Train of Consequences explained

Train of Consequences
Cover:	File:Megadeth - Train of Consequences UK CD single.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Megadeth
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
Producer:	Max Norman and Dave Mustaine
Prev Title:	99 Ways to Die
Prev Year:	1994
Next Title:	A Tout le Monde
Next Year:	1995

"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 (2000), (2005), Warchest (2007) and (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.^[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

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)

US EP CD

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

Chart (1994 - 1995)	Peak position
European Hot 100 Singles (Music & Media)^[6]	50
Finland (The Official Finnish Charts)^[7]	8

Notes and References

1. https://www.discogs.com/master/view/160549 Megadeth – Train of Consequences
2. http://www.allmusic.com/album/youthanasia-mw0000119424 Megadeth - Youthanasia - Allmusic Review by Stephen Erlewine
3. https://www.welovemetal.com/newsite/wordpress/2014/11/16/4-mega-hit-heavy-metal-songs-inspired-by-gambling/ 4 Mega Hit Heavy Metal Songs Inspired by Gambling
4. Album Reviews. November 20, 2016. Verna, Paul. Cronin, Peter. Billboard. 100. November 26, 1994.
5. https://books.google.com/books?id=ZAgEAAAAMBAJ&dq=Train+of+Consequences+music+video+review&pg=RA1-PA62 Billboard magazine - 24 December 1994 - page 62 - under "Video monitor" section
6. January 15, 1995 . Eurochart Hot 100 Singles . Music & Media. 9 . August 12, 2018.
7. Pennanen, Timo. Sisältää hitin: levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972. Otava Publishing Company Ltd, 2003.