My two cents: . Cliff's bass is audible right from the start (0:02), but not to the point that it's overbearing. Cliff can be heard on the downbeat, held alongside those heavy power chords. The left-panned guitars after the intro (0:19) sound less-tinny and more raw. Lars' toms don't pan in from the right (0:26); they come in slightly from the left, instead, and stay in the middle-less compressed, and somewhat muted. . From here, things really kick off, and your mix comes alive. Everything sounds warm and full, not stiff and congested. Cliff is no longer lost in the background, and rumbles among the rhythm section; there's more depth and clarity to the snare and the rhythm guitars themselves. The down-picked sixteenth notes (0:40) are a good example of a less guitar-centric mix, the guitars being joined by the other band members instead of overpowering them. A less abrupt and immediate attack is offset by a larger, more detailed aggression; there's more to appreciate. Another example are the roaring power guitars, which Cliff joins clearly (0:54); in turn, they respond with a series of razor-sharp chords. It all sounds amazing. . James vocals also less immediate, if only because that "studio sound" is replaced by a more "live" feel. He has to sing within, not over. This includes the beautiful meld of rhythm guitar and bass (1:07) provided by your mix. It feels more colorful and metallic than ever before, with an extra level of sharpness that makes the original sound dull by comparison. I tend to focus on the more obvious things, but its the little, omnipresent details like these that made me fall in love with your mixing style to begin with. I love the space of the vocals ("Wait!" 1:11). The panning of the drum fill (1:16) is another small, but exciting detail that's easy to miss. So is the kick drum fill heard shortly after it (1:21; in the original mix, this salvo of crisp kicks amounted to a dull, unappealing "whump!"). Lars' drums originally suffered from a lack of detail, which you've helped rescue from the void. Thank you. . This being said, the tom fill at 1:26 is completely drowned out. However, the intense power chords are a treat, and really help enliven the chorus (I think your opting for them might have been a deliberate choice, as they kind of ape the tom rolls, and perhaps sound better than what the stem tracks could provide, drum-wise). Everyone's really firing on all cylinders, here. You've boosted the drum fill at 1:43, and made the individual beats easier to parse. Cliff's refrain comes in clearly (1:50); the power chords' response hits like a truck (1:54). I love being able to hear the kick drum at 2:10 (the kick drum is extremely difficult to hear in the original mix), but also that I can make out Lars' signature triplet pattern. Awesome! The rhythm guitar admittedly sounds great; it's also a bit like Pac-Man: gobbling up another tom roll at 2:23. Then again, the drums burst forth in further clarity at 2:40. It's a bit of give and take, but I'm incredibly happy with the result. . In the past, your mixes haven't always been kind to the lead guitar. Here, Kirk has a lot to compete with, but he manages to do so without obscuring some of the finer details (listen for more kick triplets from Lars). Kirk soars over the bass refrain, and seems to stretch out during the bridge (3:21)-hitting the listener from both sides. Meanwhile, Lars drums like an absolute champ. Before the slide, Kirk's final note worms into my ear. Then, we're moving confidently onto what is arguably Metallica's best breakdown. The original song had panning on the toms, but those feel pretty weak compared to yours. The added presence of actual bass helps; generating space was always one of your biggest talents, the guitars thundering magnificently into the void. They have somewhere to go, instead of feeling trapped in a tight, uncomfortable space. . I remember the inclusion of the live segment from your previous mix! Here, the transition is seamless and potent-a chance to stretch one's legs and bask in the mayhem before things pick up again. The gradual bass crescendo leading up to a resounding "Die!" from James (4:22) is fabulous. So is the final chord (4:41) into the coda; details like these-or the guitar fill at 4:48-leap out at you like brutal ambushes. Cliff never fades into obscurity (4:59). Indeed, his backup vocals call out of the storm (5:21), sounding like they actually came from somewhere; they also envelop the listener a bit more noticeably. The guitar hooks at the end swoop in similar fashion (slight clipping at 5:38, though), as do the harmonies towards the end (5:48). Instead of coming across as two distinct tracks crudely smashed together, you let the leads bloom into a grander tempest. It's sublime. The finger-tapping is less foggy (6:19), but doesn't muscle Cliff out of the equation (that bass is purr-fect). I also love the boosted double-bass(!) during the closing bars (6:48), as well as the equally burly finish from Lars with his toms before a last, echoing note. . I absolutely loved this one! I'm sorry for the delay on weighing in, but I didn't get notified when it went live. Needlessly to say, you've outdone yourself, here. This is my new favorite of yours from Ride the Lightning, and it might be my all-time favorite (apart from Blackened, but that one's hard to top, I admit). I'd happy you're able to continue working on these during the pandemic, and appreciate having such good metal remixes to jam out to during these troubling times! Keep 'em coming! \m/

