“Rattlehead” is another insanely fast and thrashy track from Megadeth’s debut album, with a title inspired by what lead vocalist Dave Mustaine’s mother would say to him when he was headbanging as a kid: Don’t do that or you’ll rattle something up in there! Fittingly, “Rattlehead” reflects the thrash metal scene and its culture of headbanging, and is dedicated to Megadeth’s fans and the band’s mascot Vic Rattlehead. In the album’s liner notes, Mustaine explained: We were our own breed when we first started playing this kind of music. You could very simply tell if you were with someon… read more
“Rattlehead” is another insanely fast and thrashy track from Megadeth’s debut album, with a title inspired by what lead vocalist Dave Mustaine’s moth… read more
“Rattlehead” is another insanely fast and thrashy track from Megadeth’s debut album, with a title inspired by what lead vocalist Dave Mustaine’s mother would say to him when he was headb… read more
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for the genre's development and popularization. Their music features complex arrangements and fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars, and lyrical themes of war, politics, religion, death, and personal relationships. Dave Mustaine was an early member of the band Metallica, and helped … read more
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is on… read more
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thra… read more