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May 31, 2007 - 'QUESTIONNAIRE' WITH DAVE MUSTAINE AT EXCLAIM.CA
Keith Carman for Exclaim! "Canada's Music Authority" recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "Right or wrong, Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine has always been defined by his no-holds-barred honesty, often mistaken as misguided anger. Be it of a political or personal nature, this intelligent - albeit riley - singer and guitarist always has an opinion.." Read the interview HERE
May 30, 2007 - MEGAFANCLUB WEBSITE GETS NEW LOOK!
Check out the new look over at the MegaFanClub website! Keeping to the theme of the new album and the new
Megadeth.com, the MegaFanClub also gets the UA treatment! Hey, are you still not a member?
Join today to take part in
the latest contest and win a Megadeth DVD, or hop onto the auction block and bid on some
rare and/or exclusive Mega-goodies! Also, stay on the lookout for items coming soon to the
new fanclub-only store, and get prepared for one heck of a cool backstage with Megadeth
video, exclusive to MFC members!
May 29, 2007 - DAVE MUSTAINE ANSWERS QUESTIONS AT ROADRUNNER
Roadrunner Records have posted Dave Mustaines
responses to fan asked questions in their "Ask the Artist" section. "Hey
Dave, I'm Will, I'm one of the lucky droogs that came to Backstage studios with the
MegaFanClub recently. My question is: you mentioned in a few interviews that you wrote two
albums' worth of material when you were intending on going solo, so how many of the songs
on United Abominations were written with the songs on The System Has Failed?" Read
the questions and answers HERE
May 29, 2007 - DAVE MUSTAINE ASKS YOU TO HELP NAME HIS NEW STALLION!
"The big news is I am proud to say that Matsje has
delivered a newborn colt for me... here's where you come in. He has to be named, and it
must be a choice starting with the letters "w, x, y, or z." I want to ask you to
help me name him. It will be something like my choice of "Z" as in Zorro der
Mustaine of the Friesian Connection." MORE
May 29, 2007 - LEAVE VOICEMAIL MESSAGES FOR MEGADETH AT MYSPACE!
Now on Megadeth's myspace page, fans can leave voicemail
comments in addition to written messages for the band! The official Myspace page gives you
even more access to your favorite band. Check it out and leave your comments HERE
May 28, 2007 - GLEN DROVER HAS POSTED THE FOLLOWING ON THE FORUMS
"I am really looking forward to this tour of Europe, as we have not played in certain areas since 2005 (Ireland, Scotland, etc.) as well as the festival circuit - needless to say, this is going to be a fun trip. If things go according to plan, I "MAY" be debuting a new "toy" onstage at a certain huge U.K. festival..." MORE
May 27, 2007 - NEW CONTEST POSTED AT THE MEGAFANCLUB!
Guess how many Glen Drover World Tour 2007 guitar picks are in the glass and WIN a "That One Night: Live In Buenos Aires" DVD!! Contest open exclusively to MFC members. Not a member? Join today! Stay tuned for the new MegaFanClub site design launching this week!
May 26, 2007 - MEGADETH "UNITED WE STAND" - BW & BK MAGAZINE
Martin Popoff for Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles reviews the new album United Abominations in the current issue of BW & BK. "Interesting you hear about Dave the Christian, but he's also an intense American, addictive, and he's angry." On newstands now! MORE
May 25, 2007 - UNITED ABOMINATIONS #3 ON BILLBOARD ROCK ALBUM CHART!
