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'AMERICAN CARNAGE' ULTIMATE FAN PACKAGES AVAILABLE!

20 Nov 2009 09:29:04 GMT

Megadeth Ultimate Fan Packages for the 'American Carnage' tour are now available to the general public at ILoveAllAccess.com. Packages include concert ticket in first 10 rows or priority access with general admission ticket, meet n greet & photo op with Megadeth, pre-show party, exclusive Megadeth gift bag, early entrance to venue, and more! Packages are limited! Get yours HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY 'THE DAILY TIMES'

18 Nov 2009 21:45:11 GMT

Steve Wildsmith of TheDailyTimes.com recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "As bandleader of Megadeth since 1983, he had released one album after another that continually put him in the top tier of rock 'n' roll guitar players. He had toured the world, performing to a generation of headbanging young people who awaited the release of every new record like Moses taking those first stone tablets from God." MORE

'AMERICAN CARNAGE' TICKETS & PACKAGES PRESALE ON NOW!

18 Nov 2009 21:43:59 GMT

'American Carnage' concert tickets and Megadeth Ultimate Fan Packages presales are now available exclusively to MegaFanClub members. Ultimate Fan Packages include concert ticket in first 10 rows or priority access with general admission ticket, meet n greet & photo op with Megadeth, pre-show party, exclusive Megadeth gift bag, early entrance to venue, and more! Packages are limited! Presale ends tomorrow, Thursday Nov 19. Details are at the MegaFanClub. Not a member? Join today

MEGADETH STUDIO MANAGER CHECKS IN FROM GRAND RAPIDS

18 Nov 2009 21:42:26 GMT

Megadeth studio manager and personal assistant to Dave Mustaine, Mike Dillinger, has submitted a new entry for Megadeth.com's journal section. Mike: "A great start to the first leg. As you all know, Dave and I flew out a day ahead of the crew and band, and arrived in Michigan to a crisp, clean evening. It's been a while since us Californians have seen our breath hanging in the air!" MORE

MEGADETH KICKS OFF U.S. TREK IN GRAND RAPIDS - CONCERT REVIEW

18 Nov 2009 21:40:20 GMT

James Chesna for The ABC 12 Listening Room has posted the following Megadeth concert review: "Any self-respecting thrash metal fanatic knows you can't do much better than a Megadeth show when all the planets line up and Dave Mustaine and Co. thoroughly melt faces with a performance for the ages." Read the entire review HERE

'AMERICAN CARNAGE' ULTIMATE FAN PACKAGES AT THE MFC!

17 Nov 2009 18:45:46 GMT

Megadeth Ultimate Fan Packages for the 'American Carnage' tour will be made available exclusively to MegaFanClub members starting Wednesday, Nov 18 at 10:00 AM and ending Thursday, Nov 19! Packages include concert ticket in first 10 rows or priority access with general admission ticket, meet n greet & photo op with Megadeth, pre-show party, exclusive Megadeth gift bag, early entrance to venue, and more! Packages are limited! Details are at the MegaFanClub. Not a member? Join today!

WIN A DAVE MUSTAINE SIGNATURE MARSHALL SPEAKER CABINET

16 Nov 2009 21:49:14 GMT

TheLiveLine.com and Marshall Amps have joined forces for a contest in which the winner will receive a Marshall 1960B-DM hand signed Dave Mustaine Signature Speaker Cabinet. The contest runs now through January 10th, and the winner will be announced at the 2010 NAMM show. Enter HERE

MEGADETH, SLAYER TEAM UP FOR 'AMERICAN CARNAGE'

16 Nov 2009 17:00:04 GMT

Megadeth and Slayer will join forces to co-headline "American Carnage", the most blistering, the most explosive, and the most eagerly anticipated mega-tour of the winter - and you do not want to miss it. In addition, Testament - who was also on the "Clash of the Titans" bill, will be Special Guests on the entire tour. "American Carnage" will kick off on January 18 in Seattle, WA for a 26-date trek across North America that will include the six Canadian dates postponed earlier this month. Tickets for most shows go on sale this Friday, November 20. MegaFanClub ticket presale begins Wednesday November 18 at 10am. Read the Press Release HERE

'ENDGAME' REVIEW AND CD GIVEAWAY AT BIGMUSICGEEK.COM

16 Nov 2009 16:59:19 GMT

Todd Newton for BigMusicGeek.com has posted a review on Megadeth's new album 'Endgame'. Read it HERE. Also at BigMusicGeek.com, enter to win an 'Endgame' CD! "Five truly lucky Headbangers will win a copy of the improbably long-running quartet's latest Thrash-tinged chef d'oeuvre 'Endgame'! No gimmick(s), no '...strings attached...' and absolutely no bullshit!" Enter HERE

MEGADETH ENDGAME TOUR KICKS OFF TONIGHT IN GRAND RAPIDS

14 Nov 2009 18:23:17 GMT

Megadeth's 2009 U.S. leg of the Endgame World Tour kicks off tonight [Saturday, Nov 14] to a sold out venue in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Megadeth headlines this tour with support acts Machine Head, Suicide Silence, Arcanium, and Warbringer replacing Machine Head beginning Dec 5th. The tour will wrap up in Las Vegas on Dec 13th. For concert tickets and details, check the Killing Road

DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY THE 'SAN DIEGO READER'

14 Nov 2009 18:22:42 GMT

Dave Good of the San Diego Reader recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. DM: "When I got my first guitar, I had jumped through somebodys window and stolen a copy of a Les Paul. I lived in Dana Point. I was a teenager at the time. I went to a luthier, and I bought a Gibson sticker for five bucks. I stuck it on there, lacquered it on there, and buffed the hell out of it, and I played it for a long time." Read the entire interview HERE

CHRIS BRODERICK REVEALS FINISHED PRODUCT OF NEW GUITAR

14 Nov 2009 18:21:36 GMT

Chris Broderick has issued the following update: "Hey everyone, here is the finished guitar, just in time for tour OHHH YEAH!!!" Chris recently reported that Ibanez was working to produce a new guitar for him with brand new Vic artwork on it. The hope was to have it done on time for the current tour which starts tonight [Nov 14] in Grand Rapids, Michigan. See Chris play it live on tour and see the finished pics HERE

MEGADETH STUDIO MANAGER CHECKS IN FROM START OF TOUR

13 Nov 2009 14:27:07 GMT

Megadeth studio manager and personal assistant to Dave Mustaine, Mike Dillinger, has submitted a new entry for Megadeth.com's journal section. Mike: "Having returned from the Pacific Rim tour with Slayer, I've been called back into action for the first US leg of The Endgame Tour. After working in the studio during the recording of Endgame, it has fallen to me to document the behind-the-scenes backstories during the support for one of the greatest metal albums of all time." MORE

DAVE MUSTAINE: "SANTA IS METAL!"

12 Nov 2009 19:40:03 GMT

Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "With the incredible demand, and the constant orders being filled with DEAN guitars for the Dave Mustaine Signature Line, we had decisions to make in keeping up with the orders. This is a great problem to have, and because the 'Korean made' DEAN guitars are so remarkable, I agreed to play these while the USA models were being made, and to give my complete support and understanding as we got this new venture with DEAN underway, and I have been so happy with any and all of the guitars they have presented me with, that it wasn't until recently that I even remembered there was a difference!" MORE

CONGRATULATIONS TO SLAYER ON THEIR NEW TOP 20 RELEASE

12 Nov 2009 19:39:27 GMT

Megadeth would like to send congratulations to our tour mates, Slayer, on the debut of their new Top 20 release World Painted Blood". The album sold 41,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 12 on The Billboard 200 chart.

