May 31, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED ON ARGENTINIAN RADIO
Dave Mustaine was interviewed on the Argentinian radio station Rock Pop FM 95.9 Thursday (May 29), the day after the first of two concerts in Buenos Aires. Download the entire 43-minute interview in MP3 format HERE (10 MB). Photos of Dave's appearance on Rock Pop FM 95.9 can be found HERE

May 30, 2008 - MEGADETH REVIEW AND PHOTOS FROM VENEZUELA AND MORE
A review (in Spanish) has been posted at OidosSucios.com of Megadeth's performance in Venezuela this past Sunday night (May 25). Several photos of the show are also posted HERE. Megadeth kicked off the South American tour in Venezuela, and then played to two sold out shows in Buenos Aires, Argenitna this week. A highlight in Buenos Aires had Chris Broderick playing the Argentina National Anthem before his guitar solo. Megadeth plays Santiago, Chile tomorrow night (May 31). MORE

May 29, 2008 - JEFF WATERS TALKS ABOUT KINDNESS OF DAVE MUSTAINE AND OTHERS
Annihilator's Jeff Waters has posted the following message on the group's official forum: "A friend of mine called me about two young boys who had tix to see Gigantour with their father in Calgary a few weeks ago. Their father Mike died in a car/bike accident only weeks before the show. ...I know this is a private matter so I won't discuss what many did for them but I will tell you, for example, that Dave (Mustaine) had a private hour-long hang-out session with them in his dressing room, let them play his and James' (Lomenzo's) guitars and basses, watched the entire show at his guitar tech station onstage, but more importantly, talked with them about losing their father's at such young ages and letting them know that he is there for them, if they ever need anything. And he meant it." MORE

May 28, 2008 - GIGANTOUR 2008: SAN JOSE REVIEW WITH PHOTOS
Raymond Ahner for Ground Control Mag has posted a review of Gigantour in San Jose from May 19: I was pretty damned stoked when the lineup for this year’s Gigantour was announced. I have always been a huge fan of the mighty High on Fire, and I was totally looking forward to finally getting a chance to see them on a BIG stage. I had never witnessed Job for a Cowboy, Children of Bodom or In Flames live before, but I had heard that they all put on pretty awesome live shows. As far as Megadeth, well, since I had seen them well over a dozen times during my metal youth of the mid-80s, I was fairly certain Dave Mustaine and company would pretty much kick ass. I was right...." MORE

May 27, 2008 - "LIVE AND DANGEROUS: GIGANTOUR ATTACKS" - SAN DIEGO REVIEW
Amy Ebersole for The Daily Aztec has posted a review of Gigantour in San Diego this past Tuesday (May 20): "An ensemble of tattooed, black T-shirted fans flooded into Cox Arena for the fourth annual Gigantour headed by the pioneers of thrash metal, Megadeth. ...Lights, camera, action - the DVD filming was a placebo for energy as ecstatic fans threw up hand horns while the camera probed the audience and a vivacious anthill of swarming, sweaty bodies in the mosh pit." MORE

May 26, 2008 - NEW MERCHANDISE AT MEGADETH'S OFFICIAL MEGAMERCH STORE!
Check out the latest at the Megamerch store! The new Megadeth tour tee featuring the band shot photo and artwork on front and '08 tour stops on the back, the new Bullet Skull Vic Short Sleeve Tee, a classic metal color enamel filled belt buckle features the band logo, metallic Megadeth Dog Tag, and more! See it all at Megamerch

May 25, 2008 - MEGADETH'S WORLD 'TOUR OF DUTY' KICKS OFF IN SOUTH AMERICA
Megadeth plays the first show on the South American leg of the 'Tour Of Duty' world tour tonight in Valencia, Venezuela! The band will headline 12 shows in South America taking them through Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Ecuador. The two-only shows in Buenos Aires, Argentina are now sold out. Don't miss Megadeth in South America! Get your tickets HERE

May 24, 2008 - MEGADETH TOUR UPDATE: SECOND DATE ADDED IN MEXICO CITY
This just in: A second date has been added in Mexico City. Megadeth will play a second date on June 19th at Salon 21 in Mexico City! The band is scheduled to headline three shows on the Mexican leg of the 'Tour Of Duty' world tour; two in Mexico City on June 18th and 19th, and another in Monterrey Nuevo Leon on June 21st. Tickets for the second show in Mexico City are on sale Tuesday. Check the Killing Road for details.

