The Iconic Drumming Behind "Hangar 18" | Megadeth Song Breakdown

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  • @machidaman
    @machidaman 15 днів тому +367

    Friedman and Menza elevated this album to greatness.

    • @bendup52
      @bendup52 14 днів тому +11

      They added to the Great Riffs ever written

    • @somethingelse04
      @somethingelse04 12 днів тому +4

      The riffs by Mustaine alone made it great even without anything else

    • @preflex3502
      @preflex3502 11 днів тому

      Gar was siiiiiiiiiiick!

    • @marcbr2585
      @marcbr2585 11 днів тому

      @@somethingelse04
      No way!

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 7 днів тому +1

      Faster than a speeding bullet= dirk! God bless you fellow rocker! God bless all the rattleheads. Jesus saves sinners

  • @EnrageD420
    @EnrageD420 15 днів тому +203

    Dirk really understands his role and what it means to be an metal drummer. Man deserves his flowers. Well aware Nick Menza's contribution to megadeth but its so fun to watch Dirk play, you can just tell he loves what he does, infectious vibe and its just really fun to watch someone perform and do what he loves, even if it's just in a studio with a few producers he still wants to you to know he's having fun. He talks about it a bit at the end, he just understands what this band and the audience needs.

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 7 днів тому +2

      God bless all the rattleheads! JESUS saves sinners

  • @Onecrazybird
    @Onecrazybird 14 днів тому +147

    I love Dirk he’s just the best - such a chill humble dude

  • @puniopenetrante
    @puniopenetrante 15 днів тому +244

    How he looks: 👺
    His personality: 🥰

    • @tycho_m
      @tycho_m 14 днів тому +36

      Dirk is a gem, but that's an accurate description of most metalheads honestly

    • @SteelOfLegend
      @SteelOfLegend 13 днів тому

      @@tycho_m And then you've got Blake Richardson of BTBAM who now looks like he programs robots and is the wholesome supportive father you see at sports practice that brings all of the healthy snacks for the kids but then absolutely demolishes the drums while also having that wholesome supportive father personality at the same time.

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 7 днів тому +1

      God bless all the rattleheads! JESUS saves sinners

  • @kweeye4017
    @kweeye4017 15 днів тому +577

    Everyone talk about solos,but the drumming is insane.
    RIP Nick.

    • @MusicData04
      @MusicData04 14 днів тому +5

      You're spot on! The drumming was insane. Nick was a true master of his craft. Rest in peace.

    • @dftns
      @dftns 14 днів тому

      Lately an undervalued drum legend! 🙌🏼

    • @MaskedJackal87
      @MaskedJackal87 14 днів тому

      Imo the guitar work is insaner than the drums on this track!

    • @Doc92IDH
      @Doc92IDH 13 днів тому +4

      Whole album's a drumming masterpiece. You can tell Holy Wars or Hangar 18 almost instantly just from the drums alone.

    • @GodWeenSatan
      @GodWeenSatan 10 днів тому +2

      The whole band made it what it is, the whole album Its a team masterpiece

  • @neugey
    @neugey 15 днів тому +223

    This was the song/video that on first listen *instantly* turned me into a Megadeth fan. RIP Nick.

    • @McNair-eo8ee
      @McNair-eo8ee 15 днів тому +2

      Perfect metal tune

    • @dummy4889
      @dummy4889 15 днів тому +1

      same

    • @dima.jiharev
      @dima.jiharev 13 днів тому

      Did he dieded?

    • @PickDeath
      @PickDeath 12 днів тому

      @@dima.jiharev yes he passed away 2016 onstage while touring OHM

  • @quentondaniels8536
    @quentondaniels8536 15 днів тому +148

    Nick Menza was a beast on this whole album, one of my top ten albums ever. Dirk, seen you live with Megadeth, you honour him and add more.

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 7 днів тому +1

      God bless you fellow rocker. Jesus saves sinners. God bless all the rattleheads!

