Dystopia

by Megadeth

Dystopia cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 22 January 2016
  • Label: Tradecraft
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 50:17
  • Community rating: 2.68/5 from 6 ratings

Artists on this release: Charles Judge, Farah Siraj, Chris Rakestraw, Eric Darken

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Following heavy criticism of their previous, rock-oriented effort, Dave Mustaine revitalizes the legendary thrash outfit by bringing in virtuoso guitarist Kiko Loureiro and Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler. The album is a furious return to form, leaning heavily into complex, razor-sharp riffing and cynical, politically charged lyricism. The title track notably earned the band their first-ever Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.

Genres

Descriptors: political, war

Tracklist

  1. The Threat Is Real (4:22)
  2. Dystopia (4:59)
  3. Fatal Illusion (4:15)
  4. Death From Within (4:47)
  5. Bullet To The Brain (4:29)
  6. Post American World (4:25)
  7. Poisonous Shadows (6:02)
  8. Conquer Or Die (3:33)
  9. Lying In State (3:34)
  10. The Emperor (3:51)
  11. Foreign Policy (2:27)
  12. Melt The Ice Away (3:27)

Credits

  • Megadeth - primary artist
  • Brent Elliott White - artwork [front cover art and execution]
  • Chris Rodriguez - backing vocals [background vocals by]
  • David Ellefson - band [megadeth], bass
  • Chris Adler - band [megadeth], drums
  • Kiko Loureiro - band [megadeth], guitar [guitars], written-by
  • Michael Bryan - cover [back cover]
  • Blair Masters - keyboards [keys by], programmed by [programming by]

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