MEGADETH

Guitarist excited about new material

MEGADETH is in the final stages of the songwriting process for the band's new album, which is tentatively expected sometime next year via Roadrunner Records. The CD is once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations" (May 2007, Roadrunner Records).

MEGADETH's forthcoming LP will be the group's first with guitarist Chris Broderick, who replaced Glen Drover at the end of last year. Broderick has issued the following update via the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "I am really excited about what I am hearing at Vic's Garage [MEGADETH's recently built recording studio]. It's got aggression and some cool twists and turns. The other day I watched [MEGADETH mainman] Dave [Mustaine] come up with some parts that have a heavy groove.

"This week will suck for me; I just got off the phone with the Los Angeles Superior Court and I have to report for jury duty tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. (puke). This will be the first time I have ever had to report and I have no idea what to expect."

MEGADETH will embark on the "Priest Feast" European tour in February 2009 with headliners JUDAS PRIEST and openers TESTAMENT.

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