Hip-Hop Head's FIRST TIME Hearing MEGADETH: "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" REACTION 

I am so glad James and Lars fired him. For Dave was able to express himself more than those two ever would let him.

One of the best metal songs ever.. Period!

The entire Rust in Peace ,album is a work of musical genius. And as a guitar player I can say it's very challenging to play also

the best thing Metallica did was fired Mustaine... or else we would not have this AMAZING band!!!!

People like to rip on Daves voice but goddamn it's perfect for this song

I'm so happy because you said. "His voice is incredible "

Nick Menza is one of the best metal drummers ever period. RIP and youll never be forgotten! Marty also. This lineup is my favourite Megadeth lineup and I think it was the best one hands down. 🍻👍

The first time I heard Holy Wars was 1991...I was alone , in The dark with headphones on , exploring my step dad's music collection..I was literally exhausted after hearing it...I was freaking out there was nobody to talk to about it, i didn't sleep that night. It was so awesome. Holy wars is a fucking work of art.

Give megadeth-tornado of souls a go The vocal are higher pitch and it’s one of their best songs

RIP Nick Menza. He was the drummer.

That lyric "Ask the sheep for their beliefs, do you kill on God's command?" was directly inspired by Dave accidentally starting a brawl between the Catholics and Protestants because of one drunken comment during an Irish concert Megadeth played at.

Marty Friedman, one of the all-time greats on guitar. I love this lineup. Classic Megadeth

Did you know that Dave Mustaine (lead vocals and guitar) played in Metallica? You can hear his influence in "Kill 'em all" by Metallica.

Megadeth - Tornado Of Souls Pantera - Cowboys From Hell Pantera - This Love Megadeth - Victory

There's this whole thing about Metallica vs Megadeth but it's bollocks if you're a true metal fan, which I have been for over 30 yrs. Love both of them, Metallica are more anthemic and have more memorable songs and are brilliant at transitions in songs but Megadeth are smart, faster and technically superior. I've seen both live many times and Metallica are the better performers live but iron maiden are the best. But true metal heads listen to all.

Damn, I love this opening riff. Spasmodic! And Nick Menza was a brutal drummer. RIP.

If you want more Megadeth you could always check out "Hangar 18", it's much more instrumental which I think would really interest you!

Probably one of the hardest songs to play on guitar

Dude, Dave Mustaine is hands down one of the greatest metal guitarists to ever live. He writes riffs like no one else can, AND vocalizes while he plays (with riffs as complex as his, it's not an easy task). Dave really paved the way for a lot of metal musicians out there.

I feel the big four is like Metallica: want me to go fast Anthrax: want me to go even faster? Megadeth: haha that’s cute, I’ll show you fast Slayer: *maniacal laughter*

Now you need to check out Judas Priest - Painkiller

If you want a song that will be another pillar, you need to try Paranoid, Iron Man, or War Pigs by Black Sabbath. They are considered the creators of heavy metal.

Yep, thrash metal is the best. Try Megadeth's Symphony Of Destruction.

You don't gotta pick sides but if you choose Megadeth ......your correct

Megadeth - Peace Sells

Tornado of souls - Megadeth

You gotta do Tornado of Souls

Megadeth is not only my all time favorite metal band but Dave Mustaine easily has one of the best metal voices of all time.

Pantera - Floods \m/

FINALLY! Now you need to do a Symphony of destruction

So that is the brilliance of Dave Mustaine's mind: Hire one of the most insanely fast speed metal guitarists out there, Marty Friedman, and then just to remind everyone Dave absolutely shreds too? He shreds LIKE A BEAST on this song. Fucking KILLED it. And so intense right out of the gate. Nick Menza, the badass drummer here, was just this intense all the time. To echo someone else's earlier post, criminally underrated. I used to have this CD EP with like 3 or 4 Megadeth songs, most of which were not on their regular full length releases. Anyway. I remember getting to the end of one song that had such high octane manic energy, and the song ended...but Nick just kept slamming away at the kit like the song was still in full swing. And it was hilarious because Dave had to yell into his mic "Nick...NICK!" to get Nick to stop whaling away on his kit. (whale2--verb, whaled, whal·ing, to hit, thrash, or beat soundly) Too funny.😂😂😂😂 RIP Nick Menza.

I have heard it like a billion times and I still get chills when I hear it. Thanks for sharing.

You have to Listen to Tornado Of Souls, it has the best Solo in Thrash metal history hands down. And i don't even listen to Megadeth that much.

