Considered as one of the pioneer bands of the global thrash movement, Megadeth are now entering their 34th year as a recording band and are not showing any signs of slowing down. Led by the flame haired, short tempered, front-man and iconic thrash metal legend, Dave Mustaine. Megadeth are back with one of the bands strongest releases since the early 1990’s.
A quick visit over to Europe just before Christmas, gave the band some time to blow away the cobwebs and pulled off a flawless performance in Dublin’s 3 Arena. Overdrive had the pleasure of taking with Mr. Mustaine while the band took a few days off prior to the show, where he discussed the recording of “Dystopia” and working with new band members Kiko Loureiro (formally of Angra) and drummer Chris Adler (Lamb of God), you can get that full interview here.
The new album is packed full of old school thrash hooks, but with a new approach, thanks to the reinvigorated changes within the ranks and is without out a doubt a sure thing for the top albums of 2016. Get the Overdrive track by track review of “Dystopia” on this link and make your own mind up!
In celebration of “Dystopia” being released on January 22nd, Overdrive has teamed up with Universal Music Ireland to give some lucky Overdrive readers a chance to win a selection of vinyl and C.D copies of the album and all you have to do is the following:
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Words – Oran O’Beirne
Live Photo – Down The Barrel Photography © 2016 / Group photo – Megadeth Stock © 2016
