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Megadeth · 2014
51 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and politically charged lyrics define this heavy metal collection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- politically charged lyrical themes
- intense waves of instrumentation
- headbanging anthems for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer mellow, soothing sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- political disillusionment· societal critique· melodic farewells
- Career context
- Released in 2014, 'Icon' is a compilation album that consolidates Megadeth's most impactful tracks from their earlier years. This was during a period where the band was celebrating over three decades of heavy metal influence, following their previous studio album 'Super Collider' in 2013. The compilation serves as both a retrospective and an introduction to new listeners.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Master of Puppets by Metallica — Features intricate riffs and explores themes of control and societal issues, similar to Megadeth's approach.Reign in Blood by Slayer — Shares relentless speed and intensity with politically charged lyrics reflecting disillusionment.Among the Living by Anthrax — Combines melodic thrash elements with social commentary, resonating with Megadeth's lyrical focus.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Holy Wars… The Punishment Due 6:35
- 2 Symphony of Destruction 4:04
- 3 Wake Up Dead 3:38
- 4 Trust 5:13
- 5 Hangar 18 5:13
- 6 Sweating Bullets 5:04
- 7 À tout le monde 4:32
- 8 Skin o’ My Teeth 3:16
- 9 In My Darkest Hour 6:20
- 10 Kill the King 3:44
- 11 Peace Sells 4:04
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