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Former MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER: 'I Wanted To Preserve The Legacy Of The Band'

On October 21, Sweetwater editorial director Mitch Gallagher conducted an interview with former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover. You can now watch the chat below. (Note: The interview was conducted roughly one month before Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick announced their departures from MEGADETH.)...

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Is This MEGADETH's New Drummer?

Justis Mustaine, the son of MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine, has uploaded a short video clip of the band's bassist, David Ellefson, rehearsing with an as-yet-undisclosed drummer, presumably as part of an audition for the slot left vacant by the departure of Shawn Drover. Check it out below. Ex-MEGADE...

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Former MEGADETH Members Discuss New Project On 'Inside Metal' Show: 'We're Seeing This Thing Grow'

The as-yet-unnamed new "supergroup" featuring former MEGADETH members Chris Poland (guitar),Nick Menza (drums) and James Lomenzo (bass) made its first public appearance yesterday (Tuesday, December 9) on the sixth episode of the brand new Internet TV program "Inside Metal" hosted by Bob Nalbandian....

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Drummer NICK MENZA 'Doesn't Rule Out' Rejoining MEGADETH

Ex-MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza says that he "doesn't rule out" rejoining his former bandmates, explaining that his return to the group is up to MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. Writing on his Facebook page, Menza said: "Like I have said in the past, I don't rule out rejoining MEGADETH and the opportu...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: MEGADETH To Start Work On New Album In Early 2015, Spend Much Of Next Year 'Off The Road'

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson says that the band will spend much of 2015 off the road working on a new studio album and "re-evaluating" its future following the recent departures of longtime MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick. Ellefson, who was part of MEGADETH's classic l...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO Is 'Sad' To See MEGADETH Split With DROVER, BRODERICK

During a recent interview with SiriusXM's Jose Mangin on Liquid Metal's "666-LIVE" call-in show, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello was asked for his reaction to the news that drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick had left MEGADETH. "Well, you know what, dude?!" he said. "I don't know the inne...

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Former MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER Selling Autographed Laminates, Offering Online Lessons

Earlier today, former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover made four autographed MEGADETH laminates (signed by Shawn only) and one MEGADETH winter hat available for purchase via his official Facebook page. (Note: The offer has since been removed from the social media site, presumably after Shawn received e...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'We Are Not Disbanding'

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson says that the band will carry on following last month's departures of drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick, explaining that he and MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine are "looking at all the options" in terms of how to fill out the group's lineup. Only hours a...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Schedules Australian Spoken-Word Tour

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson is heading to Australia in March 2015 for a spoken-word tour. "An Evening With David Ellefson" will feature stories from life on the road and about life as a founding member of one of the biggest metal acts in the world, documenting all the trials and tribulations. Th...

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Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Has 'Zero Interest' In Rejoining MEGADETH

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young says that he has "zero interest" in returning to the group, explaining that "the band is done." Jeff's entire career with MEGADETH was spent recording and touring in support of the band's 1988 platinum-selling album "So Far, So Good...So What!" He left MEGADETH s...

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KILLER BE KILLED To Make Its Live Debut At Next Year's SOUNDWAVE Festival

KILLER BE KILLED, the new band comprised of Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, ex-SEPULTURA),Greg Puciato (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN),Troy Sanders (MASTODON) and Dave Elitch (ex-THE MARS VOLTA),will make its live debut as part of next year's edition of Australia's Soundwave XV festival, set to take place Feb...

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Guitarist GLEN DROVER: 'There Is NO Chance' I Would Ever Rejoin MEGADETH

Former MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover says that there is "no chance" he would ever return to the band, explaining that he has "other cool things coming up." Drover left MEGADETH in 2007 and was replaced by Chris Broderick, who himself exited the band earlier this week, along with Glen's brother, dru...

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DAVE LOMBARDO Reportedly Open To Replacing SHAWN DROVER In MEGADETH

A BLABBERMOUTH.NET vistor by the name of Philip L. has filed the following report: "I have just returned from [former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave] Lombardo's clinic in Geneva, Switzerland (on November 26),which was very impressive. "During the autograph session, Dave made it clear that he...

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Former MEGADETH Members To Premiere New Music On 'Inside Metal' Show

The as-yet-unnamed new "supergroup" featuring former MEGADETH members Chris Poland (guitar),Nick Menza (drums) and James Lomenzo (bass) will make its first public appearance next month on the sixth episode of the brand new Internet TV program "Inside Metal" hosted by Bob Nalbandian. Tune in on Tues...

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Guitarist CHRIS BRODERICK Quits MEGADETH

MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick has released the following statement: "Due to artistic and musical differences, it is with great reluctance that I announce my departure from MEGADETH to pursue my own musical direction. "I want all of you to know how much I appreciate the amount that you the fans...