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DAVE MUSTAINE Says He Has Been Able To Recover A Lot Of His Vocal Range After Undergoing Surgery

Mindy Novotny of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin radio station 102.9 The Hog recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson: Mustaine: "...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On NICK MENZA's Death: 'I Know He's In A Better Place Now'

In a brand new interview with Metroactive, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about the band's former drummer Nick Menza, who passed away unexpectedly in May at the age of 51. "I know he's in a better place now, so I'm happy for him," Mustaine said. "He had a super successful career, he's got ...

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Video Premiere: MEGADETH's 'Conquer Or Die!'

MEGADETH's official video for the instrumental song "Conquer Or Die!" can be seen below. The track, which is taken from the band's latest album, "Dystopia", showcases the classical-style acoustic guitar playing of the band's Brazilian lead guitarist Kiko Loureiro. "He plays so many different instrum...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says The Guitar Playing Has Gotten 'More Explorative' On Recent MEGADETH Albums

Dave Mustaine has told The Register-Guard in a new interview that MEGADETH fulfilled part of its goal to return to the group's thrashier early sound on its latest album, "Dystopia". "Well, the beats per minute aren't quite as high as they used to be in some of the songs," he said. "I think ...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Is Working On 'Crazy' New Project

Dave Mustaine has told the Cry Of The Wolf blog that he was offered a "crazy opportunity" to work on a new project that will involve his MEGADETH bandmates. Even though it's been less than a year since MEGADETH's latest album, "Dystopia", was released, Mustaine reports that the band is "working feve...

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MEGADETH To Tour With ICE-T's BODY COUNT

Dave Mustaine has told Metal Hammer magazine that MEGADETH will tour the world with BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, next year. Mustaine and Ice-T had previously teased an upcoming collaboration on social media. The MEGADETH mainman now says: "We're tal...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN: 'The Threat Is Real' Drum-Cam Footage From Groningen, The Netherlands

Drum-cam footage of MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren performing the song "The Threat Is Real" live at Oosterpoort in Groningen, The Netherlands on June 14 can be seen below. The clip was shot and edited by Sam Oerlemans. In a recent interview with All About The Rock, Verbeuren stated about what it ha...

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MEGADETH Cancels San Salvador Concert After Two Songs Due To Severe Rainstorm (Video)

MEGADETH forced to cancel its concert in San Salvador, El Salvador due to a severe rainstorm. The Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit managed to get through only two songs — "Hangar 18" and "The Threat Is Real" — at Estadio Jorge "Mágico" González Friday night (August 26) before heavy rain forced them to l...

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Video: MEGADETH Performs In Buenos Aires, Argentina

Fan-filmed video footage of MEGADETH's August 23 performance at Estadio Luna Park in Buenos Aires, Argentina can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Hangar 18 02. The Threat Is Real 03. Rattlehead 04. Poisonous Shadows 05. Wake Up Dead 06. In My Darkest Hour 07. Conquer Or Die! 08....

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Says Buenos Aires Acoustic Performance Was 'Very Spur Of The Moment'

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke to Argentina's Rock & Pop radio station about the band's acoustic performance on Tuesday, August 23 outside the Four Seasons hotel in Buenos Aires. Regarding how the session came about, Ellefson said: "Dave [Mustaine, MEGADETH leader] sent me a message, a te...

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Video: MEGADETH Plays Acoustic Set In Buenos Aires, Argentina

MEGADETH played a short acoustic set for the band's fans in Buenos Aires, Argentina earlier today (Tuesday, August 23). Video footage of the performance — courtesy of MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine's Periscope account — can be seen below. MEGADETH fall 2016 North American leg of the "Dystopia" world...

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MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Interviews DAVE MUSTAINE, DAVID ELLEFSON For Brazilian TV

Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, who joined MEGADETH in March 2015, interviewed his bandmates Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson for the Brazilian TV show "Metrópolis", which airs on TV Cultura. You can now watch the segment below. MEGADETH recently announced the addition of Dirk Verbeuren as the ba...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On MEGADETH Lineup Changes: 'If Somebody Doesn't Wanna Be Here, Then F**k 'Em!'

Chile's Radio Futuro recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he sees MEGADETH's new lineup as a "new beginning" for the band: Mustaine: "Kind of. But I think peopl...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON On Music Business: 'Finding Ways To Adapt Is Critical To Survival'

In a brand new interview with Roppongi Rocks, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the importance of having a strong live show in order for heavy metal bands to survive and thrive. "For years, I've sat on airplanes flying across the planet, contemplating why we drag piles of gear and people a...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: Most Successful Bands Usually Aren't Democracies

Rocket Sports & Entertainment Network recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked if some of the perceived tension between the bands taking part in the 1991 "Clash Of The Titans" tour — ANTHRAX, SLA...