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GMC Forum _ Bands and Guitarists _ Continued Megadeth Lineup Changes

Posted by: Owen Jan 14 2008, 07:25 PM

Rumour has it at the moment that Megadeth's Glenn Drover has either removed himself from the band or been kicked out by Dave, the speculation at the moment is that Chris Broderick former Nevermore live session musician has been hired to replace him in another Megadeth line-up switch. I cant access the official Megadeth website or find any 'official' statement but this is what's being said.

Heres a vid of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di9UXIHUH84

Edit: Got my hands on the official statement from http://megadeth.com/announcement.php

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In other MEGADETH news, the group has officially welcomed new guitarist CHRIS BRODERICK (Nevermore, Jag Panzer) to the band after parting ways with Glen Drover--which was hinted at back in November. "I've noticed [on the Internet] that people are pissed with me over the way things were handled with Glen quitting the group," says MUSTAINE, "but they're gonna be pissed even more when they hear how fierce we are with Chris! Megadeth is playing at a new level." BRODERICK will make his live debut with MEGADETH February 4 in Finland, where the group--guitarist/singer MUSTAINE, guitarist BRODERICK, drummer SHAWN DROVER and JAMES LOMENZO on bass--is kicking off a long string of international dates which wrap March 14 in Bangalore, India.


Discuss.

Posted by: Guitarman700 Jan 14 2008, 07:29 PM

The site says he quit to focus on his family. i REALLY liked Glenn, but these things happen.

Posted by: Toni Suominen Jan 14 2008, 07:30 PM

Chris Broderick rules! it would be cool to see him with megadeth smile.gif

Posted by: Muris Jan 14 2008, 07:36 PM

C.B. is quite amazing technique wise,
it'll be nice to see him sharing stage with good old Dave. biggrin.gif

Posted by: fatb0t Jan 14 2008, 07:52 PM

Dave Mustaine is nuts man. He can never keep a line up the same! Oh well, I guess it keeps it interesting eh?
Megadeth pwns Metallica these days imo

Posted by: TortillaShred Jan 14 2008, 07:57 PM

QUOTE (fatb0t @ Jan 14 2008, 11:52 AM) *
...Megadeth pwns Metallica these days imo...


ohmy.gif Oh my God, I think the same, but we've touched a neverending spot there... ohmy.gif

Posted by: Guitarman700 Jan 14 2008, 08:29 PM

dave didnt fire glenn, glenn left.

Posted by: Owen Jan 14 2008, 08:43 PM

QUOTE (Guitarman700 @ Jan 14 2008, 11:29 AM) *
dave didnt fire glenn, glenn left.


Yeah I was wrong there, I hadnt originally seen the official announcement so I wasnt quite sure what the state of affairs was as it was just rumours at the time tongue.gif

Posted by: KRmachine Jan 14 2008, 08:45 PM

Well isn't this interesting. I'm seeing them live in just over 3 weeks, lets hope he has time to learn all the solo parts by then.

Posted by: The Uncreator Jan 14 2008, 08:57 PM

Chris Broderick is one of my favorite guitarists, if he joins Megadeth that would be sick!!

But i will miss Glenn sad.gif

QUOTE (KRmachine @ Jan 14 2008, 11:45 AM) *
Well isn't this interesting. I'm seeing them live in just over 3 weeks, lets hope he has time to learn all the solo parts by then.


He learned the solo parts to an entire Jag Panzer record overnight for rehearsal. Thats how Jag Panzer hired him smile.gif And Jag Panzer's solos are more complex than Megadeth's solo's, I have no doubt that hell learn all of them, probably in just a week.

Posted by: fatb0t Jan 14 2008, 09:25 PM

Hm never heard of Jag Panzer, I'm going to check it out right now.

