This is definitely one of the songs that distinguishes Megadeth as a truly unique artistic entity and separates those who love Megadeth from those who hate them.
The "Reader's Digest" line has always been amusing to me. It ranks up there with some of the sillier lines Belladonna drops me the early-ish Anthrax records, like "clapping with one hand" and "one too many cookies." I've always thought a dash of humor was welcome. It's also one of the reasons I like Mike Muir from Suicidal Tendencies' lyrics as well.
Im glad your actually looking INTO songs, I feel like peaple just HEAR it and go "oh that was cool" without looking into what they mean, and thats one of the reasons I love metal for the meanings and the storys in the songs, that aren't just about "love" or "a bad brakeup" (dispite tornado of souls being about a brakeup, but that don't count🤐)
@@somethingelse04 I wouldn't be surprised if at least one of Mustaine's breakups involved a bit of unscrupulous fuckery with someone's brake lines, so..
Here's what Mustaine had to say about ToS' subject: "'Tornado of Souls' was written the day I broke up with my fiancé; it explains what I went through, how I sprang out of it. I thought my existence was in that relationship - I was trapped in the eye of a tornado, and if I stepped out of line, I'd be blown to oblivion. No more whirlwind romances for me. If I do get back in that situation, I'm gonna be very aware now and check the weather before I get involved." In my opinion it's still an interesting take on a break-up song, in part because it does have a bit more meaning than "I broke up with my ex" that you do admittedly see often. There's also a difference, for me, if you write a break-up song inspired by your girlfriend or boyfriend (which can still be done tastefully ofc, but with some artists it's like they're getting into relationships solely to break up and have writing material), a fiancé or fiancee (where you're already planning to get married which generally speaking means it's a more serious relationship than when you're just bf/gf, which can be either a prelude to something more serious or it can be entirely casual) or your wife/husband (where you're supposed to be a team but reasons for divorce may still be given, I imagine the betrayal you feel is greater than if it was a less committed relationship. Typically people have also spent more time together at this stage in a couple's relationship and that time may feel wasted). Lastly I'd argue that, just because a subject has been done (or even overdone) by other artists, it doesn't mean that you can't have an interesting take on it (which ToS/Mustaine certainly does). Although it does make sense why people may be tired of hearing about it in music, so I don't blame anyone for not being excited about ToS' topic. But in my opinion it's a noteworthy take on relationships and being careful of what you get into, especially for younger people who generally haven't yet found someone with whom to spend their lives but may make decisions that they'll regret later because, as Dave said, they didn't "check the weather". I believe with the above quote in mind, ToS does gain a lot in meaning, but it's rather unfortunate that you have to read this statement of Dave Mustaine in order to better appreciate the song (at least in my case, I gained more appreciation of the song's lyrics and the song in general after reading this quote on someone else's TH-cam comment). That being said, even if after all this, you still don't like ToS' subject, that's fine too. We all have different tastes and opinions, that's what makes us individual. Sorry for the long comment 😅. I hope it was easy to understand.
Best Deth songs, lyrically: -Washington Is Next -5 magics -Black Friday -Blackmail the Universe -Set the World Afire -Looking Down the Cross -Hook in Mouth -Architecture of Aggression -Skin o My Teeth -Sweating Bullets
Imho Mustaine has multiple strengths when it comes to writing lyrics, he can ofc do "political" very well, but he can also describe emotions very well, such as in "Angry Again" or "Recipe for Hate...Warhorse", "Dread and the Fugitive Mind", ofc also "Sweating Bullets", "Die Dead Enough". He has a very picturesque way of describing feelings even when the song isn't focused on an emotion like "Angry Again" is. I don't know how to better explain it but he really does make it easy for the listener to understand exactly what the song's narrator is feeling and even relate what he describes in his songs with one's own experiences. And when I say "emotions/feelings" I don't mean just the basics (happiness sadness anger etc) but even more complicated ones such as (since the video is on "Sweating Bullets") in the line "Feeling claustrophobic like the walls are closing in". It's a bit like reading a book in a way.
