First Time Reaction to Megadeth - In My Darkest Hour 

Which Metal song should Tasha check out next?

I bought this album when I was 17 and would drive around listening to it over and over. Definitely one of my favorite Megadeth albums of all time. One of those albums where every song was great just like Peace Sells and Rust In Peace.

THE DREAD AND THE FUGITIVE MIND is a must listen…awesome guitar work

I saw them live when they were touring (So far, So good, so Tour) for the album. To this day 'In My Darkest Hour' is my favourite Megadeth song.

This interpretation of yours about the song was really touching. The situation, when you really are at the rock bottom, with emotional pain, loneliness and then cry out for God , please set me free me from this world. It feels like it is not just a basic song, Dave must have had some very deep emotions going on when he did this song. And I am sure many of us can definitely understand this feeling and situation, who have been in that very rock bottom.

Damn. I have not listened to this song in a pretty long while. But this was one of my first Megadeth loves. This was a huge favorite in my teens. But, I mean, this song has teen angst written all over it. And Dave was in his late 20's by now, lol. Epic tune though 🤘 That intro, certain later parts!--Totally influenced (and slays) Cemetery Gates.

Upon hearing of the death of his friend Cliff Burton, Dave picked up his guitar and wrote this song - tears pouring down from the loss of his friend.

Her interpretation was very deep & impressive imho , especially being able to pullout all of his lyrics words that were almost buried within the heavy bass & drum to have been heard properly ( i could only barely hear half of the lyrics ) , then having to visualize & construct on the go !!! the real rationale behind them !!! etc...

this was an album from my HS schools. Used to go cruising in my buddy Jame's 67 blaring this cassette at full volume. This was my favorite track from that album. We were 16. Still go back to this one as one of my fav Metal albums all time

One of their very best…the beginning once the main riff kicks in, (3:05)sounds like music that should be playing when Godzilla emerges onto the shore

MEGADETH!!!! YOU GUYS ROCK. Keep up the MEGADETH!!

My favorite Megadeth song. I very much enjoyed both of you being moved nearly to tears: her from the brutality of the lyrics and you from the gloriousness of the riffage. The solo in this song is one of my all time favorites. Great reaction!

deadass has been my favorite song for months

My Last Words and Hook in Mouth 👍

Favorite megadeth song. I thought her reaction hit on many levels. Great analysis, Tasha.

This album was underrated. It blew Peace Sells out of the water and represents an important turning point for the band. Awesome!

@1:23 all good mah lady!!!!!! No one judges you as you are a real one exploring without negative! Cheers homies!

great reaction….and discussion

Just seen this album live from Kings of Thrash. It was phenomenal

I have listened to this album over and over again in the dark with a bottle of rum, for 25 years. Whenever my life feels out of control, I take this journey in the middle of the night and come out the other end with more clarity than an old-time southern spiritual revival. You see, Dave is god.

This is such a under rated album. One my favs

Looking Down the Cross is another good one.Many great bangers by Megadeth but this one was from the first album by them so its my first favorite by them.The album had a cool name for my 20 year old brain at the time.Killing is My Business and Business is Good

What an amazing interpretation of this song. I couldn't get much into the lyrics because the guitars always blew me away Very cool! Cheers!

You picked a great megadeth song!!!!

E tout le monde is a really good one too.

I fking love this song always have last concert I saw was megadeth but saw them on peace sells and rust in peace tours

Dude she broke down this song better than i have and iv been listening to this song for idk like 30yrs. Great fn work

If Tasha wants a song about Jesus being crucified, Megadeth has that covered - Looking Down The Cross (1985).

Megadeth - Promises. Should be next Tash reaction

This is one of their best albums

Yall are the best. Love the enthusiasm for by beloved metal. Keep up the great work and Megadth

Not only to appreciate the music but the lyrics is top notch. Is this becoming my favorite channel??

Great reaction/break down of a great song. I would love to see her break down "Addicted To Chaos" plus I think she would really like the song.

Megadeth tunes don't have a chorus a lot of times...that makes it harder for casual metalheads like me...and anyone trying metal on like Tasha. The lyrics will make a big difference for her while I'm more about the instrumental...we need to find one that kicks ass musically with some awesome lyrics!

