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Galbador
August 20th 2025


895 Comments

Album Rating: 3.0

The dying cat style. Sometimes it hits thou

Futures
Staff Reviewer
August 20th 2025


17914 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

sounds so good on a harmony, wish they did that more. such a great contrast that just pops and makes his harsh style sound so smooth. she-wolf is such a slapper.

budgie
August 20th 2025


42730 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

the pissed off snarl just worked perf for early thrash

Futures
Staff Reviewer
August 20th 2025


17914 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

for sure but surprising it works on the poppy stuff too! such a unique sound.

Galbador
August 20th 2025


895 Comments

Album Rating: 3.0

Right on but in this groovier stage it's getting exposed a bit. What Megadave was doing in top of his game was some of the most impressive stuff ever.

Futures
Staff Reviewer
August 21st 2025


17914 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Cons

-Marty's solos were short

-Where is the thrash?!?!?

-Some songs go nowhere

-Some bad riffs

-Where is the thrash?!?! (said again for emphasis)

Muzz79
Contributing Reviewer
August 21st 2025


4106 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Friedman didn't wanna play thrash

Futures
Staff Reviewer
August 21st 2025


17914 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

just a quote from this ancient rev haha!

Muzz79
Contributing Reviewer
August 21st 2025


4106 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Still a solid album. Dave was in good songwriting form

Insurrection
January 30th 2026


24911 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

last riff in vortex is so cool

Futures
Staff Reviewer
January 30th 2026


17914 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

beginning riff sounds so much like tornado of souls

WatchItExplode
January 30th 2026


10721 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

This album is among megadeths more underrated... Some really well written songs here and probably Dave's last great vocal performance

Futures
Staff Reviewer
January 30th 2026


17914 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

agreed hard. so many great hooks. this is one that i've grown to respect so much after listening to their full evolution. this is really catchy but still has enough of an edge. i think it might be daves best overall vocal performance.

Titan
January 30th 2026


26946 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Yeah this has at least 8 bangers

Hawks
Staff Reviewer
February 8th 2026


121556 Comments

Album Rating: 3.2

Futures and Titan 4s for this have me optimistic for this one lol.



Update: this is enjoyable!

Titan
February 8th 2026


26946 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Less thrashy, more hooks and melodies, won’t appeal to all

Hawks
Staff Reviewer
February 8th 2026


121556 Comments

Album Rating: 3.2

It's not bad. Not entirely my thing, but still good.

Titan
February 8th 2026


26946 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Check Endgame bro

Meborphus
February 11th 2026


492 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Been a reeeeeally long time since I've spun this one. Last four tracks should not be missed. Gotta bump the rating.

Titan
February 11th 2026


26946 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Last 5 tracks Meb. A Secret Place is great!



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