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Megadeth's David Ellefson Reveals October Release for 'My Life With Deth' Autobiography

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:02:11 +0000

As co-founder of Megadeth and longtime collaborator of Dave Mustaine, bassist David Ellefson has quite a life story to tell and that’s just what he’s offering up in his upcoming memoir ‘My Life With Deth.' Ellefson penned the autobiography over the last year with the assistance of writer Joel McIver and it's due out on Oct. 29 through Howard Books.

Queens of the Stone Age Debut at No. 1 on Billboard 200 With '…Like Clockwork'

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:20:08 +0000

While six years between releases may be a long time to wait for a new Queens of the Stone Age disc, it certainly didn’t deter music fans from lining up to buy the album as soon as it came out. QOTSA’s sixth studio album ‘…Like Clockwork’ debuted in the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart this week, resulting in a huge milestone for the band as their first No. 1 disc.

Dave Mustaine Berates Booing Concertgoer With Homophobic Slur + Sexually Suggestive Profanity

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:25:34 +0000

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has been vilified for his beliefs and actions for quite a while now. His take on controversial subjects has created a "what will he say next?" stigma which has followed the musician throughout many albums and tours. In Mustaine's latest WTF moment, the frontman kicked a fan out of Megadeth's June 5 show in Manchester, England, calling the fan a "c--t" and a "f--got" during a pause between songs.

Dave Mustaine and Jason Newsted May Play Metallica Songs on Tour

Michael Gallucci — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:00:46 +0000

Former Metallica members Dave Mustaine and Jason Newsted are heading out on tour together -- Mustaine with Megadeth and Newsted with his new band Newsted. And the two metal giants say there's a possibility that they may play some tunes from their old group.

Megadeth Unveil Bluegrass-Tinged 'The Blackest Crow' + Guitar Heavy 'Built for War'

Chad Childers — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:15:03 +0000

Megadeth are fourteen studio albums into their career and showing that they still have a few tricks up their sleeves. As the band approaches the release of their 'Super Collider' album, they've just debuted another song off the disc called 'The Blackest Crow' which has some instrumentation not usually heard in the band's music.

'That Metal Show' Season 12 Schedule Revealed

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:03:56 +0000

It's a hit! VH1 Classic’s ‘That Metal Show’ returns this year for its 12th season and now the full schedule of air dates has been revealed. Eddie Trunk and his comedic cohorts Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine will kick things off with the season premiere on June 1.

Megadeth Frontman Dave Mustaine Addresses His Reputation and Being Misunderstood

Chad Childers — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:47:28 +0000

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has spent his fair share of time making headlines over the years, and not always in a positive light, but the rocker says that in a lot of cases he's been misunderstood and he feels his reputation has suffered as a result.

Megadeth Unveil New Song 'Kingmaker' + 'Super Collider' Album Track Listing

Chad Childers — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:27:54 +0000

Little by little, Megadeth are unveiling more pieces to their upcoming album, 'Super Collider.' But by no means is the latest gem from the band "little." Megadeth come rocking out of the gates with the new song, 'Kingmaker,' which has surfaced online ahead of the band's 'Super Collider' album release along with the disc's full track listing.

Megadeth Unleash Title Track From Upcoming Album 'Super Collider'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:07:15 +0000

Megadeth have just debuted the title track from their upcoming fourteenth studio album, ‘Super Collider.’ Megadeth recently teased fans with a preview of ‘Don’t Turn Your Back‘ on MegadethGame.com, where the album art for ‘Super Collider’ could be unlocked through a memory puzzle game. The short clip of ‘Don’t Turn Your Back’ is essentially what fans [...]

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Reveals Death Division as Second 2013 Gigantour Band

Chad Childers — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:10:54 +0000

Earlier this week, Megadeth's Dave Mustaine revealed that the David Draiman-led Device would be part of the 2013 Gigantourtrek. Now the second band has been named and it's opening act Death Division.

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Confirms Device for 2013 Gigantour Trek

Chad Childers — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:43:24 +0000

Megadeth are bringing their 'Gigantour' festival trek back in 2013 and frontman Dave Mustaine confirmed that David Draiman's new band Device will be part of the run this year.

Megadeth Reveal 'Super Collider' Album Art + Preview of New Song 'Don't Turn Your Back'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:24:10 +0000

Megadeth have just revealed two essential pieces of their fourteenth studio album, ‘Super Collider.’ Not only have Megadeth offered the record’s artwork through a game of memory cards, but the thrash legends are also offering up a preview of the new song ‘Don’t Turn Your Back.’ ‘Don’t Turn Your Back’ plays like classic Megadeth. The [...]

David Draiman of Disturbed + Device Contributes to New Megadeth Album 'Super Collider'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:08:09 +0000

Excited about the upcoming Megadeth album 'Super Collider'? Of course you are! But we've got some news that may make the wait even more difficult … according to Disturbed / Device singer David Draiman, and confirmed by Megadeth's Dave Mustaine, Draiman has lent his songwriting skills to "a few songs" on 'Super Collider.'

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine a Big Fan of 'Shredding' Saxophonist Kenny G

Chad Childers — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:39:19 +0000

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine is open to new things, as recently spotlighted when he revealed that he would play with the San Diego Symphony in 2014. But the metal icon just revealed his fandom for an artist you'd never expect -- Kenny G. The thrash master recently attended one of the saxophonist's performances at San Diego's Copley Symphony Hall and had glowing reviews concerning the experience.

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 Frontman Dave Mustaine To Appear as Featured Soloist With San Diego Symphony

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:05:28 +0000

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has been named as a featured soloist for California’s San Diego Symphony. The thrash shredder will participate in an April 2014 program, which will feature music from Richard Wagner, Antonio Vivaldi and Antonin Dvorak. It may not quite be a ‘Symphony of Destruction’ (Get it?! ‘Cuz it’s a Megadeth song!), but [...]

Rockers Remember Former Iron Maiden Drummer Clive Burr

Chad Childers — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:00:59 +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.

Shredding Megadeth on Your iPod [VIDEO]

Adam West — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:26:48 +0000

Yes, even you can now shred like Dave Mustaine on the new guitar app for iPod. Check it out! You Tube

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Rips Dave Mustaine Over Shooting Conspiracy Theory

Chad Childers — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:05:23 +0000

Megadeth singer Dave Mustaine has been spouting some interesting theories about the recent mass shootings in the U.S., trying to tie it to President Barack Obama and his attempts to pass anti-gun legislation. But not everyone subscribes to Mustaine’s conspiracy theory and they’re using their First Amendment rights to respond right back to the singer.

Competition Between Big 4 of Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer Has Evolved, Says Lars Ulrich

Chris M. Junior — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:57:28 +0000

A friendly rivalry, trying to be better than the next guy — members of Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer all have a slightly different way to describe their relationship with one another back in the day.

They’re on good terms lately, proven by the fact they’ve shared the same concert stage this year in California and New York, collectively billed as the Big 4. And while the metal bands are still competitive, it’s more self-contained now that they’re “out of the sandbox” and all grown up, according to Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich.