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Dystopia is the fifteenth studio album by the American thrash metal band Megadeth, released in 2016. It was the band's first studio album to feature guitarist Kiko Loureiro and the only one recorded with drummer Chris Adler, alongside Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson. The record combines thrash-metal riffing with technically detailed lead guitar, and its title track received the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.
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When was Megadeth's Dystopia album released?
Dystopia was released in January 2016 as Megadeth's fifteenth studio album. It marked a return to the band's heavier thrash metal roots after the more radio-oriented Th1rt3en and Super Collider.
Who played guitar on Megadeth's Dystopia?
Kiko Loureiro, formerly of the Brazilian progressive metal band Angra, made his Megadeth debut on Dystopia. He was recruited after the departure of Chris Broderick in 2014 and brought a more technically progressive style to the band.
Who played drums on Dystopia?
Chris Adler of Lamb of God played drums on Dystopia, making it his only Megadeth studio recording. He was later replaced by Dirk Verbeuren, also formerly of Soilwork, who became the band's permanent drummer.
Did Megadeth's Dystopia win a Grammy?
Yes, the title track 'Dystopia' won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance at the 2017 Grammy Awards. It was Megadeth's first Grammy win after twelve career nominations dating back to the early 1990s.
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