Rapper Reacts to Metallica FOR THE FIRST TIME!! | Fade To Black (FIRST REACTION)
101K views · Sep 29, 2025 · Music
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@KnoxHill · 1 year ago · pinned
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@Rotigus320 · 1 year ago
Yo Knox, remember me? I was homeless, and battling leukemia. I was watching your videos soaking wet in my tent not wanting to live anymore etc. Now I'm indoors, got the cancer in remission, and even inspired enough to make my own reaction channel (not this account, but regardless) You were kind to me in the comments when I was down and out, so I will always appreciate you!
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@dknollRX7 · 1 year ago
As impressive as this song is, it’s even more impressive when you realize these guys were in their early 20s when they wrote a masterpiece like this.
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@johnnyeproductions · 1 year ago
This song was written by James after their band equipment was stolen and among the gear was James' favorite Marshall amp that his mother had bought him and she had recently passed. So he was feeling dark despair with having a European tour looming and not enough funds to replace all the gear that was stolen. James was in a depressed state when he wrote this as it obviously talks about losing the will to live. Thankfully he did not do what so many in his position would've.
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@susanconstable2113 · 11 months ago
They showed us we were not alone back in a time when mental illness wasn’t talked about. It helped us to be strong and survive because we weren’t the only ones struggling with life.
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@twinforce_fusion6560 · 1 year ago
Currently 51, been listening to this song since age 14. Never gets old and gave me some strength during some dark times.
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@Burlyhawk · 1 year ago
One of the worst aspects of a deep depression is the feeling of being utterly alone. That is exactly how I felt, and then I heard this. I wasn't alone; someone else felt like me. This song holds the foundation of my healing.
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@nikylebisnath · 1 year ago (edited)
This song has saved a lot of lives back then from suicide.<br>This is a combination of real life struggles, equipment stolen and James Hetfield's real feelings of emptiness and hopelessness he and Metallica experienced at the time.<br>So glad you are finally doing a reaction to this song. It is a powerful song❤🙏
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@kellyhouse4263 · 1 year ago
This song got me through the death of my husband when I was 21..thank God for music! 🎶 ❤️🔥
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@Nate_M_PCMR · 1 year ago
I never thought I'd be so happy about a reaction video to a sad song<br><br>Sometimes I'd put this song when I'm not okay just to shed tears and let all the tension out of my brain and body, it's some of the best free therapy if there is one
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@dawnpenny5006 · 1 year ago
51 year old female fan of Metallica - this is my favourite song by the band and I cannot wait to hear you react to it, Knox!!!❤❤❤
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@ACWVLN · 1 year ago
Great reaction! "Welcome Home" (Sanitarium) is a great one, too.
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