First Time Reaction | Megadeth - "Holy Wars"
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8:37 - The lead singer/guitarist of Megadeth, Dave Mustaine, used to be the lead guitarist of Metallica when they first formed. Substance abuse by Dave led to him being fired and replaced by Kirk Hammett. Afterward, Dave formed his own band, Megadeth. As far as being friends, that's a whole other story that you'll have to look up on your own 😅
I came into the comments to say just that, it gave me a very hearty chuckle to hear Aileen say that.
It wasn't the substance abuse that got him kicked out, as ALL of the Metallica members were raging alcoholics at the time.
It's the fact that Dave became a really nasty drunk when he was inebriated, which was pretty much most of the time.
Metallica is the James and Lars band.
lmao yeah I had to comment this, glad someone else mentioned it first. Innocent enough, but in all reality I dont think they are friends
That’s bullshit they all did the same drugs and drank. But Dave became violent when he was drunk Then there was the incident where James Hetfield kicked Dave’s Pitbull puppy and Dave confronted him and In the argument Dave wound up punching James in the face sending him flying backwards and landing on his back. One of those You Got Knocked The Fuck Out moments. At that point Lars and James decided to start looking for a new guitarist in secret. Then they waited until a long road trip back East to finally tell him he was kicked out the band. Like a dirty friend who never liked you they dropped him off Penny less at the bus station and left. There is more to it but it’s slanderous to state it was due to substance abuse. Dave’s drug problems began in Megadeth when the musicians he hired all were into harder drugs like Gar Samuelson who was a heroine addict.
Sad, almost no mention of the late legend Nick Menza in the comment section. Dude was a beast on the drums. Easily one of the greatest of all-time. Do yourself a favor and watch their Live in London from 1992, it'll blow your mind. Glad I got to see him before he passed. R.I.P.
Next to Gar Samuelson, Nick Menza was a great drummer that went perfect with Megadeth
Yeah Nick was awesome 👏 and I also got to see him a few times on the same tour 🤘🤘🤘 RIP
Nick Menza is awesome RIP
Menza was a fantastic drummer, his work in megadeth was top tier
Several relatively subtle flexes in one paragraph.
If you like the bass (played by David Ellefson) then you'll love "Peace Sells, But Who's Buying" a must to listen to for Megadeth
My niece worked for David Ellefson a few years ago when she was going to college in Jackson, Minnesota. She said her last two paychecks bounced. Great bassist, shitty boss.
Also Fatal Illusion
This is a must. One of the best bass intros of all time
I agree but as a bass player my self I will say my last word by Megadeth is the song to here if you want to here a bass line that speaks out,pace sell after the intro which is amazing switch to a regular bass line but my last word is the opposite.
wholeheartedly agree. It was my first Megadeth and remains my favorite almost 40 years later
Such a classic freaking song.
I remember when it came out. I was thinking this will make people forget all about “Peace Sells”
I saw the premiere on Headbanger’s Ball. I had to have the album immediately.
@@DrAytch that’s awesome. I’m younger and got into them in the late 90s but holy wars blew me away when I heard it for the first time. I had listened to the entire Countdown to Extinction album as it was a friend’s uncles cd and I thought “man, this can’t get any better.”
And then I bought Rust in Peace and was floored.
@@DrAytch same
Exactly this...Peace Sells was the album that initially got me into Megadeth, and I absolutely LOVED that album (and still do)...but Rust In Peace is light years beyond Peace, not to mention the lineup during this album was one of the best the band ever had. RIP is the crown jewel of their entire discography, and honestly, one of the best metal albums ever created in my opinion.
Masterpiece of and album and countdown to extinction
‘’Let’s hope they and Mettalica are friends.’’ Well it’s a long story
This certainly is a Megadeth song with epic guitar riffs and solo.
i love watching the younger generation discover this golden era of metal. tornado of souls if you havent listened to it yet is a must by megadeth
One of the best breakup songs there is
The whole album is classic "Thrash Metal", one of the top tier echelons of accomplishments for a band. I've heard it so many times growing up that it would be ridicules to even attempt to try and count. By the way that is the staple of Thrash Metal, lots of change ups and riff's galore.....if you like those things you will continue to enjoy your adventure into the depths of these legendary musicians.
