The Iconic Drumming Behind “Holy Wars” | Megadeth Song Breakdown
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Күн бұрынDirk Verbeuren breaks down the iconic drumming behind "Holy Wars" by Megadeth, the legendary track from their acclaimed album "Rust in Peace."
Huge thanks to Dirk for not only breaking down this incredible song but also for keeping the spirit of the late Nick Menza alive through his amazing drumming. As we journey back to Megadeth's iconic era, it's evident how much Dirk admires the band's history and the remarkable talents that shaped it. 🙏🏼
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Song Intro
2:24 - Intro Fill
3:04 - Tom Groove
4:13 - Solo Section
6:15 - Full Song
12:38 - Outro
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@blckbldng 10 ай бұрын
Genious move by Dave to surround himself with 3 extremely likable musicians to balance his legendary grumpyness
@OlinKreutzRules 10 ай бұрын
I couldn’t agree more. Definitely a genious move. Lol
@cem330 10 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@S1LVERF15 10 ай бұрын
He’s not even that grumpy anymore these days tbh, more like crotchety old man 😂
@rodneypayne4827 10 ай бұрын
The side effect of being a perfectionist.
@Septicshites 10 ай бұрын
yes im glad james lemenzo is back hes good as hell on bass
@Simon-T. 10 ай бұрын
RIP Nick. The absolute best. Thanks Dirk for doing him justice.
@AnnWahlquist 10 ай бұрын
he absolutely does....
@mymodel6 10 ай бұрын
More than Dave Wankstain ever did...
@trendmassacre8423 10 ай бұрын
@@mymodel6and much more than you Mom did.
@MaidensWorldOfWax 6 ай бұрын
F*cken right man. Played it the way it should be played.
@nwerd7584 5 ай бұрын
Gar was THE best, Menza was no. 2 in comparison.
@somethingelse04 10 ай бұрын
Dirk please stay with Megadeth until the end 🤘🏻
@danielgreen8944 10 ай бұрын
Agreed! The world needs a hero!!
@sleepwalker18 10 ай бұрын
Dirk and kiko.
@ericrojasvelez8891 10 ай бұрын
Well....is more until dave get weird and said so😅😅😅
@TheGabrielSevero123 10 ай бұрын
him and kiko are the second best formation of megadeth since the legendary menza+friedman
@somethingelse04 10 ай бұрын
Love that album. Very underrated
@fatalconceit9713 10 ай бұрын
12:21 The iconic Nick Menza cross-arm cymbal smash
@Kanglar 10 ай бұрын
Watched the whole play through just to see if he did the cross hits @ 12:21 Was not disappointed. Nick Would be proud. RIP Nick Menza
@WoockerSocket2 10 ай бұрын
Vinnie Paul: ok
@ericolson326 10 ай бұрын
Straight up fan service. Love it.
@chriskellas1416 10 ай бұрын
those cross hits were sick!
@micahj9828 10 ай бұрын
Same here. Dirk nailed it.
@rocknroller81 9 ай бұрын
Yeah, that was amazing. We all remember you Nick!
@fatalconceit9713 10 ай бұрын
What a time to be alive. What an amazing tribute to Nick Menza by Dirk. Thank you Drumeo.
@Stran8n 10 ай бұрын
Dirk is an animal on the drums! It's a treat to have such a close up look at what's really going on behind the kit to play this. Something that struck me with Dirk's appearance here as well as Tommy Aldridge's is that these guys bang these songs out night after night and still play with passion, ferocity, and zeal for an instructional video. Thanks to them and Drumeo!
@WillS-pl8wg 10 ай бұрын
Yes,great observation.A band isn’t much without a great drummer!!
@csi2448 10 ай бұрын
@@WillS-pl8wgsay what you want about Dave. But he's never hired any bums to be in the band!
@MrCopenhagen113 10 ай бұрын
@@csi2448 He Hired Paul Bostaph... he is very mutch a bum. But you cant get it right 100% of the time.