JAMES LOMENZO: "BARELY ENOUGH TIME TO BREATHE"

12 Nov 2009 19:38:37 GMT

James LoMenzo has issued the following update: "I was just sittin' in my little Bass Cave at the house rippin' through some old Megadeth classics, some of this stuff I'd of course heard but hadn't ever played before. Songs like **** ** ***** and *** ********* ah, but why spoil the surprise. I'm really looking forward to getting some of these out of "mothballs" and back on stage for the coming tour along with some of the new stuff from Endgame of course." MORE

JAMES LOMENZO INTERVIEWED BY 'GLIDE MAGAZINE'

12 Nov 2009 19:38:03 GMT

Deborah J. Draisen of GlideMagazine.com recently conducted an interview with James Lomenzo. GM: "James LoMenzo is not just a man with an impressive resumè (hes written and performed with the likes of Ozzy, Slash and Zakk Wylde, White Lion, just to name a few,) hes also a man with impressive enough chops to make Mustaine himself lament during the tryout which LoMenzo nailed right out of the gate I should have hired you sooner!" Read the interview HERE

"AN APOLOGY TO DAVE MUSTAINE AND MEGADETH - 'ENDGAME' ALBUM REVIEW"

10 Nov 2009 21:02:05 GMT

Bob Zerull for ZoinksOnline.com has issued the following "Endgame" album review: "Dear Mr. Mustaine, I have been a diehard Metallica fan since my late teens. For whatever reason, I felt it was my duty as a Metallica fan to not like you or Megadeth. ...After doing some research, I figured out that there was more to you than just comparing Endgame to Death Magnetic." ...With Endgame I hear a band that is just clicking on every level. The guitars are phenomenal. Musically Endgame definitely wins." MORE

CHRIS BRODERICK INTERVIEWED BY 'SONIC EXCESS'

9 Nov 2009 10:51:25 GMT

Sonic Excess recently conducted an interview with Chris Broderick. Sonic Excess: "Added to the ranks of a legendary roster of guitar players is Chris Broderick, former Nevermore shredder and a member of Megadeth for nearly two years, who recorded his first album with Megadeth and has given Megadeth a new sound." Read the entire interview HERE

SHAWN DROVER: "LOOKING FORWARD TO AMERICAN TOUR"

9 Nov 2009 10:50:58 GMT

Shawn Drover has issued the following update: "Needless to say here that I am looking forward to this American tour leg, especially around this time of year, as I am hoping to see some snow (though I am not certain "where" or "If" I will see any) Ya, I know some of you are shaking your little Metal heads in non-approval, but hey, living here in Atlanta (and being a frost-bitten Canadian boy) I have to say I do miss seeing the snow during the winter months, so hopefully I will see a decent amount." MORE

SHAWN DROVER INTERVIEWED BY 'SICK DRUMMER MAGAZINE'

8 Nov 2009 16:16:47 GMT

Ian MacDonald for Sick Drummer Magazine recently conducted an interview with Shawn Drover. SD: "One guy might think Peace Sells is the best record, another might think Countdown to Extinction is the best record, one guy might think Killing is my Businness is the best record, ultimately what we try to do with every record is to make the best record of our career. Why would you want to do anything else? I think this record [Endgame] is solid, every song from start to finish is good." View all 4 pages of the interview HERE

JAMES LOMENZO INTERVIEWED BY 'ATOMIC NED'

8 Nov 2009 14:18:17 GMT

Atomic Ned recently conducted an interview with James LoMenzo. Atomic Ned: "Megadeth is coming to town soon. I spoke with bassist James LoMenzo last week for the November issue of MELT Magazine (new issue coming REAL soon). While that feature focuses solely on Megadeth, I couldnt resist the temptation to talk to James about White Lion, the band he played with from the mid-80s through the early-90s. Since that stuff didnt make it into my Megadeth story, I thought Id share it here." MORE

MEGADETH POSTER NOW AVAILABLE IN 'METAL HAMMER'

7 Nov 2009 16:18:41 GMT

Metal Hammer magazine has included a giant Megadeth poster in their newest issue. The poster is a reproduction of the magazine's September cover and the amount of requests they had for a poster were "through the roof". The magazine is available on newstands now. See an image of the poster HERE

MEGADETH CHARTS TOTAL OF 237 WEEKS ON BILLBOARD SINCE '83

7 Nov 2009 16:17:40 GMT

Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "I would like to congratulate Roadrunner for passing up their previous efforts, and also surpassing other various milestones in our recording career, becoming the 10th longest charting record of my career. ..this week is the 1,320th week that Megs has been a band and we have been on the charts for 237 weeks. And 237/1320 is almost a sixth of our entire lives as Megadeth." MORE

SHAWN DROVER INTERVIEWED ON 'THE RED SWITCH'

7 Nov 2009 16:16:02 GMT

"The Red Switch" Toronto, Ontario, Canada's "only pure metal radio show" conducted an interview with Shawn Drover at the end of September. Shawn talks about recording Megadeth's newest album "Endgame", touring with Megadeth, metal in Canada, and more. The chat is now available for streaming in two parts HERE

MEGADETH RADIO: NEW PLAYLISTS

5 Nov 2009 18:50:55 GMT

Droogies!

We are gearing up for the Holidays, and I am feverishly working on more playlists today. I have an appointment this morning and then a slightly busy day, so I am trying to sort out the playlists here.

One thing that you all have noticed is that there are sometimes glitches, like songs that really shouldn't be on here. I appreciate you not dining on my ass for the Keith Sweat song.

Overall, this is so fun for me, and to be able to have so much great music playing all day long is a rush! I can't wait to start developing shows around the week. Some of my initial ideas were to have Holiday Shows, which we pulled off with your imput and my twisted mind. We are currently working on playlists for Christmas, and this is a period that needs explaining.

In the music biz, much like all businesses, people go on vacation over the Christmas break. In some cases, the people that are in the music business leave even earlier than the standard two week break that most families recognize because of the 'school vacation'. Sadly, this really changes the face of the music business, mostly radio and video or TV, because almost everything is set to auto-pilot for the two-plus weeks that these people abandone their posts.

In radio when the holidays come around, the use of gimmicky songs and Holiday favorites start to make their way into your radio or onto your TV. It starts earlier each year, and if you aren't in the right position when these people leave, and when they lock they programs for the break, well then, you just ain't gonna hear anything until after the New Year.

We have had seasons where we go into Christmas break and we are in the playlists and get locked in rotation when the stations close, and we had them where we were not in the rotation. Let me tell you, it was some of the hardest weeks of my life having a record campaign stalled, and having to sit around for almost a month before you can make any kind of progress again.

This is where Megadeth radio comes in.

You can hear real metal and hard rock music that isn't sold out. Of course there are so many bands and only so much time that I have each day to organize this, as well as the programmers in NYC. Today I have submitted the entire Black Sabbath/B.S. with Dio/Dio/Rainbow/Heaven and Hell catalogue and there should be a noticeable change in the level that old Ronnie is being played. He has dominated Megs Radio since we started and I love Ronnie, but I had no idea how much he has done and how inevitable it is too hear him if you are listening to metal. Very eye opening!

I should have five or six new lists sorted out, and the only thing slowing me down is trying to remember some of these songs without having the music. Talk about having an "Itchy Swelling Brain"? Well, it is time to finish the morning and work out before I head off to save Gotham City, er, um, I mean to take out the trash and load the dishwasher

Have a great day, and I hope that this Thanksgiving that all of us can try to heal a relationship with someone, and to make this opportunity to gather and celebrate not another missed opportunity for healing. Hey, I know that sometimes our relatives are lame, but this is about us and not them. Besides I can tell you, you can still be a bad mutha f***er and still be a good dude. Each year, thanks to your support, Pam and I are able to buy pallets and pallets of toys from Hasbro Toy Company, with the help of our long-time friend Elaine Hinton.

These toys are then sent to the Childrens Hospital for Cancer in San Diego, to many of the various churches to help the homeless (they have kids too), and to the United States Marines for their 'Toys for Tots' program. I can't tell you how grateful I am to you for affording us this luxury, to use the finances you have invested in me, to reinvest in our children. Even if it is just a toy, I remember how hard it was for me, and how much I cherished what little I had.

I have a lot know, thanks to God and to my gift, and definately thanks to you. This is just a small way to pay it back.

Have a great day, and I have to get started packing again for the Endgame tour that starts in the US with Machine Head.

