Sleeve M; Vinyl M. The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead! reinvigorates Megadeth’s thrash legacy with sharp riffs, technical precision, and thematic depth. Standout tracks like the title‑track’s ominous bell intro, the frenetic “Life in Hell,” and the adrenaline‑charged “We’ll Be Back” (Grammy‑nominated) showcase Dave Mustaine’s snarling vocals alongside Kiko Loureiro and Dirk Verbeuren’s tight instrumentation. Featuring Testament’s Steve Di Giorgio on bass, the album was recorded during Mustaine’s throat cancer recovery and bassist David Ellefson’s departure. Debuting at No. 3 on Billboard 200 and topping charts worldwide, it’s hailed as their strongest effort since Dystopia and a bold reaffirmation of their place in modern thrash