RAP FAN'S FIRST TIME HEARING 'Megadeth - Wake Up Dead ' | Megadeth REACTION

"Wake Up Dead" is a song by the American thrash metal band Megadeth. It appears on their second studio album, "Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?" which was released in 1986. Megadeth, formed by guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine after his departure from Metallica, is renowned for its technical and aggressive style within the thrash metal genre.
*Description of the Song "Wake Up Dead":*
"Wake Up Dead" is known for its intricate guitar work, fast-paced rhythm, and thought-provoking lyrics. The song tells the story of a man who cheats on his wife and is caught in a web of lies and deceit. The title "Wake Up Dead" suggests a state of being caught or discovered in an affair, leading to the potential consequences.
The track features the distinctive guitar playing of Dave Mustaine and Chris Poland, with a complex arrangement that showcases Megadeth's technical prowess. The aggressive and dynamic nature of the song is a hallmark of Megadeth's thrash metal style. The lyrics, written by Dave Mustaine, reflect themes of infidelity, paranoia, and the consequences of one's actions.
*About Megadeth:*
Megadeth was formed in 1983 by Dave Mustaine, who was previously a member of Metallica. The band quickly gained recognition for their skillful musicianship and politically charged lyrics. Alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax, Megadeth is considered one of the "Big Four" thrash metal bands.
Throughout their career, Megadeth has released numerous critically acclaimed albums, including "Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?" and "Rust in Peace." Dave Mustaine, as the band's primary songwriter and frontman, has been a driving force behind Megadeth's success.
Megadeth's music often explores themes of politics, war, and social issues, delivered with aggressive guitar riffs, complex compositions, and Mustaine's distinct vocal style. The band has endured lineup changes over the years but remains a significant and influential presence in the metal genre.

[@TrueMetalGaming]

You will probably get a heart attack listening to the end of five magics ;)

[@hose937]

A must - Good Mourning/Black Friday. Great reactions, keep it up!

[@theneverenderreacts]

Thank you! Will do!

[@BEEZMANE]

Megadeth - Ashes in your mouth 🎉

[@destructskater]

Second and third this.

[@BEEZMANE]

Still need this reaction 😤

[@Ferretbomber]

I saw them in a 200 person capacity bar in Denver on this tour. Met Dave leaning against the wall in the back by the bathrooms, wearing that gray leather fringed jacket. Made my 16 year old day. Thanks for the reaction.

[@theneverenderreacts]

that's a day you'll never forget

[@emptyquaver99]

You gotta listen to Lucretia- Megadeth ‼️‼️ love the megadeth reactions mate 👍👍

[@BigBallsHD42069]

Love your stuff man. You should check out Painkiller by Judas Priest

[@thrashersheaf7440]

Devils Island and The Conjuring" from this album are killer track's man check em out brother.

[@seiya_666]

React take no prisoners by Megadeth

[@theneverenderreacts]

Will look it up

[@King_V2]

The original not remastered

[@Billsmafia044]

Glad to see how much fun you are having..letting you know to check out we'll be back next!!!! IN MEGADETH I trust...horns up buddy..enjoy

[@popnutty]

That first short little solo fill from Dave tickled! my fancy😂

[@theneverenderreacts]

So good!

[@Toni_Time.0013]

i feel you man! i went to a Megadeth concert back in September and it was absolutely beautiful. i also got to ask Dave Mustaine (the lead singer with red hair) a few questions beforehand and you can instantly tell that he is a genius. please, listen to more of their songs, and your mind will be expanded! also i love the reactions, keep killing it man!

[@bayareathrasher666]

My first Megadeth show was 1985, Berkeley Ca. My buddy created the Vic Rattlehead mascot. Look on the Megadeth Demo tape from 1985. Glad to see you sweating to this..like you are in the pit. Metal4Life

[@gary2kr1]

Thanks to you there's a 50 something drive around South Jersey with his windows down head banging what little hair he has left with a grin on his face from ear to ear 🤘🏼

[@sinistadropbear5257]

This whole album is gold 🥇🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘😎..you don't just listen to metal... you feel it 🦘🦘😎😎🤘🤘🤘

[@bigdaddymosh1964]

Awesome reaction🤘 Hangar 18 next !

[@LouMihniak-kk3xb]

I love your reactions so much! It won't be long before some of your videos will be called Metalhead reacts to rap!

