Imagine being a 14 year old kid, watching Headbangers Ball on MTV after sneaking out the house with your cousin to smoke a joint, coming back in, and seeing this video for the first time....
@@sloebone7399 Oh I can and I do. But for me, at 14, that would have been Ronnie James DIO or to look at it a different way, the death of Bon Scott, by far my favorite lyricist and singer in 70s rock as opposed to hearing/seeing Megadeth for the first time. which was great, don't get me wrong, but I was well past 14 by then. lolol JS
Dave Mustaine always held his band mates to the highest standards regarding their musical abilities. That's why Megadeth always has sounded so tight throughout every change in lineup.
The best thing to happen to heavy metal was Dave getting fired from Metallica, because it gave the world 2 great metal bands instead of one. This is also the album that brought me to Megadeth in 1990. My friend was obsessed with this album.
@clintonroppolo1709 anthrax was more punk. Megadeth got soft also. Slayer has only a handful of great songs. It's facts man lol. Everyone wants to shit on metallica for changing. Have you listened to megadeth af
@@andrewcastillo9558 facts is Metallica sold out. Went from metal heads with leather jackets to preps and spoiled rich kids getting high in the locker room while the grubs got the bad reputation. Lars is a total asshole. Anthrax is no where near punk. I'd put Exodus or Testament ahead of Metallica in the big 4. Metallica is the Taylor Swift of metal.
I must agree. I was privileged enough to see the 25th anniversary of Rust in Peace concert in Philadelphia. Was amazing. One of the tightest bands I ever seen. Peace out
Now you gotta listen to Sweating Bullets but the 5 min version with the guitar intro. That song kicks azz! I was hoping you would've played some Paul Di'anno solo or some Iron Maiden with Paul but doesn't look like it. RIP to Paul Di'anno. The first 2 Maiden albums are classic and great from start to finish. He had some great solo albums as well.
One last comment: Dave Mustaine, the lead singer and whose guitar solo you two were impressed by, was an original member of Metallica. They split ways before Metallica's debut album was recorded.
As to your drummer burning calories question, here's what Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee said: "I was curious because after a show, y’know, I’m whupped man, and I’m like, 'I’m curious. I’m going to get one of those pedometers that joggers put on their shoes,'” Lee tells Vevo. "The things that tell you how far you go? I was curious, like 'Man, I know I’ve got to be getting some miles in - no question.' I put it on and after the show I took it off and I looked down and it said 13.1 miles. I was like 'What? That’s insane, dude!'"
I remember when this song came out and thinking, is he referencing the "Holy War" issue from Punisher? I was so validated when he was on Mtv later and pulled out the comic to show his inspiration.
Great reaction!! I hope this doesn’t sound cheesy, but on top of being fun reactors to watch, you two are a wholesome couple and your content is free from negativity or angst. Thank you
Kerry King from Slayer was the first guitarist in Megadeth. He played the first few shows that Megadeth ever did. He said he bounced because it wasn't for him.
Dave Mustaine (vocals/ guitar) was truly an incredible talent, single-handedly guiding Megadeth to platinum success... This was Megadeth's iconic 4th album 'Rust in Peace' in 1990... the band line-up was: Mustaine, David Ellefson (bass), Marty Friedman (guitar) and (the late) Nick Menza (drums)... which was the most famous Megadeth line-up from 1990 to 1998. As most metal fans know... Dave Mustaine was a co-founder and lead guitarist of Metallica back in 1982 after James Hetfield (vocals/ guitar) and Lars Ulrich (drums) started as a project in 1981... They became a band in 1982 w/ Mustaine and bassist Ron McGovney... playing gigs in L.A. ... Cliff Burton (bass) joined in early 1983 after Metallica migrated to San Francisco... James Hetfield and Dave Mustaine wrote most of the songs for what would be Metallica's debut album "Kill 'em all" in 1983. Unfortunately, Dave Mustaine was also a drug addict and violent alcoholic in his 20's at the time... even James Hetfield was intimidated by him. Metallica would take a trip to NYC to sign w/ managers Johnny and Marsha Zazula and record their debut album in '83 for their Megaforce Record label ... but Mustaine's violent behavior was escalating... so, the decision to fire him was made before reaching New York. The day Kirk Hammett (lead guitar) was due to arrive in NYC to audition for Metallica... Dave Mustaine was fired and given a bus ticket back to L.A. ... He vowed revenge on Metallica and formed Megadeth that year and began playing gigs in 1984. Megadeth was a brilliant band musically... much more proficient than Metallica w/ 2 lead guitarists and a choice of 1st-rate musicians to pick from... Dave Mustaine's voice was an intense mix of shock rocker Alice Cooper and punk rock singer Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols. However, in the early days, they were a toxic mix of drugs, alcohol and violent infighting... After 2 albums, drummer Gar Samuelson and guitarist Chris Poland were fired in 1987... their replacements who recorded Megadeth's 3rd album were fired by 1989. 'Rust in Peace' was an album made w/ some measure of sobriety... both Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson had been in rehab and made some of the best music on that record, which became Megadeth's first platinum album (1 million copies sold) in the US. Many Megadeth fans pick 'Rust in Peace' as their best record... the same way Metallica fans picked 'Master of Puppets' as their fave Metallica album. However, both Mustaine and Ellefson revealed years later that they were broke from abusing drugs in the 80's and had to start from scratch all over again, despite selling millions of records. And like Metallica... Megadeth experimented w/ non-metal influences in the 90's and it didn't work for Megadeth the way it did for Metallica, especially after the massive success of their 1991 self-titled 'black' album... Megadeth scored a 2x platinum album 'Countdown to Extinction' in 1992 but they could never match the success of Metallica. Still, Megadeth did extremely well for themselves...
