The Megadeth thread

I think this is underwhelming because Dave hyped up "something big" for the fans. Well this certainly isn't it.

Very unexpected but here's hoping.

Remember... Dave didn't have a real "band" for The System Has Failed either, and that one turned out rather well, I thought.

That's why i'll wait, it's turned out well in the past.

I know nothing about either men nor their bands. I'll just have to take the old wait and see routine.

Fat Freddy wrote:

Remember... Dave didn't have a real "band" for The System Has Failed either, and that one turned out rather well, I thought.

That had Poland and Colaiuta on drums! Those were awesome non-controversial names.

But I see your point. This drummer will probably be great. The lead guy is the one I am concerned about.

I'll give Chris Adler the benefit of the doubt, considering anyone would be a better choice than Shawn Drover. Kiko, on the other hand, doesn't sound like he has the chops to play Megadeth's brand of thrash.

Anyone with 10 minutes to kill can watch Kiko's top solos as chosen by, uh, someone. Maybe Kiko himself. Anyway...


Talented, no question. But the right guy for Megadeth? I dunno. I guess we'll find out in due time.

Here's his own YouTube channel if you can't get enough...
https://www.youtube.com/user/kikoloureiroofficial/featured

Ugh ... finger tapping. Not the most aggressive of lead guitar techniques.

He's got to be able to do more, right?

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I think this is underwhelming because Dave hyped up "something big" for the fans. Well this certainly isn't it.

Yes, this did not deserve to be hyped up like that. It's a shame that the tour with a "huge" English band never materialized because of the lineup issues. I have to imagine it was something with Judas Priest, since they are going out on the road in the States. That would have made for a great tour.

I heard a couple ANGRA albums years ago, They were decent, but the songs were forgettable. It was probably the guitar-work that impressed me.

Temple of Blood wrote:

I'm sure that the new guy will be a better soloist than him.  I love Dave as a musician but he's limited in what he can convey with his leads.

Try to imagine him still in METALLICA recording leads over "Fade to Black".

I recently learned that Kirk Hammett's solo in "Fade to Black" was similar to the style of Marc Biedermann of Blind Illusion, as Marc was Hammett's guitar teacher before that.

glassprison wrote:

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I think this is underwhelming because Dave hyped up "something big" for the fans. Well this certainly isn't it.

Yes, this did not deserve to be hyped up like that. It's a shame that the tour with a "huge" English band never materialized because of the lineup issues. I have to imagine it was something with Judas Priest, since they are going out on the road in the States. That would have made for a great tour.

Did Dave hype this? Pretty sure everyone but Dave did.

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Mustaine wrote, "I wish Megadeth fans could know what is going on right now…you would be very happy!"

Stuff like that, along with Nick Menza and Marty Friedman at least talking about the possibility of re-joining Megadeth got our hopes up. Knowing that there aren't many LoG fans here at the HoM, the news of Adler playing certainly could be taken as "underwhelming news" or "not worth the hype".

Think of it like this. Mom & Dad tell you you're going to be very happy with your birthday present this year. So in your mind, you've built it up to be the new Atari 5200 you've been hinting for for the last 6 months. Then you get a Commodore 64. Yea, it's still a gaming system, but not what you were hoping for.

By the way, this rumor has yet to be confirmed or denied by anyone, however this pic of Dave and Adler has been posted, fueling that speculation...

I'll listen to the record and then decide if I like it or not. If I don't like it it's no great loss as I didn't like the last two either I was hoping that he would get two hot shot unknowns like he did with Chris and Gar to drag him out of his old man comfort zone. I wouldn't place too much store in any previous work that they have done, they are coming in as hired guns and they will play what and how Dave tells them to play.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

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Mustaine wrote, "I wish Megadeth fans could know what is going on right now…you would be very happy!"

Stuff like that, along with Nick Menza and Marty Friedman at least talking about the possibility of re-joining Megadeth got our hopes up. Knowing that there aren't many LoG fans here at the HoM, the news of Adler playing certainly could be taken as "underwhelming news" or "not worth the hype".

Think of it like this. Mom & Dad tell you you're going to be very happy with your birthday present this year. So in your mind, you've built it up to be the new Atari 5200 you've been hinting for for the last 6 months. Then you get a Commodore 64. Yea, it's still a gaming system, but not what you were hoping for.

By the way, this rumor has yet to be confirmed or denied by anyone, however this pic of Dave and Adler has been posted, fueling that speculation...

Right, but that's pretty much the only thing Dave has said about it all. Everything else has been typical updates. Everyone else seemed to be the ones fueling the Menza/Friedman rumors.

So Adler (Chris NOT Steven ) is drumming on the new album:

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported on March 14, it has now been made official that MEGADETH has hired drummer Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD) to play on the band's new album.

MEGADETH has released the following official statement announcing the collaboration:

"Dave Mustaine, the creative driving force behind original American metal and hard rock crossover giants MEGADETH, and Chris Adler, drummer for the leaders of modern American heavy metal LAMB OF GOD, will join original bassist David Ellefson in the creation of MEGADETH's anticipated forthcoming album. Adler will be appearing as a guest on the album and contributing his thundering, hard-hitting, and technically precise style and skill, adding new blood and drive into the mix while staying true to MEGADETH's roots."

