Metallica: Fixxxer (San Francisco, CA - December 17, 2021) (MetOnTour Video Edit) 

The third James Hetfield’s masterpiece from load-reload trio: 1. Bleeding Me 2. The Outlaw Torn 3. Fixxxer

Being at this show was one of the most surreal moments of my life - there with my 2 sons and oldest grandson. I never thought the band I discovered in high school and followed to shows around the world would extend to 3 generations of my family and still be producing incredible moments like this 40 years later!

I know James was less than thrilled with his performance here, but I want him to know how much the Metallica family sincerely appreciates him doing it anyway, allowing it to be released, etc. This was a HUGE gift. Thank you, Metallica.

The opening riff in this song is colossal. Really underrated track.

This was not an easy song to perform, you could hear it in James's voice. Thank you guys for finally playing this one, if only to play it once.🤘

As James said at the show, "in 40 years there's still firsts". made me think how much ass they've kicked in that time. All hail the mighty Metallica.

As soon as the intro started, the guy sitting next to me totally lost it and was beside himself shouting uncontrolably in desbelief and amazement, it was a beautiful thing to witness. One thing I can say for myself is that I would love if the band played other songs from Load/Reload more often, they sound so rich, emotional and powerful live. This was the 11th time seeing them live andonly now had the chance to listen to anything from Load for the first time, which to me is one of the greatest rock albums of all time. I really wish they included these gems to their setlists.

I still can't get over how excited the crowd gets after the first note

Everyone: Amazed at the debut of this song Me: Amazed that Lars is using a Ride Cymbal

Never understood why the “die hard” fans couldn’t appreciate this. Its an amazing song.

"Just when all seems fine and I'm pain free, you jab another pin, jab another pin in me". That's just beautifully sad.

It's been more than 20 years that I wanted to see this song live! It's absolutely great!

This is a legendary performance that will never be forgotten.

I am so glad I lived long enough to see Fixxxer performed live. James may not have thought the performance was all that great, but to us it WAS because we have wanted it for so long ❤ THANK YOU for playing this song!!!

The way how James manages to use 110% out of his voice 25 years later after releasing album gives me nothing but goosebumps. Bravo!!!

This song was one of those deep cuts that brought me some measure of peace when my mom was fighting cancer… just me a kid mad at the world not understanding why this all was happening, my new Metallica album and my Sony Walkman to get me thru the night.

Finally, They officially uploaded pro-shot of this live

one of metallicas underrated classics is finally played live history has been made

Kirk's guitar is so present in this song. His contribution is adding so much to the song.

I always felt like that song was a difficult one to sing for having a deep voice. I think you can really see it on James face. Great performance.

i still can't believe they finally played this masterpiece

really hope this isn’t the last time we’ll hear this song live. it’s a criminally underrated deep cut that I hope becomes more recognized as it gets played live

Metallica will never be forgotten as long as the universe exists.

Load and ReLoad are criminally underrated and under appreciated. If taken for what they are they are great. No they aren't Black Album 2 or thrashy like everyone expected but they are 2 fantastic hard rock/metal albums with major blues influences. James' vocals were fantastic on these gems.

Damn never thought they would ever play this live. Now everybody is gonna want to hear The House That Jack Built

I watched this concert in my living room stood up the entire time when this song intro started i was in straight up shock tears come to my eyes and yes I'm a 36 year old man...fan since 99

i swear they should play Load, Reload and St Anger in their entireties live, they would sound amazing

Kirk's played the exact tone and the notes as he did in studio version of this amazing song what a performance🤘

Being a newer Metallica fan (I started listening to their stuff roughly a year ago at the recommendation of a friend.) I was unaware that Metallica had never played Fixxxer live and really wasn't super aware of Fixxxer to begin with. I had listened to Reload a couple of times but tended to just stick to listening to the hits from that album. Seeing this live in person and feeling the energy of the crowd being so excited I had to go back and listen to it again after the concert. Fixxxer is now one of my new favorite songs from the Load/Reload era and is up there on my list of favorite Metallica songs. It was really super cool to be there for such a historic moment.

