July 31, 2012 - DAVID ELLEFSON SCHEDULES MEET 'N GREETS AT GUITAR CENTER
Join Guitar Center for a unique evening with David Ellefson featuring a meet 'n greet and autograph session. Presented by Jackson, David will be meeting fans at four Guitar Center stores in Arizona, Nevada, and California during August. For the complete schedule, see the event flyer HERE.

July 30, 2012 - MEGADETH LAND IN MANILA FOR ONE NIGHT SHOW
Karl R. De Mesa for GMA News Online has posted the following article about the Megadeth's show in Manila, Philippines: "Notoriously outspoken, and as the only founding member [Editors note: David Ellefson is a founding member and was there also] left in the band's current line-up, frontman and lead guitarist Dave Mustaine surprised PULP Magazine's Editor-In-Chief Joey Dizon by greeting him at the airport with a firm handshake and genuine politesse. In fact, the rest of Megadeth, as legendary a thrash metal band as it gets, are well-mannered and courteous to the last man. "They had no diva airs at all!" exclaimed PULP Magazine Editor-In-Chief Joey Dizon." Read More

July 28, 2012 - MEGADETH IN MANILA FOR CONCERT ON SUNDAY
Pocholo Concepcion for the Philippine Daily Inquirer has posted the following article, "MANILA, Philippines—Top metal band Megadeth arrived in Manila on Friday for its concert at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on Sunday. Known as a pioneer of thrash metal – a subgenre of heavy metal with aggressive tempos, complex guitar riffs and lightning fast solos – Megadeth was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983 by guitarist Dave Mustaine..." Read More

July 27, 2012 - MEGADETH SHOW IN BEIJING, CHINA POSTPONED
Regretfully, Megadeth cannot come to China at this time due to issues with the show license for the venue. We are working on resolving this. We will reschedule and look forward to coming to China soon.

July 25, 2012 - MEGADETH BACK TO ROCK METAL FEST IN BANGKOK
The Bangkok Post has published the following article: "It spread as a rumour, but it turns out the talk is true. Overdrive, a top music magazine in Thailand, is organising "Bangkok Metal Fest 1", a phenomenal metal festival with great bands who will rock the City of Angels. Scheduled for Aug 1 at Moonstar Studio 8 on Lat Phrao Soi 80, the festival will be a party for all rockers. They will see headliners Megadeth, one of the "big four" bands on the thrash metal scene, and other great Thai bands such as The Sun, Dezember and Ebola as opening acts starting at 5pm." Read More

July 23, 2012 - DAVID ELLEFSON INTERVIEWED BY BIGMUSICGEEK.COM
Todd Newton for BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an interview with David Ellefson. "As a life-long practitioner of the Heavy Metal and Thrash Metal genres, I'll be the first to openly admit my unwavering admiration of prototypical Thrash Metal veterans Megadeth. ...Now, twenty inexplicably long years later, I continue to find myself thoroughly intrigued with the release of "Unsung: Words And Images", the latest--and undoubtedly greatest-- literary opus from bassist David Ellefson" Read the interview at BigMusicGeek.com.

July 22, 2012 - MEGADETH FEATURED IN VIDEO REVIEW OF FRANCE'S HELLFEST
Peek From The Pit has uploaded a three-and-a-half-hour video review of this year's edition of the Hellfest festival, which was held June 15-17 in Clisson, France. You can watch the footage — which includes live clips, interviews and press conferences — HERE. Click on the menu to go directly to the feature on Megadeth.

July 21, 2012 - BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT MEET 'N GREET PASSES FOR SOUTH AMERICA
It has come to our attention that there may be people selling fraudulent passes to meet Megadeth on tour in South America this September. Anyone selling meet 'n greet passes or backstage passes are not legitimate and those purchasing them will not gain any access to the band. Passes of any sort are not for sale and any information of persons selling passes should be sent to pass_fraud@megadeth.com.

July 20, 2012 - BUY A NEW DAVE MUSTAINE SIGNATURE DEAN GUITAR AN GET FREE GEAR!
Purchase a new Dean "Dave Mustaine Signature Series" Guitar from any authorized Dean Guitars dealer between June 1 and July 31, 2012 to qualify for a FREE* Korg Pitchclip Tuner and Monster Products Standard 100 Guitar Cable courtesy of Dean Guitars. (*while supplies last). Go to deanguitars.com/freegear.php for all details.

July 19, 2012 - HELP PICK SUPPORT BANDS FOR MEGADETH'S SHOW IN COLOMBIA
Dave Mustaine is calling out to fans for help to pick the support acts for Megadeth's show at Tercer Tiempo in Bogota, Colombia on September 2, 2012. Go to the poll HERE and let us know which two Colombian bands you like the most! If you know of a band in Colombia that isn't on the list, let us know and we will see about adding them to the poll.

July 17, 2012 - DAVID ELLEFSON HARTKE SIGNATURE AMP NOW AVAILABLE
Hartke and David Ellefson have come together to bring you a versatile bass combo with David's signature badge and a custom chrome grill. Delivering 70 watts of power to its 12-inch aluminum cone driver, this limited edition A70 is perfect for use in small venues or home recording studios. Available at a store near you in the coming weeks! See the amp HERE.

July 15, 2012 - MEGADETH PERFORM 'TRUST' ON GUITAR CENTER SESSIONS
Guitar Center and DirecTV spotlighted Megadeth in a new episode of the award-winning music series Guitar Center Sessions on Friday, July 13. The episode was filmed at Guitar Center in Hollywood, California on March 22 and premiered in 2D hi-definition on DIRECTV's Audience Network (channel 239) and in 3D on DirecTV's n3D powered by Panasonic. A clip of Megadeth performing the song "Trust" from the Guitar Center Sessions episode can be seen HERE.

