Head Crusher

Megadeth, Slayer

About Head Crusher

"Head Crusher" was the first single from American heavy metal band Megadeth's twelfth studio album, titled Endgame, which was released on September 15, 2009. The single was released on July 7, 2009. According to Roadrunner Records official website, a download of "Head Crusher" was available for 24 hours on July 7 (the availability of download ended the morning of July 8). The track was previously available for listening by calling Dave Mustaine's number, through the TheLiveLine. com, a service he launched that enables musicians to connect to their audience over the phone. The song was played live for the first time at the "Canadian Carnage Tour" on June 24, 2009. On December 3, 2009, it was announced on the official Megadeth homepage that "Head Crusher" had been nominated for "Best Metal Performance" for the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, the band's first nomination in 13 years, since "Trust". 


Year:
2010
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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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Megadeth

Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson, after Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. The band has since released 13 studio albums. A pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, Megadeth rose to international fame in the 1980s and was ranked as one of the "Big Four of Thrash" along with Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, who were responsible for creating, developing and popularizing the thrash metal sub-genre. more »

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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.
Genre
The song features a thrash metal style, which is a subgenre of heavy metal characterized by its aggressive and speedy sound.
Grammy Nomination
"Head Crusher" was nominated for a 2010 Grammy Award for "Best Metal Performance," proving its recognition and popularity within the music industry.
Music Video
The 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.
Lyrics
The 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.
Download Festival Performance
Megadeth 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.
Artwork
The 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.
Positive Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its intensity and speed.
Promotion
The song was given for free for Guitar Hero 5 upon its release.
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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