Video - Megadeth - Train of consequences

One of Megadeth's best videos, and one of their best songs, "Train of Consequences", from the record "Youthanasia".


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Megadeth - Countdown to Extinction

Artist: Megadeth
Record: Countdown to Extinctions
Published: Capitol, 1992

This is a big one. One of the biggest. Perhaps even THE biggest, in my humble opinion. Am I biting over more than I can chew? I don't think so.

This record is completely without dull parts. Each and every song on this album would be one of the best songs on any Megadeth album. "Countdown to Extinction" is packed with awesome riffs (few make cooler riffs than Dave Mustaine!), great songs, fast and furious solos, great lyrics, melodies that just stick in your ears, Dave's angry vocals, perfect timing...

The lyrics are well written. Dave Mustaine always write well, but this time he out-did himself! After listening to "Captive honor" I'm pretty sure you'll try avoiding spending time in jail any time soon... Another example is the title cut, which is about the "brave" trophy hunters, killing species threatened by extinction simply... ...because they can.

Megadeth has made several good records both before and after this one, but "Countdown to extinction" is Megadeth's most successful album -- this is high quality metal throughout the record.

Highlights
On such a complete album as this one, selecting highlights is very difficult, but it's hard do avoid songs like "Symphony of destruction", "Sweating bullets" and the title cut, "Countdown to extinction".

This is simply a must-have!

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10/10

Megadeth - United Abominations

Artist: Megadeth
Record: United Abominations
Published: Roadrunner Records, 2007

Dave Mustaine isn't getting any mellower, to put it that way...

This album is packed with incredibly groovy riffs, like on the third track, "Never walk alone... A call to arms".

This album has the incredibly groovy riffs from "Youthanasia", is as raw as "Rust in peace" and is as refreshing "The system has failed" -- love this album!

As the name of the album implies, Dave isn't very into the UN... Let's not get political about it here, but the title track is NOT this albums strongest track. "Gears of war" is a strong candidate for that, as is "Washington is next", two great tracks!

The inclusion of "A tout le monde", where Cristina Scabbia is duetting with Dave, has been received mixed reviews, but I like it because the song has been re-written to almost a new song.

This is one of Megadeth's strongest albums, and is recommended -- if you're a fan, it's mandatory. Megadeth (= Dave Mustaine) has shown the ability to not being repetitive, but still being true to their style!

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8/10