May 23, 2008 - WATCH EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS AND SEND MESSAGES TO MEGADETH!
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. Each week of five will offer a different theme of interactions including one week where bands can upload videos of their own renditions of their favorite Megadeth songs for comments and critiques! To get started, register HERE

May 22, 2008 - "MEGADETH FRONT MAN LOOKS BACK ON ARIZONA"
Larry Rodgers for The Airzona Republic reports: "Dave Mustaine, front man of the '80s-spawned metal band Megadeth, spent a decade in Scottsdale before moving his family to his native San Diego. Despite making a move that many Arizonans would envy as temperatures rise, Mustaine says he occasionally longs for the desert." Read the entire article  HERE

May 21, 2008 - WIN A TRIP TO LOS ANGELES TO MEET DAVE MUSTAINE AND MORE!
One lucky winner will receive flights and accommodations to attend the Dave Mustaine - Guitar Center Sessions in Los Angeles, plus a signed Dave Mustaine signature series DEAN guitar and a chance to win a private guitar lesson with Dave Mustaine. All you have to do is enter right HERE!
But wait… there's more!
Refer a fellow fan or friend to grab a Megadeth widget and you will automatically receive points. The top ten users with the most points will receive an autographed copy of the Megadeth "Warchest" box set!  MORE

May 20, 2008 - NEW VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH CHRIS BRODERICK BY 'METAL INJECTION'
Metal Injection conducted an interview with Chris Broderick at the Megadeth's Worcester stop of the Gigantour. Chris talked in depth about the time he got the call to join Megadeth, some of his favorite Megadeth songs, his early influences and guitar playing as well as some of the bands he listens to when on the road. Watch the video HERE

May 19, 2008 - AUDIO INTERVIEW WITH JAMES LOMENZO AT METAL EXPRESS RADIO
A 14-minute audio interview with James LoMenzo conducted by Norway's Metal Express Radio at the Newcastle, UK stop on Megadeth's recent European tour has been posted online. James talks about touring with Megadeth, working with his past bands and much more! Listen to the interview HERE

May 19, 2008 - AUDIO INTERVIEW WITH DAVE MUSTAINE ON THE 'TRUNK REPORT'
An audio interview with Dave Mustaine conducted by Eddie Trunk for the Trunk Report from April, previous to Gigantour kicking off in North America is available online. Dave talks about the diversity of Gigantour, Chris Broderick joining the band, the name "Gigantour", Led Zeppelin, and more! Check out the streaming audio HERE

May 18, 2008 - MEGADETH TEAMS UP WITH 'HEADCOUNT'
Megadeth is working with the non-partisan organization HeadCount to register voters and encourage political participation among people of all ages. To volunteer for HeadCount and help staff voter registration booths at concerts (on the Megadeth tour or for other bands), or to register to vote, visit www.headcount.org. HeadCount has set a goal of registering 100,000 voters in 2008, ensuring that people from all walks of life are represented at the polls. Megadeth is proud to be among many artists supporting this important cause. MORE

May 16, 2008 - "MEGADETH'S MUSTAINE A CHANGED MAN, BUT STILL POLITICAL"
Rob Williams for Canada.com recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine: "Dave Mustaine is one of music's most opinionated political critics/animals. Over the course of 25 years as leader of thrash metal outfit Megadeth, the outspoken Californian has taken aim at everything from religious fundamentalism to globalization to America's national and foreign policies."  MORE

May 15, 2008 - 'GIGANTOUR WEEKEND' AT SAN DIEGO'S ROCK STATION - ROCK 105.3
Listen all weekend long for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Gigantour featuring Megadeth on Tuesday, May 20th at Cox Arena. One lucky grand prize winner will get to have "breakfast" with some of the bands and 9 of their closest friends at 4pm the day of the show. PLUS, they'll win a guitar autographed by Dave Mustaine! It's the Gigantour weekend from Rock 105.3, USA Discounters and Cricket Wireless! MORE

May 14, 2008 - ROADRUNNER RECORDS VIDEO PODCAST FEATURING MEGADETH
This week's episode of UVTV's "Heavy Metal Podcast" continues the record label series specials with music videos and live performances from artists of Roadrunner Records. Some of the bands featured on the show include music videos of Killswitch Engage, Cavalera Conspiracy, Dream Theater and more. Megadeth's video "A Tout Le Monde" with Cristina Scabia is featured at the 53:50 minute mark in the episode. Watch it HERE

