New Megadeth Guitarist attempts HOLY WARS

Can you imagine if you joined Megadeth tomorrow? Trying to live up to Dave Mustaine's level 666 expectations is no easy task. Well, today we're gonna see if new kid on the block Teemu Mantysaari can hang with Dave playing HOLY WARS. Will he be able to shred through Marty Friedman's complicated solos without tripping up? Wheewwww, I'm getting nervous just thinking about it!!!
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[@RefreshTheDemon96]

atleast dave gets his panties in a bunch for a fan thats unjustly getting the shit beatin out of by some juiced up meat head security guards,,, i bet you papa Het wouldnt get involved for something like that, maybe the last time Papa Het wouldve done something wouldve been in the 90s but now hes no swearing, are you happy to be alive cumbiah crap.... #itshouldvebeenlarsinsteadofcliff

[@RefreshTheDemon96]

you have to remember what was going on back in the late 80s when dave and co. wrote holy wars, skull n bones, former head of CIA, one of the co-conspirators who helped assassinate JFK, Papa George H. Bush was the president and started the , once again fraudulent 1st Gulf War with Saddam in the middle east around the time Dave wrote rust in peace....

[@leoguzman2104]

I think someone is highlighting comments saying there giving prices away , dont think is coming from you? Can you confirm?

[@cIappo896]

Teemu played for Wintersun. One of the coolest and most talented bands around. He gets all of my respect.

[@wroomwroomkadonka3017]

Played as in he will not return or as in wintersun is dead and gone I hope not.

[@sytharnia1717]

@@wroomwroomkadonka3017 Wintersun have been talking new album for years and years .. still hasn't happened

[@wroomwroomkadonka3017]

@@sytharnia1717 well we got the forrest seasons from them . But I guess nothing official have been stated . Maybe Teemu makes enough money from megadeth that he can pay the wintersun bills required 😁

[@kimmorintamaki4422]

Band Smackbound is not that technical but best Project where Teemu is involved.

[@muriloninja]

No way this guy doesn't know but click bait is always the goto. smh!

[@JanneTarhanen]

Best thing about this whole situation is that Teemu gets really good spotlight to show how good quitar player he is. And this also brings Wintersun as a band more out into the public eye. I hope this media time would push Jari from Wintersun to push those new albums forward.

[@Godisnotmyshepherd]

Definitely, i followed him instantly on instagram. What a monster guitarist!

[@muriloninja]

100%, for those that didn't know well holy shit they know now! He's incredible! One hell of an opportunity for him!

[@Karldin83]

Well, we can hope

[@Sithman1776]

Teemu vs Kiko vs Marty? I’m a drummer, and to me all three are amazing. I can’t tell who’s better. I hope things are going ok for Kiko. I’m also glad Teemu could step in so quickly. Maybe going forward they take turns? Teemu does one tour, Kiko does the next? And maybe Marty will continue to join in once in a while. I’m just glad that Megadeth is still going strong.

[@cotysaconsultores8283]

there just one right answer: Marty it is!!!

[@bladeofwar]

Yea none of these guys can bend like Marty. They are amazing in their own right for sure. Broderick was the only guitarist they had that could nail Marty's parts near perfect.

[@whimpy_ghost]

Marty isn’t going back to megadeth full time, unless he gets paid more than what he would be doing currently, he says

[@danielblake1537]

Marty is the best out of the 3 but agree all great players but Marty is a master on his axe

[@aksdoaskd]

I loved kiko in angra but I didn't dig him in megadeth at all, Al Pitrelli was the only one who played Martys stuff somewhat acceptably

[@ababbas]

Dave's interview:"We currently have a guitar player situation, where our current guitar player is a man named Teemu Mäntysaari and our regular guitar player was Kiko Loureiro, Kiko had some issues. He went home and Teemu came in, and people are losing their minds over how things are going right now 'cause we have a really good chemistry together.' According to Mustaine, MEGADETH has been able to change up its setlist a bit as a result of the guitarist switch. "We've got a bunch of songs from our catalog that we're playing, a bunch of new songs too," he said. "We've been able to add a bunch of songs to the set because Teemu was a metal fan. Kiko did not grow up baptized in metal… Like the show we did a couple of nights ago, we opened with 'Hangar [18]' and then we followed it up with 'Mechanix'. We've never done that before, so it's a pretty heavy beginning. And we've added a second track off of the new album with 'Soldier On!', and we're getting ready to add a third." Rock on Teemu \,,/

