November 30, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "I HAVE A CHALLENGE FOR YOU"
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "..see if you can do something random, something kind and post it here at the forums. Along with our usual guest list, I am getting ready to make a list of the fans that impress me, that we are going to be giving out Limited Backstage Passes for Priest Feast, and Gigantour in the states and Canada next year, and I am impressed by all kinds of stuff." MORE

November 29, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER: "BACK HOME FOR A BIT"
Shawn Drover has posted the following update on his Myspace page: "I arrived home mid-afternoon on Thanksgiving day, which was a smart move on my part - Anybody who travel's as much as I do pretty much knows that the day before Thanksgiving is 1 of the WORST day's to travel all year. I avoided all that insanity and still made it home on time for our Family get-together. Oh ya, baby!!!!!!!!!"  MORE

November 28, 2008 - MEGADETH'S VIDEO WIDGET - LEAVE MESSAGES & VIDEOS!
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

November 27, 2008 - MEGADETH CHRISTMAS CARD CONTEST
Enter this year’s Megadeth Christmas Card Contest and win big! Send us your designs and you could win first prize of a phone call from Dave Mustaine on Christmas morning, a guitar lesson from Chris Broderick, and a United Abominations Lithograph hand signed by Dave, Chris, James and Shawn! The winning card will be printed and sent out to MegaFanClub members and friends of the band. The winner will be credited on the card. We'll also award prizes to runners up! Winners will be picked by Dave Mustaine. Contest is open for only one week, closing on Wednesday, December 3rd. MORE

November 27, 2008 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND UPDATE FROM VIC'S GARAGE
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who choose to celebrate Thanksgiving on this day. Today's update is kinda wrapping up the whole week, instead of just any given day. ...Andy Sneap has gone back to the UK, and Shawn Drover has gone back to the land of mosquitoes in Georgia. I am here at home in San Diego, like James is too, and Chris is up the freeway two hours in LA. Our last full day together was Tuesday, and we got a lot of ground covered." MORE

November 26, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER FEATURED AT DDRUM.COM - VIDEO INTERVIEW
Shawn Drover is featured in the "Artist Videos" section at the ddrum.com website. In this video, Shawn talks about at what age he started playing drums and how Neil Peart of Rush inspired him, his first drum kit and playing with brother Glen Drover through high school, his switch to ddrum and more! Check out the 7-minute video HERE

November 25, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER CHECKS IN FROM VIC'S GARAGE
Shawn Drover has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "As I write this, we now have 3 songs completed in demo form, music only (lyrics/vocals happen later on) and I have to say I am really happy at the way these songs have turned out. So now, it's back to listening to the "Pandoras box of metal riffage" as I like to call them - There are so many riffs, that we are almost having a tough time choosing what to do next - A nice problem to have, if you ask me." MORE

November 24, 2008 - MEGADETH "ANTHOLOGY: SET THE WORLD AFIRE" GIVEAWAY
BigMusicGeek.com has launched a Megadeth CD Giveaway. Five lucky headbangers will win a copy of Megadeth's Anthology: Set The World Afire, a career-spanning two disc collection loaded with thirty five electrifying tracks, including "Trust," "A Tout Le Monde," "Insomnia" and "Train of Consequences", as well as rare 1992 concert recordings of "Peace Sells", "High Speed Dirt", and "Symphony Of Destruction". All entries must be received by Midnight Central on November 30, 2008. Enter to win HERE

November 23, 2008 - GET A FREE "MEGADETH PINT GLASS" AT THE MEGAMERCH STORE
Check out the latest at the Megamerch store! New, is the "Born For Deth" long sleeve tee, and the very cool "Megadeth Chained Up" tee. Also still available are Megadeth 2007 tour tees, Megadeth accessories including belt buckles, dogtags and collectable tour books, Megadeth CD's and video, and more! Pick something up today and get a free "Megadeth Pint Glass"! Just use this coupon code MDTFREEPINT at check out. MORE

November 22, 2008 - JAMES LOMENZO FEATURED ON 'METAL CHRISTMAS' ALBUM
On October 14, Armoury Records, distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment, released one mighty molten metal blast of good CD cheer: "We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year". The album is a lineup of hard rock and heavy metal's finest giving their own unique twist to Christmas classics old and new. James LoMenzo plays on the track "Silver Bells" along with Geoff Tate (Queensryche), Carlos Cavazo (Quiet RIot, Ratt), and Ray Luzier (Korn, David Lee Roth, Army Of Anyone). A new e-card for the collection is available HERE

November 21, 2008 - JAMES LOMENZO: "WORKING UP NEW STUFF FOR THE ALBUM"
James LoMenzo has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "Having a stellar week here at Vics working up new stuff for the album. What a luxury to have our own place to work out of without the constraint of a clock to watch. Things are going well, Andy's doing a stellar job of keeping up with all the quick changes that are flying by and every thing's sounding really big. I'm going to move into the big room and drop some bass down. Shout at you later!" MORE

