Kerrang! Download Podcast 2016: Megadeth

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June 12, 2016

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Megadeth have released their new version of Ride The Lightning

“I think we did it at least as good – it’s a little faster…” With Megadeth’s final album dropping today, it means their cover of Metallica’s Ride The Lightning is also out!

Reviews

Album review: Megadeth – Megadeth

Dave Mustaine’s thrash war machine take their curtain call, finishing as he started, doing things his way whether you like it or not.

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Megadeth unleash new single, Let There Be Shred

“This song is fast and furious…” Megadeth have dropped appropriately-named new single Let There Be Shred.

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Watch the first trailer for Megadeth: Behind The Mask

Ahead of its January release, take a quick look at Megadeth’s forthcoming ‘cinematic legacy event’, Behind The Mask.

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Megadeth to screen Behind The Mask in cinemas next month: “Let’s fire this up… and pass the popcorn!”

Megadeth: Behind The Mask will hit over 1,000 cinemas in January, and will feature a full early-listen of the band’s forthcoming final album…

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Megadeth: “The body will disappear, but the legend will remain. And the music will go on forever”

After four decades on the frontlines of thrash, Megadeth are preparing to take their final bow. And as we look ahead to what will no doubt be an epic, global goodbye, we sit down with mastermind Dave Mustaine for an exclusive farewell interview, reflecting on the band’s rollercoaster ride, lessons learned the hard way, and why their music will never truly be gone…

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Megadeth’s final album to include a reimagined version of Ride The Lightning

Megadeth have shared the tracklist for next year’s final album – and there’s a surprise at number 11, a ‘reimagined’ version of Ride The Lightning: “The decision was to pay my respects to where my career first started…”

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Iron Maiden reveal North American tour with Megadeth and Anthrax

Iron Maiden’s 50th anniversary celebrations continue, as the heavy metal heroes reveal the North American leg of their Run For Your Lives world tour with special guests Megadeth and Anthrax.

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Megadeth have released their new version of Ride The Lightning

Album review: Megadeth – Megadeth

Megadeth unleash new single, Let There Be Shred

Watch the first trailer for Megadeth: Behind The Mask

Megadeth to screen Behind The Mask in cinemas next month: “Let’s fire this up… and pass the popcorn!”

Megadeth: “The body will disappear, but the legend will remain. And the music will go on forever”

Megadeth’s final album to include a reimagined version of Ride The Lightning

Iron Maiden reveal North American tour with Megadeth and Anthrax

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