Megadeth - Countdown to Extinction (demo version)

A demo for the song "Countdown to Extinction".

[@85superchris]

Dave Mustaine is an incredible song writer. Doesn't get enough credit.

[@TheSleepwalkerVX]

This vocal is so clean.

[@Peanutz996]

This is so progressive and cool. I do love the album version, but this is fucking amazing. Dave's songwrtiting skills are just through the roof.

[@pkj77]

some parts should´ve stayed in the song sounds so wicked when raw and untouched

[@neroodio]

The album version is a simplified version. This is much better

[@martinblackwhite]

This demo probably shows the impact of the producer Max Norman on the final version. Some people may say Max Norman was the main reason why this song and the whole album were kind of overproduced. The step from megathrash to simplier American 90's heavy metal with the Megadeth approach. Sorry to say but this album reminds me the step from Justice - > Black album. Anyway the Countdown is a masterpiece and for me among Megadeth top 3.

[@vicrattlehead6386]

Yes, except for Ashes in your mouth. Max Norman was also the reason why Youthanasia was mid tempo from start to finish. Its probably his idea trying to replicate Black album. I guess its why songs with faster tempo like Crown of worms and Bullprick were omitted.

[@Metalton95]

@@vicrattlehead6386 exactly. I ONLY come back to Ashes (masterpiece) & this demo, from Countdown to Extinction. Endgame is my favourite post-1990 Megadeth album, by far! Never understood the hype for Countdown & Youthanasia, just because they have Menza & Friedman..? 🤷‍♂️

[@Qthetar]

@@Metalton95 you should listen to symphony of destruction and psychotron demos as well much better and more metal than the final version.

[@amirphoenix2327]

@@Qthetar solos on psychotron demo suck, but symphony demo, fantastic, I don't know if I want to listen to final version of symphony anymore

[@Qthetar]

@@amirphoenix2327 solos on demo is actually the same as the studio version but without the wah wah bar sound to them which I actually prefer on the demo.

[@DetectiveConack]

Really dig the Iron Maiden influences here especially on the drum section.

[@karynsheer4304]

Dave really sings well here.

[@tritontransport]

Better than the album version! This is a great example of how producers can f up good songs and try to turn metal into pop rock

[@TheTaskmaster]

very cool to hear after growing up with the song a different way. this sounds more like Rust In Peace mode, whereas the way it is on the album is clearly a signal to the coming Youthanasia sound. (i love both)

[@TheKINGandJOKER]

How much this is better than the original!

[@The80sKidRox]

The chorus is better here IMO. This version is killer

[@brucejohnson5786]

wow! really like the transition at 1:07

[@nundo7781]

Dave ellefson never really gets any credit. Underrated. Pretty darn good bassist.

[@carlitoxarg]

I love Megadeth Demos, because they're very close to the final version of the song!

[@janmadsen6867]

Yea, no wah-nah-nahs here.

[@jeffersonaraujoelcristiano]

@@janmadsen6867 , hahahahahahaha XD

[@Marionettetc]

Way better than the album version. This version is what Dave wanted at the time - accessibility and heaviness at the same time. The fucking progressive chorus kills. I can't believe the producer listened to it and was like "let's make is a mushy wall of chords with no dynamics, that's what the kids want to hear from megadeth!"

[@DidooFilm]

The vocals for the album version + the music of this = AMAZING. The vocals here seem unfinished - Like Dave wasn't doing his snarl voice thing...

[@Baldmelon]

i like the chorus riffing far better in the demo

[@SeriouslyBlank]

He sounds so different when he's not snarling lol

[@zupperm]

I like the double bass on this one

[@karynsheer4304]

Dave is so handsome when he smiles

[@nimaakhtarkhavari8766]

Much better than the studio version

[@jareddavidmanifold313]

This video was uploaded when KZbin was in its infancy!

[@metalisandman]

I'd say KZbin was in its toddler stage when I uploaded this video

[@jareddavidmanifold313]

@@metalisandman can't believe I've never seen it pop up on my feed. I've been listening to this demo since July 08 when there were these Frisbee looking things called c.d.'s. The only megadeth releases I don't own are anthology s.t.w.a. the original md.45 and the import hidden treasures. I own everything else including warchest and all the live concert Dvd's. All the remasters all the original albums from k.i.m.b.- endgame. Arsenal of Megadeth. The list goes on. I want the newly remastered albums from 01 era through 09 era. Lots of bonus songs on those new recordings

[@midnight347]

@@metalisandman I remember watching KZbin in like 2005 or so maybe even further back I mostly watched car related stuff I'm a Ford guy so I'd watch 03-04 cobras kicking everyone's ass lol. Back when you could watch all kinds of videos and never see a commercial. Those were the days lol.

[@metalisandman]

@@jareddavidmanifold313 I guess we could say that we’ve been around too long lol. I’ve got records as well, mostly Japanese releases that’s why I have one of these tracks. Sadly I have to leave them because I need to fly somewhere for work.

