Published: April 21, 2026
Chris Poland leads a multi-generational project featuring members of Megadeth, Uriah Heep, Ozzy Osbourne, Deep Purple and more ahead of April 2026 release
Nuclear Messiah, the project led by former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland, has released the single “Look At Yourself”, continuing the rollout previously covered by Rockum in Ex-Megadeth Guitarist Chris Poland Unleashes Nuclear Messiah Featuring Joe Lynn Turner, Pat Travers and Metal Icons.
The track is a reinterpretation of the Uriah Heep song and includes original guitarist Mick Box, as well as Bob Daisley, Derek Sherinian, and Carmine Appice.
The release presents a new version of the original composition, combining the structure of the source material with updated production and performance elements.
According to Chris Poland, the track stands out within the album for its musical direction and performance.
“Black Flame” is scheduled for release on April 24, 2026 via Cleopatra Records.
The album is structured as a collaborative project featuring a large number of musicians from different eras of rock and metal, with each track involving specific contributors.
It was produced by Brian Perera, Derek Hughes, and Jürgen Engler, and includes a spoken introduction by William Shatner.
LINEUP & CONTRIBUTORS
The project includes performances by musicians associated with bands such as:
Megadeth
Uriah Heep
Deep Purple
Ozzy Osbourne
Rainbow
Black Sabbath
Whitesnake
Judas Priest
Testament
Yes
Among the contributors are:
Chris Poland
Marty Friedman
David Ellefson
Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal
Rick Wakeman
Don Airey
Joe Lynn Turner
Tim “Ripper” Owens
Sebastian Bach
Ronnie Romero
…and additional collaborators across multiple tracks.
TRACKLIST — “BLACK FLAME”
The Prophet Of Fallout
Devil Won’t Let Go
Death Or Glory
Ride The Sky
Dice And Thunder
For Mad Men Only
Nuclear Messiah
Look At Yourself
She’s So Evil
Black Flame
Electric Burn
The album combines original compositions with selected covers, with each track performed by a specific group of musicians.
The project brings together artists from multiple generations, reflecting different periods of development within rock and metal.
With “Look At Yourself,” Nuclear Messiah introduce part of the material included on “Black Flame,” a collaborative release bringing together musicians from across the history of heavy music.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
Watch “Look At Yourself” below:
