Megadeth Release Animated, Hyper-Violent Video for “The Threat is Real”

Megadeth have released a video for their new single, “The Threat is Real,” which casts Vic Rattlehead as a freedom fighter in a dystopian society (funny enough, the band’s new album is called Dystopia). So there’s obviously a real disconnect between how Dave Mustaine sees himself and how the rest of the world sees him.

Putting that aside, though, the video is pretty cool! The animation looks good, and it’s very violent. Who doesn’t love violence?

Megadeth’s Dystopia comes out January 22. The band kicks off a tour with Suicidal Tendencies, Children of Bodom, and Havok in February; get dates here. Chris Adler will be on the drums!!!