[@BlackSpineRecords]

I’d feel bad if kiko is out of the band because the fill in guy knows more songs but at the same time I’ve seen megadeth play the same songs for like 10 years straight so it is cool to see them switch up the set a bit, tbh I’d love to see them not play symphony, peace, holy wars, or trust ever again

[@k1suke269]

I think kiko's not coming back sadly

[@allendean9807]

Read between the lines, “Kiko is gone”. Well, i guess it’s for the best. Dave has lost the ability screech, and refuses to get a guitarist to sing for him. So, it’s like watching Kiss these days. Just sad. Maybe James will talk Vito Bratta into a White Lion reunion. Hehehehehehe

[@doctorwankensteintv8171]

I feel like Dave's just being a dickhead. It's disingenuous to say this about Kikko as he was literally in another band called Angra. So, I find it hard to believe he didn't know these other songs. unless he just never learned, which would be a different issue in and of itself.

[@allendean9807]

@@doctorwankensteintv8171 at the end of the day, Megadeth is a platform to increase your optics. You’ll never be more that a bit player by design. The only member who ever stayed far longer than he should have was David Ellefson. And took the brunt of Dave’s addiction, abuse, and vile behavior. Dave the hypocrite fired Ellefson for acting the SAME way he acted before he found god, and his wife got a great prenup. I have actual photos of mustaine after sleeping with a dancer friend of my wife in the 90’s. Everyone who has left Megadeth tells the same story; it’s Dave’s show. You’re just a hired gun. Kiko is lucky this went down the way it did. Every lead guitarist who has left Megadeth has to face the shit talking by mustaine, because being a decent human being never occurs to the guy. I’ve met him on many occasions. He has ZERO sense of humor, and a chip on his shoulder the size of a small sedan. He wrote some fantastic metal back in the 90’s, and one or two great songs sprinkled in between. As a fan, I’ll just listen to the music. Because the man himself isn’t worth my time.

[@jynxbmd851]

Highly recommend checking Teemu out in Wintersun - 'Sons of Winter and Stars' live in studio, Megadeth is awesome and all but Wintersun is one od the most technically tight bands of all time and one of the most complex - Teemu can shred a 14 minute track whilst doing backing vocals without breaking a sweat 🤘

[@Polentaccio]

It's so funny that we all end up using the same words to describe Marty's playing.. " exotic". There is literally no other metal guitarist alive who has ever been given that title. Marty IS that far east " exotic" sound. Such a unique treasure that guy. I think we should look at some of Schenker's finest work on your next videos. That guy is another gem.

[@CRAZYCANUCKTV]

This song is actually in "E" originally but they lowered the tuning to suit his vocal capabilities

[@leebridenstine2806]

Teemu is straight up killing it..technique and feel, what a combo, and yeah, killer composition on this tune, love it

[@ytr3488]

LiMo Emu Teemu cannot hold a candle to Marty. Period.

[@bobdeal8282]

I dont like Teemu, boring robot

[@Albee213]

Dave's Holy Wars solo is his most angry sounding one. Love it.

[@Patrickbateman436]

I was at that exact show, Dave stopped it because security punched a fan 😂

[@frostmafia1380]

Yeah the guy was violently charging the stage lol. If security didn't do it Dave would with all his black belts

I love how Teemu nailling all the guitar solos.

[@chrismark5405]

Btw I too love how DM solos. I think he’s a great guitarist but his solos aren’t all about pure technical ability, they’re about attitude!!

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

Imagine, the best lineup of Megadeth made those songs so long time ago, and they are still the best albums of theirs. RIP Nick Menza.

[@mfry1970]

Funny you mentioned Desert Storm. This album released less than a year before that. I was military during DS and this album was blaring in our barracks when Desert Shield was announced to us.

[@weirdobjectsandantiques6339]

Amazing commentary Shred!! Thanks

[@baseline_hitchshalhoub2686]

Rust is my most enjoyable Thrash album of all time!

