Megadeth Announce ‘Endgame’

The heavy metal institution Megadeth is set to release its 12th studio album, 'Endgame,' in September through Roadrunner Records.

Recorded at the band's self-built studio, Vic's Garage near San Diego, "Endgame" features the tracks "Headcrusher," "1,320," "How the Story Ends" and "This Day We Fight!" Lead singer Dave Mustaine and producer Andy Sneap ('United Abominations') are teaming up in the studio, which was named after the Vic Rattlehead character, to turn the knobs.

"Thematically, I've never been known to be a silent bystander in a world that needs our participation," Mustaine said in a press release. "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!"

Mustaine added that this album is his proudest moment since the 'Rust in Peace' record.

"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."

Besides Mustaine, who earlier this year was dubbed a "Golden God" at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards, and Broderick, Megadeth includes bassist James LoMenzo and drummer Shawn Drover.