August 31, 2009 - MEGADETH 'ENDGAME' CD WITH AUTOGRAPHED BOOKLET PRE-SALE
Pre-order your copy of Megadeth's "Endgame" now and get a free autographed booklet. Go HERE to pre-order the newest thrash masterpiece from Megadeth's upcoming new album "Endgame" and get an autographed booklet from the band. This offer is extremely limited, so act now while supplies last. MORE

August 30, 2009 - MEGADETH 'ENDGAME' CD & LITHO PRE-ORDER OFFER ENDS TODAY!
The MegaFanClub "Endgame" CD/Lithograph pre-order package offer ends today at 4PM PT/23:00 GMT, Sunday, August 30. Hurry if you haven't picked up on this incredible offer yet. The pre-order includes Megadeth's new "ENDGAME" CD and an autographed limited edition "ENDGAME" Lithograph! Lithograph measures 19" x 17". Details are at the MegaFanClub!

August 29, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE TALKS ABOUT HIS RECORD COLLECTION AND MORE
Germany's Plattenladenwoche web site recently spoke to Dave Mustaine about his record collection and love of vinyl. Watch the five-minute chat below. Megadeth's new album, "Endgame", is due on September 15 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was recorded at the band's brand new, self-built studio in San Marcos, California — Vic's Garage. Watch Dave's five-minute video HERE

August 28, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE DISCUSSES 'THE 100 GREATEST METAL GUITARISTS'
Dave Ling of Classic Rock magazine recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "Dave Mustaine formed Megadeth after Metallica in 1983. Twelve albums later, the fiery guitarist/vocalist remains among metal’s most fascinating characters. Classic Rock meets Mustaine in the aftermath of recent bout of surgery (that’s Mustaine, not us) to talk about Megadeth’s new album, Endgame." Read the entire interview HERE

August 27, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE TO BE ON CLEAR CHANNEL RADIO AUGUST 31ST
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "It is official! On August 31st between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM I am going to be in the Clear Channel radio station down here in San Diego recording my first of 36 months worth of my new radio program. ...I am going to have a contest to pick the name of my show. The prize may be a guitar, it could be a pass to a show, it could be any of a number of things, but most importantly, it will be my way of thanking you for helping me christen our new show." MORE

August 26, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE EMBRACES NEW MEGADETH LINE-UP FOR ENDGAME
Keith Carman of Exclaim.ca recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "With their talent and assistance, Mustaine feels a renewed vigour in the Megadeth camp. Of course, it doesn't hurt that with searing solos, an aggressive pace and some wicked chops, Endgame is one of the quartet's finest outings in almost a decade." MORE

August 25, 2009 - MEGADETH FEATURED IN NEW ISSUE OF METAL HAMMER MAGAZINE
Megadeth is featured, and on on the cover of the new issue of UK's Metal Hammer magazine. On sale now! "Another ram-jammed issue of Metal Hammer hits the shelves today! We have the ultimate interview with MEGADETH mastermind Dave Mustaine as he walks us through the fire and flames of the albums, ‘Endgame’." MORE

August 25, 2009 - 'ENDGAME' CD & LITHO PRE-ORDER OFFER ON NOW FOR LIMITED TIME
MegaFanClub members! Starting at 4PM PT/23:00 GMT on Tuesday, August 25, you may order the special "ENDGAME" pre-order package made exclusively for all fan club members! The pre-order includes Megadeth's new "ENDGAME" CD and an autographed limited edition "ENDGAME" Lithograph! Lithograph measures 19" x 17". The fan club pre-order offer ends at 4PM PT/23:00 GMT, Sunday, August 30. Details are at the MegaFanClub!

