Classical Composer reacts to MEGADETH: HANGAR 18 | The Daily Doug (Episode 798)

[@johannestetzelivonrosador7317]

You're right that it's two different guitarists. The 11 solos are played by: Verse 1 1. Marty 2. Marty Verse 2 3. Marty 4. Marty Here's the tempo change 5. Marty 6. Marty 7. Dave 8. Marty 9. Dave 10. Marty 11. Dave

[@EveretteDomalewski]

Well done sir

[@johannestetzelivonrosador7317]

@@EveretteDomalewski thanks

[@SuperStrik9]

The 11 solos. Man that rules 🤘LOVE it.

[@chadbattman6677]

This is the worse '2004 remixed and remastered' version. The original album version is superior in every way compared to this. The guitars, especially the solos are way clearer in the original version.

[@rodrigocamargo8400]

Marty's solos take you on a journey through the desert... on a camel's back

[@ErickRamos-hz5zb]

At the begging we all say we don't like Dave's voice but, then, we can't imagine Megadeth with any other voice.

[@thenightstar8312]

I always loved it from the start

[@OdysseyABMS]

at first i was taken back by it but i love it now, especially in the newer albums

[@LannieSmeltz]

Exactly he didn't want to be a Singer but it's that growl and rough grit sound....Nobody But Dave!!

[@HurtboxTV]

Say what you want about Dave's singing, gotta love his lyrics.

[@minask5281]

He's one of my favourite vocalists. Truly unique. And very colourful and soulful... when he's not pissed off. He's also one of the best lyricists indeed.

[@dezmilad]

Alchemy, sorcery, wizardry, thermatology, electricity... Should be next

[@garfieldfan3892]

Five magics!!

[@shawnfeete]

I master five magics

[@soopahsoopah]

srsly what's the difference between sorcery and wizardry? Lol Dave was lazy

[@Jayzon666]

@@soopahsoopah Sorcerers are born with their magical skills, wizards need to study to learn magic.

[@tomspring213]

@@soopahsoopah If you play D&D you'd see the difference. History irl informed that, even. Very briefly said...one type of magic is more given (wizardry), the other is more from inside yourself, (sorcery). Both require study and discipline. Both highly affected by intent.

[@beatmet2355]

Good lord this album is so satisfying. It never gets old.

[@stevenhenry5267]

Agreed

[@kalil207]

you should listen to the entire Rust in Peace album someday

[@epnlvr9790]

not the remastered version though

[@enzolumare5680]

@@epnlvr9790why not?

[@babylemonade2868]

@@enzolumare5680because Dave went in and messed with the original mix. Not for the better either

[@kalmyre2242]

@@enzolumare5680 He redid vocals on most if not all the songs, something to do w/losing the original recordings or damage, can't remember.

[@chadbattman6677]

@@enzolumare5680 It sounds worse. Snare sounds weird, probably sample replaced drums. Guitars sound worse, buried in the mix. And the vocals sound worse too.

[@dezmilad]

Little bit of trivia for you here doug: the main chromatic chord progression in the very beginning in D is the exact same chord progression in one section of Call of Cthulhu, and Dave Mustaine actually did get songwriting credit for that. A lot of the other sections of Cthulhu are also clearly derived from that main progression

[@anistissaoui]

Led Zep’s kashmir also?

[@gumballthechewy]

Ride the Lightning came out in 1984, Rust in Peace came out in 1990. Hanger 18 would be derived from The Call of Ktulu, not the other way around.

[@otherside6580]

@@gumballthechewy dave wrote the call of ktulu. metallica used his riffs.

[@dezmilad]

@@anistissaoui Kashmir has a similar chromatic movement, but it's not in D and also unlike hangar 18 in kahsmir I'm pretty sure they move the bass note chromatically

[@MLS7476]

@@otherside6580 1 chord progression does NOT equate the whole song. So NO, Dave did not write The Call of Ktulu. In fact, the working title was called "When Hell Freezes Over" and Metallica didn't even start working on it until after the release of Kill'em All.

