Rust in Peace

by Megadeth

Rust in Peace cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: September 24, 1990
  • Label: Capitol, Combat
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 40:44
  • Community rating: 4.22/5 from 47 ratings

Artists on this release: David Ellefson, Marty Friedman, Dave Mustaine, Nick Menza

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Widely regarded as a thrash metal landmark, 'Rust in Peace' is defined by the virtuosic interplay between frontman Dave Mustaine and newly added guitarist Marty Friedman, powered by a precise rhythm section featuring new drummer Nick Menza. [1, 7] The album's complex song structures and crisp, dynamic production drive lyrical themes of political intrigue, warfare, and UFO conspiracies, establishing a benchmark for technicality and ambitious songwriting in the genre. [4, 9]

Genres

Descriptors: technical, political, intricate, shredding, fast

Tracklist

  1. Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (06:36)
  2. Hangar 18 (05:14)
  3. Take No Prisoners (03:28)
  4. Five Magics (05:42)
  5. Poison Was The Cure (02:58)
  6. Lucretia (03:58)
  7. Tornado Of Souls (05:22)
  8. Dawn Patrol (01:50)
  9. Rust In Peace...Polaris (05:36)

Credits

  • Marty Friedman - guitars
  • Nick Menza - drums, backing vocals
  • David Ellefson - bass, backing vocals
  • Dave Mustaine - vocals, guitars, producer, cover concept
  • Mike Clink - producer, engineer
  • Max Norman - mixing
  • Micajah Ryan - engineer
  • Ed Repka - artwork, cover illustration
  • Andy Udoff - engineer (assisted by)
  • Greg Fulginiti - mastering

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