MegadethThe System Has Failed

Label:

Sanctuary – SANCD297

Format:

CD , Album

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Thrash

Tracklist

1 Blackmail The Universe
Voice [Additional]Ralph Patlan
4:33
2 Die Dead Enough 4:18
3 Kick The Chair 3:57
4 The Scorpion 5:59
5 Tears In A Vial 5:21
6 I Know Jack 0:40
7 Back In The Day 3:27
8 Something That I'm Not
Backing Vocals [Spoken Part]Justis Mustaine
BanjoJonathan Yudkin
5:07
9 Truth Be Told 5:40
10 Of Mice And Men 4:04
11 Shadow Of Deth
Written-By [Psalm]David*
2:15
12 My Kingdom 3:03

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.
  • Designed Att42design
  • Recorded AtOcean Way Nashville
  • Recorded AtEmerald Entertainment
  • Recorded AtPhase Four Studios
  • Mixed AtEmerald Entertainment
  • Mastered AtGateway Mastering & DVD
  • Glass Mastered AtDeluxe, Blackburn
  • Pressed ByDeluxe, Blackburn

Credits

  • Backing VocalsChris Rodriguez (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 to 12)
  • Bass GuitarJimmie Lee Sloas
  • Coordinator [Production]Mike "Frog" Griffith
  • Cover [Artist]Mike Learn
  • DrumsVinnie Colaiuta
  • Edited By [Digital]Mark Hagen
  • KeyboardsTim Akers (tracks: 1, 7 to 12)
  • Lead GuitarChris Poland (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 to 12)
  • Lead Guitar, Rhythm GuitarDave Mustaine
  • Lead VocalsDave Mustaine (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 to 12)
  • LegalSteve Butler (14)
  • Lyrics By, Music ByDave Mustaine (tracks: 1 to 10, 12)
  • Management [Business]Ron Remis
  • Management [Personal]Benchmark Entertainment
  • Mastered ByAdam Ayan
  • Mixed By [Assistant]Scott Kidd
  • Mixed By [Assistant], Recorded By [Additional]David Bryant (2)
  • Mixed By [Assistant], Recorded By [Additional], Edited By [Digital]Jed Hackett
  • PercussionEric Darken (tracks: 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10)
  • Producer, Recorded By, Mixed ByJeff Balding
  • Recorded By [Additional]John Saylor
  • Recorded By, Producer, Concept By [Cover]Dave Mustaine
  • Sounds [Effects]Michael Davis (3) (tracks: 1, 4, 11)
  • StringsJonathan Yudkin (tracks: 4, 9)
  • Vocals [Additional]Scott Harrison (tracks: 7, 9)

Notes

℗ 2004 The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by Sanctuary Records Group Limited. © 2004 Sanctuary Records Group Limited. Made in the EU.

Issued in a stickered standard clear tray jewel case with a 16-page booklet and a double-sided single sheet label insert.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 5 050159 029723
  • Barcode (Scanned): 5050159029723
  • Label Code: LC6448
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, 2): deluxe SANCD297 04
  • Matrix / Runout (Mould text, Variant 1): MADE IN THE UK
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 1, 2): IFPI L136
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 0473
  • Mould SID Code (Etched in matrix area, Variant 1): IFPI 04AR
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0444
  • Mould SID Code (Etched in matrix area, Variant 2): IFPI 04AI

Other Versions (5 of 61)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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The System Has Failed (CD, Album) Sum Records (2) 2927-2 Brazil 2004
Recently Edited
The System Has Failed (CD, Album) Sanctuary SANCD297 Australia 2004
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The System Has Failed (CD, Album, Enhanced) Avalon MI-10475 Japan 2004
The System Has Failed (CD, Album, Club Edition) Sanctuary 06076-84708-2 US 2004
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The System Has Failed (CD, Album, Unofficial Release) Sanctuary (6) BR0131 Europe 2004

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  • BDMilestone's avatar
    BDMilestone
    A really big letdown even back in 2004. Two good/average tracks: 'Blackmail the Universe' and 'Kick the Chair'. Rest is cheesey ('Back in the Day') or filler ('I Know Jack') imo.

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