The System Has Failed
album by Megadeth
The System Has Failed is the tenth studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth. It was released on September 14, 2004 by Sanctuary Records. It was the band's first album after frontman Dave Mustaine's arm injury.[1] It is also the first Megadeth album to not have bassist David Ellefson playing on it.
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| Released | September 14, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2003 - 2004 | |||
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| Length | 48:24 | |||
| Label | Sanctuary | |||
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Critics liked The System Has Failed,[2][3] and it came out at number 18 on the Billboard 200 charts. Many thought that the album sounded more like heavy metal than the band's previous albums, like Risk. "Die Dead Enough" and "Of Mice and Men" were released as singles in 2004. "The Scorpion" was also released as a single in 2005.
Track listing
changeAll songs written and composed by Dave Mustaine.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Blackmail the Universe" | 4:33 |
| 2. | "Die Dead Enough" | 4:18 |
| 3. | "Kick the Chair" | 3:57 |
| 4. | "The Scorpion" | 5:59 |
| 5. | "Tears in a Vial" | 5:21 |
| 6. | "I Know Jack" | 0:40 |
| 7. | "Back in the Day" | 3:27 |
| 8. | "Something That I'm Not" | 5:07 |
| 9. | "Truth Be Told" | 5:40 |
| 10. | "Of Mice and Men" | 4:04 |
| 11. | "Shadow of Deth" (lyrics: Psalm 23, credited to David) | 2:15 |
| 12. | "My Kingdom" | 3:03 |
Total length: |
48:24 | |
References
change- ↑ "Dave Mustaine: How I Recovered From My Hand Injury After Doctors Told Me I'd Never Play Guitar Again". www.ultimate-guitar.com. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
- ↑ Megadeth - The System Has Failed Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2022-09-29
- ↑ BraveWords. "MEGADETH - The System Has Failed". bravewords.com. Retrieved 2022-09-29.