GIGANTOUR

REVIEW OF GIGANTOUR IN THE EDMONTON SUN: "HEADBANGER HEAVEN"

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:48:04 GMT

Mike Ross for the Edmonton Sun has posted a review about Gigantour in Edmonton last night (May 12): "...Instead, it was wholesome, empowering, healthy heavy metal music served up to 4,500 black T-shirt-clad metalheads, though it was still loud and contained many, many utterances of the word "motherf---er." Supported by four furious metal bands - Children of Bodom, In Flames, High on Fire and Job for a Cowboy - Gigantour was just as intense a show as any concert by any of the heathen atheist rockers, if there are any left. Topping a long night of metal, Megadeth came out all guns a-blazing and didn't let up." MORE

"MUSTAINE, MEGADETH PULL OFF SHOW WITH REAL MUSCLE"

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:47:32 GMT

David Schmeichel for the Winnipeg Sun has posted a review about Gigantour in Winnipeg this past Saturday night (May 10): "Let's have a round of goat-horn salutes for Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine, whose show at the Convention Centre Saturday night was a master-course in rock 'n' roll economy. Playing Winnipeg for the second time in just over a year, Mustaine and Megadeth proved you don't need flashy stage setups, pyrotechnics or even a venue with halfway decent acoustics to send thousands of metal fans home happy -- just a catalogue of proven winners, a couple new cuts for the kids, and one of the genre's most accomplished guitarists working the strings from centre stage." MORE

"MEGATOUR MENTORS METAL'S NEXT GENERATION"

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:46:12 GMT

Francois Marchand for the Edmonton Journal recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "Gigantour, which started in the summer of 2005, has quickly become Mustaine's way to bring new bands into the spotlight. "The only way I could see that I could do something with any credibility was to use the experience and the help and the strength that I've acquired and accumulated along the way and pass that on to some of the younger bands," he says." MORE

CHAT LIVE WITH CHRIS BRODERICK TODAY FROM WINNIPEG!

Sat, 10 May 2008 16:07:10 GMT

Chat live with Chris Broderick today, Saturday, May 10 at 7:00 PM Central Time/00:00 GMT (May 11th) at the Gigantour chat room! The chat is open to all fans and you must be a registered member of the Gigantour Forums to participate. Don't miss this one! The Gigantour Chat Room is located HERE

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH DAVE MUSTAINE

Sat, 10 May 2008 16:06:24 GMT

Dave Mustaine opens up to Iann Robinson of Nonelouder.com in an exclusive 10 minute video interview. "Nonelouder is proud to present an in depth interview with one of the most influential people in the heavy music world. Check out Dave's opinion on digital music, modern bands, politics, how to write songs and much-much more." Watch the interview HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE ANSWERS FAN QUESTIONS AT MUSIQUEPLUS

Sat, 10 May 2008 16:04:36 GMT

Dave Mustaine answered questions from the hosts and fans live in studio during an appearance on the April 29, 2008 edition of MusiquePlus' "Plus Sur Commande" in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Megadeth took the stage the same night to a near sold out show at the Bell Centre. Watch the 10-minute clip HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE TO GUEST ON KCAL'S 'THE MOSHPIT' SATURDAY

Sat, 10 May 2008 16:03:34 GMT

Dave Mustaine will call in to KCAL's "The Moshpit" this Saturday night, May 10 at 10PM PDT to chat with host Mike Z. about Gigantour's upcoming May 21 So Cal appearance, hockey, new guitarist Chris Broderick, and other metallic topics. Listeners in Riverside/San Bernadino, California can tune into 96.7 FM on their dials. Others can stream live at kcalfm.com

EDMONTON'S VUE WEEKLY: "MUSTAINE IS MEGA-ARTICULATE"

Sat, 10 May 2008 16:03:01 GMT

Eden Munro of Vue Weekly recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "It’s not hard to believe that Mustaine is more than willing to speak his mind when he has something to say—during our conversation, he riffs more in 15 minutes than many people do in 45, covering plenty of topics along the way. Still, as pointed as his statement might sound, he hasn’t kept Megadeth alive for the last 25 years by firing off random attacks on people." MORE

NEW VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH JAMES LOMENZO AVAILABLE

Sat, 10 May 2008 16:02:05 GMT

Buckshot of Woozyfly.com's show called Buckshot's Bonanza conducted an interview last week with bassist James LoMenzo. James discussed Megadeth's schedule and told stories about the first couple of weeks of the Gigantour, the difference between playing in Megadeth and Black Label Society, working with Dave Mustaine and Zakk Wylde, writing new jams on the tour bus and the new LoMenzo Hyper Drive disortion pedal coming out in June. Watch the nine-minute interview HERE

CHAT LIVE WITH HENKKA BLACKSMITH OF 'CHILDREN OF BODOM' TODAY!

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:15:19 GMT

Chat live with bassist Henkka Blacksmith of Children Of Bodom Today, May 7 at 5:00 PM Central Time/22:00 GMT at the Gigantour chat room! The chat is open to all fans and you must be a registered member of the Gigantour Forums to participate. The Gigantour Chat Room is located [HERE]

CLEVELAND.COM INTERVIEWS DAVE MUSTAINE FROM GIGANTOUR

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:14:57 GMT

John Soeder for Ceveland.com recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine: "Dave Mustaine, who started Megadeth after leaving Metallica 25 years ago, had a scare in 2002 when an injured nerve in his arm left him unable to play guitar. Now fully recovered, Mustaine and his revamped thrash-metal group are headlining Gigantour's third North American trek, including a stop Sunday at the Time Warner Cable Amphitheater in Cleveland. The Megadeth frontman checked in from the road last week for a phone interview. MORE

GIGANTOUR: THRASH TIMES FIVE WHEN BANDS CONVENE

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:14:24 GMT

Ben Ratliff for The New York Times recently posted a review of Gigantour at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. "Dave Mustaine, the guitarist, singer and leader of the metal band Megadeth, has written a lot of songs with two guitars in mind, and he’s been through 10 or so other guitarists during the band’s 25 years. The newest, Chris Broderick, formerly of Jag Panzer and Nevermore, is on tour with the band for the third installment of Gigantour, the no-nonsense, five-band metal caravan with Megadeth as the headline act." MORE

CHAT LIVE WITH HENKKA BLACKSMITH OF 'CHILDREN OF BODOM' WEDNESDAY!

Sun, 04 May 2008 12:41:21 GMT

Chat live with bassist Henkka Blacksmith of Children Of Bodom Wednesday, May 7 at 5:00 PM Central Time/22:00 GMT at the Gigantour chat room! The chat is open to all fans and you must be a registered member of the Gigantour Forums to participate. The Gigantour Chat Room is located [HERE]

HEAVY METAL SERENDIPITY: AN INTERVIEW WITH JAMES LOMENZO

Sun, 04 May 2008 06:49:25 GMT

Melanie (Sass) Falina for UnratedMagazine.com recently conducted in interview with James LoMenzo. "It's been a long and winding road for rock bassist James Lomenzo. Having gained his first substantial recognition in the 1980's with the band White Lion, he's since worked with an array of colorful and extreme musicians -- people like Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde, Slash, and David Lee Roth. In 2006 Lomenzo's rock and roll journey led him to thrash-masters Megadeth; and now almost two years later he still couldn't be happier." Read the interview HERE

GIGANTOUR KEEPS MEGADETH BUSY "DAVE, HE JUST NEVER STOPS"

Sun, 04 May 2008 06:48:51 GMT

Shawn Drover has told The Flint Journal that giving younger bands the opportunity to open for his act is one of Gigantour's goals. "It's cool, too, because my ear is really low to the ground in terms of metal bands, young bands, new bands, older bands, whatever," Shawn said in an interview with The Flint Journal. MORE

MEGADETH REPLY TO COMMENTS ON PHILADELPHIA HOCKEY FANS

Sun, 04 May 2008 06:47:30 GMT

In response to sports writer Mike Wise's column in the Washington Post about the fans of the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team that read "women and children could be security for Megadeth," well-known hockey enthusiast Dave Mustaine and the rest of the band sent a couple of videotaped messages of support. Watch the clips HERE

CHAT LIVE WITH RAVI BHADRIRAJU OF 'JOB FOR A COWBOY' TODAY!

