The Iconic Drumming Behind "Hangar 18" | Megadeth Song Breakdown

[@machidaman]

Friedman and Menza elevated this album to greatness.

[@bendup52]

They added to the Great Riffs ever written

[@somethingelse04]

The riffs by Mustaine alone made it great even without anything else

[@preflex3502]

Gar was siiiiiiiiiiick!

[@marcbr2585]

@@somethingelse04 No way!

[@gregsimmons694]

Faster than a speeding bullet= dirk! God bless you fellow rocker! God bless all the rattleheads. Jesus saves sinners

[@EnrageD420]

Dirk really understands his role and what it means to be an metal drummer. Man deserves his flowers. Well aware Nick Menza's contribution to megadeth but its so fun to watch Dirk play, you can just tell he loves what he does, infectious vibe and its just really fun to watch someone perform and do what he loves, even if it's just in a studio with a few producers he still wants to you to know he's having fun. He talks about it a bit at the end, he just understands what this band and the audience needs.

[@gregsimmons694]

God bless all the rattleheads! JESUS saves sinners

[@kweeye4017]

Everyone talk about solos,but the drumming is insane. RIP Nick.

[@MusicData04]

You're spot on! The drumming was insane. Nick was a true master of his craft. Rest in peace.

[@dftns]

Lately an undervalued drum legend! 🙌🏼

[@MaskedJackal87]

Imo the guitar work is insaner than the drums on this track!

[@Doc92IDH]

Whole album's a drumming masterpiece. You can tell Holy Wars or Hangar 18 almost instantly just from the drums alone.

[@GodWeenSatan]

The whole band made it what it is, the whole album Its a team masterpiece

[@puniopenetrante]

How he looks: 👺 His personality: 🥰

[@tycho_m]

Dirk is a gem, but that's an accurate description of most metalheads honestly

[@SteelOfLegend]

@@tycho_m And then you've got Blake Richardson of BTBAM who now looks like he programs robots and is the wholesome supportive father you see at sports practice that brings all of the healthy snacks for the kids but then absolutely demolishes the drums while also having that wholesome supportive father personality at the same time.

[@gregsimmons694]

God bless all the rattleheads! JESUS saves sinners

[@Onecrazybird]

I love Dirk he’s just the best - such a chill humble dude

[@har234908234]

Dave and 'our guitarist'"... perfectly put.

[@metalzonemt-2]

He probably doesn't even bother to learn their names.🤣

[@faunsolo]

I'm a pleb with no knowledge, what's the significance?

[@bobgregorasz7685]

Megadeth goes through guitarists like most people do underwear

[@muleblues71]

@@bobgregorasz7685 😆

[@jangles1839]

​@@faunsoloDave is the lead guitarist on most of their songs but.... he's a guitar player too

[@neugey]

This was the song/video that on first listen *instantly* turned me into a Megadeth fan. RIP Nick.

[@McNair-eo8ee]

Perfect metal tune

[@dummy4889]

same

[@dima.jiharev]

Did he dieded?

[@PickDeath]

@@dima.jiharev yes he passed away 2016 onstage while touring OHM

[@BernardoSolano279]

1. What an incredibly talented guy 2. What's an incredible song. A total Banger 18 3. This guy looks like a fun feller to have a couple beers with

[@quentondaniels8536]

Nick Menza was a beast on this whole album, one of my top ten albums ever. Dirk, seen you live with Megadeth, you honour him and add more.

[@gregsimmons694]

God bless you fellow rocker. Jesus saves sinners. God bless all the rattleheads!

[@danalynbegin6991]

Fan of Megadeth for over 20 yrs and I’m loving these sessions with Dirk 😊

[@Bud183]

Dude is the perfect fit for them. Miss em in Soilwork but he's 100% where he belongs.

[@johnnazareth-m5d]

👍

[@cameronwebster3708]

Dirk absolutely does Nick Menza’s drumming justice (RIP Nick). Rust in Peace was the album that got me into Megadeth (as a Rush and Iron Maiden fan) back in the early 90’s. I love his respect of the band, and his enthusiasm to move forward.

[@mattbuck]

Love the signature Menza cross-over when playing the symbols.

[@Bonesgrip]

*cymbals fyi

[@mattbuck]

@Bonesgrip haha nice. Yes cymbals.

