Primus [Master of Puppets]

[flattus01]

Fuckin' hell.. This is other-worldly.. :')

[StefanS117MC]

cliff is better;D

anyway les is great too

[bobdy9988]

One of the greatest moments in metal music is when the drums and guitar kick in at 0:34

James, Cliff, Kirk, Lars - immortal gods

And a stunning performance by Primus too

[bobdy9988]

Les is pretty good at bass guitar isn't he?

[OtakuuHIME]

Les...YOU'RE A FUCKING BEAST!!!!!!!!!!!

[MixonBro]

James didn't want to take Les to Metallica, because he was too good. James said it himself in an interview.

[Toxic282]

Les Claypool Shits Rythem

[bassmandeadguns84]

wow,

[danharris188]

Sorry Metallica, but you just can't compare. Maybe someday you'll grow some talent and make a decent album.

[APCFan227]

@danharris188 They actually did make quite a bit of epic shit 1984-1991. Not all of it is like this gay ass Lulu bullshit. Dumbass.

[danharris188]

@APCFan227 That's true, 1984-1991 they did rock. But since then everything they've made has been epically gay. Dickhole.

[gpesano]

FUH HUCK  YESSSSSSSSSS!

[TheLeicesterSquare]

Bye Bye Dear Robert Trujillo or how the fuck he's named!

[Crabc0reDrums]

His thumb looks like jelly.. epic <3

[diazv17]

ok ill just throw my bass away

[LJLSTUD]

He is awesome!

[Blitztoast]

James Hetfeild after seeing this: WHY DIDNT WE HIRE THIS GUY!?? FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[FyveAces]

@Blitztoast "He (Les Claypool) was too good" - James Heitfeild

[METALdude1195]

@FyveAces Les said in an interview that that's "Bulls**t. James was just trying to be nice."

[andyofcomixinc]

Apparently Metallica said that Claypool was "too good". Damn right.

[arasgeme]

@Blitztoast 9gager?? :D

[GrungeMetalRocker]

@Blitztoast

cant mix funk with thrash metal lol

[MyBassCover]

Les Claypool = Master Of Bass

[goldenshowercap]

That's how to treat a bass guitar - like a woman. Plenty of slapping, but don't forget to give it a good fingering too.

;o)

[MichaelangeloAdaamo]

James Hetfield said Les was too good for Metallica... Les said that James was full of shit and just being nice... No, Les YOU are full of shit, Les is fucking ridiculous at bass x) Les is definitely Chuck Norris' bass player.

[xraycortina]

I'm not really a big fan of primus (please note - that doesn't mean that they aren't good) but I do like Les Claypool's bass playing. I can play bass to a certain extent, inspired by Jean-Jacques Burnel, but I'll never be as good as either of them.

[IndianaJoel93]

best bass player ever, James Hetfield said he was too good for Metallica :') and when Hetfield says you are good, you better believe it.

[SpiderSkot]

Wasn't this from Woodstock '94?

[TheGreatGouki]

@SpiderSkot Looks like '99

[SpiderSkot]

@TheGreatGouki I remember my friend showing me this, recorded from pay-per-view. We were both bass players and Metallica fans, so we were blown away. I didn't see the dude much after '95, so I'm pretty sure of the date.

[TheGreatGouki]

@SpiderSkot yeah '94. According to Wikipedia Primus wasn't at the '99 show. The stage setup looked really similar to Woodstock '99. My apologies.

[1620ADD]

slapa da bass....

[beetlesqausher223]

Damn that bass that sounds fat

[Birkild]

this is shit band, not metallica. THERE YOU GO!

[TheLeoOfCostaRica]

James Hetfield after Les's audition:

"Hahaha! That Claypool guy looked fucking weird. Of course he's never getting in the band. Everybody is even saying that his band sucks! Here's a video the weirdo left before he left...

*Plays video*

-_-

o_o

0_0

Guys, we have made a huge mistake..."

[TopTenCrew]

@TheLeoOfCostaRica

Primus wasn't around when Les interviewed. Nice attempt at being funny though.

