Roadrunner Records reports:

In a recent two-part interview, MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo talks everything from joining the band and writing the fiery new record (the 12th of Megadeth's career!), to 'Big Four' tour rumors, his early days with WHITE LION, and how JIMI HENDRIX ultimately inspired him to start playing bass.

See what else LoMenzo had to say right here, and be sure to catch Megadeth on their massive North American tour with SLAYER and TESTAMENT early next year.

Megadeth recently issued the following update:

"Enter this year's Megadeth Christmas Card Contest and win big! Send us your designs and you could win first prize of a phone call from Dave Mustaine on Christmas morning, two meet 'n greet passes to meet Megadeth on tour, and Megadeth's Endgame CD hand signed by Dave, Chris (Broderick), James (LoMenzo) and Shawn (drover)! Prizes will also be awarded for 2nd to 10th places! Winners will be picked by Dave Mustaine. Contest closes on Sunday, December 6th.

First prize: A phone call from Dave Mustaine to you on Christmas Day, two meet 'n greet passes to meet Megadeth on tour, and Megadeth's "Endgame" CD hand signed by Dave, Chris, James and Shawn.

Second prize: Two meet 'n greet passes to meet Megadeth on tour, and Megadeth's "Endgame" CD hand signed by Dave, Chris, James and Shawn.

Third prize: Set of three Megadeth guitar picks, and Megadeth's Endgame CD hand signed by Dave, Chris, James and Shawn.

Fourth to Tenth place winners: Megadeth's Endgame CD hand signed by Dave, Chris, James and Shawn.

Your card design should be approx 8" X 5" (20cm X 12cm), portrait or landscape, and be in any medium you choose; hand drawn, photoshop, etc. You must have a copy saved or scanned at 300DPI resolution to send in if you are chosen the winner. Send all cards in at a smaller, low res versions when entering. You may enter as many times as you like.

If you need high res Megadeth logo, art, or band pics to work with, you can download at www.megadeth.com/downloads.php.

All Megadeth fans are welcome to submit entries.

Contest is open now and closes midnight Pacific Time, Sunday December 6th.

E-mail your entries with Christmas Card Contest in the subject line to webmaster@megadeth.com.

Good luck!"