[@jkpiipickard]

Love your take on "music" wrap-up. Keep up the great vids 👏👏👏👏

[@sumonjamal1653]

Dave Mustaine (guitar + vocals) was only 25 yrs of age when he wrote and recorded this song and 2nd Megadeth album "Peace sells, but who's buyin'?" ... The depth of his talent was just incredible, despite his numerous addictions to drugs and alcohol at the time and his unpredictability in Megadeth's early years... This was the original band w/ David Ellefson (bass), Chris Poland (guitar) and (the late) Gar Samuelson (drums)... Both Poland and Samuelson were fired in 1987 after their drug habits were out of control (Poland was hawking the band's gear for drug money... Gar Samuelson died in 1999 from liver failure. Chris Poland later contributed guitar solos for 1 more Megadeth album 'The system has failed' in 2004 as a session musician.

[@Nightwalk444]

Wouldn't put 25 and only in the same sentence.

[@sumonjamal1653]

@@Nightwalk444 25 is REALLY young... so "only" is appropriate!

[@Nightwalk444]

@@sumonjamal1653 really young yes but by 25 you can easily already have 13 years of experience on your instrument and at least 7 years of experience for playing in a band.

[@sumonjamal1653]

@@Nightwalk444 What u don't seem to understand is that 25 is a really young age to have a gold selling iconic thrash metal record... and that is an major achievement that very few can make happen. There r boatloads of aspiring musicians who practiced playing instruments as kids & played in bands their whole lives and have had ZERO success.

[@Nightwalk444]

@@sumonjamal1653 Sure but out of all successful musicians they make their best records in their twenties.

[@jimharris367]

Awesome reaction dude 🤘🤘🤘

[@theneverenderreacts]

Glad you enjoyed

[@Badomen_5150]

Man your energy is unmatched, i love it!

[@donfoster4985]

This is their best song still, one of the heaviest yet melodic metal songs ever

[@vic1ous511]

Dread and Fugitive mind, trust that song is an absolute banger :)

[@slayercred]

Best song in that album ❤

[@mattsabath]

I knew you would love this song. The Conjuring or My Last Words next. I’m glad you’re getting into Megadeth. No one else are like them. Loving the channel.

[@rodolforodriguez6230]

Metallica is better

[@mattsabath]

@@rodolforodriguez6230 You’re entitled to your opinion. Even if it’s wrong.

[@Toni_Time.0013]

i feel you man! i went to a Megadeth concert back in september and it was absolutely beautiful. i also got to ask Dave Mustaine (the lead singer with red hair) and you can instantly tell that he is a genius. please, listen to more of their songs, and your mind will be expanded! also i love the reactions, keep killing it man!

[@stephensanchez9590]

I agree it does take you on a journey and away from reality for a little while and to me it's very important to me to have music in my life as an escape from reality of everyday life

[@TheDretch]

Carcass - Death Certificate \m/

[@jackmcculler658]

Splendid choice.

[@realmusiciswithinstruments9915]

The reference to Tool is beautiful because Tool is Progressive Metal and that is like the most complex thing to play and write and Megadeth is one of the few thrash bands that come close to progressive song writing :) Love your reaction man !!!!

[@wesw6840]

Your the man....lit AF....it was 7:42 your energy brother 💯💯💯💯

[@theneverenderreacts]

it was fire!!!

[@yeahboiii6640]

I have been a fan since Megadeth came out and this song is #1 or 2 for me all time by them. It is just the epitome of heavy metal/thrash. It has great solos, rhythm changes, a great riff and just a nice heavy beat. So good. A song you really can't not bang your head to.

[@blacklodgecooper9328]

Those "unpredictable rhythms" are different time signatures from the straight 4/4 that people are used to.

[@Cletus-tk5kk]

Never seen such genuinely beautiful reactions to Megadeth, thanks

[@caveman7490]

Excellent bro 🙌🏼

[@longhair141]

Hey go to the first album. "Killing is my business and business is good" the first song. "Killing is my business and business is good"

[@master4992]

From their first album you can try Rattlehead - it's a banger song. Tomorrow is a day for their song 13 from the album Thirteen. If you want to try different band try some Carcass - for the start try Mount of Execution. Then you can go to Heartwork and Corporal Jigsore Quandary.

[@lilfamine9955]

Man you got to go see a metal concert IRL, don't have to be Megadeth but I can say you would enjoy it.

[@HippyGoLuckyHomestead]

"Take no prisoners " go to hell...both are hard.

[@stephensanchez9590]

Peace sells is the first megadeth song that really got me into megadeth iseen then the video on headbangers ball and I absolutely love megadeth my favorite thrash band of all time hands down, love your reaction

[@NiF617]

instead of being like the others and saying bad songs to listen to for money, i love your channel. You seem like a truly fun person to be around. Cheers from the North East of the USA. Keep being awesome! This album was very important because they blended the new wave of thrash, British invasion of heavy metal with some punk. It was different than Metallica, so it created something more aggressive, with bands like Exodus and Testament while California thrash blazed the scenes. This album was very important in the heavy metal movement.

