EndGame Review

Released: Sep 15, 2009
Genre: Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Hard Rock, Speed Metal
Label: Roadrunner
Number Of Tracks: 11
Dave Mustaine and Megadeth are back with a new guitarist and a whole lotta shred. The 'Deth's best…in years!

Sound:	9.1
Lyrics:	8.7
Impression:	9.4
Overall rating:	9.1
Users rating:	9
Comments:	152

overall: 8.3

Featured review by: UG Team, on september 15, 2009

Sound: Megadeth have always had different line ups through the years. Some were good. Some were great and some were absolutely stellar, like the Friedman and Ellefson years, which were some of their best. On EndGame, Megadeth and their fearless leader Dave Mustaine have solidified their most cohesive, shred-a-rifffic roster in years. New axe Chris Broderick is like a jolt of adrenaline to the Megadeth bloodstream, and he shreds his ass off alongside the inimitable Mr. Mustaine. Megadeth (and Mustaine, even though the two are interchangeable at this point) haven’t sound this pissed off, with this much venom dripping from their chins, in years. We like it. But more importantly, metal and Megadeth fans will love it. Opening with the instrumental “Dialectic Chaos” and launching with the warhead that is “This Day We Fight!,” EndGame comes out of the gates, with all guns held high and blazing, never missing their targets. Mustaine and his crew clearly realize, like Tom Cruise’s Maverick in Top Gun, that metal fans feel the need…for speed. Never once does that band apply the brakes on this trash attack of epic proportions. To say that EndGame is a return form would imply, indicate and insinuate that the band has been missing a step in recent years, when it hasn’t. 2007’s United Abominations was a quality album and EndGame follows it up with the same amount of ferocity. “44 Minutes” offers a menacing guitar tone, while “Headcrusher” sounds like Mustaine has been carrying around the song in his arsenal since 1986, saving it till it accrued enough interest to make the most impact when he unleashed it upon the unsuspecting world. “Bite the Hand” is another album that straddles the line between the classic and modern thrash eras. Simply put, EndGame is the Megadeth fans want and need in 2009. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: Mustaine’s got a gift for wordplay, turns of phrase and political phraseology that makes you think beyond the initial meaning. EndGame is inspired by a document that was signed during the Bush administration – do your research if you want to know more and educate yourself- and Mustaine wove the album around that particular piece of governmental trickery. Mustaine is a smart lyricist and wordsmith who is informed about things beyond the nightly news so if you want to do a little thinking, you can get the seeds of info from songs like “Bodies” and the title track and then learn a little bit more on your own. If that isn’t the hallmark of good music, then nothing else can be! Dave’s just leading you to the water – it’s up to you to drink. His gritted-teeth delivery is as chilling and ominous as ever, too. He still sounds young and vengeful. // 8

Impression: Metal flows through Mustaine’s and Megadeth’s veins. EndGame is just another piece of evidence that displays this fact. It’s one of the band’s best of their modern era and this decade, and will veritably find a place amongst the metal canon, when we look back at this album in ten or 15 years. // 9

- Amy Sciarretto (c) 2009

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: ChucklesMginty, on september 15, 2009

Sound: 2 years after Megadeth's previous outing 'United Abominations' comes Endgame. A lot's been going on for the band in those 2 years, ex-Jag Panzer/Nevermore guitarist Chris Broderick has filled the slot of lead guitar replacing Glen Drover. Dave Mustaine has released his own serious of Signature Dean guitars, and of course started his own coffee brand online like every metal front man should. (If you have not yet tried said coffee stop reading this review a do a such, trust me.)

Now, let's get the meat of the album which is in a word amazing. I'll do my best to compare everyone to Metallica as little as possible, so lets get this out of way. Death Magentic is absolutely shocking in compare to Endgame, every single Megadeth band member is more technically proficient. There's been much debate over Metallica lead singer and guitarist's voice decaying over the years, Dave Mustaine on the other hand has simply gotten better. Better than ever before, better than any other snarling ginger I can think of. His out-the-side-of-the-mouth style might not be for everyone, but you have to admit it's pretty brutal.

Let's get back to Chris Broderick a second. It has been a little to watch Dave shuffle through as many session artist virtuosos as he can over the years, but he certainly has good taste. Chris Broderick is Megadeth's best guitarist yet, hands down. I have nothing against Marty, but some of the licks on this album have blown my mind. He's stayed all too true to the classic speed metal sound, and what's more added his own blend of fury in the mean time. I could not ask for more, now we have the bare bones out the way lets break things down track-by-track.

01. Dialectic Chaos: Dave Mustaine means business, and boy is he not being subtle about it. Dialectic Chaos is the perfect opener of the mayhem to follow, a brisk shred-fueled instrumental. I've started to lose my faith in metal tone over the years, either things haven't been updated into the 21st century properly or everything sounds washed out. I thought to myself as that first power chord crashed in 'this is how it's meant to be done, someone finally cracked it.'

02. This Day We Fight!: I believe you! This next track works as a sequel to the perfect intro, with classic speed metal chromatic riffs and the first of Dave's spotless vocals. Dave snarls out his messages with such fury I could feel myself being thrown out onto the battlefield myself. It's quick to lead into many of Broderick's light speed solos. The vocals didn't quite flow perfectly as Dave sings 'no turning the other cheek like a coward' but really, I struggling with criticisms here!

03. 44 Minutes: I was a little surprised as a things seemed to have quietened down here, a single lead line and strings start up with some radio transmissions balancing out the mix. This quickly liven up a bit, a single bass pedal note chugs in the back of the vocals complementing the gapped style riffing nicely. A nice chorus, maybe not quite catchy enough to be chanted like Peace Sells, but brilliant none-the-less.

04. 1,320: two songs with numbers in a row, my OCD does not approve. Anyway, Dave (I'd assume) comes in with another trademark riff. Maybe to repetitive for some, but it could be worse. Like a palm muted E riff which goes up the F# for the pre-chorus (if you get that you have my respect.) Dave's lyrics writing skills shine through here, because how can you not like songs about superbike/car racing (I'm hoping that's what it's about..) And what's more there's yet another guitar face-off style battle at the end, I'd long fallen in love with the album by this point.

05. Bite The Hand: this was sort of a miss track for me, it has a nice Skin O' My Teeth style riff. It just didn't click with my ears, I did quite like the chorus/pre-chorus section. But overall the vocal melodies didn't shine through, there were some awesome lead harmony lines in one of many brilliant guitar interludes though. Broderick certainly stays true to Marty Friedman's eastern influences and it's highlighted here.

06. Bodies: my personal favorite on the album, this is pretty much all owed to the final section. It has a brilliant descending chord pattern with many, many solos layered over of course. It's a shame the track couldn't have been a bit longer, but maybe it'll be released as a single. I know I'd love to see it live. Oh and did I mention the chorus? I love it, I can't stop myself miming along. There are going to millions of YouTubers on about Kirk Hammet having more emotion, I'll be quick to remind them there are more emotions than sadness. There's just harder to communicate, but not for Dave. I'm a real sucker for a harmony line, but the outro of this song pretty much tops Fade To Black for me. One of my favorites of all time.

07. Endgame: the album's title track, starting off with an announcement which I'll leave you to listen to it. Lets just say it brought up images in my mind of Fallout 3 or Halflife 2 (for any of you nerds out there.) I felt a little underwhelmed as Bodies would've been pretty hard to top, but things are back in full swing. This have a little more groove to them, there's a particular bridge section that's very comparable to Hanger 18 (as heard on Rust in Peace.) The final sections weren't quite how as I would've done them, but Broderick and Mustaine's lead work are more than enough to compensate.

08. Hardest Part of Letting Go... Sealed With a Kiss: Dave sure does love his ellipsis...'s (I'm not all too sure what the plural of that would be.) There was bound to be one one the album, and it just so happened to be the albums only ballad... Sort of... Things start of slow... Then Bam... More intense chugging... (I give up with that now.) Things jump in a nice gallop, we're once again in full swing. There are some more memorable solo sections in this song, which has really been my only criticism with Broderick. To be honest, with the pure speed of things it's hard to make your lead lines truly memorable. A brilliant outro quiets things down again, I look forward to chanting it with thousands of others if Megadeth decides to return to the UK soon!

09. Head Crusher: if you've had any interest with the album at all, you've probably already been lucky enough the hear this track. I almost couldn't believe the intro, it blew my mind (or crushed my head if you like.) It's one of the more memorable tracks, and I think it was a smart move making it the first single. If track 1 wasn't enough to prove to you Megadeth are back for good, just stick this track on. I couldn't help but cringe as Dave goes into the graphic details of having my head compressed against a table.