[TheLeoOfCostaRica]

@TopTenCrew

Silly me. The next time I want to make a simple joke on a YouTube comment, I'll make sure to conduct extensive research just so I can get the exact date and time right.

...Really, it was a joke, not a transcript of a factual conversation.

[TopTenCrew]

@TheLeoOfCostaRica

God, you're probably one of those primus fans who stalks primus videos waiting to ambush somebody about what primus sucks really means..

[TheLeoOfCostaRica]

@TopTenCrew

...And I assume you have some evidence to back up that borderline ridiculous assumption?

[mabinga1]

@TheLeoOfCostaRica 100% agree.

[chaosaxis]

And this is why Primus sucks.

[perche2009]

Master of slaps...

[warriorcop666]

Wow! That was F'n cool. I wish he played the whole song. That was both different and bad ass. Look at the pit that starts when he lights up.

[n4brU]

So much better then Metallica ...

[n4brU]

So much better then Metallica ...

[queenslander47]

Such a sick crowd. Look at them go!

[SuperThunderlips]

Ha Ha....love it

[GodofPubs]

Primus sucks.

[n4brU]

Pure awesomness!

[yamxt5]

@Thedarkcountry fuck you you fagot turd burglar go deep throat a pine cone followed by a broken glass smoothie

[kavi089]

no need to talk shit about metallica just because this guys is fricking awesome...

can anyone here say that cliff or robert are bad bassists? (no comments about newsted xD)

[TheJackrose1108]

@Thedarkcountry well then why the fuck are you watching a primus vid?

[DailyDoseBeneros]

With all due respect, Les Claypool is a great musician, but his style doesn't fit well with Metallica.

[lolstaz]

les would have never made sense being in metallica

the main focus in metallica is vocals and guitar

the main focus in primus music is usually the confusing bass riffs

[JesusDiedlol667]

Dude I always thought primus sounded pretty metal this sound pretty fucking awesome!

[xKtulu]

Les < Cliff

Simple as that.

[SgtZaqq]

@xKtulu lol, boring metal stuff vs finger/slap/tap funky awesomeness

[xKtulu]

@SgtZaqq Way to show off your ignorance, fool.

[SgtZaqq]

@xKtulu go play COD

[xKtulu]

@SgtZaqq What...? That made no sense.... Leave before you make yourself look like more of a retard...

[SgtZaqq]

@xKtulu haha, no sense. Look at your favorites. And are you mad bro?

[xKtulu]

@SgtZaqq U stalker bro? Just because I enjoyed a VIDEO of someone ELSE playing CoD doesn't mean I enjoy playing it myself.

Next.

[theosprata]

He is a monster

[FTWxTactiKill]

To all the people making fun of Metallica, Cliff Burton is still viewed as one of the greatest bassists of all time. Yes Les is fucking amazing but seriously stop hating on Metallica its uncalled for.

[TheSonofadidly]

they*

[DarkKnight1407]

Badass shit, doesn't this bass player do the music to Seinfeld (Anyone)????

[TheSonofadidly]

@DarkKnight1407

meh, not to seinfeld. he does intro to south park :))

[Crazy4krystal]

@DarkKnight1407 Well, he does do the South Park theme song (both versions) and the Robot Chicken theme song.

Of course, he's also a genius musician.

[jadegallegos333]

At 0:30 did i see the drummer throw his stick

[InnoLC985]

czy to nie aby nasza polska "dwójka" ?

[emremir59825]

oooh shiit this is awesomeeeee.

[MetalHeadFrank666]

that was bad ass!!!

[MrBK76]

fuck yaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

[MrDeathangel91]

COME ON MAN! YOU CAN´T END LIKE THIS!!!

[Momirski]

Current Metallica bassist has 19 youtube accounts

[Horsefreak299]

awesome!!!

[Z1mlock]

I hope metallica saw this xD

[ThatGuyYouArent2]

@Z1mlock

You can remain confident that they did. They're old high school buddies of Claypool, from what I understand. :P

[arasgeme]

@Z1mlock claypool auditioned for metallica a few years ago but was rejected because he was to good

[Metallifuch]

@arasgeme a few years ago? 1986..