And to show this using the lyrics of another song, "Die Dead Enough" has many lines such as "The air's thick but the oxygen's thin" which, on one hand, shows the results of the narrator's overexertion -itself shown in the chorus "I can't punch hard enough (and I run/I can't kick high enough (and I run)" and so on- but on the other hand it shows also the narrator's panic - which is present in the song from the opening lines onward: "It's twilight and I wake up hot/my body's soaked in a cold, cold sweat" (here he also uses antithesis as a stylistic device, very nice). So to sum up, in this one line alone he describes the way physical overexertion can feel and the way panic can feel. I hope I was able to express my thoughts clearly.
@@georged.5595 another great use of imagery through words is on Sleepwalker "I should be calling collect from the jail for the things I commit each night in my head"
I recall that Black Tooth Grin is a reference to drinking shots of Jaegermeister with Dimebag Darrell when Pantera was opening for Megadeth. The good old days of young rockstars partying with slightly older rockstars, and blacking out...
The Sweating Bullets breakdown goes fucking hard its insane, and while I like it i feel like it doesn’t compete with the other Megadeth classics, but I think most of that is just cuz RIP is one of the best metal albums ever.
I guess I have never heard the original version since I only know it with the guitar intro. I will say I like it more because that creepy build up sparks my imagination into seeing the dark self creeping up to the “normal” self before jump scaring him
I agree with the point that the guitar solos continue out a story or feeling of the song. When listening to "Psychotron" ive always thought the solos just straight up sound like robots, or machines coming to life or something
The 2nd song I heard by Megadeth. Fell in love with it instantly from the crazy vocal delivery to the guitar solo. Also this song kicked my ass when I first started playing drums.
man youve got some of the coolest videos ive ever seen ive been watching your channel all night ive actually had a couple of the same ideas but you made videos about them a thousand times better than i ever couldve im gonna watch everything you ever make i subscribed as soon as i saw you had a video ranking every megadeth song
Great stuff man! I think more bands should write lyrics like the ones in sweating bullets. I genuinely always thought he said my HAIR is getting thin rather than air
Hello me, meet the real me and my misfits way of life A dark, black past is my most valued possession Hindsight is always 20-20 But looking back, it's still a bit fuzzy Speak of mutually assured destruction Nice story, tell it to Reader's Digest Feeling paranoid, true enemy or false friend? Anxiety's attacking me and my air is getting thin I'm in trouble for the things I haven't got to yet I'm chomping at the bit and my palms are getting wet Sweating bullets Hello me, it's me again You can subdue, but never tame me It gives me a migraine headache, sinking down to your level Yeah, just keep on thinking it's my fault And stay an inch or two out of kicking distance Mankind has got to know his limitations Feeling claustrophobic like the walls are closing in Blood stains on my hands and I don't know where I've been I'm in trouble for the things I haven't got to yet I'm sharpening the axe and my palms are getting wet Sweating bullets I hear it in hear... Blood stains on my... hands The big axe... Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha... Sweating, sweating Sweating, sweating Sweating, sweating Well, me, it's nice talking to myself A credit to dementia Some day, you too will know my pain And smile its "black-tooth grin" If the war inside my head won't take a day off, I'll be dead My icy fingers claw your back Here I come again Feeling paranoid, true enemy or false friend? Anxiety's attacking me, and my air is getting thin Feeling claustrophobic like the walls are closing in Blood stains on my hands and I don't know where I've been Once you've committed me (Committed me) Now you've acquitted me (Acquitted me) Claiming validity (Validity) For your stupidity (Stupidity) I'm chomping at the bit I'm sharpening the axe Oh, here I come again, whoa! Sweating bullets
Not enough people appreciate the fact that Dave Mustaine is a character actor in his music. The other person who did this and had the same first name was David Bowie (Dave being Mustaine's nickname of course). Then there's Gary Numan, and I believe the Rolling Stones did a bit as well. I don't know of too many people doing this in metal and the fact that people criticize Mustaine's voice without getting this fact is simply mind boggling.
