Megadeth - Rust In Peace review
| Band: | Megadeth |
| Album: | Rust In Peace |
| Style: | Thrash metal |
| Release date: | September 24, 1990 |
| Guest review by: | Arian Totalis |
01. Holy Wars...The Punishment Due
02. Hangar 18
03. Take No Prisoners
04. Five Magics
05. Poison Was The Cure
06. Lucretia
07. Tornado Of Souls
08. Dawn Patrol
09. Rust In Peace...Polaris
10. My Creation [2004 re-released bonus]
11. Rust In Peace...Polaris [demo] [2004 re-released bonus]
12. Holy Wars...The Punishment Due [demo] [2004 re-released bonus]
13. Take No Prisoners [demo] [2004 re-released bonus]
The year is 1990, and the 80's thrash scene will soon fade into the backdrop. There seems to be no hope for this genre beyond but a few bands, but only one of these bands was needed; Megadeth. Since the last album, Dave have ousted Chuck Behler and Jeff Young, and replaced them with Nick Menza and Guitar Giant Marty Friedman. With Political and Societal themes ready to launch, Megadeth was ready to make their fans Rust in Peace.
Every instrument on the album is simply masterful. Why don't we start with the guitar. First thing; solo's. There are many, many worthwhile solos on this album, including all eight of them from the song "Hanger 18," and the two from "Holy Wars." Rhythms, too, are superb. Dave doesn't fail to keep playing the unique style that he's known for, and that is seen on any track from this album. In the way of Leadlines, Marty Friedman adds his own unique, as well as awesome flavor to the dish.
The solo to "Take No Prisoners," the intro to "Five Magics," the Intro to "Lucretia," all of this is incredible bass playing. Ellefson proves beyond all merit on this album that he is one of the best thrash bassists to date. I don't know if it's because he felt the need to pick up the slack from the last album, or if it's because he went into record this album ready to rock, But if you listen to the song "Poison was the Cure" or "Dawn Patrol" (a song which is dominantly bass) or any other song on the album, you'll see that this is the best Job he's ever done with Megadeth.
This album is why I prefer Nick Menza over Gar Samuleson. Everything Nick does just seems so Naturally attuned to the music, and the intro to the song "Rust in Peace" is nothing short of Magnificent.
Lyrically, this album relives the political edge found in "Peace Sells." Anything from religious warfare, to government conspiracy, to the obliteration of mankind with warheads, this album has it all, and it all is done very well. Brother will kill brother spilling blood across the land. Killing for religion, something I don't understand." Those words are classic and long remembered. However socio-political this album may be though, Dave, being the incredible nerd that he is, adds just a touch of science fiction and fantasy, as is seen with "Hanger 18" and "Five Magics."
Undoubtedly one of the saviors of thrash during the early nineties, Megadeth really outdid themselves on this release. It is arguably the best album they've released to date. I urge the thrash fans who don't already own this masterpiece to run to the store and get it, NOW. If you don't, then trust me, you'll regret the loss.
Album Highlights: Holy Wars....The Punishment Due, Hanger 18, Five Magics, Lucretia, Poison was the cure.
Guest review disclaimer:
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
Guest review by
Gorey
Gorey
Rating:
10
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Rating: 10 |
1990 is a year to be remembered in the history of heavy metal. And it has to be said that the US Megadeth have made a lot for it with the launch of their cataclysmic opus, Rust In Peace. After three albums of good quality the four guys decided to release a (nuclear) bomb that has become a landmark in the metal world. Dave Mustaine publicly reveals his genius, accompanied by his old mate Dave Ellefson. For this album, Mustaine has hired a new guitarist, Marty Friedman, and a drummer, Nick Menza. The first impression when you hear this album, is its pure, almost uncontrolled strength, that changes every riff into an earthquake.The guitars are omnipresent, they rhythm, without any moment of weakness, the lyrics, resolutely anti military and full of nuclear apocalypse. In this point of view, the excellent ?Holy wars? is a titanic opening. This track can be considered as a symbol of all the rage and determination that the album contains, as it combines heavy repeating riffs and guitar flights. This only track can justify the purchase of this album. Because it's a boost that allows the other tracks to be linked together with a great fluidity. Read more ›› |
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| K✞ulu Seeker of Truth Posts: 2573  |
Why is the year 1991? And what's (79)? And the quote from "Holy Wars" is indeed classic.
---- Savor what you feel and what you see Things that may not seem important now But may be tomorrow R.I.P. Chuck Schuldiner Satan was a Backstreet Boy
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| Powerslavex Alexskywalker Posts: 777  |
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| Arian Totalis The Philosopher Posts: 3351  |
Written by K✞ulu on 18.01.2009 at 22:09 Sorry about that, that's how I measure word count before I submit a review for a paragraph. Unfortunatly, I forgot to take that out before I accepted. I should have paid better attention.....