May 13, 2008 - REVIEW OF GIGANTOUR IN THE EDMONTON SUN: "HEADBANGER HEAVEN"
Mike Ross for the Edmonton Sun has posted a review about Gigantour in Edmonton last night (May 12): "...Instead, it was wholesome, empowering, healthy heavy metal music served up to 4,500 black T-shirt-clad metalheads, though it was still loud and contained many, many utterances of the word "motherf---er." Supported by four furious metal bands - Children of Bodom, In Flames, High on Fire and Job for a Cowboy - Gigantour was just as intense a show as any concert by any of the heathen atheist rockers, if there are any left. Topping a long night of metal, Megadeth came out all guns a-blazing and didn't let up."  MORE

May 12, 2008 - "MUSTAINE, MEGADETH PULL OFF SHOW WITH REAL MUSCLE"
David Schmeichel for the Winnipeg Sun has posted a review about Gigantour in Winnipeg this past Saturday night (May 10): "Let's have a round of goat-horn salutes for Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine, whose show at the Convention Centre Saturday night was a master-course in rock 'n' roll economy. Playing Winnipeg for the second time in just over a year, Mustaine and Megadeth proved you don't need flashy stage setups, pyrotechnics or even a venue with halfway decent acoustics to send thousands of metal fans home happy -- just a catalogue of proven winners, a couple new cuts for the kids, and one of the genre's most accomplished guitarists working the strings from centre stage." MORE

May 11, 2008 - "MEGATOUR MENTORS METAL'S NEXT GENERATION"
Francois Marchand for the Edmonton Journal recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "Gigantour, which started in the summer of 2005, has quickly become Mustaine's way to bring new bands into the spotlight. "The only way I could see that I could do something with any credibility was to use the experience and the help and the strength that I've acquired and accumulated along the way and pass that on to some of the younger bands," he says."  MORE

May 10, 2008 - CHAT LIVE WITH CHRIS BRODERICK TODAY FROM WINNIPEG!
Chat live with Chris Broderick today, Saturday, May 10 at 7:00 PM Central Time/00:00 GMT (May 11th) at the Gigantour chat room! The chat is open to all fans and you must be a registered member of the Gigantour Forums to participate. Don't miss this one! The Gigantour Chat Room is located HERE

May 10, 2008 - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH DAVE MUSTAINE
Dave Mustaine opens up to Iann Robinson of Nonelouder.com in an exclusive 10 minute video interview. "Nonelouder is proud to present an in depth interview with one of the most influential people in the heavy music world. Check out Dave's opinion on digital music, modern bands, politics, how to write songs and much-much more." Watch the interview HERE

May 9, 2008 - MEGADETH TO PLAY SHOWS IN MEXICO THIS COMING JUNE!
Just announced: Megadeth is now confirmed to play two shows in Mexico this coming June! Mexican fans will now get their chance at a peice of Megadeth's 'Tour Of Duty' world tour! The band is scheduled to headline two shows; one in Mexico City on June 18, and another in Monterrey Nuevo Leon on June 21. Tickets will be available for purchase this week! Check the Killing Road for details. HERE

May 9, 2008 - NEW MERCHANDISE AT MEGADETH'S OFFICIAL MEGAMERCH STORE!
Check out the latest at the Megamerch store! The new Megadeth tour tee featuring the band shot photo and artwork on front and '08 tour stops on the back, the new Bullet Skull Vic Short Sleeve Tee, a classic metal color enamel filled belt buckle features the band logo, metallic Megadeth Dog Tag, and more! See it all at Megamerch

May 9, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE ANSWERS FAN QUESTIONS AT MUSIQUEPLUS
Dave Mustaine answered questions from the hosts and fans live in studio during an appearance on the April 29, 2008 edition of MusiquePlus' "Plus Sur Commande" in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Megadeth took the stage the same night to a near sold out show at the Bell Centre. Watch the 10-minute clip HERE

May 8, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE TO GUEST ON KCAL'S 'THE MOSHPIT' SATURDAY
Dave Mustaine will call in to KCAL's "The Moshpit" this Saturday night, May 10 at 10PM PDT to chat with host Mike Z. about Gigantour's upcoming May 21 So Cal appearance, hockey, new guitarist Chris Broderick, and other metallic topics. Listeners in Riverside/San Bernadino, California can tune into 96.7 FM on their dials. Others can stream live at kcalfm.com

May 8, 2008 - EDMONTON'S VUE WEEKLY: "MUSTAINE IS MEGA-ARTICULATE"
Eden Munro of Vue Weekly recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "It’s not hard to believe that Mustaine is more than willing to speak his mind when he has something to say—during our conversation, he riffs more in 15 minutes than many people do in 45, covering plenty of topics along the way. Still, as pointed as his statement might sound, he hasn’t kept Megadeth alive for the last 25 years by firing off random attacks on people." MORE

