Wow, 2023 represents 40-years since the metal thrash band MEGADETH was formed in Los Angeles. With that being stated, the band’s latest studio album entitled, ‘The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!’
The 2017 Grammy Award winning band has endured over the years with numerous changes in the industry, which includes the transition of formats and societal events such as 9/11 and even the Covid19 Pandemic. The Sick, The Dying…. And The Dead!, the latest studio album and the sixteenth overall is a true testament to the group’s longevity.
With 12 tracks, The Sick, The Dying…. And The Dead!’, is the first Megadeth album to feature new drummer Dirk Verburen and the first album since Dystopia in 2016. Initially released in September, the album is co-produced by Chris Rakestraw with a host of writers which include Dave Mustaine, Jello Biafra, East Bay Ray, Klaus Flouride, and D. H. Peligro. The latest single ‘ Chapter V: Killing Time’, is the fifth installment of the band’s multi-part short film that highlights the band’s mascot Vic Rattlehead. Who does that? An official band mascot? A song about procrastination that really hits home. Life is short and one must take advantage of every opportunity.
The Sick, The Dying…. And The Dead!’ debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and continues to this day to be in the top 5 of just about every rock and alternative category. To date, the album is the highest charting MEGADETH album of all time with No 1 spots in over seven countries.
