Metallica: Screaming Suicide (Official Music Video)

"Screaming Suicide addresses the taboo word of suicide,” says James Hetfield. "The intention is to communicate about the darkness we feel inside. It's ridiculous to think we should deny that we have these thoughts. At one point or another I believe most people have thought about it. To face it is to speak the unspoken. If it's a human experience, we should be able to talk about it. You are not alone.”

Dear YouTube, do not censor this video, hiding a problem does not help the problem to disappear but rather makes the problem act like an invisible monster that kills you when you least expect it. As the title of the Metallica song says: Sad but true.

Every time I see the “viewer discretion advised” prompt, it’s proof of why this song’s message is so important.

I know that the thought police get themselves twisted up at the use of the word "suicide". As someone who has struggled with my darker side, I want to thank Metallica for having the courage and artistic integrity to take this subject on. This song is NOT about suicide, it's about overcoming those destructive negative thoughts and living a worthwhile life.

"We’ll never stop, We’ll never quit, ’Cause We’re Metallica" I am glad they are still producing. Long Live Metallica.

This song is not about suicide, it's about living.

42 years in and still releasing tracks of this level. Simply phenomenal. Long live Metallica.

When I'm in darkness I remember to listen to them, they saved me once and they will always do🤘🏻 Long live Metallica!

I lost my father last year in April through suicide. I wished he would've talked more with me about his demons ( Army veteran served in Iraq) and his issue with my mom. I think this song would've helped my dad. He was a Metallica fan too. Wish you were here dad love you! I miss you so much!

"We'll never stop, we'll never quit, 'cause we're Metallica." - Whiplash, Kill 'Em All (1983) by Metallica

This song is so close to my heart, and my favourite Metallica song to date. As someone who faced depression and an attempt in the past, the song and the lyrics really tell you how one feels. “Craving dopamine” “are you good enough” “you should just give up” “keep me inside my name is suicide” “you’re the one who’s to blame” are just few words in the song that describes depression. And to those who are suffering, like I did, keep fighting man, keep fighting this voice inside you! Don’t let it speak your name, and let it blame you for what’s going on with you! You got this! You are better than this! You are a fighter, my man, a goddamn fighter! YouTube should not censor this video, as it teaches you on how to fight crippling depression! Anyways, much love to you all, and wishing nothing, but the best for you all. Thank you, Metallica, for making this wonderful song.

This song goes hard. 72 seasons the more you listen to the album the better it gets. Awesome

I'm in tears right now. You have no idea how much I needed to hear these words. I've been trapped in a hole I can't seem to get out of, no matter how hard I try to climb out of the hole.

To everyone who relates to this song, may you never again lose your appetite for life, for happiness. We are all united in our sorrows and joys.

My father took his life in 2004 and I’m finally able to accept it. Miss him everyday.

This song is not about sucide. It's an inspiration for life. Thank you Metallica🤘James, lars, Kirk, Robert, Jason, Cliff❤Long live Metallica❤

As a survivor I am all for removing the taboo around the word and talking about it more. Metallica has always been good about confronting mental illness and addressing the human condition. And another excellent song comes from it!

As a person that lost my best friend to suicide at age 18 in the year 2002, and then seriously thought about it myself in 2015, I can tell you that there are always people that you can go to for help. Whether that be a friend, family member, counselor, group, therapist, etc. Its now 2023 (Im gonna be 40 this year!) and Im living the best life I could ever have dreamed of. Please, dont ever give up!

Lost one of my best friends to suicide just under two years ago, and almost myself this January. I’m so appreciative of this song, hopefully someone hears it and it gives them hope, thank you Metallica, and thank you James for your beautiful message

Metallica is elemental. Like fire and water. They are a symbol, untouchable for all time. I remember my mom yelling at her boyfriend that he couldn't listen to that " METALLICA " In the house when the kids were there. That was how I discovered them. 7 years old, Metallica has been a part of my life ever since. That was 1990. I didn't know they were popular for anyone else, and it wouldn't have mattered anyway. I didn't even know what a big deal was, I just knew this music was right. "Life for our own to live our own way", that world may be gone, but METALLICA LIVES ON FOREVER.