Thrash metal kings Megadeth put out one hell of a big record with their 2016 release Dystopia - their 15th studio album. Though front man Dave Mustaine says the band is already throwing around some ideas for a new record, they are in no hurry to get back in the studio according to bassist and co-founder Dave Ellefson.
In a recent interview with Mitch Lafon (which can be found here) Ellefson talks about the success of Dystopia and plans for the future, saying:
“Moving forward, it's nice to know that Dystopia was a record that really reset the benchmark for what Megadeth is. I think one of the reasons that record worked is we rebuilt the lineup and the whole structure of Megadeth to a large degree.
We didn't have any tour dates, so we took as much time as we needed. And now, of course, the train is in motion and the phone rings and they're, like, 'Can you do the summer festivals?' 'Can you come to Mexico?’
I think the trick is making a great record, a follow-up to Dystopia, that we do make sure we take the time and make it right.”
Another reason Megadeth is slowing down some is because they no longer need to constantly crank out records in order to be able to get a tour. Ellefson continues on this subject, saying:
“Maybe for new bands, it's still like that. But for the most part, I think people just enjoy live music – they love festivals.
And, new album or not, they want to see you play – they want to see you on stage playing their favourite songs for them. So I think that, by and large, that's the calling of the music business right now.”
I've been saying for years that Megadeth needs to slow down, take a break from writing, and come back in four or five years with something fresh, thought out, and original. Something that brings that fire that Megadeth became famous for. Dystopia was definitely a great album (thanks to the line-up change, I'm sure) but I have a feeling that once they really take time to regroup they will come back with something jaw dropping and fantastic.
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