Thrashers Megadeth have announced an upcoming "down under" tour in October. They will tour Australia and New Zealand and will be joined by fellow Thrash juggernauts in Slayer. This will be the first time the two band have toured this area of the world together. Both bands will be touring in support of their respective upcoming new albums (Endgame for Megadeth and World Painted Blood for Slayer). Support acts will be announced soon and tickets go on sale at 9:00am on 10/08/09.

See below for the list of tour dates:

05/10 - Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
07/10 - Riverstage, Brisbane, Australia
08/10 - Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia
09/10 - Festival Hall, Melbourne, Australia
11/10 - Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide, Australia
13/10 - Challenge Stadium, Perth, Australia

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Source:	megadeth.com
Band profile:	Megadeth
Event:	Megadeth & Slayer - Australia/New Zealand Tour 2009

Download a free MP3 of "Head Crusher", the first track from Megadeth's upcoming new album "Endgame" at this location. Hurry though, the download is available for 24 hours only, ending on July 8 at 11AM EST. (If you miss out on the download, check YouTube). The new album "Endgame" is set to be released September 15, 2009, via Roadrunner Records.

"Endgame" cover art] tracklist:

01. Dialect Of Chaos
02. This Day We Fight!
03. 44 Minutes
04. 1,320
05. Bite The Hand That Feeds
06. Bodies Left Behind
07. Endgame
08. The Hardest Part Of Letting Go... Sealed With A Kiss
09. Headcrusher
10. How The Story Ends
11. Nothing Left To Lose
12. El Pistolero

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Megadeth

Heavy metal institution Megadeth have announced "Endgame" as the title of their twelfth studio album. The album is expected to be released in September through Roadrunner Records. It was recorded at the band's self-built brand new studio, Vic's Garage, located near San Diego and named after the legendary and iconic Vic Rattlehead character.

"Endgame" is being produced by Andy Sneap and Dave Mustaine, who also manned the boards for 2007's "United Abominations". Some track titles include "Headcrusher," "1,320'," "How the Story Ends" and "This Day We Fight!"

"Endgame" boasts the technicality, ferocity and snarl that's synonymous with Megadeth and their leader, Dave Mustaine. It's a violent masterwork that represents Mustaine's best work in nearly two decades. In a musical world dominated by bands that make generic blanket statements, "Endgame" finds Mustaine, once again, making informed and substantial lyrical declarations about the state of the world we live in.

Mustaine himself commented on "Endgame", saying, "Thematically, I've never been known to be a silent bystander in a world that needs our participation. As more is revealed about our former President's legacy, a little-known yet staggeringly frightening document, which was signed into law, named "Endgame", has been uncovered. The album "Endgame" is the most energetic music offering I have penned in over a decade and is far more believable than knowing someone signed "Endgame" - the document - into law. The album is also the perfect 'ass- kicking' music to listen to once you are done reading the aforementioned document!"

In short, it's the Megadeth record fans of classics like "So Far?So Good?So What?" and "Rust in Peace" have been chomping at the bit for.

"This new album is my proudest moment since the famous (or infamous) "Rust in Peace" album," Mustaine also said. "With this album I am also very excited to be introducing my new lead guitarist Chris Broderick to the world. I have always felt lucky to have had top shredders in that position but after touring with Chris in support of my last album, I couldn't wait to get into the studio and see what he could do."

Source:	megadeth.com
Band profile:	Megadeth

Official press release

Talk about a mind-blowing line-up. Slayer and Megadeth - two of the bands that defined the thrash/metal genre - will perform together for the first time in more than 15 years when they co-headline four shows in Canada in late June. The tour, dubbed "Canadian Carnage," will also feature Machine Head and Suicide Silence, and will see Megadeth and Slayer each closing two of the four shows. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, May 2, and will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets and at Ticketmaster online.

Few bands come close to matching the intensity that Slayer brings to its live shows, having been named "Best Live Band" by numerous media outlets including Revolver, SPIN, and Metal Hammer. Slayer - guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, vocalist/bassist Tom Araya and drummer Dave Lombardo - is currently in Los Angeles recording its as yet untitled tenth studio album with Greg Fidelman producing and Rick Rubin executive producing. Fans were given an early taste of the brutal new Slayer material when "Psychopathy Red," a song inspired by the heinous Russian serial killer Andrei Chikatilo, who confessed to savagely murdering 56 children, was recorded last October and then leaked online. Attendees of "Canadian Carnage" will be treated to Slayer performing "Psychopathy Red" live on stage. Plans are to release the new album in July, in tandem with the Mayhem Festival tour Slayer is co-headlining with Marilyn Manson.

