That album cover totally looks like a start screen for a Gameboy game.

@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence

4 жыл бұрын

Haha. Yes. Yes it does.

@bugglemagnum6213

4 жыл бұрын

Thats why i clicked

@ben_dover177

4 жыл бұрын

Yes so true the Gameboy color

@MrLopputulee

4 жыл бұрын

Was that printed with matrix printer?

@MicahHeard

3 жыл бұрын

🔥 🔥 🔥

I was in a band called 'Blitzkrieg' in 1981-82. We were out of Petaluma CA. We were not aware of this band...but it's funny, we had a very similar sound. We didn't have any recordings...had a lead singer that couldn't keep it together, he was a great singer though, ended up going to prison. We tried to replace him...end of band.

@DevineENTERventioN

10 жыл бұрын

OK, Rodrigo Olvera, why the +1? Did you know of us?

@LuchoCastle_11

9 жыл бұрын

Can't someone just +1? Lol

@DevineENTERventioN

9 жыл бұрын

Are any of you +1ers from Petaluma? Did you know of our band?

@LuchoCastle_11

8 жыл бұрын

DevineENTERventioN I don't think any of us know, we only +1 because that's a pretty interesting story.

@DevineENTERventioN

7 жыл бұрын

"You hear a sound from the sky, you freeze don't know what to do. You better run for your lives, he's coming fast after you.... Blitzkrieg Petaluma California 1981

Definitely tell the influence this had on Hetfield vocally.

@shaneculliton8732

Жыл бұрын

Well even that jumper riff kind of sounds like the last riff to Seek And Destroy little bit. If you listen very very closely. Just listen to the rhythm of it and you’ll see what I mean

@shaneculliton8732

Жыл бұрын

So yeah it absolutely is an influence

@shaneculliton8732

Жыл бұрын

Plus they even covered this song when they had the cover album “Garage Inc”

@morphicsun64

Жыл бұрын

It's pretty wild to realise that Hetfield's vocal style is basically him adopting a geordie accent.

I love the metallica cover, but sometimes you need that old school garage fuzz in your guitar.

@briansauer6695

7 жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head! I wasn't sure how to describe what I term as Raw Metal, but you've answered that! I was 13 in 1980 and was there when it was first emerging. Miss those days, especially when it was more underground. Love the Metallica version, and just found this one which, too, is awesome!

@RushianRichard

7 жыл бұрын

Underground it was dude...good times!!!

@bartgoukens2109

6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree !just like Diamond heads am I Evil and Budgee's breathhfan

@TheZigzach

6 жыл бұрын

I think this is better

@Adrian-ne1qn

5 жыл бұрын

JEG I like this version but it’s too slow, so I put it on 1.25 speed, just personal taste because I have weird taster. I also speed up misfit songs as well... like I said they need to be faster for me to enjoy them

NWOBHM it is the best of metal, i think many people can agree with my opinion. 80s metal was the best

@WUTANG-CLAN

6 жыл бұрын

Rust In Peace i was born in 85 man, and im still discovering these gem's, and i agree, something about 80's metal makes me think, i was meant to be born earlier!!!!!!

@dougbennett8592

6 жыл бұрын

Especially from 81-84. the best years for metal.

@RandyRhoadsRules3

5 жыл бұрын

Sabbath is always the best.

@Adrian-ne1qn

5 жыл бұрын

Somethingclever sabbath is great indeed, they are one of the couple of bands that are just on another tier.

@Rob.DB.

5 жыл бұрын

@@WUTANG-CLAN me too!!!!

Accidentally clicked on this while scrolling. Best thing that’s happened to me all week

@hmpz36911

4 жыл бұрын

If you want other recommendations for music, let me know. I'm all about discovering and exposing others to music

@trendmassacre8423

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I am thinking!

THANK YOU WOLFGANG FOR POSTING THIS!!!! Ian Jones a Blitzkrieg band member co-wrote and played on this track. Metallica used to honour him by taking him on tour with them when they woudl come to the Uk. He was my best friend and co-songwriter in our own band project DEAD EASY. Ian passed away 2 years ago and is HUGELY MISSED!!! Rock on In Peace Ian. Love, Electra

@harleymanm

2 жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear that Ian has died, I am just catching up on a great track, I do have the single though, I saw them in Bedford, on the day that I finished my O-Levels in 1981, I bought the single and a pin badge, I still have both over 40 years later! Great Band, great Gig, front row, I headbanged like a B******d :-)

@kd3446

2 жыл бұрын

Go writers Jim seiroto he was school teacher in physics & head of computers IT in Beaumont Leys School Leicester….

