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"Blackmail the Universe " is a 2004 song by American thrash metal band Megadeth , written by frontman Dave Mustaine . It was released as a promotional single from their 2004 album The System Has Failed [3]
Background [ edit ]
"Blackmail the Universe" is one of the most political songs Megadeth has, and is filled with attitude.[4] [5] [6] Air Force One being shot down.[1] [7] [8] [9] [10] thrash metal that the band played in their early days.[4] [11] Rust in Peace , not only lyrically, but musically too.[12] [13] [14] [15]
"Blackmail the Universe" has been played 133 times live by the band.[16] The System Has Failed was titled after this song.[17]
Music video [ edit ]
A music video for "Blackmail the Universe" was recorded on October 9, 2005, and was featured on That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires [18] [19] [1]
Reception [ edit ]
"Blackmail the Universe" has been noted as a highlight of the album by many reviewers.[8] [12] [20] [21] Countdown to Extinction [8] [22] [23] Chris Poland 's guitar work on the song.[24] Spotify .[25]
Other appearances [ edit ]
"Blackmail the Universe" has appeared on many Megadeth releases, including the greatest hits album Warheads on Foreheads That One Night [26]
Track listing [ edit ]
CD [27] Title 1. "Blackmail the Universe" 4:33 2. "Kick The Chair" 3:57
Personnel [ edit ]
Production and performance credits are adapted from the album liner notes ,[28]
Megadeth
Session musicians
Production
Produced and recorded by Jeff Balding and Dave Mustaine
Mixed by Jeff Balding
Assisted by David Bryant, Ralph Patlan, Scott Kidd, Jesse Amend, Lance Dean, and Jed Hackett
Additional recording by David Bryant, Jed Hackett, and John Saylor
Mastered by Adam Ayan
Digital editing by Mark Hagen and Jed Hackett
Production coordination by Mike "Frog" Griffith
Artwork by Larry West[30] [31]
References [ edit ]
^ Clouse, Matthew (September 28, 2017). "Megadeth: 'The System Has Failed' Album Review" . Odyssey . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ "Megadeth – Blackmail The Universe" . Discogs . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ a b Arnold, Neil. "Megadeth The System Has Failed" . Metal Forces Magazine . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ Schacht, Brett (October 5, 2019). "Retro Riffs: MEGADETH 'The System Has Failed' Album Review & Stream" . Riff Relevant . Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ Alper (April 21, 2018). "Underrated Albums: Megadeth – The System Has Failed" . Mega Depth . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ "Megadeth – The System Has Failed" . Face Off . September 13, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ a b c "The System Has Failed" . Metal Crypt . July 19, 2004. Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ "MEGADETH – SANCTUARY HYPES UP THE SYSTEM HAS FAILED" . Brave Words . July 27, 2004. Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ "The System Has Failed" . Plugged In . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ "MEGADETH — THE SYSTEM HAS FAILED" . Metal Music Archives . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ a b Morg (February 6, 2019). "Megadeth – 'The System Has Failed' Remastered Review" . The Metal Report . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ "Megadeth The System Has Failed" . The Metal Forge . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ Mike. "MEGADETH – THE SYSTEM HAS FAILED" . Metal Reviews . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ "Megadeth – The System Has Failed" . Metal Rules . November 1, 2004. Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ "Blackmail the Universe performed by Megadeth" . Setlist.FM . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ "MEGADETH: More 'Blackmail the Universe Tour' Dates Announced" . Blabbermouth . October 19, 2004. Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires CD liner notes . Image Entertainment. 2007. p. 3.
^ "MEGADETH -BLACKMAIL THE UNIVERSE (THAT ONE NIGHT) [HD]" . Megadeth.com . February 21, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ "Megadeth – The World Needs A Hero and The System Has Failed album reviews" . Louder Sound . February 15, 2019. Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ "Megadeth "The System Has Failed" . Guitar 9 . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ Guard, Old (August 28, 2004). "Megadeth – The System Has Failed Review" . Your Last Rites . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ "Megadeth: The World Needs A Hero/The System Has Failed (Reissues)" . Spectrum Culture . February 27, 2019. Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ Balazs, Nick (March 29, 2019). "MEGADETH – THE WORLD NEEDS A HERO / THE SYSTEM HAS FAILED" . Brave Words . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ "Blackmail The Universe – Megadeth" . Spotify . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ Thomas, Fred. "Warheads on Foreheads – Megadeth – Songs, Reviews, Credits – AllMusic" . AllMusic . AllMusic. Retrieved April 11, 2020 .
^ "Megadeth – Blackmail The Universe" . Discogs . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ The System Has Failed liner notesSanctuary Records . 2004. p. 15.
^ a b The Scorpion. "SCORPION Q+A" . Megadeth.com . Retrieved December 7, 2022 .
^ " . Larry West Productions . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
^ " . Larry West Productions . Retrieved December 6, 2022 .
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