Megadeth Holy Wars The Punishment Due // Pastor Rob Reacts // First Listen 

Oi the cringe. Billy Ray did not do Bootscoot n Boogie for one he did Achey Brakey Heart. 2 Nic Cage was Ghost Rider. The old Punisher movie has Dolph Lundgren. As for a Megadeth suggestion I say Trust, Symphony of Destruction, or Peace Sells

That WHOLE ALBUM start to finish is a masterpiece.

“Jesus died a mega death so we can have a mega life.” Dave Mustaine

"I've never heard this either." *2 notes in* *"OH I'VE HEARD THIS."*

That moment when a Pastor calls you poser.

Most pastors: Metal is SIN! Pastor Rob: I like this riff!

It was inspired by the Protestant vs catholic wars in Ireland, and “...the punishment due” section was inspired by the comic book character The Punisher.

This album helped me get through Desert Storm. I'll always be greatfull to Dave and company. RIP Nick Menza.

Hetfield on Mustaine during this period "everything was just exploding out of him"

Bassist David Ellefson is also an ordained Lutheran minister.

The first three solos were Marty Friedman's, the last one was Dave.

He has a teenager’s voice, which works to his advantage. Because, when my generation was teen-aged, we heard this teenage-sounding guy laying out this freakin’ killer metal, and it instantly inspired us to pick up the guitar and shred.

The best part about being a megadeth fan is seeing peoples reaction to their musicianship

Either “Hangar 18” or “Tornado of Souls” by Megadeth would be fantastic

I recommend In My Darkest Hour by Megadeth. He wrote the music after his friend Cliff Burton passed away.

I love how Dave Mustaine is now a Christian.

Pastor Houghton, your humility shows that you’re fulfilling God’s call in your life. Pleas don’t apologize for being “heavy”. You speak the truth of Christ. Everyone needs to hear it. Thank you for your reaction. This is one of my top three Megadeth songs. It’s a metal masterpiece! 🙌🏼🤟🏼

From what I know, the first half of the lyrics(the “Holy Wars” part)is inspired by the band’s time spent touring in Ireland and seeing the division between the Catholics and Protestants. And like you said, the second half is based on “The Punisher”.

acording to urban dictionary: deth "The proper way to spell the second half of the amazing band known as Mega'deth'."

That whole album is amazing. Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman combo was gold

Dave Mustaine was the original lead guitarist of Metallica. Kicked out for partying to hard. His life’s a great example of going forward in life especially after seemingly catastrophic mistakes...

If you watched MTV back when they played music, you've heard Megadeth. The baseline for "Peace Sells. . . but who's buying" was the intro for MTV news.

I think it might be interesting if you reacted to "Floods" by Pantera. The lyrics take the form of a prayer from a man wishing God would send a second flood to extinguish mankind and its evils. Curious stuff.

The song is about the conflict in Northern Ireland I believe.

Love what you're doing pastor Rob, and absolutely proud of your son working with you. Great example!

Dave Mustaine actually became a Christian, at least that's what he says!

Megadeth's looking down the cross, is 1 yall NEED to do. Its about Jesus Christ's thoughts as he was being crucified. Please do a reaction

"Tornado Of Souls" "Peace Sells" "In My Darkest Hour"

Megadeth’s Rust In Peace is an amazingly brilliant album from front to back.

Fun facts Dave Mustaine admitted that he played with black magic as a young man, but has since has accepted Christ and refuses to sing certain song because of their satanic undertones.

" that guy" is VIC. See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.

I have been waiting for this reaction. Thanks alot guys!

“Set the world afire” is one you guys should look into, it has revelations written all over it and it was the first song Dave wrote after getting booted from Metallica

According to Mustaine, the name "Megadeth" represents the annihilation of power. It is a misspelling of the term megadeath, meaning one million deaths by nuclear explosion.

"I've never heard this either" *first 3 notes play* "Oh I've heard this"

This might be one of the most wholesome channels on RU-vid, you guys are awesome! Subbed, further proof that Metal is universal ❤

Thank you pastor I have received more insight from your teaching.

"Sweating Bullets" You won't be disappointed.

Me: Chilling at home playing PS4. Pastor Rob: Uploads a Megadeth video. Me: Switches to RU-vid and watches this and 10 more videos of Pastor Rob Reacts.

Ive listened to this album since it came out. I got chills watching you guys react! Love it!

This whole album SLAPS. Pastor Rob & Gage.. (sorry if I misspelled that) you guys are awesome. I know I’m late to this video but I have always considered myself a relatively Agnostic person & I love to watch these. Your interpretations are awesome & it really gets me thinking. Don’t ever stop trying to spread knowledge and discernment!

