Hangar 18 (song)

1990 single by Megadeth

"Hangar 18" is a song by American thrash metal band Megadeth. It is from the band's 1990 studio album Rust in Peace. The name is based off of Hangar 18 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Some people think that an alien flying craft was brought to Hangar 18 from Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947.

"Hangar 18"
Single by Megadeth
from the album Rust in Peace
ReleasedFebruary 4, 1991 (1991-02-04)
GenreThrash metal
Length5:00
LabelCapitol Records
Songwriter(s)Dave Mustaine

Sequel change

A sequel to "Hangar 18", named "Return to Hangar", was put on Megadeth's ninth album The World Needs a Hero. The sequel is about the space aliens held in Hangar 18 coming to life and escaping.[1]

Awards change

"Hangar 18" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance, but did not win.

References change

  1. Beast, The. "Metal-Temple.com :: Dave Mustaine and Al Pitrelli (Megadeth) (Interview)". www.metal-temple.com. Archived from the original on 2022-09-23. Retrieved 2022-09-23.