I love James narrating his lyrics instead of singing them. It makes it feel more personal like reading a letter that was written before he lost his limbs, hearing and sight by an explosion. But knowing that it’s just happening inside his head. It’s heavy

Finally I can hear the bass 💀

@nevermore5168

15 күн бұрын

Nice shout out to Jason!🤘👍

@michaellee6489

14 күн бұрын

Right?!

@chrisjones2357

14 күн бұрын

Yeah fish are cool

@maryanrazluka4624

12 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@BlaBla-pf8mf

12 күн бұрын

@@chrisjones2357 but they don't say much

My neighbours are going to love this song....

Story has it, Apocalyptica approached Metallica and said, “we have something new to bring to the table.” And here we are.

It's hard to fathom Apocalyptica's journey after this. From being called a cheap cover brand, to playing Wagner with orchestra and circus performances all the way to being the most respected cello-driven band collaborating with the band that started them. This is incredible. Hats off to you, men. Rock on! 🤘🤘

@kiltedcampers

21 күн бұрын

When ever were they called a cheap cover band. How dare thee.... (lol) They F'n rock man and always have. Long live APOCALYPTICA.

@sorv5790

21 күн бұрын

@@kiltedcampers Haha, I've always agreed but I do remember back when they started some people loved it but others (mostly the elitists) were saying it was kitsch and stuff. And yet you have songs like Fisheye that rocks harder than a lot of bands, lol. Now Eicca and the others can say they had the last laugh! :)

@ajsmith4717

21 күн бұрын

Wtf are you listening to?... This was some of the most horrendous shit I've ever heard

@Iamadrummer

21 күн бұрын

Metallica was never known as a cover band. When Metallica first started, they did do their own versions of covers but did not tell anyone they were performing covers and nobody knew any different and Metallica was never called or known as a "cover band". Also Apocalyptica may be a cover band of sorts, they were never know as a cheap cover band but a band that did fantastic reimagined covers of songs and made them their own.

@ajsmith4717

21 күн бұрын

@@Iamadrummer It's not that deep

Although people Commented they didn’t like James speaking instead of singing, that made this version special to me! It made it has its own flavor. If he had sang like he’s used to sing, it would be just another cover with James making it sound as the original version. The fact that he spoke the lyrics made me focused on the drama of the lyric itself instead of the vocal melody, making the song look as a movie. Awesome version!

@JC-ti3hf

19 күн бұрын

Es especial para ti. Para mí es ESPECIALmente desagradable e inconexa.

@Mr.FranciscodeMiranda

19 күн бұрын

It became a story instead of just another cover

@brunosarue

19 күн бұрын

@@Mr.FranciscodeMiranda precisely!!

@anadoichinova4713

17 күн бұрын

Exactly, it made me pay attention to the lyrics like I never did before!

@brunosarue

17 күн бұрын

@@anadoichinova4713 exactly! Even though I know all the lyrics, I,ve always focused on the melody. Now I kinda feel the lyrics instead of only knowing it

This totally feels like something you'd hear as final boss music in a Final Fantasy game

@Vampier

Күн бұрын

We'll all be dancing mad ;)

There's a part of me that wishes James had actually sung on this, but it doesn't matter, not when you hear all the rest of it. Somehow he managed to ignore a vocal melody he's sung hundreds (if not thousands) of times, and make the delivery of each line meaningful. That takes tremendous work and effort. There are hints of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits in his voice. It sounds fantastic. The orchestration and every other decision made on this song make it new and original. Having a fresh take on a classic is no easy task, but this does it to perfection. It's almost more of a musical art piece than a song, and that's more than okay.

@xdaniedx

11 күн бұрын

He probabl charges more money to sing than speak lol

@catadanna4679

10 күн бұрын

No, Apocalyptica is instrumental only. This is OK as it is.

@nickferrence8593

9 күн бұрын

This was unbelievable. It brings a classic song into 2024. I thought it was superb in every way. The setting was spot on.

