Metallica: Atlas, Rise! (Official Music Video)

Directed by Clark Eddy
Filmed at HQ in San Rafael, CA by Jeff Yeager during the recording of “Hardwired...To Self-Destruct.”

Video Premiere Date: October 31, 2016

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[ij]

The Lords of Metal in their age have not lost their ability to f*ckin ROCK.

[errorwhy]

My son's name is Atlas, I named him because of this song. When i listen to this song in the car, he yells 'thats my song' and starts to headbang in his seats . He is 5 years old now. :))

[FatalChaz]

This is an underrated song. I forgot how enjoyable it really is.

[StephenRahrig]

Can't understand the negative comments about the vocals. I have been incredibly surprised and blown away by the quality of the vocals on these 3 tracks, especially the production of them. I want to say they are the best since the old school days but frankly, I like them even better than that. Perfect combination of evil Hetfieldy gnarl and awesome modern production. Very cool stuff.

[foot]

My sister doesn't talk to me for years sends me a message.."New Metallica? It's awesome!". Icebreaker. Wish I could "like" this vid 100 times.

[roncriswell]

Lars is a drummer that wanted to be a guitar player and James is a guitar player that wanted to be a drummer and it has made for some of the most unique arrangements and riffs ever\m/

[mr.joshua]

Lars looks like a mad scientist making some new type of metal

[NateJaramillo]

I like how Robert just starts headbanging as soon as he enters on 3:25 😂

[adamgriffith-smith]

The harmony at 4:25 has to be in their top 10 harmonies ever

[freecourses]

Lyrics:

Bitterness and burden
Curses rest on thee
Solitaire and sorrow
All eternity
Save the Earth and claim perfection
Deem the mass and blame rejection
Hold the pose, fein perception
Grudges break your back
All you bear
All you carry
All you bear
Place it right on
Right on me
Die as you suffer in vain
Own all the grief and the pain
Die as you hold up the skies
Atlas, rise!
How does it feel on your own?
Bound by the world all alone
Crushed under heavy skies
Atlas, rise
Crucify and witness
Circling the sun
Bastardized in ruin
What have you become?
Blame the world and blame your maker
Wish 'em to the undertaker
Crown yourself the other savior
So you carry on
All you bear
All you carry
All you bear
Place it right on
Right on me
Die as you suffer in vain
Own all the grief and the pain
Die as you hold up the skies
Atlas, rise!
How does it feel on your own?
Bound by the world all alone
Crushed under heavy skies
Crushed under heavy skies
Atlas, rise!
Masquerade as maker
Heavy is the crown
Beaten down and broken
Drama wears you down
Overload, the martyr stumbles
Hit the ground and heaven crumbles
All alone the fear shall humble
Swallow all your pride
All you bear
All you carry
All you bear
Place it right on
Right on me
Die as you suffer in vain
Own all the grief and the pain
Die as you hold up the skies
Atlas, rise
How does it feel on your own?
Bound by the world all alone
Crushed under heavy skies
Crushed under heavy skies
Atlas, rise

[billrich]

One thing I have always appreciated about Metallica is they make the music they want to make. Critics be damned.

[ANGEV_]

Bitterness and burden
Curses rest on thee
Solitaire and sorrow
All eternity
Save the Earth and claim perfection
Deem the mass and blame rejection
Hold the pose, fein perception
Grudges break your back

All you bear
All you carry
All you bear
Place it right on
Right on me

Die as you suffer in vain
Own all the grief and the pain
Die as you hold up the skies
Atlas, rise!
How does it feel on your own?
Bound by the world all alone
Crushed under heavy skies
Atlas, rise

Crucify and witness
Circling the sun
Bastardized in ruin
What have you become?
Blame the world and blame your maker
Wish 'em to the undertaker
Crown yourself the other savior
So you carry on

All you bear
All you carry
All you bear
Place it right on
Right on me

Die as you suffer in vain
Own all the grief and the pain
Die as you hold up the skies
Atlas, rise!
How does it feel on your own?
Bound by the world all alone
Crushed under heavy skies
Crushed under heavy skies
Atlas, rise!

Masquerade as maker
Heavy is the crown
Beaten down and broken
Drama wears you down
Overload, the martyr stumbles
Hit the ground and heaven crumbles
All alone the fear shall humble
Swallow all your pride

All you bear
All you carry
All you bear
Place it right on
Right on me

Die as you suffer in vain
Own all the grief and the pain
Die as you hold up the skies
Atlas, rise
How does it feel on your own?
Bound by the world all alone
Crushed under heavy skies
Crushed under heavy skies
Atlas, rise

[philbourgeois]

I hate one thing about comments on Metallica. Yes, Lars needs upgrading, yes, Kirk seems to play the same solo over and over again. But let's not forget a few thing: They're all over 50 years old, they created thrash metal, they still play (old school) thrash metal, they've been playing metal for more than 30 years now, and without them, a lotta bands would not be here (among them Testament, Slayer, Overkill, ...), so we'd better show more respect to this band who still gives us the opportunity to enjoy its music. They kicked asses, they're still kicking asses and they will kick asses! so long

[cameronmay]

Just had my first son this year, named him Atlas. This will forever be his victory song.

[keltoy]

James voice. Wow! Still powerful after all these years. He's not young anymore but he still has big chops! What a band!!!

[brettmartin]

I love the bit when Robert walks through the door while James is jamming and immidialty starts to headbang. quality haha 🤘🤘🤘

[berylmgage]

Not only is this song legendary, but this is also PERFECT to practice downpicking endurance. This is literally the best song to start with.

[bilgehanogel]

A perfect show. But the riffs after 3:35 and 4:25 are unbelievable and I think they become a classic. No other band can catch this harmony.

[Brandon]

A few things that have made this new Metallica album good.

1. Good old thrash sound
2. Lars turned on the snare
3. Kirk solo
4. YeAH!

[lorrydriver]

Lyrical Genius James Hetfield

Die as you suffer in vain
Own all the grief and the pain
Die as you hold up the skies
Atlas, rise!
How does it feel on your own?
Bound by the world all alone
Crushed under heavy skies
Atlas, rise