MEGADETH- “Death By Design” Graphic Novel

MEGADETH have partnered with publisher Heavy Metal to create a new graphic novel celebrating the band’s 35th anniversary. The 350-page anthology fleshes out stories inspired by each of the songs on Megadeth‘s forthcoming greatest hits collection, “Warheads On Foreheads“, which is due out on March 22nd. Numerous writers and artists were hired on for the project, here’s the rundown:

“Rattlehead“: Dan Fogler & Andy Belanger

“Mechanix“: Ben Meares & DAF

“Killing Is My Business“: Alex de Campi & Mack Chater

“The Conjuring“: Llexi Leon & Kevin West

“Wake Up Dead“: Tony Lee & Gyula Nemeth

“Devils Island“: Sebastian Girmer & Esau Escorza

“Good Mourning/Black Friday“: Leah Moore, John Reppion & Ben Templesmith

“Set The World Afire“: Diego Agrimbau & Agustín Alessio

“In My Darkest Hour“: David Baille & Conor Boyle

“Holy Wars…The Punishment Due“: Tim Seeley & Ignacio Calero

“Hangar 18“: Brendon Small & Belén Ortega

“Tornado Of Souls“: Patrick Kindlon & Marco Turini

“Rust In Peace…Polaris“: Hector Lima & Garrie Gastonny

“Five Magics“: Johnathan LaMantia

“Take No Prisoners“: ML Miller & Carlos Granda

“Skin O’ My Teeth“: PM Buchan & John Pearson

“Angry Again“: Homero Rios & Anton Kokarev

“Symphony Of Destruction“: Justin Jordan & John Bivens

“Sweating Bullets“: Sean Lewis & Axel Medellin

“A Tout le Monde“: Llexi Leon & Richard Friend

“Train Of Consequences“: James Harvey

“Reckoning Day“: Jeff Burandt & Jason Gongour

“Trust“: Frazer Irving

“She-Wolf“: Curtis Pires & Antonio Fuso

“Wanderlust“: Abraham Martínez & Patricio Delpeche

“Dread And The Fugitive Mind“: Jonathan Land & Andrea Mutti

“Blackmail The Universe“: Haylar García & Abel

“Washington Is Next!“: Haylar García & Kevin Enhart

“Head Crusher“: R.G. Llarena & Danijel Zezelj

“Public Enemy No. 1“: John Ostrander & Miguel Mora

“Kingmaker“: Brian Wood & Riccardo Burchielli

“The Threat Is Real“: Joe Keatinge & Anand Radhakrishnan

“Poisonous Shadows“: Christine Larsen

“Death From Within“: Alex de Campi & Wilfredo Torres

“Dystopia“: David Baille & Simeon Aston

Megadeth vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine commented of the project:

“I have always fantasized about Megadeth doing something this gloriously electrifying and gruesome. I hope everyone will enjoy the graphic novel as much as I enjoyed working with Heavy Metal to put it together for you.”

Heavy Metal CEO Jeff Krelitz added:

“Since I was old enough to buy records, Megadeth has been one of my favorite bands, not only for the great storytelling in the music, but the world building imagery on the album covers. This opportunity to meld the two world together and tell stories inspired by their songs is a privilege that we are excited to present to the fans.”

The book will be presented in a 12.25″x12.25″ prestige album format and four different collector’s editions are planned:

Leather bound slipcase edition with 4-clear vinyl set of Warheads On Foreheads and Death By Design graphic novel signed by Dave Mustaine
FYE Exclusive Leather bound slipcase edition with 4-clear vinyl set of Warheads On Foreheads and Death By Design graphic novel signed by Dave Mustaine
Leather bound slipcase edition with 4-clear vinyl set of Warheads On Foreheads and Death By Design Graphic novel
Standard hardcover edition of Death By Design graphic novel