There's something very impressive about seeing a cello play a thrash metal solo. Probably the coolest thing I've seen done with an instrument in my life.

@lynnholley2573

17 күн бұрын

Very sexy also!!

@Transilvanian90

16 күн бұрын

Nothing about this version is thrash anymore, sadly

@CataclysmicDuck

16 күн бұрын

The solo was sick as fuck. Totally agreed I've never seen something like that before. I've also never seen so many 50 y/o's in the comments like the one above me crying about a song because it's not like it was when they were in college 😂😂

@michaelstewart7454

16 күн бұрын

It’s pretty amazing….

@reddeath5delta

16 күн бұрын

Go check out Scott Pingle's tribute to Cliff doing Anesthesia/Pulling Teeth from S&M2.

Sounds like a scary poem with James's voice! Brilliant

@drivinsouth651

15 күн бұрын

The subject reminds me of Trapped Under Ice.

This is like being in a medieval tavern and some ranger is telling one of his adventures. In the background some bard is giving it all on the stage with his cello 😂😂😂

@deeforty

12 күн бұрын

While chickens roam freely in hay

If my orchestra instructor was a long haired, bearded and tattooed man, I might have stayed in class

I dig it. They did their own thing with it and made it their own, including the choice to have James narrate the story instead of singing the lyrics. Metallica has done plenty of covers where they’ve changed things up and made a song their own. I think Apocolytica has done the same thing with their version of One. Good job!

@ponttoonimies

19 күн бұрын

I agree. Like what would've even been the point of having James, if he would've simply done the thing like he always done?

@Stevenaramburo

19 күн бұрын

they did it years before and it was great, so this is basically a remake and I dont know if its better, but hey! apocalyptica never misses :')

@drivinsouth651

15 күн бұрын

@@Stevenaramburo Cellos don`t sound very metallic or heavy. Not heavy enough for me, but symphonically, it's great!

@puppetman20

4 күн бұрын

So far one of the better remakes/covers

@marksmith5883

3 күн бұрын

Look up Apocalyptica. Their first album is titled: Apocalyptic plays Metallica on four chellos. They did 2 albums like that. Then did a album with Pantera, Metallica, and 3 other bands. They have been on tour all over the world and started out in 1996. Tons of albums. Absolutely phenomenal!!

James has to be casted as a Disney villain now!

@sebastian5801

21 күн бұрын

He could be The new wishmaster

@LuisRdzG10

20 күн бұрын

Fuck Disney

@samyazaazazyel7701

18 күн бұрын

That would be very cool right.

@TX_BoomSlang

17 күн бұрын

He shall be... The Cowardly Lion 🦁

@ebonasura

17 күн бұрын

I had the same thought. Will James get into acting?

"For democracy, a man would give his only begotten son" . I really appreciate the story attached to the writing of the original but I can also appreciate the storytelling in this version as well. Intense and thoughtful imagery to go with powerful and imaginative musicianship. A creative representation of a highly respected song and very, very well done.

When the video finished, my 3 year old daughter looked at me and said, "I like that song." 😊

Metallica: One is my war song! Apocalyptica: Hold my cello in the ruins!

@Jorge_2.0

20 күн бұрын

Long live Metallica. The greatest metal music band in the world!

@Anaphylactic

16 күн бұрын

It's an anti-war song.

@angulion

14 күн бұрын

Why do that bring up in my mind the scene from the ruins in the movie "The Pianist"..

@contemporaryhumours

13 сағат бұрын

My Cello ruins the song, perhaps? :D :D :D

James' voice is giving me Leonard Cohen vibes, especially from You want it darker, amazing.

@janazelenkova5283

20 күн бұрын

Perfect❤

@gagoomt4076

18 күн бұрын

I wish he was IN the video though 😆

@arzunkas8960

16 күн бұрын

exactly!

James could easily have a legendary voice over career.. damn

@Pauligrinder

10 күн бұрын

Yeah, he could be the voice of Duke Nukem 🤣

@GriefHammer

6 күн бұрын

He's done it once before, for a show called "The Hunt".

