I am so glad James and Lars fired him. For Dave was able to express himself more than those two ever would let him.

People like to rip on Daves voice but goddamn it's perfect for this song

the best thing Metallica did was fired Mustaine... or else we would not have this AMAZING band!!!!

The entire Rust in Peace ,album is a work of musical genius. And as a guitar player I can say it's very challenging to play also

One of the best metal songs ever.. Period!

I'm so happy because you said. "His voice is incredible "

Nick Menza is one of the best metal drummers ever period. RIP and youll never be forgotten! Marty also. This lineup is my favourite Megadeth lineup and I think it was the best one hands down. 🍻👍

The first time I heard Holy Wars was 1991...I was alone , in The dark with headphones on , exploring my step dad's music collection..I was literally exhausted after hearing it...I was freaking out there was nobody to talk to about it, i didn't sleep that night. It was so awesome. Holy wars is a fucking work of art.

Megadeth - Tornado Of Souls Pantera - Cowboys From Hell Pantera - This Love Megadeth - Victory

Did you know that Dave Mustaine (lead vocals and guitar) played in Metallica? You can hear his influence in "Kill 'em all" by Metallica.

That lyric "Ask the sheep for their beliefs, do you kill on God's command?" was directly inspired by Dave accidentally starting a brawl between the Catholics and Protestants because of one drunken comment during an Irish concert Megadeth played at.

There's this whole thing about Metallica vs Megadeth but it's bollocks if you're a true metal fan, which I have been for over 30 yrs. Love both of them, Metallica are more anthemic and have more memorable songs and are brilliant at transitions in songs but Megadeth are smart, faster and technically superior. I've seen both live many times and Metallica are the better performers live but iron maiden are the best. But true metal heads listen to all.

Give megadeth-tornado of souls a go The vocal are higher pitch and it’s one of their best songs

RIP Nick Menza. He was the drummer.

I feel the big four is like Metallica: want me to go fast Anthrax: want me to go even faster? Megadeth: haha that’s cute, I’ll show you fast Slayer: *maniacal laughter*

Dude, Dave Mustaine is hands down one of the greatest metal guitarists to ever live. He writes riffs like no one else can, AND vocalizes while he plays (with riffs as complex as his, it's not an easy task). Dave really paved the way for a lot of metal musicians out there.

Probably one of the hardest songs to play on guitar

If you want more Megadeth you could always check out "Hangar 18", it's much more instrumental which I think would really interest you!

Marty Friedman, one of the all-time greats on guitar. I love this lineup. Classic Megadeth

Damn, I love this opening riff. Spasmodic! And Nick Menza was a brutal drummer. RIP.

There's no Metallca VS Megadeth. Dave was booted from Metallica for being a drug addict, Dave turned to his religion, got clean and all is forgiven, he even feels bad and apologized for punching James in the mouth when he was fired and James forgave him right back. It's ancient history, you can be a fan of both X-Box and PlaySta...I mean DC and Marv...I mean Metallica and Megadeth.

If you want a song that will be another pillar, you need to try Paranoid, Iron Man, or War Pigs by Black Sabbath. They are considered the creators of heavy metal.

Yep, thrash metal is the best. Try Megadeth's Symphony Of Destruction.

You gotta do Tornado of Souls

Now you need to check out Judas Priest - Painkiller

You have to Listen to Tornado Of Souls, it has the best Solo in Thrash metal history hands down. And i don't even listen to Megadeth that much.

You don't gotta pick sides but if you choose Megadeth ......your correct

Megadeth is not only my all time favorite metal band but Dave Mustaine easily has one of the best metal voices of all time.

Tornado of souls - Megadeth

I have some other Megadeth suggestions: -Tornado of Souls -Rust In Peace... Polaris -Lucretia -Peace Sells -Sweating Bullets -Angry Again -She Wolf -Symphony of Destruction -Trust Most people would probably just suggest Symphony of Destruction cause it's another one of their most popular songs, but all the songs I mentioned and many more are worthy of your time.

So that is the brilliance of Dave Mustaine's mind: Hire one of the most insanely fast speed metal guitarists out there, Marty Friedman, and then just to remind everyone Dave absolutely shreds too? He shreds LIKE A BEAST on this song. Fucking KILLED it. And so intense right out of the gate. Nick Menza, the badass drummer here, was just this intense all the time. To echo someone else's earlier post, criminally underrated. I used to have this CD EP with like 3 or 4 Megadeth songs, most of which were not on their regular full length releases. Anyway. I remember getting to the end of one song that had such high octane manic energy, and the song ended...but Nick just kept slamming away at the kit like the song was still in full swing. And it was hilarious because Dave had to yell into his mic "Nick...NICK!" to get Nick to stop whaling away on his kit. (whale2--verb, whaled, whal·ing, to hit, thrash, or beat soundly) Too funny.😂😂😂😂 RIP Nick Menza.

"Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" the best ever heavy metal song!

Other giant pillar in your heavy metal journey is Judas Priest. They are one of the original metal bands. I would suggest Painkiller or Breaking the Law.

That moment when you finally listen to Metal and realize there are more then 3 notes and 1 beat in music

Wait until you see this song live.. it will change your life

thank you for this reaction 👍 I was your age when this came out 😂 I've seen Megadeth live 8 times they're my favorite band of ALL-TIME Holy wars is the greatest thrash song ever \m/

Pantera - Floods \m/

Finally! Bro react to "Metallica - To Live Is To Die". You will enjoy

I met Dave backstage on the Euthanasia tour backstage and he was easy to talk to like a friend or neighbor. Dave embodies the never say die attitude in all of us.Truly his music , energy and self is embedded in the history of Metal.

I have heard it like a billion times and I still get chills when I hear it. Thanks for sharing.

I like how everyone that reacts to this song gets amazed by the 8:36 part. I honestly think it's sick af

For some background, Dave Mustane, the lead singer and guitarist, was originally the lead guitar for Metallica, but they fired him before recording their first album and hired Kirk Hammett. The first... ten, fifteen, years of Megadeth was basically just Dave swinging a giant middle finger in the air at them for firing him.

It’s nice to see a member of the younger generation reacting with an open mind to music I grew up with. Well done.

Great reaction video Alex, I love how you instantly pick up on the nuances of the lyrics for such radically different music to what you’re used to listening to. If you’re looking to expand the Megadeath repertoire I can wholeheartedly recommend “Sweating Bullets” and “Symphony Of Destruction”. I love the energy and positivity you bring in your videos, there is not enough of this in the world and it’s refreshing to see. You seem to be a genuine, lovely guy and I appreciate you buddy.

Megadeth - Peace Sells

One of the best metal songs ever written.

Dude, I absolutely LOVE your reaction videos! Not only are your expressions priceless, but I love the opinions you gather from the songs/videos you watch. Also, your enthusiasm is so genuine and and endearing! Lastly (but definitely not least), the little clips that you edit in are HILARIOUS!! Please keep making videos and spreading your awesomeness. 💓💓

symphony of destruction peace sells but whos buying both by megadeth u gotta listen bro

Now you have to listen to Anthrax, that way you will have heard the big 4 of thrash metal.

Very nice reaction! Welcome to the incredible world of Megadeth, one the best metal bands ever! Amongst metalheads, I believe "Holy Wars" is their most well-known song, and you can see why. After almost 30 years, it's still arguably their best track, but you can't go wrong with anything from this album ("Rust in Peace") or most of their catalogue. You mentioned Dave's voice at some point. It's very hit or miss for people (and certainly not the same after all these years), but what is more impressive is how he manages to sing while playing such complex rhythm guitar parts, most of the time unsynced between each other.

Ive always liked Megadeth, and listened to them, what was so nice was seeing your reaction throwing out a bunch of hype, quite refreshing indeed! Thank you for the upload!!

Loved this reaction! The song really does leave you speechless the first time. Megadeth was my favorite childhood band. I like that you did research on the song ahead of time too.

You should check out: Iron Maiden - Fear of The Dark Live in Rio 2001 Awsome performance and amazing crowd participation! :D

FINALLY! Now you need to do a Symphony of destruction

Amazing channel! I am so happy to have stumbled across this. Megadeth has a few tracks where an instrumental introduces the song. Try "Set The World Afire" and/or "My Last Words". Keep up the awesome reactions!

Nick Menza so underappreciated

Or Tornado of Souls. The solo is a masterpiece

Please do “Tornado of Souls” by Megadeth

I like Your attitude, not many people outside of the genre can enjoy experiencing new kinds of music. Instant sub after 2 of yours reaction, the first being the Motorhead one. And the look of You being blown away by Dave's solo in the end just like I did on my first time. Good memories. Cool dude, cool, keep up good work. ;)

I can only imagine a hip hopper, hearing real music for the first time. what a hoot

DREAM THEATER - PANIC ATTACK

Hangar 18

YES YES YES i need this. I can’t stop smiling to your reaction. I love this band sooooooo much. Dave is fantastic

I absolutely love that im seeing KZfaq expand to Metal Reactions. Means a lot to metal heads around to know metal isnt going anywhere anytime soon STAY ROCKIN🤘🤘🔥

Finally Megadeth! :D When I was a small little boi, around 14, and heard this for my first time I didn't like it at all, thought there were too many transitions and coulnd't get a hold of the song 😂 Coming back to it many years later I can obviously realize it's one of the best metal songs ever written haha :) Hangar 18 (full version, NOT MV version) or Tornado of Souls next :D

Megadeth sweating bullets is a must inparticular the music VIDEO

best reaction video of your channel man! cheers!