August 24, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "READY TO GO WITH CLEAR CHANNEL"
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "Recently I made a post about my new radio show and that I was blessed to be able to be working with Clear Channel with my own Channel, like the Christina Agulara and the Eagle's Channels. I am unaware of if their Channels are accesable yet, but I know mine will be in just a few weeks. Here is an update: ...I talked to the Clear Channel people again last week and we are ready to go. We are going to do the first show from the Clear Channel station in San Diego, and I will hopefully be able to do an interview for the local San Diego Clear Channel Rock Channel. After that, I will determine what I need to make my studio ready to do the show." MORE

August 23, 2009 - NEW ENDGAME BANNER AND COUNTDOWN COUNTER AVAILABLE
Spread the word! Megadeth's new album "Endgame" to be released worldwide Sept 15! A new "Endgame" banner is available in the Downloads section of Megadeth.com. Copy the code and paste to your webpages! Also available is the 'Endgame Countdown Counter'. Check the Downloads section for more.

August 22, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "WEIRD INTERVIEW QUESTIONS..."
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "So yesterday I am doing an interview, the third in a dayfull of interviews, which I am so weary of, and their "certain" questions, that it can turn the mood of an interview into complete sh*t with-in seconds. ...I mean do interviewers not know that I am onto them? That I know they are just waiting to spring an antagonistic question to get me to talk shit about someone?"  MORE

August 21, 2009 - MEGADETH'S 'HEAD CRUSHER' AVAILABLE ON ITUNES
The new single "Head Crusher" from Megadeth's upcoming album "Endgame" is now available for download on iTunes. "Endgame" is as extreme as anything Megadeth has ever recorded. The album's signature track "Head Crusher" should not merely serve as a wake-up for old fans but also a new generation ready to keep Mustaine & Co.'s brand of shredding guitar and bellicose songsmanship at the forefront of today's metal scene. "Engame" is scheduled for release on Sept 15. Download "Head Crusher" today at iTunes HERE

August 20, 2009 - MEET MEGADETH ON TOUR IN NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, AND JAPAN!
Meet 'N Greet passes to meet Megadeth on tour in New Zealand, Australia, and Japan this October are now available through the MegaFanClub! Club members, check the "Meet The Band" page at the fan club for details. Not a member? Join HERE! The MegaFanClub gives you the opportunity as fans to gain even more access! A premium membership provides a fan package including an exclusive fan club shirt, autographed 8X10 photo, and much more, including your chance to meet Megadeth on tour! MORE

August 19, 2009 - 'ENDGAME' FEATURED AND EDITORS CHOICE IN GERMAN MAGAZINE
Megadeth's new upcoming album "Endgame" has won the 'editors soundcheck' of Rock Hard magazine and is featured as 'album of the month' in the September issue. Rock Hard is considered by some to be the most important German monthly metal rag for traditional metal, circ. 70,000. View the page scans HERE

August 18, 2009 - MEGADETH'S NEW ALBUM 'ENDGAME' APPRAISED TRACK-BY-TRACK
Mark Eglinton for TheQuietus.com has posted a track-by-track review of Megadeth's new album "Endgame" (to be released Sept 15th): "Dialectic Chaos: It's a gallopingly complex track with lead breaks shearing off all over the place giving new guitarist Chris Broderick, whose name Dave Mustaine has been hollering from the rooftops to anyone who'll listen, an early chance to show his mettle. And the consensus is yes, he can shred it like a MOFO." MORE

August 18, 2009 - ENDGAME COUNTDOWN COUNTER AVAILABLE FOR YOUR SITE!
Count down the days left until the release of Megadeth's new album "Endgame" with our new 'Endgame Countdown Counter'. Copy the code and paste into your websites, myspace sites, and so on. Share the code and get all fans counting down to Sept 15th when "Endgame" is finally released worldwide! Counter and code are HERE

August 17, 2009 - NEW SONG '1,320'' NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE EVERYWHERE!
The new Megadeth track entitled "1,320'" is available for streaming at the U.K. Roadrunner Records web site HERE and for streaming and downloading at the U.S. Roadrunner Records web site HERE. Or drop by the Megadeth Myspace site HERE or to the MegaFanClub where it was first released this past Sunday. The new album "Endgame" is scheduled for release via Roadrunner Records on September 15, 2009.

