Yep, that's exactly what "Whiplash" is about: Capturing the frenzy of those early Bay Area thrash shows - one part concert, one part prison riot. You're gonna get hurt, you're gonna have a great time. And this song is a tribute to that entire scene.
OH YESSIR..... Good ole bloody fun, Just another day at the shows, at least the ones I attended back in late 80's and all through the 90's into early 2000's then I took about 6 years from attending shows and then right back into it like I never stopped LOLOL
I was 10 years old, I listened to pop, the hardest music I knew was "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC. And then my friend brought me a mixtape that started with "Whiplash" by Metallica. As soon as the thrash riff started, my jaw dropped to the floor. I had no idea you could play like that. I was blown away and immediatelly fell in love with metal. Still a metal-head 32 years later \m/
Such a relatable story my brother! This is essentially how I found Metallica too and let's not forget fuckin' PANTERA! Only my progression came from Def Leppard, Poison, Skid Row and Mötley Crüe to today jammin' shit like Slipknot, Lamb Of God, Machine Head, Avenged Sevenfold, Sylosis and, my current favorite, TRIVIUM!! Of course, there are a shit ton more bands that I love, I just wanted to throw a few in there to kinda create a timeline. Oh btw, I'm 44 and my head is somehow still attached! LONG LIVE METAL!! 🤘💀🤘
@@fatshady5714 Sounds like my path. Went from Quiet Riot, Ratt, Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard to Metallica,Megadeth, Mercyful Fate, Venom, Slayer, Celtic Frost, Anthrax, Overkill, Exodus, Voivod etc. It all started when my buddy Dave dropped of the No Life 'Til Leather demo. Then I went to record shop a few months later and Kill'em All was there. That was it after that day.
When they do this live, James sings "we never stop, we never quit, cause you're Metallica"... The live show is where its at Alex. You must go see them! You will never stop, never quit as you've become Metallica...
The Seattle ‘89 version of this song is so much faster and probably almost the fastest they’ve ever played, thrashier, and absolutely insane with insane vocals from James and Jason and you need to watch it
Goddammit Alex! You were running your yap during the BEST verse in the whole song! Ya missed it! ♫ Hotel rooms and motorways, life out here is raw! ♫ We'll never stop, we'll never quit, cos we're METALLICA! I dunno what I hate worse in reaction videos ; people who pause the song a million times to yap for 20 minutes about absolutely nothing each time, or yap during the song and miss something good?
One of the greatest early Metallica songs they ever did. The Mustaine influence in those guitar riffs and the solo makes it one of the hardest hitting songs ever!
@@runwhileyoucan9309 While outset early. He and the band did play it early on and so on. There should be some demos and live performances around of that time involving Mustaine before Kirk came in and did his thing
@@NWOWCW4Life1 what I am sure of is that dave was involved in writing 4 songs The four horsemen Jump in the fire Phantom lord Metal militia I think he had nothing to do with the rest
@@runwhileyoucan9309 Mustaine also played on the demo versions of No Remorse and Whiplash. On Metallica's Cliff Em All dvd, Mustaine is playing Whiplash live with them. Here are the no remorse and whiplash demos ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2Zmtjn_6ESE.html However, if you're strictly talking writing credits, you're correct on the 4 songs. Mustaine also has credit for the songs Ride The Lightning and Call of Ktulu
Bro.....YOU need to hit a Metallica concert!!! Sooner rather than later.....before you know it, they'll be retired and You'll be like "Dude, I shoulda seen them live...."....MAKE IT HAPPEN YESTERDAY!!!
I always wondered what their music would have been like if Dave Mustaine didn't get kicked out of Metallica but at least we got 2 great metal bands out of it 🤘
This is the first Metallica song or thrash metal song I ever heard. My older cousin put big ass headphones on me, turned the volume way up, and hit play. I was about 9 years old. My mind was blown.
No no no no gallop, no tribal, just straight thrash whiplash, headbanging, nothing else. Just 100% in your face!!! You're confused Alex, this isn't the 4 Horsemen, lol!!!!
I lost my dad July 25th, so yesterday was not only Thanksgiving, but 4 months to the date. It was the most somber Thanksgiving I've ever been at, but I felt the same all day, too. Anyways, with that said, thank you, Alex for putting up such a banger and making me smile at your reaction *hug*
my favourite live versions of "whiplash" are the ones with jason newsted doing part of the vocals. some versions i've listened to have him doing all the vocals. i love it. it's different, it sounds dirtier, check him out for anyone who loves metallica, especially live. 🙂
First time i hear this track on Tony hawk Untergrund 2 End theaser, were someony make a big NeverSoft Logo on a wall in time laps That was the begin where i start to listen metallica .. soo hard and farst
I once read James talking about where this song came from and he said it was inspired by how absolutely insane the fans went at their shows and after seeing a guy in the front headbang so hard that he cracked his head on the stage and was bleeding, he wanted to write a song for those fans.
