I'm 51, I grew up with Metallica, just the fact that after 40 years, the band I was listening in my teens is still puting a smile on my face with new release. I say hooray!

This is a solid single. Not blowing the doors off the room, but not bad in any way. A perfect example of first single leading to a new album, something good that gets you interested for what else they've got coming

@DJKuroh

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I really feel like anything that would truly blow my mind probably wouldn't feel like Metallica. They created such a sound that has been interated on and mixed, and so many iconic riffs that I don't think I can be wowed in the same way if I compare them to my newer favorite bands. I think they could do more but it just wouldn't feel like them if they modern the style and type of riffs they play.

@MrOmen420

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Well put

@leerobbo92

Жыл бұрын

Eh, the solo's kinda bad. Otherwise I like it, it's like coming home to a familiar warm house. Shades of Kill 'em All which is a nice nostalgia hit.

@JBeck33

Жыл бұрын

Big fan of the hardwired album. High hopes for this new one.

@Vapingdeath

Жыл бұрын

Exactly what i thought. :)

You have to also remember these guys are roughly 60 years old and do it better than a lot of music released today!

@regor5150

Жыл бұрын

'better than a lot of music released today" is a VERY subjective opinion 🤪

@rosswhite5975

Жыл бұрын

Ok boomer 😉. Only joking, I don't have any hate for Metallica, they used to be one of my favourite bands, but to suggest this basic motorhead rip-off blues pentatonic hard rock tune with a horribly sloppy solo is better than a lot of modern metal is pretty ignorant. Hell even their contemporaries like Megadeth, Testament and Flotsam & Jetsam have released albums in recent years that are way more creative musically and lyrically, better played, better produced and easily capable of competing with the new generation of thrash metal bands.

@jtwidmer6185

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Absolutely!!

@jtwidmer6185

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@@rosswhite5975 to be fair though, Metallica was ripping off Motörhead on Kill em All lol

@rosswhite5975

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@@jtwidmer6185 absolutely. When I heard this new song I said to a friend of mine that it's like they have gone back in time to just before Kill Em All, when they were basically copying Motorhead and Diamond Head. Maybe that's on purpose though, maybe they are wanting to get 'back to their roots' or something.

My feeling of this song is exactly what James himself said about it… it’s simple, straightforward, and driving. It’s indeed solid. Great rhythm riff, great tempo, cool solo, and awesome vocal delivery. No complaints at all. Great reaction my dude!!

@federicoinnocente

Жыл бұрын

The solo is trash though...

@dropthehammer1360

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@@federicoinnocente in your opinion

@AmitSharma-kd7rj

Жыл бұрын

@@federicoinnocente the solo feels trash because it feels like 2 or 3 solos are stiched together. No phrasing at all.

@travisfoster1071

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@@AmitSharma-kd7rj maybe, since his arthritis problem he can't.... just a thought.

@travisfoster1071

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@@AmitSharma-kd7rj maybe, since his arthritis problem he can't.... just a thought.

James has always been an absolute riff monster. These guys are still my favorite band since I was a kid and I'm like a kid when I hear new Metallica still.

@canatolakhoemini6728

Жыл бұрын

Yep me too.

@jasonsheets2694

Жыл бұрын

I always joke and say James wrote all the cool riffs and left nothing for the rest of us. Lol

Metallica is awesome!

Solid old school Metallica, hugely reminiscent of Kill 'Em All, and props to them for being able to keep that same vibe 40 years later at 60+ years old!

@claytonhale9232

Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of phantom lord a little bit

@ericfisher4736

Жыл бұрын

For me, what kills the 'old school' vibe is the lyrics. Ever since the black album their lyrics just don't interest me anymore. It feels like it's all pop lyrics and fluff written for the sole purpose of having something to sing over metal riffs. The instrumentation is solid, and feels more Megadeth-y (which makes sense if it reminds you of Kill 'Em All) than I would have predicted, but the lyrics just seem so shallow.

@andrewcastillo9558

Жыл бұрын

@@ericfisher4736 most bands writing is effected by the times so..yeah they aren't angry 20 year olds anymore 😂.