10. How The Story Ends: as things nearly draw to a close, things slow down a bit to complement the mayhem that is Headcrusher. This track is more reminiscent of the band's more recent work, it'll go either way for most people. There are no lines that particularly stand up, I do like the chorus but it's one of the album's less memorable tracks. It does however feature one of my favorite solos on the albums, complete sweep picking inferno from Broderick. If I can master that on guitar, I can die a happy man. By the end of track, whether you like the song or not is irrelevant. Because Chris Broderick is better than you.

11. The Right To Go Insane: and so Endgame draws to a close, and what a way to do it. With a bass intro that actually scared reminds me of St. Anger (but done well) things jump into mid-tempo aggression. The chromatic verse riffs are brilliant, I can knock my head the whole way through. There's just one thing, I do laugh a bit as Dave says 'teetering' but it goes to show how little I can pick at. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: Dave is one of the most under-rated lyricists around, the popular view is that all his songs are basically 'government = bad.' Fair enough, for the most part I guess they are. But Dave Mustaine sings truly writes about things that matter, I don't always agree with his political and religious views, but hell he's writing with passion.

I've mentioned earlier about Dave's vocal skills. They're better than they've ever been, I'm not kidding. And Endgame is chock-full of songs about apocalypses, speed racing, and of course my favorite; medieval torture devices. To put it simply everything discussed here is awesome, I can't phrase it any other way. Who better to shove into your head than Dave Mustaine?

I think over the years Metallica have just lost there way with lyrics, we were all a but p*ssed off when James Hetfield moaned about St. Anger round his neck and things up a tad with the new album but really. 'What don't kill ya' make ya' more strong.' Bad grammar AND a cliche. // 9

Impression: Topping the likes of Rust in Peace and Countdown is not an easy feat. Whether you think they've managed it or not is down to you, all I can say as one person is that it's hard to guess which songs will become classics. Two me that really sums it up, Endgame is a CLASSIC album.

It won't be for everyone (you sure are stubborn) but it can only attract more fans to the band. I could not have asked for anything more.

tl;dr Megadeth are better than Metallica. // 10

overall: 8.7

Reviewed by: truedoom, on september 15, 2009

Sound: Megadeth have proven once again, that age is no obstacle in making some very sweet Thrash. I went into listening to this album with a sense of "there’s no way it can improve on their older records" It seems however, much like United Abominations, Dave and Co. can still pull great songs out of their hard-shells.

The sound is reminiscent of a much better produced Rust in Peace, Peace Sells. We have a lot of pounding bass guitar and bass drum, with a lot of double guitar work, and in the case of the first song "Dialectic Chaos" a complete guitar battle between frontman Dave, and new blood Chris Broderick, showing that the lead guitarist in Dave is still alive an kicking, as he flawlessly keeps up with Broderick.

You can definitely see Broderick’s classical training coming through on this album, with a lot of very fluid sweeping and technical precision. However, the solo's can become a little boring, as it seems Broderick is playing as fast as he can, and not playing what suits the song.

All in all the sound production and mixing of instruments is wildly superior to any other Megadeth album. All instruments sound clear, with just the right distortion for rhythm, lead, enough bass, and excellent sounding drum tracks throughout the songs. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics, like many Megadeth albums, focus's on the Now, and this album is no different. There are songs condemning all the financial leaders, and their greed, which has left us in this mess of a recession, or more political still, with the title track EndGame being about Bush, and a very confrontational bill which he tried to put through. However, in all the seriousness, there is still some random lunacy from Megadeth, with songs like "1,320" being about Nitro Fuelled cars, which are something Mustaine enjoys very much.

As for singing skills, Mustaine has a lot of growling, screaming, talking and all things in between. His voice is just the same old mustaine voice, with the same "you like it, or don't" air about it. All the music flows around the lyrics effortlessly, and makes a very enjoyable listening experience. // 8

Impression: At the present time, I think this album is amazingly good. I love all the aspects of it. Well worth buying. It compares best to 'United Abominations' in terms of lyrical content, and sound. However, at the same time, it borrows from all of Megadeths previous triumphs, and creates a truly worthwhile album. Diehard Megadeth fans will enjoy this album a lot, and it's bound to attract some new fans.

The most impressive songs on this album are, in my opinion, Dialectic Chaos, How The Story Ends, The Right to Go Insane, and EndGame. They are my favourites, and I think they combine the best of what Megadeth is all about.

As a guitarist, I can easily say I love daves pounding and driving rhythm work, its top notch as always, and am amazed at what Brodericks fingers can do on the fretboard.

If it was stolen, or lost... I'd probably have it ripped to my PC so there wouldn't be any need to replace it. But I would be really pissed off. // 9

Reviewed by: unregistered, on september 21, 2009

Sound: Over the last few years the Big Four of thrash have treated us to new music. Anthrax's "We've Come For You All" and Metallica's "Death Magnetic were both heralded as returns to form for the respective bands, while Slayer's "Christ Illusion" was considered a solid addition to the infamous thrash gods' library. Megadeth fell into a deep hole with the sub-par release "Risk" and has slowly crawled their way to the top since. "The World Needs a Hero" was a step in the right direction towards the band's famed metal sound. "The System Has Failed" took this further, scoring a couple classics in songs such as "Kick the Chair" and "Kill the King." United Abominations appeared to be Megadeth's so-called "return," but the new release, "Endgame" redefines the term "return to form" as we know it. Can the generic metal sound on Anthrax's most recent release stand up to "Endgame?" Not even close. The new album from Mustaine's gang perfects the sound that they had worked so hard to build since the horrendous sales of "Risk." Mustaine and new guitarist Chris Broderick show off their unrivaled chops with immaculately clean playing and brilliant harmonies. Guitar solos are all over, from the minute-long shredders in "This Day We Fight!" and "1,320" to the soothing leads of "The Hardest Part of Letting Go... Sealed With a Kiss." Shawn Drover continues to prove himself as one of metal's most accomplished drummers, and James LoMenzo provides solid bass work to round out 'Deth's rhythm section. The sound on most songs is layered brilliantly, with several different tracks blending together brilliantly. Some minor synth work is present, but not abused by any means. The Megadeth metal sound of old is back with a vengeance. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: It's been no secret that since rediscovering his faith Mustaine's lyrics have been politically driven, to the point that it's become a bit overdone. Just looking at the titles of the two albums before "Endgame" ("The System Has Failed" and "United Abominations") will give you a bit of a hint as to how much Mustaine's views have been a part of Megadeth's music in recent memory. However, "Endgame" also has the classic Megadeth killing song a la "Black Friday" in "Head Crusher," the album's first single; and another racing-themed song in "1,320." The lyrical writing is no less than you'd expect from Dave, top-notch. The words are serious when they need to be and fun and a bit cheesy when they want to be. It's hard to believe that the lyrics to "1,320" and "The Right to Go Insane came from the same person, but they do and it shows just how versatile Mustaine has become in his nearly 30 years in music. The vocals themselves are a big step up from "United Abominations," on which Dave sounded unsure of his ability and the snarls fell into gritty speaking. Mustaine shines across the whole album, and shows that he can still pull of a great thrash vocal. The only slight complaint on the singing is that some gang vocals could have helped on an anthem such as "This Day We Fight," where although Dave does a good job the refrain could use a bit more force. Nonetheless, the lyrical and vocal efforts should be commended. // 8

Impression: Endgame is a huge success. From start to finish it's a heavy metal masterpiece, with arpeggiated guitar solos abound. Pounding drums and bass thumping hold together the wild guitar and vocals, recreating the controlled chaos that Megadeth was so famous for in the 80s. Technical brilliance shines through on tracks like "The Right to Insane," which features 5 fantastic riffs and some impressive soloing at the end. The track also features one of my favorite lyrics from the album: "I've got nothing left to lose but my sanity, and the right to go insane." Chris Broderick makes his presence known with wicked solos all over the album, and looks to be a rock in Megadeth's lineup. From the epic title track to the thrashing "1,320," Megadeth has achieved their true return to form, and hopefully there's more from where it came from. // 9

overall: 9.7

Reviewed by: Riffofthebeast, on october 19, 2009

Sound: This album is amazing. It is the best thing megadeth has done in years. They definitley have their origional sound back. It sounds like they were influenced by some of their past albums, you can definitley hear parts that sound like songs from Countdown To Extinction, and Rust In Peace. The sound is more agressive than it has been since rust in peace. The other members of the band had a hudge part in this album unlike past albums where Dave Mustaine wrote a majority of the songs. This album has that classic megadeth sound while still having a slightly modern sound. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics mostly revolve around death, war, other world issues and also fictional issues like in the song "Endgame". The lyrics go greatly with the music. The albums lyrics have a wide variety of different themes like the lyrics for the song "Headcrusher" are about a torture divice, and the lyrics to the song "1320'" are about drag racing. // 9

Impression: This album is like a mix between Countdown To Extinction, Rust In Peace, Youthanasia, and Peace Sells... But Who's Buying. The most impressive song is the song named ater the album called "Endgame", which is about fictional new world order lead by the US. I love everything about this album it is just so... MEGADETH! If it were stolen or lost I would buy it again. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: BILLYutm, on september 18, 2009

