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Avenged Sevenfold, Rob Zombie, Megadeth + Godsmack Headline 2013 Heavy MTL Festival

Chad Childers — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:49:29 +0000

The lineup for the 2013 Heavy MTL festival has been revealed, with Avenged Sevenfold, Rob Zombie, Megadeth and Godsmack leading the way. This year's event is scheduled for August 10 and 11 at Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau and will feature two solid days of metal and hard rock acts.

Megadeth Finish Recording Sessions for New Album 'Super Collider'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:53:42 +0000

June is going to be a massive month for metal! Not only will Black Sabbath be unleashing their new album, '13,' but Megadeth are also set to reveal their 14th studio effort, 'Super Collider.' And just like Sabbath recently laid down the final tracks for their next album, Megadeth just announced to the world that recording for 'Super Collider' is completed!

Rockers Remember Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr

Chad Childers — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:46:59 +0000

As Wednesday (March 13) progressed, more and more rockers expressed their admiration and love of late Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr, who passed away Tuesday night (March 12). The musician, who was part of the classic Iron Maiden lineup, suffered from multiple sclerosis in the later portion of his life, but still remained in contact with his former bandmates.

Megadeth Announce June Release for Upcoming Album 'Super Collider'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:12:00 +0000

Big news for Megadeth fans! The thrash legends have unveiled the title of their upcoming 14th studio album, along with the new record label it will come out on and the month of release. Megadeth’s 14th full-length will be titled ‘Super Collider’ and will hit stores in June of this year. Additionally, after releasing three [...]

Megadeth Ask Fans to Suggest Guest Vocalist for Upcoming Album Track

Chad Childers — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:22:45 +0000

One of the reasons Megadeth has lasted as long as it has is Dave Mustaine‘s commitment to evolving the band’s sound. And it looks like Mustaine has another trick up his sleeve. In a new Facebook posting, the vocalist asks his followers, “Any ideas for a guest singer on a track? I have a few [...]

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine 'Pumped' as Band Begins Mixing New Album

Chad Childers — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:26:28 +0000

Megadeth are inching closer to a new record. In their latest online update, singer Dave Mustaine provides the news that mixing has begun on their forthcoming release. Though the band has yet to reveal any key details like an album title, artwork, track listing or release date, they have been diligent in keeping fans up [...]

Dave Mustaine on New Megadeth Album: 'We're Almost Done With It'

Chad Childers — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:30:17 +0000

Megadeth are hitting the home stretch on their latest album. In a picture posting on the band's Facebook page, it was revealed that Dave Mustaine and drummer Shawn Drover were finishing up tracking on the ten songs for their upcoming album, with another song set to wrap things up that evening. The photo (seen above) shows Mustaine and Drover in the studio together. With the album near completion, Mustaine offered a few more details in a video interview with VintageRock.com at the NAMM Convention.

Dave Mustaine Finds Inspiration in Jesus and Clint Eastwood for Upcoming Megadeth Album

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:15:10 +0000

Megadeth mastermind Dave Mustaine has been keeping fans updated on the status of their new album by making the most of social media - posting Twitter updates and Facebook postings on all the latest happenings. He most recently posted news yesterday that three new tracks were almost complete.

Megadeth Make Progress on New Album While Dave Mustaine Sells Gear From Old Studio

Liz Ramanand — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:05:38 +0000

Megadeth spent 2012 touring nonstop but now the legendary metal group is hard at work on its 14th album. The band is working with producer Johnny K on the new record, and frontman Dave Mustaine gave Megadeth fans one heck of a Christmas message via Twitter by stating, “Three songs tracked and almost done. New Megadeth [...]

New Species of Tarantula Named After Megadeth Frontman Dave Mustaine

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:43:50 +0000

Scientists love metal, it's a fact. With the metal gods guiding his way, Brent E. Hendrixson, Ph.D. discovered a new species of tarantula in southwestern New Mexico and southeastern Arizona. After Hendrixson uncovered the spider, he put down his guitar and wiped off his corpse paint, held the tarantula to the sky and let out a mighty roar. From that moment on, the species would be forever known as Aphonopelma Davemustainei, after Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine.

