The whole band is playing so tight here… Nick’s drumming keeps it all together… everyone is so technically precise… and Marty’s solo blows my mind. It’s so clean and clear almost like the studio version. Ripping song!
As a drummer I can tell you Nick Menza is working overtime on this one. It may not sound like it but there is great technique and timing here. Holy Wars is my favourite Megadeth song but the technique of Nick puts this very high on the list.
His grandad/father (either one. Not sure) played in buddy rich's band. I think Menza even got a lesson or two from buddy. Read it in an article way back
No nicks dad played the 🎷 and played with the likes of buddy rich and when nick was young he would of mingled with all of the greats including buddy rich
im a drummer too. the first part is a little tricky with getting right timing but every other part is easy. it is really hard keeping time the entire song though, i get what you mean. for the end solo, you just start off kind of like you are playing take no prisoners and then just go crazy
People are gonna disagree, but personally, this is, and will always be, the greatest megadeth song ever. Just like metallicas orion, and slayers hell awaits, it just cant get any better to me. The fucking best right here, and countdown isnt even my favorite megadeth album (RIP is, and yes its also my favorite, and if i could somehow fit ashes into that album, it would be 10000% perfect)
I think it is a great example of how great megadeth is. It is really hard to say what is the "best" megadeth song. But if I were to play some songs for new friends this would be one of the first five.
There are tons of megadeth songs that can be better than Ashes in your mouth..Ofc this is one of my favourites..but some of the songs that are better than this are Tornado of souls,My Last Words,Set the World Afire (My personal Favourite)..Ofc its jst my opinion..so no disrespect :)
It's quintessential Megadeth, I give you that. I never think of songs in terms of "best" songs. It just depends on my mood. I have a few favorites though : ashes, holy wars, angry again & tornado.
Glad im not alone in this, actually I just can't get over of how they don't pick this over holy wars to close their sets. The structure of the song is just perfect, and the drum solo at the end lets any drummer in megadeth, even if they are set in "Robot mode" to go wild for that last bit of the show to say goodbye to the fans for the night with a nice punch to the face.
The whole song kicks ass but that guitar harmony at 3:34 gives me goosebumps every time. So glad I got to see them on the Countdown tour with STP at Palmer Auditorium in Davenport, Iowa.
Saw the same tour in Battle Creek MI. So good. I think I have always had a deep seated resentment for STP since then because all my friends and even the local news claimed that STP blew Megadeth away with their show.... Of course that was horse shit. Great concert, great lineup, RIP Menza man... By far my favorite drummer.
This is the most underrated song in Metal.. This and Tornado of souls are the greatest songs from Megadeth.. Marty's solos are just out of this world..
He was mad as hell when they recorded 'So Far So Good so what' and the result is an amazing group of tracks on that album. Pissed off and drugged up Dave made for an excellent combination.
I know! This song is one of the key Megadeth tunes, in my book. I also really like how it strikes just the right balance between being a sort of light-hearted and catchy tune (in all aspects) with being heavy and "ugly" (the syncopated riffs and all the passing tones - signature Megadeth stuff)
MAN! This lineup was tight! Menza, an absolute machine! That solo from Marty over those changes is so perfect. The energy of this performance stands at the absolute top!
Pqp, que coisa linda! Essa música é uma das melhores do Thrash Metal, tem um dos melhores solos do Thrash e ainda por cima no final o Nick quase arrebenta a bateria com uma velocidade monstra. Isso que é banda! Isso que é o verdadeiro espirito do Thrash Metal! #MegadethFuckRules
@@andrewhopko7130 I agree, this is Megadeth for me. And together with Judas Priest they're the best metal band ever. Sepultura in their prime come after, in my view.