Damn when you drop songs like Kick the Chair, Washington is Next, Endgame, Dystopia on her its going to blow her mind.. Then you have United Abominations, Dance in the Rain, New World Order to continue the topic again.. Then you can rap it up with The World Needs A Hero.. "Oooooh gotta find a hero".. 😂 got to love a little cheese with your heavy subjects.

I must say, being part of your community from day 1 it’s been a long time and lots of videos editing, so thanks for the work you two. Now, all these years 1000,s videos watched, I never come across a new to metal individual with a over the shoulder a fly on the wall as we listen to said individual process, learn the background or individuals interpretation of a songs, makes them feel, realizing the demonic or darker always represents bad,evil,man as in traditional relationships his side of the argument, look bottom line 95% of Metal songs are Mens feelings, their thoughts, and yes a place to vent without judgement and mostly society doesn’t really care that men have feelings when their taught to be strong, be brave, being judged being ridiculed for being soft or men don’t cry, so metal music says f that and turn out plenty of emotion! So I love your idea of a metal breakdown opinion/ observation and understanding songs, love it girl! Love from Minneapolis 🤘🏻

I still maintain this is Dave's finest work

I love your dad was rocking out the whole time. That was awesome. This song helped me through the roughest time in my life.

My favourite song by Megadeth.

Can you imagine what Metallica would have been like had they not kicked Dave Mustain out of the band

When I first heard this song;; it reminded me of my Ex... How I was always there & giving & she wasn't. 'Did you ever think?'. Knowing her; I was always wrong though. But shortly after I heard about Burton. RIP CLIFF

Love this from my teenage years. And still now I guess. This one does hurt, but it's all good

Stop thinking is the message! We all need love but don't disrespect yourself to get it!

Man this song still slaps. Stood the test of time. Loved this album when it dropped.

Dave not giving the females too much love on this song. B*tch, lol

Spot on!!!

I think Tasha hit it right on the head,

Two things you're always gonna get with Megadeth. Amazing guitars and melodies. But also very intense and deep lyrics and song structure. Theyrnit for everyone, but once you get the Megadeth vibe, Dave will take you an an amazing journey into his discography. He is an amazing composer. Check out TRUST or ALMOST HONEST off of Cryptic Writings. Those are a bit more commercial, but so well orchestrated. What I love most about Megadeth is Dave's affinity for mixing classical music with thrashing metal. Those two genres are very close in structure. Believe me, Beethoven ROCKS. Another great listen is Beethovens 5th symphony played in heavy metal style. Such a beautiful piece. I'm new to your channel, and I like you two. Thanks for the reaction! Keep up the great work!

it was written after cliff death and dave was realy affected by it .

The best forever

Dave wrote it about his girlfriend at the time that Cliff Burton died. He felt she did nothing for him during that time and the anger definitely goes through this song.

I enjoyed to see you commenting this, really done, sending kisses from France for you both. Would love to see you react to any song from Gojira ;)

Wow!!! Guys what a great reaction to an awesome song glad y'all liked this one keep on rocking 🤟

Amazing song amazing reaction. 🤘🏼

Yeah, Dave was going through some Shit when he made this album. Drug use bad relationship. Contemplating suicide😢 So glad he didn't go through with it.😊

Get it! Enjoy......

Next Do set the world of fire.#was 🤘🤘

Your wife Hit the nail on the head.

Hey t&t love your reactions! You need to do Meshuggah and revocation. I know you’ll love them guys. Keep on rocking \m/ \ m/

Only negative: this is the remastered version. It sounds SOOO SOOO bad! It's like they took half of the vitality from the original version and throw it in the trash can. Soft drums, bass disappeared in some parts and sedated guitars. I don't really even know what Dave Mustaine was thinking when he did this. Dry as a river in Arizona!

Agreed that it's an underrated album. Standouts are: Mary Jane, Hook In Mouth, In My Darkest Hour. There's also an interesting story about how Jeff Young got the gig. He was actually the guitar teacher of the guy that originally landed the gig. The other guy was in over his head (wanted Jeff to write the solos and teach him). Eventually, they just ended up bringing Jeff in. Supposedly got fired for trying to sleep with Dave's girlfriend.

