Train of Consequences

1994 single by Megadeth

"Train of Consequences"

Single by Megadeth
from the album  Youthanasia
B-side| "Crown of Worms"
Released| November 10, 1994
Recorded| 1994 in Phoenix at Fat Planet in Hangar 18
Genre| Heavy metal
Length| 3:26
Label| Capitol
Songwriter(s)|

* Dave Mustaine
* Marty Friedman
* Nick Menza
* David Ellefson

Producer(s)|

* Max Norman
* Mustaine

Megadeth singles chronology
| "99 Ways to Die"
(1994)  | "Train of Consequences"
(1994)  | "A Tout le Monde"
(1995)

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"Train of Consequences" is a song by American heavy metal band Megadeth. It was released as the first single from their sixth studio album Youthanasia in November 1994. The song was later included on the Megadeth compilation albums Capitol Punishment: The Megadeth Years (2000), Greatest Hits: Back to the Start (2005), Warchest (2007) and Anthology: Set the World Afire (2008).

## Release and reception

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The commercial retail single was only released in the United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands and Japan, however the song was released as an extended play and radio promotional single in the US.[1] In a review of the Youthanasia album, Allmusic said that "Unfortunately, they have abandoned some of the more experimental, progressive elements in their music, but those are hardly missed in the jackhammer riffs of tracks like "Train of Consequences".[2] According to the WeLoveMetal.com website, "Train of Consequences" is a song inspired by gambling and tells of the ill effects of gambling to man and society.[3] In a review of the album by Billboard, with the song "Train of Consequences", Megadeth delivered "trademark aggressive rage 'n' roll to powerful effect".[4]

## Music video

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The "Train of Consequences" music video was the 26th most played video on MTV according to the 24 December 1994 issue of Billboard magazine.[5]

## Track listings

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UK CD single

1. "Train of Consequences"
2. "Crown of Worms"
3. "Peace Sells" (Live)
4. "Anarchy in the U.K." (Live)

Limited edition UK 12-inch vinyl

1. A1 "Train of Consequences"
2. A2 "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due" (Live)
3. A3 "Peace Sells" (Live)
4. A4 "Anarchy in the U.K." (Live)

Limited edition UK 7-inch vinyl

1. A "Train of Consequences"
2. B "Crown of Worms"

European special collectors CD single

1. "Train of Consequences"
2. "Crown of Worms"
3. "Black Curtains"
4. "Peace Sells"
5. "Ashes in Your Mouth" (Live)
6. "Anarchy in the U.K." (Live)

US EP CD

1. "Train of Consequences"
2. "Crown of Worms"
3. "Black Curtains"
4. "Ashes in Your Mouth" (Live)
5. "Peace Sells"
6. "Anarchy in the U.K." (Live)

Australian CD single

1. "Train of Consequences"
2. "Crown of Worms"
3. "Black Curtains"
4. "Ashes in Your Mouth" (Live)
5. "Peace Sells"

Netherlands card sleeve CD single

1. "Train of Consequences"
2. "Crown of Worms"

Japanese mini single

1. "Train of Consequences"
2. "Crown of Worms"

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## Charts

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Chart (1994 - 1995)  | Peak
position

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European Hot 100 Singles (Music & Media)[6] | 50
Finland (The Official Finnish Charts)[7] | 8
Scotland (OCC)[8] | 33
UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 22
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[10] | 29

## References

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1. ^ Megadeth – Train of Consequences discogs.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
2. ^ Megadeth - Youthanasia - Allmusic Review by Stephen Erlewine allmusic.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
3. ^ 4 Mega Hit Heavy Metal Songs Inspired by Gambling welovemetal.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
4. ^ Verna, Paul; Cronin, Peter (November 26, 1994). "Album Reviews". Billboard. p. 100. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
5. ^ Billboard magazine - 24 December 1994 - page 62 - under "Video monitor" section google.co.uk. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
6. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. January 15, 1995. p. 9. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
7. ^ Pennanen, Timo. Sisältää hitin: levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972. Otava Publishing Company Ltd, 2003. ISBN 951-1-21053-X
8. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
9. ^ "Megadeth: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
10. ^ "Megadeth Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2016.

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* Dirk Verbeuren
* James LoMenzo
* Teemu Mäntysaari

* David Ellefson
* Gar Samuelson
* Chris Poland
* Chuck Behler
* Jeff Young
* Nick Menza
* Marty Friedman
* Jimmy DeGrasso
* Al Pitrelli
* Vinnie Colaiuta
* Jimmie Lee Sloas
* Glen Drover
* Shawn Drover
* James LoMenzo
* Chris Broderick
* Kiko Loureiro
* Chris Adler
* Steve Di Giorgio

Studio albums|

* Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!
* Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?
* So Far, So Good... So What!
* Rust in Peace
* Countdown to Extinction
* Youthanasia
* Cryptic Writings
* Risk
* The World Needs a Hero
* The System Has Failed
* United Abominations
* Endgame
* Thirteen
* Super Collider
* Dystopia
* The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead!

Live albums|

* Rude Awakening
* That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires
* Rust in Peace: Live
* The Big Four: Live from Sofia, Bulgaria
* Countdown to Extinction: Live
* Unplugged in Boston

Compilation albums|

* Capitol Punishment: The Megadeth Years
* Still, Alive... and Well?
* Greatest Hits: Back to the Start
* Warchest
* Anthology: Set the World Afire
* Icon
* Warheads on Foreheads

Extended plays|

* Live at the Cow Palace
* Hidden Treasures
* Cryptic Sounds: No Voices in Your Head
* Live Trax and Live Trax II

Singles|

* "Wake Up Dead"
* "Peace Sells"
* "Anarchy in the U.K."
* "Mary Jane"
* "In My Darkest Hour"
* "No More Mr. Nice Guy"
* "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due"
* "Hangar 18"
* "Symphony of Destruction"
* "Sweating Bullets"
* "Skin o' My Teeth"
* "Angry Again"
* "99 Ways to Die"
* "Train of Consequences"
* "A Tout le Monde"
* "Trust"
* "Use the Man"
* "Crush 'Em"
* "Breadline"
* "Kill the King
* "Moto Psycho"
* "Dread and the Fugitive Mind"
* "Blackmail the Universe"
* "Of Mice and Men"
* "Gears of War"
* "Never Walk Alone... A Call to Arms"
* "À Tout le Monde (Set Me Free)"
* "Head Crusher"
* "The Right to Go Insane"
* "Sudden Death"
* "Public Enemy No. 1"
* "Whose Life (Is It Anyways?)"
* "The Threat Is Real"
* "Fatal Illusion"
* "Dystopia"
* "Post American World"
* "We'll Be Back"
* "Night Stalkers"
* "Soldier On!"
* "Killing Time"

Other songs|

* "Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!"
* "These Boots"
* "Mechanix
* "The Conjuring"
* "Good Mourning/Black Friday"
* "I Ain't Superstitious"
* "My Last Words"
* "Set the World Afire"
* "Tornado of Souls"
* "Dialectic Chaos"
* "This Day We Fight!"
* "Lying in State"

Video albums|

* Rude Awakening
* Arsenal of Megadeth
* That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires
* Rust in Peace: Live
* The Big Four: Live from Sofia, Bulgaria
* Countdown to Extinction: Live

Tours|

* So Far, So Good... So What! Tour
* Clash of the Titans
* Gigantour
* American Carnage Tour
* European Carnage Tour
* Mayhem Festival 2011

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