Classical Composer reacts to MEGADETH: HANGAR 18 | The Daily Doug (Episode 798)

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In this edition of #thedailydoug, I'm returning to the music of Megadeth based on the many requests for music from Rust in Peace after last week's Metallica video. This is my fourth time reviewing music from Megadeth, and although I'm still not a big fan of Dave's vocals, their music is growing on me. I especially loved the chromatic motion in the bass line and the chromatic third modulation in the final section of the song. I hope you enjoy!
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[@johannestetzelivonrosador7317]

You're right that it's two different guitarists. The 11 solos are played by: Verse 1 1. Marty 2. Marty Verse 2 3. Marty 4. Marty Here's the tempo change 5. Marty 6. Marty 7. Dave 8. Marty 9. Dave 10. Marty 11. Dave

[@EveretteDomalewski]

Well done sir

[@johannestetzelivonrosador7317]

@@EveretteDomalewski thanks

[@SuperStrik9]

The 11 solos. Man that rules 🤘LOVE it.

[@chadbattman6677]

This is the worse '2004 remixed and remastered' version. The original album version is superior in every way compared to this. The guitars, especially the solos are way clearer in the original version.

[@rodrigocamargo8400]

Marty's solos take you on a journey through the desert... on a camel's back

[@dezmilad]

Alchemy, sorcery, wizardry, thermatology, electricity... Should be next

[@garfieldfan3892]

Five magics!!

[@shawnfeete]

I master five magics

[@soopahsoopah]

srsly what's the difference between sorcery and wizardry? Lol Dave was lazy

[@Jayzon666]

@@soopahsoopah Sorcerers are born with their magical skills, wizards need to study to learn magic.

[@tomspring213]

@@soopahsoopah If you play D&D you'd see the difference. History irl informed that, even. Very briefly said...one type of magic is more given (wizardry), the other is more from inside yourself, (sorcery). Both require study and discipline. Both highly affected by intent.

[@kalil207]

you should listen to the entire Rust in Peace album someday

[@epnlvr9790]

not the remastered version though

[@enzolumare5680]

@@epnlvr9790why not?

[@babylemonade2868]

@@enzolumare5680because Dave went in and messed with the original mix. Not for the better either

[@kalmyre2242]

@@enzolumare5680 He redid vocals on most if not all the songs, something to do w/losing the original recordings or damage, can't remember.

[@chadbattman6677]

@@enzolumare5680 It sounds worse. Snare sounds weird, probably sample replaced drums. Guitars sound worse, buried in the mix. And the vocals sound worse too.

[@beatmet2355]

Good lord this album is so satisfying. It never gets old.

[@chopps75]

The thing that I love about Dave's voice is that it is absolutely nothing like any other voice.

[@coolbugfacts3953]

he truly has one of the most unique voices in metal, love it or not and honestly, his voice works Really well with their music, even if his voice isnt the best it complements the music well, and injects a lot of personality into their songs

[@FlagerMiszcz]

unique doesnt mean good

[@coolbugfacts3953]

@@FlagerMiszcz i never said they were Good, and tbh id much rather have unique but bad vocals than boring vocals, and dave's vocals are far from boring

[@davesuneyes]

Imagine having a boring voice, heard 100 times: THEN COMES DAVE

[@paulconway384]

Metallica better vocals 👍

[@ErickRamos-hz5zb]

At the begging we all say we don't like Dave's voice but, then, we can't imagine Megadeth with any other voice.

[@dezmilad]

Little bit of trivia for you here doug: the main chromatic chord progression in the very beginning in D is the exact same chord progression in one section of Call of Cthulhu, and Dave Mustaine actually did get songwriting credit for that. A lot of the other sections of Cthulhu are also clearly derived from that main progression

[@anistissaoui]

Led Zep’s kashmir also?

[@gumballthechewy]

Ride the Lightning came out in 1984, Rust in Peace came out in 1990. Hanger 18 would be derived from The Call of Ktulu, not the other way around.

