FIRST TIME HEARING Metallica - The Unforgiven • REACTION!!! 

I love how they slow walk you into brilliance.... I never heard a more genius comment, respect !

The harmonies are just so perfect in this song, makes your eyes water

"They slow walk you into brilliance" should be Metallica's Indian name...

This song is to be felt...I love how you close your eyes and actually feel the lyrics 🥰☮️✌️🕊️

You might also like Nothing Else Matters, since you like this song. From the same album.

Now you gotta do Unforgiven part 2 and 3!! Part 3 is is gold, brotha!!

There is nothing better than sitting in the dark with headphones on and closing your eyes and letting the music take you...so don't apologize for closing your eyes and getting into it. You can always go back and watch it. METALLICA RULZ!!!!!!!!!!

If no one has mentioned it, there is a great video of Kirk recording the solo in one take because the producer said, "Okay, are we gonna hear 'Solo of the Year'?" He just says yeah and rips that beast out, just amazing.

Its good you listen to the solos in total... there's usually a feeling associated with the solo and that feeling is built and solidified in pieces... not to mention, when we let the solo play thru, we pay our respect to the hours and hours of work. that 19 seconds of time is the showcase of a lifetimes work

I LOVE your genuine appreciation of music….regardless of what the world labels it (rock, rap..etc..)…you FEEL what it sounds like and can appreciate that feeling/sound…which not all people do…. Love it!! 💯🧡☺️

What I've felt What I've known Never shined through in what I've shown ... those words have the best meaning ... at least for me

"Slow walk you into brilliance" is lit! React to the whole trilogy: "Unforgiven II" and "Unforgiven III". Peace.

I really appreciate you and your reactions brotha. Stay blessed 🙏🙏🤘🤘🙏🙏

This song gives me chills, love to see you enjoy it 💖

You must complete the unforgiven trilogy

I friggin LOVE you singing along to this and imitating his deep voice!

One of my favorite guitar solos of all time. Fits the song absolutely perfect

Video means nothing. The song is a masterpiece. You nailed it.

Your first reaction is why you dont stop during solos! Got to feel the whole thing in your soul!

Metallica is brilliance . They’ll go down as the best bad to ever live , and they’re not done

First time I can remember hearing this song and seeing this video was at around 7 years old. It was on a recorded VHS tape with a bunch of other music videos that my dad made. The video freaked me out as a kid. Then later when I grew up and I actually listened to the song I realized how beautiful and powerful it was and have loved it ever since.

This is part of a trilogy. The Unforgiven: Can't forgive them. The Unforgiven II: Can't forgive you. The Unforgiven III: Can't forgive myself.

Anyone that listens to this song with their eyes open is a lunatic, don’t trust that person.

Thanks Van! Once again great reaction to awesome timeless classic

This is a trilogy of Unforgiven songs. You should listen to them in full so you can grasp the individual meanings as well as all three together.

facts, Van! totally new culture, fun to learn along with you.🖤✨

That solo came straight from the heart and the soul....i mean, wow!!!

It goes two ways, so I really really hope the metalheads try react more to different genres, I've seen a lot actually, since I'm hardcore reaction fan, but it needs to be done more, but I truelly enjoy seeing that music get us all connected. Love to all .Hugs from Sweden.

Thank you for reacting to Metallica! And thank you for explaining your reactions too. I never even thought of how even to how a rock song is sung, that even the way the singer presents a word is just so new to understand the “Rock World’s Feelings” that opened my eyes to your whole reaction too. I love it! 💕

Back when James Hetfield looked like the badass uncle who wasn't invited to Christmas dinners anymore.

This was my favorite album from them and I think their best. This was mind blowing in the early 90’s. No one could touch them.

Bob Rock was the producer behind the scene. He has his name on a lot of top selling albums, and he helped shape the sound of the album that this song comes from.

