Megadeth 'Peace Sells...but Who's Buying' Inside the 1986 Album w/ Producer Randy Burns - Interview

[@chrisauten2039]

Chris Poland guitar tone and soloing is instantly recognizable due to him being so unique. He is my favorite of all the Megadeth guitarists over the years.

[@daveg4236]

Wasn't he more of a Jazz player?

[@MrT6R6E6Y6]

@@daveg4236 He was, Gar too

[@truthhurts79]

Hell ya!

[@Metalbass10000]

@@daveg4236 yep, had several years of jazz in LA and a few years in NY where he, and Megadeth drummer Gar Samuelson started playing music together. Chris helped Dave become a better lead player and Dave helped Chris discover Metal riff construction, and song writing. I think Chris and Kiko are my favorites, but Marty is close behind. Chris is just so smooth, harmonically and melodically tasteful, and has a sense of dynamics that most don't. Kiko is just so good at playing anything, also very tasteful (it's clear that he is listening to the music of the band and what he is playing with a critical, thoughtful, ear at all times), he's phenomenally skilled and very talented, he is a great songwriter to collaborate Dave. How I describe Kiko could be used to describe newest drummer Dirk Verbeuren. He is probably the drummer who best combines speed, quickness, power, (understanding when to use any, all, or none of those, so YES, Dirk is VERY tasteful), he uses subtleties in complex or simple parts, uses originality and creativity when it fits the song (not his ego), treats the creation of his drum parts for a song as a composition that may develop and build in each part, or from part to part, or as the song progresses, listening to the other instruments, listening to the vocals and lyrics, and is thoughtful in what he is adding to the song. It not just a big drum solo for him, it's about the song first and foremost, but that's what makes what he's doing more interesting and impressive than almost every drum solo I've ever heard. I haven't been this eager to hear a new Megadeth album since after Rust ...

[@gamexsimmonds3581]

Jeff Young is underrated

[@smartrn1]

These interviews are just so tremendous. Thank you brother.

[@fullinbloom]

Thank you!

[@EarendilStarsailor]

@@fullinbloom Truly is a great interview. I guess it shouldn't be such a distinguishing feature that you don't talk over the person you're interviewing, but that seems to be where we're at these days. Much appreciated. Any chance of doing an interview with King's X or Sam Taylor?

[@fullinbloom]

@@EarendilStarsailor I appreciate that. Thank you for listening. Great idea, I definitely jammed some King's X in my day.

[@EarendilStarsailor]

@@fullinbloom Yeah, just found you; looks like you have a treasure trove here. As for KX, they have a new album coming out this year. Pinnick's stuff with KXM (Ray Luzier, Pinnick, and George Lynch) has been quite good, so I'm hopeful it will meet expectations.

[@fullinbloom]

@@EarendilStarsailor Welcome aboard.

[@kingv911]

What a great interview. He actually asks questions that long time fans would want to ask if they had the opportunity. I wish this interview went even longer! Is there any pictures or camcorder footage from this studio session? I'd kill to see Chris Poland recording his solos.

[@RobJohnsonGuitar]

I love these Behind the Album interviews with the Producers , Engineers , a great perspective and very interesting . Makes it fun to go back and listen to the album . Your interviews are always great 👍🏻🎶👍🏻🎶👍🏻🎶

[@Clarence2Worley]

I remember sitting in my buddy's vw van freezing my ass off, drinking beer and getting high, and jamming the fuck out of this cassette.

[@wolfpack9958]

That's cool they were recording opposite hours in the studio with Dwight Yoakam.

[@greghoyt4061]

The KIMB-Peace Sells lineup is my absolute favorite era of Megadeth. Don’t get me wrong, the “classic” lineup was great, as well. But, that first real lineup just takes the cake. The amount of talent and intensity that Chris and Gar brought to the table really up’d the ante for both Daves’ already considerable skill. The end result was, for me, the benchmark for speed metal. It was the ultimate lineup, and no other band within the subgenre compares.