Dave Mustaine comments: "Chris is a tremendous talent, and an amazing person. He is going to bring a new level of excitement and energy to MEGADETH that the fans are going to lose their minds over. I have nothing but respect for my previous drummers, but this is going to absolutely KILL!

"Back in 1989, MEGADETH originally worked as a three piece — guitar, bass and drums — when we laid down the framework to our Grammy-nominated platinum album 'Rust In Peace'.

"I want to thank the other members of LAMB OF GOD for allowing this opportunity to take place for all of us in the metal community."

David Ellefson adds: "Chris has been an endearing friend to us in MEGADETH for many years now, and he truly appreciates our music and its legacy. His drumming has forged such an innovative and ferocious path for metal music and I'm very proud that he is anchoring our rhythm section with us on this new album. I can clearly see a new dawn of 'utmost heaviness' unfolding in MEGADETH's next chapter."

Chris Adler offers: "MEGADETH was the game changer for me. Growing up, there was no other band that meant as much to my musical interest and direction. There is no doubt I would not be doing what I have been doing for the past three decades had I not stumbled across 'Killing Is My Business' and the bible of all metal, 'Peace Sells', in my formative years."

He continues: "About 10 years ago, LAMB OF GOD toured with MEGADETH and I was able to share that story with Dave and David, and we have kept in touch ever since.

"When Dave called me a while ago and asked if I was interested in making a thrash metal album with him, I felt like I must've been on a hidden-camera show. I was trying to play it cool, but I was speechless other than YES! Once I called my wife and my band guys to let everyone know, I had some time to really think about it and how I can best fit into this situation.

"I'm coming into this on fire. There is an incredible amount of respect, but the goal here is to make the very best thrash album we can — not just throw names in the CD booklet or be a yes man. Together, I believe we can do something very special!

"Get ready for a very exciting chapter in the MEGADETH legacy."

In a 2006 interview with Xplosive Metal, Adler confirmed that MEGADETH was the band that made him want to start drumming to begin with. He said: "Definitely. For me and my brother [LAMB OF GOD guitarist Willie Adler], that's the band that made us wake up to heavy metal and made us become who we are today. And now to be able to sit down and have lunch with Dave Mustaine and tell him that story and have him talk about what he likes about LAMB OF GOD, it's pretty big for me."

Speaking to Wondering Sound about the influence Dave Lombardo (SLAYER) and Gar Samuelson (MEGADETH) have had on his drumming style, Adler said: "Dave's the guy that made me want to go fast. There's so much power in what he does — both him and Gar Samuelson, who was the original drummer from MEGADETH. I think Gar was a little more jazzy, which I really liked, and I probably spent more time trying to emulate Gar than Dave, but both those guys were the guys who made me want to get faster. Now I realize that's kind of a fickle goal, but [Dave] was obviously one of the innovators, one of the first to do what metal is kind of known for now, with double kicks, and he's still absolutely one of the best."

In addition to Mustaine, Adler and bassist David Ellefson, the recording lineup for MEGADETH's new album is rumored to include Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with ANGRA.

MEGADETH has yet to announce permanent replacements for drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick, who quit the group last year.

The band was still finalizing the recording lineup for its new album earlier in the month, with Mustaine tweeting on March 10 that he was "excited to be auditioning one of my final picks for my new guitarist today."

Drover quit MEGADETH on November 25, 2014 "to pursue [his] own musical interests." His statement can be found at this location. Guitarist Chris Broderick announced his departure from MEGADETH a few hours later, saying that he was exiting the group "due to artistic and musical differences."


Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/its-official-lamb-of-gods-chris-adler-to-guest-on-new-megadeth-studio-album/#RzLptpbdGp6E7muP.99

Not a bad choice IMHO. Adler is a very precise and powerful drummer. He can do fast, he can do groovy, he can do machine-like precision. Mustaine went with a good choice there.

I'm thinking this may amount to a great heavy album. Here's hoping

Dave has a knack for finding talent that fits 'deth.

I hope they don't use the Angra guy. He's boring and doesn't fit.

Troublezone wrote:

I hope they don't use the Angra guy. He's boring and doesn't fit.

 A bit harsh considering you haven't heard him play a note with Megadeth. I'm glad you weren't there when he hired Chris Poland.  (Jazz!! Short hair!!!   ) 

Boris2008 wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

I hope they don't use the Angra guy. He's boring and doesn't fit.

 A bit harsh considering you haven't heard him play a note with Megadeth. I'm glad you weren't there when he hired Chris Poland.  (Jazz!! Short hair!!!   ) 

A little defensive eh? I've seen him play on YouTube and have a general idea of his style. Who cares about hair? That has nothing to do with my comment. Chris Poland kicks ass BTW!

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"Back in 1989, MEGADETH originally worked as a three piece — guitar, bass and drums — when we laid down the framework to our Grammy-nominated platinum album 'Rust In Peace'.

Does this have anything to do with the issue of replacing two members that he was was commenting on?


Anyway, there isn't a Megadeth album I don't enjoy, so I'm confident Dave will put together something interesting with this lineup, like all previous.

Yeah I'm sure this will be a good one.