Megadeth FINALLY! Vocal ANALYSIS of Dave Mustaine featuring Cristina Scabbia!

[@Chritsme]

Cristina sounds really good, but I prefer the original. It's slower, more heavy, emotional and is probably Mustaines best vocal performance.

[@JohnDoe-ff2fc]

"Promises" is another

[@BucsFanO22]

I completely agree. The original is much better and more emotional. This version is cool, but the original hits different.

[@eggsman63]

I love the original better as well, but I must say, this version was very well composed. I love the transitions between vocals and the added voice.

[@BlackieNuff]

Agreed, on all points.

[@ondrejklimes6605]

His singing is great there but his best might be breadline

[@vibingwithvinyl]

I very much prefer the original version of this song. Very much.

[@MetalPersonJ]

Yeah me too. Dave remade this song cos he wanted that "female vocal" buzz and Lacuna Coil was a hot property at the time. This version is just so unnecessary.

[@metalmark1214]

Agree, after listening to both, prefer the original much more

[@caveman3021]

Same! 👍

[@sgtmrukot]

Yup, same here. The original is just straight up better

[@treborretsnom6186]

Gotta be better, live stuff👍

[@scottphilippi2743]

Dave wrote this song back in 1994 as a duel but could not find a female singer worthy in his eyes so he sang it as a solo. But years later (2007) found a great singer in Christina and rehashed this legendary song. Also correct, this is not a suicide song it's a departing song, Dave wrote this after his mom pasted away.

[@martyruley7438]

That is interesting , it's always VERY good to learn more information any of the history in GREAT music ,the people who wrote it and the inside story .most loved comment scott

[@mayoite160]

He had no idea....

[@AntonLakstygal]

Idk about his mom, but when he announced this song during Megadeth performance at MTV he told that he wrote it after he "killed" himself (when he overdosed in 1993 I guess).

[@89kilemal]

​@@mayoite160?

[@Claudiovalentine2012]

​@@AntonLakstygaldespués él mismo dijo que se había confundido con otra canción y prefirió continuar con la presentación, ya que estaba en vivo. Pero salió al paso aclarando la situación posteriormente... Obviamente MTV no lo vió de ese modo.

[@matethiustransport1374]

The original was the song chosen for my brothers casket lowering into the gravesite. This version for my mother's casket. For my father's eulogy, I opened with "moving on is a simple thing, what it leaves behind is hard. You know the sleeping feel no more pain, and the living all are scarred". I recited the submariner poem when transferring my father's ashes to the USNavy for his burial at sea, then sat at the little park outside the nautilus museum windows down system up with this on repeat for a while. It's been 23 years for my brother, 12 for mother, 7 for dad. This will be played at my funeral.

[@cliffniiranen1044]

So Powerful.

[@martyruley7438]

That is a touching story . , VERY sad , those we love who are gone ,. So many people , family members passed away. It's never easy . But is a sad part of life . A whole generation of family has passed. Now VERY few are left . EVEN cousins , nephew , and people I never thought would die have

[@davidkilby1043]

Mine as well. Peace to you

[@ArgelTal_]

may it be a lot of years of joy and peace till then.

[@fahim113]

I hope we wont need to play this for.you for a very very long time. So sorry for your loss.

[@CactusJackter]

Mustaine is a massively underrated soloist. No-one ever mentions him, but his solos are so melodic while still being technically impressive.

[@blenderleaf5516]

Yep. I love Glenn Drover's vocals too.

[@pavelmedek3968]

Not by me! :)

[@lauriepoloni2668]

Best in the business 🤘

[@DerEchteBold]

Yeah but as he proved once, with that Classical performance, he can also be complete shit, I don't remember what he was trying to play with some orchestra but it sounded atrocious.

[@RageyKagey]

Definitely man. But let’s not talk about his live cemetery gates cover with dream theater 😂😬

[@waynefinnicumbb7218]

This version isn't too bad, but I love the original better honestly.

[@TheAndostro]

because this version is in e standard and oryginal is half step down

[@georgeconradie4854]

Yeah, I miss Marty's solo

[@Arkryal]

