---
title: "Cryptic Writings by Megadeth"
type: "MusicAlbum"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/album/5b596e85-c22e-4900-a1da-73fc1a2a4cdd"
artist: "Megadeth"
year: 1997
label: "Capitol Records"
---

# Cryptic Writings

**Cryptic Writings** is an ep by Megadeth, released in 1997 on Capitol Records.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Title | Cryptic Writings |
| Artist | Megadeth |
| Type | EP |
| Year | 1997 |
| Label | Capitol Records |
| Catalog number | CDAS 118 |
| Tracks | 4 |
| Place in discography | 10 of 22 |

## Tracklist

| # | Track | Length |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Trust (edit) | 4:06 |
| 2 | Almost Honest | 4:03 |
| 3 | I'll Get Even | 4:23 |
| 4 | Use the Man | 4:34 |

## Genres

[Thrash Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/thrash-metal) · [Heavy Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/heavy-metal) · [Speed Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/speed-metal)

## Release tags

Heavy Metal

## In the discography

- Previous release: [Cryptic Writings (1997)](https://themetalnet.com/album/8f37e58c-0ab8-3393-88c0-fdb41488f233)
- Next release: [Cryptic Sounds: No Voices in Your Head (1998)](https://themetalnet.com/album/b9a91707-87d5-30ae-882b-3cb96a839210)

## Artist

- [Megadeth](https://themetalnet.com/band/megadeth)

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/album/5b596e85-c22e-4900-a1da-73fc1a2a4cdd](https://themetalnet.com/album/5b596e85-c22e-4900-a1da-73fc1a2a4cdd). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt