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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- aggressive energy for workouts
- cathartic release through intensity
- headbanging anthems for gatherings
- focused listening for deep dives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer mellow background sounds
- seek short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- political turmoil· military conflict· social critique
- Career 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.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Reign in Blood by Slayer — Shares similar aggressive riffs and themes of violence and societal conflict.The Legacy by Testament — Features intricate guitar work and explores dark themes like war and morality.Among the Living by Anthrax — Combines thrash energy with socio-political lyrics, echoing the same fervent spirit.
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 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 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) 3:49
- 18 Peace Sells (live) 4:16
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