Album: Youthanasia by Megadeth (1994)
Genre: Thrash Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Angry
Record Label: Universal Music Group
Format: Album

Description: Youthanasia is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Megadeth, released on November 1, 1994 through Capitol Records; a remixed and remastered edition featuring several bonus tracks was reissued in 2004. It was produced by Max Norman and Dave Mustaine. The album title is a play on words, implying that society is euthanizing its youth.
Youthanasia reached number 4 on the Billboard 200 upon its release. As of 2013, it is the band's last album to be certified platinum in the United States, a distinction achieved in 1995.

Artist Background: Megadeth is an American thrash/heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by Dave Mustaine and Dave Ellefson, after Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. The band has since released 13 studio albums. A pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, Megadeth rose to international fame in the 1980s and was ranked as one of the "Big Four of Thrash" along with Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, who were responsible for creating, developing and popularizing the thrash metal ... Part of the San Francisco, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Thrash Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer, Testament

Music Scene: Part of the San Francisco, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Thrash Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Thrash Metal, Metal, Angry, 1990s, Album, Universal Music Group

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Youthanasia is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Megadeth, released on November 1, 1994 through Capitol Records; a remixed and remastered edition featuring several bonus tracks was reissued in 2004. It was produced by Max Norman and Dave Mustaine. The album title is a play on words, implying that society is euthanizing its youth.
Youthanasia reached number 4 on the Billboard 200 upon its release. As of 2013, it is the band's last album to be certified platinum in the United States, a distinction achieved in 1995.

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