Review of Megadeth Endgame

Went out yesterday and got a copy of Megadeth’s newest release, Endgame.  If you are a true metal fan and a fan of the guitar, this is the album for you.  In true Megadeth fashion, “Endgame” begins with the most blistering instrumental I’ve heard in a while. “Dialectic Chaos” definitely sets the tone for the rest of the album.  Chris Broderick and Dave Mustaine trade off guitar solos on this first track making you beg for more. 

Megadeth wastes no time ripping into track two, “This Day We Fight!”, fast and furious reminiscent of Rust in Peace.  If the talent of guitarists Dave and Chris isn’t enough by now, you need to clean your ears out!  “44 Minutes” is the third track on the album.  It’s a rather melodic song about a shooting spree.  Great soloing in the middle with a good riff overall.  Song four is “1,320″ which is the standard length of a drag racing strip.  The lyrics about drag racing and the pace of the song make for a perfect combination for a Megadeth hit. “Bite The Hand” is the fifth track giving you a taste of Mustaine’s anger that is usually showcased in his albums.  This is one of those middle of the road songs, lyrically not fantastic, but the guitar soloing keeps your interest. 

Track six, “Bodies” starts to get you fired up again.  I love Dave’s lyrics, “They may have been good friends, just not good friends of mine”.  Add his signature snarl in the mix and you begin feeling as angry as Mustaine after just a few notes!  Track seven, “Endgame” just screams Megadeth and Mustaine!  What Megadeth album wouldn’t be complete without a song that includes a tirade focused on anti-government and New World Order.  If this is your thing then this song is for you.

“The Hardest Part Of Letting Go… Sealed With A Kiss” is the eighth track on the album.  A lot of people talk trash and say it’s not thrash.  Well in my opinion when a metal/thrash band can pull off a song like this it shows real talent.  It reminds me of “Promises” from the “The World Needs a Hero” album, which was really outside of Dave’s boundaries.  I mean who can be angry all the time.  A ballad once in awhile is okay especially if it includes this kind of guitarmanship. 

“Head Crusher” ought to be called Head Exploder. It will knock you right out of your seat with it’s no nonsense lyrics and speedy pace.  A great song for Megadeth fans, about a medieval torture device, perfect! Track ten “How The Story Ends” is a good song with a great acoustical solo by Mustaine and nice solo by Broderick right in the middle.  A lot of Megadeth albums start to suck by the last song or two, but this one doesn’t.  It’s quite refreshing to hear a good thrasher at the end. 

“The Right To Go Insane” is the last track on the album.  Begins with a bass solo by James Limenzo, which gets your attention but the song quickly becomes mundane with the same riff we’ve heard before.  But wait, it does build up into a furious ending of guitar soloing which puts a nice finish on the album. 

Overall, I would have to agree with many others.  This is probably some of Dave’s finest work!  Congrats on again getting producer Andy Sneap to help with this project.  He definitely helped bring out the best in Dave and Chris.  In my opinion, two of the finest axe-men in the world.  Hopefully this won’t be the last album guys……hint, hint!

There is going to be an Endgame tour also! We’ll announce the dates as soon as they are available.

Available thru Amazon in the US version or the Import.