The World Needs a Hero is the ninth studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth, released in May 2001 by Sanctuary Records. After the critical and commercial failure of the previous album Risk (1999), The World Needs a Hero represented a change back to a heavier musical direction. Subsequently, the album charted at number 16 on the Billboard 200 upon release.
The World Needs A Hero Explicit Lyrics. The World Needs a Hero. Exclusive discount for Prime members. Sample this album Artist (Sample).
So, they attempted to craft a more metallic record with The World Needs a Hero, going so far as to resurrect early-years mascot Vic Rattlehead for a gory cover that just screams heavy metal. And The World Needs a Hero does indeed prove to be the band's heaviest offering in quite some time, certainly much more so than Risk.
Megadeth's The World Needs a Hero was not the band's best album. Actually, it may have been one of their lesser albums. But after Dave Mustaine's (un)calculated risk, Risk, an album rooted more in commercial rock; it was nice to see Megadeth turn back to metal. The World Needs a Hero has some high quality Deth tracks such as Return to Hangar and Dread and the Fugitive Mind. The 2001 effort was a step in the right direction for Dave and Co (but more importantly Dave). Unfortunately the Megadeth would disband not too long after the release, only to reform in 2004
99 Megadeth Album Photos. The World Needs a Hero (2001). Album (Studio full-length). Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal. Warhorse (5:19) 8. Losing My Senses (4:40) 9. Dread and the Fugitive Mind (4:26) 10. Silent Scorn (1:42) 11. Return to Hangar 18 (4:00) 12. When (9:14). All album photos (10,911).
The album opens with a barreling thrash riff in the classic Megadeth style as a mock news report announces that the . President’s plane has been shot down over the Middle East. Like so much of the Megadeth catalog, The System Has Failed reflects Mustaine’s preoccupation with the unsavory machinations of politics and geopolitics. Mustaine looks back on both albums in this exclusive interview with Heavy Consequence: George W. Bush was the presiding president when you recorded The World Needs a Hero and The System Has Failed. Our thanks to Dave Mustaine for taking he time to speak with us. Pick up the new remastered reissue of The World Needs a Hero on CD or vinyl and The System Has Failed on CD or vinyl, as well.
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | DisconnectPercussion – Chris Vrenna |
5:20 |
| 2 | The World Needs A Hero | 3:52 |
| 3 | Moto Psycho | 3:06 |
| 4 | 1000 Times Goodbye | 6:25 |
| 5 | Burning Bridges | 5:20 |
| 6 | PromisesArranged By [Strings] – Suzie Katayama |
4:28 |
| 7 | Recipe For Hate...Warhorse | 5:18 |
| 8 | Losing My SensesArranged By [Strings] – Suzie Katayama |
4:40 |
| 9 | Dread And The Fugitive Mind | 4:25 |
| 10 | Silent ScornTrumpet – Bob Findley |
1:42 |
| 11 | Return To Hangar | 3:59 |
| 12 | When | 9:14 |
Credits
- Art Direction – Dave Mustaine
- Art Direction, Design, Artwork By [Illustrations] – Hugh Syme
- Bass – David Ellefson
- Co-producer, Mixed By, Recorded By – Bill Kennedy
- Computer [Pro-tools] – Chris Vrenna, James Murray, Joe Bishara*, Ken Mary, Sean Dever
- Drums – Jimmy DeGrasso
- Edited By [Digital] – Chris Vrenna (tracks: 2 to 4)
- Engineer [Assistant @ Henson Recording Studios] – Mark Valentine
- Engineer [Assistant @ Scream Studios] – Jay Goin
- Engineer [Assistant @ The Enterprise Il Studios] – Greg Edenfield
- Engineer [Assistant @ The Salt Mine Studios], Computer [Pro-tools] – Lance Dean
- Guitar, Backing Vocals – Al Pitrelli
- Guitar, Vocals, Producer – Dave Mustaine
- Lyrics By – Mustaine* (tracks: 1 to 9, 11, 12)
- Management [Entertainment Services Unlimited] – Steve Wood
- Management [Entetainment Services Unlimited] – Larry Mazer
- Mastered By – Tom Jensen
- Music By – Pitrelli* (tracks: 6), Mustaine*
- Photography By [Front Cover Photo Of Dave Mustaine And Band Photos] – Pete Cronin
Notes
Recorded and Mixed at the following:• Henson Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA
• Additional Overdubs at the Salt Mine Studios, Mesa, AZ
• Mixed and Overdubs at Scream Studios, Studio City, CA
• Mixed at The Enterprise II Studios, North Hollywood, CA
Mastered at Precision Mastering Lab, Hollywood, CA.
Manufactured, marketed and distributed in Australia by Stomp Pty Ltd/Volume.