Yes, this whole album is a Thrash Metal master piece. Every song on 'Rust in Peace' is a classic with the exception of 'Dawn Patrol', which is basically just bass and drums with Mustaine reading the lyrics. The song is not bad, it just does not incorporate the whole band. 'Take No Prisoners', 'Five Magics', 'Lucretia', 'Poison Was the Cure' and 'Rust in Peace... Polaris' are lesser played gems. 'Hangar 18', 'Tornado of Souls' along with 'Holy Wars...' are the main songs most people like off this album.
Well said!
also yes Dave Mustaine (Megadeth singer and guitarist) was in Metallica for a bit and wrote some songs on their first 2 albums
I still listen to this album, in it's entirety often. It was one of those albums that changed my life. At the time I mostly listened to Seasons in the Abyss by Slayer, Rust in Peace by Megadeth, Cowboys from Hell by Pantera, Souls of Black by Testament and Lights...Camera...Revolution! by Suicidal Tendencies. Great times.
I'll add Countdown to Extinction album in the repertoire..
Wow.. all my same favorites... weird lol. You forgot anthrax "among the living" though...js haha..
@@qromzi Countdown wasn't out at the time but it's a cool album.
@@markbarber419 Anthrax never did much for me honestly. It was the singers mostly. Belly Of The Beast was an OK song, I could listen to it for some nostalgia.
@@EnervatedSociety I felt the same, but when the got John Bush onboard, it all opened up for me. A run of absolutely magnificent albums, with a singer who doesn't sound like a three year old girl who just stepped on her Lego.
Have to see this and see what u say. This is one of the best songs ever made!!!! no matter what u like or not. This is a masterpiece
Thrash is a great genre - so important in the development of metal. In addition to Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax - often collectively known as the ‘Big Four’, you should listen to some of the lesser known but equally great thrash bands like Exodus, Testament, Overkill and Kreator.
Well said - not enough people check out Kreator, Sodom, Destruction, Dark Angel ... I could go on and on...
@@youcantleavethisempty Abso-fuckin’-lutely!
Gotta ad the first 2 albums from Sepltura (especially Arise……such a complete album).
Stormtroopers of Death...
Overkill are lagends...please ....please!
Nick menza's drumming style added a whole new dynamic to the Megadeth sound.
One of the things that always amazed me about Dave is just the sheer speed he can play at. You'll get a taste of that on Take No Prisoners from this album and it's back in form on their latest song, We'll Be Back. Absolute legend.
I'm still blown away at him playing that fast and complex while doing vocals. I know people trash on his vocals but I'd like to see them try to sing like Rob Halford while keeping up with playing guitar at this level.
Dave was fired from Metallica when they got signed, record company didn't like his volatility. But the first 2 Metallica albums have Mustaine in the writing credits for most every song
When Dave was fired from Metallica he went on a rage to be a better band. I believe Megadeth is a better band than Metallica with Metallica with more talent
I meant Megadeth has more talent
@@bobarmon3340 agreed. I much prefer megadeth. And you can tell Dave’s influences on early Metallica. I hate radio stations that have mandatory Metallica Mondays. I’m like f&;; Metallica give me Mandatory Megadeth!
Dave em all
Sadly Kirk got paid the royalties of Dave's riff writing all the way up to Ride the Lightning. Eventually Dave did get paid.
Megadeth has always been one of my faves. They have many songs that are phenomenal that aren't mainstream like Hook in Mouth,Ashes in Your Mouth,This Was My Life ,Lucretia and Liar. Check them out. If you like melodic death metal you really need to check out an Aussie band Ne Obliviscaris and Forget Not. You will be hooked. Their catalogue is flawless.Thanks.
One of the best songs in metal history
The solo on Tornado of souls is pretty cool too. These 4 are legends.
They are streaming their performance at Hellfest on UA-cam it was either yesterday or today.Watched Opeths performance a couple of days ago and they were great.This is one of my favorite Megadeath song's,the guitar playing is epic, and I really like the message because it's definitely true.🤘
This is definitely one of their best songs off their rust in piece cd that was released in 1990. Multiple lineup changes throughout megadeths existence but in my opinion this was their best lineup
saw these play this live clash of the titans tour in the 90s,it's a facemelter live.between megadeth and slayer i came out deaf what a gig
I absolutely love Megadeth with Marty Friedman. One of my absolute favorite guitarists.