Deth before dishonor,

Megaman

CHRIS BRODERICK REVEALS GUITAR WITH NEW VIC ARTWORK

5 Nov 2009 18:49:46 GMT

Chris Broderick has issued the following update: "Hey Everyone, I will hopefully have a new Ibanez guitar to play by the start of the U.S tour, but I thought I would give you guys a sneak peak before it's even finished. It still needs a clear coat but the artwork was all hand painted and came out great. Let me know what you guys think." See Chris' new guitar HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY ARTISTDIRECT.COM

5 Nov 2009 05:19:59 GMT

ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "In order to get closer to Dave Mustaine's latest declaration, ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino sat down with the enigmatic frontman for an in-depth, exclusive interview about 'Endgame'. Mustaine delved into his literary influences, writing a song for his wife and why he's got a big smile on his face right now." Read the entire interview HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE: "WE SEND OUR BEST WISHES TO TOM ARAYA"

5 Nov 2009 05:19:07 GMT

Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "I want to inform you that it is indeed true, we are postponing our Canadian Carnage Tour, due to our tour mates in Slayer needing some time off for front man Tom Araya to address some personal matters with his health. We send our best wishes to Tom and look forward to his speedy recovery. Meanwhile, we will be rescheduling these dates in the near future, although that date is currently unknown, and contingent upon Slayers notifying us of Toms progress. The most important thing is Toms rehabilitation, and we will no doubt have good news for you all soon." MORE

MEGADETH, SLAYER 'CANADIAN CARNAGE' TOUR POSTPONED

3 Nov 2009 08:25:50 GMT

Dave Mustaine has issued the following audio update: "Today is Tuesday, November 2nd and unfortunately I have the bad news to tell you that our Canadian Carnage tour is being postponed due to Tom Araya [Slayer] needing to get some emergency back surgery. So just wanted to let you know we are not cancelling, we are just postponing. ...Canadian Carnage is going to be rescheduled and you can probably count on that being somewhere around the new year." Listen to Dave's entire audio message at TheLIVELine. Read the following Slayer update at BraveWords.com

SHAWN DROVER INTERVIEWED BY 'PITCH BLACK' METAL 'ZINE

2 Nov 2009 12:57:23 GMT

Pamela Porosky of Pitch Black magazine recently conducted an interview with Shawn Drover. "When I was growing up in small-town Montreal, I would travel 40 minutes on the train just to go and get one record. Id buy it, and then on the way home Id look at the artwork and read the lyrics and credits and everything, just frothing at the mouth until I could run home off the train and play the record for the first time, never having heard it. Those days are long gone for the most part, but Im glad that some people still enjoy that, says Megadeth drummer Shawn Drover." Read the entire interview HERE

'ENDGAME' REVIEW AND CD GIVEAWAY AT BIGMUSICGEEK.COM

2 Oct 2009 06:27:18 GMT

JUSTIS MUSTAINE HOSTS SPECIAL EPISODE OF 'THE TURNTABLE'

31 Oct 2009 09:34:27 GMT

Justis Mustaine, the 17-year-old son of Dave Mustaine, can be seen hosting the latest episode of "The Turntable" on McDonald's Channel HERE. "The Turntable" highlights artists' new music and videos, current tour dates and insider fan insight as guided by on-air personality-driven VJs Justis Mustaine and Layla Allman, daughter of legend Greg Allman. MORE

DAVE MUSTAINE: "HALLOWEEN SHOW ON NOW!"

31 Oct 2009 09:34:00 GMT

Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "Its official; Megadeth Radio has launched its first ever Halloween Show. Starting at 12:00 AM EST October, 31st, 2009 we started our show with The Munster's Theme Song by Los Straightjackets. I have hand-picked the entire days worth of Halloween based songs for this day from lists compiled by you, by me, and by my band and very select staff members, like world famous Willie Gee!" MORE
Tune in to Megadeth Radio HERE

MAKE MEGADETH RADIO YOUR HALLOWEEN PARTY'S MUSIC

31 Oct 2009 09:33:34 GMT

Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "Thanks to your overwhelmingly good suggestion for my Halloween Show, I have been able to select over 50 songs from the 'List' that I asked you guys for at Megadeth.com. We are going to add some fun tracks, humorous songs, and classic spooky sounds!!! I suggest if you want your Mad Monster Mash to be a smash!, you have to make sure your music selection is good. With Megadeth Radio, the songs are GREAT! Enjoy Halloween and party responsibly."

DAVE MUSTAINE: "KEEP THE REQUESTS COMING"

28 Oct 2009 08:15:31 GMT

Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "I am so happy that you are digging the station. Hopefully a lot of the talk in between will keep you amused. And I know that the song selection is getting groomed and improved every day except Sundays, you know why, and because I think I am also going to see my hometown team the Chargers (you know, the ones without the ponytails and the players having a hard time deciding if they are football players or rock stars) take on my favorite team since I was a kid, the RAIDERS." MORE

MEGADETH VIP CONTEST - WIN A WEEKEND IN TORONTO!

27 Oct 2009 14:16:12 GMT

Calling all headbangers and hockey fans! The Score is giving you a chance to come to Toronto for a sports and music weekend. One lucky winner and a guest will see Megadeth play live on Friday, Nov 13 and then see Calgary take the ice against Toronto on Saturday, Nov 14. The prize package includes $500 spending cash, hotel accommodations and a VIP concert experience including a meet and greet with the band. Dave Mustaine has even said he would like to sneak in a lil guitar lesson too. The contest is open to legal Canadian residents (excluding Quebec), who are 18 years of age or older. Enter HERE

'MEGADETH RADIO' FEATURED ON THE ITUNES IHEARTRADIO APP

27 Oct 2009 14:15:47 GMT

Your iPhone is now a radio! 'Megadeth Radio' is a featured station on the iheartradio application for your iPhone and iPod Touch. Set 'Megadeth Radio' to play automatically when you launch the App, tag songs for purchase in iTunes, get lyrics, album art and more! (App my not be availale in some countries). Works with Apple iPhone, iPhone 3G or iPod Touch. Download the iheartradio application HERE

MEGADETH PHOTOS AND HD VIDEO AT TRAVELJAPANBLOG.COM

25 Oct 2009 14:03:09 GMT

Photos and a large screen HD video of Megadeth performing "Hangar 18" at Loud Park 2009 in Chiba, Japan on October 17 is available for viewing at traveljapanblog.com. "Dave, and the band, came out for an encore at the time they were supposed to be done. (All other bands, both days, stuck exactly to the schedule.) He said they would let him squeeze in another song." MORE

DAVE MUSTAINE: "MEGADETH RADIO - THANK YOU ALL"

25 Oct 2009 14:01:24 GMT

Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "Thank you all for your feedback. I am talking to the station guys for my show today and next week we'll be making some slight adjustments. ...I have read the entire thread and am closing it so that I can read next weeks thread and be able to keep up with you crazy Droogies! Start a new one, and keep the suggestions coming, and you can always call me too. I am so happy that I am with you all day and all night long now." MORE

JAMES LOMENZO REFLECTS ON PACIFIC RIM TOUR

23 Oct 2009 23:47:41 GMT

James LoMenzo has issued the following update: "Just nursing the last of my head cold back at home. I wanted to take a moment and reflect on a truly phenomenal run through New Zealand, Australia and especially Japan. It was perhaps one of the most memorable trips of my whole career, unforgettable in so many ways. Big thanks to you, the fans." MORE

CHRIS BRODERICK INTERVIEWED ON AUSTRALIA'S '1700'

23 Oct 2009 18:32:23 GMT

Barbara of Melbourne, Australia's "1700" conducted an interview with Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick when the band played the Festival Hall in Melbourne on October 9 with Slayer. Chris talks about the Australian crowds, recording "Endgame", working with Dave Mustaine and more. Watch the chat in two parts HERE

'MEGADETH RADIO' CHANNEL NOW BROADCASTING!

23 Oct 2009 18:31:42 GMT

Megadeth's "predictably unpredictable" Artist Personal Experience radio station, "Megadeth Radio", is now available for streaming. "Megadeth Radio" is set to become the destination of choice for both the band's fans as well as anyone who appreciates hard-rocking radio, and will be distributed across Clear Channel Radio's "iheartradio" network (www.iheartradio.com). Listen to "Megadeth Radio" and more HERE

SHAWN DROVER: "BACK HOME FOR A FEW WEEKS"

23 Oct 2009 18:29:11 GMT

So, after such a great time in New Zealand, Oz and Japan, I was so excited about coming home for a few weeks to be with the family and just be "Normal" for a while. Halloween is right around the corner and in my house that of course, means having another "Pumpkin carving contest" Guys vs. Girls (for the record, I suck at carving anything, but we all still enjoy doing this) my kids are now adults, so we do this more for the little trick or treaters now. As well, we have a solid day of watching horror movies (1 of my favorite things to do on earth-going to see "The Stepfather today at the movie theatre) and basically just having a good Halloween. Anyways, enough of that.............