[@smokejaguarsix7757]

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to share a few meals with Dirk and his wonderful wife back at a small event in Fallbrook at Dave's old house in 2018 over the course of a weekend. Dirk is one of the most genuine, kind, amiable people I have ever met. We spoke about music and drumming and just life in general. I was also fortunate to get to watch him do an acoustical set on a drum box for a very intimate band performance around Dave's fire pit. The man can play. He's a real artist and a very humble but impressive person. Of all the musicians and singers I have met over the years I would say he is easily my favorite. Good guy!

[@Epigania-g5b]

How about Kiko?

[@PIP0QER0]

Great. Im glad to know this. Thanks from Brazil.

[@SebaProgre]

3:35 "our guitarrist" he didn't want to risk saying a name LOL

[@crismaxdiaz]

Probably because he either did not remember haha or to make sure the video ages well later...

[@IsaacTuduriLlabres]

Risk... that weird megadeth album... Lol

[@AlexanderWhitney-fy4nn]

There's something to be said for the group of people that immediately had the same thought as you, and the people for whom it just went over their heads.

[@fenrysk]

yeah at the time of recording i think Kiko was still sorting out the onboarding Teemu with management to be his replacement so it wasn't officially public yet

[@grossmask]

Dirk is a beast at drums but he has a some sweet peacefull personaliity in the vids. Love that guy!

[@panayiotis131]

That mentioned "B Section", the rhythm and key change (Dirk plays it at 2:00)... NEVER fails to pump me up. Great Menza's massive beat and Marty's otherworldly solos are a pinnacle of metal history!

[@vukjovanovicofficial]

Dirk is a powerhouse! I love how he performed Mr Brightside when you challenged him! Amazing content from Drumeo as always!

[@kazoshay]

This whole album will never ever get old to me.

[@plshulp7989]

I love how full of energy Dirk's playing is! Totally reminds me of Nick's playing (he always played like there were 10.000 people watching him even when he's alone lol) Hopefully Drumeo will make a "The Genius of Nick Menza" video someday, considering the amount of Nick-era Megadeth songs that have been covered in this channel and because he _indeed_ was a genius that inspired thousands to play the drums (including myself!).

[@grimfist79]

Dirk is such good drummer and nice guy. Great tribute to Nick.

[@sixate]

Dirk, you're a beast! Nick really did some amazing shit. Take No Prisoners was one of my favorite Megadeth songs. Nick really made the drumming stand out on that one for me.

[@ActualChef]

I love Dirk’s attitude. What a cool dude.

[@justinfrazier908]

Much love to Nick Menza. One of my earliest drumming heroes. RIP!!!

[@dolgolae]

Lets gooo Dirk is backkk

[@shanegriffin2215]

One thing that I really love about Dirk’s playing is that he is the only drummer that really nails Gar Samuelsons parts on the first 2 records. Gar had a jazz fusion background and loved Billy Cobhams playing. So there is a heavy fusion vibe with his drumming. To play his parts is no easy feat, and Dirk nails them. No disrespect to Dirjs predecessor’s of course! Fine players all.

[@pranavpramod6608]

One of the best Megadeth tracks

[@Payduro]

Always love all the videos with Dirk. Please bring him back as many times as you can!!!

[@Duct_Tape_Boyz]

Killer episode!! Love the thumbnail as well!! 🤘

[@wideglide2153]

He is always my favorite guest you guys bring in. Helps I still love Megadeth but its the first times that I truly enjoy from this channel and his are always great. IMO!

[@chriskato76]

A gentle monster behind the drums! It's always great to watch Dirk playing any song!!!

[@rafaszewczyk833]

9:46 that's an unexpected piece of advice that's actually very important

[@জানিনা-ভ৫ঞ]

happy 50th birthday to him . one of the best drummers out there and also to feature on drumeo

[@Rogersviana]

A beautiful song, a beautiful groove, a beautiful lyric. Perfect song. No juggling, no ego. Perfect song. Nick menza rules. Dick amazing drummer.

[@EduFirenze]

Sometimes a well played 2-4 is all you need for a kick ass song

[@MrDragonitify]

Absolutely anything more would kill the locked in groove

[@michaelmyers1281]

Always enjoy seeing Dirk on the channel!

[@twofivefive]

My first CD when i was like 15 in the mid 90s. didn't grow up a full metal head but i still appreciate the greats like this

[@leedoucette8522]

When it comes to Megadeth everything kicks ass. Love every album. Great job brother.

[@nunyabizness9885]

You guys are killing it with the content lately. As a guitarist it makes me sad that no one is doing this level content for us strummers.

