A new feature revisits how Megadeth's 1992 single Symphony Of Destruction helped transform the band from a technically-minded thrash act into platinum-selling mainstream rock stars. The piece traces the song's origins to late 1991, shortly after the band's Rust In Peace album earned them a third Gold record, when their record label pushed frontman Dave Mustaine for additional, stronger material ahead of recording their next record.

According to the article, Mustaine and then-bassist David Ellefson were told the label wanted more, better and longer songs before sessions began with producer Max Norman (known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne and Death Angel), scheduled for shortly after New Year's Day. In response, Mustaine wrote the riff that became Symphony Of Destruction, which the piece ranks alongside Metallica's Enter Sandman and Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit as one of the most iconic heavy riffs of the 1990s. Mustaine is also quoted reflecting on his collaborative approach, saying he has "always listened to the suggestions of the people I work with" even if he doesn't always act on them.