As of 2024, Megadeth still has several active and former members who are alive, while some have passed away. Here's a breakdown of key members, both living and deceased: Current Members: Dave Mustaine (Lead vocals, guitar) Age: 62 (Born September 13, 1961) Status: Alive Role: Founder, primary songwriter, and constant member of Megadeth since its formation in 1983. Kiko Loureiro (Guitar) Age: 52 (Born June 16, 1972) Status: Alive Role: Joined Megadeth in 2015, formerly a member of Angra. Dirk Verbeuren (Drums) Age: 49 (Born January 8, 1975) Status: Alive Role: Joined in 2016, previously known for his work with Soilwork. James LoMenzo (Bass) Age: 64 (Born January 13, 1960) Status: Alive Role: Rejoined the band in 2021, having previously been with the band from 2006 to 2010. Deceased Members: Nick Menza (Drums) Lifespan: July 23, 1964 - May 21, 2016 Age at Death: 51 Role: Drummer during the classic Megadeth period (1989-1998). Died of heart failure while performing with his band, OHM. Gar Samuelson (Drums) Lifespan: February 18, 1958 - July 14, 1999 Age at Death: 41 Role: Original drummer (1984-1987) and contributed to Megadeth's early albums. Passed away due to liver failure. Rusty Day (Bass, unofficial/early contributor) Lifespan: March 29, 1945 - June 3, 1982 Age at Death: 37 Role: Not officially in Megadeth but worked in their early days. Megadeth has seen numerous lineup changes over the years, with Dave Mustaine being the only constant member since the band’s inception. Other key members from various lineups are still alive but have moved on to other projects or retired.
Peace Sells is a must. Fun fact..... Dave named the band Megadeth so while you looked thru records you would have to go thru Megadeth before you reached Metallica.
The drummer Nick Menza passed away, his father Don Menza was a saxophonist, who played with the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra, and he also played with Buddy Rich and was part of the Tonight Show Band in the 70s. Guitarist Marty Friedman (Curly hair) played with a band called Cacophony, with fellow guitar shredder, Jason Becker. Jason played with David Lee Roth’s solo band and played on his album, A little ain’t enough, Jason later found out he had ALS, he is still alive and composes music. Marty Friedman has put out many solo albums and now lives in Japan.
Oh my… this is one I have been waiting for.. outstanding🎉 Thanks!!! Dave’s’ a gunslinger..this is off one of the finest albums in the history of rock and roll..Megadeth is a deep rabbit hole to discover😂
Man finally! Did not realize you had done Megadeth before but good song to get back to them again. Try Symphony of Destruction or Hangar 18 next please.
Megadeth's greatest lineup! The two Dave's are fantastic, Marty Friedman on lead guitar and the late great Nick Mendozza on drums. This, to me is where Megadeth surpassed Metallica.
This is what you call revenge served cold. Dave Mustaine, the vocalist and guitarist, helped start Metallica and then was kicked out before their first album came out. So he went and made a band even faster and heavier than Metallica. Check out Hook in Mouth for some more deep lyrics. It's a song about freedom in the wake of those who would suppress the music we love.