I am sp happy seeing you diving into Megadeth!!! Great song to begib with!! I loved your reaction very much and loved that you enjoyed it!! Megadeth is one of the big four of Thrash (together with Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax). The lead vocalist abd guitarist, Dave Mustaine, ised to be in Metallica at rhe very beginning until he was booted from the band. Lots of information you can find online avout what happened but that motivated him to form this band and we are all happier for it!! I would recommed "Wake Up Dead", "In my Darkest Hour" and "Skull Beneath the Skin" as some other song choices. You are always so lovely my dear. 🌹🌹🖤🖤🖤
Dave is highly intelligent, you can tell by the substance of his lyrics. And very talented guitar player, he plays lead alot and sings, which is very hard/ difficult for any musician to do.
Dave has a reputation of being difficult to work with, however. Dave's contribution to this genre of music is immeasurable because of his writing, contributions and collaborations with other phenomenal musicians. Rust in Peace is an absolute masterpiece from beginning to end.
@@kwantoon my ex wife was a stripper, and she got me backstage at a MEGADETH concert in my hometown to meet Dave, and I got a picture of me and Dave next to each other, he really wanted her to go hangout in the bus with him. I was lucky that she didn't. She took the picture with her when we separated
Dave Mustaine was the original guitarist for Metallica until he was kicked out .
Some of Metallica's early music was written by Dave.
One of my favorite songs of all time is "A Tout La Monde" by Megadeth, I think you would like it as well.
Даже не часть. Первые два альбома почти полностью из наработок мастейна.
*Most of Metallica's early music was written by Dave
From a musical writing perspective no metal band touches Megadeth.
nope
At their peak, you have a good argument there.
Definitely not. The awesome thing about it is Dave invented a few techniques which have since become staples of metal guitar. They make a lot of sense, sound damn good, and are a lot of fun to use. Like spider fingering. Hell, without that technique alone we probably wouldn't have In Flames today. Their original stuff was almost nothing but spider fingering.
The closest intense riff metal band of this caliber is Pantera IMO
Not to diminish Mustaine or Megadeth. But I think you mean “for their time”. Because today we have much more technically complex writers. Animals as Leaders, Jason Richardson, All Shall Perish… And there were a couple of much more technically proficient players back then, however I do agree that megadeth had most of the great riffs and changes compared to anyone else. I’ve always loved them!
"My Last Words" from Rust in Peace has an incredible bass line I'm sure you'll love
Dave Mustaine was one of the original members of Metallica and was kicked out for being an alcoholic (oh the irony) and went on to immediately form Megadeth, both bands released their first albums within the same year
He was kicked out because he was a "violent" alcoholic" . When you think about it he hasn't been able to hold on to any long term members in his band . He's a great rhythm player ! no doubt but a weird guy
Megadeth is one of many masterpieces alcoholism has created.
Не сразу же, а спустя 4 года
He was kicked out for being a moron, and 40 years later, he is the same moron. Ask to Junior about Dave's loyalty and friendship.
I recommend Raining Blood or South of Heaven by Slayer.
Amazing songs by one of the best thrash metal bands.
You must do Megadeth She Wolf! Every member of the band gets a moment to shine absolutely epic!
I love the rude awakening version of She wolf
Oh please! 🙏 Please do a reaction of Megadeth’s new song “We’ll be back”. It will definitely melt your face off. Impossible not to headbang. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥
I love how elaborate and very detailed you are when expressing your thoughts about this song, it almost makes me feel like im listening to the song for the first time again but also makes me happy that you are able to point the things out that we already love just from your first time listening to the song!
*Dio* Rainbow in the Dark or other songs by Dio are amazing as well.
For a live one , you have to do She-Wolf - Live - Rude Awakening !!!☢😎🤘 ☢
It's not some early song of Megadeth like this one, it's from 1997 Cryptic Writings.
At first with the song Trust because it as a more accessible sound, it became the album that got me into Metal.
And in 1998 my first metal show that i will never forget.
Yes!!!! Came here to suggest this same song!!
My Favorite thing about Aileen is she is so YOUNG that she can discover all the things I grew up with...
TONS of catching up to do 🤘🏼🤘🏼
@@AileenSenpai Love how you do it... Keep Going
Megadeth is a timeless classic in terms of metal. A lot of people think this line up with Mary Friedman on guitar was the best they had to offer.
When this song flips to Punishment Due 🤘🏻 That riff is nastyyyy
Amazing reaction, I'm so glad that a gentle lady like you can appreciate a masterpiece like this, so powerful, intense and dramatic. I like you also appreciate all the technical aspects, like the solos and drumming. My respect to you
Just to let you know he was in Metallica. He was lead guitarist in 1983.
Dave Mustaine was originally in Metallica, he was replaced Kirk Hammett.