[@lelegr7554]

Pantera bro🔝🔝🔝 from Roma😉

[@mwv7328]

She Wolf live really shows what MEGADETH is capable of. You will not disappointed.

[@Nunca-te-rindas-humano]

Megadeth: Bad Omen, from the album "Peace sells, but who's buying'?"

[@markfrancis6886]

As good as rust in peace is, peace sells remains my favourite Megadeth album. Hit hard back in the day

[@SN35240]

This is one of the pinnacles of metal. Dave can bring the beats. His ability to play raw and polished goes unmatched. You really can't go wrong with any Megadeth but check out the song Rust in Peace....Polaris from the album Rust in Peace.

[@graphenedream5939]

The thunder in the begininning was added for the video. I just realized my t-shirt I'm wearing has the same camo colors as your's. 😄

[@Dirtface-vm4ck]

!!!!! The song you need to hear is HOOK IN MOUTH GREAT SONG WITH GREAT MEANING!!!! THANKS IN ADVANCE

[@cooperminicar4495]

Such wholesome reactions I love this fuckin guy

[@WhatsUpDoc1379]

Pantera groves hard too!

[@BuggritHall]

Well done for reacting to the song rather than over analysing the video that most do.

[@KalElvis]

Brother, you've got Megadeth running through your veins. Keep on rocking!

[@theneverenderreacts]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Tlovhak]

You are a metal fan my friend🤘

[@StoneShirly]

"IN MY DARKEST HOUR" - very much one of Megadeths Iconic tunes.

[@thaturaniumguy]

You're awesome, man! lol

[@BarzOnTheWindow1]

Megadeth’s newest disc, features a song in corroboration with Iced T. You might find that interesting.

[@jumpbootsjamstrang]

Vortex is a good one. The alternate version of vortex is awesome as well.

[@KetoFitChef]

Off of this album, you need to listen to Mary Jane and Hook in Mouth! You will NOT be disappointed!! They have been my favorite band since I heard them for the first time 35 years ago and I feel that this is one of their Top 2 albums. While my favorite song on this album isn’t “KZbin friendly”, the two I mentioned are two of the best.

[@Dirtface-vm4ck]

Hook in mouth love your channel Hook in mouth man great song

[@jarredeckman1976]

I've always wondered if Dave was mad at the guy who made the final cut of the video wearing a Metallica shirt, or mad at the director/editor for leaving it in there.

[@user-zp5uj1tg4u]

pls react to pantera - domination (official live)

[@ramirocuellar4663]

Yeahh!

[@javiercalderon633]

uffff....yes definitely!

[@baptizeishere]

Megadeth - Hangar 18

[@nickchucky3173]

Good Mourning / Black Friday by Megadeth.

[@Meat_Marauder]

I'm not sure why they reccomended that song. I would personally reccomend Symphony of Desturction, Peace Sells, and Sweating Bullets (music video is awesome for sweating bullets)

[@darngj]

Love them 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@NECROMETERband]

Good observation about Tool and Megadeth's similarity.

[@Johnjohnlamenace]

Your reaction is hilarious 😂

[@itslong8]

Megadeth has close to 200 songs to explore ..enjoy

[@wargolem2750]

Let's do hanger 18 don't do official video u won't get full song. Let's go great reaction Let's keep going. \m/

[@1otherside]

Bro found his band!!! React to "In My Darkest Hour" next! Don't do the music video cause they removed the song intro in the video. Also DON'T react to 2004 remixes/remasters of Megadeth songs, they kinda suck... Lyric videos are appreciated cause Megadeth got bars! By the way: any song you pick from the first 6 Megadeth albums is going to be a master piece.

[@Cowboys4lifeChefBriguy-sk6ne]

Dave Mustang is a GOD

[@SteveCoronado2]

I’m sure you’ve probably been told this but Dave the lead singer, guitarist and founder of Megadeth was kicked out of Metallica. He was the guitarist before Kirk

[@leonardofontalvo7821]

In my darknest hour :D

[@metler7642]

1 of their best tracks. Don't forget, after listening to Megadeth - Hangar 18, to listen to: Return to hangar kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpPWppiLrdR-qc0

[@davtrasher1239]

Should take a look to Killing is my business and business is good album, there is a lot of good song in it

[@Andres-wt9gz]

Please react to pantera Vulgar display of power is a great album with the best solos ❤😊

[@jumpbootsjamstrang]

React to Megadeth's "Bullprick".

[@77birddogg]

My friend, look up Death... maybe try The Philosopher by them.

[@ElkSlayer8172]

Need to react to peace sells and devil's island.

[@theneverenderreacts]

Peace sells will be coming soon. Already filmed!

