The World Needs A Hero
Megadeth
- Style
- Megadeth Metal
- Label
- Sanctuary, Metal Is
- Year
- 2001
- Reviewed by
- Danny
/ 100
Killing songs: Everything, special mention to <i>Disconnect & Burning Bridges</i>
After the 5 songs promo, here comes the full record. I guess you have
already read lots of reviews and interviews about this new Megadeth
The World Needs A Hero. After two "experimental" records
(Risk, Cryptic Writings), Megadeth is back to the roots. You
might thing its is a typical "cliché" nowadays for
bands who felt in disgrace in the 90's (Halford, Iron Maiden and now
Megadeth). I agree !
On the other hand, once you pushed the play button, your head start
to move naturally upside down and you immediately understand that Dave
Mustaine is back ... back for good I hope. Risk, which speaks
form itself, was an alien in Megadeth's discography and with Marty Friedman
leaving the band, Megadeth was about to split. Thanks to Dave and the
boss of Metal-Is, this World Needs A Hero is the only answer
the crowd could expect. A bombastic album ... that even Megadeth's fans
could not even dream of. Who said Resurrection ?
New member Al Pitrelli (ex-Savatage) is doing a great job. Is he one
of the "secret weapons" that makes The World Needs A Hero
a very good record ? I let you judge by yourself, but personally ...
I rather say yes.
The mascot (Vic Rattlehead) is also back on the cover art (finally
!!!). I will not bother you with thousand of "magical" words.
Let's be as simple as possible. If you are a Megadeth fans, this is
simply one, if not the best one, up to date Megadeth album. Clever song
writing, excellent riffs and tones of hits. For our readers who still
don't know them (hic !), this is the best way to start.
This one is a must have ! Simple as that. Let's hope Megadeth is now
able to delivers such good album ... twice in a row.