The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead!
Megadeth · 2022
66 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal
Pummeling riffs intertwine with dark themes, showcasing a fierce return to form for a thrash metal titan.
Why this album works
The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a significant commercial achievement for the band. Critics praised it for its sharp songwriting and aggressive sound, positioning it as a vital entry in their discography amidst a resurgent thrash metal scene.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks pummeling riffs for intensity dark themes exploring mortality
- Context
- Released on July 8, 2022, 'The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead!' marks Megadeth's sixteenth studio album and their first since 2016's 'Dystopia'. This period saw frontman Dave Mustaine overcoming health issues, which he openly discussed during promotion, adding personal significance to the album's themes of mortality and resilience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dave Mustaine· Venom· Exciter
- If this clicks, go next to
- Dystopia — Continues the aggressive sound and dark themes from the current album.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead!".
- 1 The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead! Start here 5:04
- 2 Life in Hell 4:12
- 3 Night Stalkers Standout 6:38
- 4 Dogs of Chernobyl Standout 6:14
- 5 Sacrifice 4:08
- 6 Junkie 3:39
- 7 Psychopathy 1:20
- 8 Killing Time 5:12
- 9 Soldier On! Standout 4:54
- 10 Célebutante 3:51
- 11 Mission to Mars 5:23
- 12 We’ll Be Back 4:29
- 13 This Planet’s on Fire (Burn in Hell) 5:04
- 14 The Conjuring (live) 5:49
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