Fatal Illusion taps into the energy of Killing is my Business and Peace Sells to give us one of the heaviest Megadeth songs since The System Has Failed. Hope the rest of Dystopia thrashes just as hard!
I don't want to say Megadeth is back too early, but this is the first thrash song Megadeth has released in 25 years. Dave was telling the truth when he said he was done with making radio friendly songs. This song touches their roots and adds a bit of their new sound in it. The first minute of this song is straight out of Slayer's handbook. Chris' drums are what add that special thump to the song. They're thrash drums, and Dave hasn't welcomed thrashy drums in his music in roughly 25 years. It has been quite a while since I've been able to listen to a new Megadeth song more than twice a day. "Fatal Illusion" has been in my now playing box no less than 15 times these past two days.
Excellent, hopefully lasting, return to form for Dave.
Wish more celebrities spoke out against big government / political correctness.