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“For the first time in a long time, everything that we needed on this record is right in its place,” mulls visionary Megadeth leader and musical architect Dave Mustaine of his band’s incendiary 16th studio album, The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead! “I can’t wait for the public to get a hold of this!” Released by UMe on September 2, 2022, The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead! further establishes MEGADETH as a band that has both defined and repeatedly redefined heavy metal since its formation. The album follows up 2016’s Grammy®-winning Dystopia, which debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 (MEGADETH’s highest chart position since its 1992 classic Countdown to Extinction). MEGADETH has crafted a record with a visceral energy, heaviness, and sometimes paranormal pace that few would expect from such a seasoned band with so little to prove. The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead! melds the ultra-frenetic riffing, fiercely intricate guitar solos, and adventurous spirit of the quartet’s groundbreaking early output with the musicality and melodicism of its ‘90s songwriting, all laced with signature virtuosity and precision – plus, of course, Mustaine’s singular vocal snarl and wry, take-no-shit lyrical vitriol. Both defying Mustaine’s recent battle with throat cancer and celebrating his defeat of the disease, The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead! counterintuitively thrived on delays and canceled tours resulting from both his illness and the worldwide pandemic. “The fact that we had so much time to work on it benefitted the songs in the end, because they kept evolving,” notes drummer Dirk Verbeuren. “Parts kept being refined; the ‘ear candy’ and the little details just kept getting better.” After his departure from Metallica, having co-written many songs that would appear on their first two albums, the ultra-hungry 21-year-old Mustaine conceived a new band, MEGADETH, which would harness the cinematic songcraft of the new wave of British heavy metal to radically faster tempos, heightened technical agility, complex arrangements, and punk’s primeval aggression. “The utmost heaviest, ultra-furious band that I could come up with at that time,” he recalls. “When we came out, there weren’t a lot of bands that were doing what we were doing. There still aren’t a lot of bands that are doing what we’re doing.” Mustaine’s rare gift for guitar (ranked #1 in 2009 book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists), ahead-of-his-time sonic ambitions, and superhuman drive put MEGADETH among the legendary pioneers of thrash metal, known as the “Big Four.” Establishing themselves immediately with the release of their legendary debut Killing Is my Business… And Business Is Good, a series of platinum-selling albums soon followed, earning them household-name status. To date, MEGADETH has sold over 50 million albums globally, including the double-platinum Countdown to Extinction, and received 1 Grammy® award with 13 nominations. The band’s uncompromisingly fierce yet fastidious live shows have become benchmarks for heavy metal performance worldwide. Yet even amid this lofty legacy and MEGADETH’s prodigious catalog, The Sick, The Dying ... and The Dead! stands apart on multiple levels. Mustaine’s cancer was detected shortly after pre- production began, but he didn’t let that derail the recording. He’s a fighter. Besides his chemo day each week, he was always there! It’s also the first MEGADETH album to feature drummer Dirk Verbeuren and bassist Steve DiGiorgio (Testament), who temporarily stepped in to record the album–with the kickoff of MEGADETH’s recent tour, alumni James LoMenzo rejoined the MEGADETH family and is now the permanent bass player. Mustaine once again opted to co-produce the album with Chris Rakestraw (Danzig, Parkway Drive) in Nashville, reuniting the winning team behind Dystopia, which has scanned over 440K units and scooped the 2017 Grammy® for Best Metal Performance for its title track. “Chris and I have an understanding of what a MEGADETH record is supposed to sound like,” he explains. “And his work ethic is a lot like mine: we worked hard; he worked harder.” Featuring some of Mustaine’s strongest-ever songwriting, including collabs with bandmates, The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead! brings together everything that’s exhilarating and distinctive about MEGADETH. From the blistering throwback fury of “Night Stalkers” (featuring the iconic Ice-T) and first single “We’ll Be Back,” to the more mid- tempo and melodic “Soldier On!” and the very personal title track, with its enthralling twists and turns. As always with MEGADETH, every riff is meticulously fashioned to constantly crescendo, with new harmonic elements endlessly manifesting and every detail structured for maximum musical and emotional effect. Yet, through all of the album’s moods and movements, MEGADETH never loses the crucial groove that binds the band members to one another and the foursome to its audience. The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead! is a relentlessly caffeinated, riff-fueled