with it or I say they are bad but it's just more of the same.
The last 2 Slipknot albums absolutely blew ass! Terrible.
@du_auch_da Ehm yeah, Metallica are Metallica after all. And not a other band you just named. Rammstein also always sounds like rammstein and it's always awesome no one's complaining lmao. And this song sounds like a Metallica song lol so I'm not complaining at all, it's a very solid track imo I'm stoked for what's coming next or for the whole album! :)
(and btw even then if a band changes or took some changes in there sound, most of the time I like it too. If its good it's good, so yeah. Like Linkin park back in the day or whatever, I loved it)
Slipknot bahaha 😂 what a joke they are now pathetic Jim has more talent in his pinky than the entire Slipknot band
So much 80`s vibe in this song. Both riffs and solo. Great song.
I was 15 when the Black Album came out. My sister bought it. I had never heard of them. From that day on Metallica has been my all time favorite band. And for me this song does not disappoint.
Thank you!! This is a fantastic track!!
Can’t wait for the album, damn right 🔥
This song slaps and it’s full speed!!
It is a good song. I haven't seen too many people talking about how it is a 3 minute song; which is amazing for Metallica.
Solid. Some classic sounds and throw backs. It sounds like Metallica and there's nothing wrong with that.
I wouldn't turn it off.
I liked it the first time I heard it, and I like it more the more I hear it.
Another old school touch is the fact that Lars looks to be using his old white with black hardware Granstar kit from the Black Album era...or at least a replica of it.
The song also has a big Kill 'Em All/Motorhead vibe.
Thank you for your comment on the solo. I agree 100% that the solo fits the song perfectly and doesn't try to be this epic face melt for 2 mins where it over powers the whole song.
The solo is all over the place. Quite a mess.
No other bands evoke such a range of emotion and opinion like Metallica. I love Metallica. I have listened to this band since I was 14. I’m days away from being 39…so, 25 years. I’m just happy they’re still making music. I like the song. I’ll be buying the album. I won’t ever hate this band.
To me this was a better tribute to Motorhead than Murder One from the last album. Damn song is stuck in my head.
Good point! This has such heavy Mötorhead vibes, way more than their actual tribute to him. Kick ass.
Honestly that guitar solo is absolutely bizarre and amazing. Kirk is such a phenomenal guitarist, and that solo was insane.
the people that say its a bad solo have never heard a great guitarist play such a powerful solo before. pretty sure most new "metal" bands dont even play solos but i may be wrong i dont listen to the new "metal" growl garbage bands.
fucking hate most new metal its so bad.
Wouldnt call it insane but it wasnt bad either
I missed them when they were touring their last album and I didn't want to miss them again so I decided to get a ticket to see them in 2024 and I'm super hyped
this song is fantastic. the verses are awesome, like the instruments are powerful and james hetfield’s voice sounds astonishing! i am loving new Metallica!
You know what, if I had heard this on it's own I'd probably say "it's too basic", but Tank you bring up a good point, Metal has evolved so much that we now view something which was once completely revolutionary as basic. This is a solid song, and the hook has been stuck in my head since I first listened to it. Love em or hate em, you can't deny their influence or ability. So I'll crank it to 11 and make everyone listen to it with me! LET'S GOOOOO!!!!
Loved it. Total kill ‘em all vibes.
Really reminded me a bit of Diamond head and Saxon a bit too.
Genuinely, I like this song a LOT more than most things Metallica has put out since before St. Anger.
Haters gona hate. Tons of love and respect for guys. Greatings 🤘 Tank
Best honest reaction ever
I'm proud of the fellas. They're still in the game, and still got game.
🤘😎🤘
Is it Kirk's sickest solo? No. I do love the ol school met tie-ins. It's a solid song! Already pre-ordered and started saving for the tour! 🤘
This song made my 54 year old body go 20 again!! I loved it :D
same here
I live a ten minute walk from where Cliff Burton played in his last concert
I've been waiting for this video after my second watching of the music video.
Great updated sound, It's perfect for what they needed to!! This will sell and attract a lot of new fans
It's straight up Speed Metal/NWOBHM. Judas Priest drumming with Diamondhead guitars/vocals
Agreed.. Awesome song definitely put a smile on my face 🤘
You're right about Lars and Kirk. This song is awesome. Reminds me old school stuff like kill em all
Tank's smile is one of the most wholesome things ever
I think the whole beef about the solo is how people say Kirk isn't as good as he used to be, i personally like it and i don't think Kirk lost his ability to play or anything, it may not be the same level he was on earlier but then...its been 40 years, they are 60 years old and they evolve as people over time and so does their music with them.
It's what passes for radio friendly now (even tho nobody listens to the radio these days) and sounds great for a punky rock sound. Cool.
A little back to their roots with this one. looking forward to the album.
Been into Metallica since ca 1988. Many highs and many lows. This new single is 🔥🤘
Totally with you on LOAD and RELOAD. I loved those albums. St. Anger was definitely not my favorite, but I blame Dr. Phil... 😄I must say that this reminds me a lot of their previous album, Hardwired...To Self Destruct. And I must say, I am not opposed! One of my favorite tracks of theirs was from that album (Moth into Flames).