With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, the icon that is Megadeth culminated earlier this month, with Dave Mustaine's acceptance of the highly coveted "Golden God" accolade and the band's headline performance at the inaugural Revolver Golden Gods Awards in Los Angeles. Megadeth - lead guitarist/lead vocalist Dave Mustaine, lead and rhythm guitarist Chris Broderick, bassist James Lomenzo and drummer Shawn Drover - is currently recording their 12th studio album in Los Angeles with Andy Sneap. The disc is scheduled for release later this summer to coincide with a full scale world tour. Known for their ferocious live show, Megadeth will once again bring this intensity to their loyal throng of Canadian followers.

Bay Area titans Machine Head add to the carnage as main support. Machine Head - vocalist/guitarist Robb Flynn, guitarist Phil Demmel, bassist/backing vocalist Adam Duce and drummer Dave McClain - are currently touring in support of their critically-acclaimed and Grammy nominated "The Blackening". Since its release, the band has been awarded both Best Album at the Metal Hammer Awards and Album of the Year at Kerrang's annual ceremony that same year. And with a fan base so rabid, they've actually been banned from certain U.S. venues, Machine Head will bring with them the relentless stage show they are renowned for.

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Source:	megadeth.com
Band profile:	Megadeth
Event:	Slayer + Megadeth: Canadian Carnage Tour

Megadeth's webmaster has issued the following update after a call to Dave Mustaine:

"So... I was talking to my beloved master tonight on the phone and he wanted me to let you all know that things are moving along oh so well with the brand new studio! The project is in its initial phases... large warehouse type deal... slowly converting into part deluxe recording studio... pre production... start recording new album in Fall!
Dave is quite psyched about this studio and getting the band in, and everyone else involved to lay down some tracks and put out the next stellar Megadeth album! Ahh yes, life is good."

Source:	megadeth.com
Band profile:	Megadeth

The 2008 Gigantour's lineup has been officially announced. According to Megadeth's website, the tour is scheduled to kick off mid-April and run through end of May with the lineup as follows:

Megadeth
In Flames
Children Of Bodom
Job For A Cowboy
High On Fire

Tour dates to be revealed soon.

Dave Mustaine has posted the following:
"The breaking news is we are going to have five bands this year, instead of eight. The decision to drop it down from eight bands to five was based on timing, set lengths, stage sizes, unions, and most importantly allowing 'us' - the musicians - to deliver to 'you' - the fans - the best shows we can."

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Source:	megadeth.com
Band profile:	Megadeth

Megadeth have announced on their official website the following 2008 European tour dates:

UPDATED: (on 19 November) thanks to White Winter Sun

Feb. 06 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Arena
Feb. 07 - Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene
Feb. 08 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ KB Halle
Feb. 10 - Berlin, Germany @ Columbiahalle
Feb. 11 - Dortmund, Germany @ Westfallenhalle
Feb. 13 - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg @ Den Atelier
Feb. 14 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Paradiso
Feb. 15 - Antwerp, Belgium @ Hof Ter Lo All
Feb. 17 - Norwich, UK @ UEA
Feb. 18 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
Feb. 19 - Glasgow, Scotland @ Academy
Feb. 20 - Newcastle, UK @ Academy
Feb. 22 - Birmingham, UK @ Academy
Feb. 23 - Manchester, UK @ Academy
Feb. 24 - London, UK @ Brixton Academy
Feb. 26 - Paris, France @ Elysee Montmartre
Feb. 28 - Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz
Feb. 29 - Madrid, Spain @ Macumba
Mar. 01 - Bilbao, Spain @ Santana 27
Mar. 03 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Rohstofflager
Mar. 04 - Milan, Italy @ Alcatraz
Mar. 05 - Pordenone, Italy @ Palasport
Mar. 07 - Uherske Hradiste, @ Czech Republic Metalmania 2008 - Zimny Stadion
Mar. 08 - Katowice, Poland @ Metalmania 2008 - Spodek
Mar. 10 - Munich, Germany @ Zenith
Mar. 11 - Frankfurt, Germany @ Hugenottenhalle

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Source:	megadeth.com
Band profile:	Megadeth
Event:	Megadeth: European Tour

Megadeth's new video for the song 'Never Walk Alone' premiered exclusively on the official Megadeth MySpace page Wednesday, September 26! The video was shot on August 22nd at Cheyenne Studios in Castaic, California.

'Never Walk Alone' comes from the last Megadeth album entitled "United Abominations" which was released on 15 May 2007.

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Source:	megadeth.com
Band profile:	Megadeth

Around early November thrashers Megadeth will be hitting the island of Japan for a tour. The band are excited about the tour, and look forward to playing in Japan after their US tour has finished.

Here is a comment from frontman Dave Mustaine: "I really hope to see as many of you as possible on this next leg and as you probably noticed on the Killing Road page, we have added our Japanese dates and we are excited about our returning to The Land Of The Rising Sun."