Some other killer Megadeth songs to check out: Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? Symphony of Destruction A Tout Le Mond Anarchy in the UK (Sex Pistols cover) No More Mister Nice Guy (Alice Cooper coved) Angry Again (from the Last Action Hero soundtrack) ...it's quite a deep rabbit hole
This amazing drummer was Nick Menza who passed away on May 21, 2016 of a Heart Attack while playing at a jazz club in LA. He is one of my all time favorite drummers. This is my favorite line-up of Megadeth. I saw this line-up of Dave Mustaine (G/V), Marty Friedman (G), David Ellefson (B) and Nick Menza (D) twice in concert. Cool side note, in 1994 I worked with Nick Menza's sister-in-law and I was able to get my Rust in Peace cd inlet signed by Nick.
You should react to more Thrash bands. Thrash bands usually have messages in their songs. The Big 4 Thrash bands are Anthrax, Megadeth, Metallica, and Slayer. Don't stop with those four. There were/are a lot of Thrash bands with a lot to say.
Dave Mustaine is Megadeth! This album is called Rust in Peace and wildly regarded as one of the best , but it's hard to go wrong with Megadeth for the most part...
Hey guys just so you know, The “Punishment Due” part of this song is about the character the “Punisher” if you’re familiar at all. Other great songs from this album are “Hangar 18” if you like blistering solos, “5 Magics” which is also a great song, and “Tornado of Souls” is also great and has what many consider to be the best Metal guitar solo ever. All these are worth checking out as this album is considered by many Metal fans to be the Gold standard and possibly the best Metal album ever made.
Awesome - back into the metal! Liked Megadeth but preferred Metallica (who I saw live in Melbourne, Australia.) I can't wait for you guys to discover Soulfly (songs such as One Nation, Living Sacrifice, Back to the Primitive, etc.), Machinehead (songs like: Imperium, Exhale the Vile, Sail into the Black, etc.) and Sepultura (songs incl.: Rattamahatta, False, Bullet the Blue Sky - which is a U2 cover, etc.) ❣
@@SGED392 don't forget King also played with Dave back in the day and picked up that style as well that's Slayer added to that list that's the big 3 at the top right there they all developed their own sound over time but there it is
To this day, my favorite Megadeth song is still "Hook In Mouth". The message for my generation, the anti PMRC (Parents Music Resource Center), anti Tipper Gore and anti "Explicit Lyrics" sticker that they put on albums. I'm 56 and will still crank that in my car.
Heavy as is most of 'Megadeth's' material formed out of L.A. back in '83. R.I.P.🙏 in rememberance to another heavy metal band, the British rock group 'Iron Maiden's' former frontman and lead vocalist from 1978-1981 Paul Andrews known as Paul Di' Anno passed away yesterday.😥Afterwards in '81, vocalist Bruce Dickinson known for his wide-ranging operatic vocal style and energetic stage presence replaced Paul.🎤🎸🥁🔊⚡🔥🎧
I am an old metalhead that grew up in the 80s but SOMEHOW missed this song, since I didn't listen to Megadeth then. I learned of this song via RU-vid reactions and I think yours is the best of all of them.
This is the second best Heavy Metal song of all time. Only behind Master of Puppets. This is one of the best Metal albums of all time. Might be the best guitar album in metal history. This album has a thousand guitar solos and riffs. The Frontman Dave Mustaine wrote many of the riffs on Metallica's first 2 albums but was kicked out just before recording the first album. Megadeth are like Metallica but more grunge. Tornado of Souls, Hanger 18, Peace Sells, In My Darkest Hour, Symphony of Destruction and Sweating Bullets are great too. Saw Megadeth live last year. Still good after 40 years. Biggest debate in metal is Megadeth Vs Metallica. Musically it is Megadeth but Metallica are so iconic. I prefer Metallica but mostly due to their 80s stuff and the vocals. Dave's vocals are an aquired taste but you get used to it.
MEGADETH was one of the four of the Big 4 of American Thrash Metal. And that nomenclature stemmed from their album sells, not off date of debut. However, MEGADETH was a bit more on the side of Speed Metal than just straight up Thrash Metal. This song was off their 1990 album "Rust in Piece" and is considered one of the best Metal albums of all time. Every song on it is a banger. There's one slower song called "Dawn Patrol" which is mostly a bass solo, but still pretty cool. But everything else is banging. The members of the band at this time were: Dave Mustaine - Guitar/Lead Vocal Dave Ellefson - Bass Marty Friedman - Guitar Nick Menza - Drums Nick passed away a few years ago. He was a great drummer. Dave Mustaine IS Megadeth. He's the founding member after he got kicked out of Metallica back in 1983 before Metallica recorded their debut album "Kill 'em All." He formed Megadeth in like 1984 and released their debut in 1985. Unfortunately they've gone thru a ton of member changes. Dave's a bit hard to work with as they say in the business. Most of their albums are pretty good with only a couple that were like, "WTF?" Aand those were 1999's "Risk" which was a softer, more radio-friendly Hard Rock type of sound that just didn't go over very well with the fans. The other was 2013's "Super Collider." Which is funny as it came well after their return to form. The first time I listened to it I thought it was OK, but upon a second listen, I could definitely see the reason for the criticism. It was just a bad record. Not as bad as Risk, but pretty close.
