Megadeth - Hangar 18 Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote 'Hangar 18' by Megadeth?

   'Hangar 18' was written by Dave Mustaine, the lead vocalist and guitarist of Megadeth. Mustaine was previously a member of Metallica before forming Megadeth.

2. What inspired the song 'Hangar 18'?

   'Hangar 18' is inspired by UFO conspiracy theories, particularly the claim that alien bodies from the 1947 Roswell incident were stored at an Air Force base in Dayton, Ohio, known as Hangar 18. Dave Mustaine wrote lyrics depicting secrecy and government cover-ups associated with extraterrestrial life forms.

3. Did Dave Mustaine have any role in Metallica's 'The Call Of Ktulu'?

   Yes, Dave Mustaine had composer credits on Metallica's 'The Call Of Ktulu,' and the main riff from 'Hangar 18' closely resembles the riff from that Metallica song. Mustaine was no longer with Metallica when 'The Call Of Ktulu' was released.

4. Who appears on the cover of the album 'Rust in Peace'?

   The cover of 'Rust in Peace,' which features 'Hangar 18,' depicts Vic Rattlehead, Megadeth's mascot, alongside world leaders viewing an alien in a cryogenic chamber. The artwork was created by Ed Repka, a renowned artist known for his work with Megadeth.

5. What is unique about the recording of 'Hangar 18'?

   A unique feature of 'Hangar 18' is that the song's bass uses a different tuning from the two lead guitars, with the bass in Drop D and the guitars in standard tuning. This provides a distinctive sound and complexity in the track's musical arrangement.

6. What role did Paul S. Boyington play in the 'Hangar 18' music video?

   Paul Stephen Boyington, a Primetime Emmy Award-winning Visual Effects Supervisor, directed and produced the 'Hangar 18' music video. It was shot at the Scattergood Generating Station and featured advanced visual effects created at Boyington's studio in Culver City, CA.