*WITCHY!* 🎵 Megadeth FIVE MAGICS Reaction

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[@WolfKing5236]

Thanks again Lars and James for kicking Dave out of the band!!! 🙏🏻✌🏼

[@Thiccbeard]

Amen to that!!

[@pattaccone]

Hell yeah ! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@kiillabytez]

Hey, it was Dave's plan all along to prove he was the better Thrash artist than all of Metallica put together.

[@marcdewey1242]

This album,along with Countdown to extinction beats anything Metallica put out after Justice.

[@davidwatson5308]

You can't rush megadeth, Dave will sing when he sings just rock your head an enjoy the buildup

[@vovindequasahi]

Yeah the vocals are really second priority with this band. The instruments the riffs come first! Dave knows that he isn't the best vocalist around. He is first and foremost a guitarist. The vocals are just to give a message.

[@ericjauregui3089]

"You just don't walk your way into Megadeth" -Lex Dave Mustaine would be proud to hear this from you.

[@scottvance7520]

All I know is you can walk yourself out of megadeth pretty damn quick 😄

[@NWGhost71]

@@scottvance7520 Thats funny!

[@elbegev8550]

@@scottvance7520 yes very much Megadeth make you feel like that 😂😂

[@outlawrob316]

I think at the time they said something like 'start of the art speed metal', which I think it pretty accurate.

[@fooser77]

Tell that to Jeff Loomis when he tried that at age 16 .. Now listen to some Nevermore!

[@arfajob3312]

'She Wolf' from Megadeth's live DVD - 'Rude Awakening' is an absolute must for you Lex. There are half a dozen or so reaction videos of this one - I hear Dave Mustaine himself makes sure they don't get blocked.

[@SkribbalOfficial]

YES!!

[@adams9586]

I remember Dave sharing Lost in Vegas reaction to Holy Wars. I am glad Dave gets it.

[@da9pauly]

Yes definitely I’ve been suggesting She Wolf live Rude Awakening because I think Lex will absolutely love it!!!

[@amirebrahiminasab9403]

Yessssssssssssssssss

[@da9pauly]

It’s such an awesome video !!! It’s a song you expect to be on guitar hero with the dueling guitars and incredible drums!!!

[@222MovieMan]

So glad you didn't do a reaction from the remastered version.

[@jhamilton1007]

Lex: "I don't know how to explain Megadeth." Brad: "They're a lot." 😆

[@Brcan19]

Lex was on point when she said “you can’t just walk into megadeth” it’s hard to appreciate what is going on and I like the fact that brad keeps it real with us. I think that a good suggestion would be “she wolf” from the rude awakening dvd, on that live version they extended the solos and added nice melodies that are not hard to follow and those are not in the original track. Also the lyrics are nice so it’s a win-win for you both!

[@efrensanchez3666]

Its funny. 1st time i heard megadeth i inmediatey fell in love. Everybody is different.

[@srenkierkegaard1127]

@@efrensanchez3666 ikr right. I have heard many other thrash metal bands but Megadeth is the most unique sounding therefore the best of all I have heard of... And I realized that after accidentally listening to Holy wars, consequently whole album...

[@MrJoeyZaZa]

I hate She Wolf.. LOLOL.... What am I missing.. LOLOL

[@pwneditup]

This is the best Megadeth song in my opinion. Been in the metal game since I was 12, going on 26 now. No regrets. Glad to have you guys with us. Welcome to the community.

[@kronok5591]

It's in my top 3. Technical as f*ck.

[@tonysoto8949]

Hard to argue with that 👍 On this album it’s really hard to pick the best song cuz it’s packed with bangers. But most will always go with Holy Wars.

[@jima6545]

My favorite off this album.

[@bongzilla4172]

Been in this game since I was 5 and now I'm 30. Damn I'm getting old.

[@assafsamuel7119]

My top 3: 1. Holy Wars 2. Five Magics 3. Peace Sells

[@harrybakesXD]

Please do lucretia, one of the greatest guitar solos ever

[@lsu1992]

Marty's solo from Lucretia makes Tornado of Souls feel almost easy. It's not even fair.

[@davem.2191]

I feel like a lot of times Brad misses the point of all things metal. Which in turn creates a cynical and often blurred view overshadowed by a strict mind set of limited opinions.

[@2catgumbo]

^

[@tonysoto8949]

Dude doesn’t have the musical palette for metal. Most times when dudes grow up hearing only R&B, hip hop, or pop music metal just sounds like noise to them.

