Arsenal of Megadeth
158 min · 51 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal
A comprehensive anthology showcasing thrash metal's evolution through raw energy and incisive lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic collection of performances
- wave-like pacing with intensity
- insightful interviews enhance context
- nostalgic reflections on thrash evolution
- live tracks for energetic vibes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise, standalone songs
- seek constant high-energy pace
Where this album fits
- Themes
- political disillusionment· post-Cold War anxiety· metal legacy· personal despair
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Arsenal of Megadeth' serves as a retrospective collection during a period of resurgence for Megadeth. This compilation follows the band's successful album 'The System Has Failed' (2004), marking a return to form after years of lineup changes and inconsistent releases. It encapsulates the band's history while reinforcing their status as thrash metal pioneers.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Reign in Blood by Slayer — Shares raw energy and dark themes of violence and despair, pivotal in the thrash metal evolution.Master of Puppets by Metallica — Both explore political and personal themes with aggressive riffs and complex arrangements characteristic of thrash.Among the Living by Anthrax — Similar blend of speed and lyrical focus on societal issues, embodying the thrash spirit of the 80s.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 "Peace Sells..." 0:35
- 2 Peace Sells 4:18
- 3 Interview, 1986 2:33
- 4 Wake Up Dead 4:06
- 5 Cutting Edge Happy Hour Interview Intro 0:22
- 6 In My Darkest Hour 5:10
- 7 So Far, So Good... 2:49
- 8 Anarchy in the U.K. 3:02
- 9 No More Mr. Nice Guy 3:01
- 10 Marty Friedman Audition 3:59
- 11 Rust in Peace 0:40
- 12 On the Clash of the Titans Tour, 1990 6:48
- 13 Holy Wars... The Punishment Due 6:36
- 14 Mission Megadeth: MTV's Headbanger's Ball, 1991 2:55
- 15 Hangar 18 6:28
- 16 Go to Hell 4:35
- 17 Rock the Vote Clip 1 (Megadeth) 0:30
- 18 Rock the Vote Clip 2 (Dave Mustaine) 0:14
- 19 Rock the Vote Clip 3 (Dave Mustaine) 0:16
- 20 Countdown to Extinction 0:38
- 21 Symphony of Destruction 4:12
- 22 Symphony of Destruction (The Gristle mix) (video edit) 3:50
- 23 Skin o' My Teeth (new edit) 3:54
- 24 High Speed Dirt 4:18
- 25 Foreclosure of a Dream 4:51
- 26 A Day in the Life of Hollywood, 1992 2:37
- 27 Sweating Bullets 4:17
Disc 2
- 1 Evolver: The Making of Youthanasia (excerpts) 4:48
- 2 Train of Consequences 3:35
- 3 Making of "Train of Consequences" 0:54
- 4 Youthanasia Album Release TV Spot 0:32
- 5 Interview Excerpt with Nick Menza on Youthanasia's Album Cover, 1994 1:14
- 6 Night of the Living Megadeth, Halloween 1994: Interview Excerpts & Reckoning Day Performed Live 6:15
- 7 Symphony of Destruction (MTV Most Wanted 3/28/95) 3:57
- 8 Interview Excerpt with Dave Mustaine on the Song a Tout le Monde, 1994 0:47
- 9 À tout le monde 4:12
- 10 Interview Excerpt with Dave Mustaine & Nick Menza on Shows & Touring, 1994 1:04
- 11 Reckoning Day 4:45
- 12 Cryptic Writings Album Release TV Spot 0:38
- 13 Trust 4:10
- 14 Trust (rushes from video shoot) 2:23
- 15 Cryptic TV: EPK for Cryptic Writings Album 3:13
- 16 Almost Honest 3:57
- 17 A Secret Place (no bouncing balls version) 4:19
- 18 Argentina, 1998: Backstage Footage / Interview Footage / Distant Live Shots 3:14
- 19 Dave Mustaine's Appearance on The Drew Carey Show, 1998 0:29
- 20 Risk Promotional Teaser Film 2:06
- 21 Insomnia 3:43
- 22 Sweating Bullets (live at Gigantour, 2005) 4:28
- 23 Peace Sells (live at Gigantour, 2005) 2:21
- 24 Youthanasia Album Cover Shoot (raw footage of babies) / Credits 3:41
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