People have round shoulders from fairing heavy loads And the soldiers liberate them, laying mines along their roads Sorrow paid for valor is too much to recall Of the countless corpses piled up along the wailing wall Melting down all metals, turning plows and shears to swords Shun words of the Bible, we need implements of war Chalklines and red puddles of those who have been slain Destiny, that crooked schemer, says the dead shall rise again Where do we go from here? And should we really care? The end is finally here God have mercy Now we've rewritten history The one thing we've found out Sweet taste of vindication It turns to ashes in your mouth Where do we go from here? And should we really care? The end is finally here God have mercy If you're fighting to live It's okay to die The answer to your question is Welcome to tomorrow Where do we go from here? God have mercy Where do we go from here? And should we really care? The end is finally here God have mercy Where do we go from here? And should we really care? The end is finally here God have mercy Mercy, mercy, mercy, mercy
Why didn't they make more riffs with odd time patterns. That riff is one of the most brutal riffs they've ever put out, and they prove they can play more than just 4/4 on all of their songs. They're absolutely my favorite band within any genre of metal, but after having listened a lot to the new album from Haken, I became bit disappointed that the big names in metal almost completely forego using any odd time signatures for their songs. It's like my mind has been rewired, and now I can't see things like I did before
Probably my fav Megadeth song. I saw them last week in Windsor and was hoping they'd play this song, but no such luck. Timmo was filling in damn well for Kiko, man he can play. Megadeth always has killers on lead duty.
I think it would take just as long for me to learn to play this on the drums as it did for Dave to grow his flowing hair that long. Jesus… Absolute favorite off of this album, I can thank my old boss for that. Always blared the best music in the greenhouse 🤘🏻🍻🤘🏻
Tremenda pieza, magistral ejecución cuando estaban en lo máximo de su carrera con el gran Marty Friedman en la guitarra y el hoy ya fallecido Nick menza (Q.E.P.D). Que buena época.
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This song proves how great Mustaine's musical mind is. This song combines some of the best riffing in existence.
goddamn right!
Yeah, I so Love this song!!!
he is the best rhythm guitarist ever.
Yep. He never got enough credit I find.
yep, amazing
The most underrated song in the entire Megadeth discography.
and Nick... you were such an incredible drummer. RIP.
Super well rated! Every Megadeth fan seems to like it a lot.
Rest in peace Nick Menza. This is crazy.
dduval59 rust*
songs a straight masterpiece
100%
Chills
The best Megadeth lineup ever!
Where is this recorded
+Christoffer Grahm Hammersmith.
This lineup is the only Megadeth for me. New lead guitarist doesn't have near the harmony that Marty has.
You guys obviously haven't heard of Chris poland
@@Bitch6667-q1w Or they have and they prefer this lineup still. Just a thought
The whole band is playing so tight here… Nick’s drumming keeps it all together… everyone is so technically precise… and Marty’s solo blows my mind. It’s so clean and clear almost like the studio version. Ripping song!
This comment nailed it. Band is insanely tight with this one.
i love the guitar solo of this song more than tornado's solo....epic dynamic duo
Yeah this solo is underrated but idk Bout that.
total agree!
Both are good but this JEM is a tad better. For me this solo kicks some serious ass.
Yeah I agree...
It's definitely a highlight of Countdown. I like the Captive Honor solo too, even if it's kinda light
As a drummer I can tell you Nick Menza is working overtime on this one. It may not sound like it but there is great technique and timing here. Holy Wars is my favourite Megadeth song but the technique of Nick puts this very high on the list.
His grandad/father (either one. Not sure) played in buddy rich's band. I think Menza even got a lesson or two from buddy. Read it in an article way back
No nicks dad played the 🎷 and played with the likes of buddy rich and when nick was young he would of mingled with all of the greats including buddy rich
Bernardo 11 Thanks
im a drummer too. the first part is a little tricky with getting right timing but every other part is easy. it is really hard keeping time the entire song though, i get what you mean. for the end solo, you just start off kind of like you are playing take no prisoners and then just go crazy
@@ihateminecraft932 👍😁
Menza live performance sounds like studio record, he's that damn precise and accurate.
