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Rust in Peace is the fourth studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth, released on September 24, 1990 through Capitol Records. The album marked a pivotal moment in the band’s history with the addition of guitarist Marty Friedman and drummer Nick Menza, solidifying what many fans consider the “classic” Megadeth lineup alongside Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson.
The record sharpened Megadeth’s sound into technically complex thrash metal, balancing speed and precision with politically charged and apocalyptic themes. Highlights include “Holy Wars... The Punishment Due,” a blistering opener addressing religious conflict and government oppression, and “Hangar 18,” a fan favorite centered around government secrecy and alien conspiracy. Both songs were released as singles and quickly became staples of the band’s live shows.
Rust in Peace was a major commercial and critical breakthrough. It earned a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance, won Top Radio Album at the 1991 Concrete Foundations Forum, and saw “Hangar 18” named Top Radio Cut. The album has since been recognized as one of the greatest thrash metal releases of all time, often cited by Decibel, Kerrang!, and the reference book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
TRACKLIST:
A1 Holy Wars...The Punishment Due
A2 Hangar 18
A3 Take No Prisoners
A4 Five Magics
B1 Poison Was The Cure
B2 Lucretia
B3 Tornado Of Souls
B4 Dawn Patrol
B5 Rust In Peace...Polaris
