October 31, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE: HAPPY HALLOWEEN AND STUDIO PHOTOSHOOT
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "Halloween is upon us and I wonder what you are all going to be costumed as??? ...We did our first photoshoot at Vic's Garage yesterday with me and the boys, and we had a great time. The shoot was for the magazine "Revolver" (one of my favorites) and the photographer, crew, hair artist, and make-up artist were all great. We are basically doing a studio/new record story." MORE

October 31, 2008 - JAMES LOMENZO TO APPEAR AT "BASS PLAYER LIVE" THIS WEEKEND
James LoMenzo will be appearing at "Bass Player Live" this weekend on Saturday Nov 1st and Sunday Nov 2nd at SIR Studios in Los Angeles for Ashdown Amplification. Throughout the 2 day event James will be demonstrating his signature "Hyperdrive bass distortion pedal". "Bass Player Live" features appearances and clinics by some of the greatest bass players on the planet. It's brought to you by Bass Player Magazine. For more info, go to: bassplayerlive.com

October 31, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER FEATURED AT DDRUM.COM - VIDEO INTERVIEW
Shawn Drover is featured in the "Artist Videos" section at the ddrum.com website. In this video, Shawn talks about at what age he started playing drums and how Neil Peart of Rush inspired him, his first drum kit and playing with brother Glen Drover through high school, his switch to ddrum and more! Check out the 7-minute video HERE

October 30, 2008 - MEGADETH "BLOOD IN THE WATER: LIVE IN SAN DIEGO" NOV 2ND 8PM

PREMIERE! HDNet TV Concert Series: Sunday, November 2nd 8:00 PM ET - Megadeth "Blood in the Water: Live in San Diego" - "Pioneers of the American thrash metal genre, Megadeth has become one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands of all time. Watch as they perform to a raucous hometown crowd at the Cox Arena in San Diego, California on the 2008 Gigantour tour. Dave Mustaine and Megadeth push the limit, playing faster and heavier than ever in the ultimate Megadeth experience." Repeats Mon., Nov. 3rd 2:30 AM ET. MORE. Watch "Peace Sells" from the concert HERE

October 29, 2008 - 'PRIEST FEAST': AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND ADDED TO THE TOUR
One more date have been added to the Feb-March "Priest Feast" European tour featuring Judas Priest, Megadeth and Testament. The show is as follows: Monday, March 23 - Amsterdam, Holland at HMH. Pre-Sales tickets available Thursday, Oct 30 5PM local - Friday, Oct 31 5PM local. General onsale is Saturday, Nov 1st. Check the Killing Road for details! HERE

October 28, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER: "VIC'S GARAGE, PART TROIS"
Shawn Drover has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "Arrived back at Vic's Garage yesterday, and noticed a few more improvement's since my last visit a few weeks back. It's super close to being completed now - Just a few more cosmetic thing's here and there, but I have to say it has been fun seeing this place from it's embryonic stage to where it is now." MORE

October 27, 2008 - PICK THE SONG FOR DAVE AND GUESTS TO PLAY AT GUITARFEST!
Megadeth fans, help pick the song Dave Mustaine will play with bassist Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Ted Nugent) at Guitarfest in Birmingham, UK on Nov 7! This poll is located at the Megadeth Forums HERE and is open for 24 hours. Final voting will be on a LiveLine number provided on Tuesday, Oct 28. Stay tuned for an update on possible special guests. The jam session will be a laid back improv and not an actual concert perfomance. Check back to Megadeth.com and TheLiveLine.com for details on the final voting on Tuesday.
Dave will be meeting and greeting visitors during signing sessions at the Marshall and Dean Guitars booths every day during Music Live. For more on Music Live / Guitarfest, check HERE

October 26, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE TO APPEAR AT ENGLAND'S MUSIC LIVE, GUITARFEST
Dave Mustaine has been confirmed to appear both at Music Live and Professional Music Technology’s annual Guitarfest at the NEC. Guitarfest will take place on 7 November on the Music Live stage following the show’s Education Day with the rest of the bill comprising Vinnie Moore (UFO), Thunder, The Quireboys and the Marco Mendoza band. Dave will be meeting and greeting visitors during signing sessions on the Marshall stand every day during Music Live. MORE

October 25, 2008 - 'PRIEST FEAST': SWISS AND BELGIAN DATES ADDED TO THE TOUR
Two more dates have been added to the Feb-March "Priest Feast" tour featuring Judas Priest, Megadeth and Testament. The shows are as follows: Wednesday, March 11 - Wettingen, Switzerland at Sportzetrum Tagerhatd, Sunday, March 22 - Brussels, Belgium at Forest National. Check the Killing Road for details! HERE

