Will Megadeth ever write another song this GOOD?

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  • Is Megadeth's, "Symphony Of Destruction" the best song Dave Mustaine will ever write? Megadeth's new record, "The Sick, The Dying And The Dead" is coming out this spring....so we'll find out. In this video I'll break down the music theory behind Symphony Of Destruction and address Kiko Loureiro's recent statement about Dave Mustaine not knowing any music theory at all. I disagree with Kiko....I suspect Dave understands what he's doing very well, he just doesn't have any formal training. Similar to James Hetfield of Metallica. They've both written so many songs at this point, they deserve an honorary doctorate in song writing muhahaha. Now, who's better Megadeth or Metallica?
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  • @ShredmasterScott
    @ShredmasterScott  2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    🔴 Will Megadeth ever write another song this GOOD TAB?
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    • @jeremybroderick9465
      @jeremybroderick9465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ef Marty he tried to ruin Woodstock just watch what he did many times I enjoyed the concert but he pissed Dave off several times

    • @jessecornell8744
      @jessecornell8744 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you Reacted to the Conjuring? It's off Peace Sells. Im a bit surprised Symphony is the song people prefer... Again Very Mainstream..

    • @Nikiarnel
      @Nikiarnel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Will you make Megadety - Black Friday too? Please

    • @JohnViguerie
      @JohnViguerie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No

    • @johniadanza3114
      @johniadanza3114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fuck yes they will there are songs as good or better on that masterful album

  • @ConkersBFD
    @ConkersBFD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    Metallica got me into metal, Megadeth is keeping my love for it alive.
    Also, Holy Wars...The Punishment Due is banger

    • @GeorgeWockington01
      @GeorgeWockington01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Every track from Rust in peace is a banger

    • @ConkersBFD
      @ConkersBFD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@GeorgeWockington01 True !

    • @MäenpääHarri
      @MäenpääHarri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Tornado of souls, Holy wars and Hangar 18 = 🔥🔥🔥

    • @mrdraper4633
      @mrdraper4633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In My Darkest Hour is pretty damn banger as well. That entire album is perfection

    • @GeorgeWockington01
      @GeorgeWockington01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mrdraper4633 yes!!!! I was just listening to that

  • @dreammfyre
    @dreammfyre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +577

    Not only is Dave a great song writer, he also has amazing hair.

    • @morko5150
      @morko5150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      tone is in hair thats why he plays so good

    • @fabiancerqueira8953
      @fabiancerqueira8953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You are great

    • @dan8402
      @dan8402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      The hair is what gives him his POWER!!! 😂😂😂🤘🤘🤘🤘⚡⚡⚡⚡

    • @ShredmasterScott
      @ShredmasterScott  2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      truth

    • @Brandon-dy8us
      @Brandon-dy8us 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The floor is made of floor

  • @alexandrglushchenko1257
    @alexandrglushchenko1257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +466

    I’d say Dave had a more intuitive approach to songwriting in the beginning, however, over the years, he’s worked with so many different musicians that no way in hell he doesn’t know at very least the basics of music theory

    • @josemb_1473
      @josemb_1473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      He does know the name of the notes he's playing so that's some basic theory at least

    • @ShredmasterScott
      @ShredmasterScott  2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      agreed

    • @Nestorglass
      @Nestorglass 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      he actually went to music school and knows enough theory to make some of the neoclassical stuff he's made like "last rites/loved to deth" on their first album. he probably knows all the modes n shit but can't bring himself to remember the names of stuff anymore lol

    • @ignatiusjackson235
      @ignatiusjackson235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@Nestorglass I can speak to that firsthand - not at Dave's level, but - your fingers develop more of a muscle memory than your brain does a working vocabulary of those things quite often. The same can be said for other musicians who "don't know music theory," from Paul McCartney to Jimi Hendrix.

    • @lueysixty-six7300
      @lueysixty-six7300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Nestorglass Did you just make that up?🤨

  • @labuti17
    @labuti17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    Here’s an underrated album by Megadeth: The System Has Failed (2004). Most people won’t bother to look at it because it released during the era metal in general was going kinda bland in some sense, but this album is packed with BANGERS. My favourites are:
    Blackmail the Universe
    Die Dead Enough
    The Scorpion
    Back in the Day
    Of Mice And Men

    • @majesticpbjcat7707
      @majesticpbjcat7707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Great album! I totally agree. Blackmail The Universe is so damn good and just classic Megadeth

    • @davidjgreer9477
      @davidjgreer9477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Blackmail is a banging riff, like canons going off!