[@cobrakai9969]

Metal bands are more than just lyrics, it's about the whole band operation. The riffs and arrangement are equally as important as the vocals. Especially Megadeth. Brad focuses on lyrics, which is fine, but after that it's over.

[@TheRustyGuitarist]

Yessss!!!! More Megadeth!!!! This whole album is amazing!! Lucretia is another good one from this album. You should definitely checkout Wake Up Dead from the Peace Sells album!!

[@Kratos40595]

The magic was the musicianship - off the charts

[@katieb8511]

500 magics ❤

[@arfajob3312]

From this album guys you still have to do Lucretia, Polaris and Take no Prisoners. However I am eagerly awaiting your reaction to Good mourning / Black Friday from their 'Peace Sells' album....

[@puppetmaster8551]

Polaris rules.

[@kronok5591]

Yes, Polaris and Good Morning/Black Friday. Highly Recommended 🎸

[@tonysoto8949]

They already covered Good Morning Black Friday I think? If they haven’t then they should. Also The Conjuring from the same album Peace Sells

[@luckyt1070]

Musical gymnastics. I dont think I've ever heard Megadeth described so perfectly. Every member of Megadeth is a master of their craft. Only band i know of like that!

[@uslegions2619]

While I always noticed the level of the musicianship, it was the effectiveness of the music that impressed me most.

[@TheJoshito8]

@@uslegions2619 precisely. inspiration trumps potential every time.... that being said, it helps when you can.

[@JasonNewman3]

One of the best albums of all time. If you disagree, you're wrong.

[@fildunn8775]

Love watching Lex's appreciation grow, and you are absolutely right, you can't just walk into Megadeth! There are soooooo many amazing songs to listen to. She-wolf live is great, Good Mourning/Black Friday is a masterpiece but I would love to see you react to Ashes in Your Mouth. Keep it up Lex! The further down the rabbit hole you go, the more gems you'll find

[@deviousg123]

This whole album, is amazing! Lucretia is FIRE!!! PS Check out Skindred, they are a unique mix of metal and reggae!

[@puppetmaster8551]

They did rat race by them awhile ago

[@kswwhodat]

Best of the big 4, IMO, amazing live too

[@michaelhassler7446]

Easily the best.

[@sanbyaku3863]

Wooweee love me some Megadeth, huge catalog of great track's. Two amazing track's that are often overlooked are Hook in Mouth and Poison was the Cure. You two are awesome, blow's my mind the production quality you attained with limited resources. Skill's, my hat's off to ya!

[@deaconj3406]

I dont think Hook in Mouth is really underrated right now. Typically yes but the politics bringing it back like Dave shooting the government a bird and telling us, "I told you so".

[@PHILPOP2]

They are a very Talented band no doubt. If they were a meal it would be a 5 course feast.

[@RastaganTheGreen]

Give me celery Give me broccoli On my spaghetti Lots of anchovies Finish with some cheese Feed it to me please Every one of these I master 5 courses

[@PHILPOP2]

@@RastaganTheGreen nice one maybe not celery though.

[@jim87vette]

Very technical playing most definitely.

[@cgf7973]

Nick the drummer (r.i.p) was really into aliens and ufos, and whilst this album covers aliens it does cover a lot of other themes as well, vic the mascot is on every in this one he just happens to be with aliens. In my darkest hour should be the next stop on the megadeth train

[@michaelkearney2186]

Lex was really grooving to that 5/4 part. I’m impressed 🤟

[@pjsin9472]

The most mathematically amazing metal band ever

[@michaelhassler7446]

Megadeth is the 🐐!!!

[@HoleLeashIt]

4:35 really good observation by Lex. It’s why Marty Friedman is one of my favorite guitar players. He finds the right notes to use that other players ignore

[@TwoTrakMind]

I love how Lex just closes her eyes and gets lost in the music. Lex, you're right. Megadeth is advanced metal. Their compositions are so complex and it's just too much for some people.

[@gizzy2403]

I'd hate to take his ass to a symphony orchestra! 2hrs of Bach & he'd be yelling " Where are th words ?? Is somebody gonna sing??!"😂

[@gustavorodriguestomm5574]

Great reaction, I really apprecieate your vids! You guys should check out “ In my darkest hour” for the next Megadeth reaction, it’s a really deep song, but Dave’s vocals are incredible and the guitar is awesome too, one of the best metal songs of all time in my opinion 🤘

[@fernandocarvalho3773]

Agreed!!

[@DIRTYshizno347]

If you want a different side to Megadeth, "A tout le monde" is a great example. Both versions.

