BF2S Forums The age old question, Metallicas version vs. Megadeths version:

The fight between these two songs has had metalheads banging their metal heads against each other since day one (day one being July 1982).

It is now time for these two songs to fight here, on bf2s.com. You don't have to like either to vote. But listen to them first.



Background:

"The Mechanix" is written by Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, during the time he was a member of Metallica. After Mustaine was kicked out of the band and replaced with curly-haired Kirk Hammett, lyrics were re-written by James Hetfield and Hammett added a melodic guitar solo in the middle. The song was released as "The Four Horsemen" on Metallicas "Kill 'Em All" in 1983, and later as "The Mechanix" on Megadeths "Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!" in 1985.

The original Mechanix can be found on Metallicas demo "No Life 'Til Leather" from 1982, the way it was originally meant to be heard.


Side notes:

- Mustaines' "Mechanix'" lyrics are filled with automotive phrases and sexual innuendo, as "The Four Horsemen" has lyrics that are about the end of the world and the apocalypse (as the title suggests). Which one is more metal? Death and blackness, or chicks and cars? I'd say both are more metal

- Mustaine asked specifically that his material wouldn't be used on Metallicas album. Metallica didn't do so, but Mustaine remains credited on "Kill 'Em All"

- Before performing the song live, Mustaine still refers occasionally to "their way" and "our way".


_{This thread was inspired by HellHead in this thread.}

Edit: I saw you three vote before listening!