@cerealbeforemilk7259

4 жыл бұрын

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@airconditioningunit9777

4 жыл бұрын

Cereal before milk milk before Cereal

@KBackes6

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe a little more than two cents lmao

@OrganicActing

4 жыл бұрын

What a fucking GREAT comment and critique.

@medeste

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed insight. By my own I noticed I could finally clearly hear Cliff's playing...

Metallica: So let it be written. Ahdy Khairat: So let it be done.

@ThyUSA

Ай бұрын

Fair enough dude.

Oh DAMN you put the live version of the DIE chant in??? That was awesome.

@brianmontellano5288

4 жыл бұрын

made me grin so damn hard

@ToffeePlays19

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing, wish it had Jason's 'mother fucking die' chant too, but that might make it overfilled.

@gabrielko2147

4 жыл бұрын

@@ToffeePlays19 nah it is pretty good. Someone else did that and it was pretty good

@BibliaOfficial

4 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielko2147 where can I find it?

@jacobnelson4150

4 жыл бұрын

@@BibliaOfficial if creeping death was on and justice for all

Metallica should seriously consider releasing all albums remixed by this man.

@DOWNPOUR_

4 жыл бұрын

i think that would be great, although on an extensive level there are a few mistakes and mishaps, these mixes are amazing.

@Craig-gq4gb

3 жыл бұрын

*shut up and take my money*

@serhat6181

3 жыл бұрын

He literally adds MoP touch to everything, he should do remix of AJFA.

@marcin2x4

3 жыл бұрын

@@serhat6181 He did part ;) kzread.info/dash/bejne/i59_p9eDp9idmbA.html

@serhat6181

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcin2x4 Oh thankssss But he still does something looks like, i was listening his last video on the channel (:

I would analyze this but that job goes to another Nicholas

@PersephonevanderWaard

4 жыл бұрын

Represent.

@xXxMrRazorxXx

4 жыл бұрын

My thoughts as well!

@FranklynAlvarez

3 жыл бұрын

can someone explain please?

@TrueCrimeAndDeathCore

3 жыл бұрын

One of the first comments is from Nicholas and it is a beautiful novel, with an introduction written by Stephen King. He proceeds to pick apart this entire song from beginning to end. No one else stood a chance. I think he even gave three accredited references, and uploaded a copy of his transcript. He has a credit score of 1,274 and he probably has a magnum dong. I’d shamelessly ask him to make me his wife, given the opportunity. Hi Nicholas! **winks**

@nickdance965

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrueCrimeAndDeathCore Oh hey, what's up ;D

The live DIE section just gave me chills - brings me right back to hearing this live on the Justice tour

@DOWNPOUR_

4 жыл бұрын

god i wish i was alive back then. 14 years old rn and i’ve bathed myself in metallica for about a year now. waiting for next year to go to my first metallica concert. was going to go to louder then life this year but it has been cancelled.

@justjayceeok99

4 жыл бұрын

Man! Lucky bastard! I'm 20 so i wasn't around then, but I have a Damaged Justice tee and I think that tour was their best. I'd do just about anything to go back and see them in 88 or 89.

