MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover issued the following update:

"First off, Happy 2009 to everybody - I hope the new year will be even better than 2008 for all of you. OK, a few things here...

I will be at the NAMM show, which is always fun for me. It's a good chance to see a bunch of friends, vendors, endorsers that I havent seen since... well... the last Namm show.

This years show will be a bit more exciting for me, as my new "Ddrum Shawn Drover" signature snare drum will be on display. I have yet to see the finished product myself, so I will be looking at it pretty much the same time as those who express interest will.

As well, my 2009-2010 Ddrum kit will be on display and again I have not seen this kit yet, either. My Ddrum rep, Rick Hughes just called me to say that he just saw the drumset for the 1st time, and he told me that they look amazing!!!!

Anyways, if you want to check out the exact kit I will be playing on tour, stop by the Ddrum booth. I have a signing session with Ddrum on Saturday, January 17th at 4 PM, so make sure you drop by to say hello More on my other signing's when I receive exact info on them.

I arrive this Saturday in San Diego and will get to Vic's sometime that afternoon to get ready to start tracking the new record. I havent listened to any of the songs since I have been home, as I want to have fresh ears and perspective on these tunes - Perhaps this will feed me a few fresh drum ideas when I begin laying down keeper tracks.

This will be my last post for 2008. Be safe and please don't drink and drive - You may spill some and it's really difficult to get red wine off of your car seat

See you next year,

Shawn."