Yeah, Mustaine's voice hasn't aged the best. It's fine with newer songs, but when he goes back to his older works he doesn't have the same power we are accustomed to hearing on those tracks. In fairness, 40 years of thrash metal (and the boozing) can absolutely trash a voice, so I'm shocked it's still as good as it is. It's by no means "bad", it's just not what we remember. And I do hear a few interesting things in there that makes me think he's doubling down on vocal exercises and stepping outside of his comfort zone a bit and trying some new stuff, which I'm happy to hear. But Christina Scabbia does awesome work. She's amazing, I love her music. It's a bit odd for her to be singing a Megadeth song, it's such a contrast in styles, but she has the power and grit for it. It's a great choice for an accompanying artist. Another great choice would have been Dominique Persi (of Stolen Babies)... I think her voice would have matched this song perfectly. Bring in a female singer, make it more interesting and complex, but preserve more of the character of the original at the same time. Overall, I think this is an awesome version of the song, but when you've heard the original a thousand times, it takes a few listens to really recalibrate your ears to it and eschew any expectations set by the original, and instead appreciate it for what it is, which is something totally different. At first listen, it's not different enough to stand out from the original, but too different to trigger that nostalgia we have for the song. So my criticisms aren't even really against Mustaine as a singer, but myself as the listener trying to adjust to it. Given their whole catalogue, this isn't the track I would have picked to review for that reason alone. But I'd love to hear her notes on the original version. Judging from the other comments, I think many would agree with that.

[@osez111]

this version is way to fast

[@dHolbach77]

@@Arkryal Dave's voice nosedived in the late 90's, was pretty awful throughout the 2000's, and by Super Collider (2013) was just downright horrendous (so much so that I was cringing, feeling really badly for him, and hoping it'd be his last vocal performance as I didn't see how it could possibly improve). It got surprisingly better with Dystopia though (great album! the best since Youthanasia imo). Haven't heard the latest album.

[@vovindequasahi]

I remember first time I heard this song I was surprised that Dave can actually sing this good when he wants to. He's got a great range and does a decent vibrato as well.

[@MatthewGClarke]

My Dad passed away recently and I'm watching this after collecting his ashes this morning. I'm in tears but this is very comforting right now.

[@ghostninja2041]

I hear ya man, my father passed last October…. It’ll nvr be easy

[@ronaldsnelgrove7921]

I’m sorry for your loss. I lost my dad almost 15 years ago and still miss him.

[@raidrfrk]

Sending prayers of strength and comfort ❤❤

[@martinkuliza]

So did mine mate, I Understand. You're right, so many tears. You're not alone mate

[@starman6468]

Dave’s majestic mane is truly a matter of subject. I love how he never stopped rocking it after the 80s like a lot of rockstars

[@rickcolumbo3148]

That is a man who loves combing out knots

[@darth-imperius]

​@@rickcolumbo3148😂😂😂

[@ereyes312]

@@rickcolumbo3148😂😂😂

[@Littlewing1977]

According to a interview Dave tried the song in French, Spanish, German and Japanese. French just sounded the best so that is what he stuck with. I prefer the original song over this collaboration.

[@JayLee-od8ob]

Mustaine is french

[@marlonmoura7073]

More Megadeth 🤘 please. I love your analyses of metal bands. I'm from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@Carrosh87]

I'm crying through this whole video. The original song have meant so much to me for like 20 years, and hearing you analyze his vibrato, the roughness.. I am stunned and this song presents itself in new dimensions for me. This song has been with me through really hard times, have helped me keep my head above water, and it digging even deeper in my soul when noticing new things about Daves voice.. I have no words, but I love it!

[@davidkilby1043]

Hugz.

[@WhenILaughIPee]

This song always hits so hard every time I hear it. And I’m right there with you.

[@Cadinho93]

"Moving on is a simple thing. What it leaves behind is hard." Probably the most poetic song Megadeth ever wrote. Also, I love Dave Mustaine's unique way of singing, he doesn't try and push himself to hit some crazy note, he just finds a way to say the words, sound rough, weathered and cool.

[@metalmark1214]

Yeah, that's a good one. Just some of the others I like: "What do you mean I don't believe in God? I talk to him everyday" (Peace Sells) Actually, the entire first verse "Loneliness is not only felt by fools" - In My Darkest Hour "Next thing you know, they'll take my thoughts away" - Holy Wars...the Punishment Due

[@legolite45]

Idk, I think “Nice story, tell it to Reader’s Digest” is their most poetic work.

[@shawa666]

@@metalmark1214 Hello me, it's me again.

[@MusaFinderi]

@@shawa666 lol

[@lazurusknight2724]

The entire Youthanasia albumn was amazing, this song perfectly balanced out the harder Train of Consequences, track 2 from memory.

[@shanebrown4146]

@Laz - FINALLY someone else loves Youthanasia! Its my fave Mega disc

[@DonPablo2011]

Love this album. First of theirs I received.

[@PelletSmokerOverload]

Criminally underrated album!!!

[@rickcolumbo3148]

I think train of consequences should have been her introduction to megadeth.

[@scottmcley5111]

Its aged very well.

[@L33Ba55]

The original version will be played at my funeral, but this version brought tears to my eyes the first time I heard it. Cristina’s vocals are so powerful and moving.

[@reshpeck]

So many commenters disparaging this version in comparison to the original, as though there were nothing to appreciate here. Objectively this is a better version of the song. They don't recognize that their preference is entirely due to familiarity.