Thu, 01 May 2008 05:29:38 GMT

Chat live with guitarist Ravi Bhadriraju of Job For A Cowboy today, Thursday May 1 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time/20:00 GMT at the Gigantour chat room! The chat is open to all fans and you must be a registered member of the Gigantour Forums to participate. The Gigantour Chat Room is located [HERE]

AUDIO INTERVIEW WITH SHAWN DROVER AVAILABLE

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:16:42 GMT

Shawn Drover was one of the featured guests on CHOM 97.7 FM's "The Metal File" with Mike Metal this past Friday night, April 25. Shawn talks about the current success of Gigantour across North America and more! You can now listen to the interview in streaming audio HERE

MEGADETH AND THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS JOIN FOR SPECIAL OFFER

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:16:06 GMT

In response to a Washington Post column about the Philadelphia Flyers fans that read "women and children could be security for Megadeth," Dave Mustaine sent a videotaped message of support wearing a jersey of the Flyers captain, Jason Smith. Megadeth and the Philadelphia Flyers have joined up to give fans of both the team and the band a special playoff treat - a free downloadable iron-on so you can make your own Megadeth Security shirts. The Flyers continue their playoff run on Wednesday night against the Montreal Canadians.
To craft your very own Megadeth Security T-shirt at home, CLICK HERE for the print out. Flyers fans and Megadeth fans alike - wear it proud!

DAVE MUSTAINE TO APPEAR LIVE AT MUSIQUEPLUS TOMORROW!

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:14:06 GMT

Dave Mustaine is appearing on the live to air television show at MusiquePlus in Montreal called "Plus Sur Commande" tomorrow, Tuesday, April 29th, which is broadcast from 5:00-6:00pm (EST) daily. Fans are welcome to attend and need to arrive at the MusiquePlus studios at 4:50pm (EST) to be allowed in. Dave will be live in studio at 5:30-6:00pm (EST) answering questions from the hosts and the studio audience. All requests from fans to be in attendance can send an email to: publicpsc@musiqueplus.com. The MusiquePlus studios are located at: 355 Sainte Catherine St. Ouest Montreal,QC.

SHAWN DROVER: "THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC IS INSANE FOR METAL"

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:13:30 GMT

Shawn Drover checks in today from Quebec City: "Crossing the border yesterday into Quebec, I could not help but to have a big smile on my face - Coming back home to Canada is always a thrill for me, but this time even more so, probably for several reasons, but I just dig the overall vibe here in my homeland - something that I miss more with each passing year. (And the Pizza in Montreal RULES!!!!!!!) ...Tonight is the start of 4 Canadian shows here in Quebec City - for those of you who may not know this, the Province of Quebec is insane for metal, which makes me all the more excited to play for them" [MORE]

GIGANTOUR AT THE NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:12:13 GMT

The 10th annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival began Friday (April 25), as Gigantour partnered with the homegrown festival. According to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, the multi-band package created by Dave Mustaine was supposed to be in Worcester on another date, but all agreed it made sense to bring the metal together. Gigantour kicks off the Canadian leg of the North America trek tomorrow night in Quebec City. Tour detalis are [HERE]

CHAT LIVE WITH SHAWN DROVER FROM BALTIMORE, MD TODAY!

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:05:21 GMT

Chat live with Shawn Drover today, Saturday, April 26 at 6:30 PM Eastern Time/22:30 GMT at the Gigantour chat room! The chat is open to all fans and you must be a registered member of the Gigantour Forums to participate. The Gigantour Chat Room is located [HERE]

'KERBY'S EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MEGADETH'S DAVE MUSTAINE'

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:04:53 GMT

Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine. "While discussions about Mustaine’s personality and demeanor rage on, what really isn’t up for debate is Dave’s production over the last several years. During this time, Megadeth has released albums, DVD’s and even created and headlined Gigantour numerous times. The fact is that whether you love him or hate him, it would be difficult for anyone not to acknowledge the scarcity of individuals in rock who possess Mustaine’s presence and tenacity--he seemingly creates a reaction wherever he goes in whatever he does. Face it, despite the rough edges; the rock world would be a lot less eventful without him in it..." Read the interview [HERE]

CHAT LIVE WITH JAMES LOMENZO TOMORROW, THURSDAY APRIL 24!

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:57:57 GMT

Chat live with James LoMenzo tomorrow, Thursday, April 24 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time/22:00 GMT at the Gigantour chat room! The chat is open to all fans and you must be a registered member of the Gigantour Forums to participate. Also take note that there will be a chat with Shawn Drover this coming Saturday, April 22 at 6:30 EasternTime/22:30 GMT! Don't miss these chats from the guys out on Gigantour! The Gigantour Chat Room is located HERE

'GIGANTOUR 2' DVD AND CD HITS STORES TODAY!

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:56:45 GMT

The 'GIGANTOUR 2' DVD and CD officially hits the stores today! "GIGANTOUR 2 features over an hour of blistering performances by iconic and influential heavy metal pioneers MEGADETH--who have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide in a career now spanning 25 years--along with Lamb of God, Opeth, Arch Enemy, Overkill, The Smashup, and Into Eternity. Recorded in DTS 5.1 surround sound, the DVD version also features a behind the scenes look at the 2006 tour, while both the DVD and CD offer a hidden bonus track--MEGADETH's ever-relevant "Peace Sells."" Pick yours up today or buy it online [HERE]

MEGADETH TEAMS UP WITH 'HEADCOUNT'

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:26:00 GMT

Megadeth is working with the non-partisan organization HeadCount to register voters and encourage political participation among people of all ages. To volunteer for HeadCount and help staff voter registration booths at concerts (on the Megadeth tour or for other bands), or to register to vote, visit www.headcount.org. HeadCount has set a goal of registering 100,000 voters in 2008, ensuring that people from all walks of life are represented at the polls. Megadeth is proud to be among many artists supporting this important cause. Read more HERE

NEW INTERVIEW WITH JAMES LOMENZO AT ALIBI.COM

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:12:49 GMT

Simon McCormack of Albuquerque's Alibi.com recently conducted an interview with James LoMenzo. "By the time Megadeth bassist James Lomenzo joined the band’s lineup in 2006, he’d built a 30-year career of rock with artists like David Lee Roth and bands like White Lion and Black Label Society. "I’ve played with pretty much everybody, so there’s not much that’s gonna scare me," Lomenzo asserts" Lomenzo talked with the Alibi about Megadeth’s place in history, what bands have caught his ear lately and how he makes sure his rock ’n’ roll flame stays lit. [HERE]

GIGANTOUR 2008 NORTH AMERICA IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:12:21 GMT

The third installment of the North American Gigantour officially launched last night (Saturday, April 12) in Denver, Colorado with headliner Megadeth, Swedish metal band In Flames, Finland's Children Of Bodom, Arizona's modern extreme act Job For A Cowboy and Oakland, CA heavy power trio High On Fire. The 29-date trek will criss-cross North America and is scheduled to wrap May 22 in Phoenix, Arizona. Tour details and tickets are [HERE]

"WELCOME TO GIGANTOUR #3 MY SECOND AS BASSIST OF MEGADETH"

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:11:47 GMT

James LoMenzo has posted an update on the Megadeth Forums: "As for Megadeth? We've just finished doing a few days, setting up the production here at the Fillmore in Colorado and everything is humming (in a good way). The staff here at the Filmore has been really great to out crew and ourselves (many thanks) and the band is of course is completely stoked. We're really excited to be coming back with Gigantour again and for you American and Canadian fans, to finally check out our good friend Chris Broderick as our newest addition to the Megadeth lineup. You've already heard and read about it so come on out and check him out on this tour... great guitar player!" [MORE]

THE BILLBOARD Q&A: MEGADETH'S DAVE MUSTAINE

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:11:23 GMT

Dave Mustaine recently spoke to Mitchell Peters for Billboard.biz about launching Gigantour, the benefit of a package tour, dealing with hecklers and Megadeth's future album plans. About picking bands for Gigantour, Dave explains: "I don't necessarily always locate them, but when it comes down to the final approval, that's mine ... Our ultimate goal was to have bands that have guitar players in them that were guitarists that do solos. So we got this together and we wanted it to be a guitar player's festival -- positive and encouraging for kids to go to so they're safe. Their mom's aren't going to say, "You know what? This isn't cool for you to go to. You have to wait until you're older." Any age can come to these concerts." [MORE]

ENTER TO WIN YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE "DINNER WITH DAVE MUSTAINE"

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:10:48 GMT

Win the ultimate Gigantour 2008 experience "Dinner with Dave Mustaine". The Canadian branch of Roadrunner Records is offering fans an opportunity to win a dinner with Dave as a grand prize which will include tickets to the show, autographed swag and more! Runner up prizes are also up for grabs. Enter the contest [MORE]