    • @Arch_Stanton.
      @Arch_Stanton. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Definitively a very underrated album. The mix/sounds could be better (especially the guitar tone) but the songs are brilliant... And Vinnie Colaiuta on the drums. 🔥

    • @poisonwasthecur3
      @poisonwasthecur3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      TEARS IN A VIAL TOOOO

    • @davidschwartz3427
      @davidschwartz3427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Of Mice and Men is my favorite song on the album. It's not a popular choice but Dave really opens up, the music is super catchy in the verses and complex in the chorus, lyrics are very well written. Great song.

  • @metal_helm
    @metal_helm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I met my wife at a Megadeth concert. She was there for MD, I was there for Iced Earth, I "saved" her from getting stomped in the pit and the rest is history. thank you Dave!

    • @metal_helm
      @metal_helm ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Ehsan Farham kind of...??? our Venn Diagram of metal has a little overlap, hers being more mellow and rock oriented, mine heading into death metal. But Megadeth is in that overlap (^_^)

    • @drankurbaruah
      @drankurbaruah ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You paid the stompers.. don't lie.
      😄😄
      Like, "Dude, you and your friends kinda almost stomp on her but don't actually stomp on her.. I'll swoop in, in the Nick (pun intended) of time and save her. I totally want to marry her!! Here's 100 bucks"
      😁😁
      Thank you stompers!! Not thank you Dave..

    • @metal_helm
      @metal_helm ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@drankurbaruah if I had only been that smart 🤓

    • @drankurbaruah
      @drankurbaruah ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@metal_helm 😄

  • @cdh149
    @cdh149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    He said "you try to take it's pulse" not balls🤣🤣🤣honestly the first time I ever heard symphony of destruction I thought he said balls too \m/I love your videos man!!!

    • @jamestunedflat8942
      @jamestunedflat8942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dave Ballstain?

    • @kennethnoisewater8170
      @kennethnoisewater8170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Balls still works. Before the head explodes, like the head of the . . . Yeah. Still works.

  • @ajaystephen869
    @ajaystephen869 2 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Mary Jane / Good Mourning are so damn cool. They are less popular i guess. But they are very well composed as well.

    • @dreammfyre
      @dreammfyre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The riff in the middle of Mary Jane is pretty damn great.

    • @josemb_1473
      @josemb_1473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Addicted to Chaos is another beautiful composition, I don't understand why they didn't release it as a single for Youthanasia

    • @irieeyes12
      @irieeyes12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fuckin love those songs

    • @thrashnicity5913
      @thrashnicity5913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My two favorites right here

    • @virginia4032
      @virginia4032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Those are great songs. Mary Jane is insanely creative. Black Friday also has some great riffs and is incredibly heavy. The transition from Good Mourning to Black Friday is amazing

  • @sykodx469
    @sykodx469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    1. My vote for "almost as catchy as Symphony" goes to their tune Dread and the Fugitive Mind. Such a good main riff!
    2. Favorite guitar shape vote goes to the LTD Alexi. Best almost-V available, in my opinion.

    • @SquishyOfCinder
      @SquishyOfCinder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Head Crusher aswell.

    • @killval849
      @killval849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      idk Dimebag Darrels mix of the V and explorer has always been my favorite for metal!

    • @thelostmutant4143
      @thelostmutant4143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Scorpion…when they do that live…it is amazing.

    • @justasimpleman3652
      @justasimpleman3652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fuck man you’re right !

    • @amostlyreasonableguy
      @amostlyreasonableguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s a good call on DATFM. I’d go with Train of Consequences as well

  • @guitarz
    @guitarz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    how the hell he sings and plays these riffs he makes up is nuts...

    • @LukeCannotSkate
      @LukeCannotSkate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Symphony of destruction in particular is actually easy to play and sing over

    • @thrashnicity5913
      @thrashnicity5913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This one isn't actually that hard, holy wars is what is really difficult to sing and play

    • @guitarz
      @guitarz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Should’ve clarified not this song specifically but more in general. I’ll be more exact next time 🤘🏻

    • @thrashnicity5913
      @thrashnicity5913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@guitarz I know what you mean.

    • @michaelcordero5588
      @michaelcordero5588 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LukeCannotSkate
      i want to see your cover of this song.

  • @indian3750
    @indian3750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I thought you were gonna talk about a song off of youthanasia.
    One of my fav deth albums with hidden gems like.
    Addicted to chaos
    I thought i knew it all
    Reckoning day
    Black curtains
    Blood of heroes
    The whole album is so amazing
    Ps: those phrygian chords were tasty

    • @ShredmasterScott
      @ShredmasterScott  2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      chaos chaos....chaaaaaaaooooooss

    • @lucaschannel4005
      @lucaschannel4005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Imo definitely the cleanest sounding album of them all.

    • @lazyjackass77
      @lazyjackass77 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Youth was amazing! I was in peril back in those days. This album was a bright spot in my memory of that era.