This is one of the all-time best covers I've ever heard. It broke new ground while still being true to the original. Absolutely beautiful.

@harryd3

12 күн бұрын

Were we listening to the same song?

one with metallica, having officially bass guitar in it, and chellos and shit. what a time to be alive.

@MauMarquina

14 күн бұрын

and with more decent drums on it too !

Whoever thought cellos could be metal. I picked up on these guys years ago, they just get better every release. I need to see them live.

@DavidHernandez-gx1jn

21 күн бұрын

I have 5 times, always amazing, a must see

@thegigguy

21 күн бұрын

I have seen the trio live, totally amazing .

@Buddha23Fett

21 күн бұрын

@@DavidHernandez-gx1jnI have seen them live as well 5 times.

@yurikoshinigami

20 күн бұрын

Yes you must!!!

@philmosher521

20 күн бұрын

Best shows I've ever seen

It's so ironic that I first heard of this band because I accidentally downloaded their Unforgiven cover from Napster, thinking it was Metallica's. Now they feature Hetfield in one of their rendition of One.

If it were the '80s or '90s, this music video would easily be among the best on MTV

@DamageInc86

16 күн бұрын

It would not be lol. The original one video would be though!

@dennispierce2826

15 күн бұрын

Absolutely, u know the kind they only ever played between 2 and 4 am

@AlliKhat718

15 күн бұрын

Ew get out of here. music videos were not like this back then

@madladnate

15 күн бұрын

Who cares. MTV sold out music videos.

@drivinsouth651

15 күн бұрын

@@madladnate Everyone has sold out. $$ Noting else matters! $$

My days are ruined. Lying in the sun, on my grass, listening to this. Over and over again. Someone do my dishes! Please!

@fuuuuuwahhhh5276

14 күн бұрын

Get a dishwasher. Compromise is key 😂

@AlexA-pc7hy

8 күн бұрын

Almost the same. Sitting in Ukraine, in a city bombed by russian invaders, this song and video are very relevant.

@whatyoumean1498

3 күн бұрын

@@AlexA-pc7hy Большая просьба, быстрее пройдите добровольцем в могилизацию фюрера Зеленского, вместо того чтобы пукать в комментах за краину едину, свободну да ридну и освободите русскую землю от своего токсичного присутствия. С подпольными дивизиями СС советы боролись до 60-ых годов. Нам нужен быстрее мир. Заранее спасибо, без малейшей агрессии с любовью и с пожеланиями всего наилучшего, а ещё лучше приобретения собственного мнения:)

This version is so dark and beautiful to the core. Epic.

Absolutely!!.....innovation, imagination, something old,something new.....what a piece of genius.....

Hell, this version of One is interesting! Not only do we get to hear a hearkening back to Metallica S & M, but we get to hear the lyrics spoken in as clear a way as possible! Kudos Metallica and Apocalyptica!

When the face-melting solo kicked in after the bridge, I said, loudly, "HOLY SHIT!" My husband looked at me like, "wtf?" and I had to tell him "it's the solo from 'One' being shredded on a cello!" He wasn't impressed. I think it's time for a divorce! 😂

@1878religion

20 күн бұрын

😂🤘🏻

@azurenojito2251

20 күн бұрын

I am more impressed by the drums, since Lars was not even included. lol

@JG-guitarsandpaintbrushes

20 күн бұрын

'solo', 'shredded', too bad I'm married.

@derpizzadieb

20 күн бұрын

Check out the old Apocalyptica Songs, those where they were just 4 Cellos, no Drums, maybe a feature voice every now and then. I loved the purity of those, so much energy in those, so much better than this.

@abbysevillano5769

20 күн бұрын

Time for an upgraded ring! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Be impressed by James Hetfield reciting just as Leonard Cohen did, whom James admired when Cohen was alive. As the years go by, Metallica gets bigger and bigger.

@AlphaFoxAdam

21 күн бұрын

Imagine how big they'd be with Dave Mustaine! (Joking...he's a bitter douche...lol).