Good breakdown bro . I’ve been following you. Thanks for putting rock in your life 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 Rock Bro 🔥🔥

I appreciate you taking the time to go into it that far.. The singing styles and how words are spoken and sung...

Respect for at the end you (to the best of my judgment) were totally in key.

PLEASE do The Unforgiven II and The Unforgiven III! You wont be disappointed!

I appreciate you, you're opening comment was spot on! I'm happy my Stepdad always played Metallica in his car when I was younger 💯 "Nothing else Matters" is another beauty💥.. there's many, but I'll check your playlist!💜

Also depends where you grew up. Here in Cali, I have friends of all races that listened to Metallica, GNR, Zeppelin, Skynrd, etc through the 80's up till now. Very diverse musical interests.

Hey man, love to see your reactions, hope you can react one of these days to "Low man's Lyric" by Metallica. An amazing country vibe. I believe you'll like it. Stay safe. Cumps from Portugal !

I appreciate your honest and transparent approach to experiencing something new. Mad points with me. Good job.

The contrast between the verses and the chorus makes this song even greater.

My brother, we first heard this on the album (or tape), and only saw the video later on. Hearing it first before seeing it is the best way to appreciate the MUSIC, which is what it's all about.

That guitar lick is iconic

I subscribed due to your willingness to understand another point of view. Absolutely wonderful and refreshing mindset. Thank you.

Great reaction. I’ve been finding out that I’ve lived rather naively. To me, music has always been music and I never attached it to a race. To me, you like what you like or even sometimes you just like what you’re familiar with. Music plays such a huge role in my life. Sometimes it is what I cling to, in order to not crumble. I feel music. I experience music and I’ve not ever thought that some music isn’t mine to listen to. That being said, i DO gravitate towards rock and metal and Classical. Not much in the way of r&b or hip hop. I have been opening my eyes to rap lately and am enjoying my journey. Interesting perspective Van. Keep em coming!

I love it when you close your eyes and are just feeling it so all good

Awesome reaction Bro. You made the world a little bit better of a place. Don't stop.

Still the BEST ROCK SONG EVER WRITTEN. This represents us all.

Great video! This is my first time seeing one of your reactions. Imma check out more of your stuff. I love seeing how music transcends time and cultural divisions. Your commentary is eloquent, insightful, educational, and interesting - in my humble opinion. Thanks for putting this out there.

Metallica & Led Zeppelin....the best!

What you said about 'crossing over' into exploring not only new sound, but a new way of vocalizing words and even the words that people choose to say is true for me too but reversed. Been a metalhead for as long as I've been listening to music and have been making efforts over the last year to dive into hip hop, and what you said there perfectly explains my feelings 👍

"Enter Sandman" by Metalica will blow your mind. That was awesome.

I can’t believe Metallica didn’t claim this, I love them but they are notorious.

Yes , this takes me back to the early days listening metallica!

Love watching your reactions. Thank you for not stopping during solo you're right that's dope. Kirk hammet is amazing

Metallica + Orchestra is Truly Something Great

Fade to black!

the essence of Metallica is their first album "kill em all" their best album unquestionably. It's the album I listened to almost 40 years ago and it's the one I've listened to the most in my life. Today I discovered a band "Lovebites" heavy, power, thrash, metal. An all-female band from the Japanese scene. And I must say that some of their titles have the color, Metallica. A band that deserves special attention for those who are open-minded. Search on you tube and listen to "break the wall", "The hammer of wrath", "Set the world on fire" (a killer), "thunder vengeance" (live) the opening of the concert.

It's wonderful to see you enjoying one of my favorites 😁👍

Until it Sleeps is a good later Metallica song. Their first four albums are pretty much packed with impressive songs.

Hey bro, it’s cool as hell you pay attention to all the aspects of rock- I just don’t understand why us metal heads, in your age group, knew hip hop and rap, because they it was hard and real. We loved the beastie boys, NWA, Public Enemy, Cypress Hill . We Had no issues going from SLAYER Angel of Death to F...the police by NWA - we also listened to tribe called quest, 24/7 spy’s , living color and Michael Jackson. Why did the Black community ignore all great Music but instead only stayed in one lane.

