Megadeth's most overlooked track

Is Megadeth's most overlooked track, "Lucretia?" We hear a lot about Dave Mustaine's epic tracks like, "Tornado Of Souls", "Holy Wars" and "Hanger 18." But Lucretia is a deep cut that shouldn't be ignored. It has some incredible licks and riffs that use cool ideas like modal interchange and odd time signatures. Is this proof he's a better song writer than Metallica's James Hetfield? Grab a copy of my music theory course below to get on Dave Mustaine's level.
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[@TheArtofGuitar]

I sometimes wonder if in the middle of some Megadeth songs Dave wonders, "Why the hell did I make this so complicated? " ;)

[@Neuffey]

Dude!!! Love your channel man! Hahaha. How has this comment not blown up??

[@Doyledeth]

"What drugs was I on?"

[@danielmcdonald8509]

Nah, at this point he can probably play the songs in his sleep. He's played the songs so much it's all just muscle memory now, so he doesn't have to think about what he's playing, his hands just do the work for him.

[@MrMetalclay]

I bet he thinks about Metallica during those parts. F em' All

[@Beefyboygo]

Megadeth's most overlooked track, by far, is My Last Words. Truly phenomenal track.

[@DEAN766]

Abso-fucking-lutely agree. A damn near incomparable track forsure.

[@michaeldesimone7778]

Completely agree. Something about that song makes it incomparable to the rest of peace sells

[@brettschacht4183]

My Last Words is in a dead heat for my favorite Megadeth track alongside The Conjuring.

[@bandolierboy1908]

YES YES YES!!! I love that song inside out. Such an underrated gem. Amazing guitar, killer bass riff, Gars’ bangin’ drums, badass lyrics. Perfection

[@kaidinaah8210]

daves greatest solo, great way to end an album

[@brettschacht4183]

Hook in Mouth is a master class in arrangement. One of their best for sure.

[@damageinc81292]

One of my favorites

[@michaelmiglino6512]

Good Mourning Black Friday also is a Master Class. Chris Polands intro solo is a Masterpiece!

[@ResubidorSerial]

set the world afire is definitely underrated, super catchy riffs, the definition of thrash metal

[@ArturHedlund]

@@ResubidorSerial yes the best it is

[@artinrahideh1229]

So far so good so what is a fantastic album and criminally underrated

[@MikeysMorgue]

I think Megadeth's most overlooked track is Ashes In Your Mouth. Killer song!

[@Powermad-bu4em]

Hell yes. Best song on Countdown.

[@xazmuthx00]

Yes. And the duel lead is the icing on the cake

[@benjicarr1395]

Ashes in your mouth is the best thrash song but nobody talks about it

[@ajfanotreally2523]

Rust in peace and ashes are their 2 best songs no doubt

[@dr.kennethspeers8014]

One of my top for sure. The breakdown and solo section is incredible.

[@BrockOfBodom]

Lucretia is my favorite song off Rust in Peace. I don’t hear it talked about enough. Marty’s solo playing directly into Dave’s is one of my favorite handoffs in music. Absolutely phenomenal.

[@methheadmonkey4059]

Bro this song is definitely a little overlooked. My favorite solo for sure, and the rythm under the solo is godly!

[@drviagrin3798]

My favorite song and solo on there too!

[@madmickometal5205]

yes I agree brother!!! Lucretia is my favourite song and I love playing it, but the solo is a bit hard for me 🤘 it's a masterpiece 🤘

[@valentinotoscano3944]

You'll like the solos in victory from youthanasia then

[@drviagrin3798]

@@valentinotoscano3944 that's my favorite album! Blood of Heroes is my favorite song.

[@coconutmango4422]

Megadeth has way too many overlooked tracks. Some of my favorite songs from them are You’re Dead, 1320’, The World Needs a Hero, Deadly Nightshade, The Right To Go Insane, and Fatal Illusion.

[@valenb2839]

Uhhh, i was thinking about 1320' to, epic riffs and really fun to play

[@aydenhenley7147]

I don't know about "you're dead." I've tried but I don't really like it

[@TryppiDnB]

No one ever talks about The Disintegrators, Black Curtains, or the whole Youthanasia album at all really. It's honestly probably one of my favorites.

[@megadeth8592]

You're dead is an amazing song

[@Maggiethegsd]

The Right to go Insane and Fatal Illusion are kickass. Also Death from Within.

[@TheDrugFreeThrasher]

I really like “the poison was the cure” on Rust In Peace. It’s got that wicked fast octane feeling that lots of Megadeth songs have and that’s why I like it. Definitely underrated.