Sound: Dave Mustaine is the most overt media whore in the music industry today. Literally since the day he scheduled his studio time for what would become ENDGAME, Motormouth Mustaine has made it his personal quest to be featured on the major news outlets each and every day with some kind of waxing poetic. Whether he’s been spewing about coffee, journalists secret agenda to stir the pot, or the creation of this new album, it just seems like Mustaine has been more than willing to share his every last thought. In short, the Internet is Dave Mustaine’s personal Twitter page. While much of his ranting has been fairly frivolous, there was one statement that caught my eye. He stated, more than once, that ENDGAME was a throwback album to the RUST IN PEACE era. For me as a Megadeth fan and musical worshipper, that’s a pretty big statement. After listening to ENDGAME multiple times, it’s not a fully accurate statement...but it’s pretty damn close. By my definition, ENDGAME falls as a throwback album alright...an amalgamation of the style featured most prominently on the band’s three biggest albums – COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION, RUST IN PEACE and YOUTHANASIA. Simply, this is the best Megadeth album since that era ended. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: In pure Mustaine form, he doesn’t take a long time to make his point known that he’s recaptured his metal roots. “This Day We Fight” kicks things in to high gear with it’s hyperspeed riffing that is very, very similar to “Rust In Peace”. It’s clear that Mustaine really felt there was something to prove with ENDGAME, and he’s done his best to do just that. Each and every song rocks in it’s own way. Mustaine sounds great; both with his menacing snarling vocals and with his guitar work, which is stronger than it’s been in at least three albums. While Mustaine may have refound the metal, the guy that energizes ENDGAME is guitarist Chris Broderick. The former guitarist of Nevermore and Jag Panzer is a monster throughout, especially when he and Mustaine take turns trading leads. His sound is fairly distinct and adds a slightly new dimension to songs like “44 Minutes”, and it just flat out works. On the back end, bassist James Lomenzo and drummer Shawn Drover are more than competent at keeping the songs driving forward with a massive underside. Musically, this album stands on its own with great performances all around. // 10

Impression: The playing though has never been the issue with Megadeth; a band that’s always put out music with only the most skilled musicians providing their best performances. The hit or miss for Megadeth has always been the songwriting. While albums like THE WORLD NEEDS A HERO, RISK and about half of CRYPTIC WRITINGS didn’t quite measure up, it’s clear that extra effort found it’s way to ENDGAME. That’s not to say that Mustaine simply wrote the way he used to. Listening to songs like “The Hardest Part Of Letting Go...Sealed With A Kiss”, you realize that there’s some fresh ideas here that would have fit years ago into this band’s repertoire. Still, songs like “Headcrusher” or “1,320” are classic in their structure, scope and overall direction. There’s a lot of old school vibe here to be sure, but there are some ideas that just work well with the more classic sound. // 10

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: Megadeth Mani4c, on september 16, 2009

Sound: Megadeth's latest addition to their collection of albums is a smoldering sesspit of headbanging riffs, thundering drums, snarling vocals, and more guitar solos than one could even hope to count. This is definatley their clearest sounding record and their fastest. This is also their first cd featuring guitarist Chris Broderick. Him and Dave Mustaine trade off squealing solos every minute to turn this into one of best "guitar albums" available. Simply put, they're probably the some of the best musicians in metal and they love to show it. Here is a little brief synopsis on each track:

01. Dialectic Chaos: this is an instrumental track that is pure gold. The dueling guitar solos make you get goosebumps as they conclude in a "symphony of destruction"
02. This Day We Fight: the title is a reference to Sun Tzu's book The Art of War and a quote from the Lord of the Rings. This song is equally as epic. The deadly riffs and shouting make it quite compelling. This is one of my favorites off the album and good to listen to over and over.
03. 44 Minutes: this song starts off with a mini solo and thundering beat and sounds of a police radio. This song,about a bank robbery, has a catchy chorus and an equally catchy solo tied in.
04. 1,320: one of the coolest songs off the album, it starts off with a fast riff, then a drum fill and ends with a bunch of fast angry vocals and a whole bunch of guitar solos. You'll be sure to like this one.
05. Bite the Hand: this song is about coporate greed and economic crisis and such. Starting off with a heavy riff, then a more bluesy sounding verse, this one is a fairly nice addition to this monster of a record.
06. Bodies Left Behind: one of the heavier tracks off the record, this sinister musical piece will have your head banging the whole time and begging for more
07. Endgame: the title track is similar to the title track on the previous record, only heavier. This politically charged masterpiece has you singing along with the chorus and at the same time, getting you mad at the Man.
08. The Hardest Part of Letting Go: this track is similar to A tout le Monde only faster and heavier. It starts off with an acoustic section quickly getting heavy and then soloing the rest of the way. The song is basically about the Poe story "The Cask of Amontillado" if the guy that got killed was a girl he was in love with. This is one of the more sinister tracks that has to grow on you.
09. Head Crusher: this is the best track off the album. It is about the torture device of the same name, this song will have you shaking your head till brain matter comes out your ears. It starts off with a fast mini solo then instantly goes into an angry rant of death and destruction. The killer riffs, memorable lyrics and guitar solo to top it off will crush your skull. After listening typically you just wanna listen to it again. An instant classic.
10. How the Story Ends: kind of a part 2 to This Day We Fight, this is also a good one. The chorus is undeniably catchy and the rest is as well. One of my favorites from the album.
The Right to Go Insane: this song is about the economic crisis/foreclosure problem. It starts off with a heavy bass riff, then a memorable guitar riff to follow. This track catches the whole feel of the record and is probably the best example of the sound you get. The intensley heavy track closes with some really fast soloing.

To describe the sound of the album I would say that it is 100 percent Thrash Metal, just the way we like it. This is probably the most intense sounding record they've released in a long time. It sort of shows that Megadeth doesn't care about what is popular right now and just wanted to make an awesome record. This is a real breath of fresh air. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: If you've heard any of their previous work you know what to expect. Theres lyrics involving political unrest, war and other random subjects. The lyrics definatley suit the music well and so does Mustaine's voice. One thing that comes up a lot is that Dave isn't the best singer, while this may be true, he doesn't try to do anything he can't and besides; Megadeth has always been more about the music than the singing.

If I was to describe the lyrics, I would say that they are clever and go well with the style. They're not exactly poetry, but they certainly better than the mindless garbage a lot of singers come up with. Here is a favorite line from the song Head Crusher: "Twisting, turning the giant screw. Your Teeth are breaking loose. Crushed and splintering into your mouth." And this from This Day we Fight: "To size up their shriveled up souls and scatter them like grist, I vanquished the strangleholds that the netherworld sets for me. The last request for my life is to die killing my enemy."

That's just a sample of the words used on the album. These lines tend to stick to your head quite well and work excellent with the mood of the music. // 9

Impression: In my opinion, this is their best record since Rust in Peace. I know that's a big statement, but it truly is. This album is a good buy for any one who likes Megadeth or just a few songs of theirs. I love everything about it and I find it difficult to find something that I hate. I like it a little more every time I hear it, and that's something that doesn't happen often. Some people might say that none of the songs stick out in this record; what I would recommend is listening to it again and seeing if it sticks. That's another thing I like about it. It is not catchy for obvious reasons, you have to let it enter your mind and then you'll start to apprieciate it. With songs like Head Crusher, 1,320, This day we fight, and how the story ends; you have a metal album of the year right here. Even if you don't care for these guys, give it a listen because learning to play these songs will give you enough of a challenge. I am sure I am going to buy the Tab book when it comes out too for that reason.