The upcoming Canadian Carnage Eatern Canada tour, will have us starting out in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, so my top priority (besides the shows) is going to see the new Trailer Park Boys movie!!!!!!!! I am such a huge fan of this TV series, I simply cannot wait to go and watch this movie. Actually, about half of our crew want to go see the movie as well with me, which will be fun. Add to this, the KILLER sea food available and the fact that I have yest to venture this far East in Canada, this all equates to a great tour leg for me.

As with the Japan leg of the tour, I will be updating quite a bit on my Live Line page, so check in with me if you want to hear the latest 877-388-3786

In closing, it is also so great to be back in North America, so I can watch my STEELERS pummel all those who dare step in their way. (Are you reading this, DD???)

Be well, Humans.
Shawn

DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY 'UNDERCOVER' - VIDEO

22 Oct 2009 07:04:10 GMT

Tim Cashmere of Australia's Undercover conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine during the band's recent tour of Australia with Slayer. Megadeth and Slayer kicked off their tour of New Zealand and Australia on October 5 at Logan Campbell Centre in Auckland, New Zealand and wrapped it up on October 13 in Perth, Australia. The 19-minute chat can be viewed HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE: "WE WILL LET YOU KNOW"

21 Oct 2009 07:05:47 GMT

Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "There has been a lot of talk about the possibility of a Big Four Tour and while I find the timing peculiar, the opportunity is a once in a lifetime opportunity, because we all are really so very different now, and the chances of this happening are probably not going to come around again in the future; due to personal plans, new ventures, and the inevitable passing of torches to the next generation in each of our respective genres (or the sub-genres that were created)." MORE

'MEGADETH RADIO' TO EXPLODE ONTO THE AIRWAVES OCTOBER 22ND

21 Oct 2009 03:17:25 GMT

Thrash metal pioneers Megadeth are set to be the latest act to "go A.P.E." on the virtual airwaves. Listeners everywhere should prepare for the debut of the band's "predictably unpredictable" Artist Personal Experience radio station, "Megadeth Radio." Band founder and frontman Dave Mustaine has complete creative control in the programming of his 24-hour channel, which features interviews, news, personal commentary, and playlists of his favorite music. "Megadeth Radio," debuts on October 22 at 11:00 am EST. Read the Press Release.

AKIRA TAKASAKI JOINS MEGADETH ON STAGE IN OSAKA

20 Oct 2009 04:06:04 GMT

Akira Takasaki, guitarist for the Japanese heavy metal band Loudness, joined Megadeth on stage last night (Monday, October 19) to play "Symphony Of Destruction" for the band's encore song in Osaka, Japan. Akira is famous in the Metal world and Shawn Drover is a big Loudness fan. Megadeth dedicated the song to Loudness departed drummer Munetaka Higuchi, who passed away in November 2008 from cancer. Fan recorded audio of the performance is available HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED ON 'NO CONTROL RADIO' - AUDIO

20 Oct 2009 04:05:36 GMT

Chuck Loesch of "No Control Radio", which airs on the Austin, Texas radio station KROX-FM (a.k.a. 101X), recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. Dave talks about his family, success with Megadeth, touring, and more. The 18-minute chat is available for streaming HERE

ENTER 'THE ULTIMATE FAN GIVEAWAY' AT 'THE LIVE LINE'

20 Oct 2009 04:04:31 GMT

TheLIVELine will be hosting prize package giveaways for the next two months. It is free to enter. There will be a winner selected every two weeks and a new prize package available every two weeks. Many of the prizes will be autographed. The current prize package includes, an autographed Anthrax t-shirt, a signed Trivium poster, an autographed All That Remains CD, stickers from Shadows Fall, and more. Enter to win HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE: "TIME FOR COFFEE . . . HMMM!"

17 Oct 2009 09:39:52 GMT

Dave Mustaine checks in from Tokyo with the following Networth Coffee Brokers update: "Just in time for the Holidays, I have agreed to continue the Dave Mustaine line of coffee from Networth Coffee Brokers. I believe that they are going to just be doing the Christmas blend, but I have always loved this coffee and I am hoping that they will do the whole line again." MORE

INTERVIEW WITH JAMES LOMENZO AT 'METAL EXILES'

16 Oct 2009 10:08:07 GMT

Jeffrey Easton for MetalExiles.com recently conducted a interview with James LoMenzo. "Megadeth have finally returned with something of the mighty classic Megadeth name in the form of Endgame. Endgame is the monster of all Metal records released this year and should amaze even the most stringent of critics. James Lomenzo, the bass wielding architect in Daves army, gave his time to Exiles for a detailed piece into the formation of a great record." MORE

DAVE MUSTAINE FEATURED IN 'SHOCKWAVES' PODCAST - AUDIO

15 Oct 2009 07:43:32 GMT

Bob Nalbandian recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine for Shockwaves/HardRadio Podcast #41. Dave discusses his playing with Chris Broderick and developing Megadeth solos on albums, touring, "Endgame" and more! The entire 30-minute chat can now be streamed HERE

SHAWN DROVER CHECKS IN FROM PERTH, AUSTRALIA

14 Oct 2009 08:39:56 GMT

Shawn Drover has issued the following update: "We leave the land of OZ tomorrow for Japan and I must say this trip has been alot of fun. Just returned from the beach here in Perth with Dave, which was very cool. I always enjoy getting to the ocean when I can, so with a day off here I wanted to sieze that opportunity and I am glad I did. Real nice beach that wasn't too overcrowded, etc. just a nice chill day with plenty of sunshine, just the way I like it.

Of course, I am looking forward to play Loud Park Festival in Tokyo again, as we did back in 2006, along with Osaka and Nagoya. Home for a few weeks after this then right back at it in Eastern Canada and the 1st American run. Busy busy busy................"

MEGADETH PERFORMS FULL VERSION OF '1,320'' IN PERTH

14 Oct 2009 08:39:10 GMT

Megadeth played a full version of the new song "1,320'" for the first time earlier tonight (Tuesday, October 13) at Challenge Stadium in Perth, Australia (the band performed an instrumental version of the track in Adelaide two days earlier). Fan-filmed video footage of the Perth performance can be viewed HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE INVITES FANS TO 'MEET THE REAL ME'

14 Oct 2009 08:38:36 GMT

Dave Mustaine recently spoke to AOL's Noisecreep about his upcoming autobiography, "Hello Me... Meet The Real Me", which is due next year via HarperCollins. "With the release of his upcoming biography 'Hello Me ... Meet the Real Me,' Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine hopes readers will gain a better understanding of his turbulent past and develop a new appreciation for the man who has, at times, been one of the most crucified figures in metal." MORE

DAVE MUSTAINE: "LAST DAY IN BEAUTIFUL AUSTRALIA!"

14 Oct 2009 08:38:02 GMT

Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "I wanted to take the time this morning to thank all of our wonderful Australian Droogies; I have seen so many familiar faces and friends down here and that it is such an enjoyable time this time. I was looking for Emily (didn't see her), and I was at the beach yesterday with Shawn Drover and Skippy (from Perth), and the many, many fan club members that won the meet and greet passes that we got to meet and have fun with." MORE

ENTER 'THE ULTIMATE FAN GIVEAWAY' AT 'THE LIVE LINE'

11 Oct 2009 23:30:01 GMT

TheLIVELine will be hosting prize package giveaways for the next two months. It is free to enter. There will be a winner selected every two weeks and a new prize package available every two weeks. Many of the prizes will be autographed. The current prize package includes, an autographed Anthrax t-shirt, a signed Trivium poster, an autographed All That Remains CD, stickers from Shadows Fall, and more. Enter to win HERE

MEGADETH PERFORMS INSTRUMENTAL VERSION OF '1,320''

11 Oct 2009 23:29:20 GMT

Megadeth played a full set earlier tonight (Sunday, Oct 11) at the Thebarton Theatre in Adelaide, Australia after co-headliners Slayer were forced to cancel their appearance due to vocalist Tom Araya suffering from severe laryngitis. Fan-filmed video footage of the instrumental version of "1,320'", which was performed for the first time ever in Adelaide, can be viewed HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE INVITES KERRY KING TO JOIN MEGADETH ON STAGE

11 Oct 2009 00:46:20 GMT

Droogies!