Lyrics are always important

Check out Mary Jane on the same album!

Hail Megadeth!

This song is incredible ! The music and the lyrics are awesome 🙏🤗

On the surface, this sounds like a suicide/soured relationship song, which I firmly agree with - but apparently, the song is actually about the fractured relationship between Mustaine and Metallica, and/or Cliff Burton - but I don't really see it. Supposedly there are a few songs by each band that do this ; some cryptic expression of the Metallica/Megadeth saga put into a song about suicide or insanity or war or whatever... I would never make such connections in a million years.

Early Megadeth, hell yes 🤘🔥🤘

this is a great song. have seen them do it many times live!! you guys really need to react to a band called LOVEBITES. they are an all female heavy metal band from japan and to me the best heavy metal band in the world. i KNOW you would like them, have a great day!!!

i could be wrong but I thought Dave wrote this song when Cliff Burton died in the accident in the Metallica tour bus crash…

Interesting interpretation and it does stand up. Dave was clearly in a bad state with grief on hearing the news about Cliff, drug addiction, bad relationships and quite possibly the pain that he's always seemed to carry since getting kicked out of Metallica. The lyrics clearly referencing suicide as the music careers into chaos representing his mindstate. For me at least, in the last verse he's resolving to try and put the past behind him and keep on going. The good thing passing away could be Cliff, his relationship or being in Metallica. Most likely, all three. The return of the melody is his mind stabilising again after the crisis.

Great album! Great reactions y’all!

Instant subscribe

Killer band. Stopped for a 502.

Oh you guys should check out Evergrey, in flames, arch enemy, Amon amarth, volbeat, or soilwork

Was this the song he wrote after Cliff Burton's death?

Lars is the "bi**h. He realized after they failed to tell him that Burton had died, he felt vindicated after all those years that their problems wasn't all him. He felt out of respect that they should have let him know.

She really needs to hear Friday by Life of Agony

This must be a remaster. It sounds so much better than the original mix :O

Looking down the cross....

Do something called Parademarch der Legion Condor-or for the most "metal" (attitude) version: SS marschiert in Feindesland. WWII songs, novel.

Oh heck yeah I got this one early! LOL

Great reaction thanks 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

In this song Dave could be talking to either a girlfriend or God.

My Last Words

"I think the first song I did by Megadeth was Painkiller." 🤣🤣🤣🤣 You have failed dude. She needs more training.

This song was written for my ex wife 😂. She fits this perfectly. 😊

classic megadeth written about cliff

At 07:54 She let out a fart and felt so relieved..... heheheheh.. Atleast it looked to me like she farted and relieved herself.... heheheheh

You should let her hear promises from Megadeth. I think she would like it.

🤘🤘🤘

I have the cassette

Hey do what ya like, most of the songs after my time but you two make a great couple. Just my opinion . So many people liked songs i hated and vice versa. Love ya two.

No offence, but Tasha makes me smile whenever i see her.

Going into the lyrics like this it seems like the subject of the lyrics dies at the end, probably by suicide

For what it is worth, Dave Mustain is very much so a Christian. I think he might like Tasha's analysis of the lyrics

Tasha you're a genius! When was a teenager I felt this was a breakup song. But Dave was pissed at Jesus. Raise you're head face and eyes... he was talking to fkn Jesus or his statue on the the cross. Like...look at me fkr and give me an answer. Do more🤘🏽😝🤘🏽

I know dave said the music was written right after hearing cliff died and the music is about his ex Diana but theres def some cross over with leaving metallica in there and how he was alone and had nothing to fall back on

Dave got robbed on this album. One of the best. Sound was off.

unless my ears are deceiving me, this is the remastered version. for some reason Mustaine decided to release remastered versions of all their albums, and to be honest, they are all inferior to the original mixes. there was an edge to them that is missing now. the original of this song wasn't as "smoothe" or melodic as this one. the pain of what he was going through came out much more in the original version.

I've never liked the re-mixed version. I prefer original mix