  • @har234908234
    @har234908234 15 днів тому +652

    Dave and 'our guitarist'"... perfectly put.

    • @metalzonemt-2
      @metalzonemt-2 15 днів тому +131

      He probably doesn't even bother to learn their names.🤣

    • @faunsolo
      @faunsolo 15 днів тому +5

      I'm a pleb with no knowledge, what's the significance?

    • @bobgregorasz7685
      @bobgregorasz7685 15 днів тому +217

      Megadeth goes through guitarists like most people do underwear

    • @muleblues71
      @muleblues71 15 днів тому +3

      @@bobgregorasz7685 😆

    • @jangles1839
      @jangles1839 15 днів тому +11

      ​@@faunsoloDave is the lead guitarist on most of their songs but.... he's a guitar player too

  • @danalynbegin6991
    @danalynbegin6991 15 днів тому +96

    Fan of Megadeth for over 20 yrs and I’m loving these sessions with Dirk 😊

    • @Bud183
      @Bud183 15 днів тому +7

      Dude is the perfect fit for them. Miss em in Soilwork but he's 100% where he belongs.

    • @johnnazareth-m5d
      @johnnazareth-m5d 15 днів тому

      👍

  • @BernardoSolano279
    @BernardoSolano279 14 днів тому +53

    1. What an incredibly talented guy
    2. What's an incredible song. A total Banger 18
    3. This guy looks like a fun feller to have a couple beers with

  • @SebaProgre
    @SebaProgre 15 днів тому +132

    3:35 "our guitarrist" he didn't want to risk saying a name LOL

    • @crismaxdiaz
      @crismaxdiaz 14 днів тому +10

      Probably because he either did not remember haha or to make sure the video ages well later...

    • @IsaacTuduriLlabres
      @IsaacTuduriLlabres 13 днів тому +2

      Risk... that weird megadeth album... Lol

    • @AlexanderWhitney-fy4nn
      @AlexanderWhitney-fy4nn 13 днів тому +2

      There's something to be said for the group of people that immediately had the same thought as you, and the people for whom it just went over their heads.

    • @fenrysk
      @fenrysk 10 днів тому +4

      yeah at the time of recording i think Kiko was still sorting out the onboarding Teemu with management to be his replacement so it wasn't officially public yet

  • @cameronwebster3708
    @cameronwebster3708 15 днів тому +45

    Dirk absolutely does Nick Menza’s drumming justice (RIP Nick). Rust in Peace was the album that got me into Megadeth (as a Rush and Iron Maiden fan) back in the early 90’s. I love his respect of the band, and his enthusiasm to move forward.

  • @mattbuck
    @mattbuck 15 днів тому +69

    Love the signature Menza cross-over when playing the symbols.

    • @Bonesgrip
      @Bonesgrip 15 днів тому +5

      *cymbals fyi

    • @mattbuck
      @mattbuck 15 днів тому +3

      @Bonesgrip haha nice. Yes cymbals.

  • @smokejaguarsix7757
    @smokejaguarsix7757 14 днів тому +17

    I was fortunate to have the opportunity to share a few meals with Dirk and his wonderful wife back at a small event in Fallbrook at Dave's old house in 2018 over the course of a weekend. Dirk is one of the most genuine, kind, amiable people I have ever met. We spoke about music and drumming and just life in general. I was also fortunate to get to watch him do an acoustical set on a drum box for a very intimate band performance around Dave's fire pit. The man can play. He's a real artist and a very humble but impressive person. Of all the musicians and singers I have met over the years I would say he is easily my favorite. Good guy!

    • @Epigania-g5b
      @Epigania-g5b 12 днів тому

      How about Kiko?

    • @PIP0QER0
      @PIP0QER0 3 дні тому

      Great. Im glad to know this. Thanks from Brazil.

  • @grossmask
    @grossmask 15 днів тому +45

    Dirk is a beast at drums but he has a some sweet peacefull personaliity in the vids. Love that guy!