Cheers to Megadeth for the great addition and hope to see 'em live soon. Buy this Album! // 9

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: MetallicStrat8, on september 15, 2009

Sound: After its highly successful album, 'United Abominations', Megadeth took 2 years to write there newest album Endgame! first off the, the band made its mark in the 80's with its furious speed, and this album is no exception to that belief. As with most of the albums by Megadeth, this one has a very heavy political inspiration and reference. Notably by its title track 'Endgame'. As most know the album name and song was conceived when front man Dave Mustaine was reading a government article called Endgame, talking about the exporting of immigrants that did not belong. I was especially looking forward to this new album because they now have Chris Broderic in the band, and according to Mustaine he brought about new ideas to the music of the band. Which brings me to my next thing, they did something very different with this album, something they really haven't touched on, they used a lot of synth and orchestration instruments. This actually made the album come together and fit better than its 2004 predecessor 'The System has Failed'. This album was a great work for the band and an even better follow up to there last 4 albums. Although I did notice some repeating riffs, by that I mean there was a riff in '1320' that sounded like the beginning to 'Love to Deth' off of 'Killing is my Business...and Business is Good'. But for being in the business this long it is kinda expected. But I enjoyed it more than any other album this year. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: Ahhhh.. The usual Snarl of Dave Mustaine. As with the previous album the lyrics in this album deal heavily on political sovereignty and abuse. And the new harmonies the band has come up with has really made them sound better. As we all know Dave mustaine is very diverse so he looks deep within himself and finds things that others would probably deem clinically insane, but not a MEGADETH FAN. His lyrics really shine on the song '44 Minutes' with such references as "we have 44 minutes of target practice on them" as in the government dummies. To be Honest though Dave Mustaine has written a little better in the past, and his singing isn't as prominent on this record but they are now getting back to the 'Rust in Piece' days of the band. Wich is what made them who they are. // 9

Impression: In respect to the other albums this is defiantly one of the classics that should have came out between Rust and Extinction. This album actually builds your anticipation to know "whats next?" but only Dave Mustaine knows whats next. The album consists of some of Megadeths best work in at least 10 years, with songs like '44 minutes', 'Head Crusher'. 'Endgame', and 'The Day we Fight'. My favorite song off the new album is defiantly Endgame because of the way it fits together, without this track the album would have not been so tightly glued together. Now what everyone wants to know was this better than Death Magnetic? Metallica and Megadeth have been in it for the win for years, but everyone's been waiting for the battle of these new albums. In my Opinion I like 'Endgame' just a little more. But because Megadeth doesn't have a very big mainstream grab, this album will probably not do as well as Death Magnetic. But fans like myself will support this album till it never dies! The only down part was Mustaine didn't sing as much and they repeated some riffs but it is defiantly bound to happen after this long. This album is so far #1 in my collection I'd have to re buy it had it been stolen. But Megadeth ITS GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK! // 10

overall: 8.3

Reviewed by: | Lightning |, on september 15, 2009

Sound: "Endgame" sounds like Megadeth. True, genuine and kick ass Megadeth. The addition of Chris Broderick was very positive. He is a great guitar player. He and Mustaine make a very solid guitar duo. This album is full of fast, agressive and melodic solos and heavy riffs. LoMenzo's bass is audible. The songs have some good drumming by Drover, too. The album is consistent.

01. "Dialectic Chaos": What a great way to start the album! A fast and melodic instrumental full of solos. 9/10
02. "This Day We Fight!": the fastest track on the album. The lyrics (or at least part of them)are based on The Lord Of The Rings. One of my favourite songs on the album. This is pure Megadeth. 9/10
03. "44 Minutes": this is very melodic, it reminds me of "Youthanasia" (album)... and that's a good thing. 8/10
04. "1,320'": awesome song about nitro fuel funny cars. I find it very catchy. Great fast solos and riffs on this track. 8.5/10
05. "Bite The Hand": this song is a bit annoying. The chorus is always inside my head. It has some good riffs, though. 6/10
06. "Bodies": this is, in my opinion, the weakest track on the album. There is nothing special about it. 6/10
07. "Endgame": this has my favourite lyrics of the album. Great guitar work. 8/10
08. "The Hardest Part of Letting Go...Sealed With a Kiss": the ballad. Not bad but "A Tout Le Monde" is a much better ballad. 7/10
09. "Head Crusher": another crazy catchy song. The intro reminds me of "Lucretia" from "Rust In Peace". 8.5/10
10. "How The Story Ends": this is a good song but it's far from being great. Nice singing on this one. 7.5/10
11. "The Right To Go Insane": this isn't a bad song but it doesn't sound like the Megadeth I like. Not the best choice to end the album. 7/10 // 8

Lyrics and Singing: This album's lyrics are good but not awesome. The best thing about the lyrics is that they focus on many different themes like politics, war and car races. Some of them are not very inovative but they are still good ("This Day We Fight!"), some are great ("Endgame") but some are not so good ("Bodies"). In this album, Mustaine's vocals sound the same as in the other albums. Dave Mustaine has never been a great singer but he always gets the job done. // 8

Impression: This is one of the best albums Megadeth has ever released (or will release). Mustaine worked hard on this one. "Endgame", "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?" and "Youthanasia" are in the same league. In my opinion, better than "Endgame" only "Rust In Peace". I must say, I enjoyed Metallica's "Death Magnetic" very much and although I consider myself a Metallica guy, I think that "Endgame" is just as good as "Death Magnetic". The album "Endgame" was leaked. It will only be released on 14th or 15th September. I'll buy it for sure. // 9

Comments

[Skuzzmo]

Really, really enjoyed this album... Reminded me why I'm a 'Deth fan.

Well done to Mr Mustaine and crew.

[Numbin the pain]

After every new album release, i try to like megadeth,and with chris broderick, i thought this could be different. however the only thing chris broderick has brought is a time machine back to the eighties cause this sounds like a poor mans kill em all.

[Sanitarium91]

Numbin the pain wrote:

After every new album release, i try to like megadeth,and with chris brodick, i thought this could be different. however the only thing chris brodick has brought is a time machine back to the eighties cause this sounds like a poor mans kill em all.

A poor mans kill em all? What the hell have you done to your ears man?

[sir strumalot00]

Definitely, the BEST album ive heard in a looooong time...

[The Stiv]

This is an amazing album compared to a lot of current garbage. I'm glad someone still knows how to make this shit.

[BornToRun]

United Abominations was pretty good so i've gotta get this too

[Oli_]

I had a grin on my face for the entire duration of the first two tracks. How insanely powerful are they!!

[metal4ever6328]

I love Broderick. I was pissed when he left Nevermore. But I feel he may have a better chance to shine through with MD.

[ChemicalFire]

Awesome album, but some songs seem too similar to some classic songs, despite this it's still in my top 3 Megadeth Albums

[sglover34479]

Numbin the pain wrote:

After every new album release, i try to like megadeth,and with chris broderick, i thought this could be different. however the only thing chris broderick has brought is a time machine back to the eighties cause this sounds like a poor mans kill em all.

ROFL

[jordan99]

Dave and the rest of the guys in Megadeth have truely outdone themselves again! In my opinion they are at the top of their game and kickin more ass then they ever have! Amazing album!!!!

[Altitudinous]

Numbin the pain wrote:

After every new album release, i try to like megadeth,and with chris broderick, i thought this could be different. however the only thing chris broderick has brought is a time machine back to the eighties cause this sounds like a poor mans kill em all.

Stupid. It's a sick album with some dirty thrash, not EVERYTHING is gonna be this huge dream theater epic lifechanging shit. They put out a solid album that's easily enjoyed by many. You can't listen to that first song and say "poor mans kill em all". ugh.
I love this album, i just wish the vox were a little stronger. But hey, i don't really care, because i love the thrashin'. awesome job megadeth.

[Skuzzmo]

Numbin the pain wrote:

After every new album release, i try to like megadeth,and with chris broderick, i thought this could be different. however the only thing chris broderick has brought is a time machine back to the eighties cause this sounds like a poor mans kill em all.

What the hell?!?!?! Are you sniffing glue or something....?

[bloodbath519]

ChemicalFire wrote:

Awesome album, but some songs seem too similar to some classic songs, despite this it's still in my top 3 Megadeth Albums

Top 3 lmao. Are you 10 yrs old? Maybe top 6 or 7. Abominations is better than this.

[metalmaster1992]

megadeth owns metallica

[ESPVpr104]

44 Minutes = my favorite track on this album. Sweet album, no doubt about it!

[TheTortured]

I think I was overhyped with this album. It's still great, yeah. But it's nothing new - at all. I'd give it a 7.3/10.

[GeToChKn]

Meh, I heard he made this album after getting into all the conspiracy/government world take over/jew and aliens control the planet crap, and if thats the case, screw Dave Mustaine and Megadeath. Those people are nuts and if they got Dave, sorry Dave, but you have to go.

[ozzyborne15]

ok so you said the album was good then you trash the songs ..."oh it could be better but oh well' bodies"this song is alright i guess' but you give props for the album dude but not the songs...dude its megadeth its all great shit man

[MasterExploder0]

"The intro reminds me of "Lucretia" from "Rust In Peace"

Not at all.

[cjc424]

I just got endgame i had to call into work sick just so i can get this album And i have to let everyone know it is well worth it.

Checked.

[cjc424]

GeToChKn wrote:

Meh, I heard he made this album after getting into all the conspiracy/government world take over/jew and aliens control the planet crap, and if thats the case, screw Dave Mustaine and Megadeath. Those people are nuts and if they got Dave, sorry Dave, but you have to go.

Dude Dave is a political songwriter but he doesn't believe in that aliens shit Nick Menza from his ex drummer did and you are making it pretty you don't know what you are saying you ignorant Fuck

[Slapfunkah]

cjc424 wrote:

GeToChKn wrote:

Meh, I heard he made this album after getting into all the conspiracy/government world take over/jew and aliens control the planet crap, and if thats the case, screw Dave Mustaine and Megadeath. Those people are nuts and if they got Dave, sorry Dave, but you have to go. Dude Dave is a political songwriter but he doesn't believe in that aliens shit Nick Menza from his ex drummer did and you are making it pretty you don't know what you are saying you ignorant Fuck

dont bother arguing with someone who can't even spell Megadeth. >)

[DroogieSteve]

The guitar parts in this album were pretty solid, but the songwriting's become pretty stagnate. Also, they seem to have given up on vocal melodies completely.

