June 30, 2008 - ASHDOWN ENGINEERING - THE JAMES LOMENZO HYPERDRIVE PEDAL
During more than 30 years experience playing and recording with iconic rock musicians including Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society, David Lee Roth, Ozzy Osbourne, Slash’s Snake Pit, White Lion and now Megadeth, James LoMenzo envisioned a bass drive effect that operates entirely unlike any other distortion unit currently available. “I’ve been using the Hyper Drive every night and it’s truly astounding... It turns all my basses into fire breathers!” Check out more on James' signature pedal and even download James' own settings HERE

June 29, 2008 - PRECISION GUIDED ARMAMENT! THE DAVE MUSTAINE SIGNATURE DEANS
Check out all the latest Dave Mustaine Signature Series Dean Guitars at DeanGuitars.com! Available are the VMNT Limited, Dave Mustaine Double Neck, VMNT "Angel Of Deth", Gears Of War V, and more! Also see an exclusive video interview with Dave. Dave talks about using his Dean guitars on stage, his new guitarist Chris Broderick, and more, including clips of Megadeth on stage! See it all on Dave's page at DeanGuitars.com.

June 28, 2008 - "MEGADETH WILL BE AND ALWAYS HAS CAPTURED THE SOUL OF METAL"
Jacky Linville for MetalExpressRadio recently posted this review of 'Gigantour 2': "Following the fist Gigantour in 2005, fans have yet another Gigantour gathering. Dave Mustaine (of Megadeth) managed to round up and hand pick yet another great batch of bands for 2006. Now, two years later, fans can enjoy this musical delicacy on CD. ...It’s honestly something you should own; it has Old School Trash, Metal, Death Metal, Hardcore, a sick variety in all." MORE

June 27, 2008 - MEGADETH PODCAST - EPISODE 3 - NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES
Now available at the iTunes store! MFC's own, Mr. Justice caught up with Shawn Drover and James LoMenzo on the Megadeth tour bus in Milwuakee last September [2007] while on the U.S. 'Tour Of Duty'. Episode 3 of this MegaFanClub audio podcast has Shawn and James discussing touring, answering MFC members' questions and much more in this 23-minute interview. You can download the podcast via your RSS news readers or iTunes. Stop by the Megadeth page at the iTunes store (a search for "Megadeth" will get you there), and then click on the "Official Megadeth Podcast". MORE

June 26, 2008 - GUITAR CENTER - SESSIONS WITH DAVE MUSTAINE AND CONTEST!
On July 10th in Hollywood, California, Dave Mustaine will be paying the Guitar Center store a visit for a very special installment of "GC Sessions". One lucky winner will receive flights and accommodations to attend the session, plus a signed Dave Mustaine signature series DEAN guitar and a chance to win a private guitar lesson with Dave Mustaine! Enter HERE

June 25, 2008 - MEGADETH TO PERFORM AT 'AFFLICTION BANNED' JULY 19 IN ANAHEIM
"SIGNAL HILL, California (June 19, 2008) - Affliction Entertainment, scheduled to make MMA history on July 19th at Honda Center in Anaheim with the greatest line-up of mixed-martial-arts fights ever presented in one night, keeps building this event with the latest news-heavy metal band Megadeth, led by frontman, guitarist, and songwriter Dave Mustaine, will be performing live at the event."
Read the entire Press Release HERE

June 24, 2008 - HARD ATTACK/SIRIUS 27 PRESENTS 'HARD FILES' WITH DAVE MUSTAINE
Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack (ch 27), presents Hard Files with special guest Dave Mustaine. This week join Dave for an hour of Dave approved metal, Megadeth songs from both Gigantour 2 and the Warchest, Dave's thoughts on his new coffee line through Legends Cup Coffee, the 2008 Presidential race, his first experience with Guitar Hero, his brand of guitar playing, mosh pits, Gigantour, education, and more! Catch the program on Thursday June 26th @ 7pm ET, Friday June 27th @ noon ET, Saturday June 28th @ 3pm ET, and Sunday June 29th @ 6pm ET. MORE

June 23, 2008 - MEGADETH WAS NEVER SCHEDULED TO PLAY IN TURKEY IN JULY
Megadeth would like to bring to attention that a concert promoter in Turkey is falsely advertising that Megadeth is to play in Bursa, Turkey this coming July. Megadeth is not, and never was confirmed to play this show. Megadeth’s management is aggressively pursuing this concert promoter for false advertising.

June 22, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT TO SEE US"
Dave Mustaine has posted this update on the Megadeth Forums: "We just completed the 'United Abominations' World Tour last night in Monterrey, Mexico. Thank you to everyone who came out to see us, and who supported us from afar. I will make a full report of what I though the last 1 1/2 years have been like; the last two weeks alone damn near killed me after getting a yellow fever vaccination to go to Manaus, Brazil alone."  MORE

June 21, 2008 - MEGADETH'S WORLD 'TOUR OF DUTY' WRAPS UP IN MEXICO TONIGHT
After a year and a half of touring the globe, Megadeth will play the final show of the world 'Tour Of Duty' supporting the album "United Abominations" in Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico tonight. The touring which included support for Heaven and Hell, headlining Gigantour Oz, UK, and North America, as well as multi festivals, arena and club shows has taken the band through practically every corner of the globe since the trek started in March of 2007. Check the Killing Road for concert reviews, setlists and more!

