August 31, 2008 - MEGADETH "ANTHOLOGY: SET THE WORLD AFIRE" DUE SEPTEMBER 30
Following the successful 2007 release of the coveted 4-CD+DVD "Warchest" box set, Megadeth is back with a vengeance with "Anthology: Set The World Afire". The career-spanning 2-CD and digital collection, to be released September 30 by Capitol/EMI. Dave Mustaine: "I'm really excited about this new release because after the Warchest coming out, the Arsenal Of Megadeth, and the Greatest Hits package, I was concerned that we wouldn't have a package that would be able to stand up against the other three and this is a really great offering of some of our more popular songs. The artwork was a real strip down version of an album cover back like it was before we had 30-page booklets and CD's, so it's very simple artwork on the package and it's just straight forward Megadeth music." Read the Press Release and see the cover and track listing HERE

August 30, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE COFFEE "BLOWS COMPETITION OUT OF THE WATER"
'Review of Rock & Roll Coffeee Brands'. Lisa Fain, Asst. Managing Editor for AdAge.com compared other rock & roll coffee brands to the Dave Mustaine blend of Legends Cup Coffee and had this to say: "The Dave Mustaine [coffee] which came from a different blend - it was fair trade and organic. The roast was really dark and really rich and it had hints of chocolate and raison and it just blew the other two in the competition out of the water." Watch the video review HERE

August 29, 2008 - LEGENDS CUP COFFEE - DAVE MUSTAINE'S MONTHLY COFFEE CREW
Join Dave Mustaine's Monthly Coffee Crew today! "By becoming a member of my Coffee Crew you will receive 2 x 12 oz. bags of my personally selected Fair trade, Certified Organic coffee at your doorstep each month with exclusive access to promotions, merchandise and personal correspondence available to Mustaine's Coffee Crew only." Join today and see more from Legends Cup Coffee HERE

August 28, 2008 - NEW VIDEO AT MFC: 'STUDIO TOUR 1 - INITIAL MOVE AND CLEAN UP'
Now posted at the MegaFanClub is the first video tour of the new studio that is currently under construction near San Diego, California. A special guest runs the camera and takes us through a brief tour of the new space, soon to be over-hauled as Megadeth's new recording studio! Stay tuned for more exclusive videos clips as the studio progresses! MORE

August 27, 2008 - END OF SUMMER MEGADETH SPECIAL AT THE MEGAMERCH STORE!
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. Use this coupon code MDTKEYFREE for Free Keychain Bottle Opener! See more at Megamerch!

August 26, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN COFFEE CREW"
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "Today has been a great day, started off early at my beach house, had some of my blend of coffee and headed over to the studio at 7:30 to do some work before meeting up with Pam to help her go over her coffee company. Hey, I really want to thank all of you for participating in my coffee crew. I just talked to Dave McRobb and asked how there would be a way that those of you that are in the Mustaine Coffee Crew can chat with me on those early mornings when I am sitting in the studio with ‘nothing to do while the computers are tune-up themselves and go over the day before.’" MORE

August 26, 2008 - SHAWN DROVER CHECKS IN FROM HOME: "TORNADOS AND TORONTO"
Shawn Drover has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "...I will be heading up to Toronto next week to visit my mom and sibling's (Glen, of course) This trip is long over-due, as I have not spent any time with my family in Toronto since 2004. Needless to say, I will have a fun trip. Both Pat Travers and Carcass will be performing while I am in T.O. so I will probably be at both of these show's, time permitting, of course." MORE

August 25, 2008 - MORE 'GUITAR CENTER SESSIONS' FOOTAGE POSTED ONLINE
On July 10, Dave Mustaine was at the Guitar Center in Hollywood, California to take part in "Guitar Center Sessions: An Evening of Dialogue and Insight with Dave Mustaine". The free, informal seminar, which was hosted by Full Metal Jackie of Indie 103.1 FM's specialty metal program "Chaos with Full Metal Jackie", was designed to provide informative, provocative conversation and hands-on tutorials and during the afternoon Dave demonstrated some of his classic riffs, offered guitar techniques, and more. GuitarCenterTV has posted high-quality footage of the event. You can watch it in nine-parts HERE