August 16, 2009 - SHAWN DROVER: "1,320 IS AVAILABLE AT OUR MEGADETH FAN CLUB"
Shawn Drover has issued the following update: "So now you know - 1,320 is now available at our Megadeth Fan Club site. I remember hearing the riffs for this tune from Dave's "Pandoras box of metal riffs", KNOWING that this song had to be on the record. I really like the overall Punk vibe the song has (I was a huge hardcore punk fan back in the day - D.R.I. Cryptic Slaughter, and the lot-I still am to this day) and I knew that a big sector of our fanbase would dig this song. Like I have said previously, Endgame covers alot of musical ground in metal and 1,320 is just another example of that. I sincerely hope you enjoy it.." MORE

August 15, 2009 - MEGADETH'S '1,320'' AVAILABLE AT THE MFC TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT!
Check out the new track "1,320'" from Megadeth's upcoming album "Endgame" available exclusively at the MegaFanClub starting at midnight tonight (Saturday pacific time). The new album "Endgame" is scheduled for release via Roadrunner Records on September 15, 2009. Not a member of the MegaFanClub yet? Join now and listen to some brand new rippin' Megadeth tonight! MORE

August 15, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "WEEKEND WARRIOR"
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "Well, I am off for a very busy day today, getting ready for the surprise appearance that we have coming up soon and also the Slayer/Megadeth Tour in New Zealand and Australia. I want to make sure that we can have as much fun as we possibly can. ...You see, I have just gotten the green light to tour as much as we can possibly tour this new record." MORE

August 15, 2009 - MEET MEGADETH ON TOUR IN NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, AND JAPAN!
Meet 'N Greet passes to meet Megadeth on tour in New Zealand, Australia, and Japan this October are now available through the MegaFanClub! Club members, check the "Meet The Band" page at the fan club for details. Not a member? Join HERE! The MegaFanClub gives you the opportunity as fans to gain even more access! A premium membership provides a fan package including an exclusive fan club shirt, autographed 8X10 photo, and much more, including your chance to meet Megadeth on tour! MORE

August 15, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "AND FOR MY NEXT TRICK"
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "It has been a fun run while it lasted, I love every one of you that ordered the coffees and stuff, but all good things must come to an end, and the end is near for Dave Mustaine's Coffee. I have done my share with helping Net Worth Coffee Brokers and helping the Door of Faith charity, and now I am going to look for something new and exciting to do again." MORE

August 13, 2009 - MEGADETH RINGTONES AVAILABLE SOON AT THELIVELINE AND MORE!
Megadeth ringtones will soon be available to registered members of TheLIVELine; the first of which will be an exclusive ringotne from Dave Mustaine himself. Stay tuned for more on this over the next couple weeks and call (800) 896-8035 to help choose Megadeth ringtones! Also new at TheLIVELine are two new categories “R&B-Soul” and “Television Writers”, and Brian Tatler of Diamond Head has been added to TheLIVELine roster! Many new features and avenues to connect with Artists are in the works. Check it all out at TheLIVELine.com.

August 13, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "PICKING A NEW SONG TO PUT UP FOR A WHILE"
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "Droogies! Good News! ...We are currently deciding amongst the band and our closest allies on what the next song to sneak out to our fan club members for a day or two. Check with Megadave [Webmaster] for details, coming soon!" MORE

August 13, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE: "AC/DC IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BANDS"
Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "I just read the front page of our beloved webmaster's news clippings about me talking to Metal Hammer about Acca Dacca, and I am so disappointed in how I said what I said. ...No excuses, I didn't say what I was trying to say, and what I said is rude and childish. Not my style (well, at least not my style for the last decade or so, thank God), and I am even offended at what I said. I have never in thirty plus years disrespected AC/DC one of my favorite bands in the whole world."  MORE