June 20, 2008 - "MEGADETH IN MEXICO: EDEN OF TORNADOS"
Sergio Alvite for Mexico's Search & Destroy webzine has posted a review (in Spanish) and photos of Megadeth's June 18 concert at Vive Cuervo Salon in Mexico City: "Almost a decade has passed for an eden of tornados, and subsequently a tornado of souls gathered at the Vive Cuervo Salon of the city of Mexico, when Megadeth finally got back to this nation and with it all the abomination of their last album and their career in general. Dave Mustaine infused in each fan that witnessed his presence on stage, the legacy that he and Megadeth have left along more than two decades." MORE

June 19, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER CHECKS IN FROM MEXICO CITY!
Shawn Drover has posted this update on the Megadeth Forums: "Just a quick note to say it is nice to finally be here in Mexico!!! It was certainly worth the wait for me, as the crowd was fantastic last evening - 2 shows left of this world tour, and man, it really has been a blast for me. =)" MORE

June 18, 2008 - GUITAR CENTER HOLLYWOOD - SESSIONS WITH DAVE MUSTAINE!
On July 10th in Hollywood, California, Dave Mustaine will be paying the Guitar Center store a visit for a very special installment of "GC Sessions". Stay tuned for additional details! And don't forget, one lucky winner will receive flights and accommodations to attend the session, plus a signed Dave Mustaine signature series DEAN guitar and a chance to win a private guitar lesson with Dave Mustaine! Enter  HERE

June 17, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE WINS METAL HAMMER "RIFF LORD" AWARD
The true spirit of rock 'n' roll was unleashed yesterday [Monday, June 16] at London's state-of-the-art Indigo2 complex, when the sixth Metal Hammer Golden Gods opened its doors to some of the biggest and most notorious rock stars in the world. Dave Mustaine won best "Riff Lord" award while elsewhere in the awards, Roadrunner Records snatched an impressive four awards including the "Best Metal Label". MORE

June 17, 2008 - JAMES LOMENZO: "METAL RULES IN SOUTH AMERICA!!!"
James LoMenzo has posted this update at the Megadeth Forums: "Just a quick one to thank all the fans from South America for coming down and making this years trip with Megadeth such a memorable one. We've met so many of you... Fantastic! This leg had the particular feeling of "burning the candle at all ends" but despite it all, it was all about the music and bringing the music to you live. Mission accomplished and thanks for bringing the chaos! You Rule!!!"  MORE

June 16, 2008 - ECUADOR REVIEW: "EXTREME VELOCITY, MEGADETH STYLE"
Rafael Veintimilla for El Telegrafo has posted this review on Megadeth's performance in Quito, Ecuador this past Friday [June 13] night: "Mustaine, Megadeth's controversial band leader, understood the message sent by its ecuadorean fans that came to Quito's Bullfight Arena, last friday night. He understood the acceptation of an audience that Mustaine met for the first time, and that hopefully will repeat again. The guitar player and lead vocals promised, with a few words in spanish, that he will be back." The review (in Spanish) and photos are HERE

June 15, 2008 - 'RAW AND UNCUT' VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH DAVE MUSTAINE
Jelynn from Altitude TV 's "Metalogy" conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine prior to the second-to-last show of this year's Gigantour on May 21, 2008 at the Long Beach Arena. Dave talks about Gigantour, working with new guitarist Chris Broderick, his favorite songs to play on stage, and more! Watch the eight-minute "raw and uncut" chat HERE

June 14, 2008 - MEGADETH CONCERT IN MANAUS, BRAZIL CANCELLED
The concert to be performed by Megadeth on Sunday, June 15 in Manaus, Brazil has been cancelled. Unfortunately, Megadeth's gear could not be delivered to Manaus. Dave Mustaine: "We are really disappointed that the cargo flight was canceled transporting our gear, but it gives us another reason to come back next time."

June 13, 2008 - KICK OFF SUMMER WITH MEGADETH GEAR FROM MEGAMERCH!
Check out the latest at Megadeth's official Megamerch store! How bad ass is the artwork on this Angel Of Deth tee? The front of the Megadeth Angel Of Deth tee shows the United Abominations album cover artwork in a full size blown up image. Also check out the new Megadeth tour tee featuring the band shot photo and artwork on front and '08 tour stops on the back. See more at Megamerch!