IN FLAMES GUITARIST TALKS US LABEL SWITH, GIGANTOUR, AND MORE

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:10:02 GMT

Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with In Flames guitarist Björn Gelotte. About Gigantour: "Yes, we're really looking forward to it. Two of the bands we've never toured with, Job For A Cowboy and High On Fire. Children Of Bodom we've toured with several times and know those guys really well. Megadeth has had some highly influential albums for me guitar-wise. Some of their songs are as good as it's ever going to get. It's going to be a great tour." [MORE]

NEW ARTICLE/INTERVIEW WITH DAVE MUSTAINE AT JAMBASE.COM

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:09:24 GMT

Check out Dave Mustaine's wide-reaching and hard-hitting interview on JamBase.com. Dennis Cook for JamBase writes: "Patriot, epic shredder, cultural commentator and balls-to-the-wall rocker, Dave Mustaine, the man behind the quarter century and counting metal institution Megadeth, is all these things and a good deal more. While some folks talk about freedom, Mustaine hammers away at it in a way that'd make the founding fathers grin. Like his music or not, there's something undeniably and wonderfully American about Mustaine. He speaks his mind, often coming at things from a place of deep compassion, but also never giving a flying damn if what he says puts your panties in a twist." [HERE]

'GIGANTOUR 2' CD GIVEAWAY AT BIGMUSICGEEK.COM

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:44:53 GMT

"Sick and tired of tired of never winning swag from your favorite artists and groups? Look no further! Image Entertainment and www.BigMusicGeek.com, Your Online Music Authority, want to give you the chance to win a freakin’ sweet Gigantour 2 CD. That’s right! Five lucky headbangers (i.e. hopefully you) will win over an hour of blistering performances by iconic and influential Heavy Metal pioneers Megadeth along with a full-throttle barrage of sweat-soaked tracks from Anthrax, Arch Enemy, Into Eternity, Lamb Of God, Opeth, Overkill, and The Smashup." Enter to win HERE

GIGANTOUR 2008: CALGARY SHOW NOW SOLD OUT!

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:05:52 GMT

Add another Canadian city to the list of dates sold out on the Gigantour 2008 North American tour! Calgary, Alberta is now officially sold out. Tickets are selling steadily on the entire tour and if you haven't already, it is suggested that you pick up your tickets now before the next show sells out! You do not want to miss out on seeing Megadeth, In Flames, Children Of Bodom, Job For A Cowboy, and High On Fire live together at Gigantour 2008! Tickets and details are [HERE]

IN FLAMES TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM BEFORE GIGANTOUR

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:05:25 GMT

In Flames will release their ninth studio album before hitting the road with Gigantour. Their new album, A Sense Of Purpose, is slated for an April 1 release through KOCH Records. All 12 tracks can currently be heard on their MySpace. [HERE]

DAVE MUSTAINE TO GUEST ON DAVE NAVARRO'S 'SPREAD TV' APRIL 10

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:04:36 GMT

Be sure to catch Dave Mustaine on "Dave Navarro’s SpreadTV" on April 10th for a brand new Season 3. Don’t miss these two guitarist legends on stage together for the very first time! The show will have Dave on for a full hour; 1/2 interview and 1/2 Dave giving Navarro a guitar lesson. An interesting tidbit is that Dave's guitars had not yet made it back from tour in Europe, so at the last minute, Chad Bardon from Mania TV was able to get Gary Harrison, a Dean Distrubtor from Long Beach, to drive up a guitar for Dave to use to give Navarro a lesson! Several photos from the taping have been posted in the Megadeth Gallery. Check the photos out [HERE]

THE OFFICIAL MEGADETH EBAY STORE HAS REOPENED!

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:19:35 GMT

The Official Megadeth Ebay store has reopened! Improvements have been made to the store and Megadeth items are now up on the auction block! This is the official eBay outlet for Megadeth and Dave Mustaine, Shawn Drover, James LoMenzo, and soon to debut, Chris Broderick memorbelia merchandise. Here you will find rare autographed merchandise, collectibles, recordings, artwork, gear, and items used by Megadeth. The store is located HERE

GIGANTOUR 2008: FIRST SHOW IN NEW YORK NOW SOLD OUT!

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:17:31 GMT

The first Gigantour show at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, NY is now sold out! Tickets are still available for the 2nd show. Hurry and get yours today! "The third installment of GIGANTOUR--the acclaimed traveling heavy music festival launched in 2005 by MUSTAINE--will kick off April 12 in Denver, CO with headliner MEGADETH, Scandinavian death metal band IN FLAMES, Finland's CHILDREN OF BODOM, Arizona's modern extreme JOB FOR A COWBOY and Oakland, CA heavy power trio HIGH ON FIRE all confirmed. The 29-date trek will criss-cross North America and wraps May 22 in Phoenix , AZ." Details and tickets are HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE TO GUEST ON "CHAOS WITH FULL METAL JACKIE"

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:18:08 GMT

Dave Mustaine will be guest hosting a special edition of CHAOS with Full Metal Jackie this Sunday, March 30th from 10pm-Midnight PST on Indie 103.1 FM Los Angeles/Orange County. The show will focus on Gigantour playing music from past & current Gigantour artists! CHAOS with Full Metal Jackie also streams online at www.indie1031.com. MORE

IN FLAMES 'COLONY' MEET & GREETS ON GIGANTOUR 2008!

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:06:04 GMT

Jesterhead is proud to be offering the opportunity for Colonists to meet IN FLAMES at ALL upcoming shows in the US & Canada on Gigantour 2008! You must be an active Jesterhead Colonist to participate. For more details join the Colony NOW! [HERE]

EXCLUSIVE JESTERHEAD CHAT WITH IN FLAMES

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:05:29 GMT

Daniel Svensson and Peter Iwers will be chatting with Jesterhead Colonists exclusively on Thursday, March 27th at 22:00 CET (Central European Time). They will be checking in with the Colony to talk about Gigantour, and anything else you may want to ask them. Don't miss it! You must be an active Jesterhead Colonist to participate. Join the Colony NOW! [HERE]

GIGANTOUR, MEGADETH EBAY STORE, AND TOURING SOUTH AMERICA

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:31:17 GMT

Dave Mustaine has posted an update on the Gigantour Forums. The following exerpts are from his post: "...and you can see why I am even more excited about this year, than any Gigantour to date. ...Drum roll: yes it is true . . . the Official Megadeth Ebay store has reopened and our new Storekeeper is a lady named Kellie Payne. ...we are going to be leaving on April 8th for Denver to start the tour and going to end it in Venezuela" [MORE]

DAVE MUSTAINE TO GUEST ON DAVE NAVARRO'S 'SPREAD TV'

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:37:38 GMT

Dave Mustaine will guest on guitarist Dave Navarro's (THe Panic Channel, ex-Jane's Addiction) online TV show on ManiaTV.com called "Spread TV" sometime in April. The exact broadcast date will be announced soon. To watch the program live or on demand, go HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE: "WHAT A WILD TOUR THIS ONE ENDED UP BEING"

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:58:06 GMT

Dave Mustaine has posted this update on the Megadeth Forums: "Droogies! What a wild tour this one ended up being for the last few weeks. Thank God we are through it, but plan on reading about some really intense moments when I get a chance to post what happened at the end of the tour. We have some killer footage too of our greetings when we arrived in India at the concert. Hell you have prolly seen it already, but I am just getting out of the cocoon from the 12.5 hours jetlag." MORE

WINNIPEG IS NOW CONFIRMED AS SOLD OUT ON GIGANTOUR!

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:47:31 GMT

The Gigantour show at the Convention Centre in Winnipeg is now sold out! This is the third sold out show on the North American tour and more will follow soon. So a heads up to everyone who may be holding off on buying their tickets, by looking at the current ticket sales stats, we can tell you that certain other Canadian dates in particular may very well be next on the list to sell out! Grab your tickets now before it's too late. You do not want to miss out on seeing Megadeth, In Flames, Children Of Bodom, Job For A Cowboy, and High On Fire live together at Gigantour 2008! Details are at www.gigantour.com

A SECOND NEW YORK DATE HAS BEEN ADDED TO GIGANTOUR NA

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:03:39 GMT

By overwhelming demand, a second show at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City has been added to Gigantour 2008 North America for April 23! Presented by Hot Topic - Gigantour, featuring Megadeth, In Flames, Children Of Bodom, Job For A Cowboy, and High On Fire is set to kick off its six-week trek across the USA and Canada on April 12. Check Gigantour.com for details!