August 12, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE TALKS ABOUT HIS LOVE FOR AC/DC
Dave Mustaine recently spoke to U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine about his love for AC/DC and the difference between the live shows of 'deth and DC. DM: “I love AC/DC and I’ve always been a fan of AC/DC. Bon Scott was my frontman. I love and respect Brian, but it’s the same record. They’ve been making the same record for 20 years. I love ‘em, but it’s the same stuff, so you don’t need to buy the record, just go to the concert. With us, it’s kind of like the concert’s always the same but the records change! Because we go out live and what do people want us to do? They want to hear Holy Wars, they want to hear Rust In Peace." MORE

August 11, 2009 - MEGADETH'S 'HEAD CRUSHER' NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES
The new single "Head Crusher" from Megadeth's upcoming album "Endgame" is now available for download on iTunes. "Endgame" is as extreme as anything Megadeth has ever recorded. The album’s signature track "Head Crusher" should not merely serve as a wake-up for old fans but also a new generation ready to keep Mustaine & Co.’s brand of shredding guitar and bellicose songsmanship at the forefront of today’s metal scene. "Engame" is scheduled for release on Sept 15. Download "Head Crusher" today at iTunes HERE

August 9, 2009 - THE NEW DDRUM SHAWN DROVER SIGNATURE SNARE DRUM
Shawn Drover has issued the following update: "I thought I would get you up to speed on the status of my new Ddrum-Shawn Drover signature snare drum. The snare is at the final stages of production and will be made available for pre-order at www.ddrum.com within 1 month, and available at your favorite music outlet soon thereafter. I will have the ONLY finished product in my hands just in time for my Drum clinic @ Ponier music in Kennesaw, Ga. on August 27th-8PM. More info on this at www.poniermusic.com If you want to hear the loudest snare drum on the planet, drop by and say hi." MORE

August 8, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE ON LONDON, TOURING, THELIVELINE, AND MORE!
Dave Mustaine checks in from London, England: "Well, I am over in London and the funny thing is that when I come to London, the weather is usually pretty cruddy, and within a few hours, the sun almost always breaks through. ...Anyway, like I mentioned, the autobiography is done, the record is done, the artwork is done, the merchandise line is done, the touring line is done, the video is done, and we are now moving to another stage. ...Now we are starting to assemble our team for touring." Read Dave's complete update HERE

August 8, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE THANKS SCOTT IAN FOR CLEARING THINGS UP
Dave Mustaine has issued the following statement in response to Scott Ian's [Anthrax] short e-mail to Metal Hammer in which Scott claimed he never denied telling Dave Mustaine that Metallica wanted to fire [Lars] Ulrich. DM: "I'd like to thank Scott for clearing that up, and like I said, he is my friend, I love him and I'll stick by him. This all just makes me sick to my stomach, er, wait, no that was from the mountainous platters of sushi at Nobu's in London last night!!!"

August 8, 2009 - SCOTT IAN COMMENTS ON ULRICH SACKING STATEMENT
In response to an earlier story originally posted on ClassicRockmagazine.com, in which Dave Mustaine addressed rumours that Metallica allegedly planned to fire Lars Ulrich back in the 80s, Scott Ian contacted Metal Hammer to clarify that, contrary to the report, he did not deny the story via Twitter. “I’m on vacation post triumphant John Bush Sonisphere show. Never issued a denial on the Anthrax Twitter. That was our webmaster [Brent Thompson]. I have my own Twats? Twits? [Twitter profile]. Oh, and I don’t have an autobiography coming out, nor does the band.” MORE

August 8, 2009 - DAVE MUSTAINE STANDS BY STORY ANTHRAX'S SCOTT IAN TOLD HIM
In an interview conducted Thursday, Aug 6 with Classic Rock magazine's Dave Ling, Dave Mustaine steadfastly stood by his story that Metallica once plotted to fire drummer Lars Ulrich. DM: "It was something Scott told me. I was trying to help him promote his autobiography. I love Scott and would never do anything to hurt him – never. But it’s what he told me and I know other people who’ve heard it, too. With all the things that are out there on the net, I know that Scott’s having a bad time. People are starting to say, ‘We believe Dave and Scott’s a liar. He lied about the thing with Dan [Nelson, the singer who controversially parted company with Anthrax]’. That’s the last thing I wanted. I love Scott. I wish I could just make this thing go away. But I didn’t say it, he did." Read more of this interview HERE