I was saddened to hear that Tom Araya won't be able to perform tonight, as you know, and that they are going to proceed to Perth to wait for us and the last show here in Australia.

I wanted to be as gracious and considerate of the circumstances as possible, so yesterday I sent an invitation to Kerry King to come up and play a song from back when he played with us in the early days.

I know that it would require him coming here to Adelaide, and that the band has already decided to proceed to Perth, but I sent the invite yesterday, and I was really hoping that we could do something for the fans of Adelaide and so that the Slayer fans could at least see their hero in action; even if it is with us.

There is still several hours before the show, and I would love to see Kerry walk through the doors and say, "alright, let's play Rattlehead!"

However, I think that the time has passed for him to be able to comfortably travel here.

I have my fingers crossed though. :D

Thanks for understanding, and we will make the best of it either way.

Dave Mustaine

SLAYER CANCEL ADELAIDE SHOW DUE TO ILLNESS / MEGADETH TO PERFORM FULL SET

10 Oct 2009 23:50:39 GMT

SLAYER CANCEL ADELAIDE SHOW DUE TO ILLNESS / MEGADETH TO PERFORM FULL SET

We regret to announce that Slayer vocalist Tom Araya was advised by his doctors not to perform at tonight's show at the Thebarton Theatre in Adelaide due to severe laryngitis. Tom, his band and crew were on route to Adelaide with the full intention of performing but were forced to cancel the date due to doctor-mandated rest.

Co-headliners Megadeth have confirmed that they will perform an extended set at the Thebarton tonight. This continues a run of jaw dropping shows for Megadeth in Australia - amongst the finest that Dave Mustaine and Co have delivered on these shores.

The remainder of the shows will proceed as planned, with Slayer and Megadeth performing at Challenge Stadium in Perth this Tuesday 13th October, and Slayer performing a full set including the classic "Reign in Blood" album in its entirety at Luna Park Sydney this Thursday 15th October.

Slayer extends an apology to their Adelaide fans for their cancellation, and ticket holders who no longer wish to attend can obtain a refund from point of purchase.

Dave Mustaine sent an invitation to Slayer to have Kerry King join Megadeth on stage because of this unfortunate situation, and we are still awaiting his reply.

SHAWN DROVER INTERVIEWED AT BRAVE WORDS & BLOODY KNUCKLES

9 Oct 2009 21:47:29 GMT

Aaron Small for Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles recently conducted an interview with Shawn Drover. SD: "As far as 'Head Crusher' goes, Dave had some meetings in LA. He told us that if we wanted to work on any material we might have, feel free to do so. With that, Andy (Sneap, producer/engineer) and I went back to the beach house that night and decided to get to the studio the next day and start forming a song with my ideas. Thats exactly what we did." MORE

REVIEW OF MEGADETH CONCERT IN BRISBANE BY 'RAVE MAGAZINE'

9 Oct 2009 21:46:01 GMT

RaveMagazine.com.au has posted the following review of the Megadeth and Slayer show in Brisbane, Australia, on Oct 7. "At 6pm the gates were opened, letting in an already large conjuration of metal fans. This is the concert we had all been waiting for; two of the four big trash bands were doing playing together." MORE

MEGADETH MUSIC FEATURED IN ITUNES 'TAP TAP REVENGE 3' APP!

7 Oct 2009 20:45:19 GMT

A new iTunes application, Tap Tap Revenge 3 has launched featuring music from Megadeth! The all new Tap Tap Revenge 3 features enhanced gameplay, custom themes, and over 100 free songs! Challenge your friends, or anyone around the world through the online gaming arena with bombs and weapons, customizable avatars, integrated chat and even more new features. Play Megadeth songs NOW on your iPhone/iPod Touch and win over 100 amazing prizes in the TTR3 Launch Contest! Get it on iTunes here: http://bit.ly/11Erbv

WIN A SIGNED MEGADETH ENDGAME POSTER AT ROADRUNNER!

6 Oct 2009 23:12:39 GMT

Win one of three limited edition "Endgame" posters signed by Megadeth at RoadrunnerRecords.com! Join the contest HERE and Roadrunner will randomly select three winners for the posters! Contest runs between Oct 6, 2009 and Nov 6, 2009. You must be 13 years old to enter. You must be a RoadrunnerRecords.com user to enter contests. Details are HERE

MFC MEMBER REPORTS BACK FROM AUCKLAND MEET 'N GREET

6 Oct 2009 10:25:17 GMT

MegaFanClub member, Dave Hudson, was one of 10 fan club members to attend the club's meet 'n greet with Megadeth on Monday, Oct 5 in Auckland, New Zealand. Dave reports:
"Let me start with saying I was so excited to receive the email saying I had won a chance to meet the band, thanks to the fan club, as I’m sure the other lucky nine were.

Although the meet and greet was running late, we had the privilege to listen to Megadeth sound checking so I didn’t mind at all. We heard the band playing “In My Darkest Hour”, “Head Crusher” and the intro riff of “ How The Story Ends” (this got me excited, I thought they would have played it that night). The temperature was absolutely freezing even when we were outside and even when we were sat inside waiting for the band. That was soon forgotten as we saw the band coming up the stairs. J Lo was first in and he was extremely excited to meet us. I myself was lost for words when I spoke to the band members, not sure about the other guys. The band members were extremely kind and let all of us take pictures with them.
The Meet & Greet lasted around 20 minutes allowing us lots of time to talk with the guys. The band soon had to leave to get ready to play.

The show was wicked!!! The band’s playing was to the utmost perfection. Shawn got us all riled up as the intro to “Set the World Afire” was played. As you can see from the set list we were blessed with some rare, live classics like “Devil’s Island” and “Rattlehead”. Dave had his trademark snarl while shredding away and even played his new Dean for “Head Crusher”. Chris nailed every solo and had great crowd connection. James’ bass thundered on and he also connected with the crowd well. Shawn’s drumming was super tight throughout the set. The crowd was deafening between songs and Dave even let the crowd sing the first verse of “Sweating Bullets”. The set ended with "Holy Wars" many people were both excited and sad when this started knowing it was the last song.

A huge thanks to the fan club (Dave McRobb and crew) and the band who made this opportunity possible to us lucky fan club members and I’m sure many more to come!

Dave Hudson"

MEGADETH, SLAYER KICK OFF NEW ZEALAND/AUSTRALIA TOUR

6 Oct 2009 07:44:16 GMT

Megadeth and Slayer kicked off their tour of New Zealand and Australia earlier tonight (Monday, Oct 5) at Logan Campbell Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. A review of the concert can be found on The New Zealand Herald web site. "As double-bills go, they don't make them much like this anymore. Nor do they come as hard, fast and heavy as Slayer and Megadeth in one room on the same night." Read the entire review HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY 'BEAT.COM'

5 Oct 2009 10:18:47 GMT

Gav Ross of Australia's Beat magazine recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "When Dave Mustaine issued a statement earlier this year on Megadeths official site that their next album, "Endgame", had him more excited than anything the band had done since the legendary metal opus from 1990 named "Rust In Peace" , it may have just sounded like the thrash pioneer was building some typical hype. It turns out that he wasn't overselling it..." MORE

DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED ON NEW ZEALAND TELEVISION

5 Oct 2009 09:25:14 GMT

David Farrier for New Zealand Television 3 News conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine backstage at the Logan Campbell Centre in Auckland earlier today (mid day Oct 5 Auckland time). "Megadeth is in New Zealand to perform at a sold out Auckland show alongside Slayer. Frontman Dave Mustaine is a fascinating character who has been a major player in the international metal scene for nearly three decades." Watch the full, uncut 22-minute interview HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED ON 'BLACK NIGHT MEDITATIONS'