Packaging: Jewel Case
Total Playing Time: 57 mins, 54 secs
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 060768450325
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06076-84503-2, 06076 84503-2 | Megadeth | The World Needs A Hero (CD, Album) | Sanctuary Records, Sanctuary Records | 06076-84503-2, 06076 84503-2 | US | 2001 |
| VICP-61348 | Megadeth | The World Needs A Hero (CD, Album, Promo) | Victor | VICP-61348 | Japan | 2001 |
| 06076 84503-2 | Megadeth | The World Needs A Hero (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Sanctuary Records | 06076 84503-2 | Russia | 2001 |
| MISBX 006 | Megadeth | The World Needs A Hero (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Metal-Is Records | MISBX 006 | Russia | 2001 |
| PCKC 20057 | Megadeth | The World Needs A Hero (Cass, Album) | Sanctuary Records Group | PCKC 20057 | South Korea | 2001 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | DisconnectPercussion – Chris Vrenna |
5:20 |
| 2 | The World Needs A Hero | 3:52 |
| 3 | Moto Psycho | 3:06 |
| 4 | 1000 Times Goodbye | 6:25 |
| 5 | Burning Bridges | 5:20 |
| 6 | PromisesArranged By [Strings] – Suzie Katayama |
4:28 |
| 7 | Recipe For Hate...Warhorse | 5:18 |
| 8 | Losing My SensesArranged By [Strings] – Suzie Katayama |
4:40 |
| 9 | Dread And The Fugitive Mind | 4:25 |
| 10 | Silent ScornTrumpet – Bob Findley |
1:42 |
| 11 | Return To Hangar | 3:59 |
| 12 | When | 9:14 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Sonopress USA – A8961-02
Credits
- Art Direction – Dave Mustaine
- Art Direction, Artwork [Illustrations], Design – Hugh Syme
- Bass – David Ellefson
- Co-producer, Mixed By, Recorded By – Bill Kennedy
- Computer [Pro-tools] – Chris Vrenna, James Murray, Joe Bishara*, Ken Mary, Sean Dever
- Drums – Jimmy DeGrasso
- Edited By [Digital] – Chris Vrenna (tracks: 2 to 4)
- Engineer [Assistant @ Henson Recording Studios] – Mark Valentine
- Engineer [Assistant @ Scream Studios] – Jay Goin
- Engineer [Assistant @ The Enterprise Il Studios] – Greg Edenfield
- Engineer [Assistant @ The Salt Mine Studios], Computer [Pro-tools] – Lance Dean
- Guitar, Backing Vocals – Al Pitrelli
- Guitar, Vocals, Producer – Dave Mustaine
- Lyrics By – Mustaine* (tracks: 1 to 9, 11, 12)
- Management [For Entertainment Services Unlimited] – Larry Mazer, Steve Wood
- Mastered By – Tom Jensen
- Music By – Pitrelli* (tracks: 6), Mustaine*
- Photography By [Front Cover Photo Of Dave Mustaine And Band Photos] – Pete Cronin
Notes
Artwork on front cover (and under CD tray) is edited to avoid showing the blood that's on the typical version.Recorded and Mixed at the following:
• Henson Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA
• Additional Overdubs at the Salt Mine Studios, Mesa, AZ
• Mixed and Overdubs at Scream Studios, Studio City, CA
• Mixed at The Enterprise II Studios, North Hollywood, CA
Mastered at Precision Mastering Lab, Hollywood, CA.
℗&© 2001 Sanctuary Records
Packaging: Jewel Case
Total Playing Time: 57 mins, 54 secs
1st catalog number printed in CD, booklet, & back inlay.
2nd catalog number printed in the spine.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Scanned): 060768450325
- Barcode (Printed): 0 60768 45032 5
- Matrix / Runout: 06076845032 + + A8961-02 SONOPRESS USA
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LB41
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 1013
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06076-84503-2, 06076 84503-2 | Megadeth | The World Needs A Hero (CD, Album) | Sanctuary Records, Sanctuary Records | 06076-84503-2, 06076 84503-2 | US | 2001 |
| VICP-61348 | Megadeth | The World Needs A Hero (CD, Album, Promo) | Victor | VICP-61348 | Japan | 2001 |
| 06076 84503-2 | Megadeth | The World Needs A Hero (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Sanctuary Records | 06076 84503-2 | Russia | 2001 |
| MISBX 006 | Megadeth | The World Needs A Hero (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Metal-Is Records | MISBX 006 | Russia | 2001 |
| PCKC 20057 | Megadeth | The World Needs A Hero (Cass, Album) | Sanctuary Records Group | PCKC 20057 | South Korea | 2001 |
Talk about Megadeth - The World Needs A Hero
Related to Megadeth - The World Needs A Hero
Megadeth - Cryptic Writings / Symphony Of Destruction (Live) download flac
Chris Vrenna - American McGee's Alice (Original Music Score) download flac
The Blind Hero Chris Bell - The Anointed Testimony download flac
Megadeth - Cryptic Writings download flac
The Hero & The Victor - The Hero And The Victor download flac
Suzy Bogguss - Voices In The Wind download flac
Megadeth - So Far, So Good... So What! download flac
Rascal Flatts - Me And My Gang download flac
Dwight Yoakam - 3 Pears download flac
Megadeth - Th1rt3en download flac