@Powermad-bu4em

2 жыл бұрын

@@justjayceeok99 I saw these guys for the first time September 8th, 1989 in Salt Lake City. . My 16th birthday. I was crushed against the barricade directly in front of James. 12,000 people chanted DIE like I've never heard in my entire life. Every fist in the air. I made solid direct eye contact with James when he sang "Die! By my hand." Still the best show I have ever, or will ever, see. Caught them twice in 96 and it wasn't the same. 89 was peak Metallica. They couldn't be touched by fucking ANYONE.

@mustanggt33

2 жыл бұрын

@@Powermad-bu4em "I made solid direct eye contact with James when he sang "Die! By my hand." And you lived to tell the tale?!

@Powermad-bu4em

2 жыл бұрын

@@mustanggt33 I actually had to go over the rail later on in the show because the crush was so bad. I landed on my ass right in front of the stage and when I stood up I was about 10 feet from James. I flipped the fuck out and threw him the horns just before security grabbed me and drug me off to the side and back into the crowd. Still one of the greatest experiences of my life. I could barely move for a couple of days after and I couldn't turn my head for a week. My ears rang for a week at least. That is the one show I've been to where I literally feared for my safety. No bullshit. Not even Pantera came close.

PERFECTION per-fect-shon /pəˈfɛkʃ(ə)n/ noun : the state or quality of being perfect. "The Creeping Death remaster and remix by Andy Khairat" Alternatively - "Literally any remix and remaster by Andy Khairat"

@davidduran1910

4 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment

@WadeWilson72-47

4 жыл бұрын

I hope you will get more likes

@OleWeesnaw

4 жыл бұрын

Someone call Webster

@rylothegreatest8414

4 жыл бұрын

@@OleWeesnaw Yes, he needs to update the dictionary's definition of perfection.

This sounds fukken *thicc* Good job, man!

A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.

@stefank.8818

4 жыл бұрын

I‘ve been looking forward to this

@matthewroll3947

4 жыл бұрын

Hello there

@joni2622

4 жыл бұрын

@@matthewroll3947 general Kenobi

@nexus7034

4 жыл бұрын

Omega you are a bold one.

@Minstrel2009

4 жыл бұрын

Thats impossible, maybe the archives are incomplete!

An added DIE section??!! Oh man I'm loving this.

@mustanggt33

3 жыл бұрын

@@JPX64Channel Yes. Love it.

@jasondismukes

2 ай бұрын

It's like it should have been done that way from the very beginning! And the slow down for the bass was 💯 perfect! I will not listen to this song any other way from here out!!!

IMMEDIATELY love the additional WEIGHT to everything. There is more MEAT in the guitars, there is more GROWL in the bass and there is HEFT in the kick drums and just such CLARITY in the cymbals and snare. A real highlight here for me is the WEIGHTY kick mixed with a bass that is just SO much clearer and has been SORELY needed for years now. I'll leave the true and in depth analysis to St.Nicholas de 2 cents, but this is a GREAT remaster, thank you for the excellent content Ahdy!

I was just blasting the Blackened remaster yesterday thinking "I wonder when he'll release another one." *My faith has been rewarded*

That moment when you heard a song for the first time...a second time.

@licccio2133

4 жыл бұрын

Seriously, I felt the same way. This is amazing

@CGJUGO80

3 жыл бұрын

This is a very popular comment I see on AK videos. He truly is phenomenal. Needs to get hired by them ASAP. Imagine what he can do then

No one can remaster as good as this guy.. no one.

@curseddoggo

Жыл бұрын

"Maybe one guy can make a difference. Enough said." -Stan Lee

@alexiszamora9527

Жыл бұрын

I agree

The live "DIE" and heavy bass gave me chills

Damage.inc, Disposable heroes remaster this tracks please

@mrguysnailz4907

4 жыл бұрын

yessss

@StrangerE0ns

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@oneaviatiorandminecraft

4 жыл бұрын

Leper Messiah too

@HeavyRaiden

4 жыл бұрын

Damage. Inc doesn't has available stems :( Disposable does though.