@ericfisher4736

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@@andrewcastillo9558 Which is an odd thing to say, given that their newer stuff sounds about as shallow as a pool where the 'deep' end is Five Finger Death Punch. Go listen to the Puppets or Justice albums and tell me they sound more 'mature' now. They just sound old, like they don't want to put any effort into it anymore...

@andrewcastillo9558

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@@ericfisher4736 to each his own

Your comment on the solo is spot on. A French youtube guitar player (Florent Garcia) did a video on the solo with exactly the same comment : it's a "traditional" Hammett solo, that fit very well with the all "neo-traditional" direction the song clearly take. It's not the most technical (but still not "easy" and long enough for a 3 min song) and a bit dirty but...that's what Metallica solo are. This is THE Metallica sounds. You hear that solo outside of any context and people would go "Oh is that Metallica?"

@JaggedDagger

Жыл бұрын

Most people/KZreadrs whining about Kirks solo are just jealous that their shit music isn't making it and they need someone to dump on.

@thatonedude675

Жыл бұрын

It’s not even that it’s “Metallica” as much as this is practically a Judas Priest era of metal throwback and having a technically smooth solo would’ve been off.

@TankTheTech

Жыл бұрын

I feel like a lot of the hate I've seen has also come from younger people that are solely into metalcore and deathcore that usually think the best solos are just sweeps and arpeggios. Don't get me wrong, not EVERY younger core fan thinks that, but it looks like a lot do.

@JaggedDagger

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@@TankTheTech You are right on the money with that.

@thatonedude675

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@@TankTheTech add in a dash of “fuck, we can’t hate on Lars here, who’s the next option?”

The riffs gave me a "kill 'm all" "ride the lightning" vibe. When it first aired on radio over here I thought it was a early Metallica song I've never heard before. Until the singing kicked in, then I knew it was a brand new song and I really liked it.

Been listening to Metallica since I was in high school and I’m 51 years old now. I love their evolution. Yeah some albums are stinkers but hey id rather listen to their new music and killing it live than other older bands who don’t make new music anymore and plays Vegas over and over. Much respect to them and I’ll be seeing them live in Jersey for the umteenth time! 🤘

@twisted2291

Жыл бұрын

@djfamily1972 I just watched Michael Noland's video, and he was just going through a list of great bands that have been touring, but haven't put out an album in 5+ years.

Considering the guys are in their sixties and have been at it for 40 years, this is simply beautiful ❤️

I honestly love this song, yes it's not Lorna Shore or Slipknot or Rammstein but the beautiful thing with music is, that it's different and this difference between bands makes it such an awesome thing.

@unholymass

Жыл бұрын

Agree there. There is too much of the same stuff already just listen to the radio. Not that there is anything wrong with it or I say they are bad but it's just more of the same.

@canatolakhoemini6728

Жыл бұрын

The last 2 Slipknot albums absolutely blew ass! Terrible.

@christianhackl474

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@du_auch_da Ehm yeah, Metallica are Metallica after all. And not a other band you just named. Rammstein also always sounds like rammstein and it's always awesome no one's complaining lmao. And this song sounds like a Metallica song lol so I'm not complaining at all, it's a very solid track imo I'm stoked for what's coming next or for the whole album! :) (and btw even then if a band changes or took some changes in there sound, most of the time I like it too. If its good it's good, so yeah. Like Linkin park back in the day or whatever, I loved it)

@vincegedeon6583

Жыл бұрын

Slipknot bahaha 😂 what a joke they are now pathetic Jim has more talent in his pinky than the entire Slipknot band

To me this was a better tribute to Motorhead than Murder One from the last album. Damn song is stuck in my head.

@metallicoustic6733

Жыл бұрын

Good point! This has such heavy Mötorhead vibes, way more than their actual tribute to him. Kick ass.

Best honest reaction ever

Agreed, Load and Reload are great! This is a great song, every time I hear it I smile, great reaction!

This song gets you amped up and really positive vibes. Love it.

I live a ten minute walk from where Cliff Burton played in his last concert

It's such a crazy solid rock out song. There's something about the drums and guitar combo here in this particular song just keeps you trudging on like you can take on the world.

