MEGADETH Drummer Says New Album 'Has Something For Everybody'

May 20, 2009

On January 7, MEGADETH commenced the recording process for its twelfth studio album at the band's own Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California. The CD was once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations" (May 2007, Roadrunner Records).

Tentatively due in September via Roadrunner, MEGADETH's forthcoming LP will be the group's first with guitarist Chris Broderick, who replaced Glen Drover at the end of 2007.

Commented MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover: "So, as many of you have now been made aware, the tracking process for the new MEGADETH record is now complete!! When I heard this for myself, it really jacked me up, as we have all worked so hard on making this record the best it can possibly be, and I can honestly reveal to you that we have done just that. I have to give kudos to Andy Sneap here, who absolutely busted his ass and pushed all of us (while being a polite Englishman) to capture the best performances possible, and injecting a valid 'metal' opinion when he needed to. High kicks all around!!

"When we started listening to all the potential riffs for this record from Dave's [Mustaine] 'Pandora's box of metal riffs' (as I like to call it),I kept hearing so many great riffs, song ideas, etc. and I knew right out of the gate that if we could capture these ideas and shape them into great songs, this record had the potential to really be great. I just remember looking at Andy Sneap while these riffs were being played and I knew we were thinking the exact same thing. Soon you will know and hear exactly what I am talking about. As I completely detest comparing new music to previous music, I won't here, but I do believe those who are fans of MEGADETH will love this record, as it has something for everybody. That's all I am going to say about that."

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