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MEGADETH Drummer Shoots Down GIGANTOUR Rumors
- Dec. 15, 2008
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MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has shot down rumors that AVENGED SEVENFOLD and BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE are in talks to take part in next year's North American Gigantour — the acclaimed traveling heavy music festival launched by MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine.
Posting in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site in a thread where fans were discussing the above-mentioned rumor, Drover simply wrote "No" in response to the online chatter.
No official announcement has yet been made regarding the lineup of the fourth edition of Gigantour, which will once again feature MEGADETH in the headlining slot.
Conceived in 2005, Gigantour — proclaimed "the mother of all shred fests" by Revolver magazine — resurrects metal's focus on stellar musicianship.
The third installment of the North American Gigantour officially launched on April 12, 2008 in Denver, Colorado with headliner MEGADETH, Swedish metal band IN FLAMES, Finland's CHILDREN OF BODOM, Arizona's modern extreme act JOB FOR A COWBOY and Oakland, California heavy power trio HIGH ON FIRE. The 29-date trek criss-crossed North America and wrapped May 22 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The "Gigantour 2" DVD and CD, which contains footage from the second coming of Gigantour, arrived on April 22 via Image Entertainment.
"Gigantour 2" features over an hour of blistering performances by iconic and influential heavy metal pioneers MEGADETH — who have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide in a career now spanning 25 years — along with LAMB OF GOD, OPETH, ARCH ENEMY, OVERKILL, THE SMASHUP, and INTO ETERNITY. Recorded in DTS 5.1 surround sound, the DVD version also features a behind-the-scenes look at the 2006 tour, while both the DVD and CD offer a hidden bonus track — MEGADETH's ever-relevant "Peace Sells".
The "Gigantour 2" DVD and CD follow Image Entertainment's fall 2006 release of the debut "Gigantour" CD and DVD which featured unforgettable performances by MEGADETH, DREAM THEATER, FEAR FACTORY, ANTHRAX (CD only), NEVERMORE, LIFE OF AGONY, SYMPHONY X, DRY KILL LOGIC and BOBAFLEX.
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COMMENT | WOW
posted by :
12/15/2008 9:57:03 PM
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what a relief
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COMMENT | Phew
posted by : RiotAct666
12/15/2008 9:59:21 PM
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Thank God!
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COMMENT | whew
posted by : tvspat
12/15/2008 10:01:37 PM
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THANK YOU
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/15/2008 10:02:05 PM
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THANKS!
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COMMENT | THANK SATAN
posted by :
12/15/2008 10:05:18 PM
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oops that may piss off dave.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/15/2008 10:06:33 PM
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Holy fuck thanks.
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COMMENT |
posted by : madeinquebec
12/15/2008 10:08:18 PM
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Thank god!!! A7X and Boulettes for My Fettuccine suck donkey parts
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COMMENT | THANK YOU SHAWN!
posted by :
12/15/2008 10:33:32 PM
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i'm so relieved. This is why i love drummers! WOOOO! FUCK bfmv! a7x is ok but not for gigantour. i definatly wouldn't pay to see them. me happy!
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COMMENT |
posted by : I Live Again
12/15/2008 10:39:56 PM
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Comon Dave, make it happen. Rotting Christ/Megadeth co-headlining bill.
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COMMENT | OLD NEWS
posted by :
12/15/2008 10:43:39 PM
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this was posted a few days ago already...
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COMMENT | ...
posted by :
12/15/2008 11:08:44 PM
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I called it. There was no way that was happening
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/15/2008 11:26:14 PM
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A christmas miracle.................
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COMMENT |
posted by : decimated_existence
12/15/2008 11:27:32 PM
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OH THANK FUCKING GOD.
Gigantour is one of the only summer concerts I can count on to deliver year in and year out (well so far). I would truly hope Dave would not stoop to that level. to what? sell tickets to 13 year old girls.
I like to see Kreator or Enslaved or Suidakra or Arsis or Kalmah or ahhh, just anyone besides those 2 poser emo hard rock bands.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/15/2008 11:33:25 PM
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It's a shame they won't be able to put anything that comes close to the original lineup.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/15/2008 11:41:49 PM
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We dodged a Bullet!
But srsly, now I want a real update.
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COMMENT |
posted by : pinpals
12/16/2008 12:26:17 AM
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He didn't really shoot them down, he just said a vague "no"
I want to see Exodus this year and maybe Evile, that would be cool. Oh, and Candlemass too
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COMMENT |
posted by : pistonslap
12/16/2008 12:55:05 AM
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If A7X played on this tour they would be headlining it. Megadeth aren't selling that many records anymore.
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COMMENT | pistonslap
posted by :
12/16/2008 2:11:25 AM
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well then, we can expect a7x and you to NEVER participate in gigantour.
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COMMENT | on the other hand
posted by :
12/16/2008 2:16:27 AM
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How about inviting Korpiklaani? I don't think they ever toured USA. Or how about Testament or Evil Army or Rigor Mortis or Carnivore, at least one good old school thrashers? If not, how about Carcass, Behemoth, Corrosion of Conformity, Zimmers Hole, God Forbid, Soilent Green... I don't agree with every band Dave invites, but this 'tour fest' is really something to look forward to than ozzfest and other stuff.
Great choice on High on Fire last year btw! Kudos to keeping the lineup interesting and colorful
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COMMENT | FYI
posted by : mirhagon
12/16/2008 2:18:12 AM
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Hi, I'm Homer Gershwin, Dave's horse trainer. Here's some bands Dave's been talking about:
Bloody Stool
Xylophone Sodomy
Killchunk
Nexus Pickle
Pubefuzz
You heard it here first. Later, droogies!
