Rattlehead
Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!
1985
Duration: 3:43
Track number: 5
Writers
Lyrics by: Dave Mustaine
Music by: Dave Mustaine
Theme
This is a quintessential thrash metal anthem, celebrating the raw energy and intense experience of a Megadeth concert. The 'Rattlehead' is the fan who headbangs violently and embraces the fast, loud, and aggressive sound of the band, a pure ode to the thrash metal lifestyle.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
A dose of metal you need
To bang your head 'til you bleed
It's time for snapping some neck
Slashing, thrashing to Megadeth
[Chorus]
**Rattlehead**
**Rattlehead**
[Verse 2]
You, your head is pounding with pain
You shake loose parts of your brain
Winning, sinning, beginning
Feeding the needing for bleeding
Bashing, smashing, crashing
Frying, annihilating you
[Bridge]
There's someone back in the shadows
You feel, though you can't see his eyes
He'll bash your head if you cross him
Ain't quite your average guy
Don't wear no leather to fit in
Don't wear no spikes to be cool
Don't want no woman beside him
Just make it fast, loud and rude
[Chorus]
**Rattlehead**
**Rattlehead**
