Editing Megadeth (section)

===1994–1995: ''Youthanasia''===
In early 1994, Megadeth reunited with producer Max Norman for the follow-up to ''Countdown to Extinction''. With three band members living in [[Arizona]], initial work began at Phase Four Studios in [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]].{{sfn|Larkin|1995|p=2777}} A few days into pre-production, problems with Phase Four's equipment forced the band to look for another studio. Mustaine insisted on recording in Arizona, but no suitable recording facility could be found. At Norman's request, the band built its own recording studio in Phoenix in a rented warehouse, later called "Fat Planet in Hangar 18".<ref>{{cite book|title=Youthanasia ''liner notes (2004 reissue)''|year=2004|publisher=[[Capitol Records]]|pages=2, 24–25}}</ref> During the studio's construction, much of the pre-production songwriting and arrangements were done at Vintage Recorders in Phoenix.{{sfn|Rees|Crampton|1999|p=658}} At Norman's suggestion, the tracks on ''Youthanasia'' had a slower tempo than previous albums, at about 120 [[beats per minute]].{{sfn|Ellefson|McIver|2013|p=118}} The band abandoned the progressive approach from its previous albums and focused on stronger vocal melodies and more accessible, radio-friendly arrangements.<ref>{{cite web|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|title=Megadeth: Youthanasia|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/youthanasia-mw0000119424|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=December 8, 2013}}</ref> For the first time, Megadeth wrote and arranged the entire album in the studio, including basic tracks recorded live by the entire band. The album's recording was video recorded and released as ''Evolver: The Making of Youthanasia'' in 1995.

After eight months of studio work, ''[[Youthanasia]]'' was released in November 1994. It debuted at number four on the ''Billboard'' 200 and charted in several European countries.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Billboard 200|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=November 19, 1994|page=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_ZggEAAAAMBAJ/page/n87 88]|url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_ZggEAAAAMBAJ|quote=youthanasia.|access-date=December 9, 2013|publisher=Nielsen Business Media}}</ref> The album was certified gold in Canada the day it was released,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musiccanada.com/GPSearchResult.aspx?st=Youthanasia&sa=Megadeth&smt=0|title=Canadian album certifications&nbsp;– Megadeth&nbsp;– Youthanasia|publisher=[[Music Canada]]|access-date=December 9, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212164322/http://www.musiccanada.com/GPSearchResult.aspx?st=Youthanasia&sa=Megadeth&smt=0|archive-date=December 12, 2013}}</ref> and was certified platinum in the US two months later.<ref name="RIAA"/> Megadeth hired fashion photographer [[Richard Avedon]] to enhance the band's image. Avedon had the band members exchange their jeans and T-shirts for a more conscious appearance.<ref>{{cite web|first=P.J.|last=Merkle|title=Megadeth: Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered|url=http://megadeth.rockmetal.art.pl/interviews_hitparader1995.html|date=May 1995|work=[[Hit Parader]]|publisher=Rockmetal.art.pl|access-date=September 16, 2013|archive-date=July 24, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090724011730/http://megadeth.rockmetal.art.pl/interviews_hitparader1995.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> To promote ''Youthanasia'', the band played a Halloween show in [[New York City]] called "Night of the Living Megadeth", which was broadcast live on MTV.{{sfn|Ellefson|McIver|2013|p=118}} In November, the band performed twice on the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]'', playing "[[Train of Consequences]]" on the first appearance and "[[A Tout le Monde]]" on the second.<ref>{{cite web|title=Late Show With David Letterman: Episode Guide|url=http://tv.msn.com/tv/series-episodes/late-show-with-david-letterman/?sb=2&si=326&ipp=15|publisher=[[MSN Entertainment]]|date=November 18, 1994|access-date=July 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140727025435/http://tv.msn.com/tv/series-episodes/late-show-with-david-letterman/?sb=2&si=326&ipp=15|archive-date=July 27, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Menza|first=Nick|title=When Megadeth Needed a Drummer|url=http://menzajamz.com/site/nm/bio.html|publisher=Nick Menza's Official Website|access-date=July 18, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140727101440/http://menzajamz.com/site/nm/bio.html|archive-date=July 27, 2014}}</ref>

An eleven-month tour began in South America in November 1994. In 1995, Megadeth played in Europe and North America with several opening acts, including [[Corrosion of Conformity]], [[Korn]] and [[Fear Factory]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Killing Road&nbsp;– A History Of Megadeth's Opening Acts|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/exclusive-the-killing-road-a-history-of-megadeth-s-opening-acts|publisher=[[Roadrunner Records]]|date=February 2, 2012|access-date=December 9, 2013}}</ref> The tour culminated with an appearance at the Monsters of Rock festival in Brazil, co-headlining with Alice Cooper and [[Ozzy Osbourne]].<ref name="Timeline">{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.megadeth.com/history|publisher=Megadeth.com|access-date=December 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906102158/http://www.megadeth.com/history|archive-date=September 6, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> In January 1995, Megadeth appeared on the soundtrack of the horror movie ''[[Demon Knight]]'' with the song "Diadems".<ref>{{cite web|last=Henderson|first=Alex|title=Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (Original Soundtrack)|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/tales-from-the-crypt-demon-knight-original-soundtrack-mw0000627023|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=December 9, 2013}}</ref> In July, Megadeth released ''[[Hidden Treasures (EP)|Hidden Treasures]]'', an [[extended play]] featuring songs which originally appeared on movie soundtracks and tribute albums.<ref>{{cite news|last=Golemis|first=Dean|date=November 9, 1995|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/1995/11/09/megadethhidden-treasures-capitol-star-12this-campy-collection/|title=Megadeth: Hidden Treasures (Capitol)|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|access-date=December 11, 2013}}</ref>