I'm a Metalhead since 99 and i Love your Videos.....greetz from Germany Bro

Symphony of Destruction

React to Metallica - Battery live in Seattle 1989

My first video I've seen of yours and I loved it. Instantly subscribed. I see someone else suggested Tornado of Souls but you gotta see it!

I love your reaction at the end when Mustaine shows you how good he is with a guitar. Absolutely priceless!

Hi, Alex! You should check out the "other" Megadeth, song called "Symphony of destruction". it's different from this, but you'll love it! (it's famous song, it got me into Megadeth, and i think many other people too) Great reaction btw, love Holy Wars and love that you love it too ^_^

Cementery Gates by Pantera!!!!!!!

It's the first time I see a reaction video of a so known song and I believe it's the first time the reactor listens to the song. Your face like "is it possible to play that?" is priceless.

You have to do Motorhead now. It's a must do. You gotta hear the band that inspired metallica and was the reason James Hetfield kept his beard looking like Lemmy for almost a decade of their early days.

You should listen the whole album "Rust in Peace". One of the best albums of thrash metal

U finally did it !! Now it’s time for Megadeth - Hanger 18 😘

One of the best memories of my life was moshpiting to this song. I had been always thinking about that when I was a teenager and two years ago when it happened and the concert of Megadeth ended with their very best song I cried. Best concert of my life. Mustaine is truly a professional.

Incredible song, incredible playing, incredible energy. I think it's cool that Dave Mustaine plays the solo at the end- he and Marty are great guitarists!

Megadeth - Symphony of destruction

Great reaction, thank you Alex for this. If you want more Megadeth songs you should probably check out Tornado of souls. Also I would like you to check out Pantera, their song Domination is wild live and has one of the best solos ever by my favourite guitar player Dimebag Darrell (see profile picture :D) Edit: oh yeah you already did forgot about that :P

The first time I heard this song I was 11 years old and I was like holy fuck! Shit like this exists? It was so awesome. Even though I've been listening to this whole album since then your commentary really gave me a new perspective on the song especially the lyrics. Love your videos dude keep em commin'

I'm so glad you liked it. The message is so awesome and the lyrics are so true. Thumbs up!

Pantera - cowboys from hell Or Megadeth- five magics

Try HANGAR 18 But not the official video!!!'

your reaction is gold bro :) love it

Regards from Brazil ! Nice reactions, great vídeos...

That is the great thing about Megadeth, is that they start a lot of in depth discussions about politics and religion. Another band that does this very well is Fear Factory. You should definitely do a reaction of Replica or Fear Campaign by Fear Factory.

Architects - These Colors Don't Run :)

I'm a long-time Megadeth fan and watching your reaction to this song made me so hyped lmao. I loved it

Yes! The reaction to Dave's solo was perfect 😂 I'm so glad that I got to experience it live, back then...

Thank you for doing all these reaction videos on Metal. It's nice to see an intelligent person open his mind for something different. Once again, thank you!

Tornado of Souls by Megadeth

Alex, for the love, keep being you! Your personality and humor are a delight, and you make me love songs that I got to hear as a little kid all over again. Thank you!

I felt your reaction @ around 7:25, fucking amazing solo! haha Edit: I should've watched it all the way through before commenting, the ending was great! I subbed

Now listen to tornado of souls, five magics and hanger 18. You won't regret it.

Megadeth - Hangar 18 Judas Priest - Painkiller Pantera - Cowboys from Hell

Enjoyed your video man, glad you liked the song. Dave’s solo gives me chills every time.

I have seen this band Live at least five times! And they play this song every time. It is one of the greatest Megadeth songs ever played! Even Dave Mustaine says he can't believe he wrote this song as young as he was back then. They were definitely coming into their own as artists and as a band during this period! Hey Alex, in your words, this is one of the dopest songs in the middle of genre that you will ever hear! And that is the truth! Glad you love it bro! :-)