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NEW ITEMS UP AT THE EBAY STORE AND MORE COMING THIS WEEK!

November 19, 2008 - NEW ITEMS UP AT THE EBAY STORE AND MORE COMING THIS WEEK!
Hi- It's the storekeeper!!! I have some great new items that are up on the eBay store. I have a flight case up that Megadeth used while on tour. I also have a pair of drumsticks that Shawn used to make a "demo" for the new record. As Shawn has told you on his posting, I have a drumkit that is going up at the end of the week. I will also be getting one of Dave's personal guitars up this week. I have so many great items up. Don't miss out at a great Christmas present.  MORE

 
SHAWN DROVER: " MY DRUM SET SOUNDS FANTASTIC!!"

November 19, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER: " MY DRUM SET SOUNDS FANTASTIC!!"
Shawn Drover has posted the following update on Megadeth's Myspace: "As I write this, James is in the control room laying down a bass line to a song we have "just about" completed in demo form, and I have to say the tune sounds really killer - A good mid-paced song with a few curve balls thrown in for good measure. I liked the song from the start and have a good feeling alot of you will like it as well :) drums and guitars are pretty much done for this song, so once James lays down his track, the song will be safely put away until it is time to record the song for the actual record." MORE

 
DAVE, SHAWN, AND JAMES JAMMING AT VIC

November 19, 2008 - DAVE, SHAWN, AND JAMES JAMMING AT VIC'S GARAGE
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "Yesterday was the first official jam that Shawn and James and I had, and I had a blast! Of course it is still hard to play guitar and run back and forth from the Jam Room to the Drum Room where we all are set up to play with Shawn "the fastest guitarist in the world" Drover. [See what I have to put up with?] We are working on the four songs that I mentioned and had to come up with a really strong chorus riff yesterday, which I believe I did by moving the bass line under what I was doing." MORE

 

November 18, 2008 - DEAN V DAVE MUSTAINE UNITED ABOMINATION ELECTRIC GUITAR
This axe has bad boy looks and sounds you want at an unreal price! The Dave Mustaine United Abominations Electric Guitar has all the great attributes of the Dave Mustaine VMNTX, but also features awesome United Abominations graphics. With a basswood body and a maple top, a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard, and 2 powerful Dean humbuckers, this is an electric guitar that looks and sounds worthy of the flame-haired metal master's name and of a place in your hands!  MORE

 
SHAWN DROVER: "BACK AT VIC

November 17, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER: "BACK AT VIC'S GARAGE!!"
Shawn Drover has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "As most of you know, Andy and myself are back at Vic's here in sunny Southern Cali (does it EVER rain here??) and staight away jumped into the "Pandoras box of metal riffs" that Dave has on Protools. We demo'd/recorded 2 songs with Guitar/Drums - I must say that I really liked both of them and believe they have great potential, as we recorded it in very basic form. It was a good day for me yesterday being productive and creating new music - Always fun stuff in my book" MORE

 
DAVE MUSTAINE: "VERY PRODUCTIVE DAY IN THE STUDIO"

November 16, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "VERY PRODUCTIVE DAY IN THE STUDIO"
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "Yesterday was a very productive day in the studio. Andy and I went through a lot of the riffs and set out on two distinct songs. I was still feeling pretty excited about the night before's performance on the solo I did for Wayne Static of, you guessed it - Static - X, and even got an email back saying that he had a good time too. I can't wait for you to hear this and tell me what you think of me going outside of my normal realm. ..I did, however, stay within the Megadeth classic style for these two new songs" MORE

 
DAVE MUSTAINE

November 15, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE'S CELEBRITY PLAYLIST ON IMEEM.COM
Check out Dave Mustaine's celebrity playlist on imeeem.com! Listen to Dave's audio intros explaining why he chose the songs for his playlist. Songs including, "Epic" by Faith No More, "Victim of Changes" by Judas Priest, "Rock Bottom" by U.F.O. and more! imeem is a social network that enables users to discover, interact and express themselves with media, including music, video and photos, and form connections based on shared tastes and interests. Check out Dave's playlist HERE

