(MUCK POOL NEWS) DYSTOPIA A.D. – “THE LAST CITADEL” (PROGRESSIVE DEATH METAL)


New Jersey progressive death metal trio DYSTOPIA A.D. has released "The Last Citadel," the opening single from their upcoming full-length album, Wasteland Empire. The album is scheduled to release independently on January 15, 2027.

Song Concept and Track Details:

Thematic Alignment: Serving as the opening track of the album, it establishes a bleak, post-apocalyptic setting known as 'The Wasteland.' Lyrically, the narrative follows groups of human survivors banding together to fend off incoming forces of total destruction.

Sonic Profile: Rooted in progressive death metal but heavily incorporating classic thrash elements. The track starts with a haunting, cinematic introduction before building into aggressive thrash riffs, dueling guitar solos, and old-school gang vocals.

Band Quotes:

"‘The Last Citadel’ opens the album with a haunting, epic introduction followed by relentless thrash riffs, dueling guitar solos, and gang vocals evocative of classic bands like Exodus and Testament." - Dystopia A.D.

About the Band and Album:

Formed in 2018 by Aki Shishido and Chris Whitby, the band blends technical melodic death metal with progressive rock and power metal structures. For their fourth release, Wasteland Empire, the core duo is officially joined by UK-based guitarist and longtime collaborator Charlie Munro (Hellbore).

Album Availability:

Wasteland Empire will be released independently on January 15, 2027. The single is streaming now across all major platforms.

Credits:

Guitars/Vocals: Aki Shishido / Chris Whitby

Guitars: Charlie Munro

Additional Percussion (on "Breath of Decay"): Gabriel R.

Production/Mixing/Mastering: DYSTOPIA A.D.

Band Logo: Luciferium War Graphics

Album Artwork: Hans Trasid (Dis-Art Design)


DYSTOPIA A.D. LINE UP:

Aki Shishido – Lead guitar

Charlie Munro - Lead guitar

Chris Whitby – Vocals, rhythm and lead guitars, bass, keyboards, drum programming


DYSTOPIA A.D. LINKS:

Bandcamp: https://dystopiaad.bandcamp.com/

E-Shop: https://dystopiaad.bandcamp.com/merch

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DystopiaAD

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dystopiaad/

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@dystopiaad8476

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6cl9TYbCxaL2O9UcaeHtGY

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/in/artist/dystopia-a-d/1436807145

Wasteland Empire Track List:

1. The Last Citadel (3:44)

2. Breath of Decay (5:35)

3. Fires of the Astral Forge (6:16)

4. Wasteland Empire (5:04)

5. The March (5:12)

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