Wake Up Dead (track)
by Megadeth

Wake Up Dead by Megadeth
Year: 1986
From the album Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (track #1)
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Average Rating: 
84/100 (from 99 votes)
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From 02/08/2022 09:37 | #280942
This song shreds, tilu lilu....
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From 11/21/2020 10:31 | #261169
The riffs are what makes the song great, but I also love the lyrics. Simple, direct and highly enjoyable.
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From 12/11/2012 09:23 | #57465
One of my all time favorite Megadeth songs. The riffs are some of their best and the solo is also one of Dave Mustaine's best.
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