[@1madaboutguitar]

Arr the drumming over the guitar solo. The groove man...fuckin brilliant

[@man66iac]

It's more complex and heavier, cool

[@vilemk10]

Should be called "Countdown to Extinction (ballsy version)"

[@bigc0ck]

The parts that should’ve stayed 00:00 - 03:58

[@_ProTrax]

They really streamlined it and made it less proggy

[@theozimbro]

better than the album version... for sure! it's more "metal"!!!

[@danielledin3267]

Awesome

[@Orthorexia666]

This version is much better than the Album version... Guess they should have placed this one instead...

[@marquillomijares]

the drums sound much better than the original, even the riffs too

[@cbgb1992]

I like this version, really cool!

[@ragzy02]

This is totally Rust in Peace style guitar sound and technique. I love R.I.P, but it's amazing how more mature and powerful that the Countdown to Extinction album is! I like this, but I'm glad they incorporated their new system for CTE. Especially sonically, CTE is innovative with the bass guitar click, a brutal guitar sound, and Mustaine's vocals were FAR improved in CTE than any previous album to date. CTE, IMO, was Megadeth's pinnacle!

[@robertlegacy7508]

The better version!!!!!

[@jewelzlive]

Good cover!

[@metalisandman]

this isn't a cover of the song

[@Joybuzzard]

What happened between this and the album version? Countdown was a let-down following Rust In Peace, it was like they had decided to turn 'hair metal' when 'hair metal' was already dying out and heavier music was moving towards it's peak.

[@bare_bear_hands]

Surely this isn't the demo version. I have one without studio refinements, vocals... And its raw power is amazing.

[@metalisandman]

I am sure it is, it's included in the Japanese release of the album.

[@metalman1414]

no problem! glad i could help

[@blommen]

much better than the official version.

[@dustbustr91]

Those fucking drums though

[@aeroragesys]

3:47 sounds like Beneath the Remains intro by Sepultura, no?

[@metalman1414]

they have 2 or 3 on each RM of their albums.

[@yoshifumimakino8060]

megadeth is cool! davemustaine is riff mastter!!

[@diabolusinmusic6276]

Tremendo

[@ploppyploppy]

Megavana or Nirvdeth? :p

[@jeffersonaraujoelcristiano]

¿Y qué hay de ese riff eliminado después del coro?

[@metaldave556]

they totally neutered this song on the final version, especially the drums. both songs are great but this one better imo.

[@christophergrant5456]

Wish they played this version live.

[@patrickshannon4516]

What it was was a very lazy attempt it was OK but it's probably just the first few studio attempts and Dave wasn't comfortable with it yet so they just kept trying to get it better along with the producer pushing them to getting it down.

[@tyler9475]

eargasm at 3:09

[@IbanezRG10]

gotta love CTE!

[@mevaletilin]

esta fue la primer version?

[@JuanCarlos-io7yi]

En esta versión Dave Mustaine si se sonó los mocos antes de cantar

[@metalisandman]

it's because the bad quality, but it's not fake

[@oscarflores1571]

Poderosa

[@TheVicsHead]

fuck yeah!!!!

[@MattDieHazzard666]

The coundown is up Ladies n gents. be prepared for mass stupidity and Chaos Cheero.

[@jon-darma333]

Even in the demo Dave's voice is better than all the new talent today including that fake ass Logan Paul!

[@TheDarrellStinson]

noicce

[@sawpio]

ooo mucho mejor q el original ... fuck yeah xd

[@rodrigogier]

drums sounds like a heavier song,and this song (in original version) sounds..easy

[@SouthOfHeaven97]

Better then the original imo.

[@maximilianosottile]

metallica death magnetic version

[@joseph9val]

anyone has a link to download this?

[@metalisandman]

Joseph Valverde I don’t have a download link for you, but if you really want this version, you have to buy the Japanese release of the remastered CTE album. That is how I got this version. Sorry for reply after 4 years.. lol!

[@theozimbro]

@Arkanus01 for sure! it's better!

[@TheDarrellStinson]

meh little less good but still good for a demo

[@gen4177]

原曲よりクソカッコいい！

[@MaxSosa758]

use listen to youtube dot com :)

[@irondeth97]

Is this really Dave singing?

[@yorkiel7446]

Bradolf Pittler hes not using his false chords to the extent he usually does

[@baskill0982]

Bradolf Pittler that's jason

[@hellkill09]

no hay duda que el demo esta mejor que la original

[@bigc0ck]

Double bass should’ve stayed.

[@Ghaiyst]

difference between this and the original, is thatsays "You pull the trigger," Then he says, "Squeeze the trigger that makes you mad," (triger=hammer) plus the way he sings is kinda "Off," which is how critics see it. The way I see it is just kick ass singing where you dont even give a fuck about what anyone says. So, yea, I think this is probably better than what turned out. I forgot to mension, also the girl who talked like, an avatar character saying stuff about life formsandshitisn'tindemo