In anticipation of the international launch of DC’s runaway 2020 hit limited series, Dark Nights: Death Metal, the publisher announced today plans to collaborate with seven of the most renowned metal music bands for Dark Nights: Death Metal – Band Edition. One of the issues will include non other than prog metal giants Dream Theater and Opeth.
Representing a cross-section of metal music from across genres and generations, each special edition will feature a variant cover spotlighting a different metal band, an introduction from the band and exclusive interview. The lineup includes:
Issue #1: Featured band: Megadeth
Cover artist: Juanjo Guarnido
Issue #2: Featured band: Ghost
Cover artist: Werther Dell’ Edera
Issue #3: Featured band: Lacuna Coil
Cover artist: Timpano / Antonio Fuso
Issue #4: Featured band: Opeth
Cover artist: Mathieu Lauffray
Issue #5: Featured band: Sepultura
Cover artist: Albuquerque / Pedro Mauro
Issue #6: Featured band: Dream Theater
Cover artist: Santi Casas
Issue #7: Featured band: Ozzy Osbourne
Cover artist: Marco Mastrazzo
The Dark Knights: Death Metal seven-issue series event will launch in 13 countries internationally in March and rollout throughout 2021.