[@Beefyboygo]

It would have been right at home on Killing is my Business.

[@ronpaul1082]

It's been a long time since I've wanted to hear the pver rated holy wars , hangar or tornado . poison , prisoners and 5 magics still hit hard

[@TheDrugFreeThrasher]

@@ronpaul1082 TAKE NO PRISONERS!

[@cvrsedealer]

@@TheDrugFreeThrasher TAKE NO SHIT

[@ronpaul1082]

@@TheDrugFreeThrasher TAKE NO .... SHHIIITTTT !

[@redinthesky1]

Lucretia is amazing. It may be overlooked by some, but not by me.

[@rattlhed1]

My favorite track on this masterpiece of an album behind Five Magics. Although I love the music, the lyrics on this song are pure genius.

[@TheDrugFreeThrasher]

I like the part where he was like gimme wizardry, master all of these. Really cool lyrics and a great song.

[@thescentman3678]

The whole Album is a masterpiece;-) but the intro on that track is amazing

[@megadethian]

Masterpiece indeed! All the songs are masterpieces....one hit after another....even dawn patrol just sits in perfectly... cool and weird song with that bass line...then finishes of with Polaris. So good

[@eccehomer8182]

Marty's solos are literally Five Magics! The fifth solo is like nothing I've ever heard... melodic weirdness... pure genius!

[@pacaspascal6986]

Definitely my favorite too. Inspired by the novel Master Of Five Magics

[@riffsthatkill2180]

I like that Dave has always made it a point to have another guitarist who is better than him. And he's not bad at metal lead guitar at all, but he really put the band before his ego in this case.

[@thepeter3116]

Kinda sorta saying a lot

[@rjamesyork]

Better lead players, yes. None of them are on his level in rhythm guitar or songwriting, of course.

[@magikarpsplashy]

Dave has never believed anybody except Friedmann was better than him. And the fact Friedmann was better than him depressed him.

[@robrich634]

Marty Friedman ruined megadeth he's not better than Dave Mustaine. Have you heard Marty's solo stuff it's trash compared to megadeth I don't know how people think he's better.

[@magikarpsplashy]

@@robrich634 Dave Mustaine says in his autobiography that Marty was better than him. Also, being a better guitarist doesn't mean you write 'better' songs.

[@itsalwayssomething7490]

Architecture of Aggression is highly under-rated.

[@suprarunner25]

Agree too , I think is as good as symphony of destruction

[@diegolezica3498]

"this was my life" is one of the many overlooked megadeth's songs

[@diegolezica3498]

and family tree

[@yavuz2638]

Yeah,masterpiece songwriting. Lyrics,composing. But unfortunately it is not appreciated enough. Like many great Megadeth songs.

[@yavuz2638]

@@diegolezica3498 Absolutely.Youthanasia is an excellent album from start to finish.

[@stevenpurtee5062]

I couldn't agree more. It's one of their best songs.

[@adamanderson8838]

This song was my first accomplishment getting to know Dave. Still difficult Tom play it with his finesse. Daves riffs crush on this one.

[@thrashnicity5913]

Reading the title of this video I thought to myself, "Please be Lucertia!" I'm so glad you are doing this video. The solo in this gets me every time.

[@pogdan666]

Yeah i thought the same

[@ktvx.94]

Rust in Peace (song) deserves so much more love. It's got such unique features exquisitely blended in, it's truly a masterpiece.

[@OldMate666_]

Definitely agree with you, that lead up to the chorus is epic! And oh boy is that riff so fun to play! 🤘

[@ktvx.94]

@@OldMate666_ yeah, verse has a sense of musical irony and you can vibe to it, almost dance. Then goes the jazzy part with harmony which is even more like that, then super heavy shit and finally just goes for it in the chorus. Amazing sequence. And as a drummer all of it is super fun to play, including the fast thrash second half

[@craigharrison5406]

Launch the Polaris!🤘

[@Ace9e]

Only problem is the lack of solos 😢

[@coninater]

One of my favorite tracks on Rust in Peace is still Take No Prisoners. God, that track slaps and is both fun and difficult to play.

[@madmonkey823]

Gwaht wun chyance!!!!

[@assboneable]

Five magics has like 7 killer songs within it. That’s my pick

[@vishalbunny]

“Good mourning/Black Friday” one of the most overlooked track of Megadeth !!