[@nickomatick8394]

Take no prisoners is a song that is criminally underrated of this album. Cant wait for the full album listen. Rock on Doug

[@fokeyjo]

Totally, one of the hardest rhythm guitar parts I've ever played, the speed, sudden pattern changes, and length of the song.. and it certainly does follow on well from the end of this song.

[@patricklennox9572]

Good Mourning/Black Friday on the Peace Sells album! Original lineup. Most beautiful and epic introduction. Beautifully composed and executed.

[@stevenhenry5267]

The track that got me into metal. Still.sounds insane after all these years.

[@brucebowling6032]

Dave always has a crunchy, dry tone, and tends to play scalar licks. His counterparts over the years have used a fuller sound, so it's easy to tell them apart. You just have to get used to Dave's nasal vocals.

[@shanebilowitz7261]

Few people have better tone than Marty

[@TailgunnerATC]

When I first got into metao I didn't even care about his voice because the music was so good

[@beatmet2355]

Only Dave can really inject that cynical snarl into the lyrics

[@DraustTrollbaneUS]

@@beatmet2355 "A dark, black past is mine." I've always loved how Dave delivers that line.

[@stevenhenry5267]

Love his vocals. They are completely distinct. No one else sounds like him.

[@metaltildeth6783]

In case someone else has not posted it, many of Megadeth's "official" videos are actually edited for time, shorting the songs. For example, the 'Hangar 18' official video has several solos edited out. 'In My Darkest Hour', which you have already watched, is also edited. And, 'Sweating Bullets' is edited losing around 50 seconds. I don't know why they did it, other than maybe to fit within Mtv's time parameters?

[@chopps75]

The thing that I love about Dave's voice is that it is absolutely nothing like any other voice.

[@coolbugfacts3953]

he truly has one of the most unique voices in metal, love it or not and honestly, his voice works Really well with their music, even if his voice isnt the best it complements the music well, and injects a lot of personality into their songs

[@JacobsKrąnųg]

unique doesnt mean good

[@coolbugfacts3953]

@@JacobsKrąnųg i never said they were Good, and tbh id much rather have unique but bad vocals than boring vocals, and dave's vocals are far from boring

[@davesuneyes]

Imagine having a boring voice, heard 100 times: THEN COMES DAVE

[@paulconway384]

Metallica better vocals 👍

[@SuperStrik9]

Hangar 18 is the gold standard of Thrash lead guitar imo. Tremendous playing by Marty and Dave. Man I dig this too, this cat is dropping theory knowledge at a moments notice in real time. Dude's rocking it out on piano! Sensational.

[@stevenhenry5267]

Chris Poland says hello.

[@sethkaicer319]

Doug and I were abducted by aliens and loved every minute of it 👽😎

[@helgaratbone1691]

You two know too much!!!

[@svartmetall]

"Doug and I were abducted by aliens .." ehhh..must be Tuesday.

[@sethkaicer319]

@@svartmetall even the probe was awesome 👍

[@brandonjones1349]

MEGADOUG....nice!! 💥☠️💥

[@charlespeterson7502]

Megadeth wouldn't have been Megadeth without Daves voice.

[@rthiele100]

I remember the bad review of Holy Wars. It was when Doug was reducing every single review to what he knew before: just chord progressions, nothing else. He had no appreciation for a song in E (big 'no'), the changes in tempo, the excellent riffing, the variety of the song, the tempo changes, the arrangement - didn't want to appreciate any of it. But smart man he is, he grew to appreciate the energy, complexity, rhythms and variety of metal. I followed that development over time from an outside view with him ultimately turning into an air drummer and destroying his hair style :-) I really like this development. Reminds me of countless people I know (including my own son) who got sucked into the great musicianship and details that can be discovered listening to good metal bands, not to speak of the groove of music played in a precise and natural way .Keep it up, Doug!

[@SorooshMhs]

Dave and Marty were definitely going back and forth soloing. And you can tell who’s playing which solo if you’re familiar with their playing styles. Dave has the more chaotic style and Marty usually tends to be more melodic and also more harmonically complex

[@D_o_n_k_e]

I really hope you react to Five Magics by Megadeth at some point! That one’s my favourite!

[@masonb9788]

So good.

