Metallica Breaks Down Creating the "Enter Sandman" Riff

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Metallica shares insights on the songwriting process and how Kirk Hammett came up with the iconic “Enter Sandman” riff lying in bed at 3 a.m.
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@howardstern Рік тому

Stream the FULL interview now on SiriusXM: sxm.app.link/HSMetallica

@ticospacemusic 11 місяців тому

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@LClarke 2 місяці тому

Love these interviews, in spite of Howard's constant tendency to step on his guests.

@porfiriojohn5276 Місяць тому

4 - 1 - 24 R.I.P Howard Stern 55

@houdin654jeff Рік тому

This is Lars’ superpower. You can see it in behind the scenes stuff or on the making of videos with them in the studio. He has his hands in every part of the song, tweaking it, asking them to try things, getting timings down, and shaking the song into the shape it needs to be. He’s not the worlds most technical drummer, he doesn’t play in weird time signatures or complex patterns, but he’s an amazing producer and collaborator.

@PiazzaGurl Рік тому

Amen 🙌🙌🙌🙌

@eltravos99 Рік тому

I don't know if he considers himself this but he's just an overall great composer and songwriter.

@rendyandrian7149 Рік тому

Agree 100%. That's why I respect Lars for his compositional skill. His drumming is only great for Metallica.

@Phelisreal Рік тому

This is why Lars is credited on (almost) every single song of their discography

@user-yw5ct1px3x Рік тому

He is an amazing composer

@jaylordie Рік тому

This is why Lars deserves utmost respect. There may be a gazillion of better drummers technically but few with real musicality inside.

@PiazzaGurl Рік тому

Absolutely. Lars hears where each instrument needs to go and arrange them. Lars should be a producer and arranger. He’s soooo good. Great ear.

@mikehup2383 Рік тому

Perfectly stated!

@Deke1 Рік тому

Lars ability to listen to a riff, dissect the riff, add parts, change the sequence is really integral to Metallica's success in song writing....

@inferiorpatty Рік тому

Im here before the disagreeing haters come 😃

@wildae. Рік тому

Exactly!

@BigRed22557 Рік тому

Props to Howard for asking questions that help us get a peak into Metallica's process. Not many interviewers ask that kind of stuff. Cool insight, thanks to Mr. Stern.

@raylgonzo Рік тому

HS is a great interviewer. He does his homework and knows what he's talking about!!

@KarlRock Рік тому

Great story. Lars obviously has an ear for music production.

@emiromus Рік тому

Interesting to see you here Karl, cheers!

@balajiedlyngdoh8366 Рік тому

Oh hey Karl, too early to see you here

@doublestrokeroll Рік тому

That's essentially it. Lars has always been the band's arranger, and in many ways arranging is probably the most important thing in song writing. Sure coming up with the riff or melody is important, but in many ways that's the easy part. It's how you put it all together that makes a great song.

@milan.0363 Рік тому

karl you really rock

@packohub1145 Рік тому

Eurovision..

@Stereotype23 Рік тому

Kirk came up with arguably the most iconic riff of all time

@svogender Рік тому

Absolutely one of the best riff ever...!!! 🤘

@alphanerd7221 9 місяців тому

Lars came up with it.

@Azraelmaximilian 9 місяців тому

Actually Adam Siegel came up with it, look up Tapping Into the Emotional Void to hear the original version

@rawrs937 8 місяців тому

Jason came up with the Blackened riff.

@GreyGooseNWO 6 місяців тому

@@Azraelmaximiliandamn I just listened to it and it’s definitely similar

@MichaelMut Рік тому

It wasn’t always that way in this band, and I’m so proud and happy to see that they evolved and are now a tight knit unit.

@jondunmore581 Рік тому

Everyone still using the word 'evolved' in a wrong context... but we get that you mean 'MATURED.'

@RJReda Рік тому

I just commented with pretty much the same thing, you’re 💯 correct

@jianhuang0124 Рік тому

This song was written in the early 90s.

@alphanerd7221 9 місяців тому

It's how it worked ever since Lightning.

@dylinquent Рік тому

Has Hetfield ever tried acting? The way he’s aged, with his look, I could totally see him in a Western.

@kevah94 Рік тому

He's been cast in an upcoming movie too, can't remember the name though

@5zull877 Рік тому

he is on new western movie in works

@gtyrone83 Рік тому

Wasn't he the sheriff or executioner on the Ted Bundy film?

