Megadroid: Activate! Launch

A project many, m-a-n-y, years in the making. Acclaimed industry veteran Nelson Faro DeCastro brings us the long-awaited, “MEGADROID Project”.

This original comics AND music project combines world class comic storytelling and state of the art heavy metal. When asked about the current project, Nelson Faro DeCastro told us this:

“Here’s the project in a nutshell – –

Each song on the record tells of a concept, situation, or subject that I’ll be making comics about. It’s basically that simple. However, they’re all intertwined in one way or another.

For example: The song, “MEGADROID” is about a giant robot that was discovered in a hidden silo buried deep underground. For years, government officials have been trying to discover what its purpose is, and who built it, but to no avail. (It’s the 1st. storyline that will be dealt with in MEGADROID issue #1)

A double page spread from MEGADROID #1The underground silo and the top secret MEGADROID Project!

The storyline in the song “Attack of the KT-88’s” takes place not long after the MEGADROID’s launch. It’s a story about rebel forces battling deadly, automated patrol drones.

These killing machines guard the quarantined border of Manhattan Island after a near catastrophic seismic event.

“Dominus, Sanctus, Infern!” is about three people who find a long-lost book of incantations called the “Malevolus Invocatus”. One of these three characters is also a rebel soldier from the song “Attack of the KT-88’s”. This links them to the storyline and making part of the MEGADROID universe. These killing machines guard the quarantined border of Manhattan Island after a near catastrophic seismic event.

“Before the Ink Dries” is about a nefarious criminal agent who is pressuring one of the three people from the song, “Dominus, Sanctus, Infern!” into reacquiring the, “Malevolus Ivocatus” and turning it over to him. He also has many other connections to many other characters in the MEGADROID universe and so forth.

So that my friends, is a basic breakdown of what I’m doing here – – Creating characters and storylines – –

– – Then developing them with songs and comics!”

This particular Kickstarter project, is basically comprised of two items:

1. A full length, 11 track rock/metal album called “MEGADROID: Activate!”

Th e Hardcopy CD will feature a FULL COLOR 24 page booklet! All artwork and lyric pages designed by Nelson Faro!

2. The full length, full color, 24 page debut issue of “MEGADROID #1” comic book.

A “fully colored” excerpt from the MEGADROID #1 comic book. (Page #22) Colors by Chris Sotomayor.

So basically, the project consists of TWO very different cool things for the price of one!!!

The MEGADROID comic will be 24 full color pages of Sci-Fi escapist fun. Nelson Faro wrote, penciled, inked, and even lettered the entire issue. Industry greats Christopher Sotomayor & Paul Mounts lent their immense talents to the book, and brought it to life with fantastic color. The comic will be offered as a digital download, and hard copies will be available for the true comic collectors out there.

PLEASE NOTE THE PRINTING OF “MEGADROID #1” WILL BE LIMITED TO 5000 COPIES O-N-L-Y!!!

Many of the items offered in this Kickstarter will be LIMITED so the fans will have something cool and rare!! (After all, they deserve it!!!)

Certain tier rewards will feature hard copy versions of the comic signed by Nelson, as well as the entire band. Drummer Dave Lopez, and bassist Eric Presti make cameos in the comic, as well as several others who worked on it, or sang backing vocals, etc.

The “MEGADROID: Activate!” album is a culmination of 33 years of song writing. .

So let’s take a look at the record’s track list!

Activate! 0.50 (Cinematic SFX track intro to track 2)
MEGADROID 3:43

Arms of the Hydra 5:34

Before the Ink Dries 4:28
Battle for the Lower East Side 0:32 (Cinematic SFX track intro to track 6)

Attack of the KT-88’s 6:27

The Burning Fields 3:17
Dominus, Sanctus, Infern! 6:15
Get it Up 5:34
Sadistik 5:55
In the Spirit of Hatred 3:40 (Bonus track)

The Limited Edition Kickstarter CD will be the ONLY CD VERSION to include the Bonus Track, “In the Spirit of Hatred”.

The album will include a huge 24 page full color CD booklet filled with awesome art by Nelson, with lyrics to all songs, liner notes & credits.

The album will feature mixes by veteran producer Joey Z (Life of Agony, Stereomud, Carnivore) and mastering by the one and only Jay Frigoletto (Oasis, Alice In Chains, Blondie, Damage Plan, Eddie Money, INXS, Black Eyed Peas)!!

The entire record was even transcribed by Nelson Faro himself!! It features sheet music for guitar, vocals, bass, and synths/keys!

All these amazing items will be available in several different package versions: Website thanks – – Digital Comic – – Digital CD download – – Hard copy limited Comic – – Hard copy limited CD – – Patches – – Custom guitar pick kits – – Stickers – – Buttons – – & Sheet music / tabs for entire “Activate!” album!!

The Kickstarter campaign runs until November 11th, 2023 so don’t wait!!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nelsonfaro-megadroid/megadroid-activate-comic-an d-11-track-heavy-metal-record

Head on over the MEGADROID Facebook page and like for updates!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064270413091 The official MEGADROID website: www.freemegadroid.com

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Al Mega

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