    • @eelick1978
      @eelick1978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agreed!!
      youthanasia is an absolute masterpiece in terms of song writing
      The whole album is incredible and the production on the record was stellar..
      cool to see you mentioned Hidden Gems aswell 'Go to hell' another great tune
      and 'Angry Again' is one of my favourite Megadeth songs of all time

    • @zedddddful
      @zedddddful 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude Victory off of youthanasia is an absolute banger.

  • @tonymcnamara9368
    @tonymcnamara9368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    When you've been playing as long as someone like Dave Mustain has, you can't help but pick up some theory along the way.
    Knowledge of how specific chords work together for example, or, how certain scales fit with certain chord progressions.
    Even if you don't want to learn theory, it can't be avoided.

    • @Powermad-bu4em
      @Powermad-bu4em 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Especially after working with Poland, Friedmam, and Broderick. You'll pick up some theory knowledge just being in the same room with those guys.

    • @tonymcnamara9368
      @tonymcnamara9368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Powermad-bu4em exactly!
      I haven't been playing anything like as long as Dave has, and haven't really gone out of my way to learn anything more than basic theory, but I'm picking stuff up all the time!

    • @Powermad-bu4em
      @Powermad-bu4em 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tonymcnamara9368
      Anyone that's ever read a guitar mag in the last 40 years is going to pick up some theory. It's just how it works. Just because someone doesn't have University level theory knowledge definitely doesn't mean they know absolutely nothing. If you know what key you're in then you know some theory. If I told Dave to play me a 1 4 5 in G and he gave me a befuddled look I'd immediately call him full of shit.

  • @juniorrat17
    @juniorrat17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Tbh symphony of destruction isn’t even their best song by a long shot, tornado of souls, holy wars, and peace sells just off the top of my head are absolute masterpieces 😮‍💨

    • @marvintimke3978
      @marvintimke3978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wake Up Dead, My Last Words and Good Morning/Black Friday are masterpieces.
      And those are just 3 songs from Peace Sells.
      Pretty much all the songs on that album are masterpieces.
      With the exception of I Ain't Superstitious, but still a great cover.

    • @brando81
      @brando81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Agree, symphony to megadeth is like sandman to metallica. It's the most well known, but nowhere near their best.

    • @Spoofaged
      @Spoofaged 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Imagine if Dave never departed Metallica. We'd all have been deprived of so many bangers.

    • @soulcrusher807
      @soulcrusher807 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is their most mainstream song. To many mainstream success means something is good.

    • @OfficialObituarium
      @OfficialObituarium 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@marvintimke3978 Good Mourning/Black Friday gets me amped, Last Words even more so

  • @azredakthebloodletter
    @azredakthebloodletter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    wtf i thought you really will show us a youthanasia song

    • @lokitus
      @lokitus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, that was the ultimate troll. And yet we both clicked on it. Mwahahahahahaa

    • @Quikate
      @Quikate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah i thought maybe it's train of consequences

    • @ReMetallicMusic
      @ReMetallicMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@lokitus should have been Super Collider on the thumbnail

    • @psydvckk
      @psydvckk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lokitus me to mwahaha

  • @swan3
    @swan3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    You can't love Metallica without loving Megadeth and vice versa!!!loving from Greece ❤🇬🇷

    • @soulcrusher807
      @soulcrusher807 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes you can. There are many people who can't stand the voice of Dave.

    • @dirtyharry1881
      @dirtyharry1881 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@soulcrusher807 completely normal. His voice is horrible. But the songs are so good that it somehow works!

  • @thelostmutant4143
    @thelostmutant4143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I couldn’t even limit my Megadeth favorites to twenty tracks if I had to. These guys have never made an album that I didn’t like. They have only gotten better through the years.

  • @alexojeda9048
    @alexojeda9048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    It's a great song but not their best song, IMO. It's very accessible therefore it got lots of airplay which in turn made it their most popular song. IMO, Tornado of Souls is their best song but didn't get the airplay it deserved so it wasn't as popular.

    • @XMorbidReignX
      @XMorbidReignX 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The solo was too hot for radio

    • @nemesis8626
      @nemesis8626 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best song is completely subjective though you can't say a definitive best just your favourite I meen I could say I prefer good mourning black friday over tornado because of the intro and general song structure is abit more progressive or holy wars and hangar 18 I slightly prefer over tornado of souls aswell, it is one of there best though

    • @nicolasreveco3748
      @nicolasreveco3748 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      for me, their best songs are the more brutal ones from the newer albums, like headcrusher from endgame. just gets me pumping

  • @joaovalenteaguiar1361
    @joaovalenteaguiar1361 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The question is as following: knowing music theory is very important, of course, but doesn't write songs in itself. So, that is why Dave Mustaine's musical and songwriting contributions to the development of the genre largely supersedes Kiko. Kiko is a great guitarist, is talented and he shredds as fuck, but apart from Conquer or die and a few Angra songs, his legacy to metal is much smaller than Dave's.
    All this to conclude that the nerd (in music theory) does not necessarily brings more creative output than a self-taught musician. I am not downgrading Kiko's hability but just using him as an example to show that formal training does not equate automativally with best achievements in the songwriting process, most notably when we speak about rock and metal.