[@respiromedia]

Bass player here... All you do, Drumeo, you're doing it for our community, too. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@0Somerandomguy01]

1990, at the no longer existing Capital Center, Washington D.C. Megadeth was the middle act, promoting this album. Opening act - Testament, Souls of Black album Headliner: Judas Priest, Painkiller album. What a show.

[@dylangarsed7254]

That would have been sick!!!

[@goryburk]

Megadeth is the GOAT! Kudos Dirk, Great explanation on how to play the song.

[@apukoulu5768]

Very skillful drummer and nice personality. Thank you again, Dirk&Drumeo❤

[@ginadand]

One of the most iconic Megadeth songs and an incredible drummer! I had the chance to meet Dirk over the summer and he is definitely a down to earth humble guy. He puts his all out at the shows and has so much respect for the way Nick played!

[@yoshikigrg8]

Nick Mensa deserves much more love, recognition and respect. R.I.P legend.

[@asowofviolence]

Great edit at 2:27 🤣🤣🤣

[@LEOCR628]

Every Dirk video is a must to watch ❤ love this guy

[@kevinbehnke7149]

Had to re-watch several times! This was my go-to in high school. Love Megadeth and this song always gives me goosebumps, especially at the end with the double bass and ACCELERATION! Megadeth rules!

[@vinniegorman8321]

Such an iconic song! Absolute banger from every instrument involved! RIP Nick - he was a hugely underrated drummer

[@ekinarc]

Nick and Marty added so much to this album. Best metal album ever imo.

[@yojoebananas]

im so glad there's still Dirk material in the tank!!

[@michaelyolch79]

Metal artists are such kindler, gentler, and approachable people these days. :) MONSTER PERFORMANCE, DIRK! THANK YOU!!!

[@hilkolieberwerth3495]

Yep, the "C" section, that's the part I can't get my feet around 🙂. Great playing Dirk, love the show!

[@calebbean1384]

It's a bitch on guitar too. I actually find Dave's leads easier to play than the under lead riffs at the end lol

[@MaxFeinsteinMusic]

Going into the B section having the first bar with the loose hi hat and then tightening it up for the rest of it was always my favorite thing and it always felt like the intervening drummers between Menza and Dirk skirted that or were at least mixed more kick heavy. I love it

[@yancyturner565]

I love the tribute to Menza, with the crossed arms hitting the crashes in the double bass section. Perfection, Dirk!

[@fartfacemuldoon5657]

I forget how many times I've seen Megadeth, but at least four times have been with Dirk, and he's an incredible addition to the band.

[@chrisseitzberg7365]

What an awesome drum kit finish on your set. love it.

[@peacekeeperstyle5294]

Always love seeing Dirk. When I got the chance to meet him up in Albany I told him I loved his stuff on Drumeo! What a fantastic drummer and a great guy overall. I even got a pair of stage played sticks signed by him!

[@The_Doug124]

I saw them in 2016 and again in 2018, I was blown away at first how good, how true to the recording Dirk plays. The records are like the commandments etched in stone, they *have* to be honored

[@WhoKnows-q3b]

Dirk is very accomplished and talented, but he seems to have a really warm and engaging personality - that's got to make touring so much easier!

[@rustyshackleford3884]

I hope Dave treats Dirk really well, he is the guy. He sounds incredible in Megadeth and is the best one at emulating the Gar stuff

[@SSSweeper]

Man, even though it was one of the first songs I really liked since the beginning of discovering Megadeth (circa 2006) Dirk's tempo acceleration at the end of the song gave me goosebumps. And, RIP Nick.

[@siema_sewer]

I absolutely love dirk's drumming on soilwork albums, sooo fast, so groovy, so brutal, one of the best metal drums ever❤

[@mattharrison2330]

Dirk might be the coolest dude that ever guyed

[@EKHOPproductions]

Bro!

[@theesweatydrummer]

I remember seeing them play this on the Arsenio Hall Show and both Menza and Friedman were brilliant. I was hooked. I have to say this is by far their best album.

[@cobymclaughlin3453]

Dirk is an absolute legend!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥

[@Fourthirteen82]

Crazy that i literally had a dream i was playing Hangar 18 on guitar last night. Not a drummer but i love this channel and listening to drummers doing their thing

[@DrumSmithRich]

One of my favorite songs performed by one of my favorite drummers!

[@PPGKyle]

I'm a simple man. I see Dirk, I stop what I'm doing and watch!

[@paulcarrera5884]

And that’s how you make a studio take in one shot, perfect! Amazing drummer, nice guy!

