October 31, 2009 - JUSTIS MUSTAINE HOSTS SPECIAL EPISODE OF 'THE TURNTABLE'
Justis Mustaine, the 17-year-old son of Dave Mustaine, can be seen hosting the latest episode of "The Turntable" on McDonald's Channel HERE. "The Turntable" highlights artists' new music and videos, current tour dates and insider fan insight as guided by on-air personality-driven VJs Justis Mustaine and Layla Allman, daughter of legend Greg Allman. MORE

October 30, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "HALLOWEEN SHOW ON NOW!"
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "Its official; Megadeth Radio has launched its first ever Halloween Show. Starting at 12:00 AM EST October, 31st, 2009 we started our show with The Munster's Theme Song by Los Straightjackets. I have hand-picked the entire day’s worth of Halloween based songs for this day from lists compiled by you, by me, and by my band and very select staff members, like world famous Willie Gee!" MORE
Tune in to Megadeth Radio HERE

October 29, 2009 - MAKE MEGADETH RADIO YOUR HALLOWEEN PARTY'S MUSIC
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "Thanks to your overwhelmingly good suggestion for my Halloween Show, I have been able to select over 50 songs from the 'List' that I asked you guys for at Megadeth.com. We are going to add some fun tracks, humorous songs, and classic spooky sounds!!! I suggest if you want your Mad Monster Mash to be a smash!, you have to make sure your music selection is good. With Megadeth Radio, the songs are GREAT! Enjoy Halloween and party responsibly."

October 27, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "KEEP THE REQUESTS COMING"
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "I am so happy that you are digging the station. Hopefully a lot of the talk in between will keep you amused. And I know that the song selection is getting groomed and improved every day except Sundays, you know why, and because I think I am also going to see my hometown team the Chargers (you know, the ones without the ponytails and the players having a hard time deciding if they are football players or rock stars) take on my favorite team since I was a kid, the RAIDERS." MORE

October 27, 2009 - MEGADETH VIP CONTEST - WIN A WEEKEND IN TORONTO!
Calling all headbangers and hockey fans! The Score is giving you a chance to come to Toronto for a sports and music weekend. One lucky winner and a guest will see Megadeth play live on Friday, Nov 13 and then see Calgary take the ice against Toronto on Saturday, Nov 14. The prize package includes $500 spending cash, hotel accommodations and a VIP concert experience including a meet and greet with the band. Dave Mustaine has even said he would like to sneak in a little guitar lesson too. The contest is open to legal Canadian residents (excluding Quebec), who are 18 years of age or older. Enter HERE

October 26, 2009 - 'MEGADETH RADIO' FEATURED ON THE ITUNES IHEARTRADIO APP
Your iPhone is now a radio! 'Megadeth Radio' is a featured station on the iheartradio application for your iPhone and iPod Touch. Set 'Megadeth Radio' to play automatically when you launch the App, tag songs for purchase in iTunes, get lyrics, album art and more! (App my not be availale in some countries). Works with Apple iPhone, iPhone 3G or iPod Touch. Download the iheartradio application HERE

October 25, 2009 - MEGADETH PHOTOS AND HD VIDEO AT TRAVELJAPANBLOG.COM
Photos and a large screen HD video of Megadeth performing "Hangar 18" at Loud Park 2009 in Chiba, Japan on October 17 is available for viewing at traveljapanblog.com. "Dave, and the band, came out for an encore at the time they were supposed to be done. (All other bands, both days, stuck exactly to the schedule.) He said they would let him squeeze in another song." MORE

October 24, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "MEGADETH RADIO - THANK YOU ALL"
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "Thank you all for your feedback. I am talking to the station guys for my show today and next week we'll be making some slight adjustments. ...I have read the entire thread and am closing it so that I can read next weeks thread and be able to keep up with you crazy Droogies! Start a new one, and keep the suggestions coming, and you can always call me too. I am so happy that I am with you all day and all night long now." MORE