@kfadrat1

21 күн бұрын

Recytującego tak samo jak Cohen? Zmniejsz dawkę leków...

@SuperNehalennia

21 күн бұрын

Wow... You realize that is APOCALYPTICA playing, right? Collaborating James and Rob.

@Jorge_2.0

21 күн бұрын

​@@SuperNehalenniaWow... Do you realize that the song playing is a Metallica song in collaboration with Apocalyptica?

@user-ol4mm5wk6b

20 күн бұрын

And shittier and shittier. Lame af and Metallica has a hard enough time with thier identity. Last good album was the black one after that they went pop metal.

That ending so beautiful. The whole song just sounds so dark i love it

It's the 2006 tongue faces that really set the tone for this one.

sad part about this is that the song describes the reality that many people are living in this moment... Peace would be nice for a change.

@Sihmunath

14 күн бұрын

Really? Humans never lived in such peacefull world like last 80 years.

@Shootmaster44

10 күн бұрын

As Megadave said Peace Sells.....But Who's Buying?

Hell yeah, it's all come full circle! From cover to a collab!

@MaxS178

21 күн бұрын

...after 28 years :)

@ajsmith4717

21 күн бұрын

I thought that you made this as a joke

@coltallica48

17 күн бұрын

This was a live collab they did in 2011 for their 30th anniversary and it's honestly better than this as James actually sings the song

Welcome back! 🎻🎻🎻🎻🤎🤎🤎🤎

goosebumps... the whole way through... amazing

If One was written after the AI apocalypse

@Chasetenny

17 күн бұрын

It felt like this for real

Wow. I've been a Metallica fan for 40 years and an Apocalyptica fan for a dozen or so, and that was really fresh and original. Loved it.

@X66966

15 күн бұрын

How's life being a can for 40 years?

@marro681

14 күн бұрын

It is not. Sorry

@bradyblackburn7877

14 күн бұрын

@@marro681 You mean, in your opinion, it isn't. That's cool, you're allowed to be wrong 😜

@X66966

14 күн бұрын

@@bradyblackburn7877 everything's subjective bro. You are matured enough to know it, props to you man. 👏

@bradyblackburn7877

13 күн бұрын

@@X66966 Thanks, dude. I appreciate it.

They should tour together for sure. It's what a lot of us would love to see.

still amazes me James wrote this masterpiece in his 20s

Robs bass on this is pretty fire ngl

@martintrangoni4313

14 күн бұрын

Hubiese sido epico ft Jason Newsted

@leemires5315

11 күн бұрын

​@@martintrangoni4313 It would have been epic with Cliff Burton.

This is awesome, putting life back into a nearly 40 year old song. I hope that one day this song can find its way into a movie.

@puppetthepirate

20 күн бұрын

It always had life. wtf are you even talking about.

@nativeeurope1299

19 күн бұрын

@@puppetthepirate sorry bellend, I guess I overestimated the intelligence of people reading the comments and did not allow for people like you that might also be reading. I mean its a fresh spin on a classic song. Understand now?

@Dirtnap1986

18 күн бұрын

​@@puppetthepirate For real like wtf?

Him narrating versus singing makes this song more tragic and beautiful.

One Game of Throne

I listened to it 3 times, I don't continue anymore because I have to do other things and this masterpiece has left me very excited

This just shows you how orchestrated Metallica's music is. James's and Lars's compositions are like classical music with beautiful melodies and layers. As a cello player myself, this is even more amazing. Kudos to all involved! (I would love to hear a version with James actually singing, though the spoken word is cool)

@lyyrillistaluonnonoppia

20 күн бұрын

Precisely! This reveals even better, how skilled and genius the composition is. There’s pretty much more music this than in those million-making songs You usually hear from the radio.

@bunkerbuster8729

20 күн бұрын

Lmao

This really brings up the idea of the song. The pain and the situation delivers much better when spoken. This is how it should have always been.

The most metal thing Metallica’s been involved in since And Justice For All.

