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Travelling back to 1982-1983.

Metallica and Mustaine had been on stage together during the Big 4 shows, but not like this. Dave Mustaine once again fulfilled the role he had back in 1982 and 1983, the lead guitarist of Metallica even only for three songs. Metallica and Dave Mustaine together performed “Phantom Lord”, “Jump In The Fire” and “Metal Militia” just like they did back in 1982 and 1983. How we all really wish Cliff Burton were there too.

Dave Mustaine and James Hetfield, side by side doing what they do best.

It is even more surreal to see Dave Mustaine and Kirk Hammett “being in Metallica” at the same time.

It might have been 1982 and 1983 again.

Note to James Hetfield and Dave Mustaine: It’s not too late to collaborate together again.

Pictures courtesy of Metallica.com

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Metallica and Dave Mustaine to perform 5 songs off “Kill ‘Em All”.

Details are coming in, for the first time in 28 years Dave Mustaine to join Metallica playing 5 songs off “Kill ‘Em All” at Metallica 30th Anniversary in Fillmore, San Francisco tonight. Megadeth.com spills the bean, that Mustaine and Metallica will perform the following:

UPDATE:
More information can be found at MetOnTour Journals.

During his stint with Metallica between 1982 and 1983, Mustaine wrote songs that were later included in “Kill ‘Em All” and “Ride The Lightning”.

  • The Four Horsemen (original version is called The Mechanix)
  • Jump In The Fire
  • Phantom Lord
  • Metal Militia
  • Ride The Lightning
  • The Call of Ktulu

Metallica has to release the video of this show.

Setlist of the show can be found here.

Picture courtesy of Megadeth.com

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Dave Mustaine to perform with Metallica for the 30th anniversary celebration.

Yes, the rumor was true. Dave Mustaine will be performing with Metallica for the 30th anniversary celebration. The event was much talked about backstage during the Big 4 at NY Yankees Stadium.

Mustaine himself confirms that he is in San Francisco, getting ready for Metallica 30th anniversary finale show tonight.

UPDATE:
Details of the show will be posted at Metallica On Tour.

@DaveMustaine
I am up in SF for Metallica’s 30 anniversary. I look forward to celebrating with them.

Dave Mustaine was a Metallica member in 1982 and 1983. Mustaine wrote numbers of songs that were later included in “Kill ‘Em All” and “Ride The Lightning”.

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Megadeth – Th1rt3en

First thing that came to my mind was:

Why are there a lot of previously released songs?

  • New World Order
  • Millenium Of The Blind
  • Black Swan

Then there are the also pre-Th1rt3en songs

  • Sudden Death
  • Never Dead

Don’t forget the singles:

  • Public Enemy No. 1
  • Whose Life (Is Is Anyways?)

Right there, 7 out of 13 songs I had somehow heard before the release of the album.

“New World Order” was recorded as a demo back in Countdown To Extinction days. The song was also released by a band called Zoetrope for their album Mind Over Splatter 1n 1993. Megadeth demo was included in Hidden Treasures in 1995 and Youthanasia 2004 Digital Remaster.

“Millenium OFThe Blind” demo was included in Youthanasia 2004 Digital Remaster. The demo included intro riff that later used in “1000 Times Goodbye” off The World Needs A Hero in 2001. The new version of the song is without the intro riff; it is actually something different.

“Black Swan” was originally recorded during United Abominations session in 2007 featuring then guitarist Glen Drover and bassist James LoMenzo. The song was made available for those who pre-ordered United Abominations through Megadeth.com and MegaFanClub. The song was much simpler back then.

I don’t think I need to go on and mention every little thing about this album. Megadeth die-hard fans would enjoy this album. Forget about the remake, re-recorded songs; this album still hits hard.

Roadrunner Records is still selling the CD Deluxe Bundle of Th1rt3en that includes the CD, Digital Downloads and two Picture Discs.

 

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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.

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Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax performed “Helpless” in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

The Big Four 2011 European Tour kicked off on July 2nd, 2011 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Megadeth .com broke the news that Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax (sans Scott Ian plus Andreas Kisser) performed Diamond Head’s classic “Helpless” together. Slayer members didn’t join the jam due to what they called “travel arrangement”.

Next The Big Four show will be in Gothenburg, Sweden on July 3rd, 2011.

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Megadeth Starts Working On Its Thirteenth Studio Release.

Dave Mustaine announces through his Twitter account that Megadeth is working on its thirteenth studio release.

Day 1. Rolling in the Vanquish on a perfect day. Today starts my 13th studio release. Adrenaline’s high. Pray for Victory!

The follow up to 2009’s “Endgame” marks the return of Megadeth’s co-founding member and bass player David Ellefson. Presumably Megadeth will be recording the new release at Vic’s Garage, a home studio built in Mustaine’s own San Diego Home.