Addicted to Chaos

Album: Youthanasia (1994)
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Songfacts®:

  • Written by group leader Dave Mustaine, in this song he sings about losing a close friend who helped him through some difficult times. This person was a rare constant in a life filled with chaos, and while the singer feels despondent, he realizes that this is simply another challenge he must overcome.
  • "Addicted to Chaos" can be found on Megadeth's Youthanasia album, released in 1994 long after they had established themselves as a worthy competitor to Metallica, the group that fired Dave Mustaine in 1983. Both groups have very passionate fans, but Megadeth was the first to give them an official chat room to gather: They launched a website back in 1994 to promote the album.

Comments: 5

  • Dmytro from Ukrainewhat a great song
  • Binky from EarthIt was actually his therapist that committed suicide
  • Adrian from Chicago, IlWOW i thought it was about drugs never payed attention i guess
  • Chase from Charelston, Wvwow second comment ...this song freekin owns
  • Nicholos from Farmville, VaThis song is awsome, and I'm glad they helped Dave he is an awsome person!
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