Gotta love Cliff’s little “here comes the pain!” fill at 0:27 right before the whole band comes crashing down on you like a brick wall

The inclusion of the live crowd 'DIE' section was just.... Look everything youv'e done has been great, but that? that was the cherry on top that this song needed. Thank you for proving fourteen year old me right.

I'm writing this after liking the video, but before having listened to it. This song is my favorite Metallica song. It was the song that I chose to play during my graduation. I love playing it on the drums. And I know you elevated it to another level. Thank you. EDIT: I was right. Goddamn it this is perfect.

@HeavyRaiden

4 жыл бұрын

You used the song on your graduation? That must be epic

You took something that was perfect and made it better? Sir that’s illegal

That thump on the bass drum was something that needed to be done since the song's first release, much easier to distinguish the kicks. And that slightly boosted bass guitar without overpowering the other guitars. Simply amazing while staying true to the original, except for that part that everyone will notice

This is *****l i t e r a l l y***** perfect. This is Creeping Death in the best possible mixing it could ever be in. Heavenly work you have blessed upon this song.

Holy shit, these need to be official, you did a better job remastering than they ever would.

@smarkmalark

Жыл бұрын

Well technically the official “remasters” aren’t even remasters… Literally I’ve seen so many videos on this, they just used to originals and slapped a new label on them

@JPX64Channel

Жыл бұрын

@@smarkmalark "remastering" is just improving the quality of the original tapes so it sound as close to the original tape, they dont remix it , at all, they don't use the multitracks.

The only thing that would've still made it better is if there was Jason's backing vocals.

@jqulrich

4 жыл бұрын

Nah, I'll take clarity of Cliffs bass over Jason's vocals any day!

@jacoblopez517

3 жыл бұрын

yeah

@thebigv8644

3 жыл бұрын

A Jason/Cliff Creeping Death mash-up!

@LaneDenson

2 жыл бұрын

@@jqulrich Por que no los dos?

3:27 Goosebumps

Creeping Bass? Creeping Bass.

@MosoKaiser

4 жыл бұрын

Was already well audible in the orignal.

@hudsonbakke8836

4 жыл бұрын

The bass is too loud. Should be not much louder than the original.

@dim0k591

3 жыл бұрын

Cliffing bass

@jj_aldrich514

3 жыл бұрын

More bass from the legendary Cliff Burton is always a yes from me

@samcree3051

3 жыл бұрын

@@hudsonbakke8836 more bass =more badass... Who else thinks that or is it just me cause I'm a bassist?

So much depth, clarity and awesome vocals, it sounds like a retake

4:03 I knew he would do that lmao

@Streethawk1219

4 жыл бұрын

Just like the live versions

@mehhhh291

4 жыл бұрын

Streethawk1219 yea exactly

Listening to this on studio headphones just feels like a wall of sub ripping you apart.

@Wheresthepepsibismol

3 жыл бұрын

Same here alot of people complain Metal and salsa don't have bass they probably listen to dubstep and Rap my dad blasts salsa and the bass is clearly audible I blast Metal it thumps my headphones like a subwoofer in a car I also play bass my room shakes when I slap the heck out of my 1986 Ibanez roadstar II bass

Just when you thought Creeping Death couldn't get any better, or any heavier...

I love the incorporation of the live "DIE!" chant in this!

I'm early.. Now wait for the 2 cents guy

@dullknowledge1576

4 жыл бұрын

GIORNO ANDALUH same

@timurshaipov682

4 жыл бұрын

He’s a bit busy, he says. The waiting could be longer...

@PersephonevanderWaard

4 жыл бұрын

@@timurshaipov682 Sorry for the delay! This one was worth the wait!