[@luca8983]

Yeahh frr

[@soccerdildo121]

Yes! The original version.

[@stevenhenry5267]

Second favorite after Wake Up Dead.

[@nikeforo2612]

I love you and your metal Mondays. You made my night (Central-Mediterranean time). Cheers.

[@viniciusleaoa]

Full Rust in Peace PLEEEEASE

[@StevenPD]

Rust in Peace hold a special place in my heart as it was one of the foundational albums in my metal journey. Great post Doug. Cheers from Canada!

[@hardrockincanuck1]

Mine as well, I was (almost) 17 years old when it was released in 1990. Remember liking it soooo much better than AJFA released 2 years earlier. Some other commenters mentioned they won't listen to the remix version. I won't either.

[@MuhammadAhmedMubashir]

The intro has the exact same chord progression as the d minor riff from call of ktulu. Both written by dave

[@metaltildeth6783]

In an interview with Dave year ago, he said he wrote the music for 'Hangar 18' around the time he was in the band Panic, which was around 1981. 'Mechanix' and the music for 'Rust in Peace... Polaris' were written as well.

[@Gipsy_T.]

Dave has claimed to write the entirety of when hell freezes over, which is the demo version of call of ktulu, it is on spotify if you're interested

[@chadradzter7777]

Awesome to see you cover MEGEDETH again Doug! Daves voice changes somewhat over the albums but still has his classic snarl and will take some getting used to. The end sections of Hangar 18 are in two parts, E minor , but then switches to a chromatic riff thats "E,F,F# F# an octave higher" like a metal/blues scale . Would recommend listening to "a tout le monde" where Daves vocals are arguably better. Would love to see your take on some of Marty's solo work "undertow" or anything from his albums, maybe even his newest release would be of interest as its better produced and has some amazing piano work.

[@Mythilt]

My father was building supervisor for Buildings 18E and 18F at Wright Patterson AFB for about 10 years in the 80's and 90's. They are very interesting buildings, one of them (can't remember if it was E or F) was basically a giant freezer, which they used to test starting jet engines in sub-zero temperatures in the 1950's. I've been in both buildings and the only alien I ever saw was the Star Wars 'Hammerhead' action figure in a liquid filled jar on a work desk, with the label 'Specimen 052577' if I remember correctly.

[@blafoobar9997]

Have you been to levels -7, -8 and -9? That's where you see the really interesting stuff. Including frozen aliens. The entrance to the elevator is extremely well hidden.

[@SuperSayinSolidSnek]

​@@blafoobar9997 you mean level G, H, and I? Everyone knows the military uses letters for levels below ground 😉

[@blafoobar9997]

@@SuperSayinSolidSnek That may be true, but not in this case, as this building is very very very special indeed.😉 And: I am European, I have no idea how your military usually designates the floors. I don't even know how my country's military does it.

[@Besseloff]

Yeah, that's what a secret government official would say. 😊

[@d.s1014]

Killer duel guitar solo’s of Dave and Marty

[@brianvernon249]

This is the beginning of the classic lineup that ends with Cryptic Writings. 4 albums of greatness. Edit: Risk doesn’t count due to Nick Menza being gone. I saw them in October 2002 and by then Marty & Dave E had already left & Chris Poland came back. They played Ashes in Your Mouth, so I’m content.

[@themopedmetallist]

How soon we forget "Risk"

[@FlashheadX]

Risk is a good album, it just isn't thrash

[@kuzurame]

Marty and Dave always did those great trade offs/duels for the solos. Some of my favorites for that are on countdown to extinction. Dave’s voice isn’t for everyone, but can be an acquired taste, and that album is a good place to acquire the taste.

[@lennyj3300]

Countdown to Extinction is a fantastic album 👌

[@TomMcMahonMUSIC]

I think vocally between the time period of Countdown to Extinction to Cryptic Writings have my favorite Dave vocals. He’s doing what he does best… the gritty, snarling, passionate and really expressive stuff like he’s spitting venom while handling the melodic hooks well. Skin o’ my teeth, Captive Honour, Ashes in Your Mouth, Victory, 99 Ways to Die, A Secret Place, FFF, etc. Vocally he’s vicious and melodic on these in a way that I think really works.

