The System Has Failed

The System Has Failed is the tenth studio album released by the American heavy metal band Megadeth. It was released on September 14, 2004, is the second and final Megadeth album released by Sanctuary Records. The System Has Failed was the first of three Megadeth albums not to include original bassist and co-founder David Ellefson. Instead, the album features session players, including former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland on lead guitar. However, Poland only provided lead guitar parts and solos on a contractual basis and did not rejoin the band. The System Has Failed received positive reception from critics and managed to debut at number 18 on the Billboard 200. The album was generally thought of as being a return to form for the band, after the release of more commercially accessible albums through the 1990s. "Die Dead Enough" and "Of Mice and Men" were released as singles.