I think there's a very good reason why they haven't played this until now. If you really take the time to read what they're saying here, and to Who, and considering when it was written, you will understand why this is the most special Metallica song of all time, and my favourite. When I saw James sing with his eyes closed it confirmed that this song is one of, if not the, deepest and most painful things they have ever done and I am filled with such joy to know that the questions James was asking here were finally resolved. It makes me believe that we can all be fixed again and fall in love with life again. Seeing Rob being able to be a part of this, and fulfilling his role is truly special. Kirk did a beautiful job on his parts and NAILED it. Lars, for all his business acumen tough exterior, being part of this was incredible as well. Being able to finally see this song played live was a dream come true, and made me feel more connected to this band than I never have before. I may not understand, but I understand. From the depths my heart, thank you gentlemen for finally giving this beautiful capturing of the soul the light of day it deserved.

I don't think James could manage to have this in the setlist regularly. Such a difficult song to sing and especially at his age. Just proves what an excellent vocalist he was and to be fair still is. Love this song.

Looks like Rob is digging it - songs with this type of tempo and groove are always fun to jam on, especially for bassists and drummers.

It was so surreal to be here in person. I absolutely lost my mind. This song is one of their best written songs and is a lyrical masterpiece.

*Thank you guys for finally deciding to play this masterpiece live*

In terms of songs from the LOAD/RELOAD era, there are 4 that I think could be in the top 10, that being Fixxxer, The Outlaw Torn, Low Mans Lyric, and Bleeding Me. All amazing songs.

Listen to the ROAR of the crowd when whole band came in during that intro. What a moment! The guitar tones, harmonies, and Lars carrying the back with a swinging groove…feels just like the album.

I'll never get over that opening guitar. It's great on the album, but it sounds like it would have been a life experience to see it in person.

I stayed up all night with my friends both nights to watch Metallica play, and I remember sobbing uncontrollably when it hit me that they were playing Fixxxer. This is my FAVORITE Metallica song, and even sick with Covid the boys still managed to make me smile. ♥️ I cannot wait to see them finally in 2024!

one of Metallica's most underrated songs by a mile

I like some growl in James' vocal parts! Maybe James thinks he fails, but for me it sounds so impressive, emotional and live! Thank you, James!

Kirk looks/sounds like he is gonna be around for 40 more years. Props to the guys for playing this song at all…

Best notification of the day

I always felt like this was Outlaw Torn 2: Fixxxer. "When all seems fine and I'm pain free, remind me of what left this outlaw torn." I love both of those songs. 'Might be my two favorite Metallica songs. Kudos to the band for playing this for the fans. Metallica deserves a lot of appreciation for this. Thank you for everything, Metallica!

One of the best Metallica songs

Even if James had bit of time singing it, I enjoyed every second of this. Definitely one of their best songs. Can we just appreciate the lyrics for a quick second? Heavy shit

I remember that I was crying when they played this live. I just loved it, im amazed by this guys everyday man! Btw the slide solo sounds soooo good!🤘🏻❤️

Oh my god, what a beautiful surprise, AND LARS PLAYING A RIDE

From a suspicion, to hope, to disbelief, to sheer joy: to have been there to witness this was magical. I still come back from time to time.

I am personally not a big fan of the load/reload era, but this performance is one of the biggest metallica moments ever. So many fans love this song and were hoping that they would one day play it live. They did a great job despite it being really hard vocally for James. Awesome!

Never made it to the radio, or TV. But this tune always made it to my cd player in my car everyday.

Imagine all of the preparation and practice that it took to get this song right to perform, after not playing it for so many years.

Not only is singing this song very difficult but try singing it after songs like Hit The Lights, Creeping Death, Trapped Under Ice, Sanitarium, The Shortest Straw, One, Sad But True, Nothing Else Matters and King Nothing. Whoa! Vocals must’ve been blown out by the time this song was performed!

This song is a masterpiece! I’m going to cherish every performance until they call it a day. There will never be another Metallica! The songs are just unmatched!!!

We need more live songs from Load and Reload. Such underrated albums that many we love.

