Megadeth launched a new NFT collection on December 5. Vic Rattlehead, the band’s digital mascot, appears in the 5,000-piece NFT collection. Megadeth’s NFTs provide fans special metaverse experiences, including one-on-one chats with band members.
Megadeth announced on social media that this project intends to develop a fan community, not merely a fan club. The band’s millions of fans have praised the band’s mix of heavy metal and NFTs.
Dave Mustaine, the band’s vocalist, led this Web3 effort. Like Avenged Sevenfold’s Deathbats Club, the move follows a heavy metal trend into NFTs. Avenged Sevenfold have previously released NFTs, including concert tickets, to rave reviews from their online community.
Introducing @MegadethDigital. Our 5000-piece generative collection featuring Vic Rattlehead brought to life in a new way by our talented artist @TheHaddy. Live on December 22nd, you'll have the opportunity to unlock doors in the real and metaverse world alike, gaining access to… pic.twitter.com/Ed9YxqCTe6
— Megadeth (@Megadeth) December 5, 2023
In a display of solidarity across Web3 music and heavy metal, Avenged Sevenfold lead singer M. Shadows congratulated Megadeth on their NFT effort. He advised other artists to use blockchain since it gives artists more alternatives and ownership, but projects should be judged on merit.
Megadeth’s decision follows the trend of prominent musicians using Web3 to engage with fans. Despite the bear market, artists and viewers are still interested in NFTs and metaverses. This activity boom contrasts with AI and other technologies.
In a related blockchain-based music development, Anotherblock and Recordpool announced the release of Michael Jackson’s first studio demo on December 5. The Anotherblock CEO stressed the importance of offering music as a digital vinyl on-chain to generate stories and communities around the song, elevating it beyond a commodity.
These projects demonstrate the changing world of music, NFTs, and blockchain technology, as musicians explore new ways to communicate with their audience and take advantage of Web3 prospects.
ALSO READ
- Michael Jackson’s debut demo pioneers music ownership with blockchain release
- David Bowie unreleased record debuts as music NFT
- Metaverse brings new problems and opportunities to music licensing