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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On 'Endgame': 'I've Made The Record Of My Career'
- June 25, 2009
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Darryl Sterdan of Sun Media recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On touring with SLAYER again (as part of of the "Canadian Carnage" run) after so many years: Mustaine: "This tour's going to be outrageous. It has been quite some time. Because we played when we were so young, it seems like it was just yesterday. I think the fans are going to be excited because it's two very powerful bands." On whether there's any friendly competition between MEGADETH and SLAYER: Mustaine: "No. There really isn't any room in my psyche, my id, to think, 'Well, this guy can play better than I can, so I better get out there and shake my ass.' Dude, it's music. I just go out there to have fun and to play. I've been playing a long time. I'm a legendary guitar player. I've got what I want in life. I'm very confident and very content. If every time I go up onstage, I get caught up in trying to steal back my thunder from the guy who was onstage before me, then I never really had any thunder in the first place." On the upcoming MEGADETH album, "Endgame": Mustaine: "I've made the record of my career. It's as aggressive as anything I've played in years. It's faster than anything that I've heard in a long time. The record is the best MEGADETH record I've ever done by far. It's my favourite record. I've been playing songs to people and everybody goes — 'Whoo!' or 'Fuck yeah!' That's been the consensus — a lot of whoo-hoos, hugs and fuck yeahs." (Laughs) On playing new material live: Mustaine: "We're gonna play one of the songs from the new album — a song called 'Headcrusher'. It's about a medieval torture device. That's by far the most appropriate song for us to play for this audience. It's straightforward, no-nonsense MEGADETH thrash metal." On MEGADETH's fans and haters: Mustaine: "I've been through a lot of stuff. I've been pretty open with my fans about it — all that 'a burden shared is a burden lessened' bullshit, I believe in that. Our fans know that they can count on me to be honest with them. I talk to them a lot on my TheLiveLine web site. I think sometimes that I should talk to them a little bit more about stuff that's a little bit more meaty — like political stuff and social issues. But I know if I do that, there's gonna be somebody who's going to take exception with me and make it their life's ambition to tell me I'm wrong. And I've got a couple of stalkers, which is very unfortunate. There's one girl that's following me around saying she's my stepsister and demanding my older sister take a blood-test. It's really disappointing. I'm accessible to the fans ... but dude, my job is not as fun as it used to be." Read more from Sun Media.
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COMMENT | You know...
posted by :
6/25/2009 6:51:47 AM
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I love Dave, but he needs to stop with the constant mentioning of how he's a legendary guitar player. Yes, he is, but when it comes from his mouth, it makes him sound arrogant and well....douchey. Plus, I hope to hell that he's right about his new album, and its as good as he says it is.
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posted by : Nickodinho
6/25/2009 6:54:15 AM
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FUCK YEAH!!
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COMMENT | blahmouthbleh & priestfan88
posted by : resunikufesin
6/25/2009 6:59:06 AM
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So true... Dave is a great guy, and I've met him a few times, but it's almost if he feels compelled to attract hatred. How many times did he make the album of his career now? Can't say that Headcrusher sounds special at all... I doubt it will top Cryptic Writings, which was a great one, that I keep listening to after all this years, certainly more than United Abominations. Generic thrash and bad propaganda. Where did thinking Dave go? Vanished with Celtic Frost?
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COMMENT | Dave...
posted by : Sonic Titan
6/25/2009 7:02:42 AM
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Says this kind of shit about everything he puts out. I'm sure the record will be good (his last one was) but I think he may be blowing smoke up the 'ol ass again.
He's on a "best" kick lately. Best drummer I've ever had, best guitar player I've ever had, my guitar playing is the best it's been in years. Good God man.
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COMMENT | The new Megadeth album will be AWESOME!
posted by : FreedomOfSpeech
6/25/2009 7:18:18 AM
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I think Dave Mustaine is making the best music of his life. The last albums have been my favorite Megadeth songs ever. I have been a fan of them since day one and I believe Mustaine just keeps getting better at songwriting. This new music will be just brutal and freaking cool. First day buyer!
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COMMENT | are you serious?
posted by :
6/25/2009 7:28:11 AM
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Dave is a legend, but a bit modesty should apply here..
And you guys Cryptic Writings? are you serious? The best Megadeth album imo is Rust in Peace, they haven't topped that yet...and doubt they will, the last album was pretty great but no Rust In Peace....
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COMMENT | people actually rate
posted by : Self_Science
6/25/2009 7:28:28 AM
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Cryptic Writings now? strange. I remember most fans thinking it was kind of ordinary at the time. It's nothing special IMO. 'Youthanasia' was much better.
hell i even prefer 'United Abominations'.
