'' Cryptic Writings '' was released in June 1997 . The album peaked at number ten on the '' Billboard '' 200 , and was eventually certified gold in the United States . Its lead single , " Trust " , became Megadeth 's highest charting song on the Mainstream Rock Tracks at number five , and was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 1998 Grammy Awards . Although all four singles from the album entered the top 20 on '' Billboard '' s Mainstream Rock Tracks chart , press response to the album was mixed . The album featured a diverse set of songs which the '' Los Angeles Times '' described as a " rousing balance " between older material and experimental songs . Asked about the album 's eclecticism , Mustaine said that '' Cryptic Writings '' was divided into thirds . One part was based around faster , more aggressive material , another was " radio-orientated music like '' Youthanasia '' " , and the final third was more melodic
1998 Grammy Awards
40th Annual Grammy Awards
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