The Iconic Drumming Behind “Holy Wars” | Megadeth Song Breakdown

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Dirk Verbeuren breaks down the iconic drumming behind "Holy Wars" by Megadeth, the legendary track from their acclaimed album "Rust in Peace."
Huge thanks to Dirk for not only breaking down this incredible song but also for keeping the spirit of the late Nick Menza alive through his amazing drumming. As we journey back to Megadeth's iconic era, it's evident how much Dirk admires the band's history and the remarkable talents that shaped it. 🙏🏼
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Song Intro
2:24 - Intro Fill
3:04 - Tom Groove
4:13 - Solo Section
6:15 - Full Song
12:38 - Outro
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@blckbldng 10 месяцев назад

Genious move by Dave to surround himself with 3 extremely likable musicians to balance his legendary grumpyness

@OlinKreutzRules 10 месяцев назад

I couldn’t agree more. Definitely a genious move. Lol

@cem330 10 месяцев назад

😂😂😂

@S1LVERF15 10 месяцев назад

He’s not even that grumpy anymore these days tbh, more like crotchety old man 😂

@rodneypayne4827 10 месяцев назад

The side effect of being a perfectionist.

@Septicshites 10 месяцев назад

yes im glad james lemenzo is back hes good as hell on bass

@Simon-T. 10 месяцев назад

RIP Nick. The absolute best. Thanks Dirk for doing him justice.

@AnnWahlquist 10 месяцев назад

he absolutely does....

@mymodel6 10 месяцев назад

More than Dave Wankstain ever did...

@trendmassacre8423 10 месяцев назад

@@mymodel6and much more than you Mom did.

@MaidensWorldOfWax 6 месяцев назад

F*cken right man. Played it the way it should be played.

@nwerd7584 5 месяцев назад

Gar was THE best, Menza was no. 2 in comparison.

@somethingelse04 10 месяцев назад

Dirk please stay with Megadeth until the end 🤘🏻

@danielgreen8944 10 месяцев назад

Agreed! The world needs a hero!!

@sleepwalker18 10 месяцев назад

Dirk and kiko.

@ericrojasvelez8891 10 месяцев назад

Well....is more until dave get weird and said so😅😅😅

@TheGabrielSevero123 10 месяцев назад

him and kiko are the second best formation of megadeth since the legendary menza+friedman

@somethingelse04 10 месяцев назад

Love that album. Very underrated

@fatalconceit9713 10 месяцев назад

12:21 The iconic Nick Menza cross-arm cymbal smash

@Kanglar 10 месяцев назад

Watched the whole play through just to see if he did the cross hits @ 12:21 Was not disappointed. Nick Would be proud. RIP Nick Menza

@WoockerSocket2 10 месяцев назад

Vinnie Paul: ok

@ericolson326 10 месяцев назад

Straight up fan service. Love it.

@chriskellas1416 10 месяцев назад

those cross hits were sick!

@micahj9828 10 месяцев назад

Same here. Dirk nailed it.

@rocknroller81 9 месяцев назад

Yeah, that was amazing. We all remember you Nick!

@fatalconceit9713 10 месяцев назад

What a time to be alive. What an amazing tribute to Nick Menza by Dirk. Thank you Drumeo.

@Stran8n 10 месяцев назад

Dirk is an animal on the drums! It's a treat to have such a close up look at what's really going on behind the kit to play this. Something that struck me with Dirk's appearance here as well as Tommy Aldridge's is that these guys bang these songs out night after night and still play with passion, ferocity, and zeal for an instructional video. Thanks to them and Drumeo!

@WillS-pl8wg 10 месяцев назад

Yes,great observation.A band isn’t much without a great drummer!!

@csi2448 10 месяцев назад

@@WillS-pl8wgsay what you want about Dave. But he's never hired any bums to be in the band!

@MrCopenhagen113 10 месяцев назад

@@csi2448 He Hired Paul Bostaph... he is very mutch a bum. But you cant get it right 100% of the time.

@lukehewko260 10 месяцев назад

He had to play old Soilwork on drums for a long time which is very hard lol

@mikespearwood3914 10 месяцев назад

@@MrCopenhagen113 Paul Bostaph? Never knew he was in Megadeth!

@TeutobergForestryService 10 месяцев назад

They found lightening in a bottle with rust in peace. Every song on the album was just phenomenal. Probably the greatest metal album of all time. Insane.

@jdejota1029 6 месяцев назад

Hands down my favourite metal album of all time, followed by Peace sells .

@amjan 5 месяцев назад

Sorry, but no sane person would say it's better or anywhere close to Master of Puppets.

