Angry Again

"Angry Again"
Single by Megadeth
from the album Last Action Hero: Music from the Original Motion Picture and Hidden Treasures
ReleasedJune 14, 1993[1]
Recorded1993
GenreHeavy metal
Length3:47
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)Dave Mustaine
Producer(s)Dave Mustaine, Max Norman
Megadeth singles chronology
"Skin o' My Teeth"
(1993) 		"Angry Again"
(1993) 		"Train of Consequences"
(1994)

"Angry Again" is a 1993 heavy metal song by Megadeth, written by frontman Dave Mustaine. The song was written exclusively for inclusion in the 1993 satirical action film Last Action Hero, directed by John McTiernan and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The track featured on the film's soundtrack.[2] "Angry Again" never appeared on any of the band's official studio albums but was included on their 1995 EP, Hidden Treasures, and several later compilations.[3]

The song was a financial success; it charted well and was positively received by critics.[4] It was nominated for "Best Metal Performance" at the 1993 Grammy Awards, which was the band's fourth consecutive nomination in the category.[5] It became a fan favorite and continues to be played live on a semi-regular basis.[6][7]

  1. ^ Russell, Deborah (May 22, 1993). "Sony in Overdrive for 'Hero' Tie-Ins". Billboard. p. 122. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
  2. ^ Birchmeier, Jason (August 8, 2004). "Last Action Hero Original Soundtrack". Allmusic. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
  3. ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine (August 16, 2004). "Hidden Treasures". Allmusic. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
  4. ^ "Megadeth > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Macrovision. Retrieved January 5, 2009.
  5. ^ "Awards Database". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 26, 2009.
  6. ^ Jason Birchmeier (June 28, 2005). "Greatest Hits: Back to the Start [Bonus DVD]". Allmusic. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
  7. ^ Andrew Bansal (November 6, 2010). "MEGADETH Enthralls Arizona With Last North American Show Of The Year". Metalassault.com. Archived from the original on November 10, 2010. Retrieved November 7, 2010.