Dave's vocals are definitely an acquired taste. I remember not liking them at first but the music was just too good and I warmed up to them over time.

Try more complex stuff they have done . Here's a few choices: Good Mourning Black Friday , My Last Words(from Peace Sells), Mary Jane (from so far so good so what), Rust in peace/Polaris, Lucretia, Five Magics (from Rust in peace), Conquer or Die (Dystopia), Ashes in your mouth, Countdown to extinction (Countdown to extinction),

I love the way Dave snarls and spits the words of this song out. Real venom, sarcasm and bitter hatred both lyrically and musically.

I would strongly recommend you to check out Tornado of Souls - The song is catchy, technical, heavy and has one of the greatest metal solos of all time on it. Megadeth is generally known for having some of the greatest guitarist of all time on the lead position (Marty, the Chris’, Kiko)

I really recommend you listen to a band called Death.It’s definitely on the heavier side, but their song crafting is AMAZING. I recommend Spirit Crusher or Trapped in a Corner.

Ashes In Your Mouth is another great masterpiece from Megadeth.

A dark song, hence the title. Not a real heavy song musically. If you ever come around to a Megadeth again check out A Tout Le Monde for one of Mustaine's mellower songs or going for a harder song check out Tornado of Souls or My Last Words. (don't try to air drum on that last one, you may hurt yourself, lol)

My absolute favourite Megadeth song. Back when Dave hated the world and everyone in it, great stuff

As an old timer Megadeth fan I applaud you finding all the gems in their music we have over the years. Technically speaking Ive always felt they were a step above their contemporaries in songwriting and abilities. Years ago I was a musician in Seattle (yes during "those" days) and I had the opportunity to go backstage to a Megadeth concert. All my friends said, "you might meet Mustaine, and he's an asshole (knowing my low tolerance for assholes)". Well I did meet him, and he was the furthest thing form that. We sat for about 10 minutes alone eating pizza and drinking a beer, talking about Phoenix and the desert, and he was very genuine and gracious with his time.

This was the first Megadeth album I bought. I wore that cassette out.

Someone else suggested this song, yet it is fantastic “Wake Up Dead” Off The “Peace Sells But Who’s Buying “ album.. excellent song with some great changes and great solo’s by Dave…

Mary Jane off the same Megadeth album is another banger. lots of time changes and great riffs and descending ascending scales.

"So Far, So Good, So What?", being between their big hits "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?" and "Rust in Peace" is so often overlooked, which is a damn shame because it's a terrific album and every bit the same awesome Megadeth we love from that era.

Nice! As a longtime Megadeth fan, I can say I feel vindicated after you liked them this time. They're a great band!

The story about Mustaine I love the best is the time he told Steven Tyler that Aerosmith were way better when they were on drugs and Tyler kicked Megadeth off the tour. What I love about it is that Mustaine told Tyler the truth!

I’m so glad you came back to give Megadeth another chance, this is such a great song, I appreciate you giving it another shot!

This song is fantastic. Dave is an incredible song writter, the lyrics are so deep...

If you want more Megadeth, please check out "Good Mourning/Black Friday"! Personally one of my favourite Megadeth songs.

Those reverse effects on his voice after the first solo always got me when I was kid. I was hooked after hearing that verse. I've always considered this song to be a masterpiece. Incredible songwriting.

So Far ... is my favourite Megadeth album primarily because it's so raw. Thanks for doing this. Also - Seventh Son in the background looks amazing :D I guess those albums are the ones you did a full listening on your Patreon. - Mr. Helvering's air-drumminmg skills are improving, right ? :D

I wore this album out, and it's not considered their best, but there are so many awesome tunes on this one.

Since the band Death was recommended in the comments I'll have to strongly suggest that you listen to their song called Voice of the Soul. It's an instrumental track and one of the most beautiful guitar pieces ever written!

Ahh, this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. This is also one of my favorite albums. Too often it gets overlooked as it's sandwiched between peace sells and rust in peace.

I remember hearing them live about 10 years ago, a full stadium in Mexico City. I have never sung as loud or headbanged as aggressively as I did that day during that song.

I missed Megadeth when it was new and I was in high school … then I found this song when I was going through a divorce 16 years ago. This really spoke to my mindset during that time. I’ve found a lot more Megadeth since then (plus I’ve remarried and gotten a lot happier!), but this remains one of my favorites.

That whole album is pure gold

I'd strongly recommend checking out Vektor, especially songs like Forests of Legend or (Re)Charging the Void, great songwriting and musicianship! Vocals can be a bit harsh for a new listener but everything else is out of this world.

I love the totally broken voice he had in that era. Especially that album. Totally destroy attitude, that let feelings on the sleeve Before he changed to the RIP nasal thing.

