New MEGADETH Guitarist: 'I Realize I Have Some Big Shoes To Fill'
January 16, 2008New MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick (formerly of JAG PANZER and NEVERMORE) — who recently replaced Glen Drover — has issued the following update:
"I realize I have some big shoes to fill and I will do my best. So far I am really enjoying playing all the songs but having only known them for two weeks means I have my hands full. I look forward to meeting all of you MEGADETH fans and hope to see you on tour."
Chris Broderick previously commented on his status in his NEVERMORE and JAG PANZER as well as his latest gig, which was officially announced on January 14 (after first being reported on BLABBERMOUTH.NET on January 7).
Said Chris: "I'm glad I have [the fans'] support in this. Unfortunately I will not be able to do any more shows with JAG PANZER or NEVERMORE because the extensive touring that MEGADETH will be doing. I wish them all the best and remain friends with both bands. I look forward to touring with Dave [Mustaine], James [Lomenzo] and Shawn [Drover] and will keep my eye out for [longtime Broderick fans]."
Chris Broderick has been playing guitar since he was eleven years old and has been teaching for the last 15 years. Styles range from classical, rock, blues, and jazz. He started taking lessons at 14 years of age studying guitar as well as voice, violin, and piano. Chris has a degree in classical guitar music performance at the University of Denver and the Lamont School of Music. He has performed in many master classes including ones given by David Russell, Benjamin Verdery, and his primary instructor, Ricardo Iznaola. In addition, Chris has taken classes such as jazz improvisation, chord voicing, advanced music theory, and sight-reading.
Watch Chris Broderick playing the solo to MEGADETH's Sleepwalker":
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