There’s being late to the get together after which there’s regardless of the fuck Megadeth and Dave Mustaine are at this second, because the thrash metallic firebrand took to social media yesterday to unveil the band’s entry into the digital grift referred to as NFTs.

Revealed as Megadeth Digital, this newest enterprise enterprise/rip-off options 5,000 distinctive photos of the band’s mascot Vic Rattlehead created by an artist named Haddie. Identical to each different non-fungible piece of digital bullshit, the concept is that these one-of-a-kind JPEGs will one way or the other accrue worth over time, main followers to buy, acquire, promote, and commerce them amongst themselves.

However don’t let me inadvertently promote you on this concept. Dave Mustaine himself had some phrases to say in his announcement, which you’ll learn right here:

“Girls and gents, metalheads and Droogies, the time has come for one thing in contrast to something we’ve ever executed earlier than. Right now, I’ve received one thing particular to share with every one in every of you.

“We’ve been thrashing round for many years, breaking obstacles, shattering expectations. However on December twenty second, we’re taking it to a complete new degree. We’re going digital.

“Megadeth has all the time been about pushing boundaries, breaking guidelines and evolving with the occasions. That’s why we created Megadeth Digital. This isn’t simply one other assortment. It’s a celebration of our journey collectively from the early days of thrash to the current. For over 4 many years, we’ve been thrashing our method by way of the music trade, and this new enterprise isn’t any completely different.

“However it’s not nearly us. It’s about you, the devoted followers who’ve stood by us by way of thick and skinny. This centerpiece of Megadeth Digital is a 5,000-piece generative assortment that includes our legendary mascot, Vic Rattlehead. And let me inform you, our extremely proficient artist, Haddie, has introduced Vic to life in a method you’ve by no means seen earlier than.

“Every collectible represents a chunk of historical past as you’ll uncover unique variations of Vic in a digital relic that you may personal, commerce and cherish. Every relic grants you entry to a storm of digital and bodily treasures from unique unreleased tracks and uncommon live performance footage to unique VIP experiences with the band.

“The Droogie household is increasing and we’re thrilled to have you ever on board.

“So my pals, thanks for all these years of unwavering assist. Get able to thrash within the digital realm like by no means earlier than, as a result of that is going to be one hell of a metallic journey.

“December twenty second, 2023. See you within the digital pit.”

Now, I’ll sound like an absolute luddite, however at this level for those who purchase into an NFT, you deserve what you get. Not solely have some high-profile NFT merchandise confirmed to be only a large rip-off, however a latest research by dappGambl confirmed that out of 73,257 NFT collections, roughly 95% of them are utterly and totally nugatory.

If issues pan out precisely as Mustaine says they’ll and NFT holders will get precise, real-world objects and entry, then perhaps that is likely to be worthwhile to somebody. However with out realizing how a lot these items will really price, and the way the market impacts them, then it’s unimaginable to know for positive with out blindly ponying up.

Oh and one other purple flag about this complete factor? Mustaine’s children are concerned as high-level staff managing the entire thing: his son Justis Mustaine is listed as “administration,” whereas his daughter Electra Mustaine is listed as “mission assist.” Undecided if that qualifies as a battle of curiosity, however…..

And we’re not simply speaking about tech bros and tremendous wealthy folks getting fleeced — scores of normal of us on the lookout for a enjoyable strategy to successfully gamble on the web misplaced out on a lot of fucking cash. It could be tragic if we hadn’t type of already seen this type of factor with precise cryptocurrencies lately.

So I dunno, you possibly can go forward and purchase some image of Vic Rattlehead on the twenty second for those who so select. Simply don’t say you weren’t warned.

Oh and if I ever check with myself as a Droogie, please punch me within the throat.