{"id":1491,"date":"2024-09-12T13:11:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T13:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2024\/2024\/09\/12\/bring-out-your-dead-megadeth-destroy-all-enemies-in-albany\/"},"modified":"2024-09-12T13:11:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T13:11:00","slug":"bring-out-your-dead-megadeth-destroy-all-enemies-in-albany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2024\/2024\/09\/12\/bring-out-your-dead-megadeth-destroy-all-enemies-in-albany\/","title":{"rendered":"Bring Out Your Dead: Megadeth Destroy All Enemies in Albany"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s had many names over the years: The Knickerbocker, The Pepsi, The Times Union Center and currently the MVP Arena<\/a>. But on Tuesday, September 10, the storied building was transformed into a cathedral of heavy metal.\u00a0 Playing host to the legendary Megadeth <\/strong>and their \u201cDestroy All Enemies\u201d tour featuring Mudvayne <\/strong>and All That Remains<\/strong>, the scorching night of thrash, prog, punk, speed and metalcore music bludgeoned downtown Albany like a 10-ton hammer in a way that hasn\u2019t been felt in years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An epic evening of arena sized anthems and a career-spanning setlist packed with deep cuts and fan favorites alike, Dave Mustaine once again proved why his band remains one of the cornerstones of metal’s “Big Four.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thrash metal icons Megadeth returned to the MVP Arena for the first time in 17 years on 9\/10\/24. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For anyone familiar with Mustaine\u2019s storied career, the sight of him on stage, shredding through riff after riff, felt like witnessing history in motion. After being famously ousted from Metallica in the early ’80s, Mustaine forged his own path by forming Megadeth in 1983, determined to make his own mark on metal. His fierce ambition and relentless work ethic paid off\u2014Megadeth has since sold over 38 million albums worldwide, earning their place alongside Metallica<\/a>, Slayer<\/a>, and Anthrax<\/a> as the pioneers of thrash metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the show in Albany wasn’t just about Megadeth\u2019s past. It was a testament to the present power of Mustaine, who at 63, plays with the same ferocity that marked his early years, if not more. This resilience is all the more impressive considering his 2019 battle with throat cancer, which threatened to sideline him permanently. Instead, Mustaine emerged victorious, his unmistakable snarl and masterful guitar work as sharp as ever. His playing style\u2014technical, lightning-fast, and rhythmically complex\u2014defines Megadeth’s sound and was on full display during songs like “Holy Wars… The Punishment Due,” “Peace Sells,” and “Symphony of Destruction.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fuck Cancer: Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine was back in Albany on 9\/10\/24 after beating a life-altering diagnosis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Megadeth would also play selections from their most recent album, 2022\u2019s The Sick, The Dying\u2026and the Dead!<\/em> which featured the eerie visual aid of an old plague doctor pushing a wagon cart full of corpses across the stage.  Also from the same album, \u201cWe\u2019ll Be Back\u201d stood out as a new favorite for its relentless power groove and over-the-top shredding, further proof this band still has plenty of gas in the tank. Adding fuel the frenzy, time-tested staples like \u201cWashington is Next!,\u201d “Hangar 18\u201d and \u201cSweating Bullets\u201d sounded massive and just as potent as they were decades ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Destroy All Enemies: Megadeth performing at the MVP Arena on 9\/10\/24. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The crowd, a sea of black-clad fans with fists pumping and heads banging in unison, responded with a fervor that could only come from decades of loyalty. For many, Megadeth\u2019s music represents something deeper. Their songs, often steeped in political themes, war, chaos, and personal demons, strike a chord with listeners who revel in metal\u2019s intensity and cathartic aggression. This is why heavy metal endures\u2014its primal power, complex musicianship, and dark themes speak to a primal part of the human experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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