October 24, 2008 - PREMIERE! MEGADETH "BLOOD IN THE WATER: LIVE IN SAN DIEGO"
PREMIERE! HDNet TV Concert Series: Sunday, November 2nd 8:00 PM ET - Megadeth "Blood in the Water: Live in San Diego" - "Pioneers of the American thrash metal genre, Megadeth has become one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands of all time. Watch as they perform to a raucous hometown crowd at the Cox Arena in San Diego, California on the 2008 Gigantour tour. Dave Mustaine and Megadeth push the limit, playing faster and heavier than ever in the ultimate Megadeth experience." Repeats Mon., Nov. 3rd 2:30 AM ET. MORE

October 23, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "VENTURING OVER TO JOLLY OLE ENGLAND"
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "Well, maybe not London calling, but Milton Keynes is! On the weekend of November 4th, I am going to be venturing over to Jolly ole England to visit the Marshall Amplifier factory in Milton Keynes, to visit Dr. Jim Marshall (you would know him as the name "Marshall" on the front of my amps, ever since I started playing), and to make a surprise guest appearance for my amplifier and speaker cabinet endorsement with Marshall Amplifiers and also appearing with Dean Guitars and my equally prestigious Dave Mustaine Signature VMNT guitars."  MORE

October 22, 2008 - 'PRIEST FEAST': ONE MORE DATE ADDED TO THE TOUR - FRANCE
The "Priest Feast" tour featuring Judas Priest, Megadeth and Testament will play one show in France in March. The show is as follows: Saturday, March 21 - Paris, France at Zenith. General on-sale is Friday, Oct 24st. Check the Killing Road for details! HERE

October 21, 2008 - FREE WRISTBAND - MEGAMERCH HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!
Check out the latest at Megadeth's official Megamerch store! How bad ass is the artwork on this Angel Of Deth tee? The front of the Megadeth Angel Of Deth tee shows the United Abominations album cover artwork in a full size blown up image. Use this coupon code MDTFREEBAND for a Free Megadeth Wristband! See more at Megamerch!

October 20, 2008 - 'PRIEST FEAST': ONE MORE DATE ADDED TO THE TOUR - PORTUGAL
The "Priest Feast" tour featuring Judas Priest, Megadeth and Testament will play one show in Portugal in March. The show is as follows: Tuesday, March 17 - Libson, Portugal at Atlantico Pavillion. General on-sale is Tuesday, Oct 21st. Check the Killing Road for details! HERE

October 20, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE'S FAMED BULLET BELT UP FOR AUCTION!
Up for auction at the Megadeth eBay Store is the bullet belt that Dave Mustaine wore on tour and various video shoots including the classic Holy Wars. The belt is made from polished .223 ammo and is not live "so do not use it in a fire fight because you will lose." The belt can be shortened if needed. When Dave would start a tour it would be one size and by the end of the tour it would have to be taken down in size due to weight loss. Belt is not signed as it is hard to sign a bullet. MORE

October 19, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER: "YOU EITHER GET IT OR YOU DON'T"
A video interview with Shawn Drover has been posted online at hardtimes.ca. The interview was conduted in Montreal, Quebec during the Gigantour 2008 tour. Shawn talks about hockey, music and the Internet, picking bands for Gigantour, Canadian band favorite Rush, and more! Watch the 10-minute video interview HERE

October 18, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER TO AUCTION OFF DRUM KIT AFTER RECORD FINISHED
Shawn Drover has posted the following update on his myspace page: "Hello all, Back at home now from my 2nd trip to San Diego, to which all things are going great at "Vic's Garage" (our recording studio name) We are very close to making the studio 100% functional, so we are all pretty excited about that, believe me My drum-set I will be using for the record will be my B-Rig kit I used on fly dates on the world tour, as well as the entire South American tour we completed in June 2008. Once this new record is finished, I will be auctioning off the drumset on our Megadeth ebay site and donating part of the $$$ to a charity called TACA (Talk about curing Autism) - more on this in the coming months, as the record wont be finished until some time in 2009. MORE

October 17, 2008 - 'PRIEST FEAST': FOUR MORE DATES ADDED TO THE TOUR - SPAIN
Four Spanish dates have been added to the Feb/March '09 "Priest Feast" tour featuring Judas Priest, Megadeth and Testament. The shows in Spain are as follows: March 13 in San Sebastian, March 14 in Zaragoza, March 15 in Madrid, March 19 in Barcelona. General on-sale is Monday, Oct 20th. Check the Killing Road for details! HERE

October 16, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "WRITING FROM THE STUDIO - VIC'S GARAGE"
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "I am writing this from the studio - Vic's Garage and am listening to Chris jamin the other room. man that is one wicked f*cker on geetah! I think that there are going to be a bunch of babies that will finally get to stop peeing their pants about the shred-factor being gone since Marty Friedman went off to the land of the rising sun. It is also good to have Andy in here. He is keeping it real; real metal I should say!!" MORE

October 16, 2008 - FREE WRISTBAND - MEGAMERCH HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!
Check out the latest at Megadeth's official Megamerch store! How bad ass is the artwork on this Angel Of Deth tee? The front of the Megadeth Angel Of Deth tee shows the United Abominations album cover artwork in a full size blown up image. Use this coupon code MDTFREEBAND for a Free Megadeth Wristband! See more at Megamerch!