NEW VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH JONNY DAVY OF JOB FOR A COWBOY

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:02:21 GMT

James Allman of Baconmusic conducted an interview with Job For A Cowboy vocalist Jonny Davy last night (Saturday, February 23), just hours before the band's Gigantour show in Manchester, UK. Watch the eight-minute chat at www.gigantour.com!

NEW MESSAGES FROM LOMENZO AND MORE AT THELIVELINE.COM

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:59:45 GMT

TheLiveLine.com has been updated with new content including new audio messages from James LoMenzo, members of Annihilator, Exodus, Arch Enemy, Stryper, In This Moment, Evile, and more! The Live Line welcomes your suggestions on features that you think would enhance the site experience and people you would like to see by emailng support@theliveline.com.

CHAT LIVE WITH CHRIS BRODERICK FROM MANCHESTER UK - FEB 23!

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:28:21 GMT

Chat live with Chris Broderick from Manchester, UK on Saturday, Feb 23 at 5:00 PM (Manchester local time) at the Gigantour chat room! That is 9:00 AM Pacific Time / 12:00 PM Eastern Time / 17:00 GMT. The chat is open to all fans and you must be a registered member of the Gigantour Forums to participate. The Gigantour Chat Room is located HERE

NEW VIDEO CLIP OF JAMES LOMENZO FROM NORWICH AT MFC!

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:33:41 GMT

MFC members check out a new video clip posted at the club of James LoMenzo from backstage Sunday, Feb 17 in Norwich, UK . This clip shows James on Skype with his wife after the show in Norwich. James usually Skypes his family every night after the show. Video clip is exclusive to MegaFanClub members! Not a member? Join today!

CHAT LIVE WITH DAVE MUSTAINE FROM NEWCASTLE UK - FEB 20!

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:56:22 GMT

Chat live with Dave Mustaine from Newcastle, UK on Wednesday, Feb 20 at 5:30 PM (Newcastle local time) at the Gigantour chat room! That is 9:30 AM Pacific Time / 12:30 PM Eastern Time / 17:30 GMT. The chat is open to all fans and you must be a registered member of the Gigantour Forums to participate. The Gigantour Chat Room is located HERE

DAVE TALKS ABOUT WRITING HOLY WARS AT NOTTINGHAM SHOW

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:55:54 GMT

During tonight's performance (Feb 18) in Nottingham, UK, Dave Mustaine shared a special story with the fans. Dave described to the crowd how he came about writing "Holy Wars" in the dressing room of the same Rock City venue in Nottingham after playing the night before in Ireland so many years ago. Also how he knew Nick Menza (drum tech for Chuck Behler) was going to be the next Megadeth drummer. Read more from a fan's perspective in the Nottingham review thread on the Megadeth Forums HERE

GIGANTOUR UK 2008 KICKS OFF TODAY IN NORWICH, ENGLAND

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:46:03 GMT

Gigantour UK makes its debut today in Norwich, England featuring headliners Megadeth with special guest Job For A Cowboy and UK's own Evile. This run of Megadeth's current European tour takes the band through mostly sold out shows in the UK. Gigantour tickets are still available but only for the Glasgow show. Check Gigantour.com for details!

GIGANTOUR 2008 NORTH AMERICA VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE!

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:17:48 GMT

Meet Megadeth on Gigantour in North America this spring! Deluxe VIP packages are now available to the general public. Packages include concert ticket, meet & greet with Megadeth, autograph session, signed Gigantour 2008 collectable 8X10, photo with the band, VIP laminate, and more! Spaces are limited to 40 packages per show! Check Gigantour.com for all details!

REST IN PEACE OUR FRIEND EVIE CARRANO

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:43:45 GMT

Evie Carrano, from Chicago, was a Local Masseuse, a Tour Masseuse, a Cotton Tech (merch person), a Band Assistant, and much, much more. She had just recently finished her first gig as a Tour Manager. Evie toured with Lamb Of God on Gigantour 2006. Gigantour and Megadeth Jr. Manager, Tracey Wiedeman had these words to say: "Evie was one of those kind and caring souls that are sometimes hard to find in the music industry. She was smart, funny & genuine and every time Evie walked into a room she always brought a soothing peace with her no matter how hectic things may have been." Evie succumbed to leukemia Tuesday night, surrounded by her loving family. Our condolences to Evie's family, she will be missed. See a photo of the "G2 Gals" Tracey, Rachel, Jenny and Evie HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE DISCUSSES GIGANTOUR, POLITICS, AND MORE

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:41:17 GMT

Headbanger's Blog has posted a 30-minute audio interview with Dave Mustaine about how Chris Broderick entered the band, how he chose the bands for this year’s Gigantour, the recent resurrection of thrash metal, the disappointing absence of strong Presidential candidates and why you should fork out the cash for a pot of his delicious custom coffee. Check it out HERE

GIGANTOUR 2008 NORTH AMERICA TICKET PRESALES ON TODAY!

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:37:14 GMT

Ticket presales for Gigantour 2008 North America go on sale today at 10:00 AM local times exclusivley to MegaFanClub members. Details have been e-mailed out to all MFC members and can also been found once logged in at the fan club website. Presale continues through the week. Tickets go on sale to the general public this weekend. Meet & greet packages will be available to fan club members this week. Stay tuned for details. Not a member? Join today! HERE

GIGANTOUR NORTH AMERICA DATES AND NEW LEAD GUITARIST!

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:36:16 GMT

Dave Mustaine has big news for metal fans: Gigantour is back, and Megadeth has a new guitarist! Gigantour 2008 North America kicks off April 12 in Denver, CO with headliner Megadeth, In Flames, Children Of Bodom, Job For A Cowboy, and High On Fire. The 29-date trek will criss-cross North America and wraps May 22 in Phoenix, AZ. In other Megadeth news, the group has officially welcomed new guitarist Chris Broderick (Nevermore, Jag Panzer) to the band after parting ways with Glen Drover. Read the official press release HERE

NORTH AMERICAN MEET & GREET PACKAGES AND TICKET PRESALES

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:07:17 GMT

MegaFanClub members are going to have first dibs on some very limited deluxe meet & greet packages for the North American Gigantour coming early this week!! Presales for tickets alone are all so going on sale exculsively to MFC members on Tuesday! Stay tuned for details! Not a member? Join today! HERE

GIGANTOUR UK 2008 DEBUTS AND LINEUP ANNOUNCED

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:37:37 GMT

The UK run of Megadeth's tour this spring has proudly been rebranded under the Gigantour banner. Gigantour UK will make its debut in Norwich on Feb 17th and finish up in London on Feb 24th. Scheduled for the main support is special guest Job For A Cowboy, and thanks to the support of TheLiveLine.com, fans' votes helped to put UK's own Evile into the opening spot on the tour. Check Gigantour.com for details!

GIGANTOUR 2008 NORTH AMERICAN LINEUP ANNOUNCED

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:33:52 GMT

The lineup for this year's Gigantour has now been officially announced at Gigantour.com. The tour is scheduled to kick off mid-April and run through end of May. The lineup is as follows: Megadeth, In Flames, Children Of Bodom, Job For A Cowboy, and High On Fire. Tour dates to be revealed soon. Dave Mustaine: "The breaking news is we are going to have five bands this year, instead of eight. The decision to drop it down from eight bands to five was based on timing, set lengths, stage sizes, unions, and most importantly allowing 'us' — the musicians — to deliver to 'you' — the fans — the best shows we can." MORE

ONE STEP CLOSER TO RELEASING PHASE 2 OF "THELIVELINE.COM"

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 08:49:33 GMT

Dave Mustaine has posted this update at the MegaFanClub, Megadeth, and Gigantour Forums: "We are one step closer to releasing Phase 2 of “TheLiveLine.com” site and this week we are going to introducing you to some of our new features and our new established artists.
I have been talking to some of my close friends and we are going to have a few more people for you to talk to at “TheLiveLine.com” MORE

DAVE MUSTAINE: "GOING TO HAVE FIVE BANDS THIS YEAR"

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:44:39 GMT

Dave Mustaine has posted an update at the Gigantour Forums: "The breaking news is we are going to have five bands this year, instead of 8. The decision to drop it down from 8 bands to 5 was based on timing, set lengths, stage sizes, unions, and most importantly allowing “us” – the musicians to deliver to “you” – the fans the best shows we can. Besides it is easier to remember 5 bands and crews worth of names than 8." Read Dave's entire post HERE

CHAT LIVE WITH CRISTINA SCABBIA SUNDAY!

