Hip-Hop Head's FIRST TIME Hearing "Nothing Else Matters" by METALLICA 

This song was my wedding song in 1998. My parents didn't like my girl. I loved her immediately. It was such an issue, I had to choose between a life without her or without my parents...... Sooooo happy I choose my girl. LOVE HER....... And nothing else matters....

It's impossible to NOT know this song if you are from earth.

The entire "Black Album" is an absolute masterpiece in my opinion. And you have to listen to it from beginning to end, no skipping. That being said, solid reaction.

Sir Elton John recently called “Nothing Else Matters” one of the greatest songs ever written. He’s not wrong.

In this video, James was playing a 12 string/6 string combo. 12 string guitars have a mixture of two octaves - the strings sit next to eachother so you can play normally and create a bigger, fuller sound. Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin famously used a 12/6 combo and guitar virtuoso Steve Vai even has a 3 neck guitar. Shred guitarist Michael Angelo Batio has used guitars with up to four necks and he is capable of ambidextrous play. The guitar would have 2 necks available for either hand!

Who doesn’t know this song.... even non metalheads know it.

I'm just an old man and these songs are my life's soundtrack. Good job, young man. These videos have me jamming out and they make me happy. I appreciate what you do.

Dude, anytime I get mad Metallica will always change my mood and put a smile in my heart.

Metallica - To Live Is To Die *His mind will explode \m/

Double guitar necks is usually either a six string and a twelve string guitar (Jimmy Page) or two six string guitars tuned differently.

12 strings guitar: Chords more deep 6 strings guitar: Solos

This was the very first song I ever heard from Metallica; love at first hearing. They will always have a place in my heart

This song was played in my nephews funeral 4 yrs ago. It was his favorite band

2 neck guitar usually has a mix of a 12 string guitar and a 6 string guitar. Gives you 2 different sounds without having to switch guitars. Also, can you react to MEGADETH- Shewolf? Loving your honest opinions on this music, keep it up!

The double neck guitar looks amazing! Plus you can have two types of tuning on one guitar so you don't have to swap mid song and you can go back and forth.

This is metal asmr

No Leaf Clover, Metallica, S&M

You gotta watch the music video to Metallica “Turn the page” that video ugh. Gut wrenching and so real.

I remember how this gem got me into metal! I'll never forget those amazing metallica days!

When I first hear that guitar come in at the beginning, I cry instantly. Every single time I listen.

Blackened - Metallica One of their greatest songs hands down.

Motley crue - kickstart my heart

METALLICA - wherever i may roam

I get butterflies when I play this solo perfect

...that moment when your non-metalhead friends are more metal than you! 😂

Pantera- this love

When I met my future wife, we were both Big Metallica fans , and after we got engaged we said that , this would be our first dance at our wedding. Ten years later, it was, 12 years after that, still makes me smile like the most blessed man on the planet😊

Love your reaction vids man. You bring so much energy to this space. Keep doing what you are doing!

Ozzy Osbourne - Mr. Crowley !!!

Alex, we aint gonna stop requesting *A Little Piece of Heaven* with your Girl pleaseeeee🙏🙏🙏 The level of eagerness is like waiting for Mgk diss by Em all over again, seriously bro !!🤘🤘

The absolute most beautiful love song of all time. I have cried every single time i've heard it, from the first time to this time, and every time in the future, beausse its that pure.

This "was" my first song I ever learned to play. So simple & yet it sounds just majestic. Love it.

Dream Theater - Under a Glass Moon (LIVE score) Dream Theater - Pull Me Under

Avenged Sevenfold - a little piece of heaven. would be dope

We played this song at my brother's funeral as Metallica was his all time favourite band. Nearly 2 & a half years later I still struggle to listen to this song because I instantly start crying

On the making of the black album video (where that footage came from), you can tell James is nervous about how people would react to this softer album. The fan base was used to Master of Puppets and Four Horsemen, and he was putting out stuff like this. Fans, naturally, loved it, because good music is not confined to labels like "hard" or "soft."

"Sugar" by System Of A Down... In my opinion this is a band you have to know songs from as a metalhead!

blackened- metallica to live is to die- metallica and justice for all- metallica

I was fortunate to see these guys in the 90's...beyond amazing

Easily my favorite song growing up. So glad you enjoyed it Alex, it's such an amazing feeling to see someone experience something you love for the very first time.

YOU REALLY HAVE BEEN LIVING UNDER A ROCK OMG HOW THE HELL YOU HAVEN'T HEARD THIS SONG BEFORE Also, I'm pretty sure that if you react to St. Anger you will consider it a masterpiece or something.

One neck is a 12 string, one is a 6 string. Its so when your playing live you don’t have to switch actual guitars to change your sound

My all time favorite band and this is one of the greatest songs ever 💕

Great videos man, congratulations. Awasome the focus you put in the music...

