Train of Consequences

"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).

"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" (1993) "Train of Consequences" (1994) "A Tout le Monde" (1995)

Release and reception

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

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

UK CD single "Train of Consequences" "Crown of Worms" "Peace Sells" (Live) "Anarchy in the U.K." (Live) Limited edition UK 12-inch vinyl A1 "Train of Consequences" A2 "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due" (Live) A3 "Peace Sells" (Live) A4 "Anarchy in the U.K." (Live) Limited edition UK 7-inch vinyl A "Train of Consequences" B "Crown of Worms" European special collectors CD single "Train of Consequences" "Crown of Worms" "Black Curtains" "Peace Sells" "Ashes in Your Mouth" (Live) "Anarchy in the U.K." (Live)

US EP CD "Train of Consequences" "Crown of Worms" "Black Curtains" "Ashes in Your Mouth" (Live) "Peace Sells" "Anarchy in the U.K." (Live) Australian CD single "Train of Consequences" "Crown of Worms" "Black Curtains" "Ashes in Your Mouth" (Live) "Peace Sells" Netherlands card sleeve CD single "Train of Consequences" "Crown of Worms" Japanese mini single "Train of Consequences" "Crown of Worms"

Charts

Chart (1994–1995)	Peak position
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