Finally! Bro react to "Metallica - To Live Is To Die". You will enjoy

thank you for this reaction 👍 I was your age when this came out 😂 I've seen Megadeth live 8 times they're my favorite band of ALL-TIME Holy wars is the greatest thrash song ever \m/

Dude, I absolutely LOVE your reaction videos! Not only are your expressions priceless, but I love the opinions you gather from the songs/videos you watch. Also, your enthusiasm is so genuine and and endearing! Lastly (but definitely not least), the little clips that you edit in are HILARIOUS!! Please keep making videos and spreading your awesomeness. 💓💓

I have some other Megadeth suggestions: -Tornado of Souls -Rust In Peace... Polaris -Lucretia -Peace Sells -Sweating Bullets -Angry Again -She Wolf -Symphony of Destruction -Trust Most people would probably just suggest Symphony of Destruction cause it's another one of their most popular songs, but all the songs I mentioned and many more are worthy of your time.

Please do “Tornado of Souls” by Megadeth

Great reaction video Alex, I love how you instantly pick up on the nuances of the lyrics for such radically different music to what you’re used to listening to. If you’re looking to expand the Megadeath repertoire I can wholeheartedly recommend “Sweating Bullets” and “Symphony Of Destruction”. I love the energy and positivity you bring in your videos, there is not enough of this in the world and it’s refreshing to see. You seem to be a genuine, lovely guy and I appreciate you buddy.

"Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" the best ever heavy metal song!

For some background, Dave Mustane, the lead singer and guitarist, was originally the lead guitar for Metallica, but they fired him before recording their first album and hired Kirk Hammett. The first... ten, fifteen, years of Megadeth was basically just Dave swinging a giant middle finger in the air at them for firing him.

There's no Metallca VS Megadeth. Dave was booted from Metallica for being a drug addict, Dave turned to his religion, got clean and all is forgiven, he even feels bad and apologized for punching James in the mouth when he was fired and James forgave him right back. It's ancient history, you can be a fan of both X-Box and PlaySta...I mean DC and Marv...I mean Metallica and Megadeth.

Ive always liked Megadeth, and listened to them, what was so nice was seeing your reaction throwing out a bunch of hype, quite refreshing indeed! Thank you for the upload!!

I met Dave backstage on the Euthanasia tour backstage and he was easy to talk to like a friend or neighbor. Dave embodies the never say die attitude in all of us.Truly his music , energy and self is embedded in the history of Metal.

One of the best metal songs ever written.

Other giant pillar in your heavy metal journey is Judas Priest. They are one of the original metal bands. I would suggest Painkiller or Breaking the Law.

Loved this reaction! The song really does leave you speechless the first time. Megadeth was my favorite childhood band. I like that you did research on the song ahead of time too.

Wait until you see this song live.. it will change your life

Hangar 18

Or Tornado of Souls. The solo is a masterpiece

It’s nice to see a member of the younger generation reacting with an open mind to music I grew up with. Well done.

Amazing channel! I am so happy to have stumbled across this. Megadeth has a few tracks where an instrumental introduces the song. Try "Set The World Afire" and/or "My Last Words". Keep up the awesome reactions!

You should check out: Iron Maiden - Fear of The Dark Live in Rio 2001 Awsome performance and amazing crowd participation! :D

Now you have to listen to Anthrax, that way you will have heard the big 4 of thrash metal.

I absolutely love that im seeing RU-vid expand to Metal Reactions. Means a lot to metal heads around to know metal isnt going anywhere anytime soon STAY ROCKIN🤘🤘🔥

One of the best memories of my life was moshpiting to this song. I had been always thinking about that when I was a teenager and two years ago when it happened and the concert of Megadeth ended with their very best song I cried. Best concert of my life. Mustaine is truly a professional.

I like how everyone that reacts to this song gets amazed by the 8:36 part. I honestly think it's sick af

That moment when you finally listen to Metal and realize there are more then 3 notes and 1 beat in music

Alex, for the love, keep being you! Your personality and humor are a delight, and you make me love songs that I got to hear as a little kid all over again. Thank you!