[@dezmilad]

I have to say I like this version, I really like her voice, adds so much colour... But Dave is not singing the way he sang on the original. He really meant every word in the original, soooooo emotional. I think Dave's vocals on that are one of his best ever. I was really disappointed with his singing on this version.

[@lightelos]

YEAH i still prefer the original version pace but both are amazing versions specially with cristina singing

[@Manu-Official]

He wrote the song for his mother who had passed away, the emotion you hear in the original was raw.

[@dezmilad]

@@Manu-Official hmmm in vh1 documentary he said he wrote it after he survived a really bad overdose. He was technically dead for a minute or so

[@Nissardpertugiu]

@@Manu-Official His mom passed in 1990.

[@pauladeitch3739]

This version even though I like both but lean towards the original...felt really rushed musically and with Dave's vocals

[@danpitzer765]

I remember an interview around when this came out, where Dave said basically that this is what he intended for the song from the word go, but when the original version was released, he didn't know of any singers he felt were right for the other half, so he adjusted the song to the original version. Then, years and years later, he found out about her, and could finally have the song the way he wanted it. She, on the other hand, was delighted to get to perform with one of the legends of metal.

[@Hebes24]

Cool to see you covering Megadeath for real this time! If you'd like to check out some more metal awesomeness, I highly recommend Lovebites! The level of musicianship in this all-female band is absolutely amazing, and their vocalist is fantastic! Their live video of their song "Holy War" is a great place to start. It's a perfect example of the kind of music they play, and their vocalist, Asami, really shines throughout.

[@MetalPersonJ]

+1 for Lovebites, thought I think the new song Stand & Deliver (Shoot Em Down) would be a better first reaction.

[@metalmark1214]

+2 for Lovebites, and Holy War is a great song, but since Elizabeth loves piano intros I'd go with either Swan Song with Chopin Intro or Edge of the World, both live

[@draymond002]

+3 for Lovebites! Such an talent group of women from Japan!

[@JFrancoDrums]

Great choice!! Holy War such an awesome song!! Powerful!!

[@bobbycollins6783]

Lovebites are a top rock /metal band. I really like "Judgement Day" And at the end when you think she couldn't sing any higher. She does big wow moment. Great guitar solos video is brilliant too. Got that fantasy look about it. And it features their new base player at the start. Then then bring that part back at the end. Having the song played in the harmonic minor scale. Makes it even better. I think Elizabeth would really love this.

[@paultaddayphotography7205]

This version always gives me chills! I love their voices working together! The guitar solos and the outro are stellar as well. Right up there as one of my fave Megadeth tracks.

[@deadwoodlake4718]

My brother passed away in a car accident at the age of 27 and the original version of this song was played at his funeral. I have seen Megadeth twice since my brothers funeral and hearing the song live reduced me to tears both times. Potent stuff. "Moving on is a simple thing, what it leaves behind Is hard."

[@nickcarlson2708]

I hope you smile when you think of him!

[@Zimprich69]

Sorry for your loss. Big hug from a metalhead from Spain.

[@anderssundin354]

❤

[@MunkeeFWRrng]

“You know the sleeping feel no more pain.” May your brother rest easy. So sorry for your loss.

[@insufferablethrashelitist9305]

I decided this will be one of my funeral songs over 20 years ago. My deepest sorrow for your loss my friend.

[@phantomf4747]

I have waited SO SO SO long to hear your thoughts on this song. It is emotional, sauced with power and fear. Thank you, dear lady, for finally doing this one! Made my day! Falling in love with music a little more everyday thanks to you and your musical community! -Phantom

[@DeceasedUser]

I would love to request an analysis of Megadeth’s In My Darkest Hour. It’s about depression, suicide, and anger and the past 2 years this song has helped me so much. The orchestration is beautifully sad and really ties into the emotions of the song. Distant instrumental intro, ascending then descending in response solos. Fading out guitar into the lyrics. The way Dave delivers the message as if he’s telling a story, then the accents he puts on words like “ha” and then “feel so cold” outdo solo build up and builds and builds and then has this outdo same as intro as if it’s repeating and you’re stuck on this emotional roller coaster. Live in itally 92’ I think? Dave use to play a double neck so you get the 12 string intro. I hate 5DP but coming down music video has a similar affect.

[@evilmandrake]

This is a question I can answer as a guitarist, with Megadeth as one of my biggest inspirations. Mastery of a song, by at least my definition, is when I can play it clearly, without any music, backtracks, or click track and without needing to check my fingering position. It's in many ways easier to not need to see your hands to play guitar, because we learn scales by shapes, rather than notes and that shape will always be true anywhere on the neck.

[@stevejraposa1651]

You gotta check once in a while. Not frequently but one fret is all it takes

[@evilmandrake]

@@stevejraposa1651 Just enough to recalibrate and avoid getting off target, yeah.