Before people start yapping away.. alex my man let me share this sentiment with you... This was the album that drew the line for die hard old school fans and made them say that the tallica lads sold out and went main stream.. thats their perspective and their opinion which i respect however in my opinion this particular album put Metallica on the global map.. and to be fair.. i dont give a shit if they went mainstream.. Music is subjective and its all about expression and this particular song imo shows the human side the fragile and vulnerable side of the band... Dont care what anyone says.. Nothing Else matters had to be made... no matter what... Love the song.. love the band.. love your reaction.. keep it going 🖤🖤🖤🖤

Double neck guitars showcase two different kinds of guitars. In most cases the top neck is a 12 string, and the bottom is a standard 6 string. If you search G3 Steve Vai "I Know Your'e Here", you'll see a triple neck with top being 12 string, middle 6 string, and bottom 6 string with no frets to get a violin or slide like sound. Love the videos man! Metallica changed my life when i was 7 and my father put a cassette in in his work truck coming home. We played "Enter Sandman" over and over for weeks. Little did I know there we many more on the "Black Album", yet many many more great songs on their albums. Metallica is the greatest man. But watch that Steve Vai video lol. You won't be disappointed. He also uses a relay switch on his floor board to repeat certain riffs over. Enjoy :)

How I felt when I first heard this song lol always gives me goosebumps, till this dayyyyyy

Nothing else matters is a song that means a lot to me. For me it was the song of my childhood. My dad played it so much and i heard it so often. Also it was one of the First songs i learned on guitar...just amaizing

Metallica with orchestra. ❤ literally every song is epic.

I have a snake with that shirt on it.

I've literally been listening to Metallica since conception so I don't remember what it's like to listen to Metallica for the first time, but your videos bring me such joy. I can experience it vicariously through you. You have such an expressive face and you don't hold back at all and I AM LIVING FOR IT!

Love when they play this live James holds the last note of that solo and goes straight into enter sandman

Tenacious D - Kickapoo

This song gives me goose bumps every time

Seeing you appreciate this shit takes me back to when I was young and hearing them for the first time. It is quite amazing. It's hard to find anything new of such high caliber.

Thank you so much I've always loved this song but never thought of the message

Something off Kill ‘em All would be nice. The Four Horsemen... Whiplash... Hit the lights.

You have to listen to Harvester of sorrow Moscow 1991 live..... One of the greatest Metallica performances ever, the energy if amazing

I hope this reaches you, Alex Hefner. Coming from a guy whos been a Metallica fan for about 18 years now (aka half my life), I would like to encourage your to try a few things. First. You listens a lot to the lyrics and really like a good song (Seems that way to me anyway), I gotta suggest you to listen to Metallica - Sanitarium (Welcome home) for the lyrics. It's insane. And if you really like Hetfields voice. Do try Metallica - Moth into Flame from their latest album. Obviously a lot has changed since the songs you are listening to now and this, are about 20 years apart. But I really feel his voice finds a new era in this song. Last but not least. GO TO A CONCERT WITH METALLICA. Even if you don't like the music it is a fantastic experience. Last time I saw them in Denmark, they asked a kid his age (11) meanwhile I was standing close to a couple that must have been around their 70's. And standing just 10 meters away from stage I had a pregnant girl next time (Visible pregnant). Only 1 time did she creep a bit in behind me cause a couple in front was dancing a bit wild. Only thing I did was calmly put my arm around the guy when he came a bit close, and just let him know there was a pregnant girl behind him. He instantly smiled, congratulated her, and took his girlfriend a few feet down the line, so they could dance without being afraid of hitting Preggo, should one of them loose footing (A lot of empty cups was on the floor). And that was it. No drama was had. Everyone at these concerts are friendly and just want a good time. IT's the best metal experience you can have, if you don't wanna go fight in a mosh pit, or the likes.

please rect to The unforgiven!!! best music ever \o/

Metallica: The Thing That Should Not Be Live (Seattle - 89) It’s probably the best live performance of that song. It’s also my favourite song form the MoP album.

Metallica - The Unforgiven Nightwish - Ghost Love Score Children of Bodom - Kissing the Shadows or Everytime I Die Wintersun - Sons of Winter and Star

great reaction! Amazing song... bless from Chile!

i tell you man ,i heard this song million times ,but i not saw the vídeo,because is a song to listen and feel, so many trues in this words...Congrats for the channel...

React to *In this Moment* ! You'll fall for Maria Brink so hard !

I get in certain moods every now and then and listening to Metallica is where I’m at now. I love to see people from different musical background listen and discover music that that wouldn’t have listened to regularly. I’ve been loving your reactions and I like the fact that you do some research on the band before you listen to them.

The part right after the solo, the really soft one with James almost whispering the words, always give me goosebumps and tears in my eyes

you should listen Metallica "unforgiven" and "unforgiven 2"... I remember back in the days early 90's they played those three songs "nothing else matters", "unforgiven" and "unforgiven 2" in every junior high school party😎 perfect songs to cuddle and make out with gf 👌😜😁👍 oh those were the days...

Thank you, Alex Hefner. This video is going to make my day!

They touring right now and their sound is best live. Also look at their symphonic stuff, it's damn amazing.

Man, you have to watch Nothing Else Matters and their first S&M concert!! It is so beautiful!!

