In their latest online update, Dave Mustaine provides the news that mixing has begun on their forthcoming release. Though the band has yet to reveal any key details like an album title, artwork, track listing or release date, they have been diligent in keeping fans up to date on the progress of their new disc, Loudwire reports. The group has been working on their fourteenth collection at Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California.
Mustaine revealed in his brief posting: "Played guitar, sang and did some minor adjustments yesterday to songs one-four. Mixing has begun and you'll have something soon to hear! I'm so pumped."
Mustaine's posting follows another entry from bassist David Ellefson, who commented earlier last week: "Really some great, great songs taking shape at this point in the recording process. I told Dave [Mustaine] today that one of them totally reminded me of the earliest stuff back when we first met - fast, rippin' and fully bringing the REAL old-school Megadeth sound!!!"
The group has been working with producer Johnny K on the effort and expects to release it via a new record label later this year. Footage of the band in recording sessions can be seen below. For members of the band's Cyber Army fan club, drummer Shawn Drover will be dropping in for a chat this Thursday night (Feb. 7) at 7PM ET.
I love me some Megadeth but the fanboys are the worst. They refuse to admit Megadeth made some really bad albums.
Hell... 'Risk' makes 'St anger' sound like Slayer in comparison, no offense intended. I would also take Load and Reload over Cryptic Writings also. Both bands have released stinkers, but at least Metallica fans admit it, I will give them that.
Admitted, that Risk and Cryptic writings weren't really good.. but Cryptic Writings wasn't a total disaster like St. Anger. I even found it kind of an enjoyable listen. And the last three albums on your 'list' are all solid albums. About Thirteen, well if you're going to judge an album by it's title..
Cryptic Writings is awesome
The System Has Failed kicks ass
United Abomination kicks ass
TH1RTE3N (with the 8 years old spelling) kicks ass too
Risk is ok, but not metal.
never really liked united abonimations, it always felt too different from the rust in peace era to be properly megadeth. Its all opinion though i suppose
The thing is...the last 3 albums to my mind have all allegedly meant to be "fast, dark and heavy...really like killing is my business" and from what I hear in these videos it just sounds like more stock and standard boring modern megadeth.
Strangely, I find myself listening to United Abominations more than Endgame or Th1rt3en. It's actually a pretty good album musically, you just have to ignore the ultra whiny political rubbish.
I mean, the fact of the matter is, Dave seems to have a habit of always comparing every album to a previous one, and honestly, that just doesn't work. People fall for it every time--if Dave compares it to Killing is My Business, a huge chunk of people actually believe it is going to sound like KiMBaBiG Part II, or at least assume they can use it as a guide to what the album will sound like... but again, that even doesn't work. Each and every album has had its own distinct style and sound, so there really is no way to gauge it until you hear it for yourself.
Taken from a previous article: "David Ellefson is one of those guys that's kind of the barometer of the band. You ask me, you never really know what you're gonna get, but when you ask David Ellefson, it's kind of like reading the ingredients on the back of something, 'cause he's such a straight shooter. He told some people the other day that this is music that's really similar to [Megadeth's 1985 debut album] 'Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!', some of the stuff — really dark, really heavy and fast stuff. I mean, I don't thnk it's really as fast and heavy as 'Killing' is, to me, but Junior is a great, like I said, barometer — bad word, but he knows what's going on. "
The comparison you're speaking of came from Elf, not Mustiane. Not to criticize you or anything, but read the articles thoroughly before criticizing Mustiane. Also, I can say with confidence that Dave ALWAYS says it will be heavy and fast, but ALWAYS mentions that it will be melodically driven, as have all of their albums since CtE.
With minimal information about this album...I feel like I don't care. I love Megadeth and loved all the songs on Th1rt3en, I even preordered it when I saw em on Mayhem, but I don't feel like this is getting the promotion it deserves.
Great and Dave will follow up with numerous attacks on Obama to create some actual interest other than the cult metal head sliver of the population that listens to his musical drivel.....
Every article with Dave Mustaine not discussing politics is now accompanied with a multitude of comments pointing out the fact that it's better when he's not discussing politics. It's officially getting old.
After what he's been saying lately, I'm not looking forward to a single lyric on this album. In fact, the only thing I give two shits to hear, is Broderick's playing.
As long as it's better than 'TH1RTE3N', and it doesn't have lyrics relating to his stupid ass rants on Obama and everything else he's been bitching about, then I might listen to it.
I don't see why people hate TH1RTE3N so much, it was a good album, a little repetitive, but still good... Other than that, I can't wait to hear this album, as long as there is a song as fast as Headcrusher, Never Dead, Kick the Chair, Good Mourning/ Black Friday, or My Last Words I'll be happy.
Today on UG, Dave Mustaine takes a piss.
I realise probably 60-70% of this site are metal fans but enough with the megadeth news already, there are other bands in the world doing things right now.
Reminds the bassplayer off the old days? These guys were always mediocre it was always: Metallica,GnR,Ozzy and Slayer for me in the hayday. Megadeth was never a huge band Sorry
If the album is going to be called "Megadeth", I'm going to be pissed. My least favorite thing is self-titled releases that are NOT the debut. Like they ran out of things to say? What goes on in their mind? Is it "man, if we had one album to define our sound, it'd be THIS one". the point of a self-titled debut is to get your name out there. The first album is the proving grounds. Not your 14th. So Megadeth, DO NOT name it "Megadeth".
I love me some Megadeth but the fanboys are the worst. They refuse to admit Megadeth made some really bad albums.
Hell... 'Risk' makes 'St anger' sound like Slayer in comparison, no offense intended. I would also take Load and Reload over Cryptic Writings also. Both bands have released stinkers, but at least Metallica fans admit it, I will give them that.
You have to keep in mind that not everybody hates those albums. I can guarantee that there are numerous fans who love every album. And while most fans hate Risk, and seem to not care too much for Cryptic Writings, it seems that most of their albums are well received, so don't pretend like just because YOU don't like them, doesn't mean people who DO are being fanboys. Personally, I haven't heard all of the albums, but I love every album from Killing to Youthanasia, and I thought Endgame was alright. Have not heard any of their other albums all the way through.