The main riff reminds me Hocus Pocus of Focus.

@thaincrediblemaier

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was thinking that too. Accidental ripoff?

@CarlosGonzalez-ll6xx

8 жыл бұрын

same here

@zzzhuh

8 жыл бұрын

Just came back, you are totally right. They even stole how the guitar comes in to thicken up the sound at the same measurement. This is the better song tho...

@jconnor1969

7 жыл бұрын

thats because Ian Jones messed up the Focus riff, I was there

@tutoamigo

7 жыл бұрын

who care fucking idiot

This is thrash before thrash ! Nice song !

@Synthabi

7 жыл бұрын

Less pedal old metallica sound is more effect blitzkrieg.

@toddegoldberg

7 жыл бұрын

......what?

@Algebrodadio

7 жыл бұрын

The sad truth is that Metallica ripped this song off. Almost every song on 'Kill 'em All' was ripped off by Metallica. It's just that American metal heads of the time hadn't heard these because they were by obscure European bands...and some not so obscure. I mean - Diamond Head?

@coreyhansen3520

7 жыл бұрын

+Aaron Wolbach no they didn't covered yes what did not steal the damn song

@Algebrodadio

7 жыл бұрын

Corey Hansen You're right. I made a poor choice of words.

The best thing about Metallica's cover song is that they introduced me to some awesome bands.

@hmpz36911

4 жыл бұрын

They shaped my taste in music. All that classic Brit metal and punk

2:55 Awesome!

@laurenzgraffilpenstein8117

3 жыл бұрын

New wave!

We Brits may be a small island, but we are masters at a lot of things. Heavy metal is one of them.

@jessegeary2466

5 жыл бұрын

America: x to doubt

@shagstars

5 жыл бұрын

@@incognito9292 and deep purple and to a degree riot but that one is an american band with british influences.

@ramon2008

4 жыл бұрын

For your size England destroys America. Although America has given the world what I believe are better metal bands. Metallica slayer pantera etc.

@chasescott2735

4 жыл бұрын

Hans Von Witzland you are correct that the Brits created heavy metal BUT us Americans got a hold of it and turn the volume nob up and played it double speed....... giving the world megadeth, Metallica,slayer, exodus, testament etc.........

@jondoethereturn

4 жыл бұрын

But Slayer isn't British, so how can this be true?

Wish I was a teenager in the 80s but at least being a teenager now allows me to listen to all metal from years ago.

@theunlawfulsponge5908

6 жыл бұрын

Jimmy V i agree

@outis439-A

6 жыл бұрын

yeah but you aint really part of it, y'know?

@jacktheflipper3591

4 жыл бұрын

Afe you sure about that it was a violent time cops beat the shit out of you

@bmphil3400

4 жыл бұрын

I was a teen in the 80s. It was awesome.....but I always thought being a teen in the 60s would have been better because record deals were easier to get......

@gerardoa.

4 жыл бұрын

You can listen to this at any age, dude.

Before hearing this song I was just a fan. Now I am a whole air conditioner.

I love the punk/metal sound of the original, but also Kirk's interpretation of the solo on the Metallica version is awesome. 👌

@user-bc3gt4nv9w

Жыл бұрын

sold out

@JeffPLut

Жыл бұрын

its the NWOBHM

@hel7695

Жыл бұрын

So Metallica Did Cover us ?

For fuck's shake...Metallica never covered a song just to make it sound better. They covered it because they LIKED the damn song. Everyone knows, the "original is better" in every occasion, it's the one that's got the respect. I like both versions btw..why create such nonsense "fights" in every video. Listen to the song, Like it, and praise it in the comments.

@lukaskrokketti6428

4 жыл бұрын

👍🤘

@jondoethereturn

4 жыл бұрын

I know I'm gonna start some shit with this, But... I think Motley Crue's version of Helter Skelter is 1000 times better than the Beetle's version.

@jeanleongerome4098

4 жыл бұрын

True in this instance, but not in every instance...Johnny Cash's version of Hurt, for example, is better than the Nine Inch Nails version.

@ssrzen

4 жыл бұрын

But But! Metalicca is teh gogz!!! / sarcasm i know they'd cringe at the comments if they saw them.

@ericolsen5592

4 жыл бұрын

Originals aren't always better. But I myself like both versions

RIP Ian Jones. Blitzkrieg are legends and you'll be missed, mate.

whoever wrote this, he's a genius!