Love to hear you break down the best songs from the last two Megadeth albums...Lying in State and Life in Hell and what you think the end to the trilogy will be...
Dave has said this song was about his wife or girlfriend’s best friend who would flip out and loose it causing scenes and the next time he’d see her she’d act like nothing ever happened. Sinking down to your level it’s foolish to argue with someone who’s manic , first you’ve committed me (she says he’s crazy) now you’ve acquitted me ( the next time he sees her she’s normal) The anxiety of knowing you are going to have to deal with someone who you never know what state of mind they’re in . Sweating Bullets is not about Dave himself but a friend of his woman’s that he really didn’t look forward to spending time around.
I 1000% agree with you on the remasters, especially Rust in Piece. There are a few parts on the remasters but the OG Mixes are killer, however I feel that the early 2000's remaster of Killing is My Business is incredible b/c of how much Gar's drums are cleaned up. You can really hear how good he was. Agree?
Thank you for setting the record straight and speaking the truth so bluntly regarding remasters vs. Original recordings, particularly when it comes to Megadeth. I very rarely enjoy remasters from most artists. The Mustaine control freak remixes are especially heinous and unlistenable to an insufferable pr!ck like myself.
I doubt they're related. Countdown released in 1992 and Beavis and Butthead released in 1993. Mike Judge has said the characters of Beavis and Butthead are based on kids he knew in school.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Rust in Peace and Youthanasia but for some reason I see Countdown as "Mediocre Megadeth" like all the other albums. They have a few good songs on the album but most are forgettable to me.
I get second hand embarrassment listening to Sweating Bullets. It's cringe. I love Countdown, it's a great album, but Sweating Bullets is an instant skip every time.
@@whatsinameme5258 LIFE WHAT DO YOU MEAN LIFE I AINT GOTTA LIFE Yeah the song and voice acting is pure 90s cringe kino. Song is redeemed by the chorus riff though 😂
I love these deep dives man, never stop doing these.
I see you putting Bach in the outro. How can one man be so cultured?
Awww shucks thanks BB ❤️❤️
This is definitely one of the songs that distinguishes Megadeth as a truly unique artistic entity and separates those who love Megadeth from those who hate them.
100%
I love Megadeth but this song does nothing for me. I skip it when it comes on.
Dave Mustaine is a lyrical genius.
The "Reader's Digest" line has always been amusing to me. It ranks up there with some of the sillier lines Belladonna drops me the early-ish Anthrax records, like "clapping with one hand" and "one too many cookies." I've always thought a dash of humor was welcome. It's also one of the reasons I like Mike Muir from Suicidal Tendencies' lyrics as well.
The Pepsi line is classic! Just a Pepsi but she wouldn't give it to me!
first Megadeth song I fell in love with
Im glad your actually looking INTO songs, I feel like peaple just HEAR it and go "oh that was cool" without looking into what they mean, and thats one of the reasons I love metal for the meanings and the storys in the songs, that aren't just about "love" or "a bad brakeup" (dispite tornado of souls being about a brakeup, but that don't count🤐)
Am I glad you see it to man! 🤘🏻
"breakup" not brake up that's your car's brakes
@@somethingelse04 I wouldn't be surprised if at least one of Mustaine's breakups involved a bit of unscrupulous fuckery with someone's brake lines, so..
@@SineEyed lol
Here's what Mustaine had to say about ToS' subject:
"'Tornado of Souls' was written the day I broke up with my fiancé; it explains what I went through, how I sprang out of it. I thought my existence was in that relationship - I was trapped in the eye of a tornado, and if I stepped out of line, I'd be blown to oblivion. No more whirlwind romances for me. If I do get back in that situation, I'm gonna be very aware now and check the weather before I get involved."
