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DAVE MUSTAINE TO GUEST ON FULL METAL JACKIE SHOW THIS WEEKEND

May 24, 2013 - DAVE MUSTAINE TO GUEST ON FULL METAL JACKIE SHOW THIS WEEKEND
Dave Mustaine will be a guest on the Full Metal Jackie Radio show this weekend! Dave will discuss the new Megadeth album "Super Collider" with Jackie and more. To find a rock station near you airing/streaming the show, go to FullMetalJackieRadio.com.

 
BRODERICK, DROVER TALK

May 24, 2013 - BRODERICK, DROVER TALK 'SUPER COLLIDER' WITH INFOMUSIC.RO (VIDEO)
InfoMusic.ro conducted an interview with Chris Broderick and Shawn Drover prior to Megadeth's May 22 concert at Arenele Romane in Bucharest, Romania. You can now watch the chat HERE. Photos of the show are available at InfoMusic.ro.

 
MEGADETH TO GUEST ON

May 23, 2013 - MEGADETH TO GUEST ON 'ROCKLINE'
Megadeth will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, June 17 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with Megadeth by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). The show will be streamed on the "Rockline" web site for two weeks beginning the afternoon after the live broadcast. www.rocklineradio.com

 
MEGADETH PERFORMS

May 22, 2013 - MEGADETH PERFORMS 'SUPER COLLIDER' TITLE TRACK LIVE FOR FIRST TIME
Megadeth kicked off its world tour earlier tonight (Wednesday, May 22) at Arenele Romane in Bucharest, Romania. The band played the title track from the new album "Super Collider" live for the first time. See the setlist HERE. Catch Megadeth now on tour in Europe and the U.K.! Check the Killing Road for tour details.

 
SLASH TO PERFORM AT THIS YEAR

May 21, 2013 - SLASH TO PERFORM AT THIS YEAR'S GIGANTOUR IN DALLAS
97.1 The Eagle presents BFD at Gexa Energy Pavilion on Friday, July 12 with Megadeth, Slash, Black Label Society, Device, HELLYEAH, Newsted and Death Division. Dave Mustaine has posted the following on Twitter, "I am so excited for the Dallas show and to play with my brother Slash! Now THAT is gonna be a Texas-size concert!". See the event poster HERE. Tickets are on sale now at Live Nation.

 
PRE-ORDER MEGADETH

May 20, 2013 - PRE-ORDER MEGADETH'S 'SUPER COLLIDER' NOW ON CD AND LP
You can now PRE-ORDER Megadeth's new album "Super Collider" on CD and LP. The album will be available as a limited-edition CD with 3-D cover and bonus tracks, regular CD, regular LP, limited LP plus seven-inch vinyl and as a digital download. "Super Collider" is scheduled for a June 4 release via Universal Music Enterprises (UMe).

 
DAVID ELLEFSON TALKS

May 19, 2013 - DAVID ELLEFSON TALKS 'SUPER COLLIDER' ALBUM ON 'HOUSE OF ZAZZ'
Sam Hatch of WWUH Radio's metal show "The House Of Zazz" recently conducted an interview with David Ellefson. Ellefson discussed the recording process for the band's new album, "Super Collider"; the spark that comes from maintaining the same lineup of musicians; finding inspiration in the band's early material; the influence of The Who's John Entwistle on the title track's bass lines; and Megadeth's upcoming Gigantour stint in North America. You can now listen to the chat HERE.

 
MEGADETH

May 18, 2013 - MEGADETH'S NEW SINGLE 'KINGMAKER' WORLD PREMIERE!
Megadeth's new song "Kingmaker" is now available for streaming on Megadeth's YouTube channel. The track comes off the band's new album, "Super Collider", which is scheduled for a June 4 release via Universal Music Enterprises (UMe). In a recent interview with the "Shockwaves"/"HardRadio" podcast, Mustaine stated about "Kingmaker": "[That song] is about the epidemic we're having in our nation right now with hillbilly heroin, with everybody taking pain pills.

 
MEGADETH VIP PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE FOR GIGANTOUR!

May 17, 2013 - MEGADETH VIP PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE FOR GIGANTOUR!
Check out the two Ultimate VIP Package options available below including a signed guitar, meet & greet with Megadeth, on site VIP concierge, exclusive merch & more! Gigantour--the critically acclaimed package festival founded in 2005 by Dave Mustaine—returns in 2013 with an incredible new line-up for the tour. In addition to headliner Megadeth, the multi-artist bill features metal heavyweights Black Label Society, Device, HELLYEAH, Newsted and Death Division. Get your VIP Package now at megadeth.artistarena.com.

