The Megadeth Thread!!!!

[Elwood P.]

Originally Posted by VanHalenMetallica

My mom came back her trip a while ago and she got me "Countdown To Extinction".Really good album,Pretty melodic stuff.

You got a cool Mom!

[VanHalenMetallica]

Originally Posted by Elwood P.

You got a cool Mom!

Haha,thanks

[Badhorsie551]

I dont have a clue why people try to compare Megadeth to Metallica.Totally different bands with totally different visions.

I can totally understand where people are coming from when people dont like Dave's voice because it is an acquired taste but once you get into his style you fall in love with it.

In my opinion i think Megadeth :

Are More creative
Better musicians by leaps and bounds
Writes more interesting music/better songs

I just cant even get into Old metallica music like i used to and when i do its pretty much the dave mustaine material they stole from him.

[RockGod5150]

the only metallica CD i can listen to now is kill em all and like everyone has said before thats really mustaines CD but badhorsie i totally agree with u man

[Elwood P.]

Originally Posted by Badhorsie551

In my opinion i think Megadeth :

Better musicians by leaps and bounds

Absolutely! Dave may change members every few years or so but he always surrounds himself with great players.

[valdez44]

DAVE MUSTAINE'S 'GIGANTOUR'
SET TO LAUNCH IN LATE JULY;
DREAM THEATER, FEAR FACTORY,
DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN AND NEVERMORE
CONFIRMED TO JOIN MEGADETH ON THE MAINSTAGE
FOR SIX-WEEK NORTH AMERICAN TREK

APRIL 5, 2005

It's called GIGANTOUR, and it's the brainchild of MEGADETH frontman/guitarist DAVE MUSTAINE.

Set to launch in late July, GIGANTOUR is a six-week festival trek co-headlined by MEGADETH and DREAM THEATER, who'll be accompanied by other mainstage acts Fear Factory, Dillinger Escape Plan and Nevermore. Artists for the second stage will be announced in the coming weeks.

GIGANTOUR follows MEGADETH's sold-out 2004 "Blackmail The Universe" Tour in support of 2004's THE SYSTEM HAS FAILED--MEGADETH's tenth studio album--which debuted on the charts at #18 and was critically hailed as a brilliant return to form. Bandmates Glen Drover (guitar), James MacDonough (bass) and Shawn Drover (drums) will once again join MUSTAINE on the road.

GIGANTOUR--whose moniker was inspired by the classic 1960's cartoon "Gigantor"--will criss-cross North America, with stops in amphitheatres and arenas in cities including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Montreal, Washington, Philadelphia, Boston, Denver and Minneapolis, among others. The tour is implementing the "fan friendly" ticket price of approximately $35 each. MUSTAINE notes: "I think people may want an affordable alternative to the choices out there--along the lines of a pure music festival--like Monsters of Rock or Clash of the Titans."

MUSTAINE handpicked the bands for GIGANTOUR, with a focus on musicianship. "There are few very successful tours out each summer and in order to be significant, I knew the first Gigantour had to make an impact with top bands like DREAM THEATER, Fear Factory, Dillinger Escape Plan and Nevermore." MUSTAINE wanted to "put together a festival that consisted of positive bands that play heavy music in a high energy environment."

MUSTAINE comments on the other bands he's chosen for the GIGANTOUR mainstage. "I think that the variety of playing styles and the credibility of the different players is really exciting. I'm looking forward to spending time with DREAM THEATER--including my friend Mike Portnoy--while on the road. I think DREAM THEATER is unbelievably talented. I can't wait to see what their set list is going to be for this festival."

Mike Portnoy from DREAM THEATER comments on the band's perspective on the tour. "I think we probably bring some diversity to the bill, because we're kind of like chameleons--we can fit into a lot of different situations. We've done shows in the past with Iron Maiden, Slayer and Pantera, and then we've also done shows with Elton John, Yes and Deep Purple. I think our fan base is very diverse like that too." Portnoy sees GIGANTOUR as a "kind of a meeting of musicians and metal-heads." He adds: "I've been listening to MEGADETH since day one and always admired them and Dave as an artist--he's constantly stuck to his guns and stuck by the music he believes in. MEGADETH are one of the pioneers of the genre." GIGANTOUR marks the first U.S. leg of DREAM THEATER dates in support of their forthcoming release OCTAVARIUM, due out June 7 on Atlantic Records.

MUSTAINE first toured with Fear Factory in 1994. "I think Fear Factory and Dillinger Escape Plan are really going to add something different to the tour and bring some new people in." He continues, "The frontman of Nevermore [Warrell Dane] used to be in a band called Sanctuary and I produced their first record."

MUSTAINE is excited to hit the road and has a positive outlook for GIGANTOUR. "I look forward to watching this develop over the years and seeing how we can turn this into something that's going to stand the test of time. And if this works, and it really works, maybe we'll take it elsewhere."

Stay tuned for tour dates, venues and information about the second stage bands to be announced soon and check www.megadeth.com for additional updates.

Megadeth finally reveals their tour plans.....check it out

[LoveWalkinIn]

That show should be awesome! I can't wait.

[RockGod5150]

please come to orlando

[VHPoundcake]

Dave is amazing! Please come to Cleveland.

[LoveWalkinIn]

Dave's latest post on the Megadeth forum says they are already planning to hit 32 cities and it could be even more, and there are about 40 bands being considered for the 5 slots on the second stage. He said that Dream Theater and Megadeth will each play for 90 min., and Fear Factory will get about 45min. The other two bands, as well as the second stage headliner, will receive 30 min. This is gonna kick ass!

[RockGod5150]

they have to come near orlando

[valdez44]

I will definitely be checking out this show. Am I alone when I say I haven't heard any Dream Theater tunes? Anyone know some cool songs to check by them I'd appreciate it so I don't appear clueless at the shows.

[RockGod5150]

dont feel alone dude i havent heard many dream theather but i will be going just to see megadeth and maybe fear factory.

[LoveWalkinIn]

Originally Posted by valdez44

I will definitely be checking out this show. Am I alone when I say I haven't heard any Dream Theater tunes? Anyone know some cool songs to check by them I'd appreciate it so I don't appear clueless at the shows.

I've heard a lot of Dream Theater. Basically, they are a band for musicians. If you love to watch great musicianship, then you'll love Dream Theater, otherwise you'll probably get bored with them fast.

[LoveWalkinIn]

Megadeth is offering =VH= type packages for Gigantour. The best one is $250, and comes w/t-shirt, laminate, backstage and onstage tour, M&G, autographs, and photos w/the band. Also, a guaranteed seat in first 4 rows or early entry for GA.

However, since I'm in the fanclub, I'm just going to wait it out and try to win the M&G that way. Also, the best news by far is that Dave is trying to get Children of Bodom for the second stage. Now that would really kick ass! Just thought I'd share for anyone interested in buying special tickets.