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Megadeth - New Song Available For Download
MTV.com is hosting an exclusive download of Megadeth's new song, "Gears of War", at this location. The track comes off the group's new album, "United Abominations", tentatively due in March 2007 via Roadrunner Records.
Said Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine about the track: "This was a mix made by Andy Sneap to apply for the job as mixer on this record and I was so impressed I wanted him to help me finish up the last parts as well as cutting two new songs we hadn't planned on releasing. A great start to one of my favorite records to have ever made so far. If the process of writing and tracking, and the energy we felt in the studios is any indication, then this is just the beginning of the rebuilding of the perfect beast!"
A video clip of Megadeth performing "Gears of War" live on October 31, 2006 at Six Flags in Springfield, Massachusetts during the "Gears of War - Match Made In Hell" event has been posted online at YouTube.com.
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Said Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine about the track: "This was a mix made by Andy Sneap to apply for the job as mixer on this record and I was so impressed I wanted him to help me finish up the last parts as well as cutting two new songs we hadn't planned on releasing. A great start to one of my favorite records to have ever made so far. If the process of writing and tracking, and the energy we felt in the studios is any indication, then this is just the beginning of the rebuilding of the perfect beast!"
A video clip of Megadeth performing "Gears of War" live on October 31, 2006 at Six Flags in Springfield, Massachusetts during the "Gears of War - Match Made In Hell" event has been posted online at YouTube.com.
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| Source: | mtv.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Megadeth - Live Video Of New Song Online
Megadeth fans can check out live video footage of the band performing the new song 'Gears Of War' at their official MySpace page. The footage was originally shot by MTV for a Headbanger's Ball special that focused on the recently released XBox 360 Game, Gears Of War. The game inspired aspects of the song.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Megadeth - Japanese Dates Announced, New Live Video Available
Veteran Thrashers Megadeth have announced some dates for touring in Japan. One of the dates, 14th, 16th October will feature Megadeth at Japan's Loud Park Festival. Also playing on that date will be Angra, Dir En Grey, Backyard Babies, Hardcore Superstar and Anvil.
Here is the list of dates:
Oct. 13 - Kawasaki, Japan - Club Citta
Oct. 14 - Tokyo, Japan - Loud Park Festival '06
Oct. 16 - Osaka, Japan - Loud Park Festival '06
Oct. 17 - Nagoya, Japan - Zepp
In other Megadeth news, a video of the band playing their new song 'Washington Is Next' has been posted online. The performance was at their show in Toronto, Ontario on 25th September. 'Washington Is Next' will appear on Megadeth's upcoming album "United Abominations" which will be released early next year.
You can see the Megadeth video here.
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Here is the list of dates:
Oct. 13 - Kawasaki, Japan - Club Citta
Oct. 14 - Tokyo, Japan - Loud Park Festival '06
Oct. 16 - Osaka, Japan - Loud Park Festival '06
Oct. 17 - Nagoya, Japan - Zepp
In other Megadeth news, a video of the band playing their new song 'Washington Is Next' has been posted online. The performance was at their show in Toronto, Ontario on 25th September. 'Washington Is Next' will appear on Megadeth's upcoming album "United Abominations" which will be released early next year.
You can see the Megadeth video here.
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| Source: | megadeth.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Megadeth, Dream Theater - DVD Gigantour Concert Available For Streaming
New streaming video footage of Megadeth and Dream Theater's live appearances from the "Gigantour 2005" DVD, which came out last week, are now available, click the links to watch:
Megadeth - 'She Wolf'
Dream Theater - 'Glass Prison'
Also, a trailer for the DVD can be viewed here .
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Megadeth - 'She Wolf'
Dream Theater - 'Glass Prison'
Also, a trailer for the DVD can be viewed here .
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Megadeth - To Play Special Headline Show In Charleston
Megadeth will play a special headline show in Charleston, South Carolina on Oct 4th with guests, Into Eternity and Sanctity. Check the Killing Road for details!
