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Dave Mustaine says he forgives David Ellefson but firing him from Megadeth was “a hard decision that had to be made”
By Matt Parker published
The Megadeth frontman said he made the decision to relieve Ellefson of his bass playing duties for the good of the band

Megadeth return in glorious form with new thrasher, We’ll Be Back
By Jackson Maxwell published
The band also revealed that their long-awaited, highly-anticipated new album, The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!, will be released on September 2

Gibson pays tribute to a thrash metal classic with the Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP “Rust in Peace” signature model
By Sam Roche published
With its Alien Green Tech nitro finish, Mustaine's new limited edition V looks straight out of Hanger 18

Why Kiko Loureiro's mom bought him an electric guitar instead of sending him to therapy as a teen
By Sam Roche published
The Megadeth guitarist's school principal sought to refer him to a psychologist for writing a story about guitars, skulls and blood

From screamo revival to suave grooves: here are this week's essential guitar tracks
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Kick off April with a bang with these vital new songs from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adrian Quesada, Eric Johnson, Justus West, Willow, Opeth and more
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Lamb of God join forces with Dave Mustaine for thrashing cover of Megadeth's Wake Up Dead
By Sam Roche published
The metal titans are due to head out together on the second leg of the Metal Tour of the Year next week

Dave Mustaine reveals bassist on new Megadeth album – and surprise Sammy Hagar, Ice-T guest appearances
By Jackson Maxwell published
The Sick, the Dying and the Dead will not feature the band's touring bassist, James LoMenzo, Mustaine revealed in an interview on SiriusXM

Megadeth’s Kiko Loureiro sets up his own online Guitar Academy
By Matt Owen published
The comprehensive platform will see Loureiro break down his most elaborate compositions, host monthly hangouts and tutor technique and theory
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