Rust is Peace is a solid thrash album. Dave Mustaine is now a Christian and you can clearly see his new worldview in his lyrics since 2003. One interesting song to react to is Looking Down the Cross. This was Mustaines thoughts on what Jesus may have been thinking on the cross before he was saved. Anyway take care and God bless.

From a former pastor, I'm requesting "Hallowed Be Thy Name" by Iron Maiden. I would suggest live in Rio.

You guys are incredible! All the respect!

LOL we made it to 2021. I have watched this reaction video a few times. Love the song absolutely, but I also love your father's commentary. "We are all one in Christ"

His name is "Vic Rattlehead "

Countdown to Extinction is such a good song you should listen to it

Check out anything off their latest, Dystopia. I’d recommend: Fatal Illusion Poisonous Shadows Conquer or Die

You guys rock, so nice to ha ve a refreshing viewpoint.

“Tornado of Souls”

BTW Vic Rattlehead is that guy on the cover and yes just like Eddie for Iron Maiden

I’m watching on 2021 y’all made it! 🤘🏼

I loved everything you said about the times we are in!!!! Amen!!!! I love David !!! Megadeth is one of my favorite bands and I’m still learning some of there music!!

Wow, great first song reaction for your introduction to Megadeth. The reaction to that solo out of nowhere during Holy Wars, both of your faces was priceless. So, Dave Mustaine is definitely a Christian now, full blown Christian. He won't play several older songs that had demonic undertones to them, and he even won't play some tours with some bands. For history of the band. Dave Mustaine was the lead guitarist of Metallica. When they left California to go to NYC to record Kill Em All, there are different stories about what happened, but he was fired and woken up after a night of drinking, and told he was going back to California. He asked when his flight left, and the rest of Metallica told him it was a Greyhound bus. He rode the whole way back to California, just angry. He arrived and was staying some motel, and he kept hearing some kids outside trying to play guitar, waking him up. He finally told them to go get him some alcohol, and come back and he'd teach them how to play. One of those kids was David Ellefson, who became the bass player of Megadeth. Dave Mustaine was constantly in a state of competition with Metallica. He always wanted to play faster and heavier than Metallica. He always wanted to one up them. This song is off the fourth album of theirs, and it features what is probably their most iconic lineup. Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman both would play solos on songs, and this also featured Nick Menza on drums. The part you mention, where he ends with "messenger of God," is the end of the "Holy Wars" part of the song. Punishment Due starts after that, and is about The Punisher. This album would be released about the time of Metallica And Justice For All, for a comparison. I'll give you my meeting Dave Mustaine story. Megadeth started what they wanted to be a yearly festival tour, Gigantour. The first year, they had Anthrax on it, my favorite band, and I had a hook up for two tickets and passes to meet Anthrax for two shows, one in Seattle, one in Portland. First one was in Seattle, and the second ticket wasn't there, and when I got the pass, no one in security knew where I was supposed to go for the pass to meet Anthrax. Wandered around for hours trying to find an answer, until someone said go to a certain gate, that I had been at many times before. I wait in line and other people start showing up, with Megadeth passes, so I figure that it must be the location for all bands. I'm watching the time, and next thing I know, next band to go on stage is Anthrax. Then the gate opens, and we all go through, and then I hear the beginning of Anthrax's song, NFL. I know I'm not in right line, but screw it, I'm here in a line. Come around the corner, and there's Megadeth. First person at the table is Dave Mustaine, and I say, "hey, I am guessing this isn't the right spot, but I was supposed to have a pass to meet Anthrax." Dave Mustaine looks at me, "I'm not in Anthrax, I'm in Megadeth," with this look of, "you're one dumb idiot" look on his face. I say, "oh, I know, your band was what got me into loving thrash metal and Anthrax, and they're on stage right now, and I can hear them playing NFL, one of my favorite songs since it reminds me of a good friend that killed himself day before my birthday when I was 15. Got me through tough times, love the song." He pauses, listens, "yeah, that song is awesome. Here, talk with my tour manager, she'll get you straightened out where you're supposed to be, thanks for being a fan." Some more Megadeth songs: Symphony of Destruction, Peace Sells, Addicted to Chaos (I made a video for this one years ago) If you haven't done any Anthrax yet, here's one on point for what is going on currently, Keep It In The Family (and go with either a live version or the John Bush version), Blood Eagle Wings would be another good one (I would recommend not doing the official video though, it is Hard R). The lyrics of Blood Eagle Wings have to do with the violence present in all great cities, built upon the blood and dead of the people throughout history. Long comment, sorry.

If you want something at the same level: Ashes in your mouth 5 Magics Take no prisoner The conjuring

"The Skull Beneath The Skin" from their debut album is the only Megadeth song written about their mascot Vic Rattlehead. Megadeth are one of my favourite metal bands, and there's so many great songs to recommend by them. "Set The World Afire", "Looking Down The Cross", "Rust In Peace... Polaris" "My Last Words", and "Go To Hell" would be great next steps for you discovering the band though. Oh, and both Dave Mustaine and the bassist David Ellefson are Christians.