That's the remastered version. The Original version from '88 doesn't have those two chords at the beginning of the song.

Soooooo, I've had a bit of wild turkey tonight and have been feeling like hell do to my uncle passing today. Watching you go nuts drumming along to one of his favorite songs has made my day so much better. I just want to say thank you for the lift.

Good analysis and luv the break down with your choice of language. And overall and agree with everything you mentioned. I walk away with the feeling of the heavy use of triplets in subtle ways in the instrumentation within the arrangements of the guitars, build-ups , etc. Wow I love this! Dave Mustaine! And I generally don't gravitate to metal music but good musicians, the special and talented ones , are easy to find! He just essentially writes from the heart, no filter! A great lyricist as well!

Use to listen to this album on repeat in the Art Room every lunch time as a 15 year old, really good times.

This is one of my all-time favorites! Nice to see someone reacting to Megadeth. They are soooo underrated!

Love the LP you have in your back. I have seen about 50% of your videos on your channel. I'm pretty happy to see you have discovered too many music so important to all of us.

I recommend listening to Soldier On! on their brand new album The Sick!...The Dying...And the Dead! It's my new favorite Megadeth song.

This and Good Mourning/Black Friday are my two favorite Megadeth songs. This one is personal to me, and it's the divergent point, when I first heard it back over thirty years ago, between Metallica and Megadeth. After I heard this, Megadeth became my favorite, and that's never changed. The woman, Diana Aragon, was Dave's fiancée, his muse. She has inspired, like, more than a dozen songs, from Last Rites/Loved to Deth and Wake up Dead to Tornado of Souls and Tears in a Vial.

Most people in the comments talking about Megadeth but I have to say kudos to you, Doug -- your musical insight added to my understanding of a song I've known for years

Great reaction!! This is one of my favorite bands and I've been listening to them a lot recently, mainly concert footage from 1992! Another favorite band of mine, more recently, is Bloodywood. They are from India and incorporate some of their traditional instruments in with metal. "Aaj" is the song I'd love to see you react to. There are a lot of surprises in there! The song is half in English and half in Hindi (with subtitles). I just subscribed 🙂

Glad you came back to Megadeth. Another song I’d recommend is a personal favorite of mine called Take No Prisoners. Features a short but awesome little tapping bass fill by David Ellefson, along with the song being some of his best bass playing with the band.

Hey Doug! I think you would appreciate "Conquer or Die" by Megadeth off of their album Dystopia. There is a classical guitar intro with a banging guitar solo!! Thanks for all you do

This is by far my favorite Megadeth song; I think my second favorite is "Mary Jane" from the same album. Great to hear more Megadeth on the channel and hear your positivity for it.

You couldn't have chosen better, Doug! This has been my favorite Megadeth song since it came out 🤘

Since everyone is dropping some suggesions, I'll drop "Hangar 18". I think it's one of their most interesting songs musically. "Peace Sells" has a great political and social lyrics if you go on that anti-war hype again.

iron maiden seven son one of the best metal albums of all time ^_^

Very interesting song choice. One of my first Megadeth songs that got me into this Genius Band! Rest is history... Good luck Doug, Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱

Glad you appreciated the musical aspect, it's crazy that Dave will swear to you that he doesn't know music theory and never used it to write music. Their current guitarist Kiko says that Dave does know it, as proved by his music, it's all just inside him. Always love watching trained musicians dissect his music.

me and 4 of my friends were in the official music video for this song ,, recorded at the Country Club in Reseda ,California ,, it was made for the movie,Decline of Western Civilization " The Metal Years" what an amazing video and day that was ,, Rock on Doug !!!

As a Metallica fan, I also like Megadeth as well and during my freshman year in highschool I had this album in my tape player and WORE IT OUT. Lots of hidden gems on this record

Amazing how you pick up the keys so quickly. Megadeth definitely plays very intricate licks and riffs.

Really enjoy your analysis of this.

The song Countdown To Extinction should be next! I’m sure you’ll dig it, it’s very melodic and the lyrics are just beautiful.

Love your take on this track, Doug! And thanks for pointing out the modalizing with the Dorian and Phrygian scales-I need to try that! I would love to hear your take on "Washington is Next," when you get to doing more Megadeth. They lyrics seem to be applying biblical prophecy to modern politics, and the bassline is just unbelievably dope.

I can understand when people say they have issues with his voice. Dave's vocals aren't his strong point, but there's no one else I could think of who could replace him. I'm happy to own seven of their albums. There's three songs I'd like to suggest if you continue down this rabbit hole. "Looking Down the Cross," "My Last Words," and "Victory." I'd definitely appreciate your insights.

This is Megadeth’s finest composition if you ask me. Really beautiful melodies, interesting chord changes, and a great driving rhythm.