[@sgtkatharn]

and practice in the dark so you know your position by feel

[@markcharter3667]

I love this version! They sound great together. I've heard the original 1000 times or more, was awesome to get another version when it came out. Great video! Thanks !

[@mechanicalturk5202]

Ah man.. hearing a snippet of this version just makes me go play the original

[@ddcraun]

So many feels. As beautiful as this song is, there was a point where this changed from an intellectual exercise and became a real tear jerker for a number of reasons. It wasn't long after this came out that I began telling people who are important to me that I love and appreciate them when we part ways for any amount of time, because you don't know when it may be the last.

[@Sandman60077]

I've never heard this version before, it sounds great! The guitars sound so much more fuller than the original. The mixing and mastering is really good.

[@Gevoltful]

Well Megadeth is not about shiny vocals but about great songwriting, yeah .

[@daniel787]

Definitely not shiny, but certainly irreplaceable.

[@jiibee444]

Dave is Riff Master.. If you listen more of Megadeth's songs, they are full of awesome riffs. And lyrics are great. They have huge amount of superb songs, so it is difficult to recommend certain songs over others. Choose almost any song and there is going to be something amazing in it 😊

[@efwewfwef1549]

dave cant sing!!! that has been dragging down megadeth all along.

[@jiibee444]

That is matter of opinion 🙂 His style might not be suitable for everyone but I think it fits his songs 🙂

[@Charybdis47]

@@efwewfwef1549 His voice is so unique I love it in megadeth songs

[@mooonman66]

The last time I seen Megadeth. lacuna coil was the opening act. I was so mad that they didn't do this song together. I like it a lot better than the original Christina's voice really makes it pop

[@cliffniiranen1044]

Yes, I totally agree. A new dimension for sure.

[@Taunt61]

this song doesn't need to pop. that's why the original is 10x better than this.

[@shakiragoff3776]

I do like this version, I am a big fan of Cristina, but the original is so much more emotive

[@_adonisk]

Guys isn't it about time we delved a bit down the Matt Barlow vocals? His tenure with Ice Earth is truly legendary and worth analyzing. Such and amazing voice and such a great frontman.

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

Agreed! I love all the eras of Iced Earth, but Matt Barlow's era is extremely special. Songs like Dante's Inferno, A Question Of Heaven, Melancholy, I Died For You, Violate, Damien, and many more are phenomenal. Matt Barlow in my opinion is extremely underrated singer. I also love his current band Ashes Of Ares alot.

[@davidkilby1043]

Yes!

[@russward2612]

Thank you for doing this . This version of this song is something I want played at my funeral, along with Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" and a few others.

[@inscept8485]

In 1986 Dave Mustaine produced the first album of the band Sanctuary, called Refuge Denied. It introduced the world to one of my favourite metal singers, who you have not featured yet: Warrel Dane. Here is why I think he would fit perfect on this channel: Before his metal career Warrel Dane was trained for five years as an opera singer - and while a natural baritone he used a very broad vocal range from G♯1 to B♭5. But what really makes him special to me is how he could texture and color his voice in a very dramatic and emotional way. If you want to hear his really high notes and banshee-like screams, these are more prevalent on the first two Sanctuary albums. The song "Future Tense" has a music video on KZbin. Otherwise I would recommend stuff from his albums with Nevermore or his fantastic solo album "Praises to the War Machine". For an emotional gut punch there are for example "Brother" or "Dreaming Neon Black" Unfortunately there aren't many good live performances on KZbin, so I would generally go with the album or music video versions, but the recording of the "The Year of the Voyager" concert is just incredible. From that concert I would recommend "The River Dragon Has Come", "The Heart Collector" but especially the last song at the end of a two hour performance, where Warrel puts all that he's got left into an almost nine minute long tour-de-force song.

[@badanimal907]

yeah, she should do nevermore. the wacken two song set is very powerful. and the river dragon is just one of the finest songs of any genre

[@Syurtpiutha]

The entire album of Dreaming Neon Black. The agonized 'the martyr takes his aim and wounds the holy man' in Deconstruction cuts through my core every time and I love it.

[@mgdarenz]

Refuge Denied came out in 1988. I knew them. Into the Mirror Black released in 1990. I saw them many times.

[@inscept8485]

@@mgdarenz That seems to be right. Thanks for the correction.

[@mgdarenz]

@@inscept8485 I was here in Seattle for the whole ride. Sold a very rare Nevermore In Memory long sleeve recently, that Jim Sheppard gave me. Still have one shirt left.

[@satanihelvetet]

Awsome reaction and a lot of love to you Elizabeth! As a long time fan of Megadeth I'm well versed into the original song, but I hadn't heard this version until now. I like it alot. About Dave's singing style with a lot of teeth... That's his signum style and was even more back in the days. Check out the original version and you will see.

