You're right, but don't undersell it. In 2015, Master of Puppets became the first, and is still the only, heavy metal album to be inducted into the National Archive. It isn't a little factoid, it's a big effing deal. The things that get accepted into the National Archives are there because they have been determined to possess significant cultural or aesthetic value.
Master of puppets is about drug addiction. The first section is from the drugs perspective, the need for that fix. The middle section is the addict after taking the drugs and the third section is the come down.
@@PerunLiveanother said it already, but the transition into the solo is the euphoria of the high from the drug. After is the crash and scramble for another fix.
Orion is an instrumental from the same album that will blow you away in the same manner. Packed with catchy riffs, smooth transitions, and a beautiful melodic part. Everyone gets a chance to take the lead, including two bass solos that most people mistake for a guitar. This album is epic, like in a genre-defining way. Cheers!
R.I.P Cliff Burton, the musical genius behind this album. Lars and James were brilliant in their own right but Cliff brought a dynamic that has been unmatched in metal.
Love seeing you young men listen and fall in love like we all did!! Others you should do: One, Unforgiven, Wherever I May Roam, Nothing Else Matters '... you will not be disappointed ❤ great reaction. Your face says it all.
Kirk Hammett's nickname is Captain Crunch because of that sound. I got to see them in 1988 in the auditorium in Burlington VT. They had promised to play every state, no matter how small.
I heard this first at confirmation camp (it must have just dropped!) I was conditioned on Iron Maiden and I didn't love it immediately. Liked it I did. The riffage you oh'd at pulled me closer.
Metallica is known for long songs and long intros in their songs. Their newest album that came out in April has the Longest song they ever recorded- inamorata
Def need to listen while reading the lyrics, you’ll get another level of depth to the art and meaning of this song 💯 Metallica is absolutely deserving of the legendary Hall of Fame status they have get ready for a ride!!
There’s a reason this entire album was the first metal album to be placed in the library of congress for its musical and cultural significance- the entire album is an absolute masterpiece and these guys were barely out their teens when they made this album! I’ve been listening to Metallica since about 1985 when their music finally made it to my small town (no radio play or internet then). They were so young when they made this and to think it was their 3rd album and the first two are masterpieces themselves but this album took them to a whole other level. James is a genius with lyrics.
I'm in my 50's today. Back in 1986 when this amazing album was released I was 15. Back then I really didn't have a clue what this song was about. Not at all. This was Metallicas third album. The albums before, to me, were way more "thrashier". In this album they just hit that button of magic that a very few bands can accomplish for maybe one major hit or something like that. But on "Masters.." they accomplished eight awsome/epic songs that I, back then, weren't mature enough to understand the actual widht of. I was in the understanding that the songs were about worshiping the devil and things like that. But they were way more down to earth, writing about actual problems that for sure they had witnessed themselves, like drugs, in this masterpiece. Imagine a couple of guys in their 20's, not more than kids really, being able to make music at this ridicuolusly high level. It just beats me. Insane. Truly quite insane.
I’m in those fifties too brother and still refer back to an incredible era in music especially with metal.Still listen to a lot of stuff from those days.
Man I just loved your reaction to my favorite band... I was literary talking to you in the video right before that harmonic solo came I just said ohh enjoy mate and moments before the solo came I was saying... wait for it, wait for it then screamed fix it and started head banging with the solo while enjoying your reaction man I really loved it. I recommend do a reaction video of the song one by metallica as well but it's not about drugs... it's about a soldiers or 1 who basically went to war and lost everything on the battlefield just for you so you can understand the lyrics. (man i don't know if you're gonna make a reaction video about one but i'm already hyped and looking forward to it)
Unlike much modern music, Metal music is known for having different motifs or movements, different tempos, and rhythms, and is generally more complex. Metal musicians tend to take pride in being able to recreate their music live, without samples, or auto tune.
Metallica is so much more than the standards of the genre (loud distorted guitars and screaming) they have so many melodic tracks and shift in and out of being heavy and beautiful. I'd recommend Fade to Black, Welcome Home (Sanitarium) or One if you want more of that melodic nature mixed with heavy riffs. Or if you want a more "standard" metal song, Creeping Death is a classic
It really is a masterpiece. Just a great level of lyrical artistry, and of course instrumental as well. "Needlework the way, never you betray" and "Pain monopoly, ritual misery Chop your breakfast on a mirror" are some of my favorite lines from pretty much any song.
Welcome to Metallica, my friend, and we are so happy to have you here! Next up, from that album, 'Battery', 'The Thing That Should Not Be', and 'Disposable Heroes'! !m! You put your foot in it, son! There's no going back now! Thrash metal is calling for you. Answer! Answer! There's so much goodness awaiting you! ^_^ PAX!
Welcome to the rabbit hole that never stops giving. So, the song is obviously about addiction (of any kind really, but refers a few ones in the song). - First part, hectic.. because youre chasing the drug, abstinence.. youre looking for it etc. - Second part, calm.. melodic.. euphoria.. you found what you were looking for, sweet spot. - Third part, coming down from whatever drug you are on and abstinence starts again.. the chase is back, and the wheel goes on until you break loose. Cheers
Metallica albums.... Kill' em All... Garage Days revisited... Master of puppets... Ride the lightning... In justice for All... The Black album... Load... Reload...
please try "Disposable Heroes" - find this "Metallica - Disposable Heroes (Live in Mexico City) [Orgullo, Pasión, y Gloria]" imo this is a best performance of this song
Moscow 1991 live if you want Metallica. Also if you’re here for Metallica and not views do some obscure songs like Bleeding me, Carpe diem baby, the thing that should not be.
Welcome to the world of metal, where people know how to play their instruments and are masters of their craft... Metal music is most akin to classical music as in the music is doing a lot of the talking on these tracks. Metallica has multiple songs where there are no lyrics at all and just the instruments carrying the songs (some with next to no lyrics in them). It is incredible and wonderful and as the songs progress you don't get bored as it keeps on moving and twisting into new directions.
So being a metal head most of my life with limited experience to most of the well known rap songs. What Hip Hop hard core song should I listen to that would give me a similar experience? What's the rap equivalent of master of Puppets?
Master of puppets refers to the controlled drugs have over you particularly hard drugs. Starts off with the craving for drugs and excitement of taking them then goes into the melodic part. Where are you taking them and you’re on a high and finally goes to the part, where are you coming down off the drugs are feeling terrible.
This is a song about drug addiction. The "master" is the drug. That beautiful part is the high of the drug, and then the addiction starts to creep back...
I believe James wrote the lyrics after being at a party and seeing so many people high on heroin or something like it. It’s oddly funny that one of their most popular songs is about drug addiction.
Ey you said something about the tempo right. Well normally guitarists play speeds like this but alternating up and down picking on the strings. No James Hetfield (lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Metallica) only does down picking. Which basically makes it even more impressive. You can look up the differences between Downpicking and Alternate-picking online if you want. Rock on brother!🤘
@@TransNFLGirl well then I don't know why I only hear people say that's what he's known for, especially in the 8s, was downpicking. I assumed it was everything.
