What does Thirteen sound like?

A relentless barrage of thrash metal riffs paired with sharp political commentary and intricate solos. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal. Start with "Sudden Death".

Is Thirteen a good place to start with Megadeth?

Yes, Thirteen is recommended as a starting point for new Megadeth listeners. A relentless barrage of thrash metal riffs paired with sharp political commentary and intricate solos. Released in 2011, 'Thirteen' marks Megadeth's thirteenth studio album, coming after a revitalization in their sound with the previous album, 'Endgame' (2009). This record showcases a band that has both matured and returned to the aggressive roots of their early work, featuring a lineup that includes drummer Shawn Drover and bassist David Ellefson, reuniting after his departure from the band in 2002.

Thirteen works well if you're into steady pacing with relentless energy, political themes for engaged listeners and climactic moments that energize.

How many songs are on Thirteen?

Thirteen has 13 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.

Thirteen

Megadeth · 2011

57 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal

A relentless barrage of thrash metal riffs paired with sharp political commentary and intricate solos.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing with relentless energy
political themes for engaged listeners
climactic moments that energize
headphone detail in intricate solos
focused listening during intense workouts

Maybe skip if you want

prefer softer, melodic styles
seek immediate, catchy singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in Megadeth's sound post-revitalization.
Themes: political unrest· societal decay· personal conflict
Career context: Released in 2011, 'Thirteen' marks Megadeth's thirteenth studio album, coming after a revitalization in their sound with the previous album, 'Endgame' (2009). This record showcases a band that has both matured and returned to the aggressive roots of their early work, featuring a lineup that includes drummer Shawn Drover and bassist David Ellefson, reuniting after his departure from the band in 2002.
Stylistic neighbors: Metallica· Slayer· Anthrax
If this clicks, go next to: Super Collider — Continues the heavy sound with a mix of melodic elements, expanding on themes from Thirteen.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: God Hates Us All by Slayer — Shares the aggressive thrash sound and dark themes of societal decay and personal conflict.

Worship Music by Anthrax — Combines intense riffs with politically charged lyrics, echoing a similar urgency and aggression.

Unto the Locust by Machine Head — Features complex guitar work and themes of struggle, paralleling the intricate musicianship and lyrical depth.

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Sudden Death".

1 Sudden Death Start here 5:07
2 Public Enemy No. 1 4:15
3 Whose Life (Is It Anyways?) 3:50
4 We the People 4:33
5 Guns, Drugs, & Money 4:19
6 Never Dead 4:32
7 New World Order 3:56
8 Fast Lane 4:04
9 Black Swan 4:10
10 Wrecker 3:51
11 Millennium of the Blind 4:15
12 Deadly Nightshade 4:55
13 13 5:49

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Megadeth's catalog. Shows continued vitality and relevance in Megadeth's sound post-revitalization.

Listen next

Super Collider

2013

Continues the heavy sound with a mix of melodic elements, expanding on themes from Thirteen.

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Endgame

2009

Precedes Thirteen and shares a similar aggressive energy and lyrical focus.

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