August 24, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "I AM IN A GREAT PLACE AND AM VERY HAPPY"
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "I am writing this while sitting in my studio, and Justis and his friend from school, Ryan (a drummer) are in the lounge room blasting "Killswitch Engage" and now "Rush" for songs for their band, and I have some rare "extra time", so I wanted to make a post about last week and what we are doing next week." MORE

August 23, 2008 - MEGADETH AND THELIVELINE WANT FANS TO HAVE BEST EXPERIENCE
Megadeth and TheLiveLine, partnered with leading edge company Smart Reply, are making sure that Megadeth fans get the best experience when calling in to the band through their Live Line phone numbers. The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) is now requiring all callers to give approval to receive pre-recorded messages. The ruling represents a new era in respectful communications and preference marketing by eliminating consumers’ frustration with unwanted messages. In keeping with Megadeth’s high level of respect for the fans, the band is proud to be part of TheLiveLine and part of the solution. MORE

August 22, 2008 - JAMES LOMENZO FEATURED ON 'METAL CHRISTMAS' ALBUM
James LoMenzo is a featured player on an upcoming Christmas album produced by Bob Kulick and Brett Chassen. "We Wish You A Metal Christmas and a Headbanging New Year" will be released in the U.S. on October 14 via Amoury Records and Black Ion Music. 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 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). MORE

August 21, 2008 - NEW SCORPION PAGE AT THE MFC WITH AUDIO FROM DAVE MUSTAINE
Every Monday, secret guest writer ScorpioN answers your questions, giving you the inside scoop on all things Megadeth! Now exclusive to the MegaFanClub, listen to Dave Mustaine talk with ScorpioN in regards to Monday's questions. You can still check in here at Megadeth.com every Monday to read the Q&A text, but now both text and audio will be posted at the club exclusive to club members. MORE

August 20, 2008 - NEW MERCHANDISE AT MEGADETH'S OFFICIAL MEGAMERCH STORE!
Check out the latest at the Megamerch store! The new Bullet Skull Vic Short Sleeve is a must have! This Megadeth tee features the Bullet Skull Vic artwork on front and back. Also new; a die cut pewter keychain featuring the Megadeth name in silver, a metal color enamel filled dog tag and belt buckle featuring the band logo, the Megadeth band shot '08 Event tee, and the deluxe KIMB zip up hoodie in heathered grey! See these items and more at Megamerch

August 19, 2008 - MEGADETH "ANTHOLOGY: SET THE WORLD AFIRE" TRACK LIST UPDATE
Megadeth.com has some additional information in regards to the new Megadeth "Anthology: Set The World Afire" 2-CD collection. There had been a change to the track list which did not appear on a Press Release that was issued yesterday and is as follows: "Foreclosure Of A Dream" has replaced "Sleepwalker" as track 16 on Disc 2 on the new album. We ask those who had posted yesterday's press release/track list to update their records. Dave Mustaine commented: "As I have always said, "it aint official until you read it here!" See the Press Release, cover and track listing HERE

August 18, 2008 - MEGADETH "ANTHOLOGY: SET THE WORLD AFIRE" DUE SEPTEMBER 30
Following the successful 2007 release of the coveted 4-CD+DVD "Warchest" box set, Megadeth is back with a vengeance with "Anthology: Set The World Afire". The career-spanning 2-CD and digital collection, to be released September 30 by Capitol/EMI. Dave Mustaine: "I'm really excited about this new release because after the Warchest coming out, the Arsenal Of Megadeth, and the Greatest Hits package, I was concerned that we wouldn't have a package that would be able to stand up against the other three and this is a really great offering of some of our more popular songs. The artwork was a real strip down version of an album cover back like it was before we had 30-page booklets and CD's, so it's very simple artwork on the package and it's just straight forward Megadeth music." Read the Press Release and see the cover and track listing HERE