4 Oct 2009 09:01:00 GMT

WSCA 106.1 FM's "Black Night Meditations" metal radio show conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine on Tuesday, Sept 29. Topics discussed include Dave's thoughts on metal music and culture, record label support, the marketing of the band's new album, "Endgame", and more. The 28-minute interview can be downloaded HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY 'THE METAL FORGE'

4 Oct 2009 09:00:28 GMT

Simon Milburn for TheMetalForge.com recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "On a busy press day, I caught up with Dave at the bands new studio, Vics Garage located near San Diego, California (U.S.A.) to talk about being brutally honest, the state of the world, touring with Slayer, that persistent big four tour rumour that is doing the rounds, and the bands crushing new release, "Endgame"." Read the entire interview HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY 'NEW ZEALAND HERALD NEWS'

2 Oct 2009 21:29:52 GMT

Scott Kara for nzherald.co.nz recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. ""The only thing regrettable is when people die and you don't say everything you need to say." - Dave Mustaine ...Megadeth still keep it heavy, but on the eve of the band's Auckland show with Slayer, founder Dave Mustaine tells Scott Kara it is time to bury the hatchet with old foes" MORE

THE BBC REVIEWS MEGADETH'S 'ENDGAME'

2 Oct 2009 16:53:35 GMT

Stephanie Burkett for the BBC has posted the following review of Megadeth's new album, "Endgame". BBC: "Their most reliable and proficient album since Rust in Peace ...And with Endgame, their twelfth studio album, they are once again asserting their right to be considered one of the best and most consistent heavy groups on the planet." Read the review HERE

"MEGADETH: STILL AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME"

2 Oct 2009 13:00:08 GMT

Chad Bowar for About.com has posted a 5-star reviewof Megadeth's new album. ""Endgame" cements the legendary thrash bands current relevancy. Mustaine never seems to run out of riffs or anger, and this CD is packed with both. "Dialectic Chaos" kicks off the album, a shredding instrumental setting the stage for what's to come." MORE

MEET MEGADETH ON TOUR IN NZ, OZ, JAPAN, CANADA, AND USA!

2 Oct 2009 12:59:26 GMT

Meet 'N Greet passes to meet Megadeth on tour in New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Canada, and USA are now available through the MegaFanClub! Club members, check the "Meet The Band" page at the fan club for details. Not a member? Join HERE! The MegaFanClub gives you the opportunity as fans to gain even more access! A premium membership provides a fan package including an exclusive fan club shirt, autographed 8X10 photo, and much more, including your chance to meet Megadeth on tour! MORE

EXCLUSIVE 'PERFORMANCE EDIT' OF 'HEAD CRUSHER' VIDEO

30 Sep 2009 18:24:44 GMT

UK's Metal Hammer brings you the online exclusive "performance edit" of Megadeth's "Head Crusher" video! Dave Mustaine explains the different video versions: "There are three versions: My extreme version - not really extreme, just the real thing that hasn't been emasculated for broadcast; the broadcast version, which isn't really too different from the extreme version; and the UK version, which has no fight scene in it at all." See the UK version of the video HERE. *Note: May only be viewable to residents of the UK.

DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY CANADA'S EXCLAIM! MAGAZINE

30 Sep 2009 18:23:58 GMT

Keith Carman of Canada's Exclaim! magazine recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. DM: "So far with Endgame, all of the reviews we've gotten have been stellar, all of the interviewers have been very excited for me. It's such a great feeling to know that people are happy for me. There was a period where I felt like a stepchild; I'd never be able to shake that feeling but it's gone now." Read the entire interview HERE

'HEAD CRUSHER' VIDEO HITS #1 ON AOL MUSIC CHARTS

30 Sep 2009 02:02:22 GMT

RoadRunnerRecords.com has posted the following update: "We are pleased to report that Megadeth's "Head Crusher" video premiere went to #1 at AOL Music. Take that you pop princesses and Disney bands! Check it out HERE on AOL Music". Megadeth's new album, "Endgame", sold 45,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 9 on The Billboard 200 chart. MORE

CHRIS BRODERICK INTERVIEWED BY 'METAL ASSAULT RADIO'

29 Sep 2009 21:22:00 GMT

Chris Broderick took part in a live phone interview this past Monday (Sept 28) with Metal Assault Radio. Chris talks about Megadeth's position on the Billboard chart, recording the new album "Endgame", what the fans may expect from the upcoming tour, his long hours of practicing at an earlier age and more. Listen to the chat HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY PUREGRAINAUDIO.COM

29 Sep 2009 20:45:57 GMT

Aaron Willschick for puregrainaudio.com recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. DM: "I'm really grateful for where we're at right now, I'm happy with the job the labels done and I'm really excited that we're going to continue pressing forward and not just let this be the end of it. Because that seems to always be the mentality of smaller labels, when the record comes out, as soon as you break even, they stop pushing. I'm not going to ever stop pushing with this record, this is one of my proudest moments." Read the entire interview HERE

SHAWN DROVER INTERVIEWED ON "GTMO" RADIO SHOW

29 Sep 2009 09:42:02 GMT

On September 24, 2009, Jason Saulnier of the "GTMO" (Good Time Metal Oldies) radio show conducted an interview with Shawn Drover. Shawn talks about his favorite Megadeth songs, touring with the band, his Canadian influences, and much more. The 16-minute chat is available for streaming in two parts HERE

JAMES LOMENZO INTERVIEWED BY 'MAXIMUM THRESHOLD'

29 Sep 2009 09:41:29 GMT

James LoMenzo was interviewed on this past Saturday's (Sept 26) edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. "Megadeth has a new release "Endgame" and who else to talk about it than the man behind the "deep end", James LoMenzo. James recorded tracks on the new release and we at MT are eager to talk with James about his path to Megadeth." Listen to the program HERE

CHRIS BRODERICK INTERVIEWED BY WATCHMOJO.COM - VIDEO

29 Sep 2009 09:39:52 GMT

Glen McKenzie for WatchMojo.com recently conducted an interview with Chris Broderick. Chris talks about the initial call to join Megadeth, working with Dave Mustaine and his input into the band, touring with Megadeth and more. Watch the 3-minute chat HERE

INTERVIEW WITH SHAWN DROVER AT METAL EXPRESS RADIO

29 Sep 2009 09:24:20 GMT

Stig Nordahl for Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with Shawn Drover. Shawn talks about Megadeth's new album "Endgame", the making of the "Head Crusher" video, touring and more. Listen to the 16-minute chat HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE FEATURED IN THE NEW ISSUE OF GUITAR WORLD

29 Sep 2009 09:20:20 GMT

The December 2009 issue of Guitar World magazine (featuring Jerry Cantrell on the cover) includes an interview with Dave Mustaine. The issue is available on newsstands now. DM: "There's a difference between a great guitar player and having that little extra something, that flair. And Chris [Broderick] has it." Read a couple of excerpts from the chat HERE

MEGADETH'S 'ENDGAME' STILL #1 BEST SELLER AT AMAZON.COM

27 Sep 2009 00:13:54 GMT

Megadeth's new album "Endgame" still holds the #1 Best Seller position in the Thrash & Speed Metal category at Amazon.com. Check the listing HERE and take a moment to leave your review for the album HERE. The band's twelth studio album, "Endgame" was released September 15th in the U.S. via Roadrunner Records and is now available worldwide.

VOTE FOR THE NEXT SINGLE TO BE RELEASED FROM 'ENDGAME'!

