On February 15, 2019, MEGADETH will reissue two of its iconic records, 2001’s “The World Needs A Hero” and 2004’s “The System Has Failed”, through BMG.

MEGADETH‘s ninth studio album, “The World Needs A Hero” was originally released in May 2001 and was critically acclaimed as a return to a heavier musical direction for the band. It charted at No. 16 on the Billboard 200 and received positive reviews across the music press.

Track listing

01. Disconnect
02. The World Needs A Hero
03. Moto Psycho
04. 1000 Times Goodbye
05. Burning Bridges
06. Promises
07. Recipe For Hate…Warhorse
08. Losing My Senses
09. Dread And The Fugitive Mind
10. Silent Scorn
11. Return to Hangar
12. When
13. Coming Home (CD Bonus Track)

* The full album has been newly remastered by Ted Jensen (GUNS N’ ROSES, MASTODON, MACHINE HEAD, TRIVIUM).
* Includes rare live bonus track “Coming Home” on the CD and digital versions.
* First time ever on vinyl in North America.
* CD has been out of print for five years.

MEGADETH‘s tenth studio album, “The System Has Failed” was originally released in September 2004. Following the direction set by its predecessor, “The World Needs A Hero”, it headed further into the bands thrashier past and was a hit amongst fans and critics alike. Debuting at No. 18 on the Billboard chart, the album received positive reviews across the board stating it as vital and solid.

Track listing

01. Blackmail The Universe
02. Die Dead Enough
03. Kick The Choir
04. The Scorpion
05. Tears In A Vial
06. I Know Jack
07. Back In The Day
08. Something That I’m Not
09. Truth Be Told
10. Of Mice And Men
11. Shadow Of Deth
12. My Kingdom
13. Time / Use The Man (Live) (CD Bonus Track)
14. Conjuring (Live) (CD Bonus Track)

* The full album has been newly remastered by Ted Jensen (GUNS N’ ROSES, MASTODON, MACHINE HEAD, TRIVIUM).
* Includes rare live bonus tracks “Time/Use The Man” and “Conjuring” on the CD and digital versions.
* First time ever on vinyl in North America.
* CD has been out of print for five years.

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