"Full Metal Jackie Certified: The 50 Most Influential Heavy Metal Songs Of The '80s And The True Stories Behind Their Lyrics" provides exclusive insight into the creative process behind the top metal songs of the 1980s which includes Megadeth's "Peace Sells". Written by Jackie Kajzer — host and developer of nationally syndicated metal radio show "Full Metal Jackie" — with Roger Lotring, the book features classic photos by renowned rock photographer Mark Weiss and a foreword written by Dave Mustaine. Pre-order HERE

Hector Saldaña of San Antonio Express-News recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "Ready and apparently then some, Mustaine brings Megadeth to Sunken Garden Theater on Tuesday for a snarling display of speed-metal supremacy in support of "Endgame," its excellent 12th album full of head-rattling riffs, shred-tastic guitar noodling and the venomous vocals." MORE

Shawn Drover has posted the first of four tour blogs on the Sick Drummer Magazine web site from the current "Endgame" U.S. tour. The blogs will talk about life on the road for Shawn and the kinds of things he deals with. The first post covers week one of the tour with Machine Head, Suicide Silence and Arcanium and includes details of shows from Grand Rapids, Peoria, Milwaukee, Columbus and Covington. MORE

Bob Zerull of Zoiks! Online recently conducted an interview with James LoMenzo. "It was my honor to sit down with current Megadeth bassist James LoMenzo. James has played with some of the best musicians in the world including, Slash, Zakk Wylde, Vito Bratta and obviously Dave Mustaine. The interview only lasted twelve minutes, but I got a lot of good stuff so we’ll have to present the interview in two sections. So enjoy part one." MORE

Steven Rosen of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. DM: "A perfectionist? I’m a Virgo so I think people make generalized statements about Virgos. And although I really don’t like hearing a generalized statement or even ascribing to them because it usually comes out as superstition when you hear stuff like that. So, you know what? I am a Virgo and I am a perfectionist. But there are other situations that must be taken under consideration when you become the person that’s the leader." MORE

Damian Reece from Telegraph.co.uk is reporting: "New figures posted on EMI's website show that its music publishing arm, which owns the rights to songs written by stars including Norah Jones, Kasabian, Megadeth and Jamie Cullum, enjoyed a 14.6pc increase in sales in the year to the end of March." MORE

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