In the April 2008 issue of Revolver magazine, Dave Mustaine spoke about how what kind of bands he was looking for to round out the Gigantour lineup this year. "I wanted bands that weren't necessarily smash successes but that have been around for a while and built a following," he said. "And I wanted bands that have had consistent musicianship. There was a period over the last 10 years where guitar solos weren't popular anymore ??? they weren't en vogue. Thank God they're back in style, because I look at guys that don't play solos as guys who aren't fully accomplished guitar players."
