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

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:14:11 +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 — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:20:08 +0000

While six years between releases may be a long time to wait for a new Queens of the Stone Age, 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 — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:25:34 +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.

'That Metal Show' Season 12 Schedule Revealed

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:56 +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 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 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.

Iron Maiden to Embark on Brief 2013 U.S. Tour With Megadeth

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:00:33 +0000

To prepare for the band's upcoming Rock in Rio performance, Iron Maiden have extended their 'Maiden England' tour to include some 2013 U.S. dates. After a brilliant string of North American shows last summer, Maiden will return to American soil once again in September with special guest Megadeth.

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

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:00:09 +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.'

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 02:00:28 +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 [...]

Megadeth Finish Recording Sessions for New Album 'Super Collider'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:00:42 +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 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:00:59 +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.

Universal Sells Former Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden + Megadeth Label Sanctuary to BMG

Chad Childers — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:00:23 +0000

The ever-evolving music industry endured another shift recently when Vivendi SA's Universal Music Group agreed to sell Sanctuary Records, the onetime label of metal giants Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Megadeth, to BMG Rights Management. The Los Angeles Times reports that the deal was part of divestitures required by European Commission regulators.

Megadeth Announce June Release for Upcoming Album 'Super Collider'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:05:49 +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 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:22:45 +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 — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 03:26:28 +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 — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:30:17 +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-Designed Jackson Y2KV Prototype Guitar Auctioned for $11K

Chad Childers — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:11:59 +0000

There are definitely some avid Dave Mustaine fans out there and one of them just shelled out just over $11,000 to own an ultra rare prototype Jackson Y2KV guitar that was specifically created for the Megadeth leader.