Cryptic Writings (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Cryptic Writings" in English language version.

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8m.com

chainz.8m.com

"Interview with David Ellefson". 8m.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2013.

allmusic.com

Megadeth - Cryptic Writings Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved October 21, 2023
"Cryptic Writings – Megadeth – Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
"Live Trax – Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved December 4, 2008.
Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Megadeth: Cryptic Writings". AllMusic. Archived from the original on January 3, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2013.

archive.org

Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian David (2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon & Schuster. p. 534. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.

archive.today

"Megadeth – Cryptic Writings". Hung Medien. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2008.
"Canadian album certifications – Megadeth – Cryptic Writings". Music Canada. Archived from the original on August 7, 2013. Retrieved August 27, 2013.

australian-charts.com

"Australiancharts.com – Megadeth – Cryptic Writings". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

austriancharts.at

"Austriancharts.at – Megadeth – Cryptic Writings" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

bac-lac.gc.ca

"Top RPM Albums: Issue 3250". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

billboard.com

"Megadeth". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
"Megadeth Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
"Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 24, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2021.

blabbermouth.net

"Megadeth's 'Countdown To Extinction: Live' Cd: First Week Sales Revealed – Blabbermouth.net". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. October 3, 2013. Archived from the original on February 27, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
"Megadeth's 'She-Wolf' Remixed And Remastered: Free Download Available!". Blabbermouth.net. July 9, 2004. Archived from the original on February 16, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
"Nick Menza: "I Was Fired From Megadeth Two Days After Surgery"". RockRage. Blabbermouth.net. February 19, 2002. Archived from the original on March 13, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2013.

books.google.com

Michael Moses, Dan Kaye (June 5, 1999). "What Did You Do In The War, Daddy?". Billboard. p. H-12. Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
Taylor, Chuck (November 29, 1997). "Metal Mainstay Megadeth Alters Its Lyrics But Not Its Music For The '90s". Billboard. p. H-74. Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
Shirley, Ian (2005). Can Rock & Roll Save the World?: An Illustrated History of Music and Comics. SAF Publishing Ltd. p. 80. ISBN 0-946719-80-2.
Reesman, Bryan (August 7, 1999). "Megadeth's 'Risk' Set To Ride Metal's Revival". Billboard. p. H-15. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
Harrison, Thomas (2011). Music of the 1990s. ABC-CLIO. p. 74. ISBN 978-0-313-37943-7.

capif.org.ar

"Discos de Oro y Platino – Megadeth". Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved August 26, 2021.

charts.nz

"Charts.nz – Megadeth – Cryptic Writings". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

chicagotribune.com

articles.chicagotribune.com

Golemis, Dean (July 4, 1997). "Megadeth: Cryptic Writings (Capitol)". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2013.

dutchcharts.nl

"Dutchcharts.nl – Megadeth – Cryptic Writings" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

eil.com

"Megadeth Cryptic Writings (Official Korean EMI Music Korea Ltd. in-house Award issued in recognition of the album reaching Gold Status".

finnishcharts.com

"Megadeth – Cryptic Writings". Hung Medien. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2008.

ifpi.fi

"Megadeth: Cryptic Writings" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

ifpi.org

"Certification Award Levels" (PDF). IFPI. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 9, 2007. Retrieved March 23, 2023.

latimes.com

articles.latimes.com

Masuo, Sandy (June 29, 1997). "In Brief: ** Megadeth, "Cryptic Writing," Capitol". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2013.

lescharts.com

"Lescharts.com – Megadeth – Cryptic Writings". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

loudwire.com

Jamieson, Don. "Top 10 Metal Songs About Cannibalism". Loudwire. Archived from the original on August 2, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2012.

martyfriedman.com

Kitts, Jeff (January 1, 1997). "Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman return to worship at metal's altar with Cryptic Writings". Guitar World. Marty Friedman. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2013.

megadeth.com

"Cryptic Writings (1997)". Megadeth.com. Archived from the original on August 17, 2013. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
"Megadeth History (1997)". Megadeth.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved November 15, 2013.

metalforcesmagazine.com

Arnold, Neil. "Megadeth: Cryptic Writings". Metal Forces. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013.

metalsludge.tv

"20 question with ex-Megadeth drummer Nick Menza". Metal Sludge. March 12, 2002. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 15, 2013.

mtv.com

Flack, P.R. "Cryptic Writings Coming Soon From Megadeth". MTV. Archived from the original on January 13, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2013.

musicaedischi.it

"Classifiche". Musica e Dischi (in Italian). Retrieved November 8, 2023. Set "Tipo" on "Album". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Megadeth".

musiccanada.com

"Canadian album certifications – Megadeth – Cryptic Writings". Music Canada. Archived from the original on August 7, 2013. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
"Canadian album certifications – Megadeth – Cryptic Writings". Music Canada.

newsbank.com

nl.newsbank.com

"Metal Maintains Megadeth". Worcester Telegram & Gazette. August 10, 1997. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013. For example, 'Cryptic Writings' sold 75000 units immediately upon release, making its debut at No. 10 on Billboard magazine's record sales chart in mid-June ...(subscription required)

norwegiancharts.com

"Norwegiancharts.com – Megadeth – Cryptic Writings". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

officialcharts.com

"Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
"Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
"Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

offiziellecharts.de

"Offiziellecharts.de – Megadeth – Cryptic Writings" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

revolvermag.com

"Dave Mustaine Says He Laughed at Nu-Metal Bands Megadeth Were "Forced" to Tour with". September 28, 2022.