[@thsterrain]

If you haven't checked it out yet I'd love to see you react to Painkiller by Judas Priest

[@johnptacek3415]

That whole album is a masterpiece, as well as many of their other albums. Rust in peace, peace sells, ashes in your mouth, youthanasia, and so far so good so what are their best albums and can’t go wrong with any of the songs on them. I would watch this channel all day if you strictly did Megadeth and Metallica lmao.

[@emt5330]

The only difference is the thunder at the beginning. Everything else is just as it is on the album

[@DaveMethstaine]

Liar - Megadeth. Pretty Please, it's great!

[@BuggritHall]

Try either The Conjuring or Bad Omen off the same album.

[@harleyz7130]

Recommend the band ORBIT CULTURE- While we Serve visualizer their from Sweden.

[@msteele0]

We are seeing the creation of a TRUE metal fan. You are awesome! You'll have to check out some Dream Theater. I'd suggest Metropolis Part 1 from Images and Words.

[@TheLegionsOfMetal]

I only discovered your channel yesterday. In which I watched at least a dozen videos. I truly hope this doesn't come off racist, cause it's not meant to be whatsoever. As a white man, most friends are not as animated as I am. I f'ing love watching black dudes do reaction videos, because they tend to match my animated behavior. Especially with the music I love. You, my friend, have quickly become one of my favorite reactors, because your reactions are authentic. You genuinely seem blown. KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK!

[@theneverenderreacts]

you are right I really love music. music saves lives. I will keep working. thank you for everything

[@HalfUnder]

As far as other Megadeth songs to react to, outside of anything off of the album Rust in Peace here are some other greats. She Wolf Live from Rude Awakening (it absolutely has to be that version Symphony of Destruction Live from That One Night Live in Buenos Aires (absolutely has to be that version again) We'll Be Back Rattlehead Nightstalkers Liar (Dave might have actually created the first diss rap on that song and no i'm not kidding lol) A Tout Le Monde (Set me Free)

[@vic1ous511]

Dread and Fugitive mind Surprised noone posts that one

[@HalfUnder]

@viktorarsovski1685 Damn good choice. If I had to do a longer list I'd absolutely throw that on there. Hell I'd probably throw Die Dead Enough just because of it being the first song Megadeth released after Dave's arm paralysis.

[@mcars100]

Lucretia

[@aprilguinn2615]

Head Crusher - Megadeth

[@kevinjoseph9406]

Megadeth...distopia... lying in state is a killer track

[@kevdeburgh]

🤘🎼❤️🤘

[@shmick6079]

Pantera - Cowboys From Hell

[@MrJok3rz]

PLZ PLZ PLZ You gotta listen to Lucretia- Megadeth

[@lxyzeroomerlxyzee2725]

DO A REACTION TO USE THE MAN FROM MEGADETH...

[@josephmiguelsandovalroldan9693]

Megadeth-the conjuring

[@mikelois5297]

Never stop your megadeth journey... actually i wouldn't mind if you did only megadeth reactions till there is no more lol (Edit) my 2nd favorite band only behind the greatest and blackest of sabbath

[@johnnordman8248]

Now if you want to listen to a Band that has a ton of time changes but pulls it off as easily as breathing air in the country at a camp site! Theocracy "I AM!" is an amazing song. This is an American Progressive Power Metal Band that does sing about God but they have been exploding on the scene anyway because they are just that good!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/anasf3aPZ5qfkLc

[@CodyTheGuitarist]

This is a tad off topc, but Coheed and Cambria have a song called Neverender. I think it'd be a little funny for you to react to it. Y'know "Neverender reacts to Neverender."

[@theneverenderreacts]

I call myself "TheNeverender" because of that song lol. Coheed was my favorite band growing up.

[@CodyTheGuitarist]

@@theneverenderreacts Well that makes sense why you like metal. I was never into metal before I started listening to Coheed. Then I slowly got into Metallica, Megadeth, Testament, etc. I think they're a great bridge into the heavier side of music, even if coheed isn't all that heavy.

[@theneverenderreacts]

@@CodyTheGuitarist they were more on the "rush" type of rock yes. The ascension and descension albums are still amazing

[@CodyTheGuitarist]

@@theneverenderreacts Yeah, I consider them to be the modern Rush. I love ascension and descension. But I'm definitely more partial to their earlier stuff, Second Stage, IKSSE3 and Good Apollo are some of my favorite albums of all time.

[@mattbrown5511]

Slayer-Guilty of being White will open your eyes if you actually listen to the lyrics.

[@javiercalderon633]

want to lose your mind: Megadeth - She Wolf - Live - Rude Awakening

[@otur.evindeyangnizle2734]

Metallica - Battery

[@jonathanarmella1672]

Hangar 18