Train Of Consequences
Encyclopedia
"Train of Consequences" was the first single from Megadeth
's 1994 album, Youthanasia
. The song reached #29 on the Billboard
US Mainstream Rock Tracks
chart and #22 in the UK. Its music video
received significant airplay on MTV
, debuting during the Halloween
special, Night of the Living Megadeth, which coincided with the album's release date of October 31, 1994. The single, which helped make Youthanasia the band's fifth consecutive platinum album, includes "Crown of Worms" (later released on the remastered version of Megadeth's previous album Countdown to Extinction
), which was co-written by Diamond Head
's former vocalist Sean Harris, as its B-side and two other Megadeth songs recorded live at The Cow Palace
, San Francisco, California
December 4, 1992. The 12" version came with a live version of "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due" recorded from the same show. The Holland version of the single had the most tracks with "Black Curtains" (also from Youthanasia) as an additional B-side and a live recording of Ashes in Your Mouth and included a Megadeth sticker.
Lyrically, "Train of Consequences" deals with the destructive habit of gambling
.
The song was recorded in a live format rather than layer recording, although the harmonica solo in the latter half of the song was probably recorded at a later stage. The live recording technique can be considerably more difficult as all band members must perform each of their respective parts perfectly in a take. If an error is made the band has to start the take over from the beginning. It is reported that 'Train of Consequences' took 42 takes to nail the song as it is heard on Youthanasia
.
Megadeth
Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, bassist Dave Ellefson and guitarist Greg Handevidt, following Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. The band has since released 13 studio albums, three live albums, two...
's 1994 album, Youthanasia
Youthanasia
Youthanasia is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Megadeth, released on November 1, 1994 through Capitol Records. A remixed and remastered version, featuring several bonus tracks, was released in 2004....
. The song reached #29 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
US Mainstream Rock Tracks
Mainstream Rock Tracks
Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue...
chart and #22 in the UK. Its music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
received significant airplay on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
, debuting during the Halloween
Halloween
Hallowe'en , also known as Halloween or All Hallows' Eve, is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day...
special, Night of the Living Megadeth, which coincided with the album's release date of October 31, 1994. The single, which helped make Youthanasia the band's fifth consecutive platinum album, includes "Crown of Worms" (later released on the remastered version of Megadeth's previous album Countdown to Extinction
Countdown to Extinction
Countdown to Extinction is the fifth studio album by the American heavy metal band Megadeth. It was released on July 14, 1992 through Capitol Records. Countdown to Extinction is Megadeth's best-selling album, eventually achieving double platinum status...
), which was co-written by Diamond Head
Diamond Head (band)
Diamond Head are an English heavy metal band formed in 1976 in Stourbridge, England. The band is recognised as one of the leading members of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and is acknowledged by later bands like Metallica and Megadeth as an important early influence.-Early history:Formed by...
's former vocalist Sean Harris, as its B-side and two other Megadeth songs recorded live at The Cow Palace
Cow Palace
Cow Palace is an indoor arena, in Daly City, California, situated on the city's border with neighboring San Francisco, notable as a sporting arena.-History:...
, San Francisco, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
December 4, 1992. The 12" version came with a live version of "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due" recorded from the same show. The Holland version of the single had the most tracks with "Black Curtains" (also from Youthanasia) as an additional B-side and a live recording of Ashes in Your Mouth and included a Megadeth sticker.
Lyrically, "Train of Consequences" deals with the destructive habit of gambling
Gambling
Gambling is the wagering of money or something of material value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods...
.
The song was recorded in a live format rather than layer recording, although the harmonica solo in the latter half of the song was probably recorded at a later stage. The live recording technique can be considerably more difficult as all band members must perform each of their respective parts perfectly in a take. If an error is made the band has to start the take over from the beginning. It is reported that 'Train of Consequences' took 42 takes to nail the song as it is heard on Youthanasia
Youthanasia
Youthanasia is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Megadeth, released on November 1, 1994 through Capitol Records. A remixed and remastered version, featuring several bonus tracks, was released in 2004....
.
Track listing
- "Train of Consequences"
- "Crown of Worms"
- "Black Curtains"
- "Ashes in Your Mouth (Live)"
- "Peace SellsPeace Sells"Peace Sells" is a song by the American thrash metal band Megadeth from the 1986 album Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?, written by Dave Mustaine. It, along with Wake Up Dead from the same album, has been a staple at Megadeth concerts. Lyrically, it deals with negative stereotypes about...
(Live)" - "Anarchy in the U.K.Anarchy in the U.K."Anarchy in the U.K." was covered by American thrash metal band Megadeth for their third album So Far, So Good... So What!, released in 1988.Notoriously, the song has incorrect lyrics...
(Live)"