Album review: Megadeth - Dystopia
22nd January 2016
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★★★★☆
Legendary thrashers Megadeth return with a new line-up for their long-awaited fifteenth release.
I gave a lot of the context surrounding Megadeth’s new album, Dystopia, in my “Most anticipated metal albums of 2016” article, so I will try my best not to repeat myself too much here.
But let’s just say that the band’s latest outing has a great deal to prove: not only has it seen new members Kiko Loureiro and Chris Adler take up the roles of guitarist and drummer respectively, but the LP also has to make up for its frankly disappointing predecessor, Super Collider.
Does it succeed? Without a shadow of a doubt.
Musically, this is Megadeth’s best album since 2009’s Endgame. It feels like the new line-up has creatively revitalised the band; guitar solos dominate the record from beginning to end, showcasing a perfect sonic partnership between Loureiro and guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine.

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