I adore all of this. Hetfield has richness and depth in his voice and this version came really close to shudder me with sort of intimacy. Powerful.

I’m so happy to have woken up to this. I’ve been listening to you for 14 years 🥰

I love it , is like a scary bed story , before the light goes off

simply EPIC, water runs from my eyes, I don't know why

Perttu that solo was incredible! This was well worth the wait! Just outstanding! ❤

7:35 Holy shit, I have never heard anything quite like that before

@yurikoshinigami

20 күн бұрын

He is just a beast 😍😍😍.. Is awesome

@Vivianblue.

15 күн бұрын

Worthy of having his glorious hair metal for sure! ❤🤘

Oh my god, this is one of the most unique covers I've ever heard. The spoken lyrics somehow make it much darker, it's brilliant

Ok guys!!!! This is A Masterpiece!!! Apocalyptica is the new metal!!!

WHAT!? This is absolutely amazing. Definitely can't wait!! Here I am heading to sleep looking to put on my favorite songs to go to sleep to from y'all how amazing!! You should be so proud of yourselves!! For the last 15 years one of my favorite bands near and dear to my heart. I was so blessed to see you live twice. Congrats everyone!! Excited to see this!!!! From covering Metallica beautifully to working with them!!Much love can't tell you enough how amazing y'all are

That was sick as hell!! If you ever get a chance to see Apocalyptica live, you won't be disappointed.

@kathybuczkowski9529

15 күн бұрын

I've been fortunate to see them 5 times. They rock the house. I'm going to miss Mikko.

James hetfield my favourite storyteller of my Life ❤❤❤❤❤

Hetfield's voice is amazing and he never ceases to surprise me. This was such an unexpected take that I'm at awe. Congratulations for this epic collab, guys!

::takes a deep breath:: WHEW! That wasn't just a cover song, that wasn't just an EPIC music video, that wasn't even a symphonic metal MASTERPIECE. That, ladies and gentlemen, was an entire EXPERIENCE!!! Patric Ullaeus has completely surpassed himself as a film director and cinematographer. The juxtaposition of the majestically beautiful cellos and James Hetfield actually speaking the lyrics instead of growling them out was just completely HAUNTING! Having listened to this song literally THOUSANDS of times over the last 30 plus years or so, we have certain expectations when we start hearing those oh so familiar chords and notations playing. Even the eponymous S&M album from over 25 years ago, with it's overly bombastic and brutal orchestral version gave us yet another aspect to the song that we have grown to accept and cherish over the years. THIS, quite literally and simply, destroys EVERY expectation and preconception ONE might have about how this song should sound. Is it the definitive version? NO, we already have that one, and it's perfect in its own right. THIS is simply an offering and homage delivered with love, respect, passion and class. Tough, dirty, gritty, ugly, brutal. But, that's WAR folks. Everyone involved in this project came into it with a very clear picture of what they intended to achieve, and they completely surpassed them. THIS is one of those videos that's going to stick with you for a VERY long time. Apocalyptica has given us something we never even knew we needed, and now that we have it, we're NEVER letting it go.

@Aidarido

21 күн бұрын

Меня удивляют любители написать какую-то бесконечную херню, которую даже читать никто не станет..

@nightmare956

20 күн бұрын

Lol

@yashdeveloper9449

20 күн бұрын

Bot moment

@TheTrizmanify

20 күн бұрын

It was terrible

@fawzialnazer2465

20 күн бұрын

Terrible song and comment

I liked it better in the 90s when it was 4 cellos only

Oooo boy! I've been wanting these collaboration for so long!!🤩🤩🔥🔥 Love you guys! ❤

This is an epic masterpiece with cinematic scenes , i cant express the feelings now because i need to breath now...SOLO was breath taking

Pe parcursul auditiei, am asociat-o cu trairile mele din razboiul Sirian. A redat epic puntea dintre viata si moartea iminenta, intunericul si durerea. O interpretare fantastica impresionanta!❤

Great job making your own version of this song. Thank you James and Robert for joining in on the fun of this artistc.