[@jaf7711]

I don't have ten ears, but I have a heart, I have a soul... if you can't feel that outstanding solo from Dave at the end of the song, maybe it's because you're not in this world anymore.

[@zjimmmmmmm]

I first heard Megadeth when they first released Killing is my Business… in 1985, I was 7 years old. My friend’s older brother would blast it out his bedroom window.

[@abragdonjr1234]

That album doesn't get enough love from people, it's fast as hell

[@Vitericus1]

One of my favorite Megadeth songs. It's based on the novel, "Master of the Five Magics" by Lyndon Hardy.

[@jameshanson7065]

"Advanced Metal". Awesome way to describe it Lex. I like it, and I agree. Everyone in Megadeth (especially this line-up) are absolute top tier musicians. Extremely gifted. There are no sub-par players in this band. The line-up for this album is my favorite line-up to date. Marty Friedman and Nick Menza (R.I.P.) really put their stamp on this.

[@artefakto.9yearsago301]

Brad: thinks this is a long intro. Opeth's To bid you farewell: old ma beer

[@jima6545]

Manowar's Achilles, the Agony and the Ecstasy...thanks for the warmup

[@davidbays6717]

Great reaction. Megadeth hands down are 100% better than Metallica, loved metallica up to black album. Lex is fire.

[@ltlibby6220]

For me it's. 1981-86 Metallica> Megadeth 1987- onwards Megadeth> Metallica

[@teamexpress851]

Meh, Metallica has earned the right to kinda suck now... 👉 They EARNED that right. 🤟 'Kill Em All' 'Master of Puppets' 'Ride The Lightning' 'And Justice For All' 'The Black Album' = LEGENDARY METALLICA‼️

[@nihilist1680]

Here's some instrumental recommendations: For The Love Of god - Steve Vai (Live with orchestra version) Altitudes - Jason Becker Call Of Kthulu - Metallica

[@PHILLY214]

The fuckin time signatures and transitions on this whole album are honestly slept on!

[@johnbrodsky5374]

For a change of pace of Megadeth, listen to “A Tout le Mone” . A change of pace for Megadeth.

[@johnbrodsky5374]

A Tout le Monde

[@ibfrobzilla]

If you want to hear a different Megadeth sound. Pick songs from critic writings or youthanasia album.

[@brianlangley1082]

"Advanced Metal" .....I love it!!

[@rubicon-oh9km]

Best metal album ever? Yes. Yes it is. Brad, you look completely lost and wishing for anything but this...

[@222MovieMan]

My Last words next please! :)

[@8tchtrain]

Dave Mustaine.......musical genius.........the end.

[@uBoBaMnupa]

ManOwaR - Spirit Horse Of The Cherokee

[@BlueSuress]

Also, from the same album "The Burning"

[@xL3thalGunnsx]

If you love System of a down you should really check out Serj Tankin - Empty Walls the video preferably idk why but it hits me in the feels Note: to pay attention to how the children play

[@MadTuber1]

Bro, black people never seem to know what to do with their bodies when listening to metal. So funny to see. Yall always get in the hip hop vibe hahaha

[@detrockcity3]

This whole album is legendary. Get it all in.

[@bigtexyogz]

probably the most 'easy listening' song that Megadeth has is Angry Again. has that nice drive.

[@creamcorn555]

Megadeth-Good Mourning/Black Friday

[@hafadude69]

You need to listen to some of their newer stuff. Early 90's up. Everyone always gears to the older stuff, which is awesome, but they have any other great songs as well. Guarantee Brad will enjoy it more as well.

[@punkys-tz7gw]

MegadetH Shewolf Live Rude Awakening Jaw dropping musicianship

[@jacasoasheland6815]

Stevie Ray Who? Marty Friedman is a natural wonder

[@abrahamwing4949]

You need to do good morning/black Friday next😎👌🏼

[@Dagwagon-o7]

No Reactor has done Reverend Horton Heat!!! Be the first!

[@Jarachif]

Y'all need to check out sweating bullets by them!!

[@nicebluejay]

lex is always loving the dave solos specifically.

[@michaelsuder486]

I think she prefers Dave's straight shredding over Marty/Chris' melodic solos

[@shadoweyes5808]

I still say I want her to hear the Ultra Violence by Death Angel. I bed she'd go into orbit.

