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Interview: Megadeth's David Ellefson Discusses His New Book, 'Unsung: Words & Images'

Posted 03/19/2012 at 11:28am | by John Katic

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Lately, a musician releasing a book is nothing unusual, and Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has joined the fray, releasing Unsung: Words & Images, a self-published book of his lyrics and photograph.

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Megadeth, Dream Theater Offering New Albums in HD Audio

Posted 03/07/2012 at 1:57pm | by Josh Hart

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According to Roadrunner Records' website, Megadeth and Dream Theater are now offering their most recent albums in high def. Fans can purchase HD audio version of both albums at HDTracks.com.

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Megadeth, Rob Zombie Announce Co-Headlining Tour Dates

Posted 02/21/2012 at 2:02pm | by Josh Hart

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After this year's run of Gigantour is finished, Megadeth will be hitting the road for a short tour with Rob Zombie that kicks off on May 11 and will lead up to the two bands' appearance at this year's Rocklahoma Festival.

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Megadeth's Dave Mustaine: "I'm Just Hoping That Whatever is in the White House Next Year is a Republican"

Posted 02/14/2012 at 1:35pm | by Josh Hart

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"I'm just hoping that whatever is in the White House next year is a Republican," said Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine in a recent interview. "I can't bear to watch what's happened to our great country. Everybody's got their head in the sand. Everybody in the industry is like, 'Oh, Obama's doing such a great job...' I don't think so. Not from what I see."

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Former Megadeth Guitarist Marty Friedman Comments on 2012 Grammy Awards, Chris Brown

Posted 02/13/2012 at 11:31am | by Josh Hart

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Readers Poll Results: Top 10 Guitar Albums of 2001

Posted 01/02/2012 at 10:00am | by Tony Grassi

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It's a Cinderella story. A come-from-behind winner takes top honors in this week's Best Album poll.

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Guitar World Staff Picks: Tony Grassi's Top 10 Albums of 2011

Posted 12/26/2011 at 8:50am | by Tony Grassi

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Having proclivities that spread a breadth of musical styles, I can't deny that half of my picks for the best albums of 2011 are not what one would consider "guitar" albums. But then again, a "guitar" album is a relative term. All the albums featured in my Top 10 contain guitar.

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Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 2001?

Posted 12/20/2011 at 8:52am | by Tony Grassi

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Let's go back a decade and reexamine the albums that made up 2001. Check out the poll below and vote for your favorite. Or let us know if we missed one. As usual, the results will be posted next week.

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Dave Mustaine Remembers Metallica's First Shows

Posted 12/14/2011 at 11:43am | by Josh Hart

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In case you missed it (video here,) Dave Mustaine joined Metallica on stage at the Fillmore in San Francisco for five songs on the final night of their 30th anniversary celebration. Mustaine recently talked to Powerline about the show, including his earliest memories of Metallica.

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Readers' Poll Results: Top 10 Guitar Albums of 1997

Posted 12/03/2011 at 10:34am | by Tony Grassi

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For whatever grasp alternative, indie and even some remanents of grunge had on mainstream rock charts in 1997, let it be stated for the record: metal still ruled.

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