May 31, 2011 - DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY GUITAR WORLD
Jon Wiederhorn of Guitar World magazine recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "Will Megadeth’s upcoming album be lucky 13? It sure could be, given the crest of good fortune the band has experienced since the release of their last universally acclaimed 2009 album, "Endgame". Frontman Dave Mustaine reunited with original bassist David Ellefson, mended fences with longtime rivals in Slayer and Metallica and played a batch of Big 4 shows (with Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax), first in Europe, then in Indio, California, on April 23. The second U.S. Big 4 show will take place Sept. 14 at New York’s Yankee Stadium." Read the interview HERE

May 30, 2011 - DAVE MUSTAINE, SHAWN DROVER CHECK IN FROM THE STUDIO
Dave Mustaine and Shawn Drover have been busy at Vic's Garage continuing work on the new Megadeth album which is tentatively due to be released this fall. Today, Dave and Shawn posted the following updates on their Twitter accounts: DM: "D29 arrangements. On song 12 of 12. Over dubs start next. Good stuff on this one album!!! Alright!!!" SD: "A good day of song re-arranging for track #12-Tedious perhaps, but it made the song much better!!! Looking forward to tracking this new tune." For daily studio updates, follow Dave and Shawn on their Twitter accounts. @DaveMustaine @ShawnDrover.

May 29, 2011 - SHAWN DROVER INTERVIEWED BY ALTEC LANSING
In October, 2010, Altec Lansing sat down with Shawn Drover while on the Jägermeister Music Tour to talk a little about the "Big Four" tour in Europe, how it felt to start recording with Megadeth, and what his thoughts on the music scene of today are. Watch the video HERE. For current updates from Shawn, you can now follow him on his official Twitter account at twitter.com/shawndrover.

May 28, 2011 - MEGADETH 'PEACE SELLS... BUT WHO'S BUYING?' 25TH ANNIVERSARY REISSUE
Megadeth's vital, Platinum-certified album, "Peace Sells... But Who’s Buying?", has been digitally remastered for the first time and expanded for a commemorative 25th Anniversary release in multiple configurations on July 12 by Capitol/EMI. All of the versions, including a 2CD lift-top box, digital album, and a deluxe 5Disc+3LP box set, include a previously unreleased 1987 concert from the band's first world tour and new liner notes written by Megadeth's Dave Mustaine and Metallica's Lars Ulrich. You can now pre-order the 2-Disc version HERE and the 5CD/3LP version HERE. Read more in this Press Release.

May 27, 2011 - THE 'BIG FOUR' AT YANKEE STADIUM SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
Following last month's first U.S. "Big Four" concert in Indio, California on April 23, a second U.S. show featuring Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax has been confirmed for September 14 at the new version of the legendary Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York City. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. A trailer for the concert can be viewed HERE

May 26, 2011 - DAVID ELLEFSON SCHEDULES INDIANA BASS CLINIC
David Ellefson will take part in a joint Hartke bass clinic on Friday, June 24 at Gearfest 2011 at the Performance Theatre - Sweetwater in Fort Wayne, Indiana from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A four-minute report from Hartke featuring footage from Ellefson's portion of the New York City clinic from February 25 can be viewed HERE. For more information, see the event poster HERE

May 25, 2011 - CHAT LIVE WITH SHAWN DROVER AT THE CYBER ARMY SUNDAY!
Shawn Drover will be dropping by the Cyber Army chat room for an exclusive live chat with fan club members on Sunday, May 29 at 3 p.m. PDT (22:00 GMT). A door prize will be given away at the chat! Don't miss this one, club members! Not a member of the Megadeth Cyber Army yet? Not a problem! Discover heavy metal's best-kept secret! Join the ranks! Enlist today!