 
CONGRATS TO OUR WINNERS OF THE KINGMAKER TWITTER PREMIERE!

May 16, 2013 - CONGRATS TO OUR WINNERS OF THE KINGMAKER TWITTER PREMIERE!
Congrats Mary Beth A for being our U.S. Winner and to Alex L, our U.K. Winner of the Kingmaker Twitter Premiere!! Be sure to follow Mary Beth on Twitter @megabeth33 to hear the new song this Saturday May 18 at 9 a.m. PDT/12 p.m. EDT, and/or follow Alex @AlexLong1993 to hear the new song this Saturday May 18 at 5PM U.K. time.

 
IRON MAIDEN / MEGADETH TICKETS PRESALE FOR KANSAS CITY - THURSDAY

May 15, 2013 - IRON MAIDEN / MEGADETH TICKETS PRESALE FOR KANSAS CITY - THURSDAY
Megadeth fan club members, your PRESALE for Iron Maiden / Megadeth concert tickets for Kansas City, MO begins Thursday, May 16 @ 10 a.m. local time at the Megadeth Cyber Army. Not a member yet? Enlist today! http://cyberarmy.megadeth.com.

 
GIGANTOUR TICKETS & VIP PACKAGES PRESALE FOR DALLAS - WEDNESDAY

May 14, 2013 - GIGANTOUR TICKETS & VIP PACKAGES PRESALE FOR DALLAS - WEDNESDAY
Megadeth fan club members, your PRESALE for Gigantour concert tickets and VIP packages for Dallas, Texas begins Wednesday, May 15 @ 10 a.m. local time at the Megadeth Cyber Army website. Not a member yet? Enlist today! http://cyberarmy.megadeth.com.

 
MEGADETH TO GUEST ON

May 14, 2013 - MEGADETH TO GUEST ON 'ROCKLINE'
Megadeth will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, June 17 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with Megadeth by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). The show will be streamed on the "Rockline" web site for two weeks beginning the afternoon after the live broadcast. www.rocklineradio.com

 
BUENOS AIRES, BOGOTA, MEXICO CITY ADDED TO LATIN AMERICAN TOUR

May 13, 2013 - BUENOS AIRES, BOGOTA, MEXICO CITY ADDED TO LATIN AMERICAN TOUR
Three more dates have been confirmed for Megadeth's tour in Latin America this October supporting metal legends Black Sabbath. Buenos Aires, Argentina on Sunday, October 6 - tickets on sale May 27; Bogota, Colombia on Saturday, October 19 - tickets on sale May 30; and Mexico City, Mexico on Saturday October 26 - tickets on sale May 22. The tour kicks off in Santiago, Chile on Friday, October 4. Check the Killing Road for tour details.

 
DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY ULTIMATE-GUITAR

May 12, 2013 - DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY ULTIMATE-GUITAR
Steven Rosen of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. On the new album, he covers comfortable ground—heavy, ripping guitars galloping along while his frenzied vocals scream bloody murder—but he also brings in melodic elements and even a hint of country that should confuse a lot of fans. Here he talks about the new album and what it feels like to make a living in the brutal business of music these past 30 years. Read the interview at Ultimate-Guitar.com.

 
MEGADETH FILMS

May 11, 2013 - MEGADETH FILMS 'SUPER COLLIDER' VIDEO
Megadeth filmed a video for the title track and first single from the band's new album, "Super Collider", on Friday, May 10 in the Los Angeles area. California-based model, actress, singer and songwriter Hunter Elizabeth was cast in the lead role in the clip, which she says is "about a high-school couple still loving each other after all the years after graduation, and at the 10-year reunion, both characters find themselves successful (a model and a mathematician) and still very in love."

 
DAVE MUSTAINE TALKS SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY, FRIENDSHIP WITH KENNY G

May 10, 2013 - DAVE MUSTAINE TALKS SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY, FRIENDSHIP WITH KENNY G
Dave Mustaine recently spoke to Fuse about his unique relationship with smooth-jazz saxophonist Kenny G and his upcoming 2014 collaboration with the San Diego Symphony, at which he will be the featured soloist on electric guitar. Check out the clip at www.fuse.tv.

 
ENTER TO PREMIERE THE NEW SONG

May 9, 2013 - ENTER TO PREMIERE THE NEW SONG 'KINGMAKER' ON TWITTER!
Enter now for your chance to premiere the new song "Kingmaker" from Megadeth's forthcoming album "Super Collider" on your own personal Twitter feed! The competition begins May 10 and the deadline for receipt of entry is May 16. The Grand prize winner will premiere the new song on their personal Twitter feed and receive a signed "Super Collider" CD! Ten individuals chosen at random from all entries will also receive signed "Super Collider" CDs. For more information and to enter, go to www.rockmytrack.com.