@niffingig5143 4 месяца назад

@amjan - I think it's much better than Master Of Puppets. I've never been into Metallica's music much. It's boring. And Justice For All was the only album that I liked. Rust In Peace and Peace Sells are great albums, but that's about all I listen to as far as Megadeth goes. I like more complex, dark, and extreme music like Artificial Brain, Aosoth, Gorguts, Ulcerate, etc.

@amjan 4 месяца назад

@@niffingig5143 I like Gorguts and Ulcerate, but MoP is MoP - the golden standard.

@gregwinter8503 4 месяца назад

@@amjanI’m insane then because Rust in Peace is absolutely the greatest metal album. And Holy Wars the greatest metal song. Game over.

@scorpionxiiclips 10 месяцев назад

I'm glad Dirk is blowing up on this channel. He's one of the greatest drummers on the planet, yet doesn't get the attention he deserves.

@NicoStormchild 10 месяцев назад

Well, he is playing in one of the biggest and most iconic metal band in the world and the grand majority agrees that he's right at home. There's also a drum technique named after him. He might be quieter or very humble than many but, he's still in Megadeth.

@wardseyssens7474 10 месяцев назад

@@NicoStormchildwhat's that technique?

@Idontcommentonvideos 10 месяцев назад

@@wardseyssens7474The Dirk, or dirking

@Flugmorph 5 месяцев назад

i hope his former band soilwork will also get some attention through this, his work with them was always stellar.

@darrenbooker8144 4 месяца назад

@@wardseyssens7474the Dirk blast

@elbeetlebeasto 10 месяцев назад

I must have heard Holy Wars at least 10,000 times in my life, but that was the first time I've ever noticed the kick drum triplets during Dave's solo at the end. Fucking cool as shit!

@MaartenVerhoog 10 месяцев назад

well, that's because (I think) there are no triplets there the way Nick played it, check it out: watch?v=KPV9sVau6T4

@AnnWahlquist 10 месяцев назад

really???.. thats what makes that section awesome...😁😁

@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS 10 месяцев назад

need subwoofers

@_ProTrax 8 месяцев назад

Those are gallops not triplets, important distinction to make

@MaartenVerhoog 8 месяцев назад

@@_ProTrax yes, thank you!

@Mrjoecae 10 месяцев назад

Met Dirk and the band at a VIP event - Dirk has to be the nicest, kindest, most humble guy I’ve had the opportunity to meet. A true class act! Same goes for the rest of the band - great guys!

@panayiotis131 10 месяцев назад

Dirk's cool. He's a great drummer, but even more so, he seems like a great guy. That little tribute to Nick Menza he did, at the 12:20 mark (diehard fans will know), well, in all honesty... almost got me a little emotional! Rust In Peace holds a very dear place in my heart and along with it, Nick Menza's drumming on it. If you read this by any far chance, thank you Dirk! Killer performance, awesome drumming over awesome music!

@jd0879 10 месяцев назад

Got you emotional? Calm down man he just crossed his arms like Nick. Say it’s cool and move on

@MardyBum100291 10 месяцев назад

I often get emotional at crossed arms.

@Chargechuck1234 10 месяцев назад

@@jd0879 Why do you care?

@panayiotis131 10 месяцев назад

@@jd0879 Well, times are dark brother. Sometimes, the only thing that holds a brother together might be Nick Menza's once live antics. Or Lars Ulrich's white leather jacket in the 90ies. Strange things might move a man's heart, don't judge brother.

@AndreasE 10 месяцев назад

i knew what you were referring to before i saw the clip 😁

@justinreynolds3935 10 месяцев назад

The only drummer since Menza to play this song almost correctly as Nick. Every other guy after Nick played this groove weird. Dirk nailed it. But he also adds his own style. He's great. Perfect fit

@Paul8v 10 месяцев назад

Dirk is so talented, love his attitude and enthusiasm!

@karlmadsen3179 9 месяцев назад

This guy's really articulate and can explain his craft with clear musical descriptions. I like that. Fun to hear it explained.

@amazona_finschi 10 месяцев назад

Rust in Peace manages to be complex, technical, and epic while also being very accessible and downright pretty in places. Thanks for a great video.

@leerobbo92 10 месяцев назад

These videos with Dirk have been an absolute joy!

@TargetHHH101 10 месяцев назад

Id say he does the song hella justice. Dirk is an absolute unit.

@kmchipower 10 месяцев назад

Nice to hear Gar Samuelson get a mention on this channel.