October 23, 2009 - JAMES LOMENZO REFLECTS ON PACIFIC RIM TOUR
James LoMenzo has issued the following update: "Just nursing the last of my head cold back at home. I wanted to take a moment and reflect on a truly phenomenal run through New Zealand, Australia and especially Japan. It was perhaps one of the most memorable trips of my whole career, unforgettable in so many ways. Big thanks to you, the fans." MORE

October 23, 2009 - CHRIS BRODERICK INTERVIEWED ON AUSTRALIA'S '1700'
Barbara of Melbourne, Australia's "1700" conducted an interview with Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick when the band played the Festival Hall in Melbourne on October 9 with Slayer. Chris talks about the Australian crowds, recording "Endgame", working with Dave Mustaine and more. Watch the chat in two parts HERE

October 22, 2009 - 'MEGADETH RADIO' CHANNEL NOW BROADCASTING!
Megadeth's "predictably unpredictable" Artist Personal Experience radio station, "Megadeth Radio", is now available for streaming. "Megadeth Radio" is set to become the destination of choice for both the band's fans as well as anyone who appreciates hard-rocking radio, and will be distributed across Clear Channel Radio's "iheartradio" network (www.iheartradio.com). Listen to "Megadeth Radio" and more HERE

October 22, 2009 - SHAWN DROVER: "BACK HOME FOR A FEW WEEKS"
Shawn Drover has issued the following update: "So, after such a great time in New Zealand, Oz and Japan, I was so excited about coming home for a few weeks to be with the family and just be "Normal" for a while. Halloween is right around the corner and in my house that of course, means having another "Pumpkin carving contest"" MORE

October 21, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY 'UNDERCOVER' - VIDEO
Tim Cashmere of Australia's Undercover conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine during the band's recent tour of Australia with Slayer. Megadeth and Slayer kicked off their tour of New Zealand and Australia on October 5 at Logan Campbell Centre in Auckland, New Zealand and wrapped it up on October 13 in Perth, Australia. The 19-minute chat can be viewed HERE

October 20, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "WE WILL LET YOU KNOW"
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "There has been a lot of talk about the possibility of a Big Four Tour and while I find the timing peculiar, the opportunity is a once in a lifetime opportunity, because we all are really so very different now, and the chances of this happening are probably not going to come around again in the future; due to personal plans, new ventures, and the inevitable passing of torches to the next generation in each of our respective genres (or the sub-genres that were created)." MORE

October 20, 2009 - 'MEGADETH RADIO' TO EXPLODE ONTO THE AIRWAVES OCTOBER 22ND
Thrash metal pioneers Megadeth are set to be the latest act to "go A.P.E." on the virtual airwaves. Listeners everywhere should prepare for the debut of the band's "predictably unpredictable" Artist Personal Experience radio station, "Megadeth Radio." Band founder and frontman Dave Mustaine has complete creative control in the programming of his 24-hour channel, which features interviews, news, personal commentary, and playlists of his favorite music. "Megadeth Radio," debuts on October 22 at 11:00 am EST. Read the Press Release.

October 19, 2009 - AKIRA TAKASAKI JOINS MEGADETH ON STAGE IN OSAKA
Akira Takasaki, guitarist for the Japanese heavy metal band Loudness, joined Megadeth on stage last night (Monday, October 19) to play "Symphony Of Destruction" for the band's encore song in Osaka, Japan. Akira is famous in the Metal world and Shawn Drover is a big Loudness fan. Megadeth dedicated the song to Loudness departed drummer Munetaka Higuchi, who passed away in November 2008 from cancer. Fan recorded audio of the performance is available HERE

October 19, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED ON 'NO CONTROL RADIO' - AUDIO
Chuck Loesch of "No Control Radio", which airs on the Austin, Texas radio station KROX-FM (a.k.a. 101X), recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. Dave talks about his family, success with Megadeth, touring, and more. The 18-minute chat is available for streaming  HERE

October 18, 2009 - ENTER 'THE ULTIMATE FAN GIVEAWAY' AT 'THE LIVE LINE'
TheLIVELine will be hosting prize package giveaways for the next two months. It is free to enter. There will be a winner selected every two weeks and a new prize package available every two weeks. Many of the prizes will be autographed. The current prize package includes, an autographed Anthrax t-shirt, a signed Trivium poster, an autographed All That Remains CD, stickers from Shadows Fall, and more. Enter to win HERE