[@NazarHoliachenko]

I really recommend Poisonous Shadows from the Dystopia album. I think you'll find that a lot of fun. Especially some nice acoustic stuff

[@lukevrbanac1923]

This the song that got me into Megadeth last year and metal in general as well!

[@11DNA11]

Welcome. You've reached the peak. Now it's all downhill :)

[@DavidTomlinson-ls5hr]

Love the way you guys are always surprised by the complexity in metal

[@full-grim]

I can strongly recommend that you stay away from remastered/remixed versions of Megadeth tracks. All versions except the original took away all the tone and soul from the tracks.

[@alanalanis2257]

I saw Megadeth and Dream Theater on Gigantour in San Antonio Texas about 10 years ago or so. It was quite the show. My ears are still ringing. 🫨🫨🫨

[@wryonion]

Saw them in Detroit on that tour. Great show for an incredible price. Think I paid $15 each for lawn tickets, which was insane for 9 bands. But that was almost 20 years ago (2005)….old age is fun.

[@owencorfield6163]

That unbelievably was the cut version as back during recording they were told the song was too long, would love to hear the original version.

[@hdbanger1752]

Get ready for the greatest 2 axe attack to ever grace metal! R.I.P. is the greatest metal album ever made.. Looking forward to this one.

[@andrewkemp2238]

Very close to Ride the Lightning and Reign in Blood, not saying any order

[@jadedjackel655]

​@andrewkemp2238 well, Mustaine did write a few of Metallica's songs.

[@chadbattman6677]

This is the not so good sounding remixed version though.

[@hoodwinker7932]

@@jadedjackel655especially on RTL

[@AcidifiedMammoth]

GOATed song from a GOATed album.

[@MBP208]

Peace sells is better

[@fixxxer7030]

@@MBP208 And Puppets beats both of them

[@ak47dragunov]

@@fixxxer7030 Megadeth has higher highs and lower lows. MoP is more consistent throughout. Same can be said for much of Metallica vs Megadeth

[@matiaseee8273]

​@ak47dragunov which megadeath albums are worse than st anger?

[@ak47dragunov]

@@matiaseee8273 fair point, I had completely wiped that from my memory

[@druiddoberman]

I'm glad the fascinating modulation piqued your interest,Doug:) Very new boomer sub here,former metal bassist:) Great song and band,glad you're giving reccomendations for bands/song,s alot of speed/thrash/punk is actually very,very good music. I think you've found out,yes?

[@Teodor1Oline]

Hey Doug. Just wanted to say a massive thanks for being an inspiration for me learning music theory. Really gotten deep into music and how its built etc after you started reacting to some of my favorit artist. And have opened my eyes to a whole New world

[@agodlike_tazmaniandevil2305]

Hey doug, in the future try to avoid the 2004 remix of megadeth’s records. They’re a bit cleaner than the originals, but they lose a lot of the pressence and character of the original recordings, they almost feel hollow in a way. Still love the reaction though!

[@nikeforo2612]

I agree 1000%

[@xburkbx]

Mr. Mustaine re-recorded a number of guitar and vocal parts for these remixes. Not to put too fine a point on things, but let's say opinion is divided on whether or not these performances were improvements upon the originals.

[@RafaelCDet]

I think the remasters are fine for KIMB and SFSGSW, neutral for Peace Sells and obviously terrible for Rust in Peace

[@beaver6d9]

Agreed

[@jakesherrington7836]

Just came here to say exactly this!

[@jobmarquez8757]

Need to watch their reaction to the famous break of the middle 👀

[@downsquadracing4713]

Marty and Dave solo-ing in this is so much fun.

[@jsolidd713]

So glad you covered this song!! I too would love a full album review some day. In regards to not being able to use the music video version, I actually prefer it when you review a song this way without the video.. Like you said the videos can be distracting.