@rattlehead9127 3 месяца назад

Really cool that Dirk knows the history of Megadeth and pays homage to the guys that came before him.

@chrisg1772 10 месяцев назад

This guy is so likeable. I dont watch any other vids like this but ive watched the last two that hes been in as hes so knowledgeable and his enthusiasm just comes across so naturally

@Munga03 Месяц назад

What a performer. Absolute legend

@darklordlc 10 месяцев назад

Dirk has truly done his homework. He plays these parts flawlessly with power, precision, and heard. All of this while honoring the original performers: Nick and for my money, he totally nail’s Gar’s spirit as well. Cheers.

@markdawsonziglar9436 10 месяцев назад

I remember, pretty distinctly, the first time I heard this album in 1990…I was blown away, & still am. Pure metal genius.🤘

@steve1982n 10 месяцев назад

Menza would be proud of him, he does him honor

@irishRocker1 10 месяцев назад

Dirk is a legend. Great to hear his breakdown on this classic killer song

@ParadNorthProd 10 месяцев назад

Love Dirk's subtle, but perceptible swing that he brings to these songs.

@ForzaMilan-di2zd 10 месяцев назад

How the hell u can play a 2hr set is beyond me. Who needs a Gym for a workout. Great performance by Dirk

@RasputinPrime75 7 месяцев назад

I love all the little extra bass drum notes Dirk is playing towards the end during Mustaine's solo. Nick Menza really was a metal drummer who wasn't scared to get in there and get dirty, plus his creativity was top notch. He had a big kit with big toms he had no trouble getting around. We lost a good drummer when he passed. His father was a famous jazz musician as well who was known for playing saxophone for the Pink Panther theme song.

@xser4321 10 месяцев назад

If anyone has listed to Dirk's drumming in Soilwork, they'll know that this is a peace of cake for him.

@shane8915 Месяц назад

Sure pal. If it were such a piece of cake for him, then explain why he still played the song wrong. Go watch videos of Nick playing it. Then watch Dirk play it. Your Superman has no cape!

@elijahpostdc 10 месяцев назад

this video made my day. Holy wars is one of my favorite songs of all time, and one of my favorite to play on the drums!

@AbyssalLeporidae 10 месяцев назад

Please keep these videos coming. I could watch Dirk break down songs forever.

@johncameron7247 2 месяца назад

Was lucky enough to see them with Nick on the Rust in Peace tour back in the day. Dirk is doing it justice. 👏

@thelastwildcolonialboy3667 10 месяцев назад

Technically Dirk is way up the top of the ladder when it comes to netal drumming, but the thing that really separates him from most other metal drummers is his deep sense of groove and musicality. His style seems to combine the best aspects of Gar and Nick's drumming

@bosstourtv8232 7 месяцев назад

Agree with you completely, Gar had a sick groove and Nicks technical qualities and precise drumming are definitely combined in Dirk. Megadeth has always been Dave and that's not a bad thing, but I hope Dirk is Megadeths last drummer.

@TheGabrielSevero123 6 месяцев назад

Dirk seems to be the fusion of Gar and Nick in one guy

@jimschnobrich5078 10 месяцев назад

I love this. Holy Wars is a sick song and Dirk is amazing.

@oleksiysytnik 10 месяцев назад

That was beautiful. I love it when you see a drummer enjoying what he is playing. His eyes were burning.

@claudiovallese40 10 месяцев назад

Everybody from my generation still misses the sheer aggression of late Nick Menza, yet Dirk's not only professional (and proficient) He pays tribute to Nick's unforgettable parts but also puts a few personal touches here and there, like the use of the bell, and the kick fill Such a wonderful player Thank you Dirk From a 'deth fan now in its '50s

@ibbylancaster8981 10 месяцев назад

I got to see them live in Raleigh NC last year. Totally killed it. You have stepped into a difficult position and just done awesome Dirk. I totally enjoyed it.

@Salisboury 10 месяцев назад

I can’t wait for them to come back to Raleigh, I got introduced to Megadeth in November 2022. Since then it became my favorite metal band. Too bad I discovered them this late tho.

@jessef85 10 месяцев назад

Dirk seems like such a likeable guy.

@deadforever 10 месяцев назад

I know the Holy Wars drum part inside out but watching it in this kind of detail made me appreciate even more how much of an insane drummer Nick was. Truly unique

@rbnh9827 10 месяцев назад

Nick Menza was solid but groovy and that’s what set Rust in Peace apart. RIP to the man who made RIP cool.

@Frostwulf1313 10 месяцев назад

I was sad when Dirk left Soilwork, until I found out he joined Megadeth.