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COMMENT | HERE IS A DREAM LIST
posted by :
12/16/2008 3:27:15 AM
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MEGADETH, OVERKILL, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, EXODUS, GOJIRA, METALCHURCH!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW ABOUT THAT LINEUP?????
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COMMENT |
posted by :
12/16/2008 6:55:20 AM
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Thank God
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COMMENT |
posted by : SouthernPelican
12/16/2008 6:56:40 AM
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please take some awesome thrash bands out dave!!
bit of Exodus, Anthrax, even Evile (us megafans loved them on the bill), Testament
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COMMENT | Lets see some...
posted by : slaughterhouse
12/16/2008 7:46:37 AM
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All Shall Perish, The Faceless, Born Of Osiris...all these bands have alot of talent and they shred!!!!!
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COMMENT | ..
posted by : Pod
12/16/2008 7:56:26 AM
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Good stuff, going from Symphony X and Dream Theater to A7X and BFMV would show how far that tour has fallen in only a few years.
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COMMENT | My guess...
posted by :
12/16/2008 8:22:01 AM
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This rumor was probably started by paid uncovers working for Metallica. They know that Megadeth's new one is likely to blow away DM so they covertly try to derail the tour.
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COMMENT | Hmm
posted by :
12/16/2008 8:45:43 AM
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Don't see A7x since they will probably be heading back to the studio. Gigantour never appealed to me anyway, so I haven't been bummed about the lack of Charlotte dates. Let me see, Megadeth plus a bunch of bands that only appeal to a bunch of antisocial teenagers who can't get laid. News flash, A7x is a pretty good live band.
Anyway, I'm still holding out hope that Dave can become a little less of a bitch, call up Lars and beg him to let Megadeth open for Metallica on the next leg of the US tour. I would pay a 100 bucks a seat to see that!
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COMMENT | GOOD
posted by :
12/16/2008 8:50:57 AM
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I knew it couldnt be true
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COMMENT | By the way
posted by :
12/16/2008 8:56:04 AM
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Before you kids continue to ass all over a7x because they have the 13 year girl fanbase, I want to point something out to you. Do you realize how much pussy my buddies and I got at Duran Duran shows back in the 80's? Dudes, you go to these shows that are full of horny teenage girls that are all wet for M Shadows and you might get some play, assuming you are still a teenager. Man, you kids have a lot to learn. Listen to the heavy shit at home, but with ticket prices what they are, save your dollars for the shows that girls go to!
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COMMENT | how bout
posted by : IkidIkid
12/16/2008 11:41:58 AM
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Opeth
Gojira
Brujeria
Cavalera Conspiracy
Iwrestledabearonce
problem solved you can thank me later DAVE.
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COMMENT | come now
posted by :
12/16/2008 12:26:37 PM
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if this is supposed to be as dave says "the mother of all shred fests" get bands that actually play solos or shred on the bill. NO MORE SHIT LIKE BOBAFLEX PLEASE!!! Bands that should be on the tour :
Overkill
Iced Earth
Outworld
Testament
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COMMENT | I was pissed when I heard that rumor
posted by :
12/16/2008 3:03:26 PM
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THANK FSM IT ISN'T TRUE!
Also, best possible line-up for this:
Arsis
Warbringer
Kreator
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COMMENT | completely agree
posted by :
12/16/2008 3:08:11 PM
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COMMENT |
posted by : SouthernPelican
12/16/2008 6:56:40 AM
please take some awesome thrash bands out dave!!
bit of Exodus, Anthrax, even Evile (us megafans loved them on the bill), Testament
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COMMENT |
posted by : BloodXdrunk
12/16/2008 7:51:45 PM
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:( that suck
bullet for my valentine are really awesome live, i saw them sur summer and thats rock, and i was surprised, there is no only emo and teen girls groupie, there was a really crazy show .
You guys said they suck, but you maybe listen only one or two of their songs, and i don't think you see them live to judge by yourself, stop to bitchng them only because it's "cool" and you looks more a "true" metalhead or somethink like that, you comment are really ridiculous.
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COMMENT | thank you jesus
posted by :
12/16/2008 10:03:27 PM
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no ghey bands next year....well...
hopefully mr. dave will think of some better bands...
heres some ideas:
- evergrey
- adagio
- firewind
- angra
- underworld
- scar symmetry
- sonata arctica!!!
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COMMENT | Dave please...
posted by :
12/17/2008 10:50:54 AM
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...take your old friends NEVERMORE back out.
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COMMENT | Love the suggestion....
posted by :
12/17/2008 1:05:21 PM
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Evile be part of next Years N.A. GIGANTOUR , unlikely as they toured the UK with Dave in Gigantour last year.
I was pissed, saw it, Meg's was great not a huge Bodum fan (although they were decent) would have LOVED to see Evile!!!!!!
Iced Earth and Evile would be SENSATIONAL!
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COMMENT | WHEW!
posted by : mouthfullofmetal
1/28/2009 8:29:30 AM
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WHEW!
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COMMENT | Thank you.
posted by :
2/12/2009 5:23:13 PM
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Holy crap. That scared me hearing about the rumors. Glad they're not true! The tour has had a few week acts (Lamb of God, Static X, etc.), but dangit. If they got those two, it'd be lame. He's gone through prog, death metal, and grind, so I'm hoping he either goes for some thrash or black metal this year. I'm doubting the black metal unless he brings alng Immortal or someone, but some thrash from Testament and Tourniquet. Meshuga would be nice too.
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