Featuring the iconic Megadeth lineup of Mustaine, Ellefson, Friedman and Menza, Rust In Peace saw Megadeth enter the Platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated big league, while staying true to the intricate thrash and apocalyptic lyrical vision so beloved of Dave Mustaine.

If you're wondering whether Rust In Peace deserves its place in the higher reaches of our Top 50, here's album opener Holy Wars... The Punishment Due. Awesome, right?

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"By far the best metal album: Megadeth - Rust In Peace... Polaris!" (From Adam via Facebook, thanks)

“Rust In Peace - Megadeth.” (Thanks, dudewheresmybass)

“Megadeth - Rust In Peace.” (Thanks, agux987)

“Rust In Peace - Megadeth.” (Thanks, Akeldama)

"Best is Rust In Peace. Second best is Number Of The Beast." (From @KienanMolloy via Twitter, thanks)

“Rust In Peace - Megadeth.” (Thanks, eventhelosers)

“Rust In Peace - Megadeth.” (Thanks, Shish)

“Rust In Peace or Countdown To Extinction by Megadeth.” (Thanks, robwallis)

“Megadeth - Rust in Peace.” (Thanks, fretmeister)