Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the official Megadeth forums:

 2.26.2006 update

Droogies and She-Wolves!

Wow, did the last four days of rehearsal fly by. I am pleased to say that we are going to be completely ready for business in Dubai, and can’t wait to see what lies ahead in the Persian Gulf. It is just a shame that while going so far around the world, that we aren’t visiting some other strange and exotic land.

The following sales update has been posted on the Megadeth forums by Droogie, “Heh”.

Sales are U.S. only. Rounded to nearest 1,000. Sales through clubs such as BMG are *not* included. *’s indicate that an album was released prior to 5/25/91, so not all sales are counted.

As of February 22, 2006:

* Killing is My Business…And Business is Good! (original, out of print) - 198,000
Killing is My Business…And Business is Good! (2002 remaster) - 53,000 (+2,000 since 12/14/05)
Killing is My Business…And Business is Good! (2002 remaster, clean version) - 6,000

Rattleheads!

I’ve just spent the last couple of hours finally updaing the wordpress software that this news section runs on, as well as the mailing list program.

Things may look aesthetically different for a short while, until I make a new theme for the news section, which will be way better than before. If you notice any problems that arise from this update, please email webmaster@rattleheadhq.com

Otherwise, I look forward to updating you with some real Mega-news soon.

Will

James MacDonough, now former bass player of Megadeth has posted the following message in a new section of the Megadeth forums designed for past members to post to the fans , plug their sites and projects, give a heads up on concerts and tours.

For the Fans
I know some of you are probably thinking,”Wow, he’s gone one week and posting in the past members section the next”. It shocked me to be asked, but this is for you guys.

According to a posting on Megadeth.com, the Australian release date for the upcoming Arsenal of Megadeth 2DVD set is March 27th

The American release date still stands at March 21st.

James LoMenzo has posted the following message in his “Lo Down” section of the official Megadeth forums.

Hello From James

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Dear friends and fans of Megadeth,

I just wanted to stop in and tell you all how thrilled I am to be a new part of one of the great seminal metal bands of our lifetime.

Dave, Glen, Shawn, their crew and fans have made me feel extraordinarily welcome to be here and I just want to relate how honored I am to be a new part of the Megadeth Legacy.

Dave Mustaine has posted the following update in his “Dave Speaks” section of the Megadeth forums.

4.13.06 update
Droogs and She-Wolves,

Its been a long time since I posted (yet prolly shorter than most) and a lot of things have been going on in Megaland. Most notably a shift in personnel, a new record starting to be assembled, the finalization of the DVDs for this year, and the nearing of a new label for Megs.

The following statement has been posted on Megadeth.com

While preparing songs for a potential new record, Dave Mustaine states that Megadeth has parted ways with bassist Jimmy MacDonough and hired James LoMenzo on Feb. 10, 2006.

“I want to thank Jimmy for everything and wish him the best in his future endeavors. He is knowledgable, and a good enough bassist to run his own outfit and I look forward to what he does musically.”

Mustaine also mentions, “It was recommeded I check out James LoMenzo by a friend, because I was uncertain which direction I wanted to take with the bassist, prior to starting the next record and everything just clicked.”

James MacDonough has posted the following very unexpected message on the official Megadeth forums.

Hello Droogs
I just wanted to say thankyou all so much for making me feel so welcome and thankyou for all the awesome memories along the road. I will not be playing with Megadeth any longer. I’m sure Dave will post about it soon.
Thanks again my Metal brothers and sisters, James

Rattlehead HQ wish James the best in anything he does in the future, and would like to take this oppertunity to thank him for being such an amazing bass player for Megadeth, and an even better person, with his BTU tour photos, interviews for Rattlehead HQ, and persistant contact with us Droogs.

The following has been posted on Blabbermouth.net

MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover (also in EIDOLON) was a guest on “The Kim Mitchell Show” on Toronto’s classic rock station Q107 on Friday, February 3. Glen was interviewed and he performed a snippet from one of Mitchell’s classic solo tracks — “Rocklandwonderland” (from 1989’s “Wonderland” album). Download the audio of the interview at this location (MP3, 5.3 MB).