26 Sep 2009 19:22:06 GMT

Help choose the next single from Megadeth's new album "Endgame"! Choose from the songs listed in the poll at the Megadeth Forums . "Head Crusher" is not included as it was the first single from the album. "1,320?" is not included as the N.H.R.A. (National Hot Rod Association) has plans for the song. Your choice will help determine what the next single may be. This poll is intended to give you, the fans an opportunity to be part of our decision making for Rock Radio. Poll closes at 1 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday Sept 28. Vote HERE

'ENDGAME' #1 HARD ROCK ALBUM ON THE BILLBOARD CHARTS

25 Sep 2009 23:15:55 GMT

Megadeth's new album "Endgame", has registered the following first-week chart positions around the world: USA: #9, Canada: #4, Australia: #11, Finland: #7, Germany: #21, Ireland: #27, Italy: #26, Norway: #15, Switzerland: #32, U.K.: #24. The album also placed as #1 on the Hard Rock Albums chart and #2 on the Rock Albums chart. MORE

MEGADETH MAKES '40 MOST CONTROVERSIAL ALBUM COVERS' LIST

25 Sep 2009 23:15:38 GMT

Gigwise has listed "40 Most Controversial Album Covers Of The 2000s". "Terrorist atrocities, drug-taking, nudity, gore and religion-bashing ? this decade has seen an abundance of shocking and hard-hitting album covers rear their heads. Here Gigwise counts down the 40 most controversial of the 2000s". Megadeth's 2004 album "The System Has Failed" places 32nd on the list. MORE

DAVE MUSTAINE: AUTOBIOGRAPHY TITLE REVEALED

25 Sep 2009 23:14:14 GMT

Dave Mustaine has set "Hello Me... Meet The Real Me" as the title of his upcoming autobiography, tentatively due in late 2010. During an appearance on today's (Friday, Sept 25) edition of "The Alex Jones Show", Dave stated about his autobiography, "It's called 'Hello Me... Meet The Real Me', which is a lyric from 'Sweating Bullets'. It had to be called that; you know that." Dave's latest appearance on "The Alex Jones Show" can be heard HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE 'TAKES OVER' U.K.'S ROCK RADIO - AUDIO

25 Sep 2009 23:13:06 GMT

On September 19, Paul Anthony of U.K.'s Rock Radio aired an interview with Dave Mustaine. The chat, which was pre-recorded (in August 2009), is now available for download as an MP3 file HERE. Also listed are the tracks Dave played ? and what he had to say about them. MORE

'METAL OBSESSION' INTERVIEW WITH DAVE MUSTAINE - AUDIO AVAILABLE

25 Sep 2009 08:06:54 GMT

Anwar Rizk for Australia's MetalObsession.net recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "Metal Obsession recently had the pleasure to speak with Dave Mustaine about Megadeth?s new album, his political and social views and of course the band?s upcoming Australian and New Zealand tour with Slayer this October." Listen to the 13-minute audio interview HERE

"ENDGAME: AS CLOSE TO AN INSTANT CLASSIC AS YOU'LL GET"

24 Sep 2009 23:00:50 GMT

Daniel Wilcox for 411Mania.com has posted a review of Megadeth's new album "Endgame". "As far as metal albums in 2009 go, this one is right at the top of the stack. As far as Megadeth albums go, this one isn't that far off either, surprisingly considering some of the absolute classics the band has in its back catalogue. Packed with blistering mile-a-minute solos, intense and powerful drumming, grinding vocals and an all round insane level of musicianship, technically, this is as close to an instant classic as you'll get from this genre in 2009. "Endgame" is an easy recommendation." MORE

SHAWN DROVER: "#9 ON BILLBOARD"

24 Sep 2009 23:00:17 GMT

Shawn Drover has issued the following update: "This will make 2 top 10 records in a row on the Billboard charts for me (UA was #8 - Endgame is #9),as well as 2 top 5 records in a row from my homeland, Canada (UA #5 - Endgame #4) and I really have to inform you that this does not suck. Once again, this is proof positive that you guys are making a difference by getting out there to buy the record AND spreading the word for others to do so. For that, we extend our sincere thanks." MORE

'ENDGAME' LANDS IN THE TOP 10 OF THE BILLBOARD CHART

24 Sep 2009 22:59:32 GMT

Megadeth's new album "Endgame", has registered the following first-week chart positions around the world: USA: #9, Canada: #4, Australia: #11, Finland: #7, Germany: #21, Ireland: #27, Italy: #26, Norway: #15, Switzerland: #32, U.K.: #24. "Endgame" sold 45,000 copies in the United States and 8,200 units in Canada in its first week of release. MORE

JAMES LOMENZO TO GUEST ON 'MAXIMUM THRESHOLD'

24 Sep 2009 22:58:58 GMT

James LoMenzo will guest on this weekend's (Sat, Sept 26) edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST. The interview will be recorded this evening (Thurs, Sept 24) at 7:00 p.m. EST. If you would like to hear the interview live, you can do so by going to MaximumThreshold.net prior to 7:00 p.m. today (Sept 24) and logging in to the chatroom. MORE

"ENDGAME MAY BE HEAVIEST MEGADETH ALBUM OF ALL TIME"

24 Sep 2009 22:58:03 GMT

Graham LaMontagne for Illinois' The Springfield Shopper has posted a review of Megadeth's new album "Endgame". "Megadeth has been releasing inspiring albums since 1985, and their twelfth studio album Endgame coninues the tradition of jaw dropping Heavy Metal" MORE

MEGADETH'S 'ENDGAME': #1 BEST SELLER AT AMAZON.COM

24 Sep 2009 22:57:10 GMT

Megadeth's new album "Endgame" is currently holding the #1 Best Seller position in the Thrash & Speed Metal category at Amazon.com. Check the listing HERE and get your copy today at Amazon! The band's twelth studio album, "Endgame" was released September 15th in the U.S. via Roadrunner Records and is now available worldwide.

SHAWN DROVER TALKS WITH EVILG AT METAL-RULES.COM

23 Sep 2009 22:13:25 GMT

EvilG for Metal-Rules.com recently conducted in interview with Shawn Drover. "Shawn Drover isn't the usual mouthpiece for Megadeth as we've all read/see countless interviews with the legend himself, Dave Mustaine. So when given the opportunity to speak with Shawn, I was interested to hear his story on Megadeth". Read the entire interview HERE

SHAWN DROVER: "I LOVE CANADA"

23 Sep 2009 22:12:37 GMT

Shawn Drover has issued the following update: "I just received the official word on the chart position for My homeland, Canada, to which Endgame is #4 on the billboard charts, and #1 on the Canadian "Hard Rock" billboard charts!!!!!!!!!!!! To say that this thrills me, is a huge understatement, believe me!! I am very greateful to all who made the effort to buy the c.d. and make a difference. To be #1 on any chart is a huge thrill, and it is something we do not take for granted." MORE

"ENDGAME: ONE OF MEGADETH'S FINEST MOMENTS"

22 Sep 2009 22:12:33 GMT

Peter Hodgson of I Heart Guitar recently reviewed Megadeth's new album "Endgame": "The first thing you hear bursting out of the gates on the new Megadeth album, Endgame (Roadrunner) is a thunderous, crunching riff leading into one huge back-and-forth solo-fest from Dave Mustaine and new guitarist Chris Broderick on the track ?Dialectic Chaos.? The tones are huge, the drumming relentless, and my freaking god Broderick is fast." Read the entire review HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEW AND WORKSHOP VIDEO

22 Sep 2009 22:12:18 GMT

Germany's Bonedo web site recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. Dave discusses how Megadeth's sound has evolved over the years, his guitar playing, and more. The entire chat can be viewed HERE. Also available is a video-workshop. Dave takes us through various Megadeth songs with his Angel Of Deth Dean guitar. Watch the video-workshop HERE

JAMES LOMENZO: "HOW'RE WE DOIN?"

22 Sep 2009 22:04:33 GMT

James LoMenzo has issued the following update: "So, Endgame's been out and going into it's second week. ...Thanks for your support, it's harder and harder to make a significant climb without a good old fashioned ground swell and in this case, so far so amazing. The band and I are humbled and fired up by your support. Hey, for all you Megadeth die hards and new fans I say thanks, and keep it going!" MORE

MEGADETH FEATURED ON LIQUID METAL'S THRASH ATTACK WEEK

21 Sep 2009 20:52:16 GMT

Dave Mustaine and Chris Broderick will be featured on Liquid Metal?s Thrash Attack Week this week. "Thrash Attack!" on Sirius XM Liquid Metal features half hour blocks of thrash metal every hour for seven days straight! You?ll hear stories and music from the legends of thrash and those that are helping to push the genre today. Show starts Monday, Sept 21st @ 9am ET and ends Monday, Sept 28th @ 3am ET. MORE

DAVE MUSTAINE ON SIRIUS XM RADIO WITH EDDIE TRUNK TONIGHT!