'Blitzkrieg' and 'Am I Evil' were very high in my favourite 'Metallica' songs.. I did not know that they were covers (BKg DH) at the time... but I can see why Metallica covered them.. did a pretty good job on both. The point I'm trying to make is that the original versions of both these songs are exceptionally solid metal masterpieces in their original form.. and from relatively unknown bands. I'm off to find some more Blitzkrieg and Diamond Head stuff now... :-)

@metalsoup88

Жыл бұрын

Metallica copied the hell out of this band it's so sad

Lettuce Have Peace Lettuce Have Light Lettuce escape the cruel night Lettuce Have Time Let The Sun Shine Lettuce Beware The Deadly Signs

@monkehitstring

9 жыл бұрын

Lettuce are evil

@CAPTAINCAVECRUST

9 жыл бұрын

chris fattoruso vegan version :)

@DullTorpor

8 жыл бұрын

+sirus yes In Metallica's cover, I used to hear "hear our plea" as "you're ugly".

@briansauer6695

7 жыл бұрын

That's pretty funny sirus yes! You should look up the Saxon song Live Fast Die young with someone's alternate lyrics after listening to the original first. I laughed my ass off. You might too considering your sense of humor in these lyrics!

@thebargettntrollied

7 жыл бұрын

Anyone got some mayo!

44 goofs didn't survive the blitzkrieg.

@PuremetalReview

8 жыл бұрын

france didnt survive the blitzkrieg.

@steelwarrior105

7 жыл бұрын

+Pure metalReview lol

@nick10162

7 жыл бұрын

Poland?

@maleexile9053

5 жыл бұрын

MasterCyconide england barely

@Adrian-ne1qn

5 жыл бұрын

MasterCyconide oops

Riffs worth a billion dollars

@Navili502

Жыл бұрын

then they owe Focus a lot of money

ahhhh, the days of tape trading. how i miss thee.

@CalebePriester

8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Gentry Must have been really awesome to live in that era

@furiouzzzz

8 жыл бұрын

miss them too

@abbagil

7 жыл бұрын

I remember those days well.

@briansauer6695

7 жыл бұрын

It was Michael! I was 13 in 1980 when all of the NWOBHM was starting to come to fruition. It was all underground. Long before Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet came out(not knocking it,just what I consider the transition period to more commercial heavy metal and hard rock), bands like Iron Maiden, Saxon, Motorhead, Judas Priest(although they'd been around for a while)Motley Crue, Dio, and many more, were hitting their stride, and headbangers were in a world of our own. You found out about new bands through your friends. It was a real social thing. The internet is awesome for finding out about these older bands, and that's what I'm enjoying doing, finding out about the more obscure bands and ones that did originals before others made covers more popular. Fun and more innocent times! Wish I could go back!

this is like a perfect metal song. the riffs, the drumming, melodic solo/riff, the vocals

The first time I heard this opening riff...I was listening to "Hocus Pocus" by Focus, which came out 10 years earlier!

I grew up to Metallica version and only as a grown-up learnt about this original. It really kicks ass and I began to appreciate it, it's very dramatic, theatrical I'd say, almost like heavy metal symphony. Very powerful.

When you can hear the sound of fingers sliding over strings! Missing in so many over produced records!

🔥🔥🔥

Focus - Hocus Pocus

@tyyer

6 жыл бұрын

im glad i wasnt the only one who heard it

@cesaraugustoborrayopineda1520

6 жыл бұрын

Un acorde mas un acorde menos; mas ligado menos stacatto pero es Hocus Pocus riff

@samuelleal6149

4 жыл бұрын

hocus pocus there's a pizza on your focus

@onearmdaddy

3 жыл бұрын

Except that song is gayyyyyyyyyy

I wish people would shut up about Metallica and Blitzkrieg about who is better. I cover songs all the time because I love the band. Metallica covered it because they were fans of this band. Not a big deal. And they killed it too. They absolutely killed it

@johnyguitar258

4 жыл бұрын

original will never be beat it just cant be beat

@hmpz36911

4 жыл бұрын

Love both versions for opposite reasons

@metalupyourass9247

4 жыл бұрын

Also, Blitzkrieg did a Metallica cover.

"I knew of this band and loved them before Metallica!!!!".......(stands on his music stool of knowledge and waits for high 5's).... :P

@BlackMetal2069

6 жыл бұрын

ryan49er1 (Receives none and cries about how lonely he is)

@montyreed333

5 жыл бұрын

🤘

@thefunnyman8073

4 жыл бұрын

here: 5 5 5 5 5

Thank God for NWOBHM

@SleekMinister

6 жыл бұрын

Irreplacable vocals in this track, that's for sure!

@rafaelsilvaist

6 жыл бұрын

Let's all thank Rob for NWOBHM!!!!!!