[@michaelhartman738]

Thank you Elizabeth , love 💕 Christina's voice .

[@vocecaiunocontodomalakoi7541]

Not really a fan of this version of the song, the original is far more emotional and hard hitting, Mustaine performance is better too, a song that really showcases Dave Voice at it's best is Addicted To Chaos, a deeper cut in their discography but imo the best vocal performance of his career, honestly, the entire Youthanasia record is his vocal peak, he never sang better than he does on this record

[@Marylandtecher86]

Youthanasia is such a good album. Start to finish, so freaking good. Blood of heroes is a really good vocal track too. Although every track is great on that album haha.

[@pauladeitch3739]

I would agree...start to finish youthanasia is a fantastic album.little less formulated and polished then countdown to extinction although that one is awesome from start to finish as well .for me there are no just okay megadeth albums until the last two or three I would say.

[@Manu-Official]

What did strike me in the first 10 seconds of listening to Youthanasia, was how smooth the sound engineering was, very different sounding compared to the previous stuff.

[@vocecaiunocontodomalakoi7541]

@@Marylandtecher86 Blood of heroes is one of my favorites too, the only track i'm not super into is Black Curtains, but aside from it, i can listen to Youthanasia withouth skipping a single track

[@bassmasta9117]

I love that song! And the killing road

[@mikecronis]

One of the better songs by the "acquired taste" Megadeth, along with "Hanger 18" and "Symphony of Destruction" (and perhaps "Holy War") as being very good in all arenas of quality.

[@darth-imperius]

I loved Megadeth straight away. No time needed to acquire the taste. 😂🤘😎

[@Syurtpiutha]

@@darth-imperius Same. Granted, my first introduction to them was getting Rust in Peace for my 17th birthday, so...

[@kranix9166]

Yes!!! Megadeth!! Rust in peace has to be one of if not their best album. Tornado of souls rocks!!

[@coreywickramasekera9968]

I prefer the original myself too, I NEVER KNEW THIS NEW VERSION WAS MADE, so thanks, I'm a MEGADETH fan since the 80's

[@henrychiarkas4415]

David Mustaine is the most fantastic rhythm guitarist in this genre of heavy metal ... he has written some of the almost impossible riffs to play even when you are not singing; and yet he can play the instrument and vocalize effortlessly. It took me many weeks to learn the Rust in Peace album. After that I was bushed and went back to my own stuff. This man is a genius ... best since Iommi. A true pioneer. Thanks for this video I love it.

[@sordid_mind]

Dude hats off if u learned to play the entire album. It’s an unforgiving task to tackle that whole album! I know Hangar 18 & that’s about it lol. I plan & tackling Holy Wars & Tornado of Souls sometime soon though. Wish me luck! 😂

[@henrychiarkas4415]

@@sordid_mind I didn’t learn the whole album, just Hangar 18, tornado, Lucretia, five magics and most of Holy Wars. Then we broke up and I went back to my own stuff. However, those riffs are hard and a great work out. Then all of a sudden, after hundreds of attempts, you can play the song. Best way to practice. Have fun!

[@sordid_mind]

@@henrychiarkas4415 oh I’m sure they’re a great workout! I’ve made Addicted to Chaos & Diadems part of my warm-up routine. Neither are quite as complicated but they get your fingers moving. 👍🏼

[@henrychiarkas4415]

@@sordid_mind that'll do it!

[@kikir6033]

Christina can sing just about anything , she has a great voice , Dave's voice has a gritty punch that no one can copy , that along with great writing makes him a real metal hero . Also just wanted to say I love your content , keep it up don't change a thing . Been watching for years and you cover a good section of music , I'm sure you've done something from creed but if you get a chance checkout "torn " it has lots punch , really driving and good writing also , takecare of the young one , and keep rocking .

[@mmcvb8036]

Megadeth is my favourite ever band, I’m SOOOO glad you’re covering them 🤩🤩😍😍🔥🔥🤘🏼

[@scottd6334]

A cockroach in the concrete, courthouse tan and beady eyes A slouch with fallen arches, purging truths into great lies A little man with a big eraser, changing history Procedures that he's programmed to, all he hears and sees Altering the facts and figures, events and every issue Make a person disappear, and no one will ever miss you Rewrites every story, every poem that ever was Eliminates incompetence, and those who break the laws Follow the instructions of the New Ways' Evil Book of Rules Replacing rights with wrongs, the files and records in the schools You say you've got the answers, well who asked you anyway? Ever think maybe it was meant to be this way? Don't try to fool us, we know the worst is yet to come And I believe my kingdom will come F is for fighting, R is for red Ancestors' blood in battles they've shed E, we elect them, E, we eject them In the land of the free, and the home of the brave D, for your dying, O, your overture M, they will cover your grave with manure This spells out freedom, it means nothing to me

[@derrickshultz6800]

As long as there’s the PMRC!

