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Friday, January 23, 2026

Why This Megadeth Drum Part Still Sounds Insane

Dirk Verbeuren breaks down the drum parts from "Wake Up Dead," the blistering Megadeth classic from their 1986 album 'Peace Sells… but Who's Buying?'. Originally recorded by Gar Samuelson, Dirk—Megadeth's current drummer—shows how to play this thrash metal classic on the kit. 

Chapters:

00:00​ - Intro
00:19​ - Song Overview
00:43​ - Full Performance
04:58​ - The Opening Fill & Verse Groove
06:18​ - The Bridge
06:59​ - The Lead Section
08:12​ - Double Bass Madness
08:46​ - The Outro Groove


https://youtu.be/ZtSB6NJ3kXI?si=IJsyQexX1j4MEGWr 

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