United Abominations has debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart! View chart HERE. The new CD debuted at #8 this week on the Billboard's Top 200 overall albums, their highest debut since 1994's Youthanasia CD MORE. The album has also just entered the Swedish album chart at position #15. View that chart HERE
May 24, 2007 - DAVE MUSTAINE HAS POSTED THE FOLLOWING ON THE FORUMS
"I just received and read all of the debut chart positions around the world and I am chuffed! This is super-awesome or as my Brazilian Droogs like to say, "awesome-broso!" (or something like that.) :D It looks like the relatively short world tour is going to be a little longer than we thought.." MORE
May 24, 2007 - SHAWN DROVER HAS POSTED THE FOLLOWING ON THE FORUMS
"You have no idea how gratifying it is to see the overall positive response of our new record!!! We worked so hard on it for so long to bring you the best record we could as well as trying to musically cater to the masses (Never an easy task, let me assure you) to end up at #8 on the Billboard charts (#5 in my homeland, Canada - The highest chart position in Megadeth history)..." MORE
May 24, 2007 - MEGADETH INTERVIEW TO BE SHOWN ON MANIATV
Megadeth will be ManiaTV!'s "Artist of the Day" on Thurs, May 31. The eight-minute interview feature will run at 10:00 AM, 4:00 PM, 9:00 PM and 2:00 AM EST, with "A Tout Le Monde" scheduled to be shown at 8:00 AM, noon and 6:00 PM EST. The interview will run again at 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM EST on the following Saturday and Sunday. MORE
May 24, 2007 - "UNITED ABOMINATIONS" DEBUTS AT #2 ON FINNISH CHART
United Abominations has entered the Finnish album chart at position #2. View the chart HERE. Other first week chart positions are as follows: Finland: #2, Canada: #5, USA: #8, Austria: #17, Norway: #21, UK: #23, Australia: #23, Italy: #24, Germany: #28, Ireland: #31, Switzerland: #38, France: #40, Netherlands: #49
May 23, 2007 - DAVE MUSTAINE HAS POSTED THE FOLLOWING ON THE FORUMS
"Thank you for another Top Ten Record in America. Yes, United Abominations debut at number 8 on the Billboard Top 200, thank to all of our hard work; the band, all of the representation, and especially you - the fans. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" MORE
May 23, 2007 - LATEST REDESIGN OF MEGADETH.COM IS LAUNCHED
Megadeth.com gets a complete redesign to coincide with the release of United Abominations. Take note that sections of the site are still being developed and we appreciate your patience while these areas are being completed. We hope you can dig all the new features, and the new look!
May 22, 2007 - DAVE MUSTAINE HAS POSTED THE FOLLOWING ON THE FORUMS
"We just got back recently from the Heaven and Hell tour and are celebrating our new release United Abominations. It will be just over a week until we fly overseas to celebrate with you in Europe and the UK." MORE
May 22, 2007 - SHOES WORN BY DAVE MUSTAINE IN "ATLM" VIDEO ON AUCTION
This week at the Megadeth eBay store: The actual shoes worn by Dave Mustaine in the new "A Tout Le Monde" video! Also at the store; guitar strings used on the Heaven And Hell tour, the latest concert shirts, and banners all signed by Dave! Bid on these items HERE
May 21, 2007 - ALBUM REVIEW: MEGADETH "UNITED ABOMINATIONS"
Paul Gargano for LiveDaily.com reviews Megadeth's latest release: United Abominations marks the third time in as many albums that Dave Mustaine has entered the studio with an entirely different Megadeth (music) lineup. It seems that the third time's the charm. This is Megadeth ... with a vengeance. MORE
May 21, 2007 - MUSTAINE ESP GUITAR AT THE MEGADETH EBAY STORE
An ESP SRC guitar from Dave Mustaine's personal collection. This guitar was given to Dave from ESP during The System Has era. Also up for auction is a kick drum pedal used by Shawn Drover! Bid on items HERE
May 20, 2007 - DAVE MUSTAINE TO GUEST ON THE UK’S XFM ROCK SHOW TONIGHT
Dave Mustaine will be Ian Camfield’s guest on the UK’s XFM rock show tonight, which starts at 10pm (GMT), and runs through until 1am (GMT). Dave will talk about Megadeth's comeback with their new and best album in years. Also win copies of the album! Listen HERE
May 20, 2007 - UNITED ABOMINATIONS DEBUTS AT #23 IN UK AND AUSTRALIA
United Abominations has debuted at number 23 on the UK’s top album chart, making it Megadeth’s most chart successful album in the UK since 1994’s Youthanasia, which peaked at number 6. MORE. UA also debuted at #23 this week on Australia's ARIA album chart! MORE
May 20, 2007 - UNITED ABOMINATIONS #5 ON AMAZON.CA BESTSELLER LIST
"Megadeth's first album since The System Has Failed, is a masterpiece. Perhaps one of the best metal albums of 2007. This album proves that Megadeth are the kings of metal. This has to be considered Megadeth's best album." Read more reviews and purchase the album at Amazon.ca
May 20, 2007 - ATTENTION MEGADETH FANS WHO PRE-ORDERED UNITED ABOMINATIONS AT GIGANTOUR:
Just a reminder that if you pre-ordered Megadeth's United Abominations at last fall's Gigantour you can redeem your pre-order card at your local FYE store NOW! MORE
May 20, 2007 - MEGADETH IS "ARTIST OF THE MONTH" AT WWW.GAMETAP.COM!
