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Megadeth - VH-1 Behind the Music Extended

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I've been a fan of Megadeth since the 80's. So when VH1 aired an episode of "Behind The Music" devoted to Megadeth, I watched and even recorded it. I knew that the show was released commercially by the band on dvd, but initially didn't see any point in buying it because I'd taped it off of VH1. However I found out later that the dvd features an extended version of the show, and has some extra stuff, so I decided to buy the dvd. I'm really glad I did! First of all, the "Behind the Music" episode has a lot of footage that must've got cut to fit the show into VH1's time requirements. The extra footage is really good and gives a lot more background about the band. Also included as a bonus feature on the dvd is some extra interview footage with various people. You also get the "Moto Psycho" music video too. I also really liked the layout of the dvd menus. Very nicely done, with a different Megadeth song playing at each menu. If you're even hesitating about buying this, DON'T! If you're a Megadeth fan at all, you won't be dissapointed.

Welcome to the long awaited video biography of the most notorious band in heavy metal history, Megadeth! Surviving many obstacles and numerous tragedies, this band arose from the ashes to become a great force in the realm of rock music.
This extended DVD takes you through the complete life of Megadeth and the band's creator, Dave Mustaine. With commentary from ex band members, former managers, family members, and special appearances by Lars & James of Metallica, and Alice Cooper. The bonus footage includes a discography, several behind the scenes interviews, and the unedited version of Megadeth's latest music video assault, Moto Psycho.
I highly recommend you buy this extraordinary and long deserved tribute DVD today! I have always been a fan of the VH-1 Behind The Music specials, but this one definately takes the cake. This special was so popular, VH-1 granted Megadeth permission to make this extended, unedited version of the critically acclaimed Megadeth Behind The Music, by far the most entertaining music documentary I have ever seen. You can buy it right here ...! You will not be disappointed. Infact this documentary is not only for Megadeth fans, it is something that anyone can and will appreciate. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be in awe of the awesome power that is and will always be...Megadeth.

Ian Liddell

Megadeth has reigned in my mind and heart as the absolute best that music has to offer, therefore, I was seething with anticipation for this Behind the Music segment. I watched what originally aired on VH-1 and was bitterly disappointed. The extras on this dvd are somewhat mollifying, but still it lingers.

For years, more than I can remember now, I was(and still am) enthralled with Dave Mustaine. His intelligence and lyrical mastery far surpassed that of his peers. And the music itself, well, I can't explain the genius of the speed, the melody, and the control that he/they have over it all.

But instead of showing the almost palpable intensity and intelligence that Mustaine emanates, the show fell back on the drug abuse and excess that would make of Megadeth little more than another hair band. I knew, just as any other fan would know, that there was trouble in the band with sobriety, but where Mustaine and the boys decided to move on, the show did not.

Perhaps I watched this with wishful expectations. I wanted the band to be honored, as they have never been give their due, and felt that the concentration was too heavily focused on the chaos rather than the balance.

I'm giving this dvd four stars because it is a must for any Megadeth fan despite what I see as its failings(which is just my opinion.)And the extras are really great. Since MTV has give their videos no air time, it's wonderful to be able to see them at all.

If you love the band as much as I do, if you want to see them praised, I wouldn't recommend watching this with the same mindset that I did. Perhaps then more enjoyment could be taken from it.

With a new studio album, an upcoming live album and this DVD, Megadeth is back with a vengeance! This DVD is an extended version of VH1's Behind The Music. The TV-show mostly featured the earlier albums, but here you get it all, inc. the uncensored video of "Moto Psycho". High improvement over earlier videos released by the band, such as "Rusted Pieces".
A must for everyone who loves Megadeth or thrash metal in general!

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This dvd was awsome. Any megadeth fan needs this dvd. It covers the history of megadeth starting with the earliest years when mustaine was kicked from metallica to the most recent years . IT HAS AWSOME EXTRAS. THIS IS A GEM. AND DAVE MUSTAINE IS A GREAT TALENT. He is intelligent, cool and his lyrics are the most thought provoking intelligent amazing lyrics ive ever heard. I met him - his personality is awsome and his attitude. He is a great man and he has been through some hard times but has done many good things with his life and career also that came outa it. He can sing with the passion ive never heard anyone else sing with , he can write like a genius, he can play guitar as good as anyone in metallica and he is a force in metal. He is one of a kind- even through all the line ups of band members over the years the band never lost its power and skill and its because of mustaine and ellefson and thier amazing talents. Dave mustaine is brilliant and i hope megadeth gets back together in the future.

Megadeth was one of the first bands I got into when I first discovered heavy metal so many years ago, and to this day they are one of my favorites. This DVD provides a revealing and intriguing look into the band's past, and specifically into that of its frontman and mastermind, Dave Mustaine.