[@otherside6580]

@@gumballthechewy dave wrote the call of ktulu. metallica used his riffs.

[@dezmilad]

@@anistissaoui Kashmir has a similar chromatic movement, but it's not in D and also unlike hangar 18 in kahsmir I'm pretty sure they move the bass note chromatically

[@MLS7476]

@@otherside6580 1 chord progression does NOT equate the whole song. So NO, Dave did not write The Call of Ktulu. In fact, the working title was called "When Hell Freezes Over" and Metallica didn't even start working on it until after the release of Kill'em All.

[@sethkaicer319]

Doug and I were abducted by aliens and loved every minute of it 👽😎

[@helgaratbone1691]

You two know too much!!!

[@svartmetall]

"Doug and I were abducted by aliens .." ehhh..must be Tuesday.

[@sethkaicer319]

@@svartmetall even the probe was awesome 👍

[@nickomatick8394]

Take no prisoners is a song that is criminally underrated of this album. Cant wait for the full album listen. Rock on Doug

[@brucebowling6032]

Dave always has a crunchy, dry tone, and tends to play scalar licks. His counterparts over the years have used a fuller sound, so it's easy to tell them apart. You just have to get used to Dave's nasal vocals.

[@shanebilowitz7261]

Few people have better tone than Marty

[@TailgunnerATC]

When I first got into metao I didn't even care about his voice because the music was so good

[@beatmet2355]

Only Dave can really inject that cynical snarl into the lyrics

[@D_o_n_k_e]

I really hope you react to Five Magics by Megadeth at some point! That one’s my favourite!

[@masonb9788]

So good.

[@luca8983]

Yeahh frr

[@JHBarrett]

F# is correct with the flat 2 as G as you noted. You’re a master of relative pitch sir.

[@brandonjones1349]

MEGADOUG....nice!! 💥☠️💥

[@viniciusleaoa]

Full Rust in Peace PLEEEEASE

[@julesrincon4531]

I was happy about this one but when he said "2004 remix" I wasn't anymore :(

[@epnlvr9790]

facts

[@silencedoesgood]

Agreed

[@djentyman4002]

The bass sounds so much better in this remix imo

[@enzolumare5680]

Why?

[@hdbanger1752]

Yeh, the original is so much better..

[@viniciusleaoa]

Good Mourning...Black Friday would be an interesting listen for you Doug

[@lukevrbanac1923]

My favourite of theirs

[@metaltildeth6783]

I believe Doug would like the music. I'm not sure what he would think about the lyrics... lol

[@viniciusleaoa]

@@lukevrbanac1923 may be mine too 🤘

[@viniciusleaoa]

@@metaltildeth6783 hahahahaha good point. I think he'll like the good mourning section but not the Black friday, but maybe find it at least interesting to hear

[@johnflavin1602]

@@metaltildeth6783Paint the devil on the wall

[@benbaer3525]

Cant wait for Lucretia

[@SuperStrik9]

Hangar 18 is the gold standard of Thrash lead guitar imo. Tremendous playing by Marty and Dave. Man I dig this too, this cat is dropping theory knowledge at a moments notice in real time. Dude's rocking it out on piano! Sensational.

[@AcidifiedMammoth]

GOATed song from a GOATed album.

[@MBP208]

Peace sells is better

[@fixxxer7030]

@@MBP208 And Puppets beats both of them

[@ak47dragunov]

@@fixxxer7030 Megadeth has higher highs and lower lows. MoP is more consistent throughout. Same can be said for much of Metallica vs Megadeth

[@patricklennox9572]

Good Mourning/Black Friday on the Peace Sells album! Original lineup. Most beautiful and epic introduction. Beautifully composed and executed.