 
DAVE MUSTAINE CHECKS IN FROM THE STUDIO - VIC

November 14, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE CHECKS IN FROM THE STUDIO - VIC'S GARAGE
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "We had a good day yesterday at the studio. And Shawn Drover pulled in around 2PM if memory serves me well. I was working most of the day on listening to stuff for the demos, and went over the R.I.P. demos again, the Trent Reznor mixes of Symphony Of Destruction (which are genius in my book - great job Trent . . . even tho you'll never see this), and found four more really good songs I taped. I know this sounds wacky to have all of these riffs around, but that is the way some musicians work. Hell, I checked my messages on the studio answering machine, and I heard a sleepy dood that sounds like me singing a guitar riff into the phone in the middle of the night."  MORE

 
GET A FREE "VIC KOOZIE" AT MEGADETH

November 13, 2008 - GET A FREE "VIC KOOZIE" AT MEGADETH'S MEGAMERCH STORE
Check out the latest at the Megamerch store! New, is the "Born For Deth" long sleeve tee, and the very cool "Megadeth Chained Up" tee. Also still available are Megadeth 2007 tour tees, Megadeth accessories including belt buckles, dogtags and collectable tour books, Megadeth CD's and video, and more! Pick something up today and get a free "Vic Koozie"! Just use this coupon code MDTFREEKZIE at check out. MORE

 
SHAWN DROVER: "GETTING THE BEST DRUM SOUND POSSIBLE"

November 12, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER: "GETTING THE BEST DRUM SOUND POSSIBLE"
Shawn Drover has posted the following update on his official Myspace page: "So I am once again leaving for San Diego and to Vic's Garage, which is about 95% done now and looking totally killer, I must say - So many people have lent their talent's to making this such a nice and comfortable studio, all of us in the band are very appreciative of their efforts."  MORE

 
DAVE MUSTAINE: "FINISHING UP THE DETAILS AT VIC

November 11, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "FINISHING UP THE DETAILS AT VIC'S GARAGE"
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "We are finishing up a lot of the teensy details at Vic's Garage and there is just the kitchen, back bathroom, some electrical stuff, some moving gear around in Shawn's world, mounting overhead lights (I have a killer idea for these, I think you will agree when I am done). The project with Wayne on Thursday, which will be the second project we have completed here and I am stoked to get them down here. I think I am going to get a guest book." MORE

 
DAVE MUSTAINE: "VETERAN

November 10, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "VETERAN'S DAY AT A CLOSE"
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "I just got back from England a few days ago, as some of you know, and one thing that I loved about my trip was the sense of National Pride with an incredibly high percentage of the English wearing a pin that resembled a poppy, and it just didn't seem or feel quite the same back home here in the states, although it did feel good... Today when I was at Vic's Garage, I opened the door to the control room, after I took Justis to go get his passport renewed, and I was pleaseantly surprised by Chris Broderick - our new lead guitarist being in there working with James Lomenzo and we ended up going over several riffs, back and forth over the day." MORE

 
MARSHALL AMPS BRINGS "MEGADETH LEGENDS" TO GUITARFEST

November 10, 2008 - MARSHALL AMPS BRINGS "MEGADETH LEGENDS" TO GUITARFEST
MarshallAmps.com has posted a review of Dave Mustaine and Shawn Drover's appearance at Guitarfest in the U.K. this past weekend. "With greats such as Thunder, Pete and Vinnie Moore from UFO and The Quireboys hanging around, the atmosphere was electric. Eventually it came time for Dave Mustaine and Shawn Drover to get up on stage and jam, which was a real treat for everyone present as Dave is renowned for not doing jams. But not only was he jamming with Shawn, Marko and Soren, he was also performing the track that his loyal fans had voted for - this really was a once in a lifetime spectacle." MORE

