Megadeth/Italy 1992

MEGADETH was at its peak in 1992, when their song “Countdown to Ruin” reached number 2 in the US. A professional shot work that allows you to witness his brave appearance is now available. This work was filmed at “Reggio Emilia performance on September 12, 1992.” This is a multi-camera pro shot taken at the Italian performance of the “MONSTERS OF ROCK Tour”, which was becoming established as a European festival tour. This year, IRON MAIDEN, whose song “FEAR OF THE DARK” was a big hit, was the headliner, BLACK SABBATH, who had Ronnie James Dio back, was the semi-finalist, and MEGADETH was the second in line. . Also, speaking of “Countdown to Ruin”, Mustaine’s drug addiction relapses even though it is the greatest chance in history to catch up with his archenemy METALLICA. It was also a time when they were famous for ceasing their activities in the middle of a tour. First, let’s look back at the flow and check the show’s position. 1992, May 22nd – July 14th: Warm-up (4 performances) “COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION” released on July 14th, September 12th – October 27th: Europe #1 (34 performances) ← ★Coco★・October 31st – December 31st: North America #1a (36 performances) 1993・January 3rd – February 12th: North America #1b (19 performances) – Suspension of activities – × April 30th -May 10: Japan (7 performances: canceled!) – Activity resumed – June 3-22: Europe #2 (7 performances) – June 26-July 19: North America #2 (12 Performance) This is MEGADETH in 1992/1993. Amidst the excitement of being ranked 2nd in the US, the tour started in Europe. The Reggio Emilia performance of this work was also its kickoff performance. The aforementioned drug addiction relapse was triggered by the cough syrup he took while on tour. This was only the first day of this work, and I had no idea that such a future was waiting for me. Since such a show is a large-scale festival, it is also broadcast on TV. Its air check is a classic that has produced many existing groups. This work is also the same TV broadcast pro shot, but it is a DVD version of the master known as the best among them. As expected, the image quality/resolution has an analog feel, but the master freshness is certainly the highest ever. In fact, this broadcast is said to be the best in terms of quality, and tracking noise and distortion were commonplace. However, there are almost no such dubbing marks in this work. I’m a little hesitant to call it “completely official!” as there is a slight stiffness that is typical of Italian broadcasting, but it is a top-notch master that has completely dispelled the previous “immediate image”. is. Upgrade Master depicts the four members who are at their peak, releasing the potential of the band that created “Countdown to Ruin” on stage. Speaking of the representative video of this tour, the Hammersmith performance pro shot that was made official in the box “WARCHEST” is the most famous, but the set of this work is similar but different. Let’s organize them by comparing them. 80’s (5 songs) Peace Sells: Peace Sells / The Conjuring (★) / Wake Up Dead So Far, So Good: In My Darkest Hour / Anarchy In The U.K. 90’s (7 songs) Last In Peace: Holy Wars… The Punishment Due/Hangar 18/Lucretia・Countdown to Destruction: Skin O’ My Teeth (★)/Sweating Bullets/Foreclosure Of A Dream (★)/Symphony Of Destruction (★) * Note: Songs marked with “★” are not seen in the Hammersmith video of “WARCHEST”. …and it looks like this. Since it is a short set for a festival, there are no rare songs, but new songs are more important than professional shots of Hammersmith performances. Moreover, the new song is the biggest highlight. After all, up until the previous “RUST IN PEACE Tour,” they were a thrasher that hit the ground running at a tempo that far exceeded the album, but from this tour they switched to the current style of approaching slowly at the tempo of the album. You can clearly see that this policy was established from the first day of this work. And this new style is particularly effective in the new songs in “Countdown to Ruin.” As expected, it is a big hit, so the audience is surprised and delighted by just the intro, and even though they sing “Sweating Bullets” which has become a huge classic, the style of singing while laughing gives it a fresh and crazy mood. Their fresh reactions and performances that overwhelm the world of songs are completely different from today. It’s a shame to return it. It was really sad that the “COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION Tour” was canceled. Even if the members are the same, the same magic will not happen. If they continued to travel around the world with the same performance as this work, they might have actually been able to surpass METALLICA…I can’t help but think that the show is unfolding. The highest peak update master of pro shots where you can witness such once-in-a-lifetime climax potential. Multi-camera professional shot of “September 12, 1992 Reggio Emilia Performance”. This is a classic video, but this work is released on DVD from the master, which is known as the best. As expected, the image quality / resolution has an analog feel, but the master freshness is certainly the highest ever, and the visual beauty is wonderful with no tracking noise, distortion, or dubbing traces. “The Conjuring”, “Skin O’ My Teeth”, “Foreclosure Of A Dream”, and “Symphony Of Destruction”, which cannot be seen even in the Hammersmith performance pro shot of the official box “WARCHEST”, are also delicious and are must-sees from the Golden Age. Arena Del Chionso, Reggio Emilia, Italy 12th September 1992 PRO-SHOT 01. Holy Wars… The Punishment Due 02. Skin O’ My Teeth 03. Hangar 18 04. Lucretia 05. Sweating Bullets 06. Foreclosure Of A Dream 07. In My Darkest Hour 08. Peace Sells 09. The Conjuring 10. Wake Up Dead 11. Symphony Of Destruction 12. Anarchy In The U.K. Dave Mustaine – Guitar & Vocal David Ellefson – Bass Marty Friedman – Guitar Nick Menza – Drums PRO-SHOT COLOUR NTSC Approx.50min.