[@JohnDoe-dq9cn]

Peace sells is pretty banger, you can't lie

[@jeestudent103]

No metal album can ever beat the songwriting off of master of puppets, no matter how many albums, musicians come and go, master of puppets will be the best.

[@JaneDoeeee]

@@jeestudent103 Rust in Peace outclassed boring MOP, no tracks in Rust in Peace are overlooked and underrated, in terms of songwriting and skill Dave beat everyone in the scene, metallica can have their fame

[@jeestudent103]

@@JaneDoeeee they are famous because their songs sound better and carry more emotional weightage

[@JaneDoeeee]

@@jeestudent103 and people who claims to be metallica fan but only know 1 song, thats like 80% of the population

[@sighermike]

we won't really know how Teemu is until he does an album with these guys. I'd love to hear that. I really like Kiko for a lot of reasons. But this dude is doing an amazing job on Marty's lines. Marty is still the baseline to measured against, and I think Kiko meets that more so than some of his predecessors. But Teemu is seemingly close if not there too.

[@sevens7ring]

Teemu was amazing in Grantville PA. I was disappointed at first but he played really good and I was blown away

[@TheBestRoddy]

I was there. I'm from Lebanon county

[@sevens7ring]

@@TheBestRoddy that's cool, all of them sounded good to me

[@frostmafia1380]

That chorus is awesome. That riff sounds dark and badass

[@willchug]

Dave’s voice has suffered since he killed cancer, saw him on the Endgame tour and his vocals were great, and I was blown away with the sound of the band, absolutely incredible tone. 👊🇦🇺

[@PhantomDeth]

He was suffering before the treatment.. He has blown his voice out around 2010.. He's actually improved considerably vocally since his Cancer treatment.. He has said that the difference now is he can't produce saliva the same way.. And needs to manufacture it using hard boiled sweets and honey to keep lubricated.. His clarity is very noticeable compared to the early last decade.. His vocals were sort of blending together then due to his lack of mouth movement and clarity.. Very tight.. Now he's more fully sounding the words out.. You can make out the words better live than on some records now.. Which is a considerable improvement.. The Conjuring for example.. Its hard enough to tell what's being said on the album recording of that song.. But not live.. Dave nails that song to.. He wouldn't dare touch that song a few years ago due to his vocal troubles.. Nows it's a set regular. Does Dave struggle still? Yes.. Of course... He will have good days and bad.. And that's OK. He's 61 years old.. He's been doing this for 40 years.. Its acceptable to me that someone as unique vocally as Mustaine continues to deliver what he can vocally.. There isn't any other band of Megadeths age that is touring as much as they are.. Megadeth tours more than bands half their age.

[@muurimc]

I woud love to know how the Teemu did pull all this off, how much preparation time he had? Some words also from the guitar tech point of view - new guy coming in. This is just just outstanding. Hyvä Suomi :)

[@KetoFitChef]

Emperor Mustaine: “Execute Order 69!”

[@historicalplayground]

Saw Teemu in MN. The show was so much fun with Teemu. I don't like Kikos jumping around and weird mods to the solos. Teemu played other peoples writings to the style originally prescribed better then any player including Marty. When he played Poland, it was Poland...Marty. it was Marty. Most fun I have had at a Megadeth show. Teemu may develop to the point that Marty would have to study the original solos he wrote. He is really good and the no BS look is refreshing.

[@RINZLER124]

"Something i dont understand" ... "dave we cant understand you" hahahahahahahaaha Subbed! I was rolling. Great breakdown and commentary of one of the greatest metal songs. Subbed, liked the whole 9 yards!

[@bast_shreds]

Listen to wintersun, Jari maenpaa is a genius

[@Polentaccio]

Man , Dave did NOT ace his outro solo. Teemu absolutely did a fantastic job. He's hitting the big bends and the timing better and better with each show.

[@xkmmx2132]

It’s happens.

[@laurenkaitlyn6341]

He's playing a whole step down from the original recording. I know this because Shred knows

[@Nolan-knew-it]

Will we be getting a Powertrip festival review? Would love to hear your thoughts on it

[@petpuu]

When you said "I love how Dave doesent care about keys when he's soloing". I fucking lost it😂😂 Havent laugh so hard in ages. Thank you for the entertainment and greetings from Finland 🤘

[@HammerOfJustice124]

I saw them a couple of weeks ago. Phenomenal.

