Leslie Michele Derrough for GlideMagazine.com recently conducted an interview with David Ellefson. "After recording such classic metal albums as "Rust In Peace", "Killing Is My Business …", "Peace Sells" and "Youthanasia", the band just finished up their Gigantour with Motörhead, Lacuna Coil and Volbeat, not to mention a May co-headlining tour with Rob Zombie. About to head over to Europe for the month of June, Ellefson called in last month to talk with Glide about Megadeth's latest recording "TH1RT3EN", his youth on a farm in Minnesota, and how he lives and breathes being a musician." Read the interview at GlideMagazine.com.  

Megadeth kicked off its month-long European tour yesterday (Thursday, May 31) at Metalfest Open Airs 2012 in Dessau, Germany. Dave Mustaine commented on last night's show: "When we were warming up in our dressing room, all the lights went out and we knew something was up but made the best of it. Huge thanks to the fans for coming out in the rain and staying through the technical difficulties that all the bands had. Looking forward to seeing you all again in St. Goarshausen, Germany on Thursday!"
The 22-date trek includes a special one-off show at London's Electric Ballroom on June 12 following the band's return to the main stage on June 10 at U.K.'s Download festival, and will wrap up on June 29 at the Tuska festival in Helsinki, Finland. For all tour information, visit the Killing Road. 

Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place has just been pubished by the Vh1 Classic book imprint. Distributed by powerHouse books, the 128-page work features a set of photos of Megadeth at their auspicious beginning, captured through the lens of rock photographer Bill Hale. The book features a forward written by Dave Mustaine. 
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Megadeth and Rob Zombie wrapped up their U.S. tour yesterday (Saturday, May 26) at the Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, OK. John Hall for Tulsa Today reports: "Following a mad dash to the main stage, fans were met by Dave Mustaine and Megadeth. Mustaine paused between songs to change guitars, each time returning to the stage clapping his hands, signifying his approval of the growing crowd. Lead guitarist Chris Broderick's playing was phenomenal as the group sailed through an hour-long set that included "Head Crusher", "Symphony of Destruction", "Peace Sells", and ended with "Holy Wars …The Punishment Due". Read the full report and see photos at TulsaToday.com. 

Zisis Petkanas of Greece's Rock Overdose recently conducted an interview with Chris Broderick. Chris talks about Megadeth's latest album "TH1RT3EN", the Big Four, the anniversary of "Countdown To Extinction", playing in Greece, and more. You can now read the interview at www.rockoverdose.com. 

David Ellefson and Staind vocalist Aaron Lewis have teamed up with video director / photographer Fran Strine to produce a new documentary titled "Shame on America", a tribute to veterans who give everything to defend their country and a lament on the lack of care for them upon their return home. Read More

"Metal icons MEGADETH are delivering volcanic performances and earning rave reviews on their co-headlining tour with Rob Zombie, which marks the first time the two bands have toured together. The trek kicked off Friday, May 11 in Holmdel, NJ and will include two high-profile rock festival appearances including Rock On The Range and Rocklahoma, where the tour wraps on Saturday, May 26." Read More