Extended Versions

Performer: Megadeth
Distributor: BMG Special Products

Notes: Veteran veteran Megadeth fanatics who own all the band's albums can skip the group's entry into the budget-priced EXTENDED VERSIONS, as it's an edited version of the group's 2002 release, RUDE AWAKENING. But the ten tracks that reside on this shorter release are arguably the best of the full-length version, so it would be fair to call EXTENDED VERSIONS a best-of RUDE AWAKENING. Recorded in late 2001, the show captures the group just before their first breakup (only to see Dave Mustaine carry on the Megadeth name -- with a whole new cast of characters -- a few years later). And despite this lineup's lifeline fast approaching its conclusion at this stage of the game, Megadeth sounds on fire throughout, especially on flawless renditions of such classics as "Wake Up Dead," "In My Darkest Hour," "Hanger 18," "Symphony of Destruction," and "Peace Sells." Proof that at one stage, Megadeth was one of metal's tightest attractions.

Before founding Megadeth in 1983, Dave Mustaine was an original member of Metallica (his songs were recorded by them after his departure). With Megadeth, however, he pursued his own vision; equally inspired by heavy metal and punk, Mustaine and company released some pioneering thrash-metal in the '80s. Over the years, through personnel changes and stylistic evolution towards a more melodic, accessible sound, Megadeth sold millions of records and became one of the most influential metal bands of their era.

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