 
DAVE MUSTAINE

November 10, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE'S FAMED BULLET BELT UP FOR AUCTION!
Up for auction at the Megadeth eBay Store is the bullet belt that Dave Mustaine wore on tour and various video shoots including the classic Holy Wars. The belt is made from polished .223 ammo and is not live "so do not use it in a fire fight because you will lose." The belt can be shortened if needed. When Dave would start a tour it would be one size and by the end of the tour it would have to be taken down in size due to weight loss. Belt is not signed as it is hard to sign a bullet. *Note: This is the same bullet belt that was up for auction in October. It was not paid for by the last buyer. MORE

 
DAVE MUSTAINE BACK FROM UK WITH A TRIP REPORT AND MORE

November 9, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE BACK FROM UK WITH A TRIP REPORT AND MORE
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "I've had one of the most amazing experiences of my life just recently. You know when things are happening all at once and you start to feel like things are spinning out of control? Or the excitement when things are going crazy, but somehow still under control? I'm currently at home and have been updating you through posts from here and the studio, my TLL number, through the homepage widget, and other ways like mags, radio, and cable or satellite interviews. I've tried to keep you included in the construction of the studio, but besides this being a better place than the Evolver studio, and me being in a better place in my life than during 1994, we don't need to rehash that, I suppose."  MORE

 
CHRIS BRODERICK: "WHERE THE HECK HAVE I BEEN?"

November 8, 2008 - CHRIS BRODERICK: "WHERE THE HECK HAVE I BEEN?"
Chris Broderick has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "It’s been awhile but I’m sure you know that I am not the most prolific when it comes to posting. I wanted to catch everyone up with what I have been up to the past few months. Well first of all I have been practicing (as usual) trying to keep my technique improving and writing new riffs and pieces." MORE

 
DAVE MUSTAINE

November 7, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE'S CELEBRITY PLAYLIST ON IMEEM.COM
Check out Dave Mustaine's celebrity playlist on imeeem.com! Listen to Dave's audio intros explaining why he chose the songs for his playlist. Songs including, "Epic" by Faith No More, "Victim of Changes" by Judas Priest, "Rock Bottom" by U.F.O. and more! imeem is a social network that enables users to discover, interact and express themselves with media, including music, video and photos, and form connections based on shared tastes and interests. Check out Dave's playlist HERE

 
"BLOOD IN THE WATER: LIVE IN SAN DIEGO" SUNDAY 6:30PM ET

November 6, 2008 - "BLOOD IN THE WATER: LIVE IN SAN DIEGO" SUNDAY 6:30PM ET
If you missed the premiere of Megadeth "Blood in the Water: Live in San Diego" on HDNet TV Concert Series last Sunday, you can catch it again this Sunday, Nov 9th at 6:30PM ET! Watch as Megadeth performs to a raucous hometown crowd at the Cox Arena in San Diego, California on the 2008 Gigantour tour. MORE. Watch "Peace Sells" from the concert HERE

 
DAVE MUSTAINE VISITS MARSHALL FACTORY TODAY IN THE U.K.

November 5, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE VISITS MARSHALL FACTORY TODAY IN THE U.K.
Dave Mustaine was seen earlier today [Nov 5] visiting the Marshall Factory in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, U.K. and was later out to dinner with the Marshall family. Dave is not only in the U.K. to visit with the Marshalls but will also be appearing at the Marshall and Dean Guitars booths at Music Live in Birmingham later this week. Dave will also be part of a jam session with special guests at Guitarfest. Vote to help choose what Dave will play at TheLiveLine.com!

