Countdown to Extinction
The fifth studio album represents Megadeth's commercial peak, achieving double platinum status in the United States. With more polished production by Max Norman and more accessible compositions without losing intensity, songs like 'Symphony of Destruction' and 'Sweating Bullets' became metal anthems that transcend generations, cementing the band as one of the Big Four of thrash.
Details
Label: Capitol
Producers: Max Norman, Dave Mustaine
Lineup
Dave Mustaine
Vocals and rhythm guitar
Marty Friedman
Lead guitar
David Ellefson
Bass
Nick Menza
Drums
Tracklist
1
Skin O' My Teeth
Duration: 3:16Writers: Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman, David Ellefson, Nick Menza
2
Symphony of Destruction
Duration: 4:05Writers: Dave Mustaine
3
Architecture of Aggression
Duration: 3:38Writers: Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman
4
Foreclosure of a Dream
Duration: 4:17Writers: Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson
5
Sweating Bullets
Duration: 5:27Writers: Dave Mustaine
6
This Was My Life
Duration: 3:42Writers: Dave Mustaine
7
Countdown to Extinction
Duration: 4:19Writers: Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman, David Ellefson, Nick Menza
8
High Speed Dirt
Duration: 4:12Writers: Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson
9
Psychotron
Duration: 4:42Writers: Dave Mustaine
10
Captive Honour
Duration: 4:14Writers: Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman, David Ellefson, Nick Menza
11
Ashes in Your Mouth
Duration: 6:11Writers: Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman, David Ellefson, Nick Menza