Enjoy the Journey that is Metallica. Brilliant!

Greatest musicians of all time. Listen to Unforgiven 2,3

Multiple significant moments in my life happened with this playing

I love and appreciate how gifted guitarists are able to make their guitars actually speak💝. If you watch a singing teacher/vocal coach react to singers, they explain why singers pronounce words/vowels differently, it's something to do with breathing, throat muscles etc.👍😊

You should watch the making of documentary for this guitar solo. Bob Rock, their producer, kept making Kirk do different solos cuz none of them sounded right and eventually, in a moment of pure "fuck all of you" energy Kirk banged out one the greatest solos ever in a single take

"now coz of yall... it's only coz of yall i didnt stop it. i just want yall to know that! i wanted to stop it man, but that was a god damn dope ass solo" YEEES u never stop a rock solo so ty for that!

I'm going to see these guys live in October and I can't fucking wait.

I appreciate your thoughts on this joint man! Great reaction 👍🏻

The Unforgiven II and The Unforgiven III

“Eye sweat” from the first time hearing this song. Totally manly and 100% acceptable response.

Love this. I felt the same way about rap first time I heard it, coming from a rock background.

my favourite Metallica song and solo

Incredible music and a classic!

I couldn’t agree more. Different cultures. Excellent reaction video!!!

One of my favorite songs.

Unforgiven 2 is my favourite Metallica song. Have to do it.

My first cd ever was ...And Justice for All and i was 11 years old thats was in 1990, i did not speak english or understand it mutch but i loved the music, then like 4 or 5 years later i was given a cassette from the Metallica album "black album" and it blew my mind, i think i ran that tape alone for a month befor popping in something else in my walkman.

THIS......is the best band ever. Live in Moscow, they stopped counting at 1.6 MILLION.....

Music is a universal language. Common ground my friend.

This song is all about the lyrics!! This is also the first song of a trilogy! You should check out 2 and 3 as well.

Metalica is one of the best bands of all. Love it so much. Thanks for your reactions. Try "Enter Sandman" by Metalica please.

One of Metallica's best solos...

I didn't understand lyrics, just with the melodies in my teenage time was so important things, metallica songs....

Love your enthusiasm ❤️

Metallica so amazing their music is timeless!!

First time I hear this song too But there's something about it I like it👍🎸

This is PERFECTION.

Best reaction to this song ever!!!

Your reaction was smooth criminal

Metallica is a religion they are to be worshipped for all time 🤟😁

I like watching your reactions.

Don't worry about pleasing us by watching the video bro.. We all experience music better in our own way.. You just keep it real my friend.. That song is some sugar honey ice tea bro, just like this channel..

So good I watched it again!

I know exactly what u mean! I feel music better when i close my eyes

I really appreciate your insight and perspective on the exploration into music genres not typically associated with the black community.

Alright I request some Polka & African dance music 😃 My grandpa & parents came over from Poland on one of the boats. I grew up watching my grandparents polka dance & was taught how. I also was blessed to learn different African dances (among other things) by our neighbor. She would help out my mom when she could & watch us, free of charge bc no $ for babysitters back then lol. Just saying, dancing/music is in all cultures! Learning original dances from different cultures is AMAZING! It really unites people & gives this appreciation for each other's culture. Very spiritual experience, the connection made with someone else, using no words is very powerful! If anyone gets opportunity to learn, DO IT! Much Love 💕 Blessings & Abundance to you & yours

Made your face melt

If you ever listen to the openings of the old spaghetti westerns, and the older western Clint Eastwood movies, the intro to this song is derived from those music pieces. James is a big fan of the old spaghetti westerns.

Now you gotta do part 2 and 3. Unfogivren 3 is my fav