There are definitely good songs on this album. You are right now getting into some of their best songs from here to the end of the album. Metal Militia - the last song is badass too. Plus you got No Remorse and Seek and Destroy. Phantom Lord the next song is a hidden gem.
I still remember to this day, I was about 8 years old when my brother put this album in the tape player for the first time and when Whiplash came on... we knew we were metalheads. This album is just timeless, it speaks volumes with so much youthful angst and aggression.
Been listening to them since the mid 80's. A true testament to their awesomeness is that you can hear this tune a million times over the years and stilled get amped up by it! Great stuff Alex! Keep up the good work!
I got a wiplash at a Metallica concert in february 1993, i had long hair back in the day, bang headin' the whole night and for a full week i couldn't put my head down just to look at the ground or even taking a piss. The pain was over the top. What a great memory!!! 🤘😂🤘
Ive seen them 3x in Indianapolis; with Queensrych in '88, with The Cult in '89, with Guns N Roses '92, 1x in Orlando '92 with Guns N Roses, 1x in Tampa '94 with Kill
Trust me.... I have literally experienced whiplash at the playing of this song in a live Metallica performance..... My friends and I the next day at school felt the same......... Self induced whiplash because of head banging
BLOODYWOOD dropped their new track GADDAAR from their forthcoming debut album (coming out in Feb 22). They are also visiting EU in 2022 embarking on tour to UK, Germany etc Havenlt you noticed yet?????? I am asking because you had reacted to their two tracks a year and two years ago
Hi Alex. I am from Slovakia. If you want good Heavy metal music you must listening Manowar ( Heavy Metal legends ). And their song Dawn of a Battle ist most energy song this band. Thank you so mutch. You reacton to my loved metal is unbelievable.
I know you’re ignoring that st anger album reaction Mr. Hefner lol. It’s for sure their most “un-Metallica” sound they’ve produced, but if you go in with an open mind you can find some very good high points
This channel went the same way as all others, at first it was genuine reactions from a guy that had never listened to that music, a lot of the times he liked what he heared and some others don't. Then, the channel got some views and got popular, so in order to keep viewers, all reactions became positive regardless of if he liked the music or not, all of a sudden everything was awesome. Authentic reactions are out the door. now is all about augmenting subscriber count..
I think he still has some genuine enjoyment to a degree but I get it. It’s real tough to maintain such things once you delve into more music of a certain genre and reaction channel popularity
Man I really hope you listened to the song after that video, because Its not possible to measure how much of the beautyness of that piece you miss just by not shutting the fuck up! Ps great fan of yours here
I have moshed, slam danced, stage dove( at Metallica shows in the 80's) and threw friends onto many couches and stage dived onto my bed back in the day. I still want to go nuts when I hear this especially at VERY LOUD volumes!!!! Live is priceless because it's double the speed. Isn't Metallica playing in Arlington on 11/27/21? Whatever dude go see them, get a ticket. I've commented before that I've seen Metallica many times over the decades. Trust me you'll be very happy indeed. They are the Gen X version of Black Sabbath. BTW..it should be the big 8 not the big 4. 1. Metallica 2. Megadeth 3.Slayer 4. Anthrax 5. Exodus 6. Death Angel 7. Testament 8. Overkill And a whole boatload more... That thumb nail picture is the imported Whiplash EP from back in the day. I owned it on vinyl back then and BLASTED it. My brother had a loud ass stereo.
I've been to 4 Metallica (just saw them at Rockville Daytona) shows in my lifetime. Really wish they'd tour the US more often. Highly recommend going good sir.
I’m a biker. Ride with a group of friends and family. You might know bikers often have nicknames. Mine is Whiplash. Care to take a guess why? I’m always rocking tunes and head banging while I’m riding. The next couple days after a concert I suffer from whiplash. They aren’t kidding, it happens: you can 100% give yourself whiplash.
Unfortunately I've only been able to see Metallica once, so far. "And Justice for All" was fucken amazing!!! But I've been listening to them since their beginning. ✌😎🤘
Metallica is good LIVE. The first 4-5 albums they toured on those shows were EPIC and having those lyrics explaining what it was like back then is really cool to hear it again and almost relive it TBH. This kinda takes me back into the PANTERA shows in the 90's also the OVERKILL shows. Man you MUST react to the band OVERKILL. Thanks for all you do my man, keep up the GREAT videos.
Having been at a Metallica show back during their prime? It wasn't just your neck that was shredded after. I was physically in my best shape at the time and I could barely move the next day. It was epic!
