Megadeth

[bosk1]

As many negative stories as I've heard, I guess I got lucky the one time I saw them, because they unequivocally BROUGHT IT for that show.  And Flotsam as openers were great too.

[Ultimetalhead]

They kicked ludicrous amounts of ass when I saw them with Slayer and Testament for American Carnage.

[bosk1]

I listened to Hidden Treasures last night for the first time in years.  Man, there are some good tracks.  Their B-sides were better than most bands' hits back in the day.

[TAC]

As many negative stories as I've heard, I guess I got lucky the one time I saw them, because they unequivocally BROUGHT IT for that show.  And Flotsam as openers were great too.

This tour was the last time I saw both of these bands. Unfotrunately, it was 1995 and each were supporting their worst albums to that point. And their live shows reflected it. I love Flotsam, and they were just OK, and Megadeth looked worn and tired, especially Mustaine. It was brutal to watch them that night.
Korn was also on that bill.

I listened to Hidden Treasures last night for the first time in years.  Man, there are some good tracks.  Their B-sides were better than most bands' hits back in the day.

Hidden Treasures is pretty good. I wish Def leppard would've released a collection of their Hysteria B Sides. They were better than the album.

[bosk1]

As many negative stories as I've heard, I guess I got lucky the one time I saw them, because they unequivocally BROUGHT IT for that show.  And Flotsam as openers were great too.

This tour was the last time I saw both of these bands. Unfotrunately, it was 1995 and each were supporting their worst albums to that point. And their live shows reflected it. I love Flotsam, and they were just OK, and Megadeth looked worn and tired, especially Mustaine. It was brutal to watch them that night.
Korn was also on that bill.

Well, since you just said Megadeth's was "pretty good," I don't think it could qualify as their worst.  And with Flotsam, they were definitely supporting their best album ever, so, yeah, I think you need to lay off the hallucinogens.  Flotsam have NEVER equaled Drift, and I don't think they ever will. 

And, yeah, I remember Korn as well.  And Fear Factory.  Didn't care for either of them.  But Flotsam and Megadeth made it worthwhile.  Both bands were completely ON for that show.

I wish Def leppard would've released a collection of their Hysteria B Sides. They were better than the album.

Uh...  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retro_Active    As for being "better than the album," I am assuming you know the story behind those songs, right?  They WERE the album before Joe and the guys decided to re-record the entire thing because of Thriller.

[TAC]

I spent the entire Korn set in the lobby. Yes, Fear Factory. That was it.

I am assuming you know the story behind those songs, right?  They WERE the album before Joe and the guys decided to re-record the entire thing because of Thriller.

I remember them having the album in the can with Jim Steinman as producer. Are you telling me that the b sides were part of that? I would've loved to have heard the Steinman version. Has it ever seen the light of day?

Any mention of Flotsam is a good thing, so I'll just respectfully disagree on Drift.

I think you need to lay off the hallucinogens. 

Yeah, that would help huh?

[bosk1]

I remember them having the album in the can with Jim Steinman as producer. Are you telling me that the b sides were part of that? I would've loved to have heard the Steinman version. Has it ever seen the light of day?

I don't remember the part about Steinman, but yeah, that could be it.  Yes, the original version of the album had most of what eventually became B-sides with a few of the songs that eventually became part of the album.  I am not sure whether the definitive list of the original tracks has ever been released anywhere.  But basically, yeah, they had the album done with songs like Ring Of Fire and Ride Into The Sun being original album tracks, but Joe and co. were so obsessed with trying to equal Thriller in terms of an album with high-charting singles that they re-did the entire thing.  A couple of times.  That is why the album took so long to release.  The popular excuse at the time was that it was because of Rick's accident, but that actually had very little to do with it.  They just couldn't get an album done that they were happy with that they felt could rival Thriller.

Any mention of Flotsam is a good thing, so I'll just respectfully disagree on Drift.

  I'm just pushing your buttons.  I mean, I really DO feel that way about Drift, but I said it the way I did just to get a rise.  That album just works for me.  And their others don't.  I like a few songs here and there.  But Drift is just the only album that works from start to finish for me.  Different tastes...

[TAC]

I distinctly remember a Kerrang article basically saying that the album was done. And then they ended up reworking it. Ride Into The Sun and Ring Of Fire are excellent. I remember buying the 45's at the time. They would all eventually form a puzzle of the album cover.

I seriously almost puked when Hysteria came out.

Speaking of Def Leppard, time has not been Rick Savage's friend.

[bl5150]

If you want an album with stuff like that on it , Retroactive is the way to go.