August 17, 2008 - ROADRUNNER RECORDS "WHO HERE PLAYS ROCK BAND?"
Roadrunner Records, along with Harmonix and MTV Games announced this past week the addition of the Roadrunner Records 6-pack to the Rock BandTM Music Store Catalog of Digital Content. The "Metal Band" pack is exclusively available starting yesterday via download on Xbox Live and is value priced for a limited time. The 6-pack features six artists from Roadrunner's diverse and widely respected hard rock roster, ranging from extreme metal (Machine Head, DevilDriver) to progressive rock (Dream Theater) to modern metalcore (Killswitch Engage) to Australian pub rock (Airbourne) to classic thrash (Megadeth - "Sleepwalker").  MORE

August 17, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE CHECKS IN WITH NEWS OF THE STUDIO AND MORE
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "Well, I for one am enjoying this weekend, now that I am a civilian again and off of the Killing Road. ANd I am not looking forward to Monday. The working at the studio everyday from 9am to sometimes 1:30am is a lot of time to be on your feet. I want to thank the gentlemen spearheading our studio construction; Brandon, Jeff, and each of their crews of guys. Shane is vital too as you will find out, and James helped with the layou fo the rooms, painted 6 walls, and is waiting to come over and help." MORE

August 15, 2008 - JAMES LOMENZO 'WOODSHED' LESSON ON BASSPLAYER.COM

Check out James LoMenzo's 'Woodshed' lesson in Bass Player magazine and BassPlayer.com this month! Bassplayer.tv features extensive video of James talking to B.P. editor Bill Leigh about his role as bassist in Megadeth. Through selectable segments James demonstrates Megadeth's bass style, his new signature series "Ashdown Hyperdrive Distortion Pedal" and his new custom Yamaha bass guitar. In the "Octave Exercises" segment he demonstrates his technique for jumping two octaves. MORE

August 14, 2008 - MEGADETH #1 THRASH BAND ON MYSPACE MUSIC CHARTS AND MORE!
Megadeth stays on top as #1 thrash band on the Myspace music charts. For two weeks now Megadeth has held the #1 spot in the thrash category for most plays in a day on the Megadeth Myspace page, and has consistently stayed in the top 10 in the metal category. Watch and listen for even more coming to Megadeth's Myspace! Follow the Myspace music chart positions HERE and keep tuning in to the official Megadeth Myspace page for all things Mega!

August 13, 2008 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "IN THE MIDDLE OF SOME INTENSE HOUSE-CLEANING"
Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on the Megadeth Forums: "Lasty, I am in the middle of some intense house-cleaning at the studio and there will be tons of stuff that will be sorted before we start the next record. So, that means loads of kewl stuff for EBay. There is also going to be a lot of the "much needed" fixes that our beloved webmaster has been asking about, but I was just not aware of how important it was; stuff like the Official sites, forums, and the desperately overdue fanclub issues matters very much to me. I hope you dig what we do to improve things around here with the help and input from our webmasters, our SLs, and YOU!" MORE

August 12, 2008 - MEGADETH IN 'GET THRASHED: THE STORY OF THRASH METAL'
Lightyear Entertainment will release of the award-winning and critically acclaimed music documentary "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal" on September 16, 2008. The film covers the evolution, cultural impact, and musical influence of thrash metal , an extreme form of heavy metal which burst on to the scene in the early-to-mid-1980s. Told first-hand by members of bands such as Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax, as well as using raw, original show footage, writer/director Rick Ernst (MTV, VH1) demonstrates how and why many of these bands emerged from playing local parties and small clubs to headlining major arenas and stadiums. MORE

August 11, 2008 - LEGENDS CUP COFFEE - DAVE MUSTAINE'S MONTHLY COFFEE CREW
Join Dave Mustaine's Monthly Coffee Crew today! "By becoming a member of my Coffee Crew you will receive 2 x 12 oz. bags of my personally selected Fair trade, Certified Organic coffee at your doorstep each month with exclusive access to promotions, merchandise and personal correspondence available to Mustaine's Coffee Crew only." Join today and see more from Legends Cup Coffee HERE

August 10, 2008 - MEGADETH'S VIDEO WIDGET - LEAVE MESSAGES & EXCLUSIVE VIDS!
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