It sounds better. It includes adrenaline and intense feelings of playing for big crowds.
To me he sounds better than studio
nothing beats a megadeth's solo ^_^
True
Yes... Another Megadeth solo
Architecture has the best solo on the album
Smoke on the water main riff???
Nevemore, Testament & Death solos, though. And Necrophagist, dear lawd!
Holy fuck, with a drum solo at the end. Can't believe Menza is no longer with us.
One of the last "technical songs" the Rust in Peace era line-up wrote and it's a beauty! Megadeth at their best!
Well said
Chills
This song stomps anything Metallica did on their black album. Or since. RIP Nick Menza. Loved meeting you in ‘97. Class act.
They're not even comparable in the first place
Comparing is depressing, small mind
Both albums are great. Stop trying to compare
this is not only one of the best megadeth songs ever, this is perhaps the best thrash song of the 90s
The Cantrell Project oo9 the same as
Well 90's is when thrash started to die so not hard to do.
@@justinblakley724 maybe possibly one of the best thrash songs of megadeth history
@@Squeeze718 Well thrash isn't even remotely dead yet, so eat it!
@@Squeeze718 Are you serious bro? We are talking about a 10 year period 😆
People are gonna disagree, but personally, this is, and will always be, the greatest megadeth song ever. Just like metallicas orion, and slayers hell awaits, it just cant get any better to me. The fucking best right here, and countdown isnt even my favorite megadeth album (RIP is, and yes its also my favorite, and if i could somehow fit ashes into that album, it would be 10000% perfect)
I think it is a great example of how great megadeth is. It is really hard to say what is the "best" megadeth song. But if I were to play some songs for new friends this would be one of the first five.
There are tons of megadeth songs that can be better than Ashes in your mouth..Ofc this is one of my favourites..but some of the songs that are better than this are Tornado of souls,My Last Words,Set the World Afire (My personal Favourite)..Ofc its jst my opinion..so no disrespect :)
It's quintessential Megadeth, I give you that. I never think of songs in terms of "best" songs. It just depends on my mood. I have a few favorites though : ashes, holy wars, angry again & tornado.
I agreed with you, ashes in your mouth is a fucking masterpiece...
Glad im not alone in this, actually I just can't get over of how they don't pick this over holy wars to close their sets. The structure of the song is just perfect, and the drum solo at the end lets any drummer in megadeth, even if they are set in "Robot mode" to go wild for that last bit of the show to say goodbye to the fans for the night with a nice punch to the face.
The whole song kicks ass but that guitar harmony at 3:34 gives me goosebumps every time. So glad I got to see them on the Countdown tour with STP at Palmer Auditorium in Davenport, Iowa.
'90 TRADEMARK!
Saw the same tour in Battle Creek MI. So good. I think I have always had a deep seated resentment for STP since then because all my friends and even the local news claimed that STP blew Megadeth away with their show.... Of course that was horse shit.
Great concert, great lineup, RIP Menza man... By far my favorite drummer.
YES!!! absolutely killer
marty friedman is insane
Rest in Peace Nick, thank you for being such an important part of Megadeth
That drum solo at the end :'( RIP Nick
RIP Nick. Megadeth were badass back then.
3:34 - 3:56 is as good as it gets, simply amazing
this song is the definition of Megadeth!
This is the most underrated song in Metal.. This and Tornado of souls are the greatest songs from Megadeth.. Marty's solos are just out of this world..
Architecture has the best solo on this album though
You realize how stupid your statement is? This song is from one of the most famous metal albums. How tf is it underrated?
I love when mustaine is pissed , he always gives better performance :)
He was mad as hell when they recorded 'So Far So Good so what' and the result is an amazing group of tracks on that album. Pissed off and drugged up Dave made for an excellent combination.
thats a one in a million riff. love it
Arguably the greatest performances of one of their greatest songs.