Since they finally played fixxxer live now they need to play the house jack build live and damn 155 likes thats a few

Kirks input to this song is amazing!! Always complimenting the whole song

I was fortunate to be there in SF to hear this played live. The crowd was electric and when the beginning cords started on Fixxxer 🤯

When I first heard this song, I felt my whole body tremble. The beat of the song skewered my Japanese heart, even though I was not supposed to be able to understand the lyrics. Now, I can listen to this song every day. It's a wonderful world!

This performance is absolutely diamond! Been waiting ever since the Reload to hear a live performance of this godly piece! Finally @ 40th anniversary concert. This is excellent! Absolutely fantastic!

Masterpiece by definition. So powerful, so deep. Awesome performance!

Thank you, Metallica! 40 years of doing it your way!

This song is amazing, hope they play where the wild things are too...

Damn James voice sounds absolutely incredible! We need Fixxer on every set list here out!

Hopefully they perform it during the first show of the 72 Seasons Tour!!! 🤘

This band continues to fucking blow my mind.. Definitely has to be one of the hardest songs for James to perform, yet he still absolutely crushes it metallica style. I was so grateful to be able to hear that song live. And again tonight. WE LOVE YOU METALLICA!!!! FUCK YEAH!!!!!!

This song helped me through a really dark time, along with so many others by Metallica. Thank you for finally playin it live!

LOVE Load and ReLoad! those albums have such a dark and deep vibe!

So happy to be alive to see this. I know there will be a lot of Metallica fans that have passed wishing they could see and hear this right now. Much love 5th members

I think they should try it again. Maybe James singing the chorus a fifth lower or the whole octave. Or maybe playing it in standard D. Either way, love you performed it!!!

Next : Where the wild things are? Bad seed The house that jack built And so many more, hopefully!

Kirk is having the time of his life here it seems

I was there for this, incredibly surprised up in the rafters. The crowd was somewhat mild (they were mild most of the night, night 2 was much more lively). James joked after that's why they don't play that song. But I was incredibly happy to see this live, especially after spending the last two years mostly away from people. Thanks Metallica.

got chills when i heard the fixxer's intro for the first time. and it was the same way with this debut performance

This is one of Metallica's best ever songs, how can you not love that intro - it's epic and the riffs and groove are just so cool.

Goosebumps!!!!

Watched these shows on Twitch, chat went nuts for this one.

I couldn’t believe it when I saw the stream, and I still can’t believe it now!

What An amazing song, it's a woefully under rated deep cut

20 years waiting

That screen photo says it all. THEY DID PLAY IT! :D

Cannot express how much I love this band!!!!

Seeing this song live is a dream come true with nearly 25 years in the making. You can tell Kirk was super into it too!

Now idea how James plays that and sings at the same time. He’s truly gifted.

no sé cuantas veces deseé escuchar este temazo en directo....y Metallica me ha complacido!!!!!!....a disfrutarlo!!!!!!

Now it's listenable.

Revisiting this song must be a strong feeling for them also, not just for the crowd. Beautiful

I was literally crying when they played this song. It was a dream come true.

This song is an absolute beast and it deserves all the love. 💞👌😊👍

James is doing leads and singing at the same time it’s seriously their best song

Man what a song

We waited so fucking long. Even as we were denied for decades, the moment I heard the opening, I leapt to my feet, told my kids to shut up, and stood in thanks.

Load/Reload are really underrated!

40 years of Metallica.. Eternity of timeless legendary music 🤘🖤🤘

This is absolutely incredible but just imagine it with Jason on backing vocals...

I love coming back to watch this, Kirk really killed it for this special performance

Finally a proper vid of this masterpiece! Watching it live was thrilling but the audio was subpar (Kirk was barely audible on my stream). Damn, sounds so good. Thanks for FINALLY pulling out this deep cut, 'Tallica!

This is an awesome music and one of the best versions I've ever heard of it. Congrats, Metallica for creating a very soulful music, you are truly music genius

Jammett is really killing it here.

truly underrated treasure of a song.

It took them 24 years to play Fixxxer live. Watching this happen live from my living room was a historic moment for myself as well.