"Breadline" is a song by American heavy metal band Megadeth and the second single from their eighth studio album, Risk, in late 1999. "Breadline" was also released as its own EP in 2000 in Japan, which featuring several versions of the song, and remixes of other songs from Risk and Megadeth's back catalog. After leaving Megadeth, guitarist Marty Friedman would later cover this song on his solo album Future Addict. Background "Breadline" is about homelessness and poverty in America. The song has been played 46 times live by the band. An early version titled "Dancin' On The Breadline" received a test pressing single on February 12, 1999. Track listing Charts Personnel Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes. Megadeth Dave Mustaine – guitars, lead vocals David Ellefson – bass, backing vocals Marty Friedman – guitars Jimmy DeGrasso – drums Production Produced by Dann Huff; Co-produced by Dave Mustaine Mixed and engineered by Jeff Balding with Mark Hagen Mastered by Bob Ludwig 2004 reissue Produced by Dave Mustaine Mixed by Ralph Patlan and Dave Mustaine Engineered by Ralph Patlan with Lance Dean Edited by Lance Dean, Scott "Sarge" Harrison, and Keith Schreiber with Bo Caldwell Mastered by Tom Baker References Megadeth songs 1999 songs 2000 singles Capitol Records singles Albums produced by Dann Huff