[@metaltildeth6783]

In case someone else has not posted it, many of Megadeth's "official" videos are actually edited for time, shorting the songs. For example, the 'Hangar 18' official video has several solos edited out. 'In My Darkest Hour', which you have already watched, is also edited. And, 'Sweating Bullets' is edited losing around 50 seconds. I don't know why they did it, other than maybe to fit within Mtv's time parameters?

[@Mythilt]

My father was building supervisor for Buildings 18E and 18F at Wright Patterson AFB for about 10 years in the 80's and 90's. They are very interesting buildings, one of them (can't remember if it was E or F) was basically a giant freezer, which they used to test starting jet engines in sub-zero temperatures in the 1950's. I've been in both buildings and the only alien I ever saw was the Star Wars 'Hammerhead' action figure in a liquid filled jar on a work desk, with the label 'Specimen 052577' if I remember correctly.

[@blafoobar9997]

Have you been to levels -7, -8 and -9? That's where you see the really interesting stuff. Including frozen aliens. The entrance to the elevator is extremely well hidden.

[@ATSaale]

​@@blafoobar9997 you mean level G, H, and I? Everyone knows the military uses letters for levels below ground 😉

[@blafoobar9997]

@@ATSaale That may be true, but not in this case, as this building is very very very special indeed.😉 And: I am European, I have no idea how your military usually designates the floors. I don't even know how my country's military does it.

[@Besseloff]

Yeah, that's what a secret government official would say. 😊

[@SorooshMhs]

Dave and Marty were definitely going back and forth soloing. And you can tell who’s playing which solo if you’re familiar with their playing styles. Dave has the more chaotic style and Marty usually tends to be more melodic and also more harmonically complex

[@d.s1014]

Killer duel guitar solo’s of Dave and Marty

[@hdbanger1752]

Get ready for the greatest 2 axe attack to ever grace metal! R.I.P. is the greatest metal album ever made.. Looking forward to this one.

[@andrewkemp2238]

Very close to Ride the Lightning and Reign in Blood, not saying any order

[@jadedjackel655]

​@andrewkemp2238 well, Mustaine did write a few of Metallica's songs.

[@chadbattman6677]

This is the not so good sounding remixed version though.

[@hoodwinker7932]

@@jadedjackel655especially on RTL

[@user-il4ul5js3v]

The intro has the exact same chord progression as the d minor riff from call of ktulu. Both written by dave

[@metaltildeth6783]

In an interview with Dave year ago, he said he wrote the music for 'Hangar 18' around the time he was in the band Panic, which was around 1981. 'Mechanix' and the music for 'Rust in Peace... Polaris' were written as well.

[@Gipsy_T.]

Dave has claimed to write the entirety of when hell freezes over, which is the demo version of call of ktulu, it is on spotify if you're interested

[@catmus1506]

The military intelligence line always gives me a laugh too.

[@CarlySB]

It's trite and infantile. Mustaine knows that was not a good moment for him, lyrically.

[@simmsdn]

@@CarlySBI was in the Army for 23 years and I find it hilarious. We always make fun of the intel weenies. I can get more reliable forecasts from a Magic 8 Ball.

[@kyrieeleison3945]

A no skip music album, just perfect

[@kuzurame]

Marty and Dave always did those great trade offs/duels for the solos. Some of my favorites for that are on countdown to extinction. Dave’s voice isn’t for everyone, but can be an acquired taste, and that album is a good place to acquire the taste.

[@lennyj3300]

Countdown to Extinction is a fantastic album 👌

[@NazarHoliachenko]

I really recommend Poisonous Shadows from the Dystopia album. I think you'll find that a lot of fun. Especially some nice acoustic stuff

[@franciscopimenta9089]

Don’t know if Doug is ready for this Alien Technology! 😅

[@helgaratbone1691]

Doug will be fine! Doug is alien technology!

[@brianvernon249]

This is the beginning of the classic lineup that ends with Cryptic Writings. 4 albums of greatness. Edit: Risk doesn’t count due to Nick Menza being gone. I saw them in October 2002 and by then Marty & Dave E had already left & Chris Poland came back. They played Ashes in Your Mouth, so I’m content.