Posted by: Toni Suominen Jan 14 2008, 10:23 PM

I'm going to see Megadeth 4.2 here at Finland and it will be interesting to see who's playing there with Dave! biggrin.gif

Posted by: shellshock1911 Jan 15 2008, 04:52 AM

Needless to say I am not suprised at all that Megadeth has even more former members now! However I am suprised that Shawn, his brother, didn't leave with Glen, I expect it to happen within the next few months. However I think it is kind of funny that Jeff Loomis was offered the job before Broderick, but declined even though in 1989 he wanted to join the band but got declined because he was like 16. I think Broderick is gonna blow Mustaine out of the water though. Broderick's insane sweep tap licks> Mustaines pentatonic shred.

Posted by: Guitarman700 Jan 15 2008, 02:17 PM

QUOTE (shellshock1911 @ Jan 14 2008, 10:52 PM) *
Needless to say I am not suprised at all that Megadeth has even more former members now! However I am suprised that Shawn, his brother, didn't leave with Glen, I expect it to happen within the next few months. However I think it is kind of funny that Jeff Loomis was offered the job before Broderick, but declined even though in 1989 he wanted to join the band but got declined because he was like 16. I think Broderick is gonna blow Mustaine out of the water though. Broderick's insane sweep tap licks> Mustaines pentatonic shred.


Dave's a lot better lead player than you give him credit for. sad.gif

Posted by: KRmachine Jan 16 2008, 01:29 AM

QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jan 14 2008, 08:57 PM) *
He learned the solo parts to an entire Jag Panzer record overnight for rehearsal. Thats how Jag Panzer hired him smile.gif And Jag Panzer's solos are more complex than Megadeth's solo's, I have no doubt that hell learn all of them, probably in just a week.

I checked him out and he seems like a very very talented guy. I dont think he's quite Marty Friedman level, but he's not that far away, and definitely better than Glenn Drover.

Good news is, it seems he's hard at work on learning the songs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqbOtTzq3SY


QUOTE (Guitarman700 @ Jan 15 2008, 02:17 PM) *
Dave's a lot better lead player than you give him credit for. sad.gif

Unfortunately not anymore, since he injured his arm he can't really solo as well as he used to :/ His right arm is just fine so he can riff as well as he always has, and that's good because Dave is one of the best rythm players in the world.

Posted by: The Uncreator Jan 16 2008, 01:45 AM

I saw them live in 06, and his solos were top knotch, Holy Wars, he nailed it, Flawless performance!

Posted by: shellshock1911 Jan 16 2008, 01:50 AM

ZOMGzorZ!!!!!111!!!!. They are coming to Atlanta on April 20 with Children of Bodom and In Flames. No good bands ever come here, I can't believe it. This is going to be the best concert I will ever see.

Posted by: KRmachine Jan 16 2008, 02:09 AM

QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jan 16 2008, 01:45 AM) *
I saw them live in 06, and his solos were top knotch, Holy Wars, he nailed it, Flawless performance!

I must confess I haven't seen any of Dave's soloing after 2004ish, so I guess this is good news. smile.gif

QUOTE (shellshock1911 @ Jan 16 2008, 01:50 AM) *
ZOMGzorZ!!!!!111!!!!. They are coming to Atlanta on April 20 with Children of Bodom and In Flames. No good bands ever come here, I can't believe it. This is going to be the best concert I will ever see.

I'm feeling kinda betrayed In Flames and Bodom are playing with Megadeth in the USA, and we'll probably get stuck with some terrible no-name opening acts over here in Sweden and Finland as usual. mad.gif

Posted by: SLASH91 Jan 16 2008, 03:08 AM

QUOTE (shellshock1911 @ Jan 15 2008, 06:50 PM) *
ZOMGzorZ!!!!!111!!!!. They are coming to Atlanta on April 20 with Children of Bodom and In Flames. No good bands ever come here, I can't believe it. This is going to be the best concert I will ever see.


Omg, why can't any good bands come here?!?! sad.gif Oh well, hope it's a great concert.

Posted by: Stevie·Ray·Vaughn Jan 16 2008, 03:16 AM

Yeah I'm seeing the Gigantour too. smile.gif Megadeth, In Flames, Bodom, Job For a Cowboy, High on Fire ... gonna be amazing biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

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