 
SPECIAL

May 8, 2013 - SPECIAL 'GOLDENGODS' GIGANTOUR TICKETS PRESALE BEGINS THURSDAY
There will be a special presale held at Gigantour.com for concert tickets beginning Thursday, May 9 @ 10 a.m. local times and will be open to all fans! Your password for this presale will be "GOLDENGODS". Check in at the TOUR page at Gigantour.com on Thursday to get your tickets early! www.gigantour.com

 
GIGANTOUR TICKETS & VIP PACKAGES PRESALE BEGINS TOMORROW

May 7, 2013 - GIGANTOUR TICKETS & VIP PACKAGES PRESALE BEGINS TOMORROW
Megadeth fan club members, your presale for Gigantour concert tickets and VIP Packages begins Wednesday, May 8 @ 10 a.m. local times at the Megadeth Cyber Army website. Not a member yet? Enlist today! http://cyberarmy.megadeth.com

 
NEW VIDEO TRAILER FOR GIGANTOUR 2013 POSTED ONLINE

May 6, 2013 - NEW VIDEO TRAILER FOR GIGANTOUR 2013 POSTED ONLINE
Check out the new video trailer for Gigantour 2013 on Megadeth's YouTube channel. Gigantour--the critically acclaimed package festival founded in 2005 by Dave Mustaine—returns in 2013 with an incredible new line-up for the tour. In addition to headliner Megadeth, the multi-artist bill features metal heavyweights Black Label Society, Device, HELLYEAH, Newsted and Death Division, all personally picked by Dave Mustaine. For more info, go to www.gigantour.com.

 
CHRIS BRODERICK INTERVIEWED ON KASC THE BLAZE 1330 AM (AUDIO)

May 5, 2013 - CHRIS BRODERICK INTERVIEWED ON KASC THE BLAZE 1330 AM (AUDIO)
KASC The Blaze 1330 AM recently conducted an interview with Chris Broderick. Chris talks about the upcoming tour with Iron Maiden, Gigantour, the new Megadeth album "Super Collider", and more. The chat is now available for streaming HERE.

 
DAVE MUSTAINE TALKS ABOUT THIS YEAR

May 4, 2013 - DAVE MUSTAINE TALKS ABOUT THIS YEAR'S GIGANTOUR (VIDEO)
A three-minute video clip of Dave Mustaine talking about this year's edition of Gigantour — the critically acclaimed package festival he founded in 2005 — can be seen HERE. Dave talks about each band on Gigantour and about the festival itself. Joining headliners Megadeth at this year's event will be Black Label Society, Device, HELLYEAH, Newsted, and Death Division. For more info, go to www.gigantour.com.

 
GIGANTOUR 2013 TOUR LINE-UP AND DATES REVEALED

May 3, 2013 - GIGANTOUR 2013 TOUR LINE-UP AND DATES REVEALED
Gigantour--the critically acclaimed package festival founded in 2005 by Dave Mustaine—returns in 2013 with an incredible new line-up for the tour. In addition to headliner Megadeth, the multi-artist bill features metal heavyweights Black Label Society, Device, HELLYEAH, Newsted and Death Division, all personally picked by Dave Mustaine. The tour kicks off in Gilford, New Hampshire on July 3, 2013. Read the following Press Release.

 
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY CONFIRMED FOR THIS YEAR

May 3, 2013 - BLACK LABEL SOCIETY CONFIRMED FOR THIS YEAR'S GIGANTOUR
Black Label Society has been confirmed for this year's edition of Gigantour. Black Label Society is comprised of Zakk Wylde (lead guitar, lead vocals), Nick Catanese (rhythm guitar), John DeServio (bass), and Chad Szeliga (drums). Also scheduled to appear on the bill are headliners Megadeth, along with Device, HELLYEAH, Newsted, and Death Division. www.gigantour.com

 
MEGADETH CYBER ARMY PRESALE FOR GIGANTOUR BEGINS WEDNESDAY

May 3, 2013 - MEGADETH CYBER ARMY PRESALE FOR GIGANTOUR BEGINS WEDNESDAY
Megadeth fan club members, your presale for Gigantour concert tickets begins Wednesday, May 8 @ 10 a.m. local times at the Megadeth Cyber Army website. Information on club presales for VIP packages will be posted soon. Not a member yet? Enlist today! http://cyberarmy.megadeth.com

 
BLACK SABBATH, MEGADETH TO TOUR LATIN AMERICA IN OCTOBER

May 2, 2013 - BLACK SABBATH, MEGADETH TO TOUR LATIN AMERICA IN OCTOBER
Megadeth will join metal legends Black Sabbath as a special guest on their Latin America tour in October. The tour will kick off in Santiago, Chile at Estadio Monumental on October 4. Tickets for Chile will go on sale to the general public on May 3 via Ticketek www.ticketek.cl. The bands will also perform in Porto Alegre at Estacionamento da FIERGS on October 9th; in São Paulo at Campo de Marte on October 11th; and in Rio de Janeiro at Apoteose on October 13th. Tickets for Brazil will go on sale to the general public on May 6th via Tickets For Fun www.ticketsforfun.com.br.

 
GIGANTOUR 2013 LINEUP TO BE REVEALED AT GOLDEN GODS AWARDS

May 1, 2013 - GIGANTOUR 2013 LINEUP TO BE REVEALED AT GOLDEN GODS AWARDS
David Ellefson & Chris Broderick will present the 2013 Riff Lord Award and unveil a video from Dave Mustaine revealing the final band of the Gigantour 2013 lineup at the Revolver Magazine Golden Gods Awards, on Thursday, May 2 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California.

 

Press Releases
 
 

November 1, 2011:
GIGANTOUR 2012 DATES ANNOUNCED

 

Octboer 24, 2011:
MEGADETH TO PERFORM ON 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!' ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT

 

September 27, 2011:
GIGANTOUR 2012 - MEGADETH, MOTÖRHEAD, VOLBEAT, LACUNA COIL

 

July 20, 2011:
DAVE MUSTAINE TO BLITZ PERSONALIZED VIDEO UPDATES FROM THE ROAD

 

April 19, 2011:
MEGADETH 'PEACE SELLS... BUT WHO'S BUYING?' 25TH ANNIVERSARY REISSUE

 

January 31, 2011:
4TH ANNUAL ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2011 TOUR LINE-UP

 

October 19, 2010:
MEGADETH, SLAYER, ANTHRAX DESCRIBE JÄGERMEISTER IN ONE WORD

 

October 12, 2010:
JÄGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR - MEGADETH TECH FRED KOWALA

 

September 30, 2010:
JÄGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR - ELLEFSON PROMO VIDEO

 

August 26, 2010:
MEGADETH TO HEADLINE 'NO SLEEP TIL' FESTIVAL TOUR

 

August 17, 2010:
SLAYER, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX - JÄGERMEISTER FALL MUSIC TOUR ANNOUNCED

 

July 12, 2010:
SLAYER, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX - SECOND LEG OF 'AMERICAN CARNAGE' ANNOUNCED

 

July 8, 2010:
DAVE MUSTAINE'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY TO BE RELEASED NEXT MONTH

 

June 4, 2010:
NEW TRACK, 'SUDDEN DEATH' TO BE FEATURED ON GUITAR HERO

 

May 21, 2010:
HEAVY METAL'S 'BIG FOUR' METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX COMMEMORATE THEIR HISTORIC CONCERTS TOGETHER WITH A ONE NIGHT ONLY GLOBAL MOVIE THEATER EVENT ON JUNE 22ND

 

April 26, 2010:
SLAYER'S SEASONS IN THE ABYSS AND MEGADETH'S RUST IN PEACE TO BE CORNERSTONES OF "AMERICAN CARNAGE" LIVE SETS

 

April 13, 2010:
MEGADETH ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES IN SOUTH AMERICA

 

February 8, 2010:
BASSIST DAVID ELLEFSON RETURNS TO MEGADETH LINE-UP

 

February 1, 2010:
NEW DATES ANNOUNCED FOR AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR

 

January 25, 2010:
MEGADETH 2010 "RUST IN PEACE 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR"

 

January 7, 2010:
AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR POSTPONED

 

December 17, 2009:
MEGADETH, SLAYER, TESTAMENT TALK 'AMERICAN CARNAGE'

 

December 14, 2009:
METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH & ANTHRAX TO PERFORM TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY

 

November 16, 2009:
MEGADETH, SLAYER TEAM UP FOR 'AMERICAN CARNAGE'

 

October 20, 2009:
'MEGADETH RADIO' TO EXPLODE ONTO THE AIRWAVES OCTOBER 22ND

 

September 14, 2009:
MEGADETH TO HEADLINE "ENDGAME TOUR" ACROSS THE U.S.