[@middle-agedclimber]

Best intro to any song ever written

[@matthewprimiano4905]

Every Megadeth song is fire

[@paulknowles6433]

Architecture of Aggression. Never gets a mention from anywhere. It's by far their heaviest riff and complete Ripsaw riffing 🤘🤘

[@michaeltoland1118]

"Rust in Peace" was the shit for me, my brother & friends. I was a junior in high school. Good friend of mine we would hang out play guitar all the time. I bought the sheet music/tabs to the album. Learned it all except for mostly all the Solos. Was years later before I could touch on that portion of the record. But "Lucretia" loved it. Don't remember learning the song but still play it often to this day. Takes soom work to get it down. I still often Wonder how i was able to learn & play it back then. But since I was young when I learned the song I I still remember how to play. Unlike something I learned last month. I must keep figuring a song out at 47. Amazing song, killer album.

[@seefoe5]

Another commenter said it better than I could: "It may be overlooked by some, but not by me." Is it their MOST overlooked song? Possibly. But I would highly recommend taking a look at Looking Down the Cross as a possible rival to that claim.

[@brianbowyer1805]

Looking Down the Cross is my favorite. 🤘🤘

[@seefoe5]

@@brianbowyer1805 🤘

[@ronpaul1082]

Looking down the cross , Black Friday , Set the world afire Top 3 megadeth

[@yuggothfungi]

I absolutely love "Vortex", catches my ear every time I hear it on shuffle.

[@kevrokka.d.9749]

"Internal combustion..." - SAME!

[@plslakewood]

The one song I never hear mention of, not from Rust in Peace, is Good Mourning/Black Friday. An absolute masterpiece!

[@MRBIMF]

its so underrated, no one ever seems to talk about it

[@williamlord2674]

The song that got me into Megadeth was "In My Darkest Hour." Maybe I'm just an overgrown edgelord (lol), but I always assumed this was THE Megadeth track. Yet, I never hear anyone talk about it. I guess it's not a very technical song, but am I alone in putting this in at least the top 5 all time Megadeth songs?

[@michaelboyle5805]

Agreed, that and Mary Jane two killer tracks, but we all know there are so many, across the whole discography. Unbelievably talented musician.

[@z-man.cometh]

Couldn't agree more. It sounds masterful to me.

[@E.C.2]

Devils Island was one my faves because the verses sounds punk rock.

[@williamlord2674]

@@E.C.2 yeah, that opening is badass; sounds like demons preparing for world war.

[@mXr118]

How the story ends is pretty sick too

[@jaybee8951]

Love that you're covering this song, it's one of my fav all timers. This and the solo through Light My Fire by The Doors are almost hypnotic to my ears.

[@astro2691]

Their most overlooked song is Crush Em, and rightfully so.

[@reidneilson6419]

Lucretia is such a sick track. Perfect tempo, riffs, solos. It has it all

[@pentamanNET]

"The Disintegrators" - maybe not that virtuoso, but a track of pure energy.

[@matt2eadgbe]

fuck yeah!

[@michaelrogers1066]

Yes finally! One of my fav megadeth songs. This ones solo rivals tornado’s in my opinion

[@christianr361]

my favorite megadeth solo has to be lucretia it’s absolutely beautiful

[@RDD1986]

Good Mourning/Black Friday. The intro, the verse riff, that breakdown!

[@RHaugland]

Just subscribed - I love anyone who reacts to this song. It's such a masterpiece!

[@ryangreene50]

Prob my fav Marty solo, also Dave’s riff under the solo is incredible

[@jt519]

I personally believe Devils Island is the most overlooked or Liar. They were great songs shadowed by other great songs on great albums.

[@Beefyboygo]

I've always thought of liar as the prototype for Skin o my Teeth

[@brettschacht4183]

Liar is absolutely god-like.

[@ivanher07]

There are so many... The Skull Beneath... Black Friday... Set the World... Take no prisoners... Ashes in your mouth... killing road... disintigrators... prince of darkness... blackmail the universe... kick the chair... 🤣🤣🤣💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@metaltildeth6783]

Another Megadeth song which gets no love is 'FFF" off "Cryptic Writings". When I first heard the song in 1997, my first thought was how is reminded me of 'Motorbreath' off "Kill Em All". But is was Marty's solo at the end which sealed 'FFF' as one of my two favorite songs off the album. I also believe it is one of Marty's best solos in Megadeth.

[@sixthseparatist]

definitely think this is one of Megadeths more overlooked tracks, thanks for picking this song apart! The opening to this song is my favorite opening to any Megadeth song actually as well. I used to listen to it over and over again when I was a kid hahaha. Absolute masterful songwriting, and great memorable solos. Definitely one of my top 5 Megadeth songs, and one of the best from the absolutely legendary Rust In Peace. Every single song on this album is awesome.

