November 30, 2009 - SHAWN DROVER - 'YOUR IPOD IS SHOWING' AT NOISECREEP.COM
Shawn Drover brought his iPod to Noisecreep and is giving you a peek at what he's listening to. "I have always said that I like everything from Marduk to Mozart, and this pretty much proves it," Megadeth drummer Shawn Drover tells Noisecreep in reference to his 'Your iPod Is Showing' submission. He's not kidding. Drover's iPod list starts with Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons,' ends with Pat Travers' 'Gettin' Betta' and features a broad variety of classic rock, classic metal, neo-classical metal, jazz, thrash, prog and death metal in between. MORE

November 29, 2009 - MFC MEMBER TELLS OF EXPERIENCE AT ORLANDO MEET 'N GREET
MegaFanClub member, Lexi Tamberrino, was one of 10 fan club members to attend the club's meet 'n greet with Megadeth this past Friday, Nov 27 in Orlando, Florida. "November 27, 2009 was going to be my first time seeing Megadeth. I had always heard about how great the show was, so when the tickets came on sale, I immediately pre-ordered them." Read all of Lexi's story HERE

November 29, 2009 - MEGADETH CHRISTMAS CARD CONTEST 2009
Enter this year’s Megadeth Christmas Card Contest and win big! Send us your designs and you could win first prize of a phone call from Dave Mustaine on Christmas morning, two meet 'n greet passes to meet Megadeth on tour, and Megadeth's "Endgame" CD hand signed by Dave, Chris, James and Shawn! Prizes will also be awarded for 2nd to 10th places! Winners will be picked by Dave Mustaine. Contest closes on Sunday, December 6th. Contest Details

November 29, 2009 - WIN A DAVE MUSTAINE 1960B-DM MARSHALL SPEAKER CABINET
TheLiveLine.com and Marshall Amps have joined forces for a contest in which the winner will receive a Marshall 1960B-DM hand signed Dave Mustaine Signature Speaker Cabinet. The contest runs now through January 10th, and the winner will be announced at the 2010 NAMM show. Enter HERE

November 28, 2009 - CHRIS BRODERICK TALKS GUITAR TECHNIQUE
Thomas S. Orwat Jr. of RockMusicStar.com recently conducted an interview with Chris Broderick. " “Endgame” is considered to be one of the best metal releases of the year. One of the reasons for the success and acclaim of the CD is the killer guitar work. In addition to Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine mega-shredding, new guitarist Chris Broderick adds a new and fresh dimension to the band. Broderick is an accomplished guitarist who had previously played in metal bands Nevermore and Jag Panzer. In addition, he also has a degree in classical guitar at University of Denver's Lamont School of Music." MORE

November 28, 2009 - VIDEO FOOTAGE FROM TOUR KICK-OFF POSTED AT 'THE LIVE LINE'
Two exclusive Megadeth videos from from the opening night of the band's current U.S. headlining tour — which kicked off Saturday (November 14) at the Orbit Room in Grand Rapids, Michigan — have been posted at TheLiveLine.com. More than 40 photos of Megadeth and Machine Head from the Grand Rapids show can be found on the WJRT-TV web site HERE

November 27, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE PENS FOREWORD TO 'TOP METAL SONGS' BOOK
"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

November 26, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY 'SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS'
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

November 24, 2009 - SHAWN DROVER: FIRST 'ENDGAME' TOUR BLOG ENTRY
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

November 23, 2009 - "JAMES LOMENZO HAS PLAYED WITH ROCK'S GREATS"
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

November 22, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY 'ULTIMATE GUITAR'
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

November 21, 2009 - MEGADETH BENEFIT FROM EMI PUBLISHING SALES INCREASE
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

November 20, 2009 - 'AMERICAN CARNAGE' ULTIMATE FAN PACKAGES AVAILABLE!
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

November 19, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY 'THE DAILY TIMES'
Steve Wildsmith of TheDailyTimes.com recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "As bandleader of Megadeth since 1983, he had released one album after another that continually put him in the top tier of rock 'n' roll guitar players. He had toured the world, performing to a generation of headbanging young people who awaited the release of every new record like Moses taking those first stone tablets from God." MORE

November 18, 2009 - 'AMERICAN CARNAGE' TICKETS & PACKAGES PRESALE ON NOW!
'American Carnage' concert tickets and Megadeth Ultimate Fan Packages presales are now available exclusively to MegaFanClub members. Ultimate Fan 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! Presale ends tomorrow, Thursday Nov 19. Details are at the MegaFanClub. Not a member? Join today