[@dejanrados985]

I would like to see 'Trust' next time.

[@Simon-T.]

Nick would have been great on a drummeo playing an unheard song. Dirk finally is someone who does justice to Nick's drumming. Great job. Can't wait for the Menza documentary coming out soon. RIP Nick.

[@yesmusicfreak4848]

Dirk as a Belgian drummer made his American dream come true. An inspiration to many.

[@finowa]

Just listened through the three Scarve albums on Spotify this weekend. Dirk on those albums is his peak drumming (and possibly peak metal drumming in general)

[@Erebusdidnothingwrongish]

His playing is a person praising the Music Gods for existing and being so Epic. 💯🇬🇧❤️

[@DinoRiccobono]

So fucking good. Grinned through every second of his drumming 🥁🤘🔥

[@godscoldhands77]

RIP Nick.! ♥

[@MRmarian009]

I saw Dirk in Megadeth concert in Argentina and he is a complete beast of a drummer! Hope he's un drumeo More often!

[@MistValleyGaming]

The Master at work. You'd swear Dirk has more than just four limbs!

[@TonyS.-pt5ij]

A NEW DRUMEO VIDEO WITH DIRK VERBEUREN ON MY BIRTHDAY!!! What a TREAT!

[@sevens7ring]

Dirk was awesome when i seen him play in Grantville PA 🎉

[@strongbad666]

I met him at the Hellwitch/Exciter/Wraith/Midnight show in SD. It was a fun conversation just two drummers talking drumming.

[@happycanayjian1582]

Still my most listened to album of all time. Rust In Peace is an absolute masterpiece, from beginning to end. And thank you Dirk for giving well-deserved props to Nick. 🤟🏼 Marty’s solos are so melodic and perfect, and then there are Dave’s. 😂

[@HOARDSNCORDS]

Love it. Seen them a few years ago. Flawless performance.

[@Bneal420]

That was kick Ass!!! Amazing song!!! His take really put it over the top!!!

[@ferrarikingdom]

Dirk seems so down to earth and likable

[@danielschmaderer]

Dirk is absolutely my favorite Megadeth drummer. Nick Menza and Gar Samuelson are iconic, but Dirk just fits the bill and seems like a really chill dude who respects the drummers before him.

[@primushimself604]

Man I love Dirk!

[@PhysEdReview]

Dirk seems like such a nice guy.

[@12floz67]

This guy is a beast behind the kit.

[@nayartesp9628]

We love you Drumeo!

[@gremlin2022]

I'm a guitarist that watches more drum videos because of these types of channels. I wish we had more guitar channels that could be 50% fun as these things LOL

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

Dirk is the man. RIP Nick.

[@benstanfill363]

Learned this song from guitar hero years ago and still love it

[@vvs2153]

Well Played Dirk. Reminds me of visualizing “Nick Menza” beats during Megadeth’s Hammersmith Oden Concert back in 90’s. Gone too soon “Nick” 😭

[@Yupppi]

I can't believe how much of this song and album I listened to as a teenager. It was playing all the time. I couldn't fathom how groovy it was. Nick Menza did legendary work on this album, it's unforgettable and a lot of it is due to the drums perfectly understanding what the guitar riffs needed. It wouldn't have been half as impactful with different drum parts. It's always fun to play guitar to these drum parts, because it makes you sound so good and cool on guitar. Yet this song is almost impossible to play until the end, it's so fatiguing. After playing Holy Wars and then this, when Take No Prisoners starts there's just nothing left of your hands and it's a song that really burns them down by itself already.

[@jameseaves71]

Dirk is just awesome. Love his energy 👌🙌😎

[@h1ding_]

Best drummer in Megadeth history!!

[@Freeze-O]

Don’t come after me, I know the styles are vastly different and he didn’t write the Megadeth material but my gosh this dudes drumming in Soilwork was unbelievable and now he plays this pedestrian type stuff. Again, I get the songs call for different drumming but jeez. Of course he plays it well, he’s precise, he grooves, he’s incredible, but the creativity in his Soilwork drum parts was unbelievable and it hurts me as a 25+ year drummer not to see him doing the shizz he’s capable of.

[@AffixedEvil]

I bet for such drummer limiting himself to a basic backbeat for a whole song is an insufferable pain lol

[@davidpickavance1]

That kit is stunning.

[@drjag1155]

This song is so iconic! Nick was incredible Rip. Dirk is an awesome drummer too 😊