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:44:03 GMT

Chat live with vocalist Cristina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil Sunday Nov 18 4:30PM BRISBANE TIME (06:30 GMT Sun Nov 18) in the Gigantour chat room! Chat room is located HERE

"METAL ENOUGH FOR GIGANTOUR" WINNER HAS BEST EXPERIENCE

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:43:29 GMT

Australia's littlest metal fan, 8 year old Jaidyn, had won a contest last month to meet Megadeth on GIGANTOUR. The contest was put on by FasterLouder.com.au and Megadeth to discover Australia’s biggest metal fans. See a pic of Jaidyn with the band and more at Gigantour.com!

CHAT LIVE WITH DAVE MUSTAINE FROM SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:43:21 GMT

Chat live with Dave Mustaine from Sydney, Australia at the Gigantour Chat Room Thursday, November 15 at 1PM Sydney time (02:00 GMT Nov 15). Dave will join us from mid tour GIGANTOUR OZ. The tour has a stop for two shows in Sydney before wrapping up the trek across OZ in Brisbane on Sunday night. To participate in the chat you must be registered at the Gigantour Forums. All fans are welcome. Forums/Chat are located HERE

MEGAFANCLUB MEMBERS INVITED TO FILM SHOWS IN SYDNEY

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:42:47 GMT

Dave Mustaine is inviting 12 fan club members with movie cameras to come to the Sydney Gigantour shows [Nov 15 and 16] each day and film the whole day including the duet of "A Tout Le Monde", with Christina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil. To show his appreciation he is offering the member and a mate a free ticket and a backstage pass to that show. MFC members, e-mail megafanclub@megadeth.com if you are interested. Fans chosen will be picked on a first come - first serve basis. Not a member? Join now and take part in this incredible opportunity! MORE

MEMBERS OF RATT AND GIGANTOUR JOIN MEGADETH ON STAGE

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:39:31 GMT

Last night in Melbourne, Australia (Nov 13 Melbourne time), members of the band RATT; Warren DeMartini and John Corabi joined Megadeth on stage to sing "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying". Also joining in were Tony Campos from Static-X, Dez Fafara of DevilDriver, and more from the bands of Gigantour. Gigantour OZ is in full swing right now with the final show ending in Brisbane on Sunday, November 18.

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 02:16:23 GMT

An audio clip of Megadeth performing "A Tout Le Monde" in Perth, Australia with guest, Cristina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil is now available for download in the Gigantour.com media section. Cristina joined Megadeth on stage at the Perth show to sing the duet with Dave Mustaine. Check it out! HERE

MEGADETH TO ROCK FOR DARFUR AT GIGANTOUR TODAY IN PERTH!

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 06:59:52 GMT

One day, one community, one cause. Myspace bands are coming together to help the people of Darfur, and to send a strong message to the world that this crisis must end now. Show your support and go to a ROCK FOR DARFUR show on November 10. Megadeth is a part of it and will be playing to a sold out show today in Perth marking the first show of the Gigantour OZ 2007 tour! Read more about Rock For Darfur [MORE]

GIGANTOUR AUSTRALIA KICKS OFF TOMORROW IN PERTH!

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 06:58:41 GMT

GIGANTOUR OZ 2007 kicks off to a sold out show tomorrow in Perth, Australia! GIGANTOUR Australia is a festival trek across the land-down-under with Megadeth headlining accompanied by Static-X, DevilDriver, Lacuna Coil, and Bring Me The Horizon. Tickets and details are [HERE]

LACUNA COIL SCHEDULES AUSTRALIAN SIGNING SESSIONS

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 06:57:21 GMT

Lacuna Coil has confirmed the following in-store signing sessions while in Australia: Nov. 13 - JB Hi-Fi (206 Bourke St.) Melbourne at 2:00 p.m. and Nov. 15 - JB Hi-Fi (The Galleries Victoria, 500 George St,) Sydney at 2:00 p.m. [MORE]

SHAWN CHECKS IN FROM HONG KONG WHILE EN ROUTE TO PERTH!

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 06:56:21 GMT

Shawn Drover has posted this update on the Megadeth Forums: "Man, we had such a great time onstage last night in Osaka, so much so that we played an extra 20 minutes for ya..." [MORE]

JAMES LOMENZO: "GIGANTOUR AUSTRALIA '07 ... IT'S ON!"

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 06:53:14 GMT

James LoMenzo has posted this update on the Megadetrh Forums: "The boys and I were on the train last night from Nagoya to Osaka reminiscing about last years Aussie Gigantour..." [MORE]

GLEN DROVER: "OZ GIGANTOUR, HERE WE COME!!"

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 04:36:57 GMT

Megadeth lead guitarist Glen Drover has posted an update at the Megadeth Forums: "Just a quick hello to you and to let you know how excited I am to get back to the land of OZ and Gigantour!!! We have such a killer line-up this year and I have not seen any of these bands in a live situation yet, so of course I am looking forward to that as well as seeing all of you attending these shows. Get ready, because we are going to musically destroy :)" MORE

NEW JOURNAL ENTRY FROM CRISTINA AND CRISTIANO OF LACUNA COIL

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:06:08 GMT

Vocalist, Cristina Scabbia and guitarist, Cristiano Migliore of Lacuna Coil have each posted in the Journals section of Gigantour.com. Cristina: "And of course, there's also a chance that I just might be performing "A Tout Le Monde (Set me free)" with Dave..." Read more from Cristina and Cristiano at Gigantour.com

BRING ME THE HORIZON: NEW VIDEO INTERVIEW POSTED ONLINE

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:05:27 GMT
HeavyMetalSource.com conducted an interview with Bring Me THe Horizon on October 14 in Worcester, Massachusetts at the Palladium. Watch the 10-minute clip HERE

AUSTRALIA'S "METAL ENOUGH FOR GIGANTOUR" WINNER ANNOUNCED

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:04:06 GMT

Well the gods, AKA Dave Mustaine have spoken and the winner of our Metal Enough for Gigantour has been revealed and it's none other than a eight year old fan named ‘Rattlehead'.

For those not in the know, Megadeth enlisted the help of FasterLouder.com.au to discover Australia's biggest metal fans. Entrants from all over Australia submitted their photo to fasterlouder.com.au and Dave Mustaine chose the winner - young Rattlehead who must be the biggest little metal fan in the land.

The prize allows Rattlehead to hang out with the band before the show, get his pic taken with the band and receive a prize pack of merch.

Rattlehead was first introduced to Megadeth by his father and cites his fave Megadeth album as Youthanasia .

The event will mark the first concert he's ever attended and thanks to the crew at Gigantour his whole family will be along for the ride. The whole family are true metal fans - next year they the entire clan will be scooting off to see Iron Maiden...

When asked how does it feel to be named Australia's biggest metal fan? he said "I was like woooooooooaah, I didn' t know where to look and I could hardly speak".

His message to Megadeth.... "You guys Rock and I can't wait to see you rock on stage at Gigantour".

Read more at FasterLouder.com.au

NEW AUDIO INTERVIEW WITH DAVE MUSTAINE AVAILABLE ONLINE

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:00:51 GMT
Dave Mustaine was interviewed late last month by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Dave talks about United Abominations, what he might be doing if he wasn't a musician, GIGANTOUR 2007 OZ and more! Download the 11-minute interview in MP3 format HERE

SLASH SENT OFF TO DRIVING SCHOOL & 2ND SYDNEY SHOW ADDED!

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 08:04:57 GMT

MEGADETH PACK GUITAR LEGEND SLASH OFF TO DRIVING SCHOOL AND ANNOUNCE 2ND & FINAL SYDNEY SHOW

The top hat wearing Velvet Revolver guitar hero and Guns & Roses founder Slash approached Megadeth 's bass player James Lomenzo at a Portland hotel lobby last week and blamed Megadeth for his driving woes. “ I love the new album ( United Abominations ) so much that every time I drive I've got it crankin' in my car... I've gotten two speeding tickets thanks to you jerks and now I've got to go to fucking traffic school!” A nervous Lomenzo duly apologised for the inconvenience caused but stopped short of promising the band's next album will not be as amazing as this one!

