Dave Mustaine - "Even The Critics Agree That This Is The Best MEGADETH"
October 23, 2007, 17 years ago
The following report is courtesy of Cathy Rose A. Garcia from Koreatimes.co.kr:
Legendary thrash metal band MEGADETH might have undergone some line-up changes in recent years, but founder and frontman Dave Mustaine promises to give another energetic, memorable concert experience in Seoul October 28.
"Even the critics agree that this is the best Megadeth. The old guys were all great, but this is a different band with a new energy. … For people who have never seen Megadeth before, this will be a positive, and fresh experience,'' he told The Korea Times, in a telephone interview.
The new Megadeth line-up includes guitarist Glen Drover, Glen's brother Shawn Drover on drums, and bassist James LoMenzo. Mustaine had originally formed Megadeth after leaving METALLICVA in 1983, but the band has undergone several changes throughout the years. The band is one of the pioneers of American thrash metal music.
Mustaine said the band will be playing for an hour and a half in Seoul, with a repertoire of old and new songs. "We assure fans that they're not going to walk away without their money's worth,'' he said.
Megadeth is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, with the release of their new album United Abominations. The album has received critical acclaim, even being compared to Megadeth's most popular album to date Countdown to Extinction. It includes politically charged songs that touch on topics like 9/11 and Afghanistan.
When asked about Megadeth's secret to its longevity, Mustaine attributed this to being truthful to his fans. "My secret is being honest with my fans. I have problems with lying. I hate being lied to. … What I always say is under-promise and over-deliver. We will deliver a great performance. We're going to be on fire. Trust me when I say that. We're going to let the music speak for itself,'' Mustaine said.
Mustaine actually knows a bit about Korean culture, thanks to Taekwondo. "I studied Taekwondo and I had to write an essay on Korean culture. So I wrote about kimchi. I love kimchi,'' he said.
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