@lukehewko260 10 ай бұрын
He had to play old Soilwork on drums for a long time which is very hard lol
@mikespearwood3914 10 ай бұрын
@@MrCopenhagen113 Paul Bostaph? Never knew he was in Megadeth!
@panayiotis131 10 ай бұрын
Dirk's cool. He's a great drummer, but even more so, he seems like a great guy. That little tribute to Nick Menza he did, at the 12:20 mark (diehard fans will know), well, in all honesty... almost got me a little emotional! Rust In Peace holds a very dear place in my heart and along with it, Nick Menza's drumming on it. If you read this by any far chance, thank you Dirk! Killer performance, awesome drumming over awesome music!
@jd0879 10 ай бұрын
Got you emotional? Calm down man he just crossed his arms like Nick. Say it’s cool and move on
@MardyBum100291 10 ай бұрын
I often get emotional at crossed arms.
@Chargechuck1234 10 ай бұрын
@@jd0879 Why do you care?
@panayiotis131 10 ай бұрын
@@jd0879 Well, times are dark brother. Sometimes, the only thing that holds a brother together might be Nick Menza's once live antics. Or Lars Ulrich's white leather jacket in the 90ies. Strange things might move a man's heart, don't judge brother.
@AndreasE 10 ай бұрын
i knew what you were referring to before i saw the clip 😁
@scorpionxiiclips 10 ай бұрын
I'm glad Dirk is blowing up on this channel. He's one of the greatest drummers on the planet, yet doesn't get the attention he deserves.
@NicoStormchild 10 ай бұрын
Well, he is playing in one of the biggest and most iconic metal band in the world and the grand majority agrees that he's right at home. There's also a drum technique named after him. He might be quieter or very humble than many but, he's still in Megadeth.
@wardseyssens7474 10 ай бұрын
@@NicoStormchildwhat's that technique?
@Idontcommentonvideos 10 ай бұрын
@@wardseyssens7474The Dirk, or dirking
@Flugmorph 4 ай бұрын
i hope his former band soilwork will also get some attention through this, his work with them was always stellar.
@darrenbooker8144 4 ай бұрын
@@wardseyssens7474the Dirk blast
@TeutobergForestryService 10 ай бұрын
They found lightening in a bottle with rust in peace. Every song on the album was just phenomenal. Probably the greatest metal album of all time. Insane.
@jdejota1029 5 ай бұрын
Hands down my favourite metal album of all time, followed by Peace sells .
@amjan 5 ай бұрын
Sorry, but no sane person would say it's better or anywhere close to Master of Puppets.
@niffingig5143 4 ай бұрын
@amjan - I think it's much better than Master Of Puppets. I've never been into Metallica's music much. It's boring. And Justice For All was the only album that I liked. Rust In Peace and Peace Sells are great albums, but that's about all I listen to as far as Megadeth goes. I like more complex, dark, and extreme music like Artificial Brain, Aosoth, Gorguts, Ulcerate, etc.
@amjan 4 ай бұрын
@@niffingig5143 I like Gorguts and Ulcerate, but MoP is MoP - the golden standard.
@gregwinter8503 3 ай бұрын
@@amjanI’m insane then because Rust in Peace is absolutely the greatest metal album. And Holy Wars the greatest metal song. Game over.
@elbeetlebeasto 10 ай бұрын
I must have heard Holy Wars at least 10,000 times in my life, but that was the first time I've ever noticed the kick drum triplets during Dave's solo at the end. Fucking cool as shit!
@MaartenVerhoog 10 ай бұрын
well, that's because (I think) there are no triplets there the way Nick played it, check it out: watch?v=KPV9sVau6T4
@AnnWahlquist 10 ай бұрын
really???.. thats what makes that section awesome...😁😁
@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS 10 ай бұрын
need subwoofers
@_ProTrax 8 ай бұрын
Those are gallops not triplets, important distinction to make
@MaartenVerhoog 8 ай бұрын
@@_ProTrax yes, thank you!