  • @panayiotis131
    @panayiotis131 15 днів тому +27

    That mentioned "B Section", the rhythm and key change (Dirk plays it at 2:00)... NEVER fails to pump me up. Great Menza's massive beat and Marty's otherworldly solos are a pinnacle of metal history!

  • @kazoshay
    @kazoshay 15 днів тому +28

    This whole album will never ever get old to me.

  • @vukjovanovicofficial
    @vukjovanovicofficial 15 днів тому +31

    Dirk is a powerhouse! I love how he performed Mr Brightside when you challenged him! Amazing content from Drumeo as always!

  • @dolgolae
    @dolgolae 15 днів тому +26

    Lets gooo Dirk is backkk

  • @grimfist79
    @grimfist79 14 днів тому +13

    Dirk is such good drummer and nice guy. Great tribute to Nick.

  • @plshulp7989
    @plshulp7989 14 днів тому +13

    I love how full of energy Dirk's playing is! Totally reminds me of Nick's playing (he always played like there were 10.000 people watching him even when he's alone lol)
    Hopefully Drumeo will make a "The Genius of Nick Menza" video someday, considering the amount of Nick-era Megadeth songs that have been covered in this channel and because he _indeed_ was a genius that inspired thousands to play the drums (including myself!).

  • @ActualChef
    @ActualChef 15 днів тому +10

    I love Dirk’s attitude. What a cool dude.

  • @sixate
    @sixate 15 днів тому +6

    Dirk, you're a beast! Nick really did some amazing shit. Take No Prisoners was one of my favorite Megadeth songs. Nick really made the drumming stand out on that one for me.

  • @justinfrazier908
    @justinfrazier908 15 днів тому +13

    Much love to Nick Menza. One of my earliest drumming heroes. RIP!!!

  • @chriskato76
    @chriskato76 14 днів тому +3

    A gentle monster behind the drums! It's always great to watch Dirk playing any song!!!

  • @Duct_Tape_Boyz
    @Duct_Tape_Boyz 15 днів тому +6

    Killer episode!! Love the thumbnail as well!! 🤘

  • @জানিনা-ভ৫ঞ
    @জানিনা-ভ৫ঞ 15 днів тому +5

    happy 50th birthday to him . one of the best drummers out there and also to feature on drumeo

  • @wideglide2153
    @wideglide2153 15 днів тому +2

    He is always my favorite guest you guys bring in. Helps I still love Megadeth but its the first times that I truly enjoy from this channel and his are always great. IMO!

  • @rafaszewczyk833
    @rafaszewczyk833 14 днів тому +5

    9:46 that's an unexpected piece of advice that's actually very important

  • @nunyabizness9885
    @nunyabizness9885 14 днів тому +1

    You guys are killing it with the content lately. As a guitarist it makes me sad that no one is doing this level content for us strummers.

  • @twofivefive
    @twofivefive 14 днів тому +2

    My first CD when i was like 15 in the mid 90s. didn't grow up a full metal head but i still appreciate the greats like this

  • @leedoucette8522
    @leedoucette8522 14 днів тому +2

    When it comes to Megadeth everything kicks ass. Love every album. Great job brother.

  • @pranavpramod6608
    @pranavpramod6608 15 днів тому +20

    One of the best Megadeth tracks

  • @0Somerandomguy01
    @0Somerandomguy01 13 днів тому +5

    1990, at the no longer existing Capital Center, Washington D.C.
    Megadeth was the middle act, promoting this album. Opening act - Testament, Souls of Black album
    Headliner: Judas Priest, Painkiller album.
    What a show.

  • @shanegriffin2215
    @shanegriffin2215 14 днів тому +7

    One thing that I really love about Dirk’s playing is that he is the only drummer that really nails Gar Samuelsons parts on the first 2 records. Gar had a jazz fusion background and loved Billy Cobhams playing. So there is a heavy fusion vibe with his drumming. To play his parts is no easy feat, and Dirk nails them. No disrespect to Dirjs predecessor’s of course! Fine players all.

