‘Youthanasia’: How Megadeth Traded Speed For Power In The Metal Stakes
Nov 1 · 3 min read

From their inception in 1983, Megadeth set out to be the fastest metal band in thrash. By the time they dropped Youthanasia, in 1994, they had morphed into a very different beast. The album’s predecessor, 1992’s Countdown To Extinction, was delivered at a considerably slower pace, yet with no less metallic sensibilities. By flexing…

