• Rating First Thrash Albums Without Founding Members: Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and More

    Slayer announced today that its new album 'Repentless' would be released later this year, marking the thrash group's first time without guitarist Jeff Hanneman (who died during 2013). Some would argue that it's sacrilege (rim shot) for Slayer to continue without Hanneman. Before we weigh in on the matter, we're going to look at the rest of the big names in the thrash metal scene to check out how they did after they lost one of their founding members. Check out the bands (Metallica, Megadeth and more), the albums they released, and how those albums stack up against the rest of the band's catalogue.

  • Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Has Something Big Brewing: New Album in 2015?

    Dave Mustaine has had a bad end to 2014. Weeks after two Megadeth members ditched the band in November, his mother-in-law was found dead. But things seem to be looking up as the New Year looms, according to Mustaine's Twitter account:I wish @Megadeth fans could know what is going on right now...you would be very happy! — Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) December 22, 2014Since its inception back in 1983, Megadeth has had 19 musicians run through its line-up, with the only constant member being guitarist and lead vocalist Mustaine.Drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick dipped out this year.

  • Megadeth's Drummer and Guitarist Quit at the Same Time

    Since its inception back in 1983, Megadeth has had 19 musicians run through its line-up, with the only constant member being guitarist and lead vocalist Dave Mustaine. But it looks like Mustaine will have to start looking for two more musicians, as both guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover have separately announced their departures from the legendary thrash metal band."After 10 years, I have decided to quit Megadeth to pursue my own musical interests," Drover wrote in a statement, via "Brave Words." "I want to thank Dave Mustaine and the entire Megadeth family, as well as thanking all the amazing Megadeth fans around the world!!! I truly appreciate all of you. Stay tuned for info on my next musical journey."Just hours after Drover announced his departure, Broderick announced his own departure from Megadeth through a separate statement posted to his website."Due to artistic and musical differences, it is with great reluctance that I announce my departure fro Megadeth to pursue my own musical direction," Broderick wrote. "I want all of you to know how much I appreciate the amount that you the fans have accepted and respected me as a member of Megadeth for the last seven years, but it is time for me to move on. I wish Dave and everyone in Megadeth all the best."Just like Drover had done, Broderick also promises new music in the near future.

  • Metallica Asks Fans for Bootlegs, Memorabilia for Upcoming Reissues

    Just as The Who have done for their upcoming 50th anniversary releases, Metallica is calling upon its diehard fans to help them out with some upcoming reissues. In a statement posted to their website, the thrash metal legends have asked fans to submit any videos, photos, bootleg recordings, or any sort of memorabilia that they may have from the band's early years to include in the upcoming reissues of their first two studio albums: "Kill 'Em All" and "Ride The Lightning."

  • Megadeth Cancels Performance On Motorhead's Cruise, Dave Mustaine Recovering From Surgery

    Heavy metal legends Motörhead will be setting off on their Motörboat music cruise on Sept. 22, but today, one of the cruise's headlining acts announced that they have dropped out. Billboard reports that thrash legends Megadeth have been forced to cancel their appearance on the Motorböat cruise due to frontman Dave Mustaine's recent back surgery, which will require him to rest for the next eight weeks.
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