---- "For the Coward there is no Life For the hero there is No Death" -Kakita Toshimoko "The Philosopher, you know so much about nothing at all." _Chuck Schuldiner.
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| K✞ulu Seeker of Truth Posts: 2573 |
Written by Powerslavex on 19.01.2009 at 01:31 you are crazy, and besides the word "overrated" is a good-for-nothing term in describing anything.
---- Savor what you feel and what you see Things that may not seem important now But may be tomorrow R.I.P. Chuck Schuldiner Satan was a Backstreet Boy
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| Powerslavex Alexskywalker Posts: 777 |
Written by K✞ulu on 19.01.2009 at 19:20 Thank you
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| Elio Red Nightmare Posts: 4920  |
Written by Powerslavex on 19.01.2009 at 21:36  well, this is an hell of an album and almost everybody here knows it, the vote is fair and the review good. I lul'd for the 79 story 
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| Powerslavex Alexskywalker Posts: 777 |
Written by Elio on 19.01.2009 at 21:42 Well i'm not saying it is not good, but at the same time it's not a 9.5 maybe 8.5, remember this my personal opinion 
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| Elio Red Nightmare Posts: 4920 |
Written by Powerslavex on 19.01.2009 at 21:57 Obviously  I think reviews can be commented also for the rating!
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| Arian Totalis The Philosopher Posts: 3351 |
Written by [user id=17278] on 19.01.2009 at 23:45 Thank you 
---- "For the Coward there is no Life For the hero there is No Death" -Kakita Toshimoko "The Philosopher, you know so much about nothing at all." _Chuck Schuldiner.
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| Richard Elite Posts: 4862  |
Great review! Rust in Peace is a classic, I must've listened to it loads of times over the years and it still sounds strong now. I agree with practically everything you said, except that Tornada of Souls is my favourite song on the album. Good to see you mentioned the bass work, too - the bass is often a rather overlooked instrument, so when it plays a particularly prominent or inventive role on an album, then it's nice to bring attention to it!
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| Arian Totalis The Philosopher Posts: 3351 |
Written by Richard on 21.01.2009 at 19:03 Yeah, this is my favorite album by them, and without a doubt it had a huge impact on the Thrash metal community right before it's strength began to fade. I think it deserves no less than the score I gave it. And yeah, I feel that Ellifson is one of metal, or music period's most overlooked bass players. He was the only other consistent member of Megadeth besides Dave and he was with Megadeth for over 20 years. Thanks for the Kudos man 
---- "For the Coward there is no Life For the hero there is No Death" -Kakita Toshimoko "The Philosopher, you know so much about nothing at all." _Chuck Schuldiner.
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| icedmaiden Posts: 1  |
This is not only the best megadeth album in my opinion, but also maybe the third greatest album i've ever listened to. If there is any metalhead out there that doesn't own this entire album, i really don't think you can call yourself a true metal fan
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| poetry Posts: 6  |
What the hell is going on..32 people have voted 1...are you sure you have got an ear..or r u sure u listened to that album..and are you sure you know the music..i m sure you don't play any ınstrument..
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| Daniell _爱情_ Elite Posts: 6099  |
Written by poetry on 08.07.2013 at 02:00 Those people voted 1 because they wanted another album to be over this one on some list. This is the only reasonable explanation.
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| Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Elite Posts: 40071  |
Written by poetry on 08.07.2013 at 02:00 even though I agree that a 1 is toally uncalled for here, what does playing an instrument yourself have to do with giving a rating to an album?
---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996 
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| Ace Frawley The Spaceman Posts: 1459  |
Written by Daniell on 08.07.2013 at 12:53 Yes, I agree. Such people must be lacking in certain areas of their life to want to do such a thing. I pity these fools.
---- The sun shines over The Fool...
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| Ace Frawley The Spaceman Posts: 1459 |
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 08.07.2013 at 13:39 hehe, yeah, and does it make a difference if you are a vocalist rather than an instrumentalist?
---- The sun shines over The Fool...
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| poetry Posts: 6 |
Written by Ace Frawley on 08.07.2013 at 13:41 i wanna say..it's impossible for an instrumentalist to vote 1 for this album..i don't wanna say only instrumentalists can judge true..i mean any instrumentalist and anyone who has got auditorial or musical intelligence doesn't vote 1..if i explain myself wrong..i apologise from real listeners of Metal..
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62002  |
I say there was hope if people look underground and deeper, thrash never dies as media and big bands says metal did, grunge didnt kill anything, it survived, metalheads killed whole thing when did not checked scene after hight school.
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die"  I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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