Bonus Episode: Is Youthanasia The Best Megadeth Album?

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Youthanasia by Megadeth is an absolutely cracking album, but is it their best? This episode of Didn't Go Platinum revisits the oft-overlooked 1994 record and looks at its impact, as well as its place in the band's discography. How does it compare to it's immediate forebear Countdown To Extinction, and classics like Peace Sells or Rust In Peace? And what exactly is a Thigh Master?For this special episode, Sam Khaneka of the Maiden Voyagers podcast returns and he's joined by Distorted Sound's own Megadeth enthusiast Jack Press. Along with regular host Tim Bolitho-Jones, they have a big nerdy chat about the songs, the musicianship, and the album's wider place in the metal landscape. You can follow Didn't Go Platinum on Threads and Instagram at @dngplatinumEmail Tim at [email protected] You can also find Jack Press on Instagram at @jackpress2795 and the Maiden Voyagers podcast on Spotify.

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This episode was published on February 19, 2025.

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Youthanasia by Megadeth is an absolutely cracking album, but is it their best? This episode of Didn't Go Platinum revisits the oft-overlooked 1994 record and looks at its impact, as well as its place in the band's discography. How does it compare to...

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