@EmoDKTsuchiya 7 месяцев назад

Likewise

@sausagefingers8650 3 месяца назад

Check out what he's done on the last few project hate albums. His drumming is mindblowing.

@Frostwulf1313 3 месяца назад

@@sausagefingers8650 I am not familiar with Project Hate. I'll go look them up immediately.

@DavideTasca 9 месяцев назад

Great piece! Spectacular drumming and as always Dirk is a monster of skill. 💪🏻

@billwell9266 10 месяцев назад

Dirk is top tier and does the old songs justice

@omnigeddon 10 месяцев назад

Wow insane timing.. i started listening to this song 2 days ago (july 2023).. and get to hear behijd the scenes like almost 40 years later seems like a blessing.. thanks ;D

@KitWriter 2 месяца назад

Okay. Wow. Maybe it's because I'm a drummer, but this version is FIRE. lmao, holy crap. I love how he stands up and points and postures like Nick did, but has great footwork and passion like Gar. My god, that was great to watch. It was 1990 again, and I was in middle school blasting Rust in Peace in my dad's Sony headphones, or on his Cerwyn Vega sub and Infiniti speaker cabinets with nobody home. I'd take off the screens and watch, mesmerized, as the 15" woofers did triplets to Menza's kick patterns, and the subwoofer growled out Ellefson's basslines and Menza's floor toms. God. That was legendary. Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Dirk and Drumeo. 🤘

@suvarnachauhan951 10 месяцев назад

Nick Menza , Gar Samuelson and Dirk Verbeuren are my top favorite drummers of all time.

@alexkenley1 10 месяцев назад

chills whan he stands up to engage the crowd in the full track playthrough. very cool!

@Alexis40ar 8 месяцев назад

The production value in this video is impressive. Outstanding work.

@fradeidelfero 10 месяцев назад

This guy is pure energy, love his style!

@swedechef9628 10 месяцев назад

I saw Dirk and Megadeth last month and it was top notch! Thanks Dirk.

@dylanwhitesockswatson 10 месяцев назад

This song is so fun to play. This whole album is very inspiring ! Dirk you're awesome !

@monikabeki6838 6 месяцев назад

I felt in love with dirk! He seems so kind,smart, humorous and real - it makes my heart melt! What a great drummer and it seems man to join this iconic band! I hope he will stay until the end! 🤘

@lordseth5888 10 месяцев назад

Oh boy this insane tribute for Menza! Keep going the legacy!

@SeasonedCitizen99 10 месяцев назад

Awesome breakdown! I was fortunate to get one of Dirk's drumsticks after the Phoenix show earlier this year. So cool! Thank you!

@WaechterDerNacht 10 месяцев назад

Don't know how the studio looks but love that he used all the live show antics here too! If someone would have asked me who Dirk Verbeuren is, I would have had no clue. But that Killers video definitely put him on my radar. In the 1h talk you did it became even more obvious that he is just a great guy besides being a great drummer.

@Novemberbridges 10 месяцев назад

He is so likeable, man! So honest and humble. And a beast on drums on top of all that.

@BAGUSVERRY 10 месяцев назад

Every art, style, pattern, gimmick stage of this performance showing to us, is like dedicated to Nick Menza and Gar Samuelson. Rest in Peace mentor🙏🏾 You always mesmerizing Dirk🤘

@jurijnhermans1889 10 месяцев назад

Dirk is such a legend! Love this megadeth lineup with Kiko, James and Dirk

@mrhyde2250 6 месяцев назад

Dirk is absolutely the heart of this lineup in more than one way. He is a great ambassador for the band. I hope he is around for the long haul!

@davisingtikathar5123 10 месяцев назад

So clean and energetic drumming Dirk

@coleweber8837 3 месяца назад

Thanks Dirk, this video made my day better. Fanbase and bandmates fortunate to have you.

@WonderboyTwoThousand 7 месяцев назад

Outstanding breakdown and cover of one of the finest drummers to ever rock this earth.

@jinzo8598 10 месяцев назад

i love this guy - more of him please.

@driftless7134 6 дней назад

Holy Wars has got to be one of the top 3 metal tracks of all time. It's so iconic and the drum parts are so memorable and perfect.

@hughneutron5303 10 месяцев назад

i'd say dirk is the sole reason dave has become so humble over the recent years

@patovega 10 месяцев назад

Dirk has that magic touch perfect for megadeth.

@PhantomDeth 10 месяцев назад

Mastery of the kit, I can't wait to see the new places Dirk takes Megadeths music.

