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Encyclopedia > Risk (album)
Risk
Risk cover
Studio album by Megadeth
Released August 31, 1999
Recorded 1999
Genre Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Length 66:21(Remaster)
50:21(Original)
Label Capitol Records
Producer(s) Dann Huff and Dave Mustaine
Professional reviews
Megadeth chronology
Cryptic Sounds
(1998)		 Risk
(1999)		 Capitol Punishment: The Megadeth Years
(2000)
Alternative cover
Original album cover
Original album cover

Risk is an album by the metal band Megadeth released in 1999. It is generally regarded as Megadeth's musical low point by both fans and Dave Mustaine alike, and is the last original Megadeth release to feature virtuoso guitarist Marty Friedman. This album is the first Megadeth recording with drummer Jimmy DeGrasso. CD cover of Risk by Megadeth This is an album cover. ... A Studio Album is an album of regular studio recordings. ... Megadeth is an American heavy metal band led by founder, frontman, and songwriter Dave Mustaine. ... August 31 is the 243rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (244th in leap years), with 122 days remaining. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Heavy metals, in chemistry, are chemical elements of a particular range of atomic weights. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Capitol Records is a major United States-based record label, owned by EMI. // The Capitol Records company was founded by the songwriter Johnny Mercer in 1942, with the financial help of movie producer Buddy DeSylva and the business acumen of Glenn Wallichs, (1910-1971) (owner of Music City, at the... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Dann Huff (born 1960) is a well-known singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer. ... Dave Mustaine (born David Scott Mustaine on September 13, 1961 in La Mesa, California, United States) is a guitarist, songwriter, and singer. ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. ... Image File history File links 2. ... Megadeth is an American heavy metal band led by founder, frontman, and songwriter Dave Mustaine. ... Cryptic Sounds is an instrumental EP Megadeth released in 1998, highlighting 5 selections from their seventh studio album, Cryptic Writings. ... Hard rock / heavy metal band Megadeths greatest hits album, released in 2000, through Capitol Records. ... Image File history File links MegadethRisk. ... Megadeth is an American heavy metal band led by founder, frontman, and songwriter Dave Mustaine. ... Dave Mustaine (born David Scott Mustaine on September 13, 1961 in La Mesa, California, United States) is a guitarist, songwriter, and singer. ... A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. ... Martin Adam Marty Friedman (born December 8, 1962) is an American guitarist. ... A drummer at practice A drummer is a musician who plays the drums, particularly the drum kit, marching percussion, or hand drums. ... Jimmy DeGrasso (born March 16, 1963 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) is a American heavy metal drummer. ...


The title stems from Mustaine's decision to take a risk with the musical direction of this album (a decision he later regretted making), at the suggestion of former bandmate Lars Ulrich, who himself (as well as the other members of Metallica) had taken a risk with the Metallica albums of the late 1990s.[citation needed] This decision resulted in mixed reviews for both the band and the album; a good portion hated the new sound and image, while another good portion praised the band at attempting something different and not rehashing the same formula time and time again. For other uses, see Risk (disambiguation). ... Lars Ulrich (born December 26, 1963) is the drummer and co-founder of Metallica. ... Metallica is an American heavy metal band, formed on October 28, 1981. ...

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Insomnia" - 4:43
  2. "Prince of Darkness" - 6:26
  3. "Enter the Arena" - 0:52
  4. "Crush 'Em" - 4:57 (sample (help· info))
  5. "Breadline" - 4:23
  6. "The Doctor Is Calling" - 5:44
  7. "I'll Be There" - 4:19
  8. "Wanderlust" - 5:21
  9. "Ecstasy" - 4:28
  10. "Seven" - 5:00
  11. "Time: The Beginning" - 3:04
  12. "Time: The End" - 2:26
  13. "Insomnia" (Jeff Balding mix)*
  14. "Breadline" (Jack Joseph Puig mix)*
  15. "Crush 'Em" (Jock Mix)*

* Included as bonus tracks in the 2004 reissue Image File history File links Crush_Em. ... Breadline is a remix CD single and a song from the Megadeth album Risk. ... Jack Joseph Puig is an American audio engineer and record producer. ...