@Paul8v 10 ай бұрын
Dirk is so talented, love his attitude and enthusiasm!
@Mrjoecae 10 ай бұрын
Met Dirk and the band at a VIP event - Dirk has to be the nicest, kindest, most humble guy I’ve had the opportunity to meet. A true class act! Same goes for the rest of the band - great guys!
@amazona_finschi 10 ай бұрын
Rust in Peace manages to be complex, technical, and epic while also being very accessible and downright pretty in places. Thanks for a great video.
@justinreynolds3935 10 ай бұрын
The only drummer since Menza to play this song almost correctly as Nick. Every other guy after Nick played this groove weird. Dirk nailed it. But he also adds his own style. He's great. Perfect fit
@leerobbo92 10 ай бұрын
These videos with Dirk have been an absolute joy!
@kmchipower 10 ай бұрын
Nice to hear Gar Samuelson get a mention on this channel.
@rattlehead9127 3 ай бұрын
Really cool that Dirk knows the history of Megadeth and pays homage to the guys that came before him.
@karlmadsen3179 9 ай бұрын
This guy's really articulate and can explain his craft with clear musical descriptions. I like that. Fun to hear it explained.
@TargetHHH101 10 ай бұрын
Id say he does the song hella justice. Dirk is an absolute unit.
@darklordlc 10 ай бұрын
Dirk has truly done his homework. He plays these parts flawlessly with power, precision, and heard. All of this while honoring the original performers: Nick and for my money, he totally nail’s Gar’s spirit as well. Cheers.
@Munga03 Ай бұрын
What a performer. Absolute legend
@xser4321 10 ай бұрын
If anyone has listed to Dirk's drumming in Soilwork, they'll know that this is a peace of cake for him.
@shane8915 Ай бұрын
Sure pal. If it were such a piece of cake for him, then explain why he still played the song wrong. Go watch videos of Nick playing it. Then watch Dirk play it. Your Superman has no cape!
@chrisg1772 10 ай бұрын
This guy is so likeable. I dont watch any other vids like this but ive watched the last two that hes been in as hes so knowledgeable and his enthusiasm just comes across so naturally
@steve1982n 10 ай бұрын
Menza would be proud of him, he does him honor
@irishRocker1 10 ай бұрын
Dirk is a legend. Great to hear his breakdown on this classic killer song
@ParadNorthProd 10 ай бұрын
Love Dirk's subtle, but perceptible swing that he brings to these songs.
@AbyssalLeporidae 10 ай бұрын
Please keep these videos coming. I could watch Dirk break down songs forever.
@markdawsonziglar9436 10 ай бұрын
I remember, pretty distinctly, the first time I heard this album in 1990…I was blown away, & still am. Pure metal genius.🤘
@elijahpostdc 10 ай бұрын
this video made my day. Holy wars is one of my favorite songs of all time, and one of my favorite to play on the drums!
@RasputinPrime75 7 ай бұрын
I love all the little extra bass drum notes Dirk is playing towards the end during Mustaine's solo. Nick Menza really was a metal drummer who wasn't scared to get in there and get dirty, plus his creativity was top notch. He had a big kit with big toms he had no trouble getting around. We lost a good drummer when he passed. His father was a famous jazz musician as well who was known for playing saxophone for the Pink Panther theme song.
@ibbylancaster8981 10 ай бұрын
I got to see them live in Raleigh NC last year. Totally killed it. You have stepped into a difficult position and just done awesome Dirk. I totally enjoyed it.
@Salisboury 10 ай бұрын
I can’t wait for them to come back to Raleigh, I got introduced to Megadeth in November 2022. Since then it became my favorite metal band. Too bad I discovered them this late tho.
@oleksiysytnik 10 ай бұрын
That was beautiful. I love it when you see a drummer enjoying what he is playing. His eyes were burning.