Listening to this song and watching the original video gives it a much more powerful meaning. It`s like the man tells this story himself.

Apocalyptica thank you for this Masterpiece.❤

someome : you cant shredded on a cello apocalyptica : are you sure?

This is the first time I have been interested in this song since they started playing the hell out of it over and over again on the radio and mtv back in the day. Great job!!

I discovered these guys in 95 when I went into a record store in Singapore when I was in the Navy and bought the original album. I got my wife into them in 06. I try and tell everyone about Apocalyptica. I hope maybe one day they get a sniff of the RnRHoF.

@GiganticWeen

17 күн бұрын

This shit was fucking trash bro.

I need to catch my breath again after seeing this epic song and video...now let me find the right words to express how I feel and it's going to be hard... This is a video and an interpretation that really touched my soul, it's moving and intense and a very different interpretation from your previous cover of ONE and yet equally beautiful. This new cover of yours reveals more the human side of war, the desperation linked to it, the images are strong and very fitting for the concept. And James Hetfield's narrating voice is really perfect, it gives a different touch. I'm so happy of the collaboration with James and Rob, this is a great collaboration project and once again Apocalyptica shows that after many years they can surprise us with something completely new. Sorry for being late, I missed the premiere this time but I will have this video and song on repeat today and not only today, of course! Thank you, Apocalyptica! ❤

Thank you again for an incredible experience. Not a 1st time you are making Mettalica covers, now.. it is more.. real. Super!

That cello solo is sick. Great job Apocalyptica

Way darker and unbelievably awesome

I started listening to your music just a few months ago and now I'm here awake at 5am for you guys and it was totally worth it. Love you guys, hope to see you live soon ❤🤘🔥

I would LOVE to see a video like this done with Metallica's "To Live Is To Die"!!! Minimal lyrics, long song, but could make for some great imagery and overtones!

I'd just say wow for the intro alone

I've always loved the live version they did together, from the 30th anniversary shows in 2011. I was hoping this would be more like that, but I just can't get past James doing spoken word.

Congrats you made One a cinematic masterpiece and collaborated with its creators. You've won music. Seriously though, I've been a fan since the late 90s (Inquisition Symphony was the album that i first heard) when you did metallica covers and it's amazing to see this release. You've all worked so freaking hard and keep doing more amazing things! Congrats on all of your success.

from out of nowhere, like a children

brilliant song..... the message is stop war...

No words.... I was established in 1974, Metallica was like frosted flakes for me... not one bad song, "B" sides were as good as "A" sides, concerts amazing... but this is fucking incredible!

WOW, this sounds HUGE! it's totally differentbut but absolutely great, and epic, love it!

Absolutely amazing! Everything works!

This song hits so deep right now for so many. God have mercy on us all. I love Apocalyptica I’ve been a fan since the beginning❤❤❤You guys rock!!!

7:56 Man! This solo at the end of track made all that I needed ✌️😎🌹

The spoken word style adds a nice forbidden feeling of impending doom, dark, hard & heavy. ☘️

I really dig this take on the iconic tune.

I am glad I waited until the end!!! WOW!

Masterpiece!!! Thank you for this. Can't wait to see you again in November in Belgrade

@user-uc1sh9jy4w

20 күн бұрын

Enjoy for me 😢

Absolutely incredible. If only Perttu were actually doing the vocals. 😍

All I have to say is YES!!!🤘🤘

this took me totally off guard, amazing job. bloody fantastic

This is absolutely insane, that intro is incredible.

This is amazing. So atmospheric l I love it.

I wish my nephew was still here to hear it. Daniel, I love you

This is alot better than some things they have done!

Justice for the bass !

@duckonlsd7706

20 күн бұрын

did he really play bass on this? 😅

@pedropeixe9367

18 күн бұрын

For all ! Amazing work !

Holy dear God.....this song has new life now

@ajsmith4717

21 күн бұрын

I would say the complete opposite

@user-od6hk2wv8m

20 күн бұрын

Haven't heard myself.