In my opinion it's still an interesting take on a break-up song, in part because it does have a bit more meaning than "I broke up with my ex" that you do admittedly see often. There's also a difference, for me, if you write a break-up song inspired by your girlfriend or boyfriend (which can still be done tastefully ofc, but with some artists it's like they're getting into relationships solely to break up and have writing material), a fiancé or fiancee (where you're already planning to get married which generally speaking means it's a more serious relationship than when you're just bf/gf, which can be either a prelude to something more serious or it can be entirely casual) or your wife/husband (where you're supposed to be a team but reasons for divorce may still be given, I imagine the betrayal you feel is greater than if it was a less committed relationship. Typically people have also spent more time together at this stage in a couple's relationship and that time may feel wasted).
Lastly I'd argue that, just because a subject has been done (or even overdone) by other artists, it doesn't mean that you can't have an interesting take on it (which ToS/Mustaine certainly does). Although it does make sense why people may be tired of hearing about it in music, so I don't blame anyone for not being excited about ToS' topic.
But in my opinion it's a noteworthy take on relationships and being careful of what you get into, especially for younger people who generally haven't yet found someone with whom to spend their lives but may make decisions that they'll regret later because, as Dave said, they didn't "check the weather". I believe with the above quote in mind, ToS does gain a lot in meaning, but it's rather unfortunate that you have to read this statement of Dave Mustaine in order to better appreciate the song (at least in my case, I gained more appreciation of the song's lyrics and the song in general after reading this quote on someone else's TH-cam comment). That being said, even if after all this, you still don't like ToS' subject, that's fine too. We all have different tastes and opinions, that's what makes us individual.
Sorry for the long comment 😅. I hope it was easy to understand.
Babe wake up! New Varvis video on my favourite karaoke song!
DANGEROUSLY based 😂😂 for me its Creed for Karaoke
Best Deth songs, lyrically:
-Washington Is Next
-5 magics
-Black Friday
-Blackmail the Universe
-Set the World Afire
-Looking Down the Cross
-Hook in Mouth
-Architecture of Aggression
-Skin o My Teeth
-Sweating Bullets
Good list I agree
Although I would also add Time (the beginning and the end) as well as Blackmail the Universe
@@VARVIS_ashes in your mouth?
Imho Mustaine has multiple strengths when it comes to writing lyrics, he can ofc do "political" very well, but he can also describe emotions very well, such as in "Angry Again" or "Recipe for Hate...Warhorse", "Dread and the Fugitive Mind", ofc also "Sweating Bullets", "Die Dead Enough". He has a very picturesque way of describing feelings even when the song isn't focused on an emotion like "Angry Again" is. I don't know how to better explain it but he really does make it easy for the listener to understand exactly what the song's narrator is feeling and even relate what he describes in his songs with one's own experiences.
And when I say "emotions/feelings" I don't mean just the basics (happiness sadness anger etc) but even more complicated ones such as (since the video is on "Sweating Bullets") in the line "Feeling claustrophobic like the walls are closing in". It's a bit like reading a book in a way.
And to show this using the lyrics of another song, "Die Dead Enough" has many lines such as "The air's thick but the oxygen's thin" which, on one hand, shows the results of the narrator's overexertion -itself shown in the chorus "I can't punch hard enough (and I run/I can't kick high enough (and I run)" and so on- but on the other hand it shows also the narrator's panic - which is present in the song from the opening lines onward: "It's twilight and I wake up hot/my body's soaked in a cold, cold sweat" (here he also uses antithesis as a stylistic device, very nice).
So to sum up, in this one line alone he describes the way physical overexertion can feel and the way panic can feel.
I hope I was able to express my thoughts clearly.
@@georged.5595 another great use of imagery through words is on Sleepwalker "I should be calling collect from the jail for the things I commit each night in my head"
I recall that Black Tooth Grin is a reference to drinking shots of Jaegermeister with Dimebag Darrell when Pantera was opening for Megadeth. The good old days of young rockstars partying with slightly older rockstars, and blacking out...
Hahah interesting, makes sense!