July 14, 2012 - MEGADETH PERFORM 'ANGRY AGAIN' ON GUITAR CENTER SESSIONS
Guitar Center, the world's largest retailer of musical instruments and equipment, and DirecTV, one of the world's leading providers of digital television entertainment services, spotlighted Megadeth in a new episode of the award-winning music series Guitar Center Sessions yesterday, Friday, July 13. The episode was filmed at Guitar Center in Hollywood, California on March 22 and premiered in 2D hi-definition on DIRECTV's Audience Network (channel 239) and in 3D on DirecTV's n3D powered by Panasonic. A clip of Megadeth performing the song "Angry Again" from the Guitar Center Sessions episode can be seen HERE.

July 13, 2012 - MEGADETH'S GUITAR CENTER SESSIONS' EPISODE AIRS TODAY!
Guitar Center and DirecTV will spotlight Megadeth in a new episode of the award-winning music series Guitar Center Sessions today, Friday, July 13. Guitar Center Sessions features exclusive performances and intimate, enlightening conversations conducted by revered musical tastemaker Nic Harcourt. The episode was filmed at Guitar Center in Hollywood, California on March 22 and will premiere in 2D hi-definition on DIRECTV's Audience Network (channel 239) and in 3D on DirecTV's n3D powered by Panasonic.  Read More

July 12, 2012 - SEYMOUR DUNCAN LIVEWIRE DAVE MUSTAINE MODEL LW-MUST PICKUPS
Dave Mustaine: He was crucial in developing the vocabulary of metal guitar, and he knows a thing or two about tone too! What's your favorite Megadeth moment? And have you tried his signature pickups? Head on over to Seymour Duncan Pickups on Facebook to tell us your favorite Megadeth moment and check out Dave's signature pickups at SeymourDuncan.com.

July 10, 2012 - BUY A NEW DAVE MUSTAINE SIGNATURE DEAN GUITAR AN GET FREE GEAR!
Purchase a new Dean "Dave Mustaine Signature Series" Guitar from any authorized Dean Guitars dealer between June 1 and July 31, 2012 to qualify for a FREE* Korg Pitchclip Tuner and Monster Products Standard 100 Guitar Cable courtesy of Dean Guitars. (*while supplies last). Go to deanguitars.com/freegear.php for all details.

July 9, 2012 - DAVID ELLEFSON INTERVIEWED BY BIGMUSICGEEK.COM
Todd Newton for BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an interview with David Ellefson. "As a life-long practitioner of the Heavy Metal and Thrash Metal genres, I'll be the first to openly admit my unwavering admiration of prototypical Thrash Metal veterans Megadeth. ...Now, twenty inexplicably long years later, I continue to find myself thoroughly intrigued with the release of "Unsung: Words And Images", the latest--and undoubtedly greatest-- literary opus from bassist David Ellefson" Read the interview at BigMusicGeek.com.

July 7, 2012 - MEGADETH'S GUITAR CENTER SESSIONS' EPISODE: PREVIEW CLIP AVAILABLE
Guitar Center, the world's largest retailer of musical instruments and equipment, and DirecTV, one of the world's leading providers of digital television entertainment services, will spotlight Megadeth in a new episode of the award-winning music series Guitar Center Sessions on Friday, July 13. Guitar Center Sessions features exclusive performances and intimate, enlightening conversations conducted by revered musical tastemaker Nic Harcourt. The episode was filmed at Guitar Center in Hollywood, California on March 22 and will premiere in 2D hi-definition on DIRECTV's Audience Network (channel 239) and in 3D on DirecTV's n3D powered by Panasonic. A clip of Megadeth performing the song "Symphony Of Destruction" from the upcoming Guitar Center Sessions episode can be seen HERE.

July 5, 2012 - BOGOTA, COLOMBIA ADDED TO SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR
Megadeth is confirmed to play a headline show at Tercer Tiempo in Bogota, Colombia on Sunday, September 2, 2012. The band will perform the album "Countdown To Extinction" in its entirety. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, July 10. Megadeth's tour of Latin America will kick off in Colombia on September 2 and wrap up in Guadalajara, Mexico on September 21. Check the Killing Road for details.

July 3, 2012 - SECOND SHOW ADDED IN BUENOS AIRES!
Megadeth has added a second headline show at Estadio Cubierto Malvinas in Buenos Aires, Argentina for Thursday, September 13, 2012 and will feature songs from the album "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?". Support to be announced. Tickets are on sale Tuesday, July 10 at 10:00 a.m. Check the Killing Road for tour details.

July 2, 2012 - MEGADETH TO TOUR THE FAR EAST THIS SUMMER
Megadeth is confirmed to play five shows in the Asian Pacific Rim this summer. The band will kick off the tour in Manila, Philippines on July 29; head over to Bangkok, Thailand for August 1; Beijing, China on August 3; Taipei, Taiwan on August 5; and wrap it up at Fort Canning Park, Singapore on August 7. For tour details, check the Killing Road.

July 1, 2012 - MEGADETH IN HELSINKI: BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE POSTED ONLINE
David Ellefson has uploaded a new eight-minute video clip featuring behind-the-scenes footage from Megadeth's June 29 concert at Tuska open-air festival in Helsinki, Finland. Check it out HERE