Hip-Hop Head's FIRST TIME Hearing "Wherever I May Roam" by METALLICA 

You are two Metallica songs away from getting your first guitar.

I'm loving this new trend of rap fans reacting to metal music.

Kirk Hammett doesn't just play the guitar, he makes love to it.

The “Arabic” sound you refer to is because Hetfield played a Sitar at the beginning on the song.

my favorite song on the black album. everything about it is just too good, the lyrics, the solo, the overall vibe. loveee it

Fun fackt: Kirk Hammeth (quitarist) wrote this riff when he was 16. He says that it is one of his favorites.

Hip Hop Head is clearly a closet metal fan. There is no point trying to hide it...just give in!

"Sad But True" has a beat that just pounds right through you. That's a great choice for your next reaction, keep it up, Brrraaaa!

I love the look on his face when kirk plays the solooo. Pricelesss

Fun fact: The very deep BOING noise you hear throughout the song is actually a 12 string aluminum bass guitar !

Fav Metallica song! Love the pacing, the flow, the lyrics, the tone, EVERYTHING! And before anyone gets on me for it, I'm not saying it is the best Metallica song (not by a long shot) but it just gets me in a good mood more than any other. SO CHILL!

Hey this is something deeper in these lyrics. It's not just about "being happy man" as you said. It's about being a part of the universe, being free from stupid social rituals and laws... "Under wandered stars I've grown"... I think there are really no words to explain this feeling, it's like staring into the dark sky at night and feel you're nothing and everything at the same time. Feel like you can hold the whole Earth. Another interesting thing is the last part "my body lies but still I roam" - there are different ways to explain this :) "call me what u will"

Do "The Call Of Ktulu" . you won't regret it !

React to blackened by Metallica Edit: omg didn't expect this much likes. Nice to see that other people want this song to be reacted to.

One of the songs that got me into Metallica. That "eastern" or "Arab" sound that you said this song has is because it's not in a Western traditional minor key, it's in Phrygian mode. Think of a piano keyboard. Don't use the black keys (for now.) The major scale would go from C to shining C, a "traditional" natural minor song would go from A to A, BUT this song is different. If you have a scale that goes from E to E, you have the Phrygian mode. Really cool sound and it "hooks" in your ear. Of course if you played this song on piano you'd have to use some black keys in the chromatic sections but over all it adheres to the phrygian scale pretty well...

i've listened to Metallica since around 1990, i learned to play everything on their first five albums on guitar, but your videos, as someone who's newly exposed to them, has reignited for me the wonder and appreciation i felt for the band back when i first discovered them.

Led Zepplin - Kashmir

Fun fact: most of the song is played in the Phrygian Dominant scale wich is used in Arabic music.

Just happened on to your channel, specifically this video, and Wherever I May Roam is one of my favorite Metallica songs; it truly resonates for me. On top of that I love playing this song on guitar. As far as song openings, I have to go with Frayed Ends of Sanity off of And Justice for All. Actually saw them on that tour.

So did you catch the little twist at the end? "Carved upon my stone... my body lies but still I roam." He's a ghost. Changes the entire meaning of the song.

Still need to do Iron Maiden - Fear of The Dark Live in rock in Rio 2001 :D Edit: It's the Black albums birthday today \m/

Metallica welcome home sanitarium this from album master of puppets 1986

Totally loved your look and the smile at 2:05 after that chime stroke.😂 I also love this little detail and it makes me smile everytime i hear it. Loved to see a similar reaction of you. This Album was actually the first album i heared of Metallica when i was in 6th or 7th grade. Also had this Song and "Trough the never" (which is also from the black album) on my Phone back then. At that only 3 songs fitted on the handystorage. And i heard music when i delivered newspapers to earn some money, so you can tell i hears this song lots of times😂. Havent heard this Song a looong time, but nice to visit it again.

your reactions and face expressions are so pure. It's how joy looks like. No fake, just really enjoying your time. I love to see that. Keep going! \m/

you MUST react to orion by metallica

My all time favorite song by metallica!

