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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'We Really Want To Play And Entertain And Be The Biggest Metal Band In History'

In an interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City" conducted in late February at Tower Records in Shibuya, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine praised the band's current lineup, saying (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think this is — and not taking anyth...

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STEVE DIGIORGIO Says DAVE MUSTAINE Was 'Awesome' To Work With On MEGADETH's 'The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!' Album

During an appearance on the "Into The Combine" podcast, veteran metal bassist Steve DiGiorgio spoke about his work on MEGADETH's latest album, "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!" The longtime TESTAMENT bassist temporarily stepped in to record the bass tracks on MEGADETH's follow-up to 2016's "Dys...

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KIKO LOUREIRO Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video From MEGADETH's Reunion With MARTY FRIEDMAN

Kiko Loureiro has shared behind-the-scenes footage from MEGADETH's recent visit to Japan, including the band's onstage reunion with former guitarist Marty Friedman. Check out the eight-minute video below. Friedman came up on stage for three songs toward the end of the main set of the Dave Mustaine-f...

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Watch: MEGADETH's JAMES LOMENZO Holds Meet-And-Greet, Bass Clinic In Melbourne, Australia

MEGADETH's James LoMenzo took part in a bass clinic and meet-and-greet on March 23 at Sky Music in Melbourne, Australia. Video of his appearance can be seen below. Last November, LoMenzo spoke to Ashdown Engineering about how he ended up returning to MEGADETH as a permanent member of the band. LoMen...

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DAVE MUSTAINE 'Loves' Having JAMES LOMENZO Back In MEGADETH After 'That Weird S**t That Happened' With DAVID ELLEFSON

In a new interview with Heavy magazine, Dave Mustaine of MEGADETH, which will perform in Australia later this month as part of Knotfest Australia, was asked what has changed with his band since the last time MEGADETH played in the country back in 2015. Dave responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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MEGADETH Announces Spring 2023 Canadian Tour With BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE And ONI

Thrash metal titans MEGADETH have announced their 2023 Canadian tour. The band's spring 13-city trek starts in Everett, Washington on April 26, with the Canadian leg kicking off April 28 in Abbotsford and wrapping up on May 15 in Halifax. Support on the tour will come from BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE an...

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Watch MARTY FRIEDMAN Reunite With MEGADETH On Stage In Tokyo

Ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman reunited with his former band during the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit's first-ever gig at Tokyo, Japan's famed Budokan. Friedman came up on stage for three songs toward the end of the main set on Monday, February 27: "Countdown To Extinction", "Tornado Of Souls"...

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See First Photos Of MARTY FRIEDMAN With MEGADETH At Soundcheck For Tokyo Concert

Ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman took part in a soundcheck with his former band ahead of the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit's first-ever gig at Tokyo, Japan's famed Budokan. Friedman will come up on stage for three songs during the show's encore. Check out photos below. Asked how he was approached...

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Watch: MEGADETH Arrives In Japan Ahead Of Reunion Performance With MARTY FRIEDMAN

MEGADETH has uploaded a short video of the four members of the band arriving in Japan and hitting the streets of Tokyo ahead of their three shows in the country. Check it out below. As previously reported, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will perform the band at its first-ever gig at Tokyo'...

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Watch MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE And KIKO LOUREIRO Train Jiu-Jitsu Before Tulsa Show Of 'The Metal Tour Of The Year'

Professor Reggie Almeida of the Gracie Barra Brazilian jiu-jitsu school in Spring Hill, Tennessee, who has been traveling with MEGADETH on "The Metal Tour Of The Year", has uploaded a video of guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine and guitarist Kiko Loureiro training with Almeida prior to the band's Apri...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Explains How His Upcoming Appearance With MEGADETH Came About

As part of Jonathan Montenegro's "My 3 Questions To" series, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his upcoming appearance with the band at its first-ever gig at Tokyo's famed Budokan later this month. Friedman will come up on stage for three songs during the show's encore. Asked how...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Feel Immense Joy And Serious Adrenaline' About Performing With MEGADETH At Tokyo Concert

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman says that he feels "immense joy" about his upcoming appearance with the band at its first-ever gig at Tokyo's famed Budokan later this month. Friedman will come up on stage for three songs during the show's encore. The Budokan concert, which will be livestrea...

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It's Official: MEGADETH To Reunite With MARTY FRIEDMAN At Tokyo Concert

Dave Mustaine has confirmed to Rolling Stone that former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will join the band at its first-ever gig at Tokyo's famed Budokan later this month. Friedman will come up on stage for three songs during the show's encore. The Budokan concert, which will be livestreamed on F...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Current Version Of MEGADETH: 'This Is Probably The Best-Playing Lineup That We've Had For A Long Time'

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine took part in a video chat on Monday (February 6) during which he discussed the band's upcoming one-off global livestream, "They Only Come Out At Night", from the legendary Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. "They Only Come Out At Night" will be streamed worldwide and fully live o...

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Watch MEGADETH Checking Out Sights In Memphis

Professor Reggie Almeida of the Gracie Barra Brazilian jiu-jitsu school in Spring Hill, Tennessee, who has been traveling with MEGADETH on the group's recent tours, has uploaded video footage of the four members of the band checking out the sights in Memphis. In a message accompanying the YouTube re...