  • @cIappo896
    @cIappo896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I'm surprised you haven't covered Annihilator at all - Jeff is in the same league as Dave, and was invited to Megadeth at one point. Crystal Ann/Alison Hell is something I'd love to see you cover.

    • @cIappo896
      @cIappo896 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Cristiano dos Santos Gomes check out annihilator's channel - fan question #1 is where Jeff talks about it.

    • @V3ntilator
      @V3ntilator 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jeff is awesome. He is a riff master.

    • @Herobox-ju4zd
      @Herobox-ju4zd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jeff is one of the best when it comes to writing riffs; tying them all together to compose an awesome song is a bit more difficult for him.

  • @isaiahneilguitaristofficia549
    @isaiahneilguitaristofficia549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Yes that is Nick Menza playing drums. Dave already wrote a song as good as “Symphony of Destruction “ it’s called “ Peace Sells but Who’s Buying” or “Hangar 18” or “Lucretia “ or “Wake Up Dead” or “ Tornado of Souls” or “ In my Darkest Hour”…”Symphony “ is great so are all the songs I mentioned, I agree with you about Marty, his playing is very unique, he definitely has his own style. Kiko is another guitarist who is superb as well as Megadeth’s first guitarist Chris Poland.

    • @robertcross5794
      @robertcross5794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would throw Crush'em and High Speed Dirt onto your list.

    • @russellward4624
      @russellward4624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea but he wrote all those before SOD and the question was will he write a song as great since.

    • @jademonolith
      @jademonolith ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Countdown is packed with songs equally good as Symphony. Ashes in Your Mouth comes to mind.

  • @jg54sayaka11
    @jg54sayaka11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    7:52 this part of the the song is actually further exaggerated and focused on in the Demo version of this song! The Demo version has some part that I actually prefer to the final release, go give that one a shot as well! Obviously it sounds a bit rougher

  • @suvarnachauhan951
    @suvarnachauhan951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    00:36 I totally agree with you shred master , Dave’s riffs are so musically awesome , well written and theoretically arpeggiated like it’s written by some prog band musicians .

  • @chrismcdaniel4880
    @chrismcdaniel4880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey that whole album was good!!! I remember when that album came out I was 18 years old back then. But I actually thought countdown was better than metallica's black album. My favorite song off of countdown is "Ashes in the mouth" the last song.

  • @Guitarnivore
    @Guitarnivore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I would venture to say that Peace Sells is probably their most popular track among fans, but if a non fan knows a Megadeth song, it's probably Symphony.

  • @dirkdiggler4567
    @dirkdiggler4567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    My old cover band used to do this song. I always loved it and it always went over well with the crowd. My wifes favorite band is Megadeth.

  • @michaelhassler7446
    @michaelhassler7446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I've been listening to Megadeth since the inception of the band and just introduced my new girlfriend to them. She can not stop listening to this song. But as someone who has listened to them forever, this song is a bit overplayed and a bit annoying. But ☢️ Megadeth ☢️ is the G.O.A.T.!!! 🐐 👍🎸🤘🥁✌️😎 🌬️🆒

    • @averydoesstuff
      @averydoesstuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm ngl, I wish more people gave Youthanasia the recognition it deserves. Seriously feel that it's not talked about as much as it should be.

    • @thrashnicity5913
      @thrashnicity5913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@averydoesstuff agreed

    • @TheMarioMan247
      @TheMarioMan247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@averydoesstuff I agree. The issue is that there's a vocal chunk of the fanbase who sees Youthanaisa as Megadeth's "Black Album" (sell out) and they stomp Youthanaisa priase out pretty quick.
      I think Countdown and Youthanasia are perfect examples of making a mainstream album without selling your soul.

    • @nicolasreveco3748
      @nicolasreveco3748 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i think they should bring back some songs from the 2000's back, they would sound killer in D standard. like headcrusher, or kick the chair

  • @TomTomTom87
    @TomTomTom87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Megadeth's last album Dystopia was pretty damn solid.

    • @guitarist4life00
      @guitarist4life00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don't get why it gets so much hate. It's fuckin a killer album.

    • @user-uv1rr5xk8i
      @user-uv1rr5xk8i 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The song dystopia is better then this

    • @user-uv1rr5xk8i
      @user-uv1rr5xk8i 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@guitarist4life00 it dosent

    • @SlingshotMustang
      @SlingshotMustang 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I liked it too, Dystopia had some good tracks. Especially Fatal Illusion which to me was the shining standout of the album, such a badass song, especially towards the end. My favorite Megadeth song from the 21st century is Sleepwalker off of the United Abominations album, but Fatal Illusion is a close second.