@michaellund217 Рік тому

@@gtyrone83 He played a Utah Highway Patrol officer that arrested Ted Bundy

@lanceurbi3687 Рік тому

I think that he could get a cameo with Nash in John Wick 5. Eh?

@shotgunsnare Рік тому

Letting your band mates have freedom all around to ask the drummer to try this or the guitarist try that instead etc.. only works if all the musicians are at the same level - that's when you can really trust ..when you have established musical respect for your band mates

@OMFGitsWALLY Рік тому

idk didnt lars get pissy at james in the st anger documentary for james saying his drums were sounding stock? lol.

@brysonlee3631 Рік тому

@@OMFGitsWALLY Probably not the era they are proudest of, being that it almost ended the band

@michaelmorningstar8645 Рік тому

That's not true at all. Collaboration between musicians of varying skill levels works fine.

@vilkers2211 Рік тому

@@OMFGitsWALLY that's why they were about to break up but they didn't because they started working on themselves and expressing feelings and emotions with one and another. They matured individually and as a band back then

@theosophicalwanderings7696 Рік тому

Kirk was/is so crucial to that band

@fatimapalacios2292 Рік тому

Lars is a music listener and knows what he likes in a rock song, so he tries his best to incorporate things he llikes in songs in the creative process. Over the years he has learned stuff and applied it. A real music producer.

@bogdanromanica8310 Рік тому

Let's admit, Metallica is still together and so succesful because of Lars vision, drive and creativity. James, Kirk and Rob are amazing, but Lars is essential. One thing that I love about Metallica songs is the simplistic drumming. Lars's drumming is catchy and so easy to air drum. Respect for Lars.

@uraniumcranium2613 Рік тому

a massive part of their fame is purely due to controversy and tragedy.

@AustinOgonoski Рік тому

It's because Lars was a metal nerd before he started playing in a band.

@alexdelcampo3606 Рік тому

@@uraniumcranium2613hmmm no, their fame is bc their legendary tunings, their charisma and bc they are pure artists.

@bob-ov4iq Рік тому

Above all, only reason there is Metallica is bc of Lars

@hypolyxa7207 Рік тому

Would love it if JASON was still here. #1

@JeremiahB444 Рік тому

I’m so happy they’re still doing all this, it’s truly a blessing 🤘🏼

@jengable4888 Рік тому

Yes.... it is !

@rayrayallday Рік тому

If the entire interview could be uploaded that'd be very swell

@juanrules Рік тому

The audio quality in these Metallica/stern clips is ALWAYS amazing

@MikeysMorgue Рік тому

The brilliance of Lars! What a great arranger he is!

@PortlandEast Рік тому

All they do is fight with each other

@ncochran01 Рік тому

I think it's because he prays to St. Anger....

@andyrusski Рік тому

To think they’ve been formed 42 years ago and Lars and James are still together producing top quality metal is something that boggles the mind beyond belief.

@Polythene_Pam Рік тому

Getting glimpses into the creative process of master musicians is always so fascinating to me.

@nandallica Рік тому

I love this band so much. It's insane.

@wuaperiot Рік тому

jja

@joseduran9232 Рік тому

James first showing that riff from Sandman sounded HARD

@FlipGuitarist80 Рік тому

Great crunchy tone, probably a fractal model of his tube amp combinations.

@KoalaParty2000 Рік тому

Ridiculous tone

@RichardGarcia93 Рік тому

Axe FX III! Diezel and Mesa amps within the guitar processor

@bluecomet1109 Рік тому

Lars isn't a drummer, he's a composer. And one of the BEST

@sugameltpastriescoffee7186 Рік тому

He is also a marketing genius

@TrevRockOne Рік тому

More of an arranger

@chebrneck Рік тому

Not a good drummer

@peaner083 Рік тому

@@chebrneck Well done Chad

@doublestrokeroll Рік тому

Arranger. Composers come up with melody and arrangements.

@stevepetty3458 Рік тому

I am Australian, so I don't know how Howard Stern interviews but this is how it should be done . Really takes you in and gives a whole new dimension. Awesome stuff

@jengable4888 Рік тому

Each member is very talented and creative. It nice to see a band have mutual respect for each other ! I think they are fantastic and have evolved both personally, in addition to, professionally ! Go Metallica go !! 👍❤️🎶 Also, please post more Metallica music/interviews perhaps the Siriusxm content..if possible ! Many thanks !!! 😉

@leokimvideo Рік тому

A ego free songwriting band..very rare indeed

@DM-rc4yu Рік тому

Jason Newsted.