[@themopedmetallist]

How soon we forget "Risk"

[@FlashheadX]

Risk is a good album, it just isn't thrash

[@MetalAgainstMetallic]

Fun fact: this song is why Ellefson went to 5 string basses. He didn't wanna deal with playing in drop d, so he got a 5 string

[@StevenPD]

Rust in Peace hold a special place in my heart as it was one of the foundational albums in my metal journey. Great post Doug. Cheers from Canada!

[@hardrockincanuck1]

Mine as well, I was (almost) 17 years old when it was released in 1990. Remember liking it soooo much better than AJFA released 2 years earlier. Some other commenters mentioned they won't listen to the remix version. I won't either.

[@jabedoben]

There are like 5 normal metal songs' worth of riffs and solos in this one song. This is one of the few songs I'd consider "perfect".

[@ericolson326]

Roughly half the fun of this song is watching Nick Menza. 😄

[@nikeforo2612]

I love you and your metal Mondays. You made my night (Central-Mediterranean time). Cheers.

[@IDKsomeguy9]

Please do the sequel to this song RETURN TO HANGAR.

[@joelmacdonald6994]

Personally, I thinks it’s terrible. But all the power to ya. I think “The World Needs A Hero” is awful, only one or two decent tracks on it IMO. “The Dread and the Fugitive Mind” is my favourite off that one, but most of it is sorely lacking. Still far better an album than Risk or Supercollider, both of which are terrible. But at least Supercollider seemed like Dave wrote it because he wanted to, rather than Risk which was written to become a radio hit. Risk is garbage because it was forced, Supercollider seems less so and at least genuine, but still completely boring.

[@JarvisK-ze9zk]

Can you really imagine Megadeth with another singer?

[@Russian5]

Worth a shot.

[@PriuswithV12]

Nope

[@Rondo2ooo]

Someone with Dave's timbre, but who can actually sing, yes.

[@MarkMay-cr6bv]

Yes and no. Dave likely wrote music around his vocals and so his vocal approach is the best for this particular music. But -- and I'm sure I'm in a huge minority here -- with the exception of a handful of songs I can't stand Mustaine's voice. Songs like Symphomy of Destruction, À tout le monde and a few others make good use of his vocals, but otherwise his songs sound to me like a guy who was going to make darned sure he has complete control of his band this time, and that meant him handling vocals whether he could actually sing or not. Just my opinion.

[@deementia6796]

The original version of MD45 had Lee Ving from Fear singing. it was definitely different. I really liked it, but it didn't do that well. Dave re-recorded the vocals when he did all the remixes like 10-12 years ago.

[@tunculaskaracar]

Thanks Doug . The next one should "Five Magics" I think ! Another Megadeth day ! byes.

[@alanalanis2257]

I saw Megadeth and Dream Theater on Gigantour in San Antonio Texas about 10 years ago or so. It was quite the show. My ears are still ringing. 🫨🫨🫨

[@wryonion]

Saw them in Detroit on that tour. Great show for an incredible price. Think I paid $15 each for lawn tickets, which was insane for 9 bands. But that was almost 20 years ago (2005)….old age is fun.

[@jobmarquez8757]

Need to watch their reaction to the famous break of the middle 👀

[@chadradzter7777]

Awesome to see you cover MEGEDETH again Doug! Daves voice changes somewhat over the albums but still has his classic snarl and will take some getting used to. The end sections of Hangar 18 are in two parts, E minor , but then switches to a chromatic riff thats "E,F,F# F# an octave higher" like a metal/blues scale . Would recommend listening to "a tout le monde" where Daves vocals are arguably better. Would love to see your take on some of Marty's solo work "undertow" or anything from his albums, maybe even his newest release would be of interest as its better produced and has some amazing piano work.