Check out the Megadeth song "wake up dead"
Ooh, this is going to be good 😎
Cant Wait!
My first Megadeth concert was in Worcestor, MA (somehow, pronounced Whist-ah). Last time I saw them was them in Maryland signing Cryptic Writings cds. Nice guys, fun to be around.
From Pantera to Megadeth, Holy Wars, couldn't ask for anything better. Love your reactions. They are so genuine. This is one awesome channel. Just love the content. Thank you so much for putting all the time and effort into entertaining us. I speak for everyone when I say we all appreciate it. Almost at the 60k too. Should have a few more 0's at the end but you'll get there. Love the channel, love the content, can't wait for more. Take care of yourself. Best wishes all the way from Ireland. :)
When you get time check out "Type O Negative" you'll definitely love their music
100% facts
One of my favorite songs from them.
I remember when this video debuted on the Headbangers ball, when it ended my buddy and I just sat in silence for a bit and then looked at each other like wow that was badass
I loved your reaction 💛 easy to see how much you're feeling the music. Love.
Hi Aileen!!
Each day your channel likes me more and more!
Told you liked how you appreciate all instruments, especially the "underrated" bass. Many people don't preciate bass; great error!!! So...continuing with Megadeth I highly recomend you Peace Sells But...Who's Buying? (Great bass line!!!) and Tornado Of Souls (one of the best guitar solos all time in metal)
As always, greetings from Spain!!!!
Great reaction! I truly believe that you would love the song,” LOVE BITES” by Judas Priest. One of my favorites by Megadeth is,” PEACE SELLS BUT WHO’S BUYIN’.”
80s metal refers to war alot because most of the bands grew up during the cold war and Madd.
Something about scrambling to get under under your desk for bomb drills and knowing that the whole planet was toast if MADD really kicked off.
Kids today have to worry about school shooting but cold war kids had to worry about a flash of light that would blind them, sear their shadow into surfaces around them and turn them into a pile of ash that would be irradiated and scattered for miles by a blast wave traveling at 1200 mph. Those were the lucky kids. Those that survived the blasts would probably be slowly killed by radiation burns and sickness or starve to death in the nuclear winter that would follow even "limited" exchanges.
The first part of this song is a criticism of war fought on behalf of religion, specifically The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Megadeth was playing a concert there, and Dave kept hearing people talk about "the cause". During the concert, and not knowing what he was getting himself into, Dave shouted something like "this is for the cause!" before ripping into a cover of Anarchy In The U.K. This resulted in a riot, and the band had to be escorted out of the country.
The second part of the song is about the Marvel character The Punisher, of whom Dave was quite a fan.
This is the band that really got me into metal along with maiden, Metallica, and sabbath. I would HIGHLY recommend the song tornado of souls. Absolute masterpiece and possibly my favorite metal song of all time 🤘
I can’t wait!!! Love Megadeth!!!
I love that ur touching up on all the music I loved growing up. Keep it coming 🤘😆
Megadeth always give the bass a proper position in the mix.
This was my favorite band in the 80’s… the soundtracks of my coming of age.
The entire Album’s of “Peace Sells”
“So far, so good, so what”
And
“Rust in Peace”
Are masterpieces. It started fading after that but you can find plenty of gems in their later albums too. Their last two albums have been surprisingly good.
In my opinion, the best line up they've ever had (rest in peace nick) and I also say it's their best song to date... more appropriate today than ever🤘🤘🤘
Best metal song ever created, not even Metallica ever created a masterpiece like that.
Yeah. Great choice for a reaction video. This song came out in 1990 great metal song to start the decade. Especially at a time of the onset of the Grunge coming into its own. Megadeth and Pantera who were keeping metal alive in the 90's along with many other bands. Megadeth is defiantly an 80's band for sure, but still going strong today.
My buddy Sean Smithson created Vic Rattlehead (Megadeth’s Mascot) he drew the art on their demo tape in 84? They thanked him on Peace Sells album
Also she-wolf and Hangar 18 are good ones to listen to as well it's hard to put one or two songs to listen to by Megadeth so I'd rather suggest you listen to the whole albums or reaction video but I can understand that that might be a little too much but you'll be amazed Symphony of Destruction is the regular go to for a reaction video It's a real good one too and on the radio it's kind of overplayed where I'm from so but it's still a good song it never gets old when you hear it and I thank you you play a lot of stuff that keeps going and happy and helps keep me from going crazy from my anxiety so thank you and keep up the good work and videos music is the gateway to soul and it is what ties everyone together and can make the world more peaceful ✌ ❤
Megadeth always is a pleasure. A riff machine with one of the finest solos in the genre.