Still, beats the shit out of Risk

[DroogieSteve]

It also sounds nothing like Kill 'em All, far better production for a start.

[master_emperor]

Numbin the pain wrote:

After every new album release, i try to like megadeth,and with chris broderick, i thought this could be different. however the only thing chris broderick has brought is a time machine back to the eighties cause this sounds like a poor mans kill em all.

well, i myself have always been more of a 'deth fan, but i know wat you mean. after friedman, they sorta went downhill and became hard to really get into (especially if you're a kill 'em all baby). United abominations was a disappointment: the riffs were weak, and the lyrics mediocre. i havent checked out this album (beyond headcrusher of course). but i think that if you want a "poor man's kill 'em all" you should try killing is my business.

[AstheticsOfHate]

Super disappointing, so much hype.. and then this.. Honestly i thought the solos at least would be really good, considering how good Nevermore was in that regard, but even those are lacking at best, totally forgettable album. 5/10

[AstheticsOfHate]

All though i must admit, i do like The hardest parts of letting go...

[master_emperor]

AstheticsOfHate wrote:

Super disappointing, so much hype.. and then this.. Honestly i thought the solos at least would be really good, considering how good Nevermore was in that regard, but even those are lacking at best, totally forgettable album. 5/10

dont we all wish that dave could write music without speedballs (rust in peace megadave)

[Menza_]

1320 = Loved to Deth

[This Is Fun]

The album was alright. Yes it was fast, but I don't remember a single thing from it.

[ordinary_story]

AstheticsOfHate wrote:

Super disappointing, so much hype.. and then this.. Honestly i thought the solos at least would be really good, considering how good Nevermore was in that regard, but even those are lacking at best, totally forgettable album. 5/10

It saddens me but i have to agree 100% with this. After all the hype, they churn out this mediocre crap....only song i liked was 'How the Story Ends' and its not really that great too..

[maximumrocker]

album was alright nothing to amazing
but its a good listen

some good tracks on there

[grimmolehill]

I listened to the whole album three times when I first got it. the guitar at the start of headcrusher... Amazing!

[Nirvanarien]

GeToChKn wrote:

Meh, I heard he made this album after getting into all the conspiracy/government world take over/jew and aliens control the planet crap, and if thats the case, screw Dave Mustaine and Megadeath. Those people are nuts and if they got Dave, sorry Dave, but you have to go.

Apart for you being wrong here,hows that relevant? He doesn't write any songs about it so how would it stop you from listening to the album? I dislike modern religions and Dave Mustaine is a Christian that doesn't mean i can't listen to his music tho.....

[DethThrasher]

Numbin the pain wrote:

After every new album release, i try to like megadeth,and with chris broderick, i thought this could be different. however the only thing chris broderick has brought is a time machine back to the eighties cause this sounds like a poor mans kill em all.

LMFAO you need help

[Zakk5]

megadeth rules

[Pantora]

chris brodrick ftw! epic solos on his part. i was looking for some crazy multi-fingered tapping on this album though. that would be pretty un-Megadeth though eh?

[Hammerzeit]

I thought this was okay. It's not the best thing since sliced bread as some metal publications would have you believe but it is very good. There's too much emphasis on soloing and not enough put into the songs. Their best for years, though.

[KingSquall802]

All i can say is...
1) Rust in peace
2) Peace Sells
3) Countdown to extinction
4) United Abomiations
5) Endgame???

[JFRules]

The Album is seriously really good. Don`t know what some of you were expecting. Guitar riffs are killer its heavy it sounds like Megadeth. Its ****ing awesome. This is how the ****ing story ends!

And Dave where is the Tab book!!

[MetalNick]

It really surprises me people like this so much. Then again, most Deth fans seem to like UA. Weird, I love TSHF, but UA and this.. Nah.

Oh well.

[Haunt3dAng3l]

IMO this was a HUGE disappointment.

[damo13]

say what u like about megadeth, u can slag mustaine and his ever-changing line-up as much as yu want, i cudnt give a ****!
Because to me Megadeth are the best band in the world (closely followed by Machine Head) and i will always love em, even if they did a techno album!
Gota say this album fukin rules, but still dont beat rust in peace or youthanasia for me. id say maybe there 3rd or 4th best album.
AWESOME THOUGH!! |..|/

[Numbin the pain]

the reason i believe its like kill em all, cause both are trash albums with not really any real vocal melodies, solos everywhere. The reason i think its a poor mans kill em all, is kill em all actually has some tracks that stand alone like seek and destroy, the only reason i remember endgame is the poor lyrics/vocal melodies through out the album esp 1,320, i thought dave might of learnt his lesson after Gears of war.

[NorfIrIon]

Waiting for Mustaine's debut techno album here. I hated EndGame. UA was the last good Megadeth album that will ever come out, and it's a damn shame.

Checked.

[cukd7x-a2-]

GeToChKn wrote:

Meh, I heard he made this album after getting into all the conspiracy/government world take over/jew and aliens control the planet crap, and if thats the case, screw Dave Mustaine and Megadeath. Those people are nuts and if they got Dave, sorry Dave, but you have to go.

were have you been for the past entire time of Megdeth?
THIS IS A POLITICAL BAND... the U.N. was on the cover of Peace Sells numb nuts

[Soloist96]

Just listen to anything Youthanasia and down

[steevo92]

KingSquall802 wrote:

All i can say is...
1) Rust in peace
2) Peace Sells
3) Countdown to extinction
4) United Abomiations
5) Endgame???

have you ever listened killing is my business?... its better than endgame or UA in my opinion

[dave1Mustaine]

amazing album

[DimebagRob]

This day we fight is an amazing song, the best on the album. The solos are amazing and the riffs are amazing. The only thing that brings the album down is the lyrics, but as long as they are delivered with Mustaine's gritty snarl I'm happy!

[damo13]

the lyric are a bit dodgy in places in this album, particulally '44minutes', but strangely enuf 44minutes really grew on me and now is one of my favs on the album, at the end of the day, a band cant be consistent evry album. i think this is one of the better albums, but thats my opinion, and btw i love pretty much any megadeth song!!
so it maybe sort of bias but oh well,

hhmmm i wonder if they will do a techno album??? lol

[ThrashIsGreat]

I hear alot of "there is nothing to remember on this album" I don't find that true. The riffs are awesome, and both Broderick's and Dave's solos are freakin awesome.

I hate the Metallica comparisons, but this album is better than anything they've done since Black.

[DroogieSteve]

steevo92 wrote:

KingSquall802 wrote:

All i can say is...
1) Rust in peace
2) Peace Sells
3) Countdown to extinction
4) United Abomiations
5) Endgame???

have you ever listened killing is my business?... its better than endgame or UA in my opinion

But killing is my business sounds like it was recorded through an Xbox headset...

[jetfuel495]

DroogieSteve wrote:

steevo92 wrote:

KingSquall802 wrote:

All i can say is...
1) Rust in peace
2) Peace Sells
3) Countdown to extinction
4) United Abomiations
5) Endgame???

have you ever listened killing is my business?... its better than endgame or UA in my opinion

But killing is my business sounds like it was recorded through an Xbox headset...

Then listen to the remastered version. It's a kickass album.

I thought this album was rather pleasing. I liked about 2/3rds of it.

RATTLE YOUR GODDAMN HEAD!

[Black Ox]

epic album

[Peres.T.Peanut]

I rate this with a very solid 9. excelent album

[FearOfTheDuck]

Good album, love the intro track! best new album i've actually enjoyed since Sttel Panther :p

[mr_metal121]

love the album, headcrusher is a mega catchy and enjoyable thrash single, dilaetic chaos shows exactly who you're messing with this time around, Chris Broderick doesn't go over the top in this but he never fails to impress me, good songs, good riffs good solos, which must mean great album

[maidenfan15]

I'll admit, I was kinda disappointed. When I first listened to the album straight through, I had a hard time figuring out when the tracks switched. I'm sure they'll grow on me though. Right now, 44 Minutes is my favorite. I'm in love with the intro and the chorus.

And I must say I'm proud. The Megadeth vs. Metallica debate is calm is here. Good thing too, because they're both great bands.

[kopaczkiller]

DroogieSteve wrote:

steevo92 wrote:

KingSquall802 wrote:

All i can say is...
1) Rust in peace
2) Peace Sells
3) Countdown to extinction
4) United Abomiations
5) Endgame???

have you ever listened killing is my business?... its better than endgame or UA in my opinion

But killing is my business sounds like it was recorded through an Xbox headset...