November 20, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE GUITAR AND SHAWN DROVER DRUMS ON AUCTION!
Check out what's up for auction at Megadeth's official eBay store! MEGADETH- ESP DV-200 LTD Guitar signed by Dave Mustaine. This guitar is very rare as it is no longer in production and is one of very few DV8 guitars left in Dave's personal collection. Also... MEGADETH- DDrum Drumkit Played By Shawn Drover. This is the drum set that Shawn used while on the United Abominations tour. Bid on these prize items HERE

November 19, 2008 - NEW ITEMS UP AT THE EBAY STORE AND MORE COMING THIS WEEK!
Hi- It's the storekeeper!!! I have some great new items that are up on the eBay store. I have a flight case up that Megadeth used while on tour. I also have a pair of drumsticks that Shawn used to make a "demo" for the new record. As Shawn has told you on his posting, I have a drumkit that is going up at the end of the week. I will also be getting one of Dave's personal guitars up this week. I have so many great items up. Don't miss out at a great Christmas present.  MORE

November 19, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER: " MY DRUM SET SOUNDS FANTASTIC!!"
Shawn Drover has posted the following update on Megadeth's Myspace: "As I write this, James is in the control room laying down a bass line to a song we have "just about" completed in demo form, and I have to say the tune sounds really killer - A good mid-paced song with a few curve balls thrown in for good measure. I liked the song from the start and have a good feeling alot of you will like it as well :) drums and guitars are pretty much done for this song, so once James lays down his track, the song will be safely put away until it is time to record the song for the actual record." MORE

November 19, 2008 - DAVE, SHAWN, AND JAMES JAMMING AT VIC'S GARAGE
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "Yesterday was the first official jam that Shawn and James and I had, and I had a blast! Of course it is still hard to play guitar and run back and forth from the Jam Room to the Drum Room where we all are set up to play with Shawn "the fastest guitarist in the world" Drover. [See what I have to put up with?] We are working on the four songs that I mentioned and had to come up with a really strong chorus riff yesterday, which I believe I did by moving the bass line under what I was doing." MORE

November 18, 2008 - DEAN V DAVE MUSTAINE UNITED ABOMINATION ELECTRIC GUITAR
This axe has bad boy looks and sounds you want at an unreal price! The Dave Mustaine United Abominations Electric Guitar has all the great attributes of the Dave Mustaine VMNTX, but also features awesome United Abominations graphics. With a basswood body and a maple top, a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard, and 2 powerful Dean humbuckers, this is an electric guitar that looks and sounds worthy of the flame-haired metal master's name and of a place in your hands!  MORE

November 17, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER: "BACK AT VIC'S GARAGE!!"
Shawn Drover has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "As most of you know, Andy and myself are back at Vic's here in sunny Southern Cali (does it EVER rain here??) and staight away jumped into the "Pandoras box of metal riffs" that Dave has on Protools. We demo'd/recorded 2 songs with Guitar/Drums - I must say that I really liked both of them and believe they have great potential, as we recorded it in very basic form. It was a good day for me yesterday being productive and creating new music - Always fun stuff in my book" MORE

November 16, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "VERY PRODUCTIVE DAY IN THE STUDIO"
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "Yesterday was a very productive day in the studio. Andy and I went through a lot of the riffs and set out on two distinct songs. I was still feeling pretty excited about the night before's performance on the solo I did for Wayne Static of, you guessed it - Static - X, and even got an email back saying that he had a good time too. I can't wait for you to hear this and tell me what you think of me going outside of my normal realm. ..I did, however, stay within the Megadeth classic style for these two new songs" MORE

November 15, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE'S CELEBRITY PLAYLIST ON IMEEM.COM
Check out Dave Mustaine's celebrity playlist on imeeem.com! Listen to Dave's audio intros explaining why he chose the songs for his playlist. Songs including, "Epic" by Faith No More, "Victim of Changes" by Judas Priest, "Rock Bottom" by U.F.O. and more! imeem is a social network that enables users to discover, interact and express themselves with media, including music, video and photos, and form connections based on shared tastes and interests. Check out Dave's playlist HERE

November 14, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE CHECKS IN FROM THE STUDIO - VIC'S GARAGE
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "We had a good day yesterday at the studio. And Shawn Drover pulled in around 2PM if memory serves me well. I was working most of the day on listening to stuff for the demos, and went over the R.I.P. demos again, the Trent Reznor mixes of Symphony Of Destruction (which are genius in my book - great job Trent . . . even tho you'll never see this), and found four more really good songs I taped. I know this sounds wacky to have all of these riffs around, but that is the way some musicians work. Hell, I checked my messages on the studio answering machine, and I heard a sleepy dood that sounds like me singing a guitar riff into the phone in the middle of the night."  MORE