[@michaelpritchett9020]

Just watched them at Aftershock a few hours ago...He kicked ass!!

[@yakuzsa1]

Good stuff for morning coffe for me, thnx

[@patrickshannon4516]

It's got such quick slides you have to do to make it sound right, and it's quite hard to do continuously like Dave does on the song.

[@diablo2k2001]

Damn, it's just like I hear Marty playing again: sound and technique wise.

[@glenncooper3524]

Marty's solos are really Chris Poland solos just "Marty-fied". Check out the Holy Wars demo.

[@swqsebas]

Check out Dead Never Sleep (D.N.S) - Origins of Evil album for a Chris Poland solos. One song is Dead New Souls.

[@meatloaf921]

Dave wrote the song based on his experience in Ireland. Look that story up, it's interesting. Then the end lyrics switch to being about The Punisher character.

[@julianbenedict9720]

@Shredmasterscott, do you think Teemu will replace Kiko?? How is it that he plays more like Marty?

[@SymphonyOfDestruct99]

The stage presences of each member in Megadeth is always choreographed. Those guys at Metallica definitely enjoy more freedom when they perform on the stage.

[@SomeCanine]

Holy Wars is about when Dave spouted his mouth off about the IRA conflict in the UK a few decades ago. He kinda generalized it so it wouldn't be so on the nose, but it was based purely on the Ireland situation and him saying some things he shouldn't have said. It's telling that almost everyone thinks of the Middle East when they hear of this song and it had nothing to do with that.

[@cowbutt6]

The lyrics even tell us: "don't look now to Israel - it might be your homeland".

[@howtoshootstraighthtss4948]

@@cowbutt6yup, and holy wars, the crusades was also referred to the holy wars.

[@Albee213]

You should review some older Voivod, like Dimension Hatross and Nothingface. That is some interesting guitar styles and would be great to learn some theory behind it.

[@doctorwankensteintv8171]

LOL Bro have you even heard Wintersun? this is childs play for him. Wintersun slaps my guy

[@NS1.]

Dude he sure has. Do a search for a video of his called 'The best guitarist EVER? | Megadeth's New Weapon'...Then get back to me. When I first read the title of that video I rolled my eyes and was like "Yea whatever"...Then I watched it and holy shit, I think it's true. I don't think I've seen anyone as technically proficient AND melodic as Teemu. It's kinda unbelievable.

[@mattball420]

Shreds background: *has old lady vibes* Shred: *places skull on keyboard* "man cave."

[@cadillacjack2652]

That crowd looked asleep. I have yet to see Megadeth, but when I do, I will not just be standing there

[@damannisstannis]

It’s about the troubles in Northern Ireland

[@guitarnerd1027]

Great video as always Shred!! must say though, that the conflict isn't ancient at all. It is an occupation driven by land and financial interests. They make it seem complicated so we lose interest in finding out the truth.

[@brucejeffcott1104]

This had great audio. I watched a few others of this concert and couldnt hear Dave singing. This one was clear and Dave sounded great considering age and defeating cancer.

[@gregbaugh7640]

yeah definitely he shreds. . .

[@sinistermoon]

Teemu will make the new songs heavier and that's what we really need from Megadeth is a really heavy new album.

[@Kartellinen]

This is what I have been hoping for, it Teemu could be there in the next album, and something heavier stuff would emerge. And I read, that Dirk has been in Swedish melodeth band earlier, so he should be capable of doing some heavier drums too.