Duh, thats like ace recording equipment. The way to get better quality is to record it on a cell phone.

To the point of the album, i havent heard anything other than headcrusher which was so so for me, might need this to hold me over until slayer releases world painted blood

[JFRules]

FearOfTheDuck wrote:

Good album, love the intro track! best new album i've actually enjoyed since Sttel Panther :p

HAHA freaking right man Steel Panther was a ****ing amazing album. Gonna have to buy it when it comes out.
Bought End Game today!

[Alpha_Wolf]

I didn't realize that it came out today. I'll have to get to the store today, then!

[metalb0y]

I don't get why Metallica must get brought into this. Its Just childish Megadeth fanboys i guess... What a shame... Anyway i really enjoyed the album so far. Not the best Megadeth but its not bad either.

[ascendancy2]

I guess this album could've done without the biblical hype, but its a really solid album. Still, Broderick still aint got nothing on Friedman in my opinion, close...but no banana. :P. I miss Jag Panzer

[Gacel]

the first song ****ing blew my main, cant get enough of it

the hardest part ... is really beautiful and grew a lot on me after a few listens

"how the story ends" is able to send chills down my spine

the album is good after many listens but I find a few songs very sterile and forgettable

just my opinion

and why the hell is "So Far So Good ... So What" so underrated? its a ****ing amazing album

[Mr7K]

This is the best Thrash Metal Album I've heard since Rust In Peace

[Clabbe]

There is but one word. Awesome !

[saucehead]

Upon hearing the opener, "Dialectic Chaos", I thought "Great, maybe this will be a return to Rust in Peace or So Far... So Good." I'd even take Youthanasia. However, I'd put all those albums, and a few others, before this. I'm glad a number of you think the album is that great; I'm not dissing it. I just don't get the same feeling I got after first listening to those other albums (yeah, I am really that old that I was buying 'em when they came out). Man, whatever happended to the days when Megadeth, Pantera, Sepultura, Anthrax, etc. would all release solid albums within a year of each other? I miss those days.

[The_Seventh_Sin]

its like the the agression of system has failed met rust in peace

great album!

[\m/(-_-)\m/]

Excellent Release

4/5

[euan_soad]

Fucking great album. Can't wait for it to actually arrive in the mail

[metalgirl0]

I love that album, wayyy better than United Abominations imo

[jimishred]

sounds really good should buy it!

[mattmbdr]

Right out of the gate Megadeth is shredding. Very impressive!

[1avatar328]

Gonna get it soon! is it really worth it though?...

[shie]

kick ass album...period

[TehPandaman]

I knew the review by ChucklesMginty was overpraising this album way too much. Yes, it's a ****ing awesome album and that's coming from a first time Megadeth listener, but having the outro solo of Bodies topping the outro solo of Fade to Black is complete bullshit.

Otherwise, this album does top the more recent Metallica stuff if we were to continue the comparisons.

[vjferrara]

the music on this album is pretty awesome... dave just needs to stop trying to write lyrics. read the lyrics on this album people. if you do anything but laugh at them upon reading then you probably need to have your head examined. guitar work = amazing lyrics = ridiculous if it wasn't for the music i would've already returned the album

[dfisher_18]

These guys sound way heavier and the sound is more soild, i give Megadeth mad creds for this album

[MasterOfCows]

bloodbath519 wrote:

ChemicalFire wrote:

Awesome album, but some songs seem too similar to some classic songs, despite this it's still in my top 3 Megadeth Albums

Top 3 lmao. Are you 10 yrs old? Maybe top 6 or 7. Abominations is better than this.

He's 10 years old because he has his own opinion? Wtf. Anyway, awesome album.

[PerilousMangoo]

holy crap this album is great!
it is like a return to form for 'deth in such a good way

i thought this album was such an improvement from UA.

[xM3GAD3THx]

I was surprised at how high quality this album turned out to be. I'd put it as their second best album. No for the short wait for Slayer.

[lilboisX3]

The reviews for this CD are a good reminder why no one should ever come to ultimate guitar for reliable CD reviews. How this is rated anything more than a 6 is beyond me.

[MetalUpYourRear]

AstheticsOfHate wrote:

Super disappointing, so much hype.. and then this.. Honestly i thought the solos at least would be really good, considering how good Nevermore was in that regard, but even those are lacking at best, totally forgettable album. 5/10

You do know that Broderick was never an actual member of Nevermore and never recorded anything with them right? That was Loomis doing all the soloing in the Nevermore albums. Broderick's band was Jag Panzer.

And the solos ARE really good. Dave has gotten 100000x better just since UA.

[FallenSaint]

Awesome album. That's all.

[AstheticsOfHate]

What the... Sorry about that giant post didnt mean to do that... actually not sure how it got there..

MetalUpYourRear :
AstheticsOfHate wrote:

Super disappointing, so much hype.. and then this.. Honestly i thought the solos at least would be really good, considering how good Nevermore was in that regard, but even those are lacking at best, totally forgettable album. 5/10

You do know that Broderick was never an actual member of Nevermore and never recorded anything with them right? That was Loomis doing all the soloing in the Nevermore albums. Broderick's band was Jag Panzer.

And the solos ARE really good. Dave has gotten 100000x better just since UA.

I didn't know that, my bad.

I'm not saying the solos are bad, I'm just saying they are forgettable, I mean, It feels like Mustain just wanted to play super fast and didnt care what it sounded like..

Anyway im giving this a few more listen throughs before i ditch it, hopefully it will grow on me.

[AXE187]

GeToChKn wrote:

Meh, I heard he made this album after getting into all the conspiracy/government world take over/jew and aliens control the planet crap, and if thats the case, screw Dave Mustaine and Megadeath. Those people are nuts and if they got Dave, sorry Dave, but you have to go.

Where is the theory here?

Clearly GhettoFriedChicken has not bothered to research the fact that this is a real govt document, just like many others that have to be seen to be believed.

There is no theory here, just conspiracy, and I thank Dave Mustaine and other celebs of his ilk for stepping up to the plate and doing what they can to awaken the masses.

QUALITY ALBUM.....

[SERIALTRENDKILL]

This is the best album I've bought in years. The only album that even comes close to the complexity of this album in recent times is Chinese Democracy (I don't care hat anyone says, that album is musically superior to anything to come out in years. All I have to say is buckethead and bumblefoot). This is Megadeth's first true virtuoso album. It's hard to believe a band as ridiculously talented as Megadeth could get any better. Endgame is Rough Rugged and RAW AS FUCK.

[Detonation]

The only tracks i can only listen to is that the first 2.. other than that i find the songs annoying lol
I was hoping for more than this considering the Hype i mean dont get me wrong this is a good album for megadeth fans and it is better than lars magnetic but its just not for me.

[thebigal]

This album does not deserve the hype that came with it.
I am a big medadeth fan, but found this album weak. Espically on the vocals. Real disapointment on the vocals.

I cant understand why big name bands always get good reviews of fans regardless of how good or bad the album is.
I would give 6/10

[NeonRevolations]

One of the best in years... the articles said. I liked it alright, but it's no Rust In Peace or Peace Sells in terms of legacy marking material. It'll be looked upon in years to come as a great 'one up' over Death Magnetic though. Thats always good.

[Dimebag Dave]

UA sucked worse than this IMO.

[melowar]

This album is a bit over hyped but thats typical when a big band releases something new. Any talk of this lp being greater or equal to the first 4 lps is nonesense. Having said all that, Endgame is an enjoyable listen. Broderick is fantastic here, easily being the best guitarist since Friedman. Although I find Friedman solo's more memorable. All the Megadeth hallmarks are present, top notch song writing, cool riffs, catchy choruses, shredding solos, and Megadeth just wouldn't be megadeth without Dave's vicious snarl. My only complaint is the over processed production. The drums sound especially sterile 7/10

['TallicaRules]

Endgame is a good solid album,no doubt..but that's not enough with all the hype and promotion of it being the best Megadeth album. It certainly is not.
I dont think this is so much better than death Magnetic. I still prefer DM to this.

[DarthChop]

As soon as I got it I listened from start to finish and immediately fell in love with it... And the only other albums I loved straight away were Rust in Peace & Countdown to Extinction \,,/

[lespaulyman]

m
egadeth rule

[chiefmegadeth]

Slapfunkah wrote:

cjc424 wrote:

GeToChKn wrote:

Meh, I heard he made this album after getting into all the conspiracy/government world take over/jew and aliens control the planet crap, and if thats the case, screw Dave Mustaine and Megadeath. Those people are nuts and if they got Dave, sorry Dave, but you have to go. Dude Dave is a political songwriter but he doesn't believe in that aliens shit Nick Menza from his ex drummer did and you are making it pretty you don't know what you are saying you ignorant Fuck

dont bother arguing with someone who can't even spell Megadeth. >)

So true...
You know he aint no Megadeth fan,thats for sure
Endgame rules!!!!
Cant stop listening to it...over and over

[chiefmegadeth]

'TallicaRules wrote:

Endgame is a good solid album,no doubt..but that's not enough with all the hype and promotion of it being the best Megadeth album. It certainly is not.
I dont think this is so much better than death Magnetic. I still prefer DM to this.