May 7, 2008 - NEW VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH JAMES LOMENZO AVAILABLE
Buckshot of Woozyfly.com's show called Buckshot's Bonanza conducted an interview last week with bassist James LoMenzo. James discussed Megadeth's schedule and told stories about the first couple of weeks of the Gigantour, the difference between playing in Megadeth and Black Label Society, working with Dave Mustaine and Zakk Wylde, writing new jams on the tour bus and the new LoMenzo Hyper Drive disortion pedal coming out in June. Watch the nine-minute interview HERE

May 7, 2008 - CLEVELAND.COM INTERVIEWS DAVE MUSTAINE FROM GIGANTOUR
John Soeder for Cleveland.com recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine: "Dave Mustaine, who started Megadeth after leaving Metallica 25 years ago, had a scare in 2002 when an injured nerve in his arm left him unable to play guitar. Now fully recovered, Mustaine and his revamped thrash-metal group are headlining Gigantour's third North American trek, including a stop Sunday at the Time Warner Cable Amphitheater in Cleveland. The Megadeth frontman checked in from the road last week for a phone interview." MORE

May 6, 2008 - SUBMIT PODCAST QUESTIONS AND FRIDAY NIGHT GIVEAWAY AT MFC
MegaFanClub members, submit your podcast questions in the "Ask The Band" forum at the MegaFanClub Forums now! Tomorrow (May 7), MFC's very own Mr. Justice will be at Gigantour in Milwaukee and will be recording a new fan club exclusive podcast with Megadeth. Get some new questions in there now and yours could be chosen for the podcast! Also stay tuned for another Friday Night Giveaway extravaganza this Friday at the MFC Forums! Free Mega goodies being given away starting at 3PM Pacific Time! MORE

May 5, 2008 - GIGANTOUR: THRASH TIMES FIVE WHEN BANDS CONVENE
Ben Ratliff for The New York Times recently posted a review of Gigantour at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. "Dave Mustaine, the guitarist, singer and leader of the metal band Megadeth, has written a lot of songs with two guitars in mind, and he’s been through 10 or so other guitarists during the band’s 25 years. The newest, Chris Broderick, formerly of Jag Panzer and Nevermore, is on tour with the band for the third installment of Gigantour, the no-nonsense, five-band metal caravan with Megadeth as the headline act." MORE

May 4, 2008 - HEAVY METAL SERENDIPITY: AN INTERVIEW WITH JAMES LOMENZO
Melanie (Sass) Falina for UnratedMagazine.com recently conducted in interview with James LoMenzo. "It's been a long and winding road for rock bassist James Lomenzo. Having gained his first substantial recognition in the 1980's with the band White Lion, he's since worked with an array of colorful and extreme musicians -- people like Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde, Slash, and David Lee Roth. In 2006 Lomenzo's rock and roll journey led him to thrash-masters Megadeth; and now almost two years later he still couldn't be happier." Read the interview HERE

May 3, 2008 - GIGANTOUR KEEPS MEGADETH BUSY "DAVE, HE JUST NEVER STOPS"
Shawn Drover has told The Flint Journal that giving younger bands the opportunity to open for his act is one of Gigantour's goals. "It's cool, too, because my ear is really low to the ground in terms of metal bands, young bands, new bands, older bands, whatever," Shawn said in an interview with The Flint Journal. MORE

May 2, 2008 - MEGADETH REPLY TO COMMENTS ON PHILADELPHIA HOCKEY FANS
In response to sports writer Mike Wise's column in the Washington Post about the fans of the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team that read "women and children could be security for Megadeth," well-known hockey enthusiast Dave Mustaine and the rest of the band sent a couple of videotaped messages of support. Watch the clips HERE

May 2, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE #1 IN 'REVOLVHER'S HOTTEST MEN IN METAL'
Dave Mustaine tops the list as "RevolvHer's hottest man in metal" in Revolver magazine. "Dave Mustaine, Megadeth: I’ve been lusting after Dave’s magic fingers, luscious lips, and complicated brain since I was a wee prepubescent pup and saw him in The Decline of Western Civilization II: The Metal Years. Mustaine will forever top my list as the hottest man in metal. He is talented, cunning, devious, confident, sardonic, highly emotional, and utterly sexy."  MORE

May 1, 2008 - MORE TOUR DATES REVEALED FOR SOUTH AMERICA!
Two more cities have been added to Megadeth's 'Tour Of Duty' in South America. The band will headline shows in Goiania, Brazil on June 3rd and Manaus, Brazil on June 15th. Tickets will be available for purchase soon. Megadeth is now set to play 12 shows in South America during the months of May and June! Check the Killing Road for details! HERE