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Back in 1993, MEGADETH’s Dave Mustaine was the second interview I’d ever conducted. Only 16 at the time and sporting a horrible Iowa-style metalhead mullet, taking a seat next to Dave was a huge deal. One thing that was clear to me even in my youth was that there’s two types of metal fans: one’s that like Megadeth, and one’s that don’t. The very traits that draw some listeners into the fold are the same that drive others away. Megadeth is a unique thrash-metal beast. While the late ’90’s and early 2000’s were not kind to the band (lineup changes, sidelining injuires, “retirement”, label shenanigans), Megadeth came back into the mainstream eye in a big way after signing to Roadrunner and releasing UNITED ABOMINATIONS in 2007.
In many ways, ENDGAME picks up where that album left off, but improving upon everything by looking to the past. The classic Mustaine snarl and shred is present throughout, while the composition makes for what sounds like a missing album that could’ve come between RUST IN PEACE and COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION, without sounding dated.
Standouts include: HOW THE STORY ENDS, HEADCRUSHER, THIS DAY WE FIGHT!
Rating: 4/5 Stars