@nightruler666 Рік тому

@Seba Tarth Kiss and Motley crue come to mind

@alphanerd7221 9 місяців тому

@@DM-rc4yu What about him?

@raymondstephan6234 8 місяців тому

Queen

@AliasZiro 4 місяці тому

What about the Beatles?@@NinetiesYouth

@conorbrosnahan5464 Рік тому

Howard please upload the entire interview in full 😮

@superaid1 Рік тому

Its on sirius xm I listened to the whole thing last night

@gailcook9238 Рік тому

You are all so great! Love anything I see on Metallica

@benoitb.3679 Рік тому

1:18 James' reaction is hilarious

@barbaradaquino8534 Рік тому

It's unbelievable, they talk about the creation of this amazing piece as if it was yesterday! 🖤🎶🎸🖤

@razmatazz9310 Рік тому

Because they probably repeated this story 5000 times for interviewers over the course of their career.

@scottsmith1455 Рік тому

Lar’s has come up with unbelievable drum part that are perfect for the song!! There’s a reason this band is legendary, they create amazing songs!!🤘🤘

@DepthWish Рік тому

Lots of people say Enter Sandman was a ripoff of the song by Excel called Tapping Into the Emotional Void. It's on YT

@varunsomani3469 6 місяців тому

Lars is a beautiful drummer. You cannot forget how good he was in the 80s and 90s and he is still amazing!

@commantermormont1657 Рік тому

This was one of the best questions asked in an interview.

@barrygreene007 Рік тому

James looks great. Very good to see him doing well.

@MrMickeycrazy Рік тому

More of this please !!!!

@paulatreides1354 Рік тому

i can imagine for metallica fans how gold those videos have to be

@beardown6574 Рік тому

fascinating stuff seeing behind the scenes. so cool.

@bobbongx8785 11 місяців тому

So many years in the states, and Lars still have that lovely danish accent❤❤

@531ff Рік тому

Tapping into the emotional void is where Kirk got the riff .

@mrs.esterhouse1567 Рік тому

Ha Kirk saying that it was original. Yea original by Adam Siegel.

@OscarBenben Рік тому

That’s because it’s not just a band, it’s a bunch of friends #metallica

@stuartsaint4581 8 місяців тому

It works because of the respect of each other, their styles and personalities. James might overthink a guitar part and yet Kirk isn't even counting the number of repetitions, Lars doesn't know how to play guitar so recommends something they wouldn't think of. It only works if you truly value what everyone brings to the table

@nikolagligorovski2234 Рік тому

And this is why i still listen Metallica. Their approach to music is professional, creative and inspiring.

@victoroliveira6820 Рік тому

FULL EPISODE PLEEEASEEE

@PedroAugustoze Рік тому

Lars é gênio!

@marcellomunir3932 Рік тому

They have such good chemistry, thats why they are so successful.

@anthonybiusodrumming Рік тому

Respect on highest levels.

@4catsnow Рік тому

The impact this tune did to Moscow years ago could only be described as "immense"...

@cmel7841 Рік тому

Every band should follow this model, just look at RUSH, the trust and love they had was incredible and you can feel it here with Metallica too

@thesmallnotesduo Рік тому

That riff will be around forever. And the song.

@jonasgustaf Рік тому

Howard needs an award for music-intelligence award of the millennium.

@MrOctavia1000 Рік тому

It's hilarious that kirk has come up with all the money riffs lol. Sandman is what made metallica rich 😀

@thedude4672 Рік тому

Really? Name me another "money" song that Kirk is the primary writer on. Kirk's great, but every fan knows that James is the primary riff master. And a lot more than Sandman made Metallica wealthy.

@mm091540 Рік тому

It’s funny how Kirk came up with everything that’s important and then they go on about how Lars Ulrich turned it into gold by saying can you play it three times instead of once

@MrOctavia1000 Рік тому

@@mm091540 I think the most badass riff is disposable heroes and kirk came up with that to 😀

@bryanmanrique6283 Рік тому

@@MrOctavia1000trapped under ice too

@levansharikadze873 Рік тому

Even without Sandman riff Metallica would be the same legendary band

@Tempest-Requiem Рік тому

THAT TONE IS CRUNCHY JAMES!!

@andrew6978 Рік тому

Axe FX 3. IIC++ and Diezel VH4.

@jutjub22 Рік тому

sounds too digital to me.

@jutjub22 Рік тому

@@andrew6978 it is being digital for some time, of course amps are real, solid state. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/iGacZp2fq5iZ0Ik.html

@gusmc01 Рік тому

@@jutjub22 it does sound too processed

@TunedIntoCars Рік тому

James' tone is killer!!!