  • @asowofviolence
    @asowofviolence 15 днів тому +6

    Great edit at 2:27 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Payduro
    @Payduro 8 днів тому

    Always love all the videos with Dirk. Please bring him back as many times as you can!!!

  • @michaelmyers1281
    @michaelmyers1281 15 днів тому +1

    Always enjoy seeing Dirk on the channel!

  • @yoshikigrg8
    @yoshikigrg8 14 днів тому +1

    Nick Mensa deserves much more love, recognition and respect.
    R.I.P legend.

  • @yojoebananas
    @yojoebananas 15 днів тому +2

    im so glad there's still Dirk material in the tank!!

  • @MaxFeinsteinMusic
    @MaxFeinsteinMusic 15 днів тому +2

    Going into the B section having the first bar with the loose hi hat and then tightening it up for the rest of it was always my favorite thing and it always felt like the intervening drummers between Menza and Dirk skirted that or were at least mixed more kick heavy. I love it

  • @apukoulu5768
    @apukoulu5768 15 днів тому +2

    Very skillful drummer and nice personality. Thank you again, Dirk&Drumeo❤

  • @ginadand
    @ginadand 14 днів тому

    One of the most iconic Megadeth songs and an incredible drummer! I had the chance to meet Dirk over the summer and he is definitely a down to earth humble guy. He puts his all out at the shows and has so much respect for the way Nick played!

  • @LEOCR628
    @LEOCR628 10 днів тому

    Every Dirk video is a must to watch ❤ love this guy

  • @goryburk
    @goryburk 15 днів тому +2

    Megadeth is the GOAT! Kudos Dirk, Great explanation on how to play the song.

  • @EduFirenze
    @EduFirenze 15 днів тому +33

    Sometimes a well played 2-4 is all you need for a kick ass song

    • @MrDragonitify
      @MrDragonitify 15 днів тому +6

      Absolutely anything more would kill the locked in groove

  • @michaelyolch79
    @michaelyolch79 13 днів тому

    Metal artists are such kindler, gentler, and approachable people these days. :) MONSTER PERFORMANCE, DIRK! THANK YOU!!!

  • @respiromedia
    @respiromedia 15 днів тому +2

    Bass player here... All you do, Drumeo, you're doing it for our community, too. Thank you! 🙏🏻

  • @yancyturner565
    @yancyturner565 12 днів тому

    I love the tribute to Menza, with the crossed arms hitting the crashes in the double bass section. Perfection, Dirk!

  • @vinniegorman8321
    @vinniegorman8321 14 днів тому +1

    Such an iconic song! Absolute banger from every instrument involved! RIP Nick - he was a hugely underrated drummer

  • @The_Doug124
    @The_Doug124 13 днів тому

    I saw them in 2016 and again in 2018, I was blown away at first how good, how true to the recording Dirk plays. The records are like the commandments etched in stone, they *have* to be honored

  • @godscoldhands77
    @godscoldhands77 9 днів тому +1

    RIP Nick.! ♥

  • @ekinarc
    @ekinarc 11 днів тому +1

    Nick and Marty added so much to this album. Best metal album ever imo.

  • @primushimself604
    @primushimself604 15 днів тому +3

    Man I love Dirk!

  • @Rogersviana
    @Rogersviana 15 днів тому +3

    A beautiful song, a beautiful groove, a beautiful lyric. Perfect song. No juggling, no ego. Perfect song. Nick menza rules. Dick amazing drummer.

  • @cobymclaughlin3453
    @cobymclaughlin3453 15 днів тому +2

    Dirk is an absolute legend!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥

  • @hilkolieberwerth3495
    @hilkolieberwerth3495 15 днів тому +5

    Yep, the "C" section, that's the part I can't get my feet around 🙂. Great playing Dirk, love the show!