[@johnperez8707]

Great song and great reaction! Hey guys, I wrote the "Brad don't analyze the lyrics too much" in chat. Sorry man, I think I might have skewed your reaction to this one. I hope I didn't. I love the instrumentals in this song, but not the lyrics too much. I think all the fantasy stuff is a little cheesy. I don't know if either of you, or someone else watching your reactions likes this stuff and will think about that before I post stuff in chat. I look forward to your new videos and live steams. Keep doing what your doing, you guys rock!

[@preciousroihomeshoppingnet7908]

I think that there is a bit of unspoken implication that the protagonist (Dave) is seeking power in the service of Good, to "overthrow the Evil Prince", and cleanse that which was tainted, but...it gets a little dark, like...massive power will surely be a massive temptation.

[@tonysoto8949]

Actually Dave got the idea for this song from a fantasy novel written by Lyndon Hardy back in the 80s. A lot of people like to attribute Dave’s temporary involvement in witch craft and the world of black magic as the idea behind this song but he got it from a fantasy novel similar to those Lord of the Rings and Harry Pot Head books.

[@zenbastard0]

@@tonysoto8949 "Master Of Five Magics" is the name of the book. It has a really interesting magic system, for those who are into that sort of thing.

[@tonysoto8949]

@@zenbastard0 it’s I believe part of a trilogy. And actually Megadeths The Conjuring is based off witchcraft or black magic and Dave got involved in this and actually cast a so called spell on a certain band and individuals. Which up until recently he never played it in concerts. I believe he has since performed it with revised lyrics because the musicianship on that song is FIRE.

[@zenbastard0]

@@tonysoto8949 it is a trilogy. "The Secret Of The Sixth Magic" is the second book, and it takes a deep dive into the underlying systems. I don't remember what the third book is called, I might not have read it (small town, pre-internet)

[@jakobkrajnc2725]

React to something from Killing is my bussines

[@oxouk]

One of the most remarkable Metal albums of all time. If there was an album hall of fame, this would be in it. Marty Friedmans playing is untouchable. I would like to see you guys do a reaction video live from a Megadeth concert. The energy will have you grinning ear to ear.

[@yeahboiii6640]

Advanced metal - I like that. Yes deep lyrics and a lot of sounds all coming together for some good ear candy!

[@dragonfistX200]

if you want megadeth that is easier to digest try songs from album Countdown to extinction. basically megadeth's black album(referring to Metallica) except still thrashy

[@ibrarocks]

You should check Megadeth - The last words. Their earlier stuff

[@joesmith8725]

Yall are jammin out to a thrash metal classic album !

[@Raimon372]

Believe me!!! Ashes in your mouth it’s and awesome song!!! From the Countdown to extinction album 👍🏻

[@Markcello]

You like Megadeth, i like u

[@jorgellanes5020]

Great Job Reacting Guys. Please do REPENTLESS by SLAYER. You will love it Lex not sure about Brad

[@raoufjigsaw]

I'd love to see your reaction to Megadeth - 13

[@Ktownsvg213]

"complex musicianship" thank you for appreciating it! Cuz it really is.

[@bobloney6235]

This is one of Megadeths best songs and it shows just how talented a guitarist that Dave Mustaine really is

[@ork_oz]

Metallica - Bleeding me

[@jeremyswalley8625]

Thigh master… thigh magic

[@Flesharrower]

You have to remember Megadeth was formed to give Dave a platform, ruling the band with an iron fist. He grew up playing at a time when speed and technicality was king. Every song is designed to showcase Dave. He was always competing with Metallica after being booted out. He elevated the complexity of his music in a game of one upmanship. The Metallica thing drove him to excellence.

[@christophervilches3935]

Viking Metal Grand Magus....Hammer of the North......Prong... Snap your fingers , Snap your neck.....Corrosion of Conformity....Clean My Wounds

[@snoophogg1177]

Guitar work is insane

[@kanoandlupo3707]

Type o negative - Christian woman Or buckethead soothsayer live

[@lauriem.7477]

Keep being YOU Brad...Analyze if you want..keeps it interesting IMO...I like how You and Lex bring different things to these songs 🎶

[@RastaganTheGreen]

You guys have to expand into folk metal, might I suggest Eluveitie - Slania's Song, or Inis Mona

[@efakter1]

Lex, you are absolutely correct!!!! You just gotta work your way into Megadeth. Just like you absolutely gotta work your way into Slayer, Kreator, Exodus, or Death Angel

[@papacarl2002]

“Musical Gymnastics” is damn right Brad. You nailed it! I love metal, but love prog rock too… think you both would enjoy Genesis “Firth of Fifth” - piano 🎹 intro is jaw dropping. It’s British progressive rock musical gymnastics from the same era as YES - Roundabout. Rock with it! 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼

