Released 19 years ago this October
Warchest
Megadeth · 2007
337 min · 78 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless barrage of aggression and precision, blending intricate riffs with politically charged lyrics and a dynamic vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Peace Sells Start here — This track is emblematic of Megadeth’s fusion of intricate guitar work with socially conscious lyrics, capturing the band's signature sound and ethos.
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Holy Wars… The Punishment Due — A cornerstone of the band's discography, this song blends complex arrangements with provocative themes about war and politics, showcasing their lyrical depth.
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In My Darkest Hour — This haunting ballad reveals emotional vulnerability through its poignant lyrics and melodic construction, marking a departure from their more aggressive style.
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Hangar 18 — With its iconic riff and intricate solos, this track highlights the band's technical prowess while addressing conspiracy theories, contributing to its lasting appeal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic mix of intensity
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- cathartic release through aggression
- extended listening for deep dives
- live energy captured vividly
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek mellow or calm sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A comprehensive retrospective that highlights the band's extensive catalog.
- Themes
- political warfare· military conflict· personal loss· thrash metal legacy
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Warchest captures Megadeth during a phase of retrospective celebration following their reunion in the early 2000s. This compilation showcases tracks spanning their extensive catalog, including both fan favorites and unreleased demos, reflecting the band's enduring influence in the heavy metal scene. At this point, they were solidifying their legacy and reintroducing themselves to a new generation of listeners.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good! 3:02
- 2 The Skull Beneath the Skin 3:45
- 3 Peace Sells Start here 4:02
- 4 Wake Up Dead 3:38
- 5 Devil’s Island 5:05
- 6 Set the World Afire 5:49
- 7 Into the Lungs of Hell 3:23
- 8 Anarchy / Problems (session take) 3:51
- 9 Hook in Mouth 4:40
- 10 Liar 3:22
- 11 In My Darkest Hour 6:26
- 12 No More Mr. Nice Guy 3:00
- 13 “dark themes…” 0:36
- 14 Holy Wars… The Punishment Due (Casey McMackin demo) 6:42
- 15 Tornado of Souls (demo) 5:18
- 16 Five Magics (demo) 5:38
- 17 Hangar 18 5:11
Disc 2
- 1 “keeping score…” 1:35
- 2 Symphony of Destruction 4:06
- 3 Go to Hell 4:35
- 4 Foreclosure of a Dream 4:22
- 5 Architecture of Aggression (demo) 2:50
- 6 Skin o’ My Teeth (live) 3:18
- 7 High Speed Dirt (live) 4:07
- 8 Ashes in Your Mouth (live) 6:15
- 9 Sweating Bullets (live) 4:52
- 10 Breakpoint (session take) 3:17
- 11 Angry Again 3:47
- 12 Train of Consequences 3:31
- 13 Reckoning Day 4:34
- 14 New World Order 3:47
- 15 The Killing Road 3:52
- 16 Strange Ways 2:47
- 17 Paranoid 2:31
- 18 Diadems 4:17
- 19 À tout le monde 4:22
Disc 3
- 1 Trust 5:11
- 2 Almost Honest 4:08
- 3 Use the Man 4:04
- 4 She‐Wolf 3:37
- 5 A Secret Place (live) 4:31
- 6 One Thing 4:38
- 7 Duke Nukem 3:54
- 8 Insomnia 4:16
- 9 Crush ’em 4:55
- 10 Kill the King 3:44
- 11 Dread and the Fugitive Mind 4:22
- 12 Never Say Die 3:46
- 13 Moto Psycho 3:06
- 14 1000 Times Goodbye 6:27
- 15 Coming Home 2:39
- 16 Kick the Chair 3:57
- 17 Of Mice and Men 4:05
Disc 4
- 1 Intro / Rattlehead 5:55
- 2 Wake Up Dead 3:53
- 3 Hangar 18 4:52
- 4 Hook in Mouth 4:27
- 5 The Skull Beneath the Skin 3:29
- 6 The Conjuring 4:48
- 7 In My Darkest Hour 5:42
- 8 Lucretia 3:42
- 9 Devil’s Island 4:45
- 10 Take No Prisoners 3:17
- 11 Peace Sells Start here 4:12
- 12 Black Friday 6:10
- 13 It’s Electric 3:22
- 14 Anarchy in the U.K. 3:04
- 15 Holy Wars… The Punishment Due 6:42
Disc 5
- 1 Intro / Holy Wars… The Punishment Due 8:52
- 2 Wake Up Dead 3:40
- 3 Hangar 18 4:59
- 4 Lucretia 3:47
- 5 Sweating Bullets 4:50
- 6 In My Darkest Hour 6:17
- 7 Tornado of Souls 5:12
- 8 Ashes in Your Mouth 6:09
- 9 Peace Sells Start here 4:08
- 10 Anarchy in the U.K. 3:16
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reign in Blood
Slayer
Shares the same aggressive riffs and themes of violence and conflict in a relentless sonic assault.
Master of Puppets
Metallica
Features intricate guitar work and explores dark themes of manipulation and loss, akin to Megadeth's style.
Among the Living
Anthrax
Combines thrash intensity with socially conscious lyrics, echoing the political themes found in Megadeth's work.
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