"We'll Be Back" is a song by the American thrash metal band Megadeth. The song was released as the lead single from their sixteenth studio album, The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead!, on June 23, 2022.[1][2] The song was the first single the band had released since 2016's "Post American World".[3] On November 15, 2022, "We'll Be Back" was announced as a nominee for Best Metal Performance for the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.[4]
| "We'll Be Back" | ||||
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| Single by Megadeth | ||||
| from the album The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead! | ||||
| B-side | "The Conjuring (live)" | |||
| Released | June 23, 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2019–2021 | |||
| Genre | Thrash metal | |||
| Length | 4:29 | |||
| Label | Tradecraft/Universal | |||
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Music and lyrics
edit"We'll Be Back" is about a soldier's bravery, personal sacrifice, and will to survive in the face of relentless violence and war.[5][6][7] The lyrics depict the soldier's determination to seek revenge and exact justice, portraying a brutal and unforgiving battlefield where the soldier shows no mercy to enemies. It delves into themes of aggression, power, and the harsh realities of combat, highlighting the soldier's unwavering resolve to continue fighting, no matter the cost. The song ultimately serves as a narrative of enduring strength and the relentless pursuit of victory in war.
Performances
editIt was the first song from the album to be played live.[8][9] It remained a part of the band's routine setlist for their 2022, 2023, and 2024 tours.
Music video
editA music video was made for the song, chronicling the origins of the band's mascot, Vic Rattlehead.[10][11] The music video, the first of three music videos leading up to the release of the album, depicts close-quarters military gun battles.[12]
This is the first music video to feature James LoMenzo as a bassist since "Head Crusher" from the 2009 album Endgame. He had returned as Megadeth's bassist in 2021, initially as a touring replacement for David Ellefson, who had been fired in May of that year. LoMenzo was announced as the band's bassist in 2022.[citation needed]
Personnel
edit- Dave Mustaine – lead vocals, lead, and rhythm guitar
- Kiko Loureiro – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Dirk Verbeuren – drums
Additional musicians
edit- Steve Di Giorgio – bass
- Eric Darken – percussion on tracks
- Roger Lima – keyboards and effects
Production
edit- Dave Mustaine – co-production, engineering, art concept
- Chris Rakestraw – co-production, engineering
- Lowell Reynolds – assistant engineering
- Maddie Harmon – assistant engineering
- Rick West – drum technician
- Josh Wilbur – mixing
- Ted Jensen – mastering
References
edit- ^ "Megadeth Announces 'The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!' Album, Shares 'We'll Be Back' Single". Blabbermouth.net. June 23, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
- ^ Rapp, Allison (June 23, 2022). "Megadeth Shares 'We'll Be Back' Single and New Album Release Date". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ Jackson Maxwell (June 23, 2022). "Megadeth return in glorious form with new thrasher, We'll Be Back". guitarworld. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ "Grammy Awards 2023: The Full List of Nominees". The New York Times. November 15, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ Shutler, Ali (June 23, 2022). "Megadeth share brutal first single from new album 'The Sick, The Dying…And The Dead'". NME. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ Iahn, Buddy (June 23, 2022). "Megadeth trends on Twitter within first hour of new song release". The Music Universe. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ "Megadeth release new single "We'll Be Back!"". Chaoszine. June 23, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ Schaffner, Lauryn (August 26, 2022). "See Megadeth Play New Song 'We'll Be Back' Live for First Time". Loudwire. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ Blabbermouth (August 25, 2022). "Watch: MEGADETH Performs New Song 'We'll Be Back' Live For First Time". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ "Hear Megadeth's Ferocious New Song 'We'll Be Back'". Revolver. June 23, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ Lanaheaney (June 27, 2022). "MEGADETH - WE'LL BE BACK". 360 MAGAZINE | ART + MUSIC + DESIGN + FASHION + AUTO + TRAVEL + FOOD + HEALTH + TECH. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ Hadusek, Jon (June 23, 2022). "Megadeth announce new album The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead!, unveil single "We'll Be Back": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved September 13, 2022.