The video director shall get a credit for all those awesome shot
That song is fucking epic!!! This track is my workout music
Back then, Dave was setting up the perfect crime scenes and Marty was going in for the kill.
So tight... this level of live performance is amazing
this is so fucking unbelievable good! metal from another universe!!
I know! This song is one of the key Megadeth tunes, in my book. I also really like how it strikes just the right balance between being a sort of light-hearted and catchy tune (in all aspects) with being heavy and "ugly" (the syncopated riffs and all the passing tones - signature Megadeth stuff)
MAN! This lineup was tight! Menza, an absolute machine! That solo from Marty over those changes is so perfect. The energy of this performance stands at the absolute top!
Pqp, que coisa linda! Essa música é uma das melhores do Thrash Metal, tem um dos melhores solos do Thrash e ainda por cima no final o Nick quase arrebenta a bateria com uma velocidade monstra. Isso que é banda! Isso que é o verdadeiro espirito do Thrash Metal! #MegadethFuckRules
Belas palavras!!! tá de parabéns, você disse tudo o que essa banda maravilhosa é :)
3:34 masterpiece harmony part ever
This is what happens when you have two elite guitarists. Amazing.
Elite everything
Megadeth of this era is the greatest metal band ever.
@@andrewhopko7130 I agree, this is Megadeth for me. And together with Judas Priest they're the best metal band ever. Sepultura in their prime come after, in my view.
@ChristIsKing no they're not. When you stop writing good music after 1991, you're not that great.
@@andrewhopko7130 Don´t embarrass yourself. Lots of better stuff out there.
So many fantastic riffs anda vocal's melody, amazing, fuck amazing song, sure, greats lyrics too
marty really went absolute crazy here 3:07 like come on... this and tornado of souls are exactly why he's in my top 5
wow , Nick Menza the best. RIP
Nobody can touch this! Best performance of one of the greatest song! No more to say
One of the most underrated songs... This song is perfect
MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!
Agreed!!!
They really knew how to sound just like the record. Incredible performance.
They somehow sound even better than the studio version imo. So good. 🤘
I still can't think of a better phrasing guitarist than marty Friedman. Dam
Nick was INCREDIBLE at the end WOW! 🤘🤘🔥🔥
Mustaine and Friedman it's definitely the best combination for Megadeth guitarists
People have round shoulders from fairing heavy loads
And the soldiers liberate them, laying mines along their roads
Sorrow paid for valor is too much to recall
Of the countless corpses piled up along the wailing wall
Melting down all metals, turning plows and shears to swords
Shun words of the Bible, we need implements of war
Chalklines and red puddles of those who have been slain
Destiny, that crooked schemer, says the dead shall rise again
Where do we go from here?
And should we really care?
The end is finally here
God have mercy
Now we've rewritten history
The one thing we've found out
Sweet taste of vindication
It turns to ashes in your mouth
Where do we go from here?
And should we really care?
The end is finally here
God have mercy
If you're fighting to live
It's okay to die
The answer to your question is
Welcome to tomorrow
Where do we go from here?
God have mercy
Where do we go from here?
And should we really care?
The end is finally here
God have mercy
Where do we go from here?
And should we really care?
The end is finally here
God have mercy
Mercy, mercy, mercy, mercy
2:37 - the end: One of the best song parts ever! \m/
great performamce !!! megadeth has always been a band worthy to see live in concert !!!!
How can somebody dislike this? By the way, this Hammersmith gig is one of the pinnacles of metal (a Slayer fan is writing here).
240k views and only 28 dislikes. Damn
this might be my new favorite video on youtube
HAHA! True.
Holy fuck were they ever good live. Jesus christ. Can't believe I never saw them.
This song as it all... Spider Chord and amazing riff, melodic bridge, technicality and lyrism... what a gem
from 2:52 OMG!!!
Guitar titans marty, chris, and kiko..all 3 shaping megadeth into perfection
MEGADETH LIKE THIS WILL NEVER EXIST AGAIN.