Here are all the upcoming Japanese tour dates:

October 30 - Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall, Tokyo
October 31 - Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall, Tokyo
November 1 - Shibuya AX, Tokyo
November 5 - Zepp Nagoya, Nagoya
November 6 - Koseinekin Kaikan, Osaka

Source:	megadeth.com
Band profile:	Megadeth
Event:	Megadeth

The followingwas posted on Megadeth's website:

"This US leg of Megadeth's world "Tour Of Duty" will kick off in Anchorage, Alaska September 4th, taking the band through 24 US cites ending up in Norfolk Virginia on October 6th. Tickets go on sale to the public starting this Friday the 13th. Pre-sales go on sale exclusively to MegaFanClub members Wednesday morning at 10AM Local. Due to the venues ranging from 1000 - 3000 people max capacity, and Megadeth's current popularity, tickets are sure to sell out fast."

Megadeth - Tour Of Duty, with support from In This Moment and The Confession:

Sep. 04 - Anchorage, AK @ The Egan Conv Center
Sep. 05 - Fairbanks, AK @ The Carlson Center
Sep. 07 - Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre
Sep. 08 - Spokane, WA @ Big Easy
Sep. 09 - Portland, OR @ Roseland
Sep. 11 - San Francisco, CA @ Warfield
Sep. 12 - Anaheim, CA @ Grove
Sep. 14 - Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
Sep. 16 - Denver, CO @ Ogden
Sep. 18 - Sauget, IL @ Pops
Sep. 19 - Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Club
Sep. 21 - Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room
Sep. 22 - Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
Sep. 23 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Orbit Room
Sep. 25 - Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
Sep. 26 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
Sep. 28 - Providence, RI @ Lupo's
Sep. 29 - Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino
Sep. 30 - Washington, DC @ 930 Club
Oct. 01 - Richmond, VA @ Toad's Place
Oct. 03 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
Oct. 04 - Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues
Oct. 05 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues
Oct. 06 - Norfolk, VA @ Norva

All details can be found here.

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Source:	megadeth.com
Band profile:	Megadeth
Event:	Megadeth: Tour Of Duty

Megadeth's video for the new version of the song 'A Tout Le Monde', now retitled 'A Tout Le Monde (Set Me Free)', is available for viewing at Megadeth.com.

An e-card for Megadeth's new album "United Abominations", has been made available at this location. According to Roadrunner Records, the e-card features "all the extra-fun Internet shit you know and love, including IM icons, wallpapers, tour dates, and more."

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Megadeth

Australia's "Full Metal Racket" radio show, which airs Tueday nights at 10:00 p.m. on Triple J, has premiered two more tracks from the forthcoming Megadeth album, "United Abominations" (due on May 15). Check out the songs 'Never Walk Alone' and 'Play For Blood' in streaming audio at this location ('Never Walk Alone' starts at the one-hour, nine-minute mark; 'Play For Blood' can be heard at the two-hour, 56-minute mark).

Megadeth's new version of the song 'A Tout Le Monde', now retitled 'A Tout Le Monde (Set Me Free)', is available for streaming in its entirety at this location (Windows Media). The track 'Sleepwalker' is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. A professionally shot video clip of Megadeth performing another new song, entitled 'Washington Is Next!', on October 14, 2006 at the Loud Park '06 festival in Tokyo, Japan has been posted online at YouTube.com. A rough-mix version of 'Gears Of War', is available for download at this location.

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Megadeth

Megadeth's new version of the song 'A Tout Le Monde', now retitled 'A Tout Le Monde (Set Me Free)', is available for streaming in its entirety at this location .
The song features guest vocals by Cristina Scabbia, from Lacuna Coil.

'A Tout Le Monde (Set Me Free)' will appear on Megadeth's new album "United Abominations", due on May 15 via Roadrunner Records.

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Source:	media.roadrunnerworld.com
Band profile:	Megadeth

Megadeth has scheduled the following European tour dates in June:

Jun. 01 - Nürnberg, Germany - Rock Im Park
Jun. 02 - Roeselare, Belgium - Schwung Festival
Jun. 03 - Nürburgring, Germany - Rock Am Ring
Jun. 07 - Tampere, Finland - Sauna Open Air Metal Festival
Jun. 10 - Dublin, Ireland - Ambassador Theatre
Jun. 12 - Glasgow, Scotland - Barrowland Ballroom
Jun. 17 - Nijmegen, Holland - Fields Of Rock Festival
Jun. 22 - Zaragoza, Spain - Monsters Of Rock
Jun. 24 - Clisson, France - Hellfest
Jun. 30 - Milan, Italy - Gods Of Metal

Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Megadeth

You can check out a new song from Megadeth entitled "Sleepwalker," off their upcoming new album United Abominations, online here.
Lyrics of the song can be found here.

The album is currently scheduled to be released on May 15, 2007.

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Source:	smnnews.com
Band profile:	Megadeth