MEGADETH's SHAWN DROVER Says First-Ever Drum Clinic Was A Success

July 15, 2009

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has issued the following update:

"I returned home last Friday night from a great family vacation in various parts of Florida. It was nice to be back on familiar ground, as I used to live in St. [Petersburg] — three different times actually, from 1988-1991. In the middle of this was my drum clinic at Seminole Music, which, to my surprise, was packed. As this was my first-ever clinic, sure, I was a tad nervous for the first few minutes or so. Once I started playing, it was business as usual, though, and I enjoyed myself. It wasn't easy to try to keep those in attendance entertained for two hours, but I believe I fared pretty well. 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. They both helped me out quite a bit, so a quick shout-out to Mike and Ray — thanks, guys!!"

MEGADETH's brand new track entitled "Headcrusher" can be streamed below. The song comes off MEGADETH's twelfth studio album, "Endgame", which is due on September 15 through Roadrunner Records. The CD was recorded at the band's brand new, self-built studio in San Marcos, California — Vic's Garage — which was named after the legendary and iconic Vic Rattlehead character.

"Endgame" track listing:

01. Dialectic Chaos
02. This Day We Fight!
03. 44 Minutes
04. 1,320'
05. Bite The Hand That Feeds
06. Bodies Left Behind
07. Endgame
08. The Hardest Part Of Letting Go... Sealed With A Kiss
09. Headcrusher
10. How the Story Ends
11. Nothing Left To Lose

"Endgame" was helmed by Mustaine and acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (EXODUS, NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY, MACHINE HEAD). Sneap also manned the boards for 2007's "United Abominations".

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