Best song on Countdown. As good as anything on Rust in Peace.
This performance...unreal.
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Why didn't they make more riffs with odd time patterns. That riff is one of the most brutal riffs they've ever put out, and they prove they can play more than just 4/4 on all of their songs. They're absolutely my favorite band within any genre of metal, but after having listened a lot to the new album from Haken, I became bit disappointed that the big names in metal almost completely forego using any odd time signatures for their songs. It's like my mind has been rewired, and now I can't see things like I did before
At this point Metallica was a Dodge Viper and Megadeth was a fucking McLaren.
Wow, I have been listening to mainly Megadeth for two years and this song has somehow gone under my radar. Definitely my new favorite off of CTE.
Thanks Nick rest in peace any one can play as You
martys vibrato man - so good.
Awesome song. Love the weird time signatures
Can't get this song out of my head back in 94, after watching this I can't get this song out of my head again. purely awesome!
For me this song is the essence of Megadeth
RIP Nick Menza. 🙁
Most underrated song in CTE and in all Metal. What a fucking masterpiece. The riffing and guitar solos are mind blowing.
Probably my fav Megadeth song. I saw them last week in Windsor and was hoping they'd play this song, but no such luck. Timmo was filling in damn well for Kiko, man he can play. Megadeth always has killers on lead duty.
Q buenas épocas.. la voz de Dave impecable hasta daba piel de gallina escucharlo! Megadeth por siempre 🤘
Grande Megadeth!!! La mejor formación. Mustaine, Ellefson, Menza y Friedman
It should be a crime to underestimate this song
This song absolutely stands up with some of the best Mega-songs!
It’s a fantastic song and has a really great bass line to boot!
Holy fuck I wish I was there
This is why I prefer Megadeth over metallica😂
Ah yes. The time just before the internet sucked the soul out of everything.
The harmony part is the most precious part of the song....
And Nicks solo
God have mercy !!!!
La mejor formación...lejos!!! Soberbia versión en vivo de este temazo!!!
That fucking solo is fucking god
definitely one every metal guitarist should learn and study
Which one xd
Alguien esta viendo esto en 2020 y sigue pensando q es el mejor tema de thrash y la mejor formacion de Megadeth!???
2023
Super tight! Amazing live performance! This is my most favorite Megadeth song! Such a masterpiece!
I was listening to some playlist while high and this song came on and I was just blown away
Bruh Momentum Legend
Brilliance from another dimension
I think it would take just as long for me to learn to play this on the drums as it did for Dave to grow his flowing hair that long. Jesus… Absolute favorite off of this album, I can thank my old boss for that. Always blared the best music in the greenhouse 🤘🏻🍻🤘🏻
One of their best song ever...
MUSTAINE FOR PRESIDENT
simplemente !!Orgásmico!! great performance for a difficult to play song to play in live
Superb! Audio is really good. One of my faves from Megadeth!
the best megadeth era, very strong in every position
Amazing song from italy we love megadeth.
3:33-4:00 masterpiece
Masterpiece! The whole band sounds great here. Cool how dave elefson adds harmony vocals, reminds me of a power metal singer kinda Lol
How can this only have 1.9k likes! This is amazing!
Tremenda pieza, magistral ejecución cuando estaban en lo máximo de su carrera con el gran Marty Friedman en la guitarra y el hoy ya fallecido Nick menza (Q.E.P.D). Que buena época.
Christ. Even the vocal harmonies are absolutely on point. This is some hot shit.
Best line up and one of the greatest songs out there solo is amazing Mustaine RULES.
Ashes On Your Mouth is a great song. When Megadeth come touring I would like to hear this. Thank you. God Have Mercy.! This is music Perfection.
This guy is a fucking metal genius. All hands to Dave.🙌🏻🤘🏻
Gosh!! Qué sonido tan espectacular!
If you're fighting to live it's ok to die the answer to your question is welcome to MEGADETH