The story begins with Dave's time with Metallica in the early 80s. James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Ron McGovney are on hand to talk about their experiences together, and the problems that eventually led to Dave's expulsion from the band. Shortly after that, Mustaine hooks up with David Ellefson (the story of how they met is pretty funny), and the rest is the history of one of the greatest bands metal has ever seen.

Anyone even passingly familiar with Megadeth's history will know that Mustaine has fought a constant battle with drug addiction over the years, and that is explored quite a bit here: how their lifestyle of drug abuse affected Dave and his bandmates, how it affected the band as a whole, and how bad the whole situation really got.

There is a lot of interesting commentary given along the way, mostly by Mustaine and Ellefson, but also by several former members of the band, including Al Pitrelli and Jimmy DeGrasso, who were with Megadeth when the band broke up; Marty Friedman, their lead guitarist for ten years; Jeff Young, who was with the band briefly in the late 80s; and Chris Poland, the band's original lead guitarist. Chuck Behler and Nick Menza do not appear, and of course Gar Samuelson passed away some years ago. Alice Cooper even shows up for awhile, talking about his relationship with Dave.

Of course, Megadeth broke up in early 2002, after this documentary was shot, so the injury Dave sustained that stopped him from playing guitar is not covered. As of the time of this writing, Dave is healing up according to the doctors' projections, and so who knows what will happen in the future? Perhaps the mighty Megadeth will rise once again to take their place at the forefront of metal.

This is one of the best "Behind the Music" episodes that VH-1 has done, and the DVD gives us the extended version that we couldn't see on TV. Also included is some extra commentary from many of the people involved, and the video for "Moto Psycho." This is definitely worth the purchase for any Megadeth fan.

This DVD is great. Well worth the money.

I've listened to Megadeth since the early 90's and have seen and read plenty of pictures, articles, music videos, interviews etc. So for me to be interested in a biography on Megadeth, you need to show me something I've never seen. This DVD does that.

Being a big fan of their earlier albums I was always curious about the former members like Chris Poland and Jeff Young. I've read some interviews in magazines from Chris Poland but never actually seen these guys in person other than the music videos. I've never been able to see them as real people, they were more like characters in a movie.

What made me buy this was when I found out Chris Poland and Jeff Young gave in depth interviews on their time with Megadeth.

You can relate to these guys as real people now. There is a great segment on the late Gar Samuelson where you can see Poland is very distraught over his death, as well as Ellefson and Mustaine.

This DVD also shows many comments from Mustaine's former bandmates in Metallica like Hetfield and Ulrich. Both men reveal a lot about their relationship with Mustaine. Even former Metallica bassist Ron McGovney makes an appearance on the DVD as they talk about Mustaine's tenure with Metallica. Lars reveals he actually enjoyed Peace Sells when it came out, but was afraid to admit it at the time. You get to see photo's of Mustaine as a little kid as well as plenty of behind the scenes footage and photos. They also go into detail the chaotic life this band lived/lives to this day.

I only received this DVD today, however I know I'll be watching it many more times. Very entertaining.

Whether you're a fan of their earlier albums, later albums or their entire career... this DVD is well worth the money!

Megadeth's Behind the Music Extended dvd is nothing short of amazing. From start to finish, it's a well presented, informative, and entertaining journey, detailing every part of Megadeth's career, from their start in the early 80s, through the 90s, and all the way up to the present day. This extended version includes many parts of the band's history previously left out on the aired version of the show, including many interviews and stories that help better explain who Megadeth is and the great contribution they've made to the music industry. Throughout the program, you learn about Dave Mustaine's childhood, his desire to succeed, and in short, the band behind the music we all know and love. Various stories are told, and whether they're funny or tragic, you're sure to enjoy every minute of it. Interviews with former band members Marty Friedman, Chris Poland, and Jeff Young help to shed some light on the band's past and add more to the already in-depth program. There are also interviews with Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Alice Cooper, Scott Ian, Barry Kobrin, Scott Menzies, and even David Ellefson's charming mom, Frances. After watching this, you'll be glad you spent the money and learned more about the unique story of Megadeth, their music, and the people that have helped shape their career along the way. This is a must-have for hardcore Megadeth fans, and I'd recommend it to any casual fan of the band or the metal genre in general.

Of all of the Behind the Music episodes I have seen, the Megadeth one is by far the best. And that is just referring to the televised, edited version. Not this DVD extended version. I can tell you that I will be picking this one up the day it comes out, and it will be worth every penny I shell out for it. A must have for any Megadeth fan.

this is an amazing dvd, it has everything u could ever want to know about megadeth. the extras on the dvd are cool and the video and biographys , this dvd is worth every penny.any megadeth fan or music lover should have this in thier collection.the dvd has it all , tells everything about mustaine and all the former and current members of megadeth.this is one of the best dvds i own.