[@DELZREACTS]

Dave’s voice in beautiful

[@krisstieghorst7415]

He measures up to the task well. I was at this show, Daves solo was intense, i was really lucky he was right in front of me for it. I dont know if he'll be back to Bloomington but I sure hope so!! Ps Dave wasn't putting on a show for the cameras, he calmed the crowd from rioting & stopped the fighting. Lucky Charms kept his cool and handled it like a professional. Will Kiko come back....Kiko has said many times he aspires to be a guitar teacher on Ytube. Who's to say?? Ps Temmu played Tornado of Souls correctly, lol, Im suprized that hasn't been brought up yet...Thanks Mr. Shred! 🤟💀🤟👋🖤🦋🖤 If Kiko decides to move in a different direction, I'll love to see him performing his solo shows also!! Cheers to both Kiko & Temmu🖤💋🖤

[@Chicorodrigo781]

Tedious

[@curtwehrmeyer124]

Kiko is the guy to give Megadeth its spark back and man did he ever. An incredible musician and Father, just an all out really good man. Kiko has to stay in or it could turn to ashes in your mouth......

[@allendean9807]

Agreed. He almost humanized Mustaine. And as many times as I’ve met the man, it is not. Easy. Kiko’s online propping up of this band was epic. And just like Broderick, Young, Friedman, Petrelli, Drover, and even Poland in the early 00’s, it doesn’t matter to Dave Mustaine who you are, how you play, or what you contribute, you’re replaceable. He will NEVER get over Metallica. He will forever treat every Megadeth member as just a hired gun. Kiko is better off.

[@aceman1969nlb]

Kiko is an incredible player and such a great guy. 👍👍. He brought the life back since Marty left. And he and Dave are a great combo. FACT!!

[@williamblack2549]

​@@allendean9807You make it sound as if you have some sort of influence to make an attempt at humanizing him... 😂

[@xkmmx2132]

Corny Af😂

[@Harrythe1st]

I only wish the sound quality was even for all instruments, I'll bet they will release official live tracks

[@stevebauer3727]

You guys should hear the whole Rust In Peace disc they did with Chris Poland!

[@user-rd4qm2oy2h]

Dave sounds like lemme motor head. The ace of spades.. fucken suppressed voice. The new dude pulling off Dave's expectations with discrepancies. Dave.. hey ringworm this is the guitar I want you to play, when I walk here on stage you better counteract🤘😎🤘.

[@1000poundsguitar]

Have you been using the tanning light again?!?!

[@americanagothic7851]

Shred: “Dave always has his pants in a bunch about something.” Dave: “DUH”

[@Riverking1]

I understand people not liking Dave's singing voice. He's not for everyone. But my gosh his voice fits that music perfectly. He can carry a tune - a must for a singer - and he has that gritty quality that works in the overall context of the band. Someone should do Megadeth songs with a Justin Timberlane voiceover or maybe Bob Goulet (sp?) just so folks can see how ridiculous it sounds. James Hetfield didnt want to be a singer either but without his voice it's not Metallica.

[@VeLvEtGuNs]

A strangled goose😂 In all seriousness, we grew up making fun of Sweating Bullets because of his voice and what do you know, it's now one of my favourite songs.

[@russell2910]

Fun fact, song originally called sweating butthole

[@DiscordCurse]

I hope rattlehead or skull beneath the skin comes back into the setlist someday. Or my last words!

[@michaelswindle3141]

Dude the song is about the conflict in Northern Ireland as stated by Mustaine

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

Marty's first solo sounds middle eastern.. I'm used to the middle eastern influenced music..

[@satanlaffing]

4 security dudes were beating up on someone, DAVE saw that & stopped the show. Even got the police to Remove The 4 Dudes.

[@mattihelin5101]

Ps: Teemu is pronounced as you would temporary. That first te. It's not Ti. So "te" from temporary with long e. So tee, then mu. With no gaps.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Ok. I thought you were about to start an oompah loompah song on the piano.

[@alien6582]

Not for the money, not for the fame Not for the power, JUST FOR MUSTAINE!!!

[@orckykat]

I've been watching a lot of Megadeth video's with Teemu and there's no denying that he's very talented but so is Kiko but Marty will always be my fave.

[@FerMetalHead1]

I honestly think this song goes just accurately with today's situation

[@filfer3110]

first guitar player that i casn feel marty energy

[@tog2842]

Realistically, assuming that he only had a passing knowledge of megadeth - how much time do you think a guitarist like Teemu would need to learn a full sets worth of megadeth material?

[@MrChickenHunting]

Years...

[@55Porter]

Possibly within 2-3 weeks depending on his

[@55Porter]

st.1@

[@shelbyavant5081]

His caliber? Two weeks? Less?