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| Source: | megadeth.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Megadeth - Go To Gigantour And Order New CD
Thrashers Megadeth have announced that anyone who attends Megadeth at a Gigantour show will have the oportunity to pre-order their new album 'United Abominations'. The deal will apply to any show from the 6th September. As well as getting the album, pre-ordering the cd this way will earn you a free United Abominations lithograph.
To view the lithograph, click here.
United Abominations will be released in early 2007.
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To view the lithograph, click here.
United Abominations will be released in early 2007.
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| Source: | megadeth.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Megadeth - New Album Pushed Back To 2007
Megadeth's mainman Dave Mustaine has told in an interview with Gary Graff that 'United Abominations' is soon at end but it has been pushed back to an early 2007 release via Roadrunner.
"We're putting the finishing touches on it," reports group leader Dave Mustaine, who's also preparing for the Sept. 6 start of the second Gigantour traveling heavy metal festival. "We've got a little more work before it's finished, but it should be out some time next year."
Mustaine says an initial Oct. 31 release date for the album, Megadeth's first as part of a new deal with Roadrunner Records, was "wishful thinking," and both the group and label felt a 2007 release was preferable to November or December of this year.
The singer/guitarist says the album, which he's producing with Jeff Balding, "has a lot of variation on it. It's got some surprises, but there's a really old-school vein to it, I would say." The group has been careful not to rush the album, either, holding sessions in London, Los Angeles and Nashville since earlier this year.
"We're taking our time with this one," Mustaine says. "It's a great feeling to make a record and not have our feet held to the fire. One of my heroes growing up was Kiss, but they really frustrated me 'cause they would put out a record just about every year. I couldn't figure that out. I pretty much have a cycle of about 18 months to 24 months between records. I just can't put them out any quicker than that and feel comfortable about them."
Read more at Billboard.
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"We're putting the finishing touches on it," reports group leader Dave Mustaine, who's also preparing for the Sept. 6 start of the second Gigantour traveling heavy metal festival. "We've got a little more work before it's finished, but it should be out some time next year."
Mustaine says an initial Oct. 31 release date for the album, Megadeth's first as part of a new deal with Roadrunner Records, was "wishful thinking," and both the group and label felt a 2007 release was preferable to November or December of this year.
The singer/guitarist says the album, which he's producing with Jeff Balding, "has a lot of variation on it. It's got some surprises, but there's a really old-school vein to it, I would say." The group has been careful not to rush the album, either, holding sessions in London, Los Angeles and Nashville since earlier this year.
"We're taking our time with this one," Mustaine says. "It's a great feeling to make a record and not have our feet held to the fire. One of my heroes growing up was Kiss, but they really frustrated me 'cause they would put out a record just about every year. I couldn't figure that out. I pretty much have a cycle of about 18 months to 24 months between records. I just can't put them out any quicker than that and feel comfortable about them."
Read more at Billboard.
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| Source: | billboard.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Megadeth - United Abominations Artwork
The artwork for the forthcoming Megadeth Album United Abominations has been revealed in the Gigantour 2006 e-card. See the small preview at http://www.rattleheadhq.com/wordpress/?p=423.
The e-card appears to use one of the Vic Rattlehead redesigns from the DeviantART contest. This entry appeared in the top 11 but did not win the contest. The Vic that appears to feature on the cover of United Abominations can be found here.
View all contest entries.
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The e-card appears to use one of the Vic Rattlehead redesigns from the DeviantART contest. This entry appeared in the top 11 but did not win the contest. The Vic that appears to feature on the cover of United Abominations can be found here.
View all contest entries.
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| Source: | rattleheadhq.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Megadeth - Release Details Of New Album
Megadeth's upcoming album scheduled for a release this Halloween, has been named 'United Abominations'.
"My decision was a combination of a few things," Mustaine said as he prepared to enter the studio to record vocals for the band's upcoming album, United Abominations, which is scheduled for a Halloween release. "I was finally associating with guys that really love to play ? ? and that make me feel really good to play. They respect me and are fans of the music that we play and of the music in our genre. Also, ticket sales were up and record sales were up ? it was happening again."
