From album
Rust in Peace
Megadeth · 1990 · Track 8
Details
TonalidadE
Compás4/4
Tempo152 BPM
Duración1:50
CompositorDave Mustaine / David Ellefson
ÁlbumRust in Peace
Año1990
ISRCUSCA29000011
Credits
Music Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson
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The story behind
The piece "Dawn Patrol" by Megadeth is a brief interlude, lasting just 1:51, but filled with an atmosphere that transports us to a desolate world. The lyrics, as it is said, paint a post-apocalyptic panorama, where the planet has been devastated by global warming and greenhouse gases. It is a glimpse into a somber future, a sonic respite that sets the stage for what is to come.
This piece is found within the album Rust in Peace, released by Megadeth on September 24, 1990, under the Capitol Records label. It was a key moment for the band, as it marked the first appearance of guitarist Marty Friedman and drummer Nick Menza. The musical composition of "Dawn Patrol" is the work of Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson. The recording featured engineering by Mike Clink, Micajah Ryan, and Andy Udoff, while the mixing was handled by Max Norman. The full album was produced by Mike Clink and Dave Mustaine himself.
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