August 9, 2008 - HARMONIX "NEXT WEEK ON ROCK BAND: METAL HEALTH"
Kotaku.com reports: "Gamers in need of a good face melting will be in for a treat with next week's Rock Band DLC update. It features the Roadrunner 6 Pack, a collection of metal more harsh than biting down on a ball of aluminum foil. It's that intense. The six pack of tracks will sell at 480 Microsoft Points or $5.99 actual bucks, with each track available for 80 MSP or $0.99. It's a time limited offer, as these tracks go up to $1.99 next month or 800 MSP / $9.99 for the full six-pack." Megadeth's "Sleepwalker" is included as part of the 6 Pack. MORE

August 8, 2008 - JAMES LOMENZO 'WOODSHED' LESSON ON BASSPLAYER.COM
Check out James LoMenzo's 'Woodshed' lesson in Bass Player magazine and BassPlayer.com this month! Bassplayer.tv features extensive video of James talking to B.P. editor Bill Leigh about his role as bassist in Megadeth. Through selectable segments James demonstrates Megadeth's bass style, his new signature series "Ashdown Hyperdrive Distortion Pedal" and his new custom Yamaha bass guitar. In the "Octave Exercises" segment he demonstrates his technique for jumping two octaves. MORE

August 7, 2008 - MORE IMPROVEMENTS AT MEGADETH'S OFFICIAL EBAY STORE!
Megadeth's eBay storekeeper, Kelly Payne has issued the following statement: "We have a brand new item up on eBay. We have made a first time ever on eBay, video description made by Dave Mustaine himself. Go to the Megadeth eBay Store and check out Dave's wrist splints. Email me at storekeeper@megadeth.com and let me know what you think of the new video descriptions. Happy Bidding!!!" See the new video description HERE

August 6, 2008 - NEW MERCH AT MEGADETH'S OFFICIAL MEGAMERCH STORE!
Check out the latest at Megamerch! New at the store is a two sided Megadeth dog tag that features the Killing Is My Business artwork, and a Megadeth coozie features the Red Skull Vic artwork! Also featured is the Sickle Vic Tee. Some call him the harbinger of death others call him Vic. This Megadeth tee shows the Sickle Vic artwork on front. Also available is the classic fitted trucker style hat featuring Megadeth embroidered on front! Pick up these items and more at Megamerch!

August 5, 2008 - VH1'S 100 GREATEST HARD ROCK SONGS - VOTE "PEACE SELLS" TO #1
Megadeth fans, let's put Megadeth to the top of the list! Vote "Peace Sells" as the #1 Greatest Hard Rock Song at VH1! "Later this year we'll be counting down the 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs, and you can help us make the final list - cast your vote now. On the show we'll also tell the stories behind the tunes and give updates on the artists who created them." Vote HERE

August 4, 2008 - MEGADETH PODCAST - EPISODE 4 - NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES
Now available at the iTunes store! Episode 4 of the Official Megadeth Podcast brings us our first Video Podcast. 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. 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

August 3, 2008 - MEGADETH'S VIDEO WIDGET - LEAVE MESSAGES & SEE EXCLUSIVE VIDS!
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

August 2, 2008 - NEW MESSAGES FROM DAVE MUSTAINE AT THELIVELINE.COM
TheLiveLine.com has been updated with new content including a new message from Dave Mustaine. Phone in to Dave's LiveLine number at (866) 597-MEGA and get frequent updates from Dave himself! This weekend, Dave talks about meeting up with his record label and discussing the new record, starting construction of the new studio, and more! Call Dave's number and check out even more at TheLiveLine.com.

August 1, 2008 - PHOTO OF DAVE MUSTAINE POSTED AT ROLLINGSTONE.COM
A photo of Dave Mustaine taken from the Guitar Center Sessions has been posted to the RollingStone.com photo gallery. "Dave Mustaine gives fans some wisdom (and a chance to watch him play close-up) at an intimate performance during the Guitar Center Sessions on July 10, 2008 in Hollywood, California." See the photo and leave your comments HERE