October 15, 2008 - 'PRIEST FEAST': SIX MORE SHOWS ADDED TO THE TOUR - GERMANY
The "Priest Feast" tour featuring Judas Priest, Megadeth and Testament has added six more shows to the Feb/March European tour. The shows in Germany are as follows: Feb 24 in Dortmund, Feb 25 in Bamberg, Feb 26 in Berlin, March 6 in Hamburg, March 7 in Offenbach, March 8 in Stuttgart . General on-sale is Friday, Oct 17th. Check the Killing Road for details! HERE

October 14, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE TO APPEAR AT ENGLAND'S MUSIC LIVE, GUITARFEST
Dave Mustaine has been confirmed to appear both at Music Live and Professional Music Technology’s annual Guitarfest at the NEC. Guitarfest will take place on 7 November on the Music Live stage following the show’s Education Day with the rest of the bill comprising Vinnie Moore (UFO), Thunder, The Quireboys and the Marco Mendoza band. Dave will be meeting and greeting visitors during signing sessions on the Marshall stand every day during Music Live. MORE

October 13, 2008 - MEGADETH "ANTHOLOGY: SET THE WORLD AFIRE" AT AMAZON.COM
Following the successful 2007 release of the coveted 4-CD+DVD "Warchest" box set, Megadeth is back with a vengeance with "Anthology: Set The World Afire". The career-spanning 2-CD and digital collection, was released September 30 by Capitol/EMI, featuring Megadeth's top hits and fan favorites, a previously unreleased demo and two rare concert recordings. Buy yours online at Amazon.com

October 12, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "I STARTED RECORDING SOME GUITAR PARTS"
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "How is yer weekend my lovelies? I am having the best time ever! Andy and I started recording some guitar parts and we were going over some lyrics and thanks to our beloved webmaster, I was able to immediately make my point with our correct approved versions of the Megadeth lyrics. ...Andy Sneap has been a maniac here working from morning till night, non-stop, dedicated, and really brings a breath of fresh metal." MORE

October 11, 2008 - MEGADETH'S VIDEO WIDGET - LEAVE MESSAGES & VIDEOS!
Check out what other fans have to say, leave your own messages, and see exclusive video messages from Dave Mustaine on Megadeth.com's video widget! "A consistent innovator in music and technology, Dave Mustaine will be the first musician to utilize a fan-centric video widget to keep in touch with fans while on the road. Fans are able to video message directly with the band online, and with their cell phones - creating a highly personalized experience." To get started, register HERE

October 10, 2008 - JAMES LOMENZO TO APPEAR AT 'GUITAR FEST 2008' SATURDAY!
James LoMenzo will be appearing on Saturday, October 11 at 1:30 PM at 13819 National Ave, in New Berlin, Wisconsin for Yamaha Guitars. Sponsored by Cascio Interstate Music, the 4th annual GuitarFest 2008 is a free event, open to the public with interactive clinics and performances featuring "an amazing line-up of guitar slingers" Don't miss James' bass clinic/performance at 1:30 PM! Those planning to attend should arrive early for best possible seating and parking arrangements. MORE

October 9, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE NAMES THE NEW STUDIO "VIC'S GARAGE"
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "It is official - the Megadeth studio is alive and we have christened it "Vic's Garage." As of approximate 5:00 PM PST today the first notes were recorded here on guitar. Set your watches kiddies! We are calling it for the night. Shane is coming out and his flight was late. Hopefully he won't feel too bad when he gets here and we are gone! Check back in soon" MORE

October 9, 2008 - 'PRIEST FEAST': ONE MORE SHOW ADDED TO THE TOUR - DENMARK
The "Priest Feast" tour featuring Judas Priest, Megadeth and Testament will play one show in Denmark in March. The show is as follows: Tuesday, March 3 - Horsens, Denmark at Forum Horsens. General on-sale is Tuesday, Oct 14th at 10AM Local. Check the Killing Road for details! HERE

October 8, 2008 - 'PRIEST FEAST': ONE MORE SHOW ADDED TO THE TOUR - ITALY
The "Priest Feast" tour featuring Judas Priest, Megadeth and Testament will play one show in Italy in March. The show is as follows: Tuesday, March 10 - Milan, Italy at Palasharp. General on-sale is Monday, Oct 13th at 10AM Local. Check the Killing Road for details! HERE