[@marcmccourt843]

FJB!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@unknownspecimen3617]

HOOK IN MOUTH!

[@thrashandanarchy]

Evergreen lyrics to a brutal and massively underrated song!

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

I'm not a fish, I'm a man Hook... In ....Mouth!

[@nxesr]

The catchy part my dear is Dave Mustaine his voice and technique is unrivalled something very special. These two made a really good song such a freaking an amazing song TIMELESS ❤️🔥👈

[@Houldey]

wow, very happy to see this song in particular get done - never thought i'd see it due to it being one, a second version of the song, two featuring guest vocals, three from an album that generally doesn't seem to be a fan favourite. I adore this album though, its very much a time & place album for me on the commute to university back in the day lol

[@MintHunterComics]

I always slightly preferred this version. There’s a few moments in the guitar that resonate more with me. I also always loved the more duet style, I think it suits the song even more!

[@sgtdevildogdavethesilentwars]

I am glad you gave us an analysis of a Megadeth song. I do concur with majority of comments regarding the original version as preferrable, but i do understand your choice and your analysis was good as always. If you are going to do another Megadeth song, I would suggest "In My Darkest Hour" from the album "So Far, So Good, ...So What!" or "The Conjuring" on the album "Peace Sells". Dave Mustaine was an original member of Metallica credited on the albums Kill 'Em All and Ride The Lightening. Dave Mustaine is a phenomenal guitarist and he is over-looked because he has had some of the best guitarists in the business in his band on lead guitar. Thank you Elizabeth for another fun analysis. I hope to see more Megadeth, or a dip of the toe into Venom, Overkill, Sepultura, Iced Earth, Exodus, Testament, and of course "F'n Slayer!" 🤘🙂🤘

[@KitzMoMediaGroup]

I was fortunate enough to see her sing with megadeth live in 2012. It was AMAZING!!

[@gauchesymbiote1039]

Same!

[@LostHate]

I've been waiting for this song for soo long. It's finally about here.

[@Fishingtonn]

I’d love to see your take on Colter Wall’s cover of Cowpoke compared to his previous work. His voice has changed so much since your analysis of Devil wears a suit and tie. I believe in an interview he was asked about this change and he pretty much responded “well my voice changed because I learned how to sing” 😂 thanks!

[@wiredtardis]

If you want to look into peak hair in Megadeth, you'd want to check out 90s Megadeth with Marty Friedman as the lead guitarist. For an underrated, older Dave Mustaine performance, I'd recommend "Hardest Part of Letting Go...Sealed With A Kiss". If you want to check out some earlier Mustaine vocals, a few of the good ones are "Foreclosure of a Dream", "My Last Words", and "Looking Down the Cross".

[@purpleelephantdebh]

i have seen an interview with Dave Mustaine where he said he dreamed of his departed mother and she said these words to him. that being said, he has told several stories about this song, so who knows the real inspiration? only Dave. i only know that it sometimes brings comfort to those who have lost loved ones.

[@joshuaroberts1287]

I love watching your reviews. You take a deep look at technical aspects but you also have deep regard for the pure emotion and sentiment that's just as big a part of music.

[@robertelkin9077]

I love both versions of this song, however Cristina brought a depth to the vocals that makes it so amazing. I have been telling my family for years that I want this version played at my funeral.

[@FuckYoutubeAndGoogle]

This version is neutered, almost completely sanitized. Cristina is a technically good singer, but it just doesn't fit the song, especially with the other changes as well particularly Dave's redone bland vocals.

[@lucky7-1-1]

I will be definitely adding this song to my jams list for sure . Love it 💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟

[@fionnmaccumhaill3257]

While i love bough versions, I actuality like this more and the song actually left me wanting more of her voice and her singing.

[@drummergrl2020]

Love your commentary on this, one of my top2 fav. songs. As to the hair, coming from an 80's child who grew up with heavy metal, head banging with hair emanating up and down with the head is a way of melding with the music. True head banging with the hair in tune can only be attained by one who is one with the depth of the music. I hope you commentate more heavy head banging songs!!

[@capp00]

A Tout le Monde is one of my favorite songs! Such a beautiful song.

[@theedalbroi]

Elizabeth you NEED to do James Blunt’s “Monsters”.. incredibly emotional, dedicated to his passing father, any live performances and even the music video will leave you with tears and the simple piano and his raw emotional voice. Please give it an analysis 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@8Arachne8]

Played the original version a lot, for years, after my sister-in-law took her own life. She introduced me to so much music, Megadeth included.

[@jnande3]

Thanks for playing some Megadeth! It’s great hearing about Mustaine’s vocals. I like this track but prefer the original album version. Some other great Megadeth tracks for a vocal analysis would be Foreclosure of a Dream, In My Darkest Hour, Skin of my Teeth, Angry Again. Thanks!

[@Jay-ql4gp]

I love this song!!! Cristina's voice is just stunning.

[@alvesmaiara]

I was really hoping you would react to a new Lacuna Coil song like Veneficium or Reckless, considering the tea time just released. But that's fine, maybe the next time? 😄

[@Eloso3135]

Cristina brings so much to this. Love her voice!

[@shanebrown4146]

You need to listen to Lacuna Coil - Coma Lies

[@Eloso3135]

@@shanebrown4146 great album. I have Lacuna Coil’s entire catalog, and have seen them live. Great band.

[@ftwrobert]

I've been watching off and on for a while now; this one really blew me away. Thanks for introducing me to the song.

[@AR-bj5et]

Hope their version of Wake Up Dead with Randy Blythe is next, Randy’s voice is something monstrous.

[@thrashandanarchy]

Oh fuck, is she ready for Randy?? Lmao I really think she's gotta start with either Redneck or Walk With Me In Hell for Lamb Of God, absolutely crushing vocals

[@AR-bj5et]

@@thrashandanarchy The inner bias in me says Ghost Walking, that's the song that really turned me on to LoG and it's still my fave.

[@thrashandanarchy]

@@AR-bj5et thats my next pick alongside Omerta haha

[@lightelos]

thank you very much ! really enjoy the videos and the analysis.😍

[@lead_farmer]

Mustaine is by far the best writer I've ever experienced. Lyrics always have depth meaning and emotion

[@jspill34]

This is a gem. No, I haven't watched the video, yet. "Still Alive, and Well?" was the first Megadeth album I bought, because my brothers already had the others. I believe this rendition is on the preceeding dual disc release, which was my next purchase. The origional version was my oldest brother's favorite Megadeth song, but this is the version I had, and this is going to be crazy nostalgic for me. Mustane was a huge influence on my own writing and vocal play. Thank you, agian. You should do 2112 or The Fountain of Lamneth, next. It'll be hilarious.

[@jspill34]

"To all the world To all my friends I love you I must leave (part ways)" One might even suggest, "I still love you, but I'm going to follow God, from now on."

[@michaelmcdermott209]

I am a Megadeth fan but so familiar with this song, I love the harmonies and the late 80's early 90's vibe.

[@guimbitencourt]

Megadeth is the band of my life, I'm really happy to see you reacting to it. I hope one day we can see your reaction to Megadeth - Trust - That One Night Live in Buenos Aires 2005!

[@metalmark1214]

This one for Megadeth done by Elizabeth and not Kirkbeth. I've never heard this version with Cristina Scabbia, only the original studio version. A great Megadeth ballad. Dave Mustaine said this is not a suicide song. When people have a loved one that dies and they end on a bad note, they wish that they could say something to them, so this is a way for the deceased to say something to them before they go. It was my impression of what I would like to say to people if I had three seconds to do a soundbite before I died. I would say to the entire world, to all my friends, 'I love you all. Now I must go.' These are the last words I'll ever speak, and they'll set me free. I don't have to say I'm sorry, I don't have to say I'm going to miss you, I'll wait for you. I'll just say that I loved you all. Good, bad, indifferent, I loved you all."

[@pauladeitch3739]

@metal mark...well said!!

[@Duck_Dodgers]

Ballad? Well for megadeth lol

[@davidf1877]

Hi Elizabeth, recently found your channel and probably watched more than two dozen videos now. I’m a big metal fan, but appreciate all types of music. Glad you are now a metal fan!!!!…and you to clearly are appreciative of all music. I love your enthusiasm in all your videos - haven’t seen one yet where you have been negative or ‘didn’t like’ something!! Could I recommend a number of artists/songs: Trivium - Strife The Waterboys - The Whole of the Moon The Blue Nile - Headlights on the Parade The Killers - Mr Brightside Thanks

[@fatimapalacios2292]

"You know the sleeping feel no more pain And the living all are scarred" A family member took his life almost 17 years ago. We all still suffer from his decision but we hope he is in peace and his suffering has finally stopped that day. This song was the thing that made me feel a little better on all of that ordeal. AGUANTE MEGADETH

[@williamvillar2519]

Love Cristina, love Lacuna Coil and Megadeth. I was so excited to see this collaboration. I've always loved a female voice in metal, there's something about it that captivates me. The female voice soothes, makes one feel safe while all of the chaos (the metal music) happens around them. That's the best way I know how to describe it. I love it.

[@bassmasta9117]

Finally! Megadeth is my favorite band of all time.