November 18, 2009 - MEGADETH STUDIO MANAGER CHECKS IN FROM GRAND RAPIDS
Megadeth studio manager and personal assistant to Dave Mustaine, Mike Dillinger, has submitted a new entry for Megadeth.com's journal section. Mike: "A great start to the first leg. As you all know, Dave and I flew out a day ahead of the crew and band, and arrived in Michigan to a crisp, clean evening. It's been a while since us Californians have seen our breath hanging in the air!" MORE

November 18, 2009 - MEGADETH KICKS OFF U.S. TREK IN GRAND RAPIDS - REVIEW
James Chesna for The ABC 12 Listening Room has posted the following Megadeth concert review: "Any self-respecting thrash metal fanatic knows you can't do much better than a Megadeth show when all the planets line up and Dave Mustaine and Co. thoroughly melt faces with a performance for the ages." Read the entire review HERE

November 17, 2009 - 'AMERICAN CARNAGE' ULTIMATE FAN PACKAGES AT THE MFC!
Megadeth Ultimate Fan Packages for the 'American Carnage' tour will be made available exclusively to MegaFanClub members starting Wednesday, Nov 18 at 10:00 AM and ending Thursday, Nov 19! 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! Details are at the MegaFanClub. Not a member? Join today!

November 16, 2009 - WIN A DAVE MUSTAINE SIGNATURE MARSHALL SPEAKER CABINET
TheLiveLine.com and Marshall Amps have joined forces for a contest in which the winner will receive a Marshall 1960B-DM hand signed Dave Mustaine Signature Speaker Cabinet. The contest runs now through January 10th, and the winner will be announced at the 2010 NAMM show. Enter HERE

November 16, 2009 - MEGADETH, SLAYER TEAM UP FOR 'AMERICAN CARNAGE'
Megadeth and Slayer will join forces to co-headline "American Carnage", the most blistering, the most explosive, and the most eagerly anticipated mega-tour of the winter - and you do not want to miss it. In addition, Testament - who was also on the "Clash of the Titans" bill, will be Special Guests on the entire tour. "American Carnage" will kick off on January 18 in Seattle, WA for a 26-date trek across North America that will include the six Canadian dates postponed earlier this month. Tickets for most shows go on sale this Friday, November 20. MegaFanClub ticket presale begins Wednesday November 18 at 10am. Read the Press Release HERE

November 15, 2009 - 'ENDGAME' REVIEW AND CD GIVEAWAY AT BIGMUSICGEEK.COM
Todd Newton for BigMusicGeek.com has posted a review on Megadeth's new album 'Endgame'. Read it HERE. Also at BigMusicGeek.com, enter to win an 'Endgame' CD! "Five truly lucky Headbangers will win a copy of the improbably long-running quartet's latest Thrash-tinged chef d'oeuvre 'Endgame'! No gimmick(s), no '...strings attached...' and absolutely no bullshit!" Enter HERE

November 14, 2009 - MEGADETH ENDGAME TOUR KICKS OFF TONIGHT IN GRAND RAPIDS
Megadeth's 2009 U.S. leg of the Endgame World Tour kicks off tonight [Saturday, Nov 14] to a sold out venue in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Megadeth headlines this tour with support acts Machine Head, Suicide Silence, Arcanium, and Warbringer replacing Machine Head beginning Dec 5th. The tour will wrap up in Las Vegas on Dec 13th. For concert tickets and details, check the Killing Road

November 14, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY THE 'SAN DIEGO READER'
Dave Good of the San Diego Reader recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. DM: "When I got my first guitar, I had jumped through somebody’s window and stolen a copy of a Les Paul. I lived in Dana Point. I was a teenager at the time. I went to a luthier, and I bought a Gibson sticker for five bucks. I stuck it on there, lacquered it on there, and buffed the hell out of it, and I played it for a long time." Read the entire interview HERE

November 14, 2009 - CHRIS BRODERICK REVEALS FINISHED PRODUCT OF NEW GUITAR
Chris Broderick has issued the following update: "Hey everyone, here is the finished guitar, just in time for tour OHHH YEAH!!!" Chris recently reported that Ibanez was working to produce a new guitar for him with brand new Vic artwork on it. The hope was to have it done on time for the current tour which starts tonight [Nov 14] in Grand Rapids, Michigan. See Chris play it live on tour and see the finished pics HERE

November 13, 2009 - MEGADETH STUDIO MANAGER CHECKS IN FROM START OF TOUR
Megadeth studio manager and personal assistant to Dave Mustaine, Mike Dillinger, has submitted a new entry for Megadeth.com's journal section. Mike: "Having returned from the Pacific Rim tour with Slayer, I've been called back into action for the first US leg of The Endgame Tour. After working in the studio during the recording of Endgame, it has fallen to me to document the behind-the-scenes backstories during the support for one of the greatest metal albums of all time." MORE

