MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick is featured in a new interview with Tomek Moczerniuk at Papa Tomski Blog, conducted on June 24th. An excerpt is available below:

Q: Dave Mustaine once said that when he partnered up with you, it reminded him of when "Ozzy Osbourne met Randy Rhoads". He also called you "the best Megadeth guitarist ever". Do you agree?

Broderick: "I don’t know, that's a big statement. I'm very glad and grateful that Dave thinks about me that way. It's very humbling, but trying to assess who's the best is like apples and oranges. It’s all about personal preferences."

Q: Do you prefer touring over recording?

Broderick: "What I prefer most is composing music, then touring, then recording. Recording is my least favorite because you have to deal with tight deadlines and it’s all about getting things done. There is not so much creative thinking involved as it is when you’re composing. I like to “live” with the music and I think about new stuff all the time."

Q: Before Megadeth you were with JAG PANZER and NEVERMORE – do you miss those bands?

Brodeick: "Of course I miss those guys and try to stay in touch with them. It’s like with any good friend that you know is there, but you just cannot maintain a good, stable contact for whatever reason."

Q: What is different about being with them and Megadeth?

Broderick: "The difference obviously is huge. When I was with them it was more relaxed and no so much hyped. Now with Megadeth the stage and pressure are bigger. It’s a lot to be content with although being under the microscope at all times can be tiring."

Go to this location for the complete interview.

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