With fresh blood, thrash titans Megadeth return with their 15th studio album ‘Dystopia ‘ on Universal Music / Tradecraft / T-Boy Records on January 22nd.
Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson, the constant forces behind Megadeth have welcomed former Angra guitarist Kiko Loureiro, and drumming mastermind Chris Adler of Lamb of God fame into the fold for this release. Recorded in Nashville, TN, and mixed by Josh Wilbur, this album has stoked the creative fires that are ready to be unleashed upon release.
‘Dystopia‘ Consists of 11 brand new tracks, the first of which has been released, “Fatal Illusion”. Coming out on CD, LP and digital download, this album brings the ever familiar presence Dave Mustaine is known for, raspy vocals mixed with the musical wizardry he has been known for since first hitting the scene, this is Megadeth‘s rise from the ashes.
Check out the track below:
Thirty years on, and still pushing boundaries, Megadeth are one of the main architects behind thrash metal, recently earning he accolade of Greatest Thrash Metal Debut Album of All Time from VH1 for ‘Killing Is My Business…and Business Is Good!’ With albums sales worldwide surpassing 38 million, 11 Grammy® nominations as well as 5 consecutive platinum albums, they are far from done with business yet.
‘Dystopia‘ track listing:
1. The Threat Is Real
2. Dystopia
3. Fatal Illusion
4. Death From Within
5. Bullet To The Brain
6. Post American World
7. Poisonous Shadows
8. Conquer Or Die!
9. Lying In State
10. The Emperor
11. Foreign Policy
Megadeth’s current tour dates:
Oct 6th – Beijing, China, Hui Yuan M Zone Center
Oct 8th – Shanghai, China, Shanghai Gymnasium
Oct 11th – Tokyo, Japan, Loud Part 15
Oct 13th – Osaka, Japan, Orix Theater
Oct 16th – Perth, Australia, Metro City
Oct 18th – Sydney, Australia, Hordern Pavilion
Oct 19th – Melbourne, Australia, Festival Hall
Oct 21st – Brisbane, Australia, Eatons Hill
Oct 24th – Shillong, India, NH7 Weekender Fest. @ Bhoirymbong
Oct 30th – Mumbai, India, Richardson & Cruddas
Nov 1st – Calcutta, India, N7 Weekender Fest. @ Nicco Park Grounds
Nov 4th – Moscow, Russia, Stadium Live
Nov 5th – St. Petersburg, Russia, A2 Arena
Nov 9th – Dublin, Ireland, 3 Arena
Nov 11th – Glasgow, Scotland, Braehead Arena
Nov 12th – Manchester, England, O2 Apollo Manchester
Nov 14th – Wembley, England, The SSE Arena
Nov 15th – Birmingham, England, O2 Academy Birmingham
Dec 5th – Toluca, Mexico, Centro Dinamico Pegaso
Keep up with all things Megadeth via these links:
www.megadeth.com
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