[@leonshreds]

me too

[@angusorvid8840]

One of the best metal albums ever, certainly one of the high watermarks of the classic thrash era. The power and tightness of his album is phenomenal, and the duel guitar shredding of Mustain and Poland is second to none. Everything is great about this album. The other big thrash album of that year was obvious Metallica's Puppets, but I always liked Peace Sells a bit more. I always prefered the sound of raging Marshalls to Boogies. And there is no comparison between Poland and Hammett, or Samuelson and Ulrich.

[@primeDecomposition]

Same! I liked Metallica’s tones a LOT better on Ride with the Marshalls than their later stuff with the Boogies.

[@supernothing77]

@@primeDecomposition same here. RTL sounds much more alive and raw yet refined. Master sounds dull and compressed imo - but at that time the Mesa Boogie metal sound was fresh and new

[@babylemonade2868]

I always wondered if James was jealous with Dave having Gar and Chris. I love master but peace sells is a much better record.

[@johnmarshall3903]

Totally agree with you guys, prefer the Marshalls.

[@gunnarjordan6980]

Peace Sells is far superior imo!

[@jelmeromero]

Ultimate masterpiece! No filler even the cover is badass with great Poland fills. That album is so insanely different and thrashy as f!

[@magnusjmvc8895]

ABSOLUTELY the BEST interviews. NO ONE even comes close. THANK YOU!

[@fullinbloom]

Wow, thank you!

[@chrisnizer5702]

I picked up the Peace Sell's cassette in '86 while I was overseas (Okinawa, South Korea, Japan) and always had it in my Walkman. Locals were always interested in what kind of music we were listening to and everyone loved Peace Sell's. It would take a while to get my cassette player back sometimes because everyone wanted to hear the songs.

[@BradYaeger]

This record was one of those confluence of events that resulted in a record that could never be repeated again. The sound, the players, the attitude and skill, the times . It all hit at just the right moment and exploded.

[@glenncooper3524]

This is awesome definitely my favorite megadeth album. Definitely one of my favorite albums period. And yes Chris Poland is my favorite megadeth guitarist. What a badass!!!

[@tojorozombie]

You are doing amazingly important work here, good Sir! Absolutely STOKED for each upload! Keep the oustanding content coming! ~Class of ‘85🤘🏼

[@fullinbloom]

Thank you for listening.

[@cbarrett34]

you're the best interviewer I think i've ever heard. you shoot straight from the hip and get right to it. no bullshit

[@fullinbloom]

Thank you for listening!

[@cbarrett34]

@@fullinbloom thank u

[@PontusWittenmark]

Love the detailed questions👌

[@edelcorrallira]

While its hard to pick, this may just be my favorite Megadeth record. Every single track is flawless, and those cymbals man... Gar is something else, he makes drumming a language in its own right! Poland is equally impressive... And one can see that Dave is just putting everything on the line and throwing some superb solos himself. Their current lineup is very promising, and with a hair of growth they could accomplish just about anything. I really believe they can match the Rust in Peace lineup in terms of quality and raw expression (Dave just knows how to pick them, all his bandmates are superbly talented) but as far as this lineup is concerned ... I'm not so sure. Kiko is certainly one of my favorite guitarists but the Poland Samuelson tag team is hard to match. Rather than lament the implosion this band as such had, I just marvel at what they accomplished. I think Megadeth did great stuff, but Poland is no slouch himself, Metallopolis is very good and Ohm is ... A force to be reckoned with (Nick Menza was their drummer at some point, RIP - no pun intended AT ALL) And their jazz stuff is also floating on the interwebs ... All of this stuff is incredible. Not as fond as Garr's post Megadeth output tho, I think like Mitch Mitchels, he had far more potential and could have done lots more with his gifts. Luckily there are snapshots of their unique visions, and said legacy lives on. BTW Jr is a beast, was a beast and will be a beast. Not to put down other players, but for me Megadeth is only fully formed when there are 2 Daves on board. What a hell of a band !