    • @TomTomTom87
      @TomTomTom87 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-uv1rr5xk8i it got some bad reviews, like in Rolling Stones

  • @Itayel
    @Itayel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I listened to Megadeth 666 times

  • @texasturner2313
    @texasturner2313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I never thought of SoD as one of Megadeth’s best songs. I wouldn’t even put input in their top 10.

    • @MikoDarkblade
      @MikoDarkblade 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree, but it is commercially one of the most successful...

    • @vegasandrew589
      @vegasandrew589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Could not agree more, I have trouble getting it into the top 20 even. They have way too many better songs.

  • @nordicblood8470
    @nordicblood8470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dave Mustaine is possibly one of the best RIFF MAKER in the Metal world. He writes haunting and unforgettable music. But with Marty Friedman as the lead guitar Megadeths music really notch up to the max level. I mean Countdown to Extinctions harmony and underlying notes does create the feeling of Extinction.

  • @Ivanslav1
    @Ivanslav1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    For a guy that “ doesn’t know any theory” he wrote a lot of complex and legendary music

    • @davidschwartz3427
      @davidschwartz3427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      For real. And it translates into the difficulty to play. Pick any song off any album, its probably pretty hard to play. I'm not saying good writing and difficulty are intrinsically attached but its close. This is one of their easiest songs to play and to do it well is still a challenge I'd say even for advanced players.

    • @drankurbaruah
      @drankurbaruah ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidschwartz3427 The arpeggios at the end of the solo are nuts..

  • @marioduron4376
    @marioduron4376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Megadeth was always my first choice Metal band. Pantera and Iron Maiden were close in technique. The most obvious thing was Megadeth had the best technique of the era.

  • @nebulousname3320
    @nebulousname3320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I've always held the opinion that Killing Is My Business is a super underrated album. Looking down the cross especially is such an amazing track and highlights much of Mustaine's songwriting prowess. Just the chaos of cracked out Dave on guitar with Gar laying down some jazzy grooves makes that album have such a unique sound.

    • @hinjurock70
      @hinjurock70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The bad production and mix seriously detracts from the material on that album.

    • @josemb_1473
      @josemb_1473 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hinjurock70 Fortunately we have that Final Mix remaster now which sounds killer

    • @hinjurock70
      @hinjurock70 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@josemb_1473
      Really? I don't think I've heard that.

    • @nebulousname3320
      @nebulousname3320 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hinjurock70 Its the 2018 remaster. Everything is much clearer and Gar's genius is on full display

    • @hinjurock70
      @hinjurock70 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nebulousname3320
      Sounds awesome - I'll have to check it out. I may have already, but I can't recall - there's so much on TH-cam. Lol

  • @tellmelullabies5552
    @tellmelullabies5552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nick Menza is definitely the one playing the drums, he died in 2016 much later after leaving the band in 1998.

  • @pastorofmuppets1968
    @pastorofmuppets1968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My favorite Megadeth album will always be Peace Sells. The visceral quality and dark nature of the music. I almost feel it physically when I listen to it. Guitar shape? I'm a super strat guy. Ive been playing Ibanez rg's since 88. Nice little collection in the closet right now.

    • @ericperreault8889
      @ericperreault8889 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the conjuring is such a crazy song from that reccord, my favorite on it. Chris Poland is also one hell of a guitarist

  • @brotherdoom2406
    @brotherdoom2406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think you should take a look at Head Crusher from Endgame. They still write songs “that good” in my opinion they just don’t hit the commercial success.
    Also, when we gonna look at some Motörhead?

    • @dowens3781
      @dowens3781 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's one of the worst Megadeth songs and the lyrics are total cringe.

    • @theobsidianshvl
      @theobsidianshvl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      head crusher is such a good song, love how angry the guitar is fr

    • @brotherdoom2406
      @brotherdoom2406 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dowens3781 sounds like any other megadeth song to me, with some of the best guitar work I’ve heard from that band before or since, but ok lol

  • @sephuris5555
    @sephuris5555 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think Dave's greatest asset to his song writing is he isn't blind to the world around.

  • @killbot_factory
    @killbot_factory 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Somehow, Dave continues to write great songs with amazing and original riffs after 40 years. And I'm not even that big of a Symphony of Destruction fan, I'd say it's maybe my 80th favorite Megadeth song

  • @nybsfp7486
    @nybsfp7486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s popular because:
    - It’s good
    - It’s popular
    And yes, the second point there is intentional. It is the whole reason “influencers” are a thing. And they are not a new thing. The right person likes something at the right time and has the right crowd paying attention and it can go viral. People tend to like things that other people like.
    None of this meant to take anything away from the phenomenal talent of Mustsine. But it does explain Metallica a bit more.