Thank you for your comment on the solo. I agree 100% that the solo fits the song perfectly and doesn't try to be this epic face melt for 2 mins where it over powers the whole song.

@bloodnthuner

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The solo is all over the place. Quite a mess.

It's straight up Speed Metal/NWOBHM. Judas Priest drumming with Diamondhead guitars/vocals

I've been waiting for this video after my second watching of the music video.

It is a good song. I haven't seen too many people talking about how it is a 3 minute song; which is amazing for Metallica.

NICE REVIEW RIGHT THERE! The best one I`ve seen so far .

Thanks a lot Tank! Love ❤ this reaction video very much!! New album out tomorrow, can't wait! 😊

Metallica is my all time favorite band, and I agree, song is super solid and I love it. Gave me old school Motorhead cover vibes. Glad you love it too.

So much 80`s vibe in this song. Both riffs and solo. Great song.

I liked it the first time I heard it, and I like it more the more I hear it. Another old school touch is the fact that Lars looks to be using his old white with black hardware Granstar kit from the Black Album era...or at least a replica of it. The song also has a big Kill 'Em All/Motorhead vibe.

Agreed.. Awesome song definitely put a smile on my face 🤘

Thank you!! This is a fantastic track!! Can’t wait for the album, damn right 🔥 This song slaps and it’s full speed!!

On the riding playlist for sure.

Great updated sound, It's perfect for what they needed to!! This will sell and attract a lot of new fans

I got goosebumps like crazy on the beginning segment and you came in at the perfect time, and your reaction was mine almost to a tee. I think I qualify as a Metallica fan since before Kill 'em all, that I sense something different, new and improved, and it had to, music evolves with us because we make it and you can already tell by the incredible riffs there, that they have changed like we all do but the music is like a fine wine now so I think they will write some good stuff for a while and what I hear so far is refreshing. I dig it and will crank it fully in a few here.... I actually bought the Metal Blade compilation Metal Massacre because thats how I got allot of underground metal in the early 80's is a record full of a bunch of bands, we didn't have youtube yet...lol. I never heard of any of the bands before on it so it was new, and I remember sitting in my buddy Doug's room and we put it on the record player and when Metallica's Hit the lights came on, we had just finished smoking some killer yellow afghani bud so we had a good buzz and I specifically remember like it was yesterday listening deeply to it and Doug was just staring at the floor and I was standing up to the left of him and I said "This band is going to be huge!" and he looked up with that almost saggy faced stoned emotionless look and just shook his head yes real slow in total agreement and the look he gave me was so funny i busted out laughing and said, "are you stoned" and he stood and said "fuck yeah, I gotta some fresh air" and we laughed ans went outside and agreed it kicked our asses!

I was 15 when the Black Album came out. My sister bought it. I had never heard of them. From that day on Metallica has been my all time favorite band. And for me this song does not disappoint.

I’ve only subscribed to you a few months. That said in these few short months you’ve become one of my all time favorite content creators. Keep up the amazing work. Much love from Pennsylvania!

@TankTheTech

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton, Steven!

Love your honest reaction.

Loved it. Total kill ‘em all vibes. Really reminded me a bit of Diamond head and Saxon a bit too.

I missed them when they were touring their last album and I didn't want to miss them again so I decided to get a ticket to see them in 2024 and I'm super hyped

When I first heard this tune the other night I was kinda torn, as far as my initial impression. Now a couple days have gone by and I have found myself repeatedly going back to listen to it, over and over. The chorus where James screams the song title is everything in this track. That and the kick drums. But just the way James climbs the ladder vocally to belt out the chorus is such an amazing hook. This almost feels like a sorta power metal almost-but-not-quite Dokken-type vibe meets British new wave meets sped-up Load riffage meets a more polished version of Hit the Lights. It's gonna be a go-to live song (the lyrics kinda reflect that) and the song's energy and the boys' own energy are undeniable. I can't explain it, but all I know is my ear loves it. I'm very happy Metallica is back with new tunes and I'm also very happy they kept the album under wraps so now it's arriving soon - to MY mind - rather than them announcing it 2 years out and then us playing the waiting game. These old dogs can still hunt.

