The evolution and expansion of thrash metal!
A wonderful piece with a heavy, sharp sound and a unique, tense atmosphere.
It reached number 2 on the US Billboard 200, making it the band's first top 10 hit in the US. It includes the singles "Symphony of Madness," "Skin Oh My Teeth," and "Sweating Bullets."
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15 TRACKS:
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1)
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Skin O' My Teeth
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2)
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Symphony Of Destruction
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3)
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Architecture Of Aggression
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4)
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Foreclosure Of A Dream
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5)
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Sweating Bullets
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6)
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This Was My Life
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7)
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Countdown To Extinction
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8)
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High Speed Dirt
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9)
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Psychotron
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10)
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Captive Honour
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11)
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Ashes In Your Mouth
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12)
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Crown Of Worms
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13)
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Countdown To Extinction (Demo)
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14)
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Symphony Of Destruction (Demo)
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15)
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Psychotron (Demo)
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Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar - Dave Mustaine
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Mixed By - Dave Mustaine
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Producer - Dave Mustaine
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Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals - Marty Friedman
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Mastered By - Tom Baker (3)
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Edited By - Lance Dean
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Engineer [Assistant] - Lance Dean
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Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - David Ellefson
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Art Direction - Shannon Ward
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Drums, Backing Vocals - Nick Menza
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Edited By - Scott "Sarge" Harrison
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Engineer - Ralph Patlan
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Mixed By - Ralph Patlan
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Artwork, Other [Supplies] - Bo Caldwell
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Edited By [Assistant] - Bo Caldwell
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Liner Notes - 伊藤政則
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Design - Peter Grant (3)
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Artwork, Other [Supplies] - Dave McRobb
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Liner Notes - 前田岳彦