October 17, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "TIME FOR COFFEE . . . HMMM!"
Dave Mustaine checks in from Tokyo with the following Networth Coffee Brokers update: "Just in time for the Holidays, I have agreed to continue the Dave Mustaine line of coffee from Networth Coffee Brokers. I believe that they are going to just be doing the Christmas blend, but I have always loved this coffee and I am hoping that they will do the whole line again." MORE

October 16, 2009 - INTERVIEW WITH JAMES LOMENZO AT 'METAL EXILES'
Jeffrey Easton for MetalExiles.com recently conducted a interview with James LoMenzo. "Megadeth have finally returned with something of the mighty classic Megadeth name in the form of Endgame. Endgame is the monster of all Metal records released this year and should amaze even the most stringent of critics. James Lomenzo, the bass wielding architect in Dave’s army, gave his time to Exiles for a detailed piece into the formation of a great record." MORE

October 15, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE FEATURED IN 'SHOCKWAVES' PODCAST - AUDIO
Bob Nalbandian recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine for Shockwaves/HardRadio Podcast #41. Dave discusses his playing with Chris Broderick and developing Megadeth solos on albums, touring, "Endgame" and more! The entire 30-minute chat can now be streamed HERE

October 14, 2009 - SHAWN DROVER CHECKS IN FROM PERTH, AUSTRALIA
Shawn Drover has issued the following update: "We leave the land of OZ tomorrow for Japan and I must say this trip has been alot of fun. Just returned from the beach here in Perth with Dave, which was very cool. I always enjoy getting to the ocean when I can, so with a day off here I wanted to sieze that opportunity and I am glad I did. Real nice beach that wasent too overcrowded, etc. just a nice chill day with plenty of sunshine, just the way I like it." MORE

October 13, 2009 - MEGADETH PERFORMS FULL VERSION OF '1,320'' IN PERTH
Megadeth played a full version of the new song "1,320'" for the first time earlier tonight (Tuesday, October 13) at Challenge Stadium in Perth, Australia (the band performed an instrumental version of the track in Adelaide two days earlier). Fan-filmed video footage of the Perth performance can be viewed HERE

October 13, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE INVITES FANS TO 'MEET THE REAL ME'
Dave Mustaine recently spoke to AOL's Noisecreep about his upcoming autobiography, "Hello Me... Meet The Real Me", which is due next year via HarperCollins. "With the release of his upcoming biography 'Hello Me ... Meet the Real Me,' Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine hopes readers will gain a better understanding of his turbulent past and develop a new appreciation for the man who has, at times, been one of the most crucified figures in metal." MORE

October 12, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "LAST DAY IN BEAUTIFUL AUSTRALIA!"
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "I wanted to take the time this morning to thank all of our wonderful Australian Droogies; I have seen so many familiar faces and friends down here and that it is such an enjoyable time this time. I was looking for Emily (didn't see her), and I was at the beach yesterday with Shawn Drover and Skippy (from Perth), and the many, many fan club members that won the meet and greet passes that we got to meet and have fun with." MORE

October 12, 2009 - WIN A SIGNED MEGADETH ENDGAME POSTER AT ROADRUNNER!
Win one of three limited edition "Endgame" posters signed by Megadeth at RoadrunnerRecords.com! Join the contest HERE and Roadrunner will randomly select three winners for the posters! Contest runs between Oct 6, 2009 and Nov 6, 2009. You must be 13 years old to enter. You must be a RoadrunnerRecords.com user to enter contests. Details are HERE

October 11, 2009 - ENTER 'THE ULTIMATE FAN GIVEAWAY' AT 'THE LIVE LINE'
TheLIVELine will be hosting prize package giveaways for the next two months. It is free to enter. There will be a winner selected every two weeks and a new prize package available every two weeks. Many of the prizes will be autographed. The current prize package includes, an autographed Anthrax t-shirt, a signed Trivium poster, an autographed All That Remains CD, stickers from Shadows Fall, and more. Enter to win HERE