Honestly I like that intro. It sets the tone perfectly for the song and matches the lyrics
The two MegaDaves looked so young back then and Menza looked so alive.
The Sweating Bullets breakdown goes fucking hard its insane, and while I like it i feel like it doesn’t compete with the other Megadeth classics, but I think most of that is just cuz RIP is one of the best metal albums ever.
I guess I have never heard the original version since I only know it with the guitar intro. I will say I like it more because that creepy build up sparks my imagination into seeing the dark self creeping up to the “normal” self before jump scaring him
The chromatic movement and triplet feel is reminiscent of For Whom The Bell Tolls & In My Darkest Hour!
Great point!
I agree with the point that the guitar solos continue out a story or feeling of the song. When listening to "Psychotron" ive always thought the solos just straight up sound like robots, or machines coming to life or something
Pyschotron is a slept on banger definitely agree
Yes, to me it sounds the same.
The 2nd song I heard by Megadeth. Fell in love with it instantly from the crazy vocal delivery to the guitar solo. Also this song kicked my ass when I first started playing drums.
Unhinged is Varvis' favorite word! Awesome video as always man, Sweating Bullets was always one of my favorite Mustaine compositions
man youve got some of the coolest videos ive ever seen ive been watching your channel all night ive actually had a couple of the same ideas but you made videos about them a thousand times better than i ever couldve im gonna watch everything you ever make i subscribed as soon as i saw you had a video ranking every megadeth song
Ayyyy cheers man! Glad you enjoy the contnet! Dont feel like you have to not do something if I already covered it! This site needs more metal content
Great stuff man! I think more bands should write lyrics like the ones in sweating bullets. I genuinely always thought he said my HAIR is getting thin rather than air
Hello me, meet the real me and my misfits way of life
A dark, black past is my most valued possession
Hindsight is always 20-20
But looking back, it's still a bit fuzzy
Speak of mutually assured destruction
Nice story, tell it to Reader's Digest
Feeling paranoid, true enemy or false friend?
Anxiety's attacking me and my air is getting thin
I'm in trouble for the things I haven't got to yet
I'm chomping at the bit and my palms are getting wet
Sweating bullets
Hello me, it's me again
You can subdue, but never tame me
It gives me a migraine headache, sinking down to your level
Yeah, just keep on thinking it's my fault
And stay an inch or two out of kicking distance
Mankind has got to know his limitations
Feeling claustrophobic like the walls are closing in
Blood stains on my hands and I don't know where I've been
I'm in trouble for the things I haven't got to yet
I'm sharpening the axe and my palms are getting wet
Sweating bullets
I hear it in hear...
Blood stains on my... hands
The big axe...
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha...
Sweating, sweating
Sweating, sweating
Sweating, sweating
Well, me, it's nice talking to myself
A credit to dementia
Some day, you too will know my pain
And smile its "black-tooth grin"
If the war inside my head won't take a day off, I'll be dead
My icy fingers claw your back
Here I come again
Feeling paranoid, true enemy or false friend?
Anxiety's attacking me, and my air is getting thin
Feeling claustrophobic like the walls are closing in
Blood stains on my hands and I don't know where I've been
Once you've committed me (Committed me)
Now you've acquitted me (Acquitted me)
Claiming validity (Validity)
For your stupidity (Stupidity)
I'm chomping at the bit
I'm sharpening the axe
Oh, here I come again, whoa!
Sweating bullets
Evil Dave!
Thank you!
Not enough people appreciate the fact that Dave Mustaine is a character actor in his music. The other person who did this and had the same first name was David Bowie (Dave being Mustaine's nickname of course). Then there's Gary Numan, and I believe the Rolling Stones did a bit as well. I don't know of too many people doing this in metal and the fact that people criticize Mustaine's voice without getting this fact is simply mind boggling.
Love to hear you break down the best songs from the last two Megadeth albums...Lying in State and Life in Hell and what you think the end to the trilogy will be...