I love your videos, I’d love to see you take another look at Savatage again - edge of thorns is a great song, or even one of their two rock operas they wrote - streets and dead winter dead are both really interesting. If you’re looking for more Megadeth though, I’d definitely recommend Symphony of Destruction, and A Tout Le Monde

Listen to the whole Rust in piece record. That one is a masterpiece. Marty Friedman really came in with a fresh eye for that record.

Can understand not immediately taking to Holy Wars, when I was first getting into metal and getting recommended Megadeth I gave Holy Wars a listen and didn't really love it, seemed very complicated but not what I was expecting. Eventually I tried listening to more of their music and they've been my favourite band since, so I'd love to see a reaction to Tornado of Souls (the shift in tone followed by the solo at about 2 minutes is pretty much perfect), My Last Words(Really cool riff, awesome lyrics and great solo) or Good Mourning/Black Friday (not as melodic as the other two but a very interesting composition + a really cool opening)

Next ones: "PEACE SELLS" from their 1986 album "Peace sells... but who's buying", a complete masterpiece, both musically that lyrically...and/or: "LAST RITES: LOVED TO DETH" from their very 1st album, with that piano introduction!! Give it a shot Mr. Doug 👍🤟🤟

I was just listening through a few songs trying to think about what might be interesting to you. The first thing I thought of was Dread and a Fugitive Mind. I recently learned to play it on guitar. It got a bittersweet vibe and makes heavy use of the contrast between loud and quiet. I might be biased but I like those slightly usual arpeggios and how they change rhythm. I like their song Lucretia. It is also on the bittersweet side of things and how the intro resolves is just orgasmic. Tornado of Souls is a great song, but if you weren't feeling Holy Wars I don't see why you would dig that one. I can also play a bit of The Poison was the Cure and Polaris. The former is just stupid fast and fun to play, while the latter has a cool triplet thing going on, but they wouldn't make for the best suggestions for the next metal Monday.

Doug gets it. It's never been about how good Dave can sing, it's always been about the emotion and the attitude that he conveys and how will it fits with the amazing Megadeth sound.

Possibly one of the BEST songs he has ever written. It is truly honest. The music comp is discussion worthy. The lyrical content is also very discussion worthy. It sinks, builds, then sinks and builds again. It's so very human. Funny thing is, when this came out I was 13 and the time period was rife with "metal scare" among parent groups. I can remember my parents confiscating the cassette and not being aloud to have access to material of this nature. Too bad they didn't really take the time to figure out what is was all about.....but that is another discussion for another time. Here I am, about to turn 48, and it is still relevant and artful. Thanks Mr. Mustane.

Thanks for your upload. Again I can only recommend Ghost: "Spillways" (Studio) and/or "Twenties" (Studio)!

Yeah, more Megadeth please! Thanks Doug, i would suggest songs like "Conquer or Die/Lying in State", and "Fatal Illusion" from Dystopia album, or "Ashes in your Mouth", from Cowntdown to Extinsion

I'm getting back into playing guitar (as a fun hobby) after years of not even owning a guitar let alone playing. Recently I've been playing this song a bit as it's one of the ones that I've remembered relatively quickly how to play a lot of for some reason. Anyway, in the last few days I've been wondering "how would the daily Doug react to this?" and here is my answer. Thank you for choosing this one. Diane is truly Dave's muse as she has inspired a few of his songs.

Tornado of souls is the one Megadeth song that made me loving them for ever. You should give that one a try it’s amazing

Please check out "Return to Serenity" by Testament

Am I the only one who loved Dave's singing from minute 1? If you've felt where it comes from, you just go with it man. It's raw, ruthless, emotional

Great reaction, and your knowledge pours out in the best way.

You should do Voice of the soul by Death next.

"I walk, I walk alone, To the promised land, There's a better place for me But it's far, far away, Everlasting life for me, In a perfect world But I got to die first, Please, God, send me on my way..." I think those lyrics were inspired by something Cliff Burton used to say about dying and the afterlife... Metallica used a poem that Cliff wrote for the track 'To live is to die" similar to this ...I watched a documentary about Cliff Burton, and his sister Connie talked about her brother. They used to live w/ their parents when Cliff was in Metallica, and Connie said he would turn on Bill Graham Ministries on TV and watch in the mornings... And even though he wasn't religious, it was very odd that Cliff would quote Bill Graham Ministries about 'the Kingdom of salvation' and 'the promised land'... Even Metallica would hear Cliff talking about the afterlife from what he heard on TV; Cliff Burton died at age 24... maybe he unconsciously had a premonition that he was not going to live a long life. His death affected everyone, including Connie, who got into heavy drug abuse afterwards. When u listen to the Metallica instrumental 'Orion' that Burton had helped compose, there is a slow, sad section on the track w/ his bass... it sounded almost like he was saying goodbye to anyone listening... Even the beginning of the track sounded like a huge vehicle approaching from a distance until the drums kick in and then James' guitar starts ripping (Cliff was killed in a bus accident on tour).

