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Track Listings
| 1. Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 2. Hangar 18 (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 3. Take No Prisoners (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 4. Five Magics (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 5. Poison Was The Cure (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 6. Lucretia (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 7. Tornado Of Souls (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 8. Dawn Patrol (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 9. Rust In Peace...Polaris (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 10. My Creation (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 11. Rust In Peace...Polaris (Demo) (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 12. Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (Demo) (2004 Digital Remaster) |
| 13. Take No Prisoners (Demo Version) (2004 Digital Remaster) |
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Now this is what a metal album should be like. Lyrics drenched in substance and that are terribly relevant "killing for religion, something I don't understand!" So simple, so devastatingly true and straightforward. Mustaine re-establishes himself as a talented lyricist. Each and every track offers exemplary musicianship, as is and has been the trademark of every Megadeth album. Even more so for this album, as it has guitar virtuoso Marty Friedman working on lead guitar. Mustaine's tight and insanely precise rhythm work added with great bass lines from Dave Ellefson and fast- as-hell drumming from Nick Menza you have one outstanding album.
I won't get into a debate as to whether the remastered version is better then the original or vice versa, however, there are few things you should know before rushing to the store to buy this album. If you have the original, don't bother with buying this version as the original captured the intensity and the mood of the band at the time. This version serves to give a fine sheen and make the sound quality better, in which it excels. I can't shake the feeling that Mustaine might have re-recorded some parts, which just ruins the whole thing.
Oh yes, if you are after the bonus tracks, then by all means get it as you get to here a faster version of the holy wars... track with Chris Poland on lead guitars and some demos of some other tracks. I bought this version because I didn't have the original one and I had heard holy wars (the original version) from the capitol punishment album. Enjoy, this is an essential purchase for megadeth fans, thrash/speed metal fans and metal fans in general.
I won't get into a debate as to whether the remastered version is better then the original or vice versa, however, there are few things you should know before rushing to the store to buy this album. If you have the original, don't bother with buying this version as the original captured the intensity and the mood of the band at the time. This version serves to give a fine sheen and make the sound quality better, in which it excels. I can't shake the feeling that Mustaine might have re-recorded some parts, which just ruins the whole thing.
Oh yes, if you are after the bonus tracks, then by all means get it as you get to here a faster version of the holy wars... track with Chris Poland on lead guitars and some demos of some other tracks. I bought this version because I didn't have the original one and I had heard holy wars (the original version) from the capitol punishment album. Enjoy, this is an essential purchase for megadeth fans, thrash/speed metal fans and metal fans in general.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
in my view this is by far the best megadeth album and one of the most complete metal albums ever.frantic riffing,technical solos,amazing lyrics and jaw dropping song structures combine to make it seem all so effortless.i guess thats why the only way was down after this!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I won't go on and on about this album. So much has been said about it already. I will just give a quick, honest opinion. And my opinion is that Rust In Peace, Megadeth's fourth release, is an amazing album, not just a thrash but a metal classic and their best album. This is a thrashy, snarling masterpiece. It's very heavy, hard edged and the rhythm guitars have a really nasty, shredded sound, while the leads just sound fantastic. I personally think this album has a very unique sound to it. The lyrics are top, too. I think Dave Mustaine really delivers the vocals very well, and i love the way he sings this album. But another obvious thing you notice is the musical mastery. This album not only has great songs that sound fantastic, but it is technically excellent. Here you really have a group of musicians who are absolutely amazing at what they do; who have totally mastered their chosen instruments. All do a fantastic job: the bass sounds great and there are some brilliant basslines; some of the drumming is out of this world; but the guitar solos are just incredible. There is a lot of lead guitar play on this album, but it doesn't sound cheesy or 'permy'. The songs themselves are outstanding quality, and the songwriting skills, mainly of Mustaine, are very evident on this record. In my humble opinion, there isn't one bad song on this album. ALL are great, but a few standout tracks for me - 'Holy Wars....The Punishment Due'; 'Hangar 18'; 'Take No Prisoners'; 'Tornado Of Souls'; 'Rust In Peace...Polaris'. This remastered version of the album has better sound quality of course. It's not your average cheap rip-off of a remastering release; everything has been given an overhaul, but it doesn't take away from the greatness of the album, and i actually think the album sounds really refreshed. A few of the songs have actually been re-sung, and while i didn't like that at first, i can now appreciate how cool they sound. Taking a song like Take No Prisoners, for example, i think it sounds even more agressive. If you already have the original release, you may not want to be in too much of a panic to get this remastered version, but for die-hard Megadeth fans, i think it is warranted for the improvement in sound quality and the few extra tracks: My Creation (a cool little number, along the lines of Frankenstein), and the demo versions of Rust In Peace......Polaris, Take No Prisoners and Holy Wars......The Punishment Due - the last of which, i think is excellent. Also, being a big Megadeth fan, i think it's great that these demos feature the guitar playing of original member Chris Poland, which is a treat. I tried to keep it brief; i guess i couldn't. If you've ever wondered about buying this album but haven't done so yet - do the deed, it kicks a lot of a**. I can't give it less than 5 stars.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Probably their finest album.
This was the first Megadeath album I bought and the album that got me hooked. I have since purchased most of their albums and while each has their good and bad points, I cant find... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr Potatohead
Needs no introduction
An album with serious staying power, transcendent of the thrash metal genre. Even moreso now with the remaster and very cheeky updating of Mustaine's vocals (don't think we didn't... Read more
Published 6 months ago by AndrewB
Great Album
This album is just absolute brilliance, the artwork is amazing and the music is just a joy to listen to. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Shaunskm
Properly Good Metal
I haven't had good experiences getting into metal albums such as Slipknot's Vol 3 or Avenged Sevenfold's City of Evil. However I am glad to say that i think this album rocks! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Matthew R.
Doesnt get any better
The pinnacle of Megadeth's impressive catalogue. Outstanding, agressive and intricate thrash. I have to admit I didnt really like Mike Clink's original production, not emphasising... Read more
Published 12 months ago by strangeaeon
Rust in Peace
A truely fantastic album. Great solos and well writen songs. The only thing which lets it down is its repetiveness but apart from that it is a definate buy for all Megadeth,... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Robert
Megadeth's Finest
Megadeth's speed metal music reached it biggest height yet with Rust in Peace.
Their sound matured and streamlined with the addition of Marty Friedman's colourful palette of... Read more
Their sound matured and streamlined with the addition of Marty Friedman's colourful palette of... Read more
Published 16 months ago by J Rose
Absolute Classic.
People like to compare Megadeth to Metallica, but what people forget, is that Megadeth made Rust in Peace and Metallica didn't. But enough with that. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Martin
Megadeths benchmark album
Here it is, the Megadeth album that if you don't like it then you know that Megadeth are not for you. Read more
Published on 8 May 2010 by Xtro Jon
Excellent Album, BUT STICK WITH THE ORIGINAL!!
Ive heard the remastered version of this album, and it takes away alot of the atmosphere the band
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Published on 14 Oct 2009 by G. Walker
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