React to Sons of Winter and Stars by Wintersun @(Sonic Pump Studios). Also, what in the hell happened to your damn phone

You gotta listen to A Little Piece of Heaven by Avenged Sevenfold. It’s another love song, but a little bit twisted. They play that song every time for their encore, and I know you’ll love it!

always a sense of restrained power in a band like this doing a song like this..... awesome!

Played in 3/4. I'm so glad you're learning guitar bc this music is going to mean so much to you when you can explain what you're actually hearing.

Bro, listen to Apocalyptica's cover of this song. It lacks the vocals, but it's so beautiful, it doesn't need them! Also, if you want amazing messages in a metal song, try "We Are the Others" by Delain or "Light Me Up" by Kobra and the Lotus. In my opinion, these two songs are songs everyone needs to hear, if only for the lyrics. They are near and dear to my heart, and I would be interested to see what you have to say about them.

Please react blackened, the four horsemen, the thing that should not be or harvester of sorrows by Metallica. They are all amazing songs. Glad to see another metallica song being reacted today

most often a double neck is so you can have two guitars tuned differently for two different sounds and dont have to try to pick up a different guitar midperformance. it makes things easier for the guitar player.

You're such a good guy, Alex ... love your reactions. Keep it up. Salut from Denmark, Europe.

ALEX you must hear Allegaeon! A great introduction would be “Proponent for Sentience III “. You’ll definitely love it bruh

Metallica is my favourite band!!! Anytime I’m in hard times their music always helps me to realise that everything is going to be ok in the end. Can you react to Metallica - Turn the page. Your reaction vids are amazing keep it up !!

I remember buying the cassette on release day and blown away with this song, and of course the whole album. This album, along with Appetite for Destruction and Back in Black, are some of the best start to finish bad ass albums of my time.

Dude. I came across your channel like 5 years ago and was impressed with how you were able to accept new music. Just came back.....holy shit....a dyed in the wool Metallica fan....bad asss.

Great to see you to react to literally my FAVORITE METALLIFUQINCA song of all time!! I was in the NAVY right after this EP came out....and being that far away from my own family for the first time was no bull rough AF!!! This song just spoke to me and has been my favorite ever since. I have traveled all over the place to see them, five times so far and hope they tour another 5 years so I can take my daughter and grandson to see them as well!! Great reaction...keep them coming!!!

I’ve been listening to Metallica since the early 80’s

New to your channel i.e. a few days but have truly loved your Metallica reactions. Reminds me of me hearing them in 87 or 88 for the first time! Saw the reactions for puppets, justice and would love to see you do all their all their albums even the much maligned St Anger. Keep it positive!

your reactions are funny bc it’s fun seeing you react to parts I know are coming up that you will love & you really appreciate the music! metal is my first choice to listen to, i have seen Metallica 3x, GnR and others(yes im old af lol) but i also listen to everything... my playlist goes from Metallica to GnR to NF, NWA to Eminem and down to Carrie Underwood, good on you young man for broadening your mind and repertoire! I am 46 and am going to Metallica in March 2019 with my 22 yr old son, next gen fan ✌🏻 to ya man 😁 (edited for typos, yes i am that person lol)

Sabaton - the last stand

Do Metallica's Until it Sleeps next! My favorite Metallica song!

I love your reactions Triple H. Like a breath of fresh air!

from vietnam, how can you not know this song, this is like the best song on radio of all time, my dad used to play this song before let me go to sleep

My late wife and I had this at our wedding. It’s such an amazing song.

React to “the day that never comes” pleeeaaseee

Hey Alex! This is a truly magnificent song. It sounds simplistic, but it has a lot of depth. They asked Michael Kamen (a famous British composer) to enrich their sound on this track and he wrote the orchestral lines that (due to Lars Ulrich's ego) can barely be heard. There is the "Elevator version" that was a B' side on the "Sad but true" single where the orchestral lines are clearer and it gives you an impression of a different song. This is what defines a great song. For each one to play it in his own way and always sounds amazing. Shakira played it with Spanish guitars, Apocalyptica played it in cellos, even Gregorian played it in a church choir way and it ALWAYS sounds amazing! Keep up the good work and have a dope ass day!!!! Greetings from Athens, Greece!

The Black Album was my first Metallica album. Heard it just after it released in my early years in high school (UK). Love it still after 3 decades.

*Wintersun-Sons of winter and stars*

Started watching your channel because of Metallica but I would love to see you reacting to Sabaton (I recommend Dominium Maris Baltici + The Lion From the North) ^^

Such a beautiful song 🤘🏻

All, and I mean ALL of your reactions to Metallica are exactly why they’ve been my all time favorite band for 25 years, and the entire reason I started playing guitar over 20 years ago. I they inspire you to play, do it!! Keep enjoying them. Thank you for sharing your reactions as well... it reminds me why I love them and at the same time is giving me new insight and new reasons I maybe didn’t realized I had to love Metallica. \m/

Alex! Gotta do some or all of these: Pink Floyd - Time Metallica - Blackened Foo Fighters - Everlong Rage Against the Machine - Fistful of Steel