![]() ![]() With members of Megadeth’s best-known lineup (which lasted from 1990’s Rust In Peace to 97’s Cryptic Writings) either unable to appear due to scheduling issues, or unwilling to meet the demands of Mustaine’s vision for the record, the singer and guitarist cast away all preconceptions and recruited bassist Jimmie Sloas and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta. Mustaine selected nearly a dozen songs from some 150 that he had compiled over the years, keeping them under wraps for the ideal opportunity. ![]() From opener Blackmail The Universe, with its classic, chugging riff, to the politically charged, turbulent Kick The Chair, to the painfully personal Truth Be Told, this is a record that could only be written by one person, with one singular worldview. The album is a virtual compendium of everything that made and continues to make Megadeth one of the most unique entities ever in the history of heavy rock. ![]() The System Has Failed is pure, unfiltered, uncompromising Megadeth. Look for Megadeth–with drummer Nick Menza, guitarist Glen Drover, and bassist James MacDonough –on tour this fall in support of the album as well as their reissued catalog of platinum and gold albums (released July 27 on Capitol Records), which has been impressively remixed, remastered, restored–and in some cases reconstructed–by founder, singer, guitarist and primary songwriter Dave Mustaine to bring it as close to his original vision as possible. The first single ’die Dead Enough - arrived at radio on June 26 –features a stalking rhythm and urgent riff alongside an infectious chorus and a taste of strings adding texture and depth. Now in 2004, The System Has Failed, the tenth studio album released under the Megadeth banner, is set for release September 14 on Sanctuary Records. ![]()
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