This song gets you amped up and really positive vibes. Love it.
I want to listen that in my car!!!!
It is a good song and typical for Metallica. Not every song has to be the hardest ever seen.... a unique sound and different styles are important and exciting.
Your reaction and comments on the song are great.
I like the song a lot
When I first heard this tune the other night I was kinda torn, as far as my initial impression. Now a couple days have gone by and I have found myself repeatedly going back to listen to it, over and over. The chorus where James screams the song title is everything in this track. That and the kick drums. But just the way James climbs the ladder vocally to belt out the chorus is such an amazing hook.
This almost feels like a sorta power metal almost-but-not-quite Dokken-type vibe meets British new wave meets sped-up Load riffage meets a more polished version of Hit the Lights. It's gonna be a go-to live song (the lyrics kinda reflect that) and the song's energy and the boys' own energy are undeniable. I can't explain it, but all I know is my ear loves it.
I'm very happy Metallica is back with new tunes and I'm also very happy they kept the album under wraps so now it's arriving soon - to MY mind - rather than them announcing it 2 years out and then us playing the waiting game.
These old dogs can still hunt.
Two thumbs up to you for an honest reaction. I was neither over- nor underwhelmed by this song. The riff was cool, the solo was ok, it has grown on me. The drumming was steady and "fine". James´s vocals were good, especially in the chorus. I miss more background vocals and something "new" or "different". I don´t know. Maybe I´m just old and jaded now.. Enjoy your video either way, man!
new and different? they tried that with load and reload, they went "new" and "different" and everyone hated it. so going old school, and motorhead-ish(especially on the drums) yeah, this is the way, back to the original inspiration.
@@corrob I personally liked Load and Reload. It wasn´t the thrash metal from old, but it wasn´t bad rock music either. I stated my personal opinion, just as you did in your comment. I liked this song, but it wasn´t mind blowing.
It very much feels "more of the same". Even the sound production wise is almost the same as Hardwired.
Its nice to step back and revisit some old school metal.
i think the part most people skip over is the age of the band... The ENTIRE Metallica band is approaching 60 or already 60 (Kirk) and the band still plays Solid classic metal. James Still sounds great, they are a solid band that produces solid music and have since they dropped the first album.. seems like people are salty that they are still relevant HAHA
I will be honest I didn't expect to like this song as much as I do. It's some old-school Thrash with a modern twist. and it's just a fun song to listen to. This song is going to be responsible for several speeding tickets.
You can hear the influence of Diamond Head and Blitzkrieg, it's right up their alley if you go back to Garage Inc this feels right at home with their old covers
On the riding playlist for sure.
It sounds fast and i love it
I liked it. I really hope that we get more of this level of stuff than what we have gotten the last few albums. The only thing that I can say that is distinctly different than the early albums is that James' voice doesn't have near the same level of anger or us-vs-them. --- But that's not bad, just that it is noticeable. The speed on it is nice. This is early Metallica speed and that is what I liked when I first got into them. -------- With all of that being said, I'm going to wait to hear more. Maybe another song or two. With as mediocre as recent Metallica has been, one solid song is not worth buying a full album.
My cousin and I loved Load and Reload too, as well as all the older ones, of course.
Actually someone sharing my opinion. YES Load and Reload are 2 bangers front to back!
Hello! Metallica suprise me. Spring coming and Metallica New album.
i love this song. it gives such a happy vibe. and i will go to the tour in germany with my mom and godmother, who are both rock grannys love them both \m/
THANK YOU for not just trashing Load and Reload like people tend to. They definitely have rough songs, and some songs are too long but there is incredible stuff on those albums. A completely different style of rock/metal from Metallica which I enjoyed a lot, and had some of James' most personal and emotional lyrics. Also some of their longest songs, Fixxxer, Bleeding Me, and The Outlaw Torn are all beautifully heavy songs.
Absolutely have to agree with your comment on it being dad rock. Dude, metal has evolved into some really heavy shit and it just isn’t what Metallica is and even looking at their old stuff is not the same level of heaviness as stuff available today. Sounds just like Metallica and I dig it.
NICE REVIEW RIGHT THERE! The best one I`ve seen so far .
I love this freaking song..can't wait until the Los Angeles show.
Indeed... that was solid.
Too many people want to shit on post-Black Album Metallica because it's the seeming cool thing to do. This sounds straight off of Kill 'Em All (which had plenty of catchy hooks), and Metallica back to embracing their Diamond Head (no one ever complains about how infectious every song on Lightning To The Nations is) and Motorhead roots. I had the biggest smile on my face when this came out.
woaah...really great song. Perfect for the car playlist in summer.
I'm down with your feelings on this song. Sounds good, still throwing down, gets ya going.
