"Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?" is the second studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth, released on September 19, 1986, through Capitol Records. Widely regarded as one of the most influential albums in thrash metal, it solidified Megadeth's position as one of the genre’s “Big Four” alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax.

The album showcases the band’s growing technical prowess, especially the intricate guitar work of Dave Mustaine and Chris Poland, and the tight rhythm section of David Ellefson on bass and Gar Samuelson on drums. Lyrically, the album deals with themes of political corruption, war, and social commentary—reflected in its iconic title track, "Peace Sells", which became a signature song for the band and a defining statement of 1980s metal's more rebellious and critical voice.

Produced by Dave Mustaine and Randy Burns, Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? was a major step up in production from their debut, Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!, and became a benchmark for thrash metal's musical and thematic potential.

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