Symphony of Destruction

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"Symphony of Destruction" is one of Megadeth's most famous heavy metal songs, known for its politically charged lyrics and memorable, riff-driven composition.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
album Countdown to Extinction NERFINISHED
artist Megadeth NERFINISHED
composer Dave Mustaine NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
genre heavy metal
thrash metal
hasCulturalRole staple of Megadeth concerts
hasInfluenceOn subsequent political metal songs
hasLyricsTheme abuse of power
corruption
manipulation of the masses
politics
hasMusicalFeature distorted electric guitars
guitar solo
memorable chorus
mid-tempo groove
prominent guitar riff
riff-driven composition
hasNarrativePerspective third-person
hasReception considered a classic of 1990s metal
considered one of Megadeth's most famous songs
hasStyle riff-driven heavy metal
hasSubgenreCharacteristic mainstream-oriented thrash metal
hasSubject a leader controlling the masses like a symphony
hasTempo mid-tempo
includedIn Megadeth live setlists
isSignatureSongOf Megadeth NERFINISHED
language English
lyricist Dave Mustaine NERFINISHED
notableFor memorable guitar riff
politically charged lyrics
popularity in Megadeth's live performances
partOfAlbum Countdown to Extinction NERFINISHED
performer Dave Mustaine NERFINISHED
David Ellefson NERFINISHED
Marty Friedman NERFINISHED
Megadeth NERFINISHED
Nick Menza NERFINISHED
producer Dave Mustaine NERFINISHED
Max Norman NERFINISHED
recordLabel Capitol Records
usesInstrument bass guitar
drums
electric guitar
vocals

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Megadeth notableSong Symphony of Destruction