Megadeth: Beacon Theatre, NYC
Christine Natanael, Reflex, August 1988
SUBSTANCE, MESSAGE, uprising, controversy, extremity, intelligence – were all on display at Beacon Theatre in the form of Megadeth, churning up anger and angst among fans and establishment alike.
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