May 24, 2011 - MEGADETH SIGNS LICENSING DEAL WITH LEANDER GAMES
Megadeth has teamed up with Leander Games to create a new innovative Megadeth branded slot game for both the online and landbased industry. Dave Mustaine, "We have an amazing fan base that is incredibly loyal to our music and everything we stand for and we never dreamed that one day we would have a "Megadeth" slot game for fans to play. Ramiro Atucha, Founder and CEO of Leander Games said, "Providing licensed games for a phenomenal brand such as Megadeth is a really exciting proposition for us. Drawing on the bands staggering worldwide popularity and in keeping with their image, we have developed a game that will truly engage players on a global scale." For more info, visit LeanderGames.com.

May 23, 2011 - WIN A ZOOM G2.1DM DAVE MUSTAINE SIGNATURE GUITAR PEDAL!
As a way of saying "thank you", Zoom is giving away a G2.1DM Dave Mustaine signature guitar pedal, serial number 000003! YES, the third Mustaine pedal ever produced. And to make it even better, Dave Mustaine personally autographed this pedal at the "Big Four" show in Indio, CA on 4/23/10! Dave has the 1st production model, we have the 2nd and YOU could have the third! To enter the contest, go to the Zoom FX Facebook page! Winner will be picked on July 1st.

May 22, 2011 - MEGADETH RECORDING 13TH ALBUM WITH PRODUCER, JOHNNY K
Megadeth's upcoming record will follow-up the successful "Endgame" and comes after their recent legendary festival shows as part of the "Big Four" alongside Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax. Writing/arranging, drum tracking, guitars and solos commenced this month at Vic's Garage in San Marcos, CA with most of the process expected to be completed before Megadeth tours this summer as part of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival with Disturbed and Godsmack. For daily studio updates, follow Dave Mustaine on Twitter and Facebook!

May 21, 2011 - MEGADETH 'PEACE SELLS... BUT WHO'S BUYING?' 25TH ANNIVERSARY REISSUE
Megadeth's vital, Platinum-certified album, "Peace Sells... But Who’s Buying?", has been digitally remastered for the first time and expanded for a commemorative 25th Anniversary release in multiple configurations on July 12 by Capitol/EMI. All of the versions, including a 2CD lift-top box, digital album, and a deluxe 5Disc+3LP box set, include a previously unreleased 1987 concert from the band's first world tour and new liner notes written by Megadeth's Dave Mustaine and Metallica's Lars Ulrich. You can now pre-order the 2-Disc version HERE and the 5CD/3LP version HERE. Read more in this Press Release.

May 20, 2011 - SONISPHERE U.K. DAY TICKET BALLOT SCHEME REVEALED
Sonisphere festival organisers have issued the following statement regarding day tickets for the 2011 event: In response to an overwhelming number of requests, we have been able to secure permission to put a strictly limited number of day tickets on sale via THE POWER BALLOT scheme. Due to the huge demand for day tickets anticipated, and the limited number that can be made available, we have decided to use a ballot system as we believe it is the fairest way to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to obtain tickets. Fans should sign up at sonispherefestivals.com/uk before 23rd May, when the ballot closes. Read MORE

May 19, 2011 - GUITAR WORLD MAGAZINE DEBUTS DAVID ELLEFSON'S 'MEGA BASS' COLUMN
In the July 2011 issue of Guitar World magazine, you can find the debut installment of "Mega Bass" column penned by David Ellefson. The first column, "Broadening Horizon", focuses on increasing your musicality through diversity, plus bass riffs from "Peace Sells". The following is an excerpt from David's first column: "This month, I’d like to talk about how playing diverse styles of music can help you improve your musical abilities. In my opinion, there are certain skills that can never be emphasized enough—technique, timing, playing well with other musicians, and the art of listening. But I’m also constantly reminded that versatility is a vital part of our craft, regardless of the genre(s) we may prefer to play in." The magazine is out on newsstands May 31.