August 7, 2009 - MEGADETH FEATURED IN SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF 'TOTAL GUITAR'
Megadeth is featured in the September issue of Total Rock"Europe's Best-Selling Guitar Magazine". "Megadeth have completed work on their 12th studio album, Endgame, with mastermind Dave Mustaine promising it will be his best since Rust In Peace. ..."I am a better guitarist, singer and producer thanks to my respect for [producer] Andy Sneap" [Dave Mustaine]". The September issue of Total Rock is available on newstands now or by subscription at www.totalguitar.co.uk

August 6, 2009 - SHAWN DROVER TO APPEAR AT KENNESAW DRUM CLINIC AUGUST 27
ddrum presents Shawn Drover in a drum clinic to take place on August 27 at 8PM at Ponier Music (2790 Cobb Pkwy.) in Kennesaw, Georgia. Shawn recently commented after holding his first drum clinic at Seminole Music in Florida on July 9. "There were a few things that I wanted to improve on for future clinics (mainly sound-related things), so I talked to a few friends of mine who have done countless clinics to possibly get insight from them." For more information on Shawn's upcoming clinic, visit www.poniermusic.com and www.ddrum.com.

August 5, 2009 - "KILLING IS MY BUSINESS ...AND BUSINESS IS GOOD" DIGIPACK MINI
Newly available is a Limited Edition "Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good!" Digipack LP Miniature CD. This is a limited UK pressing of Megadeth's classic 1985 debut album housed in a miniature gatefold LP sleeve. The CD itself is made to look like a mini LP and is pressed on black plastic with grooves on the top to imitate a LP. Check it out at Play.com and Amazon.com.

August 4, 2009 - MEGADETH/SLAYER NZ & OZ MEGAFANCLUB TICKETS PRESALE FRIDAY!
There will be a special MegaFanClub exclusive Megadeth/Slayer in New Zealand & Australia concert tickets PRESALE starting Friday, Aug 7 at 9AM Local Times. Fan club members, log in to the fan club Friday morning, click on "Tour" then "Tickets". You will be provided with instructions to purchase your presale concert tickets. Tickets will go fast! Don't delay! Not a member? Join today and get in on everything the club has to offer along with first dibs at Megadeth/Slayer concert tickets! MORE

August 3, 2009 - 'PEACE SELLS' TO BE FEATURED ON 'EA SPORTS' GAME SOUNDTRACK
"Electronic Arts unveiled the full soundtracks for Madden NFL 10, FIFA 10, NHL 10 and NBA LIVE 10, representing the sounds of this fall's four sports franchises and affirms EA's standing as the leaders in worldwide videogame music and marketing." Megadeth's track "Peace Sells" will be featured on the NHL 10 game soundtrack. "NHL 10 boasts a crunching line-up of metal, indie-punk and rapcore tracks from both legendary platinum bands - including Megadeth, Scorpions, Green Day and Rancid." MORE

August 2, 2009 - SPILL YOUR GUTS ON MEGADETH'S 'HEAD CRUSHER'
Megadeth's new track "Head Crusher" is now streaming on RoadrunnerRecords.com, and we want to know what you think of it. Go HERE to stream the song and comment on the first track from Megadeth's upcoming new album. The new album "Endgame" is scheduled for release on September 15, 2009. You can also check out "Head Crusher" at www.myspace.com/megadeth.

August 1, 2009 - MEGADETH FAN REPORTS ON 'HEAD CRUSHER' VIDEO SHOOT
Megadeth filmed a video for the song "Head Crusher" on Tuesday, July 28 in the Sylmar area of Los Angeles, California. The track is the first single from Megadeth's new album, "Endgame", which is scheduled for release on September 15 via Roadrunner Records. Megadeth fan, Aniruddh Bansal — who was one of 100 extras that were chosen to appear in the clip — has submitted the following report from the video shoot. Read Aniruddh's report HERE