Megadeth Frontman Dave Mustaine Chalks Up Obama Re-Election Comments as 'Stage Fodder'

Chad Childers — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:36:50 +0000

Barack Obama has been re-elected president and Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine is still an American citizen. The rocker, who made headlines earlier this year suggesting he might move out of the country if the president was re-elected, says his comments were primarily "stage fodder."

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Celebrates Birthday Onstage in Argentina, Nearly Falls Over

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:18:31 +0000

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine celebrated his 51st birthday on Sept. 13 by playing a concert to a packed house in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After playing their last song of the night, Mustaine was surprised with a birthday cake onstage by two lovely ladies, while the crowd sang 'Happy Birthday' to the legendary frontman in both English and Spanish.

Megadeth to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of 'Countdown to Extinction' With Reissue and Fall 2012 Tour

Chad Childers — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:47:30 +0000

It was one of their most successful releases, and now Megadeth are ready to step back in time to revisit their 1992 effort, 'Countdown to Extinction.' The group has scheduled on Nov. 6 street date for a 20th anniversary reissue of the album, and they're planning on playing the disc in its entirety during a late fall 2012 run.

Dave Mustaine Reveals Producer for Upcoming Megadeth Album

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:56:09 +0000

News of the next Megadeth album has been slowly trickling out, with not too much detailed information having been released so far. However, frontman Dave Mustaine recently offered fans a scoop regarding the upcoming record, tweeting that producer Johnny K. (Machine Head, Staind) will be working with Megadeth in crafting the new album.

Dave Mustaine Attempts to Clarify Onstage Rant About President Obama + Recent Shootings

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:47:17 +0000

The outspoken Dave Mustaine is taking a lot of heat for his latest onstage comments claiming President Barack Obama staged the recent shootings in Colorado and Wisconsin.

Aurora Shooting Victim Responds to Latest Rant by Megadeth's Dave Mustaine

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:02:34 +0000

Megadeth‘s Dave Mustaine has made his share of provocative comments throughout his career when it comes to politics and other hot button issues. However, his latest claim that President Barack Obama “staged” recent shooting massacres on U.S. soil to aid his agenda for an overhaul to current gun control laws has one victim speaking out against the rocker.

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Claims President Obama Staged Recent Shooting Massacres

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:12:17 +0000

Surprise, surprise! Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has said something ridiculous yet again! His latest rant, however, may be the Mustaine’s most bizarre claim to date. During Megadeth’s Aug. 7 performance at Fort Canning in Singapore, Mustaine took some shots at Barack Obama, claiming that the President was “staging” various massacres on American soil to gain support in the passing of stricter gun control laws.

Megadeth's David Ellefson Documents Band's Search for Starbucks in Russia

Anne Erickson — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:27:03 +0000

So, what do the guys of Megadeth do before a big show? Apparently, they search desperately for a Starbucks. Megadeth bassist David Ellefson just posted some behind-the-scenes footage from the band’s June 25 concert at Stadium Live in Moscow, Russia, and much of the clip involves Ellefson and Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick searching for a spot to fill their cup of java.

Megadeth Vs. Longreef – Cockfight

Tree Riddle — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:04:46 +0000

Australian rockers Longreef jump in the squared circle to do battle with Vic Rattlehead and Megadeth. Two new songs have their fate decided by you in The Cockfight! 'Whose Life (Is It Anyways?)' Megadeth This is the second single from Megadeth's 13th studio album, which is aptly titled 'Th1rt3en.' 'Dirty Motel' Longreef [...]

Dave Mustaine: Megadeth Already Working on New Album

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:36:05 +0000

Not even one year after the release of ‘TH1RT3EN,’ Megadeth have already begun writing and recording new material for the band’s fourteenth album. Megadeth have spoken briefly about kicking around new ideas, but frontman Dave Mustaine recently spoke about the details of the forthcoming disc.