United Abominations will mark the Megadeth recording debut of the Drover brothers. The album will contain 11 songs, including the title track, "Washington's Next" and "Gears of War"; an additional track will be included with the Japanese release. "It's a really diverse record," Shawn said. "There's some faster stuff that should appeal to the band's thrash fans and it's got a little more mainstream stuff as well. It's definitely not one-dimensional."
"I wanted to go back to the way the stuff was done in the beginning," said Mustaine. "I think Megadeth boils down to its bare minimum. When you break it down, Megadeth is guitar, bass, drums and guitar solos. And when it starts going in directions where there's a little bit too much stuff going on that can't be done onstage, it loses heaviness because that stuff probably shouldn't be there anyway."
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"My decision was a combination of a few things," Mustaine said as he prepared to enter the studio to record vocals for the band's upcoming album, United Abominations, which is scheduled for a Halloween release. "I was finally associating with guys that really love to play ? ? and that make me feel really good to play. They respect me and are fans of the music that we play and of the music in our genre. Also, ticket sales were up and record sales were up ? it was happening again."
United Abominations will mark the Megadeth recording debut of the Drover brothers. The album will contain 11 songs, including the title track, "Washington's Next" and "Gears of War"; an additional track will be included with the Japanese release. "It's a really diverse record," Shawn said. "There's some faster stuff that should appeal to the band's thrash fans and it's got a little more mainstream stuff as well. It's definitely not one-dimensional."
"I wanted to go back to the way the stuff was done in the beginning," said Mustaine. "I think Megadeth boils down to its bare minimum. When you break it down, Megadeth is guitar, bass, drums and guitar solos. And when it starts going in directions where there's a little bit too much stuff going on that can't be done onstage, it loses heaviness because that stuff probably shouldn't be there anyway."
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| Source: | megadeth.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Megadeth - New Album Release Date Announced; Album Details
Thrash Metallers Megadeth will be releasing their new untitled album on Halloween this year (October 31st). Frontman Dave Mustaine and co-producer Jeff Balding have recently returned to SARM Studios in London to work further on the album, and then guitarist Glen Drover will be to traveling to Los Angeles, USA to complete the recording and do the solos for the album.
Here is a comment by Glen from Megadeth's official website:
"As I write this, I am doing my last minute preparations for my trip to sunny California this afternoon to begin my guitar solos for the new Megadeth record. I have had the basic tracks for a week or two here at home, so I am well prepared to go on this. This is going to be fun stuff. I don't like to be overprepared though, as I like to let some of the solos be spontaneous; I think both ways work well with me. So much cool stuff coming up soon. It's going to be great!!"
So far no title or song names have been announced.
Here is a comment by Dave:
"...as for song titles or album, you know me, these song titles change everyday! And I won't know the record title until I've committed to the damn artwork."
Sources: www.megadeth.com, www.metal-temple.com
Here is a comment by Glen from Megadeth's official website:
"As I write this, I am doing my last minute preparations for my trip to sunny California this afternoon to begin my guitar solos for the new Megadeth record. I have had the basic tracks for a week or two here at home, so I am well prepared to go on this. This is going to be fun stuff. I don't like to be overprepared though, as I like to let some of the solos be spontaneous; I think both ways work well with me. So much cool stuff coming up soon. It's going to be great!!"
So far no title or song names have been announced.
Here is a comment by Dave:
"...as for song titles or album, you know me, these song titles change everyday! And I won't know the record title until I've committed to the damn artwork."
Sources: www.megadeth.com, www.metal-temple.com
| Source: | metal-temple.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Megadeth - Drummer On New RoadRunner Deal
MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover posted this message in the forums section of the band's official web site:
"So now it is official, we have signed with Roadrunner Records, which for me personally is something that I am very happy about!! These guys specialize in metal bands, and have done so for over 25 years now, so with that said I believe this will be a long and solid relationship between MEGADETH and Roadrunner.