[@rdefabri]

I remember when it was released, nice to hear the back story

[@RetiredinKorea8587]

love that album! saw the tour....and bought it soon after. Blew me away. Still my favorite Megadeth disc.

[@trevorangus233]

I love to hear these interviews...then I go listen to the album that they are talking about. Thanks

[@hamesparde9888]

Did you listen to it?

[@pressman1788]

The guitars on this album are super clean. I’m surprised how many great albums were recorded in a short period of time back then. The small amount of money spent on these great albums is also amazing.

[@mikestarfas6725]

Loved it thank you

[@scottwhite2757]

Great Interview Great As Always..

[@theplayersclub1126]

awesome stuff...thank you

[@allsystemsgo8678]

Very cool interview.

[@i_____am_____realitybroski6421]

I’m a simple man, I see a 40 min inside the album and by god you son a bitch I’m in.

[@snstyvr7597]

2021 & still sounds state-of-the-art sonically & musically.

[@leonshreds]

man i would love to talk to ellefson chris poland and randy burns all day about the peace sells era

[@salvaro.2643]

Went back to this interview. So good, man. Keep these long in deep talks, this is gold!!!🤍

[@matthewfeduzi4751]

Another great one.

[@timswisher1039]

Excellent interview on one of my all time favorite albums. I wish these members could have made at least one more album together, unfortunately I had a feeling it was going to end when I saw this tour at the Trocadero in Philly and Dave threw his guitar headstock first into Gars kick drum 🤣 I was like 👀 uh oh...

[@Richieb75]

Ya. It sounded like they were a mess on the road. Chris Poland did come back and play lead guitar on the system has failed album. That's cool you got to see an early show

[@tommacmillan8831]

this is an absolute treasure trove of info on this album. it's great to have randy's perspective.

[@katoom-ju6vo]

Phenomenal interview and thank you for posting. Very cool to hear Randy's perspective on the making of this tremendous album. I remember buying this on cassette when it was first released and being blown away. Still holds up strong to this day.

[@The90sGamingGuy]

I've wondered about the details in the recording of this album which is still my favorite by Megadeth. Great interview thanks for sharing this with us metal heads! Well if Randy wants to remix the record maybe we will see a 40th Anniversary edition with the remix if it comes to fruition.

[@sewaseem]

This channel has been a revelation

[@Mike-oz5pp]

Bloom Thank U So Much, these interveiews keep my lil Rockbrain satisfied & occupied, keep em comin!😈

[@christ2906]

Ya these interviews are describing my times as a fan and myself trying to make it in a band. I didn’t make it big but I got to jam with some of my hero’s as we were hired as house band for traveling dee snider, Sebastian, lita, pearcy in the 2000’s. These interviews are so great thanks

[@capoeirnesto]

I love this. Thanks

[@Davo-gj7gl]

Great interview cheers 👍🏻

[@lindagreaney5136]

Great interview thx!!

[@johnrsherwood]

Interesting hearing about Joe Perry's guitar and that this guy owned it at one time. I think Joe got it back from Slash way later on. At least I think it's the same guitar Joe talks about in a Sixx Sense episode.

[@JokersWild70]

Yes, Slash gave it back to Joe at Joe's 50th birthday party.

[@zDialecticChaos]

I can seriously relate with everything that Randy said about this album. I’ve listened to this album over and over and just keep thinking to myself of how fucking special this album truly is and just blows me away every fucking time I listen to it!!!!!!!

[@fullinbloom]

Amen.

[@theoverlook5976]

My Randy Burns produced/engineered CD is gold to me. So much so that I don’t listen to it. Keeping it golden!

