Continuing to celebrate 130 years of music history, Gibson has announced its partnership with Megadeth guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and founder, Dave Mustaine. Together, they present the addition of the newly released Dave Mustaine Strap and Strings Collection. Keep reading below to find out more.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Children of Bodom – A Chapter Called Children of Bodom (Final Show in Helsinki Ice Hall 2019)
On December 15, 2019, Children of Bodom played their final show in the Helsinki Ice Hall. A fitting venue for the Finnish band who had been plying their trade of Melodic Death Metal with a distinct influence of Classic Hard Rock for over twenty years.
Megadeth Launches a New NFT Series Featuring Their Mascot, Vic Rattlehead
Following 2022’s initial release of the Rattleheads NFT and later, Megadeth Digital, Megadeth has announced a new nonfungible token (NFT) collection featuring the band’s mascot, Vic Rattlehead. The 5,000-piece collection will unlock both physical and digital experiences to be had in the metaverse, including one-on-one conversations with the band members. In a video message (transcribed by Blabbermouth.net) announcing the collection, Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine (transcribed by Blabbermouth.net) said: “Ladies and gentlemen, metalheads and Droogies, the time has come for something unlike anything we’ve ever done before. Today, I’ve got something special to share with each and every one of you.
Former Megadeth Guitarist Kiko Loureiro Confirms His Exit From The Band “For Now” – Citing Family and Freedom
According to a published report by Blabbermouth.net, former Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro has given a new interview on the “Amplifica” podcast, hosted by his former Angra bandmate Rafael Bittencourt. Kiko confirmed he is out of the band citing family and “personal freedom” he needs right now. This comes just a week after Kiko shared he was extending his absence into 24, and Dave Mustaine followed up by sharing that while he respects Kiko’s decision, Teemu Mäntysaari (Wintersun, Smackbound) would remain with the band for the foreseeable future.
Dave Mustaine of Megadeth Shares a Message to Fans About The Future of Kiko Loureiro With The Band
Dave Mustaine of Megadeth has now weighed in on the status of guitarist Kiko Loureiro. Kiko announced to fans yesterday on social media about his status in the band for 2024. Kiko has been off the road for the last half of 2023 with a “family issue.” Teemu Mäntysaari (Wintersun) completed Megadeth’s 2023 “Crush The World” 2023 tour dates as the lead guitarist in Kiko’s place. Dave has now said that Teemu will stay on in Megadeth for the time being, in a new post.
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Bloodstock Festival 2023 – Part 2
SATURDAY
With the weather nothing like the crispy oven-cooked hellfire of last year’s Summerpocalypse, Bloodstock is a much happier place this year, and not even the first downpour of the weekend can dampen the spirits. Especially as today is Corpse-paint Day where everyone is invited to daub themselves in black and white make-up and become angry badgers for the next few hours.
CLASSIC ALBUMS REVISITED: Metallica’s Debut Album “Kill Em All” Turns 40
Nearly every facet of Metallica’s nearly 43-year career has been explored in zines, magazines, message boards, websites, blogs, vlogs, social media, and AOL (and other) messenger chats but first in drunken huddled conversations with friends in bars, parking lots, and hang spaces. From humble beginnings came the now fully not humble biggest band in the world in 2023.
CONCERT REVIEW: The Misfits – Megadeth – Fear Live at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
I am not going to say that reunion tours are not shameless cash grabs. Up to this point, KISS and Bauhaus are the only bands successful at luring me out to them. However, The Misfits were an equally important part of my youth. The mere thirty-minute drive into Tampa, was too tempting, despite my lingering resentment with Danzig’s terrible Elvis tribute album. Going to an outdoor venue in Florida after May, added to the difficulty level of taking my misanthropic self into a 20,000-seat-capacity amphitheatre. Fear being on the bill provided more motivation, however thanks to misinformation regarding the start time at the venue and Tampa traffic, Fear had finished their set as I set foot into the venue.
Kramer Unveils First-Ever Vanguard Line of Guitars for Dave Mustaine of Megadeth
Kramer, the original Made To Rock Hard guitar brand has been setting trends with premium, performance-focused instruments since 1976. Kramer is proud to welcome Dave Mustaine, the legendary guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and founder of the multi-platinum selling and GRAMMY® Award-winning band, Megadeth, to the Kramer Artist lineup with the release of the Kramer Dave Mustaine Vanguard. The new Kramer Vanguard guitars arrive in Ebony, Silver Metallic, and a limited edition “Rust In Peace” in Alien Tech Green. The Dave Mustaine Collection is now available globally and at all authorized Kramer dealers and at the link below.
Dave Mustaine Says Metallica is “Afraid” to Tour with Megadeth
In a new interview with Guitar World, Dave Mustaine has again surfaced past claims that Metallica is intimidated by the musical prowess of Megadeth and that is the reason the two bands haven’t toured together. Dave was also asked about the competition between the two bands, the drama that exists from fans, his vast influence over the music of Metallica, and the notion that Metallica discredited Dave and his playing, especially after he was fired from the band 41 years ago. Megadeth has an over 38-year long career and released their excellent album The Sick… The Dying, And The Dead in 2022 via Universal Music Group.