NextNC.com recently spoke to James LoMenzo about the upcoming Megadeth album, United Abominations. Read the interview below, or here.

Megadeth should not be called a dinosaur. You just might get stepped on.

One of the few remaining fast and furious speed metal bands from the golden age of metal, Megadeth’s future is in the past on their latest blitzkrieg of an album, “United Abominations.”

Already halfway through production on the album, the band scrapped the tapes in favor of recreating that old school sound, eschewing the over-blown studio production and soaring anthems of recent efforts for straight ahead thrash and bash. The inspiration, bassist James LoMenzo explained during a phone interview from Beverley Hills, came after watching some of today’s metal monsters thrash it up.

Dave Mustaine has posted the following update on all things Mega on the official Megadeth forums.

So Far, So Good, So There!
Droogies!

As I sit in my office, somewhere just before 7:15AM, I am preparing to leave San Diego County for Albuquerque, New Mexico. I have been really enjoying playing Arizona and California so far on this tour, but I am excited to see NM Droogies after the last two Gigantour visits there.

What a metal city!

I noticed some of you are happy with the current set list, and are enjoying yourselves with my/our new found energy. Well, we feed off of you, so thanks!

The official United Abominations Ecard has updated to include the studio version of “Washington is Next!” in the media player at the end of the card.

Click here to view it now!

A video of Dave Mustaine discussing his rig from the UK studio this past January has been posted here.

The interview was conducted whilst Guitar One were visiting Dave and Glen at the studio for a behind the scenes look at United Abominations. You can read what Guitar One wrote about this in the May 2007 issue. Click here to order a copy.

Roadrunner Records have posted the official United Abominations E-Card on their website.

You can view it here. As well as the E-Card there is wallpapers, IM buddy icons, and banners for the album.

Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the official Megadeth forums about the upcoming US tour with Heaven and Hell, the new video for “A Tout Le Monde (Set Me Free)” and the next single

Maneuvers
Droogies!

I am starting the pack for the road and really look forward to playing in the States for you again. I know that the boys are packing and pacing back and forth too, right now, and we can probably all count the hours before we take the stage again.

You can now view Megadeth’s brand new video for the song, “A Tout Le Monde (Set Me Free)”, featuring Cristina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil at UVTV.

In other news, Megadeth.com is reporting that Megadeth will be at Vintage Vinyl Records, New Jersey for an in-store signing Saturday, May 19 at 2PM EDT. “Pre-order their upcoming CD, “United Abominations,” here in the store and get a wristband which will guarantee admittance!” Store is located at 51 Lafayette Rd. Fords, NJ. MORE

Finally, you can preorder United Abominations from FYE and get the bonus track “Black Swan” as a digital download 1 week before the release!. Click here for more info.

Chart Attack and Caustic Truths both recently spoke to Dave Mustaine about Megadeth’s upcoming album, “United Abominations”.

The Chart Attack interview can be read here, or below.

Megadeth’s Mustaine Is Pleased With United Abominations
Tuesday April 17, 2007 @ 05:30 PM
By: ChartAttack.com Staff

Generally speaking, when one hears a band member rave about their group’s latest album, two things come to mind: either they’re full of it or full of themselves. Bu when that someone happens to be Megadeth founder/singer/guitarist Dave Mustaine, there’s a certain degree of credibility. Renowned for his honesty and occasionally fork-tongued delivery, Mustaine is sincere about his band’s latest effort, United Abominations.

The following has been posted on Roadrunner Records’ UK website.

WIN A MEGA SIGNED GUITAR WITH NEW ALBUM - 13.04.2007

As if it wan’t good enough that you can get your hands on the new Megadeth album ‘Untitled Abominations’ on 14th May, this smash of an album will come with limited edition numbered ‘First Day Card’ through selected indie stores. Be one of the first 100 to register your card and you will recive a free poster and a beermat to rest your drink on while you listen! Not only that, you will be entered into a prize draw to win a stunning Dean Guitar signed by the man himself Dave Mustaine and fellow Megadeth members.

Dave Mustaine is nominated for a “Metal Hammer Golden God” award, in the Riff Lord category. You can vote for Dave at this location.

In other news, photos from Megadeth’s United Abominations photo shoot have been posted online at the Roadrunner Records website. View them here.

Finally, Dave Mustaine appears in this month’s Classic Rock magazine talking about his love for AC/DC’s “Let There Be Rock”. A scan of the article can be viewed at the Megadeth forums, here.