Megadeth & An Iconic Riff…….
Megadeth’s “Symphony of Destruction” was one of my favourite tracks back in 1992. Its riff has been described as one of the most ‘iconic of the decade’ alongside Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and Metallica’s “Enter Sandman”. It’s been covered many times by many people but this version – sent to me sometime after the event by my friend James – was the most arresting I’ve heard, so I thought I’d share it with you. I apologise.
Megadeth’s Symphony of Destruction – the original and best can be found here: https://youtu.be/vfpgpf6QVnI?si=PakvomTjZ2ieu5Bl
And the covers……
By Liliac: https://youtu.be/oGfig2MSrUQ?si=DFzfh2mMKXFfMAlm
School of Rock: https://youtu.be/rk_br8AWzzU?si=-xK7dx72IwzdPx71
Sonia Anubis: https://youtu.be/8esOqz7otqU?si=FqcgrqDNQWrwvtVZ
Damian Salzar: https://youtu.be/nYYNaPu_aMo?si=XnD_iuLOJkO47tER
And finally, Andy Rehfeldt: https://youtu.be/hciIm3PukF4?si=vXdVotVaxkAX2G1h
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@yasserwallaby5835
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
I actually much prefer the riff during the guitar solo. I could play that riff on and on for days.
@ivanputignef2418
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Speaking of iconic 90s riffs, this definitely Smells like Symphony of Destruction
@MarkDoomriffs
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
His Instagram is so funny
@MikeWolf-427
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
My heart hurts for those first covers by those girls. lol
@VINYLIZER
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
The song that got me into Megadeth when it was released
@paulatkins1818
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Don't think it is number 1 material but a solid number 2😂
@zanderman2009
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
shits shits shits… the skid mark of the devil
@alanjkduval
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
It has to be said that Liliac's vocals are better than Dave's and absolutely right for the song. I think Dave's vocals aren't bad on 'Symphony', but the only time Dave's vocals have been perfect for a song is 'Angry Again.'
Was it me, or did the blonde girl in the Anubis cover look like Dany from The Warning?
@robordm
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
hahahahaha
@CarolineBuck
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Five out of five trouser trumpets. A true gasterpiece. 💨💨💨💨💨🤘🏼
@Lord_Narcowookie
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Pretty good although I caught a couple of bum notes in there.
@leonskum.5682
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Peace smells….
@pgrove
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Smells like teen spirit is a heavy riff comparable to Metallica and Megadeth? lol
@DjangoWineHeart
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Are they saying Megadeth are in fact Shit, and they stink?…I couldn't possible comment.
@minotauruskt
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
I was just checking on those Japanese toilets and this gem pooped up.
@ln8300
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Saw Dave live again for the second time last week. The man is a machine. He schools every thrash metal guitarist.
@wildhearts76
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Only thing with megadeath is someone mentioned that he sounds like Cory Feldman and now I can’t un hear it 😩
@PeterFrayne-o4n
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
What key is this played in? Any sharts or splats?
@PeterFrayne-o4n
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Can he do a Keff Leppard song next?
@danielosborne3090
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Hi Justin. Hey God is my favourite song off the last album.❤
@undango
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Vic Turtlehead is the best I can do
@ryanweatherman-holt4805
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
He should do Pee Smells next.
@andrewn4695
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
9:14 Justin Hawkins Does Countdown! lol
@macdeath69
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
ah Andy Rehfeldt… a great amongst the greats.
@WilEtz_Music
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Watch Andy Rehfeldts Jazz versions of famous songs. Very entertaining and absolutely brilliant.
@koosb8162
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Truely inshiteful.
@s_i_m_o_ns_a_y_s5064
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Layne Staley intensifies…
@youpeopl_music3220
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
I “Liked” this video while I was watching the farting part. Nice one!
@stevehuvane135
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
He should have done A Toot Le Monde.
@davidbourne6478
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
I've just added a fart piano to my Amazon Xmas wish list.
@JohnnyJohnsonRocks
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Now it all makes sense, dave mustaine was using the little known fart-o-matic 4000 autotune on his vocals, i do love sympathy of destruction, its a great tune but mustaines Vocals always felt a bit thin in some songs, but they're pretty on point on sympathy of destruction.
@sah-win
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Brings my heart such joy to see the wee ones playing instruments.
@JimmyJam6916
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
What a useless video, loved it and love u!!!