[vistalite1972]

Les is an amazing bassist!!!!!!!!! I think he could of held his weight in Metallica

[dylankrolick]

what a great bassline

[p00pynuggeteer]

True story: James hetfield said Les was too good for metallica.

[metallica42091]

@p00pynuggeteer said it sarcasticly as a joke but i think hes awsome at bass

[SaggyNativePenis]

@p00pynuggeteer they just thought he was wierd

[awald5]

@p00pynuggeteer Oh how right he was. Metallica is still awesome, but Les gets to display his talents way better as a solo artist.

[mrpandapwns]

@p00pynuggeteer haha i saw the interview of that, its awesome

[westcoastgoose]

Is this leftover flotsam from Les's Metalica tryout?

[mitu7tf]

That's what i call a croud...

[zorskel98]

does anyone know what the drummer and guitarist are doin at 0:32

[Silvermanav]

@zorskel98 it's called a HIGH FIVE ^^

[doggman007]

@zorskel98 Think the drummer through a drum stick in the air and the other guy was pretending to try catch it.

[bass22ails]

@zorskel98 It's driving me crazy I don't know!

[glf1976]

Fkn amazing i would have lost mind at that show

[AudioVisualOverload]

Fuck off, Primus sucks!!

[hitskin666]

Slap bass does a lot for that track.....

[ZiggyHernandez]

Fuck, I'm glad Metallica turned Les down for the bassist job! His talents would've been wasted in that shit band, and the world may never have been gifted with Primus!

[ObeseChess]

@ZiggyHernandez you know they only turned him down after Jason Newsted quit, right? Like, Primus woulda still been around...

[ScooterAndOtis]

@ObeseChess no, twas when clifff died, thats when primus was just starting

[gold3npimp]

@ZiggyHernandez

Metallica isn't a shit band. It's people like you that don't deserve a say on YouTube. If you're going to say something as foul as you did, at least back it up as to why you think Metallica is a shit band b/c if they were a shit band, I don't believe so many people (millions +) would like them. So next time, please do be more supportive towards your own words otherwise, you can always shut the fuck up.

[215BigA]

@gold3npimp I think they're a shit band because they WERE metal and still THINK they're metal... Their old albums like Kill Them All and Ride The Lighting were good... but now they're releasing shit like The Memory Remains... come on, thats not metal... thats rock... theyre just poser metal now and are no better than Black Veil Brides or Avenged Sevenfold...

[gold3npimp]

@215BigA

Metal is apart of rock. And Metallica just wanted to try something new when they were making load and reload. A true fan would respect their change. but it's okay for someone that was a fan of them to say they sucked on load and reload b/c of the alternative sound and isn't so "metal". But to say they're no better than a horrible, horrible, horrible, horrible, horrible, horrible, HORRIBLE band than Avenged Sevonfold is just pointless b/c everyone knows A7x sucks major league style.

[gold3npimp]

@215BigA

But at least you said why you think they're a "shit band" unlike the the dude which I was talking to.

[Charlizardine]

@gold3npimp Um, dude. Metallica is generic, their drummer sucks, and they have 1 good song (One). this version of master of puppets has a slightly better tempo. That's right Metallica cant get a feel for tempo! Then again, crap drummer, and the drums kinda set the tempo.

You get my point. Metallica is the Justin Beiber of Metal.

[gold3npimp]

@Charlizardine

Lol. Only one well written song? No buddy. Much more than just "One".

There's Master of Puppets, Dyers Eve, Enter Sandman, Fade to Black, Creeping Death, The Day That Never Comes, All Nightmare Long, Seek and Destroy, Whiplash, Motorbreath, The Four Horsemen, Battery, Ride The Lightning, and Nothing Else Matters. And those are just the ones off the top of my head. The reason why thier tempo isn't what it used to be IS b/c of Lars, yes. But take note, he's in his 40's.

[Charlizardine]

@gold3npimp No, they suck. You are wrong.

[gold3npimp]

@Charlizardine

Well, good for you. I have nothing further to say. If you don't like 'em..cool. If you do like 'em, cool. But you should try giving those songs a listen if you haven't already.