Megadeth is this month's featured artist on GameTap. A short video interview with Dave Mustaine as part of this feature is available for viewing HERE
May 19, 2007 - "UNITED ABOMINATIONS" IS ON TRACK TO SELLING 60,000 IN AMERICA THIS WEEK
Hits Daily Double is reporting that United Abominations is on track to selling 60,000 in America this week, which will potentially land it in the top 10, maybe even the top 5 on the Billboard Chart. This is an improvement on 2004’s The System Has Failed which sold 46,000 in its first week, and debuted at number 18 on the Billboard Chart. (Thanks Rattlehead HQ) MORE
May 18, 2007 - EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO MUSTAINE'S OPINION
Ed Thompson for ign.com reviews United Abominations: "Mustaine had breathed new life into his band just a few short years after it was briefly disbanded. Not only has he led Megadeth to the top of the metal realm yet again with the release of United Abominations, but he has thrown down another politically, socially and personally charged gauntlet and dared people to ignore - at their own peril." MORE
May 17, 2007 - DAVE MUSTAINE FINDS HIS MUSE WITH UNITED ABOMINATION
"Through many career ups and downs and myriad lineup changes, Megadeth has been one of the most enduring bands in Heavy Metal." Read interview with Dave Mustaine at FMQB.com
May 17, 2007 - MEGADETH TO HOLD IN-STORE SIGNING AT VINTAGE VINYL RECORDS
Megadeth will be at Vintage Vinyl Records, New Jersey for an in-store signing Saturday, May 19 at 2PM EDT. "Pre-order their upcoming CD, United Abominations, here in the store and get a wristband which will guarantee admittance!" Store is located at 51 Lafayette Rd. Fords, NJ. MORE
May 16, 2007 - ATTENTION MEGADETH FANS WHO PRE-ORDERED UNITED ABOMINATIONS AT GIGANTOUR:
Just a reminder that if you pre-ordered Megadeth's United Abominations at last fall's Gigantour you can redeem your pre-order card at your local FYE store NOW! MORE
May 15, 2007 - NEW MEGADETH "UNITED ABOMINATIONS" RELEASED!
United Abominations, the new album featuring "Washington Is Next!," "A Tout Le Monde," and "Gears Of War" is in stores today! Get your copy at your favorite store or online today! Read more about from Dave Mustaine HERE
May 14, 2007 - DAVE MUSTAINE HAS POSTED THE FOLLOWING ON THE FORUMS
"There is a lot to talk about, but nothing more important than this: This is a night I have been hoping for, for many years now; the night before a "fierce new Megadeth release." MORE
May 14, 2007 - PIERCINGMETAL.COM REVIEW "UNITED ABOMINATIONS"
Ken Pierce for PiercingMetal.com has posted this review on Megadeth's latest release: "The long awaited Megadeth arrives with United Abominations and I think this is a release that will quickly be regarded as one of the finest in the groups catalog. From start to finish this is an intriguing listen that is loaded to the hilt with the brand of Thrash Metal fury and melody that the band has been known for since their inception in 1983." MORE
May 14, 2007 - "UNITED ABOMINATIONS" HAS MADE IT ONTO AMAZON’S BEST-SELLERS LIST
Megadeth's latest album, United Abominations has made it onto Amazon’s best-sellers list. The album is currently ranked at number 25 overall, and at number 5 on the Hard rock/Metal genre. The album is officially released today Internationally and Tuesday in North America! MORE
May 11, 2007 - MFC MEMBERS TO BE TREATED TO EXCLUSIVE VIDEO FROM BACKSTAGE!