May 19, 2011 - SHAWN DROVER CHECKS IN FROM VIC'S GARAGE
Shawn Drover has issued the following studio update: "I figured it was due time to give you all a quick update. As of last night [Tuesday, May 17], I have completed 5 drum tracks, with song #6 and 7 in line to be done today and I am really happy with the way things are going thus far. Johnny K has been a blast to work with as he shares the same vision as we do, which is to make a solid, heavy record. We are definitely on the right path here." MORE

May 18, 2011 - THE 'BIG FOUR' AT YANKEE STADIUM SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
Following last month's first U.S. "Big Four" concert in Indio, California on April 23, a second U.S. show featuring Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax has been confirmed for September 14 at the new version of the legendary Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York City. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. A trailer for the concert can be viewed HERE

May 17, 2011 - CHAT LIVE WITH DAVE MUSTAINE FROM VIC'S GARAGE THIS FRIDAY!
The Megadeth Cyber Army will be holding a special online chat with Dave Mustaine this Friday, May 20 at 4:00 p.m. PDT (23:00 GMT). Dave will be logging in from Vic's Garage where he is currently working on the next Megadeth album. Club members, this is your chance to talk to Dave directly about the new album! Not a member of the Megadeth Cyber Army yet? Not a problem! Discover heavy metal's best-kept secret! Join the ranks! Enlist today!

May 16, 2011 - WIN VIP TICKETS TO THE U.K. SONISPHERE FESTIVAL!
You could be rocking out to the Big 4 - Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax - plus loads more this July… The Sonisphere festival hits Knebworth on 8th-10th July, and this year boasts a stellar line-up of rock royalty. MTV UK is offering two lucky winners the chance to each win a pair of VIP tickets to Sonisphere 2011, which also includes VIP camping and VIP bar access. Competition closes Wednesday, May 18. Enter HERE

May 15, 2011 - WIN A ZOOM G2.1DM DAVE MUSTAINE SIGNATURE GUITAR PEDAL!

As a way of saying "thank you", Zoom is giving away a G2.1DM Dave Mustaine signature guitar pedal, serial number 000003! YES, the third Mustaine pedal ever produced. And to make it even better, Dave Mustaine personally autographed this pedal at the "Big Four" show in Indio, CA on 4/23/10! Dave has the 1st production model, we have the 2nd and YOU could have the third! To enter the contest, go to the Zoom FX Facebook page!

May 14, 2011 - DAVID ELLEFSON TALKS JACKSON BASS GUITAR IN NEW VIDEO INTERVIEW
In the following video clip, David Ellefson shares how his thrash metal tone was born, takes us through the specs of his new signature Jackson bass, and recalls how a Jackson concert bass inspired the lick for "Hook And Mouth". Watch the 5-minute video clip  HERE

May 12, 2011 - SONISPHERE U.K. DAY TICKET BALLOT SCHEME REVEALED
Sonisphere festival organisers have issued the following statement regarding day tickets for the 2011 event: In response to an overwhelming number of requests, we have been able to secure permission to put a strictly limited number of day tickets on sale via THE POWER BALLOT scheme. Due to the huge demand for day tickets anticipated, and the limited number that can be made available, we have decided to use a ballot system as we believe it is the fairest way to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to obtain tickets. Fans should sign up at sonispherefestivals.com/uk before 23rd May, when the ballot closes. Read MORE

May 10, 2011 - MEGADETH 'PEACE SELLS... BUT WHO'S BUYING?' 25TH ANNIVERSARY REISSUE
Megadeth's vital, Platinum-certified album, "Peace Sells... But Who’s Buying?", has been digitally remastered for the first time and expanded for a commemorative 25th Anniversary release in multiple configurations on July 12 by Capitol/EMI. All of the versions, including a 2CD lift-top box, digital album, and a deluxe 5Disc+3LP box set, include a previously unreleased 1987 concert from the band's first world tour and new liner notes written by Megadeth's Dave Mustaine and Metallica's Lars Ulrich. You can now pre-order the 2-Disc version HERE and the 5CD/3LP version HERE. Read more in this Press Release.

