Megadeth – Rust In Peace (1990)
Rust in Peace is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Megadeth. Released on September 24, 1990, it was the third Megadeth album distributed through Capitol Records. The album was the band’s only collaboration with record producer Mike Clink who was the first producer to successfully produce a Megadeth album from start to finish, without being fired. It was the first album to feature guitarist Marty Friedman and drummer Nick Menza, following the firing of both Jeff Young and Chuck Behler in 1989. It entered the Billboard 200 at number 23, and was eventually certified platinum by the RIAA in 1994.
There are nine tracks on the album, with lyrics inspired by subjects ranging from nuclear fallout, war, religion, Area 51 and fantasy. Two singles were released from the album: “Hangar 18″ and “Holy Wars… The Punishment Due”, which have become staples of the band’s live performances. Rust in Peace was very well received by both critics and fans and was responsible for bringing Megadeth to the attention of a mainstream metal audience, and it is considered one of the most influential heavy metal albums of all time. It was noted as one of 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
1. Holy Wars…The Punishment Due
2. Hangar 18
3. Take No Prisoners
4. Five Magics
5. Poison Was The Cure
6. Lucretia
7. Tornado Of Souls
8. Dawn Patrol
9. Rust In Peace…Polaris
10. My Creation – previously unreleased
11. Rust In Peace…Polaris (Demo) – previously unreleased
12. Holy Wars…The Punishment Due (Demo) – previously unreleased
13. Take No Prisoners (Demo) – previously unreleased