Mustaine pointed that the creation of Vic Rattlehead was explained throughout that track. Vic Rattlehead (the Megadeth mascot) and the 'Angel of Deth' are pictured in the foreground. "Rattlehead", according to Dave Mustaine, was dedicated to the band's mascot and their fans. On "Dystopia", a robot version of Vic Rattlehead is seen. The album cover by Hugh Syme shows mascot Vic Rattlehead breaking out of Mustaine. A very faint reflection of Vic Rattlehead can be seen in the object's center. The band's mascot, Vic Rattlehead, regularly appears on album artwork and live shows. Vic Rattlehead is the illustrated mascot of the American thrash metal band Megadeth.