[Charlizardine]

@gold3npimp So... I win. Nice talking to you.

[gold3npimp]

@Charlizardine I don't believe you've won if you only gave one reason as to why Metallica may "suck" and it's the drums. There are so many more I know of since I am a huge fan of Metallica and know their flaws. E.g. James's voice isn't what it used to be so they had to down tune their guitars to E flat, the fact they know load and reload made people become less interested in them. There is no winning is an arguement between opinion.

[Charlizardine]

@gold3npimp Y

Yes there is. i won. Because Metallica is generic. And I am right. And you are wrong. Do you not understand this G-word i am saying.

Synonyms: Vanilla, Bland, Breaking Benjamin, Metallica, Lil Wayne

And people who don't like Metallica because they changed a lot are stupid assholes. What a horrible reason to give up on a band, no matter how boring their songs were and are today.

[gold3npimp]

@Charlizardine

Clearly you don't know how to read. THERE IS NO WINNING IN AN ARGUEMENT BETWEEN OPINION(S).

I simply defended Metallica b/c I happen to enjoy all or at least most of thier music. Regardless wether or not you like them, one should still respect them. So, after this I will no longer continue with this nonsense b/c you're just another fucking troll on YouTube AND you have no appreciation of music, no matter the genre.

[Charlizardine]

@gold3npimp You are absolutely stupid. I have two playlist FULL of Music of EVERY GENRE. How can you call me a troll for having a far superior taste in Music. I have not Really been attacking you, but seriously, what the fuck! Do you also Listen to System of a down and the Insane Clown Posse? Is Justin Beiber your Hero?Is Breaking Benjamin exciting to you? FUCKING METALLICA IS FUCKING BORING!!!!!!!!!

I would rather have a Buffallo take a diarrhea take a dump in my ear!!! -AVGN

[BellackDemonHunter]

@Charlizardine Dude, seriously...calm down. I agree with the other guy, there isn't any winning, it's all opinion. So can we please just all have respect for other peoples taste and please stop arguing. it's pointless because, once again, it's opinion.

[Charlizardine]

@BellackDemonHunter No. I can't. I am right, and they are wrong. Metallica is shit. And I am calm. how can you tell someones state of emotion from a youtube comment?

[martinEATworld]

@ZiggyHernandez metallica is a good band. go fuck yourself.

[GEETARS3]

@ZiggyHernandez

I love the first 3 Metallica records, the rest are trash, but yeah Primus is much better.

[SgtZaqq]

@GEETARS3 first 3 thrash, other trash.

[GEETARS3]

@SgtZaqq

Yes.

[The666KER]

@ZiggyHernandez dude don't talk shit on metallica. everybody that knows anything about anything knows metallica would have been a billion times better if they would have got les. but they didn't and you got primus. both metallica and primus' music is great. there's no need to talk shit man

[yamxt5]

@The666KER he wasnt talking shit, just stating a fact, Ive seen primus 3 times, suasage once. outstandinding performance!

[anujsaccount]

@ZiggyHernandez Metallica is not a shit band.



[emdemajkel]

@ZiggyHernandez

everything is in the right place.... bass in the foreground does not match the style of Metallica.

and world have been gifted with Primus

[Alcomable]

imagine if metallica had a slap bassist :P

[InterceptorOfDoom]

@Alcomable they do :D

[Mspsychapussycat]

THIS ROCKS!!!

[Gamestationx360]

"Primus sucks from the fountain of awesomeness" Wow glad anyone would think that would make you a fan, R-tards. Viva La Primus Biyotches!

[ryder187mac]

To whoever is saying Primus suck:

Les Claypool auditioned for Metallica when Cliff Burton died.

He wasn't accepted because he's too good.

[CaptainSketchbag]

@ryder187mac

>Newfag that doesn't get the Primus Sucks reference.

[ryder187mac]

@CaptainSketchbag

>greentext on Youtube

I wish I was that retarded.

[11DNA11]

@ryder187mac Read about Primus Sucks reference...