@blackcock779

3 жыл бұрын

Te vi en un video de shauntrack

@lacalacadevic2887

3 жыл бұрын

@@blackcock779 Que épico

Wow, this is really well done.... this is not remastered though. This is MASTERED 😉

@Memper

3 жыл бұрын

sweet

@LaneDenson

2 жыл бұрын

MASTERED

@twstdlzard9659

2 жыл бұрын

MASTERED MASTERED WHERES THE MIX THAT IVE BEEN AFTER

@TrashMarineMusic

11 ай бұрын

​@@twstdlzard9659MASTERED, MASTERED, MIXING AT MY CRIES

Holy fuck, I was not expecting the "DIE" chant from a live recording, but it just blends so naturally. Easily makes this mix par with the original.

Wow great job with the sound separation!! I can actually hear details which I hadn't really noticed before. It's almost like getting a new song every time you upload

@PJBonoVox

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah man. This is like hearing the song for the first time again. Love it!

Please Remaster "To Live Is To Die" Next, No One Else Can Do Your Work Man....🤘🏻🔥❤️ Greetings From Lebanon🇱🇧 🤘🏻🔥❤️

@ToffeePlays19

4 жыл бұрын

This would be incredible.

@StrangerE0ns

4 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome

@thelonewolf9983

4 жыл бұрын

ManUNkind Exaclty, Right ?! 🤘🏻🔥❤️

it feels a bit more punchy and less muted, you did my favorite song justice, well done!

GOD I FUCKING LOVE THIS BAND

Love the fact that you´ve extended the "Die, Die, Die" part! Provides that live concert feel, congratulations and thanks! \m/\m/

@Gibby34340

4 жыл бұрын

I wonder if he used an actual live audio clip there. Hard to tell because if he did, it's integrated so well you I actually didn't notice that part wasn't from the original studio album.

@ripperplaysclon152

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gibby34340 I think it was the original gang vocals.

it's possible to hire you to remaster the entire metallica discography? For me of course. Awesome work as always!

I love how you remastered Creeping Death it sounds so much better than the OG Version.

My favorite Metallica song, no other remix or remaster can deliver what I’ve always wanted in a remaster of this song until now! Thank you soooo much!!!

Trapped under ice next

The roaring sounds from those guitars, and that bass! So badass

I fucking love the bass lines! Only adds to the sadness that we lost Cliff so early. We surely missed a lot of magic

The bass solo at 4:00 has made me decide to become a bassist

@localshowershitt3r

2 ай бұрын

are you a bassist now

What an amazin mixing & remaster you had do,it has morepowers,the dynamics punched harder than before,the epicness is unbealivable,and the crunch of the pre chorus in the bass is perfec,i only wanted to thank you for doing those masterpiece,stay metal

What a nice video to see when I've just woke up.

@SviatoslavKaverin

4 жыл бұрын

I can barely see anything there.

@kinniecas9004

4 жыл бұрын

same

My prayers have been answered

This song is my favorite 7 minutes of the day

Man, when I'm working and want to listen to Metallica, I ALWAYS watch your videos. Shout out from São Paulo, Brasil! 🇧🇷

Where is he? You know who I'm talking about.

@temme528

3 жыл бұрын

my man jayjay bigson Jason Jasin saon Jason Sonjn Saon Jasom

I am having goose bumps right now. Great stuff Ahdy!

Man the breakdown part of drowning out the guitars to leave the bass and drums and then to comeback with the whole band beautiful man 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Favorite Metallica song. Favorite Ahdy mix. Worth the wait.

Funny. I was watching a few vids on ancient Egypt and then I get this notification heh

Man, this different mix on the kick drums are incredible and they really stand out. We can hear so much better the double bass on the fills, which Lars always did, but in the original mix are super buried.