October 8, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER CHECK IN FROM THE NEW STUDIO - SAN DIEGO TRIP 2
Shawn Drover has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "So here I am back at the new Megadeth recording studio-Warehouse, and I must say that progress is really being made here - Andy Sneap is down here with us, getting his "Realm" ready, and of course, helping out with everything else. In 1 week, we have become a great tag-team in terms of getting a daily game plan, and getting it done (Like there is another way, right?!!) The control room was the mission yesterday, and it looks so killer now, we are both really jacked up about it I would estimate that within 2 weeks or so, this entire operation will be 100%. Good times here, folks." MORE

October 8, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE'S COFFEE CREW CHAT ROOM TO LAUNCH SOON!
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "Well, Megadave has finally done it! He has completed programming or whatever ya call what he does to the Coffee Chat room I asked him to make, so you can talk with me in the morning when I am getting ready for the record. Maybe Charlie Benante or Goldberg, too. Who knows? But this is strictly for my Coffee Crew members. I am just waiting on the green light from Megadave, and then we will make an announcement that we will be starting." MORE

October 7, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER FEATURED IN THIS MONTH'S 'METAL EDGE'
Check out the "Smacking Heads" feature on Shawn Drover in the October/November issue of Metal Edge magazine. Shawn: "One thing that Dave taught me early on is to play for and stay true to the song" he says. "That's the approach we took for the latest studio album, United Abominations." Fans can check out the article - and get a free lifetime digital subscription to Metal Edge HERE

October 6, 2008 - JUDAS PRIEST, MEGADETH, TESTAMENT FOR METAL LOVERS
Shropshirestar.com reports: "It will be a Valentine’s Night with a difference when Midlands heavy metal legends Judas Priest bring their Priest Feast tour to Birmingham’s LG Arena on Saturday, February 14. Support comes from the equally legendary thrash veterans Megadeth and Testament. ...Thrash pioneers Megadeth have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide. ...Megadeth have started work on a follow-up album, expected to be completed just before the Priest Feast tour starts."  MORE

October 5, 2008 - 'MEGADETH LIVE IN SAN DIEGO' (UNOFFICIAL NAME) DVD UPDATE
Megadeth.com's own Jeff Payne talked to Dave Mustaine earlier today about the upcoming live in San Diego DVD release: "I talked to Dave and he said that it is a full Megadeth concert, with Dave Mustaine, Shawn Drover, James LoMenzo, and Chris Broderick. The other four bands on Gigantour have elected to pause for now. They may reconsider, but for now Dave is focusing on Megadeth and a 'full concert' instead of just three songs and some b-roll. I've seen a couple short clips and I bet once the other groups see the finished product they will regret passing. It is going to be great."

October 4, 2008 - MEGADETH'S VIDEO WIDGET - LEAVE MESSAGES & VIDEOS!
Check out what other fans have to say, leave your own messages, and see exclusive video messages from Dave Mustaine on Megadeth.com's video widget! "A consistent innovator in music and technology, Dave Mustaine will be the first musician to utilize a fan-centric video widget to keep in touch with fans while on the road. Fans are able to video message directly with the band online, and with their cell phones - creating a highly personalized experience." To get started, register HERE

October 3, 2008 - 'PRIEST FEAST': THREE MORE SHOWS ADDED TO THE TOUR - SWEDEN
The "Priest Feast" tour featuring Judas Priest, Megadeth and Testament will play three shows in Sweden in February and March shortly following the already announced UK run. The three shows are as follows: Feb 28 - Stockholm, Sweden at the Globen Arena, and March 1 - Gothenburg, Sweden at the Scandinavium Arena, March 4 - Malmo, Sweden at the Arena Malmo. General on-sale is Tuesday, Oct 7. Check the Killing Road for details! HERE

October 2, 2008 - 'PRIEST FEAST': TWO MORE SHOWS ADDED TO THE TOUR - IRELAND
The "Priest Feast" tour featuring Judas Priest, Megadeth and Testament will play two shows in Ireland in February prior to the start of its seven-concert UK run. The two shows are as follows: Feb 10 - Dublin, Ireland at The O2 Arena, and Feb 11 - Belfast, Northern Ireland at the Odyssey Arena. General on-sale is Monday, Oct 6 at 9AM. Check the Killing Road for details!  HERE

October 1, 2008 - MEGADETH FEATURED IN 'METAL EYE WITNESS' PHOTO BOOK
ARTS Publications has announced the release of a new book, "Metal Eye Witness", by Fernando Serani. A "compilation of photographs professionally taken to the best heavy metal bands ever," it will be available worldwide on Nov30 through ARTS Publications. Included are exclusive pictures never published before of Megadeth and many others, in full color. MORE