@christophsanchito3461 10 месяцев назад

Wow, sooooo clean and rad! Dirk you’re absolutely a modern day legend!

@waller393 10 месяцев назад

love that this guys played this song thousands of times and still rocks out to it

@RockingLicks 13 дней назад

Nick's legacy lives on thanks to talented drummers like Dirk. Megadeth forever!

@superchargedsteve3411 10 месяцев назад

One of the best metal songs of the decade!! Great to see the drumming separate like this.

@tonygriffith2164 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for coming to Drumeo, Dirk!

@kreavix 10 месяцев назад

I love this track! Amazing drumming ❤

@mariluzhernandez21 2 месяца назад

Gracias a Dirk estoy conociendo a Megadeth . Me encanta!

@user-yh8ly1vd4z 10 месяцев назад

Such a humble dude.... Amazing drummer. Love this!

@007stopjockin 10 месяцев назад

G Damn!!!! That was sick AF Dirk!!! Brought tears to my eyes bro!!!! RIP Nick Menza, this song was so perfect the way he executed on EVERY part of the song! There is no part of this song where he should have executed any different. It is a real masterpiece! 007

@extrememike 6 месяцев назад

Incredible level of musicianship expressed in this song. The creativity of these guys from lead/rhythm guitar to drums is bar to none.

@FKCENSORSHIP 10 месяцев назад

This just makes me miss Nick that much more. RIP Nick Menza you will never be forgotten. 🤘❤️

@nestortomaselli6372 10 месяцев назад

OMG! I was legit playing this track this morning and you guys come out with this!!!! Now I can clearly see what I did wrong - surprisingly I was able to keep up with the speed, but my kick was all over the place. I also have to get better at the fills. What an invaluable resource- thanks drumeo!

@omarfernandez1620 8 месяцев назад

Dirk is the perfect mix of Gar and Nick!

@happybeagle13 10 месяцев назад

Dirk is a damn inspiration man. Love his passion for the craft

@Samba-Oleg 8 месяцев назад

Absolute masterpiece! Still brilliant after all those years!!!

@nivzfrabx3718 10 месяцев назад

I hope the current lineup stays in Megadeth till the band ends. James, Dirk and Kiko are so likeable and nice human beings and music-wise it's obvious how incredible they are. Dave has refreshed the band with their additions.

@honigdachs. 10 месяцев назад

I always loved the drumming on this song. Never gets old. It's not just your typical Thrash Metal artillery, there's a finesse and a certain swing to it that makes the song stand out.

@3082frank 10 месяцев назад

I always loved nick drumming. Dirk honestly played this to perfection..fire..

@katerinapatiniotis5598 9 месяцев назад

Sounds exactly like the studio recording 😃!!

@jvh1309 10 месяцев назад

Love to see dirk breakdown one of his songs on megadeth. Great video

@juansecar2 10 месяцев назад

One of the top 5 Best thrash songs ever. Best thrash album ever.

@oskargamero6852 10 месяцев назад

Dirk is such a powerful and smart drummer!

@rickvasc 10 месяцев назад

Amazing video!

@sysop007 10 месяцев назад

Such an awesome drummer!! As a bassist I love this guy. Kiko was another great addition.

@pipschannel1222 5 месяцев назад

Dirk is Megadeth's only drummer who really got the authentic Menza-feel for this song 99% right (the missing 1% being for those "jazzy" ghost notes Menza used to do on the snare that is ;-) ) Amazing drummer, very musical! Fits this band like a glove! Excellent stuff! 🤘

@konspirologicheskaya.bulochka 4 месяца назад

Dirk also plays ghosts like Nick :)

@ronjlwhite8058 10 месяцев назад

That was so awesome!!! Been a fan since 1989… STILL LOVE IT @ 50yrs old!!!

@Another_Saved_Sinner 9 месяцев назад

Of all the things I regret not doing over the course of my life, learning drums is my #2. I listen to all types of music, and always find myself focusing on the intricacies of the drum beats in every song. Growing up during the best years of metal, Megadeth was always in the rotation. Excellent video and breakdown!

@harrisonwhitecloud8062 10 месяцев назад

I can"t say enough great things about Dirk. I was sad to see Chris Adler go after the first Dystopia shows in 2015. When I first saw Megadeth with Dirk at OZZFEST 2016, I was blown away by Dirk's groove and even more so when they toured with Lamb of God in 2022. Man just chills and grooves. He shows us how it's done in this video, and every night he steps on that stage. Cheers, Dirk. You are incredibly deserving of this feat on Drumeo!