Today in Cleveland, the official MFC video crew is backstage at the show filming a special video for fan club members! You'll get an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes at a Megadeth concert, interview with Dave, and more! Stay tuned for details at the club! Not a member? Join today!
May 10, 2007 - JAMES LOMENZO HAS POSTED THE FOLLOWING ON THE FORUMS
"The "Gods of Metal" walk among us. Just musing over the exhilaration I've been feeling over the current Heaven and Hell tour. We've got a little less then two more weeks ahead of us on this last leg, and from Canada and through the States, it's just been an outstanding vibe." MORE
May 9, 2007 - GUITAR ONE FEATURE "IN THE STUDIO WITH MEGADETH'S DAVE MUSTAINE"
check out "In The Studio With Megadeth's Dave Mustaine" at the Guitar World website. Dave talks about the gear he uses in an exclusive 7 minute video from the UK studio! HERE
May 9, 2007 - GUITAR WORLD (JULY ISSUE) REVIEW ON "UNITED ABOMINATIONS"
"United Abominations is packed with angular, melodic thrash riffs and jugular-rip-ping solos, the like of which Megadeth haven't exhibited since 1990's Rust In Peace..." Read MORE
May 8, 2007 - MEGADETH IS "ARTIST OF THE MONTH" AT WWW.GAMETAP.COM!
This month, Game Tap is previewing the video "A Tout Le Monde (2007)" and will also feature a backstage warm up session and an interview with Dave Mustaine, all this month! Check it out over at www.GameTap.com
May 7, 2007 - MEGADETH TO BE FEATURED GUEST ON ROCKLINE TONIGHT!
Megadeth will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show Rockline with host Bob Coburn TONIGHT at 8:30 PT/11:30 ET! For a station near you, and information regarding how to log onto the Internet for the broadcast, go to www.RocklineRadio.com
May 3, 2007 - CITIES IN SPAIN TO HOLD EARLY LISTENING PARTIES FOR "UNITED ABOMINATIONS"!
Various cities in Spain are holding early listening parties for the new Megadeth CD United Abominations! See listings below. Parties start at approx 23:00 local.
MADRID - May 11 Excalibur (c/ Sanz Raso 19-21)
BARCELONA - May 11 Bar BB+ (c/ Pere IV 65)
GRANADA - May 11 El Búnker (c/ Rector García Duarte, 6)
BILBAO - May 12 Metal World (c/ Iturribide, Casco viejo)
Events organized by Roadrunner Records in Spain MORE
May 2, 2007 - DAVE MUSTAINE ESP DV8 AT THE MEGADETH EBAY STORE!
This guitar is from Dave's personal collection of guitars used in production and on tour. Includes case, a signed 8 x 10 photo and guitar strings endorsed by Dave. Also check the many other Mega items on auction! HERE
May 1, 2007 - MEGADETH TO MEET FANS AND SIGN COPIES OF "UNITED ABOMINATIONS"
Megadeth will be meeting fans and signing copies of their latest CD, United Abominations, on May 15th at the Spin Street Stage located in the Shops at Mohegan Sun Concourse. Event begins at 4:30 PM before the sold-out Heaven & Hell show at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Please note that due to the short time frame of the event and the large numbers of fans expected, the band will only be signing copies of their new CD. MORE
September 14, 2009:
MEGADETH TO HEADLINE "ENDGAME TOUR" ACROSS THE U.S.
