Symphony Of Destruction -

: 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.

: 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. Symphony Of Destruction

Written by frontman Dave Mustaine, the song is a cynical commentary on political power and the manipulation of the masses. : Directed by Wayne Isham, the video featured

"Symphony of Destruction" is the iconic heavy metal anthem by the American band Megadeth , released in 1992 as the lead single from their multi-platinum album, Countdown to Extinction . Written by frontman Dave Mustaine, the song is

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