June 12, 2008 - "MEGADETH MAKE FANS LOSE THEIR VOICES AT CONCERT IN LIMA"
Jean Paul Preciado for Peru.com has posted this review of Megadeth's concert in Lima, Peru: "The Megadeth concert on the esplanade of the Monumental Stadium was so powerful and full of adrenaline that at the third song many of the metal followers in Lima were already losing their voices. There was the pogo, frenzy and guitar solos that were a delight for the ears trained in the Megadeth arts." The review (in Spanish), photos and videos are HERE

June 12, 2008 - "PERU: U.S. BAND MEGADETH PLEASES LIMEAN THRASH METAL FANS"
LivinginPeru.com reports on Megadeth's performance last night [June 11] in Lima: "It was, without any question, one of the most expected concerts for Peruvian metal fans. Lead singer Dave Mustaine and Megadeth did not disappoint the six thousand “headbangers” who gathered last night at the Monumental Stadium in Lima... For a few hours, Lima became the capital of metal. Megadeth pleased each one of its fans to the fullest."  MORE

June 11, 2008 - PRESS CONFERENCE IN LIMA, PERU - VIDEO FOOTAGE AVAILABLE
The four members of Megadeth took part in a press conference yesterday (Tuesday, June 10) in Lima, Peru — one day prior to the band's headlining concert at the city's Explanada del Monumental. Highlights from the press conference can be viewed below. Also available is a TV commercial for the show featuring a brief message for Megadeth's Peruvian fans from Dave Mustaine. See the video clips HERE

June 10, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE BRINGS UNITED ABOMINATIONS TO LIMA, PERU
Israel J. Ruiz for LivinginPeru.com reports: "Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine will be in Lima, Peru on Wednesday to perform a concert with lead guitarist Chris Broderick, bassist James Lomenzo and drummer Shawn Drover at the Monumental Stadium in Ate. The American thrash metal band has included the Andean country on its United Abominations world tour, which it began over one year ago." MORE

June 9, 2008 - MEGADETH VIDEO PODCAST AVAILABLE AT THE MEGAFANCLUB
MFC's MegaFilm crew caught up with Chris Broderick in Chicago, Illinois while on Gigantour NA 2008. Chris takes us on a detailed tour of the Megadeth tour bus. A place fans often see from the outside, but never on the inside! MFC members get a look at the High Definition version of the video in the MegaFanClub before the standard size version is released approximately one week later on iTunes. Check it out HERE

June 6, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE SENDS A MESSAGE FROM SAO PAULO, BRAZIL
Dave Mustaine has posted this update on the Megadeth Forums: "Droogies, Over the last six months we have had almost a dozen changes at monitors and sound due to visas, deaths, and inadequacy. Tonight I had to walk off the stage for only the second time ever. The first in Toronto of G1. My apologies to everyone who didn't understand but, my ears are very important to go forward in my career, and I had to stop the show to fix this. I love you all, and I am sorry for the delays. But I only want the best for you.
Dave Mustaine"  MORE

June 6, 2008 - MEGADETH PODCAST - EPISODE 3 - SHAWN & JAMES FROM MILWUAKEE
MFC's own, Mr. Justice caught up with Shawn Drover and James LoMenzo on the Megadeth tour bus in Milwuakee last September [2007] while on the U.S. 'Tour Of Duty'. Episode 3 of this MegaFanClub audio podcast has Shawn and James talking about what things they do to get in shape for touring, answering MFC members' questions and much more in this 23-minute interview. Check it out exclusively on the MFC forum's Dethpod and HERE

June 5, 2008 - MEGADETH FEATURED IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE OF METAL HAMMER
Megadeth is featured in this month's issue of Metal Hammer magazine. On sale now. Featuring fellow Roadrunner acts Lamb Of God, DragonForce and Opeth, this is an issue not to be missed. With Iron Maiden on the cover, a free sticker sheet, a free cd and a feature on Megadeth, be sure to pick up your copy today.  MORE

June 4, 2008 - 'GIGANTOUR 2' DVD REVIEW AT BIGMUSICGEEK.COM
Todd Newton for BigMusicGeek.com has posted this review of the 'Gigantour 2' DVD: "...I know what you’re probably thinking. So what does all of this really prove? Quite a lot, actually. With the tour’s latest Platinum-encrusted incarnation now easily surpassing the once-mighty Ozzfest as the perennial Summer Heavy Metal tour de force, the majority--if not all--of the decidedly ferocious wares contained herein effectively serve as an idealistic multimedia showcase for what can only be described as some of the genre’s most undeniably entertaining (and in the case of Megadeth and Overkill enduring) acts." MORE

June 3, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE SENDS EXCLUSIVE VIDEO MESSAGE FROM CHILE
Check out the latest exclusive video message 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

June 2, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE INTERVIEWED BY METAL EDGE TV; VIDEO AVAILABLE
Full Metal Jackie of Metal Edge TV recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. Dave talks about Gigantour, the bands of Gigantour, The Live Line, playing Dean guitars, and more! Watch the chat in two parts HERE

June 1, 2008 - 'THE ROUND TABLE' - MEGADETH INTERVIEW WITH JAMES LOMENZO
Judith for Confront Magazine recently conducted an interview with James LoMenzo: "This has been a blast. I started thinking I was just going to do an album with them [Megadeth], now I’ve been touring with them and it’s great. We put the new album together and the fans have been super supportive, it’s been great. It’s like a rebirth for Megadeth, it’s been awesome." MORE