Head Crusher
Megadeth
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Time to take your last walk in this world Before your journey begins underground But not before we torment you from your Cell straight to hell with a short detour in-between Begging for mercy, all alone Unable to handle the pressure Before his mortification, now let the torture begin Death by the head crusher, Head Crusher! The horrific torture device For those who fail interrogation The most painful technique ever known People thirst for the worst, the skull's disintegration Beaten, broken, in bloody rags Adding insult to injury, he recants But it's much too late, now let the torture begin Death by the head crusher, Head Crusher! On your knees, prisoner, take your position Place your chin forward into the restraints Your head slowly caves in from the compression You faint in a blackout from the infernal pain Twisting, turning the giant screw Your teeth are breaking loose Crushed and splintering into your mouth Winding down, cutting through Like broken glass being chewed The fragmented skull and shattering bones There's nothing you can do
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Written by: DAVE MUSTAINE, SHAWN DROVER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song release"Head Crusher" was released as the first single from Megadeth's twelfth studio album, titled "Endgame", which was released in 2009.
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GenreThe song features a thrash metal style, which is a subgenre of heavy metal characterized by its aggressive and speedy sound.
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Grammy Nomination"Head Crusher" was nominated for a 2010 Grammy Award for "Best Metal Performance," proving its recognition and popularity within the music industry.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Head Crusher" was released on July 30, 2009, and was produced by Director Patrick Kendall, who is known for his innovative and edgy style, which can also be seen in the video of this song.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are based on the medieval torture device of the same name, a head crusher. Dave Mustaine, the band's frontman, is known for his fascination with historical and political topics, which is depicted in the lyrics of many Megadeth's songs.
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Download Festival PerformanceMegadeth performed "Head Crusher" at the 2010 Download Festival in England. The festival is one of the most significant rock and metal events in the United Kingdom and is known for featuring many of the genre's biggest artists.
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ArtworkThe Single's cover artwork was created by artist John Lorenzi, who is a long-time collaborator and had previously designed artwork for the band’s previous records.
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Positive ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its intensity and speed.
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PromotionThe song was given for free for Guitar Hero 5 upon its release.
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Album Success"Endgame," the album on which "Head Crusher" appears, debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating Megadeth's enduring popularity.
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