[@hayesy316]

Five Magics from this album is probably my favourite song ever but I prefer the original. The remaster isn’t always superior!

[@JasonSmith-lp6wg]

A great review, Mr. Doug. I saw this tour. It was amazing!

[@agodlike_tazmaniandevil2305]

Hey doug, in the future try to avoid the 2004 remix of megadeth’s records. They’re a bit cleaner than the originals, but they lose a lot of the pressence and character of the original recordings, they almost feel hollow in a way. Still love the reaction though!

[@nikeforo2612]

I agree 1000%

[@xburkbx]

Mr. Mustaine re-recorded a number of guitar and vocal parts for these remixes. Not to put too fine a point on things, but let's say opinion is divided on whether or not these performances were improvements upon the originals.

[@silencedoesgood]

@@xburkbx I've never heard anyone, ever, say that they prefer Megadeth remasters.

[@RafaelCDet]

I think the remasters are fine for KIMB and SFSGSW, neutral for Peace Sells and obviously terrible for Rust in Peace

[@davesuneyes]

"too short of a song" Yeah buddy, same thoughts

[@NoobOnATele]

Hey Doug. Just wanted to say a massive thanks for being an inspiration for me learning music theory. Really gotten deep into music and how its built etc after you started reacting to some of my favorit artist. And have opened my eyes to a whole New world

[@daanthing6002]

Never the remix.

[@Rolli6669]

Exactly 100%

[@xthatghomiex2939]

Except for the first 3 albums... those needed remastering/remixing

[@ppaulisdeadd5879]

At least for this album

[@liamg9334]

@@xthatghomiex2939 Peace sells has a great mix imo especially for the time. The 2004 remaster completely botches numerous tracks. Other 2 I kinda agree although the 2004 So Far so good is souless and awful so its really not much better.

[@TheSuperSnake313]

Any other time I would agree, but for this song the remaster has way heavier bass and it really compliments this song 🤘

[@Kh4nk]

Was hoping you'd eventually listen to this!!!! :)

[@downsquadracing4713]

Marty and Dave solo-ing in this is so much fun.

[@Warhawk666]

I think you'd appreciate Five Magics

[@lukevrbanac1923]

This the song that got me into Megadeth last year and metal in general as well!

[@11DNA11]

Welcome. You've reached the peak. Now it's all downhill :)

[@Boots_McScoots]

Fun tidbit: Years ago, fans in Argentina started chanting "Meg-A-Deth" in time with the hits at 7:12, and it's been done around the world ever since.

[@mountainwalk]

Definitely one of my favorite Megadeth songs! Great video!

[@jsolidd713]

So glad you covered this song!! I too would love a full album review some day. In regards to not being able to use the music video version, I actually prefer it when you review a song this way without the video.. Like you said the videos can be distracting.

[@donjennings8050]

Dave Mustaine is not a "sing"-er. He is an "emote"-er -- and as such, there are none better. If you're angry and you need catharsis -- Dave is your go-to guy. If you need snide wit -- Dave is your man. If you need a good sneer-on, you need Dave.

[@N1RKW]

Dave's voice can be an acquired taste. Back in 1988, I got a chance to visit the Air Force Museum on the Dayton Air Base. Back then they didn't really care what people did, and none of the planes or outside areas were fenced off. In the distance I spied a row of numbered hangers, and of course teenage me made a bee-line for Hanger 18 (it was already legendary long before the Megadeth song came out). I looked through a window, hoping to see something interesting, but alas, there wasn't anything to see, just an empty hanger. Later, when this song came out, I was always mildly disappointed because I had been to the real Hanger 18 and there wasn't anything in it.

[@martinroy9991]

The last part is a back and forth between alien horrors (Bam, Bam, Bam) and human feelings (the solos).

[@XTSY]

"Into the Lungs of Hell" from "So Far, So Good... So What!" album.