 

June 18, 2009:
'ENDGAME' TO BE TITLE OF MEGADETH'S TWELFTH STUDIO ALBUM

 

April 27, 2009:
MEGADETH AND SLAYER TO CO-HEADLINE "CANADIAN CARNAGE"

 

April 2, 2009:
INTRODUCING THE NEW 1960DM DAVE MUSTAINE SIGNATURE CABS

 

August 18, 2008:
MEGADETH "ANTHOLOGY: SET THE WORLD AFIRE" DUE SEPTEMBER 30

 

July 1, 2008:
GUITAR CENTER SESSIONS PRESENTS: AN EVENING WITH DAVE MUSTAINE

 

June 25, 2008:
MEGADETH TO PERFORM AT 'AFFLICTION BANNED' JULY 19 PPV IN ANAHEIM

 

January 14, 2008:
GIGANTOUR NORTH AMERICA DATES AND NEW LEAD GUITARIST!

 

December 21, 2007:
MUSTAINES DONATE TOYS TO THE 'TOYS FOR TOTS' ORGANIZATION

 

October 5, 2007:
GIGANTOUR 2007 OZ - 2ND SYDNEY SHOW ADDED!

 

September 18, 2007:
MEGA-CALLS: LEAVE MESSAGES FOR MEMBERS OF MEGADETH ON THEIR CELLS!

 

August 10, 2007:
MEGADETH UNVEILS ITS 4-CD+DVD BOX SET "WARCHEST"

 

August 9, 2007:
MEGADETH RETURN TO AUSTRALIA TO HEADLINE GIGANTOUR 2007

 

July 30, 2007:
"THAT ONE NIGHT: LIVE IN BUENOS AIRES" DOUBLE CD SET TO BE RELEASED

 

July 10, 2007:
MEGADETH ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN FALL HEADLINE TOUR

 

May 23, 2007:
NEW CD ‘UNITED ABOMINATIONS’ DEBUTS AT #8 SELLING OVER 54,000 COPIES

 

January 22, 2007:
MEGADETH TO PLAY ON HEAVEN AND HELL CANADIAN TOUR!

 

January 19, 2007:
DAVE MUSTAINE SIGNS WITH DEAN GUITARS

 

December 6, 2006:
Dave Mustaine announces departure from ESP Guitars

 

December 4, 2006:
THAT ONE NIGHT: LIVE IN BUENOS AIRES - Live DVD out March 6 2007

 

May 15, 2006:
MEGADETH SIGNS WITH ROADRUNNER RECORDS!

 

January 27, 2006:
ARSENAL OF MEGADETH - Two disc DVD in stores March 21

 

July 19, 2005:
Megadeth and Sanctuary part ways

 

May 2, 2005:
Megadeth Greatest Hits: Back To The Start to be released June 28

 

April 5, 2005:
GIGANTOUR ANNOUNCED!

 

September 15, 2004:
BLACKMAIL THE UNIVERSE TOUR dates, new band line-up, and new CD THE SYSTEM HAS FAILED hits the stores!

 

July 27, 2004:
'Chat with Dave Mustaine' Contest

 

April 3, 2002:
Dave Mustaine suffers serious injury, announces departure from Megadeth; Group disbanding after nearly 20 years together

 

January 17, 2002:
Megadeth Re-releases Groundbreaking Debut Album

 

January 6, 2002:
Megadeth To Release First-Ever Live Album

 

October 22, 2001:
Megadeth Postpones Scheduled Dates in Buenos Aires

 

September 27, 2001:
Megadeth: Behind The Music Set For Home Video Release

 

August 6, 2001:
Fans to choose Megadeth set lists!

 

July 30, 2001:
Megadeth's Problems in Asia Continue

 

July 23, 2001:
Megadeth Public Enemy Number One!

 

May 7, 2001:
Megadeth launch brand new album in Canada

 

May 1, 2001:
Megadeth To Participate In An Exclusive Chicago In-Store Event!

 

April 20, 2001:
Megadeth to be Profiled on VH1's "Behind The Music"

 

April 16, 2001:
Megadeth Review at ElectricBasement.com

 

April 11, 2001:
Megadeth Drummer To Fill In With Alice Cooper On Australian Tourdates

 

April 2, 2001:
Megadeth's New Single "Moto Psycho" #1 Most-Added at Radio

 

March 15, 2001:
Megadeth to shoot video for "Moto Psycho" in LA

 

March 1, 2001:
Megadeth join AC/DC to Rock the Bowl

 

January 19, 2001:
New Record, New Future With 'The World Needs A Hero'

 

 
 
 
 
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