LABEL: Capitol
RELEASE DATE: 05/29/2026
VARIANT: Black Vinyl 2LP

Countdown to Extinction is one of the biggest metal albums of the Nineties, and remains proof positive that Dave Mustaine and his band of thrashers had the chops to deliver progressive bombast with hooky, arena-conquering aggression. Put together by the classic-era lineup of Mustaine, guitarist Marty Friedman, bassist David Ellefson and drummer Nick Menza, it features landmark Megadeth hits like the politically-charged Symphony of Destruction and the cagey, self-critical Sweating Bullets. Get ready to sway the sound of a double-platinum, Grammy-nominated masterpiece after slapping this remastered 2LP pressing onto your turntable.Available on 2LP black vinyl featuring remastered audio from the original mixes.