November 12, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "SANTA IS METAL!"
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "With the incredible demand, and the constant orders being filled with DEAN guitars for the Dave Mustaine Signature Line, we had decisions to make in keeping up with the orders. This is a great problem to have, and because the 'Korean made' DEAN guitars are so remarkable, I agreed to play these while the USA models were being made, and to give my complete support and understanding as we got this new venture with DEAN underway, and I have been so happy with any and all of the guitars they have presented me with, that it wasn't until recently that I even remembered there was a difference!" MORE

November 12, 2009 - CONGRATULATIONS TO SLAYER ON THEIR NEW TOP 20 RELEASE
Megadeth would like to send congratulations to our tour mates, Slayer, on the debut of their new Top 20 release "World Painted Blood". The album sold 41,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 12 on The Billboard 200 chart.

November 12, 2009 - JAMES LOMENZO: "BARELY ENOUGH TIME TO BREATHE"
James LoMenzo has issued the following update: "I was just sittin' in my little Bass Cave at the house rippin' through some old Megadeth classics, some of this stuff I'd of course heard but hadn't ever played before. Songs like **** ** ***** and *** ********* ah, but why spoil the surprise. I'm really looking forward to getting some of these out of "mothballs" and back on stage for the coming tour along with some of the new stuff from Endgame of course." MORE

November 11, 2009 - JAMES LOMENZO INTERVIEWED BY 'GLIDE MAGAZINE'
Deborah J. Draisen of GlideMagazine.com recently conducted an interview with James Lomenzo. GM: "James LoMenzo is not just a man with an impressive resumè (he’s written and performed with the likes of Ozzy, Slash and Zakk Wylde, White Lion, just to name a few,) he’s also a man with impressive enough chops to make Mustaine himself lament during the tryout which LoMenzo nailed right out of the gate “I should have hired you sooner!”" Read the interview HERE

November 10, 2009 - "AN APOLOGY TO DAVE MUSTAINE AND MEGADETH - 'ENDGAME'"
Bob Zerull for ZoinksOnline.com has issued the following "Endgame" album review: "Dear Mr. Mustaine, I have been a diehard Metallica fan since my late teens. For whatever reason, I felt it was my duty as a Metallica fan to not like you or Megadeth. ...After doing some research, I figured out that there was more to you than just comparing “Endgame” to “Death Magnetic." ...With “Endgame” I hear a band that is just clicking on every level. The guitars are phenomenal. Musically “Endgame” definitely wins." MORE

November 9, 2009 - CHRIS BRODERICK INTERVIEWED BY 'SONIC EXCESS'
Sonic Excess recently conducted an interview with Chris Broderick. Sonic Excess: "Added to the ranks of a legendary roster of guitar players is Chris Broderick, former Nevermore shredder and a member of Megadeth for nearly two years, who recorded his first album with Megadeth and has given Megadeth a new sound." Read the entire interview HERE

November 9, 2009 - SHAWN DROVER: "LOOKING FORWARD TO AMERICAN TOUR"
Shawn Drover has issued the following update: "Needless to say here that I am looking forward to this American tour leg, especially around this time of year, as I am hoping to see some snow (though I am not certain "where" or "If" I will see any) Ya, I know some of you are shaking your little Metal heads in non-approval, but hey, living here in Atlanta (and being a frost-bitten Canadian boy) I have to say I do miss seeing the snow during the winter months, so hopefully I will see a decent amount." MORE

November 8, 2009 - SHAWN DROVER INTERVIEWED BY 'SICK DRUMMER MAGAZINE'
Ian MacDonald for Sick Drummer Magazine recently conducted an interview with Shawn Drover. SD: "One guy might think Peace Sells is the best record, another might think Countdown to Extinction is the best record, one guy might think Killing is my Businness is the best record, ultimately what we try to do with every record is to make the best record of our career. Why would you want to do anything else? I think this record [Endgame] is solid, every song from start to finish is good." View all 4 pages of the interview HERE

November 8, 2009 - JAMES LOMENZO INTERVIEWED BY 'ATOMIC NED'
Atomic Ned recently conducted an interview with James LoMenzo. Atomic Ned: "Megadeth is coming to town soon. I spoke with bassist James LoMenzo last week for the November issue of MELT Magazine (new issue coming REAL soon). While that feature focuses solely on Megadeth, I couldn’t resist the temptation to talk to James about White Lion, the band he played with from the mid-80s through the early-90s. Since that stuff didn’t make it into my Megadeth story, I thought I’d share it here." MORE

