Dystopia

"Dystopia" is the fifteenth studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth, released on January 22, 2016 by Tradecraft, via Universal. The album, produced by Dave Mustaine and Toby Wright, is the first by the band since 2004's The System Has Failed not to feature longtime drummer Shawn Drover and also the first not to feature guitarist Chris Broderick since 2007's United Abominations. These roles have been filled by Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler and Angra guitarist Kiko Loureiro respectively. Praising the band's return to a more aggressive style, Calum Slingerland of Exclaim! wrote that "there's still enough here for fans to celebrate Megadeth getting back on track and starting a new chapter in the band's storied career," while also placing it "miles ahead of their rather forgettable last album."