Rust in Peace by Megadeth (CD, Oct-1990, Capitol/EMI Records)

Track listing
1. Holy Wars...The Punishment Due
2. Hangar 18
3. Take No Prisoners
4. Five Magics
5. Poison Was The Cure
6. Lucretia
7. Tornado Of Souls
8. Dawn Patrol
9. Rust In Peace...Polaris


Details
Playing time: 40 min.
Producer: Dave Mustaine, Mike Clink
Distributor: EMI Music Distribution
Recording type: Studio
Recording mode: Stereo
SPAR Code: AAD


Album notes
After the success of PEACE SELLSàBUT WHO'S BUYING? in 1986 and SO FAR, SO GOOD, SO WHAT! in 1988, Megadeth was fast becoming one of thrash metal's leading outfits. However, the band's hard work was nearly derailed because of the continuous dismissals of band members and chronic substance abuse. Founding members Dave Mustaine (guitar/vocals) and Dave Ellefson (bass) changed their ways before work on their fourth album began, hiring drummer Nick Menza and ex-Cacophony guitarist Marty Friedman. When Megadeth re-emerged with RUST IN PEACE in 1990, metalheads were happy to hear that the changes hadn't dulled their attack in the slightest.
"Holy WarsàThe Punishment Due" is an absolutely crushing opener that shows off the technical expertise of the musicians, while "Hangar 18" covers the familiar ground of alien visitation and government conspiracy. Both videos were put in heavy rotation on MTV's Headbanger's Ball program, which helped land the band a spot on the successful heavy 'Clash of the Titans' tour with Anthrax, Slayer, and Alice In Chains. Other highlights include the heavy hitters "Five Magics," "Lucretia," and "Rust in PeaceàPolaris."

If you are at all into speed metal/thrash, then you will have heard this album's title a millio times, and you will have heard it lauded and bigged-up with so much hype and praise over the years. The praise is justified, as are all the plaudits. This is one of THE essential albums of the 'Big Four' of the American thrash scene. Mustaine brought even more technicality and anger to the table with this one, and the album's riffs and solos still have people scratching their heads twenty years on. The guitar tone is set to 'annhilate', the solos blistering and and times, staggering, and the rhythm in a lot of passages, just as complex as solo work. The lyrics, as per usual with Dave Mustaine, are thought provoking, political and full of snarling anger - as are his vocals. There's no deft touch at all - he snarls and growls his way through every verse. The addition of Nick Menza on the skins and Marty Friedman on lead cement the playing proficiency - the band is fiting on all four cylinders. If you haven't checked this one out yet, shame on you, and prepare for one of heavy metal's finest moments.

When it comes to rock music it doesn't get any better than this particular album here. It is possible that Megadeth Rust in Peace might be the best musical performance ever put on a CD or Cassette. This albums lyrics, guitar playing, drum playing, and the vocals from Dave Mustaine are perfectly mixed together that even the band Megadeth themselves have never been able to equal in quality since 1990. Buy this album if you don't have it already,and you will find out what I'm talking about. I have been listening to it since 1992.

this is megadeth's best album. the songs on this album will just keep you coming back for more. dave mustaine & marty friedman came up with wicked solos for this one. there is no reason to hate this album if you're into thrash metal! simply put, this is one of the greatest thrash metal albums ever made!!!

One of the greatest thrash albums of all time, 1990's Rust In Peace is a definitive benchmark to headbanging, riffing, soloing and all around thrashing. Progressive drumming of Nick Menza, the ferocious, galloping bass of Dave Ellefson combine to form an excellent rhythm while the ferocious riffs of Mustaine and incredible solos of Marty Freidman lead the way. Check out Tornado of Souls, Holy Wars, and, well, every single track on the album is killer, even Dawn Patrol, brilliantly leading the way to the album's finale Rust In Peace... Polaris. Must-own for any real metalheads, not talking to you mallcore kids.