June 18, 2009:
'ENDGAME' TO BE TITLE OF MEGADETH'S TWELFTH STUDIO ALBUM
April 27, 2009:
MEGADETH AND SLAYER TO CO-HEADLINE "CANADIAN CARNAGE"
April 2, 2009:
INTRODUCING THE NEW 1960DM DAVE MUSTAINE SIGNATURE CABS
August 18, 2008:
MEGADETH "ANTHOLOGY: SET THE WORLD AFIRE" DUE SEPTEMBER 30
July 1, 2008:
GUITAR CENTER SESSIONS PRESENTS: AN EVENING WITH DAVE MUSTAINE
June 25, 2008:
MEGADETH TO PERFORM AT 'AFFLICTION BANNED' JULY 19 PPV IN ANAHEIM
January 14, 2008:
GIGANTOUR NORTH AMERICA DATES AND NEW LEAD GUITARIST!
December 21, 2007:
MUSTAINES DONATE TOYS TO THE 'TOYS FOR TOTS' ORGANIZATION
October 5, 2007:
GIGANTOUR 2007 OZ - 2ND SYDNEY SHOW ADDED!
September 18, 2007:
MEGA-CALLS: LEAVE MESSAGES FOR MEMBERS OF MEGADETH ON THEIR CELLS!
August 10, 2007:
MEGADETH UNVEILS ITS 4-CD+DVD BOX SET "WARCHEST"
August 9, 2007:
MEGADETH RETURN TO AUSTRALIA TO HEADLINE GIGANTOUR 2007
July 30, 2007:
"THAT ONE NIGHT: LIVE IN BUENOS AIRES" DOUBLE CD SET TO BE RELEASED
July 10, 2007:
MEGADETH
ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN FALL HEADLINE TOUR
May 23, 2007:
NEW
CD ‘UNITED ABOMINATIONS’ DEBUTS AT #8 SELLING OVER 54,000 COPIES
January 22, 2007:
MEGADETH TO
PLAY ON HEAVEN AND HELL CANADIAN TOUR!
January 19, 2007:
DAVE MUSTAINE
SIGNS WITH DEAN GUITARS
December 6, 2006:
Dave Mustaine
announces departure from ESP Guitars
December 4, 2006:
THAT ONE
NIGHT: LIVE IN BUENOS AIRES - Live DVD out March 6 2007
May 15, 2006:
MEGADETH SIGNS
WITH ROADRUNNER RECORDS!
January 27, 2006:
ARSENAL OF MEGADETH
- Two disc DVD in stores March 21
July 19, 2005:
Megadeth and
Sanctuary part ways
May 2, 2005:
Megadeth Greatest
Hits: Back To The Start to be released June 28
April 5, 2005:
GIGANTOUR
ANNOUNCED!
September 15, 2004:
BLACKMAIL THE
UNIVERSE TOUR dates, new band line-up, and new CD THE SYSTEM HAS FAILED hits the stores!
July 27, 2004:
'Chat with
Dave Mustaine' Contest
April 3, 2002:
Dave Mustaine
suffers serious injury, announces departure from Megadeth; Group disbanding after nearly
20 years together
January 17, 2002:
Megadeth
Re-releases Groundbreaking Debut Album
January 6, 2002:
Megadeth To
Release First-Ever Live Album
October 22, 2001:
Megadeth
Postpones Scheduled Dates in Buenos Aires
September 27, 2001:
Megadeth:
Behind The Music Set For Home Video Release
August 6, 2001:
Fans to choose
Megadeth set lists!
July 30, 2001:
Megadeth's Problems in
Asia Continue
July 23, 2001:
Megadeth Public
Enemy Number One!
May 7, 2001:
Megadeth launch
brand new album in Canada
May 1, 2001:
Megadeth To
Participate In An Exclusive Chicago In-Store Event!
April 20, 2001:
Megadeth to
be Profiled on VH1's "Behind The Music"
April 16, 2001:
Megadeth Review at
ElectricBasement.com
April 11, 2001:
Megadeth
Drummer To Fill In With Alice Cooper On Australian Tourdates
April 2, 2001:
Megadeth's New
Single "Moto Psycho" #1 Most-Added at Radio
March 15, 2001:
Megadeth to shoot
video for "Moto Psycho" in LA
March 1, 2001:
Megadeth join AC/DC to
Rock the Bowl
January 19, 2001:
New Record, New
Future With 'The World Needs A Hero'

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