May 9, 2011 - MEGADETH BEGINS RECORDING NEW ALBUM WITH PRODUCER, JOHNNY K
The recording process for Megadeth's new album is now underway, with producer Johnny Karkazis (Machine Head, Sevendust, Staind, Disturbed) and is slated for a fall 2011 release via Roadrunner Records. The drum tracking for the album is scheduled to begin this week, with the entire recording process expected to be completed by the time Megadeth hits the road this summer as part of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival with Disturbed and Godsmack. Follow Dave Mustaine on Twitter and Facebook for daily studio updates!

May 8, 2011 - METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER AND ANTHRAX MAKE 'BIG FOUR' HISTORY
Ryan J. Downey for MTV.com has posted the following "Big Four" at Indio review: "One week after indie hipsters and pop enthusiasts stood on the same desert ground for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, an estimated 55,000 metal fans watched "The Big 4" of thrash share a U.S. stage together for the first time. "This is history tonight and you're part of it," Metallica frontman James Hetfield told the crowd Saturday at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California. "Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica as one — with you!" Read the entire review HERE

May 6, 2011 - 'BIG FOUR' AT YANKEE STADIUM: NEW TRAILER RELEASED
Following last month's first U.S. "Big Four" concert in Indio, California on April 23, a second U.S. show featuring Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax has been confirmed for September 14 at the new version of the legendary Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York City. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. A new trailer for the concert can be viewed HERE

May 5, 2011 - WIN A ZOOM G2.1DM DAVE MUSTAINE SIGNATURE GUITAR PEDAL!
As a way of saying "thank you", Zoom is giving away a G2.1DM Dave Mustaine signature guitar pedal, serial number 000003! YES, the third Mustaine pedal ever produced. And to make it even better, Dave Mustaine personally autographed this pedal at the "Big Four" show in Indio, CA on 4/23/10! Dave has the 1st production model, we have the 2nd and YOU could have the third! To enter the contest, go to the Zoom FX Facebook page!

May 4, 2011 - MEGADETH FAN CLUB TICKETS PRESALE FOR THE 'BIG FOUR' STARTS THURSDAY!
Megadeth Cyber Army tickets presale for the 'Big Four' show featuring Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax at Yankee Stadium on September 14, 2011 goes on sale tomorrow, Thursday May 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST. Club members who plan to purchase presale tickets must log in to the fan club, go to "TOUR" then "TICKETS" for instructions on how to get your unique code required to purchase your tickets. cyberarmy.megadeth.com

May 4, 2011 - DAVID ELLEFSON, SCOTT IAN TALK ABOUT POPULARITY OF 'BIG FOUR' SHOWS
Following last month's first U.S. "Big Four" concert in Indio, California on April 23, a second U.S. show featuring Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax has been confirmed for September 14 at the new version of the legendary Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York City. Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday (May 6) at 10:00 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Megadeth Cyber Army fan club members will have their own pre-sales on Thursday (May 5) @ 10 a.m.. Artisan News Service spoke to Dave Ellefson and Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian about the possibility of the tour hitting other parts of the world during the coming months. Watch the video clip HERE

May 2, 2011 - HARTKE BASS AMPS WITH DAVID ELLEFSON AT 'BIG FOUR' SHOW IN INDIO
Hartke caught up with David Ellefson and Anthrax's Frank Bello at the "Big Four" show in Indio, California to talk amps and the "Big Four". The "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax — performed on the same stage for the first time ever in the United States on Saturday, April 23 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, drawing an estimated 50,000 people. Watch video featuring Ellefson and Bello  HERE

May 1, 2011 - 'STAGE-CAM' FOOTAGE OF 'AM I EVIL?' PERFORMANCE FROM 'BIG FOUR' IN INDIO
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian has uploaded "stage-cam" footage of the "Am I Evil?" jam from this past Saturday's (April 23) "Big Four" concert at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, California. The all-day festival featured the "Big Four" bands of 1980s thrash metal — Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax — sharing the stage in the U.S. for the first time ever, drawing an estimated 50,000 people. Check out the footage  HERE