In case you missed it, this past Thursday (Aug. 11) Megadeth unveiled their official single ”Soldier On!” from their new studio album The Sick, The Dying…And The Dead! being released on September 2nd of this year.
An instant Megadeth classic, “Soldier On!” is yet another example of the band’s ability to blend stylistic elements from both the metal and rock ends of the musical spectrum. While Megadeth are rightfully regarded as the world’s ‘State of the Art Speed Metal Band’, from their earliest days some of the band’s biggest songs have arisen when they’ve let off the gas pedal, while still maintaining the aggression. Dave Mustaine spoke on the new track in a press release.
“Coming to the realization that you need to walk away from a relationship that’s very toxic, and how hard it can be to start down that road. But you know you need to, and just taking that first step is the hardest part. Whatever your leaving does to them, you have to block that part out, stay the course and do what’s right for you. It will be hard in the beginning, but you have got to live for yourself to be worth a damn to anyone else. You’ve got to Soldier On!”