Its OK for me classic kill em all vibes

@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987

Жыл бұрын

Agree with Motorhead sound

Love your vids brotha, Subbed

@TankTheTech

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

i love this song. it gives such a happy vibe. and i will go to the tour in germany with my mom and godmother, who are both rock grannys love them both \m/

on point🤘

It sounds fast and i love it

I love this song!

Been into Metallica since ca 1988. Many highs and many lows. This new single is 🔥🤘

Haters gona hate. Tons of love and respect for guys. Greatings 🤘 Tank

This song made my 54 year old body go 20 again!! I loved it :D

@dany4307

Жыл бұрын

same here

Genuinely, I like this song a LOT more than most things Metallica has put out since before St. Anger.

Honestly that guitar solo is absolutely bizarre and amazing. Kirk is such a phenomenal guitarist, and that solo was insane.

@dvvaughn564

Жыл бұрын

the people that say its a bad solo have never heard a great guitarist play such a powerful solo before. pretty sure most new "metal" bands dont even play solos but i may be wrong i dont listen to the new "metal" growl garbage bands. fucking hate most new metal its so bad.

@lebranttt7592

Жыл бұрын

Wouldnt call it insane but it wasnt bad either

Great reaction totally agree with you on this 👏 🤟🤘🤟🤘🤟

Its nice to step back and revisit some old school metal.

Love the new sound, i loved hardwired! Great album, and this Will be great! Thanks tank 🤘🤘

You know what, if I had heard this on it's own I'd probably say "it's too basic", but Tank you bring up a good point, Metal has evolved so much that we now view something which was once completely revolutionary as basic. This is a solid song, and the hook has been stuck in my head since I first listened to it. Love em or hate em, you can't deny their influence or ability. So I'll crank it to 11 and make everyone listen to it with me! LET'S GOOOOO!!!!

Very tight just the beginning hell yea Metallica

woaah...really great song. Perfect for the car playlist in summer.

Love seeing them continue! Going to be a sad day when they hang it up. But at least we'll be left with tons of content and Memories!

Great review Tank. This song is a great throwback in my opinion- Kill Em All style riffs, great speed, fun drums. Even the lyrics “Full speed or nothing”is a line from Motorbreath. Am totally with you- based on this song I will likely get the new album and see them on tour (regular tickets- not the crazy priced VIP stuff).

this song is fantastic. the verses are awesome, like the instruments are powerful and james hetfield’s voice sounds astonishing! i am loving new Metallica!

Damn i like this! great sounding very much metallica. very pleasantly suprised. I definitly will be listening to it alot more.

i fucking love it !!!!!

My cousin and I loved Load and Reload too, as well as all the older ones, of course.

Everything you said here I agree with 1000%

Is it Kirk's sickest solo? No. I do love the ol school met tie-ins. It's a solid song! Already pre-ordered and started saving for the tour! 🤘

I will be honest I didn't expect to like this song as much as I do. It's some old-school Thrash with a modern twist. and it's just a fun song to listen to. This song is going to be responsible for several speeding tickets.

You nailed everything on the head with the reaction. It is a solid track that I went into it with no expectations. Im 43 and I started listening to them at age 10...in 1989. Ive had my Metallica years where they were my musical heroes. As time went on, I grew out of their sound and went my own way. I kept up with them for the most part. Anyway...this is a solid offering by them. Lars sounded good, James sounded as good, if not better than he has for years. Rob, well....he's Rob and always sounds tight AF. Great bass player. Kirk and that solo...it fit the song. It sounded simplistic, but the song was too..IMO. Overall, a straight forward song that has replayability. 8/10

I think the whole beef about the solo is how people say Kirk isn't as good as he used to be, i personally like it and i don't think Kirk lost his ability to play or anything, it may not be the same level he was on earlier but then...its been 40 years, they are 60 years old and they evolve as people over time and so does their music with them.

I "Parental advisory" love this track too. Some folks want a track to be over complicated before they call it a great track. For me it's simplicity and speed is it's strength. Great reaction dude! This is my first time coming across your channel, subbing right now. Thumbs skyward man 👍👍👍☮☮☮

Indeed... that was solid.