I know this is an older video an you probably won't see this but you are possibly my favourite youtuber. I love seeing your reaction to music that I have grown up with an only started appreciating as a teen. I never had that kind of reaction because I heard it all the time as a kid. I love how you can explain how the music makes you feel, because I can never put in to words how music makes me feel. I love how positive you are an how contagious your positivity is. Great work my dude 🤟

That beat is sooo good. It's stuck in my head all the time.

you can react to really any song from the first 5 metallica albums and i (and probably many others) will be satisfied :D But you said that you like when the instruments tell the story and not the lyrics🤔 sounds like you need to listen to Orion or The Call Of Ktulu :)

Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb Is a good excuse, that shirt is sick!!! Please do one with GNR

Glad to see that, since your first reaction video to Master of Puppets, you have started to headbang properly!

“Wherever I lay my head is home.” Because he’s a roamer, wanderer, nomad, vagabond. “Carved upon my stone, my body lies but still I roam yeah yeah.”

Metallica- sad but true You will love it

Wintersun - Sons of Winter and Stars

Listening to this song again after many, many years combined with your awesome reaction just made my day. Exactly what I needed to hear when I needed it. Thanks, Alex! Cheers

This song made me wanna become a metalhead it was an instant favorite when I heard it for the first time ever this song was my introduction to metal music 🙏✊

You HAVE TO listen to battery by mettalica

The Unforgiven or Nothing Else Matters, you MUST check out one of these ;)

This is the first song I ever learned on the drums about 15yrs ago lol. " My body lies but still I roam. My favorite lyric . Keep doing Metallica videos bro and HAVE A DOPE ASS DAY BRAAAH . \m/

I've been subscribed for a minute but forgot to hit the bell so ima chimin' in late! Love, love, LOVE seeing and watching your enthusiasm for some ol skool metal. Metallica is the pinnacle! Keep up the good work!!!

Moth in to the flame - Metallica From their latest album! C’mon Metallica heads support it! Shows you these guys haven’t lost it at all after 3 decades of rocking out

First off, you must listen to *Orion* by Metallica. We won't leave you alone until you do. Once you've done that, you should react to progressive metal (if you think Metallica's songs are technically impressive, wait till you hear prog) I suggest *Panic Attack* or *Pull Me Under* by Dream Theater as a starter song, then you could listen to some of the craziest and most unique songs like *The Dance of Eternity.* These songs are unlike any metal song you've heard before. Seriously

I'll never forget hearing Enter Sandman on the radio during my collage days (right after the The Black Album released) and immediately going to the closest music store and buying it. Listened to the whole thing laying on the floor in awe. This song has remained one of my favorites, but it feels a bit wrong, like picking a favorite child. The album as a whole is an absolute masterpiece. I know I'm super late in commenting, but I only just discovered you on RU-vid. I feel pure joy watching your experiencing the music that's been such a big part of my life. And I think everyone needs a little joy lately. Thank you.

I interpret this, not as a nomad necessarily, but as a metaphor for going through life. If you love what you are doing or living like, then what does it matter what others think? Live how you see fit. The rifts just add to the intensity to the message. Perfect.

Creeping Death from "Ride The Lightning" pls

Metallica - Welcome Home (Sanitarium)

this is my favorite metallica song and i love your reaction video!

Lol dude you have the best reacts to metal. Makes me re-live hearing these tasty jams for the first time again haha. You gotta do the song "Six" by All That Remains. The guitar in that is absolutely amazing !

Nice choice! Next, do The Unforgiven or Nothing Else Matters. 🤘

Periphery, rage against the machine, and dream theater. This is a fantastic tallica song, will forever have a place in my heart

7:31 The same orgasm face I do when I listen to Kirk's solos lol

The reason the song has a strong Arabic/exotic sound is because Metallica relied on Phrygian scales for the main riffs and solo, which are traditionally popular in the Middle East. They sound great in metal and rock too because of how dark they sound. Also.. the sitar.

METALLICA!!!!

Yass! My all time favourite Metallica song! Hope to see some more Machine Head soon Alex and hope you're having a good day bro!

Love the reaction on this particular Metallica song,as it's my jam!! I've been a trucker for about 20 years & you can't be sleepy at 3am, driving through the night & play(wherever I may roam!!

And btw I love watching u react to all the bad assness I grew up to... your genuine reaction to hearing greatness for the first time is amazing... keep rockin bra

The call of Cthulhu - Metallica (sick instrumental)

OK bro, the line about you swirling your long hair around made me LOL, very very loud! I just got off work and I'm worn out. That laugh was just what I needed! Thanks for being you. xo

The big chug you here is from Jason Newsted using a 12 string bass. The rest of it was done on his 4 string. The 1st part of the 1st solo is knicked from Hendrix's little wing.