  • @maxzapom
    @maxzapom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shred pls pls pls react to good mourning/black friday i really want to know the music theory for the intro of the song i could only wish to be able to figure it out myself

  • @BigChungus37_
    @BigChungus37_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    7:35 that got me good

  • @bryanamaro1209
    @bryanamaro1209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey shred. Really loving your breakdowns of Megadeth songs, please keep doing more. Awesome content

  • @louiselockett2905
    @louiselockett2905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've heard it said before that the flying v electric guitar was made to be played in the standing position only. Personally I would love to have Dave Mustaine's Holy Wars custom flying v electric guitar to hang on my wall.

    • @louiselockett2905
      @louiselockett2905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had a dream a few years back that Mr. Mustaine showed up at my house and gave me that personalized guitar for my birthday. Then he proceeded to teach me how to play Holy Wars. Before he left he signed the guitar. When I woke up later on I was not even sad that it was just a dream because it seemed so real. I still want that guitar like Wayne did in the first Wayne's World movie.

    • @louiselockett2905
      @louiselockett2905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh snap, i just checked and it doesn't look like the collector's edition holy wars guitar is no longer available at the megadeth's website but you can get a miniature version for $30. That is even better cause I could put it next to my lil Chris Olivia guitar I bought at a TSO concert in New Orleans, LA. Now if you don't like that then i would say that you are not into heavy metal and therefore not my friend.

  • @dr.kennethspeers8014
    @dr.kennethspeers8014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Seems like Kiko would know. I'm pretty sure Dave himself has admitted to really only understanding simple pentatonic box stuff. You can be a brilliant writer and not know a lick about theory. Its about having a good ear, and fucking around enough to find interesting sounds. At least thats how I interpret it having done years of writing without theory, and then learning theory later on.

  • @FrancoConticello
    @FrancoConticello 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    first, love you man.

  • @Nestorglass
    @Nestorglass 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Honestly? I love how well-rounded Symphony is, but I'd say he's surpassed it even by the time they dropped youthanasia. Even in catchyness

  • @bilrogar
    @bilrogar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    First Megadeth song I ever heard was In My Darkest Hour. It was at that point when I understood Megadeth was better than Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Testament combined.

    • @lokitus
      @lokitus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Testament can be pretty complex, but yeah, Megadeth >> Testament

    • @louiselockett2905
      @louiselockett2905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What about Overkill? They are as prolific as Megadeth. And Anthrax gets better with age.

    • @majurbludd
      @majurbludd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@louiselockett2905 My order: Megadeth, Metallica, Testament, Overkill, Anthrax, Slayer

  • @charl-e
    @charl-e 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The very first Megadeth song i heard is Killing is My Business.. and Business is good!
    It inspired me to pick up the guitar, best thing I’ve ever done over the last 3 years... all thanks to Tony Iommi and Dave Mustaine! Rock on!

  • @TIGERGUTS
    @TIGERGUTS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Megadeth write more complex songs for those that have the ability to understand what they are doing.Harmony , rhythm , great hooks and fantastic riffage. Metallica use to write similar stuff with the help of Cliff Burtons musical knowledge but those days are long gone. Lars has a great ear for arrangements but their music skill is feeble. Metallica do write slamming songs but as they don't have new members constantly , ideas have dried up considerably. Metallica are more accessible to regular everyday plebs and Megadeths music is more for someone that is ready for the next step of RIFFER MADNESS!

  • @Fender420
    @Fender420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Topo Chico
    Carbonated WAP Juice
    😃

  • @jollygrapefruit786
    @jollygrapefruit786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Shred has the be the best teacher on the platform. He explains things so concisely.

  • @ObsidianLife
    @ObsidianLife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool vid…
    I wish people (in general, not meaning you per se) would recognize that Music doesn’t come from theory, theory comes from music. Music theory is just a faster way to understand how to get to the sound you want. Knowing that a minor third tends to sound “sadder” or that it’s easy to compose around fourths and fifths isn’t something that’s hard to understand intuitively and repeat. If you understand Theory then you can understand that within your first few weeks of playing guitar… If you don’t it’s just gonna take you longer to figure it out. I think Kiko is right that Mustaine doesn’t know about Chord construction and modes, but that does mean he can’t alter basic rock chords like he did in Holy Wars or solo in Phrygian…
    Also, my vote for one of the best Megadeth songs that’s super underrated is “My last words/Next Victim” (the original title). I definitely think that’s one of the best songs Megadeth has done…

  • @dimitrisvill1411
    @dimitrisvill1411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Shed you should totally do a video on Gus G, he has incredible songs such as "Fierce" or "Fire and the Fury" with his band Firewind. Muhahahah

    • @tanerkr8713
      @tanerkr8713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah man Gus G is great. He has great technique.

