Psychotron

Countdown to Extinction

1992

Duration: 4:42

Track number: 9

Writers

Lyrics by: Dave Mustaine

Music by: Dave Mustaine

Theme

The song introduces a fictional character named 'Psychotron,' a bionic soldier or killing machine created through cybernetic enhancement and psychological programming. It continues the band's fascination with military technology and science fiction, focusing on an unstoppable, mean-spirited combatant.

Lyrics

Assassin in stealth Assailant from hell Impervious to damage Computer on board Engaged in war Non-stop combatant Maybe not a mutant, maybe a man Part bionic And organic Not a cyborg Part bionic And organic Not a cyborg Call him Psychotron Burning inside Godspeed in glide Battle plan running A killing machine Just downright mean And forever gunning Maybe not a mutant, maybe a man Part bionic And organic Not a cyborg Part bionic And organic Not a cyborg Call him Psychotron Part bionic And organic Not a cyborg Part bionic And organic Not a cyborg Call him Psychotron Target to destroy Arms in employ Full assault fire threat Sensors indicate You will terminate Life systems disconnect Part bionic And organic Not a cyborg Part bionic And organic Not a cyborg Call him Psychotron Part bionic And organic Not a cyborg Part bionic And organic Not a cyborg Call him Psychotron Psychotron

Musicians

Dave Mustaine

Vocals and rhythm guitar

Marty Friedman

Guitarra líder

David Ellefson

Bass

Nick Menza

Drums