Album · Released 24 September 1990
Rust in Peace
On Rust in Peace, Megadeth make difficult playing sound urgent rather than academic. Dave Mustaine's riffs keep changing direction, but the songs have clear points of arrival. Marty Friedman's lead guitar adds a different melodic instinct, giving the sharp rhythm work something expressive to push against. Holy Wars... The Punishment Due is an extraordinary opening. The early attack has speed and clarity, then the slower central section changes…
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Rust in PeaceOur album review · 15 October 2025
9.6 