@nickharris3515

3 жыл бұрын

I'm still trying to figure out what NWOBHM is.

Ill never forget how this type music was taboo and all.. i mean ALL radio and tv flat out refused to play it or even aknowlege it.. it was %100 fan driven, word of mouth. And we loved it

This is definitely the best version. Thanks for posting!

This is now officially the Anthem for Brazil vs. Germany 8th og July 2014.

@rubity_

9 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@danielcuridossantos

6 жыл бұрын

Good one kkk

@Chaingun

3 жыл бұрын

football is boring

@couchcamperTM

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chaingun yes, but that match wasn't.

@pavlosrousiamanis

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chaingun no mate, football is fucking awesome

I've been diving so far into the obscure bands with totally strange sounds I somehow ended up back at the roots.

56 people didn't survive the blitzkrieg...

Hope all Brits are wearing their poppies with pride this year. Those men, conscripts and volunteers saved us from a brutal dictatorship. Men paid in blood, with their lives and with their sanity. We were a nation of heroes and defeated the worlds most sophisticated military with a few tricks and pure courage. They fought to give you the peace that the UK has enjoyed since the end of that terrible war. Be proud.

@onearmdaddy

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. The world is sooooo much better than it was before the war. I see rampant global capitalism that wants to dilute and destroy every western nation as a blessing brought to us by the ***.

@kevmar2567

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the German model - discipline and tradition.

@Varkhal218

2 жыл бұрын

One Empire battling another Empire. The wrong side won the Cold War.

first time I realize that the lyric is actually "Aliens coming!" Until now I always thought it was "It is coming!" lol

@MrSimondaniel3

3 жыл бұрын

haha on the Metallica track, I heard 'aliens' but I thought that must be wrong

@simonnorgren2911

3 жыл бұрын

it's "aliens calling"

@kurzackd

Жыл бұрын

@@simonnorgren2911 no t's not, at least according to the lyrics in the description, which clearly say "Aliens coming"

This is aweosme, it has an authentic aggresion to it

This tune was way ahead of its time.

If it weren't for Blitzkrieg, Metallica wouldn't have have gotten the sound the had during their golden years('82-'88)

@jamesholstein6634

5 жыл бұрын

Metallica got their original sound from Dave Mustaine,then they changed over to classic rock

@bretthouston5448

5 жыл бұрын

No Mustaine, no Metallica

@Joe-eq8we

5 жыл бұрын

Mustaine made those fuckers!!!

@Joe-eq8we

5 жыл бұрын

Rust In Peace BLEW AWAY ANYTHING Metallica ever did!!!

@shawnrose1211

4 жыл бұрын

@@Joe-eq8we said no one ever. Not even Megadeaths best album

Classic! Thank you for posting!

Love playing bass on this song!

@jannowak9639

Жыл бұрын

I always love when bass is clearly passing to my ears and brain

I swear that riff is damn near the same as Focus Hocus Pocus.

This shit rocks.. I must have been living under a rock when this was out (was in the military)

thanks 4 posting this

Thanks for uploading! Great song!!

Nice to see a huge NWOBHM following on youtube. British Metal forever!

The best song ever!

Lettuce have peace, lettuce have life Lettuce escape the cruel night Lettuce have time, let the sun shine Lettuce beware the deadly sign

@Norbert011

3 жыл бұрын

Reverse vegan song?

This song is perfect, a true masterpiece.

wow I had no idea that Metallica's version was a cover. Both version still kick ass after many years

favorite part of this song starts at 2:55. Love that guitar sound. And this song makes me want the album now.

mi mejor disco de heavy metal lo conoci a mis 15 años 1986 y todabia sigue siendo uno de los mejores como si fuera ayer

Hocus pocus wants the riff back

@nahuelmat

7 жыл бұрын

Egbert Wadman well, this song wants me to play it

@shagstars

7 жыл бұрын

The riff is played differently.

i used to think he said "let us have wheat, let us have rice, let the crops grow when the sunshines" that was when i was twelve though. but still... it kinda fits

Thank god Metallica covered this

@oliver665321

3 жыл бұрын

FUcking awesome album! theres another album named after a black warlock and that shit is way better than metaliica.

@jordencharles4830

3 жыл бұрын

This is what made Metallica

Great song. Wonderfully done.

I have this 45!!! LOVE IT SO MUCH.

That was always my favourite of the songs that Metallica covered and a beginning to end to end listen for me. Fantastic!

awesome powerful metal track, from one of the new wave of british heavy metal bands blitzkrieg, solid and powerful vocals. and a nice bone crunching riff. #nwobhmforever

I never quite got the feel of this song until now. I am a Bassificationist, and need such information thank you. Great headphones help, too. Love the metal, man. Crunch on!

