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  Dec 06, 12:08 PM

  I have some cruel friends!!!!

  

  Hey Everyone,
  
  the tour has been going awesome. We just played Kansas City( hey Andrew sorry I missed you), and are currently on our way to St Louis. My friends however are pissing me off Ahahahahha. The other day I get a text from one of them telling me how they are Snow boading in Mammoth Mt, CA and the snow is falling constantly. Now I know they are having a good time and trying to rub it in my face, however what they don't know is there is nothing that comes close to playing a live show for all of you, So I hope when I see them at the Las Vegas show that all of you help me in showing them what a good time can be!!!
  
  Take care, Chris.
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  Nov 12, 11:49 AM

  Santa Is Metal!

  

  Droogies!
  
  With the incredible demand, and the constant orders being filled with DEAN guitars for the Dave Mustaine Signature Line, we had decisions to make in keeping up with the orders. This is a great problem to have, and because the 'Korean made' DEAN guitars are so remarkable, I agreed to play these while the USA models were being made, and to give my complete support and understanding as we got this new venture with DEAN underway, and I have been so happy with any and all of the guitars they have presented me with, that it wasn't until recently that I even remembered there was a difference!
  
  However, being one of the more finicky guitarists, I wanted to have the USA guitars for my collection, which is made up of several other brands I have in storage, and the rest are my quiver of DEAN guitars.
  
  I have several of these incredible DEAN Korean models, and I have conferred with Elliot Rubison that we are going to replace this arsenal of six-string weaponry - the Korean guitars - with the USA guitars.
  
  Here's where you come in: we are going to auction off all of my Korean ones. We are also going to take the winning bid and donate all the winnings (after the auction is closed and shipping and handling charges are deducted) to a (unnamed as of yet - deciding between two recipients still) charity this year. Dave McRobb will be working with DEAN and many of our partners to bring awareness of this auction before the Holidays, and I encourage you, if you can't afford to bid for these KILLER KOREAN GUITARS, then you can show your support by just spreading the word (banners, fliers, whatev!) and drawing as much success for these menacing war toys, to benefit some needy children this Christmas. Until then, have a great Holiday Season, God Bless you all, and thank you for your support.
  
  Dave Mustaine
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  Nov 12, 06:21 AM

  Barely enough time to breathe... Just the way I like it!

  

  Howdy Mega-Brethren and Sisteren (I know, I know...).
  
  I was just sittin' in my little Bass Cave at the house rippin' through some old Megadeth classics, some of this stuff I'd of course heard but hadn't ever played before. Songs like **** ** ***** and *** ********* ah, but why spoil the surprise. I'm really looking forward to getting some of these out of "mothballs" and back on stage for the coming tour along with some of the new stuff from Endgame of course. Jamming on some of this stuff is really giving me a unique perspective and appreciation for the progression the band has taken over the years. It still leaves me with a sense of awe and pride just to be a part of it. We've accomplished much over the past 4 years and judging by your responses on the boards, at the liveline and especially at the shows, we're doing our past justice and keeping the Megadeth banner flying High! My sincerest thanks to you all!
  
  O.K., so I've got a full day coming up tomorrow, one more run through of ** ******* and it's off to spend a little pre-anniversary time with my darling wife.
  
  See you out on the road!
  
  James
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  Nov 09, 02:58 AM

  Back at it

  

  Needless to say here that I am looking forward to this American tour leg, especially around this time of year, as I am hoping to see some snow (though I am not certain "where" or "If" I will see any) Ya, I know some of you are shaking your little Metal heads in non-approval, but hey, living here in Atlanta (and being a frost-bitten Canadian boy) I have to say I do miss seeing the snow during the winter months, so hopefully I will see a decent amount. I was just talking to Willie Gee about during our 2004 North American tour we did with our friends in Exodus around this time of year, we were stranded en route to Denver for about 12 hours at a truck stop due to a massive blizzard in the Denver area. The 1st blizzard blast I had seen in a long while at that point - As well, I always enjoy sharing a stage with my friends in Machine Head, so it will be good seeing them once again on this tour leg. Of course, all of us were saddened to hear that Tom Araya had to undergo Back surgery, and thus, we had to put the Canadian Carnage shows on hold for a bit - We all wish Tom a super speedy recovery and the best of health. Look for new info pertaining to these Canadian Carnage shows in the not too distant future
  
