Well, that was sudden. While Megadeth was supposedly recording a new album in 2015 to coincide with a tour next year, the four-piece are now a two piece, as guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer Shawn Drover left the band separately just hours apart. Drover, who was with Megadeth for the last decade, was the first to exit the band, releasing a statement stating he was pursuing his own music.
“After 10 years, I have decided to quit Megadeth to pursue my own musical interests. I want to thank Dave Mustaine and the entire Megadeth family, as well as thanking all the amazing Megadeth fans around the world!!! I truly appreciate all of you. Stay tuned for info on my next musical journey.”
Shortly after that, Broderick, who’s been with the band for seven years and three albums, announced his exit via a statement on his web site: Continue reading »
A six-minute clip featuring footage from Megadeth bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Chris Broderick‘s May 10 in-store meet-and-greet at Gama Music in Monterrey, Mexico can be seen below.
A five-minute clip featuring footage from Megadeth bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Chris Broderick‘s May 6 in-store meet-and-greet at Musical Cedar in Bogota, Colombia can be seen below.