[blobs81085]

I want he's babies I want all there babies PRIMUS SUCK

[scarabmasta]

primus sucks

[bastardgear8]

awesome cover! Primus sucks!! gonna see them live this summer wohoo!

[UTpacman]

primus sucks

[snoookie456]

And Metallica won't be able to cover a Primus song...

[NelsonLongboarding]

primus sucks

[isavedsuperman1x]

@NelsonLongboarding quick question,if primus sucks why are you watching a video? did you just decide to go look up an amazing song and talk smack about the band? i mean really it makes no sence.

[NelsonLongboarding]

@isavedsuperman1x you retard! primus takes it as a compliment! primus sucks is the best thing you could say to them!

[NelsonLongboarding]

@isavedsuperman1x you retard! primus takes it as a compliment! primus sucks is the best thing you could say to them! you are just a nooby fan

[britocho]

Most of the people may not know, but Les Claypool auditioned with Metallica after Cliff Burton died... story tells James Hetfield remarked that Claypool was not awarded the job because "he was too good" and "should do his own thing". Claypool commented that he wouldn't have fit in with the band and "would've looked like a freak".

[grimmenigma949]

@britocho that is very very true

[metalboto]

play metallica ,and everybody's happy !!!

[Diggler397]

too much bass...

not enough Metallica...

but still Primus is awesome

[uiruu]

@Diggler397 that's the whole point. Kirk's riff is hard enough to play on guitar, but Les Claypool can do it on bass. How fucking awesome is that!?

[Diggler397]

@uiruu yah i know it is amazing. and i can play the first 50 seconds of master of puppets on guitar. not as fast but still desent. im only 13 too ^^ but still this does require a lot of talent

[auburnfan313]

19 Metallica posers dislike this.

[uiruu]

oh my god.

I am in awe.

[Mod3stM]

Bass tremolo FTW!

[robertamkramer]

@Mod3stM I freaking love bass tremolos I have a kahler on mine...claypool is teh best ever!!!

[zambrocca]

les claypool is incredible !

[captainhines]

metallica sucks....

no really

[hknott9953]

For all you noob Primus fans "Primus sucks!" is a good thing! Its thier god damn slogan!!!

[becauseican66]

PRIMUS SUCKS!

[becauseican66]

So much hate against Primus :(

[bassplayer137]

lol les claypool made my pc crash

[TheHelltorn]

wow i never knew people acaully went and watch primus.....

[rpsmith014]

@TheHelltorn ?

[Ejay444]

The guitarist is useless ^^

[CJbass420]

@Ejay444 I diagree, the guitar was very important to the sound.

[imrp7]

Yeah...slap that bitch...*.*

[darkngyth]

PRIMUS SUCKS!!!

[Bigbadbeef56]

Who here wishes they did the full song?

[Ducknbob8]

@Bigbadbeef56 BAD @#%$&@# ASSSSSSSS......

[grimecube]

@Bigbadbeef56 Solo! Solo! Solo!

[AmeliaAerhead]

Now THAT'S a Mosh Pit!! Les, you kill me.

[Taren454]

Primus sucks!

[mattymonster666]

@Taren454 they don't use that slogan anymore n00b.

[deadtoads]

I LOVE METALLICA AND PRIMUS SO PRIMUS DOING A METALLICA SONG AWSOME AWSOME AWSOME AWSOME AWSOMME AWSOME AWSOME AWSOME

[bugger316]

Actually, Rob Trujillo is one of the most wicked bass players as well. Unfortunately, he cannot live it out with Metallica. Just listen to Infectious Grooves.

[millerchance007]

@bugger316 actually infectious grooves wasn't bad but wasn't he also in suicidal tendencies as well?

[bugger316]

@millerchance007

Sure he was. I think any band that had him was really lucky. That's certainly what Metallica thought as well. Too bad his talent for furious funky bass lines is wasted there.

[fenderjb2112]

that's so fucking cool!!

[theNish45]

who other than me rediculously wishes they could hear the audition les claypool did for metallica!?!

[Kiryu394]

im not really into Primus, but ill say this is pretty sweet