Anyway, new album will be decent at best IMO.
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COMMENT | and yes..
posted by : Self_Science
6/25/2009 7:29:37 AM
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i realise there is a joke element going on here, but i have read more praise for Cryptic Writings lately elsewhere and it's getting a little disturbing haahha.
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COMMENT | Poor Dave
posted by :
6/25/2009 7:37:32 AM
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It must be horrible having those She Wolves following him everywhere!
I guess that's the price of Fame.
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COMMENT | Maybe.......
posted by : JJJB
6/25/2009 7:49:31 AM
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Dave Mundane will tour with Tired Maiden after the Slayer tour.
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COMMENT | dont think so
posted by : HellChicken
6/25/2009 7:59:57 AM
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Legendary? Ummm, no. Dude can play pretty damn good riffs...and singing at the same time is tough to pull off. But you aint a legend pal. Iommi, Van Halen, Page, Hendrix, etc.... THOSE are legends.
Slayer & MH will own every single night on this mini tour.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Inhuman Tom
6/25/2009 8:11:22 AM
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"I've made the record of my career."
No no no.It was Rust in Piece, and you will never top that.
That new song is pretty boring.It sounds like a song from The system has Failed, which for me sucked.
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COMMENT |
posted by : martallica
6/25/2009 8:13:57 AM
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we can trust him huh? how about all the times through the 90s he said he was off heroin, then a few years later he says he was on heroin at the time.
dave has done some good stuff, but in all honesty, he's the shit element of megadeth. The drums, bass, solos and the production were what made them cool. dave needs to realize this and quit trying to suck his own dick. he's about as legendary a guitar player as dan spitz.
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COMMENT | Album - Endgame
posted by : welovemetal.com
6/25/2009 8:22:53 AM
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I can't wait for this album. UA was awesome and if this the best he's ever done that is going to be amazing. You can all hate Dave as much as you want, but secretly you want to be him.
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COMMENT | Of course Dave's a legend
posted by : KISSOFF 2004
6/25/2009 8:28:37 AM
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What metal fan would deny that?
Anyway, I dig what I've heard of the new track "Headcrusher"
I liked the last two albums alot, but something tells me this one may be better. Still, I think most well versed metal heads realize Deth's high water marks will always be the Peace Sells and Rust In Peace albums. Peerless classics both.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Nespithe
6/25/2009 8:34:59 AM
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I have more faith in the new Megadeth than the last Metallica. I don't think Dave was being to egotistical in describing himself as a legend. Lars Ulrich, on the other hand, loves himself so much he would rather lube himself than get fucked!!
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COMMENT | Dave is a cock
posted by :
6/25/2009 8:49:48 AM
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but i love the music, well..most of it anyway! with the exceptions of a few dodgy albums..the rest are great. i dont think he'll let us down on this coming album..i liked United Abominations alot and hope this will be better..nothing would ever top Rust in peace though..
and please shut the fuck up comparing Megadeth to Metallica's albums, do you bitches ever give up, or is your life that shallow? theyre two different groups with different music. get the fuck over it!
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COMMENT | "I'm a Legend."-Charles Barkley
posted by :
6/25/2009 8:52:13 AM
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This is just Dave being Dave. I'm not sure its productive for people to make suggestions about what he should and should not say at this point. I may agree with some of the suggestions, but the guy is 45 years old. HE'S NOT GONNA CHANGE. Let him be, ya know?
A fan for 15 years, I just laugh it off. I think it's funny because he's made these type of statements his entire career and still manages to ruffle feathers.
I think in the instances that matter (alcohol, drugs and family loyalty) he's made some extraordinary changes and I trust he will stick to them. If he lets a pompous comment or two slip out...great! I still find myself going to some of his old interviews for a good laugh. He is a hilarious individual.
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COMMENT |
posted by : otis360
6/25/2009 8:59:09 AM
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i dont think calling yourself legendary, its only arrogant if its not 100% accurate and honest
fact is he is a legendary guitar player
and saying it out loud every so often is probably good for him to remind himself what hes achieved
i dont see anything wrong with that to be honest
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COMMENT |
posted by : Deathinmusic
6/25/2009 8:59:51 AM
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"Dave Mustaine - He's Always Full Of Shit! (tm)"
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COMMENT | p.s
posted by : otis360
6/25/2009 9:00:30 AM
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i hate 95% of u fucks on here
the 5% is the small minority that actually have a brain and approach things in a fair manor
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COMMENT | fuck
posted by :
6/25/2009 9:01:50 AM
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Hi I'm your sister. Now show me the money!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/25/2009 9:46:41 AM
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STFU Dave!!