Album was released in 1990. Their masterpiece album! Dave Mustaine was the original Guitarist for Metallica!

I love when your vids pop up. I'm an old metal fan, you always give honest opinions and love music. Need I say more.

Love Megadeth, Dave Mustaine is a legend, Im glad he left Metallica or we wouldn't have Megadeth. I love Metallica as well but having both is better.

It was brilliance on its release and it stands the test of time. For me, the best ‘thrash’ metal song written.

Really interesting discussion and analysis of the lyrics. Thank you. Rock on!

Megadeth's defining moment right here 👏

WASP was big in the '80's, the singer came to Christ, and now they play Christian metal. The song Golgatha is really good. (The lyrics are already on the official video.)

From Australia 2021. This was amazing. I never expected such a great response to Megadeth & such a nuanced commentary 🥰

You are right on. The division of the heart will not be fixed with laws. We all need to pray for each other.

Megadeth - "Prince of Darkness", "Five Magics", "In My Darkest Hour" and "Peace Sells" are some good ones by them.

I’d like to see y’all react to the more Christian related Megadeth songs like Washington Is Next, New World Order, Never Walk Alone, Millennium of the Blind, etc.

ya'll should do a lot more Megadeth, Dave Mustaine writes a lot of Biblically inspired songs. Especially like referring to the coming WW3, Fall of America and the Apocalypse

This is one of the best heavy metal albums of all time .

Check out “in my darkest hour” by megadeth!!!

In my opinion. this is their best song. it has many different sections. fun to listen to.

This one is one of my favs. I remember playing this on my guitar in the army barracks when I was in the service and someone thought it was the actual music playing. I was playing the CD but through headphones. Love Megadeth!

This was my first time viewing one of your videos, and I will admit that I've scrolled past several of your video links in the past due to the "Pastor Reacts" in the titles. While I am not a religious man by nature, I do not find myself drawn to any particular brand of religion, and just try to live a good life firmly believing in Karma, and respect for the one single planet we have been given. I don't have one bad thing to say about most religions, just live and let live. That being said, I finally got pulled in, The song in particular playing no small part in that choice, as it is one of my all time favorite metal songs. So, I just wanted to say I really enjoyed watching you two taking it in (This song IS a lot to take in). You have a great dynamic together. I enjoyed seeing how each of you noticed different, and valid, aspects of the song. Great reaction video, consider me subscribed, and look forward to see more of your stuff! Cheers.

"Elysian Fields" by Megadeth for Biblical reference.

My Dad was my minister growing up, he never listened to heavy metal with me. He judged it before he ever heard it. Love your channel. So glad you enjoyed some Megadeth!

didn't expect to hear such a relevant preach that connects the song and issues today

I got goosebumps the exact moment you did!!

Marty Friedman played the guitar along with Dave Mustaine. I love this song!

also the Skeleton is named Vic and he speaks sees and hears no evil hence his bindings

Great reaction Pas. One of my favorite Megadeth song.

We made it dude! 2022 here we go!!!!

Tornado of Souls, Megadeth same album.

" Boot scootin boogy " was Brooks and Dunn, achey breaky heart was Billy Ray

Maan you son is growing fast! All love from Sweden!

It’s amazing how long ago those lyrics were written and they feel so current with everything going on in the world.

Guage actually looks like a younger Dave Mustaine with his goatee lol

My opinion that is the best Megadeth song but anything off this album (rust in peace) is awesome!!

We made it... June 2021 Almost everything from this album and the 3 before it, is pretty awesome.

We did make it to 2021 thanks for asking robert.

This song never get old, hearing it's like yesterday it came out, driving would be at you own risk lol

Lots of good Megadeth songs. The whole rust in peace album is a masterpiece

Love you guys!

I still get pretty much impressed when I listen to this song even after so many many many years as a metal fan.

Rust in peace... Polaris The ending is amazing. The continuing riff at the end is a banger. Nonstop. Not sure if anyone else would suggest it tho. But I'm just recommending it.

I’ll suggest a very underrated one from MegadetH - Foreclosure of a dream

8:07 was my goosebump moment in this song. I was a senior in high school (the summer before my senior year) when this dropped. My mom was strict Southern Baptist and hated this band.

Lucretia and tornado of souls. You MUST!!

I’d recommend Tornado of Souls, Hangar 18, Symphony of Destruction, Peace Sells... but Who’s Buying, and Killing is my Business... and Business is Good.

"The Conjuring". Just do it!!

Peace Sells is the first one I heard way back in the day, great tune