Megadeth – The System Has Failed (Vinyl, LP, Album, Remastered, 180g)

Return to sharp riffs and classic thrash intensity with The System Has Failed, Megadeth’s tenth studio album, reissued on vinyl for 2026. Originally released in 2004, the record marked a renewed focus on speed, precision, and political bite.

Building on the direction of The World Needs A Hero, the album leans further into the band’s thrash roots and was met with strong praise from fans and critics alike. Debuting at number 18 on the Billboard charts, tracks like Blackmail The Universe and Kick The Chair reinforced Megadeth’s status as one of the genre’s most consistent forces.

Formed in Los Angeles, Megadeth remain a cornerstone of thrash metal, known for technical skill, aggression, and longevity. The System Has Failed stands as a vital chapter in their catalogue and a standout of their 2000s era.

Tracklist:

SIDE A

1. Blackmail the Universe
2. Die Dead Enough
3. Kick the Chair
4. The Scorpion
5. Tears In a Vial

SIDE B

1. I Know Jack
2. Back In the Day
3. Something That I'm Not
4. Truth Be Told
5. Of Mice and Men
6. Shadow of Deth
7. My Kingdom