Great commentary and breakdown as usual! Tornado of souls is fantastic and she Wolf is one of my favorites... especially the acoustic version.

Next time you're up for gauging Megadeth, may I suggest you give an ear to, "Countdown to Extinction", on the album of the same name. Arguably their finest work, Marty Friedman's guitar virtuosity will melt your brain.

I haven't been through your channel much but Megadeth has an amazing anthology and one much much larger than most metal bands their age. I suggest: Elysian Fields, Trust, Ecstacy, Countdown To Extinction and Peace Sells (But Who's Buying).

Megadeth Last Rites/Loved to Death. It's a pretty interesting one. Starts out with a dark classical sound...

This is one of those real arm-hair raisers that, to me, are a Mustaine hallmark. Sounds as amazing and impactful as the first time I listened when it was brand new.

Great reaction, I'm glad you gave Megadeth another chance. For an upcoming video let me suggest "A Tout Le Monde" from the album Youthanasia, I am sure you will appreciate it. Greetings!

Fun fact. I saw Megadeth at The Country Club in Reseda California playing this song for the music documentary “Decline Of The Western Civilization 2 : The Metal Years”

This song is a heck of a lot of fun to play on the guitar. So many cool riffs in there. It does get a bit frantic towards the end, but you just have to crank it up : )

I saw them on this tour...great lineup. great album. One of my favorite tracks.

Love your channel man!!!!

this album came out when I was in 8th grade and it blew my mind. Always been a huge fan.

Dude. This is one of my favorite megadeth tunes. Simple but great. You have to check out into the lungs of hell/set the world afire its a little more complex haha

Now I know what is happening, all these times in touch with metal you learned how to appreciate the musical genre, I think this is the reason you liked.

Hey Sir, One of my alltime favorite Megadeth compositions is the Lucretia Solo. Please listen to that magnicifent piece of music. The song is on Rust in Peace album and the solo is done by Mary Friedman - one of my alltime favorite musicians. He used to play in a band together with Jason Becker before Megadeth. Marty has his own style of playing. I really love his nuances where for example he will start on a wrong note and then bend it into a right one and just crazy little things like that. I think he also does these things where his solos are not necessarily in the key where the rhythim guitar is playing a riff and instead he will be changing keys of his solo to allight with just the part where the riff is currently moving.

i’ve heard all these songs a million times but it’s nice to get a different perspective and a more technical analysis of the actual writing. kudos

As a 16-year-old with a relatively new driver's license, I was blasting this song in my dad's car while scattering away from a busted high school party. The song sped up and so did I, that's when the tree jumped out in front of my car officer. Good or bad that memory is always associated with this song. 🤘🤘🤘

Listen (If you want) to Tornado of Souls by Megadeth, best solo in metal history IMO.

Id like to see you analyze Night Stalkers from their newest album. The vocals on that song trip me out and I'd love to hear you explain

First time I heard this song it remined me of Alice Cooper. Then later on while reading the credits he gave thanks to him on the album and I always wondered if Alice didn't help influence his singing style and the way he phrased the lyrics in this song.

Glad your doing more megadeth. Check songs from the peace sells album!

"Loved to deth" and "A tout le monde" ( this song made me cry, so painful) You will enjoy them

Please check out Death anything off symbolic. The title track is incredible or without judgement. Also the band Havok has been carrying the thrash metal torch and I would love a reaction to intention to deceive. The lyrics of these bands and the technical details are unparalleled

Great to see you get back to some Megadeath. Must just about be time for a Mastodon Monday too. 😉

Yeah I remember you talking over the most interesting part of Holy Wars. Gotta listen to the songs,all of it.

Good analysis. I agree with your scrutiny of the human feelings behind this music that you made with a simple and direct language but with all the necessary tools to understand what was in the soul of its creator.

We played D&D to this and Iron Maiden when we were in high school

Great review of a great song.keep it up

Wee need you to watch Tornado of Souls!!!!!! the solo is considered as pretty much the best metal guitar solo ever. Megadeth is known for always having the best guitarists and Marty Friedman that played the solo in Tornado, is truly the best of the bests.

In the darkest hour The heavy feeling that it brings solidly and it wants to go to anger and sadness, and it ends ins some kind of overcome or acceptance

I love this album (and almost every Megadeth release), but I usually skip this song. A good friend quoted it in his suicide note, so it's a bit tough for me. I did listen to the whole thing this time, though. Thanks for the video (and mini therapy session), Doug!