Check out the "Smacking Heads" feature on Shawn Drover in the October/November issue of Metal Edge magazine. Shawn: "One thing that Dave taught me early on is to play for and stay true to the song" he says. "That's the approach we took for the latest studio album, United Abominations." Fans can check out the article - and get a free lifetime digital subscription to Metal Edge HERE 

Shropshirestar.com reports: "It will be a Valentine’s Night with a difference when Midlands heavy metal legends Judas Priest bring their Priest Feast tour to Birmingham’s LG Arena on Saturday, February 14. Support comes from the equally legendary thrash veterans Megadeth and Testament. ...Thrash pioneers Megadeth have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide. ...Megadeth have started work on a follow-up album, expected to be completed just before the Priest Feast tour starts."  MORE

Megadeth.com's own Jeff Payne talked to Dave Mustaine earlier today about the upcoming live in San Diego DVD release: "I talked to Dave and he said that it is a full Megadeth concert, with Dave Mustaine, Shawn Drover, James LoMenzo, and Chris Broderick. The other four bands on Gigantour have elected to pause for now. They may reconsider, but for now Dave is focusing on Megadeth and a 'full concert' instead of just three songs and some b-roll. I've seen a couple short clips and I bet once the other groups see the finished product they will regret passing. It is going to be great." 

Check out what other fans have to say, leave your own messages, and see exclusive video messages from Dave Mustaine on Megadeth.com's video widget! "A consistent innovator in music and technology, Dave Mustaine will be the first musician to utilize a fan-centric video widget to keep in touch with fans while on the road. Fans are able to video message directly with the band online, and with their cell phones - creating a highly personalized experience." To get started, register HERE 

The "Priest Feast" tour featuring Judas Priest, Megadeth and Testament will play three shows in Sweden in February and March shortly following the already announced UK run. The three shows are as follows: Feb 28 - Stockholm, Sweden at the Globen Arena, and March 1 - Gothenburg, Sweden at the Scandinavium Arena, March 4 - Malmo, Sweden at the Arena Malmo. General on-sale is Tuesday, Oct 7. Check the Killing Road for details! HERE

The "Priest Feast" tour featuring Judas Priest, Megadeth and Testament will play two shows in Ireland in February prior to the start of its seven-concert UK run. The two shows are as follows: Feb 10 - Dublin, Ireland at The O2 Arena, and Feb 11 - Belfast, Northern Ireland at the Odyssey Arena. General on-sale is Monday, Oct 6 at 9AM. Check the Killing Road for details!  HERE

ARTS Publications has announced the release of a new book, "Metal Eye Witness", by Fernando Serani. A "compilation of photographs professionally taken to the best heavy metal bands ever," it will be available worldwide on Nov30 through ARTS Publications. Included are exclusive pictures never published before of Megadeth and many others, in full color. MORE