Dave has said this song was about his wife or girlfriend’s best friend who would flip out and loose it causing scenes and the next time he’d see her she’d act like nothing ever happened. Sinking down to your level it’s foolish to argue with someone who’s manic , first you’ve committed me (she says he’s crazy) now you’ve acquitted me ( the next time he sees her she’s normal) The anxiety of knowing you are going to have to deal with someone who you never know what state of mind they’re in . Sweating Bullets is not about Dave himself but a friend of his woman’s that he really didn’t look forward to spending time around.
Badass videos like always please do Bad Omen next !
I’d love to see a video like this for Floods
Ill add it to the list 👍👍
Cool. Thanks for sharing.
I 1000% agree with you on the remasters, especially Rust in Piece. There are a few parts on the remasters but the OG Mixes are killer, however I feel that the early 2000's remaster of Killing is My Business is incredible b/c of how much Gar's drums are cleaned up. You can really hear how good he was. Agree?
Yes true, I think I said that exact thing in the video I made on the Megadeth Remasters lol. KIMB is the sole exception
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Dude you can hear the bridge part all the way back to So Far, So Good, So What. Into the Lungs of Hell was an influence to the bridge.
Megadeth got some bangers for sure
Thank you for setting the record straight and speaking the truth so bluntly regarding remasters vs. Original recordings, particularly when it comes to Megadeth.
I very rarely enjoy remasters from most artists. The Mustaine control freak remixes are especially heinous and unlistenable to an insufferable pr!ck like myself.
100% bro glad you agree
Varvis, you should do one of these breakdowns for Skin Of My Teeth. That's a badass album opener
It is on my list!
@@VARVIS_ Nice! Your song breakdowns are awesome.
@@VARVIS_can you do the conjuring? such an interesting song
Thank You
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You should do a deep dive into the classic track "Diary of a Madman!"
Thats a good one, going on the list for sure
@@VARVIS_ Also Patient # 9, the followup with Jeff Beck before he passed.
@@darkman237seconding this, but also: RIP Jeff Beck.
I love the band they rock 😊
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Man, I can't believe you forgot the homage to Magnum Force with the line "mankind has got to know his limitations." It's classic Clint Eastwood!
never seen it
real Megadeth fans prefer the deep cut alternative take of this song. Of course I am talking about the blueberry smoothie version
can u do an analysis on in my darkest hour by megadeth?
Definitely plan on doing it soon
NO I AM NOT WRONG FOR LIKING THE 2004 REMASTERS. NO I AM NOT DELUSIONAL.
Good vid btw. New camera?
Yessir, new cam, new lighting 😎
@@VARVIS_ Let's go dude I love it.
Drinking game: do a shot every time dude says "unhinged"
What about doing prince of darkness
He sounds like Beavis from Beavis and Butthead, I wonder to what extent is that intentional or acknowledged by both sides.
I doubt they're related. Countdown released in 1992 and Beavis and Butthead released in 1993. Mike Judge has said the characters of Beavis and Butthead are based on kids he knew in school.
Thank ❤❤ hypothèses dave voulait ecraser l album de Metallica 😊
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Rust in Peace and Youthanasia but for some reason I see Countdown as "Mediocre Megadeth" like all the other albums. They have a few good songs on the album but most are forgettable to me.
I can totally see that
mental health facility....don't you mean SANITARIUM
Wrong band
I get second hand embarrassment listening to Sweating Bullets. It's cringe. I love Countdown, it's a great album, but Sweating Bullets is an instant skip every time.
Hahaha totally fair.
One man's cringe is another man's fun. But as far as Countdown goes, what I skip is Captive Honour. Now that's cringe.
@@whatsinameme5258 Yeah I forgot about that one. Had to go listen to it again. You're right lol.
@@whatsinameme5258 LIFE WHAT DO YOU MEAN LIFE
I AINT GOTTA LIFE
Yeah the song and voice acting is pure 90s cringe kino. Song is redeemed by the chorus riff though 😂
Cringe barely has any meaning anymore. Song good, guitar cool, bridge section good.