A little back to their roots with this one. looking forward to the album.

I love this freaking song..can't wait until the Los Angeles show.

I'm proud of the fellas. They're still in the game, and still got game. 🤘😎🤘

You nailed it precisely! Short, sweet, and decent. :)

I want to listen that in my car!!!! It is a good song and typical for Metallica. Not every song has to be the hardest ever seen.... a unique sound and different styles are important and exciting. Your reaction and comments on the song are great.

fucking great song, can't wait for the album to be released - it is going to be great!

Ditto on your Metallica relationship. My journey with them has been almost identical. Love your channel, I've always found it fun and insightful. Would love a reaction to Nita Strauss "The Wolf You Feed" featuring Alyssa White-Gluz

Tank's smile is one of the most wholesome things ever

No other bands evoke such a range of emotion and opinion like Metallica. I love Metallica. I have listened to this band since I was 14. I’m days away from being 39…so, 25 years. I’m just happy they’re still making music. I like the song. I’ll be buying the album. I won’t ever hate this band.

You can tell that Motorhead have been a big influence here..

@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987

Жыл бұрын

Big time MOTORHEAD FIRST CONCERT FOR ME NYC WHEN I WAS 13 1980 have 5TATS OF Motorhead 3of LEMMY KILMISTER SNAGGLETOOTH UNDER MY NECK AND MOTORHEAD NAME ON RIGHT SIDE OF MY FOREARM REST IN POWER LEMMY KILMISTER

Solid. Some classic sounds and throw backs. It sounds like Metallica and there's nothing wrong with that. I wouldn't turn it off.

The riff remind me hit the light.. I am old skool metallica fan yearghhh🤘🤘🤘

This new song ROCKS 🔥🤘

It's what passes for radio friendly now (even tho nobody listens to the radio these days) and sounds great for a punky rock sound. Cool.

You can hear the influence of Diamond Head and Blitzkrieg, it's right up their alley if you go back to Garage Inc this feels right at home with their old covers

I like the song a lot

I got the 2 day tix for MetLife stadium. I’m pretty pumped.

"pre order based on that song" first single job done 👍 whole point of a perfect first single leaves you wanting more and wanting to dive in and see what else is awaiting come march 🔥🔥🔥

You're right about Lars and Kirk. This song is awesome. Reminds me old school stuff like kill em all

Its a cool song in the vein of their old school songs \m/

Listened to it a few times now, and it's soild. it's not the best it's not the worst. And something you didn't mention, it's refreshing. With how insane metal is getting having a soild "dad" rock/metal song is honestly super nice to hear.

This Is only 2nd time I hear this tune,I think it's good iam 62man it sounds like Metallica they have matured they my age almost the Load record everyone hated it during 96 fire fighting season wildfires I played the load album constantly when I got the chance, this sounds like Metallica to me I got notifications last week and I freaked also! Great video man they dropped a bomb on us alright I'll buy a CD 💿 if I can find a CD player my took a dump after 15 years u can't even find a reasonably priced home disc player these days .Great channel glad I found this very cool u the Tank Man🤘😈🎶🎶💥

wow

Even lars is using his old white tama kit like back in the day I love that

may she live longer and make us happy

I also… love Load & Reload’s songs… especially in the live setting of the S&M concert.

Awesome song awesome solo.

It's mental that they still, after all these years, can create songs like this. Let's here it for Mentallicaaaaaa!!!! Yeah. 😎😎😵🥴🙃

I wouldn’t be surprised if that is James’ old Electra. It sounds the same as it did during Ride and Kill Em All. This is a good song to jam to when you’re doing chores or gaming. I’m excited for the new album My personal favorite tracks off LOAD and RELOAD are 2x4/King Nothing and Fixxer respectivley

so funny you were 4 when the black album came out I was 13yrs old when kill'em all came out lol! been a fan of metallica since the beginning! and the fact that they are still putting out some good music is awsome. I think this was a very solid song and I hope the rest of the album is as well.

I liked it quite a lot

I'm down with your feelings on this song. Sounds good, still throwing down, gets ya going.