Train of Consequences

Template:Infobox song "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

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.<ref>Megadeth – Train of Consequences discogs.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016.</ref> 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".<ref>Megadeth - Youthanasia - Allmusic Review by Stephen Erlewine allmusic.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016.</ref> 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.<ref>4 Mega Hit Heavy Metal Songs Inspired by Gambling welovemetal.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016.</ref> In a review of the album by Billboard, with the song "Train of Consequences", Megadeth delivered "trademark aggressive rage 'n' roll to powerful effect".<ref name="Billboard">Template:Cite magazine</ref>

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.<ref>Billboard magazine - 24 December 1994 - page 62 - under "Video monitor" section google.co.uk. Retrieved November 20, 2016.</ref>

Track listings

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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)

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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"

Charts

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Chart (1994 - 1995)	Peak position
European Hot 100 Singles (Music & Media)<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>	50
Finland (The Official Finnish Charts)<ref name="Pennanan">Pennanen, Timo. Sisältää hitin: levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972. Otava Publishing Company Ltd, 2003. Template:ISBN</ref>	8