 
SHAWN DROVER TO ATTEND GUITARFEST IN BIRMINGHAM NOV 7

November 5, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER TO ATTEND GUITARFEST IN BIRMINGHAM NOV 7
Shawn Drover has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "So, it looks like I will also be attending the Guitarfest in the UK, which is fine by me - As many of you here know, I have been playing guitar most of my life, so this will be a cool trip for me. Besides, I am the FASTEST guitar player on earth, so I am actually surprised they didn't ask me in the 1st place - Perhap's they dont have enough fire-extinguisher's on hand, as my hands usually burst into flames once I get cooking ................Oh wait, I am playing Drums at this event" MORE

 
JAMES LOMENZO BACK FROM

November 4, 2008 - JAMES LOMENZO BACK FROM 'BASS PLAYER LIVE' IN HOLLYWOOD
James LoMenzo has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "Just recovering from a weekend of unyielding bass shredding at Bass Player Live in Hollywood. What a trip, I can't believe how many talented bassists there are out there. I saw preteens ripping it up, seasoned pro's putting it across and some of my own personal hero's hanging out and taking it all in. Speaking of heros, I had the pleasure of meeting someone whom I'm sure you guys would all be interested in, Mr. Dave Ellefson himself! It was really great to chat with someone who's legacy I have had the great honor to carry through for Megadeth." MORE

 
DAVE MUSTAINE URGES AMERICANS TO VOTE TODAY!

November 4, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE URGES AMERICANS TO VOTE TODAY!
The United States presidential election of 2008 is being held today to select the new president and vice president of the United States. The election is the first time in U.S. history that two sitting senators, Republican Senator, John McCain from Arizona and Democrat Senator, Barack Obama from Illinois, are running against each other for president and the first time an African American is a presidential nominee for a major party.
Dave Mustaine has voted today, now you get out and vote too! VIEW

 
DAVE MUSTAINE TO VISIT MARSHALL FACTORY IN THE U.K.

November 4, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE TO VISIT MARSHALL FACTORY IN THE U.K.
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "It is before 6 am and I am getting ready to do the school drive with my kids, and then head to the airport to go to see the Marshall factory and eventually end up at Guitarfest. I am really looking forward to going to the factory again, because it really is much more that an amplifier, isn't it? I have wanted and loved Marshall amps ever since I could comprehend what becoming a professional musician meant. Of course there were times when I couldn't afford them, or when some in the industry tried to say they weren't "still the very best" because someone else doesn't use them."  MORE

 
DAVE MUSTAINE TO APPEAR AT UK

November 3, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE TO APPEAR AT UK'S MUSIC LIVE, GUITARFEST
Dave Mustaine will appear both at Music Live and Professional Music Technology’s annual Guitarfest at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. Guitarfest will take place on November 7th on the Music Live stage following the show’s Education Day with the rest of the bill comprising Vinnie Moore (UFO), Thunder, The Quireboys and the Marco Mendoza band. Dave will be jamming at Guitarfest, and meeting visitors during signing sessions on the Marshall and Dean Guitars booths during Music Live. For more on Music Live / Guitarfest, check HERE

 
"BLOOD IN THE WATER: LIVE IN SAN DIEGO" TONIGHT 8PM ET

November 2, 2008 - "BLOOD IN THE WATER: LIVE IN SAN DIEGO" TONIGHT 8PM ET
PREMIERE! HDNet TV Concert Series: Tonight! Sunday, November 2nd 8:00 PM ET - Megadeth "Blood in the Water: Live in San Diego". Watch this exclusive premiere as Megadeth performs to a raucous hometown crowd at the Cox Arena in San Diego, California on the 2008 Gigantour tour. Repeats Mon., Nov. 3rd 2:30 AM ET. MORE

 
MEGADETH "ANTHOLOGY: SET THE WORLD AFIRE" GIVEAWAY

November 1, 2008 - MEGADETH "ANTHOLOGY: SET THE WORLD AFIRE" GIVEAWAY
BigMusicGeek.com has launched a Megadeth CD Giveaway. Five lucky headbangers will win a copy of Megadeth's Anthology: Set The World Afire, a career-spanning two disc collection loaded with thirty five electrifying tracks, including "Trust," "A Tout Le Monde," "Insomnia" and "Train of Consequences", as well as rare 1992 concert recordings of "Peace Sells", "High Speed Dirt", and "Symphony Of Destruction". Enter to win HERE

 

Press Releases
 
 

July 1, 2008:
GUITAR CENTER SESSIONS PRESENTS: AN EVENING WITH DAVE MUSTAINE

 

June 25, 2008:
MEGADETH TO PERFORM AT 'AFFLICTION BANNED' JULY 19 PPV IN ANAHEIM

 

January 14, 2008:
GIGANTOUR NORTH AMERICA DATES AND NEW LEAD GUITARIST!