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COMMENT |
posted by : mrbreeze
6/25/2009 10:05:34 AM
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Yuyp...I realy lost respect for him immediately after Dimebag went down when he made mention that there are few guitarists like he and Dimabag that can play "where the air is so thin". So, he couldn't even let Dime go without bringing himself into the discussion- referring to his alleged greatness. Face it Dave, the fact that you need to continue to tell yourself how great you are is simply pathetic. You are not great, you are an average metal guitarist at best.
What did he say?? ...."Why is it that everything you touch turns to gold, and everything I do backfires in my face" hahahah
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COMMENT | Every band says this shit when they release a new album...
posted by : metaladdict666
6/25/2009 10:13:41 AM
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Why do so many on here feel the need to bash Mustaine for it?
I often think the supposedly "Heavy Music Fans" who bitch when a band puts out something great in the latter years of their career, really want the band to just repeat themselves & want in this case;
Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! Pt. II
Peace Sells... & We Are All Buying, Now That Obama is Prez?
So Far, So Good... So What are We Fighting for?
Anyway,
The new track sound fucking great, I hope the album crushes Death Magnetic in the long run, not so much to show that Megadeth is the better band (everyone should already know this by now) but rather to light the fire under Metallica's ass so they make the album Death Magnetic should have been!
I remember that from around 85-88 both bands were kickcin' ass so it was a win win for the fans & it would be cool if history repeated its self.
\,,/
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COMMENT | hope they do a bigger canadian tour after the album is released
posted by :
6/25/2009 10:21:47 AM
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and perhaps actually play in Toronto
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/25/2009 10:40:03 AM
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Haha, what a joke Mustaine is. Legend? He? Laughable
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COMMENT |
posted by : madeinquebec
6/25/2009 10:53:33 AM
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Oh believe you me, Dave is a legend.
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COMMENT | Lets all get one thing straight here
posted by : Sonic Titan
6/25/2009 11:10:14 AM
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Dave has always taken a back seat to the "other" guitarist in Megadeth. Marty, Chris all of them. The most legendary thing Dave did for metal guitar playing is his picking technique. Anything else he has done on the guitar has been good but fucking hell, not legendary.
He's more a legend for his personality, the dumb shit he says and yes, I hate to throw this in here...being kicked out of Metallica. The only album Dave has ever put out that I thought was 100% shit was Risk. Everything else has been very good and he should be proud of his music.
An some dimp above wrote that "we all secretly want to be Dave Mustaine". That's a good one. If there's one person who is truly legendary and still living that I wouldn't mind being for just one day would be Lemmy. That man is legendary and respected.
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COMMENT | Stepsister? Blood test?
posted by : ghostofmetalpast
6/25/2009 11:13:47 AM
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This stalker might want to take Genetics 101. Stepsister is a legal relationship, not a blood relationship. Even if she were a genuine stepsister there would be no genetic match - unless her parent married a cousin. Is this fool a Jerry Springer reject?
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COMMENT | Peace Sells... & We Are All Buying, Now That Obama is Prez?
posted by :
6/25/2009 11:14:43 AM
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Wtf? lol
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COMMENT | Dave is metal
posted by : RiotAct666
6/25/2009 11:35:20 AM
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Can't wait for the new DETH album.
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COMMENT | Nice
posted by :
6/25/2009 11:42:27 AM
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Its weird how much he has calmed down in the last couple of years with his interviews. I really hope he is right about Endgame being his best work, from what i have heard it sounds great. RIP is a tough album to top though...cant wait!
]v[EGADEAT]-[
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COMMENT | can you imagine Tony Iommi calling himself
posted by : And Then There Were None
6/25/2009 11:43:51 AM
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legendary?
absolutely not.
even if you are, you don't say that. there's a difference between being talented, influential and an arrogant prick that rubs people the wrong way.
Dave should read his bible a little more and find the parts about pride.
that said, if the album is good i might buy it. but i highly doubt it will top Peace Sells, to me, the best Deth album, not Rust.
cheers.
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COMMENT | "I'm a legendary guitar player"
posted by : savagedamage
6/25/2009 11:56:13 AM
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What a prick with a giant sized ego. Slayer kills over Megadeth, always have.
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COMMENT | show last night
posted by :
6/25/2009 12:34:52 PM
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I have seen both bands numerous times but last night Slayer owned Megadeth. Megadeth really should go on before Slayer for the next 3 shows as the intensity and crowd response was way higher for Slayer.
