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Angry Again

Megadeth · 1993

3 min · 1 track · heavy metal

Furious riffs and aggressive rhythms merge with biting lyrics, embodying a relentless spirit of defiance and frustration.

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    Angry Again — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of rage and resilience, featuring intricate guitar solos and a driving tempo that exemplify Megadeth's signature sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single showcases solid heavy metal elements but lacks depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

  • The track features a driving tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming throughout.
  • The song structure follows a traditional verse-chorus format, with a prominent guitar solo in the bridge.
  • Vocals are delivered with a harsh, urgent tone that matches the intensity of the instrumentation.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Gained wider recognition by featuring in a major film soundtrack.
Themes
political disillusionment· post-Cold War anger· defiance in chaos
Career context
Released in 1993, Angry Again came during Megadeth's period of resurgence following their successful albums Rust in Peace and Countdown to Extinction. This single marked a return to sharp, politically charged themes that had defined their earlier work, showcasing the band's commitment to thrash metal amid changing musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Metallica· Slayer· Anthrax

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Angry Again 3:47

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