riaa.com

"RIAA Gold and Platinum Database Search". Recording Industry Association of America. Archived from the original on June 26, 2007. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
"American album certifications – Megadeth – Cryptic Writings". Recording Industry Association of America.

riaj.or.jp

"Japanese album certifications – Megadeth – Cryptic Writings" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved December 27, 2020. Select 1997年6月 on the drop-down menu

rockhard.de

Schäfer, Wolfgang. "Megadeth: Cryptic Writings". Rock Hard. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013.

rockmetal.art.pl

megadeth.rockmetal.art.pl

"The Realms of Deth - Megadeth Albums - Cryptic Writings". Archived from the original on October 24, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
"Set The World on Fire – David Ellefson Interview archived at the Realms of Deth". Rock Online. Archived from the original on June 12, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
"An Ugly American – Dave Mustaine interview archived at The Realms of Deth". Rockmetal.pl. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
"Megadeth Lyrics – Cryptic Writings". Rockmetal.art.pl. Archived from the original on May 26, 2011. Retrieved January 9, 2014.

rocknoteswebzine.com

"Marty Friedman interview". Rocknotes Webzine. January 10, 1998. Archived from the original on September 22, 2013. Retrieved August 7, 2013.

rollingstone.com

Wiederhorn, Jon (July 10, 1997). "Megadeth: Cryptic Writings". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on November 7, 2007. Retrieved July 12, 2013.

swedishcharts.com

"Swedishcharts.com – Megadeth – Cryptic Writings". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

swisscharts.com

"Swisscharts.com – Megadeth – Cryptic Writings". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

ultratop.be

"Ultratop.be – Megadeth – Cryptic Writings" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

web.archive.org

"Megadeth's 'Countdown To Extinction: Live' Cd: First Week Sales Revealed – Blabbermouth.net". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. October 3, 2013. Archived from the original on February 27, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
Michael Moses, Dan Kaye (June 5, 1999). "What Did You Do In The War, Daddy?". Billboard. p. H-12. Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
Taylor, Chuck (November 29, 1997). "Metal Mainstay Megadeth Alters Its Lyrics But Not Its Music For The '90s". Billboard. p. H-74. Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
"Marty Friedman interview". Rocknotes Webzine. January 10, 1998. Archived from the original on September 22, 2013. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
Kitts, Jeff (January 1, 1997). "Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman return to worship at metal's altar with Cryptic Writings". Guitar World. Marty Friedman. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
"Interview with David Ellefson". 8m.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
"Cryptic Writings (1997)". Megadeth.com. Archived from the original on August 17, 2013. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
"The Realms of Deth - Megadeth Albums - Cryptic Writings". Archived from the original on October 24, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
"Set The World on Fire – David Ellefson Interview archived at the Realms of Deth". Rock Online. Archived from the original on June 12, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
"Metal Maintains Megadeth". Worcester Telegram & Gazette. August 10, 1997. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013. For example, 'Cryptic Writings' sold 75000 units immediately upon release, making its debut at No. 10 on Billboard magazine's record sales chart in mid-June ...(subscription required)
"RIAA Gold and Platinum Database Search". Recording Industry Association of America. Archived from the original on June 26, 2007. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
"Megadeth's 'She-Wolf' Remixed And Remastered: Free Download Available!". Blabbermouth.net. July 9, 2004. Archived from the original on February 16, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
Golemis, Dean (July 4, 1997). "Megadeth: Cryptic Writings (Capitol)". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
Flack, P.R. "Cryptic Writings Coming Soon From Megadeth". MTV. Archived from the original on January 13, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
Arnold, Neil. "Megadeth: Cryptic Writings". Metal Forces. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
Jamieson, Don. "Top 10 Metal Songs About Cannibalism". Loudwire. Archived from the original on August 2, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
"An Ugly American – Dave Mustaine interview archived at The Realms of Deth". Rockmetal.pl. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
"Megadeth Lyrics – Cryptic Writings". Rockmetal.art.pl. Archived from the original on May 26, 2011. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
"Megadeth". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Megadeth: Cryptic Writings". AllMusic. Archived from the original on January 3, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
Masuo, Sandy (June 29, 1997). "In Brief: ** Megadeth, "Cryptic Writing," Capitol". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
Schäfer, Wolfgang. "Megadeth: Cryptic Writings". Rock Hard. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
Wiederhorn, Jon (July 10, 1997). "Megadeth: Cryptic Writings". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on November 7, 2007. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
Speichert, Simon. "Review: Megadeth, Cryptic Writings (Capitol)". Consumable Online. Archived from the original on August 9, 2013. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
"Megadeth History (1997)". Megadeth.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
"20 question with ex-Megadeth drummer Nick Menza". Metal Sludge. March 12, 2002. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
"Nick Menza: "I Was Fired From Megadeth Two Days After Surgery"". RockRage. Blabbermouth.net. February 19, 2002. Archived from the original on March 13, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
"Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 24, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
"Discos de Oro y Platino – Megadeth". Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
"Certification Award Levels" (PDF). IFPI. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 9, 2007. Retrieved March 23, 2023.

westnet.com

Speichert, Simon. "Review: Megadeth, Cryptic Writings (Capitol)". Consumable Online. Archived from the original on August 9, 2013. Retrieved August 6, 2013.