MEGADETH Mainman Offers Songwriting Update

MEGADETH is in the early stages of the songwriting process for the band's new album, which is tentatively expected sometime next year via Roadrunner Records. The CD is once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations" (May 2007, Roadrunner Records).

MEGADETH's forthcoming LP will be the group's first with guitarist Chris Broderick, who replaced Glen Drover at the end of last year.

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued a lengthy update via the "Forums" section of the band's official web site. A couple of excerpts from his message follow below.

"As the sun creeps around this morning, I am thinking of the four songs that we started and are kinda up to so far. The good thing is that James [Lomenzo, bass] and Shawn [Drover, drums] put down two songs that I had ideas for, which was really gratifying to come back to, and it almost sounded as good as if I played it myself, since Shawn is convinced he is the fastest guitar player in the world.

"It was really awesome to hear James lay down some new bass lines, and the kewl thing was that, like I mentioned, they did these two ideas while I was gone with Andy's help, and I was pleasantly surprised when hearing it back. We have a long way to go, and eight more songs to write. I do have a plethora of lyrics so that part will not take long.

"My new partner, Chris Broderick, was at the studio yesterday too. I like when he makes the commute from L.A. down to San Diego, because he is so talented and has a vast wealth of knowledge, and I get happy when we can work on songs together.

"I was noticing again yesterday all of the hard work put in by Andy, Shawn, and James. Of course, there was a huge cast of players that have helped in the actual making of Vic's Garage [MEGADETH's newly built studio]. I imagine after time, it will just be called Vic's or something shorter, but for now, it is what it is."