Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the Megadeth forums, concerning general updates, the greatest hits record, and the upcoming festival run, “Gigantour”

4.30 update
Droogies!

On Thursday I went up to LA to meet with my management for some important decisions about this summer.

First up was a friendly visit to ESP Guitars and Allen Steelgrave. We talked about the summer in both tours of Euro/UK and the US Gigantour, and how much fun we had doing meet and greets at music stores and that we would like to do some again while out on the road. I also suggested that Glen and I do some guitar clinics, although I have no idea what a clinic is. ESP is also considering being one of the sponsors for Gigantour and we have a really kewl idea that we are working on and will reveal soon.

TheMetalForge.com recently conducted an interview with Dave Mustaine, whilst Megadeth were in Brisbane, Australia.

It can be found here: http://www.themetalforge.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=91

It is also copied in its entirity below

MEGADETH: Kicking The System
Posted on Tuesday, April 26 @ 23:00:00 EST by Simon

Former Megadeth guitarist, Chris Poland, who recently went to court with Dave Mustaine, over unpaid performance fees on the Rust In Peace demo’s, (Dave settled out of court with Chris, for $9,500) has done an interview with blasting-zone.com

The entire interview is below, or you can read it here:
http://www.blasting-zone.com/ChrisPoland1.htm

Here is the interview:

Recently, legendary former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland, never a man of few words, was kind enough to speak with us regarding, among many other things, his much-celebrated work with the Speed Metal pioneers…

Todd: How did you initially become involved with Megadeth?

Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the Megadeth forums.

Oh, and after reading this, to avoid confusion, “COG!” means “Come On Gigantour!”

4.24 update
Droogies!

What a weekend! I went up to Seymour Duncan’s 30th Anniversary party in Santa Barbara on Friday and man was I blown away! I had no idea that Seymour was such a fantastic guitarist!!!

Unbelievable!

I also saw two other Artists of Seymour’s; George Lynch and a lady named Kat or Cat that was with Prince at one time. George was really good, as was Cat/Kat and there were numerous other unknown players that just got up and jammed. It gave me some great ideas for inviting some of you to a party and jamming with me and the boys.

James MacDonough has posted the following message in his “Deep End” section of the Megadeth forums. It is a summary of all the things that happened in Australia.

Here is the post:

Long one–Australia
Greetings All !!! Sorry it’s been a while, isn’t that the way a lot of these posts start? I had to gather all my thoughts for the proper synopsis of my experience in the wonderful land down under.

Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the Megadeth forums, which is an update about the upcoming “Gigantour” festival run, and the places it will be visiting.

Dave mentions that he has asked Overkill to fill in on the main stage for the dates that Dillinger Escape Plan are not available, and that he has instructed his tour manager to look into Gigantour dates for Europe, the UK and South America. The ball is already rolling about getting the festival to Australia, although it will probably be a different lineup.

Here is the post:

4.21 update
Droogies!

Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the Megadeth forums.

He mentions that he has been surfing the websites of possible Gigantour second stage bands, and that future Gigantour updates will come via the official Gigantour website (www.GIGANTOUR.com)

Here is the message:

Gigantour update
Droogies!

Since there is no more “She-Wolf” handles, I am going to trim down my introduction, but just know that I know you know I know who the real She-Wolves are.

I recently got some pictures from the Megadeth show in Sydney, Australia, from the kind folk over at PyroMusic.net.

They are up at this location

I also, upon recieving emails containing Vic pictures a long time ago, finally got round to updating the Vic pitures page. That can be found at this location

Thank you to all the sources of these pics.

Will

Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the Official Megadeth Forums following the finish of the Japan/Australia tour.

One part of the post that stands out is that he mentions briefly that there is a possibility of Gigantour going to the Pacific Rim.

Here is the post:

Nippon and Oz in the rear view mirror
Droogies and She-Wolves!

Well, here is the post Asian Pacific tour post.

Upon arriving to Japan, I had told the boys, whom by now I hope you will agree deserve not to be compared to anyone in the past due to their humility and desire to spend time and get to know you all, as well as their musicianship, that we were going to Disneyland.

In honour of Dave Mustaine’s latest creation, Gigantour, I felt it necessary to represent it here, on Rattlehead HQ.

The page will feature updates as soon as I get them, and information on the event in general.

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