[@goncalomartins7933]

Hi Doug! Loved your reaction to this particular song, pretty much mine when I've heard it back in 94. Completely mindblown by the solos, and rythmic changes. The solo duel towards the end of the song, are indeed shared by Marty and Dave, and you can clearly listen who did what solo. Marty's are articulated, and have a much cleaner sound, while Dave's sound a bit more chaotic and less defined. If memory serves me well, 8 remember reading and interview with Ellefson (bass player) where he said that this was the first song where he used a 5 string bass, because e felt the need to use the extra D String. As for the your opinion about the voice, don't worry you are not the only one who doesn't appreciate it. Dave has a particular style, not versatile, but it plays a big part in making Megadeth being what they are. I guess there's no in between on this matter.. I love the band!

[@benbaer3525]

Cant wait for Lucretia

[@xerodelacroix5552]

The definition of a song written by two lead guitarists.

[@tompatchak8706]

Megadeth was the first metal cassette tape , it was Countdown to Extinction. My mom bought it for me a few months after it came out for my birthday. That started my journey into metal. I still have that tape.

[@Boots_McScoots]

Fun tidbit: Years ago, fans in Argentina started chanting "Meg-A-Deth" in time with the hits at 7:12, and it's been done around the world ever since.

[@CorSmit]

Coincidentally, I’ll be seeing Megadeth in concert, tomorrow night. This song is a staple of their setlist, so I’m pretty sure your analysis of Hangar 18 will be in the back of my mind when they perform it

[@UnityTheorem]

When you listed off the songs you'd heard by Megadeth, I was surprised that you didn't say "Symphony of Destruction." That song isn't as thrashy as a lot of their earlier works, but it gave them a major listening audience because it was a bit more marketable. Despite it not being as heavy, its one of my all time favorite songs. Check it out!

[@tristandunn4628]

Always good to see you caught off-guard by these great works. One nit-picky thing: if you can, try and go for the original production on this album. To my ears, it's sonically perfect, I didn't see the need for it to be remixed/remastered. I only bought the remaster for the bonus tracks, as I wanted to hear Chris Poland's solos on the demo versions.

[@MarceloMartino]

unbelievable guitar solos. what a epic and unique song

[@julesrincon4531]

I was happy about this one but when he said "2004 remix" I wasn't anymore :(

[@epnlvr9790]

facts

[@djentyman4002]

The bass sounds so much better in this remix imo

[@enzolumare5680]

Why?

[@hdbanger1752]

Yeh, the original is so much better..

[@whalexxvi7011]

Yeah, the vocals arent as good on the 2004 remixes

[@viniciusleaoa]

Good Mourning...Black Friday would be an interesting listen for you Doug

[@lukevrbanac1923]

My favourite of theirs

[@metaltildeth6783]

I believe Doug would like the music. I'm not sure what he would think about the lyrics... lol

[@viniciusleaoa]

@@lukevrbanac1923 may be mine too 🤘

[@viniciusleaoa]

@@metaltildeth6783 hahahahaha good point. I think he'll like the good mourning section but not the Black friday, but maybe find it at least interesting to hear

[@johnflavin1602]

@@metaltildeth6783Paint the devil on the wall

[@kyrieeleison3945]

A no skip music album, just perfect

[@davesuneyes]

"too short of a song" Yeah buddy, same thoughts

[@mountainwalk]

Definitely one of my favorite Megadeth songs! Great video!

[@jabedoben]

There are like 5 normal metal songs' worth of riffs and solos in this one song. This is one of the few songs I'd consider "perfect".

[@JasonSmith-lp6wg]

A great review, Mr. Doug. I saw this tour. It was amazing!

[@catmus1506]

The military intelligence line always gives me a laugh too.

[@CarlySB]

It's trite and infantile. Mustaine knows that was not a good moment for him, lyrically.

[@simmsdn]

@@CarlySBI was in the Army for 23 years and I find it hilarious. We always make fun of the intel weenies. I can get more reliable forecasts from a Magic 8 Ball.

[@stevenhenry5267]

False

[@obsidian-e7z]

​@@CarlySB go talk BS somewhere else buddy

[@tunculaskaracar]

Thanks Doug . The next one should "Five Magics" I think ! Another Megadeth day ! byes.

[@WillyWillerton]

This album is my absolute favorite! The entire album is a guitar solo with some lyrics sprinkled in. I love it.