[@RemoW74]

He had 48h.

[@leondecastro1807]

Troy from Mastodon did a good cover of holy wars and I think he can do a guest vocals for them.

[@chrismark5405]

Couldn’t tell you who’s better out of all the Megadeth guitarists, but I do know there isn’t a bad one!! Teemu is amazing but nobody can play the Friedman solos like he did himself. This guy however is pretty damn close

[@CoolMikey81]

it’s not megadeths new guitarist at all. He’s just filling in. You need to get title right

[@BobJohnson-mq2dr]

Hahaha,, yup 💯

[@davejohnsonmusic]

I think the clean arabic-sounding interlude is more based on the gypsy scale, which includes Phrygian elements, but also Hungarian minor.

[@luchochapa]

Yes, best riff ever

[@TheSuperSnake313]

Temu got a nice tone, like what I've heard from him so far 👍 That being said, none of them can touch God Emperor Marty tho 🔥

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

I read an interview with Mustaine around the time Marty had recorded his first album with Megadeth. Dave said that he had learned so much from Marty, technique-wise, ie scales and cleaning up his playing to not be so sloppy. Conversely Dave had taught Marty to be more "rocky" in his approach because Megadeth's music is very different than Cacophony's music. I thought that came out very well in their albums. A combination that just rocked!

[@4X4equals16]

they're still better than metalica after all

[@randomhandle]

I feel like I've read this script before, so I'll just say that if Kiko comes back to the band I'll eat my socks.

[@MAAP2920]

Hard to go in MEGADETH...Teemu did.

[@morbidmike]

How messed up this video dropped right before the Hamas attack love you Shred . Someday I hope the only Holy Wars are shred songs 😢

[@bubblyproduction9809]

Nice

[@musicnonstop1945]

is kiko already out of megadeth?

[@HailTheApocalypse]

Lol Dave gets Teemu out the way after the solo. I thought it was still Kiko after I had heard rumors that Kiko had dipped. Guess it's not a rumor anymore.

[@flinto2002]

Did you just rip a line or is that just the lighting on your left nostril????

[@russell2910]

Next thing you know, i'll poo in the bathtub again!

[@nickforest]

Is Teemu replacing Kiko ?

[@laudnivek-k9]

Hasn’t he played with them before?

[@TyphonKrazilec]

I offered the same sabbath cap to my 11 years old son.

[@dohko4370]

dave's voice and way to articulate is amazing , best singer ever... in very complex context!

[@andrejz8954]

I think 99% people would disagree and HARD. Plenty of people don't wanna listen to MD because of Dave's voice and many complain and wonder what would the band be like with a "better singer". Me? surely not the best singer, but I'm a BIG fan of his voice and think it's one of the main ingredients in their original sound. I love it

[@Celatra]

dave is an awful singer. you can like megadeth while understanding that. he's a good guitar player, but a bad singer, and that's okay. he's the frontman of megadeth, so he doesn't need to be that good.

[@andrejz8954]

If he's the frontman, then he should be good imho. Tho, I guess his biggest talent was his songwriting.@@Celatra

[@japekki666]

Teemu PineIsland 😎🤘

[@SK43853]

you could easily be in Megadeth SHRED!!!!

[@ghengisdong6714]

Shred Segal

[@TimE-vj9bq]

Well, he's no marty

[@mickeleverett1445]

Ahh sorry to say this guy is pretty cool but ahh does he have some white stuff under his nose or is it the lights. But awesome video

[@mykelgreene911]

He looks like young Frankenstein hahahahahaha

[@Danaani]

"New kid", played as pro since 2000. Also Wintersun's music is 1000x more difficult than Megadeth

[@The-Bike-Wizard]

Shred, when you were referencing the key and the chromaticism of the second part of the song, you were talking about it in the original key of E, instead of the whole step down difference they play it in now. I thought you knew everything and now I don't know what to believe.

[@c1eLno1r]

Nothing like a fake tough guy poorly braking things down xD

[@kelleyingram-do8oo]

To be fair no matter whos better at what since dave was jn metallica in the early days growing up they all learned theory in high school, they can all play each others instruments with ease