From album
Rust in Peace
Megadeth · 1990 · Track 4
Details
TonalidadEm
Compás4/4
Tempo86 BPM
Duración5:42
CompositorDave Mustaine
ÁlbumRust in Peace
Año1990
ISRCUSCA29000007
Credits
Music Dave Mustaine
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The story behind
The musical piece *Five Magics*, with a duration of 5:43, delves into a fantasy universe, being Megadeth's only foray into this genre. Its inspiration comes from the 1980 novel titled *Master of the Five Magics* by Lyndon Hardy. While the song's lyrics allude to five types of magic and a ritual, the specific concepts differ slightly from those presented in the book, which lists Alchemy, Sorcery, Wizardry, Thaumaturgy, and Magic as its pillars.
This track is part of the band's fourth studio album, Rust in Peace, released on September 24, 1990, by Capitol Records. It was a significant milestone, marking the first appearance of guitarist Marty Friedman and drummer Nick Menza on a Megadeth record. The recording featured the work of Mike Clink, Micajah Ryan, and Andy Udoff as engineers, while the mixing was handled by Max Norman. Mike Clink and Dave Mustaine shared production duties for the album. This work has been recognized by publications such as Decibel and Kerrang! as one of the best thrash metal albums of all time, and was even included in the list 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. The album also received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Metal Performance at the 33rd ceremony, and was honored at the 1991 Foundations Forum with a Concrete Founda.
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