[@thrashnicity5913]

even dawn patrol

[@oyc7946]

In my opinion on the guitar solos side of things I think Lucretia is better as well, but the real underrated Marty Friedman solos are in his solo albums which for some reason not many people talk about

[@irishRocker1]

Definitely! His solo albums have so much amazing guitar on them that you cant just simply say "listen to this song" because there are amazing moments sprinkled throughout. Whether it be a great melodic solo, or a great transition, or great layering and harmonies etc. His solo stuff is amazing. Worth going back to Dragons kiss and working through all of them.

[@Vampiric_Fish]

Finally, a fellow Lucretia enjoyer

[@ontariosfinest8971]

It's kicks fucking ass

[@cobyshreds5261]

Dude this has always been my favorite track off the album, I'm glad you made this video.

[@RelaxWithAaron]

Great Video Shred,,, his song writing has always been amazing,, even when he colors outside the lines.

[@martenpine245]

I bloody knew it'd be Lucretia! Great track you legend Shred!

[@teacake4922]

Many years ago I attended a guitar clinic by Marty Friedman in London when he was still in Megadeth. He was getting people to shout out solos and he would play them and also took questions. I shouted out for him to play Lucretia, to which he responded, "Ah, my favorite!". He then proceeded to absolutely shred an extended version of the Lucretia solo with added Marty-Style flourishes. It was quite simply spell-binding, magical and I will never forget it. Lucretia is a stunning song and is definitely overlooked.

[@mauryhatcher]

Thank you for covering Lucretia, Shred! I've thought it's one of Megadeth's top 10 songs easily ever since I first picked up an axe as a tean and tried to learn to chop the treble clef in half with it (am still learning, back to it with a focus on technique finally after a decade+ away from the instrument once kids and work really "took off" 😅). Lucretia really highlights Megadeth's intimate knowledge of combining killer guitar riffs in interesting and intelligent ways. 🤘🏼

[@helloheadcrab5554]

Man, finally I agree with you 100%. Great song and the best Marty Friedman's solo ever - period.

[@indian3750]

Oh Lucretia is a masterpiece. Plus the Italy version is another level because of the louder bass in the mix. Just the intro gets me everytime.

[@pauld1568]

I knew it was lucretia before I clicked, I cherish this song! Good work my friend!

[@marrybichaelmore3372]

Good mourning back Friday is seriously underrated for me. Gives me a nosebleed everytime hearing that 2nd half of the track 🤘

[@slayer91340]

This solo and ashes in your mouth are my favorite solos to play. So damn beautiful......

[@jiantjingerjohn]

Best deep cuts per album (first 4) are probably - Looking Down the Cross, The Conjuring, Mary Jane and Lucretia.

[@AbyssalLeporidae]

Poison/Lucretia/Tornado is probably my favorite trio of songs on any album. Muah! Pure fucking gold!

[@shantanushah1663]

I love everytime how Dave adds a new dimension when it comes to soloing, yes it's mostly pentatonic, chromatic notes but still it gives a whole new feeling to the song 🤘🤘🤘

[@IX_Efilnikufesin]

It can’t be Megadeth’s most overlooked track if it’s on Rust in Peace.

[@Skincrawlingguy]

Absolutely amazing song. I personally think their best composed songs come off of so far so good.

[@z-man.cometh]

Hook in Mouth, In My Darkest Hour, both contenders. I really like Looking Down The Cross! Never hear that one mentioned. For Rust, it would be Five Magics for sure!

[@LoneStarViking90]

Going into that first verse after the intro is just so epic!

[@KTF0]

My favorite underrated Megadeth song is Kick the Chair. The System Has Failed has some good bangers.

[@deadfleas]

That Friedman solo for some reason has so much emotion it actually swells something up inside of me I can't really explain. I also have a bit of a connection to the ghostly theme of this song as I've had my own ghost encounters in the past.

[@wyattkane2303]

It absolutely is. I’ve been learning this song for this reason and it has taken my playing to another level. So tight ⚡️

[@Neuffey]

Honestly, the title track of Youthanasia is a criminally underrated masterpiece. And a close second to that would be Family Tree.

