It’s an Overkill, but we are still wanting more.

The show might have been dubbed as The Big 4, but there jam should have been called The Big 5. At Yankees Stadium in Bronx, members of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax and Exodus performed “Overkill”, a Motorhead’s classic. Yes, Exodus member Gary Holt who is filling in for Slayer’s Jeff Hanneman was on stage jamming with the other 4 bands. At the end of the song, Dave Lombardo and Charlie Benante took turns on the drums. Note to Lars Ulrich, now that’s the proper way to play drum.

  • James Hetfield
  • Kirk Hammett
  • Rob Trujillo
  • Lars Ulrich
  • Kerry King
  • Dave Lombardo
  • Gary Holt
  • David Ellefson
  • Chris Broderick
  • Shawn Drover
  • Joey Belladona
  • Scott Ian
  • Rob Caggiano
  • Frank Bello
  • Charlie Benante

Not sure If I saw Dave Mustaine, Tom Araya or Jeff Hanneman.

p.s. I see my friend Willie Gee on stage again with The Big Four.

Slayer recruits Exodus’ Gary Holt to fill in for Jeff Hanneman.

Slayer recruits Exodus’ Gary Holt to fill in for Jeff Hanneman who is currently recuperating from an emergency surgery on his right arm. Hanneman contracted a serious infection which resembles a disease caused by flesh-eating bacteria.

Slayer is scheduled to embark on European Carnage Tour with Megadeth in March and April 2011. Slayer will be joining Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax for The Big 4  in Indio, California.

Megadeth: Rust In Peace 20th Anniversary Tour

Megadeth has just announced “Rust In Peace 20th Anniversary Tour” that will kick off on March 1st, 2010. Megadeth will play Rust In Peace in its entirety. Testament and Exodus will be joining Megadeth on this tour.

Rust In Peace 20th Anniversary Tour Dates (2010):

  • March 1 Spokane,WA – Knitting Factory
  • March 2 Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
  • March 3 Medford, OR – Medford Armory
  • March 6 Calgary, AB – Big Four
  • March 7 Edmonton, AB –  Shaw Conference Centre
  • March 8 Saskatoon, SK – Prairieland Exhibition Hall
  • March 11 Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theater
  • March 12 Greensburg, PA – Palace Theater
  • March 13 Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
  • March 15 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
  • March 16 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live
  • March 18 Scranton, PA – Scranton Cultural Center
  • March 19 Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
  • March 21 Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
  • March 22 Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
  • March 23 Memphis, TN-  Minglewood Hall
  • March 25 Houston, TX – Verizon Wireless Theater
  • March 26 Austin, TX – Stubb’s Amphitheater
  • March 27 Lubbock, TX – The Pavillion
  • March 28 El Paso, TX – Club 101
  • March 30 Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theater
  • March 31 Hollywood, CA – Hollywood Palladium

Shows are for all ages.

For more information go to: http://www.megadeth.com/killingroad.php