Thrash metal legends Megadeth have announced that they are releasing a deluxe version of their debut, Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good!, originally put out by Combat Records. The band has partnered with Century Media and Legacy Recordings for a June 8, 2018 release in North America & Europe, and in Japan on June 6, 2018, via Sony Japan. Some pre-order sales are taking place over at Pledge Music. The album has been re-christened Killing Is My Business…and Business Is Good – The Final Kill.
Dave Mustaine commented:
“I am just as much amazed at the music we made as I am at the pure fact that we survived it all!”.
Killing Is My Business…and Business Is Good – The Final Kill has been completely restored to Dave Mustaine’s intended vision. Remixed by Mark Lewis (Trivium, Death Angel, Devildriver, Whitechapel) and re-mastered by Ted Jensen for an optimal listening experience, the 2018 version reveals previously unheard parts and performances throughout the record, including a missing drum performance found during the mixing sessions. This rare gem includes the full original album, along with 7 live audio tracks from VHS tapes found in Dave Mustaine’s own attic!
In addition to the bonus live tracks, the re-issue also features Megadeth’s 1984 3-track demo and the previously removed cover of “These Boots”, that has been added back to the record with recut vocals true to Lee Hazelwood’s version.
A complete track listing is as follows:
“Killing Is My Business…and Business Is Good – The Final Kill”
1. Last Rites / Loved to Deth (Remastered)
2. Killing Is My Business…And Business Is Good! (Remastered)
3. The Skull Beneath the Skin (Remastered)
4. Rattlehead (Remastered)
5. Chosen Ones (Remastered)
6. Looking Down the Cross (Remastered)
7. Mechanix (Remastered)
8. These Boots (Remastered)
9. Last Rites / Loved to Deth (live) (1987 London, UK)
10. Killing Is My Business…And Business Is Good! (live) (1986 Denver, CO)
11. The Skull Beneath the Skin (live) (1990 London, UK)
12. Rattlehead (live) (1987 Bochum, Germany)
13. Chosen Ones (live) (1986 Denver, CO)
14. Looking Down the Cross (live) (1986 Denver, CO)
15. Mechanix (live) (1986 Denver, CO)
16. Last Rites / Loved to Deth (demo) (Remastered)
17. The Skull Beneath the Skin (demo) (Remastered)
18. Mechanix (demo) (Remastered)
“Killing Is My Business…and Business Is Good – The Final Kill” is now available for pre-order in the below format options:
North America:
CD Digipak (In stores & Online)
Gatefold Red 2LP – Limited to 1500 copies (In stores & Online)
Gatefold Black 2LP (In stores & Online)
Gatefold White 2LP – Limited to 500 copies (FYE Exclusive)
Gatefold Silver 2LP – Limited to 500 copies (Band Exclusive available on www.megadeth.com)
Europe:
CD Digipak
Gatefold Clear 2LP – Limited to 400 copies
Gatefold Black 2LP
Sony Japan:
BluSpec CD
Reserve your copy today!
Band Exclusive Silver 2LP & More Megadeth Merchandise available at:
http://smarturl.it/MegadethStore
https://www.megadeth.com/store/15282/killing-is-my-business-cyber-army-exclusive-pre-order
Red or Black 2LP & CD Digipak available at Century Media’s US Store:
https://CenturyMedia.lnk.to/MegadethKIMBWE/cmstoreus
Clear 2LP & CD digipak:
https://CenturyMedia.lnk.to/MegadethKIMBWE/cmdistroeu
Digital Pre-orders & Streaming:
https://CenturyMedia.lnk.to/MegadethKIMB
Signed Limited Copies Red or Black 2LP & CD Digipak available at Pledge Music: