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Dave Mustaine To Perform Metallica Song With Jason Newsted on Gigantour

Chad Bowar — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:30:11 +0000

With former Metallica members Dave Mustaine and Jason Newsted both on Gigantour this summer, there has been rampant speculation the two would jam an old-school Metallica song from the band’s Mustaine era. In an interview a few weeks ago, Newsted told SkullNBones that he and Mustaine have talked about playing some vintage Metallica songs together. “There is a chance [...]

Gigantour 2013: 30-Second Commercial Posted Online [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:26:35 +0000

A 30-second trailer for this year's Gigantour has just been released. The popular festival was founded by Megadeth's Dave Mustaine in 2005, and has since grown in popularity and status. This year the quartet will be joined by opening acts Death Division, Newsted, Hellyeah, Device and Black Label Society. Check out the teaser after the jump.

Newsted Confirmed for Megadeth's 2013 Gigantour Trek

Chad Childers — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:56 +0000

Megadeth's Gigantour trek is coming together quite nicely, with Newsted being the latest confirmation for the expected summer run. Newsted are currently off to a hot start with their 'Metal' EP and have been playing to enthusiastic audiences so far this spring. The group's debut full-length is expected later this year and the Gigantour trek will provide a great set-up to build to the album's release.

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

Chad Childers — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:10:54 +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 — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:43:24 +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 Brings Gigantour To Glens Falls And Rocks The Civic Center

BJ Ragone — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:20:36 +0000

Things got loud at the Glens Falls Civic Center last night for Gigantour. Lacuna Coil, Volbeat, Motorhead and Megadeth rocked the crowd and left them begging for more. It wouldn’t be a complete night if we didn’t have one of the bands drop by the Q studios. When we first learned that Gigantour might be [...]

Gigantour in Glens Falls Tonight [VIDEO]

WQBK — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:08:15 +0000

David Ellefson of Megadeth recorded a welcome video from the Glens Falls Civic Center while the crew sets up the stage for Gigantour tonight.
Gigantour features Lacuna Coil, Volbeat, Motorhead and Megadeth. Show starts at 6:30pm. Check out the video!

Michael Poulsen From Volbeat Interview [AUDIO]

Dalton Castle — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:33:05 +0000

Michael Poulsen from Volbeat stopped into the studio to help promote his bands appearance at Gigantour with Mega Death, Motor Head, and Lacuna Coil. He talks with Dalton about the music and his life in Denmark. Check out this interview and hear him talk about his love for boxing and how his father was a [...]

Confirmed: Volbeat to Visit Q103 Studios

WQBK — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:01:31 +0000

Danish heavy metal band Volbeat, and a band that is part of Gigantour performing at the Glens Falls Civic Center on February 1st have confirmed they will be stopping by the Q103 studio's for a live on air interview and more. Be listening next Wednesday afternoon around 2:30 for radio chaos as the band will be hanging out with Dalton.

Be The Ultimate Fan and Win the Guitar Off Dave Mustaine's Back

WQBK — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:06:00 +0000

Imagine being at a concert when after a couple of songs, the lead singer calls out your name and asks you to come to the stage. Upon arriving and walking out to center stage, the lead singer then takes the guitar he was playing and hands it to you, but not before he autographs its. That can happen to you at the Glens Falls Civic Center February 1st for Gigantour and that my friend is bad ass!

Volbeat Fires Guitarist Thomas Bredhal

WQBK — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:01:02 +0000

Volbeat, part of the 2012 Gigantour show with Megadeth, Motorhead and Lacuna Coil that is coming to the Glens Falls Civic Center on February 1st, announced that they are parting ways with guitarist Thomas Bredhal. Apparently there are no hard feelings as they thanked him for all his hard work and wish him the best of luck.

It's Official: Gigantour 2012 Coming To Albany

WQBK — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:58:02 +0000

It’s official: Two iconoclastic bands of hard rock and metal are touring together and will be coming to the Capital Region as part of Gigantour. Megedeth, Motorhead, with special guests Volbeat and Lacuna Coil will be at the Glens Falls Civic Center on February 1st. Speculation the tour would be coming when Volbeat lead singer [...]

Rumor is 'Gigantour 2012′ Coming to Albany

WQBK — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:50:04 +0000

For the first time since 2008, Megadeth is relaunching its critically acclaimed rock festival called Gigantour. Motorhead, Volbeat and Lacuna Coil, all personally picked by Dave Mustaine will join Megadeth on a tour that starts in January 2012. Rumor has it that on February 1st, Gigantour will be making a stop in Albany. Thursday night [...]