Megadeth's new album will not feature David Ellefson's bass recordings By Sam Roche published 18 June 21 Dave Mustaine confirms that Ellefson's parts are being re-recorded by a mysterious “stellar bass player”
Marty Friedman: “Much of the Japanese music that is currently very popular has a melodic structure that echoes a lot of '70s Western rock and pop“ By Milton Mermikides published 15 June 21 The shred legend spills the beans on the third album in his Tokyo Jukebox series, which celebrates his love for Japan
Marty Friedman was preparing for a Madonna audition when he landed the gig with Megadeth By Sam Roche published 8 June 21 “Luckily, I got into a gig that was more suited for what I was able to do,” the shredder explains
Watch Dave Mustaine celebrate Memorial Day – and promote Megadeth’s own beer – using his new signature Gibson Flying V By Matt Owen published 1 June 21 The only rival to Mustaine's tasty new model is Megadeth's own delicious brand of beer, according to the heavy metal legend
David Ellefson to sue for defamation following his dismissal from Megadeth over leaked videos By Sam Roche published 27 May 21 “This person will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” the bassist says
Megadeth officially part ways with David Ellefson By Sam Roche published 25 May 21 “With an already strained relationship, what has already been revealed now is enough to make working together impossible moving forward,” reads a statement from Dave Mustaine
Dave Mustaine teaches Symphony of Destruction in newly unearthed guitar lesson By Matt Owen published 17 May 21 The guitar star-turned-tutor talks an awe-inspired class through the heavy-riffing Megadeth classic, sharing some technical insight along the way
Megadeth respond to David Ellefson video leaks: "We are watching developments closely" By Sam Roche published 11 May 21 "As this situation unfolds, it is important that all voices be heard clearly and respectfully," a statement reads
David Ellefson denies accusations of online 'grooming' By Michael Astley-Brown published 10 May 21 Megadeth bassist claims “private, adult interactions“ were “taken out of context”
This children's book plays Megadeth's Holy Wars riff By Richard Bienstock published 15 March 21 "G" is for grinding metal guitar, apparently
Gibson confirms Dave Mustaine signature models with Rust in Peace teaser video By Michael Astley-Brown published 22 February 21 The Megadeth leader’s imminent collaboration looks set to yield multiple guitars from multiple Gibson brands
Megadeth's David Ellefson ranks the best (and worst) albums from his career By Bass Player Staff last updated 6 October 21 From thrash classics to solo projects and high-profile collaborations, the Jackson-toting bass supremo looks back at his recording history
DC Comics partners with Dream Theater, Megadeth, Ozzy Osbourne and more for Dark Nights: Death Metal – Band Edition By Sam Roche published 2 February 21 DC thrusts some famous metal faces into the Dark Multiverse
Marty Friedman talks jamming with Megadeth’s Kiko Loureiro, his love of Fleetwood Mac and why he wishes his playing was more accessible By Richard Bienstock published 22 December 20 The virtuoso goes deep ahead of his New Year’s Day “multi-dimensional” livestream
Megadeth's Dave Ellefson: "Weekend-warrior bass players give me sh*t about playing with a pick" By Richard Bienstock published 4 November 20 The thrash bass hero goes off on "bass snobs" and the benefits of playing with a plectrum
Members of Anthrax and Megadeth headline Deep Purple charity jam to benefit Metal for Kids. United! By Richard Bienstock published 6 October 20 More than two dozen metal musicians take on the 1974’s Burn to support children’s cancer initiative
Dave Mustaine: Megadeth are "in the process of doing guitar solos" for new album By Richard Bienstock published 1 October 20 The "insanely progressive" record will be the band's first since 2016's Dystopia
Dave Mustaine recalls jamming with Slash: “He’s actually a little more technical than I am” By Richard Bienstock published 24 September 20 The Megadeth main man says he prefers to “punch the guitar in the stomach”
Marty Friedman reveals why he turned down offer to reform Megadeth’s Rust in Peace-era lineup By Richard Bienstock published 10 September 20 “I'm certainly not going to lose money to do that,” he says
Dave Mustaine, Matt Heafy, Mark Morton and Bjorn Gelotte on metal's ultimate tour By Richard Bienstock last updated 19 August 20 In this GW exclusive, the Megadeth, Trivium, Lamb of God and In Flames guitarists reveal their guitar rig secrets, key influences, and how they keep their playing on the cutting-edge of metal
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