Risk is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Megadeth. Released on August 31, 1999, it is the band's final studio album released through Capitol Records. The first Megadeth album since 1990 to feature a band lineup change, Risk marks the studio debut of drummer Jimmy DeGrasso with the band, as well as the final appearance of long time Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman, who announced his departure a year later. 　　Meant to be a breakthrough to alternative rock and active rock radio, Risk received a mixed response because of the great deviation from the band's traditional sound. The backlash ultimately resulted in the band returning towards a heavier sound with their next album, The World Needs a Hero. 　　As with the rest of Megadeth's studio records released by Capitol Records, the album was remixed and remastered in 2004, with several bonus tracks added. This reissue also featured a different cover.