@DavideTasca 9 ай бұрын
Great piece! Spectacular drumming and as always Dirk is a monster of skill. 💪🏻
@thelastwildcolonialboy3667 10 ай бұрын
Technically Dirk is way up the top of the ladder when it comes to netal drumming, but the thing that really separates him from most other metal drummers is his deep sense of groove and musicality. His style seems to combine the best aspects of Gar and Nick's drumming
@bosstourtv8232 7 ай бұрын
Agree with you completely, Gar had a sick groove and Nicks technical qualities and precise drumming are definitely combined in Dirk. Megadeth has always been Dave and that's not a bad thing, but I hope Dirk is Megadeths last drummer.
@TheGabrielSevero123 6 ай бұрын
Dirk seems to be the fusion of Gar and Nick in one guy
@ForzaMilan-di2zd 10 ай бұрын
How the hell u can play a 2hr set is beyond me. Who needs a Gym for a workout. Great performance by Dirk
@jimschnobrich5078 10 ай бұрын
I love this. Holy Wars is a sick song and Dirk is amazing.
@dylanwhitesockswatson 10 ай бұрын
This song is so fun to play. This whole album is very inspiring ! Dirk you're awesome !
@SeasonedCitizen99 10 ай бұрын
Awesome breakdown! I was fortunate to get one of Dirk's drumsticks after the Phoenix show earlier this year. So cool! Thank you!
@Alexis40ar 8 ай бұрын
The production value in this video is impressive. Outstanding work.
@KitWriter 2 ай бұрын
Okay. Wow. Maybe it's because I'm a drummer, but this version is FIRE. lmao, holy crap. I love how he stands up and points and postures like Nick did, but has great footwork and passion like Gar. My god, that was great to watch. It was 1990 again, and I was in middle school blasting Rust in Peace in my dad's Sony headphones, or on his Cerwyn Vega sub and Infiniti speaker cabinets with nobody home. I'd take off the screens and watch, mesmerized, as the 15" woofers did triplets to Menza's kick patterns, and the subwoofer growled out Ellefson's basslines and Menza's floor toms. God. That was legendary. Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Dirk and Drumeo. 🤘
@nestortomaselli6372 10 ай бұрын
OMG! I was legit playing this track this morning and you guys come out with this!!!! Now I can clearly see what I did wrong - surprisingly I was able to keep up with the speed, but my kick was all over the place. I also have to get better at the fills. What an invaluable resource- thanks drumeo!
@jurijnhermans1889 10 ай бұрын
Dirk is such a legend! Love this megadeth lineup with Kiko, James and Dirk
@omnigeddon 10 ай бұрын
Wow insane timing.. i started listening to this song 2 days ago (july 2023).. and get to hear behijd the scenes like almost 40 years later seems like a blessing.. thanks ;D
@alexkenley1 10 ай бұрын
chills whan he stands up to engage the crowd in the full track playthrough. very cool!
@swedechef9628 10 ай бұрын
I saw Dirk and Megadeth last month and it was top notch! Thanks Dirk.
@claudiovallese40 10 ай бұрын
Everybody from my generation still misses the sheer aggression of late Nick Menza, yet Dirk's not only professional (and proficient) He pays tribute to Nick's unforgettable parts but also puts a few personal touches here and there, like the use of the bell, and the kick fill Such a wonderful player Thank you Dirk From a 'deth fan now in its '50s
@WonderboyTwoThousand 7 ай бұрын
Outstanding breakdown and cover of one of the finest drummers to ever rock this earth.
@christophsanchito3461 10 ай бұрын
Wow, sooooo clean and rad! Dirk you’re absolutely a modern day legend!
@coleweber8837 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Dirk, this video made my day better. Fanbase and bandmates fortunate to have you.
@fradeidelfero 10 ай бұрын
This guy is pure energy, love his style!