  • @IvanBohorquez
    @IvanBohorquez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rest of the world:
    Latin Americans: ♪ Megadeth...Megadeth...Aguante Megadeth ♪

  • @restheband870
    @restheband870 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love both the explorer and flying v shape for their metal history, and the empowering feeling they give you when you play them.

  • @mayilgodi6527
    @mayilgodi6527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nick was the drummer...

  • @betelgeusex3865
    @betelgeusex3865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Train of Consequences always hypes me up, puts me in a good mood

  • @nethbt
    @nethbt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After Youthanasia and Risk, Dave went samey-samey and I cannot recall any GOOD composition after that, I'd even go as far as Risk being a better album than any of the post Marty albums, MEGADETH was MEGADEAD after Youthanasia.
    Same with Iron Maiden, cannot recall one good song after Beave New World..ditto Metallica after Load/ Reload...it happens to all of them

  • @Juicexlx
    @Juicexlx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yeah, I remember freaking-out on that song when the CD came-out and it became real popular, real quick with even radio runs (Montréal and Québec), but about 1 month later,
    I preferred ''Addicted to Chaos'', which is more complex and pretty much the peak of Dave Mustaine's snarly voice.

  • @evilervcowart6234
    @evilervcowart6234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Symphony Of Destruction is actually only average as far as my favorite MegaDeth tracks go. It's a bit too simplistic for my personal tastes...it's kinda like MegaDeth's Enter Sandman, which I don't especially care for. I'm more of a Holy Wars...The Punishment Due/Ashes In Your Mouth/She Wolf type of guy.

  • @hamachibeans4471
    @hamachibeans4471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It’s crazy how through 90% of this song he sounds exactly like how he does on the studio recording in this live version

    • @drdre4397
      @drdre4397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get better headphones if you believe that to be the case. His voice is no where close to what he did on the record.

    • @КРОКОДИЛ-ь7м
      @КРОКОДИЛ-ь7м 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s crazy how deaf you are

  • @jeremysiron9622
    @jeremysiron9622 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There’s hilarious footage back in the day of Layne Staley, doing the “watch him become a God“ line,
    And the rest of AIC laughing….kind of making fun of Dave, but in a good natured way …and nailing Dave perfectly….. Layne Staley got his voice down to a T….. just picture Layne singing that line , and you can hear it

  • @ognir66
    @ognir66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brian Wilson had no musical training but even Classical composers Revere him greatly.
    Genius can't be explained.
    Either you are or you aren't.

  • @ewgf6667
    @ewgf6667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Will megadeth ever write music as good as this again”
    While this is a well constructed song and interesting musically, what’s “good” is subjective. I personally can’t stand this commercial snooze fest of a song. Megadeth has a fuck ton of bangers that are far more impressive and interesting musically. They may not necessarily have that commercial success, however they certainly deserve such credit.

  • @indian3750
    @indian3750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can say that Dave didn’t learn theory is the reason he was able to think out of the box.
    Many times people who are too stuck on theory are not that great of a composers in metal.
    Chris Broderick for instance

  • @PhantomDeth
    @PhantomDeth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Megadeth have so many songs that are better than Symphony of Destruction.
    As successful?. Yeah maybe Trust.. But really they are radio tracks and were made with that in mind.

  • @SimPoolman
    @SimPoolman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One thing about Megadeath their music is always stayed consistent in sound. I can’t say the same for Metallica. At one time Metallica was my favorite band but as time went on I grew to enjoy Megadeath much more.

    • @vorpalblades
      @vorpalblades 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know, Risk, Cryptic Writings and World Needs A Hero were all pretty weak.

  • @ashthegreat1
    @ashthegreat1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How far has rock fallen? Rockstar (Dave Ellefson) gets kicked out of his band for banging a groupie. That's so 2020's !

  • @janhavlis
    @janhavlis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    in older times, metallica and megadeth were both unique and good, but later metallica went somewhere i did not want to follow. too much country music influence, loss of imminence and drive. out of the big four/five, only megadeth and slayer got my ears today. slayer seems to me similarly musically original as megadeth.

  • @amostlyreasonableguy
    @amostlyreasonableguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would honestly say they did it on the very next album with Train of Consequences. From the verse, to the pre-chorus, to the picking of the chorus part it’s as solid and catchy as symphony is, just with more intense vocals.