October 11, 2009 - MEGADETH PERFORMS INSTRUMENTAL VERSION OF '1,320''
Megadeth played a full set earlier tonight (Sunday, Oct 11) at the Thebarton Theatre in Adelaide, Australia after co-headliners Slayer were forced to cancel their appearance due to vocalist Tom Araya suffering from severe laryngitis. Fan-filmed video footage of the instrumental version of "1,320'", which was performed for the first time ever in Adelaide, can be viewed HERE

October 10, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE INVITES KERRY KING TO JOIN MEGADETH ON STAGE
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "I was saddened to hear that Tom Araya won't be able to perform tonight, as you know, and that they are going to proceed to Perth to wait for us and the last show here in Australia. I wanted to be as gracious and considerate of the circumstances as possible, so yesterday I sent an invitation to Kerry King to come up and play a song from back when he played with us in the early days." MORE

October 10, 2009 - SLAYER CANCEL ADELAIDE SHOW/ MEGADETH TO PERFORM FULL SET
We regret to announce that Slayer vocalist Tom Araya was advised by his doctors not to perform at tonight's show (October 11) at the Thebarton Theatre in Adelaide due to severe laryngitis. Tom, his band and crew were on route to Adelaide with the full intention of performing but were forced to cancel the date due to doctor-mandated rest. Co-headliners Megadeth have confirmed that they will perform an extended set at the Thebarton tonight. MORE

October 10, 2009 - INTERVIEW WITH DAVE MUSTAINE AT '101 WRIF' - AUDIO AVAILABLE
Allen "Slayer" Beck of the "Midnight Metal" show, which airs on Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM radio station, conducted an interview earlier this month with Dave Mustaine. DM: "The public is making it very clear that this is the kind of music they like Megadeth to play ...This is such a great time to be me. The band is cranking, we've got a great lineup, we've got a lot of great songs on this new record." The chat is available for streaming HERE

October 9, 2009 - SHAWN DROVER INTERVIEWED AT BRAVE WORDS & BLOODY KNUCKLES
Aaron Small for Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles recently conducted an interview with Shawn Drover. SD: "As far as ‘Head Crusher’ goes, Dave had some meetings in LA. He told us that if we wanted to work on any material we might have, feel free to do so. With that, Andy (Sneap, producer/engineer) and I went back to the beach house that night and decided to get to the studio the next day and start forming a song with my ideas. That’s exactly what we did." MORE

October 8, 2009 - REVIEW OF MEGADETH CONCERT IN BRISBANE BY 'RAVE MAGAZINE'
RaveMagazine.com.au has posted the following review of the Megadeth and Slayer show in Brisbane, Australia, on Oct 7. "At 6pm the gates were opened, letting in an already large conjuration of metal fans. This is the concert we had all been waiting for; two of the four big trash bands were doing playing together." MORE

October 7, 2009 - MEGADETH MUSIC FEATURED IN ITUNES 'TAP TAP REVENGE 3' APP!
A new iTunes application, Tap Tap Revenge 3 has launched featuring music from Megadeth! The all new Tap Tap Revenge 3 features enhanced gameplay, custom themes, and over 100 free songs! Challenge your friends, or anyone around the world through the online gaming arena with bombs and weapons, customizable avatars, integrated chat and even more new features. Play Megadeth songs NOW on your iPhone/iPod Touch and win over 100 amazing prizes in the TTR3 Launch Contest! Get it on iTunes HERE

October 6, 2009 - WIN A SIGNED MEGADETH ENDGAME POSTER AT ROADRUNNER!
Win one of three limited edition "Endgame" posters signed by Megadeth at RoadrunnerRecords.com! Join the contest HERE and Roadrunner will randomly select three winners for the posters! Contest runs between Oct 6, 2009 and Nov 6, 2009. You must be 13 years old to enter. You must be a RoadrunnerRecords.com user to enter contests. Details are HERE

