By David Kytkoskee
Hello, I’m back with another concert review. This issue’s review is on Megadeth. The shelter was Roy Wilkins Auditorium with the group Suicidal Tendencies opening up.
Speaking of S.T., I’ve never heard them before, so I can’t say much about them except: I like ‘em. The one song that sticks in my head is “You Can’t Bring Me Down.”
But onto the main group, Megadeth. The head of this group is former lead guitarist from Metallica, Dave Mustaine. Why is he no longer with Metallica? Well, they kicked him out because of his excessive drinking problem. Although the group has never made it to #1 on Billboard’s top 200, they did make it to #2, and their next album could hit #1 right off the bat.
Some of the main highlights were: the moshing (slamdancing), the yelling contest (which the main floor lost), and Dave Mustaine’s fly Anarchy guitar.
The main solos were executed by: Dave Ellefson-the bass guitarist, Nick Menza-the drummer, Marty Friedman-lead and rhythm guitarist, and the big cheese himself, Dave Mustaine, doing the lead and rhythm guitars as well. Although they all had astonishing solos I think the best were done by Nick Menza because of how fast he played his drums and Marty Friedman for his combination of speed, rhythm, and accuracy on the guitar
A lot of people I know that don’t know much about the history of the band, well… it took a lot of hard work and effort to get where they are now!
Concert Criticisms and Praises:
C.C. Megadeth- Play in a bigger place, you’re a big enough band now.
C.P. Megadeth- Great performance! It ranks higher than “The Concert of the Summer!” Now don’t let this get to your head!