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The System Has Failed

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Number of Discs: 1
Label: Sanctuary
ASIN: B0002QPTIK
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Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

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Living legends and elder statesmen of the most extreme music on earth, Megadeth return with their first album in over three years. The System Has Failed is a return to the form that produced the genre classic Rust in Peace and may well be classed as their most accomplished album so far. This is heavy metal in the purest sense. Megadeth are back and there are still none heavier.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An album we never thought we'd see, 10 Aug 2004

By	D. Griffiths (Wales) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After Dave Mustaine effectively ended Megadeth with his injured arm a couple of years back, the prospect of any new Megadeth album, yet alone such a good one, seemed bleak. After getting an advance copy I can confidently say fans won't be disappointed. Original lead guitarist Chris Poland returns to provide his blinding and instantly familiar style, but aside from that no other old members play here with bassist Jimmie Sloas and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta providing the tigtht rhythm section (though I hear Nick Menza is returning as Megadeth's live drummer).

The style of 'The System has Failed' is Classic Megadeth, there is a marked return to the thrash style of old on many tracks. 'Kick the Chair' for instance could be straight off 'Rust in Peace', and 'Shadow of Deth' sports one of the heaviest riffs they have ever done. This is more than just a Rust in Peace clone however, its a very strong and unique album in its own right, and there are also a few touches of 'Countdown to Extinction' to be heard here also.

If you believed Megadeth were in decline after 'Countdown', and 'Youthansia' then this new offering may restore your faith in Dave Mustaine as a talented musician and songwriter. This is an essential purchase for all Megadeth fans of old, but also has enough strong material to attract new listeners.

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5.0 out of 5 stars You have to buy this album!, 13 Aug 2004

By	"bishibashispecial" - See all my reviews

10 times better than Megadeth's last 3 studio albums: The World Needs A Hero, Risk and Hidden treasures. I thought Megadeth was dead, but it sounds like they're back, with a vengeance! Dave Mustaine has a new lineup which is just as impressive as their classic lineup, awesome shredding guitar solos, gut busting drum beats and punchy bass lines make this album the best one of this year. My favourite songs are Blackmail the universe, Kick the chair and Die dead enough. Puts Metallica's St. Anger to shame.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A megadeth album as good as any, 25 Sep 2004

By	"yossarianuk2" - See all my reviews

I've been listening to Megadeth since Peace Sells... and I can't believe that Dave has come up with this album. It sounds like a contemporary version of Peace Sells. The Chris Poland solos are very noticable (and enjoyable), but the song writing is just very NOW!

If this album had come out 15 years ago, Megadeth and maybe not Metallica would be sitting atop the metal pedastal. Die Dead Enough is a metal pop song par excellence.

Within his own genre (cause Megadeth music has always been recognisably Dave, even the rock years) this is an outstanding album. It is as breathtaking in its time as Peace Sells, or Rust.... in fact, if Dave wasn't 40+ this album would probably have had a massive impact on modern (sorry, nu) metal.

If you want to hear speed / thrash they way they made it in the 80s, buy this record. Thats the best compliment that one can give....

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4.0 out of 5 stars The System Has Failed......
The System Has Failed was released in 2004, and was the first album that Megadeth released after Dave Mustaine's brush with "Saturday Night Palsy", a crippling arm injury that... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Mr. R. D. Newiss

5.0 out of 5 stars Mighty amazing thrash return from legends!
here Mustaine and new band have found their thrashy mojo and finally brought back really juicy proper old school metal big riffin' tunes to be mightily proud of. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Franz Kiffka

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast
This cd features Vinnie Colaiuta on drums. Worth buying just because of his drumming: heavy indeed!!!

Published 6 months ago by beatmaster

4.0 out of 5 stars Megadeth - The System Has Failed
Chris Poland is back in the fold and plays a blinder at times. It's not the greatest album Mustaine & Co have produced, but it's still better than most of the dirge we get out... Read more

Published 8 months ago by Mr. Simon Green

1.0 out of 5 stars A total disappointment
I must say I was looking forward to something better I'm afraid.
Basically, what's bad about this album is this: there are no memorable riffs at all, unless you try hard to... Read more

Published 14 months ago by R. H. Davies

5.0 out of 5 stars This album is Amazing .
I dont see why some megadeth fans are dissapointed with this it's a brilliant album, not a filler track on it. Read more

Published 17 months ago by MrMetalheadO'Hagan

5.0 out of 5 stars The Previous Reviewer Has Failed..........Big Time!
Judging by the 5 Stars given by Reviewer D Diamond to acts such as Manowar and King Diamond, it's no wonder this inspirational 12-Tracker from Megadeth was slated by him... Read more

Published 19 months ago by Wilf Dangerous

1.0 out of 5 stars Megafail - The Album Has Failed!!!!!!
This album was supposed to be a return to form as everyone had said so I thought I would purchase this but found out as I listened to this that this was no comeback at all... Read more

Published on 29 Jul 2007 by Reviewer D

5.0 out of 5 stars Megadeth's Back in Business!
Dave Mustaine really can make great lyrics and riffs...and of course melodies. This is true metal! It is not as heavy as "rust in peace" or "Countdown to ExtinctioN" but it is... Read more

Published on 18 Jul 2007 by Reijo Piippula

4.0 out of 5 stars Very strong comeback album
It's hard to believe that Megadeth in their various lineups have now been going for over 20 years. Of course, the one constant throughout that time has been the band's driving... Read more

Published on 22 May 2007 by gingerguru

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