In other great but not-quite-as-amusing Megadeth news, the band have announced a 2 nd and final Sydney show on Friday November 16 at Big Top, Luna Park. Megadeth will once again be ably supported by the all-star Gigantour line-up of Static X , Devildriver , Lacuna Coil and Bring Me The Horizon . The band's Perth and Adelaide shows are also expected to sell out within days.

Lomenzo will narrowly avoid crossing paths with Slash who will roll into town a couple of weeks later with supergroup Velvet Revolver .

MEGADETH / STATIC X / DEVILDRIVER / LACUNA COIL / BRING ME THE HORIZON…this is GIGANTOUR.

TICKETS FOR THE SECOND AND FINAL GIGANTOUR SYDNEY SHOW ARE ON SALE NOW

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Second and final show on sale now!

FRIDAY 16 NOVEMBER       SYDNEY , LUNA PARK BIG TOP– 18+

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SUNDAY 18 NOVEMBER       BRISBANE, RIVERSTAGE – Licensed All Ages
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ANGELA GOSSOW SAYS GOODBYE TO GIGANTOUR

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:13:57 GMT
Angela Gossow of ARCH ENEMY recently posted on her myspace page: "My love and gratitude goes out to EVERYBODY who has been on this tour."

GIGANTOUR ASST. TOUR MANAGER JOURNAL

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:13:14 GMT
"This year as I reflect on the tour wondering what to write and not be boring, the one thing that continues to come to mind is the one and only Mr. Dave Mustaine."

AUDIO INTERVIEW WITH MARK MORTON OF LAMB OF GOD

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:11:19 GMT
The TalkingMetal.com podcast features an interview with LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton at the 2006 GIGANTOUR stop in Homdel, New Jersey. More

MEGADETH, SOULFLY, CALIBAN AND ARCH ENEMY

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:38:13 GMT

Megadeth, Soulfly, Caliban and Arch Enemy fly the flag for thrash metal.

In a country where a former actor can become president, perhaps a heavy metal guitarist isn't a bad choice for commander-in-chief. Dave Mustaine, frontman and only constant member of thrash-metal veterans Megadeth, wouldn't be stuck for ideas if the role were thrust upon him.

"I'd be a really cool president, I guarantee you, man," he says. "We'd have a party for a few days and then American sentiment in the world would go up.

MEGADETH ROCKS IT AT THE MYROCKIN PROFILE AWARDS

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 22:11:13 GMT
Megadeth is rockin' several MySpace categories at the MyRockin Profile Awards. Although final results are not in till the end of the month, Megadeth has broke into the top 10 for Best Friend, Best Blog, Best Band with a Label and Best Design several times this past week and has hovered back and forth on the top 20. And, in the last couple of days, Megadeth started to climb up the top 100 chart for Best Video/Short Film. You can check current results and vote for Megadeth at http://megadeth.myrockinprofile.com

MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT OF OPETH REFLECTS ON GIGANTOUR

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:00:42 GMT

"Back home finally!

We had a great time in North America [on the Gigantour]... did some nice shows, especially Philadelphia, since that was our only headline gig. It felt good to sweat a little and parts of the show was like... magic!

Got to know Dave [Mustaine] a little, and I don't care what anyone says about the guy, he's great! He always treated us and myself with great respect. I specifically enjoyed sipping Guinness with him in Tokyo. I also got to meet Ronnie Dio, there which was a BIG moment for me. We talked for hours and as he went back to his room he hugged me and said 'You're great, kid!' I still can't believe I've hung out with the guy who sang 'Stargazer' and 'Temple of the King'...insane!

GIGANTOUR FOUR-HOUR 'METAL MARATHON'

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 04:14:38 GMT

MTV Australia is presenting a four-hour "Metal Marathon" for the upcoming Australian Gigantour tour this Wednesday, October 18 beginning at 9:30 p.m. (Australian EST). The special edition of the "Headbanger's Ball" show will be hosted by Andrew Haug of Triple J's national metal radio program "Full Metal Racket".

There will be a ton of clips shown including MEGADETH, SOULFLY, ARCH ENEMY, and more!

Read more at http://www.mtv.com.au/

MICHAEL AMOTT - AUSTRALIAN IN-STORE APPEARANCES

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 22:09:11 GMT

Michael Amott of ARCH ENEMY will be making several in-store appearances in Australia to demonstrate Krank amplifiers and ESP guitars. Entry is free and the first 100 people through the door will receive a signed poster. These in-store signings are taking place on the same days as the ARCH ENEMY live performances.

Michael Amott Australian in-store appearances:

October 17 - 1PM - Perth @ Billy Hyde North Perth
October 19 - 1PM - Adelaide @ Billy Hyde John Reynolds
October 21 - 1PM - Brisbane @ Billy Hyde Music Brisbane
October 22 - 12PM - Sydney @ Billy Hyde Music Camperdown
October 24 - 12PM - Melbourne @ Billy Hyde Music Blackburn

CHAT WITH MEMBERS OF INTO ETERNITY

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 08:47:30 GMT
Chat live with Stu Block and Tim Roth of INTO ETERNITY in the GIGANTOUR Chat Room TODAY, Wednesday Oct 4, 2PM EDT/18:00 GMT

GIRLS OF GIGANTOUR!

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 08:46:24 GMT
Picked from the audience each night to grace the pages of GIGANTOUR.COM, these are the GIRLS OF GIGANTOUR!

WANTED: THE ULTIMATE GIGANTOUR FAN!

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 23:56:20 GMT

ORLANDO, FLORIDA residents: Send in your photo and a short paragraph, fifty words or less telling us why you are the Ultimate Gigantour Fan! If you are chosen, the GIGANTOUR video crew will come to your home to film you getting ready for the show at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando on Oct 8, escort you and a friend to the show, set you up with VIP backstage passes and tickets, and you will meet MEGADETH at the end of the show! All will be filmed to be included on next year's GIGANTOUR 2006 DVD! E-mail your submissions to webmaster@gigantour.com. Winner will be notified Oct 7. Contest open to Orlando, Florida residents only. Good luck!

CHAT LIVE WITH SHAWN DROVER TUESDAY!

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 18:39:50 GMT
Chat live with Shawn Drover in the GIGANTOUR Chat Room Tuesday, Oct 3 at 5:00PM EDT/21:00 GMT!

BE A GUITAR HERO! PLAY ON STAGE WITH ARCH ENEMY!!

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:28:52 GMT

Do you have what it takes to play on stage at GIGANTOUR with ARCH ENEMY?! Learn the lead guitar solo for the song 'Ravenous' (the solo at 3:02 - 3:13 in the song), show up at the ESP/Line 6 booth immediately after venue doors open at the Tamp Bay, Florida concert on Oct 6. ARCH ENEMY will pick three finalists then pick a grand prize winner who will be a guest on stage and play the lead solo during the song with ARCH ENEMY! Do not bring your own guitar, guitar and amplification will be provided by ESP and Line 6. Good luck!

SHEPHERDING THE FAITHFUL THROUGH THE PHASES OF METAL

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:46:33 GMT

THE NEW YORK TIMES: "Propulsion and pyrotechnics: Dave Mustaine and Megadeth led the Gigantour show on Thursday night at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y.

"UNIONDALE, N.Y., Sept. 28 - Megadeth temporarily dissolved in 2002, after 19 years, when its leader, Dave Mustaine, suffered some nasty nerve damage in his left arm. As he took time off to rehabilitate, he must have noticed that Ozzfest, the metal tour run by Ozzy Osbourne, was doing rather well. Once back in action, he led his own large-bill metal tour, called Gigantour, with Megadeth as headliner.

Now in its second go-round, Gigantour is a funny proposition for Megadeth. It presents the group as a kind of metal apotheosis - even with more successful younger bands on the bill, it’s the one everyone’s really come to see, the band with most power and credibility among the middle-aged and the teenagers. But in a larger context it presents the group as part of a trend, following the path that aging hard-rock bands must take to keep rolling. Slayer has been headlining its own similar tour, called Unholy Alliance; Korn has been doing it with the Family Values tour since 1998.

Tickets for this show were $43 for eight bands - about half the price of an Ozzfest ticket. The theme of Gigantour is guitar expertise: no bands are allowed that haven’t attained a sufficient level of technique. By a certain logic of hard-line metal aesthetics, that’s maintaining quality. You wonder, though, if it’s also reducing the audiences.

Read entire review by Ben Ratliff of THE NEW YORK TIMES HERE

GIGANTOUR SOFTBALL GAME TO BENEFIT VIRGINIA CHARITY

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:44:14 GMT

MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, OPETH, ARCH ENEMY, OVERKILL, INTO ETERNITY, SANCTITY and THE SMASHUP to challenge their crews at minor league baseball stadium in Norfolk, VA.

