May 15, 2012 - VH1 CLASSIC BOOK IMPRINT OFFERS A LOOK BACK AT MEGADETH
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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May 13, 2012 - WIN A JACKSON SOLOIST OR MEGADETH TICKETS WITH BRODERICK & ELLEFSON
Chris Broderick and David Ellefson are coming to Sam Ash Music in Indianapolis on May 14. The meet and greet will last from 6 – 8 p.m., and those in attendance will have the opportunity to win a stunning Jackson Soloist SLXQ or two tickets to Megadeth's May 15 show at the Murat Theater. Admission is free, and voluntary donations benefit Music Therapy at the Riley Hospital for Children. See the event poster HERE
May 12, 2012 - SHAWN DROVER INTERVIEWED BY THE WEEKENDER
Weekender Editor, Nikki M. Mascali recently caught up with Shawn Drover for an interview before Megadeth embarked on the current tour with Rob Zombie. "We want to be in the now, and I think that’s part of what drives us to try to make the best records of our career. "TH1RT3EN" has a lot of critical acclaim, and a lot of fans really dig that record — as do we — so really, at the end of the day, for a band to have this kind of longevity, I think the music has to transcend generations." Read the interview at theweekender.com.
May 11, 2012 - MEGADETH TO PERFORM ENTIRE 'COUNTDOWN TO EXTINCTION' ALBUM IN MEXICO
Megadeth will perform its 1992 album, "Countdown To Extinction", in its entirety at the Pepsi Center in Mexico City, Mexico on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 and at the Arena VFG in Guadalajara, Mexico on Friday, September 21, 2012. Local act Raxas is confirmed as the support act for both shows. Tickets for Mexico City go on sale to the general public Thursday, May 17 and for Guadalajara on Saturday, May 19. Megadeth fan club tickets PRESALE for both shows begins Tuesday, May 15 @ 11:00 a.m. at the Megadeth Cyber Army.
May 10, 2012 - DAVID ELLEFSON INTERVIEWED BY XOMBIEWOOF.COM
David Ellefson - the iconic bassist speaks to Matt O'Shaughnessy about Megadeth's co-headline tour with Rob Zombie, the origin of the group and more! In an exclusive interview for Xombiewoof.com. ..Now, as the mighty Megadeth gear up for some highly-touted co-headline dates with Rob Zombie which kick off imminently, we spoke with David Ellefson about the tour and more in an ever candid and sweeping chat. Read the interview at xombiewoof.com.
May 8, 2012 - NEW 2012 TOUR MERCH NOW AVAILABLE!
New merchandise has been added to Megadeth's online store. Check out new tees like the 2012 TH1RT3EN Tour Tee, Zip-Up Hoodie, and the 2012 Megadeth Tour Tee. Visit the online store today for these products plus other great tees, accessories and more.
May 7, 2012 - DAVE MUSTAINE PASSIONATE ABOUT HIS MUSIC, PLAYING IN BIRMINGHAM
Mary Colurso of The Birmingham News has posted the following article. "Megadeth’s founder and frontman is passionate about many subjects -- thrash metal is just one of them -- and once he gets going, Mustaine, 50, is inclined to discuss, detail, explain and elaborate. He talks about his politics. He talks about his faith. He talks about his past as a poor kid in California. He talks about hard rock, tough breaks, health problems and band chemistry." Read the article at www.al.com.