Among the renowned Big Four of thrash metal Megadeth has produced some of the most recognisable albums in heavy metal history. Their music has influenced the genre for many years with its incisive riffs and provocative lyrics. It’s up to you now to determine which Megadeth record is the best of all time!
From this incredible list, we’re asking all Megadeth fans to vote for their top three albums. It doesn’t matter if you like the current savagery of “Dystopia” (2016), the technical mastery of “Rust in Peace” (1990), or the anthemic force of “Countdown to Extinction” (1992).
Here’s the full lineup of albums to choose from:
- Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good! (1985)
- Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying? (1986)
- So Far, So Good… So What! (1988)
- Rust in Peace (1990)
- Countdown to Extinction (1992)
- Youthanasia (1994)
- Cryptic Writings (1997)
- Risk (1999)
- The World Needs a Hero (2001)
- The System Has Failed (2004)
- United Abominations (2007)
- Endgame (2009)
- Thirteen (2011)
- Super Collider (2013)
- Dystopia (2016)
- The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead! (2022)
How to participate:
- Choose your three favorite albums.
- Submit your vote and help shape the ultimate ranking of Megadeth’s discography!
Whether you love their thrash roots, their melodic evolution or their experimental ventures, every vote counts. Share this post and rally your fellow Megadeth fans to settle this debate once and for all!
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