If u want to dive into this record I recommend Five Magics. If u want to know other album I'd say Wake Up Dead from Its 2nd record 🤟
I love your comment "a little bit of everything", because this song really is a roller coaster ride of everything metal. I don't think I've ever heard anything heavier than this, 30 years on. Yeah, I know there are bands out there tuning down 3000 octaves, but riff-wise, this is the gold standard of HEAVY!
The first part of the song is about the"Troubles" in Ireland, the second part of the song is about The Punisher
You should check out "symphony of destruction" by Megadeth next! It's a beast riding the same main riff throughout the song!
This is so epic and amazing and those riffs. Great reaction😍😍😊😊👌👌✌✌
Thank you so much 😁
The first part of the song, holy wars (up until the acoustic solo bit), is about the band's personal experiences in Ireland during the troubles. The second part, the punishment due, is about the punisher and how much of a badass he is😂
This is an excellent intro to Megadeth and one of the greatest metal albums of all time! Also check out the guitar work on Five Magics and Tornado of Souls (consider by many as having one of the truly great metal solos...). Many other outstanding Megadeth albums/songs too... it's a rabbit hole! Enjoy the ride and stay well, Aileen!
Love all your reactions keep it up girl 👧we love u!!!
Thank you so much!!
Watching Lamb of God reaction now love them also!
I recommend "Peace Sells, but Who's Buying", awesome follow up to this one. But also, a song you need to hear is "Et Tout Le Monde", one of Megadeths most controversial songs. Banned by MTV because "it was pro-suicide". But an awesome song!
Love your channel. It's a pleasure to see young people love these songs. A great recommendation from this band for you is Hangar 18 (11 guitar solos) MASTERPIECE, as the entire Rust In Piece album. keep up the great work.
Megadeth has been one of my favorite bands if not my absolute favorite band ever!
And Dave's still killing it!!
Aileen, keep practicing! It really does take repetition. I learned this entire album and all the guitar solos in the mid 90’s. In comparison to Metallica songs, Megadeth, especially this album is a lot more challenging.
If you like bass, death metal, prog check out Ne Obliviscaris- and plague flowers the kaleidoscope live in Denver. They’re an Australian band with a unique style that will definitely impress.
Have always liked Metallica more than Megadeath, but this song is friggin' masterpiece. Have loved it for decades. Riff-tastic!!!!
Love to see your reaction of their song 'Sweating Bullets'.
I had the pleasure to see Megadeth live last month at a festival and they were great (again). They also played this song and this is slowly becoming one of my favorites of Megadeth. But it all started with Sweating Bullets for me.
The galping Rifts towards the end where it speeds up is most epic Dave Mustaine is like the best ever at time changes in metal music
The lead vocalist and lead guitar player Dave Mustane played lead guitar for Metallica on their first album.
No, was out of band BEFORE they recorded first album. He got a lot of co-writing credits, but didn't record on the album.
U Awsome Aileen... 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍
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This is a metal masterpiece. One of the most complex and technical metal songs with more layers than an onion. Great reaction and discussion.
Dave Mustane the lead singer was in Metallic in the beginning, Saw accept, Savatage, Megadeth, all before the headliner Dio, mid eighties, still one of the best shows out of hundreds, I like the tune skin of my teeth
great track. not a big fan of them but dave mustaine is a monster. hopefully we can get some old school death metal like Deicide and Cannibal Corpse. Live of course!
I started watching your channel because of the rammstein reactions. But then I started watching some of your other stuff and I am so happy that I did that. Keep up the good work
My favorite 80's metal quintessential song, the heaviest of ALL!!! LOVE DAVE, AND MEGADETH!!!
Oh this is great, love the song and glad you are finding many good tracks for your list. Just wait until you get to Sepultura... great share! :)
Megadeth was born from a resentment Dave Mustane (lead singer and shredder for Megadeth) had against Metallica for kicking him out of the band (due to his drinking problem). There are many similarities between the two. As a matter of fact, if you listen to Mechanix by Mega and The Four Horsemen by Metallica, it's basically the same song.
Megadeth has an absolutely huge anthology to chew through.
Some good ones I think are Tornado of Souls, Into The Lungs of Hell/Set The World On Fire, Trust, Ecstacy, Insomnia.
