Youthanasia is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Megadeth, released on November 1, 1994 through Capitol Records; a remixed and remastered edition featuring several bonus tracks was reissued in 2004. It was produced by Max Norman and Dave Mustaine. The album title is a play on words, implying that society is euthanizing its youth. Youthanasia reached number 4 on the Billboard 200 upon its release. As of 2013, it is the band's last album to be certified platinum in the United States, a distinction achieved in 1995.