 

December 21, 2007:
MUSTAINES DONATE TOYS TO THE 'TOYS FOR TOTS' ORGANIZATION

 

October 5, 2007:
GIGANTOUR 2007 OZ - 2ND SYDNEY SHOW ADDED!

 

September 18, 2007:
MEGA-CALLS: LEAVE MESSAGES FOR MEMBERS OF MEGADETH ON THEIR CELLS!

 

August 10, 2007:
MEGADETH UNVEILS ITS 4-CD+DVD BOX SET "WARCHEST"

 

August 9, 2007:
MEGADETH RETURN TO AUSTRALIA TO HEADLINE GIGANTOUR 2007

 

July 30, 2007:
"THAT ONE NIGHT: LIVE IN BUENOS AIRES" DOUBLE CD SET TO BE RELEASED

 

July 10, 2007:
MEGADETH ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN FALL HEADLINE TOUR

 

May 23, 2007:
NEW CD ‘UNITED ABOMINATIONS’ DEBUTS AT #8 SELLING OVER 54,000 COPIES

 

January 22, 2007:
MEGADETH TO PLAY ON HEAVEN AND HELL CANADIAN TOUR!

 

January 19, 2007:
DAVE MUSTAINE SIGNS WITH DEAN GUITARS

 

December 6, 2006:
Dave Mustaine announces departure from ESP Guitars

 

December 4, 2006:
THAT ONE NIGHT: LIVE IN BUENOS AIRES - Live DVD out March 6 2007

 

May 15, 2006:
MEGADETH SIGNS WITH ROADRUNNER RECORDS!

 

January 27, 2006:
ARSENAL OF MEGADETH - Two disc DVD in stores March 21

 

July 19, 2005:
Megadeth and Sanctuary part ways

 

May 2, 2005:
Megadeth Greatest Hits: Back To The Start to be released June 28

 

April 5, 2005:
GIGANTOUR ANNOUNCED!

 

September 15, 2004:
BLACKMAIL THE UNIVERSE TOUR dates, new band line-up, and new CD THE SYSTEM HAS FAILED hits the stores!

 

July 27, 2004:
'Chat with Dave Mustaine' Contest

 

April 3, 2002:
Dave Mustaine suffers serious injury, announces departure from Megadeth; Group disbanding after nearly 20 years together

 

January 17, 2002:
Megadeth Re-releases Groundbreaking Debut Album

 

January 6, 2002:
Megadeth To Release First-Ever Live Album

 

October 22, 2001:
Megadeth Postpones Scheduled Dates in Buenos Aires

 

September 27, 2001:
Megadeth: Behind The Music Set For Home Video Release

 

August 6, 2001:
Fans to choose Megadeth set lists!

 

July 30, 2001:
Megadeth's Problems in Asia Continue

 

July 23, 2001:
Megadeth Public Enemy Number One!

 

May 7, 2001:
Megadeth launch brand new album in Canada

 

May 1, 2001:
Megadeth To Participate In An Exclusive Chicago In-Store Event!

 

April 20, 2001:
Megadeth to be Profiled on VH1's "Behind The Music"

 

April 16, 2001:
Megadeth Review at ElectricBasement.com

 

April 11, 2001:
Megadeth Drummer To Fill In With Alice Cooper On Australian Tourdates

 

April 2, 2001:
Megadeth's New Single "Moto Psycho" #1 Most-Added at Radio

 

March 15, 2001:
Megadeth to shoot video for "Moto Psycho" in LA

 

March 1, 2001:
Megadeth join AC/DC to Rock the Bowl

 

January 19, 2001:
New Record, New Future With 'The World Needs A Hero'

 

 
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