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Metallica's Epic Black Sabbath Tribute - Reaction & Review!

Added 2025-07-13 14:49:10 +0000 UTC

Ryan and Danielle dive into the band's powerful performance at the farewell event, honoring the godfathers of heavy metal with killer covers and classics. From the high-energy opener "Hole in the Sky" to the biblical intensity of "Creeping Death," we break down the setlist, share personal stories, and geek out over Metallica's influence from Black Sabbath's dark, moody roots. Ryan recounts his lifelong fandom, including seeing Sabbath live in the early 2000s and Metallica multiple times, while Danielle reacts fresh to some tracks, highlighting the timeless riffs and James Hetfield's vocal push. The show celebrates Sabbath's legacy, with all original members alive to witness tributes like this fundraiser for Parkinson's. Timecodes:

0:14 - Intro and background on Black Sabbath's retirement
10:48 - Reaction to "Hole in the Sky" (1975 Sabotage album)
15:46 - "Creeping Death" breakdown with crowd chants
26:11 - "For Whom the Bell Tolls" epic intro
33:04 - "Johnny Blade" from Never Say Die
42:21 - "Battery" acoustic build-up
50:18 - "Master of Puppets" ultimate metal masterpiece