Released in 1990, at an incredible time of flux and creativity in the rock world, Rust in Peace still stands as one the greatest metal albums ever made. In his new book, Mustaine reveals the process of establishing Megadeth’s lineup and hiring the band and supporting cast. He details the pains of trying to handle the ensuing success, and ultimately the pressure of fame and fortune that caused the band to finally break-up. He also takes a hard look at the music landscape of the late eighties-early nineties.
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Little did Mustaine know that the birth pangs of the record were nothing compared to the oncoming pain and torment that would surround it. Alcohol, drugs, sex, money, power, property, prestige, the lies the band was told by the industry - and the lies they told each other - were just beginning, and much like rust in real life, these factors would ultimately eat away at the band's bond until only the music survived.
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| Released | June 28, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 1984–2000 | |||
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| Length | 78:04 | |||
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Greatest Hits: Back to the Start is the second greatest hits album by Megadeth. It was released on June 28, 2005, via Capitol Records.[1] The title 'Back to the Start' is a reference to lyrics in 'Rust in Peace.. Polaris' from Megadeth's 1990 album Rust in Peace: 'The day of final conflict/All pay the price/The third World War rapes peace/Takes life back to the start.' The cover art is an edited version of the Castle Romeo H-bomb test.
Background and release[edit]
The selection of tracks for the album was largely determined by fans, who voted on songs in polls on the band's website.[2] However, the inclusion of 'Kill the King,' a track originally released on Capitol Punishment: The Megadeth Years, was insisted upon by Mustaine.[3] To help promote the release, a new video was made for 'Kill the King.'[1]
Commercial performance[edit]
Greatest Hits: Back to the Start reached No. 65 on the U.S. Billboard 200,[4] selling 17,441 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan.[5] By December 16, 2005, the album had sold about 133,000 copies in the U.S.[6] The album was also certified gold in Canada (for 40,000 copies) in July 2011.[7] On July 23, 2011 in Toronto, Canada, the band was presented with gold plaques by EMI in recognition of the achievement.[8]
Reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Blender | [9] |
| AllMusic | [10] |
Jason Birchmeier of AllMusic critiqued the album for being more of a sampler and having a more 'balanced' approach to the band's Capitol Records material, rather than focusing on Megadeth's first few records.[10]
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Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Holy Wars.. The Punishment Due' | 1990 - Rust in Peace | 6:32 |
| 2. | 'In My Darkest Hour' | 1988 - So Far, So Good.. So What! | 6:26 |
| 3. | 'Peace Sells' | 1986 - Peace Sells.. but Who's Buying? | 4:02 |
| 4. | 'Sweating Bullets' | 1992 - Countdown to Extinction | 5:26 |
| 5. | 'Angry Again' | 1993 - Last Action Hero(Soundtrack) | 3:47 |
| 6. | 'A Tout le Monde' | 1994 - Youthanasia | 4:25 |
| 7. | 'Trust' | 1997 - Cryptic Writings | 5:12 |
| 8. | 'Kill the King' | 2000 - Capitol Punishment: The Megadeth Years | 3:42 |
| 9. | 'Symphony of Destruction' | 1992 - Countdown to Extinction | 4:06 |
| 10. | 'Mechanix' | 1985 - Killing Is My Business.. and Business Is Good! | 4:21 |
| 11. | 'Train of Consequences' | 1994 - Youthanasia | 3:30 |
| 12. | 'Wake Up Dead' | 1986 - Peace Sells.. but Who's Buying? | 3:38 |
| 13. | 'Hangar 18' | 1990 - Rust in Peace | 5:12 |
| 14. | 'Dread and the Fugitive Mind' | 2001 - The World Needs a Hero | 4:23 |
| 15. | 'Skin o' My Teeth' | 1992 - Countdown to Extinction | 3:15 |
| 16. | 'She-Wolf' | 1997 - Cryptic Writings | 3:39 |
| 17. | 'Prince of Darkness' | 1999 - Risk | 6:28 |
| Total length: | 78:04 | ||
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Limited edition DVD[edit]
Megadeth Early Photos
- 'Kill the King' music video
- 'Live at the Fillmore Auditorium December 27, 1999'
- 'Prince of Darkness'
- 'Holy Wars.. The Punishment Due'
- 'In My Darkest Hour'
- 'Hangar 18'
- 'Sweating Bullets'
- 'Symphony of Destruction'
- 'Peace Sells'
- Arsenal of Megadeth trailer
Personnel[edit]
- Dave Mustaine – lead vocals and lead and rhythm guitar on all tracks
- Marty Friedman – guitar on tracks 1, 4–7, 9, 11, 13, and 15–17
- Chris Poland – guitar on tracks 3, 10 and 12
- Al Pitrelli – guitar on tracks 8 and 14
- Jeff Young – guitar on 'In My Darkest Hour'
- David Ellefson – bass on all tracks
- Nick Menza – drums on tracks 1, 4–7, 9, 11, 13, and 15–16
- Gar Samuelson – drums on tracks 3, 10 and 12
- Jimmy Degrasso – drums on tracks 8, 14, and 17
- Chuck Behler – drums on 'In My Darkest Hour'
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[12] | 21 |
| US Billboard 200[13] | 65 |
Certifications[edit]
Megadeth Rattlehead Video
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[14] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[15] | Silver | 60,000 |
^shipments figures based on certification alone | ||
References[edit]
- ^ ab'Megadeth: New 'Kill The King' Video Posted Online - June 6, 2005'. Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- ^ abcGreatest Hits: Back to the Start liner notes. Capitol Records. 2005. pp. 6, 8–9.
- ^Begrand, Adrien (July 28, 2005). 'Megadeth: Greatest Hits: Back to the Start'. Popmatters. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
- ^'Greatest Hits: Back to the Start - Megadeth | Awards'. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ^'Soundscan Report: CKY, Megadeth, Devildriver, Darkest Hour, Throwdown'. Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. 6 July 2005. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
- ^'Megadeth: Album Sales Update'. Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. 16 December 2005. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
- ^'Gold and Platinum search results for 'Greatest Hits: Back to the Start''. MusicCanada. MusicCanada. Archived from the original on 12 March 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
- ^'Megadeth Presented With Canadian Gold Plaques For 'Back To The Start''. Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. 24 July 2011. Archived from the original on 1 February 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
- ^Blender ReviewArchived May 4, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ abBirchmeier, Jason Allmusic Review Retrieved September 28, 2013
- ^Greatest Hits: Back to the Start limited edition back panel. Capitol Records. 2005.
- ^'Megadeth: GREATEST HITS - BACK TO THE START' (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
- ^'Megadeth Chart History (Billboard 200)'. Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
- ^'Canadian album certifications – Megadeth – Greatest Hits: Back To The Start'. Music Canada.
- ^'British certifications – Megadeth'. British Phonographic Industry.Select Silver in the Certification field.Type Megadeth in the 'Search BPI Awards' field and then press Enter.