The new record continues to be created and taking shape very nicely. All of us are inspired and are in a very positive/focused mind-frame, which is certainly being heard on these tracks."
"So now it is official, we have signed with Roadrunner Records, which for me personally is something that I am very happy about!! These guys specialize in metal bands, and have done so for over 25 years now, so with that said I believe this will be a long and solid relationship between MEGADETH and Roadrunner.
The new record continues to be created and taking shape very nicely. All of us are inspired and are in a very positive/focused mind-frame, which is certainly being heard on these tracks."
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Megadeth - Sign To Roadrunner Records
MTV.com is reporting that Megadeth will be releasing their next album through Roadrunner Records.
Source : http://www.mtv.com
Source : http://www.mtv.com
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Megadeth - James LoMenzo (ex-BLS) Joins On Bass
As previously reported bassist Jimmy MacDonough has left Megadeth and was in the meanwhile substituted by James LoMenzo on February 10, 2006.
Dave Mustaine posted the following on the official website:
"I want to thank Jimmy for everything and wish him the best in his future endeavors. He is knowledgable, and a good enough bassist to run his own outfit and I look forward to what he does musically."
Mustaine also mentions, "It was recommeded I check out James LoMenzo by a friend, because I was uncertain which direction I wanted to take with the bassist, prior to starting the next record and everything just clicked."
LoMenzo (formerly with Black Label Society, David Lee Roth, etc.) will play the Dubai Desert Rock Festival with Megadeth on March 16th, 2006.
Dave Mustaine posted the following on the official website:
"I want to thank Jimmy for everything and wish him the best in his future endeavors. He is knowledgable, and a good enough bassist to run his own outfit and I look forward to what he does musically."
Mustaine also mentions, "It was recommeded I check out James LoMenzo by a friend, because I was uncertain which direction I wanted to take with the bassist, prior to starting the next record and everything just clicked."
LoMenzo (formerly with Black Label Society, David Lee Roth, etc.) will play the Dubai Desert Rock Festival with Megadeth on March 16th, 2006.
| Source: | megadeth.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Megadeth - Part Ways With Bassist James MacDonough
Megadeth have parted ways with bassist James MacDonough. In a posting on the band's official forum, James wrote, "I just wanted to say thank you all so much for making me feel so welcome and thank you for all the awesome memories along the road. I will not be playing with Megadeth any longer. I'm sure Dave will post about it soon. Thanks again my metal brothers and sisters."
It was only five days ago (Feb. 5) that MacDonough posted a message on the Megadeth message board indicating that he was very much "looking forward" to playing at the Desert Rock 2006 festival in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on March 16, adding that he would "document the trip" for the fans.
Megadeth's scheduled appearance at the Desert Rock 2006 festival in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on March 16 is not expected to be affected by MacDonough's departure.
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It was only five days ago (Feb. 5) that MacDonough posted a message on the Megadeth message board indicating that he was very much "looking forward" to playing at the Desert Rock 2006 festival in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on March 16, adding that he would "document the trip" for the fans.
Megadeth's scheduled appearance at the Desert Rock 2006 festival in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on March 16 is not expected to be affected by MacDonough's departure.
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Megadeth - deviantART "Megadeth Design Contest"
As posted on the official website:
Design a new Vic Rattlehead and win big in the 'MEGADETH DESIGN CONTEST' at deviantART.com!
Megadeth has commissioned deviantART to hold a contest to give Vic a facelift. Dave Mustaine will choose the winners and three ESP guitars will be given away as prizes.
Contest is open now and runs till Feb 14. Details HERE.
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Design a new Vic Rattlehead and win big in the 'MEGADETH DESIGN CONTEST' at deviantART.com!
Megadeth has commissioned deviantART to hold a contest to give Vic a facelift. Dave Mustaine will choose the winners and three ESP guitars will be given away as prizes.
Contest is open now and runs till Feb 14. Details HERE.
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| Source: | deviantart.com and megadeth.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |