Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!
Megadeth · 1985
31 min · 8 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal
Frenetic guitar riffs and aggressive drumming drive a raw, unfiltered expression of thrash metal energy.
Why this album works
- Best for
- quick, energetic listening bursts intense workout motivation immediate hooks and energy
- Context
- Released on June 1, 1985, 'Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!' was Megadeth's debut album following frontman Dave Mustaine's departure from Metallica. At this point in their career, the band was establishing its identity in the burgeoning thrash metal scene, showcasing Mustaine's songwriting prowess after years of industry experience.
- If you like
- heavy metal, thrash metal, speed metal
Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! is an album by Megadeth, released in 1985. Frenetic guitar riffs and aggressive drumming drive a raw, unfiltered expression of thrash metal energy. This album is significant for being one of the early examples of thrash metal, helping to define the genre alongside contemporaries like Metallica. Its raw production and aggressive themes garnered a cult following and influenced countless bands in the metal community, despite initially not achieving mainstream commercial success. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! sound like?
Frenetic guitar riffs and aggressive drumming drive a raw, unfiltered expression of thrash metal energy. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! by Megadeth notable?
This album is significant for being one of the early examples of thrash metal, helping to define the genre alongside contemporaries like Metallica. Its raw production and aggressive themes garnered a cult following and influenced countless bands in the metal community, despite initially not achieving mainstream commercial success. Released on June 1, 1985, 'Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!' was Megadeth's debut album following frontman Dave Mustaine's departure from Metallica. At this point in their career, the band was establishing its identity in the burgeoning thrash metal scene, showcasing Mustaine's songwriting prowess after years of industry experience.
Who is Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! for?
Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! works well if you're into quick, energetic listening bursts, intense workout motivation and immediate hooks and energy.
How many songs are on Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!?
Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! has 8 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Last Rites / Loved to Deth Standout 4:35
- 2 Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good! Standout 3:02
- 3 Skull Beneath the Skin 3:44
- 4 These Boots 3:43
- 5 Rattlehead 3:41
- 6 Chosen Ones 2:53
- 7 Looking Down the Cross 4:58
- 8 Mechanix Standout 4:20
Release Date
June 1, 1985
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
31 min 0 sec
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