The sound is SO raw, it's awesome.

One of the many Metallica blueprints. Influence comes from everywhere but you definitely hear early Kill Em All Metallica in this song

@hmpz36911

4 жыл бұрын

It could easily have been one of their songs, if you look at style and arrangement

set the speed to 1.15x in custom settings for the best experience

awesome.

I know this song from garage Inc metallica but i love the original version

2:37 reminds me Black Sabbath :D

@ABColour

8 жыл бұрын

Every Heavy Metal band reminds BLACK SABBATH!

@miguelbarahona6636

8 жыл бұрын

+uberkogle Sounds like Focus "Hocus Pocus"

@ABColour

8 жыл бұрын

oh yes...

@Hogis__

8 жыл бұрын

+Matthew Anthony I think you mean "The Black Sabbaths"

@alejandroalcazarflores846

7 жыл бұрын

no more explanation needed, totally agree

46 people want to live in 1939 again

@trendior2503

7 жыл бұрын

such a good year.

@cjparrott

7 жыл бұрын

party like its 1939

@martyfriedman2672

7 жыл бұрын

Or prefer the present.

@Alfonso368

6 жыл бұрын

WWII

@onearmdaddy

3 жыл бұрын

I'll take 1939 but still like the song. How about we allow the blitzkrieg.

Wow, this sounds so raw!

This is the best version by Far ! Superb !

Sabbath + Focus = Blitzkrieg?

@ff7soldierff7

7 жыл бұрын

more like later 70's judas priest mixed with focus.

@skeene_6824

7 жыл бұрын

Linus Eriksson pretty much any metal band in this time period was influenced by sabbath. They were one of the only guys around

Hocus Pocus maybe?

@TheQueenSpider

8 жыл бұрын

+lasseplatburk yes, definitely

@prodbyxanderjohan

8 жыл бұрын

who cares

@erikmartinez5883

7 жыл бұрын

+xander j. deez nutz

Amazing

I've never heard this before. This is amazing.

this is a good metal track, never heard this band before i like it. nice bone crunching riff, love the vocals mega cool.

First time listening after hearing the Metallica version for 10 years. This is definitely awesome aswell!

Entre por aqui de Casualidad y que sorpresa me he llevado que buen pedaso de Banda

This song is iconic..... this song is metal...... This song is AWESOME......

Thank you Metallica for introducing us to bands like Diamond head Blitzkrieg Budgie And Sweet savage

@natec5373

2 жыл бұрын

angel witch!

@jabolinux

Жыл бұрын

Killing Joke "The Wait" was cover by Metallica

I love the rough rehearsal room audio quality. The vocalist has a slight Ozzy-feel to him. Just a bit.

Man, the guitar riffs and tone are crushing. Slaaaps

Great!

Maravilhoso!!

If it wasn't for Metallica's cover of this song, I probably wouldn't have discovered this band. I give thanks to Metallica for most of my taste in music. (Diamond Head, Blitzkrieg, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Motörhead, Holocaust)

Jesus I just sang randomly this song in my car then 3-4 hours laters it appears in my recommended videos and it’s been years since I heard this song. The bottom line: phones capture your voice

Great original version! Banging my head of! :)

NWOBHM is the shit. Interestingly, all of the originals that Metallica covered, were better than the covers. But the Metallica guys were the ones to embark on a career spanning decades and become superstars in the process. It's all about right place, right time.

fortunately I was born in the right time !!! , go! Biltzkrieg ! Thanks you for influence bands like MetallicA ;)

I love metal where ever it comes from. Long live Metal.🤘

2:55 que chingon solo lml Nice solo

@alexandersosa7803

4 жыл бұрын

¡Sii!

I love Metallica's cover but this is raw 😍 it reminds me of like a mix of Sabbath and Metallica

The slower tempo makes it feel heavier than a wall falling over your head. This is what HEAVY Metal means

Agreed so ahead of its time

I love the original & the 2007 reissue of this song & also love Metallica's version of the song 👍🏻🎸🎸🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸🎸🤘🏻🤘🏻

The Metallica cover can't even compare to this fine gem.

@komarkomar8794

4 жыл бұрын

Without Metallica covering this how many people realize this great great song? Pussy

@russkate88

4 жыл бұрын

Metallica's version is more polished and refined.

@jeppyjep

3 жыл бұрын

@@russkate88 Blitzkrieg also made 3 other different version of this song.

@Masterfighterx Thanks man. You're the best

simply great!