[@lenn7272]

All versions of this song are really good. I do like the duet of this one. She actually accompanies Dave really well. Some of the guitar and solos were changed a bit, but still sounds well done.

[@bhtrimmer]

Next you should do a Megadeth song called the Symphony of Destruction. Preferably live in Argentina 2005

[@lucky7-1-1]

Ty Elizabeth and Kirk and crew I absolutely loved it . Made my day ☺️😀☺️😀☺️😀☺️😀☺️

[@zacharyclements2575]

I saw Megadeth live a few weeks ago and it was amazing to see Dave still killing it on guitar and vocals. Even after all he’s been through too!

[@chrispate2696]

I just buried my father last Wednesday. The words Moving on is a simple thing, what it leaves behind is hard. Truer words were never spoken. I love you pop. R.I.P. 😢

[@DaveDoingDaveThings]

Preemptive YESSSS! Although for the love of all that is sacred, do the original!!

[@NicholasCorvin]

*I love this version of "A Tout Le Monde", maybe because it features both, Dave Mustaine's voice, which I like very much since I first heard the song "Crush 'Em" in 1999 [End Title song of "Universal Soldier: The Return"] and Cristina's voice, which I discovered after I had bought LACUNA COIL's 2001 album "Unleashed Memories".* 🎵🎸🥁🎸🎵🔥😈🔥

[@jacek_poplawski]

I love this song, especialy this version!

[@dextacchino7140]

Another video to watch after work!!! Looking forward to it!!!

[@kelli_is_wicked8080]

I really love this version.

[@rickdallmeier3654]

This song/video introduced me to the gorgeous and talented Cristina Scabbia. Been a fan ever since.

[@MJWance]

Dave’s vocals have always been more of a snarl. 🤘🏻

[@MusaFinderi]

Roope Latvala of Children of Bodom had the best description: Dave is snarling with a voice of an ugly old woman on top of some amazing riffs.

[@yurintroubl]

I know you have a ton of artists to react to and it makes sense to put a little time between videos featuring the same artist.... but whenever it's Lacuna Coil time again - PLEASE consider reacting to "Blood, Tears, Dust (Live London 119 Show)" So much vocal badassery from both Cristina and Andrea on display in that one. Cheers!

[@Nihilore]

they toured together after this came out, so cool to see them do this live

[@ShadowsDragoon]

I just recently relistened to Megadeth's Dystopia album. It got me to dig out all the albums I own and I'm going on a bender today, so I really hope to see more done on here. Most of the songs on Dystopia are amazing and this duet is one of my favorite's. I love the original but this is really good.

[@stevieshred]

Glad Elizabeth finally actually covered a Megadeth song, but disappointed it was the remake. I like it in its own way, but the original just has so much more raw emotion and feeling. This more up tempo poppy take on the song just doesn’t do it justice. Also just the fact that the attention was largely on the guest vocalist and not Dave. Would love to see an analysis of the original down the road, and maybe some other Megadeth tracks as well.

[@tommyss4l]

I remember when this version dropped and loved it. I never looked up the French, but it makes so much more sense knowing it's a last goodbye in a happy way.

[@timhaag7042]

Bought this album when it was released. Over the years it has grown on me. Dave said for the remastering, he speed up the tracks to add life. This is too fast for me and drives me nuts.

[@josiemorehouse9866]

Oh I just absolutely melt listening to Dave Mustaine with Megadeath. 99 Way To Die is absolutely amazing, I would love for you to breakdown that song!!

[@Duck_Dodgers]

The original version better but this not bad. Don't think I've heard this one before. This is an emotional song. Probably the heaviest to deep softer totally love emotion Dave has ever had in a song. It's a somewhat of a kinda shock when it first came out. I've been listening to megadeth since the beginning. It definitely a change usually his stuff is totally aggressive

[@michaelhendricks9462]

I respectfully disagree. I think it very much sounds like Dave is "trying hard" instead of just letting the vocals come out of himself. It makes me wonder how many takes he did, because this literally sounds like "the one they decided was good enough" when for some reason he just couldn't do it any better. This is the best example I've ever heard of the difference between "letting it flow" and "trying to get it right."

[@michaelhendricks9462]

I would not be surprised if the original was a single take on the vocals, probably one of the first, but THIS version was dozens of takes spliced together by the sound engineer. The reason I wouldn't be surprised is because I'm a sound engineer, and I know what that splicing sounds like, and what vocal takes that NEED splicing sound like.

[@psychologicalpiece5122]

It's great 2 hear Dave singing with Cristina, they compliment each other nicely!

[@pauladeitch3739]

I like both versions of this song although the original is heavier.ive always loved duel female/male vocals ,especially in metal.dave and christina...an awesome combo!! In this song I fell like Christina adds even more color to the music and Dave's lyrics.

[@cris_j]

Excellent choice for this intro to Megadeth for the channel!