426. Megadeth

(July 2022) Episode 426 of the “opus project” is MEGADETH, the last of the ‘big four’ thrash bands reviewed, and also the least. I’m turned off by Mustaine’s at-times cartoonish voice.  The first few albums have quality speed and grind. While the many albums that follow are peppered with occasional thrashtastic bits, but much of it is pedestrian metal and hard rock. Megadeth does feature in one of my favorite Onion articles.

Favorite album: Peace Sells .. But Who’s Buying?

Favorite song: Holy Wars … The Punishment Due

Compared to expectations: ↓

Recommendation: there are parts that kick, but I would fulfill your thrash needs elsewhere