    • @calebbean1384
      @calebbean1384 13 днів тому

      It's a bitch on guitar too. I actually find Dave's leads easier to play than the under lead riffs at the end lol

  • @SSSweeper
    @SSSweeper 6 днів тому

    Man, even though it was one of the first songs I really liked since the beginning of discovering Megadeth (circa 2006) Dirk's tempo acceleration at the end of the song gave me goosebumps.
    And, RIP Nick.

  • @fartfacemuldoon5657
    @fartfacemuldoon5657 15 днів тому +21

    I forget how many times I've seen Megadeth, but at least four times have been with Dirk, and he's an incredible addition to the band.

  • @peacekeeperstyle5294
    @peacekeeperstyle5294 15 днів тому

    Always love seeing Dirk. When I got the chance to meet him up in Albany I told him I loved his stuff on Drumeo! What a fantastic drummer and a great guy overall. I even got a pair of stage played sticks signed by him!

  • @kevinbehnke7149
    @kevinbehnke7149 11 днів тому

    Had to re-watch several times! This was my go-to in high school. Love Megadeth and this song always gives me goosebumps, especially at the end with the double bass and ACCELERATION! Megadeth rules!

  • @siema_sewer
    @siema_sewer 5 днів тому

    I absolutely love dirk's drumming on soilwork albums, sooo fast, so groovy, so brutal, one of the best metal drums ever❤

  • @nayartesp9628
    @nayartesp9628 15 днів тому +3

    We love you Drumeo!

  • @rustyshackleford3884
    @rustyshackleford3884 15 днів тому +2

    I hope Dave treats Dirk really well, he is the guy. He sounds incredible in Megadeth and is the best one at emulating the Gar stuff

  • @theesweatydrummer
    @theesweatydrummer 9 днів тому

    I remember seeing them play this on the Arsenio Hall Show and both Menza and Friedman were brilliant. I was hooked. I have to say this is by far their best album.

  • @WhoKnows-q3b
    @WhoKnows-q3b 14 днів тому +1

    Dirk is very accomplished and talented, but he seems to have a really warm and engaging personality - that's got to make touring so much easier!

  • @paulcarrera5884
    @paulcarrera5884 14 днів тому

    And that’s how you make a studio take in one shot, perfect! Amazing drummer, nice guy!

  • @mattharrison2330
    @mattharrison2330 14 днів тому +2

    Dirk might be the coolest dude that ever guyed

  • @chrisseitzberg7365
    @chrisseitzberg7365 12 днів тому

    What an awesome drum kit finish on your set. love it.

  • @TonyS.-pt5ij
    @TonyS.-pt5ij 15 днів тому +1

    A NEW DRUMEO VIDEO WITH DIRK VERBEUREN ON MY BIRTHDAY!!! What a TREAT!

  • @strongbad666
    @strongbad666 10 днів тому

    I met him at the Hellwitch/Exciter/Wraith/Midnight show in SD. It was a fun conversation just two drummers talking drumming.

  • @finowa
    @finowa 15 днів тому +1

    Just listened through the three Scarve albums on Spotify this weekend. Dirk on those albums is his peak drumming (and possibly peak metal drumming in general)

  • @Fourthirteen82
    @Fourthirteen82 14 днів тому

    Crazy that i literally had a dream i was playing Hangar 18 on guitar last night.
    Not a drummer but i love this channel and listening to drummers doing their thing

  • @MistValleyGaming
    @MistValleyGaming 15 днів тому +2

    The Master at work. You'd swear Dirk has more than just four limbs!

  • @DrumSmithRich
    @DrumSmithRich 12 днів тому

    One of my favorite songs performed by one of my favorite drummers!

  • @danielschmaderer
    @danielschmaderer 15 днів тому +7

    Dirk is absolutely my favorite Megadeth drummer. Nick Menza and Gar Samuelson are iconic, but Dirk just fits the bill and seems like a really chill dude who respects the drummers before him.

  • @yesmusicfreak4848
    @yesmusicfreak4848 13 днів тому

    Dirk as a Belgian drummer made his American dream come true. An inspiration to many.

