We asked Traci...

How long have you been a Megadeth fan?
Around 20 years or so now

What are your three favorite Megadeth songs?
You're making me choose? Mechanix, Dread and the Fugitive Mind, and my newest fav is Endgame

What is your favorite Megadeth album?
Too many great ones to pick only one

How many times have you seen Megadeth live?
Not as many as I would've liked but so many times that I've lost count

What is your favorite song from Endgame?
Endgame... I love the writing

What's your favorite Megadeth album cover?
Still partial to Peace Sells...

What is your favorite piece of Megadeth merch?
My Megadeth CD collection, of course.

Traci explains...

How long you have been coming to the Megadeth forums?
Just joined in January

Have you met the band? If so, what did you say?
Not yet

What's the furthest you've traveled to see Megadeth?
This coming Saturday will be the furthest, about 2 hours from my home.

Do you have a favorite Megadeth guitar solo?
Too many great ones to choose from

Which Megadeth song means the most to you and why?
It depends on my mood. I have many that I relate to from days passed and love the newer "politically" charged tunes as well.

What do you like best about being in the MegaFanClub?
Keeping up to date with the goings on of the band. The little perks aren't a bad thing either.

When did you join the club and what is your MFC member number?
Joined in January, MFC# 5986

What are your thoughts on the new album Endgame?
I absolutely love it. Some of the messages contained are things I've been telling my friends about for years.

What does being a true Megafan mean to you?
It's like being part of an "elite society". Not everybody can have impeccable taste like those in the club. ;)

Why are you a fan of Megadeth?
I love the music, I love the meanings behind the lyrics... Absolute perfection.

Have you got any interesting Megadeth stories for us?
I've been waiting for quite some time to see them again in a smaller venue. I saw them at St. Andrews in Detroit shortly after 9/11. I'd have to say that was the absolute best show I've have ever seen them put on. With the way our country was in turmoil, it just added that extra charge to Dave's performance that night. He was so pissed off and enraged with what was happening and the crowd fed off of that. It felt as if the walls and floor were breathing from the electric energy. I believe that show tops my list for the best concert I've ever seen.

Notables

In a band: Nope
Name of band: n/a
Genre: n/a
Instrument played: I used to play guitar back in my high school days and would love to start doing it again.

Traci spends her free time:Hanging with family and friends, or at a good concert...
Favorite place to vacation: On the Muskegon River in Evart, Michigan.
Three favorite websites:Of course, Megadeth.com, Megafanclub, and Facebook

What makes her laugh: Kids, family, and friends.
First concert ever seen: Motley Crue
Song stuck in her head right now: Right to Go Insane
Pet peeves/Irritations: Liars, fakes, and disrespect
Biggest fear: My kids being hurt or worse.
Strength/Weakness: I'm good at holding it together in times of tragedy, it's when I'm alone that I break. My big weakness is that I carry a lot of self-doubt.
Favorite holiday: Halloween and Christmas
Favorite movie: I have quite a few. Devil's Rejects and House of 1000 Corpses are up there as well as a few DeNiro flicks.
Favorite color: Red & Black...
Favorite food/meal: Sucker for Italian cuisine so long as it doesn't contain bones or seafood.
Favorite saying/line: Life may not be the party we had hoped for but while we are here, we should dance.

Her best advice to give: Be true to yourself. Dare to be different. Make your own path.

 

Megafans of the Week are MegaFanClub members selected at random.

We asked Robert...

How long have you been a Megadeth fan?
Since 1989

What are your three favorite Megadeth songs?
Looking Down The Cross, Polaris, Something That I'm Not

What is your favorite Megadeth album?
It's actually split evenly between Rust In Peace and The System Has Failed.

How many times have you seen Megadeth live?
I'd say around 5 times maybe.

What is your favorite song from Endgame?
This is the ENDGAME!!!

What's your favorite Megadeth album cover?
Rust In Peace - Front & Back

What is your favorite piece of Megadeth merch?
I actually have 2. Dave's shirt & shoes (which dont have any foot odor! Obviously a God!)

Robert explains...

How long you have been coming to the Megadeth forums?
3 Years

Have you met the band? If so, what did you say?
Yes I met them In San Jose, Ca. and will be meeting them again in Reno, NV. Thanks to a Megafanclub contest I won! I looked Dave square in the eyes, grabbed his hand, took a peek at his watch and with my most serious face I said "I'm honored." I felt as though I was meeting Jesus at the pearly gates. LOL.

What's the furthest you've traveled to see Megadeth?
Fortunately, living in northern California you dont have to travel far to see them. I'd say maybe 100 miles would be the farthest.

Do you have a favorite Megadeth guitar solo?
That one Dave does in Holy Wars...it makes my soul bleed everytime I hear it!!

Which Megadeth song means the most to you and why?
Holy Wars because when I look back to history and even in current times I discover people doing the most absolutely horrific things to each other in the name of GD religion. It's so GD dispicable. BrOTHER WILL KILL BROTHER....

What do you like best about being in the MegaFanClub?
The swag of course!!

When did you join the club and what is your MFC member number?
I officially joined in May of 2007 A.D. Member #4307

What are your thoughts on the new album Endgame?
My first thought, and no disrespect to James or Shawn, but the guitar work if f'ing incredible. Secondly, I love the bass and drum work on Endgame. You guys know how to BRING IT!!

What does being a true Megafan mean to you?
To me, being a megafan goes beyond just buying records and posting on the boards. I take personal and financial accountablity for making sure all of my friends and family know about my passion for Megadeth and that I donate when I can to the great causes Dave endorses. The work he's done for the Door of Faith Orphanage brings great joy to my heart.

Why are you a fan of Megadeth?
I'm a fan because I believe in the greatness and power music has to make positive changes on our little planet.

Have you got any interesting Megadeth stories for us?
To my chagrin, and after stomping around the mosh pit for about 2 minutes I was body slammed to the ground by a gigantic samoan woman while at the Clash of the Titans tour back in 1990 or so. Talk about embarrassment. Ugh.

Notables

In a band: Yes.
Name of band: Vettika
Genre: We do lots of covers AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Pink...
Instrument played: Guitar

Robert spends his free time: I'm an avid backpacker so, I spend a lot of time in the mountains backpacking and skiing.
Favorite place to vacation: Las Vegas (is there anywhere else?)
Three favorite websites: fark.com, adamcorolla.com, and engadget.com

What makes him laugh: conservative, close minded idiots crack me up.
First concert ever seen: Faith No More/Billy Idol
Song stuck in his head right now: War Pigs
Pet peeves/irritations: assholes that flick cigerettes out of cars...USE YOUR GOD DAMN ASHTRAY DICK!
Biggest fear: Standing at the edge of a tall cliff and convincing myself not to jump. That messes me up everytime!
Strength/Weakness: My strengths are interacting with people..I seem to have a knack for engaging people at random. My weakness is staying focused. My mind wanders constantly.
Favorite holiday: Halloween
Favorite movie: Heavy Metal (cartoon type movie but awesome!)
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite food/meal: Tacos and Pizza
Favorite saying/line: I'd rather die than go to heaven (stolen from William Murderface)

His best advice to give: Dont let societies dysfunctions derail the beauty within. Carpe Diem!!

 

Megafans of the Week are MegaFanClub members selected at random.