Really?
Cause that album was terrible!
Please dont bring up trash like that...

[BlisteringDDj]

This album satisfied me. Well done, Megadeth. Thank you for this terrific album!

Stop complaining about hype and promotion. Selling albums is a business.

[Sherlock_Bones]

Dialectic Chaos is a good track, but the intro sounds way too much like Boston's Foreplay/Long Time; and i'm talking real copy and paste like aswell.

[CradleOfJames]

The start of Head Crusher is awesome. Sounds like Megaman IMO. The rest sucks.

[cobainAnselmo]

Best Track:
Dialetic Chaos
This Day We Fight
Headcrusher

the other is fair and bad...
and the worst is:

The Hardest Part Of Letting Go...Sealed it with a kiss..

Goddamn, what a title!!!!you can do it better, Dave!!

[j-walk]

Meh. Risk was there only good album.

[BlisteringDDj]

j-walk wrote:

Meh. Risk was there only good album.

I like Risk, but still...

['TallicaRules]

[quote]chiefmegadeth :
'TallicaRules wrote:

Endgame is a good solid album,no doubt..but that's not enough with all the hype and promotion of it being the best Megadeth album. It certainly is not.
I dont think this is so much better than death Magnetic. I still prefer DM to this.
Really?
Cause that album was terrible!
Please dont bring up trash like that.../quote]

hey bud...DM was'nt that bad... and if you think other's opinions are trash..then grow up!

[crocoscar]

Risk > Rust in Peace

[BlessureK]

i'm a big fan of tallica as well as deth, so i like to think my opinion isnt fanboy. i honestly don't think this album is as brilliant as the reviews are making it out to be. it seems dave is recycling old material to make this album. in nearly every song i can hear something that sounds like it from the 80s. solos are pretty good, very fast as megadeth usually is. its a pretty thrashy album. but the vocals let me down abit. its a good return to form for megadeth who i dont think have made a really brilliant album since Rust. its just my opinion but

[Chaos A.D.am]

St. Anger > Master of Puppets

[Chaos A.D.am]

It's an acceptable release from a band that is past their prime. They are never going to put out another album as good as Rust in Peace or Peace Sells again. Since I can accept that, I appreciate the album for being another good addition to a great catalogue.

[FearOfTheDuck]

crocoscar wrote:

Risk > Rust in Peace

Chaos A.D.am wrote:

St. Anger > Master of Puppets

I think you are both morons!!

Anyway, moving on! this album gets better with each listen. There are people critising the album in this comment bit who don't actually own the album and have only heard Headcrusher. Get the album, play it loud and a few times and you will love it : )

[theguitaristdud]

Sorry guys, but Hardest Part of Letting Go... Sealed With a Kiss fu**ing blows @$$. I hate it. It's the only song that wasn't written entirely by Dave Mustaine. Other than that, I think Megadeth did a pretty good job. Next time though, Dave Mustaine should just do all the writing.

[SeEsAw12]

Nothing special at all. Pretty much U.A. cont.

Mustaine has a way with words but once you hear one song you heard them all musically.

[SeEsAw12]

sir strumalot00 wrote:

Definitely, the BEST album ive heard in a looooong time...

I'm gonna get flammed for this but I think the ATR album is better than this.

And i've listened to megadeth for years now.. and I just barely got into all that remains this year.

[alexw1020]

I got it today and I like it.

[BlisteringDDj]

SeEsAw12 wrote:

sir strumalot00 wrote:

Definitely, the BEST album ive heard in a looooong time...

I'm gonna get flammed for this but I think the ATR album is better than this.

And i've listened to megadeth for years now.. and I just barely got into all that remains this year.

Are you comparing Megadeth to ATR? Wow...

[bassthunder]

theguitaristdud wrote:
[The Hardest Part of Letting Go is] the only song that wasn't written entirely by Dave Mustaine.

Drover wrote on Head Crusher.

Anyways, awesome album. Dialectic Chaos/This Day We Fight themselves make this album worth buying.

[SoftParade1967]

Honestly this album disapointed me alot. Mustaine over hyped it for me. Im stickin with Death Magnetic.

[SGofawesome]

NorfIrIon wrote:

Waiting for Mustaine's debut techno album here. I hated EndGame. UA was the last good Megadeth album that will ever come out, and it's a darn shame.

Seriously, anyone who says Dave needs to do techno would say something like this about Endgame.

[SGofawesome]

SoftParade1967 wrote:

Honestly this album disapointed me alot. Mustaine over hyped it for me. Im stickin with Death Magnetic.

Death Magnetic is good, but of course the radio has to go and play songs like Cyanide, The Day That Never Comes, and pretty much all the others all the time.

Unlike Metallica, Megadeth keeps on coming out with awesome albums, and this is a perfect example. Metallica was in a big, BIG slump after Black Album, only Fuel and The Memory Remains were good songs from Load to now. St. Anger was a good album in my opinion, yet not in everyone else's, mainly because it doesn't sound like all their other mainstream stuff.

Megadeth however, is not mainstream at all, the only song I hear from them on the radio is Peace Sells. Not being overplayed gives them a good advantage for the real fans, which is why Endgame is way better than Death magnetic.

Death Magnetic was popular for a few months, only because people who like mainstream songs will listen to Death Magnetic for a few weeks, then throw it out for the newest hot thing. This won't happen for Megadeth because only the real fans will listen to it, and it will stay for a great while.

Making my point, Death Magnetic was out of here last year at about this time, now it's time for a real album to come in.

Forget all people who say this album sucks, you're just a bunch of posers who listen to overplayed songs.

[guitargodwannab]

i dont think it was 100% fair to say that James's voice has "decayed" over the years, remember the black album? James messed up his voice during that tour nd rly hasnt been the same since then.

as for the rest. im in the middle of listen'n to Endgame now. im sure the boys put together another classic Deth album

[cotton3434]

SERIALTRENDKILL wrote:

This is the best album I've bought in years. The only album that even comes close to the complexity of this album in recent times is Chinese Democracy (I don't care hat anyone says, that album is musically superior to anything to come out in years. All I have to say is buckethead and bumblefoot). This is Megadeth's first true virtuoso album. It's hard to believe a band as ridiculously talented as Megadeth could get any better. Endgame is Rough Rugged and RAW AS FUCK.

I lol'd. This is thrash metal... meaning it's going to be fast, and... that's about it. How the hell is that complicated?

[mr2METALthnLIFE]

megadeth was one of the first bands i started to listen to so obviously i had to get this album. the only songs worth listening to are bodies and how the story end because of the solo sections which are some of the better melodic parts of the album.
compared to bands i like now this album is weak sauce.

[ShredEmAll]

I love this album. I really do, but i get what some of you are saying. Like another guy here said, The first time i listened to the album through, i wasn't sure when some songs were over.I still cant tell sometimes ! So i tend to think of it as a really long song. But, i love the album, specially 44 Minutes. I love the intro and the chorus.

[ShredEmAll]

[quote]SGofawesome wrote:

SoftParade1967 wrote:
Unlike Metallica, Megadeth keeps on coming out with awesome albums, and this is a perfect example. Metallica was in a big, BIG slump after Black Album, only Fuel and The Memory Remains were good songs from Load to now. St. Anger was a good album in my opinion, yet not in everyone else's, mainly because it doesn't sound like all their other mainstream stuff.
quote]

Are you serious? Have you heard Bleeding Me? The Outlaw Torn? The House That Jack Built? Load/ReLoad had some great songs (and some that were like 8-9 minutes long, not really mainstream). And you like St. Anger? Wow.

[git-airman]

i heard the first song , thought wow,cool. it flowed into the second song and i thought, holy ****, this album is awesome!

[not_dead_enough]

To all the people making the Kill 'em All comparisons... need I remind you who wrote ALL the solos on that album, and a great deal of the songs???

Anyway, this album is awesome! Up there with Megadeth's best. Mustaine finally has the perfect environment to make awesome metal: he's letting go of all his demons one by one, he's finally got people from metal (not pop or jazz) backgrounds in his band, finally the right producers etc and finally a label that understands his needs. Now is the time for Dave to claim his rightful throne as the king of metal (sorry if I sound like a fanboy, lol).

[hammerhead_500]

it's quite hilarious how people fight on these things
makes even the smallest things look big

well great album i must say, some of this stuff shud've come out sooner, when the industry was releasing loads of shit music, thank god nowadays artists are coming to their senses and releasing and creating something awesome, it's about time, i was worried that artists might be running out of ideas,

sometimes stuff like this saves genres of music

checked

[Guttersniper]

I listend to this album a few times through... And am shocked to see that anyone is ragging on this album because it is amazing
Its everything that i want out of listening to Megadeth and soo much more all packed into one album.. Personally, i like every Megadeth album, and i would rate this somewhere in the top 3 in my book, i can listen to every song and enjoy it

[travislausch]

It's what I expected from Megadeth. Nothing more, nothing less.

[rob904]

j-walk wrote:

Meh. Risk was there only good album.

please avoid making blasphemies around die-hard fans

[jollyjolly]

Best album since Rust In Peace, I manage an indie record store and I Haven't seen so much excitement over a Megadeth release since then. No need for repititious chorus' this album just shreds.. fast and clean! Broderick definately upped the megadeth anty

[BILLYutm]

ChemicalFire wrote:

Awesome album, but some songs seem too similar to some classic songs, despite this it's still in my top 3 Megadeth Albums

I need to say this so everyone can understand. Megadeth has been out 20 years and has released 14 CD's. Now I understand that people will still say,"Oh this song sounds like this one or that one", but seriously how original can you get when you have 20 years of playing and 14 CD's it's humanly IMPOSSIBLE!!

I know you were not bad mouthing Megadeth,I just want people to understand that it is humanly impossible to have a original sounding album when you have ALL of what Mr.Mustaine has done with music.

MEGADETH FOREVER!!!!!

[FlightofIcarus]

This album kicks ass! An unexpected surprise I immediately went to go pick up when I heard some of it. This is a true thrash metal album, and IMO, an instant classic.

[damo13]

Gacel wrote:

and why the hell is "So Far So Good ... So What" so underrated? its a ****ing amazing album

OMFG THANK YOU!!! its really underated!!! i fukin love that album!! HOOK IN MOUTH!!! and In My Darkest Hour..
.....i have just ejaculated!!!
TY

[perilouspete]

I like United Abominations, but I think Endgame is better. Probably mostly for the fact that Broderick made it better. Both have similar themes, but Endgame is a little darker I think, which I like. But the "slow" song on United Abominations (the A Tout Le Monde remake) is 10x better in comparison to the hardest part of letting go. Some of the lyrics in Endgame are lame (ex.: TV dinners and beer in the song Bit the Hand) and i don't like the wierd "place your head into the restraint" breakdown in Headcrusher, which i think detracts from the song a bit. But overall, this is a really good album with some sweet riffs and insane solos.

[B455GU174R]

just bought it, its killer!!!!

[guitarfreak222]

I'm not really enjoying this album. I thought United Abominations was much much better. Maybe this album will grow on me.

[MetallicStrat8]

Its still pretty funny how 1320's intro sounds exactly like Last rites/Love to Deth only slower

[Gcwarrior]

guitarfreak222 wrote:

I'm not really enjoying this album. I thought United Abominations was much much better. Maybe this album will grow on me.

Endgame has gotten more enjoyable to me every listen, and I started off loving it.

[SGofawesome]

ShredEmAll wrote:

[quote]SGofawesome wrote:

SoftParade1967 wrote:
Unlike Metallica, Megadeth keeps on coming out with awesome albums, and this is a perfect example. Metallica was in a big, BIG slump after Black Album, only Fuel and The Memory Remains were good songs from Load to now. St. Anger was a good album in my opinion, yet not in everyone else's, mainly because it doesn't sound like all their other mainstream stuff.
quote]

Are you serious? Have you heard Bleeding Me? The Outlaw Torn? The House That Jack Built? Load/ReLoad had some great songs (and some that were like 8-9 minutes long, not really mainstream). And you like St. Anger? Wow.

depends on what songs you're talking about from St. Anger, like frantic, Dirty Window, and of course the unnamed feeling. St. Anger is a good song, just dragged out a little too much, like some kind of monster, but hey, metallica is a group that does that, so i don't mind though.

The "Load" songs you mentioned are terrible, except bleeding me, they're wayyyy too dragged out, and the outlaw torn should've been an instrumental.

[SGofawesome]

BlisteringDDj wrote:

j-walk wrote:

Meh. Risk was there only good album.

I like Risk, but still...

CRACKHEAD!!!Risk was their only BAD album!

[SGofawesome]

Numbin the pain wrote:

the reason i believe its like kill em all, cause both are trash albums with not really any real vocal melodies, solos everywhere. The reason i think its a poor mans kill em all, is kill em all actually has some tracks that stand alone like seek and destroy, the only reason i remember endgame is the poor lyrics/vocal melodies through out the album esp 1,320, i thought dave might of learnt his lesson after Gears of war.

Kill 'Em All was their first album, so it's kinda hard to compare a starter album to an extremely hyped album which by the way is awesome.

[PJ=Metal]

I love this album its really good and a really good sign of what to come just think the next album could be as good as rust in peace or Peace sell...But who's buying gives me hope

[SGofawesome]

Going to Megadeth on 11/14 at the orbit room!

[MotörHeadFan22]

my god, this is what i've been waiting for, a megadeth album where every. single. song. is god-like it's purely amazing Mustaine you've truely proven yourself as a metal god!

[MotörHeadFan22]

SGofawesome wrote:

BlisteringDDj wrote:

j-walk wrote:

Meh. Risk was there only good album.

I like Risk, but still...CRACKHEAD!!!Risk was their only BAD album!

my god did he really say risk was good!?

[polytriplica]

So, I haven't gotten the album yet and I came here to read the reviews and get the overall consensus of the Megadeth fanbase. And I was strictly shocked by the comments from people here. I can't believe people have to argue who is better between Megadeth and Metallica STILL! Megadeth hit a one album slump(Risk) and rose from the ashes realizing, "Wait a second, we're NOT Metallica. What the **** are we doing?" Since, their albums have been true to their original point and mission, OUT METAL METALLICA. And they've done it as far as I and most of the metal loving world are concerned.

Now, in reference to the person(you know who you are) who said they prefer All That Remains to Megadeth, I pity you in a sense I don't think you will ever understand. All That Remains is metalcore, and only decent metalcore at that. Megadeth is THRASH, one of the hardest and purest forms of metal to date. Metalcore(a non-metal genre of music) and Thrash are not even comparable in any way. Metalcore is Metallic-Hardcore Punk. Not Metal. Thrash metal is metal. So don't try and tell me a non-metal genre band is better than one of the Big Four of Thrash, let alone any actual metal band. They just can't do it.

[KillerClocker]

What a waste of space some of these comments are? How old are you guys? I have to address some things with some of these comments. I don't really have a problem if you don't like Megadeth, who cares? If you are just a half a*sed fan who only bought the thrashy Megadeth, but nothing else, you have no right to criticize a band you don't support. Megadeth has been my favorite since So Far...So Good...So What... came out, I was 12. Then after Countdown, the grunge scene hit metal and wiped out mostly all bands of that era. But that's just it, all these bands didn't actually go anywhere, they just left mainstream minds. I kept buying Megadeth albums, even if they werent up to the standard of Rust in Peace, I love this band. They did write some killer songs in all those albums people stopped buying. So far I have seen Megadeth 19 times in 20 years. So, I love the teenage wannabes coming on here to sh*t on this album, as if they actually have a say. It's fans like me that have kept bands going through the good and bad times, so when Megadeth went back to thrash, I was grateful I never jumped off the bandwagon. I love the comment of the "watered down Kill Em All" that's funny, especially when that was probably the album Dave Mustaine had the biggest influence on. It got really trendy to like Metallica over the years, as if when people said they listened to Metallica, they all of a sudden were "metalheads". Or the Metallica fans that never actually listened to Megadeth, only to call them a watered down version of Metallica. Or how bad Megadeth sucks compared. I love both these bands, one more than the other, but love them both. They both hold a special place in history, and this war only plays out in young fans. Metalheads from the era to which metal was at it's height, actually appreciate what both bands bring, as the metal world would be lost without them. So that brings me to the people who are disappointed with Endgame, who cares what you think? So you are disappointed? Who are you? Have you been buying their albums for 25 years? Do you go see them every time they come to town? Sometimes when albums come out and you are not in a certain mindset to absorb it, you don't understand it, it doesn't smack you the way it should, especially for people that aren't really big fans. It's rare for bands to make albums that have front to back awesomeness, but if you can have about 5 awesome songs, and then the rest are really good, then you have made a great album and that's what Megadeth did. Not to compare, but when I bought Death Mag, I listened to it for three months straight, then I kinda of got sick of it. When United Abominations came out, I listened to it everyday for a year before it started to wear on me. I haven't had that in a while, an album that I listen to all year. Endgame is also something I will listen to for a while because you discover so many layers, especially when you listen on different systems. I love both bands, but Metallica had to try and make a heavy album, they had to listen to how they used to write, they "tried" to make a metal album. Megadeth didn't have to try and make one, they just did.