[@markanderson7284]

Grew up wishing I was older like most did around '79 when it was rock, new wave, punk, and thankfully the death of disco. However in retrospect to have lived in the 80's (12 - 22 yrs old) I wouldn't trade a damn thing. Witnessed the birth and amazing growth of thrash metal and now at almost 54 still listening to the same stuff my parents said I'd eventually grow out of. Long live thrash

[@seangiuliani2552]

Love the recording stories. And surprised by some of the album sales by what I considered second tier bands. Well done

[@pressman1788]

Great interview! Always loved Peace Sells. I’m glad he got kicked out of Metallica. Megadeth has written so many great songs, he needed his own band.🤘🏻

[@michaelmichaels138]

Awesome insights Love this channel \m/

[@pawlpoche8736]

Peace sells sounds absolutely killer on a great audio system. It’s clear and punchy. Good cd to test your audio system Edit: and killer songs

[@ast3663]

22:00 Dave's looking so young back then..Gar and Chris's playing still stand out today..Chris' solo albums also are great

[@nicholastotoro7721]

I wondered if Poland used a Rockman. That sound is so distinctive, even plugged into an amp. I used to plug a Rockman Soloist into a Peavey Bandit 65 when I was in high school... 🤣

[@zDialecticChaos]

Yes mustaine said that the PSBWB sound was Marshall’s and Rockmans

[@jacobgarcia2660]

On the album Chris used a fender twin with a rockman but on the road jcm800 with a rockman rack unit

[@daveg4236]

I think we all did 😁

[@anthonylynch4737]

What a time the 80's like no other !

[@SuperHorsecow]

Finally ! Thank you

[@WEEKEND-AT-BURNIES]

This is so rad

[@seangiuliani2552]

Man I love this channel. The 80s haven't aged well for me Buuuut this reminds me of the cool stories and 6 degrees of separation between different bands and genres. Really interesting and I've checked stuff out bc I'd forgotten about them. Like Keel and Gene. Great.

[@stuartewoldt1513]

They said Dave was uncomfortable singing but with the guitar was completely confident. Takes some balls to sing when you hate your own voice

[@yearginclarke]

I love his voice

[@covidiousmyocarditis4721]

I met Chris when he performed in St.louis in the mid 80's. I really wasn't into circle jerks /punk but xtill enjoyed myself. A friend of mine put up the cash, sold the tickets and paid all the bands. I loved peace sells, and when we were hanging out talking about Mustaine, Chris gave me a Dave Mustaine pick. I had some killer skunk at the time. Chris got really buzzed off it and cracked me up when he called the weed "giggle smoke". I laughed my ass off. Never heard that term before. Good time. Really nice dude 🎸🎸🎸

[@gipsyavenger9829]

I love these "pull back the curtain" interviews. Great stuff . One of my Desert "Devil's" Island discs ! Gar- Fucked up and still got his tracks done in 3 days. Read that again, 3 days ! Savage !!!! LOL- Drugs didn't affect the recordings other than waiting around for them to score and then recording would start-up- LOL. Yup no affect on the recording- LOL ! Flaming Youth indeed !!! "Peace Sells" meant more to JR than anyone else. My least favorite song off the album. "Good Mourning/Black Friday" was THE song off this record, period ! HELL YES. Remix those first 3 albums at least. FIB have to figure out a way to amplify these updates to a bigger audience. You are getting a fraction of folks that would be interested in your content. Just saying.

[@supernothing77]

Title track is also my least favorite

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

I was amused by the "drugs didn't affect the recording" stuff, too. Yeah, right... you're damn lucky those fellas found some smack or you'd never have recorded anything LMAO. He eventually admits he was drinking and doing meth the whole time... so then it makes sense he would make excuses for the drugs. It's a fantastic interview regardless. I enjoyed how he kept saying they didn't have any special gear, just the same stuff everyone else was using at the time. It was the players and the songs that made the difference. He must have been a good producer/engineer too, because it's one of the few metal records from that time where you can really hear each instrument. That's more difficult than most people think.

[@prophetofthesingularity]

Revenge is a great motivator. Never kick a man's dog.

