Megadeth has set Endgame as the title of their twelfth studio album. The album is currently scheduled to be released in September through Roadrunner Records. It was recorded at the band’s brand new, self-built studio near San Diego, with both Andy Sneap and Mega-mastermind Dave Mustaine producing. Some track titles include “Headcrusher,” “1,320,” “How The Story Ends” and “This Day We Fight!”
“Thematically, I’ve never been known to be a silent bystander in a world that needs our participation,” says Mustaine of his new work. “As more is revealed about our former President’s legacy, a little-known yet staggeringly frightening document which was signed into law, named ‘Endgame,’ has been uncovered. The album Endgame is the most energetic music offering I have penned in over a decade and is far more believable than knowing someone signed ‘Endgame,’ the document, into law. The album is also the perfect ass-kicking music to listen to once you are done reading the aforementioned document!”
Endgame will be the first Megadeth record to feature new lead guitarist Chris Broderick, who did some touring with the group in support of their last album, 2007’s United Abominations. The lineup now consists of Mustaine, Broderick, bassist James LoMenzo and drummer Shawn Drover.
“This new album is my proudest moment since the famous (or infamous) Rust In Peace album,” Mustaine added. “With this album, I am also very excited to be introducing my new lead guitarist Chris Broderick to the world. I have always felt lucky to have had top shredders in that position, but after touring with Chris in support of my last album, I couldn’t wait to get into the studio and see what he could do.”
