Symphony Of Destruction [Complete]

Famous for the crowd chant "Megadeth, Megadeth, aguante Megadeth!" during the main riff

: The lyrics use the legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin to describe how corrupt leaders lead citizens ("rats") blindly to their own doom. Symphony Of Destruction

: The song was heavily inspired by the themes found in the book and film The Manchurian Candidate , focusing on "phantom governments" and puppet-like leaders. Musical Impact & Legacy Famous for the crowd chant "Megadeth, Megadeth, aguante

: Directed by Wayne Isham, the video featured a nonlinear narrative of a political assassination. It became controversial and was edited by MTV for being "too harsh" during that era. It became controversial and was edited by MTV

Written by frontman Dave Mustaine, the song is a cynical commentary on political power and the manipulation of the masses.

: Mustaine reportedly began writing the lyrics—starting with the line "My metal brain corrodes" —on the back of a sushi receipt after being struck by a sudden headache while driving.