[@pjsin9472]

LOL I absolutely love what you said. You can't just walk into Megadeth lol. They are Advanced Metal. I love these reactions

[@andreww1225]

The Sword- don’t get to comfortable. put that on your list. they have many more great songs but that one has a good message/meaning

[@yekimsrennihs-yhprum2074]

In My Darkest Hour Devil's Island Train of Consequences Prince of Darkness 99 Ways to Die Foreclosure of a Dream Sweating Bullets (definitely watch the music video)

[@DoomsdayIsComing73]

I master.. Fiiive Maaagicsss…. Hell yes. Also Tornado Of Souls is from this album! All good, as far as Megadeth, I suggest you check out the song “Sweating Bullets”, from the album after this one. She-Wolf is also a bad-ass track.

[@fernandonavarrette4522]

I love it. Advanced Metal. I would consider them State of the Art Metal. Either way, true Metal Gods.

[@eccehomer8182]

OK, gonna get controversial. This is Megadeth's greatest song. The riffs are killer, the bass is killer, the drumming is killer. It's Dave's greatest ever solo... and even more controversially... solo 5 is Marty's greatest solo... Yep, better than Tornado, better than Lucretia. Listen again... it's other worldly... melodic, but disjointed and syncopated, weird AF, but fits the musical theme perfectly.

[@christophernicolini3440]

Yes, no remasters ever, ever, ever. All Trash. Check out Good Morning Black Friday. With lyrics, a great song to analyze.

[@pmoul01]

Megadeth's lyrics were mostly political regarding our country's government.

[@sumonjamal1653]

Not many Megadeth instrumentals... lawd knows Dave Mustaine talks a LOT, even when he's not singing...😂

[@Madcatz7]

Dream Theatre!! Honor Thy Father, Panic Attack, The Glass Prison PLEASE

[@genemachine5751]

Megadeth is intense!! Check out-Rust In Peace (Polaris); My Last Words; In My Darkest Hour 🤘

[@Speckhuggarn]

Tornado of Souls is also from that album. Lyrically, the album isnt' that interesting bar Holy Wars, Rust in Peace (song) and Tornado of Souls. The title song (Rust in Peace) is about nuclear weapons.

[@jwest3872]

Maybe you should check out Megadeth's "She Wolf" live... think you would enjoy it.

[@MetallicAAlabamA]

Y'all should jam out to the last song on this album 'Poison was the cure'. And nothing wrong with analyzing the lyrics, and I've said this over and over. Which I don't think anyone gives a hoobastank lol. But just look up what the songs are about. You can find a quick, easy description of what the song is about. Anyway yall should listen to MetallicA's 'Orion' especially Lex. It has several great guitar solos, and a bass solo also. MetallicA has 5 instrumental songs Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth), Call of Ktulu, Orion, To Live is to Die, and Suicide and Redemption. With Orion and To live is to Die imo the 2 most beautiful instrumentals that exist. Plus there would be no MegadetH, without MetallicA. Js.

[@jadedandbitter]

FYI this song is about a fantasy novel called "Master of the Five Magics", about a man who goes on a journey to study 5 different magic systems (Thaumaturgy, Alchemy, Magic, Sorcery, and Wizardry) to become an Archmage. Each one works differently and has different rules, with the risk to the protagonist increasing as he goes (Sorcery is mind control magic that uses up a person's own lifespan and Wizardry revolves around demon summoning and domination with the risk of being dragged into hell as a slave to a demon if you screw up or have a weak will). You'll notice Dave changes the 5 magics though because "Thaumaturgy" doesn't have the right amount of syllables and "Magic" just doesn't rhyme.

[@glitch605]

LOL I love Lex and how she describes Megadeth. If yall think that is advanced then you dont need to listen to Dream Theater, it will make your head EXSPLODE!

[@adams5989]

Since Lex likes orchestral metal and trans Siberian orchestra so much you guys should check out the band Octavision. Specifically “coexist” or “apocalyptus” for vocals or “three lives” for instrumental only

[@smokerman81]

Megadeth - Good Mourning/Black Friday, Ashes in your mouth.

[@michaelsuder486]

These reactions wouldn't be complete without you Brad. Lex does analyze the lyrics (and is usually on point) but she usually gets lost in the music (which is awesome). And you focus heavily on the lyrics which makes ya'll a perfect team.

[@jncstll8]

You should listen to The Mechanix from Megadeth live from Rude Awakening. Lex will love the guitars on this song.