[@gunnarjordan6980]

True! You get punched in the face and the dog owner makes a band that makes your band suck!

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

This is notable simply because it's the first time I ever heard anyone pronounce "luthier" as "loo-thee-air."

[@daveg4236]

I'm an old pro. Glad you both made it to the other side

[@xx7secondsxx]

My band members said my best shows I played when high on dope. They didnt kno! But yea... it was funny

[@adamsunderland0823]

You should be credited for writing if you write a guitar solo.

[@jonnysmokesmusic]

To think that they were on heroin and played so fast... If they were sober it might have been too fast to hear!

[@daryldazen704]

I own HELL COMES...great comp!

[@davidjenson1570]

I played in a band where the other guys smoked weed a lot. But, we got another drummer, and he was into heavy drugs, so one night when we played a show, he brought cocaine, and they all did it before the show. Not one of them could play worth a squat the whole show. I was terribly disappointed in them all. It sucks that so many musicians were hooked on drugs back then.

[@jefflyon2020]

Playing music sucks on coke or speed, it’s just nervous energy being channeled and you cannot swing or fall into a “pocket”. Being a drummer. Guitarists tend to play too fast…… you get the idea. WEED- now just about every record ever made in rock-jazz was done stoned as hell. Liked your story man.

[@davidjenson1570]

@@jefflyon2020 That's interesting, because I always thought it was the drummer speeding up. 😁 Thanks for the comment!

[@pressman1788]

It’s unbelievable that Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica were so young and released great albums every two years for many years. You would think young kids on tour and partying all the time would be completely irresponsible. I remember thinking years ago, now these bands are older and have money and so many years in between albums and they just aren’t as good.

[@jamiehovis7722]

You should interview producer Dave Jerden

[@stevew6910]

One of the best albums of the 80s,,, So dam glad Metallica booted Dave I know it sucked for Dave, But music fans won,,, We started to get great music from 2 bands instead on one

[@mht525]

Great content. 🙏✌️🤘🇦🇺

[@tapereturnbeats5612]

Best Album ever!

[@ericscottstevens]

Always wondered what a Axl and Dave band would have sounded like. Actually if they would both get along as they seemed like mirror personalities.

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

"Metallica stopped by"? I doubt that but maybe it happened.

[@leonshreds]

you know whats funny is in my opinion my favorite vocals from mustaine is on the first 2 albums!

[@kevinblake839]

Peace Sells is a classic and still sounds great to this day. It's a quantum leap above the poor production on the 1st album. My top 5 Megadeth albums are as follows: 1. Endgame 2. Peace Sells 3. United Abominations 4. Rust In Peace 5. Dystopia

[@SOLDOZER]

Endgame? Hahahaha......

[@samueldoss9608]

I find it hard to believe Metallica stopped by checking on the buzz of the album Considering they just kicked dave out And remained bitter for many years after But he was there, I wasn't 🤷‍♂️ Peace sells is a great classic thrash album But Marty Friedman & Nick Menza was the best line up Rust in peace could be the greatest thrash or even just metal record ever made PERIOD My favorite Metallica album is still Kill' em all Witch has alot of essence of dave in the music Ride the lightning has some dave credits on it

[@Official_MonkeyTV]

Both bands would visit each other’s shows so it’s believable

[@gabrielbrouwer]

Lars Ulrich confessed he listened to Peace Sells a lot when it released and still does and Dave, James and Lars already started to hang out again sometimes at that point around 86.

[@luciferdzhugashvili]

Wait wait wait wait wait… METALLICA stopped by?

[@gunnarjordan6980]

Of course. They were jealous and wanted to see them fail. Like they did with Jason’s band when he left.

[@luciferdzhugashvili]

⁠@@gunnarjordan6980I would too… but still, that’s a major story

[@LucianoClassicalGuitar]

Such a cheap budget compared to the other guys...those Ratt records were like 150 000 each or something?