November 13, 2008 - GET A FREE "VIC KOOZIE" AT MEGADETH'S MEGAMERCH STORE
Check out the latest at the Megamerch store! New, is the "Born For Deth" long sleeve tee, and the very cool "Megadeth Chained Up" tee. Also still available are Megadeth 2007 tour tees, Megadeth accessories including belt buckles, dogtags and collectable tour books, Megadeth CD's and video, and more! Pick something up today and get a free "Vic Koozie"! Just use this coupon code MDTFREEKZIE at check out. MORE

November 12, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER: "GETTING THE BEST DRUM SOUND POSSIBLE"
Shawn Drover has posted the following update on his official Myspace page: "So I am once again leaving for San Diego and to Vic's Garage, which is about 95% done now and looking totally killer, I must say - So many people have lent their talent's to making this such a nice and comfortable studio, all of us in the band are very appreciative of their efforts."  MORE

November 11, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "FINISHING UP THE DETAILS AT VIC'S GARAGE"
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "We are finishing up a lot of the teensy details at Vic's Garage and there is just the kitchen, back bathroom, some electrical stuff, some moving gear around in Shawn's world, mounting overhead lights (I have a killer idea for these, I think you will agree when I am done). The project with Wayne on Thursday, which will be the second project we have completed here and I am stoked to get them down here. I think I am going to get a guest book." MORE

November 10, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "VETERAN'S DAY AT A CLOSE"
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "I just got back from England a few days ago, as some of you know, and one thing that I loved about my trip was the sense of National Pride with an incredibly high percentage of the English wearing a pin that resembled a poppy, and it just didn't seem or feel quite the same back home here in the states, although it did feel good... Today when I was at Vic's Garage, I opened the door to the control room, after I took Justis to go get his passport renewed, and I was pleaseantly surprised by Chris Broderick - our new lead guitarist being in there working with James Lomenzo and we ended up going over several riffs, back and forth over the day." MORE

November 10, 2008 - MARSHALL AMPS BRINGS "MEGADETH LEGENDS" TO GUITARFEST
MarshallAmps.com has posted a review of Dave Mustaine and Shawn Drover's appearance at Guitarfest in the U.K. this past weekend. "With greats such as Thunder, Pete and Vinnie Moore from UFO and The Quireboys hanging around, the atmosphere was electric. Eventually it came time for Dave Mustaine and Shawn Drover to get up on stage and jam, which was a real treat for everyone present as Dave is renowned for not doing jams. But not only was he jamming with Shawn, Marko and Soren, he was also performing the track that his loyal fans had voted for - this really was a once in a lifetime spectacle." MORE

November 10, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE'S FAMED BULLET BELT UP FOR AUCTION!
Up for auction at the Megadeth eBay Store is the bullet belt that Dave Mustaine wore on tour and various video shoots including the classic Holy Wars. The belt is made from polished .223 ammo and is not live "so do not use it in a fire fight because you will lose." The belt can be shortened if needed. When Dave would start a tour it would be one size and by the end of the tour it would have to be taken down in size due to weight loss. Belt is not signed as it is hard to sign a bullet. *Note: This is the same bullet belt that was up for auction in October. It was not paid for by the last buyer. MORE

November 9, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE BACK FROM UK WITH A TRIP REPORT AND MORE
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "I've had one of the most amazing experiences of my life just recently. You know when things are happening all at once and you start to feel like things are spinning out of control? Or the excitement when things are going crazy, but somehow still under control? I'm currently at home and have been updating you through posts from here and the studio, my TLL number, through the homepage widget, and other ways like mags, radio, and cable or satellite interviews. I've tried to keep you included in the construction of the studio, but besides this being a better place than the Evolver studio, and me being in a better place in my life than during 1994, we don't need to rehash that, I suppose."  MORE

November 8, 2008 - CHRIS BRODERICK: "WHERE THE HECK HAVE I BEEN?"
Chris Broderick has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "It’s been awhile but I’m sure you know that I am not the most prolific when it comes to posting. I wanted to catch everyone up with what I have been up to the past few months. Well first of all I have been practicing (as usual) trying to keep my technique improving and writing new riffs and pieces." MORE

November 7, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE'S CELEBRITY PLAYLIST ON IMEEM.COM
Check out Dave Mustaine's celebrity playlist on imeeem.com! Listen to Dave's audio intros explaining why he chose the songs for his playlist. Songs including, "Epic" by Faith No More, "Victim of Changes" by Judas Priest, "Rock Bottom" by U.F.O. and more! imeem is a social network that enables users to discover, interact and express themselves with media, including music, video and photos, and form connections based on shared tastes and interests. Check out Dave's playlist HERE