21 Sep 2009 20:51:52 GMT

Dave Mustaine will be talking to Eddie Trunk tonight at 8:15pm EST on "The Boneyard" SIRIUS 19 XM 53. "Eddie Trunk Live" is a live weekly interactive show that is a mix of music, talk about music, live calls from the audience, giveaways, and special guests. The show is live 6-10PM ET on "The Boneyard" every Monday. Tune in and listen to Dave talk live with Eddie tonight! Fans can call 866 315-2663 to talk live on the show. MORE

CHRIS BRODERICK: "JIMMY FALLON AND THE FIRST WEEK OF ENDGAME"

21 Sep 2009 20:50:33 GMT

Chris Broderick has issued the following update: "So I though it would be good to give a blow by blow of how the Jimmy Fallon show went. The day started out with us at the NBC building at 10:30 for load in sound check and camera blocking. This went until noon. From there Dave and I went to the Sirius and did a hour and a half long inter view with Jose Mangin for Liquid metal and Octane from 1:30 to 3pm. From there it was back to NBC to warm up and get ready to tape at 5:30." MORE

SHAWN DROVER: "STARTING TO RECEIVE SOME CHART POSITIONS"

21 Sep 2009 20:49:40 GMT

Shawn Drover has issued the following update: "We are starting to receive some chart positions for Endgame. These are the 1st to arrive.... Germany - #21, U.K. - #24, Australia - #11 ...For Canada, we are receiving word that Endgame will be a top 20 record, which of course please me greatly ( I am hoping for a single digit chart position, just as UA was - we'll see) We have to thank all of YOU who support the cause, and get out there to purchase the record (what a concept, eh??) without your support, these chart positions simply cannot happen, so we are grateful, believe me." MORE

PAUL GARGANO GIVES 'ENDGAME' A FIVE-STAR RATING

21 Sep 2009 20:48:55 GMT

Former Metal Edge Editor-In-Chief, Paul Gargano has posted the following review of Megadeth's new album "Endgame": "If Dave Mustaine had Megadeth's musical arsenal set to stun on the 2007 release United Abominations, he toggles the switch to kill mode on Endgame, an album that requires no more than a single listen to merit its stripes in any 'best Megadeth album' debate." Read the entire review HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE GOES THROUGH 'ENDGAME' TRACK BY TRACK

18 Sep 2009 19:50:06 GMT

The U.K. branch of Roadrunner Records has uploaded video footage of Dave Mustaine taking the viewers through the new album, "Endgame", track by track. Watch the footage in two parts: Part #1. Part #2. According to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, "Endgame" is on track to sell between 40,000 and 45,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release.

MEET MEGADETH ON TOUR IN NZ, OZ, JAPAN, CANADA, AND USA!

18 Sep 2009 17:22:00 GMT

Meet 'N Greet passes to meet Megadeth on tour in New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Canada, and USA are now available through the MegaFanClub! Club members, check the "Meet The Band" page at the fan club for details. Not a member? Join HERE! The MegaFanClub gives you the opportunity as fans to gain even more access! A premium membership provides a fan package including an exclusive fan club shirt, autographed 8X10 photo, and much more, including your chance to meet Megadeth on tour! MORE

MEGADETH ON 'LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON' TONIGHT!

17 Sep 2009 20:14:09 GMT

Attention Metal fans! Make sure to tune in tonight as Megadeth will be performing on NBC-TV's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon". It?s a late one so set your tivo?s. The show airs on NBC at 12:35/11:35C. Tonight's guests: Dennis Quaid, Elisabeth Moss, Megadeth. Also don?t forget to pick up your copy of "Endgame", Megadeth?s twelfth studio album, in stores now! MORE

BRAVE WORDS & BLOODY KNUCKLES RATES 'ENDGAME' 10/10

17 Sep 2009 20:13:54 GMT

BW & BK (Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles) has posted a review and gives Megadeth's new album "Endgame" a 10/10. "The easiest way to explain exactly how good Megadeth?s twelfth album is to say what it doesn?t do, rather than what it does. Endgame crushes everything else released in the name of heavy metal in 2009 because it doesn?t fail to meet expectations." Read the entire review HERE

METALLUS MAXIMUS GIVES 'ENDGAME' A PERFECT SCORE

17 Sep 2009 20:06:33 GMT

MetallusMaximus.com gives Megadeth's new album "Endgame" a perfect 5/5. "Scorching instrumental intro, check. Full-on thrash attack with blistering solos, check. Break neck speed double bass drums, check. Razor sharp vocals full of social commentaries, double-check! Megadeth are back and they're taking no prisoners this time around!" Read the entire review HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE EXCLUSIVE VIDEO AND PHOTO AT THELIVELINE

17 Sep 2009 04:51:19 GMT

TheLIVELine has posted an exclusive video clip of Dave Mustaine?s birthday celebration which took place Monday night [Sept 14] in San Diego on Dave?s video player at TheLIVELine.com. To link directly to Dave?s page go HERE and click on the ?video? button to check it out. Also posted at TheLIVELine is a photo of Dave playing his new Dean Dave Mustaine Signature Zero electric guitar in his photo gallery. MORE

DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED ON AUSTRALIA'S 'THE RACKET'

17 Sep 2009 04:49:47 GMT

Dave Mustaine was interviewed last week by his metal "brother" Andrew Haug of Triple J's "The Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the program in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The first part of the Mustaine interview begins around the 43-minute mark). Check out the program's entire playlist HERE

MEGADETH TO HEADLINE "ENDGAME TOUR" ACROSS THE U.S.

15 Sep 2009 19:01:10 GMT

Megadeth are proud to announce that they will be embarking on a headline tour, their first in support of their latest album, ENDGAME. The ENDGAME tour will feature Machine Head, Suicide Silence and Arcanium in support slots from November 14 through December 3. Warbringer will replace Machine Head on the bill, beginning on December 5. Read the press release HERE. MegaFanClub presales start today and end Thursday, Sept 17 10PM Local. Check the Killing Road for tour details. Check the MegaFanClub for ticket presales HERE

MEGADETH AND SLAYER TO CO-HEADLINE 'CANADIAN CARNAGE EAST'

14 Sep 2009 21:20:46 GMT

Talk about a mind-blowing line-up. Megadeth and Slayer - two of the bands that defined the thrash/metal genre - will be bringing their Canadian Carnage tour to the east coast of the country in November. The tour will also feature Machine Head and Suicide Silence. Check the Killing Road for tour dates. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, Sept 18 @ 10AM local. MegaFanClub ticket pre-sales go on sale Tuesday, Sept 15 @ 10AM local. MORE

DAVE MUSTAINE: "WHAT DOES STARTING OVER MEAN?"

05 Sep 2009 08:29:14 GMT

Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "Well, we were finally able to let the cat out of the bag and post that we are going to be playing on Sept., 17th on the Jimmy Fallon show in NY. I am so pumped to do this show, because I have done several shows before, like FX, Jon Stewart, Politically Incorrect, Arsenio, and the great Dave Letterman, (and there was obviously the rush of Letterman), but few were as fulfilling as being on Bill Maher or Jon Stewart's shows." MORE

MEGADETH PACIFIC RIM TOUR: JAPANESE DATES ADDED

05 Sep 2009 07:14:47 GMT

Two dates have been added to Megadeth's October Pacific Rim tour. The band will perform shows in Osaka on October 19th and Nagoya on October 20th. Tickets on sale Sept 19th. Check the Killing Road for details! MegaFanClub members be sure to enter for the meet 'n greet draw for the shows in Japan! MORE

MEGADETH TO PERFORM ON 'LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON'

05 Sep 2009 07:13:33 GMT

Megadeth will perform on NBC-TV's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on Thursday, September 17. (Note: The program will actually air the morning of Friday, September 18). "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" airs weeknights at 12:35 a.m. EST. If you would like a chance to be close to the group's performance on the show, click HERE and you will be directed to the "Band Bench" sweepstakes entry form. Enter for a chance to win seats on the band benches and an opportunity to surround the stage during Megadeth's performance. Please make sure to include the band code "MEG" in your entry form. MORE