Solo is pure kill em all vibes, this is way better than I could have expected!
may she live longer and make us happy
Yeah you've said it right, cruise song and it got the vibes, and nothing wrong with the solo
I was introduced to Metallica by my dad as well) He never really liked rock/metal music, but for some unknown reason he had Metallica's "...And Justice For All" album, and once it was playing in his car while we were on the road, I was blown away! Then I "stole" the cassette and listened to the album as soon as got my hands on my cassette player for weeks) Several years later he introduced me to Manowar)
Very tight just the beginning hell yea Metallica
If one didn't know any other Metallica I think this would hit different, and draw people in. That said, the feel is a bit of old school Metallica with a bit of new school as well and I would like to hear more of the album
Yep, you're spot on. There's nothing revolutionary in there, and it can't stand up to stuff they wrote pre-1988. But nothing does, and fans need to stop expecting their newer material to stand up to their 80s material. Solid rock / classic metal songs are what they're gonna write, and that's okay.
I particularly enjoy how their NWOBM influences, especially Motörhead, really stand out. Metallica sort of are the world's best-funded "dad rock" band these days, and they're wearing their influences on the sleeve. And I'm here for it.
Great review Tank. This song is a great throwback in my opinion- Kill Em All style riffs, great speed, fun drums. Even the lyrics “Full speed or nothing”is a line from Motorbreath. Am totally with you- based on this song I will likely get the new album and see them on tour (regular tickets- not the crazy priced VIP stuff).
The thing about the solo is that, like the riffs, it's all one huge callback to their first albums. When the solo starts you immediately remember that other solo that started this way and Kirk very cleverly visits all his most famous solos and aas a listener you're way too busy remembering how good you felt listening to *those* solo's, to notice that you are listening to a "greatest hits compilation" solo.
7:50 "I wonder if James used his icon white-V on purpose"
Yes. The fact that most people don't notice and just go "yea, Mutallicuh!" is in part because of the iconic V-look of James.
This entire song is crafted to sound like all the songs that made Metallica famous. It's not a new song written in the Metallica style, it's a song composed of all the hallmarks of the old Metallica style.
This song is pure *marketing*. It's so much like all the other songs at once that people who remember those songs will re-listen those songs and people who don't know the songs will listen just because the entire internet is talking about how much this song sounds like the old ones.
It's no different from what every movie today does; reference all the god movies people remember so they will think the current movie is good, and so they will re-watch the referenced movie. Remember, Metallica gets paid for every listen on everery platform so it literally pays to make people research their old songs.
Am I going too deep here? No, sadly not.
It's a Hit The Lights, simple, fast, catchy.
You nailed it precisely! Short, sweet, and decent. :)
i fucking love it !!!!!
People are out of their minds, that guitar solo is awesome
The 2 day tickets went on sale here in Dallas last Friday. The cheapest ticket for way up in the top seats started at 180. Way to rich for my blood so I will be waiting for the single show tickets when they go on sale in January. I saw Metallica once way back in the 90's in San Diego and it was Korn and Metallica.
Damn, Metallica and Korn back then on the same show must have been KILLER.
I "Parental advisory" love this track too. Some folks want a track to be over complicated before they call it a great track. For me it's simplicity and speed is it's strength. Great reaction dude! This is my first time coming across your channel, subbing right now. Thumbs skyward man 👍👍👍☮☮☮
Love the new sound, i loved hardwired! Great album, and this Will be great! Thanks tank 🤘🤘
"pre order based on that song" first single job done 👍 whole point of a perfect first single leaves you wanting more and wanting to dive in and see what else is awaiting come march 🔥🔥🔥
Love seeing them continue! Going to be a sad day when they hang it up. But at least we'll be left with tons of content and Memories!
Listened to it a few times now, and it's soild. it's not the best it's not the worst.
And something you didn't mention, it's refreshing.
With how insane metal is getting having a soild "dad" rock/metal song is honestly super nice to hear.
With its clear references to "Hit the Lights" and "Motorbreath," and the subject matter of the album's a harkening back to those days, i'm most impressed that they avoided sounding like a parody of themselves. Quite the tightrope walk. To go this direction right when it started to look as if they were turning into a legacy band is actually a rather bold, confident move.
Damn i like this! great sounding very much metallica. very pleasantly suprised. I definitly will be listening to it alot more.
This is the Metallica i fell in love with. Attitude, Sound and angry young (old) dudes.
I agree with you,man... I'm a fan since the 80's and the song is absolutely great no doubt.nothing wrong with the solo or the drumming whatsoever...F the haters.dead rock or whatever, it's better than 20 minutes senseless shredding..rock on dude.
I wouldn’t be surprised if that is James’ old Electra. It sounds the same as it did during Ride and Kill Em All. This is a good song to jam to when you’re doing chores or gaming. I’m excited for the new album
My personal favorite tracks off LOAD and RELOAD are 2x4/King Nothing and Fixxer respectivley
This reminds me a lot of 90s Metallica. The Hardwired album reminded me a lot of 80s Metallica. Both are cool music, not something I'd put on for myself, but cool to listen to.
What's most impressive for me is the fact, that this band has an average age of 59 and is still going this hard. James and Lars turn 60 next year, Kirk is 60 already.
Everything you said here I agree with 1000%
That guitar solo is perfect for Rob and Kirk's Doodles.
It's mental that they still, after all these years, can create songs like this. Let's here it for Mentallicaaaaaa!!!! Yeah. 😎😎😵🥴🙃