[@headonnis3814]

They actually played this (albeit shortened) on the Arsenio Hall show back in 1990. Arsenio was blown away completely.

[@Mr12161969]

Honestly, it took like 25 years to appreciate Dave’s voice. Now I love it! Megadeth ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@IDKsomeguy9]

Please do the sequel to this song RETURN TO HANGAR.

[@joelmacdonald6994]

Personally, I thinks it’s terrible. But all the power to ya. I think “The World Needs A Hero” is awful, only one or two decent tracks on it IMO. “The Dread and the Fugitive Mind” is my favourite off that one, but most of it is sorely lacking. Still far better an album than Risk or Supercollider, both of which are terrible. But at least Supercollider seemed like Dave wrote it because he wanted to, rather than Risk which was written to become a radio hit. Risk is garbage because it was forced, Supercollider seems less so and at least genuine, but still completely boring.

[@franciscopimenta9089]

Don’t know if Doug is ready for this Alien Technology! 😅

[@helgaratbone1691]

Doug will be fine! Doug is alien technology!

[@MetalAgainstMetallic]

Fun fact: this song is why Ellefson went to 5 string basses. He didn't wanna deal with playing in drop d, so he got a 5 string

[@SimulacronX]

Btw Vinnie Colaiuta, the legend, has recorded drums on "The System has Failed" by Megadeth. :)

[@Necroticnarcosis]

Hello from Finland, i have been enjoying watching your videos and like alot that you breakdown the songs with all the musical notes rules of music etc. just wondering are you some day doing any interviews with these bands you are listening imo sounds like a cool idea. have a happy summer

[@donjennings8050]

Dave Mustaine is not a "sing"-er. He is an "emote"-er -- and as such, there are none better. If you're angry and you need catharsis -- Dave is your go-to guy. If you need snide wit -- Dave is your man. If you need a good sneer-on, you need Dave.

[@BoKnowsBrains]

now this is jazz metal

[@bookhouseboy280]

Rust in Peace, the band's first album in three years, carries Megadeth's individuality into a broader, more open musical arena where nobody can touch them... Rust in Peace maintains a certain continuity in sound and attitude with the group's first records while demonstrating how much further the concept - nasty speed thrash with an almost jazzlike intricacy and drive - can go... This is one thrashmetal band that jazzbos can get into, provided the snarl of Mustaine's lead vocals and the sustained level of anger and intensity don't send them running for the door... The arrangements, using multiple meters, multipart song structures, lightning-quick shifts in density, tempo and accenting, a variety of guitar overtones and sonics and occasional respites from the slamming, full-speed-ahead fervor, are consistently riveting. - Excerpts from original Rolling Stone review

[@heisenberg470]

Nice reaction Doug. Those guitar solos by Marty are eargasmics

[@noenduringcity]

Your ear is amazing. I'd love to hear what you have to say about Ad Nauseum, anything from the album "Imperative Imperceptible Impulse". Very very atonal but also highly organized and meaningful.

[@scifiordie]

for more Alien metal try some Voivod next, even you Doug may have some trouble recognizing every weird chord they use, probably the most unique sounding metal band there is

[@vonzox]

4:20 Literally every MD fan. 😎🤘🏼

[@doofy9064]

7:14-7:20 at these moments, fans at concerts always screams ME-GA-DETH, ME-GA-DETH!

[@gregedwards9843]

Doug I would love to hear what you think of Jason Becker! His songs altitudes and eleven blue Egyptians are really great. Mr Becker lost his ability to play guitar from ALS, but his playing deserves a listen. Love your analyses!

[@kylehugenberg4669]

The part at the end you "struggled" with, and were totally right on it was floating around F#, was the rhythm parts between the solos. It very quickly goes G, F#, E, F#, G, F#, E then sliding the power chord F# to G 3 times and a rest. On the last time, it then goes F#, and resolves to E. It feels odd if you think about it on keyboard to resolve that way, but on guitar, it's resolving to the low E on an E standard tuned guitar, so it probably felt natural to resolve there. It's funny how the instrument influences the song writing (where open strings are, etc.).