[@machupikachu1085]

I've heard quotes from the band that they had spent close to $1 million on a record. They may have been exaggerating however.

[@badmonkey2222]

Mustaine was strung out on that tour so bad they cancelled right in the middle of the Australian leg because he ran out of heroin and had to go back to LA to re-up.

[@gunnarjordan6980]

Dave forgets this and only blames others.

[@badmonkey2222]

@@gunnarjordan6980 absolutely.

[@MrLobba]

So long story short, drugs are not that bad :P

[@primeDecomposition]

To me the riffs and the solos on Wake Up Dead alone crush, absolutely CRUSH anything Metallica ever came up with; it’s like JV vs Varsity squad. Metallica just had the better vocals and would always have more mass appeal; but I think any true musician will recognize the musicianship has always been way WAY higher with Megadeth. Like orders of magnitude. Lars fucking blows as a drummer, Kirk & Newstead where average, merely average players at best with virtually zero writing contributions.

[@rticle15]

I think Mustaine has always had issues with his lead guitar players. I get it. He worked really hard but could never play like those guys. Im sure it's frustrating.

[@primeDecomposition]

Idk, the last solo on Wake Up Dead I would put up there with anything Friedman or Poland ever came up with and that was Mustaine playing that. It’s better than ANYTHING Kirk Hammett EVER came up with for Metallica. Mustaine’s playing shits all over Hammett, if he coulda stayed in Metallica, him and Hetfield would of been the Dream Team of metal, god only knows how epic their writing would of become. Or maybe Mustaine would of stiffled Hetfield, who knows…

[@rticle15]

@@primeDecomposition i think Dave is a quality pro and better than most. He writes complicated riffs and is a solid metal rhythm player. I just never thought he had the fluid speed of his lead players.

[@supernothing77]

@@primeDecomposition it seems highly influenced by Sails of Charon

[@johanengqvist4333]

@@supernothing77 Yeah I see the similarities now, weird how you can listen to two songs for years and never make the connection lol

[@blakejohnson7148]

Heroin huh?...I figured they would have shot up speed.

[@wytewrabbit]

I actually get wired from opiates?..It’s weird but the pain relief gives some people energy? ..Speed would make me useless but opiates would make me clean my house spotless and enjoy every minute of doing it!!! 😂

[@buschandwinstonzzz]

Speed comes from relaxation. When you’re tense it slows you down personally noticed

[@blakejohnson7148]

Doesn't work that way with everyone@@buschandwinstonzzz

[@boogiewoogit5597]

Truth

[@danielgonzaleztejedor9486]

Tuning wise, this álbum is slighty below 440 db, guess it was due to recording technology of those days. It would be nice to know about. That means the band played faster than on the récord.

[@jacobgarcia2660]

The tuning is around 427-432hz

[@defiantDreemurr]

nah, they intentionally tuned down just slightly because dave was (kinda understandably) paranoid of people stealing his riffs like what happened with kill em all

[@Sideler74]

MagadetH is Dave, Dave Jr, Chris & Gar. The End.

[@stanky9875]

15:05... Dave was gonna take his band to the top??? As far as I remembered, that never happened. Granted, Megadeth are awesome and experienced success, they NEVER were "at the top". Metallica owned the 80's, Pantera owned the 90's, and who gives a shit after that.🤷🏻‍♂️

[@pawlpoche8736]

Dumb comment Megadeth made it to the top!

[@alexhicks5889]

Who gives a shit? People with a musical clue.

[@Official_MonkeyTV]

I think megadeth ruled during 1990-1998 because every album was just great. In the 80s they were second place. But I bet if they came out before Metallica they would be ruling the 80s. The 80s came really close with both bands

[@undango]

I’m not sure he means right to the very top , I think he means generally .I.e the big three or four

[@SOLDOZER]

Never at the top? LOL Is that why they sold 38 million records and were part of "The Big Four" tour..and still touring 30 years later?