The cover for the remaster was noticeably different from the original, showing a drawing of Megadeth's mascot Vic Rattlehead on the mousetrap. The Combat Records incorrect version of Vic Rattlehead. ...


Song notes

  • "Crush 'Em" was also featured in Jean-Claude Van Damme's movie "Universal Soldier: The Return" (1999). Mustaine described "Crush 'Em" as Megadeth's Arena Sports Anthem. The song was used as entrance song by professional wrestler Bill Goldberg of the WCW fame, who also starred in "Universal Soldier: The Return". "Crush 'Em" also can be frequently heard in Ice Hockey arenas. Even the Tom Leykis radio show regularly uses snippets of "Crush 'Em" in between segments.
  • Dave Mustaine mentioned that "I'll Be There" was inspired by the devotion of Argentine fans. On October 09, 2005 show in Buenos Aires, Mustaine said that the song belongs to Argentine fans. Mustaine said, "("I'll Be There" is) a gift for you, because we will not play this song ever again." and the song was played only in Argentina and Chile.
  • The Japanese version of Risk included a bonus track of Megadeth playing the Duke Nukem theme song.

William Scott (Bill) Goldberg (born December 27, 1966 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is an American former professional wrestler, retired football player and actor. ... WCW logo until 1999 World Championship Wrestling or WCW, was a professional wrestling promotion that existed from 1988 to 2001. ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... October 9 is the 282nd day of the year (283rd in Leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses see Buenos Aires (disambiguation). ... Duke Nukem in the title screen of Duke Nukem 3D Duke Nukem is an action hero created by computer game developer 3D Realms/Apogee Software. ...

Credits

At that time, Megadeth were:

Dave Mustaine (born David Scott Mustaine on September 13, 1961 in La Mesa, California, United States) is a guitarist, songwriter, and singer. ... Martin Adam Marty Friedman (born December 8, 1962) is an American guitarist. ... David Ellefson (born November 12, 1964 in Jackson, Minnesota) is a bass guitar player who is currently a member of Temple of Brutality, F5 and Killing Machine, but is best known as a former member of the thrash metal/speed metal band Megadeth. ... Jimmy DeGrasso (born March 16, 1963 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) is a American heavy metal drummer. ...

Charts

Album

Year Chart Position
1999 The Billboard 200 16

Singles

Year Single Chart Position
1999 "Crush 'Em" Mainstream Rock Tracks 6
1999 "Breadline" Mainstream Rock Tracks 6
1999 "Insomnia" Mainstream Rock Tracks 26
Megadeth
Dave Mustaine | Glen Drover | James Lomenzo | Shawn Drover
Former members: David Ellefson | Kerry King | Chris Poland | Gar Samuelson | Jeff Young | Chuck Behler | Nick Menza | Marty Friedman | Jimmy DeGrasso | Al Pitrelli | James MacDonough
Discography
Studio albums: Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good! | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? | So Far, So Good... So What! | Rust in Peace | Countdown to Extinction | Youthanasia | Cryptic Writings | Risk | The World Needs a Hero | The System Has Failed | United Abominations
Live albums: Live Trax | Live Trax II | Rude Awakening | Still Alive... And Well? | Unplugged In Boston
Compilations: Capitol Punishment | Back to the Start
Extended plays: Hidden Treasures | Cryptic Sounds
Videos and DVDs: Rusted Pieces | Exposure of a Dream | Evolver: The Making of Youthanasia | Rude Awakening | Video Hits | Arsenal of Megadeth | That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires
Songs
Mechanix | In My Darkest Hour | Hangar 18 | Tornado of Souls | My Creation | Skin O' My Teeth | Sweating Bullets | Go To Hell | Train Of Consequences | A Tout Le Monde | Trust | Breadline | Gears of War
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