Megadeth’s David Ellefson: “There are riffs on this new record that are way harder to play than anything on Rust in Peace” By Michael Astley-Brown published 10 July 20 The thrash bassist details his and Dave Mustaine’s “insanely progressive” approach to the band’s Dystopia follow-up
Megadeth's Kiko Loureiro and Marty Friedman team up on new instrumental, Imminent Threat By Richard Bienstock published 26 June 20 The shred-tastic track hails from Loureiro’s forthcoming solo album, Open Source
Kiko Loureiro unveils new instrumental track, EDM (e-Dependent Mind) By Richard Bienstock published 19 June 20 The djenty shred tune is the first new music from the Megadeth guitarist’s upcoming fifth solo album, Open Source
The guy who bought all of Dave Mustaine’s guitars on Reverb has begun putting them back up for sale By Richard Bienstock published 29 May 20 Grab a Dean Prototype King V for a cool 65 grand, and more
Kiko Loureiro shares Megadeth audition tape for Holy Wars and Trust - one day after learning to play the songs By Richard Bienstock last updated 28 October 22 “I don’t think I would able to do this again five years later,” he says
Dean teases more affordable Kerry King V and a King/Dimebag/Dave Mustaine three-guitar package By Richard Bienstock published 15 April 20 Plus, watch USA Assembly Shop Manager Pat Baker put the King V through its paces
Kiko Loureiro posts his original Megadeth audition tape playing Hangar 18 - after learning the song the day before By Richard Bienstock last updated 28 October 22 Dave Mustaine's response? “There’s a lot of wrong notes!”
Megadeth's Dave Ellefson: "With bass design, sometimes the best way forward is to go back in time" By Bass Player Staff published 18 March 20 The thrash-metal bassist is not one to sit still between the band's touring cycles. Here he talks solo ventures, spoken word and collaborating with Jackson
Megadeth's Kiko Loureiro is selling a mountain of guitar gear - including a "Grammy-winning guitar" By Richard Bienstock published 9 March 20 "I want people to play them and use them to make new music and memories," Loureiro says of his massive Reverb sale
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine announces he is “100 percent” cancer-free By Richard Bienstock published 3 February 20 The singer and guitarist says he underwent 51 radiation and nine chemo treatments since his diagnosis
This is the guy who bought all of Dave Mustaine’s guitars from his massive Reverb sale By Richard Bienstock last updated 20 December 19 How one Megadeth super-fan ended up with a treasure trove of electrics
Dave Mustaine is selling a trove of guitars and other personal gear… who’s buying? By Richard Bienstock last updated 30 October 19 Megadeth main man unloading close to 150 pieces of equipment through Reverb.com
Dave Mustaine lesson: Learn about exotic voicings, major and minor diads and "upside down" chords By Dave Mustaine published 13 September 19 Learn some more about exotic voicings, plus major and minor diads, from the Megadeth frontman
Summer NAMM 2019: Jackson Announces New Signature Models for Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith, Periphery’s Misha Mansoor and Megadeth’s David Ellefson By Richard Bienstock published 18 July 19 Offerings include fresh finishes, seven-string guitars and four- and five- string basses.
Listen to David Ellefson Team Up with Former Megadeth Shredder Chris Poland On New Song, “Hammer (Comes Down)” By Richard Bienstock published 1 July 19 The track, which also features Mark Tremonti, is the first single from Ellefson’s forthcoming debut solo album, ‘Sleeping Giants.’
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Diagnosed with Throat Cancer By Jackson Maxwell published 17 June 19 The Megadeth frontman revealed the diagnosis in a Facebook post.
Megadeth Detail New Album Reissues By Richard Bienstock published 29 May 19 Expanded editions of ‘United Abominations,’ ‘Endgame’ and ‘TH1RT3EN’ will see release in July.
Watch Kiko Loureiro Demonstrate How to Play the Solo to Megadeth’s “Poisonous Shadows” By Richard Bienstock published 7 May 19 “Here’s my way of creating a short solo over a one-note riff,” the guitarist says.
Watch Kiko Lourerio Demonstrate How to Play the Solo to Megadeth’s “Bullet to the Brain” By Richard Bienstock published 17 April 19 The guitarist offers up a detailed instructional on the ‘Dystopia’ track.
Dave Mustaine Used a Wah-Wah Pedal Live "For the First Time Ever" This Week By Jackson Maxwell last updated 16 April 20 Mustaine says he's avoided using one in the past "for obvious reasons."
