Anthology: Set the World Afire
Megadeth · 2008
154 min · 35 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal
A furious blend of intricate riffs and aggressive vocals that defines thrash metal's relentless spirit.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys aggressive energy for workouts cathartic release through intensity
- Context
- Released in 2008, 'Anthology: Set the World Afire' compiles Megadeth's influential catalog as they celebrated over two decades in the music industry. This collection arrives after their commercial resurgence with 'United Abominations' (2007), showcasing both classic hits and newer material, solidifying their legacy in heavy metal history.
- If you like
- heavy metal, thrash metal, speed metal
Anthology: Set the World Afire is an album by Megadeth, released in 2008. A furious blend of intricate riffs and aggressive vocals that defines thrash metal's relentless spirit. This anthology is significant as it encapsulates Megadeth's evolution while influencing generations of thrash and heavy metal bands. It features live recordings and fan favorites like 'Holy Wars… The Punishment Due', which continues to resonate across metal scenes, ensuring the band's relevance in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anthology: Set the World Afire sound like?
A furious blend of intricate riffs and aggressive vocals that defines thrash metal's relentless spirit. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes Anthology: Set the World Afire by Megadeth notable?
This anthology is significant as it encapsulates Megadeth's evolution while influencing generations of thrash and heavy metal bands. It features live recordings and fan favorites like 'Holy Wars… The Punishment Due', which continues to resonate across metal scenes, ensuring the band's relevance in the genre. Released in 2008, 'Anthology: Set the World Afire' compiles Megadeth's influential catalog as they celebrated over two decades in the music industry. This collection arrives after their commercial resurgence with 'United Abominations' (2007), showcasing both classic hits and newer material, solidifying their legacy in heavy metal history.
Who is Anthology: Set the World Afire for?
Anthology: Set the World Afire works well if you're into dynamic peaks and valleys, aggressive energy for workouts and cathartic release through intensity.
How many songs are on Anthology: Set the World Afire?
Anthology: Set the World Afire has 35 tracks, running approximately 154 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Mechanix 4:21
- 2 Rattlehead 3:39
- 3 Peace Sells Standout 4:01
- 4 Wake Up Dead 3:37
- 5 Devil’s Island 5:05
- 6 Anarchy in the U.K. 3:01
- 7 Set the World Afire 5:48
- 8 Into the Lungs of Hell 3:22
- 9 In My Darkest Hour 6:25
- 10 Holy Wars… The Punishment Due Standout 6:31
- 11 Tornado of Souls 5:19
- 12 Hangar 18 5:11
- 13 Take No Prisoners 3:27
- 14 Go to Hell 4:35
- 15 Sweating Bullets 5:27
- 16 Crown of Worms 3:17
- 17 High Speed Dirt (demo version) 4:46
Disc 2
- 1 Skin o’ My Teeth 3:15
- 2 Ashes in Your Mouth 6:05
- 3 Breakpoint 3:27
- 4 Angry Again 3:47
- 5 Train of Consequences 3:31
- 6 Reckoning Day (live) 4:01
- 7 À tout le monde 4:22
- 8 The Killing Road 3:50
- 9 New World Order 3:47
- 10 Trust 5:10
- 11 She‐Wolf 3:37
- 12 Insomnia 4:15
- 13 Prince of Darkness 6:27
- 14 Kill the King 3:43
- 15 Dread and the Fugitive Mind 4:22
- 16 Foreclosure of a Dream 4:22
- 17 Symphony of Destruction (live) Standout 3:49
- 18 Peace Sells (live) 4:16
Release Date
September 30, 2008
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
154 min 12 sec
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