[@phishfan]

The thing about Dave's voice is that it's a character voice, not meant to be technical singing with huge range and clarity and power like a Halford. Dave's singing style is more punk-influenced, meant to convey the anger and emotion of his lyrics; sort of a snarl if you will. More about attitude. Personally I love his vocals as they perfectly suit the music he writes. He also throws in a lot of clever inflections, for instance in Tornado Of Souls when he says "Hanging up I wanted to cry", he sings it with a mock-crying expression.

[@stephanea5364]

Perfectly said. People don't understand how interesting Dave is as a singer., He's full of nuances with a punk attitude.

[@antoniocarlin5026]

"Hangar 18" and next "Return to the Hangar" LIVE this one after another...is the Perfect Combination!

[@DavidTomlinson-ls5hr]

Love the way you guys are always surprised by the complexity in metal

[@gregedwards9843]

Doug I would love to hear what you think of Jason Becker! His songs altitudes and eleven blue Egyptians are really great. Mr Becker lost his ability to play guitar from ALS, but his playing deserves a listen. Love your analyses!

[@Necroticnarcosis]

Hello from Finland, i have been enjoying watching your videos and like alot that you breakdown the songs with all the musical notes rules of music etc. just wondering are you some day doing any interviews with these bands you are listening imo sounds like a cool idea. have a happy summer

[@djrobvansoest]

Very cool!! Going to see them tomorrow in Tilburg (Netherlands) 🤟🏻

[@dansnow7374]

This is my favorite Megadeth album and band line up. The album definitely stands the test of time.

[@mattpool2112]

FINALLY! This song is so fun to play on the drums but now all i can do in the beginning is count out the rhythm lol

[@tompatchak8706]

Megadeth was the first metal cassette tape , it was Countdown to Extinction. My mom bought it for me a few months after it came out for my birthday. That started my journey into metal. I still have that tape.

[@tompatchak8706]

I want this feeling again. Hearing a song for the first time.

[@Ccvv-te5fn]

im crying at his reaction every time dave sings lol

[@heisenberg470]

Nice reaction Doug. Those guitar solos by Marty are eargasmics

[@halftag15]

You need to understand, when listening to Dave sing, hes not a singer. Hes a guitarist. He was also a founding member of Metallica. So when he was unceremoniously kicked out of the band, he made sure that would never happen again. He could (and did) replace everything around him over the years. But the one thing no one else could do, is sing like him. He is the Godfather of heavy metal. Metallica wouldnt be anything without him!

[@Cpchurch87]

Doug, youre in for a treat!

[@straingedays]

On an old VHS tape, I've got Megadeth in an airplane before parachuting out of it and this is one of the backing tracks. It aired on ABC Rage! (Aussie TV), not sure where they got it from but it was from 1990-91. Please one-day can you react to the Angels, Divinyls, or Rose Tattoo ?? For many, they're still rock gods in Australia and need to be seen & heard.

[@Sawdust6666]

You don't have to figure out if you love metal you just feel it and know.

[@CorSmit]

Coincidentally, I’ll be seeing Megadeth in concert, tomorrow night. This song is a staple of their setlist, so I’m pretty sure your analysis of Hangar 18 will be in the back of my mind when they perform it

[@lucassilvapascoal3581]

Conquer Or Die - This is a phase of Megadeth where the Brazilian guitarist had brought a different style to the table

[@tristandunn4628]

Always good to see you caught off-guard by these great works. One nit-picky thing: if you can, try and go for the original production on this album. To my ears, it's sonically perfect, I didn't see the need for it to be remixed/remastered. I only bought the remaster for the bonus tracks, as I wanted to hear Chris Poland's solos on the demo versions.

[@kylehugenberg4669]

The part at the end you "struggled" with, and were totally right on it was floating around F#, was the rhythm parts between the solos. It very quickly goes G, F#, E, F#, G, F#, E then sliding the power chord F# to G 3 times and a rest. On the last time, it then goes F#, and resolves to E. It feels odd if you think about it on keyboard to resolve that way, but on guitar, it's resolving to the low E on an E standard tuned guitar, so it probably felt natural to resolve there. It's funny how the instrument influences the song writing (where open strings are, etc.).