It will be bands vs. crew this Monday, October 2 when GIGANTOUR takes a break in Norfolk, VA for a friendly softball game. The game is taking place at Norfolk, Virginia's Harbor Park minor league baseball stadium on a day off for the fast and furious traveling festival, which kicked off in early September and wraps October 8.

The 4:00 PM game is open to the public and is free to any fan bringing food donations. All food will be donated to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, which is a warehouse or "bank" where recovered and donated food is collected, sorted and distributed to over 600 agencies (http://www.foodbankonline.org ). "This is an easy way for us to give something back to the community," says MEGADETH frontman and GIGANTOUR creator DAVE MUSTAINE, "and last year's game was a lot of fun. This year, we wanted to do it bigger, in a proper stadium with dugouts and everything. And letting fans and neighbors in on it, for charity, really raises the stakes. The roadies think they're going to pound us, but they've never seen some of these drummers swing a bat."

Time: 4:00-6:00 PM (doors open at 3:30PM)
Location: Harbor Park Stadium, 150 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA

GIGANTOUR BLASTS A CONCERT WORTHY OF ITS NAME

Sat, 23 Sep 2006 01:47:02 GMT
'Gigantour' Blasts a Concert Worthy of its Name
"The Gigantour, a six-week music fest founded by Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, blasted metal fans at the E Center on Sept. 15, 2006. The show featured big names like Arch Enemy, Lamb of God, Overkill and Opeth. Yet metal has never looked so poised." MORE

CHAT WITH DD VERNI OF OVERKILL TODAY!

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 18:34:36 GMT
Chat live with D.D. Verni of OVERKILL in the GIGANTOUR Chat Room today, Sept 22 at 2:00PM CDT/19:00 GMT

HAVE YOUR PHOTO TAKEN WITH MEGADETH!

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:11:55 GMT
Head over to the FYE booth at GIGANTOUR and sign up to get a photo with MEGADETH! Offer is limited! Details at the show!

VENUE CHANGE FOR GIGANTOUR IN SALT LAKE CITY

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:11:43 GMT
*Please note that due to weather conditions, the show in Salt Lake City, UT set to take place on Friday Sept 15, has been moved from the USANA Amphitheatre to the E Center

ANGELA GOSSOW TALKS ABOUT WEEK ONE INTO GIGANTOUR

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 07:49:36 GMT
In her latest blog entry at Myspace, ARCH ENEMY'S Angela Gossow talks about "One Week into Gigantour, Las Vegas and Backstage Impressions.."

DAVE MUSTAINE CHECKS IN FROM VEGAS

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 01:15:14 GMT
"We are firing on all cylinders right now, and we are so excited to be playing for you all this year again..."

Read more in the Journal section at GIGANTOUR.COM!

CHAT LIVE WITH MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT OF OPETH

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:13:42 GMT
Chat live with vocalist/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt of OPETH in the GIGANTOUR Chat Room TODAY, Tuesday 2PM PDT/21:00GMT

GIGANTOUR UPDATE FROM ANGELA GOSSOW OF ARCH ENEMY

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 20:53:32 GMT

Hey,
Just checking in quickly from the Gigantour. Its all going great, Dave Mustaine greeted everybody in person the first day - a wonderful gesture which certainly sets the tone for this tour: Nice people, relaxed and friendly backstage atmosphere + KICK ASS METAL! It’s a brilliant line-up and well worth getting your lazy butt off the couch! So get moving and bang that head that doesn’t bang!
We are doing the FYE signings at every show, so be sure not to miss this opportunity to get your stuff signed! See you there!
Love,
Angela

CHAT WITH ZEFF CHILDRESS OF SANCTITY

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 06:49:37 GMT
Chat live with Zeff Childress of Sanctity - TODAY, Sunday Sept 10 at 1PM PDT/ 20:00 GMT!
The chat with Zeff will be held in the Main Event room of the GIGANTOUR chat room.

GIGANTOUR 2006 KICKS OFF IN BOISE TONIGHT!

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 08:51:42 GMT
MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, OPETH, ARCH ENEMY, OVERKILL, INTO ETERNITY, SANCTITY, THE SMASHUP!

GIGANTOUR DVD IN STORES TODAY!

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 20:15:42 GMT

Last year's fast and furious inaugural festival tour arrives in stores on deluxe 2-DVD set today. Both the CD, and DVD configurations capture 2005's heavy metal onslaught that was hailed as the best metal bill of the year, with Revolver magazine calling it “the mother of all shred fests.” Organized by MEGADETH frontman DAVE MUSTAINE as a tour featuring “only bands whose musicianship matches their ability to melt faces with sheer volume and power” ( Miami Herald ), GIGANTOUR features unforgettable performances by MEGADETH, DREAM THEATER and FEAR FACTORY as well as Anthrax (CD only), Nevermore, Life of Agony, Symphony X, Dry Kill Logic and Bobaflex.

The GIGANTOUR DVD set encompasses a special bonus disc with all the no-holds-barred offstage action: tour bus visits, backstage drama, practical jokes plus interviews with the people who make a national package tour happen, like tour managers, pyrotechnics experts and band members. The GIGANTOUR CD contains three songs not included on the DVD.

UNITED ABOMINATIONS PREORDER AND LITHOGRAPH

Sat, 02 Sep 2006 08:19:51 GMT

PREORDER "UNITED ABOMINATIONS" AT GIGANTOUR AND RECEIVE A LIMITED EDITION UNITED ABOMINATIONS LITHOGRAPH!

Beginning Wednesday, Sept 6, everyone attending the GIGANTOUR tour will be able to preorder a copy of the forthcoming Megadeth CD "United Abominations" (in stores early 2007) exclusively at the FYE booth at all of the venues. Along with your purchase of the new record, you will also receive a hand numbered, limited edition Megadeth lithograph which you get to have signed by the band at the show!

VIEW LITHOGRAPH HERE

DAVE MUSTAINE ON THE CHAOS METAL SHOW TONIGHT!

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:02:14 GMT
Dave Mustaine will be a guest on THE CHAOS METAL SHOW on Indie 103.1 tonight, Wed August 30th. CHAOS airs from 10PM - Midnight PST and streams online at www.indie1031.com

OPETH'S MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT CHECKS IN

Sat, 26 Aug 2006 22:52:34 GMT
"We're trying to fix the visas for the Gigantour. Gonna start rehearsing eventually but we don't know how much time we'll get on stage. Have a few cool songs for ya if you're going. Done a little bit of writing too and it sounds...twisted."

GIGANTOUR DIAMOND TICKET PACKAGES!

Sat, 26 Aug 2006 22:50:29 GMT
GIGANTOUR Diamond ticket package announced!
The new Diamond package is now available for purchase. Included is a Mustaine autographed ESP DV-200 guitar! Purchasing available Monday, Aug 28

GIGANTOUR TICKET PACKAGES FOR N.A. SHOWS

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:55:07 GMT
GIGANTOUR Platinum and Gold Ticket packages are now available for all North American shows listed.

GIGANTOUR 2005 CD IN STORES TODAY

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 23:12:55 GMT

Last year's fast and furious inaugural festival tour arrives in stores on deluxe 2-CD today, via IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT. Both the CD, and DVD (to be released Sept 5) configurations capture 2005's heavy metal onslaught that was hailed as the best metal bill of the year, with Revolver magazine calling it “the mother of all shred fests.” Organized by MEGADETH frontman DAVE MUSTAINE as a tour featuring “only bands whose musicianship matches their ability to melt faces with sheer volume and power” ( Miami Herald ), GIGANTOUR features unforgettable performances by MEGADETH, DREAM THEATER and FEAR FACTORY as well as Anthrax (CD only), Nevermore, Life of Agony, Symphony X, Dry Kill Logic and Bobaflex.

The GIGANTOUR DVD set encompasses a special bonus disc with all the no-holds-barred offstage action: tour bus visits, backstage drama, practical jokes plus interviews with the people who make a national package tour happen, like tour managers, pyrotechnics experts and band members. The GIGANTOUR CD contains three songs not included on the DVD.

OPETH POST MESSAGE AT GIGANTOUR.COM

Sun, 20 Aug 2006 23:15:44 GMT
Opeth have posted a welcome message in the journal section at gigantour.com
"We're really looking forward to hitting North American shores again..."