This one has a more "classic" metallica sound than your previous Creeping Death remix (which i still love)

Here before two sense guy

Love this so much, just learnt this so g today on guitar so seeing this was a blessing. Would love to see you do Cowboys from Hell or Domination by Pantera

Wish i had my earphones right now. Will come back tomorrow to hear this

@rauldavidplataoropeza1686

4 жыл бұрын

Why air conditioning unit

@simoneburini4036

4 жыл бұрын

@@rauldavidplataoropeza1686 he is more than a fan

@rauldavidplataoropeza1686

4 жыл бұрын

@@simoneburini4036 LMAO

@ToffeePlays19

3 жыл бұрын

So... what did you think?

@airconditioningunit9777

3 жыл бұрын

Stony Tark I loved it, it was an improvement. Oh and nice name

This my friends is the god of metallica remixes and remasters on KZread. Great Job!

It's like hearing it for the first time again!

You took what was already one of the most awesome metal moments (the die chant) and made it even cooler. This is awesome.

The breakdown is PERFECT

Went instantly to my private playlist which has all your Metallica remasters🤘🏼

The bass pedal always sounds so good in this guys remasters

How could someone dislike this masterpiece?

Bro. The Bridge. It's just... bro why is it so good

You really brought this song to the 21st century! Awesome work!!!!!!!!!

You are the reason I made my KZread channel... Wish I could make remixes as good as you

this is the best remaster Ive ever heard. great job as usual

Awesome as always Ahdy, I am a fan of your ideas for enhancing the experience in listening to a song as it is brand new! Thanks for bringing these nuggets for us!

Thank you so much. I'm going to support your patreon cause this is my favorite song and you perfected it.

OMG this one is it! This is absolutely incredible! Every song in the world should have this type of production and every band in the world should have you as the mixer :D

If this was the official version, I’d be head over heals for this song more than I already am. I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

Damn it's been 3 days and the 2 cents guy hasn't shown up yet??? weird...

@PersephonevanderWaard

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't get notified! I saw "posted six days ago" and my heart sank: I could have been listening to this for six days already! :P

This is simply amazing man!!! An incredible artwork...gold (your mix) added to gold (the song itself). Thanks for sharing your skillful work.

Been waiting for this for years now. Thank you

The drum kick sounds so good

@Made_In_Heavenn

2 жыл бұрын

hey goebells

@breyka4665

2 жыл бұрын

@@Made_In_Heavenn hey baby

@Made_In_Heavenn

2 жыл бұрын

@@breyka4665 :)

Before coming into this I knew you would have to do something special with the die by my hand part, and my God did you kill it. Rasmussen should’ve just done what you did from the start, I think I speak for everyone in saying you did an amazing job.

One of my favorites by Metallica, and one of my favorites by any band. What a treat to hear it so excellently remastered! Props to you good sir

Fantastic!! Wow!! The clarity, fullness, creativity of the bridge. I love it.

Lot of hard work and creativity went into this mix. I fully enjoyed it!

Fact: You can't return to the original mix, after listeng to cliff solo at 4:02

It’s already my favorite song and yet you made me like it even more lol

Never clicked an ad so fast

You just made this song just even more perfect, nice work!

I WAS JUST LISTENING TO THIS SONG

@sebastianvitaldelrio

4 жыл бұрын

Same lol

@paranoidbutnotanandroid3753

4 жыл бұрын

Bruh, I was trying to learn this song but I quitted because there wasn't no remixed and remaster version of it in the channel. And today I'm surprised by it

You have some serious talent brother! This is so amazing!

Loving your remasters. Especially this one because its one of my favorite Metallica songs.

As a first born pharaoh’s son, I find this version chilling.

This gave me goosebumps, man. Nice job! ❤

This has to be your best yet. Keep it up.

These remixes bring out how good Lars really is

This is what I call a real remastered! Man you're awesome, keep going my friend (:

Just simply an amazing mix!

great, i never expect of this... great remake, man new suscriber!!

Almost gave me the feeling of hearing it for the 1st time !! I'm mid 50's and had the original Album and Cassette tape this is very well done Thanks !!!!

first person who actually knows how to remaster a song. well fucking done!