I love the first three Megadeth albums. Dave was angry, mean, and nasty, plus he had a big point to prove. He helped create something huge that oversees all modern metal today.

Then, I sort of lost interest. It all became a bit clean and shiny. There are also Megadeth albums that I have not heard anything from. So, let’s fast forward to the imminent release of the Deth’s latest opus.

The tracks Life In Hell and Night Stalkers, which were the first two songs I heard, are the ones that grabbed my attention. Killer tunes on this record with lots of aspects from old school Megadeth that I love, namely the fast choppy riffing, speed a plenty, and Dave spitting out those lyrics with plenty of venom. Add to that, some ripping guitar courtesy of new boy Kiko Loureiro.

The quality drips through every pore of this album and is a worthy recipient of your hard earned coinage.

9/10 from The Grooveman.