A full 1990s arena thrash experience
Who We Are
Wake Up Dead is the East Coast's premier tribute to the pioneers of thrash metal, Megadeth. Delivering high-tempo, album-accurate performances of iconic tracks from Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?, Rust in Peace, and Countdown to Extinction, and more, Wake Up Dead brings the aggressive precision of Mustaine, Friedman, Menza, and Ellefson to modern regional stages.
We don't just play the songs—we bring an automated production package built for mid-sized venues and theaters. Operating a fully self-contained audio and lighting rig—including automated DMX moving heads, pulse strobes, and pristine in-ear digital mixing—Wake Up Dead delivers an immersive, concert-grade arena show without burdening venue house engineers or infrastructure.
Did you watch the video above?
That's Wake Up Dead playing covers of some of Megadeth's iconic tunes!
PRODUCTION & STAGE FOOTPRINT OPTIONS
Wake Up Dead provides two scalable stage configurations to fit any venue footprint—from intimate rock clubs to festival mainstages and theaters. Both packages include our fully automated MIDI-synced DMX lighting rig and pristine digital sound board feeds.
OPTION 1: "THE ARSENAL" (Full Arena & Festival Production)
Built for outdoor festivals, amphitheaters, theaters, and large venue mainstages demanding maximum visual and sonic impact.
- Stage Dimensions Required: 24' Width × 16' Depth (Minimum) | 12' Ceiling Clearance (Recommended)
- Visual Experience: The quintessential 1990s thrash wall-of-sound visual. A massive backline footprint anchored by stacked amplifiers, an elevated drum deck, and an automated lighting rig.
Stage Assets Included:
- Guitar Backline: 4 Full Marshall Guitar Stacks (Wall of Sound)
- Bass Backline: 2 Ampeg 8x10 Bass Cabinets
- Drum Production: Custom Thrash Drum Kit on an 8'x8' Elevated Drum Riser
- Lighting & Atmosphere: 6x Betopper LF350 Strobe/Panel Walls, 4x Betopper LB150 Moving Beam Heads, High-Output Atmospheric Hazer
- Stage Dressing: High-Resolution Megadeth Stage Banner & Backdrop Setup
OPTION 2: "THE HANGAR" (Mid-Size Club & Theater Rig)
Engineered for standard music halls, mid-size stages, and private event rooms where stage real estate is limited but full production quality is expected.
- Stage Dimensions Required: 16' Width × 12' Depth (Minimum) | 9' Ceiling Clearance (Recommended)
- Visual Experience: A high-density, high-impact setup that shrinks the physical footprint while maintaining 100% of our automated color-chases, beam movement, and stage audio quality.
Stage Assets Included:
- Guitar Backline: 2 Full Marshall Guitar Stacks
- Bass Backline: 1 Ampeg 8x10 Bass Cabinet
- Drum Production: Compact Stage-Level Thrash Drum Kit (with or without drum riser)
- Lighting & Atmosphere: Full Automated Lighting Rig (3x LF350 Panels, 4x LB150 Moving Heads) & Compact Hazer
- Stage Dressing: Scaled Megadeth Stage Banner & Backdrop Setup
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Side-by-Side Show Options