[@Hangar1969]

I was a small school kid when I first watched that movie "Hangar 18". It was fun to hear this song years later as a university student. Loved the album. Best lineup, I think.

[@phishfan]

The thing about Dave's voice is that it's a character voice, not meant to be technical singing with huge range and clarity and power like a Halford. Dave's singing style is more punk-influenced, meant to convey the anger and emotion of his lyrics; sort of a snarl if you will. More about attitude. Personally I love his vocals as they perfectly suit the music he writes. He also throws in a lot of clever inflections, for instance in Tornado Of Souls when he says "Hanging up I wanted to cry", he sings it with a mock-crying expression.

[@stephanea5364]

Perfectly said. People don't understand how interesting Dave is as a singer., He's full of nuances with a punk attitude.

[@LSib32]

Return to Hangar is a rare, very rare, instance where a song follow up actually delivers

[@danielsouza367]

Megadeth songs put your brain to work. It is not easy to assimilate in the first run, but once you understand whats happening... Booom! Masterpiece

[@hayesy316]

Five Magics from this album is probably my favourite song ever but I prefer the original. The remaster isn’t always superior!

[@tompatchak8706]

I want this feeling again. Hearing a song for the first time.

[@kijamet]

Surprised since you reviewed Call of Khtulu, Song writing credits on that Song include Mustaine who tadaaaaaa used the same Chord Progression on the intro to this Song

[@bligh1156]

You're right, that riff in the second half is in F# and plays around with G. Edit: It starts with a quick E, F then F# which makes the key seem a little ambiguous if you're not familiar with the riff.

[@Ccvv-te5fn]

im crying at his reaction every time dave sings lol

[@Utumno1X]

Thanks for doing more Megadeth. You really should broaden up even more and try early Mercyful Fate, though. I think that will be interesting for you. They were pioneering their very ovn style back in then early 80’s. I would recommend something from the album Melissa, like the opening song «Evil», but others here might have better tailored suggestions. Would be cool if you did one og their songs.

[@mattpool2112]

FINALLY! This song is so fun to play on the drums but now all i can do in the beginning is count out the rhythm lol

[@iceddevil2005]

Opeth's album "Morningrise" had just turned 28 yo, which means the songs "Black Rose Immortal" and "To Bid You Farawell" is waiting for so long for @Doug's reaction....

[@chadgnagy1574]

Having grown up on this on Heabangers Ball, i always thought the solos were actually the aliens talking. If u watch the video, they cut to aliens in cells during the solos. Also, i heard that u can tell who plays the solo because Dave's always sound a little sad? Marty is more technical? Does it match?

[@johnbrianwilliams118]

Daily Doug? Hangar 18? Opportunity to listen for the first time AGAIN THOROUGHLY enjoy these reactions

[@RonCraig-dy1qf]

Doug, so appreciate your content, as much as I appreciate Megadeth. If you appreciate this song, or the album as a whole, then you absolutely MUST do a deep dive on "Countdown to Extinction"!!! Love ya, thanks. ❤

[@Kh4nk]

Was hoping you'd eventually listen to this!!!! :)

[@omarrodriguez4237]

Please react tot the original RIP recordings from now on, they are much better than the remaster due to Daves rerecording of the vocals.

[@Warhawk666]

I think you'd appreciate Five Magics

[@LocrianDorian]

Hi Doug, you should check out Dave's vocals in some of his post-Rust In Peace work, he really worked on his technique a lot more after this album and it's very obvious in songs such as Addicted to Chaos, Kick the Chair etc.

[@quincycostello6726]

It was a good call to listen to the audio instead of watching the video because they actually changed the music in the video to be heavily abridged (took off an entire minute of the song)

[@martinroy9991]

The last part is a back and forth between alien horrors (Bam, Bam, Bam) and human feelings (the solos).

[@Sawdust6666]

You don't have to figure out if you love metal you just feel it and know.

[@timbrown6629]

Megadeth at that time was simply amazing. Dave Mustaine was even taking Bel Canto lessons from Elizabeth Sabine, who trained Ron Keel, Axl Rose, and Michael Sweet from Stryper, among numerous others.