October 6, 2009 - MFC MEMBER REPORTS BACK FROM AUCKLAND MEET 'N GREET
MegaFanClub member, Dave Hudson, was one of 10 fan club members to attend the club's meet 'n greet with Megadeth on Monday, Oct 5 in Auckland, New Zealand. Dave reports: "Let me start with saying I was so excited to receive the email saying I had won a chance to meet the band, thanks to the fan club, as I’m sure the other lucky nine were." Read his full report HERE

October 5, 2009 - MEGADETH, SLAYER KICK OFF NEW ZEALAND/AUSTRALIA TOUR
Megadeth and Slayer kicked off their tour of New Zealand and Australia earlier tonight (Monday, Oct 5) at Logan Campbell Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. A review of the concert can be found on The New Zealand Herald web site. "As double-bills go, they don't make them much like this anymore. Nor do they come as hard, fast and heavy as Slayer and Megadeth in one room on the same night." Read the entire review HERE

October 5, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY 'BEAT.COM'
Gav Ross of Australia's Beat magazine recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "When Dave Mustaine issued a statement earlier this year on Megadeth’s official site that their next album, "Endgame", had him more excited than anything the band had done since the legendary metal opus from 1990 named "Rust In Peace" , it may have just sounded like the thrash pioneer was building some typical hype. It turns out that he wasn’t overselling it..." MORE

October 5, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED ON NEW ZEALAND TELEVISION
David Farrier for New Zealand Television 3 News conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine backstage at the Logan Campbell Centre in Auckland earlier today (mid day Oct 5 Auckland time). "Megadeth is in New Zealand to perform at a sold out Auckland show alongside Slayer. Frontman Dave Mustaine is a fascinating character who has been a major player in the international metal scene for nearly three decades." Watch the full, uncut 22-minute interview HERE

October 4, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED ON 'BLACK NIGHT MEDITATIONS'
WSCA 106.1 FM's "Black Night Meditations" metal radio show conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine on Tuesday, Sept 29. Topics discussed include Dave's thoughts on metal music and culture, record label support, the marketing of the band's new album, "Endgame", and more. The 28-minute interview can be downloaded HERE

October 3, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY 'THE METAL FORGE'
Simon Milburn for TheMetalForge.com recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "On a busy press day, I caught up with Dave at the band’s new studio, Vic’s Garage located near San Diego, California (U.S.A.) to talk about being brutally honest, the state of the world, touring with Slayer, that persistent “big four” tour rumour that is doing the rounds, and the band’s crushing new release, "Endgame"." Read the entire interview HERE

October 2, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY 'NEW ZEALAND HERALD NEWS'
Scott Kara for nzherald.co.nz recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. ""The only thing regrettable is when people die and you don't say everything you need to say." - Dave Mustaine ...Megadeth still keep it heavy, but on the eve of the band's Auckland show with Slayer, founder Dave Mustaine tells Scott Kara it is time to bury the hatchet with old foes" MORE

October 2, 2009 - THE BBC REVIEWS MEGADETH'S 'ENDGAME'
Stephanie Burkett for the BBC has posted the following review of Megadeth's new album, "Endgame". BBC: "Their most reliable and proficient album since Rust in Peace ...And with Endgame, their twelfth studio album, they are once again asserting their right to be considered one of the best and most consistent heavy groups on the planet." Read the review  HERE

October 2, 2009 - "MEGADETH: STILL AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME"
Chad Bowar for About.com has posted a 5-star reviewof Megadeth's new album. ""Endgame" cements the legendary thrash band’s current relevancy. Mustaine never seems to run out of riffs or anger, and this CD is packed with both. “Dialectic Chaos” kicks off the album, a shredding instrumental setting the stage for what’s to come." MORE

October 1, 2009 - MEET MEGADETH ON TOUR IN NZ, OZ, JAPAN, CANADA, AND USA!
Meet 'N Greet passes to meet Megadeth on tour in New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Canada, and USA are now available through the MegaFanClub! Club members, check the "Meet The Band" page at the fan club for details. Not a member? Join HERE! The MegaFanClub gives you the opportunity as fans to gain even more access! A premium membership provides a fan package including an exclusive fan club shirt, autographed 8X10 photo, and much more, including your chance to meet Megadeth on tour! MORE