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"Holy WarsąThe Punishment Due" is an absolutely crushing opener that shows off the technical expertise of the musicians, while "Hangar 18" covers the familiar ground of alien visitation and government conspiracy. Both videos were put in heavy rotation on MTV's Headbanger's Ball program, which helped land the band a spot on the successful heavy 'Clash of the Titans' tour with Anthrax, Slayer, and Alice In Chains. Other highlights include the heavy hitters "Five Magics," "Lucretia," and "Rust in PeaceąPolaris."
After the success of PEACE SELLSąBUT WHO'S BUYING? in 1986 and SO FAR, SO GOOD, SO WHAT! in 1988, Megadeth was fast becoming one of thrash metal's leading outfits. However, the band's hard work was nearly derailed because of the continuous dismissals of band members and chronic substance abuse. Founding members Dave Mustaine (guitar/vocals) and Dave Ellefson (bass) changed their ways before work on their fourth album began, hiring drummer Nick Menza and ex-Cacophony guitarist Marty Friedman. When Megadeth re-emerged with RUST IN PEACE in 1990, metalheads were happy to hear that the changes hadn't dulled their attack in the slightest.
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Megadeth: Dave Mustaine (vocals, guitar); Marty Friedman (guitar); David Ellefson (bass guitar, background vocals); Nick Menza (drums, background vocals).
Rolling Stone (11/15/90) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "The arrangements...are consistently riveting...[carrying] Megadeth's individuality into a broader, more open musical arena where nobody can touch them."
Spin (12/90) - "...a mature, complex, surprisingly consonant, sparely produced album...Simply put, RUST never sleeps."
Musician (1/91, p.92) - "...Don't mistake Megadeath's apocalyptic imagery for doomsday overkill...even without the lyrics, this band's instrumental attack is so ferocious these songs would sound like the end of the world anyway..."
NME (Magazine) - "...This is a moshing album that really manages to mosh...A veritable treat for the ears...."
Record Collector (magazine) (pp.98-99) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "It's stuffed with classics and the full-fat production....A nostalgic essential." Megadeth Rust In Peace Songs Rust In Peace Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Masterpiece!
HOLY WARS! Simply to say,it is a MASTERPIECE!!!! One of my all time favorites! Dave Mustaine for PRESIDENT!!!! Happy new year and keep rockin....Najponk.
Submitted by najponk (Prague)
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megadeth st there best
This is Megadeth before the whole diluted era of megadeth and metallica........you know when Dave was still pissed and you could hear it in the recording.
A must listen!
Submitted by jnummer (Grand Rapids, MI USA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful.  Amazing album, so-so remaster
There is no doubt that Rust in Peace is one of the best speed metal/thrash albums of all time. It is Megadeth at their peak and deserves respect.
That said, the remaster is nothing special. The sound quality is improved from the original, but by the time this album was recorded, Megadeth had a big company contract, and enough money to properly record an album. Dave has remixed the tracks, which does bring a certain newness to them. One disappointing aspect is that the original vocal tracks to Take No Prisoners and Five Magics were lost, so Dave had to resing them. No offense to Mr. Mustaine, but his voice isn't what it used to be, and evidence of straining to hit the high notes is prevalent.
The bonus tracks are interesting, but not worth the buy unless you have to have all of the remasters. My Creation, a song written by drummer Nick Menza, is amatuerish at best, with simple riffs and laughable lyrics. The three demo tracks are interesting to hear, as they were early on in the songs' developments. Apparently they were recorded when Chris Poland was still in the band, although my understanding was that Chris was kicked out way before these songs were even concieved.
Nevertheless, the album contains a strong selection of songs, and if you don't already own the original, Rust in Peace is a must-buy.
Submitted by paistss (Lancaster, PA, USA)
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Yuck
I stitll love all of the music on this cd but I'm not thrilled with the changes Dave made.
Submitted by Lascula (new york)
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This album is Megadeth doing what they do best. Fasten your seat belt and get ready to rock.
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