[Zydar]

Nick Menza is open to rejoining Megadeth.

[bosk1]

Well, so am I, but that doesn't mean it's going to happen.

[TAC]

Well, so am I, but that doesn't mean it's going to happen.

Yeah but you're Bosk. He's Not!

[Ultimetalhead]

I don't know if the metal world would be able to contain itself if the classic lineup came back. I just don't think Marty would do it.

[wolfking]

I don't know if the metal world would be able to contain itself if the classic lineup came back. I just don't think Marty would do it.

Yeah, I simply can't see it either.  Maybe for just a reunion tour or something, but I don't see him rejoining full time.

[Zydar]

Well, so am I, but that doesn't mean it's going to happen.

I didn't know you used to play in Megadeth!

[bosk1]

Well, so am I, but that doesn't mean it's going to happen.

I didn't know you used to play in Megadeth!

No, I used to play with Megadeth.  As in, they were my plaything.

[Kotowboy]

Now you just play with madness !

[XB0BX]

I remember as a kid I used to play with my toys and I'd always make Megadeth touch Spice Girls in inappropriate areas

[Kotowboy]

Dave Mustard Stain touching The Spice Rack Girls in their Zig A Zig Ahs ?! 

[black_biff_stadler]

In before Chris Poland/Gar Samuelson rejoining.

[Metro]

Gar Samuelson kinda died

But he was the best drummer the band ever had IMO. Followed by Menza.

[black_biff_stadler]

Gar Samuelson kinda died

I'll believe it when I hear it.

[sneakyblueberry]

lol necrodrummer

[wolfking]

Gar Samuelson kinda died

I'll believe it when I hear it.

It's true bro.

[Ultimetalhead]

Yeah he died a long time ago. I don't think Chris would rejoin. He seemed bored with Megadeth even in the 80s.

[TAC]

Looks like Poland is busy...with Menza.
https://bravewords.com/news/chris-poland-nick-menza-and-james-lomenzo-discuss-new-megadeth-alumni-project-on-inside-metal-video-streaming

[Ultimetalhead]

That seems like it could be incredibly cool.

[Zydar]

Could this video have the new drummer in it? Filmed by Dave Mustaine's son Justis.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae0iRUAZi68

[Ultimetalhead]

Lot of people in the comments saying it's Menza because reasons. I don't know if any of them actually know what they're talking about or just trying to invoke the law of attraction.

[wolfking]

Looks like Poland is busy...with Menza.
https://bravewords.com/news/chris-poland-nick-menza-and-james-lomenzo-discuss-new-megadeth-alumni-project-on-inside-metal-video-streaming

This sparks my interest much more than Megadeth at the moment.

[pain of occupation]

...They should just call it The Daves.

nah. MegaDave for sure. i s'pose MegaDave(s), if you must.

personally, ive had them labelled as MegaDave & The DethBoyz for a decade, circa.

There are strong signs of the RIP lineup getting back together so my money is on that right now

Signs where? where signs?

https://www.wolverinekills.com/2014/11/29/megadeth-rust-in-peace-line-up-reuniting/

here's what you can read into that...wishful thinking on Ellefson's part. kinda funny that he could'nt give two shits about following Marty (or Nick) until said wishfulness.

anyway, i can't really say much about Nick. all's i know about him is he's playing with two other former MegaDave members in a new band these days (funny, none of the three ever actually played together in Megadeth; a meeting of different eras, kinda neat).
but as for Marty, well, he just put out an album that probably trumps the best of MegaDave's releases. apparently no one's aware of it, as i don't see it in anyone's albums of the year lists, but he's done a shit ton of press for it...and i think in just about every interview, he's been asked about reuniting the classic Megadave lineup, and the guy doesn't sound interested in the slightest.

[Deathless]

Supposedly the mystery drummer is Tony Laureano, who's the band's drum tech and has also played in a bunch of metal bands in the past.

It makes sense though. Why not give him a shot first? Plus, he's probably a lot cheaper than Drover. I just can't see Mustaine and his ego letting someone like Lombardo or Jordison in the band.

[sneakyblueberry]

Makes sense, wasn't Chuck Behler Gar Samuelson's drum tech or summat?  Or was Nick Menza Chuck Behler's drum tech. I forget.

[Cruithne]

Makes sense, wasn't Chuck Behler Gar Samuelson's drum tech or summat?  Or was Nick Menza Chuck Behler's drum tech. I forget.

Chuck Behler was Gar Samuelson's drum tech and Nick Menza was Chuck Behler's drum tech.

[sneakyblueberry]

Ha!  Double right.