Countdown to Extinction

by Megadeth

Countdown to Extinction cover art

'Countdown to Extinction' finds Megadeth streamlining their hyper-technical thrash roots into a significantly more melodic, arena-ready heavy metal sound. The album remains incredibly energetic and heavy, dominated by Dave Mustaine's sarcastic, deeply political reflections on war, politics, and apocalyptic dread.

Genres

  • Heavy Metal

Tracklist

  1. Skin O' My Teeth
  2. Symphony Of Destruction
  3. Architecture Of Aggression
  4. Foreclosure Of A Dream
  5. Sweating Bullets
  6. This Was My Life
  7. Countdown To Extinction
  8. High Speed Dirt
  9. Psychotron
  10. Captive Honour
  11. Ashes In Your Mouth
  12. Crown Of Worms
  13. Countdown To Extinction - Demo
  14. Symphony Of Destruction - Demo
  15. Psychotron - Demo