November 6, 2008 - "BLOOD IN THE WATER: LIVE IN SAN DIEGO" SUNDAY 6:30PM ET
If you missed the premiere of Megadeth "Blood in the Water: Live in San Diego" on HDNet TV Concert Series last Sunday, you can catch it again this Sunday, Nov 9th at 6:30PM ET! Watch as Megadeth performs to a raucous hometown crowd at the Cox Arena in San Diego, California on the 2008 Gigantour tour. MORE. Watch "Peace Sells" from the concert HERE

November 5, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE VISITS MARSHALL FACTORY TODAY IN THE U.K.
Dave Mustaine was seen earlier today [Nov 5] visiting the Marshall Factory in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, U.K. and was later out to dinner with the Marshall family. Dave is not only in the U.K. to visit with the Marshalls but will also be appearing at the Marshall and Dean Guitars booths at Music Live in Birmingham later this week. Dave will also be part of a jam session with special guests at Guitarfest. Vote to help choose what Dave will play at TheLiveLine.com!

November 5, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER TO ATTEND GUITARFEST IN BIRMINGHAM NOV 7
Shawn Drover has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "So, it looks like I will also be attending the Guitarfest in the UK, which is fine by me - As many of you here know, I have been playing guitar most of my life, so this will be a cool trip for me. Besides, I am the FASTEST guitar player on earth, so I am actually surprised they didn't ask me in the 1st place - Perhap's they dont have enough fire-extinguisher's on hand, as my hands usually burst into flames once I get cooking ................Oh wait, I am playing Drums at this event" MORE

November 4, 2008 - JAMES LOMENZO BACK FROM 'BASS PLAYER LIVE' IN HOLLYWOOD
James LoMenzo has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "Just recovering from a weekend of unyielding bass shredding at Bass Player Live in Hollywood. What a trip, I can't believe how many talented bassists there are out there. I saw preteens ripping it up, seasoned pro's putting it across and some of my own personal hero's hanging out and taking it all in. Speaking of heros, I had the pleasure of meeting someone whom I'm sure you guys would all be interested in, Mr. Dave Ellefson himself! It was really great to chat with someone who's legacy I have had the great honor to carry through for Megadeth." MORE

November 4, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE URGES AMERICANS TO VOTE TODAY!
The United States presidential election of 2008 is being held today to select the new president and vice president of the United States. The election is the first time in U.S. history that two sitting senators, Republican Senator, John McCain from Arizona and Democrat Senator, Barack Obama from Illinois, are running against each other for president and the first time an African American is a presidential nominee for a major party.
Dave Mustaine has voted today, now you get out and vote too! VIEW

November 4, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE TO VISIT MARSHALL FACTORY IN THE U.K.
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "It is before 6 am and I am getting ready to do the school drive with my kids, and then head to the airport to go to see the Marshall factory and eventually end up at Guitarfest. I am really looking forward to going to the factory again, because it really is much more that an amplifier, isn't it? I have wanted and loved Marshall amps ever since I could comprehend what becoming a professional musician meant. Of course there were times when I couldn't afford them, or when some in the industry tried to say they weren't "still the very best" because someone else doesn't use them."  MORE

November 3, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE TO APPEAR AT UK'S MUSIC LIVE, GUITARFEST
Dave Mustaine will appear both at Music Live and Professional Music Technology’s annual Guitarfest at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. Guitarfest will take place on November 7th on the Music Live stage following the show’s Education Day with the rest of the bill comprising Vinnie Moore (UFO), Thunder, The Quireboys and the Marco Mendoza band. Dave will be jamming at Guitarfest, and meeting visitors during signing sessions on the Marshall and Dean Guitars booths during Music Live. For more on Music Live / Guitarfest, check HERE

November 2, 2008 - "BLOOD IN THE WATER: LIVE IN SAN DIEGO" TONIGHT 8PM ET
PREMIERE! HDNet TV Concert Series: Tonight! Sunday, November 2nd 8:00 PM ET - Megadeth "Blood in the Water: Live in San Diego". Watch this exclusive premiere as Megadeth performs to a raucous hometown crowd at the Cox Arena in San Diego, California on the 2008 Gigantour tour. Repeats Mon., Nov. 3rd 2:30 AM ET. MORE

November 1, 2008 - MEGADETH "ANTHOLOGY: SET THE WORLD AFIRE" GIVEAWAY
BigMusicGeek.com has launched a Megadeth CD Giveaway. Five lucky headbangers will win a copy of Megadeth's Anthology: Set The World Afire, a career-spanning two disc collection loaded with thirty five electrifying tracks, including "Trust," "A Tout Le Monde," "Insomnia" and "Train of Consequences", as well as rare 1992 concert recordings of "Peace Sells", "High Speed Dirt", and "Symphony Of Destruction". Enter to win HERE