@thanosgalanis3053 Рік тому

Lars wrote 4 mega records without metronome and people talk about his rythm...as gojira's drummer said"behind the drums I saw a great personality"Lars is just great

@COOLANDCONTROL3469 Рік тому

A band is basically a family of musicians that can help each other out with ideas 💡 for a song.

@em0_tion Рік тому

Takes a village, Teamwork makes the dreamwork... All that. 🤘👍

@luckie79 7 місяців тому

Jason is rolling his eyes

@jonmorgan2804 8 місяців тому

And that, kids, is called collaboration.

@vig237 8 місяців тому

Здорово, что у них такие отношения!

@Suspect333 Рік тому

I really enjoyed their answer they could of just been real short about it but went real deep.

@gedadon69 Рік тому

If you judge Lars purely on drumming skills there are many many others better than him but not every one has the skill to know and understand music as good as him

@MetFan91 Рік тому

BRO THIS IS SO COOL

@tleeg74 Рік тому

Can't wait for the 72 seasons tour in Los Angeles. Hurry up August

@lichberserker Рік тому

That's the first time I've heard Lars talk about freedom, trust, and love.

@LizinLouie Рік тому

It took Metallica; Lars, James, Kirk, and Rob to make Metal ~ Mental ! Love it.

@crazykittenvideos855 10 місяців тому

I come up with great riffs at 3am. My trouble is I turn over and go back to sleep then in the morning I have forgotten them 😅

@masonwalk5522 Рік тому

Their speech is legendary

@emadjaymz9376 Рік тому

god i love this band

@idrizzyt7524 Рік тому

that was such an amazing insight on that.

@legendarybroz117 Рік тому

Legends.

@darkhorse1985 4 місяці тому

Loved this

@Jason-gt2kx Рік тому

How ever they do it, it certainly works. Keep rockin' boys!

@kantasify 10 місяців тому

This is the ground reason why Jason Newstead openly defend Lars despite being criticized for his drumming ability

@billsmafia1792 6 місяців тому

Legends! 🤘

@destroyallheresy Рік тому

What a guitar tone, wow. Anyone know what gear they're using nowadays? Kempers still?

@mallaothman Рік тому

And that what makes this band a perfect band.

@crusheverything4449 Рік тому

Aren't you adorable.

@BusyMEOW 6 місяців тому

I do that, and other people suggest stuff for me too. I understand what it means now when Lars is credited for arrangements

@adrianvazquez4633 11 місяців тому

James’s tone🔥

@jakubw.838 Рік тому

50 years later, the boys have finally grown!

@imapishard Рік тому

"Hey Jason, let's turn the volume down on this one."

@asgardman3404 Рік тому

I feel blessed

@davem.2191 Рік тому

I... fk'ng love Metallica!

@loombaron Рік тому

2:27 james hand movment when lars interrupts XP

@gregdahlen4375 5 місяців тому

i didn't see the beatles show with the song making process but from what i heard similar

@BowraySamurai Рік тому

its riff from Stone - Get Stoned

@user-mu5lk3iv3q 9 місяців тому

Lars & James...great chemistry

@michaelh1889 Рік тому

Stern is back ... With a vengeance. Great shows lately.. wow !!🎉😂

@betsyhiggins4198 11 місяців тому

This band has matured in the best possible way. Other bands should take note. Kudos Metallica.

@onlee49ers76 Рік тому

Lars is criminally underrated in this band

@ddawg3974 Рік тому

I mean he's the number two in the band. I think people understand hes a visionary. Not the most talented drummer, but an extremely talented songwriter.

@giorgosk2884 Рік тому

No he's not. Eveybody knows that he is the brain in the Metallica machine,they just fear to admit it

@sr.teodoro Рік тому

Thanks god for keep kirk wake on that night 😂😂

@rodxvs3378 Рік тому

kirk accompanies James in this super picking, kirk monster

@Ultima2876 Рік тому

Guess they’ve come a long way since the St Anger days. It shows in the material they are producing too - the new album is great.

@lucasharris5727 Рік тому

Thank you!

@lukewoodworth2101 Рік тому

Just imagine the amount of riffs on riff tapes that kirk and james thought nothing of that lars said "hey there is something there" that became metallica songs

@drangal Рік тому

Perfect band synergy anecdote.

@DeathRaven. Рік тому

What Lars said at 2:30 has to be the funniest thing as there are so many videos of them (Lars and other members mostly) beefing over what he’s talking about.