[@riffdagg6701]

Your complete knowledge of Music Theory blows my mind brother 🤘🤯🤘

[@johnmoser2689]

Most excellent choice for a deep cut It's been a long time since I saw them live but damn that was one of the best concerts I've ever seen

[@strangecorgi2903]

I knew this song had a great solo before, but holy sh*t it's overlooked. The riffs are awesome, the theory is entertaining, and the performance was just phenomenal! I think this, Addicted to Chaos, and Blood of Heroes are overlooked. Great video!

[@bskitchenriffs6522]

Architecture of aggression is great too

[@killface69]

Love your videos. I was taught how to play guitar by a blind man and learned to use instinct and ears. I have always been intimidated by theory but know I need to learn.

[@AlmostLakai94]

I love this 😯 just gotta finish learning the solo lol. Definitely a super underrated song imo

[@mikebourassa2867]

Your knowledge of music theory is extremely impressive . You have a certain way of breaking down songs with perfect execution. SHRED you're the man

[@grimmfm6239]

Great show. During their performance of Hanger 18 you see Dimebag Darrell Abbot in the back watching.

[@german2501]

Peace Sells but Who's Buying from Devil's Island to My Last Words (even I ain't supersticious) is a masterpiece.

[@dowens3781]

Really cool arpeggiated chordal stuff in this song.

[@joelolofsson3604]

My all time favourite solo is the lucretia solo. And The riff in the verse OMG its soooo cool

[@michaelhunterstonecipher5524]

Ive been learning to play "take no prisoners" from Rust In Peace and its a great thrash metal song. I often think it gets overlooked.

[@tysfishinzone8957]

Epic!!!! Got my tickets!!!! Megadeth Brandon MS 2022 April 16th!

[@RowanProductions]

I think their most overlooked song is Mary Jane.

[@milescivis1018]

Absolutely agreed. It’s a jam

[@cherbeasley4309]

I love "Mary Jane" 🤘🕯️

[@Musclemachoman]

This song it's so freaking cool definitely my favourite one of the album alongside with the rest ones as well

[@mikeydubs_tv]

One of my fav Megadeth intros to a song! Best metal album!

[@marcribaudo1965]

That albums a masterpiece and it's killer no filler. Lucretia is definitely a favorite of mine too.

[@Eyes-Scream0213]

When I first listened to Rust in Peace Lucretia blown my mind. It's my favorite because the intro is so Jazz in disguise. I always blast my speakers when that track is next.

[@jeffmacey6482]

Such a good review I've always felt this song is about safespace.

[@matthewkohen2288]

Daves vocals have always been very limited but in this song he's very creative with he's singing patterns.. Dave's solo are always sour and chromatic which is why Marty was a great opposition to him. One of my favorite megadeth songs. Thank you.

[@scottmcley5111]

Shred, love to hear your take on Megadeths new release.

[@xD-ri5hn]

Good Mourning Black Friday deserves more recognition for sure!

[@dmytrykkara2148]

dude, the answer is emphatically "yes!", and I always knew it and thought it WAS the most underrated and a very bright number, so I was delighted to stumble upon your video with that very pertinent title, which turned out to be ABOUT LUCRETIA!

[@danielklein8730]

Lucretia is probably my favorite megadeth track. Cool to see it featured like that!

[@darkshinobi07]

Lucretia been my fav track since i first heard it im quite surprised its not majorly talked about

[@sarajuanaict]

I absolutely love Chosen Ones! Oh and I just remembered my other favorite underrated song, Poison Was the Cure

[@RockinRickyFox50]

Set the world afire, hook in mouth, 1000 times goodbye, crown of worms, and I’ll get even are also overlooked 🤘

[@rattlehead1816]

Good Mourning/Black Friday, would be my pick

[@otaciliofilho7947]

Damn, this live performance is better than the Studio record

[@jibicusmaximus4827]

i learnt in my darkest hour in lock down, minus the solo! brilliant rhythm parts in there. i use part of wake up dead as a warm up too! he is a riff master of the highest order!

[@dominichart8181]

I always thought people don't talk about this song enough it's one of my favorites another cool one is psychotron

[@thedormantmonkey]

One of my favorite Megadeth-tracks

[@morg775]

Nah you hit the nail on the head this is in my top five Megadeth licks

[@jackf2811]

Papa shred is a don, get his music theory course it's helped me understand a lot especially when I find it hard to absorb too much information, thanks big lad

[@pace9733]

Learning this song currently

[@cjs78]

Favorite track. Another favorite, Ashes In Your Mouth, gets overlooked on Countdown

[@scottwalker8124]

I'd have to somewhat agree, can't really think of a better candidate. Love this track!!

[@frankusyoung4198]

Dread and the fugitive mind 😈