Legendary band, so many songs to check out, and probably more diversity than you're going to expect. Some of my favorites "Tornado of Souls", "Mary Jane", "My Last Words", "Architecture of Aggression", "Reckoning Day", "Never Walk Alone"
Anyone else notice how Amber just keeps getting more gorgeous? Jay, it's obvious you're treating your lady right! It's such a pleasure to watch you two interact with such love and mutual respect. Y'all are a great example to the rest of us, and such a beautiful reminder of how we all should be treating each other. Y'all keep doing what you do so well; that's why we're here!
FINALLY got to Holy Wars :) Megadeth are hands down one of the best bands. Next try Peace Sells, A Tout La Monde, Countdown to Extinction, so many great songs
This made me so happy, especially watching Amber's reaction to Dave's last solo going into the last verse. It's everyone's first reaction and I never get tired of seeing it! Dave Mustaine is a notoriously difficult person to work with but there is no questioning that he is a musical genius. Please do "Wake Up Dead," "Lucretia," and "In My Darkest Hour." So many other amazing Megadeth tracks, too many to name.
megadeth - tornado of souls. The song is well-known for its distinctive guitar solo played by Marty Friedman, which is regarded as one of the greatest metal guitar solos of all time. It is also widely considered to be one of the hardest songs to play on guitar.
Yes this is definitely thrash metal. Dave Mustaine, the singer/guitarist was a member of Metallica in the early days. Hopefully you will do more Megadeth. Great band.
For me there never has been and never will be a better Megadeth line up than this one. I still remember when this album came out in my senior year of high school 90/91 and how amazed I was when I heard it the first time. All these years later and it is still just as great! This album is one great song after another and is one I put on and don't skip a single song. I just saw Megadeth again in August and they closed the show with this song. Dave can still shread!
Fun fact: the first half of the song is about wars based on Religion and the second half is about the Punisher comic book character who was a Marine who fought overseas
A country that's divided Surely will not stand My past erased, no more disgrace No foolish naive stand They killed my wife and my baby With hopes to enslave me First mistake, last mistake Paid by the alliance, to slay all the giants Next mistake, no more mistakes
Best of Megadeth IMO are Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good, Peace Sells...But Who's Buying, Wake Up Dead, In My Darkest Hour, Go To Hell, Holy Wars...The Punishment Due, Hangar 18, Tornado of Souls, Rust in Peace...Polaris, Symphony of Destruction, Sweating Bullets, Foreclosure of a Dream, Angry Again, Countdown to Extinction, Diadems, Train of Consequences, The Killing Road, Trust, Mastermind, Return to Hangar and Fatal Illusion.
YES! YES! YES! By the way, Dave Mustaine is the lead singer and he is also the first lead guitarist of Metallica. Seen them last year at Louder Than Life along with Limp Bizkit, Godsmack, and Tool all in one night. Mustaine is in his 60s and can still melt your face off!!!! Almost forgot but you guys should check out Symphony of Destruction next!
"Symphony of Destruction"... "Peace Sells"... "Hanger 18"... "Go To Hell"... "Sweating Bullets"... "Train of Consequenses"... "A Tout le Monde"... "Sleepwalker"... "Play for Blood"... Heck, I'd like to hear your reaction to Dave's 'hockey song', "Crush 'Em"! And since you're doing 80's metal, check in to Anthrax!
Megadeth are one of the Big Four of Thrash Metal (the others are Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax). They have so many great songs that I can recommend: Tornado of Souls, Trust, Angry Again, Symphony of Destruction, Sweating Bullets, She-Wolf, A Secret Place, A tout le Monde, Dread and a Fugitive Mind, Train of Consequences, Washington is Next and so many more. And like someone else already said: Dave Mustaine was in Metallica, he was their first guitar player. He was kicked out due to creative differences and they had a long feud after that for years. One song in particular was part of the arguments, the Metallica-song "Four Horsemen" which Mustaine wrote in huge parts, Metallica later changed the lyrics and also parts of the song. Megadeth also released Mustaine's version under the name "Mechanix". It would actually be great to see you comparing these two songs head to head.