[@Ironsix6six]

The one thing I look forward to on Monday

[@noenduringcity]

Your ear is amazing. I'd love to hear what you have to say about Ad Nauseum, anything from the album "Imperative Imperceptible Impulse". Very very atonal but also highly organized and meaningful.

[@asylumofglass]

I only got into Megadeth back in 2019. Spot on that it takes time to acclimatize your ears and brain to listening to such heavy music. Not a huge fan of Dave's voice as well, but since I learned a bunch of their songs for guitar by ear, the rhythm sections, I can tell you Dave is a genius song writer for electric guitar. Even songs like Devil's Island from way back in 1986 are essentially Etudes for thrash metal. Lots of bad tabs and transcriptions out there, but when you figure out the way Dave wrote the parts they all have his economy of motion baked into them. There's a logic to every riff. Memorable, fun to play, instructive.

[@Aquila81]

I want mr. Doug reacting to "LAST RITES: LOVED TO DETH", from their very 1st album, with a piano cover of the intro 🎹😅🤘🏻🤟🏻

[@themopedmetallist]

Mr. Mustaine has always contended that he found himself stuck doing vocals but IMO the package works better as a quartet

[@heytallman]

I have never gotten into Megadeth but this song was in one of the Guitar Hero games so I heard this one A LOT trying to master playing through it on a plastic guitar and my Playstation 2.

[@yeahboiii6640]

Great album. Bought it on tape when it came out 👍👍😎😎 One of my favorite tunes by MeGaDeTh is Wake up Dead. It does take a moment to get used to Dave's vocals but once you accept them as part of Megadeth then you will love them and come to expect them.

[@Hangar1969]

I was a small school kid when I first watched that movie "Hangar 18". It was fun to hear this song years later as a university student. Loved the album. Best lineup, I think.

[@doofy9064]

7:14-7:20 at these moments, fans at concerts always screams ME-GA-DETH, ME-GA-DETH!

[@Distortion360]

Pantera's Drummer Vinnie Paul recommended that this song be Megadeth's opener for concerts. Dave loved the idea and they often do open shows with this!

[@11DNA11]

It kinda has an opening song punch to it. They just blast through the doors and the show starts :)

[@jeffrhind175]

My favorite metal track to drive fast to!

[@lolianz]

Helloween - Keeper of the seven keys

[@Johnny_GC]

the intro riff has the same chord progression of The Call of Ktulu by Metallica (Dave Mustaine co-wrote it with James, Cliff and Lars)

[@christopherwhite7347]

Anthrax is another must. Intro to Reality/Belly of the Beast is a great epic piece.

[@ofermashiach4519]

You're totally right, they Dave and Marty play alternate solos but Marty's oh-so unique style is easily recognizable, NO ONE SOUNDS LIKE MARTY FRIEDMAN.

[@LocrianDorian]

Hi Doug, you should check out Dave's vocals in some of his post-Rust In Peace work, he really worked on his technique a lot more after this album and it's very obvious in songs such as Addicted to Chaos, Kick the Chair etc.

[@owencorfield6163]

That unbelievably was the cut version as back during recording they were told the song was too long, would love to hear the original version.

[@elchico1857]

Rust in Peace, Master of Puppets and Powerslave. Those are my favorite metal albums.

[@martingabrielsanchez8619]

Hi Doug! Always great to watch your videos. You need to react to "Symphony of Destruction" live in Argentina, with the crowd singing "Aguante Megadeth"

[@RonCraig-dy1qf]

Doug, so appreciate your content, as much as I appreciate Megadeth. If you appreciate this song, or the album as a whole, then you absolutely MUST do a deep dive on "Countdown to Extinction"!!! Love ya, thanks. ❤