  • @Mysterio-Solar
    @Mysterio-Solar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They Try To Take His Pulse Before The Head Explodes 😂 It does sound like Dave says Balls tho . 💥🔥😜🤓🤔🙄

  • @nemesis8626
    @nemesis8626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will they ever write a song this good? It's not even the best on Countdown to Extinction, skin o my teeth, high speed dirt are both tons better, this is just overly simplified so it appeals to the more mainstream audience

  • @ajdaniel8128
    @ajdaniel8128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dave Mustaine is my favorite Megadeth guitarist. Everybody else is second to Dave

  • @konradchudy1491
    @konradchudy1491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How about analyzing Hangar 18? There is so much going on in that song. It's a masterpiece in my opinion.

  • @Sharper_Than_Most
    @Sharper_Than_Most 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love countdown… but youthnasia is hands down the best album they ever wrote!!! Start to finish the album was hands down great!

  • @TheDannyGoodman
    @TheDannyGoodman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We need some music theory/analysis of the whole Reign In Blood LP. Evil.

  • @bonesandrolls6402
    @bonesandrolls6402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The headstock of the jackson guitars... are the best ones for metal XD...

  • @ThePeterOlausson
    @ThePeterOlausson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fuck, I didn't understand that scales is more when applied with chords 🤘

  • @oliverdahlberg838
    @oliverdahlberg838 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wrong album cover on the thumbnail buddy.
    Anyways you should totally do a reaction to a tout le monde

  • @tradito
    @tradito 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's Nick man. He died much later than this, like 5 year ago or something.

  • @philipbeasley72
    @philipbeasley72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love E phrygian because E or F you could entertain each for tonal home.

  • @rjshally
    @rjshally 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The only good Megadeth album is KIMB! Fight me

  • @Thunder978
    @Thunder978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First album I ever bought. “Ashes in Your Mouth” is a masterpiece.

  • @lazyjackass77
    @lazyjackass77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I still play drums to this to warm up when I practice. Been doing it for over 25 years. Same routine. Never gets old.

  • @taylorpenunuri8677
    @taylorpenunuri8677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    once i heard the burp, i knew i had to click the subscribe button.

  • @btfa2020
    @btfa2020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s amazing that you are the only teacher that ever bothers to mention the importance of the underlying harmonic functions of scales and modes.
    Your channel is outstanding.

  • @ericbrucker
    @ericbrucker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That entire album didn’t have a bad track in my opinion.

  • @cHVF
    @cHVF ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think your humor and ability to teach is unique on youtube, it's a compelling combo. I have yet to hear you say something unfunny or uninteresting. also the WAP juice segments make me laugh every time and are relevant to my interests, a perfect interlude between music appreciation and theory sections. love your work thank you :)

  • @Unsanemetalhead
    @Unsanemetalhead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do I learn these corde to modes deal no body puts these together that I see

  • @facundovaz2439
    @facundovaz2439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why is the Youthanasia Cover in the Thumbnail? hahaha
    to be fair, Countdown to Extinction Album is a whole masterpiece, I think it is the peak of Mustaine's songwriting skills.
    But I prefer Youthanasia Album tho. I really like Blood of Heroes and Addicted to Chaos, I don't know why but the album is just a whole different feeling, compared to other ones from Megadeth.

    • @brandonjackson5865
      @brandonjackson5865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That album was recorded live some songs only took a couple takes some took many but it definitely makes it have an energy and vibe that very few metal albums have . They were super tight from touring countdown it’s really incredible considering now they assemble songs in computers and then learn to play it live.

    • @hinjurock70
      @hinjurock70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brandonjackson5865
      Yeah, Youthanasia has much more energy than Countdown, which sounds overproduced and kind of lifeless to me.

  • @fasgamboa
    @fasgamboa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dont think Kiko meant he did not understand it at all, more like, he is not formally studied them and its not his main focus.

  • @fernandoangelico6443
    @fernandoangelico6443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Something i love about Marty's playing is that he plays over the chord progression so well while being unique at the same time

  • @indian3750
    @indian3750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dave is so one with his instrument.
    He is a special musician for sure no doubt

  • @edgardeese
    @edgardeese 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's my third favorite song on that album. Sweating Bullets and Skin o' My Teeth then this. This is a great record all the way around. Still a favorite.

  • @anthonydevries576
    @anthonydevries576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the episode, My favorite song of theirs is "In My Darkest Hour" however. Love the break down, and the compositional advice. Thanks man. Edit: Bring Dave Back!

  • @Emcfree2084
    @Emcfree2084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Think that might be the wrong album thumbnail

  • @dougarnold7955
    @dougarnold7955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Okay. Good question.
    The first question that came to my mind when i saw that was ...did Megadeth ever write a good song? Mu ha ha ha ha ha! 🤘😁

  • @ChatGpt641
    @ChatGpt641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have always loved the explorer body shape. I first saw it being played by Skwisgaar and then kept seeing variations of it and I just love them

  • @theobsidianshvl
    @theobsidianshvl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you should do megadeth songs tierlist lol

  • @dowens3781
    @dowens3781 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Train Of Consequences is better.