I like Your attitude, not many people outside of the genre can enjoy experiencing new kinds of music. Instant sub after 2 of yours reaction, the first being the Motorhead one. And the look of You being blown away by Dave's solo in the end just like I did on my first time. Good memories. Cool dude, cool, keep up good work. ;)

Very nice reaction! Welcome to the incredible world of Megadeth, one the best metal bands ever! Amongst metalheads, I believe "Holy Wars" is their most well-known song, and you can see why. After almost 30 years, it's still arguably their best track, but you can't go wrong with anything from this album ("Rust in Peace") or most of their catalogue. You mentioned Dave's voice at some point. It's very hit or miss for people (and certainly not the same after all these years), but what is more impressive is how he manages to sing while playing such complex rhythm guitar parts, most of the time unsynced between each other.

Cementery Gates by Pantera!!!!!!!

YES YES YES i need this. I can’t stop smiling to your reaction. I love this band sooooooo much. Dave is fantastic

Nick Menza so underappreciated

React to Metallica - Battery live in Seattle 1989

Finally Megadeth! :D When I was a small little boi, around 14, and heard this for my first time I didn't like it at all, thought there were too many transitions and coulnd't get a hold of the song 😂 Coming back to it many years later I can obviously realize it's one of the best metal songs ever written haha :) Hangar 18 (full version, NOT MV version) or Tornado of Souls next :D

I'm so glad you liked it. The message is so awesome and the lyrics are so true. Thumbs up!

best reaction video of your channel man! cheers!

Megadeth sweating bullets is a must inparticular the music VIDEO

Symphony of Destruction

I'm a long-time Megadeth fan and watching your reaction to this song made me so hyped lmao. I loved it

Enjoyed your video man, glad you liked the song. Dave’s solo gives me chills every time.

U finally did it !! Now it’s time for Megadeth - Hanger 18 😘

Hi, Alex! You should check out the "other" Megadeth, song called "Symphony of destruction". it's different from this, but you'll love it! (it's famous song, it got me into Megadeth, and i think many other people too) Great reaction btw, love Holy Wars and love that you love it too ^_^

Saw them live this summer and they're still rocking it man

Regards from Brazil ! Nice reactions, great vídeos...

You should listen the whole album "Rust in Peace". One of the best albums of thrash metal

DREAM THEATER - PANIC ATTACK

Mate I love your editing, those random clips inserted

i love your honest and passionate reactions to the changes in the song, not to mention your edits after the facts.

Great reaction, thank you Alex for this. If you want more Megadeth songs you should probably check out Tornado of souls. Also I would like you to check out Pantera, their song Domination is wild live and has one of the best solos ever by my favourite guitar player Dimebag Darrell (see profile picture :D) Edit: oh yeah you already did forgot about that :P

GREAT REACTION MAN! Please do dystopia next!!

your reaction is gold bro :) love it

symphony of destruction peace sells but whos buying both by megadeth u gotta listen bro

Try HANGAR 18 But not the official video!!!'

Thank you for doing all these reaction videos on Metal. It's nice to see an intelligent person open his mind for something different. Once again, thank you!

The first time I heard this song I was 11 years old and I was like holy fuck! Shit like this exists? It was so awesome. Even though I've been listening to this whole album since then your commentary really gave me a new perspective on the song especially the lyrics. Love your videos dude keep em commin'

I'm a Metalhead since 99 and i Love your Videos.....greetz from Germany Bro

Tornado of Souls by Megadeth

That is the great thing about Megadeth, is that they start a lot of in depth discussions about politics and religion. Another band that does this very well is Fear Factory. You should definitely do a reaction of Replica or Fear Campaign by Fear Factory.

My first video I've seen of yours and I loved it. Instantly subscribed. I see someone else suggested Tornado of Souls but you gotta see it!

I felt your reaction @ around 7:25, fucking amazing solo! haha Edit: I should've watched it all the way through before commenting, the ending was great! I subbed

Megadeth - Symphony of destruction

Pantera - cowboys from hell Or Megadeth- five magics

Incredible song, incredible playing, incredible energy. I think it's cool that Dave Mustaine plays the solo at the end- he and Marty are great guitarists!

You have to do Motorhead now. It's a must do. You gotta hear the band that inspired metallica and was the reason James Hetfield kept his beard looking like Lemmy for almost a decade of their early days.

Architects - These Colors Don't Run :)

Devildriver - Clouds Over California!!!

Your reaction is just like everyone else. Speechless. Love your channel.

Hey Alex, I always enjoy checking out your reaction vids. This came out at a time when I was younger than you are now, and the lyrics particularly are every bit as relevant today as it was when it came out nearly thirty years ago. How many songs can you say that about? Thanks for doing what you do, because kids like you give me hope for the future in the way of free thinking. Keep rockin