GIGANTOUR 2005 CD SAMPLES ONLINE

Sat, 19 Aug 2006 19:37:11 GMT
Listen to song samples from the deluxe 2-CD set at Amazon.com. The deluxe 2-CD set arrives in stores this Tuesday!

GIGANTOUR TICKET PRESALES - AUSTRALIA!

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 05:36:12 GMT
GIGANTOUR ticket presales to MegaFanClub members! Ticket presales will be available to all MegaFanClub members this Friday for Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne! Instructions will be e-mailed out to all fan club members. Not a member? Join today!

GIGANTOUR TICKETS ON SALE TODAY

Sat, 12 Aug 2006 20:23:43 GMT
GIGANTOUR tickets for Boise, Las Vegas, San Diego, Oklahoma City, and Milwaukee on sale today!

GIGANTOUR IN AUSTRALIA - TOUR ANNOUNCED!

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 18:03:59 GMT
GIGANTOUR IN AUSTRALIA - TOUR ANNOUNCED!
Megadeth, Soulfly, Arch Enemy, Caliban, and more to play Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne October 21, 22, and 24!
Enter GIGANTOUR, the fast and furious traveling festival that was hailed last year by Revolver magazine as "the mother of all shred festivals" will kick off its first trip to Australia in October.
Early presales to MegaFanClub members go on sale next week. Stay tuned for details. Not a member? Join today!

INTO ETERNITY RECORDING DRUMMER JIM AUSTIN TO PERFORM ON GIGANTOUR

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:04:56 GMT
Into Eternity is thrilled to announce that longtime recording drummer Jim Austin will be joining them on their 2006 Gigantour dates. Not able to tour with the band for their five 2005 North American tours, Austin is ecstatic to be able to perform with the band for this run of dates. "It's been two years since I left the Into Eternity camp - and when I was asked to record the fourth album, The Scattering Of Ashes, I was truly excited! It was great to play a few live shows with them again at New England Hardcore Festival and opening for Gamma Ray. The Scattering Of Ashes is the most challenging album to date and is definitely my best foot forth, drumming wise. I'm also extremely excited to be able to join the Gigantour with some of my favorite bands. Just to share the stage with Megadeth is an honor I am seriously losing sleep over every night that passes by - as the shows come closer."

GIGANTOUR TICKET PRESALES AND PUBLIC SALES

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:02:14 GMT
Ticket presales are now available to all MegaFanClub members for shows: Boise, Las Vegas, San Diego, Oklahoma City, and Milwaukee. A password and instructions has been e-mailed out to all fan club members. Info is also posted at the MegaFanClub site. Public sales will go up Fri and Sat. Not all shows listed on the tour page go on sale this week. Stay tuned for more info.

GIGANTOUR PLATINUM AND GOLD TICKET PACKAGES

Sat, 05 Aug 2006 00:58:09 GMT
2006 PLATINUM TICKET PACKAGE:

This package includes one reserved ticket within rows 1-4, an exclusive 2006 Platinum Member T-shirt, an authentic VIP Laminate for access to the exclusive Megadeth Meet & Greet, a personal photo with the band, a $25 voucher good for your next purchase in the Megadeth Web Store and a set of official Megadeth guitar pics and drumsticks. Ticket and backstage pass will be delivered at will-call the night of the show. Band Experience Includes: Backstage meet and greet with Megadeth, one individual photograph per ticket with band's professional camera. No fan cameras permitted.
*Please note: If the venue is General Admission, package will include EARLY ENTRY admission.
$250 PURCHASE HERE

2006 GOLD TICKET PACKAGE:

This package includes one reserved ticket within rows 5-10, an exclusive 2006 Gold Member T-shirt, a Gold Member Laminate, a $10 voucher good for your next purchase in the Megadeth Web Store and a set of official Megadeth guitar pics and drumsticks.
Gold Ticket Package BONUS ! If you are spotted wearing your Gold Package Laminate at the show, you may get upgraded and taken backstage to meet Megadeth and get a photo! *Please note: Gold Tickets DO NOT included ANY backstage access.
*Please note: If the venue is General Admission, package will include EARLY ENTRY admission.
$125 PURCHASE HERE

GIGANTOUR E-CARD!

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 02:28:18 GMT
Check out the new GIGANTOUR e-card HERE and pass it on!

GIGANTOUR TICKET PRESALES AND PUBLIC ONSALES

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 17:38:38 GMT
Ticket presales for select shows will be available to all MegaFanClub members this week. A password and instructions will be e-mailed out to all fan club members. Public onsales for select shows will be up later in the week. Not all shows listed on the tour page go on sale this week. Stay tuned for more info.

The Megadeth Fan Club is an opportunity for fans to gain more access. A membership provides exclusive merchandise such as exclusive MegaFanClub t-shirt, live CD, hand signed 8x10 photo, personalized membership card, Megadeth postcards, Fan Club sticker pack, genuine Megadeth guitar pick, and a letter from Dave Mustaine. Also included is access to the MegaFanClub website with exclusive media, private forums and chat room, live chats with the band, auctions, contests, blogs, news and photos, pre-sale tickets, and more!
Not a member? Join today!

INTO ETERNITY COMMENTS ON GIGANTOUR

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 17:37:59 GMT
Into Eternity guitarist Tim Roth: "We are extremely blown away at the chance to tour with this great festival. When INTO ETERNITY was formed, a tour with MEGADETH was always a goal of mine. I didn't actually think nine years later we would be playing arenas with them. INTO ETERNITY would like to give extra thanks to MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover for going to bat and putting in some good words for us. See you out there!"

GIGANTOUR 2005 DVD REVIEW
...As is this musical conglomeration of highlights of 2005's Gigantour, one of the top music tours last year. This two-disc DVD is a loud, in-your-face, and yet - lighthearted - showcase of not only Megadeth, but all the diverse bands Mustaine invited to join him for his metal festival.

Segments between each group show band members talking about how they came to be on the tour, and Mustaine also elaborates on how he came to choose the bands. Bobaflex, for example, was chosen partly because Mustaine's son is a fan of the group.

Mustaine not only comes across as the metal-head Megadeth fans know and love, but also the well spoken and intelligent man who brainstormed his project, and is so much more than just the long haired guy sneering over his guitar.

Saying this DVD is a must for any metal music fan is a bit cliché, but it's also a huge understatement.

Read more of this review at www.unratedmagazine.com

ARCH ENEMY RETURN TO THE US AS PART OF GIGANTOUR

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 17:36:19 GMT
ARCH ENEMY guitarist: "It's an honor for us to be a part of GIGANTOUR"

Commented guitarist Mike Amott: "We are ecstatic about returning to the U.S. for yet another cool tour after two months of European festivals this summer. It's an honor for us to be a part of Gigantour this year and to share the stage with metal legends MEGADETH! We are also looking forward to hanging out with our Swedish friends in OPETH and making lots of new friends along the way. This will most likely be the last time the U.S. fans will see us on tour for the 'Doomsday Machine' album, and we are more than ready to deliver a full-on metal assault, ARCH ENEMY style! Let the 'Symphony of Destruction' begin."

MR. HOLLANDS OPUS GIGANTOUR BASEBALL AUCTION

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 05:34:05 GMT
Musicians from all the bands in last summer’s GIGANTOUR have signed various items from the celebrity baseball game played in NYC last August.
The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports music education and its many benefits through the donation and repair of musical instruments to underserved schools, community music programs and individual students nationwide. All proceeds from auctioned items will support instrumental music education. Auction details here

GIGANTOUR TICKET PRESALES TO MEGAFANCLUB MEMBERS

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 22:51:43 GMT
Ticket presales will be available to all MegaFanClub members soon. A special password and instructions will be e-mailed out to all fan club members. Stay tuned for more info coming over the next week.

The Megadeth Fan Club is an opportunity for fans to gain more access. A membership provides exclusive merchandise such as exclusive MegaFanClub t-shirt, live CD, hand signed 8x10 photo, personalized membership card, Megadeth postcards, Fan Club sticker pack, genuine Megadeth guitar pick, and a letter from Dave Mustaine. Also included is access to the MegaFanClub website with exclusive media, private forums and chat room, live chats with the band, auctions, contests, blogs, news and photos, pre-sale tickets, and your chance to meet Megadeth!
Not a member? Join today!

GIGANTOUR 2006 WEBSITES LAUNCHED

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:49:01 GMT
New site designs with all the Gigantour news you need and want! Check 'em out!

www.gigantour.com

www.myspace.com/gigantour2006