Metal heavyweights Megadeth have announced that they will be touring the U.K. in June of this year. They will play headline shows in Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester and London. Megadeth tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. on Friday, February 15, and are available from www.livenation.co.uk orwww.ticketmaster.co.uk.
For a heavy metal band that’s been around for nearly three decades, selling more than 38 million albums worldwide, earning numerous accolades including 11 Grammy® nominations, scoring five consecutive platinum albums—including 1992’s two-million-selling Countdown to Extinction—Megadeth’s founder, leader and primal guitar-slinger and lyricist Dave Mustaine feels the best is yet to come, especially after signing an exclusive worldwide deal with Universal Music Enterprises (UMe).
Currently working in their studio in San Diego on their 14th studio album titled Super Collider, Mustaine, along with bassist Dave Ellefson, drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick, are looking forward to its release in June 2013. Megadeth’s Super Collider is the first release through Mustaine’s new label, Tradecraft, through UMe.
“It was a real thrill for us to learn there was an opportunity to join Universal,” said Mustaine during a break in the sessions. “It seems like every time you see a great band or music video, it comes from a Universal label. Being with Universal is by far the most exciting and prestigious home for Megadeth ever! We are electrified with what the future holds and the possibilities such a powerhouse like Universal will bring for us all. We have worked with some great people over the years, and it is amazing to see so many of them on the Universal team for our new record, Super Collider. If Megadeth being here isn’t satiating enough, having Tradecraft as my own label is going to be really amazing for metal bands around the world.”
With a newfound energy with the band, Mustaine is raring to go, preparing for his latest tour, marking the 20th anniversary of their best-selling Countdown to Extinction album. Mustaine added, “Shawn, Chris and David have all been feverishly contributing some great music and I believe we are doing our best work ever together in the studio right now!”
MEGADETH U.K. TOUR – JUNE 2013
Monday 3 - O2 Academy NEWCASTLE
Tuesday 4 - O2 Academy GLASGOW
Wednesday 5 - MANCHESTER Academy
Thursday 6 - O2 Academy Brixton
MEGADETH INTERNATIONAL DATES – JUNE 2013
Saturday 8, SONISPHERE ITALY FIERA MILANO LIVE RHO
Sunday 9, SONISPHERE FRANCE AMNEVILLE SNOWHALL PARC
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