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COMMENT | Yes...
posted by : MaceII
6/25/2009 12:59:39 PM
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Dave IS a legendary guitarplayer! How dares he to say to that here on blabbermouth! The blabberkids are offended now!
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COMMENT | indysc7
posted by : metaladdict666
6/25/2009 1:23:32 PM
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Nice to see someone is paying attention.
\,,/
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COMMENT |
posted by : adp22
6/25/2009 1:35:57 PM
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If it sounds anything thing like the last one, it is not the record of his career. UA was boring as hell!
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COMMENT |
posted by : Steve Guttenberg
6/25/2009 1:36:28 PM
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SLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEERRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!
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posted by : 20-20 Guardian
6/25/2009 1:37:56 PM
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I read this in my newspaper this morning...good article/interview.
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posted by : back_in_black
6/25/2009 1:43:26 PM
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dave>all of you
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COMMENT | As for Mustaine's faith & politics...
posted by : metaladdict666
6/25/2009 1:46:08 PM
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Its funny no one tells bands who write about the devil to STFU, & no one tells bands who write about being citizens of the world or anti-American stuff to STFU either.
Guess what I'm American & I believe in God but it doesn't stop me from being open minded or listening to Jacob's Dream or Mercyful Fate, Stryper or Celtic Frost (& I'm not talkin' Cold Lake), Barren Cross or Slayer .
Whatever happened to it being about the music?
Why is it some are so closed minded that they can't look past the subject matter & just enjoy it ?
I don't get my politics, faith, morals, values from Music, Movies, Books, Games etc.
Those of you who do or are challenged by a band or a person with different views/beliefs are the real POSERS!
Man back in the day posers were the minority, the people who you knew heavy music was just a passing fad & one day they would grow up, now it seems like you are the majority & that is why so many bands lack integrity in what they produce.
All true Metalheads should demand Authenticity, & then tell all these fuckin poser to STFU!
\,,/
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COMMENT | Let´s hope he´s right.
posted by :
6/25/2009 1:53:02 PM
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The man has made a killer album, The World Needs A Hero, less than 10 years ago so it´s not really an issue of him growing too old or comfy to make great metal music. Let´s hope he pulls the same with Endgame.
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COMMENT | Not about the music
posted by :
6/25/2009 2:11:21 PM
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If it was all about the music, he wouldn't refuse to play some of his older songs because he no longer agrees with the lyrics. Sorry to those of you that have your lips wrapped around his dick, but that's fucking lame. If you didn't have your heads up Mustaine's ass, you'd be able to admit that. Sorry I made you kids cry.
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COMMENT | Real fan's like me are always........
posted by : Gladiator881
6/25/2009 3:36:28 PM
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SKEPTICAL! Sure Dave, you're firing on all cylinders right now, new album, solid band-lineup. But to say ENDGAME is "better" than RIP or Countdown to Extinction....now, YOU'LL REALLY HAVE some explaining to do if this new record doesn't par up or indeed be your best, and that will be according to your FANS ultimately. If this is your best according to you, that's fine. Then again, the fans will decide 2 or 5 months after ENDGAME comes out. And Headcrusher sounded good....not great (but that can change with a couple more spins when its on CD). So, it'll either be ENDGAME to be Megadeth's best or it will still be RIP & COUNTDOWN, IMO...we all shall see.
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COMMENT | Why?
posted by :
6/25/2009 3:42:22 PM
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Dave wouldn't tour with Rotting Christ because of there Lyrics.
But Slayer is ok?
I'm sure someone will comment that it's just for the money, but that's not the point.
Rotting Christ \m/
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COMMENT | That's funny...!
posted by :
6/25/2009 6:03:57 PM
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"all that 'a burden shared is a burden lessened' bullshit, I believe in that."
He believes in BS... Sounds about right. Oh well, at least the new track sounds a lot better than Death Fagnetic...
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COMMENT | I can't wait to hear
posted by :
6/26/2009 2:46:12 PM
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Hopefully it's enough for him to think he isn't getting Metallica's seconds.
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COMMENT | Endgame
posted by :
6/29/2009 12:50:57 AM
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I hope the new album is good. I've heard some riffs from it already, so far it sounds pretty cool, but I am not getting my hopes up. The last album United Abominations could have been A LOT better. The title track was the best song on the album and they NEVER play it live. Mustaine and SLAYER are way past their primes, so I'm not getting my hopes up on anything new that they come out with. The new Slayer song Psychopathy red kicks ass though. Hopefully the rest of the album will be good. The last 3 Slayer albums were dissapointing, actually the last 4 if you count Undisputed Attitude
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