November 7, 2009 - MEGADETH POSTER NOW AVAILABLE IN 'METAL HAMMER'
Metal Hammer magazine has included a giant Megadeth poster in their newest issue. The poster is a reproduction of the magazine's September cover and the amount of requests they had for a poster were "through the roof". The magazine is available on newstands now. See an image of the poster HERE

November 7, 2009 - MEGADETH CHARTS TOTAL OF 237 WEEKS ON BILLBOARD SINCE '83
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "I would like to congratulate Roadrunner for passing up their previous efforts, and also surpassing other various milestones in our recording career, becoming the 10th longest charting record of my career. ..this week is the 1,320th week that Megs has been a band and we have been on the charts for 237 weeks. And 237/1320 is almost a sixth of our entire lives as Megadeth." MORE

November 7, 2009 - SHAWN DROVER INTERVIEWED ON 'THE RED SWITCH'
"The Red Switch" — Toronto, Ontario, Canada's "only pure metal radio show" — conducted an interview with Shawn Drover at the end of September. Shawn talks about recording Megadeth's newest album "Endgame", touring with Megadeth, metal in Canada, and more. The chat is now available for streaming in two parts HERE

November 5, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "MEGADETH RADIO: NEW PLAYLISTS"
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "We are gearing up for the Holidays, and I am feverishly working on more playlists today. I have an appointment this morning and then a slightly busy day, so I am trying to sort out the playlists here. One thing that you all have noticed is that there are sometimes glitches, like songs that really shouldn't be on here. I appreciate you not dining on my ass for the Keith Sweat song." MORE

November 5, 2009 - CHRIS BRODERICK REVEALS GUITAR WITH NEW VIC ARTWORK
Chris Broderick has issued the following update: "Hey Everyone, I will hopefully have a new Ibanez guitar to play by the start of the U.S tour, but I thought I would give you guys a sneak peak before it's even finished. It still needs a clear coat but the artwork was all hand painted and came out great. Let me know what you guys think." See Chris' new guitar HERE

November 4, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY ARTISTDIRECT.COM
ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "In order to get closer to Dave Mustaine's latest declaration, ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino sat down with the enigmatic frontman for an in-depth, exclusive interview about 'Endgame'. Mustaine delved into his literary influences, writing a song for his wife and why he's got a big smile on his face right now." Read the entire interview HERE

November 3, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "WE SEND OUR BEST WISHES TO TOM ARAYA"
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "I want to inform you that it is indeed true, we are postponing our Canadian Carnage Tour, due to our tour mates in Slayer needing some time off for front man Tom Araya to address some personal matters with his health. We send our best wishes to Tom and look forward to his speedy recovery. Meanwhile, we will be rescheduling these dates in the near future, although that date is currently unknown, and contingent upon Slayer’s notifying us of Tom’s progress. The most important thing is Tom’s rehabilitation, and we will no doubt have good news for you all soon." MORE

November 2, 2009 - MEGADETH, SLAYER 'CANADIAN CARNAGE' TOUR POSTPONED
Dave Mustaine has issued the following audio update: "Today is Tuesday, November 2nd and unfortunately I have the bad news to tell you that our Canadian Carnage tour is being postponed due to Tom Araya [Slayer] needing to get some emergency back surgery. So just wanted to let you know we are not cancelling, we are just postponing. ...Canadian Carnage is going to be rescheduled and you can probably count on that being somewhere around the new year." Listen to Dave's entire audio message at TheLIVELine. Read the following Slayer update at BraveWords.com

November 2, 2009 - SHAWN DROVER INTERVIEWED BY 'PITCH BLACK' METAL 'ZINE
Pamela Porosky of Pitch Black magazine recently conducted an interview with Shawn Drover. "“When I was growing up in small-town Montreal, I would travel 40 minutes on the train just to go and get one record. I’d buy it, and then on the way home I’d look at the artwork and read the lyrics and credits and everything, just frothing at the mouth until I could run home off the train and play the record for the first time, never having heard it. Those days are long gone for the most part, but I’m glad that some people still enjoy that,” says Megadeth drummer Shawn Drover." Read the entire interview HERE

November 1, 2009 - 'ENDGAME' REVIEW AND CD GIVEAWAY AT BIGMUSICGEEK.COM
Todd Newton for BigMusicGeek.com has posted a review on Megadeth's new album 'Endgame'. Read it HERE. Also at BigMusicGeek.com, enter to win an 'Endgame' CD! "Five truly lucky Headbangers will win a copy of the improbably long-running quartet's latest Thrash-tinged chef d'oeuvre 'Endgame'! No gimmick(s), no '...strings attached...' and absolutely no bullshit!" Enter HERE