80's metal , it was extreme and intense .I LOVE THE WAY MEGADETH AND METALLICA AND MOTLY CRUE CHANGED THE TEMPO THRU OUT THE SONG. i am glad to see you getting into this era.Back in the day ,you would take a road trip and get on the L A FREEWAY BLAST THIS SHIT TIL YOU COULDNT HEAR ANYMORE...WOW, DAVE IS PURE FUCKING ENERGY..
Love how you pick up on the killer bass lines early!! Especially Opeth's! Us Bassists sometimes get overlooked! :).
Dave Mustaine is not only an incredible musician, but an amazing lyricist !!!! He's always been so dialed in to what's happening, almost clairvoyant. Such an interesting, intelligent, and talented person. I love the guy, always have !!!! Megadeth 🤘🏼 And yes this was back when you were able to say exactly what you wanted. And they saw what's happening today coming for us. Now look around !!!!
I remember at age 14 watching the MTV World Premier of this video back in 1990. A few months later we entered Gulf War 1 in Iraq.
"She wolf" rude awakening live version is a fantastic song. Most of the song are solos. Even has a drum solo.
First saw them perform this song live in Honolulu HI feb 28, 1991. Seen it performed many times since and it has always given me goosebumps.
oh boy. what a history. To help look up the VH1 special Behind the music with Megadeth. The tag line was " Prepare to take a journey to the molten core of speed metal!" Released while they were producing their next album Countdown to extinction." 1991. It reached #2 on the billboard charts. right behind Metallica's black album, the self titled 5th one. Dave Mustaine has read the 17th, 18th & 19th century Enlightenment philosophers that inspired much of the policies of the USA up to the early 20th century when society moved away from voulentary self improvement and more forced improvement. So understand in the broad sense his music is often political but not partisan.
His real pain and anger are in the music. He has battled cancer recently. fought back from nerve damage and at one point been resuscitated after OD'ing on drugs. In his own words at the time he had about 6 different things on him and several more IN him. Describes it as being on a mission to violate all the laws of god and man.
In 2012 they did a live concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of Countdown to Extinction. Starting with medley of classic hits and current songs, they proceeded to play the entire album front to back without a break. Deep lyrics from a deep man and music to peel the paint off the walls.
I like what you said about ,”they say what they want.” When you play like that you CAN say what you want. When your drawing in that kind of money, people will back you, and you got the skills no one else can touch, who can fill your shoes?
Hangar 18 wake up dead is my favorite songs also so much more. Megadeth played way past the 80's been great to this very day.
This album came out in September 24 1990 I saw them with Testament (with the souls of black album) and Judas Priest with the painkiller album. Great concert.
There are a ton of great Megadeth songs. First Megadeth song I ever heard was Sweating Bullets, and I think it will probably always be my favorite, so that’s my recommendation. It’s an unusual song, but absolutely incredible.
I've been playing guitar for 23 years. Here's a tip I've given people I've taught to help make your learning and progress a more pleasant experience. Use your pinky as much as possible. It's a finger that gets overlooked a lot. If you ignore it in the beginning, by the time you get comfortable taking on songs like Holy Wars, Master of Puppets, Lucretia, Rust in Peace, Tornado of Souls, or Jump in the Fire, you're gonna have a bad time. Hell, I still catch myself tucking my pinky from time to time. (Positioning it beneath the fretboard, often times under the neck as well.) It's not a good thing to do at all. It's bad form. So is anchoring your pinky on your strumming hand to the body/pick guard/bridge pickup. It can be difficult learning to float your strumming hand over the strings while accurately hitting the strings you're aiming for, but it's an important technique which will allow you to have an easier time learning more advanced strumming hand playing techniques. Like finger-picking and being able to go from picking to tapping and back fluidly. It's impossible to use either of those techniques while anchoring your pinky.
I hope that helps you on your path to becoming a great guitarist! And don't worry, you don't have to be a radio-played household name in one of the biggest bands on the planet to be a great guitarist. So don't kick yourself too hard for not being able to play the Crazy Train solo by your tenth attempt at full speed. You'll get there. Trust me.
Also: Looking forward to your first cover! 😉
*First time I saw Dave Mustaine (Megadeth singer) Live...he was with Metallica (on lead guitar) in early 1983 at The Stone, San Francisco. When I saw Metallica then, it was also the first or second Live show for Cliff Burton with the band. I miss those years (my first concert was 1978 - Cal Jam 2)...I haven't been to a live show since 2016. Where have they all gone?*
Dave was a founder of metrics and wrote most of kill '*em all first release