romp of a record in its technical prowess, ambitious arrangements, staggering guitar solos, and nihilistic yet eloquent lyricism. Acoustic intros and interludes, a sense of progressive adventure, and Mustaine’s trademark socio-political commentary round-out the record. “This record could easily sit between Countdown and [1990’s] Rust in Peace,” says Mustaine. “The musicality that we started to add to MEGADETH songs around Countdown to Extinction is pretty prevalent with this record, while it still has a lot of the aggression that Rust in Peace had.” Since those landmark albums, MEGADETH has experimented with myriad sounds, songwriting styles, and riff arrangements, forever pushing the envelope of what we know as heavy metal. But with its newer members providing almost a fan’s perspective of what’s made the band so enduring, The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead! encapsulates the restless musical hydra that is MEGADETH on one record like never before. The album captures all the tribal, bonding magic of being alongside thousands of fellow fans at a MEGADETH concert, even when listened to at home alone or on earbuds. It’s a motivating soundtrack to our greatest achievements and the solace through our all-time lows – or simply that invigorating album you stick on during your commute to escape to another place altogether. “People don’t make records the way they used to; they don’t make a whole piece of art,” Mustaine explains. “But I think the metal community wants to honor itself and have something that’s unique to ourselves – that sets us apart and rewards the people in this community for their hard work and their perseverance and their loyalty to one another.” Currently canvassing North America and Europe on their Crush The World Tour, MEGADETH continues to cement the latest electrifying chapter in a career that has constantly challenged and surprised. Their journey remains one of resilience, artistic integrity, and unbridled passion, leaving an indelible mark on the world of metal. “I don’t think we’re nearing the end, not even close,” Mustaine concludes. Appropriately, The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead! closes with “We’ll Be Back” ...
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Thrash Metal, Heavy Metal
Teemu Mäntysaari, Dirk Verbeuren, Dave Mustaine, James LoMenzo
Great show! Always love the venue. Saw Megadeth in Rochester this year towards the start of the tour and this most recent show Dave sounded better in my opinion. Loved that they performed music from their new album (one song for the first time ever!) And it sounded AMAZING. Thank you for including The HU on tour, total uplifting act, from what I can tell the entire crowd was into listening to something so different and still so kickass. THANK YOU MEGADETH
St. Joesph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview Syracuse, NYLegends! Absolutely amazing, every band did a great job and the concert was so fun! Sending huge love to Megadeth, Dave there was so much love in the crowd for you, so many fans appreciate and care about you! Thank you for being you, and sharing with the world. your story telling lyricism and unbelievable musical and vocal talents are inspiring, honestly. Sending Love Great job to the staff at this location inside of the concert as well
Rogers Place Edmonton, ABWow ! Amazing show , all 3 bands in top form , all vocalists in top form ! Killer show ! My only complaint would be the sound was off kilter several times during the event. I had an amazing time , singing along to every song & rockin out the whole show .Those of us there witnessed & experienced a one time , never to be done again lineup , an important mark on musical history!
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Tampa, FLMegadeth was amazing! Dave Mustaine and his band played on point and sounded excellent. They sounded exactly like their albums and played some of my favorite songs. They even played the Mechanix, which I thought was awesome. I was beyond excited to be there and seeing Megadeth was a huge must do for me, as they are one of my very favorites. It was a long drive to get there, but it was definitely worth it!
White River Amphitheatre Auburn, WAIt was one of best and craziest shows I've been to ! I got punch, kicked, pushed, shoved, was used as an arm rest by people I didn't know literally every 5 minutes someone was coming up crowd surfing, but I do it agian and I loved it. I cant wait to see you guys agian. It also was a plus because I met Megadeth !
Stage AE Pittsburgh, PAYes, Megadeth is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming Megadeth concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Megadeth tour is scheduled for 55 dates across 42 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
Megadeth is scheduled to play 55 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
Megadeth's tour starts Apr 23, 2026 and ends on Nov 19, 2026. They will play 42 cities; their most recent concert was held in San Miguel at Costa 21 and their next upcoming concert will be in Hannover at Heinz von Heiden Arena.
As part of the Megadeth tour, Megadeth is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
