After seeing first-hand how deforestation threatens Costa Rica's ecosystem, two angry metalheads started their own non-profit organization. Named after their joint passion for savage Heavy Metal and wildlife preservation, Savage Lands was founded in 2022 by Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren and musician-turned-activist Sylvain Demercastel. "Hearing the chainsaw on a daily basis, because of a recent real estate fever destroying Costa Rica's ecosystem, we thought it was time to start a new type of action." Says Sylvain. "We are reaching out to this great active community of metalheads." Savage Lands raises money for reforestation & the creation of sanctuaries free of human destruction. Using their own royalties, donations and other fundraising efforts, the organization builds nature sanctuaries, establishes green zones and other land preservation projects. 100% of the royalties will go toward protecting threatened lands from deforestation: streaming is already donating. If you want to make a difference, take action! The work Dirk and Sylvain are doing to protect the environment has inspired other metalheads to get involved, including members of Gojira, Lamb of God, Lord of the Lost and Heilung. With so many talented musicians coming together, they were bound to come up with heavy, hard-hitting music. "The Last Howl" is a howling tribute to the howler monkey, an endangered species in Costa Rica. Featuring special guests Adreas Kisser (Sepultura) and John Tardy (Obituary).