@monikabeki6838 6 ай бұрын
I felt in love with dirk! He seems so kind,smart, humorous and real - it makes my heart melt! What a great drummer and it seems man to join this iconic band! I hope he will stay until the end! 🤘
@rbnh9827 10 ай бұрын
Nick Menza was solid but groovy and that’s what set Rust in Peace apart. RIP to the man who made RIP cool.
@WaechterDerNacht 10 ай бұрын
Don't know how the studio looks but love that he used all the live show antics here too! If someone would have asked me who Dirk Verbeuren is, I would have had no clue. But that Killers video definitely put him on my radar. In the 1h talk you did it became even more obvious that he is just a great guy besides being a great drummer.
@superchargedsteve3411 10 ай бұрын
One of the best metal songs of the decade!! Great to see the drumming separate like this.
@johncameron7247 2 ай бұрын
Was lucky enough to see them with Nick on the Rust in Peace tour back in the day. Dirk is doing it justice. 👏
@Another_Saved_Sinner 9 ай бұрын
Of all the things I regret not doing over the course of my life, learning drums is my #2. I listen to all types of music, and always find myself focusing on the intricacies of the drum beats in every song. Growing up during the best years of metal, Megadeth was always in the rotation. Excellent video and breakdown!
@kreavix 10 ай бұрын
I love this track! Amazing drumming ❤
@deadforever 10 ай бұрын
I know the Holy Wars drum part inside out but watching it in this kind of detail made me appreciate even more how much of an insane drummer Nick was. Truly unique
@davisingtikathar5123 10 ай бұрын
So clean and energetic drumming Dirk
@sysop007 10 ай бұрын
Such an awesome drummer!! As a bassist I love this guy. Kiko was another great addition.
@BAGUSVERRY 10 ай бұрын
Every art, style, pattern, gimmick stage of this performance showing to us, is like dedicated to Nick Menza and Gar Samuelson. Rest in Peace mentor🙏🏾 You always mesmerizing Dirk🤘
@jinzo8598 10 ай бұрын
i love this guy - more of him please.
@suvarnachauhan951 10 ай бұрын
Nick Menza , Gar Samuelson and Dirk Verbeuren are my top favorite drummers of all time.
@extrememike 6 ай бұрын
Incredible level of musicianship expressed in this song. The creativity of these guys from lead/rhythm guitar to drums is bar to none.
@honigdachs. 10 ай бұрын
I always loved the drumming on this song. Never gets old. It's not just your typical Thrash Metal artillery, there's a finesse and a certain swing to it that makes the song stand out.
@lordseth5888 10 ай бұрын
Oh boy this insane tribute for Menza! Keep going the legacy!
@wardseyssens7474 10 ай бұрын
Great stuff! And very cool to see a fellow Belgian drummer have all this fun in an iconic metal band.
@Novemberbridges 10 ай бұрын
He is so likeable, man! So honest and humble. And a beast on drums on top of all that.
@mrhyde2250 6 ай бұрын
Dirk is absolutely the heart of this lineup in more than one way. He is a great ambassador for the band. I hope he is around for the long haul!
@user-yh8ly1vd4z 10 ай бұрын
Such a humble dude.... Amazing drummer. Love this!
@waller393 10 ай бұрын
love that this guys played this song thousands of times and still rocks out to it
@RolanTHUNDER 6 ай бұрын
Perfect performance by Dirk! I love seeing them play this classic live! Whoo hoo 🤩🎸👏
@billwell9266 10 ай бұрын
Dirk is top tier and does the old songs justice
@jvh1309 10 ай бұрын
Love to see dirk breakdown one of his songs on megadeth. Great video
@3082frank 10 ай бұрын
I always loved nick drumming. Dirk honestly played this to perfection..fire..
@Samba-Oleg 8 ай бұрын
Absolute masterpiece! Still brilliant after all those years!!!
@alberthenderson7473 10 ай бұрын
You have a Really Cool style!!!! Keep Up The Awesome Work!!!! One of the Best Rock-Bands in the Business!!!! You Are Very Lucky To Play With These Guys!!!! And Keep Up The Wild Drumming!!!! I Really Enjoy Your Playing!!!!