  
  I have been submitting a lot of music for our "Megadeth Radio" station, and although really we have just begun with this station, it really has been fun for me. There is so much cool music that is never played on normal rock radio (which is the main reason I really don't listen to it anymore) having control over our own radio station does put a smile on my face. I put it on yesterday morning and heard "Zero tolerance" by DEATH (which is 1 of my all-time favorite metal bands - hands down) and I did think to myself "this does NOT suck!!" Actually, I need to talk to Dave about putting more Death tunes on our station (and maybe some Suffocation, too - heh) Other than this, I am enjoying time at home with my family before we hit the Killing Road...............
  
  
  See you soon, humans.
  Shawn
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  Nov 05, 11:17 AM

  Megadeth Radio: New Playlists

  

  Droogies!
  
  We are gearing up for the Holidays, and I am feverishly working on more playlists today. I have an appointment this morning and then a slightly busy day, so I am trying to sort out the playlists here.
  
  One thing that you all have noticed is that there are sometimes glitches, like songs that really shouldn't be on here. I appreciate you not dining on my ass for the Keith Sweat song.
  
  Overall, this is so fun for me, and to be able to have so much great music playing all day long is a rush! I can't wait to start developing shows around the week. Some of my initial ideas were to have Holiday Shows, which we pulled off with your imput and my twisted mind. We are currently working on playlists for Christmas, and this is a period that needs explaining.
  
  In the music biz, much like all businesses, people go on vacation over the Christmas break. In some cases, the people that are in the music business leave even earlier than the standard two week break that most families recognize because of the 'school vacation'. Sadly, this really changes the face of the music business, mostly radio and video or TV, because almost everything is set to auto-pilot for the two-plus weeks that these people abandone their posts.
  
  In radio when the holidays come around, the use of gimmicky songs and Holiday favorites start to make their way into your radio or onto your TV. It starts earlier each year, and if you aren't in the right position when these people leave, and when they lock they programs for the break, well then, you just ain't gonna hear anything until after the New Year.
  
  We have had seasons where we go into Christmas break and we are in the playlists and get locked in rotation when the stations close, and we had them where we were not in the rotation. Let me tell you, it was some of the hardest weeks of my life having a record campaign stalled, and having to sit around for almost a month before you can make any kind of progress again.
  
  This is where Megadeth radio comes in.
  
  You can hear real metal and hard rock music that isn't sold out. Of course there are so many bands and only so much time that I have each day to organize this, as well as the programmers in NYC. Today I have submitted the entire Black Sabbath/B.S. with Dio/Dio/Rainbow/Heaven and Hell catalogue and there should be a noticeable change in the level that old Ronnie is being played. He has dominated Megs Radio since we started and I love Ronnie, but I had no idea how much he has done and how inevitable it is too hear him if you are listening to metal. Very eye opening!
  
  I should have five or six new lists sorted out, and the only thing slowing me down is trying to remember some of these songs without having the music. Talk about having an "Itchy Swelling Brain"? Well, it is time to finish the morning and work out before I head off to save Gotham City, er, um, I mean to take out the trash and load the dishwasher
  
  Have a great day, and I hope that this Thanksgiving that all of us can try to heal a relationship with someone, and to make this opportunity to gather and celebrate not another missed opportunity for healing. Hey, I know that sometimes our relatives are lame, but this is about us and not them. Besides I can tell you, you can still be a bad mutha f***er and still be a good dude. Each year, thanks to your support, Pam and I are able to buy pallets and pallets of toys from Hasbro Toy Company, with the help of our long-time friend Elaine Hinton.
  
  These toys are then sent to the Childrens Hospital for Cancer in San Diego, to many of the various churches to help the homeless (they have kids too), and to the United States Marines for their 'Toys for Tots' program. I can't tell you how grateful I am to you for affording us this luxury, to use the finances you have invested in me, to reinvest in our children. Even if it is just a toy, I remember how hard it was for me, and how much I cherished what little I had.
  
  I have a lot know, thanks to God and to my gift, and definately thanks to you. This is just a small way to pay it back.
  
  Have a great day, and I have to get started packing again for the Endgame tour that starts in the US with Machine Head.
  