  • @DinoRiccobono
    @DinoRiccobono 11 днів тому

    So fucking good. Grinned through every second of his drumming 🥁🤘🔥

  • @dejanrados985
    @dejanrados985 15 днів тому +3

    I would like to see 'Trust' next time.

  • @Simon-T.
    @Simon-T. 14 днів тому

    Nick would have been great on a drummeo playing an unheard song. Dirk finally is someone who does justice to Nick's drumming. Great job. Can't wait for the Menza documentary coming out soon. RIP Nick.

  • @ferrarikingdom
    @ferrarikingdom 12 днів тому

    Dirk seems so down to earth and likable

  • @MRmarian009
    @MRmarian009 15 днів тому

    I saw Dirk in Megadeth concert in Argentina and he is a complete beast of a drummer! Hope he's un drumeo More often!

  • @Bneal420
    @Bneal420 14 днів тому

    That was kick Ass!!! Amazing song!!! His take really put it over the top!!!

  • @zenchan332
    @zenchan332 13 днів тому +1

    AMAZING MIRACLE

  • @RobbieFitzgerald
    @RobbieFitzgerald 14 днів тому +1

    Dirk is the man. RIP Nick.

  • @sevens7ring
    @sevens7ring 14 днів тому

    Dirk was awesome when i seen him play in Grantville PA 🎉

  • @Yupppi
    @Yupppi 14 днів тому

    I can't believe how much of this song and album I listened to as a teenager. It was playing all the time. I couldn't fathom how groovy it was. Nick Menza did legendary work on this album, it's unforgettable and a lot of it is due to the drums perfectly understanding what the guitar riffs needed. It wouldn't have been half as impactful with different drum parts. It's always fun to play guitar to these drum parts, because it makes you sound so good and cool on guitar. Yet this song is almost impossible to play until the end, it's so fatiguing. After playing Holy Wars and then this, when Take No Prisoners starts there's just nothing left of your hands and it's a song that really burns them down by itself already.

  • @Erebusdidnothingwrongish
    @Erebusdidnothingwrongish 11 днів тому

    His playing is a person praising the Music Gods for existing and being so Epic. 💯🇬🇧❤️

  • @PhysEdReview
    @PhysEdReview 14 днів тому +1

    Dirk seems like such a nice guy.

  • @lunaris73
    @lunaris73 14 днів тому

    Humble and immense guy.

  • @12floz67
    @12floz67 9 днів тому

    This guy is a beast behind the kit.

  • @davidpickavance1
    @davidpickavance1 14 днів тому

    That kit is stunning.

  • @behindthen0thing
    @behindthen0thing 15 днів тому

    Dirk is an incredible drummer and I've been an admirer of his since 2005 when he first joined soilwork.

  • @gansior4744
    @gansior4744 14 днів тому +1

    Hell fuckin yeah. Exactly what we all needed. Let him also Breakdown Take no Prisoners

  • @MykeOwns
    @MykeOwns 13 днів тому

    Dirk rules

  • @drjag1155
    @drjag1155 15 днів тому

    This song is so iconic! Nick was incredible Rip. Dirk is an awesome drummer too 😊

  • @vvs2153
    @vvs2153 13 днів тому

    Well Played Dirk. Reminds me of visualizing “Nick Menza” beats during Megadeth’s Hammersmith Oden Concert back in 90’s. Gone too soon “Nick” 😭

  • @benstanfill363
    @benstanfill363 13 днів тому

    Learned this song from guitar hero years ago and still love it

  • @happycanayjian1582
    @happycanayjian1582 14 днів тому

    Still my most listened to album of all time. Rust In Peace is an absolute masterpiece, from beginning to end. And thank you Dirk for giving well-deserved props to Nick. 🤟🏼 Marty’s solos are so melodic and perfect, and then there are Dave’s. 😂

  • @jameseaves71
    @jameseaves71 14 днів тому

    Dirk is just awesome. Love his energy 👌🙌😎