@jessef85 10 ай бұрын
Dirk seems like such a likeable guy.
@happybeagle13 10 ай бұрын
Dirk is a damn inspiration man. Love his passion for the craft
@rickvasc 10 ай бұрын
Amazing video!
@ronjlwhite8058 9 ай бұрын
That was so awesome!!! Been a fan since 1989… STILL LOVE IT @ 50yrs old!!!
@lookerephil 8 ай бұрын
Legend... solid energy the lad, glad to have come across his person. All is good in the world... at least for a little while. Put a smile on my dial, thank you my brother :)...
@tonygriffith2164 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for coming to Drumeo, Dirk!
@nothingtoseehere177 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing tribute to Nick Menza \m/
@FKCENSORSHIP 10 ай бұрын
This just makes me miss Nick that much more. RIP Nick Menza you will never be forgotten. 🤘❤️
@007stopjockin 10 ай бұрын
G Damn!!!! That was sick AF Dirk!!! Brought tears to my eyes bro!!!! RIP Nick Menza, this song was so perfect the way he executed on EVERY part of the song! There is no part of this song where he should have executed any different. It is a real masterpiece! 007
@Frostwulf1313 10 ай бұрын
I was sad when Dirk left Soilwork, until I found out he joined Megadeth.
@EmoDKTsuchiya 7 ай бұрын
Likewise
@sausagefingers8650 3 ай бұрын
Check out what he's done on the last few project hate albums. His drumming is mindblowing.
@Frostwulf1313 3 ай бұрын
@@sausagefingers8650 I am not familiar with Project Hate. I'll go look them up immediately.
@Ch4roon 10 ай бұрын
Génial, Dirk est un des plus grands batteurs métal actuels et sa façon de s 'approprier le jeu de Nik Menza et de reproduire ses mimiques est splendide. Du talent, de la passion, une technique hors pair mis au service de cet album culte devenu monument du métal. Je vais en reprendre pour 20 ans, ça me va !,,/
@PhantomDeth 10 ай бұрын
Mastery of the kit, I can't wait to see the new places Dirk takes Megadeths music.
@soilworker1989 8 ай бұрын
I love this guy. I know him for a long time since he was the drummer of my all time favorite band Soilwork. Such an awesome drummer!
@caioprado2668 9 ай бұрын
Honrou demais o Nick Menza! Great performance Dirk!
@davidigra 9 ай бұрын
Great to hear Verbeuren's insightful thoughts on this track and Menza's style.
@antimatter_gt5003 10 ай бұрын
great video! Great song
@JesseJayAllen 10 ай бұрын
Saw Dirk live near Seattle. Dude killed it 🎉
@marekeos 10 ай бұрын
Mass respect for Drk. Humble guy and a beast of a drummer. Nick would be proud.
@bigbobbitchinii123 8 ай бұрын
What an iconic song. Where the drumming is so spectacular and well written and compliments the song perfectly. I doubt "Holy Wars " would have been as iconic without Nick's original energetic and technical playing. So glad I got to see Megadeth intact with that iconic lineup of MegaDave, Junior,Marty and Nick. Thank you Dirk for paying proper respect. It is one thing to perfect a song already written. A whole nother to compose such a iconic piece of music. Dirk is the closest to properly playing that song. Tall respect.
@yudaaduy2113 10 ай бұрын
Perfect & authentic drums holy wars, Dirk got soul and nail it. Thanks Dirk for keeping megadeth kickin alive 🤙🏻
@calemorgan3982 9 ай бұрын
God I LOVE this song. been banging my head to it since I was a teenager. Amazing!
@driftless7134 3 күн бұрын
Holy Wars has got to be one of the top 3 metal tracks of all time. It's so iconic and the drum parts are so memorable and perfect.
@tristanderoo9915 10 ай бұрын
That was amazing!
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