  Deth before dishonor,
  
  Megaman
  
   
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  Nov 05, 11:15 AM

  Check this out!!!

  

  Hey Everyone,
  
  I will hopefully have a new Ibanez guitar to play by the start of the U.S tour, but I thought I would give you guys a sneak peak before it's even finished. It still needs a clear coat but the artwork was all hand painted and came out great. Let me know what you guys think
  
  Take care, Chris.
  
  See Chris' new guitar HERE
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  Nov 03, 03:24 PM

  Megadeth/Slayer Canadian Carnage Tour

  

  Droogies!
  
  I want to inform you that it is indeed true, we are postponing our Canadian Carnage Tour, due to our tour mates in Slayer needing some time off for front man Tom Araya to address some personal matters with his health. We send our best wishes to Tom and look forward to his speedy recovery.
  
  Meanwhile, we will be rescheduling these dates in the near future, although that date is currently unknown, and contingent upon Slayer's notifying us of Tom's progress. The most important thing is Tom's rehabilitation, and we will no doubt have good news for you all soon.
  
  Dave Mustaine
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  Nov 02, 11:30 PM

  Megadeth, Slayer 'Canadian Carnage' Tour Postponed

  

  Dave Mustaine has issued the following audio update: "Today is Tuesday, November 2nd and unfortunately I have the bad news to tell you that our Canadian Carnage tour is being postponed due to Tom Araya [Slayer] needing to get some emergency back surgery. So just wanted to let you know we are not cancelling, we are just postponing. ...Canadian Carnage is going to be rescheduled and you can probably count on that being somewhere around the new year." Listen to Dave's entire audio message at TheLIVELine. Read the following Slayer update at BraveWords.com 
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  Oct 29, 09:13 PM

  Make Megadeth Radio your Halloween Party's Music Entertainment!

  Droogies!
  
  Thanks to your overwhelmingly good suggestion for my Halloween Show, I have been able to select over 50 songs from the 'List' that I asked you guys for at Megadeth.com.
  
  We are going to add some fun tracks, humorous songs, and classic spooky sounds!!!
  
  I suggest if you want your Mad Monster Mash to be a smash!, you have to make sure your music selection is good.
  
  With Megadeth Radio, the songs are GREAT! Enjoy Halloween and party responsibly.
  
  Dave Mustaine
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  Oct 28, 12:34 AM

  Megadeth Radio

  

  Droogies!
  
  I am so happy that you are digging the station. Hopefully a lot of the talk in between will keep you amused. And I know that the song selection is getting groomed and improved every day except Sundays, you know why, and because I think I am also going to see my hometown team the Chargers (you know, the ones without the ponytails and the players having a hard time deciding if they are football players or rock stars) take on my favorite team since I was a kid, the RAIDERS.
  
  This will be tough, but in a way kinda like watching two friends fight.
  
  Ever notice how chick fights are so much more vicious than dudes. I remember watching some girls that appeared to be in some group, beat up a lone girl, and I was just a 12 year old, but it was savage! Even while sitting on the ground in complete submission, this group of girls found it necessary to keep attacking this single girl, kicking her in the face and head.
  
  Life is so funny at times how quickly people can turn on something or someone. That is why I am so grateful right now for the success we have, and for the way that the band keeps growing in stature and status, but also how we continue to put great performances down, keep growing closer to you all, and continue to outlast the critics.
  
  Our next leg will be with Slayer and people said, "it wouldn't happen," then they said, "well, it won't last for long," then they said, "well, it won't happen again," and we are heading back up to Canada to meet with them.
  
  I was in my dressing room with Dave and Kerry hanging out and we were all celebrating our success, and I got to ask Kerry, "what it was that I did that pissed you off so bad, so that I can fix it," and of course we were interupted and the conversation stopped. So, I look forward to seeing the guys, and some of you don't know that when Tom got sick, I actually invited Kerry to come play an old Megadeth song, because he played in Megadeth for a very short time, while helping me out because I was still looking for a guitarist and he was already in Slayer.
  
  Now, I imagine they will be saying, "well, that's it, and those lucky f*ckers, we'll never get to see this event." To this I say, "Anything is possible!"
  
  Keep the requests coming to the station and keep the comments coming to me at TLL. Until the next time we can catch up, keep your eyeballs peeled, because I went into my chat room yesterday, just for the fun of it.