Sudden Death (song)
"Sudden Death" | ||||
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Single by Megadeth | ||||
from the album Th1rt3en | ||||
Released | September 28, 2010 | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
Genre | Thrash metal | |||
Length | 5:08 | |||
Label | Roadrunner | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dave Mustaine | |||
Producer(s) | Andy Sneap | |||
Megadeth singles chronology | ||||
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"Sudden Death" is a song by American heavy metal band Megadeth. It was written by Dave Mustaine[1] for inclusion in the 2010 music video game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, which was released on September 28, 2010, in North America.[2] The song itself was released as a single with cover art[3] on iTunes on September 24, 2010, and on September 28, Roadrunner Records made the song available for streaming on its website.[4]
It is Megadeth's first release with bassist
Although the song was not originally recorded for an album, it was later included as the opening track on the band's 2011 album, Thirteen, as a remixed version by Johnny K.[10]
Development
In early February 2010, it was reported that
About the recording of the song, Mustaine remarked, "I thought it was a great idea for us. We've had experience with games in the past, and our songs have been in sports games and
The full lyrics were later confirmed and released officially after the release of the song,[24][25] along with official single cover art, featuring the band's iconic mascot Vic Rattlehead falling from the sky with a failed parachute and burning angel wings.[26]
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
"Sudden Death" was featured in a pivotal point during the game's storyline. During the last level of the story-mode of the game, the game's narrative culminates during a level called the "Battle of the Beast", or also renowned as "level ten".[18] The finale is set to a new 2-part arrangement by Megadeth.[18] Two other Megadeth songs, "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" and "This Day We Fight!" were also featured during the same level, making the finale of the game three consecutive Megadeth songs.[27] When the player has completed the "Battle with the Beast", they have the opportunity to return to the previous venues and have otherwise beaten the game.[28] Dave Mustaine co-composed the song as a means of "challenging the Guitar Hero community",[28] and contains portions that he believed were "the most difficult parts" he has written in his life.[29]
Reception
Initial sales of Warriors of Rock were below estimates. The
In December 2010, the song was announced as a nominee for
Awards
2011 Grammy nomination
Personnel
- Megadeth
- Dave Mustaine – guitars, vocals
- Chris Broderick – guitars
- David Ellefson – bass
- Shawn Drover – drums, percussion
- Production
- Produced by Andy Sneap[citation needed] and Dave Mustaine
- masteredby Andy Sneap
- Additional recording by Dave Mustaine
See also
References
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- ^ "Sudden Death - Single". iTunes.com. 2010-10-24. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
- ^ Mike Escobar (2010-09-28). "Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock". Gamingtrend.com. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
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- ^ xFiruarth (2010-02-24). "Dave Mustaine Checks In With Megadeth Update". Metalunderground.com. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
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- ^ Mdome, "David Ellefson Exclusive: Why I'm Back In Megadeth", Classic Rock, retrieved 2010-11-05
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- Ign.com. Archived from the originalon 2010-08-16. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
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- ^ Press release (2010-09-16). "Dave Mustaine plays Sudden Death". Roadrunnder.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
- ^ "Dave Mustaine plays "Sudden Death" ON A PLASTIC GUITAR". Theherofeed.com. 2010-09-13. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
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- ^ "Dave Mustain, "Sudden Death" Featured on G4 TV's X-Play". Roadrunner Records. 2010-09-23. Retrieved 2010-09-23.
- ^ a b Dave Mustaine (speaker) (2010-09-01). Dave Mustang Talks Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock (Flash video) (Trailer). Activision. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
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- ^ "53rd Grammy Awards Winners". Grammys. February 13, 2011. Retrieved February 14, 2011.
- ^ Thirteen liner notes. Roadrunner Records. 2011. p. 14.