I love your reviews and positive attitude bro. Keep it up man!

The Unforgiven

MORE METALLICAAAAAAAAA!

This song just makes me picture Mad Max and the V8 Interceptor...

Love your outlook and your words!! Money is not happiness! Doing what makes you happy is way more important! Thanks for your awesome vids....

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Orion Next!!!!

As a person who listened to metal even before i was born i can tell, in my whole life, i never listened such an energic drums as this ones. I just love it

My favorite song from the Black Album. That intro is killer. Thanks for doing this one.

Davidian - Machine Head! One of the heaviest songs in existence, if not the heaviest. Trust me! Great reaction man!

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Gotta say, it makes me really happy that people like you are taking interest in good quality music

What a song. It's been so long since I've heard that song. Good to see you love it

Next Metallica song Ride the Lightning? Please please please?

Liked before even watching.

The black albumn is as polished as polished gets! This albumn made me go out and buy everything from metallica i could! Plus it made me buy a guitar and learn it! This is the shit that gets played in stadiums which they sold out all the seats of before the mainstream even knew who they were! There will never be another metallica. The mold is broken

Dude I've watched tons of your videos. First time I've seen this one though. Came as a shock you're half Lebanese!!! Greetings from Lebanon!!!

You should react to Moth Into Flame - Metallica

Listen To Sabaton man its amazing.

yes...Orion..blackened, sad but true, the phantom lord, Damage Inc., The God That Failed, Trapped Under Ice, Eye of the Beholder, Harvester of Sorrow, and the Shortest Straw

Congratulations you have discovered my favorite song on the black album...i hit that like button fast

Wintersun - Sons of winter and stars

This song is Legenday!!! You gotta listen to some Beartooth! They're sooo amazing you can't not love em!

You have to react to St Anger. It's such a relatable song it's unreal man, aswell it gets you incredibly pumped. To answer your question music makes me happy from all genres, I believe every artist that are true to themselves having something to offer whether it's for you or not.

Man tour videos are so awesome. I hope RU-vid is your career and they treat you right. P.S. it sounds like someone is knocking at your door at about the 2:02 2:03 mark. Cheers

Through the Never

Alex, why do you still say 'hip-hop head' in your titles, I think we can agree you are a metalhead now!!! \m/

Dude.. I'm a little older now (50) but this is my song. I've lived all over the place. Ill, Fl, Tx, SC, CA, Az … Everytime I pack up and roll out, this is playing, or Johnny Cash's "I've been Everywhere!" LOL

Here comes revenge--metallica......the lyrics and videoclip are soooo cool.... Love your reactions!!!!

Awesome video man! Still looking forward to you doing more IN FLAMES. Maybe Crawl through knives or Take this life!? :)

Do The Four Horsemen next. BEST Metallica solos imo.

Wherever I may roam was litterally the first Metallica song I ever listened to and have been hooked since

Great reaction bro! Metallica is what got me interested in metal

The God That Failed by Metallica pls

Danzig-Mother pls

The emotions on his face are so pure even tho he keeps trying keep cool I love it X3

Dude, you're officially in my top five (5) youtubers. Buuuuuut you need to get your arsenbahllbahg over to this, oh heh hey, hi thanks for checking up on you'r older videos!

We need more Deftones!!! I still wanna see your opinion of MY OWN SUMMER!!!

YOU SHOULD REACT TO THEM LIVE. REACT TO METALLICA - BATTERY LIVE IN SEATTLE 1989

Ahh, yesss...the ground-breaking "Black" album! I love your reaction to this one Alex - so good. I saw them on that tour in Atlanta, GA not just once, but two nights in a row (second date was added after the first date sold the fuck out so fast!) - nearly three hours straight of non-fuckin-stop Metallica ass-kickin music, no opening act either. Oh my Goodness, such fond memories dude. Thanks, and PEACE Y'ALL!

Metallica is in a genre all their own. While they did not originate metal, thank you Ozzy, they defined the metal movement and set the bar so high! Even today, they continue to create, innovate and redefine their own categories! I teach Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy, and I love it. The new online format is challenging, but I love the subject. I finish a lecture, or a lab, and I'm all, "they actually pay me to create blood sucking monsters eager to stab each other with needles!!" So awesome!